First Meeting of the 2026-2027 Season
Stories
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Getting To Know Rotary |
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Rotarians of the Year At the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc's President's Turnover Dinner, outgoing President Milt Hodgins made the rare decision to present two Rotarian of the Year Awards, explaining that selecting just one recipient was simply too difficult given the outstanding commitment shown by so many club members. The first award was presented to Sonny Mundi, whose willingness to step up whenever needed made him an invaluable member of the club throughout the year. Whether flipping burgers and hot dogs at the Summer Splash BBQ, filling in for President Milt during his holidays, or taking over the club's IT and Zoom audio-visual responsibilities, Sonny was always ready to help at a moment's notice. Milt also expressed his confidence that Sonny will make an outstanding Club President in the coming Rotary year. The second award was presented to Jacquie Olsen in recognition of her tireless behind-the-scenes dedication. Jacquie consistently ensured meeting venues were prepared and ready at Red Tail Landing, Blackjacks Roadhouse, and the meeting in Millet. She provided invaluable assistance with Rotary International reporting, goals, grants, and Foundation requirements, while also managing the registration desk each week, handling attendance and breakfast collections—often on her own. Her leadership at Lobsterfest and countless other club activities made her an indispensable part of the Rotary Club. President Milt congratulated both recipients, thanking them for their exceptional service and commitment to the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self." Their dedication has helped make the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc stronger and better equipped to serve the communities of Leduc, Nisku, and the surrounding region. |
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MS Bike Tour Cheque Presentation President Milt Hodgins was up bright and early at 5:30 AM on Saturday, June 27, to present a cheque to the organizers of the MS Bike Tour at the Silent Ice Centre. The $1000.00 donation was made in memory of our dear friend and longtime Rotarian, George Lavertu, who dedicated many years to supporting the MS Bike Tour and its mission. Fittingly, this presentation marked Milt's final official duty as President of the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc. We all know what a monumental effort it was for Milt to be there at that hour—he's definitely not known for being an early bird! Thank you, Milt, for your outstanding leadership, dedication, and sense of humour throughout the past year. And thank you for making one last early morning commitment to honour George's legacy. Well done! |
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Interact Club BBQ We were pleased to be invited to the Leduc Composite High School Interact Club's BBQ on Friday, June 26, at Fred John's Park in Leduc! The afternoon provided a wonderful opportunity to officially welcome the club into the Rotary family by presenting its Certificate of Organization, with the presentation made by Graham Gilchrist. It was inspiring to meet such an enthusiastic group of young leaders who are already embracing the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self. Spending time with these students left us feeling very optimistic about the future and the positive impact they will have in our community and beyond. Graham Gilchrist and Reid Nehring were on hand to congratulate the members and officially welcome them into the world of Rotary. We look forward to supporting the Leduc Composite High School Interact Club as they grow and make a difference through service. Congratulations to all of the members—we can't wait to see what you accomplish! 🎉💙💛 |
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Alberta Dreams 50/50 Event  |
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Cheque Presentation to LCHF
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Service Above Self Scholarship Award (L-R) Heather Zirk, Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc, Ethan Nelson, Jamie McNamara, Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc Please join us in congratulating Ethan Nelson on being selected as the recipient of the Service Above Self Scholarship Award in the amount of $1,000! Ethan is a student at École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to service, leadership, and making a positive impact in his community. We are proud to recognize Ethan's achievements and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. Congratulations, Ethan, on this well-deserved honor! |
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Special Breakfast Meeting in Millet, AB The Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc is coming to Millet, Alberta for a special breakfast on Thursday, May 21st, 2026. Millet Mayor, Doug Peel will be providing a message and an update as to what's going on in Millet, Alberta these days! Please come and join us at 7:00 AM at Leanne's Bar & Grille for some networking and to find out a little bit more of what Rotary does in the community! Cost for the breakfast will be $20.00 |
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Century Mile Racetrack Cares Thank you Century Mile Racetrack for your generous donation to the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc!
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Integrity Award Recipient for 2026
Shannon Dalke is a person of integrity—someone who is honest, dependable, and committed to doing what is right, even when it is not the easiest path. She is widely respected for her consistency, fairness, and willingness to take responsibility for her actions. Among her many volunteer commitments, Shannon currently co-leads a monthly women’s support circle through the Leduc Co Collective. This donation-based circle offers a safe and supportive space for women navigating personal challenges, healing, and life transitions. Participants trust Shannon because she shows up with compassion, reliability, and authenticity. |
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New Member Induction (L-R) President Milt Hodgins, Chibuzo Agu, Che Agu, Membership Director Grant Leach Photo by Lorne Yeo Please welcome our newest members, the husband and wife team of Chibuzo & Che Agu. Chibuzo and Che reside in Leduc and have been attending our breakfast meetings regularly over the past several months and were approved for membership at the April Board Meeting. Chibuzo works as a Security Guard for MAXX Security and Che is a nurse and works for Alberta Health Services. Chibuzo also volunteers his time with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and enjoys reading and travelling. Che also enjoys travelling when she can. Chibuzo and Che are originally from Nigeria and have now called Canada home for the last 2 years. Welcome aboard Chibuzo & Che, we look forward to your contributions of your time, efforts and expertise to the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc! |
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Calmar Secondary Collegiate School DonationFollow-Up to Calmar Secondary Collegiate School Donation As promised, Calmar Secondary Collegiate has followed through by recognizing the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc for our $4,000 donation toward the purchase of these tool cabinets and equipment for the new school. We are proud to support this initiative and trust that the students will make great use of these tools as they develop valuable technical skills for their future.
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New Interact Club for LCHS Students Abi Dey, McKenna Loitz, Zyra Solana, Aleah Barron, President Milt Hodgins Photo by Lorne Yeo It was our pleasure to host the 4 students and their teacher (name unknown) to our Breakfast Meeting this past week. This ambitious group of young people have resurrected the Interact Club at the Leduc Composite High School and Graham Gilchrist has accepted then position of being the liaison between our Club and theirs. Thank you Graham! This is the next generation of Rotary so we must do what we have to to keep them focused and involved. Thank you so much for joining us this past week! |
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ManVan Cheque Presentation Cheque Presentation (L-R) Stacy Smith - ManVan, President Milt Hodgins, President Elect Sonny Mundi Photo by Lorne Yeo |
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In Memory of George Lavertu It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Honorary member George Lavertu. George has been a member and a diligent volunteer for the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc since 2003. Many may also remember George as the owner of the Smitty’s Restaurant in Leduc for many years. In addition to being a Rotarian, George was also on the Boards of the Leduc Chamber of Commerce, Leduc Economic Development, the Leduc & District Food Bank, MS Bike Tour Leduc to Camrose and the Leduc Rotary Music Festival. George is survived by his 2 daughters, Pam and Lisa and grand daughter Mikayla. George did not want a funeral or memorial to please remember George in your own way. He will be missed by the community in which he loved so dearly. |
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Salvation Army Cheque Presentation Rotary President Milt Hodgins presenting a $500.00 cheque to Robert from the Salvation Army in Wetaskiwin Robert is a Community Services Worker primarily responsible for the day to day operations of the food bank in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. On top of that Robert also interacts with the community and tries to connect clients to other resources in Wetaskiwin in order to help them solve their needs.  To learn more about the Salvation Army and the Wetaskiwin Food Bank, click on the below link: |
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New Member Induction (L-R) Grant Leach, Membership Chair, Bal Bains, Sonny Mundi, President Elect Photo by Lorne Yeo Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Bal Bains, to the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc! Bal is a local businessman who lives in Leduc with his wife, Pawan. He enjoys weightlifting and business-related reading, and brings valuable skills in finance and accounting—experience that serves him well as the owner of the A&W in Leduc. In his spare time, Bal is passionate about giving back to the community. He enjoys BBQ’ing for seniors, supporting the local Food Bank with donations, and providing meals for First Responders. Welcome aboard, Bal! We look forward to the positive impact your generosity and talents will bring to our club. |
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Lobsterfest 2026 |
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Our Latest Scholarship Recipient Congratulations to Hailey Anderson, the latest recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from our Club! Hailey graduated from Ohpaho Secondary School in Leduc this past fall and is now continuing her education at The King's University in Edmonton. Sponsored by our Club to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Experience (RYLE) last spring, Hailey made the most of the experience and was incredibly appreciative to receive this scholarship in support of her post-secondary journey. Pictured with Hailey is Greg Gross, Chair of Youth Programs for the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc. We are proud to support outstanding young leaders like Hailey and wish her every success in her studies and future endeavors!
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Family Day at Leduc Recreation Centre  Thank you to everyone who came out to our Family Fun Day at the Leduc Recreation Centre! It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the day together. Kids and adults alike showed great patience while lining up for the ever-popular airbrush tattoos — and they were definitely worth the wait! A big thank you to our dedicated Rotary Club volunteers for helping make the day such a success. And of course, Sammy Sunrise mascot was a huge hit with the kids! Congratulations to the three lucky winners, Karsen, Dana & Sarah, all from Leduc of the LEGO kits — we hope you have an amazing time building! We appreciate the incredible community support and look forward to seeing you at our next event!  |
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New Member Induction Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Shawna Bissell, to the Club! Filling in for Membership Director Grant Leach, Gerald Thomas officially inducted Shawna on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Shawna is sponsored by her husband and fellow Club member, Jon Bissell. The Bissells reside in Leduc, and through more than 20 years of marriage, Shawna is already very familiar with Rotary—having supported and sponsored Jon every step of the way. Shawna’s hobbies and interests include reading, running, and she proudly describes herself as an organizer. Professionally, she is the Senior Operations Manager at Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization. Second Harvest’s vision is No Waste. No Hunger, with a mission to keep food where it belongs—on plates and out of landfills. Welcome aboard, Shawna! We look forward to your positive contributions and active involvement in the Club. |
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The Power of Rotary |
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Arts Foundry Presentation (L-R) Ingrid Shields & Teresa Creber from Leduc Arts Foundry, Sonny Mundi, VP of Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc Photo courtesy of Gerald Thomas  |
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Guest SpeakersJune 18th, 2026 - Chris Scheetz - Alberta Dreams  We were pleased to welcome Chris Scheetz this past week who spent the past 35 years living his dream working at his favourite radio station in every role and influencing the community he lives in. He's never forgotten his country's "farm kid" roots and feels like they continue to have a great influence on his life and career. Chris has raised millions of dollars for charity in many unique ways, helping his community rally for people in need. He’s continued that passion working with Alberta Dreams as the Director of FUNd and Community Engagement. |
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End Polio Now |
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Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves President Milt Hodgins (L) with Crystal Damer, Chair of Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves We had the pleasure of having Crystal Damer, Chair of the Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves join us this past week with the following message; A Growing Need in Our Community, For more than 30 years, the Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves Society has delivered holiday hampers—food, toys, essentials, and gift cards for perishable foods—to families and seniors. Last year we helped 110 families (400+ individuals). This year, with rising living costs, we’re expecting at least a 10 % increase in need. We are a non-profit charitable organization that provides families who are struggling at Christmas with non-perishable food hampers, gift cards for perishables, toys and pajamas for children under 12 years of age, and toiletries and gift cards for teens. Each year we provide support for many families in our area. Some years the needs are greater than others. Our primary campaign kicks off in the middle of November and ends in the middle of December. We are also involved in many local community events raising awareness throughout the years. Thank you for your service to the Beaumont Nisku community Crystal and all the other volunteers of the Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves!
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Christmas 50/50 TicketsGet Your Christmas 50/50 Tickets Here in Support of Leduc Santa's Helpers!    Click on the above link to purchase tickets: Thank-you for supporting Leduc Santa's Helpers. Draw will be made at around 9:00 PM MST on December 21, 2025. Time of draw may be adjusted due to weather or other unintended circumstances. Winner does not have to be present to win and has 72 hours from the time of the draw to claim the prize. The winning number will be posted at www.niskuleducrotary.com. The winner can text 780-934-8493 with a copy of their winning ticket. |
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Rotaract "Service Above Self" Awards The Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club is pleased to introduce and congratulate Mackenzie Martin (L) and Rowan Herrle (R)! Mackenzie is a Calmar Secondary High School Graduate and Rowan is a Christ the King graduate and both are recipients of the 2024-2025 Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club ‘Service Above Self’ Award. As a recipients of this award, Mackenzie and Rowan both received $1000.00 Scholarships along with their plaque and or certificate. We trust that this scholarship will assist Mackenzie and Rowan in furthering their education and wish them all the best in all their future endeavors. Thank you for your service to others Mackenzie and Rowan and congratulations on the award! Presenting on behalf of the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc is Youth Program Chair Greg Gross |
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Thank-You Letter |
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Lest We ForgetThe Remembrance Day Ceremony in Leduc at the Leduc Recreational Centre was hosted by the Leduc Legion Branch No. 108 and was an opportunity to pause, remember and honour all who have served, those who continue serving today, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country.  Thank you to all our members that made the effort to represent the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc at the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the LRC. What a beautiful display of diversity within our Club! |
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Welcome Back Mike Slade! Welcoming Mike Slade back into the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc is Membership Director Grant Leach and President Milt Hodgins. Mike was a Charter Member of the Club and took a hiatus from the club to focus on his business and to commit to more time to the other numerous volunteer organizations that he was involved with within the community. We are happy to welcome you back into the fold Mike!
