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The Rotary Club of
Edmonton Strathcona
 
Chartered 1974
e-Strathconian 
May 24, 2019
 
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We meet Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
Woodvale Facility and Golf Clubhouse
4540 - 50 Street NW
Edmonton, AB  T6L 6B6
Canada
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Posted by Hans Granholm on May 17, 2019

ClubRunner MObile -- are you in?

Quick question -- How many of you have taken the time (5 minutes) to download the ClubRunner Mobile app to your iPhone or Android device?
 
Complete feature information on the home page widget.
 
Are you familiar with the features of this app and the freedom it gives you to contact members on the fly?
 
I would love to get some feedback.
 
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Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Canada Flag Program Online Sign-up and Payment
May 01, 2015 – Dec 31, 2019
 
Rotary International Convention Hamburg, 2019
Hamburg
Jun 01, 2019 – Jun 05, 2019
 
Operation Friendship Seniors Society Day of Caring
9526 - 106 Avenue
Jun 18, 2019
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Summer Solstice Celebration!
River Cree Resort & Casino
Jun 19, 2019
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Strathcona Golf 2019
Jun 20, 2019 2:00 PM
 
Rotating Wheel Dinner
Faculty Club U of A
Jun 28, 2019
 
New Member BBQ
Stephan and Carin
Jul 20, 2019
 
Zone Conference, Niagara 2019
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Sep 19, 2019 – Sep 21, 2019
 
District 5370 Conference 2019
Grande Prairie
Oct 03, 2019 – Oct 05, 2019
 
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Dr. Lee Foote, U. of A. Botanic Garden
Posted by Vi Hughes on May 28, 2019
 
This Tuesday we had the pleasure of meeting at the U. of A. Botanic Gardens and enjoyed a lunch in the open air Pine Pavilion followed by a nice walk in the sunshine and a guided tour of the Aga Khan Garden by Rotarian Lee Foote. Dr. Lee Foote is a professor in the Department of Life and Environmental Science in the Faculty of Agriculture and Director of the UofA Botanic Gardens. Lee told us that he is a lifelong Rotarian, having been an Interact Member and Rotary Exchange student in his youth and is now a member of the Edmonton Rotary Downtown club.
 
He spoke to us on the topic of gardens and their meanings to various people. He said that gardens have a special place in the human psyche, having a calming effect and on the human soul. They bring solace when our lives are full of inconsistencies and trouble. Gardens take us back to perfection. Gardening is an exercise in perfection, even if we never fully get there.  The U. of A. Botanic Garden has all kinds of people who visit, from the school children to young people who sneak off into the bushes for a little hanky panky, to the young moms with their children in strollers and on to older folks with canes or wheelchairs. They come because the garden offers something different to each of them and brings them peace in some way.
 
The garden now occupies two hundred and fifty acres, all of which was donated over the past sixty years to the U. of A. by various people who saw the value in gardens. It is composed of twenty-three modules each with a different emphasis, and many of which support ongoing research studies at the U. of A. He said that they have twenty five hundred different species of plants, both native and non-native. The garden hosts about seventeen thousand school children each year who come to learn about nature, He said that they have three basic rules for the children who come , they have to get dirty, they must experience something gross and they should know that there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. As we walked through the garden after his talk we passed several groups of children down on the muddy edges of the many waterways and ponds fishing for bugs and critters with their hand nets.
 
 
The newest addition that has literally transformed the garden is the Aga Khan Garden, Alberta (AKGA) In 2009, the Aga Khan, the religious leader of the worldwide Shia Ismaili community, in recognition of the outstanding work the local Ismaili community had done in integrating the many Ismaili refugees who settled here after their expulsion from Uganda and east Africa, asked the local Ismaili community what he could do for them, Their answer was - give us a garden. In response he offered to make a donation of twenty-five million dollars to the U. of A. Botanic Garden to be used to build a representative Muslim garden. The planning was extensive, as they visited and studied many different gardens around the world and tried to capture the essence of what those types of gardens represent. Gardens have strong religious connections in many parts of the world. In the Muslim religion, and in most hot dry climates this is a walled or sunken garden with water as the central feature. It offers protection from the heat and wind and has life giving water to support crops and fruit trees. Ancient gardens had waterfalls, fountains, greenery, sunken beds and bathing pools. The garden was to be built to the highest standard, meaning it could endure for three to six hundred years. The garden here is built on concrete piers for stability on the sandy soil, the granite used on the surfaces is very thick and the workmanship is of the highest standard.  It is a kind of engineering marvel that was designed to a very high architectural standard, using geometric design and many other features so that the visitor has a new vista as they round each corner. The garden, which opened in July 2018 has the core elements of a central waterway, four geometric lawns and sunken beds, (which have to be checked every morning in order to rescue any trapped rabbits, muskrats or other small creatures). It also contains an elevated platform or Talar which serves as a viewpoint over the garden. They have incorporated many other elements such as multiple different types of fountains and pools of water, each with different meditative purposes. They have also planted fruit trees and will soon have so much fruit they will need to invite outside groups to gather the fruit. The flowering plants have been selected to provide both colour and scent. The overall effect is stunning, as we later experienced on our guided walk through the AKGA.
 
