e-Strathconian, Dec 6, 2019 (Dec 06, 2019)

The Rotary Club of
Edmonton Strathcona

Chartered 1974

e-Strathconian

December 6, 2019

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"The Friendly Club"

We meet Tuesdays at 12:15 PM

Woodvale Facility and Golf Clubhouse

4540 - 50 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6L 6B6
Canada

Phone:

(780) 918-1079

Fax:

(780) 665-7011

Email:

strathconian@telus.net

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Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona

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Youth Exchange 2019-20

The Rotary Clubs of Edmonton Strathcona and Edmonton South are partnering in the Youth Exchange program for 2019-20.

Click on THIS LINK PERIODICALLY to open the photo album chronicling the adventures of our inbound student from Denmark, Celina Jensen and our outbound student Stephanie Leach being hosted in France.

Use this short URL to promote the album: https://tinyurl.com/YEX2019-20

Link to the Youth Exchange Site Page

Contacts:

RC Edmonton South, Lynne Fisher:

lynnefisher@shaw.ca

RC Edmonton Strathcona, Carin Jansen van Vuuren,

carinvv777@gmail.com

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Canada Flag Program Online Sign-up and Payment

May 01, 2015 – Dec 31, 2019

Strathcona Rotary Christmas Party >SOLD OUT<
11435 University Avenue
Dec 17, 2019 6:00 PM

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Christmas boxes

Posted by Audrey Martyn on Oct 12, 2019

Wings of Providence

Christmas boxes and PJ’s for Wings

This year our Christmas project is to support the women and children staying at Wings over Christmas. There are 49 women and 100 kids.
We will give gift boxes for the women as in other years and PJ’s for children (sizes 4-12 most needed).
Start collecting now- there are only 6 weeks to put Christmas Party.

Questions call Audrey

New Member Meeting, Dec 10

Posted by Ellen Weber on Dec 07, 2019

Donna Hutton, Rotary Int’l Conference, Jun 2019, Hamburg

Posted by Vi Hughes on Nov 26, 2019

This week our President Donna Hutton gave us an inspiring update on the Rotary International Convention which she attended in June. Firstly, she said that she would like to thank our club for supporting her in attending this Convention. Donna said that the venue for this Convention was just huge, covering twenty square blocks in Hamburg. She said there were over twenty-seven thousand attendees from over thirty-six hundred clubs around the world. It was so big that just getting from one workshop or presentation to another could be a very long walk of more than thirty minutes, so she had to plan her choices carefully with this in mind. The presentations covered four main topics, leadership, the new strategic plan, the impact of volunteerism and the importance of integrity and innovation.

In the area of leadership, they emphasized that we should all make a personal vow for challenging times that entails asking ourselves, what can I do now to change the world for the better. The outcome will become your legacy, whether good or bad, but it will be something to be proud of as it was undertaken with integrity. Inspired leadership involves demonstrating kindness, friendship, recognition, fairness and truth. Rotary should be a social network for service that creates decisive action.

Rotary’s New Strategic Plan has four pillars for our clubs to strive towards. Increase our impact, Expand our reach, Enhance engagement and Increase our ability to adapt.

Donna told us the Rotary’s world-wide impact on volunteerism is huge. In one year, Rotarians performed forty-five million hours of service, equivalent to eight hundred and fifty million dollars. She said that last year our club alone gave forty-five hundred hours. The challenge is for all Rotarians to do what they love in the service of people who love what they do.

The final topic of Integrity and Innovation involves believing in ourselves and our own ideas and abilities to get things done and encourages us to avoid allowing HIPPO (the highest paid person’s opinion) to take the front seat when we put forward our ideas. When we innovate and try new things we never know where it can take us, but it is worth the journey. We need to make value based decisions, be vulnerable, humble and willing to admit mistakes. We also need to persevere and not walk away from an idea or project when things get tough. A person of integrity expects to be believed because what they speak is the truth. We need to have the courage to do what we believe is right.

YESS Volunteer Call

Posted on Nov 29, 2019

YESS Volunteer Call Out 11-26-2019

We need your help for the following:

Event: Battalion Breakfast – (15 & 41) Service Battalion coming to ARC to bring some holiday cheer. Hot Breakfast will be served. Elf will facilitate gifts being given to the YESS youth in attendance. Youth & Guests invited to look at Military Vehicles and any extra restored older military vehicles that the Battalion may bring.

Address: 10310 85 Avenue, Edm.

Date: December 8^th, 2019 Sunday

Time: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Volunteers Required: 6 total;

2 -Greeting/Doors/Shovel & Salt walkway & stairs (if it snows), Mop floor, assist with tear down at end of event at the Armoury

2 – Kitchen assistance to help make the Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Tea and set up of Buffet Table and Refreshments Station, assist with tear down at end of event.