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World Polio Day is October 24th  |
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Speaker This Past Week - Sept. 18, 2025 - Bob Stauffer & Cam Moon This past week, we once again had the pleasure of having Bob Stauffer and Cam Moon, the Voices of the Edmonton Oilers, join us for breakfast. These 2 guys have the inside scoop on what's happening at the Oiler current camp and upcoming season and did not disappoint albeit their abbreviated presentation. Due to short notice, Bob and Cam had to leave us by 8:00 AM because the Oilers had something going on that morning that they had to be at. Regardless, it was nice to have Bob and Cam out and share a few road stories and their inner thoughts on the upcoming Oiler season. Thanks Bob and Cam, always a pleasure to have you out!
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Thank You Letter from NMUM Canada |
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New Member Induction! Please welcome our newest member Shawn Raymond! Shawn was inducted into the membership of the Club on Thursday, September 18th, 2025 by Membership Director, Grant Leach (L) and Club President Milt Hodgins (R). Shawn is a Leduc resident and very involved in our community with Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) and Leduc Pride and makes his living as a personal Health & Wellness Trainer. Shawn has decided to take a run at local civic politics and has thrown his hat into the ring and is running for a position this fall on Leduc City Council. We extend our best wishes for a successful run! Shawn's hobbies include health and well being and the quality of life. Dale Winkler is the Sponsor for Shawn, so welcome aboard Shawn! |
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Evening in Ukraine 50/50 Opportunity The Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc presents "An Evening In Ukraine" on September 26th, 2025 MacLab Centre for the Performing Arts in Leduc. In conjunction with this fundraising event, the Rotary Club will also be conducting a 50/50 Draw Tickets for the 50/50 can be purchased by clicking the Tickets link below  Draw will be made at around 9:00 PM MDT on September 26, 2025 |
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2025 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games 50/50 DrawGet your Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games 50/50 Tickets Here!  Thursday August 21st, 2025 50/50 Tickets Pot $5,425.00 Prize $2,712.50 Winning Number C-727404 CLAIMED Friday August 22nd, 2025 50/50 Tickets Pot $3,555.00 Prize $1,777.50 Winning Number B-122368 CLAIMED Saturday August 23rd, 2025 50/50 Tickets Pot $8,345.00 Prize $4,172.50 Winning Number - D-624650 CLAIMED Thank You for Your Support!
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Thank You Letter From Rock & Roll Society |
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Rocky Mountain Nationals 50/50 Event Friday, July 11, 2025 Draw Winning Number - C-243997 CLAIMED -------------------------------------------- |
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50/50 Event Winning NumbersPresident's Cup 50/50 Aug 30, 2026 Pot... $2815.00 Prize....$1407.50 Winning number C-547639 If you have the above winning number please follow the instructions on your ticket to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim your prize. Posted : 22:40 on Aug 30 2026 ________________________ Heritage Grain Elevator 50/50 Aug 29, 2026 Pot... $1145.00 Prize....$572.50 Winning number D-145973 If you have the above winning number please follow the instructions on your ticket to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim your prize. Posted : 07:30 on Aug 30 2026 _____________________________________ Edmonton International Raceway 50/50 Aug 29, 2026 Pot... $2070.00 Prize....$1035.00 Winning number C-746248 If you have the above winning number please follow the instructions on your ticket to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim your prize. Posted : 21:00 on Aug 29 2026 _____________________________________ |
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Happy Canada Day! |
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Thank-You from Sport Central |
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An Evening in Ukraine - Thank-you!
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Summer Splash Party at the Spray Park
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Happy Father's Day |
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Beaumont Songbirds 50/50 Draw Beaumont Songbirds 50/50 Draw Friday, June 6th 2025 Pot $1,365.00 Prize $682.50 Winning Number - C-346180 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on June 7th, 2025 at 12:15 PM ----------------------------------------------------------- |
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June 50/50 Events
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June Is Fellowships Month In the Rotary calendar, June is designated as Rotary Fellowships Month. This month focuses on promoting Rotary Fellowships, which are groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who share common interests and aim to make new friends, explore service opportunities, and have fun. Rotary Fellowships offer a unique way for members to connect, develop professionally, and enhance their Rotary experience.
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Happy Mother's Day |
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May 50/50 EventsBlackgold Pro Rodeo 50/50 Draw Saturday, May 31, 2025 Pot $18,075.00 Prize $9,037.50 Winning Number - C-564367 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on June 1st, 2025 at 9:45 AM ----------------------------------------------------- Blackgold Pro Rodeo 50/50 Draw Friday, May 30th, 2025 Pot $4,830.00 Prize $2,415.00 Winning Number - C-444327 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on May 30th, 2025 at 11:25 PM ----------------------------------------------------- |
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May is Youth Services Month Through our Rotary youth programs, we can not only provide service that is the keystone of our organization but also to develop relationships and provide exposure to our wonderful organization and the ideals of “Service Above Self” to the next generation. To briefly review Rotary's youth programs: |
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Guest Speakers - May 2025Speaker for May 1st, 2025 - Grant Fedoruk, Leading Edge Physio - Spring Tune-Up  Grant is Grant. Not much more to say. He sings loudly, louder even when asked if he “ever shuts up.” He works longer, has more fun, and is known as the human form of the energizer bunny. A former hockey goalie, rugby scrum half, football wide receiver, soccer midfielder, he is a born competitor and strategist who initially found his outlet in sport. He has for the past 17 years redirected his unique energy, efforts and caring at managing the pain and injuries of his patients. He is certainly more stubborn than any of your |
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Rotary - People of Action......We respectfully acknowledge that the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc meets on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and traveling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries. The Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc strives to deepen our own understanding of the local Indigenous communities and commit to reframing our responsibilities to land and community. |
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Beaumont Music Festival 50/50 TicketsBeaumont Music Festival 50/50 Draw Saturday, June 21st, 2025 Pot $6,660.00 Prize $3,330.00 Winning Number - C-249826 If you are the holder of this ticket please follow the instructions as printed on the bottom of your ticket. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on June 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM ----------------------------------------------------------- Beaumont Music Festival 50/50 Draw Friday, June 20th 2025 Pot $4,575.00 Prize $2,287.50 Winning Number - D-646454 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket please follow the instructions as printed on the bottom of your ticket. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on June 20th, 2025 at 10:50 PM ----------------------------------------------------------- |
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April 50/50 EventsRotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw April 17th, 2025 Pot $805.00 Prize $402.50 Winning Number - D-534918 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on April 12th, 2025 at 10:00 PM ------------------------------------------------ |
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Guest Speakers - April 2025Speaker This Past Week, April 24th, 2025- Glen Stenabaugh, Owner of Rad Torque Raceway  (L-R) Jamie McNamara, Rob Vavrek, Glen Stenabaugh, Kasy Kozicky This past Thursday we were joined by Rad Torque Raceway owner Glen Stenabaugh and his GM Rob Vavrek. They were here to tell us about all the new and exciting things and events they have planned for the upcoming season. As Rob and Glen both mentioned, they are technically in the entertainment business and just because it's a race track, it's not all about the males, all of the time. |
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Win This Beautiful Bike - Now Over!Sales have now ended and we have a winner, Michael Wittner of Kelowna, B.C. Winning Ticket Number is C-6913 Prize has been claimed! Thank you to all who have supported this raffle in support of the Ride for Mom! |
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Guest Speakers - March 2025Guest Speaker, March 27th, Jill Spinks - Leduc Regional Housing Foundation  (L-R) Jamie McNamara, Club President with Jill Spinks, Leduc Regional Housing Foundation - Photo by Lorne Yeo As Community Relations Coordinator, Jill Spinks is responsible for fundraising events, community awareness initiatives and board of directors relations. Jill joined Leduc Regional Housing Foundation in 2022 and has a broad range of entrepreneurial, administrative, and public relations experiences that help her excel in her role. She holds a Bachelor of Physical Education with a specialization in Older Adults as well as a diploma in Volunteer Management. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Spray Park Announcement Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The City of Leduc’s spray park will operate under a new name moving forward: Spray Park sponsored by Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc. The $60,000 naming sponsorship took effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will span a five-year term. The sponsorship will support the operations and management of the park. |
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Meet & Greet with Christine Mason |
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Newest Member(s) Induction (L-R) Grant Leach - Membership Director, Kelly Winkler, Dale Winkler, Milt Hodgins - Join Sponsor Please welcome our newest members, Dale & Kelly Winkler. These two folks are the epitome of volunteerism and are a welcome addition to the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc! Dale is currently the President of the Friends of Millet Youth Society, sits on the Alberta Central Railway Museum board, is involved with the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train, an ambassador for the Nisku Energy Show, SMILES Non-Profit Society and is also a member of the Millet Lions. Dale is in the Railway business and is also an instructor at SAIT in Calgary. In his spare time Dale lists his hobbies as model trains, photography of trains and helping railway museums. Kelly is as much a dynamo as her husband Dale. Kelly is a director for the local Chamber of Commerce in Millet, a director for the Friends of Millet Youth Society and is running for Millet Town Council. She is involved with SMILES Non-Profit Society as is also a member of the Millet Lions Club. Kelly is the owner of the Best Copy Shop in Leduc, is a graphic designer by trade and her spare time teaches Ukrainian egg decorating. Welcome aboard Dale & Kelly! We look forward to your contributions to the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc. |
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Paul Harris Award Recipients Congratulations to (L-R) Pat Klak, Kasey Kozicky and Jacquie Olsen as our latest recipients of the Paul Harris Award. Presenting the Paul Harris Award pins is Jamie McNamara, Club President The Paul Harris Award is an honor given by Rotary International to recognize people who have contributed to Rotary's ideals. The award is named after Paul Harris, one of Rotary's founders. |
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March 2025 50/50 DrawsLeduc Figure Skating Club 50/50 Draw March 16th, 2025 Pot $2,045.00 Prize $1,022.50 Winning Number - C-247360 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on March 16th, 2025 at 5:20 PM ----------------------------------------------------------- Rotary Blackjacks AFRA 50/50 Draw March 15th, 2025 Pot $3,135.00 Prize $1,567.50 Winning Number - D-236749 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on March 15th, 2025 at 11:55 PM ----------------------------------------------------------- |
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Alberta Curling Seniors 50/50 DrawAlberta Curling Seniors 50/50 Draw Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Pot $590.00 Prize $295.00 Winning Number - C-335015 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on March 2nd, 2025 at 6:40 AM ------------------------------------------------------- |
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Guest Speakers in February 2025Guest Speaker February 27th, 2025 - Janet Guthrie with the 55+ Seniors Games  (L-R) Jamie McNamara - Co-President, Janet Guthrie - City of Leduc, Kasey Kozicky - Co President Photo courtesy of Lorne Yeo Janet Guthrie from the City of Leduc, Sport Tourism Office was on hand this past Thursday to talk about the upcoming 55+ Summer Games to be held in Leduc this summer. As a disclaimer, just before Janet was introduced, I lost the Zoom feed and it wasn't restored towards the end of the meeting. Thanks to Chris Gilbert, he is always very good about sending me the presentations of our guest speakers. Much appreciated Chris! It appears that the event is looking for support in many ways from the community including the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc. They are looking for assistance in fundraising, volunteers and pre-event and during-event exposure. For those of you that are available to help out, there is contact information and a link to their website at the bottom of this article. |
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Speaker This Week - Feb. 13, 2025Speaker This Coming Week, Thursday February 13th, 2025 - Rusitu Mission Ambulance Project - Zimbabwe This week we will be joined by a contingent of members from the Rotary Club Edmonton South. They have requested to make a presentation to us looking for support of their Rusitu Mission Hospital Ambulance project in Zimbabwe. The project is seeking partnership and donations to fund a life saving ambulance in rural community in Zimbabwe. I don't have a lot of information or details of this project and hoped to find more information about this project on the Rotary Club of South Edmonton's website and Facebook page, but was unable to find out anything more. We look forward to hearing more details on this project and their fundraising goals this coming Thursday. Welcome members of the Rotary Club of Edmonton South!
