John McWhorter: Txtng is killing language. JK!!! ; April 10 - 16, 2017        

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson
 
Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

While spending our winter in Manzanillo, Mexico, we are coordinating a small volunteer group with Snowbirds and Expats.
This group will not have dues, no Board, no lengthy meetings; Just fellowship, Fun and Volunteer work. Sort of like a Gratis Rotary Club. But the members do contribute their time, resources and sometimes money. Some of these are Rotarians and possible prospective members.
We get together for lunch once a month and share ideas of volunteer activities.
So far we have agreed to collect Plastic bottle caps, to be recycled, sold and the funds used for Children with cancer.
We collect aluminum cans and the tabs, which are used by indigenous women who make beautiful handbags.
We are talking about assisting vacationing shoppers at the Grocery store, helping them find the Sour Cream or other items that may not be identifiable in the Spanish Language.
Other activities may include:
- Beach Clean up
- Seniors Home Painting
- Drug Rehab Thrift Shop
- MESE House, teaching English
- Neuter and Spay Clinic
- Free Library

There's always something to do in our communities, whether in the name or Rotary or not.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
 
Comments from our Guests and Members
Members and guest attending our weekly meetings are very important to us. Based on your comments we are able to produce many more educational, inspiring and entertaining weekly meetings.
Following are some of the comments we have received. Would you send us your comments please?

Ed Milibands is talking the talk but will he walk the walk..time 86,400 seconds each day...
Jo-Ann Benson, Spruce Grove, Alberta

Loved the information about the TransCanada Trail and plan on sharing the video.
Geri Conrad, RC of Grande Prarie, Alberta, After Five, D-5370

"The Girl Who Silenced the World"
I couldn't help but think, where is she now and what has she done with her life, but  more importantly what has the World done to meet her challenges?
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

While Mexico is celebrating Benito Juaris' birthday in the form of Brass band on the beach in front of our condo right at midnight for pete's sake. I am now wide awake and thought I might as well attend my Rotary meeting. Pondering on what category I belong on the social spectrum as discussed by our speaker this week.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Announcements

Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!
Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?
Please feel free to forward an approx. 150 - 200 word message or any material suggestions in an e-mail, or in a Word document, along with a jPeg picture or two, to E-Club Administration Chair Jim Ferguson via fpsinc@yahoo.com

We'd love to hear from you!

Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points
The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.

For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly meeting.

Real Time Meetings
Each first Tuesday of the month our club holds its live on-line Board meeting, starting with fellowship at 4:30 pm Pacific Time. Each 3rd Tuesday of the month is our Fellowship Assembly, starting at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. All members are welcome to attend and encouraged to participate. Your opinion is important! Contact President Frank or info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca for directions to attend the e-meeting.
 
Submitted by Peter Denooy
 
How do YOU Support our E-Club?
In order for our club to continue with its much needed projects helping others, your contributions are critical.
You may use either, the Paypal Button on the side bar, donation button on the attendance form, or by sending a cheque to:

The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Box 9 Site 10, RR#2, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada T4C 1A2

We thank you for your donation.

A Little Humor

Rotary Minute
April is Maternal and Child Health Month
 
Food for Thought

Rotary Jukebox
For a small donation, your favorite musician will be featured on one of our next e-meetings for everyone to enjoy.
Every week we'll have a draw and the lucky person will see their song featured!
 
Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky
 
"This was sent to me from two District Governors. 90
seconds into the song the singer uses his rare skill of male and female voices beautifully. He won "Philippines got Talent"

We all are encouraged to use our talents no matter how unique. Truly inspirational."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy
 
This officially ends this week's meeting
Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help those in need. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.
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If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Chair Jim Ferguson at
fpsinc@yahoo.com

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest!