Vocational Training Teams: October 28 - November 3, 2013
Greeter this week: Anne Skirving
As a member of the Rotary E-Club of Canada One, I welcome you to this meeting and I am so happy you have joined us. My name is Anne Skirving and as Secretary of this club I see our members’ attendances and, as well, make ups each week from our visitors. I live in Ontario and in the last week or so have had visitor make ups from several Ontario Rotarians.Each week our program chair works hard to prepare a meeting for us and always welcomes input from our members and our guests. Thanks Elly for your hard work.
As a Rotarian who is retired, has the freedom to travel, and has a cottage to enjoy in the summer, joining the E-Club has allowed me to remain part of Rotary from many different locations.
Whether you are a member or a visitor please enjoy this week’s meeting and be sure to come back.
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
Let’s hear from our Guests and Members
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.
“It is great to watch and listen to the enthusiasm of our Rotary youth! We need to continue to encourage them in their dreams for a world of peace.”
Gordon Lewis, E-club Canada One – D5370
“Great story about the origins of Thanksgiving and I enjoyed the talk at the Peace Forum by Ambassadorial Scholar, Brittany Arthur. The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, another great program from the Rotary Foundation.”
David Werrett, E-club Canada One – D5370
David Werrett, E-club Canada One – D5370
"Great variety in the meeting - yes including Mr Bean and his sandwich"
David Holroyd RC Basildon - D1240
David Holroyd RC Basildon - D1240
"The video on the International project Alliance for Smiles - very heartwarming."
Jill Eagle, RC Kemptville - D7040
Jill Eagle, RC Kemptville - D7040
“Really enjoy the program layout and content. From the humour of the Arrogant Worms and Mr. Bean to the Ted Talk from Michael Porter. Great Stuff.”
Andy Adams, RC Campbell River – D5020
Andy Adams, RC Campbell River – D5020
Announcements
Registration for the 2014 District Conference is now open.
Join fellow Rotarians for fellowship, inspiration and fun.
“Believe in the power of Rotary”
Join fellow Rotarians for fellowship, inspiration and fun.
“Believe in the power of Rotary”
To learn more about the venue and program for next year’s Conference CLICK HERE
Board Meeting
All members are welcome to attend our Board meeting on Monday, November 4th, and are encouraged to participate. Your opinion is important! Join us at 4:30 Pacific Time 5:30 Mountain Time. Contact President Bruce brucekleeberger@hotmail.com or info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca for directions to attend the e-meeting.
Watch the weekly bulletin for link to the meeting
All members are welcome to attend our Board meeting on Monday, November 4th, and are encouraged to participate. Your opinion is important! Join us at 4:30 Pacific Time 5:30 Mountain Time. Contact President Bruce brucekleeberger@hotmail.com or info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca for directions to attend the e-meeting.
Watch the weekly bulletin for link to the meeting
"Your donations will allow our club to participate in many Rotary projects, including Rotary Foundation related.
You support your terra club through fines, happy bucks and meals surplus.
Would you donate to support our e-club please?"
Would you donate to support our e-club please?"
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 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 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
Submitted by President Bruce
New Members Corner
To Close off Vocational Month, Our speaker program this week features a video about Vocational Training Teams (VTTs), which are part of the Future Vision Plan.
Vocational Training Teams (formerly Group Study Exchange) is a Rotary program for exchanging workplace ideas and experiences of professions in different countries.
To learn more about Vocational Training, CLICK HERE A pdf document will open up on your screen.
Vocational Training Teams (formerly Group Study Exchange) is a Rotary program for exchanging workplace ideas and experiences of professions in different countries.
To learn more about Vocational Training, CLICK HERE A pdf document will open up on your screen.
Rotary Minute
(Submited by David Werrett)
(Submited by David Werrett)
A Rotary Moment written by Jim Overman Emergency Response, Security, Incident Management Consulting, Self Employed.
I often have the honour of helping dedicate plaques honouring WWII veterans at the National Museum of the Pacific War (Fredericksburg, TX). Recently, we were dedicating a plaque for a 91 year old vet. As I was talking to him I realized that he was a Rotarian. He had served as a DG twice, was a past club president, had been to two RI conventions and served at a COL (Council of Legislation). After he retired from his "job", he began spending time taking care of "elderly" people that couldn't care for themselves. He was anxious to get home because he was needed by one of his "clients".
As I contemplated what I would say during the presentation, I thought of "Service Above Self". This man left his home and family to offer his life for his country. For many, that would be enough service for a lifetime. Instead, this member of the Greatest Generation became a Rotarian and in his 91st year still places service above self. This has caused me to reflect on my own commitment to service and the true meaning of heroism. I hope my experience will help me become a better Rotarian and that I never forget my obligation to serve. I hope this story inspires others to do likewise.
As I contemplated what I would say during the presentation, I thought of "Service Above Self". This man left his home and family to offer his life for his country. For many, that would be enough service for a lifetime. Instead, this member of the Greatest Generation became a Rotarian and in his 91st year still places service above self. This has caused me to reflect on my own commitment to service and the true meaning of heroism. I hope my experience will help me become a better Rotarian and that I never forget my obligation to serve. I hope this story inspires others to do likewise.
Food for Thought
People go through their whole lives chasing everything in the material world, and they fail to discover the greatest treasure of all, which is within them. Shut your eyes to the outside world. Direct your thoughts and words to the inside of you. The Master within you is the key to all the treasures in the world.
Speaker Program
This officially ends this week’s meeting
In order to have your attendance recognized, please continue to “Click for Attendance Credit”.
In order to have your attendance recognized, please continue to “Click for Attendance Credit”.
If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Chair
Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, hope you will return and invite a guest.