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Edmonton Social Planning Council
This past Tuesday, the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue was joined by Susan Morrisey, Executive Director of the Edmonton Social Planning Council. The ESPC is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan social research organization. Their research is focused in the areas of low income and poverty and they are a source of knowledge and expertise on social issues within our community. Susan shared the impressive work that the Edmonton Social Planning Council has done over the past 80 years, and how they deepen community understanding of social planning issues, influence policy, and spark collaborative actions that lead to positive social change.
Spooky Fellowship Event:
Old Strathcona Ghost Tour

Join Rotary Whyte Ave on October 27th for a ghostly walk through Old Strathcona to hear stories of ghosts, haunting, murders, and mysteries!

You can join us by purchasing a ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/edmonton-ghost-tours-in-old-strathconawalking-halloween-schedule-tickets-112336421260

Tickets are $16.93 per person. Please note the different start time of 7PM!

We will meet at 10322 83rd Ave (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).

 
Thank You President Kevin!
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue treated Past-President Kevin and his family to a fall picnic by True North Picnics. Thank you Kevin for all of your hard work during the last Rotary year and for your continual commitment to our club!
HEROES IN WHITE:
An international online children's art contest dedicated to the International Day of the Doctor
Rotary Club Novosibirsk-Initiative invites any children aged 7-18 to participate in an international online children's art contest dedicated to the International Day of the Doctor.
This contest is intended to express gratitude to doctors by creating and showing a film of the participants' works at medical institutions, both in Russia and abroad. The most talented artists will be awarded prizes.
To Enter:
1. Create an art illustration. One artwork per participant.
2. Post photos of your work with #heroes_in_white, #rotary_nsk_in tags on social media pages
3. Scan the work and email it to katiapichikova@mail.ru marked "Drawing Contest 2020". In the email, specify your full name, age, and city of residence, the name and subject of the work, your email address and phone number, and the link to the publication on the social network.
Works must be submitted scanned via email, no later than October 25th, 2020
Please attach your photo and sign the consent form here
Access Online Courses Through ToastMasters
An alliance was announced earlier this year between Rotary International and Toastmasters International. Toastmasters will develop eight online courses, the first four of which are already available to anyone with a MyRotary account in the Rotary Learning Centre:
•Develop a speech 
•Deliver a speech 
•Inspirational Speech 
•Interpersonal Communication and Networking 
Click Here to Visit the Rotary Learning Centre
Rotarian at Work t-Shirts
Tamara Larsen has generously donated Rotarian at Work T-shirts to our club. She has them available in a variety of sizes and two different styles. They are $10 and funds collected will be donated to Polio eradication. Contact Tamara to get your t-shirt!
Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
All Rotary club members are asked to complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check for situations when you may be in a position of trust or authority of vulnerable persons, such as children under 18 years of age, the elderly or the disabled. It is important that all club members, and any partners or friends volunteering with the club, have a current VPRC when volunteering in the community. A VPRC must be redone every three years. Unfortunately, an information check done for another organization cannot be used to complete this requirement.
 
The Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check can be done online for $15 with a volunteer letter from the club.
Click for VPRC Application
 
Foundation Moment

Who is a Rotary Foundation Bequest Society Member? Those who have made commitments for future gifts of $10,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation are invited to join the Bequest Society. Donors may elect to receive various benefits and recognition pieces commemorating their commitment at each new recognition level, including pins, crystals, named funds, and special seating at the Rotary International Convention. A bequest gift of at least $10,000 in your name to The Rotary Foundation creates a legacy of your generosity and compassion as you are helping many people live better lives around the world. Today there are over 18,000 Bequest Society Members worldwide.

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

 

Rotary Schedule at a Glance
 
 
October 13
Happy Thanksgiving
Time off for committee work
 

 
 
October 20
 
 
 
November 3
 
Who's Who
 
Upcoming Events
Mustard Seed Sandwich making
Mustard Seed
Oct 13, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Spooky Fellowship Night: Strathcona Ghost Tour
10322 83rd Ave
Oct 27, 2020 7:00 PM
 
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