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February 2025 50/50 DrawsRotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw February 22nd, 2025 Pot $3,390.00 Prize $1,695.00 Winning Number - D-739307 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on February 22nd, 2025 at 10:25 PM ---------------------------------------------------- |
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ManVan - Prostate Cancer Prevention |
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Speaker Last Week - Jan. 30, 2025 DEI Director Heather Zirk, shown with Su-Ling Goh, Alberta Health Service Advisor - Photo courtesy of Sonny Mundi As of 2004, Goh is continuing to make a name for herself as one of Canada's top journalists and news anchors. Her dedication to excellence in journalism and her commitment to social causes have made her a respected figure in Canadian media and a role model for young journalists across the country. Su-Ling is now with Alberta Health Services in the role of Senior Communications Advisor of the Alberta Organ & Tissue Donation Program. Su-Ling was on hand to tell us all about the Organ Donation program this past Thursday and had a slide presentation. |
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Member Induction Photo courtesy of Sonny Mundi What an amazing run our Club has had with new member inductions over this season! Membership Director Grant Leach was pleased and proud to induct and introduce our newest member Luke Chitate on Thursday, January 16th. Luke was born and raised in Zimbabwe and was a 10 year member of the Msasa Rotary Club in Harare, Zimbabwe and for a period of time served as Club President. Luke and his wife reside and Leduc and works in the financial side of insurance and mutual funds. Luke also works at Canadian North Airlines as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. In his spare time, Luke enjoys hiking, camping, music and travelling and also volunteers his time with The Salvation Army. With Luke's many years of experience as a Rotarian we look forward to all that you have to offer in order to help keep our Club active and sustained! Welcome aboard Luke, we are more than pleased and proud to have you join the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc! |
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Successful 50/50 in Support of Leduc Santa's Helpers L-R: Kasey Kozicky, Rotary Club, Santa's Helpers Robert Logan, Lori Logan, Dean Logan, Scott Fraser - LJAC, Reid Nehring, Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc "Leduc Santa's Helpers Society was honored to be the primary beneficiary of a month-long 50/50 coordinated and facilitated by the Leduc Rotary Club. We are extremely grateful for this effort, as all proceeds will go towards putting a smile on the faces of hundreds of Leduc children in need at Christmas." Jason Schmidt, President of Leduc Santa's Helpers The 50/50 fundraiser, initiated on November 23, 2024, and culminating in a draw on December 22, 2024, was a collaborative effort involving the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc, the Leduc Junior Athletic Club, and Leduc Santa’s Helpers, which also served as the primary beneficiary. The fundraiser successfully sold $15,180 in tickets, with the winner from Leduc receiving a prize of $7,585. Additional acknowledgments go to the following contributors:
 "Leduc Santa's Helpers Society was proud to partner with LJAC for their annual Toy Donation Day. This is a day where all three LJAC teams played at home, where players, fans, coaches, and the general public were able to donate a toy to our cause. This was the best response to date for this great day, and we look forward to continuing this partnership with the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc & Leduc Santa's Helpers for years to come!" - Scott Frazer, Leduc Junior Athletic Club |
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Leduc Roughnecks U11 Hockey Tournament 50/50 Event Leduc Roughnecks U11 Hockey Tournament 50/50 Draw Thursday January 16th, 2025 Pot $2,505.00 Prize $1,252.50 Winning Number - D-447183 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on January 16th, 2025 at 9:40 PM -------------------------------------------------- Leduc Roughnecks U11 Hockey Tournament 50/50 Draw Friday January 17th, 2025 Pot $3,550.00 Prize $1,775.00 Winning Number - C-644051 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on January 17th, 2025 at 8:25 PM -------------------------------------------------- Leduc Roughnecks U11 Hockey Tournament 50/50 Draw Saturday, January 18th, 2025 Pot $2,165.00 Prize $1,082.50 CLAIMED Winning Number - D-143086 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on January 18th, 2025 at 8:35 PM -------------------------------------------------- Leduc Roughnecks U11 Hockey Tournament 50/50 Draw Sunday January 19th, 2025 Pot $515.00 Prize $257.50 Winning Number - C-342681 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on January 19th, 2025 at 4:20 PM -------------------------------------------------- |
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End Polio Now Hockey Game Fundraiser |
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January 2025 50/50 DrawsRotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw January 25th, 2025 Pot $2,610.00 Prize $1,305.00 Winning Number - C-537169 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on January 25th, 2025 at 10:15 PM -------------------------------------------------- |
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Another New Member Induction! Membership Director Grant Leach (R) presenting Alice Ayre (L) with Certificate of Membership It is our great pleasure to welcome Alice Ayre into the membership of the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc. Alice is now retired but her previous career was as a Junior High School teacher in Edmonton. Her interests include Arts, Design, Finance and Swimming and it is through swimming where she met Myrtle Smyth who introduced her to Rotary. Welcome aboard Alice and thank you Myrtle for the great work!
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Leduc Santa’s Helper 50/50 Draw Rotary Leduc Santa’s Helper 50/50 Draw December 22nd, 2024 Pot $15,180.00 Prize $7,590.00 Winning Number - C-259773 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted on December 22nd, 2024 at 4:30 PM |
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Guest Speaker - District Governor Brian Edwards Thank you to District Governor Brian Edwards for coming to visit our Club this past week! Brian had a very informative presentation and is welcome back anytime! It was very obvious that our DG had done his homework on our Club prior to his visit which is just one of 56 Clubs in his district. Brian stated that he is about halfway through visiting all his Clubs and has travelled extensively doing so already. Thanks again Brian for your visit, it was certainly a pleasure to meet you!
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Community Support for KidSport (L-R) Past President Bill Orthner, Dawn MacDougall and President-Elect Milt Hodgins Kidsport's efforts in Leduc are making a significant impact by providing financial assistance to children who want to participate in organized sports. With a target to fund 350 kids by 2025, the organization is focused on expanding its reach and ensuring more children have access to sports. Their fundraising events, such as the Fun Run and equipment sale, are crucial in achieving these goals.
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New Member Induction Please welcome out two newest members to the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club, Kevin Greenizan and Linda McKay. Kevin and Linda were inducted on November 21st at our breakfast meeting at Red Tail Landing. Induction was made by Gerald Thomas.
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50/50 Raffle for Leduc Santa's HelperThank-you for supporting Leduc Santa's Helpers. Draw will be made at around 9:00 PM MST on December 22, 2024. Time of draw may be adjusted due to weather or other unintended circumstances. Winner does not have to be present to win and has 72 hours from the time of the draw to claim the prize. The winning number will be posted at www.niskuleducrotary.com.
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Remembrance Day Ceremony 2024 Thank you to club members Grant Leach, Sylvia Farrar, Jamie McNamara, Robert Neufeld, Garry Sandercock and John McGowan for representing the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Leduc Recreation Centre on Monday, November 11th.
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Community Support Cheque presentation to Leduc Santa's Helpers. Nisku Leduc Rotary President Jamie McNamara (L) presenting cheque to Jason Schmidt, (R) President of Leduc Santa's Helper |
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Service Above Self Scholarship Award Rick Medcke was on hand to congratulate Dustin Hodge from Calmar Secondary School in Calmar as the latest recipient of the Service Above Self scholarship award this past week. The $1000.00 Scholarship will help Dustin continue his post secondary education. Congratulations Dustin and keep up the great work!  Greg Gross was on hand to congratulate Marwin Magbanua from Christ the King High School in Leduc as the latest recipient of the Service Above Self scholarship award this past week. The $1000.00 Scholarship will help Marwin continue his post secondary education. Congratulations Marwin! "Service Above Self" is the motto of Rotary International, and it means to put the needs of others before your own:
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Rotary Foundation Month It's the 1st of November and that can only mean one thing, it's The Rotary Foundation Month and time for a new focus. This month we concentrate on our Charity, our Foundation, The Rotary Foundation. Created in 1917 to support the work we do as Rotary Members in our communities whether they are near to us or further afield. Photo courtesy of Phil Dyer
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What is Rotary? But have you ever wondered just what Rotary is?
Well Rotary is an international volunteer service organization whose purpose is to bring together people from all walks of life in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in life, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a secular organization open to all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or political preference. There are 1.4 million individuals worldwide called Rotarians who have been giving back to the community for over a 100 years! So there you go, now you know a little bit more about Rotary. So isn't time you gave something back? To find out more about Rotary and what we do, visit www.rotary.org |
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Make-A-Wish Foundation Co-Presidents Jamie McNamara (L) and Kasey Kozicky (R) presented a cheque for $4,000.00 to the Make a Wish Foundation. Kathryn McLean (L) and Laurie Gawlicki (R) accepting. These funds were raised through a three day 50/50 that the Club did at the Ribfest is Leduc this past summer.
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New Member Induction Please welcome Shirley Keith into the membership of the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club. Shirley is a past member of the Edmonton Sunrise Rotary Club where she was a member for 15 years, so no stranger to Rotary! Shirley is a retired Education Administrator and is married to none other than Robert Neufeld. Shirley's hobbies and interests include card making and cooking. Welcome aboard Shirley!
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Community SupportKasey Kozicky and Jamie McNamara, Co-Presidents of the Club attended the RAD Torque Championship Awards Banquet on Friday, September 20, 2024. Kasey Kozicky and Rob Vavrek from RAD Torque Raceway presented cheques to the following groups on behalf of RAD Torque Raceway and the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc from 50/50 sales in 2024. * Canadian Tire Jumpstart - $5,000.00 * Crystal Kids Youth Shelter - $5,000.00 * Leduc and District Food Bank - $2,500.00 * Leduc Santa's Helpers - $2,500.00  Also a very special THANK YOU acknowledgement from RAD Torque Raceway to the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc!  |
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World Polio Day - October 24th |
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Calmar Meeting |
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Summer Community BBQ EventsEcole Corinthia Park School Welcome Back BBQ  Thanks to Kasey Kozicky, Yolanda Paul, Jacquie Olsen and Greg McKinnon for coming out to help with the BBQ at Ecole Corinthia Park School on Tuesday. The PTA was hosting a Welcome Back and Meet the Teacher afternoon for students and parents. Our expert BBQ crew cooked up approx. 600 hot dogs for the hungry K-6th grade students and their Moms and Dads. Leduc Community Hospital - Staff Appreciation Lunch  Another day. Another BBQ! Thanks to Gerald, Yolanda & Kasey for joining me behind the grill for the Staff Appreciation lunch at the Leduc Hospital this past Thursday. |
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Rotary Pipestone Golf Tournament Thanks to Jamie McNamara for the pictures A big round of thanks to Greg & Brenda Gross for organizing the Nine & Dine Golf Tournament out at the Pipestone Links Golf Course & RV Park out near Millet. The winning team for the event was Greg & Brenda Gross and Don & Bev Neufeld. Thanks to all who attended! |
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Canadian Derby 50/50 Ticket PurchaseCheck Your 50/50 Tickets For the 95th Canadian Derby Here!  95th Canadian Derby 50/50 Draw August 24th, 2024 Pot $23,910.00 Prize $11,955.00 Winning Number - C-260695 CLAIMED |
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August 2024 50/50 Raffle DrawsMake-A-Wish Ribfest 50/50 Draw Sunday, August 25th, 2024 Pot $3,455.00 Prize $1,727.50 Winning Number - C-646343 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted August 25th 2024 at 8:00 PM ------------------------------------------------------ Rad Torque Monster Truck 50/50 Draw Sunday, August 25th, 2024 Pot $9,320.00 Prize $4,660.00 Winning Number - D-847469 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim Posted August 25th, 2024 at 8:00 PM ------------------------------------------------ |
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Jasper Relief FundIn response to the tragic Jasper Wildfire, the Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation is establishing the Jasper Fire Relief Fund, similar to what we did for the Ft. McMurray Wildfire in 2016. There are currently several governmental agencies and NGOs working towards providing immediate relief to the residents of Jasper affected by this wildfire. Unlike these, our fire relief fund is intended to provide community agencies with funding to help rebuild the very necessary programs in the longer term after the fire. Grants from the fund will be disbursed to organizations offering programing related to mental health, sports, food supply, social programs and the many other necessities of a healthy community. Donations to our Ft. McMurray Fire Relief Fund exceeded $1 million and we were able to assist over a dozen community agencies in rebuilding after that fire. With your help, we are hoping to see significant donations to the Jasper Fire Relief Fund. All donations qualify for a charitable receipt for tax purposes. How to Donate: 1. Donate online at Canada Helps at the following link: [Select “Jasper Fire Relief Fund” in the box under donation amount] 2. Donate by Interac Transfer to: [Please be sure to include your full name, mailing address and email address so that we can send you a tax receipt] 3. Send a cheque, made out to Rotary District Charitable Foundation to the district office: Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation The Orange Hub - Room Number 438, 10045 156 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 2P7 [Please annotate your cheque “Jasper Fire Relief Fund” and provide your full name, mailing address and email address so that we can send you a tax receipt] 4. Benevity (if applicable). Please search out Rotary District 5370 Charitable Society – Jasper Fire Relief Fund. Thank you in advance! |
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Summer in the City Thanks to Gregg Gross and Gerald Thomas for working the Rotary Tent at Summer in the City in Leduc on July 27th, 2024. This event was a free cross-city event filled with entertainment and fun. This one day event was for residents and organizations to connect for summer fun and to share information on what the organizations do and how they serve the community. Thank you Greg and Gerald for your time and efforts to promote the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club!
