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Seven Women Nepal Experience
Apr. 16, 2020 8:00 a.m.
Join us on April 16th at our Club Coffee (Zoom online) session to hear from our own Renee Elio about her experience earlier this year joining a Seven Women service trip to Nepal. To register for the session, visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5MlcuGgqzIqfyquhO68RUcSkB0ZNMBuig |
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How to keep your productivity and mental health in check while working from home.
Apr. 30, 2020 8:00 a.m.
Transitioning to a home office is not as easy as it looks. This session will look at tips and techniques to make the most of this transition including how to set up a home office, with the equipment you have available to you, tips and etiquette for online meetings and ideas to manage both your mental and physical health and productivity. To register for the session, click here.
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May 07, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION THAT CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND THE RESTRICTION ON LARGE GATHERINGS, THIS EVENT FOR MAY 7TH IS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME. WE WILL BE EXPLORING OTHER OPTIONS TO CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY AND A NEW SHOW TIME IN THE SHADOW THEATRE UPCOMING SEASON. INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE WEEKS TO COME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR DIVERSIT 2020 EVENT. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON! _______ Join us on May 7th, 2020 for a refreshed version of our annual Diversity event to celebrate our Club's 30th Anniversary and in support of our Club's work supporting stronger and healthier women and children. This year we have the beautiful Varscona Theatre venue in Old Strathcona all to ourselves for a private evening watching the Shadow Theatre production, "The Wrong People Have Money" - the funniest play ever written about moving Greenland! We will welcome guests at 530pm with light snacks and refreshments before the show in the reception and rehearsal hall. There will also be a silent auction where you can peruse some great finds! Additionally, we will have a special jewelry sale with proceeds going specifically to our Honduras project in memory of Wendy Andrews. We hope you will be able to join us for a great evening in celebration of 30 years of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Glenora! EVENT AGENDA: 530pm - Reception, silent auction 730pm - Play begins: Act 1 830pm - Intermission (time approximate) 845pm - Play resumes: Act 2 930pm - Mix and Mingle See you there! |
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The Future of Education
May 28, 2020 8:00 a.m.
Dr. Neil Fassina is the president of Athabasca University, Canada’s first and only fully digital university and a world leader in online education. Dr. Fassina was formerly the vice-president academic and provost at NAIT and dean of the JR Shaw School of Business. He holds a PhD in Management from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a BSc in psychology from the University of Calgary. He is a chartered professional in human resources (CPHR) and a chartered director through the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D). Dr. Fassina will be speaking about the future of education, a topic that is particularly timely as we see learners around the world moving online in the face of the current global pandemic. To register for this online session, click here. |
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OFSS, Vulnerable Seniors and COVID-19 Impacts on Service
Jun. 11, 2020
To register: https://bit.ly/J une11ClubCoffee Jimmy will speak to our Club and guests about the role and history of Operation Friendship Seniors Society, vulnerable seniors in our community, and the impacts (current and future) of COVID-19. He will touch upon opportunities for service and tell us more about "Cups of Compassion" our Club Service activity for June 2020.
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Basically Babies: Outfitting Newborns in Need
Jul. 09, 2020 8:00 a.m.
Winner of the 2020 Rotary Integrity Award, Shannon Steward will speak with our membership and guests about the important work of Basically Babies. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApduyrqDguE9C_rSNPjDJjkudHLiVcppYj Upon registration, you will receive an email with joining instructions for that morning. Our Chair of the Board and President, Shannon Stewart, is also the founder of Basically Babies and has been the guiding force for our entire history. She has her Bachelor of Commerce degree and an extensive background in business in the areas of business strategy and management consulting, the field in which she works in a professional capacity. She oversees the strategy, corporate direction and overall mission of Basically Babies while also ensuring she is fully knowledgeable about the day-to-day operations, providing guidance and direction to management, staff and volunteers She is wholly committed to our purpose of “outfitting newborns in need.” Shannon provides her time and expertise exclusively on a volunteer basis. Introduction by: Fraser Betkowski |
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"Fathering" and the experiences Terra Centre has had engaging young dads.
Jul. 23, 2020 8:00 a.m.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEude2qrzIiHNR7tpIZxhmvje9t3Ddfwx1g The topic: Much research has emerged about the importance and value of engaged fathers. Terra has spent the last 20 years creating inclusive services for young dads. The presentation will focus on “Fathering”, the experiences Terra has had engaging with young dads and understanding the challenges they face. As well, the value of and benefit of “fathering”. The organization: In 2021 Terra Centre for Teen Parents will be celebrating 50 yrs serving young parents in Edmonton. Annually over 800 teen parents and their children benefit from a range of support services offered; educational supports, housing, childcare, in home visits, child development activities as well numerous groups promoting positive parenting and personal well being. A short bio: Karen has been employed with Terra for 23 years serving in the capacity of Executive Director for the last 18 years. Karen has worked in the not for profit sector for 28 year and has a long standing history of serving vulnerable children, youth and families. Karen has contributed to the development of our community through her work on many collaborative projects and initiatives. She is well versed in stakeholder relations, building partnerships and is passionate about community development and engagement. She was nominated Women of Vision in 2009. Introduction by Heidi Yang. NOTE: Upon registering, you will receive an email with login information for joining the session that day. |
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Wild Weather
Aug. 13, 2020 7:30 a.m.
Kyle Brittain is the Calgary Bureau Chief for the Weather Network. Kyle tracks and documents wild weather. With the hail storms and tornado warnings this year in Calgary, and the on-again/off-again weather here in Edmonton, this discussion will be informative and engaging. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvd-yrpz4jH9JA2qpyzalL2lMEDJ0TQrk5 |
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Classification Talk
Aug. 20, 2020 7:30 a.m.
You won't want to miss this one! Our very own Heidi Yang will join us to share her Classification Talk with us. This is your chance to get to know Heidi better and to find out what has brought her energy and great ideas to our Club. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcOmhqT4sHdGZhyGkxLsiill-nu--0jpF |
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Financial literacy for young people
Sep. 10, 2020 7:30 a.m.
Come and learn from Tyler Schmidt, President of MacEwan U's "PennyDrops", about the work being done around financial literacy for young people. Register here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkduqhrzotGdOZDc7EjLzajHEY6lbhNPok |
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Classification Talk
Sep. 24, 2020 7:30 a.m.
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District Governor's Update
Oct. 08, 2020 7:30 a.m.
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