Building Brighter Futures Through Education and Literacy
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary, reminding us that education changes lives and literacy opens doors to opportunity, dignity, and peace.
District 5370 Leaders Connect, Learn, and Align at Rotary Zone Institute 2026
Leaders from across Rotary District 5370 joined delegates from across North America at the 2026 Rotary Zone Institute (Zones 28 & 32, along with zones 25 A&B, 29) for an intensive week focused on strategic growth, public image, leadership development, and global impact.
The annual Institute brings together current, past, and incoming district leaders to align on Rotary International’s strategic priorities and share actionable strategies for local club and district success.
September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters
Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters was established in 2013 to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home. It serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the Residential School system.
Whether you're new to Rotary or want a refresher, our Welcome to Rotary webinar on 14 October will help you discover ways to get involved, build connections, and find opportunities that match your interests.
Rotary's Managing Club Business course can help you understand finances, bylaws, and reporting requirements so you can focus on leading your club with confidence.
As of August 31, 2026, the total amount of cash and promises from Rotarians in District 5370 is $320,277USD. This new total is an increase of $51,423USD from 28 donors in August. Thank you!
We empower education to make a better world. Rotarians know that primary education and literacy are essential for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development, and promoting peace.
Looking for ideas for a FUNdraiser for PolioPlus?
Consider Pumpkins for Polio!
A Club sponsored pumpkin carving fellowship event, auctioning off or selling the finished masterpieces and donating the proceeds to the Miss Vicky 2027 Challenge for PolioPlus to increase your giving impact. Consider inviting or supporting an Interact or Rotaract Club to share the fun. Add a learning element to build understanding of why we care.
Club News & Events
St. Albert Celebrates the International Day of Peace and recognition as City of Peace
On September 20, the Rotary Club of St. Albert Peace Action Group brought community members and partners together to celebrate the International Day of Peace and St. Albert’s recognition as a City of Peace.
The celebration was an opportunity to mark this meaningful milestone and recognize the many people and organizations working to build peace through connection, understanding and belonging.
The Rotary Club of St. Albert Peace Action Group is honoured to facilitate St. Albert’s City of Peace journey and to continue supporting peacebuilding initiatives and community partnerships.
Building Positive Peace, One Conversation at a Time in St. Albert
This September, about 130 children and youth participated in our Peace Literacy & Art and Youth Peace Leadership programs as we recognized the International Day of Peace.
We explored what peace means in our everyday lives from kindness, inclusion and belonging to safety, connection and positive leadership.
Because peace is not only the absence of conflict and war. It is built every day through the choices we make and the communities we create.
One conversation. One connection. One action at a time.
Thank you to all the teachers who welcomed us and created space for these important conversations, to St. Albert Cultivates the Arts for supporting our Peace Literacy and Art and Peace Leadership and Art programs, and to our Peace Action Group volunteers.
Rotary Club of Edmonton South is hosting a special Oilers Breakfast at The Derrick Club on October 19th, featuring Oilers alumni and other special guests, and I’d love to have you join us.
I’m hoping you might consider purchasing a table of 10 for $1,000. Your table includes nine guests plus an Oilers alumnus seated with you for the breakfast.
Join the Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield and Sport Central for a fun evening of fellowship on Saturday, October 17 2026 at River Cree Casino. We invite you to 'Fork It Over' and support local kids in a meaningful way. Your contribution will ensure that no kid goes hungry or sits on the sidelines.