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Summer BBQThank you to Grant & Pat Leach for once again hosting the Annual Summer BBQ. As most of you know this event usually includes some golfing but due to inclement weather the golfing was cancelled. For those of you that missed the event, you missed out on some awesome smoked brisket and an amazing array of side dishes to go along and of course, all the scrumptious desserts afterwards! Thank you to everyone for bringing so much delicious food to the Potluck!  Photos by Jamie McNamara, thanks Jamie!
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Lobsterfest Thank-You! |
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Leduc Art Walk 2024 Saturday, July 20th 50/50 Draw Pot - $2,925.00 Prize - $1,462.50 Winning Ticket - C-256986 CLAIMED If you are the holder of the winning ticket, please call or text 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 Hours to claim your prize Posted at 7:30 PM, July 20th, 2024
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50/50 Events - July 2024
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Project Amigo StudentProject Amigo Sponsored Student Jesus and Greg at Project Amigo June Letter from Jesus, previous letters and biography are in the read more section.
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Integrity Award Winner - Jesse HillJesse Hill is known for his service to the Leduc community and putting Service above Self. He is known for his leadership and integrity, and his actions reflect a life consistent with the tenants of Rotary’s 4-Way test.  Jesse Hill is a founder and the leader of Tier 3 I.T. Solutions, a Leduc based Managed IT Services provider which has won the Business of the Year Award in 2014 and 2016, and a Business Leadership Award in 2019. The team which he has assembled is a team with expertise in assisting businesses with their use of technology. Tier 3 helps their clients attain better outcomes with the use of technology with implementation, organization and optimization of IT capabilities. Services include IT Strategy and Consulting, IT support, Cloud and remote work, and cyber security, among many other services. Jesse Hill and Tier 3 generously support the Leduc community. With their Fund a Flight program, they cover the cost of one flight per year of a life saving mission by STARS Air Ambulance. They provide the Riseup Society of Alberta with 1200 square feet of rent and utility free space to carry on their mission of counselling and support services to persons affected by intimate partner violence. Tier 3 supports Community Options in their support for persons with disabilities, and their families., as well as supporting the Horizons Centre, which also provides support for persons with disabilities and their families. Tier 3 covers the cost of Leduc Hub’s operating a winter shelter for one week per year and supports Leduc Regional Housing, and helps to support many other valued activities and programs in our community. Jesse Hill can be relied upon to work to make Leduc and area a better place to live. The Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club is proud to present the 2024 Integrity Award to Jesse Hill.  |
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KidSport Leduc - Dawn McDougall Dawn McDougall (L) with President Bill Orthner (R) Thank you Dawn for your great update and ask on the KidSport Leduc & County chapter this past Thursday, April 25th. KidSport provides grants to help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under in Leduc & Leduc County can play a season of sport. First the Update: KidSport Leduc officially became the 40th KidSport chapter in Canada on October of 2022 and in their 1st year of existence helped out 120 kids which is unheard of in any chapter across the country. Dawn provided some interesting stats of the kids they assisted and served from the first year: 82 Males 38 Females 70 kids came from single parent homes 38 kids came from two parent homes Number 1sport was hockey, funding 43 kids into the local hockey programs The challenges they are facing this year is the Canadian Tire program Jumpstart has shut the doors on individual funding, thus creating a bigger strain on resources at KidSport. The Ask(s): This year they are expecting 120+ participants for the Loop the Lake Fundraiser on May 11th on Telford Lake. They are looking for sponsorships for the participants of $250.00 per athlete. Dawn suggested that maybe the Club could consider sponsoring 4 athletes. The other Ask was that they are looking for volunteers for the Loop the Lake event. If you are interested and available, go to their website and send them a note. Check out the website for more information here: https://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/leduc-and-county/
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Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw April 23, 2024Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw April 23rd, 2024 Pot $960.00 Prize $480.00 Winning Ticket - D-575979 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted April 24th, 2024 11:50 AM |
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Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Apr. 20, 2024Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw April 20th, 2024 Pot $1,450.00 Prize $725.00 Winning Ticket - C-468344 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted April 21th, 2024 12:10 PM |
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Leduc Chamber Expo 50/50 Apr. 21st, 2024Leduc Chamber of Commerce Expo 50/50 Draw Nisku Leduc Rotary Club April 21st, 2024 Pot $3,775.00 Prize $1,887.50 Winning Ticket - D-243906 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted April 21th, 2024 at 5:10 PM |
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Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw Apr. 19, 24Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw April 19th, 2024 Pot $1,480.00 Prize $740.00 Winning Ticket - C-567324 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted April 20th, 2024 12:30 AM |
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Leduc Community Housing Foundation 50/50 DrawLCHF 50/50 Draw April 18th, 2024 Pot $4,630.00 Prize $2,315.00 Winning Ticket - D-246734 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted April 18th, 2024 11:30 AM |
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Last Week's Speaker - Janna Tominuk from Sports Central President Bill Orthner (L) with Janna Tominuk,(R) Exec. Director of Sports Central Thank you Janna for your great presentation and update this past Thursday on what Sports Central does for the communities that they support! Now in their 33rd year they still live by their motto of "Changing lives through sport". Janna says that it never gets old seeing the smiles on the faces of the young kids that receive gently used or repaired and refurbished sports equipment. Their area of assistance covers from Red Deer north to the provincial northern border and they are now dealing with lots of the refugee newcomers to the province. Hockey equipment and bikes are by and large the 2 biggest items of used equipment that they deal with out of the 20 other different sports and recreational activities now being played. Sports Central has 46 different drop off locations and our local drop off is located at Jiffy Lube on Sparrow Drive. Paul Schoepp is the owner at Jiffy Lube and has been volunteering with Sports Central for 11 years on Tuesday nights repairing bikes and refurbishing other equipment! Thank you Paul for your service! Volunteers are a huge part of Sports Central with an average of 80 people that have logged over 7703 hours this past season working in the bike shop, data entry, equipment collection, sorting & repairing, reception, sharpening skates and servicing cross country skis & equipment. This past year they have repaired 2241 bikes, 2142 pieces of other equipment, sharpened 2293 pairs of skates and repaired 1956 helmets serving 10,534 kids which is a 45% increase over last year! They are now looking for larger facilities as they are now spread out over several warehouses and would like to consolidate everything they do under one roof. Thanks again Janna for your interesting presentation!  |
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Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 April 13, 2024Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw April 13th, 2024 Pot $2,700.00 Prize $1,350.00 Winning Ticket - D-125004 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted April 14th, 2024 10:30 AM |
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Lobsterfest 2024 Contact Reid Nehring or Grant Leach for Sponsorship Opportunities! Click below link to register for tickets for Lobsterfest 2024 |
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Breakfast in Support Of Leduc Regional Housing Foundation
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Rotary Funding in Action L-R: Myrtle Smyth, President Bill Orthner Photo by: Sonny Mundi Once again, the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club has stepped up to sponsor the Leduc Rotary Music Festival. Accepting a cheque for $10,000.00 is Myrtle Smyth, our Rotary Music Festival Director from President Bill Orthner. The Rotary Clubs have sponsored this community event since its inception 48 years ago. This year's Music Festival starts on April 2nd and runs through to April 18th and features, Speech, Musical Theatre, Vocal, Band Instrumental, Choral, Junior Piano, Intermediate & Senior Piano competition. The festival was founded by Dr. Lloyd Thompson, a local Dentist and Rotarian, has grown from a small event with only piano classes and one adjudicator to hosting, duets, large instrumental bands, speech students, musical theatre performers and rock musicians. Dr. Thompson was chosen as the winner for our Club's Integrity Award in 1995. Dr. Thompson's wife Eva has also played a large role in the festival, will be retiring this year and will certainly be missed. For more information on the Leduc Rotary Music Festival click the following link: http://leducmusicfestival.ca/
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Father Daughter Member Induction Pictured L-R: Clarence Shields, President Bill Orthner, Krysta Shields Photo by: Sonny Mundi The Nisku Leduc Rotary Club is more than pleased to introduce our newest member Krysta Shields and welcome back her father, Clarence Shields. Most of you need no introduction to Clarence but Krysta is following in her Dad's footsteps as an owner and Director of Marketing & Sales at Blackjacks Roadhouse. Krysta hails from Leduc and her hobbies and interests include skiing, biking and watersports. We are more than happy to have this young lady join and look forward to her involvement in the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club. Welcome aboard Krysta and welcome back Clarence!
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Leduc & District Senior's Centre Member Gary Sandercock, Board Member and Executive Director Dianna Sims from the Leduc & District Seniors Centre joined us this past week to talk about what's going on at the Telford House in Leduc. Dianna gave us a great run down on what happens at this busy place and I think that all of us could benefit from a membership at the Senior Centre as they have so many things happening there! And like most non-profit groups, funding is always an issue and our Board will be discussing a funding request for the Centre. Do yourself a favor and click on the following links to find out more about this great facility. The Leduc & District Senior Centre provides programs and activities to enhance seniors' life styles. These include music jam sessions, guitar, summer music in the park, exercise and yoga classes, line dancing, darts, floor curling, sturling (drop in floor curling), bridge, canasta, crib, euchre, knitting, painting, and a lunch program. The facility is also used to promote health care issues such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's support meetings and as a casual drop-in for seniors to meet socially. The Leduc and District Senior Centre is registered in Alberta as a Charitable Society and is managed by a Board of Directors. We have a part time Executive Director who manages the day to day operation of the facility, and a part time administrative assistant. Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. |
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Last Week's Speaker - Feb. 5th 2024Jill Spinks, Leduc Regional Housing Foundation  Jill Spinks, Community Relations Coordinator / Tenancy Administrator at Leduc Regional Housing Foundation was with us this past week to talk about what's going on over at the LRHF. According to the LRHF website, they have recently announced that they are excited to share renderings and photos from their Funding Announcement event Friday, October 27th, 2023 for the Gaetz Landing II Project. This will add 24 one bedroom Affordable Housing units into the Leduc Region. The units will be focused on women in core need of housing fleeing violence. Leduc Regional Housing Foundation provides high quality, affordable housing to seniors, individuals and families of modest means. The housing and rent supplement programs include Supportive Living (seniors’ lodge) and Supportive Housing accommodation, Seniors’ Apartments, rental accommodation for non-senior individuals and families in Bachelor, 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments, as well as rent supplements in partnership with private landlords and directly to individual tenants. |
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Last Week's SpeakerGuest Speaker Last Week, February 1st - Tim Parker, PhD, Augustana Campus - UofA Tim Parker joined us this past week and presented a more than interesting presentation on addictions. Tim is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology on the Augustana Campus at the University of Alberta. Tim Parker has just retired after 37 years as a Professor of Psychology at the Augustana Faculty of the University of Alberta. His area was biological psychology and in the last decade he has researched addiction and the brain. Given the ways in which addiction has assailed our population, he has written a book for a general audience on addiction. It is titled Trapped by the High: What Addiction is and How it Changes the Brain. His goal has been to translate the neuroscience into a narrative about addiction that readers can understand. His readers tell him that he has succeeded in this. Tim will has copies of his book for sale at a cost of $25.00  |
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Rotary Blackjacks 50/50Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw January 28, 2024 Pot $545.00 Prize $ 272.50 Winning Ticket - D-556040 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted January 28, 2024, 5:00 PM |
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The Magic of RotaryPresident-elect Stephanie Urchick revealed the 2024-2025 presidential theme, The Magic of Rotary. "We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It's up to you. You create the magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member." Learn more about #Rotary President-elect Stephanie Urchick's theme for 2024-25, The Magic of Rotary: on.rotary.org/48Owrs9  |
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New Member Induction - December 2023 We had the pleasure of inducting Sonny Mundi into the membership of the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club at the Christmas party at the Best Western in Leduc on December 14th, 2023. Sonny and his wife have lived in Leduc the past two years. Prior to that they lived in Saskatoon and Sonny was a member of the Saskatoon-Meewasin Rotary Club where he was a member for 8.5 years. Sonny held the positions of President, Vice President and Publicity Director while a member in Saskatoon and has missed the fellowship of Rotary and applied for membership to our Club. Welcome Sonny, we are more than pleased to have you! Presenting Certificate to Sonny is President Bill Orthner |
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Black Gold Days are Coming! |
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Rotary 4 Way TestThe Four-Way test is a reminder about our shared values and a useful guide of the things we think, say or do and of who and what we believe in.  |
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Rotaract Scholarship Presentation 2023 Leduc Composite High School Rotary 'Service above Self' $1000 Scholarship recipient, Joe Hoogland receiving his $1000.00 Rotary Scholarship Award from Club Directors Rick Medcke & Jamie McNamara. Congratulations Joe! |
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Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Dec. 2, 2023Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 December 2, 2023 Pot $470.00 Prize $ 235.00 Winning Ticket - C-360310 If you are the holder of this ticket call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted Dec. 4, 2023, 11:30 AM
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Rotary Funding in Action Cheque presentation of $1000.00 to Jason Schmidt of Leduc Santa's Helpers. Presenting is Club Director, Jamie McNamara We were pleased to host Jason Schmidt this past Thursday from Leduc's Santa's Helpers, what a great presentation! Thanks to Jason for bringing us up to speed on what this organization does for the Leduc community at Christmas time. Jason and all the volunteers should be highly commended for their time and are truly the kind of folks that would fit into any Rotary club delivering "Service Above Self". To learn more about Leduc Santa's Helpers click on the following link https://leducsantashelpers.ca/
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New Member Induction - November 2023 Please welcome our newest member Greg MacKinnon to the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club. Greg is a retired RCMP member and resides in Leduc with his wife Laura. Welcoming Greg aboard are Club Directors Jamie McNamara (left) and Grant Leach (right) Welcome Greg, we all look forward to getting to know you better and thanks for joining the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club!