The Botanic Garden offers many different programs throughout the year giving visitors many different ways to experience the garden, from an outdoor amphitheater that hosts musical and theatrical productions, to children’s day camps, painting and photography classes and date nites to special events held in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden such as the Tea Ceremony and the December Luminaria. There are programs to interest all ages and interests. Lee thanked us for coming and he hopes to be able to host more Rotary events like this in the garden in the future.
 
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Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona Golf and Barbecue, Thursday , June 20th UPDATE
Posted by Eric Germain on May 31, 2019
 
  

 
Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona Golf and Barbecue Thursday June 20
 
 

The June 20th Fun Golf Day is a good chance to have some Summer fun with other Rotarians and friends.

It can also be an opportunity to support some worthwhile cause. Last year we raised food, money and awareness for the Edmonton Food Bank. Previous years we’ve assisted Operation Eyesight, Polio Plus and The Amarok Society.

With the flood of refugees into Bangladesh recently we felt it to be a good time to dedicate this Golf Day to The Amarock Society once again.

“Bang the Ball For Bangladesh”

An Auction and Putting contest will be the highlights of this fun raiser.

Auctions (Both Silent and Noisy) for items left over from the Oil King February event.

Including Hotel Nights! Oiler Photos, Framed Sketches, Spa treatment. Maybe More!

Please plan to attend.

Guaranteed fun or Double your Golf Balls Back!

The golf will start at 2 PM at the Millwoods Golf Course in Edmonton.  The 9 hole golf tournament will be a 4 player Texas Scramble. No previous golf experience or skill required. An experienced golfer will be the Team Captain, and the team plays the best ball on each shot. The golf package includes your nine hole green fees, shared power golf cart, practice range balls to warm up, use of the practice putting green, a tee gift which includes 3 Taylor Made golf balls, golf tees, ball marker, divot repair tool and a bottle of water. The golf package cost is $55 per player.

The Barbecue Dinner will start at 5 PM at the Woodvale Community Center at the Millwoods Golf Course. We will have the prime rib burger dinner with buns, fixings & condiments, fries, Caesar salad, coleslaw, vegetable pasta salad, dessert squares, fruit, coffee & tea, and a cash bar. The barbecue dinner package cost is $25 per person.

The combined Golf & Barbecue package cost is $75 per person

REGISTER HERE

Eric Germain,  E-mail: egermain@is2.ca or telephone 780-991-0417. All Rotarians, family and friends are welcome to attend.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Posted by Donna Hutton on May 10, 2019

Summer Solstice Celebration

As a proud sponsor of the 2019 Fort Edmonton - Rotary Fundraising Event  the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona invite you to be our guest on Wednesday, June 19th at the Summer Solstice Celebration!
 
To register, please Click Here 
 

Attached is a revised invitation to the June 19th Summer Solstice Fundraiser at Fort Edmonton Park.  The deadline for registering on May the 1st has come and gone.  The attached revised invite notes that if you RSVP by May 27th, you’ll be eligible for a trip for 2 to Las Vegas.  Your live link, previously sent, will direct your guests to Eventbrite which has also been updated to reflect the May 27th RSVP date.  You’ll want to use this invitation for additional guests that you may wish to invite. 

TO DONATE:
Your admission into the event is your 100% tax-deductible donation to Fort Edmonton Foundation.  The amount is up to you.  Details about how to donate will be included in your RSVP confirmation e-mail and in the package you will be receiving in June.
 
ABOUT FORT EDMONTON:
Fort Edmonton Park holds a special place in our Region’s history.  With the Capital Expansion, we will continue to share this community treasure with the world for generations to come.
 
All levels of government have contributed to the $168 million project.  The remaining $11 million is being raised by the community and events like this.
 
We hope we can look forward to your support and that you can join us for a great “Summer Solstice Celebration” featuring Trooper!
 
Sincerely,
 
 
The Edmonton Strathcona Rotary Club
 
Donna Hutton
President-Elect
Rotating Wheel Dinner 2019
Posted by Audrey Martyn on Mar 29, 2019
 

Annual ROTATING WHEEL DINNER

Please join  the Board of Strathcona Rotary at the Rotating Wheel Dinner on June 28 at the Faculty Club. 

We have a  wonderful BBQ dinner with a chance to visit and meet the new Executuve for 2091-2020.  Bring a spouce or friend for a great night. 

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Free Footie Volunteers Needed: 2019 Spring Season
Posted on Mar 12, 2019
 
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:
  1. Arriving 15-20 minutes before first assigned game.
  2. Inspect field before play to ensure it is free of objects that might be a hazard.
  3. Direct teams to appropriate game field.
  4. Inspect field after play and address teams to clean up before leaving.
  5. Be emergency evacuation lead.
  6. Report any incidents or hazards to Volunteer Manager.
 
The Referee responsibilities include:
  1. Watch over the game and enforce fair play.
  2. Inspect player equipment and field equipment for safety hazards.
  3. 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.
If anyone is interested, they can sign up HERE.
(If the link does not work, copy and paste this URL into a web browser: https://goo.gl/forms/KI18EAn74oYk2A662)
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
 
Thank you for all your help,
Adriana Martinez
Volunteer Manager
Free Footie YEG
 
 
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Jul 30, 2019
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