Click here to view District Governor Jim Ferguson’s final monthly video message for –Fellowships Month
Related Rotary International District 5370 News blog post: Fellowships link Rotarians from around the world with shared interests
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We have two constants in our world right now: change and uncertainty. As we work together to create a more peaceful world that is diverse, inclusive and has a safe place of belonging for all, having a tool box that has tools to guide us through difficult conversations is most important. Peace literacy provides a framework and tool kits to work toward creating a peaceful world.
Education is our most powerful tool for change. As Rotarians, we work together to create a world with sustainable peace.
On behalf of executive director and founder Paul K Chappell and the team at the Peace Literacy Institute, we would like to say how excited we are to work with Rotary District 5550 and World Peace Partners to launch Peace Literacy Canada under the direction of National Chair Tamara Larson.
Join us on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. MDT for our official launch and learn how to be a soldier of peace.
RSVP to Larson.tamarac@gmail.com by Monday, June 7 to receive Zoom link.
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Nahanee Creative Speaker Series
We are Celebrating Indigenous Peoples History Month by amplifying Indigenous Inspiration with our inaugural Nahanee Creative Speaker Series!
We will be hosting a series of one-hour Interactive Introductions over the month of June with brilliant guest speakers. Join us!
Here’s a full list of the events and links to the tickets:
Actioning UNDRIP
Friday,June 11, 2021 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
Guest Speaker: Ginger Gosnell-Myer, Nisga’a and Kwakwak'awakw
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Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee in conversation with Ginger Gosnell-Myers discussing the possibilities and stalls to actioning commitments to implementing the 46 articles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Indigenous Identities
Friday,June 18, 2021 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
Guest Speaker: Khelsilem Tl’aḵwasiḵ̓an Sxwchálten, Squamish
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Ta7talíya-men Paisley Eva Nahanee in conversation with Khelsilem exploring intersections of Indigenous Identities including urban Indigeneity, queerness and more.
Territorial Acknowledgements: From Awareness to Practice
Friday,June 21, 2021 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
Hosted by Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee
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Join Ta7talíya Nahanee, Squamish, to personalize your connection to acknowledging Indigenous Territories on National Indigenous Peoples Day!
Land Back: Global Intersections & Solidarity
June 25, 2021 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
Guest Speakers: Mo Dhaliwal and Anita Lal
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Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee in conversation with Mo and Anita, from Poetic Justice Foundation, to discuss the possibilities of solidarity in global Land Back movements.
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Receive the recognition your club deserves
For 2020-2021, the District has expanded the list of awards to recognize the exemplary efforts of Rotary and Rotaract. Here are a few of the new awards for which clubs can apply:
Membership Growth and Retention Plan Award – This award recognizes a club that demonstrates a planned approach to retain existing members and to attract new members, resulting in a net increase in membership.
Rotary/Youth Partnership Award – This award recognizes a club that partners with an Interact or Earlyact club to meet community or international needs related to one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus.
Click here for a list of the 2020-2021 District awards and then submit your descriptions of your club’s award-worthy projects, programs and activities to Rot5370@telus.net by August 1, 2021 (include 2020-2021 Awards in the subject line). Awards will be presented in the fall.
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Four membership-related breakout sessions during the 2021 Rotary Virtual Convention:
Saturday, June 12, 11:00 a.m. MDT: Rotary Alumni: A Hidden Gem for Membership and Service – Explore ways to engage alumni in Rotary activities and discuss ideas to help Rotarians attract alumni to new or existing clubs.
Saturday, June 12, 5:00 p.m. MDT: Innovative Ideas to Start a New Rotary Club – This session will discuss breaking the steps of starting a new Rotary Club into manageable parts. Hear from members of the Rotary Club of Metropolitano de Santiago as they share how they created a new club focused on bringing together young professionals.
Monday, June 14, 7:00 a.m. MDT: Grow Rotary Through Engagement – Learn why members join and leave Rotary and Rotaract, ways to ensure Rotarians and Rotaractors find long-term value in their membership, and tangible activities to improve the Rotary experience.
Wednesday, June 16, 10:00 a.m. MDT): Mission Inclusion: Accelerating DEI in Rotary – Join a small group ideation breakout with Rotary DEI leaders to learn what Rotarians say are important DEI issues, and accelerate DEI in your club, district and zone. Celebrate progress, get connected with like-minded Rotarians and continue our journey to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that opens opportunity for all.
Click here to register for the 2021 Virtual Rotary Convention, June 12 - 16.
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Our Logo: Representing Rotary
A Rotary Learning Center interactive course
Learn why Rotary's visual identity and logos are important and how to use them to represent Rotary correctly. See how to customize your club or district logo to show that what you do locally is part of the good that Rotary does around the world.
This 30-minute interactive course is available in the Public Image section of the Rotary Learning Center. You need to sign into your My.Rotary.org account to complete this course.
Related Rotary International District 5370 News blog post: You would never use this logo, so why do so many Rotarians continue to use this one?
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Rotary Club of St. Albert Drive-Thru RibFest!
June 11-13, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. MDT
St. Albert Centre (shopping mall) parking lot
375 St. Albert Trail
Four rib teams, vehicles go straight through without guests getting out, orders are taken on-site, orders are picked up and vehicles leave.
50/50 tickets and raffle tickets on sale.
Facebook event page
It's going to be amazing!
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What are you getting Dad for Father’s Day? Buy tickets for Dad and enter him to win a Banff Golf Package valued at $10,000! Package includes four nights’ accommodations at the Fairmont Banff Springs, a round of golf each day for four people at the Stanley Thompson Golf Course and daily breakfasts. You’ll also be entered to win RVs, ATVs, boats, staycation packages, cash and more!
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See the prizes and get your tickets at www.cashandcamping.com
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The Summer Cash 50/50 Jackpot is growing! Current jackpot is over $210,000!!
Win half the jackpot, up to $175,000!
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