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Our Program. Kindness of Patriots. March 2 to 8, 2020

Rotary Peace Fellow

Posted by James Ferguson on Feb 27, 2020

Peace Fellow makes films to heighten understanding

By Megumi Nishikura, 2006-08 Rotary Peace Fellow, International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan

Former Rotary Peace Fellow Megumi Nishikura filming with a DSLR camera.

Megumi Nishikura

When I was six years old, my Japanese father and American mother took me to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii. When I saw the wreckage of the USS Arizona, I was shocked to learn that the two countries that I belonged to had once been at war with each other.

Later in 2001, I was a fourth-year film student at New York University when the 11 September terrorist attacks occured. While I was not in NYC at the time, the events of that day forever changed me. I made a commitment to myself to do whatever I could to use media to create a more just and peaceful world.

This led me to pursue a Rotary Peace Fellowship at International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan, where I focused my thesis on the role media plays in peace building.

When I returned to Japan for the fellowship, 11 years had passed since I had left the country as a child. Now an adult and no longer protected by the bubble of the international school community, I had to confront my half-Japanese identity head on. Because of my mixed-race background, I was often treated as a foreigner despite having a Japanese passport. With every new encounter, I had to explain why I had a Japanese name and spoke Japanese without an accent. I was never accepted without being questioned.

During my studies, I took a class on minorities in Japan. While the class focused mainly on the Ainu, Zainichi Koreans and burakumin, their experience of marginalization resonated deeply with me. It seems that human nature is quick to categorize and segregate people based on superficial differences leading to an “us versus them” mentality. I believe that something as simple as allowing one group access while denying another is one of the root causes of war.

My peace fellowship enhanced my understanding of the issues that contribute to peace. Through filmmaking I want to put a spotlight on commonalities and erase the invisible lines of separation that have been drawn.

Poster for the film Hafu.

After graduating from ICU, I paired up with filmmaker Lara Perez Takagi and spent three years documenting the experience of half-Japanese individuals, culminating in the film “Hafu”. The film tells the story of five half-Japanese individuals and their everyday experiences in Japan. For some of these individuals, Japan is the only home they know. For some, living in Japan is an entirely new experience, while others are caught somewhere between two different worlds. The film had a theatrical release in five major cities in Japan and was broadcast on public television in the United States. It has been shown and discussed in university classrooms across Japan.

Since 2014, I have been working as a producer and director for a documentary video production company called Blue Chalk Media in Brooklyn, New York. In 2015, I was the producer on the short documentary film, “Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight: the Japanese War Brides” which was broadcast on BBC World News in August 2015. The film tells the story of three Japanese War Brides—women who married US soldiers during the US occupation of Japan and then moved to America to raise their families.

In February 2019, Time Magazine published my latest short film “Minidoka” which follows the experience of a young Japanese-American activist as he traces his family history of internment during World War II by visiting the Minidoka National Historic Site. This film was born out of my own desire to visit an interment site and connect the past with the current policies of the Trump administration. I am hoping the film will show the parallels with the past so we don’t repeat the same mistakes.

I am now producing a feature documentary on the first Japanese-American ballet dancer, Sono Osato. Born in 1919, she danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo and the American Ballet Theater before being barred from touring during World War II due to her Japanese heritage. At the height of World War II, she played the leading love interest in the Broadway hit “On the Town.” I hope to complete the film in 2022.

I am thankful for my Rotary Peace Fellowship which heightened my understanding of peace. My dream is to continue to tell stories about Japan and the greater Japanese diaspora, in particular on issues related to peace and conflict, and in this way to foster conversations around what it takes to achieve a more just world.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 Rotary Peace Fellowship program. Learn more.

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Our Program. Chris Wells on Fellowship. February 24 to March 1, 2020

Rotary and the Peace Corps

Posted by James Ferguson on Feb 21, 2020

Rotary, Peace Corps working together

By Maureen Duncan, a member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers and a returned Peace Corps volunteer

Students in Santa Lucia, Guatemala, are making soap from volcanic ash as part of the district grant project to empower students and keep them in school.

As a member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, I evaluate projects in Central and South America. I am also a former Peace Corps volunteer stationed in Brazil (from 1966 to 1968). These two organizations have great potential for working together to achieve amazing results. Recently, I was able to combine these two networks for a grant project that is advancing education and providing economic opportunities for youth in Guatemala.

In February of 2019, I joined Mark Balla, an Australian Rotarian and water and sanitation expert, in visiting 15 of 48 schools involved with a water, sanitation, and hygiene project funded by a global grant. One of the schools we visited was the Instituto Mixto Municipal de Diversificado, a high school in Santa Lucia, Guatemala, that prepares students for careers in secretarial science and accounting.

We were impressed by how they have incorporated saving the environment into their curriculum. We watched the students simulating real business solutions as they turned recycled trash into rugs, undertook rudimentary attempts at making renewable menstrual pads, and produced organic soap.

After returning to the US, I applied for and received a district grant for a project we called Keeping Guatemalan Girls in School to help students at the Instituto Mixto Municipal de Diversificado. The grant was made possible by donations from private donors, GoFundMe, and Rotary clubs in San Diego, California, USA and Melbourne, Australia.

The goal is to help girls in Guatemala stay in school. While elementary schools are free of cost and provide free meals, girls often drop out of school when they start their periods because of inadequate products and facilities. Even if they make it to junior high or high school, the costs for tuition, books, and uniforms force 75 percent of Guatemalan children to stop attending school. With this project, we are teaching boys and girls entrepreneurial skills so they can be self-sufficient and contribute to their communities

In September 2019, we hired a local project manager. As a returned Peace Corps volunteer, I searched for local Peace Corps volunteers who could help, and met Lauren Devol. She is working in Guatemala to support community economic development and we developed a strong connection. Lauren is passionate about serving as a connector to empower women, youth, and indigenous populations. Although we are 50+ years apart in our Peace Corps Service and age, we couldn’t be more alike in our fundamental aspirations to help people help themselves.

By working with Peace Corps, I know that Lauren and the local project manager can be there when I can’t. They meet with the 12 students (six boys and six girls), helping them evaluate their goals and providing cheerleading. This is one of the great benefits of partnering with other organizations.

Our project at the Santa Lucia high school has two components:

Reusable menstrual pads

The students decided one of their businesses would be to make cloth-based, reusable menstrual pads, knowing that disposable ones are bad for the environment and too costly for the majority of girls and women. Using a design the students came up with, we are paying a seamstress in the community to cut and sew the protectors and pads, fulfilling the requirement to include the community in economic development. The emphasis of this endeavor isn’t mainly a moneymaking one, but rather education as the students instruct girls and women in Santa Lucia and nearby communities.

Making soap from volcano ash

Volcanoes are everywhere in Guatemala; many of them still active and destructive. We believe, by targeting tourists from nearby Antigua, that we can make a profit by selling soap made with local ingredients, including volcanic ash. Lauren has been most helpful in monitoring the students’ activities: experimenting with local ingredients, packaging, marketing, and sales. She and the local project manager even went on a hike with the students up a nearby volcano to get some volcanic ash! This will be the students’ first step toward self-sufficiency. The money from sales will buy more materials and cover some of their education expenses, as well as helping the local community,

The grant ends in April 2020 – a short time. But it will provide stimulus for potential future grants. We have changed lives already, which we can see through the smiles on the faces of the students, the enthusiasm of the seamstress, and the positivity reflected in the entire school. But mostly, the lives of Lauren and I have been enriched beyond words.

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Our Program. The Impact of a Bottle Cap. February 17 to 23, 2020

Rotary in Austraia

Posted by James Ferguson on Feb 14, 2020

Australian Rotarians respond to brushfires

By Ross Wade, Past President, and Issa Shalhoub, member of the Rotary Club of Milton-Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia

Rotary members cook and serve meals for Emergency Services volunteers fighting the brushfires in New South Wales.

Ross Wade

From August through October of last year, residents of the coastal community of Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia, watched somewhat passively as reports came in about the serious brush fires in other parts of the state and in Queensland. But they were shaken out of their complacency the last week of November when a serious bushfire began spreading rapidly much closer to home.

For a week, local firefighters worked around the clock to battle the blaze near Batemans Bay, about 66 kilometers (41 miles) south of Ulladulla, while support staff provided food and basic provisions to the firefighters. By the afternoon of Friday, 29 November, authorities realized that more support was required.

An urgent call was sent out to the Rotary Club of Milton-Ulladulla to see if Rotarians and provisions could be quickly organized to provide breakfasts and dinners for 50 to 100 firefighters over the coming few days.

Rotarians rose to the occasion: food was organized, barbecues were found and borrowed, the call went out by email for at least seven Rotarians to be support staff for mornings and nights and weary firefighters were offered breakfast and dinner.

The first day, Saturday, went as planned with firefighters working in the bush south and west of Ulladulla. However, the temperatures were rising and the conditions were deteriorating by the hour. On Sunday, the fight was on to protect the nearby communities of Bawley Point and Kioloa.

By Monday, the conditions were even more drastic. The fires had broken containment lines, and in a number of places crossed the Princes Highway that runs roughly north and south, threatening more homes. We fed 200 firefighters that morning. In the afternoon, the firefighters were forced to move the staging post to Burrill Lake on the very outskirts of Ulladulla. Rotarians bravely soldiered on to provide hot dinners to the firefighters.

The time had come to renegotiate our role with the local branch of the State Emergency Service (SES) Australia’s volunteer-based emergency and rescue service. As a result, Rotarians, their families, and now other community members committed to supporting the SES throughout the month of December. As the highway closed, meals were served in various locations until the staging area moved further north beyond our reach.

On New Year’s Eve, the fires had gained an upper hand, destroying a number of houses. An evacuation center was established at the Ulladulla Civic Centre and Rotarians served meals, provided bedding, and gave hugs to evacuees bunked down there.

A local basketball stadium filled with donations.

Once the fires were under control, donations poured in from all over the coast of New South Wales, enough to fill two basketball stadiums. Rotarians were notified by email to unload trucks by hand and with forklifts, and help sort and distribute the goods to those affected by the fires.

Restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels have taken a hit in the coastal area as tourists were asked to stay away during January. Our club has decided to change our meeting venue once a month to support different restaurants.

Rotarians will continue to rally and support those affected. We will now be involved with disaster recovery, putting Service Above Self. The South Coast is safe, open for business, and looking forward to hosting our district conference in March.

Support The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund to help clubs with immediate disaster response where the need is greatest. Contributions are combined into one fund and made available through Rotary Disaster Response Grants.

Learn about and support locally-led club and district response and recovery efforts at rotary.org/disaster-response

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Our Program. Why Our Lakes and Rivers should have Equal Rights with Humans. February 10 to 16, 2020

Please Support Ileana Moreno

Posted by James Ferguson on Feb 06, 2020

Support Ileana Moreno, the Widow of Peter Denooy

On January 9th, 2020, Peter Denooy passed away from complications due to pancreatic cancer at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Canada. While we knew we did not have much time, we were all shocked when he slipped away from us so fast. At the moment of his passing, his loving partner Ileana cried out, “No Peter, No! You leave me all alone!” Her love for him was never more evident than in that moment of raw emotion.

For the last decade, Peter had spent more and more time in the Donimican Republic, eventually settling there in 2015 with Ileana and her two daughters, Guadeloupe and Nicole. Peter and Ileana met when she was his interpreter for the Wheelchair Project Peter spearheaded through the Rotary Club in Edmonton. This program saw Peter facilitate the delivery of used wheelchairs to those who needed them in the Dominican Republic, but had no hope of affording one on their own. This program helped many Dominican’s living with disability, and it sparked a beautiful relationship between Ileana and Peter.

In November of 2019, Peter returned to Edmonton due to his growing health concerns. Ileana was always patiently at his side, and as the situation worsened over the following months, she was at his hospital bed from morning until night. Her loving, caring presence was an immense comfort to Peter as he faced the news of his terminal illness.

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Please Support Ileana Moreno

Posted by James Ferguson on Feb 06, 2020

Support Ileana Moreno, the Widow of Peter Denooy

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Our Program. Fundraising. February 3 to 9, 2020

What it's Like to...

Posted by James Ferguson

What it’s like to...

