The Imagination Library, March, 18 - 24, 2013 Meeting
Lorraine Gabriel, President RC of Grand Prairie
Our club is 62 years young with variably 105 fantastic members within and we are growing, changing and making a positive difference in the world as are each of you.
One of those shared projects is the Highway to Mexico project in which
several Rotarians (most from the Grande Prairie clubs) drive vehicles
filled with various medical, fire and education supplies down to Mazatlan. We work with Rotary clubs there and donate the vehicles and equipment to various communities in need. This year I, along with fellow Rotarian Dori Mark, will be driving a fire truck. We leave March 8 and there will be 6 vehicles in total making the drive. I am filled with excitement and gratitude to be a part of this experience. Check us out on Facebook
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie, we welcome you to the Rotary family and look forward to hearing about your clubs initiatives and successes.
You too can be a greeter and share your Rotary passion.
Please send your greeting accompanied by picture to our Program Chair.Inspirational Moment
The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind.
Elizabeth Hardwick
Canadiana
The Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is a formal event showcasing the equestrian skills performed by 32 cavalry who are regular members of the force. The event is held in Canada and worldwide to promote the RCMP. The first official ride was held in 1887 in Regina, and commanded by Inspector William George Matthews.The Musical Ride was featured on the Canadian fifty dollar bill produced from 1969 to 1979.
Let’s hear from our Guests
Each week we receive comments from guests and Prospective members, who attend our e-meetings. We like to share some of these comments with you.
“Ben Saunders shared his incredible taste for "getting out of the house" and what we can find when we do. I can't wait to hear if he made his latest goal a reality”.
Ginger Virkler, RC Greater Flint Sunrise, D6330
“Loved Ben Saunders candid presentation, humour and at the same time a serious subject. I believe his passion for doing what he likes is an inspiration”.
Rob Wiebe, Non Rotarian, Grande Prairie, AB
“I have never attended an e-meeting before, and I enjoyed this meeting. I enjoyed watching Nina Conti, Comedienne; Very funny lady”.
Derek Christensen
“From the opening welcome through the New Members presentation, the Humanity in Motion video and the speaker's program, this was an excellent meeting. Keep up the good work!”
Robert Boyden, RC Canmore-D5360
“I think this type of meeting is great. Would it be possible to have a "blog" where people can engage with others about the meeting on line.”
Deborah Baich, RC Rocky Mountain House-D5360
“The ability to listen/ view on line! Very excited to participate and possibly join with on line participation.”
Rob Wiebe, Non Rotarian, Grande Prarie
Announcements
Rotary Club is making a difference in the lives of children living in poverty through the Sart2finish Running and Reading Clubs across Canada
Fellowship Opportunity
One of our newest members, Paul Falvo from Yellowknife, will be on the road (rails, actually) ... traveling through Toronto and Edmonton late March. He'd love to meet up with fellow e-club members. Contact Paul if you are interested in arranging fellowship time with him.
Meanwhile Ross and Darlene Hallet have arranged for a Wine and Cheese on March 30. Contact them if you wish to attend.
Congratulatory message from White Rock MP Russ Hiebert.
DID YOU KNOW:
The Rotary E-club of Canada One has it’s own Facebook PageSign up and post your comments.
Connect with Rotarians on the D5370 FB Group Page.
Connect with other e-clubs around the globe at the Rotary E-club page. Why not join each of the three FB groups.
President Elect Bruce attends PETS in Edmonton
In the picture with Bruce is Kathy Knowles, District PR Chair.
President Elect Bruce flew in from Mesa, AZ to attend D5370 PETS in Edmonton the last weekend in February.
It was a great opportunity for Bruce to meet District Leaders, Presidents Elect and Fellow Rotarians from D5370.Bruce reports: “Despite the travel distance it was a good meeting and good to connect with District leaders and members. I felt welcomed; The reaction from the members of other clubs was mixed, as you would expect. A dozen or so asked questions and were genuinely curious. The information flyer I brought was very useful. Some people of course are very cool to the idea of e-clubs, probably partly because they fear the concept (member poaching) and the "we haven't done it that way" attitude.
I was very careful only to offer information when I was asked.
The meeting material was fun and informative.
I got together with my friends and club member the Ongaro's and AG Diane and member Shanna McConnell.
We might be feeling fat with 36 members, but truth is fully 1/3 of those don't participate in the club at all; 1/3 are attending meetings but not yet committed to "engagement" and that leaves 12 willing to be active members of the e-club. That is a considered a minimal club. We would really feel it if even just a few of our committed members had to leave.
We have set the stage, it is time for the play to begin and the actors to play their parts”.
Your Membership package is in the mail
Club Secretary Anne and husband Archie are a great team.After Anne assembled all the membership packages, Archie offered to take them to Canada Post. Your package should arrive in the mail by now.Take a good look at the information in your package, and wear your Rotary pin proudly.
Thanks Anne and Archie!
"You make donations to support your terra club through fines, happy bucks and meals surplus. How would you like to donate to support our e-club?".
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
A Little Humor
Dan was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business. When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father would die, he decided he needed to find a wife with whom to share his fortune.One evening, at an investment meeting, he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her natural beauty took his breath away.
I may look like just an ordinary guy," he said to her, "but in just a few years my father will die and I will inherit $200 million". " Impressed, the woman asked for his business card and three weeks later, she became his stepmother.
Women are so much better at financial planning than men.
New Members Corner
NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE became Rotary's Fifth Avenue of Service in 2010. It recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in the community, international service projects and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.
Although Rotary Club Leadership changes over the years, the emphasis on youth and membership growth should not. Yesterday's Interactors are today's Rotaractors and tomorrow's Rotarians.
Read more about Rotary New Generations
Rotary Minute
Rotary International provides a wealth of information for individual Rotarians and Club Leaders. Whether it is for committee use or for personal interest, all of the publications and forms that RI makes available for download can be found here. Downloads are arranged according to the categories listed in the clickable tabs below. You can also find a list of Web-only and downloadable documents in the RI Catalog.
You are also able to sign up for a variety of publications to be send to your e-mail address, sign up for event, review your Foundation status and a lot more.
If you have not already registered, this is a good time to do so.
Create your account at Member Access.
Food for Thought
Volunteering
(Submitted by Archie Skirving)
My Tuesdays are special. For weeks in advance, my Tuesday morning calendar is marked - busy!
Years ago, two family members were able to remain in their homes, because someone volunteered to visit them with a hot meal. Now, it’s my turn.
Whether it’s delivering a mean and briefing visitors in the morning, or sometimes assisting a senior to a medical appointment, it’s a happy reminder of my family, and of the community where I live, a connection that remains important to my daily living.
Years ago, a dear neighbour cared for our son. When we asked: “How can we ever repay you?” their response was: “You can’t. But one day you’ll help someone else”; - a great example for me down the years.
Here are two encouragements for me, and hopefully for you - to continue with community volunteering.
Speaker Program
With the March theme being Literacy Month, we bring you another wonderful program, that even an e-club could be involved in.
The Imagination Library was created by Dolly Parton to help promote early childhood literacy.
To find out how you can get involved, please visit Imagination Library Canada after you have watched the video.
You may also be interested in the District 6330Literacy Blog