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Our 2016 Integrity Awards were held Wednesday April 27th celebrating the commitment Brad Lucier and Olive Wooden have had in our community.
We were please to have Mayor Melissa Blake present to speak what it takes to have integrity. We also received a speech from our Assistant District Governor who gave a background of the Paul Harris pin.
We enjoyed the evening with both clubs and fellowship.
Thank you all who were able to attend.
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Thank you all Rotary members who joined us for another successful WinterPLAY event to showcase our club in our community!
We lucked out with the weather and were treated with a beautiful sunset. Hot chocolate was enjoyed by all. Congratulations Rotary Club of Fort McMurray     |
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The Fort McMurray Rotary Club is pleased to partner with the WinterPLAY festival for their bonfire at the closing ceremonies. The closing ceremonies will be held on Sunday, February 21st at the Syne at 6pm. Please join us for the celebration of another fabulous festival while we hand our free hot chocolate
to the community. Fireworks start at 7:30pm, for a schedule of events visit http://www.rmwb.ca/Municipal-Government/municipal_departments/Community-Services-Department/Arts_Culture/WinterPlay/Schedule.htm
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Have a look at all of our events for the month of October promoting Family Literacy Month.
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Thank you Bryan for a lovely change over dinner and for your past year as President.
Many things were accomplished, congratulations on the successful year. We welcome Jeanette as our new President and are looking forward to it.
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This year's Integrity Awards were held on Wednesday, May 6th at the Quality Inn and Conference Center. Our clubs recipient was John & Gail Foy, and the Oil Sands club recipient was Russell Thomas. Congratulations to these individuals and thank you for your contributions to our community.
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Julianne was on hand at this weeks Chamber of Commerce lunch where TransCanada presented Imagination Library with a donation of $10,000.
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Today we had a presentation from our MLA Mike Allen. Mr.Allen was able to give us a report on the progress of different projects and the current state of our economy. We appreciate the visit.
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We were lucky enough to have Principal of Dr.Clark school Jeffrey Porter attend today's lunch meeting for a cheque presentation. We have donated funds to assist with a breakfast program for the students at Dr.Clark school. This was Bryan's project as President of 2014-2015 to secure a breakfast program in our region. We hope that we can expand this program in years to come. Congratulations everyone!
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We received a very descriptive newsletter from Operation Eyesight. The newsletter is an update on what they have been doing with the funds we supply them. If you have the time I encourage you to read it, as its very informative.
It can be downloaded at http://www.operationeyesight.com/Page.aspx?pid=365
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On March 1st we are teaming up with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in the WinterPLAY closing ceremony. We will be hosting a bonfire and highlighting Light Up Rotary. The significance of the fire will be to promote awareness of Rotary within the community. We will be offering free hot chocolate. The event will be held outside on the Snye from 5pm-8pm. Come out and enjoy the snow and celebrate Rotary's great success in making a difference in our community and globally. Those interested in volunteering please speak to Megan. |
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We are teaming up with the Fort McMurray Today once again this year to showcase what Rotary does in the community in support of Rotary Day. This special section will have articles speaking about our current projects, messages from our presidents and advertisements from our members. This special will run on Rotary Day February 23rd sign up sheets for advertisements will be circulated shortly. Contact Megan if you would like to advertise. |
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Frank Reitz, a longstanding member of our Rotary club wrote to a letter to The Today editor outlining all the many ways that Rotary helps our community in the Wood Buffalo region and around the globe.
http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2014/11/09/letter-to-the-editor-rotary-club-contributing-to-the-community
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We are happy to announce that Dan Sorenson has been elected as the Club President for 2016-2017. And we have submitted a nomination to Rotary International for Frank Reitz as District Governor 2017-2018. Both Dan and Frank have a long history with the Fort McMurray Rotary Club and we look forward to all the new initiatives they bring to the club in the future.
All the best to Dan and Frank.
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Congratulations to those who received Paul Harris pins this month
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Edmonton Mayor, Don Iveson, visits the Fort McMurray Rotary Club.
