RI President Ron Burton: July 8 - 14, 2013
Greeter this week: Archie and Anne Skirving
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For ten days, Anne and I enjoyed the romance of the French Capital. Staying at a thirty-three room, family owned and operated Hotel, we were within one block from the Blvd Ste. Germaine, the longest street on the Left Bank and about two blocks from the Jardin de Luxembourg.
A French word new to us was “flaneur/flaneuse” - roughly meaning to meander; and meander we did. No one who may read this needs a travelogue of Paris.
What we can enjoy however, is “flaneur/flaneuse”. With smart phones in our hands, with tablets ready, there are times when we are too connected to simply meander.
Springtime in Paris - most places in springtime - have so much beauty in Creation - a beauty that can be overlooked by simply being busy.
Wherever you may be - meander a bit. Pick a lily of the valley, enjoy the fragrance of lilac blooms, gaze in wonder as a robin builds its nest near your home.
So “flaneur/flaneuse” and meander a bit - relax and savour the world in which you live.
For ten days, Anne and I enjoyed the romance of the French Capital. Staying at a thirty-three room, family owned and operated Hotel, we were within one block from the Blvd Ste. Germaine, the longest street on the Left Bank and about two blocks from the Jardin de Luxembourg.A French word new to us was “flaneur/flaneuse” - roughly meaning to meander; and meander we did. No one who may read this needs a travelogue of Paris.
What we can enjoy however, is “flaneur/flaneuse”. With smart phones in our hands, with tablets ready, there are times when we are too connected to simply meander.
Springtime in Paris - most places in springtime - have so much beauty in Creation - a beauty that can be overlooked by simply being busy.
Wherever you may be - meander a bit. Pick a lily of the valley, enjoy the fragrance of lilac blooms, gaze in wonder as a robin builds its nest near your home.
So “flaneur/flaneuse” and meander a bit - relax and savour the world in which you live.
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
Submitted by Chris Langley
Submitted by Chris Langley
Let’s hear from our Guests
Each week we receive comments from guests and members, who attend our e-meetings. We like to share some of these comments with you.
Each week we receive comments from guests and members, who attend our e-meetings. We like to share some of these comments with you.
“I loved the short history lesson on this Canada Day!!!”
Lola Wright, RC Grande Prairie After Five – D5370
Lola Wright, RC Grande Prairie After Five – D5370
“I really enjoyed both of the presentations. I am proud to be a Canadian and a Canadian Rotarian”.
Diane Mineault, RC Camrose – D5370
Diane Mineault, RC Camrose – D5370
“I enjoyed Bruce’s Classification talk and his inspiring words as he takes office for the new Rotary year.
David Werrett, RECCO – D5370
David Werrett, RECCO – D5370
“Bruce makes our club sound great. I hope we can live up to those lofty goals.”
Archie and Anne Skirvin, RECCO – D5370
Archie and Anne Skirvin, RECCO – D5370
Announcements
It’s your turn to be greeter.
We receive a lot of positive feedback from our members and guests about our weekly Greeters.
Please send in your message and favorite snapshot to our Program Chair and tell our why you are a Rotarian. Spouses and guests greeter messages are welcomed.
It’s your turn to be greeter.
We receive a lot of positive feedback from our members and guests about our weekly Greeters.
Please send in your message and favorite snapshot to our Program Chair and tell our why you are a Rotarian. Spouses and guests greeter messages are welcomed.
Board Meeting
Our next fellowship, board meeting and new member induction will be July 8, at 5:30 Mountain Time. Contact info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca if you have misplaced your invitation!
Our next fellowship, board meeting and new member induction will be July 8, at 5:30 Mountain Time. Contact info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca if you have misplaced your invitation!
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How would you like to donate to support our e-club?".
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We kindly ask, that all members and visitors joining us for a meeting, will consider making a contribution in lieu of the cost of a meal. You contribution will help us with projects our club participates in.
Your donation may be made on line via the Paypal button at the end of the meeting, the “Donate Now Paypal” button in the sidebar, or by sending a cheque to:
The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Box 9 Site 10, RR#2, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada T4C 1A2
Your donation may be made on line via the Paypal button at the end of the meeting, the “Donate Now Paypal” button in the sidebar, or by sending a cheque to:
The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Box 9 Site 10, RR#2, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada T4C 1A2
A Little Humor
Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous (Winston Churchill loved them).
Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous (Winston Churchill loved them).
1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it.
2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.
3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.
6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
8. They begin the evening news with 'Good Evening,' then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
10. Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk is a work station.
2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.
3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.
6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
8. They begin the evening news with 'Good Evening,' then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
10. Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk is a work station.
New Members Corner
ROTARY Minute
Rotary's annual meeting held at Lisbon´s Pavilhão Atlântico and Feira Internacional de Lisboa on Wednesday, 26 June concluded with new funding to end polio, several humanitarian projects showcased and plenary speeches that inspired the more than 20,000 member attendees from around the world. Click HERE to read more of the latest news of the convention.
Rotary's annual meeting held at Lisbon´s Pavilhão Atlântico and Feira Internacional de Lisboa on Wednesday, 26 June concluded with new funding to end polio, several humanitarian projects showcased and plenary speeches that inspired the more than 20,000 member attendees from around the world. Click HERE to read more of the latest news of the convention.
Food for Thought
If you cannot help worrying, remember that worrying cannot help you.
Perpetual worry will get you to one place ahead of time – the cemetery.
If you cannot help worrying, remember that worrying cannot help you.
Perpetual worry will get you to one place ahead of time – the cemetery.
Sergeant at Arms Corner
Important notice to MEMBERS of Canada One:
Phase 2 of the urgent and important material we will be dealing with in the first month of this new Rotary year will cover the very important issue of CLASSIFICATIONS in Rotary Clubs. This is an integral part of being a member of Rotary and within one week of the detail appearing in the next Club Bulletin, we need to have settled this matter for our new Club. Please make sure that you review this when the new Bulletin comes out and give it your consideration. Meanwhile don't forget to update with your Clubrunner profiles....the clock ticketh!
SAA Chris
Phase 2 of the urgent and important material we will be dealing with in the first month of this new Rotary year will cover the very important issue of CLASSIFICATIONS in Rotary Clubs. This is an integral part of being a member of Rotary and within one week of the detail appearing in the next Club Bulletin, we need to have settled this matter for our new Club. Please make sure that you review this when the new Bulletin comes out and give it your consideration. Meanwhile don't forget to update with your Clubrunner profiles....the clock ticketh!SAA Chris
Speaker Program
RI President Ron Burton enthuses Rotarians to volunteer for the year 2013/2014 and increase the number of us volunteering.
RI President Ron Burton enthuses Rotarians to volunteer for the year 2013/2014 and increase the number of us volunteering.
This officially ends this week’s meeting
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