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May 09, 2020 - Jun. 30, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our club was not able to support the Operation Friendship Senior's Society (OFSS) by preparing lunch in-person this month as we initially planned. In the meantime, we have come up with another way to help support OFSS: The Coffee Cup Roundup. OFSS accepts donations of new or used coffee cups to use in their centre and it would be great to help them out by collecting cups.
Please check your cupboards and if you find some coffee mugs that you don't use, set them side and our amazing President-elect Stan B will collect them from you and deliver them to OFSS when it is safe to do so. If you would like to get the cups out of your house right away, and feel comfortable dropping them off on my front porch, feel free to email Stan (s_bissell@hotmail.com) to coordinate a drop off time.
OFSS has also let us know that there are other ways that we can help support them:
1. OFSS Bottle Drive - if you have a collection of bottles waiting to go to the depot, you can call or email the OFSS Community Relations Supervisor, Jimmy Morrison, to arrange a time for OFSS to come pick them up from your doorstep. You can also take in the bottles on your own and then donate the proceeds for a tax receipt via the OFSS homepage.
2. Disposables - once the OFSS Drop-in Centre is allowed to open, they will need disposable items, such as paper plates, cups, and utensils. Stan is collecting donations of these single-use items and take them to the centre along with the coffee cups.
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Jun. 02, 2020 6:00 p.m.
Think you have what it takes to make your own podcast? Come learn more about it on June 2nd! The Alberta Podcast Network builds audiences for Alberta-made podcasts and connects those listeners to Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Fawnda Mithrush, the Program Coordinator for the Alberta Podcast Network, will be coming to speak to the club about their network of Alberta based podcasts, how they got started, and will give some hints on what they look for when scouting new podcast talent. Hope you can join us then! To join us online: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/987309437 |
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Jun. 08, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hello everyone! There is an ever-pressing need to support our community partners in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our three previous make-ahead meal events were so well received, we are organizing another one! Again, we are going to make individual meals for the thirteen folks supported by the Skills Society who are living at Melcor YMCA Village. Our contact at Skills Society and the folks we have provided meals for have expressed great appreciation for all of our previous care packages we have delivered! I am asking members/friends of our club to make 13 individually-portioned meals to be ready for pick-up on the evening of Monday, June 8th. Please have your meals packaged in new microwave-safe reusable individual containers. If you need assistance acquiring container, please reach out to me. Please label your containers with the name of the meal and date made. Of note: you do not need to list out the ingredients in the meals/baked goods. I will deliver the pre-packaged meals and baked goods to Melcor (you can pass your meals to me either having been refrigerated or frozen). The health of our members and the folks we support is of utmost importance. Please do not sign up or make meals if you (or a loved one in your home) are feeling under the weather (whether you have been tested for COVID-19 or not). If you sign up to cook a meal, and become symptomatic of any illness, please be in contact with me and we can find you a replacement. Please make sure to follow hand hygiene practices when shopping, prepping and packing your meals - let's all do our part to minimize the risk of spread of disease. Of the 13 people whom we are meal prepping for, 2 of the individuals are living with diabetes. Please be concise of making your meal 'heart healthy' with reduced sugar content. If you need help meal planning, please don't hesitate to reach out! There are no other allergies or food intolerances to be aware of for meal preparation. If you want to support this initiative but are unable to cook or bake meals, please reach out to me and we can figure out where your efforts are best suited. I have also added a sign-up for purchasing tote bags to disseminate the meals. I will be in touch with each of the volunteers to arrange pick-up times on the evening of June 8th. Thank you! |
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Jun. 09, 2020 6:00 p.m.
Instead of a formal meeting, this week is reserved for the 2020-21 Club Executive and committee chairs to meet ahead of the new Rotary year! To join us online: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/987309437 |
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Jun. 16, 2020 6:00 p.m.
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Jun. 23, 2020
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Jun. 30, 2020 6:00 p.m.
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Jun. 30, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
It's been a fun year, so we're going to celebrate all we've accomplished as well as cheer on the incoming leadership team at our Changeover Party on June 30th!
Join us online or IN-PERSON!
Kevin will be leading the meeting Changeover Party online but, if you want to see some Rotary friends from a safe physical distance, we will be streaming the Changeover Party at Rooster Kitchen and Bar (10732 82 Ave Edmonton).
