Whyte Avenue Rotary Newsletter for the Week of May 11th (May 07, 2021)

On Tuesday May 4th, we had Al Hoeft, The Salvation Army Divisional Secretary for Public Relations & Development for the Alberta & Northern Territories Division, speak to our club about the plans for their new Grace Village facility. Grace Village will provide supportive housing to bridge the gap between chronic homelessness and permanent housing in Edmonton. Grace Village will also offer addiction recovery programming to help people build the strength to break free of drug or alcohol addiction, giving hope for a better and brighter future. Al explained how Grace Village will be designed to support residents in a dignified and safe way, to promote community engagement and outreach, and meet the highest environmental building standards as a net zero building. Thank you for coming to speak to us about this project Al!

For more information on Grace Village visit BuildingTheDreamYEG.ca

Whyte Avenue Rotary held an online 50/50 raffle in support of Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) during the month of April. YESS has been one of our community partners since our club was chartered over ten years ago. Proceeds raised from this 50/50 will help support the valuable work that YESS does. Thank you everyone for your support of this fundraiser. Congratulations to Mike Brandingen, who took home half of the $3,820 total jackpot.

Foundation Moment

What Types of Rotary Foundation Recognition Exists for Clubs?

• 100 Percent Paul Harris Fellow Club: Rotary Clubs in which 100 percent of all dues-paying members are Paul Harris Fellows receive special recognition from The Rotary Foundation. Qualifying Rotary Clubs receive a special club recognition banner and join an elite group of clubs. Once a club reaches 100 percent PHF status, the District Governor or Rotary Foundation chair must request the recognition from The Rotary Foundation. This recognition is a one-time-only award, but the intent is that the club will maintain its membership at the 100% Paul Harris Fellow level.

• 100 Percent Foundation Giving Club Banner: This banner is awarded to clubs that achieve an average of $100 in per capita giving and 100 percent participation, with every dues-paying member contributing at least $25 to any or all of the following during the Rotary year: Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, approved global grants, or Endowment Fund.

• 100 Percent Every Rotarian Every Year Club Banner: Rotary Clubs must achieve a minimum Annual Fund contribution of $100 per capita during the Rotary year, and every dues-paying member must personally contribute at least $25 to the Annual Fund during the year.

• 100% Paul Harris Society Club Banner: This recognition is awarded to clubs in which every dues-paying member has contributed a minimum of $1,000 to the Annual Fund, the PolioPlus Fund, or an approved global grant during the Rotary year.

The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation also present club recognition banners each year to the three Rotary Clubs in each District with the highest per capita in Annual Fund Giving.

Will our club be recognized by The Rotary Foundation this year?

Are you interested in supporting or learning more about our Foundation? Ask Tamara Larsen, Foundation Chair, for information.

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Online Gala Fundraiser for the Rotary Foundation

This will be a 60 minute fast-paced virtual Gala for The Rotary Foundation (TRF) on Wednesday 12 May 2021, 8:00pm ET (6:00pm MT) designed to help every one of our Rotarians, clubs & districts in Zones 28 & 32 meet and even exceed their 2020-2021 goals for both the Annual Fund and PolioPlus fundraising.

Tickets to the virtual event are $110 USD plus applicable fees, of which $100 is a fully credited donation to TRF - you get a charitable tax receipt and 100 Paul Harris Fellowship points, and your District gets credit towards their Foundation goals.

Rotary International President-Nominee (2022-23) Jennifer Jones hosts the "Red Carpet" opening.

Click Here to Purchase Tickets.