The Clubrunner app for your smartphone puts information about your club at your fingertips, including a membership list; members profiles; the club executive for the current, past and future years; stories posted on your club’s website and information about upcoming club events; plus information about our District. You can even check your meeting attendance record. The Clubrunner app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
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Rotary District Indigenous Committee – Speaker Series
Guest Speaker – Cheryl Whiskeyjack: Speaking on Canada 150ish
Time: Tuesday May 18, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. MDT
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Meeting ID: 926 6519 4123
Dial In: +1 778 907 2071 / +1 587 328 1099
Meeting ID: 926 6519 4123
“I often say that ‘Canada’ thinks it knows the Indigenous folks of the land but what they know is bits. This session will unpack the elements of Canadian policies and actions that continue to impact all of us today. All the pieces of laws and legislations, like the Indian Act, cultural prohibitions, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop (as well as the present scoop), MMIWG, etc. All of these happened while Canada was being formed as a nation. I also often say we have this awesome prequel! A hybrid balance of this prequel place is where I work hard to help our community to arrive at.”
-- Cheryl Whiskeyjack
Cheryl Whiskeyjack is executive director of the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. The Society is committed to building upon the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth and families to enable them to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally so that they can walk proudly in both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. A distinguished alumna from MacEwan University, Cheryl is a key leader in the not-for-profit sector both locally and nationally. In Edmonton, she has fostered partnerships with many organizations, including Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Children’s Services, Blue Quills University, MacEwan University and the University of Calgary. Cheryl is a general member at the National Advisory Council on Poverty.
Suggested Pre-viewing: Lion, starring: Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman
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Are you looking to get involved? Do you want to make a positive difference in Rotary? Apply to serve as chair of RYLA! Youth Services is looking for a dynamic leader to serve in this position for the 2021-22 Rotary year
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) brings Interactors from across District 5370 together for a one-day developmental conference packed with workshops and speakers intended to empower confidence and teach vital skills required for those stepping into leadership roles.
To apply, submit your resumé and a letter of intent by email to youth5370@gmail.com, no later than May 31. For questions or clarification, please reach out to our Youth Services co-chairs, Elizabeth Bonkink and Myles Dykes by email at youth5370@gmail.com.
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Save the Date:
2021 Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Assembly
Friday - Sunday, September 17-19
Waterton Lakes National Park
The Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Association is planning for an in-person event. The program should be finalized shortly and will include a great speaker lineup. If an in-person gathering is not possible, the assembly will go forward as a virtual event, as was the case in 2020.
Hotel Information: Two hotels are “holding” rooms for the Assembly. Contact the hotels directly and use the booking code WGPA21 to receive 15 per cent off the regular rates:
Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort (25 rooms): 403-859-2150 or 1-888-985-6343
Aspen Village Inn (15 rooms): 403-859-2255 or 1-888-859-8669
Click here to learn more about the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Association
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The Cash and Camping Lottery’s Summer Sizzler Early Bird Package will turn your location into a staycation!
Create your own outdoor paradise with this Early Bird package valued at over $10,000!
- New Founders legacy pellet grill complete with accessories, rubs, sauces and pellets
- Blackman’s Butcher Shop gift card ($1,000)
- Canadian Tire gift card ($4,000)
- Kakwa Stone & Landscaping gift card ($2,000)
Plus you’ll be entered to win RVs, ATVs, boats, cash and more!
Add on your Summer Cash 50/50 tickets for a shot at winning up to $175,000!
Don’t forget your 10 days of Summer tickets: 10 days. 20 winners. $68,000 in prizes!
See the prizes and get your tickets at www.cashandcamping.com
All lottery proceeds support three Rotary Clubs in Grande Prairie as well as seven other non-profit groups.
Early Bird Ticket Cut-off is May 30.
Each year, the District highlights the exemplary efforts of Rotary and Rotaract clubs with awards for service (community, international and youth), membership development, enhancing Rotary’s public image, and supporting The Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus. There is also an award for the club that most effectively embraced the RI annual theme (Rotary Opens Opportunities) and this year there’s another for a club that pivoted to continue to meet, service and build goodwill and friendships during the pandemic.
