Greeter this week: David Werrett
When did you last invite someone to become a Rotarian?
Today I went for a haircut in my local town of Cochrane, Alberta and whilst I was sitting there I paused to reflect on the impact it had my life when I had sat in that chair sometime in the Fall of '92. At that time it was the owner cutting my hair and she happened to ask if I was interested in joining something called Rotary. I asked "What's Rotary?" and she told me a club had just been formed in town and I should come along to a meeting to find out.
As my business did not have a bricks and mortar operation in town I was not aware that in the preceding months a club in Calgary had decided that Cochrane needed a Rotary club and several of the members had been door knocking on local business to invite them to a meeting to find out about Rotary.
If I hadn't been invited to a Rotary meeting in 1992 my life the last few years would have been a lot different and I would have missed so much whether it is the Rotarians I have met locally, and around the world on our travels, or the opportunity to serve. As the First Object of Rotary puts it, "The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service."
So look around and see who you can invite to a Rotary meeting and give them the opportunity to meet new friends and serve the community locally and worldwide.
Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Elly Contreras
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?
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 like that Laura planned for the future always and to prioritize what we do with our work, relationship, and self.
Larry Reynolds, RC of Campbell River Lunch, D-5020
Reading Lynne's notes and hearing Gordon Lightfoot brought back memories of the late nights listening to my friend singing Gordon's songs.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370
Attendance was in a garden in Northern Germany hearing birds singing in the background while listening and watching.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370
I appreciated the historical information on Canada and particularly the videos explaining Rotary's contribution to the world.
Kim McLeland, Club Rotario Cuenca, D-4400, Texas
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Announcements
Rotary President-elect Sam F. Owori dies
Rotary International President-elect Sam F. Owori died unexpectedly on 13 July due to complications from surgery. Sam was a member of the Rotary Club Kampala, Uganda, for 38 years.
Rotary President-elect Sam F. Owori died Thursday.
"Rotary has become a way of life for me - with the intrinsic value and core belief in mutual responsibility and concern for one another as a cornerstone," Sam said when he was nominated last year. "I feel immense satisfaction knowing that through Rotary, I've helped someone live better."
Sam's term as Rotary's 108th president would have begun on 1 July 2018.
"Please remember Sam as the outstanding, hard-working Rotarian he was," said Rotary International President Ian Riseley. "In this difficult time, I ask you to keep his wife, Norah, the Owori family and Sam's millions of friends around the world in your thoughts."
Under Sam's leadership, the number of clubs in Uganda swelled from nine to 89 over the course of 29 years.
Sam saw in Rotary members "an incredible passion to make a difference," and wanted to "harness that enthusiasm and pride so that every project becomes the engine of peace and prosperity."
Sam was the chief executive officer of the Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda, whose mission is to promote excellence in corporate governance principles and practice in the region by 2020. Previously, he was executive director of the African Development Bank and managing director of Uganda Commercial Bank Ltd., and director of Uganda Development Bank. He has also served as corporation secretary of the Central Bank of Uganda.
He served as member and chair of several boards including FAULU (U) Ltd., (now Opportunity Bank), the Uganda Heart Institute, the Centre for African Family Studies, Mulago Hospital Complex, Mukono Theological College, and the Kampala City Council.
Sam also was the currently vice-chair of the Hospice Africa Uganda, and member of the board and chair of the Audit Committee of PACE (Programme for Accessible Health, Communication and Education) in Uganda.
"Sam was a special person in so many ways, and his unexpected death is a huge loss to Rotary, his community and the world," Riseley said. "In addition, we are establishing details on plans to celebrate his life as they become available."
Rotary is establishing a memorial fund in Sam's honor and will provide further details soon.
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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.
We'd love to hear from you!
Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month is our Fellowship Assembly, starting at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. All members and guests are welcome to attend and encouraged to participate. Your opinion is important! Contact President Lynne Ternosky or info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca for directions to attend the e-meeting.
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month is our Fellowship Assembly, starting at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. All members and guests are welcome to attend and encouraged to participate. Your opinion is important! Contact President Lynne Ternosky 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.
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
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
New Members Corner
Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras
Submitted by Elly Contreras
Spend Less. Give More
Did you know, that Rotary Global Rewards Offers Rotarians discounts on products and service for travel, entertainment and merchandise.
It's Free to All Rotarians
Explore Rotary Global Rewards to find discounts and special offers in you area, along with opportunities to give back to Rotary.
The proceeds less expenses will be contributed to areas of Focus based on voting by members using the program.
VISIT rotary.org/globalrewards
The proceeds less expenses will be contributed to areas of Focus based on voting by members using the program.
VISIT rotary.org/globalrewards
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 Vicki Horsfield
Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky
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Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest!