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Time to Stuff Christmas Stockings!
Dec. 05, 2017
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue is collecting stocking stuffer donations in support of the Skills Society! The Skills Society provides support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, survivors of acquired brain injury, and their families. Your donations will go towards holiday stockings for people supported by their Outreach Program. We are collecting stocking stuffing items (toiletries, gift cards, chocolate, make-up, socks, winter wear etc.) for 56 individuals (26 men and 29 women). All donations will be collected before Tuesday, December 5. Donations can be collected by i) contacting Lauren (lmemery@ualberta.ca) or Kevin (kggmcleod@hotmail.com); ii) bringing them to a meeting, or iii) bringing them to the Skill Society office when we put the the stockings together on December 5, 2017 at their office (10408 124 Street NW, Edmonton).
On December 5, 2017, 6PM to 7PM, we will be stuffing the stockings with some of the staff members of Skills.
Feel free to check out the Skills Society website to learn more about their organization: https://www.skillssociety.ca/
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Dec. 05, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue has the opportunity to once again play a valuable role in supporting our community as we are collecting stocking stuffer donations in support of the Skills Society!
The Skills Society provides support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, survivors of acquired brain injury, and their families. Your donations will go towards holiday stockings for people supported by their Outreach Program.
Can you donate any stocking stuffer items? Donations can include:
For how many people: 56 stockings in total (For 26 men and 29 women).
When is it needed by? It would be helpful if we can have all the donations before Tuesday, December 5.
How to donate: If you have a donation, please contact Lauren (lmemery@ualberta.ca) or Kevin (kggmcleod@hotmail.com). You can bring your donated items to one of our Rotary meetings or contact Lauren or Kevin to have them picked up.
We will then put the stockings together with the Skills Society on December 5, 2017 at their office (10408 124 Street NW, Edmonton).
Last year, these stockings were greatly valued by the people supported by the Skills Society and for some it may be the only gift they receive at Christmas time due to lack of personal supports and isolation.
As always, thank you for all of your help in making the great things our club does possible. If you have any questions, please contact either Lauren or Kevin at any time!
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Dec. 14, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Dinner Club is having their annual Christmas Dinner and you’re invited! In support of the Neighbour Centre, we’re looking for volunteers to donate desserts and their time for the Dinner Club's annual Christmas dinner. For those who don't know, the Dinner Club is a weekly program organized by the Neighbour Centre where neighbours experiencing homelessness, as well as those volunteering, come together to prepare, cook, and eat dinner. Event details: How you can help: Volunteer – There are shifts from 1PM to 5PM and from 4:30PM to 9PM. Friends and families are welcome to come and enjoy the meal with neighbours as well! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (kggmcleod@hotmail.com) at anytime and thank you to everyone who can participate! Thank you, Kevin McLeod |
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Jan. 02, 2018
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Belize Playground Project
Jan. 09, 2018
Wendy Andrews, Chair of District 5370 Playground Committee, Rotary Club of Edmonton Glenora will be speaking to our club about the Belize Playground Project. What: Canadian Municipal Playgrounds that are in good shape and destined for the landfill are obtained and refurbished by the Emmanuel Foundation and made available to Rotary Clubs for their projects around the World.
Who: Rotary Clubs in District 5370 work with Rotary Clubs around the World, with a focus in Belize and Honduras, to determine where the playgrounds should be built in any given year. The Rotary and Interact Clubs of Canada and Belize work together to install and paint the playgrounds and work with the children, families and communities in the development of play leadership skills.
Learn more about the project at: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50012/stories/interested-in-building-playgrounds-in-belize |
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Kiva Micro-Finance Program
Jan. 16, 2018
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Jan. 17, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The 15th Annual Boardwalk Ice on Whyte Festival is fast approaching, and we need your help! The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue is supporting this great community event and you can help by volunteering your time to support the festival this year!. The Boardwalk Ice on Whyte is a community festival that includes Ice carving, amazing music, theatre, art, food, beverages and more. Rotarians and friends can help by volunteering their time to help make this event a success. EVENT REGISTRATION ENDS ON JANUARY 17, 2018. Event details: Where: Ice on Whyte will be held between Whyte Avenue and 83 avenue (east of Gateway boulevard northbound); When: Dates and volunteers shifts include the following:
What kind of volunteering will I do? Potential roles include Ice Bar Security, working the dining car, and Exit Gate Managers. If you have a preference, please let me know! All positions are outside but under some partial cover. Volunteers get hot chocolate, snacks, and breaks throughout their shift! A training session will be made available for volunteers on January 21, 2018 or potentially during one of our meetings. Stay tuned for more information! You can find more information on the event here: https://www.iceonwhyte.ca/. Thank you to everyone who can help out at this event. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me at kggmcleod@hotmail.com or the Ice on Whyte Volunteer Coordinator Candice at volunteer@iceonwhyte.ca.
Thank you, Kevin McLeod -Community Service Chair |
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Who's Who
Jan. 30, 2018
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APIRG - Alberta Public Interest Research Group
Feb. 06, 2018
Come listen to Laura speak about APIRG, "a student-run, student-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy, and action in the public interest. APIRG exists to provide students with resources to be active citizens." You can learn more about the organization at: https://apirg.org |
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Updates on Brainstorming!
Feb. 13, 2018
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Let's Talk About Advanced Care Planning
Feb. 20, 2018
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Rotary Employment Partnership
Feb. 27, 2018
Fellow Rotarian Wendy McDonald will be leading members through a network mapping activity. One of our members, Paige Reeves and Wendy will speaking to our club about the Rotary Employment Partnership (REP). "Inclusion Alberta and Rotary Clubs work in partnership to:
Learn more about REP at: http://inclusionalberta.org/partnerships-projects/rotary-employment-partnerships-overview/ |
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Who's Who
Mar. 06, 2018
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Club Identity Part 1
Mar. 13, 2018
Our March 13th meeting will be a special gathering to better define the identity of Whyte Avenue Rotary.