Scrub in on the world’s first heart transplant

Dean Rohrs
Rotary Club of Langley Central, British Columbia; past RI vice president

In December 1967, I was completing my nurse’s training at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. At that time, Christiaan Barnard was leading a team that hoped to perform the first successful human heart transplant at that hospital. There was a race between teams, because it was such a huge medical achievement. I was on “backup rotation” one night when I was called into the OR. It was just a coincidence that I happened to be on duty.

You have to understand, with a surgery like that, the room is crowded with people: the surgeons, their assistants, the anesthetists, the folks operating the heart-lung machine that keeps the patient alive. My job was just to do whatever needed to be done. I counted the cotton swabs used during the surgery, to make sure none were left in the patient. I fetched water. The surgeons would lean toward me and say, “Please mop my brow,” because they were perspiring.

In the moment, you understand that you’re doing something most unusual, but you’re so involved with the process that you’re just making sure you’re watching and filling in wherever you can. I knew the man receiving the heart and his family; he had been on the ward for a long time and he was clearly dying. He would have been gone in 24 or 48 hours. And here was this young woman who had been in a car accident and donated her heart.

Because of the surgical draping and the number of people leaning over the patient, I had no sightline into the chest cavity. But I did see everything that went in and came out. I saw the needles the surgeons were using to sew tissue together and tie off the bleeders. I saw the suctioning and the cauterization. And I saw the new heart itself go in. It was very different back then in how they did harvesting, and far more dramatic. They had to carry the new heart from one surgical theater to the other. I saw it being brought into the OR and lifted into the patient. Of course there was drama, because you are putting something into somebody’s chest that could give life but came from somebody who gave life. When I saw the new heart itself, I don’t remember thinking anything other than, “Oh my God, that’s somebody’s heart.”

Our surgery wasn’t the first attempted heart transplant. There had been one earlier, but the patient didn’t survive the procedure. Our patient survived for 18 days and was able to talk to his family. It wasn’t his heart that gave out; he died of pneumonia, partly because the immunosuppressant drugs weren’t as effective back then. Still, because our patient survived, that surgery became international news. Nobody on that team could have anticipated how big the reaction would be. It was instantly a world-famous event.

I was only 25 when it all happened — that’s 50 years ago now, good grief! Sometimes I feel a little embarrassed when people make a big deal out of it, because I was so peripheral. But that surgery did shape the course of medical history. And I have to give Professor Barnard credit. He was not always an easy man to work with, but it took a lot of courage to do what he did, because many people said back then that you can’t touch the heart. It was culturally and religiously unacceptable. That surgery changed the way people thought about the heart, and it changed the way we treat heart disease to this day.

As told to Steve Almond

Fighting disease is one of Rotary’s six areas of focus. Learn more >

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Our Program. Honku. January 27 to February 2, 2020

Rotary's Value of Volunteering

Posted by James Ferguson

Value of Rotary volunteering

A special report prepared for Rotary International by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies estimated the value of Rotary member volunteer hours at $850 million a year.

A report by Johns Hopkins University prepared for Rotary International estimated that Rotary members provide about 47 million hours of volunteer effort a year at an estimated value of $850 million.

That Rotary members log a lot of volunteer hours should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the organization. But a new report just released by Johns Hopkins University provides a powerful look at the impact of all those volunteer hours.

The special report prepared for Rotary International by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies found that Rotary members had volunteered a total of 5.8 million hours within a four-week survey period. Extrapolating those results over an entire year, the report gave a conservative estimate of nearly 47 million hours of volunteer effort generated by Rotary members in a typical year.

The report then analyzed the economic impact of all those hours and estimated the value conservatively at $850 million a year, if communities had to pay for the services that Rotary volunteers provide.

Rotary, with the help of Johns Hopkins University, is the first global service organization to conduct an empirical analysis of its volunteer’s impact using an internationally sanctioned definition of volunteer work. The authors of the report noted in their conclusion that at each stop, the analysis had chosen the most conservative estimates.

“The lesson from this report is clear: volunteer service is not only a feel-good calling – it may provide one of the more powerful, and one of the more fulfilling, avenues through which to reach the ambitious United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” said Lester M. Salamon, director of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Civil Studies.

Rotary CEO and General Secretary John Hewko said “this is just the beginning of using the most innovative tools of measurement to capture and enhance our impact. As we better understand the vast contributions of volunteer work, we can mobilize this remarkable, but often undervalued, resource to better the world and thrive in the years to come.”

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Our Program. Fionn Ferreira. January 20 to 26, 2020

A Special Program. In Remembrance of Rotary Club President, Peter Denooy.

Remembering E-Club President Peter Denooy

Posted by James Ferguson on Jan 11, 2020

On Thursday, Januray 9th, our current E-Club President, Dr. Peter Denooy, passed away suddenly from complications of cancer surgery in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Gary Froude, a former E-Club of Canada One member, said this when he heard the sad news:

"Although I only had a few minutes of his time it was very easy to tell that he had Rotary in his heart.

Following the First People's tradition I have put the Canoe in the western doorway to ensure that the vessel is there for his voyage, and we ask for calm waters, the Candle is lit to lite his way and the Medicines are burning to clear the air for the journey."

Peter’s service is Tuesday, January 14 at 10 AM at

Trinity Funeral Home

10530-116 St NW

Edmonton, AB

Canada T5H 3L7

Dr. Peter Denooy was a veterinarian who moved to Canada immediately after graduating in the Netherlands in 1976. He practiced full time in Northeast Alberta until he became one of the owners of EIDAP Inc. in 1999, and got involved in the RFID business. Hence Peter’s Rotary Classification of Electronic Identification when he joined the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona in 2001.

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Protect the Rotary Brand

Posted by James Ferguson

Resolve to protect the Rotary brand in the new year

By Amanda Wendt, vice chair of the RI Communications Committee and a member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Amanda Wendt

I recently saw a story on television about a West Papuan woman who received life-changing facial surgery to fix a a deformity which had caused her a lifetime of struggling to eat, drink and speak. Members of the Rotary Club of Liverpool West and Bendigo Strathdale flew the woman to Australia for the surgery. I was instinctively moved to share the story immediately with my network, congratulating the team involved and expressing how truly proud I was at that moment to be a Rotarian.

I’m sure many of my fellow Rotary members can relate to this feeling. We’ve all experienced pride when our Rotarian friends locally or abroad have helped change the world. But this instance made me realize that we have something else that communicates that sense of pride and it is valuable to preserve and promote.

Since Rotary’s inception 115 years ago, our Master Brand signature, the Rotary wheel, has generated an untold amount of goodwill from people who have seen it displayed in connection with Rotary projects that have brought clean drinking water to a village, prevented diseases, improved local economies, or otherwise changed communities for the better.

The wheel is the purest, simplest visual representation of all that we have achieved and all that we are yet to accomplish. The opportunity to represent my club and its efforts under the same icon is my way of honouring my fellow Rotarians for their amazing achievements.

How do we preserve and promote the Rotary wheel?

In today’s world, individuals are constantly bombarded by thousands of advertising messages. It’s vital that we have a consistent, high-quality visual representation of our brand to cut through all that noise.

As a Rotary club or district, when you apply our brand correctly and consistently across all channels you ensure:

your projects are recognised as Rotary at a glance
you are able to instantly tap into the hard-won goodwill and credibility of an international 115-year-old movement
you look professional and worthy of the time and resources of supporters

How can your club benefit from the Rotary brand?

We all have an important role to play in being custodians of the Rotary brand. The great news is it’s very easy to ensure your club or district is using the correct logo. Through the Rotary Brand Center you can create a free, professional and on-brand logo within minutes!

You can then update all of your existing collateral with your new logo. To assist you, here is a checklist of some of the places where you can resolve in the new year to place your new logo:

Online platforms such as websites and social media
Email signatures
Slideshow presentations
Flyers
Brochures
Posters
Advertising and editorial
Banners
Signs
Merchandise

Digital platforms are always a great place to start and if you need budget for new banners or merchandise, as an example, make a plan with your club’s leadership to assign budget for these items as soon as you practically can.

As diverse as we are, collectively, we are all connected. With all of us displaying the same wheel, we can ensure every Rotary project benefit from the achievements of every other. Rotarians not only serving the community but helping other Rotarians serve the community as well! By taking pride in the way we display our brand, we know there are other Rotarians taking pride in what we have delivered, as we look forward to our next 115 years of service.

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Our Program. The Genius of the Filipino Poor. January 6 to 12, 2020

Building Positive Peace

Posted by James Ferguson on Jan 04, 2020

Building Positive Peace in Venezuela

By Mauricio R. Pernía-Reyes, president of the Rotary Club of San Cristóbal Metropolitano, Venezuela

Mauricio Pernía-Reyes leads a class on Positive Peace in Venezuela.

Mauricio Pernía-Reyes

I recently discovered a valuable resource on Rotary’s website that has strengthened my club’s efforts to serve our community and build peace. When I was selected to serve as club president for the 2019-20 year, I wanted to expand my understanding of the resources that Rotary makes available online and through social networks. That is when I found the Rotary Positive Peace Academy.

A result of Rotary’s partnership with the Institute for Economics & Peace, the Rotary Positive Peace Academy is a free online course aimed at strengthening knowledge and identifying “concrete ways to enhance and engage in Rotary’s work in peace and conflict resolution and the areas of focus – all via a Positive Peace lens.”

What is Positive Peace?

Positive Peace is a framework based on empirical facts called “pillars of Positive Peace.” It helps to identify and understand through real statistics the forces that contribute to peaceful, prosperous, and resilient societies. As a professor of law, I immediately saw that this could be an opportunity to bring data, procedures, and information to our community, as well as to youth leaders and university students, to lay the foundation for building Positive Peace in Venezuela.

How to promote Positive Peace

I completed the Rotary Positive Peace Academy course and encouraged the rest of my club to take the online course too. Once our club’s new board began, we decided to host a face-to-face training for members – the first Positive Peace training in Venezuela.

Members presented their opinions and showed their enthusiasm for Positive Peace. We worked with partners to brainstorm how to bring Positive Peace to our community. By then, I contacted Summer Lewis, the global coordinator for the Rotary and Institute for Economics and Peace partnership. Lewis provided support, suggestions, and ideas on how to carry the message of Positive Peace forward in our district. She shared with us a wealth of information, including promotional materials from Rotary International World Headquarters in the United States.

Planning to spread the message

Our last activity was to train the Rotaract Club of Metropolitano (District 4380). The national president of Junior Chamber International (JCI), a nonprofit organization of young active citizens who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities, was visiting our city and she also attended the training.

This Rotary year, we decided all club members should complete the Rotary Positive Peace Academy and we set a goal to be a 100 percent Positive Peace club, as well as training clubs in the metropolitan area of San Cristóbal. We are also going to apply for a global grant and extend the message of Positive Peace to our district, so we have studied the Positive Peace Workshops that took place in Mexico and Colombia. Positive Peace is included in our strategic plan for the next three years.

The best way to serve our community in Venezuela is to help lay the foundation for the eight pillars of Positive Peace and strengthen the formation of our communities to do so.

About the Author: Mauricio Rafael Pernía-Reyes is a lawyer, university professor, and researcher in administrative law. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of San Cristóbal Metropolitano since 2015.

Rotary has partnered with the Institute for Economics & Peace, an independent research center leading the study of peace and conflict, to help address the causes of conflict and create favorable conditions for peace. Learn more.

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Our Program. What Makes Life Good. December 30, 2019 to January 5, 2020

Starting New Clubs in Tanzania

Posted by James Ferguson on Dec 27, 2019

How we created five new clubs in under a year

By Vikash Shah, Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay, Tanzania

Vikash Shah with Sharmila Bhatt, 2018-19 governor of District 9211, at a club event.

My year as Rotary club president was approaching, and I knew I had to do something substantial to leave my mark. I had participated in a district team training seminar by our district governor, Sharmila Bhatt, and was inspired by her vision for growing Rotary. For many years, the growth in District 9211 (Tanzania and Uganda) had come mostly from Uganda. But she saw potential in the “sleeping giant” of Tanzania. It was then that I conceived the bold idea to form not just one, but five new clubs during my year as president.

My fellow club members thought I was crazy. But Dar is a big city and I said “why not?” They were willing to accept my idea. So we set out to reach people who had not yet heard about Rotary.

Finding the right vibe

My first concern was finding members who had the energy I wanted to see. “Who had the vibe to join my tribe.” I knew they needed to buy into this crazy idea and yet we also had to keep it simple and cost effective. So we set about establishing an evening meeting time between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. so that people could come for drinks but wouldn’t have to spend a lot of money on anything else.