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LCHF Charity Classic Hockey Game 50/50 - Nov. 16, 23LCHF Classic Hockey Game 50/50 Draw Nov 16, 2023 Pot Amount - $1,935.00 Prize Amount - $967.50 Winning Number - C-236031 Prize Claimed Thank you for your support of the LCHF Charity classic Hockey Game!
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Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw Nov. 10, 2023Rotary Blackjacks 50/50 Draw Nov 10, 2023 Pot Amount - $2,200.00 Prize Amount - $1,100.00 Winning Number - A-726270 If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted at 1:00 PM Sunday, November 12th, 2023 |
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Remembrance Day |
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Rotaract Scholarship Award Youth Program Director Jamie McNamara presenting the 2023 Christ The King Catholic School Rotary ‘Service Above Self’ $1000 Scholarship to recipient, Shaye Hunt.  The Calmar Secondary School recipient Keisha Vigilla receiving her Rotary ‘Service Above Self’ $1000 Scholarship cheque Thanks to Jamie McNamara for keeping this program alive and well within the high schools in Leduc and Calmar! |
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Remembrance Day 2023 |
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LCHF Online Auction The Fall Virtual Auction Is Live!With lots of great items to choose from, the online auction in support of our Wish List and current campaign to raise funds for the Shimadzu Mobile Radiography System is now live. Bid often and bid high in support of health care in our community. https://www.lchfoundation.ca/news/post/wishes-come-true-fall-auction-starts-november-1
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Movember 2023Speaker This Week - Rick Medcke - MOVEMBER in November  Thanks to Rick Medcke for the enlightening presentation and introduction to MOVEMBER! And thanks to all who attended this morning's meeting and presentation for being good sports! I think most of the group has heard the name and related it men growing moustaches in November. MOvember is about Men's mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancers. The MOvember movement is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health. They know what works for men – and what doesn’t. Please check out the Movember website to get involved by clicking on this link - https://ca.movember.com/
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End Polio Now Campaign |
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Financial Support to Leduc Football Treasurer Kasey Kozicky presented a cheque for $1000.00 to Rick Medcke with the Leduc and District Minor Football Association to help defray some of the costs to cover the replacement of stolen football gear. The football team has been sacked after its facility was broken into and equipment stolen for the third time this past year. https://globalnews.ca/news/9989272/leduc-football-stolen-equipment/
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Executive Resignation It was officially announced at our meeting on October 12, 2023 that President Gerald Thomas has resigned his position effective immediately for personal reasons. Gerald has been a loyal member and Board Member of the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club for many years and his contributions to this organizations have been immense. The Club wishes to thank Gerald for his many years of service and commitment to the Club and extend best wishes and well being into all his future endeavors. We hope to see you back soon Gerald! In light of Gerald's resignation, it has been announced that Vice President Bill Orthner has assumed the Presidential duties for the remainder of the 2023-2024 year. Thank you Bill! |
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Happy Thanksgiving |
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New Member Induction Sept 2023 Welcome to our newest member Scott Brett! Scott was inducted on September 7, 2023 by President Gerald Thomas. Doing the pin and name tag presentation is our Membership Director Grant Leach. Scott is a resident of Leduc and is currently employed with the Best Western Plus in Leduc. Several of Scott's hobbies and interests include singing and meeting new people, so were sure that you will enjoy meeting all of Nisku Leduc Rotary Club members. Welcome aboard Scott!
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Blackjacks Roadhouse 50/50 Draw August 29, 2023Blackjacks Roadhouse 50/50 Draw Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 Winning Ticket - C-113813 Pot - $2,900.00 Winner's Share - $1,450.00 Prize has been CLAIMED |
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Weekly Zoom Log-InsMeeting ID: 894 576 1087 Passcode: Rotary |
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PURCHASE BLACK GOLD RODEO 50/50 TICKETS HERE! 50/50 RaffleNEW THIS YEAR! BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!We have a 50/50 draw for all five days of the rodeo. Visit the link below to see all draws and buy tickets.Thank-you for supporting Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo and the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc. Draws will be made at different times on each day so please refer to details on raffle website. Time of draw may be adjusted due to weather or other unintended circumstances. Winner does not have to be present to win and has 72 hours from the time of the draw to claim the prize.  |
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Black Jacks 50/50 Draw - Aug 22, 2023Blackjacks Roadhouse 50/50 Draw Tuesday August 22th, 2023 Winning Ticket
If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted at 10:15 PM Tuesday, August 22th, 2023 |
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Rad Torque - Monster Truck Madness 50/50
RadTorque Raceway - Monster Truck Madness 50/50 Draw Sunday August 20, 2023 Pot - $10,250.00 Winner's Share - $5,175.00 Winning Ticket C-222432 Prize has been Claimed Rad Torque Raceway - Monster Truck Madness 50/50 Draw Saturday August 19th, 2023 Winning Ticket D-124200 Pot $11,080.00 Winners Share - $5,540.00 Prize has been Claimed
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Blackjacks 50/50 Draw August 12, 2023Blackjacks Roadhouse 50/50 Draw Saturday August 12th, 2023 Winning Ticket
If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted at 10:00 PM Saturday, August 12th, 2023 |
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Hot August Night 50/50 DrawRad Torque Raceway - Hot August Night 50/50 Draw Thursday August 10th, 2023 Winning Ticket
Pot $18,330.00 Winners Share - $9,165.00 If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted at 9:45 PM Thursday, August 10th, 2023 |
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Rotary Music Festival 2023 |
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BlackJacks 50/50 Draw - July 25, 2023Blackjacks Roadhouse 50/50 Draw Tuesday July 25th, 2023 Winning Ticket
If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim.
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Blackjacks 50/50 Draw - July 15th, 2023Blackjacks Roadhouse 50/50 Draw Saturday July 15th, 2023 Winning Ticket
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Rotarian of the Year Award 2022Being a member of a Rotary club does not make someone a Rotarian, it only makes them a member of a club. A Rotarian helps the club achieve its goals and acts with high ethical standards. A Rotarian also participates in the club’s community projects both locally and internationally. Due to the issues of the Covid years and only getting together via hybrid meetings, this presentation was unable to happen in the 2021-2022 season. Not forgotten, we finally made the presentation in person at the June 29th, 2023 Breakfast Meeting. Gord was nominated for this Award in the 2021-2022 season for all his work that he does as our International Director and Community Services Director. Gord is so proud of Alondra and Project Amigo, a project that he has spearheaded in Manzanillo, Mexico in the past and still continues to do so. If there is any event going on, whether we are doing 50/50 tickets sales or a golf tournament, you can be sure that Gord has been there to get the tent set up and to make sure he has stocked the coolers with water and made sure we have plenty of granola bars, our reusable grocery bags and membership flyers! Thank you Gord for all you have done in the past and still continue to do so, your work has been invaluable and much appreciated!  President Gerald Thomas (L) presenting Rotarian of the Year Award to Gord Lewis (R) |
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Thank You Note from UCC-ACP |
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New Member Inducted We welcomed Yolanda Paul as our newest member on June 29th Breakfast Meeting. President Gerald Thomas officiated the induction and International Director Gord Lewis presented the Rotary pin to Yolanda. Bottom left pic: All Club Members welcoming Yolanda. Yolanda is a health care professional and is currently employed at the Leduc Community Hospital which happens to be a huge benefactor to a significant amount of funding from our Club. Yolanda is married to husband Darren. Welcome aboard Yolanda!
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Rotary Funding in Action The Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc members were pleased to present this cheque for $20,000.00 in support of the Leduc Community Hospital Foundation. Accepting on behalf of the Foundation is Colleen Kaiser Zimmerman, Brenda Reimer and Kristina Dembinski.
L to R: Rick Medcke, Gord Lewis, Greg Gross, Gerald Thomas - Rotary President, Colleen Zimmerman - LCHF Chair, Myrtle Smyth, Sylvia Farrar, Yolanda Paul, Brenda Reimer (LCHF) & Kristina Dembinski (LCHF) |
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Mental Health Awareness Campaign |
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Happy Canada Day |
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2023-24: Create Hope in the WorldNew 2023-24 Presidential Branding Logo  RI President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally calls for Rotary to create hope in the world by working for peace and mental wellbeing. He urges members to engage in tough conversations and earn the trust that’s necessary to realize these values.
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Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Kasey Kozicky, Gerald Thomas and Reid Nehring were on hand last Friday at the Leduc & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament. Once again we were stationed on Hole #7 and were assisting with the Chamber's fundraising Poker Rally.
