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PolioPlus is a Signature Program of The Rotary Foundation

PolioPlus is Rotary’s priority program which supports global efforts to eradicate polio. It was launched in 1985, with the help of Dr. Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine, as a worldwide program to protect children from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. In 1988, the World Health Assembly challenged the world to eradicate polio, and since that time, Rotary’s efforts, along with partner agencies, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and governments around the world have achieved a 99 percent reduction in the number of polio cases worldwide. As of 2019-20, The Rotary Foundation has raised over US$1.8 billion for polio eradication. By the time the world is certified polio-free, our contributions will make Rotary the largest non-governmental financial contributor to the global polio eradication effort. You can help end polio by making a gift to the PolioPlus Fund at endpolio.org

 
Are you interested in supporting or learning more about our Foundation? Ask Tamara Larsen, Foundation Chair, for information.
 
Here is an update to our meeting this Tuesday
 
Originally we were going to be reviewing the club financials this coming Tuesday.
 
That has been moved to November 2.
 
Instead, this coming Tuesday, October 19th, will be a an open discussion/brainstorming session.
 
The topics will include
 
  - Results of the Land Acknowledgement poll
 
  - What should we do with the funds from Orange T-Shirt        day?
 
 -  Fundraising Ideas in general
 
 -  2nd Annual Holiday Spirit Online Auction
 
This will be an open discussion. Please put your thinking caps on!
 
I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
 
Let me know if you have any questions.
 
Thank You
 
Sincerely,
 
Kelly Sysak
President
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue
 
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Meeting ID: 871 9049 7054
Passcode: 179357
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Your help is needed! Volunteers are required for the following event.
 
Click on Sign Up to view available slots and book yourself directly online.
 

Hello everyone! 

There is an ever-pressing need to support our community partners in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our five 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 (or we may have a centralized drop-off location) on the evening of Tuesday, October 26th. Please have your meals packaged in new, microwave-safe, individual containersPlease 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.

We will have someone deliver the pre-packaged meals and baked goods to Melcor (you can pass your meals along 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 will be in touch with each of the volunteers to arrange pick-up times on the evening of October 26th. 

Thank you!

 
Event: Melcor Make Ahead Meals Take 6!
 
Date: Oct 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Oct 26, 2021 at 8:00 PM
 
Chair: Kristin Jennings 780 902-6534
 
Location: Your House
Edmonton, AB Canada
       
 
Clubs are craving community service events and here are the details in case you’d like to support one this month with the Rotary Club of Edmonton South!
 
Here are the details -
 
The New Members are spear-heading a club service project to show appreciation to the 130 Ambulance Dispatch workers of AHS. This group deploys all ground and air ambulances in Central Alberta. Like many AHS workers, they are overwhelmed and struggling. Many companies have generously reached out to hospital frontline staff, and this group has gone unnoticed. 
 
Our project? To gather donated goods (outlined below) to bring them cheer and show up on 2 separate occasions to give them their "treat bag."
 
Our list of desired goods we would like donated: 
-pen (these were cut out of their budget a couple years ago) - covered in part by Jean Walrond & organization 
-sticky notes (these were cut out of their budget a couple years ago) - covered in part of Dawn Harsch & company
-microwave popcorn
-gum
-chocolate bars
-candy
-hot chocolate sachets 
-water bottles - covered by Dawn Harsch & company 
-small gift certificates (coffee, ice cream stores, etc)
 
Our call to action:
 
You could help us in any of the 4 ways:
consider donating financially to the project (we have $100 committed already from members) 
connect us with an individual/business who is willing to donate some of the items on the list 
attend the "treat bag" stuffing party (hosted by Patrick Newman, date TBA) 
show up in-person on one of two dates to deliver the treat bags and offer a round of applause for the staff on shift change (dates TBA - aim by end of October) 
Please let us know if and how you could contribute to the project. We appreciate your resources, connections, and time to make this a big success. 
 
Main Point of Contact:
 
Tony Baumgartner  587 341-9394
 
 
Dates for AHS 911 dispatch application are oct 25&28 (4:45 - 6 pm)
 
Location near Kingsway Mall.
 

 

Rotary Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
Club Discussion
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
Club Volunteer
Opportunity
Melcor Make Ahead Meals
Take 6!
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021
Club Assembly
Review's of Financial Statements From Last Rotary Year
Russell Hampton
ClubRunner
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