Dear Club,

 

A motion was presented to the Whyte Avenue Rotary Club on the nomination of Guiscela Perez Arellano for membership into the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue. Guiscela has been nominated by Marilyn Mucha under the classification of Hospitality. Her bio is below.

 

Guiscela Perez Arellano is 27 years old. And originally from Durango, Mexico located just two hours inland from Mazatlan.  Her father, mother and brother are still in Mexico. Her parents are both architects and her brother is studying to become an architect as well.

 

In 2004 she was an exchange student with Rotary International to Germany and had the opportunity to travel abroad and discover a whole new world in Europe. Having obtained a degree in Public Relations in Guadalajara, she has worked in a variety of positions including teaching Public Relations, German, English and French for 2 years.

 

In 2012 she came to Canada only to visit her boyfriend for the holidays and has stayed ever since, working as an au pair (nanny). Guiscela has now applied for permanent residency, recently received her work permit and is working as a Front Desk Agent at the Courtyard West Edmonton by Marriott.

 

She states that Rotary opened the doors for her to travel and appreciate how important is to be less self-absorbed and give back a little to our community.

 

She wants to join Rotary, because she believes an organization such as Rotary with local and as well as international scope allows her to achieve what i have always wanted, to help others. The best part is that she won't have to do it alone, but will be part of a club with the same ideologies and objectives!

 

In accordance with our club bylaws (see 3.2.5 below), please indicate within seven days (7), by return email to the Club Secretary, Stan Kodric, if you have any knowledge that Guiscela does not meet the Rotary Four-Way Test and you object to the admission of her as new member, or if you require additional information regarding this candidate.

 

3.2.5 If the Board does not receive a written objection from a Member in Good Standing to the admission of the prospective Active Member, stating the reasons for such objection, within seven (7) days following the publication of information about the prospective Active Member pursuant to section 3.2.4, the prospective Active Member shall be considered to be elected to membership.

 

Thank you very much; I appreciate your timely consideration of the proposed membership.

 

Scott Young

ROTARY CLUB OF EDMONTON WHYTE AVENUE