Interested in joining us in person? Please register or RSVP by emailing Kathy (kathyrotary@gmail.com).
Joining us online? Join here at 6PM Tuesday: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/987309437
The evening includes:
- In-coming President Stan will teach us how to make a Mojito and a Mint Julep to help get the night going (recipe below)
- President's Look Back
- Welcome to the 2020-21 Rotary Leadership team
- Whyte Knight Award
- Announcing the newest Paul Harris Fellows
It should be a fun evening, can't wait to see everyone there!
AFTER PARTY!
What's more? There is an after party starting at 7PM at Rooster Bar and Kitchen for all people interested! (please register or email Kathy to RSVP).
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Drink recipe:
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Who's Who
Jul. 14, 2020
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Edmonton Eskimos and Kings Kids
Jul. 21, 2020
Ryan King has played over 100 CFL games, including a Grey Cup win in 2015, since becoming the long snapper for the Edmonton Eskimos in 2012. During this time, Ryan has been one of the club’s most active community ambassadors. Ryan has shared his journey of becoming a professional athlete and promoted the TELUS Wise anti-bullying program to thousands of kids in school assemblies. |
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KidSport Edmonton
Jul. 28, 2020
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Edmonton Education during the COVID-19
Aug. 04, 2020 6:00 p.m.
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Aug. 11, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This is a fellowship event and a chance for club members to see each other from an appropriate social distance in an outdoor setting, and to support Rooster Cafe.The picnic site is covered, so we can proceed rain or shine. Rooster Cafe will be catering a light meal for $10.50/person including GST. Please indicate your meal choice, and any dietary restrictions, in the registration notes. The choices for the meals are:
Please bring your own non-alcoholic drinks. There are some picnic tables, but you may also want to bring you own chair. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages; the site is not licensed and it is unlawful to possess, use, or consume liquor in any |
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Site #1 Emily Murphy Park
Aug. 11, 2020 6:00 p.m.
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Aug. 18, 2020 6:00 p.m.
interVivos inspires, engages and informs Edmonton’s next generation of leaders.Since 2006, their volunteers have developed programs and events that bring together Edmonton’s young professionals with established leaders. Intervivos President Zohreh Saher will be joining the club to talk about Intervivos and the work they do. Hope you can join us! |
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Aug. 20, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hello everyone! There is an ever-pressing need to support our community partners in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our four previous make-ahead meal events were so well received, we are organizing another one! Again, we are going to make individual meals for the thirteen folks supported by the Skills Society who are living at Melcor YMCA Village. Our contact at Skills Society and the folks we have provided meals for have expressed great appreciation for all of our previous care packages we have delivered! I am asking members/friends of our club to make 13 individually-portioned meals to be ready for pick-up on the evening of Thursday, August 20th. Please have your meals packaged in new microwave-safe reusable individual containers. If you need assistance acquiring containes, please reach out to me. Please label your containers with the name of the meal and the date made. Of note: you do not need to list out the ingredients in the meals/baked goods. I will deliver the pre-packaged meals and baked goods to Melcor (you can pass your meals to me either having been refrigerated or frozen). The health of our members and the folks we support is of utmost importance. Please do not sign up or make meals if you (or a loved one in your home) are feeling under the weather (whether you have been tested for COVID-19 or not). If you sign up to cook a meal, and become symptomatic of any illness, please be in contact with me and we can find you a replacement. Please make sure to follow hand hygiene practices when shopping, prepping and packing your meals - let's all do our part to minimize the risk of spread of disease. Of the 13 people whom we are meal prepping for, 2 of the individuals are living with diabetes. Please be concise of making your meal 'heart healthy' with reduced sugar content. If you need help meal planning, please don't hesitate to reach out! There are no other allergies or food intolerances to be aware of for meal preparation. If you want to support this initiative but are unable to cook or bake meals, please reach out to me and we can figure out where your efforts are best suited. We will be reaching out to Rooster to engage them in making meals if members are willing to cover the cost of those meals. I will be in touch with each of the volunteers to arrange pick-up times on the evening of August 20th. Thank you! |
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Aug. 25, 2020 6:00 p.m.
