Remembrance Day (Bulletin) JF

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson 
 
 
 
 
 
November is Foundation Month
 
November is RI Foundation Month, I think of the Foundation as the RI Bank. If you donate to the general fund then after a 3 year period of growth by way of investment money comes back to Rotary Club's in District 5370. Remember that giving to "Polio Plus" is another avenue of support for the great works of the Foundation.
 
Financial support to Polio Plus in the present generates a a greater then original donation because of matching funds from other sources. ie Gates Foundation
 
I personally have committed to giving a yearly donation to the RI Foundation, I have being recognized by the District 5370 as a Member of the Paul Harris Society. My next $1000 dollar US donation will earn me a PH+6, after I reach my PH+10, I will earn the status of "Major Donor".
 
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the RI Foundation and its other programs.
 
Frank Yakimchuk
Foundation Chair,
VP, E Rotary Club, Canada 1

An Opportunity for Service


Many of us through out our lives have had mentors that have helped guide us down the path we have chosen.  These are generous,  caring individuals with experience and a positive outlook that are there to give us the occasional nudge as needed.
I have been very fortunate to have had many wonderful people in with life, business and Rotary wisdom that have helped me define my path over the years. A few of my very favourite mentors are in this club.
I have also been very fortunate to serve as a mentor from time to time in particular with Big Brothers and Big Sisiters , it has been a wonderful opportunity with positive outcomes too numerous to mention.
A wonderful opportunity to give back just a little.
Now, thanks to Bruce  Kleeberger, Sue Croft and the membership committee I have the privilege to help mentor new members to our club. It is amazing how just a few hours here and there can go so far in giving others a hand up and into our club. I see it as an opportunity to contribute just  a little time to others on our way  to building a much stronger  Rotary club. It is truly a Win-Win-Win!
Do you believe in Rotary, do you have a few hours here and there to help make a difference?

Doug Dyer
Past President
 
Announcements

While in Edmonton, I bumped into fellow E-Club member Rashmani Chakrabarty.
Our hard working University of Alberta student was able to share how her studies were going and we were able to chat for a bit.

Very nice to see you, Rashmani!

Dear Rotarian;
Have you been looking for an opportunity to volunteer in a Youth Services - Youth Exchange - event?  Would you enjoy working with kids from all over the world? Well here is the travel adventure for you!
The Rotary Club of Lloydminster is looking for 1 Male and 2 Female chaperones for their Tiptoe with the Caribou trip that they sponsor annually for our Inbound Youth Exchange students.  
 
When? February 27 - March 5 2016
Where?  Meet in Edmonton and travel by Chartered Coach up to Yellowknife
Why? a Northern cultural experience with Students from all over the world.  See the Northern Lights, explore the indigenous culture, view the massive vistas.
AND meet amazing youth exchange students
AND your costs are all covered as your time and presence is valued!
 
Please contact Shauna Colson scolsonucgplans@gmail.com
for further information.
 
Lest We Forget