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Speaker This Past Week - Orysia BoychukSpeaker this Past Week - Orysia Boychuk, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council  On Thursday, June 15th the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club welcomed the President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council, Orysia Boychuk to speak at our morning breakfast. Since the brutal invasion by Russia on Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians have been displaced by the war. Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council (UCC-APC) is playing a significant role in helping Ukrainians settle in Alberta. The Congress has been supporting newcomers with emergency housing, food, supporting with job fairs, survival English classes and much more. President of UCC-APC, Orysia Boychuk spoke in detail about the current and future needs of displaced Ukrainian newcomers. 1.2 Million Ukrainians have applied to come to Canada which is an extraordinary number that no one is ready for. The Ukrainian immigrants are applying under the CUAET program through the federal government which is only a 3 year program, which is essentially a travel visa program and they qualify to have their passports stamped when they arrive in Canada so they can start work immediately. 720,000 immigrants have been approved so far to come to Canada, 170,000 have arrived and 36,000 have settled in Alberta in the last year. As these immigrants arrive in Canada under this particular program they are not afforded the same benefits that would apply to refugees. Incoming refugees are met at the airport, given housing, income support, English lessons and numerous other benefits for at least one year and sometimes up to 18 months. The Ukrainians are offered nothing in terms of support other than they get the benefit of being able to start work immediately. The biggest challenges for the Ukrainians are is that they need to find a place to live before they can start a job. The next major hurdle is that most of them know very little English making it difficult for them to get jobs and to complete required safety courses etc. The other important documents they need right away are their social insurance numbers and apply for Alberta Health Care. The UCC-ACP in the past year has supported the Ukrainian immigrants with medical help, education programs and survival English programs that are offered online, Saturday morning classes and Thursday night classes. Normally it would take the immigrants 4-6 months to get into the normal English classes so the classes that the UCC offer are invaluable to them. The UCC-ACP in Alberta, a non-profit organization has been in existence for over 50 years and over 80 years as a National body. The UCC is taking on a leading role to take in the Ukrainian people and in a short period of time they have gone from 1 admin person, 1 phone line and 1 computer to 10 admin staff, 4 phone lines and 10 computers! They have established a bi-lingual website to provide trusted information for all to access. As soon as the war broke out the UCC-ACP responded with the 4 pillars within their organization which was to provide emergency housing, food, English classes and employment to the incoming displaced immigrants. As employment is critical to the incoming immigrants, the UCC-ACP has been holding Job Fairs and have attracted 30-35 employers looking for employees and typically have anywhere from 700-1000 people looking for and needing work at each job fair. The feedback according to Orysia is that the Ukrainians are very hard workers. Another issue is that a lot of the immigrants are professionals in one degree or another but their credentials and accreditations are not recognized in Canada. The UCC-ACP is advocating on their behalf to have the governments recognize these skills. In the last while the Federal and the Alberta government has stepped to help in a small way by each providing 25 hotel rooms (total of 50) for a maximum of 2 weeks while the people try to find full time accommodations and jobs as the local and provincial hosting program was already at capacity. The UCC-ACP have also recently received some grants to operate a welcome booth at the Edmonton airport to welcome the incoming Ukrainian newcomers. Last year the Boilermakers Lodge over on 152nd Street and 114th Avenue in Edmonton have donated 20,000 sq. ft of space to handle and warehouse all the incoming furniture donations. The Ukrainian people can come and pick up enough furniture to furnish their first homes. They are seeing 400 newcomers a month come through the furniture warehouse and since last April, they have had over 4 million dollars worth of donated furniture come and go through its doors. Orysia made the plea that if anyone or you know of anyone that has unneeded gently used furniture due to downsizing or just not required anymore, please, please, please bring it to the warehouse for donation. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council is working very hard to provide the displaced immigrants with as much help as they can provide. They have been hosting rallies in Edmonton and Calgary weekly to help keep the issues upfront with the public and the governments. In closing, these folks need our help and are constantly looking for volunteers to host the newcomers and help them get settled and situated as soon as possible. Orysia is looking for more people and groups to talk to to help spread the word about the plight of the Ukrainian people. If you happen to know of any such group, Orysia would love to hear from you by contacting the UCC office at 780-414-1624 or info@uccab.ca In closing, Treasurer Kasey Kozicky presented Orysia with a cheque for $2000.00 to the UCC to help with expenses and a promise of more to come from the Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club. I apologize for the long story but of all the presentations we heard this year, this one hit home for me. I have tried to convey the story in the best detail for the members that were unable to attend this breakfast. Thank you to Orysia Boychuk for the very informative and eye-opening presentation! For more information on the UCC-APC go to their website at https://www.uccab.ca/ |
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BlackJacks 50/50 Draw - June 10th, 2023Blackjacks Roadhouse 50/50 Draw Saturday June 10th, 2023 Winning Ticket D-217098 CLAIMED Pot $5,000.00 Winners Share - $2,500.00 If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted at 8:00 PM Saturday, June 10th, 2023 |
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Rodeo of Smiles 2023What a great day at the Rodeo of Smiles on Friday, June 2nd at the Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo. Special needs children from the Black Gold Regional School Division of Leduc and surrounding areas receive a personal invitation to spend the day at a rodeo event organized especially for them. Rodeo of Smiles features a petting zoo, mascots, games, face painting and so much more! McDonalds supplied the lunch after for these wonderful kids and their parents, they were a hungry bunch as they cleaned off the tables of food consisting of hamburgers, cheeseburgers and chicken McNuggets! Tim Hortons supplied the desert and then the music started! These kids had a blast dancing with their friends and parents, so very cool to see and a real pleasure to be involved with this event. Rodeo of Smiles is sponsored by community businesses and volunteers and would not be possible without their generosity. Thanks to our members that came out to help!   |
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Leduc Community Health Foundation Golf TournamentThanks to all who came out and helped at the LCHF Golf Tournament! Thanks to Jamie McNamara for picking up and setting up the tent, Rick Medcke, Kasey Kozicky and Gerald Thomas for the sale of 50/50 tickets. We managed to sell $3,155.00 worth of 50/50's with $1,577.50 going to the lucky winner and the other half to the Foundation. Kasey also received a plaque on behalf of the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc for our recognition of the many years as a Partner in Health with the LCHF. It should also be noted that our member Myrtle Smyth played in this tournament for the 30th time! Congratulations Myrtle!  |
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Lobsterfest Thank-You |
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Rad Torque Triple Crown 50/50Rad Torque Raceway Triple Crown Event 50/50 Saturday June 3rd, 2023 Winning Ticket C-246988 CLAIMED Pot $4,130.00 Winners Share - $2,065.00 If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim.
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Leduc Community Health Foundation Golf Tournament 50/50 Golf Tournament 50/50 June 2, 2023 Winning Ticket - C-3162 CLAIMED Pot - $3,155.00 Winner's Share - $1,577.50 If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim. Posted at 3:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2023 |
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Guest Speakers 2023 |
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Our Integrity Award Announcement L to R - Lorne Yeo, Myrtle Smyth, Colleen Zimmerman, Sylvia Farrar, Jamie McNamara The Foundation's Executive Director, Colleen Zimmerman, recently received the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc 2023 Integrity Award. "Colleen Zimmerman is a dedicated community leader with a passion for health, faith and children. Throughout her lifetime, Colleen has contributed to various organizations as a board member, event organizer and volunteer, always with a focus on making a positive impact in her community." Congratulations, Colleen! The Foundation knows how deserving you are of this award. |
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Lobsterfest Wrap-UpWhat an awesome evening! Lobsterfest was a huge success last night with all funds raised going to support the Leduc Community Hospital Foundation. A great big thank you to all the Rotary and LCHF volunteers for putting on such at great evening and of course to the management and staff at RedTail Landing and Banquet Centre. The steak & lobster dinner was absolutely amazing!   A huge shout out to the major sponsors, Fountain Tire Leduc, UTV Canada Inc, Dr. David Smyth, Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room, Brayford Trucking, Leduc Chrysler Jeep, Benedict Pipelines and Myarc Electric. The awesome and fun east coast live music was provided by the Down East Band! What a great band! Thank you Chris, Ed & Neil! Finally, a huge round of thanks to all the local community businesses that donated some incredible silent auction prizes and of course all who attended! It wouldn’t be possible without you! Looking forward to seeing you all again next year! |
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BlackJacks Car Show - May 27, 2023Blackjacks 3 Club Car Show Saturday May 27, 2023 Winning Ticket C-223699 Pot $7925.00 Winners Share - $3,962.50 If you are the holder of this ticket number call 780-934-8493 to claim your prize. You have 72 hours to claim.
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Paul Harris AwardPaul Harris Award Recipient Harold Wilson  L to R - Myrtle Smith, Harold Wilson, Gerald Thomas The highest award in Rotary is the Paul Harris Award and is given to a Rotarian or a member of the community that has made an outstanding contribution to the community. Harold is a most deserving recipient of this award as he has been a valuable contributing member to the Nisku-Leduc Club for 5 years serving many of those years as our Fundraising Director. Harold is always a fun person to be around with his always jovial spirit & good nature and has been a valuable member of the Club and the Leduc Community. Thank you for your service and wear your Paul Harris pin proudly! This is a good news, sad news story though as Harold is leaving our Club effective immediately. Harold and his family have decided that it is now time to return to their home town of Thunder Bay, Ontario. I'm sure that your previous Rotary Club will welcome you back with open arms and you will pick up right where you left off! Harold, we are going to miss you big guy, you leave big shoes (literally) to fill! Safe travels, good luck in all your future endeavors and please keep in touch! |
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Blackjacks 50/50 Draw - May 13th 2023BlackJacks 50/50 Raffle May 13th 2023 Pot - $2,105.00 Prize - $1,052.50 Winning Ticket - D-219217 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this winning number, contact the phone number on the bottom of your ticket within 72 hours Posted at 12:50 PM, May 14th, 2023
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Funding in Action - Rotary Music Festival Cheque presentation to the Rotary Music Festival. R to L - President Jon Bissell and Music Festival Director Myrtle Smyth presenting cheque to Janice Eagleston, President of the Leduc Rotary Music Festival. |
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Leduc Rotary Music FestivalThe organizers of the Rotary Music Festival posted this article on their Facebook site this past Friday. They are very thankful for the funding our Club provides and very appreciative to our very own Myrtle, please read below.  The Nisku/Leduc Rotary Club is a member of an international service organization founded in 1905. Our local chapter was chartered in 1991 and is comprised of Leduc citizens who are committed to projects that grow and add value to our many communities within Nisku & Leduc. They are passionate about initiatives which enhance the lives of others, young and old, through a spirit of service above self. We are immensely grateful to the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc for their generosity in providing operating funds and scholarship money to the festival and students. The Leduc Music Festival board is ever appreciative to Rotary member, Myrtle Smyth. She has acted as the Rotary liaison for the festival for over 11 years. As well as the chief of publicity and marshal for festival classes. * * * "Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves". - Paul Harris, Rotary founder |
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A Foundation To Build OnSome interesting stats on foundation giving - please note Canada's contributions - impressive! Have you given to the Foundation yet this Rotary year?  |
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LCHF Scholarship Recipients AnnouncedRotary Scholarship Funds in Action!  Camille Bailer (Centre, LCHF Vice-Chair) presents $1000 Health Care Studies Scholarships to Kelsey Massey and Cora Plitt. (LCHF) Health Care Studies Scholarships Awarded Two highly deserving Leduc Region students are the Foundation’s scholarship recipients. LEDUC, March 31, 2023 – The Leduc Community Hospital Foundation congratulates Cora Plitt and Kelsey Massey who are the recipients of the 2023 Health Care Studies Scholarships. This initiative supports students from the Leduc region who are pursuing post-secondary healthcare related studies. Two (2) scholarships of $1,000 are awarded annually to eligible applicants. A recent graduate of Leduc Composite High School, Cora Plitt is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biological Sciences and minor in Psychology, as she works towards her goal to become a medical doctor. As a tutor and volunteer basketball coach in high school, Cora gained experience in post-injury management techniques, helping others and giving back to her community. She aspires to work with children in pediatrics and with the non-profit Doctors Without Borders. Kelsey Massey is a graduate of Calmar Secondary School and is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing program at Grant MacEwan University. During her first year as a nursing student, Kelsey assisted Health Care Aides in the Neurosurgery units at the University of Alberta Hospital and worked in a nursing home with high needs seniors. Her long-term goal is to earn her Masters in Nursing and become a Nurse Practitioner in her hometown of Calmar or another rural Alberta location. The Foundation received many high-caliber applications that were evaluated by a committee of the board using an established criteria and scoring system. All the applicants were strong, and it was a difficult decision for the committee. “The dedication and passion the students expressed in their applications confirms that the future of quality healthcare in our community is in good hands,” notes Colleen Zimmerman, the Foundation’s Executive Director. The Health Care Studies Scholarship is open to Leduc-region students who are currently enrolled in post-secondary healthcare related studies. Applicants are required to submit a one-page essay detailing why they are entering post-secondary healthcare related studies, including a statement of professional goals, high school transcripts, official confirmation of registration in post-secondary healthcare studies, a resume and two reference letters. The Foundation’s Scholarships and Awards Program would not be possible without the support of generous donors and supporters. The deadline for future applications is January 31 annually, with awards presented in March. For more information visit www.lchfoundation.ca. Colleen Zimmerman, Executive Director P (780) 980-4536 |
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BlackJacks 50/50 Raffle - Apr. 22, 23BlackJacks 50/50 Raffle April 22, 2023 Pot - $3,570.00 Prize - $1,785.00 Winning Ticket - D220944 CLAIMED If you are the holder of this winning number, contact the phone number on the bottom of your ticket within 72 hours Posted at 12:40 AM, April 23, 2023 |
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Leduc Chamber Expo Thanks to Gord Lewis on organizing the booth for the Leduc Chamber of Commerce Expo! Thanks to all who came out and volunteered like Jamie! |
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LOBSTERFESTLOBSTERFEST - THIS WEEK!! Still a few tickets available!! - Contact Lorne Yeo at 780-266-1524  |
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LEDUC ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVALThe Leduc Rotary Music Festival is now underway with competition and performances until the 19th of April. The public is invited to attend. Please see the following poster for times, dates and venues.  |
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WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK 2023 During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, join us in advocating for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines. As one of the greatest advances of modern medicine, vaccines are safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates that the polio vaccine has saved more than 20 million children around the world from paralysis. However, approximately 12.5 million children are totally unvaccinated. They are known as zero-dose children, and vaccinating them is critical to stopping polio for good. We need to continue vaccinating the world’s children against polio, because polio anywhere is a threat everywhere. Here’s how you can support Rotary’s efforts during World Immunization Week:
Join us during World Immunization Week and remind the world that together, we end polio.  |
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LEDUC MINOR HOCKEY 50/50  Leduc Minor Hockey Association & Rope Skipping Alberta 50/50 Draw Sunday, April 2, 2023 Pot Amount - $3,290.00 Prize Amount - $1,645.00 Winning Number - C-246084 - CLAIMED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturday, April 1, 2023 Pot Amount - $4,040.00 Prize Amount - $2,020.00 Winning Number - C-248420 - CLAIMED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Friday, March 31, 2023 Pot Amount - $2640.00 Prize Amount - $1320.00 Winning Number -C-144795 If you are the holder of this winning ticket contact this number 1-780-934-8493 within the next 72 Hours Posted at 6:15 PM March 31, 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thursday, March 30, 2023 Pot Amount - $2075.00 Prize Amount - $1037.50 Winning Number -D144937 - CLAIMED |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS!  Please join us in helping to celebrate this young lady's 90th Birthday today March 27th! We wish you many more years of continued good health and happiness! Happy Birthday Myrtle Smith!