This is the first step in a series of strategic planning initiatives to better focus our efforts and optimize our impact in the community.
This first meeting, in a series of three, will focus on the identity of Rotary as an orgnaization and the history of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue. Please attend and add your voice to this critically important discussion.
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Mar. 16, 2018 - Mar. 18, 2018
On the weekend of Friday March 16 to Sunday March 18, we will be hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, biking, walking, shopping, and eating pizza in beautiful Jasper Alberta! We have one planned group event - pizza at Jasper Pizza, at 6 pm on the Saturday. The rest of the weekend you are free to do as you please - some of us are arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday night, but you can come and leave as you schedule allows. Some of us will be skiing (and getting a personal guided tour of Marmot Basin by our own Marmot Patroller Scott Young). Please make your own hotel reservations - some of us are staying at the Crimson Hotel (https://mpljasper.com/hotels/crimson), but feel free to stay wherever you wish - but book soon as Jasper is busy at this time of year. Please register for the event on this site, or contact TIM ONCIUL (tim.onciul@silvacom.com, 780 975 2160) if you plan on attending, so we can get some idea as to numbers for the pizza outing on Saturday night. We look forwards to seeing you there! |
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Off to Jasper for the Weekend!
Mar. 17, 2018
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Thanks! GREAT Job!
Apr. 03, 2018
Nelson Scott will speaking to our club about: "Improve retention, boost morale and increase engagement with high-value, low-cost staff recognition. Your resources— time and money—may be limited, but that doesn’t have to prevent you from recognizing staff in ways that they will value. There are simple, easy-to-use tools and techniques that you can use to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of staff, volunteers and others in your life." |
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Who's Who
Apr. 10, 2018
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Amarok Society
Apr. 17, 2018
Gem Munro will speak about how Amarok Society provides education to the poorest children in the city slums of Bangladesh and Pakistan in a unique way; rather than opening schools for children, we teach their mothers. Each mother then becomes a neighbourhood teacher, allowing Amarok Society to economically reach far more children than with the traditional school model. In particular, Gem will speak to the social impact of education and the lives of the women who are transforming their communities. |
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Home of Mike B.
Apr. 24, 2018
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Edmonton Food Bank
Apr. 25, 2018
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Apr. 25, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Come join us to support the Edmonton Food Bank! The Edmonton Food Bank collects donated food and other items to support vulnerable Edmontonians experiencing food insecurity. As a non-profit organization, they rely on volunteers to help support their efforts. To help support, the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue is volunteering with the Edmonton Food bank and you can help! Where: The Edmonton Food Bank at 11508 120 St NW, Edmonton, T5G 2Y2 When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 6PM to 8PM. What kind of volunteering will we be doing? The type of volunteer activities depend on what is needed that day but volunteers can expect to help sort donated food; packing hampers; repacking food or baby products; and/or building bulk orders. If you would like to volunteer with us, please sign up or get in touch with me at one of our meetings! If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at kggmcleod@hotmail.com.
Thank you all for your support and I look forward to seeing you there! Regards, Kevin McLeod, Community Service Committee Chair |
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Club Identity Part 2
May 01, 2018
This is the second step in a series of strategic planning initiatives to better focus our efforts and optimize our impact in the community.
This meeting, is the second of a series of three, that will focus on community belonging. Please attend and add your voice to this critically important discussion.
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Good food, good friends and a beer (or 2).
May 08, 2018
Calling All Food Enthusiasts!
The Whyte Avenue Rotary Club is hosting it's first ever food crawl this Tuesday, May 8th. We will be enjoying an eclectic mix of delicious fare from some of the most happening food establishments that Whyte Avenue has to offer. Avila Arepa, Malt & Mortar and Ohana Donuts is the line up for appies, entrees and dessert for this fun, fearless and food-focused evening. If you are interested in joining us, please rsvp to Lauren at lmemery@ualberta.ca as soon as possible. $25 per person not including drinks. Hope to see you there!
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May 08, 2018 5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Calling All Food Enthusiasts! The Whyte Avenue Rotary Club invites you to attend a night of eclectic food straight from the heart of Whyte Ave. Date: Tuesday May 8th RSVP: lmemery@ualberta.ca or 780-446-1444 |
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Club Identity Part 3/Root for Trees Program
May 15, 2018
This is the third and final step in a series of strategic planning initiatives to better focus our efforts and optimize our impact in the community.
This meeting is the final of a series of three that will focus on uncovering and further developing the unique identity of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue. We will be building on our previous discussions of: Rotary, our club and community belonging. Please attend and add your voice to this critically important discussion.
Catherine Falk from the City of Edmonton will also be speaking to our club about the Root for Trees Program.
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Ronald McDonald House - Meals that Mend
May 29, 2018
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May 29, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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May 31, 2018 4:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Come plant trees with Rotary and Root for Trees! The City of Edmonton's Root for Trees initiative aims to rejuvenate natural areas in Edmonton through tree planting. The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue is supporting this initiative by volunteering to help plant trees. You can help green our city by volunteering with us on May 31, 2018!
Details: Where: we'll meet at the corner of 205 Street & 60 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. The tree planting will take place around this area and Hamptons Lake. When: Thursday May 31, 2018. What time: 4:45PM to 7PM. Interested volunteers are requested to sign-up before Thursday, May 10 in order to take part! This is to ensure that Roots for Trees has time to prepare the materials. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring your 'Rotary at Work' shirt if you have one! Please feel free to email me (kggmcleod@hotmail.com) at anytime if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support and I hope to see you all there! Kevin McLeod Community Services Chair, Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue |
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