Please join the Charter Celebration of the
Rotary Satellite E-Club of Canada One Global Professionals
with special guest
RI President Holger Knaack
Saturday, May 1 at 3:00 pm (MDT) Via ZOOM
Register before April 29. Attendance is limited to 100.
Members of this new club are from various continents and aremostly former inbound exchange students in our District.
A small donation toward the new club projects is greatly appreciated HERE. E-transfers can be made to
rotaryeclubcanada1@gmail.com (Please Indicate "SECCO Projects")
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Join the Party
Wednesday, May 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. MDT
This will be a 60-minute fast-paced virtual Gala for The Rotary Foundation (TRF) designed to help Rotarians, clubs and Districts in Zones 28 & 32 meet and even exceed their 2020-2021 goals for both the Annual Fund and PolioPlus fundraising.
This variety show will be co-hosted by RI Director Valarie Wafer and TRF Trustee Dean Rohrs and feature Master of Ceremonies Past RI Director Jeffry Cadorette, distinguished speakers, entertainers, a live auction, inspiring stories about service supported by TRF, and much more!
Tickets to the virtual event will be by a donation of US$100, 500, 1000 or 5000 (+ service fee) that will be directed 75 per cent to the Annual Fund of TRF and 25 per cent to the PolioPlus fund. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes and will be awarded Paul Harris Fellowship points for your donation.
Check out this 2.5-minute intro video.
The program continues to evolve but we already have some great things lined up for you!
DG Jim Ferguson will host a District 5370 pre-event cocktail reception at 5:15 p.m. MDT. More details will be available soon.
For more information, contact Ingrid Neitsch, ilnrotary@gmail.com or Linda Robertson, lrrotary@gmail.com
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Rotary Membership Video Series - Is Your Club Really Welcoming? Part 1
At the beginning of this short (2:16) membership animation, PDG Lawrence Fubish says, “I would venture a guess that each of our clubs believe we are welcoming to potential members and guests, but are we really? Maybe it’s time to take a closer look at our behaviour to be sure.” Learn about changing behaviours that may cause visitors to feel unwelcome.
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How to get along with others
Watch this two-minute video from Michael Angelo Caruso, who was a keynoter at the District Leadership Assembly, for a valuable tip on how to get along with nearly everyone.
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Register today for the 2021 Virtual Convention
The 2021 Virtual Convention (June 12-16) will be better than ever, opening more innovative opportunities to learn and to engage with the family of Rotary near and far. You’ll be able to network in virtual lounges, meet new partners in service and join fun activities with Rotary members from around the world.
Registration fees:
- Promotional rate: US$49 until 11:00 p.m. MDT, May 7
- US$65 – May 8 through June 16
Visit the convention website regularly for more information about this year’s upgraded virtual experiences, including our new fast-paced programs that will have inspiring stories, powerful interviews and multi-cultural entertainment.
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Final Deadline for the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie's 28th Annual Dream Home Lottery is tonight at midnight. This year's grand prize package boasts over 5,100 sq. ft. of space, with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, and includes stunning features such as a three-season patio, master suite with coffee bar, wine room, bar and games room with a theatre and golf simulator. The grand prize home package is valued over $1.3 million.
What would you do with $300,000? The record-high Cash Jackpot 50-50 is already over $600,000 and the winner keeps half! The Cash Cow Calendar is a chance to win up to $10,000 every weekday in May. Each ticket brings to 20 chances to win!
Take a 3D-tour at www.winadreamhome.ca and grab your tickets on the way out.
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