Teamwork

The task was now to identify a core team who could assist me in forming all these new clubs. We got the approval of our district governor, and we began our journey in August 2018.

With the Dar es Salaam Sunset Club, member Thomas offered his premises for our meetings. It is a brilliant structure with a great presentation and attracted many people. He invited everyone in his contact list and we had more than 30 people at our first meeting. Thereafter, we drew in even more guests, and chartered with 43 members, making us the second largest club in Tanzania.

Our Mbezi Beach Club is made up of prominent and respected families in Tanzania, a large extended family that is all related in one way or another. After trying two different venues, we finally landed on a more permanent place.

Slow starts for number three

With Dar es Salaam City, we were so encouraged when we had more than 20 guests at our first meeting. But we did not know what was ahead. At the second meeting, two members and I waited for someone else to walk through the door. We were about to leave when one person finally showed up. But when you have set your mind to something and are determined, nothing stops you. We carried on, and after struggling through four venue changes, found a better permanent place.

At each meeting, we talked about different aspects of Rotary. While the clubs were still in their provisional status, we charged each club with undertaking a service project to keep members engaged and motivated. On 19 January, the first three clubs, Dar City, Sunset, and Mbezi Beach, were chartered with a total of 83 members.

Twins

Two more clubs – our twins – were born on 25 June; the Rotary Club of Peninsula made up of Rotaractors who were joining Rotary, and the first E-Club in our district, bringing in 52 more members.

We are committed to mentoring all these clubs for at least the next year to make sure they continue to grow and become more active.

So my crazy vision of five new clubs brought Rotary almost 130 members in a period of five months. And very importantly, all these members are contributing $100 a year to The Rotary Foundation to make their clubs an Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) club.

I learned these lessons: Attract new members, encourage giving to the Foundation through EREY, and make your costs affordable. Then you will be on a roll. Let’s use this formula everywhere to extend our membership. Be Inspirational and Connect the World.

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Our Program. Happy Christmas. Red Paper. December 23 to 29, 2019

Nobel Peace Summit

Event brings together Peace Fellows, Nobel laureates

By Summer Lewis, Rotary Peace Fellow and coordinator of the Rotary-Institute for Economics and Peace Partnership

Rotary Peace Fellows at the Nobel Peace Summit (from left to right): Lauren Coffaro (University of Bradford); Summer Lewis (University of Queensland); Rosalvina Otálora (Universidad del Salvador); Jorge Meruvia (International Christian University)

It’s not often that you get to spend International Peace Day, 21 September, surrounded by more than 30 Nobel Peace laureates and 1,200 young peacebuilders. But thanks to my network of connections with Rotary Peace Fellows, I was able to do just that and bring 30 Rotaractors, Rotarians, and Peace Fellows from the United States, Mexico, and Colombia with me to the 17 ^th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

Former Peace Fellow Lauren Coffaro, director of Global Programs for the PeaceJam Foundation, and I met back in 2014 and reconnected during the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany. Her organization connects Nobel Peace laureates to youth, and she mentioned the Nobel Peace Laureates Summit was taking place in Mérida, Mexico, near where I live. She invited me and those involved in the Rotary and Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Positive Peace Workshops to attend. It would be a chance for these young peacebuilders to learn from Nobel Prize laureates and meet others working towards peace.

I had less than two months to organize 30 delegates from three countries. So I started by contacting Rotary Peace Fellows, Rotarians, and partners from IEP who were involved in Positive Peace Workshops in Mexico and Colombia: Jorge Meruvia, Carlos Juarez, Amparo Buendía, and Rigo Ciceri. They helped find stellar young peacebuilders who wanted to attend the summit and present on Positive Peace in their communities.

Pillars of Positive Peace

In addition to the Peace laureates, several international celebrities attended the summit. They presented in massive panels, sometime with thousands in attendance, describing how peace intersects with gender, the arts, economic development, tourism, and more. One of the best things about the summit was an intensive youth program, Leading by Example, where our delegates got to work directly with the laureates, while networking and collaborating with other young peacebuilders.

Colombian Delegate Catalina Gutiérrez leaves her “Mark for Peace”

Our delegation put their training from the Positive Peace Workshops into action by hosting an interactive workshop attended by 80 people about the Pillars of Positive Peace and how these pillars intersect with our daily lives.

“We went from being students of Positive Peace to teachers, sharing with the rest of the Summit how to create Positive Peace in their communities,” said Selene Esquivel, a Rotaractor and participant in the 2019 Mexico Positive Peace Workshop.

The power of connection

The opportunity to connect young leaders with Nobel Peace laureates and other peacebuilders doesn’t happen often. But it does speak to the power that Rotary has to bring together people who are committed to a common cause.

Peace is something not just relegated to young leaders, Rotaractors, or Rotary Peace Fellows – it’s something all Rotarians can get behind. This is why the Rotary and IEP partnership exists: to provide tools for Rotary members to use in order to take action around (Positive) Peace.

In the words of the Nobel Peace laureates: Everyone can make a difference – our daily actions matter.

You can be a peacebuilder in your community. Start by joining the Rotary Positive Peace Academy.

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Our Program. Revolutionizing Dementia. December 16 to 22, 2019

Why a Satellite Club was right for me

Posted by James Ferguson on Dec 12, 2019

Why a Satellite Club was right for me

Satellite Rotary Club of London, Ontario, Canada.

Members of the Rotary Satellite Club of London, Ontario, Canada.

By Heather Macdonald, Rotary Satellite Club of London, Ontario, Canada

I was a recent college grad when I moved to a new city and was looking to join an organization where I could meet people my own age who were at the same stage of life that I was in. My parents are both Rotarians, so Rotary was the first organization that came to mind. But I struggled to find a club where I could fit in.

London, Ontario, Canada has two Rotaract clubs, but both are associated with either the University or the College and require members to be attending. Even if that weren’t the case, I didn’t want to join a club where the members were still focused on school. I was finished with school and really wanted to meet people who were starting careers and had NO money.

Heather Macdonald

The Rotary clubs in the area were inaccessible to young professionals. Most of the members were established in their careers and financially stable. All of the clubs met at breakfast or lunch. As someone who is just starting out in my company, I can’t take the time off for an hour meeting plus travel time. And the meals were definitely out of my price range.

About a year ago, our current district governor, mentioned that the London Rotary Club had started the Rotary Satellite Club of London. This club is made up of younger professionals who are all done with school (approximately 22-35 year olds). The satellite club meets twice a month at a local pub. If we want a drink or dinner we pay the pub directly, and it just happens that we meet on half-price wing night. If money’s tight that week and we can only afford a pop, that’s all we pay for, no judgement.

Our satellite club has adapted to suit our needs. None of us use checks, and instead of having to carry cash, we use e-transfer whether it’s our annual dues (my parents paid mine as a birthday present) or for our Happy Bucks Card (our system of collecting money through good natured “fines.”)

Currently, my time and energy is worth way more than my money. I can’t afford to buy a $55 Rotary shirt, go to a $100 a plate auction dinner or take a whole Thursday off for a golf tournament.

That’s why my Rotary club sponsors a local park and we get together twice a year to pick up trash. We help load cargo trailers to be shipped overseas for other area Rotary clubs. And we raise funds for Christmas packages for homeless youth in our city by putting on Trivia and Paint Nights at the pub where we meet.

I’m an active Rotarian and likely will be for life. I’m now on our board of directors, I’ve been to a district conference and a learning assembly. Who knows what the future holds.

I LOVE my Rotary club and the people in it. We have a wonderful time together, it doesn’t cost us much, and we’re making the world a better place.

Use the Guide to Satellite Clubs to learn more about satellite clubs, how they work, benefits to starting one, and what that process entails. The guide also includes best practices and links to additional resources.

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Our Program. Bill Gates on Poverty. December 9 to 15, 2019

District 5370 Governor for 2022 - 2023 Named

Posted by James on Dec 07, 2019

Announcement from DG Tracey Vavrek: 2022-2023 District Governor selected

I am pleased to announce John Nicoll has been selected as the District Governor Nominee Designate for District 5370, serving as Governor for 2022-2023.

John Nicoll hails from Rotary Club Edmonton Northeast and has been an active member of our District and his Club. Currently an Area Governor for District 5370 and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast, John has volunteered for numerous committee assignments and supported many local projects with hands-on-work and fund-raising. One of his favourites is the work his club does with Abbott School, a challenged school in east Edmonton. Through his connection with a previous music teacher he learned of a need for a small grant to provide do-it-yourself flute kits for the grades five and six students. This has grown into an annual flute-building event.

For the past 25 years, he has volunteered with APEGA on the Practise Review Board and the Discipline Committee to ensure the high standards of engineering in Alberta.

John was elected to the Edmonton Public School Board for six years and served as Chairman of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan for three years.

His work with volunteers and boards has taught him how to lead groups of highly motivated individuals by respecting their efforts and ensuring they are included in decision-making.

John and Donna, his wife of almost 50 years, have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Please join in congratulating John!

District Governor Tracey

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Our Program. Why I study the most dangerous animals. December 2 to 8, 2019

World Peace Conference 2020

Posted by James Ferguson on Nov 29, 2019

We are now two months away from our January 17 & 18, Rotary World Peace Conference 2020. It is amazing, what started as an idea 2 years ago, is now nearly ready for you and your members to attend and participate.

Nearly 150 experts from across the country and around the world have been secured and are ready to assemble to share their solutions. Our six general sessions include a Nobel Laureate Nominee, the CEO of Institute for Economics and Peace, the Chief of Staff of the Peace Corps, a former Ambassador and CEO of the Carter Center, the celebrity spokesperson for World Vision, the celebrity spokesperson for UN Refugee Agency, the father of modern mediation, the CEO of CARE USA, the CEO of Project Concern International, a 2017 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and co-president of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, the President of Rotary International and more.

Our 104 breakout sessions have experts on human trafficking, child abuse, spousal abuse, cyber-bullying, trauma therapy, sexual harassment, unconscious bias, violence prevention in our cities, homes, and schools and much more.

Our exhibitor hall has space for 90 non-profits to exhibit and is half reserved.

I encourage you to visit our website www.peaceconference2020.org Look over the activities and speakers. Consider attending the Friday night dinner to honor Community Heroes, which will be emceed by Fritz Coleman, Channel 4. Join us for the Saturday dinner, which is followed by a Peace Concert.

To date, we have registrants from 35 states and 33 countries joining us. If you have not already registered, please reserve your space today! If you are staying overnight, we have special room rates at the Ontario Gateway Hotel and the Ontario Doubletree.

Please share this conference information with your members, your business associates, your friends. This conference is open to the public. You will return from the conference with solutions to apply in your community. Save a child from being taken into the sex trade. Save a child from being bullied and hurting herself or himself.

Registration for the conference is $289 for the two days with lunch included. There is a special rate for college students at $150. There are special one day rates, as well. You will not find another conference of this magnitude, with this many solution providers, under one roof, at this price.

Please make the decision to register today. Encourage your members, friends, family and business associates to register. Together, we can truly make a difference, if we are willing to come together, learn together, share with each other and roll up our sleeves and get to work!

Rudy Westervelt, Chair of Rotary World Peace Conference 2020

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Our Program. Beginning Life with Parkinson's at 40. November 25 to December 2, 2019

The Rotary Foundation

Posted by James Ferguson on Nov 22, 2019

The Rotary Club of Andong-Central, Korea, provides horticultural training for students with special needs as part of a global grant made possible by your donations to The Rotary Foundation.

When you make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, you are helping Rotary members make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. Here are five reasons to make Rotary your charity of choice on Giving Tuesday, 3 December, or any time of the year.

Accountability

Our accountability and transparency have earned The Rotary Foundation 12 straight years of four-star ratings — the highest possible — from independent evaluator Charity Navigator. More than 90% of Foundation funds are spent directly on programs. No high administrative costs dilute your gift.

Impact

We partner with other organizations to increase our impact and make your donations work even harder. When you give to PolioPlus, for example, you have the satisfaction of knowing that every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication is matched by $2 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Thanks to this partnership, all donations to end polio (up to $50 million per year) are tripled, providing critical funding toward creating a polio-free world.

A record of success

Rotary unites leaders who have the skills and resources to tackle some of the world’s most difficult problems and deliver sustainable, long-lasting results. For decades, Rotary has been a leader in the battle against polio and with the help of our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we have reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988. The infrastructure developed to facilitate both immunizations and eradication is being used to fight and protect against other diseases as well. For example, the method known as contact tracing was critical to containing an Ebola outbreak in Nigeria in 2014.

Global reach

Our 1.2 million members span the globe, uniting people who have a common desire to serve others. From teaching children to read in Ecuador to a microcredit program in Indonesia, Rotary members identify local problems and use Rotary’s vast network and the resources of The Rotary Foundation to take action in their communities.

Bringing about peace

Peace holds a unique status in Rotary. We approach peace not as an abstract concept, but as a living, dynamic expression of human development. As a humanitarian service organization, it is both a cornerstone of our mission, and one of our six areas of focus – one of the main ways in which our members make their mark on the world.

Each year, the Rotary Peace Centers train some of the world’s most dedicated professionals to resolve conflicts and promote national and international cooperation. Rotary Peace Fellows study in a two-year master’s degree program or a professional certificate program at Rotary’s partner universities. Rotary members themselves also address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources. Our collaboration with the Institute for Economics and Peace is providing free, self-guided training to individuals who want to be peacebuilders in their communities.

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Our Program. What Ping-Pong Taught Me. November 18 to 24, 2019

Rebuilding the Bahamas

Posted by James Ferguson on Nov 14, 2019

Artists unite to help The Bahamas rebuild

By Julien Believe, singer, songwriter, entertainer, and member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau

Julien Believe, singer, songwriter and Rotarian, performs at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg. Julien is collaborating with other artists and Past RI President Barry Rassin on recovery efforts in The Bahamas.

Three years ago, I penned “I Believe in You,” along with my amazing team, with one purpose in mind – to inspire and motivate. It is a timeless song for anyone that needs a moral boost or just a little nudge to say, “you matter.” After the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in both Abaco and Grand Bahama, it was only fitting that I release ”I Believe in You” with a few tweaks. My fellow country mates needed help but most importantly they needed HOPE. This song is designed to create a sense of hope, strength and assurance in knowing that we, as a nation, will live up to being strong.

My team and I got on the phone with some of the Caribbean’s top artists and created the “We Are the World” of the Caribbean. “I Believe in You” represents solidarity and unity amongst each artist and their willingness to band together to help a brother or sister in need. This song declares not only love of country but the Caribbean at large. Almost every island has experienced the powerful force of mother nature and witnessed firsthand the sheer destruction of natural disasters, but we haven’t seen anything of this magnitude in a while, if ever.

Some lost their homes, their loved ones and some lost their lives. Spirits were broken. I did what I do best – I used my voice to spread love, hope and belief in the fact that “this too shall pass.” I sang words that I knew would help ease the blow, if only for a minute. Music has a way of getting you through, a way of hugging you when arms just won’t do, a way of capturing the essence of your emotion when words cannot.

“I Believe in You” drives awareness to the devastation and tugs at your heart for a call for action to help, assist and give to those in need. Many organizations, including Rotary clubs, donated their time, efforts, money, and energy. I figured I must do my part to spread love, hope and inspiration through my voice. This song is a tribute to the resilience of the Caribbean Spirit in the face of insurmountable odds.

I stand hand in hand, side by side, with my brothers and sisters affected by this storm directly or indirectly and I’m asking my fellow Rotarians to do the same. I’m also grateful for Aliv, which has been a major contributor to this effort by donating time, effort, and energy to ensure the Bahamian people understand we are all supporting them. I pray that this song touches the heart and soul of each person. I hope that my message is heard around the world to drive awareness not only to the devastation of Hurricane Dorian but that the lyrics to “I Believe in You” touches anyone going through anything they feel is too hard to bear.

Download or play the song on your preferred music service (iTunes Store, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon music) or watch the video on Facebook.

Follow Julien Believe on Instagram and Facebook.

Support disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Bahamas and elsewhere through the Rotary Disaster Response Fund.

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Our Program. Can Dogs Sniff Out Malaria? November 11 to 17, 2019

People of Action

Posted by James Ferguson on Nov 08, 2019

6 humanitarians honored for their work with refugees

Six humanitarians who are members of the family of Rotary are being honored as People of Action: Connectors Beyond Borders during the 2019 Rotary Day at the United Nations, which focuses this year on the global refugee crisis.

The annual event, being held at the UN’s headquarters in New York, USA, on 9 November this year, celebrates the vision for peace that Rotary and the UN share. Through Rotary’s long history with the UN, its members have helped people affected by war, famine, and disaster.

Today, the number of refugees worldwide is the highest it has been since World War II. The six honorees — five Rotary members and a Rotary Peace Fellow — are all people of action who have found community-based solutions to the refugee crisis.

Bernd Fischer

Club: Rotary Club of Berlin, Germany

Project: Integration of refugee women into German society

Description: Fischer, a retired diplomat, is coordinating Rotary clubs in Europe and the U.S. on a grant project to integrate 240 refugee women into German society by helping them overcome cultural and language differences that hinder their participation in daily life. The project has already trained 100 women with children and has provided mentoring in their own languages, job training and placement assistance, and child care when they need medical and psychological treatment.
Lucienne Heyworth

Rotary connection: Rotary Peace Fellow (Uppsala University, 2015-17)

Project: Education curriculum in times of emergency, focused on the Middle East

Description: Heyworth developed an “education in emergencies” curriculum to provide instructional materials that can be used in makeshift learning spaces to teach people displaced by conflict. Such spaces create critical safe places for entire communities, where families can fill other basic needs like food, hygiene, and health. Heyworth, who was a teacher before she developed her expertise in providing education in areas of conflict, has focused her work in the Middle East.
Ilge Karancak-Splane

Club: Rotary Club of Monterey Cannery Row, California, USA

Project: Education and integration project in Turkey for Syrian refugee children

Description: After visiting several refugee tent camps in Turkey, Karancak-Splane organized Rotary clubs to provide 1,000 pairs of children’s shoes and socks for families in the camps in 2017. Recognizing that the children also lacked access to schools, Karancak-Splane and her Rotary club launched a global grant project to help educate refugee children.
Hasina Rahman

Club: Rotary Club of Dhaka Mavericks, Bangladesh

Project: Nutrition services for Rohingya children in Bangladesh

Description: Rahman, assistant country director of Concern Worldwide, has mobilized Rotary clubs and partner agencies to raise funds for and construct an outpatient therapeutic center that provides lifesaving preventive care and nutrition services for children and pregnant women who have fled to the Cox’s Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar. The center has screened more than 500,000 Rohingya children and helped more than 7,000 severely malnourished children. Staff members and volunteers have learned about feeding infants and young children, and refugee families have received information in their own language about breastfeeding and proper hygiene.
Ace Robin

Club: Rotary Club of Mataram Lombok, Mataram, Indonesia

Project: Disaster relief and housing for people displaced by earthquakes

Description: Robin has led her club’s and community’s efforts to provide assistance to people displaced by a series of earthquakes in the Lombok region of Indonesia during 2018. She served as the contact person for ShelterBox, aiding in the delivery of 915 units of temporary housing near Lombok. She and her fellow club members brought water, food, and other necessities to people who were displaced and distributed teaching materials, uniforms, shoes, and bags for students. Robin remains involved in the long-term recovery efforts.
Vanderlei Lima Santana

Club: Rotary Club of Boa Vista-Caçari, Roraima, Brazil

Project: Humanitarian aid to Venezuelan refugees

Description: Santana has led efforts to welcome and care for thousands of Venezuelan refugees arriving in northern Brazil because of desperate economic conditions in their country. Santana’s club has been working with the government and nonprofit organizations to coordinate the distribution of meals and vaccines to more than a thousand refugees who are living in streets or makeshift shelters in a plaza near the local bus station. They also provide professional development assistance and help the refugees find places to sleep.

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Our Program. Cyber Security. November 4 to November 10, 2019

Water and Peace

Posted by James Ferguson on Nov 01, 2019

Water and peace in the Aral Sea basin

By Botagoz Sharipova, Rotary Scholar, Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Program

Every living being and every local economy depends on water. In my country Kazakhstan, the source of our water comes from seven major rivers that we share with our neighbors. Six of those originate in other countries including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, China, and Russia. In Central Asia, access to water and conflict resolution are closely intertwined.

About a year ago, I was fortunate to be one of seven water professionals selected by Rotary District 5340 for a Rotary Foundation global grant scholarship to take part in the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Program, a collaboration between the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in The Netherlands, the University for Peace in Costa Rica, and Oregon State University in Oregon, USA.

The situation in the Aral Sea basin is very unique. Former water management policies have left the Aral Sea, once the fourth largest lake in the world, a fraction of its size and contaminated by high salinity. It has lost 90 percent of its area in just 30 years, with dramatic consequences for health, local economies, and the environment. Water shortages exacerbate tensions.

Botagoz Sharipova speaks about post-graduation plans at a Meet the Scholars event 24 September at Oregon State University.

The situation has affected relationships between the Central Asia countries and between water experts in the region. There is disagreement on the amount and timing of water coming from upstream Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to downstream Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Upstream countries want to boost their economy by producing cheap electricity, building dams.

Downstream countries heavily oppose that because their agriculture needs water in summer time. Water policies by one country can drastically impact others. That is why cooperation between neighboring countries is not a choice, it is a matter of survival.

Through my studies so far, I have learned how other regions of the world are coping with similar problems as my region is facing. In realizing how many years it took those regions to cooperate, I am more optimistic about my own Aral Sea basin. My optimism has also increased working with the other scholars in this program, water practitioners already working in the sector, learning together not only about water but about cooperating while studying. I believe that collectively we will be able to change our water resource management for the better.

I am more resolute than ever that practices of the past should be left behind. Studying Water Cooperation and Diplomacy has helped me realize that when managing water, we should consider each and every impact at all levels and include all stakeholders for consultations and decision-making.

What I love about working in water resource managing is that you can bring about positive changes in the world. You do not become rich working in the water field in Central Asia. But I am happy knowing that I am contributing to the peace and well-being of the people in my region.

And I am thankful to Rotary for advancing my understanding of the connections between water security and peace.

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Our Program. Frugal Innovation. October 28 to November 3, 2019

Good News on the Polio Fight!

Posted by James Ferguson on Oct 25, 2019

Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) are celebrating a major milestone this World Polio Day: confirmation that a second type of the wild poliovirus has been eradicated, which is a significant step toward the ultimate goal of a polio-free world.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced the historic feat in a video address during Rotary’s Global Online Update on 24 October. He said an independent commission of health experts certified the global eradication of the type 3 strain, which hasn't been detected anywhere in the world since Nigeria identified a case of polio that it caused in November 2012. The type 2 strain was certified as eradicated in 2015.

“That leaves just wild poliovirus type 1,” Tedros said. He also commended Rotary’s long fight against polio. “Everything you [Rotary] have done has brought us to the brink of a polio-free world.”

Tedros balanced the good news with a note of caution, saying that the biggest enemy of global eradication is complacency. He encouraged Rotary members to redouble their efforts.

Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries.

“We must stay the course. Together, we can make sure the children of the future only learn about polio in history books.”

“If we stopped now, the virus would resurge and could once again cause more than 200,000 new cases every year,” said Tedros. “We must stay the course. Together, we can make sure the children of the future only learn about polio in history books.”

Rotary’s World Polio Day program this year was streamed on Facebook in multiple languages and multiple time zones around the world. The program, which was sponsored by UNICEF USA and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, featured TV presenter and Paralympic medalist Ade Adepitan, supermodel Isabeli Fontana, science educator Bill Nye, and actress Archie Panjabi.

The program also featured never-before-seen footage of three Rotary members working to protect children from polio in their home countries of India, Pakistan, and Ukraine. In Pakistan, Rotarian Tayyaba Gul works with a team of health workers to educate mothers and children about the importance of polio vaccination. Dr. Hemendra Verma of India encourages his fellow Rotary members and our partners to make sure health workers and volunteers reach every child. And Ukrainian Rotarian Sergii Zavadskyi oversees an advocacy and awareness program that uses social media and public events to educate people who are reluctant to have their children vaccinated. These three heroes of the polio eradication effort show what it means to be a dedicated volunteer, and represent the efforts of Rotarians all over the world.

Read more HERE

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Good News on the Polio Fight

Posted by James Ferguson

Tedros balanced the good news with a note of caution, saying that the biggest enemy of global eradication is complacency. He encouraged Rotary members to redouble their efforts.

