Some Rotarians have reported receiving a scam email asking them to click a link to update names and contact information in a directory.
The email, which stems from a gmail account, is not from Rotary.
Rotary members in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, celebrated 100 years of The Rotary Foundation on 23 October with a banquet and a concert by The Cleveland Orchestra that have so far raised more than $2.1 million for the Foundation's next century of good work.
Arch Klumph, a Cleveland Rotarian, planted the seed for The Rotary Foundation in 1917, with his idea of having an endowment fund dedicated to "doing good in the world." Today's District 6630 leaders thought that a concert was a fitting way to honor Klumph and mark the centennial because of Klumph's love of music. Klumph performed in several...
Participation in this year’s World Polio Day live-streamed event continued the growth registered since it began in 2014.
Rotary, the world’s leading advocacy organization on polio eradication, held this year’s program on 24 October at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The event brought some of the biggest names in the campaign together to highlight the progress that has been made and to discuss what further action is needed to end the disease for good.
Here is a summary of this year’s World Polio Day event, by the numbers:...
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee...
Outside the United Nations building in midtown Manhattan stands an imposing sculpture of a man wielding a sword in one hand and raising a hammer with the other. It reflects a shared goal that Rotary and the United Nations celebrated at the organizations' annual meeting on Saturday, 12 November: to use our strengths and tools to build a more peaceful and just world.
The theme of this year's Rotary Day at the United Nations, "Responsible Business, Resilient Societies," emphasizes Rotary's role as a global network of business leaders using the tools of their trades to build stronger, more...
At this past Tuesday’s meeting our speaker, Dale Olsen, (pictured) spoke about the Good Samaritan Society.
The Society started in 1949 with a $7000 dollar donation to the Lutheran Church from a Leduc farmer , Mr. Gottlieb Wedman. He saw several of his neighboring elderly friends suffering after their wives passed away. They needed someone to look after them. Other donations quickly came in, and in 1955 the first auxiliary hospital was standing. 5000 people attended the grand opening.
This was the first of many buildings as now there are about 6000 residents in Good Samaritan care centers in Alberta and British Columbia with about 4000 workers.
Good Samaritan now offers many programs for those that can look after themselves to those that need full time nursing care. Dale said that seniors suffer from the most from loneliness. This is where Rotary can help. Perhaps we could visit a seniors’ home and talk to someone that Good Sam suggests needs company. They will even help to train us how to visit. We could join the other 1700 volunteers they already have.
Dale showed a video of a couple in their 80’s that met at one of their residences and got married. Another video was of a gal who entertains by singing and playing the piano. She was also in her eighties. To me it seems the Good Samaritan Society has got it right.
Arch Enterprise and Training Association is holding their next casino on December 10-11, 2016.
We still have four shifts to fill, all on the late Sunday schedule.
One is Cashier, Sunday 6:30 pm - 3:15 am
Three are Count room, Sunday 10:30 pm - 3:30 am
To volunteer, open THIS LINK scroll down and click on the Arch Casino 2016 button.
As always, Rotarians from Edmonton South and Edmonton Strathcona are asked to help with manning the volunteer positions.
The following positions require you to complete an AGLC Volunteer Application form. General Manager, Alternate General Manager, Banker, Cashier and Count Room Supervisor.
This form can be downloaded by: CLICKING ON THIS LINK
Complete the form and either email, fax (780-665-7011) or give to Hans Granholm
Our Cage Advisor, Don Patterson provides a convenient guide to casino volunteers. DOWNLOAD IT HERE
If you have any technical questions, please contact Hans Granholm anytime at: 780-918-1079 hgrdane@telusplanet.net
On Tuesday, Hal Quilliam reminded us all that November is Rotary Foundation month.
The Rotary Foundation is OUR foundation and is, essentially, the bank that funds Rotary's activities both local and international. Whatever charity you support, local, national or international, please consider adding The Rotary Foundation (TRF) to your list.
Hal also reminded us, that Canadian tax receipts are issued to all donors and that Canadian Tax laws provide a 50% tax credit.
You should also know that The Rotary Foundation is rated by the Charity Navigator in the top three charitable foundations in the world reflecting efficiency, accountability and transparency.
The exciting auction for 2 Oiler- Coyote game tickets on Sunday November 27 at 1300 (1:00 pm), had a $300.00 bid on Tuesday Nov 8th.
Last Tuesday The Auction closed with Eugene Sekora the highest bidder ($300). As Eugene had donated the tickets in the first place, he donated the tickets back to the club and offered the second highest bidder, Eric Solash to purchase the tickets at his bid, $220
The ticket face value is $442.00! According to my math, the auction netted $520
Thank You Eugene and Eric for your generous support. Perhaps either or both of you can suggest a worthy cause where we can direct the proceeds?
Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music, and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays. Henny Youngman
The 2016-17 membership dues are due. An electronic invoice was emailed on July 21, 2016. The due date is August 31, 2016.
You can pay online from the link in the invoice or you can always open and click the link in the My Billing Account Balance link in the My ClubRunner box on the Admin page after login.
If you wish to pay by cash or cheque, give the $225.00 made out to "Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona" to Donna Hutton at your earliest convenience.
Membership fee in the club covers District dues, CN$80.00 annually and Rotary International dues, US$55.00 semi annually or US$110.00 annually.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
If you have any questions, please contact Donna Hutton, Treasurer, e:donnahut@telus.net
Members are reminded about the District Volunteer Security Policy, DOWNLOAD HERE.
This policy was generated from the requirement of our insurance company providing liability coverage in case of issues arising from members and non-Rotarians working with youth and other vulnerable members of our society.
The policy provides that all involved Rotarians and non-Rotarians complete a vulnerable persons police check. See below or click 'Read more...'
Contact Hans Granholm, 780-466-5566 for more information.
District 5370 Police Record Check Process
The procedure applies to both Rotarians and non-Rotarians involved in any Rotary sponsored vulnerable person activity.
Have a vulnerable persons record check completed.
Submit your application with the Club’s letter of introduction (obtained by Hans Granholm) to the local police service.
After you receive the certificate, submit the original (photocopies are not accepted) to the address in my signature below or alternately deliver to the District office.
Original is reviewed by Youth Protection Chair, Staff Sergeant Brian Scott.
Original and letter of certification are returned to volunteer directly.
Provide a photocopy to the club.
Certification lasts for a period of three years.
Police procedure:
RCMP
Certification is free of charge and sometimes they will complete the certification while you wait (if you have time to wait).
Edmonton Police Service (EPS)
EPS charges $15 for the certification and be aware that they accept cheque or money order ONLY. No cash or plastic. Cheque or money order should be made out to “City of Edmonton”.
The certificate will be mailed to you, usually within a week.
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