The following Rotary members will serve on the 2016-17 Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2018-19. The committee is scheduled to meet on 8 August..
Zone 2Kazuhiko Ozawa, Rotary Club of Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
Zone 4 Sudarshan Agarwal, Rotary Club of Delhi, Delhi, India
Zone 6 Noraseth Pathmanand, Rotary Club of Bang Rak, Thailand
Zone 8 John B. Boag, Rotary Club of E-Club of District 9650, New South Wales, Australia
Zone 10 Jackson S.L. Hsieh, Rotary Club of Taipei Sunrise, Taiwan
Zone 12 Elio Cerini, Rotary Club of Milano Duomo, Italy
Zone 14 Ekkehart Pandel,...
Rotary members, their families and friends can support Rotary’s work by bidding on antiques, artwork, jewelry, and collectibles through eBay Live Auctions events.
Each month, Rotary will promote on its social media outlets a set of upcoming Live Auctions events, and eBay, the world’s largest auction website, will donate a portion of all sale proceeds from those events to Rotary.
Live Auctions events enable buyers to participate in auctions across the United States -- held at such auction houses as Sotheby’s, Swann, and Freeman’s -- without leaving home. Under this proceeds-sharing...
Would you like to contribute to Rotary by serving on a committee? The 10 committees listed below are searching for qualified candidates for openings in 2017-18. Each of these committees works with Rotary leaders to increase efficiency and promote the goals and priorities of our strategic plan.
Apply for a committee appointment by 14 August.
Learn more about the committees and the application process.
Get answers to frequently asked questions.
Committees with openings for 2017-18
Audit
Communications
Constitution and Bylaws
Election Review
Finance
Global Networking Groups
Joint Young Leaders...
From the July 2016 issue of The Rotarian
Just before John Germ dropped by, Rick Youngblood took a deep breath. “You want to match his energy,” he says, “but he makes it hard to keep up.” Youngblood is the president and CEO of Blood Assurance, a regional blood bank in Chattanooga, Tenn., that Germ helped found in 1972. After his visit with Youngblood, Germ strode between mountains of empty bottles and cans at Chattanooga’s John F. Germ Recycling Center at Orange Grove, which he designed, before he drove to a construction site and popped a cork to dedicate a Miracle League field where special...
From the July 2016 issue of The Rotarian
When Brad Rubini was reading a bedtime story to his seven-year-old daughter, Claire, she asked him why he was reading the words wrong.
“I’m dyslexic, so I thought I was reading the words right,” recalls Rubini, a past president of the Rotary Club of Toledo, Ohio.
After he explained his problem, she began to read to him on most nights instead. “She was a voracious reader and storyteller. She was always telling stories, even when she was a toddler,” he says.
Three years later, while Claire was away at summer camp, she died unexpectedly as a result of a...
On Tuesday, we heard an interesting talk from former Edmontonian, Jarrod Clayton, about what had led to his decision to move to Vancouver Island, and some of his experiences since then. He spoke of some of the factors that led to their decision to move.
Finding work was not an issue as his occupation gives him the freedom to work from a remote home base, making infrequent trips to visit with clients elsewhere. He mentioned that his three young children were all at an age where moving did not disrupt their lives very much and how they have all settled in to their new lives on the Island.
He also spoke about the research that it took to find the best weather location on the island so they can enjoy their many outdoor activities. Some parts of the Island can be very wet and cool, while at the same time, other parts are warm and sunny, due to rain shadows cast by the surrounding mountains. He also spoke about how we should not make assumptions about things such as health care being the same as here in Alberta. As they have learned, things are quite different in BC in that regard. Overall they are really glad they made the move, and are very happy with their decision.
Its that time of year again! Because we require nearly 300 shifts to be filled, we are asking any interested volunteers to sign up if you can for 2 or more shifts. We would be truly GRATEFUL! Let me know what you are able to volunteer.
Contact Violet Malbeuf to register your volunteer shift:violet.malbeuf@yess.org or 780-468-7070.
Posted by Stephan Jansen van Vuuren on Jun 18, 2016
Caren and Skip Kerr hosted a great many members and guests in their home at Oktober Fest last year. View photo album from last year's fest.
This year they are graciously opening their door and their hearts again in hosting a Hawaiian Feast with all the trimmings provided.
The date is Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 4:00 pm (1600) till 9:00 pm (2100).
Like last year, the Kerr's are putting on the whole show by providing food, entertainment and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Cocktails are $5 extra.
There will be prizes for best theme dressed couple or person.
All revenue from ticket sales will be destined to a Bridges to Prosperity project as suggested by the Kerr's.
This year we will have an Early Bird and a late purchase option:
From now till midnight (EDT) Apr 30, the ticket price is $40/ea
From May 1 till midnight (EDT) June 15, the ticket price is $45/ea
From June 16 till midnight (EDT) August 12, the ticket price is $50/ea
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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