“We must stay the course. Together, we can make sure the children of the future only learn about polio in history books.”

Read more HERE

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Family Hope and Resilience

Our Program - Family, Hope, and Resilience on the Migrant Trail - October 21 to 27, 2019

Special Program this week. Recognizing Rotary's Role in Polio Eradication. Week of October 14 to 20, 2019

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October 24th is World Polio Day

Posted by James Ferguson on Oct 13, 2019

When embracing your weakness helps you succeed

By Steve Stirling, a member of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Steve Stirling. CEO of MAP International, with some of the medical supplies the organization provides to people in need worldwide.

They are typical job interview questions: What is your greatest strength? What is your greatest weakness?

But in my case, the interviewer often hesitates. After all, how do you ask a guy who is wearing leg braces and using crutches about his greatest weakness? It seems both obvious and insensitive.

We all have weaknesses. Mine are just a bit more obvious. So I’ve learned to turn the uncomfortable moment around and confront the situation head on.

“My greatest strength is that I am what some people call ‘crippled,’” I say, purposely using the politically incorrect word. “Some prefer to call me ‘handicapped’ or ‘disabled.’ I’ve heard all the terms and I’m not upset by any of them. I’m not easily offended.

“I’ve learned that my physical limitations have helped me build my mental and spiritual strength. I have an Ivy League degree and an MBA from one of the country’s most prestigious schools.

I’ve had jobs in top corporations and nonprofits. I have enjoyed great success and yet I never forget what it was like to be a child who couldn’t walk, living in an orphanage. My greatest strength is what most people assume is my weakness.”

Steve Stirling’s book

My last interview was five years ago when a search committee was looking for the next president and CEO of MAP International, an organization that provides medicine and health supplies to those in need around the world. In some ways, it was a match made in heaven.

You see, I walk with crutches because I had polio as a child. My life would be very different if the polio vaccine – costing approximately $.60 – would have been available to me and my family in Korea where I was born. My passion in life is to help other children receive the medicine they need to avoid life-long illness or even death.

So when I told the committee interviewing me about my strengths and weaknesses, I could honestly say that I had a lifetime to prepare for the job of helping bring medicine to those in need. I knew first hand what it meant to suffer because an inexpensive dose of vaccine was not available.

But I also know that overcoming my challenges each and every day makes me a better leader. It’s true that my daily life is more difficult than most people’s. A simple flight of stairs, a rocky path, a door with a difficult handle … these are typical occurrences that are major obstacles for me. Yet I have to prepare myself each day to handle the unexpected.

Fortunately, I nailed that interview and now proudly lead an organization that brings millions of dollars of donated medicines and medical supplies to people in need around the world. It’s a big job and truly miraculous path for someone who spent his early years as a forgotten child.

During my earliest years, I didn’t even have crutches and had to drag myself around on the ground. At that point my greatest dream was to be able to go to grade school with the “able-bodied” children in the orphanage. I could never have imagined a successful life in the US or that I’d be able to write a book about my journey, “The Crutch of Success.”

It was truly a miracle that I was adopted by a generous American couple who loved me and provided for me, including my special needs. Their love and support changed my life, but, of course, the physical damage had already been done. I have had the wonderful privilege of growing up in a country where I received a great education, married a wonderful woman, raised two terrific children, and had a successful career. But my disability is often the first thing people see about me. I try not to let it define me in their eyes.

I try to put people at ease, explaining the I had polio as a child and while it affected my ability to walk, I am blessedly able in every other way. It’s understandable that they first see my disability as weakness. My goal is that once they know me, they see it as my strength.

I find that many people try to hide their weaknesses. They dodge the question in an interview and spend their lives hoping no one sees where they struggle. They feel sorry for themselves and focus on the injustice of their circumstance.

If you find yourself in that situation, I want to encourage you. Your weakness can become your strength. Whatever your weakness is – lack of education, the inability to speak clearly, a physical trait you consider unattractive, a disability – embrace it today. Decide what you can do to improve yourself. Take an evening class, join Toastmasters, ask for help.

Then dedicate yourself everyday to overcome the obstacles in your path.

About the author: Steve Stirling is president and CEO of MAP International, an organization dedicated to bringing medicine to the world. He is the author of “The Crutch of Success: From Polio to Purpose, Bringing Health & Hope to the World.”

On World Polio Day, thousands of Rotary clubs around the world will hold events and fundraisers to recognize our progress in the global fight to end polio. Register your event and download the World Polio Day Toolkit.

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Sharon Blaker is Crocheting for Project Amigo

Posted by James Ferguson on Oct 12, 2019

I have attached a couple of photos of my crocheting – one of a granny square blanket and another showing my cotton dishcloths and scarves.

I have $340 which I will be donating to Project Amigo from sales of the dishcloths, scarves and the custom order blanket. I do not keep any money that I receive – 100% goes to non-profit organizations and international projects, usually with a literacy component.

I am taking over 35 scarves (and some baby hats) to Nepal at the end of October. I am joining other Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Chilliwack-Mt. Cheam as they are visiting a school that they helped fund working with an organization called Himalayan Life. I will not be travelling up to the school as it is a strenuous 7 hour 4x4 trip on a very rough road and my back won’t take the trip. However, my scarves will!

Also, we are going to check out other possible projects and partnerships with the organization and local Rotary clubs. I may bring some ideas back to our International Service committee for consideration.

In Rotary,

Sharon Blaker

Rotary E-Club of Canada One Member

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Our Program - The Acquired Savant - October 7 to 13, 2019

Posted by Kitty Bucsko

Our Program - The Acquired Savant - October 7 to 13, 2019

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Our Program - What if everything we know is wrong? - September 30 to October 6, 2019

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Our Program - What if everything we know is wrong? - September 30 to October 6, 2019

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Governor Paddy Rooney's Message

Posted by James Ferguson

What the ‘together’ in Rotary’s vision statement means

By Paddy Rooney, governor of District 7390 (Pennsylvania, USA)

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

— Rotary International Vision Statement

The word which defines much of our world today is division. We are divided in so many ways by race or creed, ethnicity or belief, by gender or age or sexuality. But the divisions have gone beyond mere realities and instead have become a source of dissention among us with the result that we have sliced and diced ourselves into smaller and smaller groups or tribes which only further exacerbate our sense of alienation one from the other.

So what does it mean when our Rotary International Mission Statement begins with the word “Together.” Does together mean that we ignore the differences between us, pretend that they don’t exist, make believe that there never was any division among us? I don’t think so.

Rather what together says is that when we become part of this undertaking called Rotary, we intentionally set aside the differences we know exist and figure out ways to work together. We recognize and accept the differences, perhaps indeed celebrate those differences, for there is something beautiful in the wondrous variations among us. And together doesn’t mean that we pretend to agree with each other, for again there is something healthy in having different views and perspectives brought to bear on an issue.

But the intentionality of togetherness says that we are willing to put aside our differences and those markers which divide us. It says that is does not matter where we came from or what education we have or what experience we bring. When we are come together in Rotary it is not just service above self but Rotary first and the individual second.

Because unless we are willing to embrace and embody this understanding of “together” we will never be able to achieve our goals, serve our communities or change the world. On the card I had printed for my year as district governor in Rotary I put the phrase “Doing together that which we cannot do alone.” For it is only together that our work can be accomplished and only together that we will Connect the World.

Learn more about Rotary’s vision statement and Action Plan

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Calgary Pod Meeting

Posted by James Ferguson

Our Honorary Member, Past District Governor Tanya Wolff, from Ontario made a quick stop to Alberta in September and met up with some members of our E-Club in Calgary.

She brought with her, and presented, a Paul Harris Fellow award to her future son-in-law, Rodrigo Barcenas.

Fellow E-Club members Jeff MacFarlane, Jean Michel Crepin and David Werrett were also in attendance.

Great times were had by all!

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Our Program - Talking Trash in Yangon - September 23 to 29, 2019

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Our Program - Talking Trash in Yangon - September 23 to 29, 2019

Our Program - Learn to Travel, Travel to Learn. September 16 to 22, 2019

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Our Program - Learn to Travel, Travel to Learn. September 16 to 22, 2019

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Support and Acceptance in Rotary

Posted by James Ferguson

How I found support and acceptance in my Rotary club

By Monica Mulholland, Rotary Club of Queenstown, New Zealand

When I made the decision to come out as transgender to my Rotary club, my wife and I were worried that we would be shunned by our community and lose many of our friends, including those in the Rotary club. It is common for transgender people to lose half their friends and half their family when they come out. But we couldn’t have been happier with the acceptance and support we received from club members.

Like most transgender people, I realized quite early on that something was not right. I didn’t quite fit where people were trying to put me. When I was three or four, my mother caught me parading around in some of her dresses. It was made clear to me that this was not a good idea. She took it as a childhood prank, but looking back, I can see it was probably a lot more than that. I took everything underground after that, but it was there all the time.

I knew my girlfriend was the one for me when I was about 21. I didn’t have the words back then to tell her I was transgender, but I did alert her to the fact that I was different in that way. Later, we got married, and I always had my own stash of women’s clothing and makeup at home. My wife and I sometimes traveled together in the U.S. as a female couple.

Monica Mulholland, right, and wife

My wife and I have been members of our Rotary club for more than 15 years. She was the first female president of our club and only the second female governor in our district. We had been planning for me to come out for a year or so … and each time the deadline approached, one of us would get cold feet and we would postpone it. We decided that I would approach the current president and the incoming president. We sat down for coffee and with much trepidation I explained the situation. There was no hesitation from either of them about supporting me.

It was decided that I would write a letter to the club explaining my situation. Soon after, the club had a barbecue. We didn’t attend, but the president read the letter and at the end, instead of a stunned silence there was an outbreak of applause.

Many of our non-Rotary friends had expected club members, if not the club as a whole, to give me a hard time. I can honestly say that I have never had a negative or snide remark from any of the members. They made me exceptionally proud of them all. So much so, that when they were looking for a new incoming president; I put up my hand and was unanimously accepted. I served as president of the Queenstown Rotary Club in 2017-18.

In the final stages of my presidency, I held a Rotary/LGBT Information Exchange meeting where I invited members of the LGBT community in Queenstown to come to our Rotary meeting and tell us what it is like being an LGBT person in our community and how we, as a Rotary club, could help them. This brought the whole LGBT situation out in the open and allowed members to ask questions. The meeting was a big success.

My advice on inclusion and diversity is to have a meeting where you invite the LGBT community and let members ask the questions. It is hard to hold a prejudice when you understand somebody’s story! Learn what Rotary’s Secretariat is doing to promote diversity and what your club can do.

Watch a TVNZ 1 News Now story on Monica Mulholland

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Our Program - The Happiest Man on Earth. September 9 to 15, 2019

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Our Program - The Happiest Man on Earth. September 9 to 15, 2019

Club Inclusivity

Posted by James Ferguson on Sep 04, 2019

3 ways to make your club more inclusive

Posted on August 1, 2019

By Katey Halliday, Rotaract Club of Adelaide City and the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light, South Australia, Australia

Rotary recently adopted a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement that sends a strong message that we embrace inclusivity. Rotary has clubs all over the world and reaches a broad range of people with our service projects. So we are already diverse, but a second ingredient, inclusion, is the key to unlocking and maintaining the full benefits of that diversity. How inclusive is your club?

Verna Myers, founder of the Verna Myers Company and vice president of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, has explained the difference between the two concepts as “Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance.”

In the context of Rotary membership, this means it is not enough to invite people from diverse backgrounds to our meetings and events. We need to include them in club planning and decision making, and value their contributions.

Below are some ideas for cultivating inclusion:

Make your club accessible

Do you meet in a convenient location for everyone? If not, consider meeting in more than one venue.
Can people find information if they are unable to attend?
Does the time of your meeting work for the demographic you are trying to attract? You could provide options, such as some morning and some evening meetings. Not every meeting needs to include a meal.
Are there any unnecessary costs that block some from attending, such as the cost of a meal? A limited menu can also create unintentional barriers for those with dietary restrictions. Also consider providing the choice of not eating at all.
Can you bill for fees on a monthly or quarterly basis instead of annually, for those who would manage better this way? You could set up a small premium to cover the added cost.

Give all members something meaningful to do

This requires club leaders to understand why each member is there and determine what activities would fulfill their passion and purpose for joining. It is sometimes easier to do a task yourself then delegating, but handing tasks over to someone new is a great way to include them.