2 – Set up Tables/chairs on main Floor & Tear Down of Tables/Chairs at end of event.

Please let me know if you are available to help. Thank you. volunteer@yess.org 780-468-7070

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We are still in urgent need of volunteers to help in our kitchen at Whyte Avenue. The YESS kitchen is undergoing a major renovation and we will still be preparing all the meals for our youth. It could be a great opportunity to learn new skills.

. You could be asked to make or prep salad’s, potatoes, vegetables, tray desserts, crack eggs,

make sandwiches.

. Organize fridge, freezer and pantry. Sweep and mop floors, take out garbage/recycling and

help transport food between locations.

Shifts: Monday To Fridays starting Nov. 27 (9 AM to Noon) to Dec. 13^th

Address: 9310 82 Avenue, Edm.

Dress Code: Closed shoe’s, hair tied back

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We are also in search of volunteer Tutors, for Math 30 and Math 10. Our youth are preparing for exams and would be grateful for any help working on their studies over the next couple months. Flexible 3 hour shifts available. Please let me know if you can help in any way. Thank yo _____________________________

We need a volunteer on Monday and Wednesday Mornings (9 to Noon) starting Dec. 9^th, 2019. The task would be sorting Christmas donations here at Whyte Ave. through to Dec. 30^th.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering for any of these opportunities, please let me know volunteer@yess.org or 780-468-7070.

Programs of Interest at the Jewish Senior Citizens Center

Posted by Vi Hughes on Nov 28, 2019

The JSCC (10052-117 St., Edmonton) is sponsoring a series of free guided conversations with both Jewish and Indigenous presenters dealing with the loss of culture which may be of interest to many of our members. Please call their office at 780-488-4241 for further information. Here is a selection of some of their offerings:

Mon	Nov 25 Dec 2	1-3 pm	Living with Loss
Mon	Jan 13 Jan 20	1-3 pm	Wannabe
Mon	Feb 3 Feb 10	1-3 pm	Image and Reality
Mon	Mar 16 Mar 23	1-3 pm	Living in Two Worlds
Mon	Apr 27 May 4	1-3 pm	Food and Power

Maggi Hegan, Foundation Month Moment, Paul Harris Society

Posted by Maggi Hegan on Nov 19, 2019

Today our Foundation Month moment is dedicated to the Paul Harris Society. This Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of the Rotary Foundation who contribute $1000 or more (US) each Rotary year to the annual program fund, the PolioPlus fund or the other humanitarian grant programs of the Rotary Foundation.

Paul Harris is the founder of Rotary. In 1905 he worked as an attorney in Chicago. His vision of fellowship and service led to him persuading other local businessmen to meet and discuss forming a club for commercial trade, community and fellowship. On February 23, 1905, they held what would later become known as the first Rotary Club meeting.

The Paul Harris Society was formed and administered by the districts until July 2013 when it became an official Rotary Foundation recognition program.

The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to identify, engage, thank and recognize members who have the ability and desire to make substantial gifts to help communities around the world.

Rotarians who contribute $1,000 US (or in whose name $1,000 US is contributed) are recognized as Paul Harris Fellows. A Paul Harris fellow receives a special certificate and a gold pin. Paul Harris Fellows continue to receive recognition for each additional $1000 US they contribute.

We currently have 40 Paul Harris Fellows in our club!

Next week I will talk about Foundation recognition points that are awarded to contributing donors at a rate of 1 point for every US dollar contributed.

Interactors at Ronald McDonald House

Posted by Eric Germain on Nov 22, 2019

Rotary Interact Clubs Visit Ronald McDonald House For "Meals That Mend"

The Rotary Interact Clubs from J. Percy Page & W.P. Wagner Schools combined forces to provide an Italian Lasagna Feast Dinner for over 100 people at Ronald McDonald House on Thursday November 21^st. They also cleaned things up, including surfaces and windows in the big main area including a kids play room just off the dining room and kitchens.

It was the first time to RMH for the Wagner Interactors, and they seemed to enjoy the experience and meeting the Page Interactors and Celina Jensen, our lovely Danish Rotary Exchange Student, who makes friends fast with her friendly nature.

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The families in residence at RMH were very appreciative to have a lovely dinner provided and served with style. It makes them feel a bit more at home with a home cooked meal that they don’t have to worry about preparing, all while going through some challenging children health issues. Families were from Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, Saskatoon, and anywhere else outside of 45 kms. from Edmonton. Fun to see the cute kids finger painting after supper with Moms and Dads and brothers and sisters. Makes you appreciate children’s good health, and the good children health care services in Edmonton for Western Canada and beyond.

Thanks to everyone who helped out ,especially our Rotary Interact Club members, many who were rookies, who made it out, and our Rotary Teachers Karen and Taso from Page, and Neesha and Jeff from Wagner. Thanks to our Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona drivers and helpers Hans, Dennis, Richard, Vi, and Les.