The Edmonton Heritage Council works to connect people to the stories of our city through leadership, support, and programs. They also do this by helping Edmontonians research, preserve, interpret, and advocate for our heritage. Edmonton Heritage Council Executive Director David Ridley is coming to Rotary Whyte Ave to talk about his organization's mandate and goals. A fun meeting for sure, hope everyone can make it! |
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Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona
Sep. 01, 2020
Heather McPherson is the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona. She was first elected October 21, 2019 and is a member of Canada's NDP. This is her first elected position. She serves as the Deputy House Leader, Critic for International Development, and Deputy Critic for Foreign Affairs. Prior to her election to Parliament, Heather spent 25 years in the not-for-profit sector building strong communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Most recently, she was Executive Director of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, a coalition of over 45 Alberta-based voluntary sector organizations working to promote sustainable human development and local engagement in international development initiatives. Heather also served as a Canadian delegate to the United Nations and as a UN election observer. Heather has a Master of Education from the University of Alberta and has taught around the world. She lives in the Argyll neighbourhood of Edmonton with her husband, two children, and multiple pets. |
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Terra Centre for Teen Parents
Sep. 08, 2020
The Terra Centre is a non-profit organization helping pregnant and parenting teens develop the self-reliance and skills to be successful parents. Karen is the Executive Director of the Terra Centre and she will be speaking to our club about the support, services, and necessities that Terra provides to 1,000 moms, dads and children each year. |
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Sep. 22, 2020
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Oct. 01, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Oct. 06, 2020 6:00 p.m.
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Oct. 13, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Mustard seed still serves our neighbours in need and will supply sandwich making components but require volunteers at the kitchen of their 96 St location. This one date may be a start of additional service opportunities. Social distancing, masks will be mandatory. Gloves with be provided as with all food service work in the past with Mustard seed. |
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Oct. 13, 2020 6:00 p.m.
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Oct. 20, 2020 6:00 p.m.
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Oct. 27, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Join Rotary Whyte Ave for A ghostly walk through Old Strathcona to hear the areas true stories of ghosts, haunting, murders and mysteries! Rotary Whyte Ave is taking part in the Old Strathcona walking tour on Oct. 27. You can join us by purchasing a ticket here: Tickets are $16.93 per person. Please note the different start time of 7PM! We meet at 10322 83rd Ave (Meet in front of Rescue Statue directly next to the Walterdale Theater). This is an outdoor walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather! Social distancing will be in effect but everyone is encouraged to wear a mask. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts (7pm) as once the tour starts we leave the area. Hope to see you all there! |
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Oct. 27, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Join Rotary Whyte Ave for A ghostly walk through Old Strathcona to hear the areas true stories of ghosts, haunting, murders and mysteries! Rotary Whyte Ave is taking part in the Old Strathcona walking tour on Oct. 27. You can join us by purchasing a ticket here: Tickets are $16.93 per person. We meet at 10322 83rd Ave (Meet in front of Rescue Statue directly next to the Walterdale Theater). This is an outdoor walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather! Social distancing will be in effect but everyone is encouraged to wear a mask. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts (7pm) as once the tour starts we leave the area.
Hope to see you all there! |
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Who's Who
Nov. 03, 2020
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Nov. 05, 2020 5:00 p.m. - Nov. 26, 2020 6:30 p.m.
Mustard Seed requres drivers to do contactless deliveries of pre-made meals on Thursdays from 5 - 6:30 pm November dates are 5, 12, 19, 26 Sign up for one or more dates and pass on to others. Our marginalized neighbours in the community cannot get meals at Mustard Seed in the same fashion pre-Covid. They are relying on these deliveries. Detailed route information including phone numbers provided. Volunteer instructions sheets will be send to those signing up. Easy and safe way to service our community during pandemic restrictions.
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Nov. 10, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCARS)
Nov. 17, 2020
SCARS mission is to promote the humane care and protection of all animals and to prevent cruelty and suffering. Terra will be speaking to our club about how SCARS manages to keep over 200 homeless animals in care and find loving homes for over 1,200 animals every year. Each one is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and receives whatever care it needs. |
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KidSport Edmonton
Nov. 24, 2020
KidSport operates as a local non-profit organization that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. Dayna will be talking to our club about how KidSport provides financial assistance for registration fees and provides access to equipment for kids up to the age of 18. |