Connections November 29, 2022 (Nov 29, 2022)

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆?

It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbour, lending a hand to a stranger, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and every Rotary member has something to give.

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that showcases the impact we can have when we all work together in the name of social good. Let's show the world how generous Rotary is!

On 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟗, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟐, volunteer, say thank you and make a gift to “𝘋𝘰 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥”, donate to The Rotary Foundation. Join Rotary members across Canada and around the world and make a difference.

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. The idea caught on and has grown around the world, inspiring hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

𝘓𝘦𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥.

The best way to make a donation is online at: www.Rotary.org/donate

You can also make a donation by calling toll-free the Rotary Support Center, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am through 5 pm CST at +1-866-976-8279.

Hello fellow Rotarians!

We are pleased to announce that the Rotary e-Club of Canada One has a NEW Food Insecurity Committee!

Our first project starts in Canada. Based on the latest data from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Income Survey, 5.8 million Canadians, including 1.4 million children, lived in food-insecure households in 2021.

In a recent article, with the headline "Child hunger a major concern as Canadians hit by soaring food prices, it was noted that "about a third of people who rely on Canadian food banks are children". Many food banks across the country are reporting a 20 to 30% jump in demand. As prices continue to rise, food policy expert says things will only get worse.

According to Food Banks Canada, 23% of Canadians reported eating less than they needed to because they did not have enough money for groceries. Now, more than ever, they need our help.

As we plan behind the scenes for a large event next October, we invite Rotary members to participate in a year-long Food Bank Donation Challenge, building up to the event.

Each month, we'll post a suggested list of 5 items. These may include non-food, necessity items. Feel free to play along and purchase those items, or items of your choice, and deliver them to your local Food Bank. Or, you may want to check with your local food bank first to see what they are low on at the moment. Alternatively, you may prefer to provide them with a monetary donation or monthly pledge.

Invite your friends, family, colleagues, and social media connections to participate. We ask everyone to keep track of their donations and, at the end of each month, submit them to Kitt at kittbrand@gmail.com, so we can track the impact of our contributions. Let's see what the power of Rotary can do for our food banks!

Below is the November challenge. We'll post them monthly on our ClubRunner site and email them to our RECCO members. (If you would like to be emailed directly, or have any questions or feedback, please email me at: brenda@brendarace.ca.)

Thank you for your consideration. Together we will make a difference!

The Power of Giving

Check out The Power of Giving course.

Our donors’ impact to the Foundation is vital.

Learn about the Foundations funds and programs that benefit from your donations.

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Power of Giving Course Link

As November is Foundation month, it is the perfect time to reflect on the importance of the work that RFHA does through its Rotary Family Health Days program, which are happening in Nigeria across 150 sites RIGHT NOW, AS YOU READ THIS.

In a recent interview with Dr Tunji Funsho, a former cardiologist and now the chair of Rotary International’s polio-eradication program in Nigeria, Dr Funsho emphasised the importance of ensuring that every child between 0-5 years is vaccinated against the Wild Polio Virus, as this is the key to putting a lid on the recent surge in cases.

In Africa this means going door to door to administer the vaccine, and also rolling out Rotary Family Health Days in remote communities as so many more people can be reached at once.

Each person attending a Rotary Family Health Day receives an average of 7.2 medical services including Polio vaccinations, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations, mosquito nets, HIV/ AIDS screenings and cancer screenings.

A donation of $50 will cover the cost of all of these for one person - helping to ensure that we are one step closer to eradicating Polio and other preventable diseases.

With gratitude,

Sue Paget
CEO, RFHA
spaget@rfha.org

Help Support the Grande Prairie Rotary Clubs

The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie are asking for your support of the Cars for Christmas Lottery. After 23 years the lottery has become a holiday tradition in the Peace Country and is proud to have raised over 7.1 million dollars for the non-profit community. This year proceeds will aid 12 non-profit groups with a focus on community care and keeping youth active and healthy. Every ticket sold will directly boost each non-profit group in their efforts to provide services and programming. There are 3 ways to Win!

Cars for Christmas Lottery prizes include cars, trucks, ATV’s, trips, cash and more! Over $419,000 in prizes to win!
Christmas Cash 50/50 where you could win half the jackpot and up to $250,000!
12 days of Christmas where like the song every day the prize package grows bigger and you can win gift cards for food, fuel, clothing, electronics, cash and more! $73,520 in prizes to win!

Buy your Cars for Christmas tickets before Nov 28^th to be entered into the second Early Bird draw for $10,000 plus you’ll be entered into the Bonus draw of $5000. Tickets at www.carsforchristmas.com or phone 1-888-217-1888

Rotary Friendship Exchange

What is Rotary Friendship Exchange?

Friendship Exchange is an international program for Rotary members and friends that allow participants turns hosting one another in their clubs and homes.

Participants may travel as individuals, couples or groups, and may be Rotary members or not.

This year, we are excited to share that we would like to to a Rotary Friendship Exchange with Rotary District 3820 in the Philippines.

Are you and your club interested?

DEADLINE TO APPLY DECEMBER 15, 2022

Please reach out to RFE Chair Michael Gabriel for more information and how YOU can participate in this amazing opportunity!

Contact Michael Q Gabriel

Link to fillable form

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50012/documents/en-ca/2171de0e-2e38-4d30-b3a5-2386ddb3c2d5/1

District 5370 ONLINE AUCTION

Imagine One's Dream" a limited-edition print, signed and dated by Darren Jones, a Chicago artist and brother to Jennifer Jones, is being auctioned on-line between November 26 and December 19, 2022. Funds raised through the auction will be designated for the Polio Plus fund.

The "Imagine One's Dream" original painting was a combination of acrylic paints, industrial staples, shredded studio paperwork, plaster and beach sand painted on wooden panel. For this piece, Jones used beach sand from their family cottage in Ontario, and paper he shredded and used from the Rotary website to include the "Objects of Rotary and the Four Way Test." After the textures were layered and dry Jones said he began the colour process by literally applying paint to his hands and then onto the panel. The colour palette was inspired by the colours of Rotary and the Presidential theme. "The gradient shading is also done on purpose to create a more landscape emotion, representing the horizon we all walk towards!!" states Jones.

The numbered print includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity and is valued at $800. It has been framed and would be a beautiful addition to a home or office to reflect the importance Rotary plays in the lives of people around the world.

Bidding closes at midnight on December 19, 2022.

To bid, please enter your bid in the comments below with the amount of your bid. Remember to check back regularly and see who else is bidding!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/184633814495

For those who are do not have access to Facebook, please contact Deneen at office@rotary5370.org to bid

ShelterBox Canada Link https://shelterboxcanada.org/global-gifts