Simon Anholt-Which country does the most good for the world Feb 16-23, 2015
Greeter this week: Jim Ferguson
Recently, my wife, Jocelyne, and I moved to Skeleton Lake, Alberta and started construction of our "dream home"
It's been a long grind, with selling our house of 24 years in Spruce Grove, and moving to a rural area. Many days of packing, moving, and now building have ensued with many setbacks, but good progress has been made and the house is finally nearing completion.
In many ways, our young EClub, with its weekly online meeting is similar to house construction.
Lots of hard work by many people, but especially our founder, Charter President Elly Contreras, who has devoted years of work to ensure a quality online Rotary meeting. The weekly meeting is still evolving, and will continue to improve with input from our EClub members, but Elly has built a solid foundation for our EClub, and for that we are eternally grateful.
Enjoy this weeks meeting!
James (Jim) Ferguson
President Elect
Rotary EClub of Canada One
Inspirational Moment
The problem with winter sports is that - follow me closely here - they generally take place in winter.
Dave Barry
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?
“I thought the welcoming Rotarian Delwen Stander's welcome message is one of the best I've read. The inspirational video brought tears to my eyes and the valentine's video was very informative.”
Phyllip Pressey, RC London South - D6330
“Just a big thank you for offering such a great site and club! Since Christmas I have not been able to attend my own Terra-club due to an illness and while I am desperate to get back having Canada-One available is always fantastic. The programming is always insetting but I most enjoy learning a little more about what the "West" and "North" that Canda-One gets involved in.”
Phillip Laitar RC Woodstock - D6330
“Living in a smaller community without the population to support an Interact Club, it was fascinating to see and hear about how it works. Thank you for posting it! The Rotary Minute is also becoming a quick favourite of mine. I think even those times where I don't need to do a make-up I'll stop by to read this component.More about Rotary programs and how Rotary works.I have been a member for a few years now and I still feel like I don't know much.”
Laurie Prange-Martin, RC Whitehorse - D5010
“I wanted to experience an international eclub. Was very impressed with your website. The homeless man playing the piano and the story of the young man who started the Free the Children organizations was inspiring. Living in a smaller community without the population to support an Interact Club, it was fascinating to see and hear about how it works. Thank you for posting it! The Rotary Minute is also becoming a quick favourite of mine. I think even those times when I don't need to do a make-up I'll stop by to read this component.”
Stephanie Acri, RC Colonial Park - D7390
Announcements
Monthly Rotary Themes
Rotary International has updated the theme months to reflect the Six Areas of Focus. The observance months are:
•January: Vocational Service
•February: Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
•March: Water and Sanitation
•April: Maternal and Child Health
•May: Youth Services
•September: Basic Education and Literacy
•October: Economic and Community Development
•November remains as Rotary Foundation Month
•December: Disease Prevention and Treatment
Real Time Meetings
Each first Monday of the month our club holds its live on-line Board meeting, starting with fellowship at 4:30 pm Pacific Time. Each 3rd Monday 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 Doug or info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca for directions to attend the e-meeting.
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.
Please consider a small donation in lieu of a meal, 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.
Food for Thought
"Friendship is a natural and willing servant....There is no reason...why the great
power of friendship should not be harnessed to do its part in the world’s work.”
— Report of the President, 1912 Rotary Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, USA
This officially ends this week’s meeting
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If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee <rashmani@ualberta.ca>
Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest.