Welcome to the Rotary Hockey Pool For Polio Eradication
You are invited to enter the 2nd annual Rotary Hockey Pool For Polio Eradication sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona.
Here’s some interesting facts about THIS hockey pool!!
You could win up to $1750, 4 prize pools, Pool is limited to 500 participants, Entry fee is $20, Every entry automatically makes a donation of $10 to PolioPlus, Every entry automatically adds $10 to the prize pool, Each team will consist of 3 goalies, 8 defenceman and 12 forwards for a total of 23 players, Get rid of those underperforming or injured players during the 3 trade weeks incorporated into the schedule.
You will also be able to add 50/50 tickets to your purchase with or without entering the hockey pool.
This past Tuesday we heard from one of our newest members, Roberto Alas and one of his business associates, and a possible future Rotarian, Richard Leafloor, of Monarquest VIP Medical Tourism. Roberto is originally from El Salvador and has been involved in many different types of business relations for many years. His company, Alas International Business Relations Inc., specialises in corporate training, marketing, business consulting and business development. He also assists companies in making connections with other businesses in Central and South America.
Roberto introduced us to Richard Leafloor, who gave a presentation on his business, Monarquest VIP Medical Tourism. Richard was born in Ottawa into a diplomatic family and he travelled a lot as a child, learning several other languages along the way. A few years ago, he and his wife looked into an alternative treatment for her that was offered in Mexico. In the end it turned out to be a very expensive and stressful experience for them for several reasons. On their return to Canada they decided that this did not have to be the way things went for others and decided to set up their own company to help others who would like to travel outside Canada or the US for medical treatment.
Their company, Monarquest VIP Medical Tourism, offers Stem Cell Treatments provided by carefully vetted doctors and medical clinics in Central and South America. About one year ago he overheard Roberto having a phone conversation in a local Costco store and struck up a conversation with him. They have been collaborating on this business ever since. Stem cells are naturally present in the body and they help to combat disease and injuries. There are several ways that they can be isolated, activated and then injected into the body where they can do the most good. The clinic in El Salvador that they recommend, isolates them from the patient’s own fat cells, purifies and activates them overnight and then injects them back into the same patient the next day. The procedure when done this way is quick and low risk. The company makes all arrangements for airfare, accommodations, treatment and even some tourist activities while in the country, providing a bridge to make the whole process less stressful.
Roberto is involved with other companies as well, helping them to grow their businesses, to develop their expertise and to make new connections with other businesses. We look forward to getting to know more about him and his company in the future.
Here are a few pictures from the boot camp I went to with our student Stephanie Leach and her parents Norman and Maritsa. We learned a lot about what to expect for the next 2 years like what not to do and first hand accounts from previous students. Tamara and crew did a great job of presenting this info and I would say we had a good time learning it.
The Rotary Interact Club of J. Percy Page School was in action last week. They provided dinner for over 100 people at Ronald McDonald House in South Edmonton. They served up a lasagna night with other entrees and desert.
Matt Mang the RMH Executive Chief gave the group a good overview of the positive impact they make in participating in the Meals That Mend program. The new recruits got an overview of RMH and a tour. It is always touching to visit some of the families from out of town who have sick children using the excellent children hospital services in Edmonton. They were very thankful for the dinner, and they all have a story of challenges and hope for good health for their special child.
A commendable job well done by our Rotary Interact Club members, Rotary teachers Karen and Turso, and our drivers Hans Granholm, Richard Karlsson and backup Dennis Freeman.
I am reaching out to your Rotary/Interact Club in efforts to find volunteers for the upcoming Spring Soccer Season.
Our organization is called Free Footie, and we provide an afterschool free soccer program. This upcoming season, we have 11 different game locations located throughout Edmonton with 60 schools participating and close to 2,000 kids playing.
Game Days are Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 3:45/4:00 PM – 4:45/5:00 PM.
Season runs from May 6 – June 21st.
The roles that we have available are Field Marshal, Referees, and Coaches.
The Field Marshal responsibilities include:
Arriving 15-20 minutes before first assigned game.
Inspect field before play to ensure it is free of objects that might be a hazard.
Direct teams to appropriate game field.
Inspect field after play and address teams to clean up before leaving.
Be emergency evacuation lead.
Report any incidents or hazards to Volunteer Manager.
The Referee responsibilities include:
Watch over the game and enforce fair play.
Inspect player equipment and field equipment for safety hazards.
Referee certification would be an asset but not required.
This is a perfect role for someone who is new to refereeing and looking to learn in a less-pressured environment. This position is paid.
The Coaches role is seen as mentor for the kids. Soccer experience isn’t necessary but we do look for volunteers who are looking to be a positive role model/mentor and have had experience with kids.
All volunteers will require a vulnerable sector check from the EPS.
It would be fantastic if you can share this with your members.
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