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Art Walk 2023 Linda Chapelsky was here this past week to update us on the 2023 Leduc Art Walk which will be held on July 15th. Following are some pictures from the 2022 Art Walk. Looks like a lot of fun! To learn more about the Leduc Arts Foundry, click on the following link: https://www.artsfoundry. In case you missed last week's presentation, here are some of the key points that Linda was here to talk to us about:
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In Memoriam Our Club posts this as a memorial to the two tragically slain EPS officers who died in the line of duty this past week in Edmonton. Waking up to that news last week was so heartbreaking and our sympathies and most sincere condolences go out to these two young men's families, friends and fellow first responders. Rest in Peace Cst. Travis Jordan and Cst. Brett Ryan, lest we forget. The Edmonton Police Foundation, in partnership with the Edmonton Police Association, is raising funds for the families of fallen members Cst. Jordan and Cst. Ryan, who were killed in the line of duty on March 16th, 2023. All funds raised here will go to the Edmonton Police Foundation, which in turn will provide the funds to the families to assist with the costs of upcoming expenses. 100% of the funds raised (minus credit card fees) will go to the families. Any inquiries can be directed to Elisha Jackson, Fund Development Manager at the Edmonton Police Foundation. http://www. Link to GoFundMe to donate: https://www.gofundme. |
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Blackjacks 50/50 - Friday, March 17, 2023 BlackJacks 50/50 Draw March 17, 2023 Winning Ticket # 218004 Winner's Share - $1400.00 If you are the holder of the above ticket number, please contact the phone number on the bottom of you ticket. You have 72 hours to claim this prize. Posted at 11:30 AM, March 18, 2023 |
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Guest Speaker - Cameron Nicholls & FamilyNorth American Indigenous Games 2023 - Halifax, Nova Scotia  Cameron Nicholls along with his two kids Isaiah and Kadia were here this past Thursday to tell us about the 10th North American Indigenous Games which will host competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation July 15-23rd, 2023. A request for funding was pitched and will be considered by our Board as each participant has to raise enough funds to pay their way to the Games. Isaiah and Kadia are both competing in U17 Lacrosse which happens to be one of the fastest growing sports for youth in North America. All student athletes are Indigenous youth ages 13-19. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023 will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3,000 volunteers. Indigenous people have been playing games since Creation. Whether it’s stickball, games of endurance, games of chance or ceremonial games, there has always been a strong link to the land, water, air and spiritual connection to their Creator. After poking around on the NAIG website https://naig2023.com/, I discovered that there is quite a connection to Alberta. The dream to hold Games for the Indigenous Peoples began in the 1970’s.
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Heather Zirk was the Hostess for this weekend's event, thank you for your hospitality!   |
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Guest Speaker Katie Hiller - STEM Program This past week we had the pleasure of having Katie Hiller visit us to tell us all about Girls in STEM, which is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. Katie is a high school teacher in Devon, Alberta who is deeply passionate of the STEM program for girls, was here to promote Black Gold's Girls in STEM Day event being held March 13th, 2023 at the Westhaven School in Leduc featuring the keynote speaker Natalie Panek, who happens to be a Rocket Scientist! The above term Black Gold refers to the Black Gold School Division which consists of schools in Leduc, Devon, Beaumont, Calmar, New Sarepta, Thorsby & Warburg, Alberta. A total of 124 girls from around the school division in Grades 7 thru 12, have been chosen by their teachers to attend this special day, full of workshops, displays and other speakers. Please check out the links below! According to Katie, girls and women in general are underrepresented in the fields of STEM, making up less than 25% of the workforce in computing and less than 15% in the engineering fields, whereas women are overrepresented in the health care field by 70%. Studies show that society sees the math & science fields as male domains. Events such as this are designed to promote and encourage studies in the science, technology, engineering and math fields to young female students as viable career choices. Click on the following links to find out more about the awesome Black Gold's Girls in STEM Day here: Click on this link to take you to the YouTube on the last STEM day event which was held in 2021: Thank you Katie for your awesome presentation, we hope the event will be a huge success this year and into the future! With impassioned teachers such as yourself, these events are sure to be a success!
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Scholarship Funding for Leduc Community Hospital Foundation Cheque presentation to the Leduc Community Hospital Foundation L to R, Christina Forth, Foundation Chair, Camille Bailer, Vice Chair, Nisku Leduc Rotary Members Jamie McNamara, Harold Wilson With funds raised from our Holiday 50/50 Raffle this past Christmas, the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club presented a cheque for $5000.00 to the LCHF to assist with the scholarship awards that the Foundation will be granting to young students. The LCHF recognizes the acute shortage of health care professionals in our area and is working with the Black Gold School Division and the Catholic School Boards to promote health care as a profession and career choice to their students. The scholarship program was started in the fall of 2021 where the Foundation established a new scholarships and awards program that directly supports the people in our community who have a special passion for and commitment to healthcare through their chosen profession. These scholarships can be used to pay for books or items such as a laptop to help you further the health care studies of your choice. There are two $1000.00 scholarships and two $500.00 scholarships available to students in our local area who choose to further their studies in their health care profession. If you have any budding young individuals in your circle of friends and families that are considering a career in health care, make sure you pass this information along! Click on this link to direct you to the Foundation's website and the application forms for the available various scholarships |
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Guest Speaker Josh Payne - The Pickleball Classic We had the pleasure of having Josh Payne here this past Thursday to tell us about The Pickleball Classic 2023. This event will be held at the Edmonton Volleyball & Pickleball Centre located at 9455-45 Ave in Edmonton on March 6th, starting at 8:00 AM. If you scan the QR code on the above image it will take you directly to the registration page for the event. Registration is now underway and ends of March 1st so if you are interested in playing, get your application in ASAP. The benefactor of this event will be the Alberta Cancer Foundation and the goal is to raise $100,000.00 this year. Josh mentioned that the organizers hope that this event will be an annual event and will raise funds for different organizations in the future. There will be 17 courts playing pickleball at any given time and that spectators are welcome although there would be limited seating. A 50/50 will also be ongoing during the day to raise additional funds. With Josh attending this past week to raise awareness of the event, he mentioned that they are also looking for corporate and community support. Again, a quick scan of the QR code will also take you to the sponsorship opportunity page for your perusal. Josh mentioned that they have reached 30-40 thousand in corporate sponsorships so far. With Pickleball being one of the fastest growing sports among all ages this event looks to be a lot of fun. Our Club wishes the event organizers the best of luck getting this inaugural event off the ground this year and continued success in the years to come. Thanks Josh for your presentation! |
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New Member Induction We had the absolute pleasure of having another New Member Induction to the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club this past week! Please welcome our newest member Tannis Pearson! Pictured above is President Jon Bissell with Tannis leading the Induction Ceremony and the Rotary pin presentation to our newest member. Tannis is a Leduc resident and is also the owner of a local business, Alter Image Studio. Welcome aboard Tannis!
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Nisku Leduc Rotary Presents Gwynne Dyer: War in the 21st CenturyThursday, January 12, 2023 7:00 PM - MacLab Theatre, Leduc Author, Historian, and independent journalist, as well as a broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for more than 30 years. Born in Newfoundland, he received degrees from Canadian, American, and British universities, finishing with a Ph.D. in Military and Middle Eastern History from the University of London. He served in three navies and held academic appointments at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Oxford University before launching his twice-weekly column on international affairs, which is published by over 175 papers in some 45 countries, including the Leduc Rep earlier in 2022. His books include Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and work); The Shortest History of War; and Canada in the Great Power Game. His lecture on January 12th, which will be a 1-hour talk followed by about a 45-minute Q&A, will be entitled: War in the 21st Century This lecture will address the specific strategies, tactics, and politics of the war in Ukraine, including the potential nuclear dimension of the conflict, but it will also consider the evolving nature and role of war as an institution. Is it unique to human beings, or just the human expression of a more widespread and deeply rooted behavior? How did it evolve into the different kinds of war people fight nowadays? Have nuclear weapons really 'changed everything except the way we think,' as Einstein said. And will we ever be able to stop? Tickets are available by clicking the link below: |
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Santa's Toyland Party Proud supporters of Santa's Toyland Christmas Party held at the Leduc Golf Club
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Festival of Trees - Leduc This was our entry into the Festival of Trees in the support of the Boys & Girls of Leduc Christmas Fundraiser
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Humanitarian Relief for Ukraine To follow is the email I received from Ihor with the Rotary Club of Kharkiv who received our wire transfer for funds we raised at the Leduc Chamber Expo. Nothing better than Rotary to Rotary direct funding where 100% of the money gets to those that need it. No middle organizations that chew up a big percentage of the money in administration. Just look at the faces in the pictures and you will see why we need to continue with this support. Check out their page at the following link to see all the amazing work they are doing under very severe and dangerous conditions. YIR Gord Lewis Hello, Gordon We spent all the money for canned fish - we bought 2400 cans for $2367 (USD). I am attaching some photos of the people that we gave food packages including canned fish to. I would also like you to send me some information about people involved in this - so we would know to whom we can be thankful (except you and your club of course - we already know you :) Best regards Ihor Kvasha Rotary Club Kharkiv New Level  Additional pictures in Read More |
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Speaker Last Week - Jayden Dalke Our speaker this past week was Jayden Dalke, a born and raised Leduc native. Jayden started playing minor football right here in Leduc and now plays professional football with the Saskatchewan Roughriders proudly wearing the #38 number on his jersey. As I was attending via Zoom and the audio wasn't the greatest, but I thought I heard Jayden say that when he started playing football at the tender age of eight years old, our own Gerald Thomas was one of his first coaches and that was 110 lbs. ago! I'm not sure if he meant Gerald or himself! :) As this was Jayden's first year in professional football Jayden filled us in on the tense weeks doing the two-a-day workouts and living in the U of S dorms with all the other prospective Riders. Jayden talked about the thrill of being picked up by the Riders and giving it his all to make sure that he made the team. Jayden has worked hard to get where he is now, playing his guts out in his younger years with the Edmonton Wildcats where he picked up the prestigious MVP Award in 2017 and the Founders Trophy 3 years in a row 2015 - 2017. Picking up a scholarship along the way, Jayden spent 3 years playing for the U of A Golden Bears Football Team 2019-2021 prior to be drafted and picked up by the Riders. Dalke, who was named a Canada West All-Star and U SPORTS All-Canadian for the second-straight season while studying Business at U of A. Jayden works with his parents in the family owned construction business in the off-season. |
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Highway To Mexico Project
Twenty-two drivers in 11 vehicles are headed from Grande Prairie to Mexico for the Mazatlán, Mexico for the Highway to Mexico Project. The project is a combined effort of the Rotary Club Swan City, the Grande Prairie Rotary Club, the Grande Prairie Rotary After Five, Edson Rotary Club and the Peace River Rotary Club, the 22 drivers that are headed to Mexico are members of these organizations. The convoy, which includes a 75-foot Ariel Fire Truck, a 50-foot Ariel Fire Truck, two pumper trucks, a 56-passenger school bus, a Handy bus, and five ambulances, will travel 5,500km over the next eight days to the Mexican city. Once the convoy reaches Mazatlán the vehicles will be distributed to several fire departments, not-for-profit associations and municipal hospitals. The Highway to Mexico Project has been around for 20 years and during that time over 100 vehicles were delivered to Mazatlán in partnership with the local Rotary Clubs. Out of all the vehicles that have been taken south of the border, only four have been taken out of service due to their age. Along with the vehicles the project also delivers firefighting gear, ambulance equipment and other supplies. In the time that the project has been around over one million dollars worth of used equipment has been delivered and used by firefighters to save lives and protect themselves when on a call. The project is also credited for the start-up and opening of several fire departments in smaller cities and villages around Mazatlán. Before receiving a fire truck, ambulance, or protective equipment, these small cities and villages used old pickup trucks and portable pumps to put out fires. The individual Rotary clubs involved supply funding for things like travel, fuel, and insurance, while the drivers themselves donate their time. Equipment is donated by several municipalities and industrial safety companies. The vehicles and gear that are donated are being replaced by new items because they considered no longer safe in Canada but can be used for many more years by fire departments in Mexico. Story Courtesy of Kassandra Patterson of Grande Prairie Now |
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Service Above Self Award Recipient The Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club is pleased to introduce and congratulate Mylea Loftus! Mylea is a Calmar Secondary High School Graduate and recipient of the 2022 Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club ‘Service Above Self’ Award. As a recipient of this award, Mylea received $1000.00 Scholarship along with her plaque. We trust that this scholarship will assist Mylea in furthering her education and wish her the best in all her future endeavors. Thank you for your service to others Mylea and congratulations on the award! Presenting from the Nisku-Leduc Rotary Club is Club member Jamie McNamara.