Yours in Rotary,

Eric

Rotary Interact Club Advisor

Glögg anyone?

Posted by Richard Karlsson on Nov 06, 2019

You're invited...

Richard and Laurina invites you to join them for a traditional Swedish Christmas Fika* on December 14 at their home.

Do I see Glögg on the horizon?

Please RSVP to Richard (see image)

*(Fika (pronounced fee-ka) is a Swedish custom, a kind of social coffee break where people gather to have a cup of coffee or tea and a few nibbles. Fika is such an important part of life in Sweden that it is both a verb and a noun)

“Personal Story of the Day” or “Getting to Know You”

Posted by Donna Hutton on Nov 01, 2019

Our "Staying Connected" committee, chaired by Rose Marie Basaraba, in response to my request to recommend an alternative to our Story of the Week, has suggested that we rename the weekly opportunity as:

“Personal Story of the Day” or “Getting to Know You”.

This would enable fellow members to get to better know the speaker whether it be interests, experiences (Rotary or otherwise), life happenings learned through experiences, etc. (humorous or otherwise).

As of November 12, I would request that individuals scheduled to share their stories, keep these guidelines in mind and manage this sharing within a two minute time frame. I look forward to learning more about each member of our club and thank you to Rose Marie and the Staying Connected Committee for their suggestion.

Donna

Link to District Membership Survey

Posted by Hans Granholm on Jul 26, 2019

A separate notice was dispatched earlier in reference to the district membership survey.

If you missed it or accidentally deleted it, here is the URL to the notice:

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/399/bulletin/View/e64c2d41-230e-4c5f-87cc-dba99d21ed6e

I believe our Friendly Club is healthy and vibrant, but we should be willing to share and not keep our success to ourselves. Please complete the survey at your earliest convenience.

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Door 1

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Sveinson, Terry

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Setup 1

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Jan 7 - Door

Door 1

de Kok, Heather

Door 2

Solash, Eric

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Setup 1

Hegan, Maggi

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Jan 14 - DOOR

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Mouris, Bill

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Henry, Don

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Jan 21 - DOOR

Door 1

Campbell, Vince

Door 2

Sveinson, Terry

Jan 21 - SETUP

Setup 1

Sandercock, Bob

Setup 2

Henry, Don

Jan 28 - DOOR

Door 1

Granholm, Hans

Door 2

Papanicolas, Dimitri

Jan 28 - SETUP

Setup 1

Harcourt, Rick

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Sandercock, Bob

President

Donna Hutton

President Elect

Jim Peddie

Secretary

Audrey Martyn

Treasurer

Graham Gilchrist

Past President

Vince Campbell

Membership - Director at Large

Ellen Weber

Youth Services - Director at Large

Carin Jansen van Vuuren

Administration

Don Wedman

Services

Loida Lumanlan

Foundation

Maggi Hegan

International Service

Patrick Gibson

Bulletin Editor

Vi Hughes

Bulletin Publisher

Hans Granholm

Social Media - Communications

Heather de Kok

Attendance - Data

Eric Solash

Program/Speakers

Karen Peddie

Sergeant at Arms

Heather de Kok

Website/Security

Hans Granholm

Canada Flag Project

Dimitri Papanicolas

Member Birthdays

Don Wedman

January 7

Augie Annicchiarico

January 8

Hugo Lehmann

January 14

Loida Lumanlan

January 14

Dimitri Papanicolas

January 21

Hal Quilliam

January 24

Wally Romaniuk

January 24

Hans Granholm

December 7

Spouse Birthdays

Linda Granholm

January 15

Lorraine

January 15

Joan Freeman

January 29

Anniversaries

Bernd Reuscher

Wendy Fung Reuscher

January 3

Bob Sandercock

Libby

December 17

Maxine Hetherington

December 18

Join Date

Ellen Weber

January 1, 1999

21 years

Hal Quilliam

January 2, 2001

19 years

Wally Romaniuk

January 3, 1978

42 years

Bruce Flesher

January 6, 1998

22 years

Roberto Alas

January 8, 2019

1 year

Eric Germain

January 9, 1990

30 years

Don Stefanyk

January 20, 2015

5 years

Vince Campbell

January 20, 2015

5 years

Richard Karlsson

January 29, 2019

1 year

Ivan Docker

January 31, 1984

36 years

Barb Craig

December 6, 1994

25 years

Audrey Martyn

December 13, 2016

3 years

Don Wedman

December 15, 2015

4 years

Vi Hughes

December 15, 2015

4 years

Bernd Reuscher

December 19, 2000

19 years

Les Cyrynowski

December 20, 2016

3 years

Bill Mouris

December 21, 2004

15 years

Bill Skelly

December 30, 1986

33 years

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