Provide diversity and inclusion training

Every club can benefit from an honest discussion about these topics. I have received feedback from many members and have heard in consulting with districts that some people hesitate to join because of inappropriate comments or behavior they have experienced. Bring in a speaker or conduct a training session on any of the following topics:

Using inclusive language: Learn about the effects our words have on creating a culture of normalised behavior. Gendered language, for instance, is a barrier toward achieving gender equality. To achieve the goal of having women comprise 30 percent of membership and leadership by June 2023, we need to take positive action in this arena.
Detecting and avoiding unconscious bias and discrimination. Sometimes people can unintentionally be treated unfairly because of a personal characteristic.
Understanding and avoiding sexual harassment. The “me too” movement has raised awareness of sexual harassment. Bring in an expert to raise your club’s awareness of the issue and what they can do to prevent it.
Calling out inappropriate behavior as a bystander. David Morrison, retired Lieutenant General of the Australian Army, and current chair of Diversity Council Australia, notes “the standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”
Participate in International Women’s Day, Harmony Day, your local Pride celebrations and other days that celebrate diversity.

There are many strategies your club can employ. But for any to work, you must accept that change is vital to Rotary’s continued success. We can admire Rotary International for approving the diversity, equity, and inclusion policy. Now it’s up to members to work it down to the club level. Learn what your club can do about diversity.

About the author: Katey Halliday is a past president and charter member of the Adelaide City Rotaract Club and recently joined the Rotary Club of Adelaide Light. She has also served as a team leader, coordinator, and trainer for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). She is a project officer and training facilitator in the Diversity and Inclusion Branch of the South Australia Police.

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Our Program - Mentalism, Mind-reading, and the Art of getting inside your head. September 2 to 8, 2019

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Our Program - Mentalism, Mind-reading, and the Art of getting inside your head. September 2 to 8, 2019

Nigeria Reaches a Milestone

Posted by James Ferguson on Aug 31, 2019

Our Program - Grief and Love in the Animal Kingdom. August 26 to September 1, 2019

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Our Program - Grief and Love in the Animal Kingdom. August 26 to September 1, 2019

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Colombia Project Fair

Posted by James Ferguson on Aug 20, 2019

Our Program - The Boy who harnessed the Wind. August 19 to 25, 2019

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Our Program - The Boy who harnessed the Wind. August 19 to 25, 2019

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Shekhar Mehta Selected for 2021 - 2022

Posted by James Ferguson on Aug 17, 2019

Our Program - Life Lessons from the youngest person to travel to every country. August 12 to 18, 2019

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Our Program - Life Lessons from the youngest person to travel to every country. August 12 to 18, 2019

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Our Program - Khan Academy. August 5 to 12, 2019

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Our Program - Khan Academy. August 5 to 12, 2019

What almost dying taught me about living - July 29 to August 4, 2019

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What almost dying taught me about living - July 29 to August 4, 2019

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Nature is everywhere - we just need to learn to see it - July 22 to 28, 2019

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Nature is everywhere - we just need to learn to see it - July 22 to 28, 2019

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Sleep - Your Super Power - July 15 to 21, 2019

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Sleep - Your Super Power - July 15 to 21, 2019

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Empower a girl, transform a community - July 8 to 14, 2019

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Empower a girl, transform a community - July 8 to 14, 2019

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The power of vulnerability. July 1 to 7, 2019

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The power of vulnerability. July 1 to 7, 2019

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Why helmets don’t prevent concussion, and what might. June 24 to 30, 2019.

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Why helmets don’t prevent concussion, and what might. June 24 to 30, 2019.

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We don’t move on from grief. We move forward with it. June 17 to 23, 2019.

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We don’t move on from grief. We move forward with it. June 17 to 23, 2019.

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The Rotary Peace Pipe Project. June 10 to 16, 2019

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The Rotary Peace Pipe Project. June 10 to 16, 2019

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How to disagree productively and find common ground. June 3 to 9, 2019

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How to disagree productively and find common ground. June 3 to 9, 2019

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More than Funny. May 27 to June 2, 2019

Posted by Kitty Bucsko

More than Funny. May 27 to June 2, 2019

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You have no idea where Camels come from. May 20 to 26, 2019

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You have no idea where Camels come from. May 20 to 26, 2019

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Subirana, Honduras, E-Club Water Project

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Because of your donations to the Weekly Meeting, we were able to complete this water pipeline project in Subirana, Honduras, with our Rotary partners.

Thank You!!

You're making the world a better place! :)

Before the Project

Construction

Final Completion

Inauguration of Subirana, Honduras water project with our partner club, the Rotary Club of El Progresso. There were 7 kms of new pipe laid, air valves installed along the line for cleaning, operational water purification plant , storage tanks constructed and cleaned.

The community of 2500 participated in surveys pre and post project and in a WASH program in clean water, hygiene and sanitation.
Already we have received videos from the community saying they get water 24 hours a day instead of periodically each week, and now they have access to potable water as well.
This was one of the 3 to 5 year project visions for the E-Club of Canada One International Committee planned by the club in 2015-2016.

Thanks to all who donated and supported this project.

You have made a difference!

Lynne Ternosky

Past President

Rotary E-Club of Canada One

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A Refugee Rescue Mission Story – May 13 to 19, 2019

Posted by Kitty Bucsko

A Refugee Rescue Mission Story – May 13 to 19, 2019

What it’s like to go undercover in North Korea. May 6 to 12, 2019

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What it’s like to go undercover in North Korea. May 6 to 12, 2019

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Invisible Diversity – The Story of undiagnosed Autism. April 29 to May 5, 2019

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Invisible Diversity – The Story of undiagnosed Autism. April 29 to May 5, 2019

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The disarming case to act right now on climate change. April 22 to 28, 2019

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The disarming case to act right now on climate change. April 22 to 28, 2019

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E-Club Gadadhar Pathshala India Project

Posted by James Ferguson

Because of your donations to the Weekly Meeting, we are able to continue funding this project in India.

Thank You!!

You're making the world a better place! :)

E-Club Gadadhar Pathshala, India, Project

President-Elect 2019-20, Biswanath Chakrabarty sponsored a project near Kolkota, India, in 2017 to support a local school for needy children. The support for that school was provided through the Rotary Club of Calcutta Metropolitan East, District 3291, who received the fund and monitored the distribution of the money.

The school located in Ramnagar, Arambagh, West Bengal, India is about 100 km from Kolkota benefited of funding in 2017 and applied for further funding for 2018. Biswanath visited the school in 2018 and was encouraged by the welcome he received and the application of the funds. In February, the Treasurer of the Rotary Club visited the school and submitted the attached report.

While there have been some difficulties forwarding the funds to the Rotary Club, the report shows the benefits of supporting this kind of endeavor.

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Fatou Wurie recognizes her grandmother’s impact on her life. April 15 to 21, 2019

Posted by Kitty Bucsko

Fatou Wurie recognizes her grandmother’s impact on her life. April 15 to 21, 2019

Library Books and Overdue Fines. April 8 to 14, 2019

Posted by Kitty Bucsko

Library Books and Overdue Fines. April 8 to 14, 2019

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test for Kitty

Posted by Kitty Bucsko

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E-Club Guatemala Donation

Posted by James Ferguson

Remember that Your Donations Fund Our E-Club Projects.

You're Doing Great Things in the World!

Thank You!

Report on The E-Club of Canada One Donation to Guatemala

At the last board meeting of the Rotary E Club of Canada 1 on March 16, 2019, I reported to the board on the use of the $1500 donation that the board donated on June 9, 2018 to Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans to be used for the victims of the devastation of the June 3, 2018 eruption of Volcan Fuego here in Guatemala.
Please find attached the completed report, along with a copy of the receipt of purchases, an excel spread sheet outlining the expenditures, and pictures of the purchases and some of the recipients.
I've also included pictures of the devastation.

Vicki Horsfield, Executive Director
Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans
Website: www.creatingopportunitiesforguatemalans.org/
www.facebook.com/CreatingOpportunitiesforGuatemalans
Tel (office): 011 502 7943 9928
Tel (cell): 011 502 5957 7960

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history of the 4-way test

History of The 4-Way Test

The 4-Way Test was conceived by Herbert J. Taylor, a Chicago Rotarian and president of Rotary International in 1954-55. He applied The 4-Way Test to the operation of his company with remarkable results and subsequently shared it with others. The story is told best by Herbert J. Taylor in this description of how the Test came into existence and what effect it had.

Malala at the U.N.; February 4 to 10, 2019

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Malala at the United Nations - February 4 to 10, 2019

Malala's Speech at the United Nations: February 4 to 10, 2019

Malala's Speech to the United Nations: February 4 to 10, 2019

What moral decisions should driverless cars make; Iyad Rahwan; January 28 - February 3, 2019

Posted by James Ferguson on Jan 26, 2019

Greeter this week: David Werrett

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
Members and guests 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 did the meeting and watched the program on the future of the world with 10 billion people. My sympathies tend to lie with the "wizards", and not the "prophets". One need only see how Zimmermann's theory of the "phantom pile" has proved to be correct in the 20th and 21st centuries, to understand that the future of mankind, which is special on this Earth, will be safeguarded by our technological and scientific ability to use resources more efficiently, and thus provide for humanity's needs. As Rotarians, we appreciate this more than most - witness the success of our achievements with polio eradication, and our many water and micro-farming projects...
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I enjoy the opportunity to hear of other people's ideas and the different means of remaining an informed Rotarian when away from my own club. Different perspectives always seem to give me a boost.
Wayne Lannon, RC of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

Attended weekly online meeting of Canada One featuring Jennifer Jones talking on End Polio Now. As we approach the start of 2019, may this be the year we complete our promise to the children of the world and End Polio for good.
Keith Evans, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Rotary Global Rewards Video from Raus Mktg Rivera on Vimeo.

Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Rotary Turns 114 on February 23, 2019

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

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How we're harnessing Nature's Hidden Superpowers; Oded Shoseyov; January 14 - 20th, 2019

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Greeter this week: Jocelyne Ferguson

Inspirational Moment

A new initiative by UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, aims to have all young people by 2030:
• In school
• In training, or
• Employed

It is the duty of everyone to give this generation the chance they need and deserve.

Canadiana

The Inspirational Moment was a gem. People such as Maggie Doyne who was recognized for her work in the Kopila Valley of Nepal is our hope for the world and our future.
Don Smith, RC of Bracebridge, D-7010

How we can help young
I very much enjoyed this important topic. The numbers are staggering, and with future automation, and technology it is a huge worry for these young people. I am sure in the future, the young will be able to overcome the many obstacles ahead of them.
Larry Reynolds, RC of Campbell River Lunch, D-5020

Charles Mann's Ted Talk was thought provoking and a call to action but are the right people listening? Each one of us has a responsibility to leave the world better than when they found it.. are we doing this?
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

How to Survive 10 Billion
The Ted Talk speaker was interesting and depressing. His recommendation for "wizards" and "prophets" to work together does not seem very likely at present.
I also read and enjoyed the article about how to make contributing to TRF more interesting and fun. I will take some of these ideas to my club!
Elizabeth Rhoads, RC of Wilmington Delaware, D-7630

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2019-20 presidential theme: Rotary Connects the World
Rotary International President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney explained his vision for building a stronger Rotary, calling on leaders to expand connections to their communities and to embrace innovative membership models. A member of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, Maloney unveiled the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s annual training event, the International Assembly, in San Diego, California, USA.

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Rotary Global Rewards Video from Raus Mktg Rivera on Vimeo.

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News from the Rotary E-Club Family: Jeff MacFarlane

This past week has been a pretty big Rotary week in our house.
As many of you know, my daughter Abi is on a long-term exchange in Italy. She left on the Labour Day weekend and will be returning on Canada Day 2019. She lives just outside of Terlizzi and goes to school in Molfetta on the south east coast. I'm trying to get her to join us for a Thursday morning coffee. You can follow her on Instagram at abi.in.italy.
This past weekend, my youngest daughter Claire found out that she too will be going on exchange starting next August. Her first orientation is scheduled for January and there will be two more in March and May before her departure. She doesn't yet know where she will be going but her top choices at the moment are France, Belgium and Spain.
The last piece is that Max who is the inbound exchange student hosted by the Rotary Club of Okotoks came to live with us over the weekend. He is scheduled to be with us until mid-February. He is from Merano, Italy in the north-east near the Swiss and Austrian borders. As an avid snowboarder he is looking forward to more snow and a long winter season. Max is our eighth student. We have previously had students from Sweden (now studying in New Zealand), Germany, Venezuela (now in Argentina), France (now studying in Montreal), two from the Netherlands and one from Spain. I will try to get Max to join us for Tuesday night chats while he is at our house.

Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
Please click in our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca
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Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.

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New Members Corner
January is Vocational Service Month
What is Vocational Service?
Vocational Service is one of Rotary's Avenues of Service. Vocational Service calls every Rotarian to:

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Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

"David Foster is Canadian! I LOVE piano! I am mesmerized by his talent in both composing and performing! And this is a nice little memory while there is snow in Canada! Enjoy!"

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

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My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee; AJ Jacobs; January 7 - 13, 2019

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Greeter this week: Larry Reynolds

Greeter Message from Larry Reynolds, Campbell River Rotary Club, winner of the club's last quarterly draw.

I am in Hawaii for 7 weeks enjoying the sun. I am retired and travel a lot, thus my use of the Rotary E-Club of Canada One website often while I am away. I have been a Rotarian and member of the Rotary Club of Campbell River since 1971, and past president of our club 1978-79.

Our very active club of about 87 members was founded in Campbell River in 1946. We are very active in our community, and I refer you to our Clubrunner page (https://www.campbellriverrotary.org/) to see many of the projects we have undertaken over the years, including our latest building of a suspension bridge across the face of Elk Falls.

We just finished our annual fund raiser (TV auction) netting over $100,000, which we spend on community projects. I hope this gives you an insight to our club and I wish your club the best in the future. I enjoy joining your club weekly meetings when I am away.

Aloha from Hawaii and Thank you.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Vicarious Vacation!

The rise and fall of a Stanley Cup Champion
A very emotional program; shows you how life can flip on you. It so happens my son works for an organization that helps individuals who have had brain injuries - sad part is that this story is way too common. Mental health is a real issue and I applaud Rotary E-Club Canada One for putting this out there. One small step in removing the stigma, well done!
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, Alberta, D-5370

Quite touched by the story about Tanya's granddaughter. It teaches us that no one is invincible.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

How will we survive with 10 billion people? I probably won't be here but I do worry for my children and future generations. At our NGO, Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans, our students stuff their inorganic garbage in plastic bottles to be used as bricks in a future construction project. They sew up bean bag chairs and stuff them with used styrofoam. But all this is less than a drop in the bucket unless the whole world gets on board to make drastic changes - which is not likely going to happen. We prefer our comfortable lifestyle even at the great expense of environmental damage.
Vicki Horsfield, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour
A doctor, lawyer, and a Rotarian in charge of fundraising all die and arrive at the Pearly Gates about the same time. St. Peter tells them they may each have one thing to take with them to Heaven.
The doctor is first, and asks for $1 million. This is given and proceeds to enter Heaven. The lawyer, not to be outdone, asks for $2 million. "Very well," say St. Peter and opens the gate to Heaven for the lawyer.
Finally, it is time for the Rotarian, who had just finished a fundraising project for The Rotary Foundation. St. Peter asks him what he would like to take to Heaven. The fundraiser moves up very close to St. Peter, and in a soft voice asks, "It it's not too much trouble, could I just have the names of those two people who were ahead of me in line?"

New Members Corner
Starting July 2018

Rotary Minute

For more information, ...from http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Jean Michel Crepin

"This music reminds me of the faces of those who loved me and mattered most to me, watching me with my small suitcase boarding a train to the unknown."

Speaker Program

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Alexander Belcredi; How a long forgotten virus could help us solve the antibiotics crisis; December 31, 2018 - January 6, 2019

Posted by Kitty Bucsko

Greeter this week: Kitty Bucsko

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Be curious. Visit http://becurious.canadiana.ca to learn more about our work preserving Canada's heritage. You never know what fascinating things you’ll learn about our great country—or about yourself. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianaCA

Attended Canada One Online weekly meeting featuring John Marzluff, Crows are smarter than you think. Can there be a new reality tv show in future "Are you smarter than a Crow?"
Keith Evans, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I did the meeting and watched the program on the corvids. It was absolutely fascinating, and a reminder to us all that there are some wondrous and amazingly intelligent animals on this planet of ours.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I enjoyed Kitty's recorded welcome to the meeting.
Great Job Kitty!
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Fallen Star
This program is another tragic illustration of the consequences of brain injuries incurred in playing contact sports. While much has been learned about these injuries and new protocols adopted to identify and treat them, what strikes me a particularly sad, is the lack of commitment by the leagues and the players representatives to help those who have been injured and are now abandoned.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

I found all the videos to be attention-grabbing and educational. I thoroughly enjoyed them. I also appreciate the offer for ZOOM training.
Janet Stead, RC of Washago, D-7010

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A Little Humour

Submitted by David Werrett

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Final Exam
After a grueling year of preparation, two Rotarians and a Rotaractor face one last challenge before they can join the elite ShelterBox Response Team. Rotary and ShelterBox collaborate to provide emergency shelter and vital supplies to stabilize, protect, and support communities affected by disasters and humanitarian crises.

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Food for Thought

Donated and submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Speaker Program

For more reading: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181003085213.htm

Sir Alexander Fleming, (born August 6, 1881, Lochfield Farm, Darvel, Ayrshire, Scotland—died March 11, 1955, London, England), Scottish bacteriologist best known for his discovery of penicillin.

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End Polio Now; Jennifer Jones; December 24 - 30, 2018

Posted by James Ferguson

Greeter this week: Delwen Stander

As we move into the Christmas season, and the end of the calendar year, we as Rotarians in the Rotary E-club of Canada look back on what we have been involved in, and how we are impacting the world around us.
Of special note this year, to some, are our ongoing and growing work with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (particularly in the N.W.T.), our contributions and hands-on work in Project Amigo in Mexico (particularly with Laura Fabiola), and the accomplishment of our soon-to-be concluded major water project in the Subirana area of Honduras.

In the sonnet I have written for this last meeting of 2018, I have touched on these efforts, as well as some of the important things that all Rotarians, anywhere in the world, can be doing to make our Earth a better place.

Merry Christmas!

Inspirational Moment
How this Alaskan woman is bringing back the art of Inuit tattoos

With her gloves, ink, needles and thread around her, Holly Mititquq Nordlum pierces the skin of her subject's wrist.
"Your skin is tough as nails," she laughs with Madeleine Allakariallak, the host of CBC North's daily Inuktitut TV news program, Igalaaq, who is getting a new wrist tattoo while at a gathering of Inuit in Alaska.
"That's a good thing. You're in television, you have to have thick skin!"

Read more HERE

Canadiana

Living downtown Calgary, we often cross path with homeless people on the street or in front of Element, an organization helping some through art. I often wonder: what is their story?
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Remembrance Day
The pictures of Jim Ferguson's trip to Omaha beach and Ypres, Belgium, were great and I enjoyed his Greeter Message.
Martin Secker, RC of Kingston, Ontario, D-7040

The analysis of laughter reminded me of times while in other cultures, and when disasters struck that destroyed personal safety and home when Central Americans would laugh. Their response to my inquiry about this time to laugh was: "What else is there to do?" . This left me grateful throughout the remainder of my life for all that can come to pass but it does not mean if I cannot change a situation I would not try.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Laughter is truly the best medicine. Loved the presentation!
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Nice report from Lynne on the results of the tree planting in El Salvador and that 27,000 trees have been planted.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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E-Club member Vicki Horsfield teaches children in Guatemala through her organization, Creating Opportunites for Guatemalans. Some of her students created this Christmas video for your enjoyment!

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Speaker Program

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Dressing for Confidence and Joy; Stasia Savasuk; December 17 – 23, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

It always amazes me, that when Rotarians come together for the first time, there is that instant bond; What we all have in common, is the trust we have in each other, the fact that we are professionals and the humanitarians in us, wanting to make this world a better place. The most wonderful of all however, is, that we are family. Whenever the opportunity arises, we make an effort to get together and share a meal.
Ramiro and I announced that we would be spending the night in Calgary enroute to Mexico. A e-pod dinner was scheduled, with David and Sharon Werrett who seldom miss an opportunity and also invited Jeff McFarlane and family, and our newest Associate Member Ethan Oatman with his wife Luyeye and their two year old daughter. Jeff and Ethan, both accountants, had plenty to talk about, and it was deemed to be a great opportunity to ask Jeff, who has many years of Rotary experience, to serve as Ethan's Mentor, who is eager to learn.
Do you have plans to go to a location near your fellow members? I encourage you to make an effort to arrange for a family get-together. I assure you, that you too will feel the bond we have as Rotarians.
Hasta la vista.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

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?

Presentation by Peter Denooy, "Why the hospital of the future will be your home". While this is United States based, it is also true in Canada. It's shocking to learn that 45% of patients could be home cared. The other concern is travel time by patients for a short treatment. Why not farm this out to the many drug stores across USA and Canada?
Bill Purdy, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

It is painful to see all the physical issues Joe Murphy displays and how that hit devastated his life. It has taken a long time for society to recognize the devastation head injuries can cause.
Peter Denooy, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Attended Canada One online weekly meeting featuring "W5 Fallen Star" as main feature. Sobering!
Keith Evans, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

There are so many amazing projects Rotarians and Rotary Clubs are involved in. Most non- Rotarians have no idea. It is our duty to educate them.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Speaker Program

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How will we survive when the population hits 10 billion? ; Charles C. Mann; December 10 - 16th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Peter Denooy

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

N.W.T. town adopts Indigenous-language stop signs; man behind project hopes others follow suit

A Fort Smith, N.W.T., man has big dreams for Canada after his small community successfully swapped out its average stop signs for ones in its own language.
"It makes me feel good inside," said Vance Sanderson, coordinator of the Northwest Territories Métis Nation language program. "People come up to me and say it's great to see more language on our stop signage."

Read more HERE

Turning Point of History: D-Day at Juno Beach
Two years ago while at Juno Beach on a grey and windy day, we tried to imagine the landing. In spite of the pictures at the Memorial Building, the sound of the waves and the rustling noise of the wind through the grasses I could not bring myself to imagine what it could have been like on D-Day.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

There are no words than can adequately thank the soldiers who faced the nearly impossible tasks before them in the landing at Juno Beach. We can only continue to honour and remember them for having the courage to face the challenge so that we have the privilege to live in Canada with all the freedoms and benefits we enjoy today.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5370

This is my first online meeting. I joined Rotary in October 1986 and this year I am working on 32 years perfect attendance.
Bill Purdy, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

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Amelia - PDG Tanya's grand-daughter

Pathways Health Centre for Children received a $600,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Sarnia as the second phase of its $1.6 million campaign to rebuild its therapeutic pool kicked off Tuesday morning.

Amelia is the grand-daughter of our Honorary Member, PDG Tanya Wolff.
PDG Tanya writes:

"In my 26 years with the Rotary Club of Sarnia, we have contributed over 2.5 million dollars through the club's charitable foundation to support Pathways.

During all of those years as a member, it didn't occur to me that my own granddaughter would benefit from the services of Pathways one day. That day is here...."

A lovely story!

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

The Rotary Foundation receives highest rating
For the 11th straight year, The Rotary Foundation has received a four-star rating, the highest possible, from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator.