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Guest Speaker - Amy Smith We had the pleasure of having Amy Smith, originally from Calmar, Alberta speak to us this week. Amy has been living in Australia since 2018 and is a Senior RAP Officer for Reconciliation Australia. (RAP is an acronym for Reconciliation Action Plan). Reconciliation Australia was established in 2001 and is the lead body on reconciliation in the nation. They are an independent not-for-profit organization which promotes and facilitates reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Amy's history with Rotary goes back to her high school days in Calmar, where her school principal got her involved with Interact which Amy claims changed her trajectory in life. Amy was the first president of the Interact club in Calmar and during her final year of her bachelor of arts degree, she was president of the University of Alberta Rotaract club. After graduation, she joined the Rotoract Club of Edmonton. Amy talked about the importance of reconciliation work in advancing Indigenous rights and the areas where Canada and Australia can learn from each other’s experiences with ongoing settler-colonialism. Amy commented on how similar the two countries are in terms of issues surrounding the Indigenous peoples in both Canada and Australia. Being a Métis woman living abroad has only grown her passion for ensuring Indigenous voices are represented in foreign affairs and that our cultures and histories are shared and portrayed accurately. Of the two years she spent studying at the University of Queensland, the Rotary Global Scholarship recipient says, “it was exactly everything I could have wanted from the experience. Amy graduated in December 2019, with a Master’s of development practice with a specialization in the social and cultural aspects of development. Thank you for your willingness to attend our meeting this week Amy, it was a pleasure to have you! Best wishes to you and continued successes in all your future endeavors Amy! |
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Guest Speaker This Past Week - Tara Persson Our Guest Speaker this past week was Tara Persson with Strategic Leadership Co. Tara is a professional development coach who's mission is to develop more conscious, strategic leaders in the business world. Tara's focus and forte is working with family run businesses that are going through ownership changes, be it retirement of the founder(s) and take overs by the next generations or even dealing with crisis within family run businesses. Tara speaks with experience as a former Managing Partner at UTV Canada Inc. and shared with us what professional coaching is and what it isn't along with a few tools on how to get what you really want in life, no matter what age or stage you are at. Thank you Tara for your thought provoking message! For those of you that would like to talk to Tara further about how she can possibly assist you in the future, she can be contacted at 780-387-0765, phone or text or via email at tara@strategicleadershipco.com
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Blackjacks 50/50 - Saturday, Oct 22, 2022BlackJacks 50/50 Draw October 22, 2022 Winning Ticket # 218041 Winner's Share - $900.00 If you are the holder of the above ticket number, please contact the phone number on the bottom of you ticket. You have 72 hours to claim this prize. Posted at 9:00 PM, October 24, 2022 |
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New Member Induction  We had the absolute pleasure of having a new Member Induction to the Nisku Leduc Rotary Club today! Please welcome our newest member Rick Medcke! Rick is no stranger to Rotary as he was involved previously with the Rotary Club in Westlock. Rick has been living in the Leduc area for the past 5 years and is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones. Pictured above is President Jon Bissell leading the Induction and presenting the pin to our newest member. Welcome aboard Rick!
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Guest Speaker - Bob Stauffer and Cam Moon  For those of you members that couldn't attend this week's meeting, you missed a good one! We had the pleasure of having Bob Stauffer and Cam Moon, the voice(s) of the Edmonton Oilers as our guest speakers this morning. In addition to Bob & Cam, we also had the pleasure of having our local MP Mike Lake join us and bring us greetings as well. Prior to entering politics, Mike worked for the Edmonton Oilers but as Mike said, he worked on the business side and Bob worked on the fun side of the Club. Thanks to Milt Hodgins for arranging this entertaining visit this morning and it was so awesome to see so many guests out today as well. Bob and Cam shared some great stories from within the realm of the Edmonton Oilers and probably could have enthralled us for hours. Thanks for coming guys, you can visit anytime!
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Proud Member MomentsCongratulations to our member John McGowan on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his valuable contribution to the Province of Alberta! On behalf of all the Nisku Leduc Rotary members, Congratulations!   |
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Guest Speaker - Kidsport Leduc |
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Dueling Divas 50-50 Sept 24th Dueling Divas 50/50 Event Saturday, September 24, 2022 Winning Ticket # C145273 Prize Amount $1,530.00 Not Claimed Call 780-934-8493 within 72 hours to claim your prize Posted at 9:45 AM - September, 26, 2022 |
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Blackjacks End of Summer Bash 50/50BlackJacks 50/50 Draw September 17, 2022 Winning Ticket # 143760 Winner's Share - $2,182.50 CLAIMED Call 780-934-8493 within 72 hours to claim your prize Posted at 7:30 PM - September 17, 2022 |
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Guest Speaker - Leduc Nordic ClubLeduc Nordic Club Guest Speaker Chris Hrabec  Thank you to Chris Hrabec for joining us this week to tell us all about the recent partnership between the newly formed Leduc Nordic Club and the City of Leduc and the Leduc Golf Course. This recent partnership will lead to the expansion and revitalization of the cross country ski track in our community. This expansion will see the existing track length more than doubled in addition to a new training area installed and maintained. The Nordic Club is also working towards purchasing a fleet of rental ski packages for all ages and abilities. This will enable them to grow and expand the accessibility of this great winter sport to the entire public including the possibility of implementing a youth, senior and beginner program. The Leduc Nordic Club is seeking sponsors for many of their new endeavors and future goals and for more information you can contact President Chris Hrabec at 780-547-5652 or at ichrabec@gmail.com |
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Century Mile Rotary Night A great social night was had by all at the Century Mile Racetrack & Casino for a kickoff to the 2022-2023 Season. Thanks to Gord Lewis for organizing the great evening. Starting with a buffet dinner and numerous trips to the dessert table for some, we were then given lessons by the Century Mile staff on Horserace Betting 101. I don't think we had any major winners or losers but it was a fun way to spend a Friday night!
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Paul Harris AwardPaul Harris Award Pin Recipients - March 2025 Congratulations to (L-R) Pat Klak, Kasey Kozicky and Jacquie Olsen as our latest recipients of the Paul Harris Award. Presenting the Paul Harris Award pins is Jamie McNamara, Club President The Paul Harris Award is an honor given by Rotary International to recognize people who have contributed to Rotary's ideals. The award is named after Paul Harris, one of Rotary's founders. These 3 individuals hardly need any introduction to any of us. Pat Klak is a Past-President and has been a member of the Club for over 30 years. Kasey Kozicky is also a 30+ year member, a Past President, and currently our Treasurer and Co-President. Jacquie Olsen is one of those people that hangs out in the shadows but is that stalwart member who looks after setting up and running the registration desk at every function and then gets to put it all away when it's all over. She is the one that always greets you with a smiling face in the morning and is happy to take your money for breakfast, 50/50 tickets and collects Happy Bucks and Fines. Pat, Kasey and Jacquie, thank you for all you do for the Rotary Club of Nisku Leduc. You are all so deserving of the Paul Harris Award. Congratulations! How does the award work?
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Harris Award to Harold Wilson - May 2023 L to R - Myrtle Smith, Harold Wilson, Gerald Thomas The highest award in Rotary is the Paul Harris Award and is given to a Rotarian or a member of the community that has made an outstanding contribution to the community. Harold is a most deserving recipient of this award as he has been a valuable contributing member to the Nisku-Leduc Club for 5 years serving many of those years as our Fundraising Director. Harold is always a fun person to be around with his always jovial spirit & good nature and has been a valuable member of the Club and the Leduc Community. Thank you for your service and wear your Paul Harris pin proudly! This is a good news, sad news story though as Harold is leaving our Club effective immediately. Harold and his family have decided that it is now time to return to their home town of Thunder Bay, Ontario. I'm sure that your previous Rotary Club will welcome you back with open arms and you will pick up right where you left off! Harold, we are going to miss you big guy, you leave big shoes (literally) to fill! Safe travels, good luck in all your future endeavors and please keep in touch! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Humanitarian Crisis in UkraineCRISIS in UKRAINE Nisku-Leduc Rotary joins District 5370 and Rotary International to offer humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Support for Ukraine As Rotarians, we want to do everything we can to help the people of Ukraine. ShelterBox our project partner for disaster response has been in communication with Rotary members in Eastern Europe and is seeking donations to offer support with temporary transitional housing and other essential supplies. https://www.shelterbox.org UNICEF Canada Red Cross https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA The Government of Canada has announced that it will match donations to the Red Cross in support of Ukraine. |
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Meeting Times & VenueMeeting Times & Venue Correction Please disregard information posted to the right of this message under Celebrate Rotary and Upcoming Events. Until further notice we will meet on-line with Zoom format. Regular Zoom meetings will take place 7:45 am on Thursdays Please email: g.lewis7@shaw.ca if you would like to attend for Zoom link.
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2020-21 Rotarian of the YearBeing a member of a Rotary club does not make someone a Rotarian, it only makes them a member of a club. A Rotarian helps the club achieve its goals and acts with high ethical standards. A Rotarian also participates in the club’s community projects both locally and internationally. I had no problem deciding who in our club was the most worthy of this award for the 2020-21 Rotary year. This member has gone above and beyond the realm of Rotary service and I have full confidence that my decision was one that all of the club's membership agreed with. On June 24, 2021 at our Turnover Meeting, I was pleased to announce that our club’s Rotarian of the Year for 2020-21 is: Kasey Kozicky To present the award to Kasey at his home while we Zoomed in to watch was the previous Rotarian of the Year winner, Jacquie Olsen. As we could not be together in person, I thought it only fitting that Jacquie should hand the plaque on to Kasey. In recognition of Kasey's outstanding demonstration of Service Above Self; principled commitment to the 4-Way Test; contributions to the mission and operation of our club through each of the Rotary Avenues of Service; and for promoting Rotary by your actions and involvement, I was pleased to thank him for his service on behalf of a grateful club. It was my honour to lead the membership to raise our glasses in a toast to Kasey! |
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Bottles for Polio We have just made our annual bottle drive for POLIO much simpler! No need to store all those deposit containers until September. You can now take them anytime to the Leduc Bottle Depot and they will add the amount to Rotary's account. And please ask your relatives, friends and neighbours to take part in this fundraiser. When you take your bottles to the bottle depot tell them they are for ACCOUNT # 1056 or Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc. LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO END POLIO NOW!
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