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The Rotary International Convention is being held June 1 – 4, 2014 in Sydney Australia. |
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See what hard work and lot's and lot's of patience has brought! RotaryLinks @ Wood Buffalo Inc. receives their first grant through the Major Community Facilities Program. Just in time, as the search for a Construction and Golf Course Manager is almost complete. |
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This site has them all! |
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Please note that until further notice our rotary club will be meeting at the: Smitty's Restaurant Backroom as per normal |
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Another great example of how Rotary helps our community! |
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This past year was one of major accomplishments for Rotary and your Rotary Foundation. Extraordinary progress was made toward the eradication of polio. We made history when India was removed from the list of polio-endemic countries — leaving just Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. A difficult road lies ahead, but thanks to the commitment and generosity of Rotarians and friends, we are confident that Rotary will lead the way toward a polio-free world. We also expanded Rotary’s reach in new and effective ways by entering into partnerships with Mercy Ships and UNESCO-IHE. And we built on our record of humanitarian service by continuing our strong relationships with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, Aga Khan University, Oikocredit and the Rotary Peace Centers. Over half a million young people worldwide participated in our New Generations programs. Their involvement in Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotaract and Interact clubs, and RYLA events helped them develop skills that they’ll need to become service-minded community and global leaders - and future Rotarians. In 2012, The Rotary Foundation also earned top marks from several independent charity evaluators, including the American Institute of Philanthropy, Charity Navigator and the Wise Giving Alliance. As we look ahead, we can be proud of all that Rotarians have accomplished. I am pleased to share the digital version of the 2011-12 Rotary International and Rotary Foundation Annual Report (click here), which offers a firsthand look at how Rotarians are working to improve the lives of people in need. I encourage you to review our annual report carefully, and to share it with others who may be interested in joining, partnering with, or donating to Rotary. Thank you for helping Rotary achieve lasting change in your community and around the world. Sincerely, John Hewko |
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RI Director Anne L. Matthews will be the Vice President of Rotary International for the 2013-14 Rotary year Director 12/14 Anne L. Matthews has been appointed by Rotary
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The Fort McMurray Rotary Clubs were pleased to be able to play host for D.G. Kevin Hilgers and his spouse Janice McNeice on October 26 and 27. On the 26th a very enjoyable dinner was held at the Stonebridge Inn with catering by Smitty's restaurant. D.G. Kevin gave us a very enthusiastic speech with several good ideas on how to get better recognition for Rotary and hopefully more members. We were also pleased to be able to induct two new members, Tim O'Rourke and Nelson Barbosa. Recognition was also given to Frank Seraka and Frank Reitz for reaching new Paul Harris contribution levels. In this picture are from left to right, Matthew Creighton President of the Oilsands Rotary Club, D.G. Kevin Hilgers, Dan Lemke President of the Fort McMurray Rotary Club and Assistant D.G. Gary Couet.
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Enroll your child in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and
we’ll send them a FREE BOOK every month until their fifth
birthday. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is open to all
children within the RMWB under age 5. To register visit www.imaginationlibrary.com, select
Canada as the country, and follow the instructions. The launch event is on
Sunday, April 1 from 1-4 at the Nexen Field House at MacDonald Island. There
will be bouncy castles, face painting, crafts, snacks, celebrity author
readings, and mascots Curious George, Spot the Dog and Toot & Puddle. This
is a FREE event and parents can also register their children at the event. (click on the headline for the full story) |
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Our guest speaker on Feb. 22 was long time Fort McMurray resident, business owner and author, Mrs. Frances Jean. She joined us to introduce her latest book, More Than Oil: Trappers, Traders and Settlers of Northern Alberta. Her new book is a fascinating history of the development of Fort McMurray through memories, stories and anecdotes. Seen here is Mrs. Jean with her son Brian Jean, MP for Fort McMurray - Athabasca.
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Can't make the meeting, don't have a make-up? Send your regrets or you'll pay for lunch!!
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Tuesday October 21st Fort McMurray Public Library 630-730 A Family Evening of Storytelling Tuesday October 21 Fort McKay School Gr 3 - 8 Wednesday October 22 Conklin Community School and Janvier School Conklin (K - Gr 5) and Janvier (Gr 4 -7) c
Wednesday October 22 Anzac Community School
Gr 4 - 6 students
Thursday October 23 Fort Chipewyan
Athabasca Delta Community School Gr 4 - 6 students
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The Rotary Foundation’s new grant model provides various ways for Rotarians to use their skills to help others. Vocational training teams enable groups to travel to other countries to learn more about their profession or to teach local professionals, while the Project Enhancement Process (PEP) pilot is providing expertise for projects in water and sanitation.
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Our club has been a major sponsor of Fort McMurray's Public Access to Defibrillation (PAD) program since it's inception. On February 8, 2012 we were pleased to be able to make an additional contribution to the program in the amount of $30,000. In this picture President Julianne North Bourque and Past President Barb Reitz make a presentation of our cheque to EMT Firefighter First Class Ryan Cornochan
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FORT MCMURRAY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB celebrated their charter night on Tuesday March 8, 2011.
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You've heard about doing a make-up online? Stella shared how we can do these at the a recent meeting. It's easy - simply click on the link Rotary E Club One and check out "Make-Up Programs".
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The Singing for Supper event held at Keyano Theatre on December 13th was a huge success. Thanks to the efforts of the Fort McMurray Rotary Club a total of $10,889.42 was raised. $2000.00 was delivered to the Knights of Columbus Community Dinner with the balance of the fundraising going to the Fort McMurray Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who was involved in either volunteering their time, providing sponsorship, or in purchasing tickets to the event.
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Rotary International's programs and service opportunities, listed below, are designed to help Rotarians meet the needs of their own communities and assist people worldwide.
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From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives.
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