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Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Doug Dyer

"This is a dear friend of mine from London, Ontario. This song has just been released."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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How we can help young people build a better future; Henrietta Fore; December 3 - 9th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Delwen Stander

(L-R: Ramiro Contreras, Elly Contreras, Veronica Stander, Delwen Stander)
A Comfortable Old Sweater
We all have one. You know, the one that may no longer be in style, may be a little worn, and may not have kept a vibrant colour, but you love it, it fits you so well, and it always brings back memories of good times.
And, dear readers, doesn't this remind you of Rotary, and particularly fellowship with your Rotary friends?
For us, as e-club members, we don't see each other each week, and sometimes not even each month, but when we do - on a Thursday morning video chat over coffee, or a monthly fellowship meeting online, or at a "pod" gathering in person - it's as though we were never apart. We share so many common experiences and values as Rotarians, that this becomes a link of intimacy, so that we simply fit with each other in a most comfortable, reassuring, and pleasurable way. (And, I would argue, the same holds true, to an extent, when one meets fellow Rotarians anywhere, at make-ups and gatherings around the world.)
When the "Osoyoos mini-Pod" (Elly Contreras, and husband Romero, who live there, and me and wife Veronica, who have a vacation place there) met for dinner on October 26, there was no need for introduction or ice-breaking - we simply picked up where we last left off from our last get together as friends. We slipped on that comfortable old sweater of Rotary fellowship, and thoroughly enjoyed a fun evening of chatting about service projects, travel, and, of course, wine.
Rotary is a powerful force for good in this world, and it is the fellowship between the Rotarians within it which drives it every day.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

I am fairly familiar with the role of Rotary in Polio eradication, but have never actually researched the intricacies of the disease itself and how it attacks the nervous system, so the video was very informative. I like your e-club page format better than others I have visited. It is straight forward and easy to navigate.
Todd Colbourne, RC of Kingston, Ontario, D-7040

X-Ray Audio: The Documentary
Fascinating documentary where creative entrepreneurs in Russia overcame gov't restrictions so they had access to western music that they'd recorded on x-ray film. Unbelievably wonderful how people overcome adversity to have joy from music.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5370

Attended the weekly meeting from Cambodia.
Danie Hardie, RC of Edmonton South, D-5370

I did the meeting and watched the fascinating program on music cut on x-rays. This was a testament to the ingenuity of man, and his power to find a way to be free, despite all of the forces of coersion and oppression.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Associate E-Club member Kitty Bucsko attended the Rotary Club of Sarnia's TV Auction recently.

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A Little Humour

Supplied by Kitty Bucsko

New Members Corner
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

"It is better to fall short of a high mark then to reach a low one."
- H.C. Payne

Donated and Submitted by Delwen Stander

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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Why We Laugh; Sophie Scott; November 19 - 25th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

This Certificate is one more recognition for the Rotary E-Club of Canada One and its endeavor through our members to respond to The Rotary Challenge given to us in the year of Canada's 150th birthday.
Formally our E-Club is continuing this effort by supporting the Tree Nursery Program in El Salvador. To date this year you Weekly meeting readers have enabled them to plant 27,000 trees in El Salvador and they report with weather extending the planting season and water now flowing in their cisterns, thanks to the tools, pumps and waterlines we supported them with this year, they hope to plant 2000 more trees before the season ends. This group is forming a legal entity with the help of local volunteers and council of the Rotary Club of Santa Ana who visited their site and opened their eyes to tree needs in the country and how to sustain this program. They also are planting flowers for the youth to sell locally. Trees planted in this region include native trees, fruit trees and medicinal ones as well as production trees for cacao and coffee which will eventually create or sustain employment locally for local needs.
Dear reader, I would love to hear how your tree planted is prospering. Any photos or stories you can share?
Contact our E-Club via: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca

Canadiana/Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Fellowship Assembly
Very interesting meeting. Bruce Clemens spoke about the Lake Atitlan, Guatemala project and Jim Kenyon spoke about his experiences dam building in Pakistan.
Judy Brown, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Very nice explanation about the poliomyelitis syndrome.
Peter Denooy, Rotary E=Club of Canada One, D-5370

Looking forward to the day when the world is polio-free. Then Rotary can focus on yet another worthwhile matter.... because that's what we do!
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I really thought I knew enough about polio, but this program taught me so much more. It should be mandatory viewing for all new Rotarians - it really puts our PolioPlus efforts into perspective.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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New Members Corner
November is Rotary Foundation Month

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Food for Thought

"Rotary believes that the citizen who best serves his country is the one who wishes
to know the truth about his neighbors, and who desires to replace hatred between
nations with friendship."
- George C. Hager Address to 1939 Rotary Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Donated and Submitted by Jean Michel Crepin

Speaker Program
Submitted by Elly Contreras

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W5: The rise and fall of a Stanley Cup champion; November 12 - 18th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

Rotary is adapting to the changes and needs of its members and potential members. Our club, Rotary E-Club of Canada 1, has just developed an Associate Member classification to enable more people to participate in Rotary in a more flexible way. I recently attended a meeting at the Carpinteria Morning Rotary Club in Antigua, Guatemala. They are a small satellite club under the auspices of a Rotary club in Carpinteria, California. Their membership, like ours, is far-flung geographically so some members were attending the meeting on Skype and several others attended the meeting with a phone call on their cell phones. They were very interested to learn that our club meets on Zoom so they are now connected with our very own Peter Denooy to learn how Zoom can benefit their club. And I now have another banner for my Rotary wall!

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Canadiana

"Forest Man" (submitted by Kitty Bucsko)
A powerful testimony to the lasting impact of a truly visionary person.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

I watched the Forest Man video. It is amazing what one person can achieve when they set their mind to it.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Squeezing in a Rotary meeting while preparing for a dinner party, can only be done by E-clubbers. Great speaker!!!
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Whatever your circumstances, don't let them imprison you. It is up to you to decide how you will live your life and be free.
Marvin Walters, RC of Western Fort Worth, Texas, D-5790

I did the meeting and watched the program on healthcare in the home. It certainly struck a cord. I would much rather have had my late father cared for in his own home, as he was dying of cancer, than be stuck in the ignominious conditions of a hospital.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points
The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.
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Family of Rotary

During a recent soup and sandwich fundraiser with the Rotary District 6330 Polio Plus fundraiser at PDG Martin Ward's home in Grand Bend, Ontario, Fellow E-Club members Kitty Bucsko and Lynne Ternosky finally met in person. $12000 was raised that day by the donors who dropped by. Many neighbours, friends and other supporters also attended.
These socials are held monthly with opportunities to serve, including other club events.

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A Little Humour
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Me: I was doing an overnight at a hotel away from home. I took my computer down to the bar to do some data entries.
I sat down at the bar and I asked the bartender , 'What's the wifi password?'
Bartender: 'You need to buy a drink first!'
Me: 'Okay, I'll have a beer.'
Bartender: 'We have Molson's Canadian on tap.'
Me: 'Sure. How much is that?'
Bartender: '$8.00.'
Me: 'Here you are. OK now, what's the wifi password?'
Bartender: "youneedtobuyadrinkfirst"; No spaces and all lowercase.'

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Watch for E-Club Past President Lynne Ternosky, and Honourary Member PDG Tanya Wolffe. Filmed by fellow E-Club member Kitty Bucsko

Food for Thought

"Reason helps us to understand that other people, wherever they are, are like us, that they can suffer as we can. ... So I think reason is not just some neutral tool to help you get whatever you want. It does help us to put perspective on our situation."
-Peter Singer

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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Turning Point of History: D-Day Juno Beach; CH 1201; November 5 - 11, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: James (Jim) Ferguson
Last May my wife, Jocelyne, and I were able to visit the World War II D-Day beaches of Normandy, France, and also Ypres, Belgium, the site of heavy fighting in World War I between the Germans, and mainly the Canadian, French, British, and other British Commonwealth troops.
We both had some ties to the areas, as my Uncle Gordon, who had enlisted in the Regina Rifles, a Canadian Infantry Regiment, was killed by a German sniper shortly after D-Day, while advancing through the Belgian countryside.
Jocelyne's Grandfather, Prosper, was wounded (and gassed) in France during World War I, while fighting for Canada.
Luckily, he survived, and so did my dad, Hugh, who had enlisted in the Canadian Army, and Uncles Doug and Jack (both Canadian Air Force).
But many young men didn't come back from the wars in Europe.
It was sobering to visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France located on a bluff that overlooks Omaha Beach, that honors American troops who died in Europe in World War II.
More than 9,000 are buried there.

Just outside of Ypres, Belgium, in Tyne Cot Cemetery, is the resting place of 11,954 soldiers of the Commonwealth Forces. This is the largest number of burials contained in any Commonwealth cemetery of either the First or Second World War. It's the largest Commonwealth military cemetery in the world.
Many soldiers buried there have the inscription "Known Unto God", as they couldn't be completely identified.

While visiting the site, we were able to find the gravesite of a Canadian Private, James Ferguson, who was also from Saskatchewan, and died aged 19 years, far from home.

Not far from the cemetery is the site of Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae's Advanced Dressing Station that was just basically a bunker dug into a dyke, and was only about 8 feet by 8 feet.

His good friend, Lt. Alexis Helmer, was killed in the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915, close to the bunker, and his burial inspired John to write the classic Remembrance Day poem, "In Flanders Fields", while sitting in back of an ambulance:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

We should never forget their sacrifice for all the liberties that we enjoy today.

Canadiana
Remembering the 'Farmer Johns' of the Regina Rifles Regiment
They were farmers, students, northern fur trappers - ordinary young Saskatchewan men from all walks of life transformed into extraordinary warriors who helped end Nazi tyranny in Europe.
They were the men of the Regina Rifles Regiment, who were part of the invasion of Nazi-occupied France that began with the D-Day battle in Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Read more HERE

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.
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Very convenient and easy to schedule.

Ricki Gibson, RC of Strathcona Sunrise, D5020

The Forest Man presentation this week shows each of us what we are capable of doing to change the world for the better, even our small piece of it. This is one of the reasons I became a Rotarian.

Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Convenience.

Jody Patfield, RC of Barrie, D-7010

Since the 1970's Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island from erosion. He has singlehandedly planted a forest larger than Central Park NYC. The island has eroded almost 50% in the last century due to most deforestation speeding the process up. His forest has transformed what was once a barren wasteland, into a lush oasis and once again a habitat for elephants, tigers, rhino's and the recent return of vultures.

Michael Thomas, Rotary Club of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

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Announcements
Welcome to the 23,027 new Rotarians since July 1st, 2018!
I'm pleased to report our worldwide membership is 1,218,134 as of 30 September 2018 (This represents growth of 23,027 above the 1 July start figure).
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Comparison to Start Figures: September 2018

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A Little Humour

Rotary Minute
Rotarian Kitty Bucsko is the Charter President and founder of the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, in District 7020, and also a member of the Rotary E-Club of Canada One, and helps out with material for our weekly meeting.
Kitty lives in Sarnia, Ontario for part of the year (spring, summer, fall), and lives in Anguilla the rest of the year (winter mostly).
As a Rotarian that lives in Northern Alberta during the winter, that fact makes me kind of sad :(
To read her report on "The Brown Bag Lunch" Program in Sarnia, Ontario,

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Speaker Program

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Supplied by Kitty Bucsko

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X-Ray Audio: The Documentary; The Vinyl Factory; October 29th to November 4th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Jim Ferguson

As I write this Greeter's message, it's currently Thanksgiving Day in Canada.
What do we have to be thankful for?
Easy. It's friends, family, love, health, Rotary, ....... the list is endless.
Another thing to be thankful for is our freedom, something that we don't always really think about, and sometimes take for granted living in Canada.
My son, Ryan, and I share a love for music, and have travelled to and attended many concerts over the years.
Growing up, Ryan learned how to play guitar, played in bands, still plays multiple musical instruments, and also collects music, amplifiers, guitars, concert posters, etc.
He showed me a very interesting record that he was able to acquire from a Russian friend.
It was from the days of the Cold War, when the Soviet Union clamped down on any music or art coming out of the West that officials deemed decadent or culturally corruptive.
An underground culture sprang up, where Russian youths anxious for western music, used old x-rays from hospitals to copy smuggled music and then usually sold it, or gave it away to their friends.

Ryan's "bone record" is of a song called Domani Cosa Sara, and it actually wasn't a bad recording, considering it's on a Russian hospital x-ray!

I hope that you enjoy this week's Speaker Program on the "bone records" and enjoy your freedom, something to be truly thankful for.

Inspirational Moment

In Indonesia, commuters pay for the bus with plastic waste
RESIDENTS of Indonesia's second largest city Surabaya can now pay for the bus in a novel way - by trading in used plastic.
The city's mayor Tri "Risma" Rismaharini last month announced the roll out of the new Suroboyo Bus, comfortable, air-conditioned buses which are, importantly, accessible for disabled, elderly and pregnant passengers.
While the buses might be shiny and new, passengers are invited to pay for their rides not just with money, but with plastic they turn in at designated bus stops and recycling stations around the city.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

Attended a joined meeting of 3 e-clubs in the UK. 35 People from all around the world attended. Great presentation and fellowship!
Peter Denooy, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I would like to record members with a "live" greeting and also with a live Four-Way Test. It would be very nice for members to actually view other members "live." Just a thought.
Kitty Bucsko, Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, D-7020

Why the hospital of the future will be your own home; Niels van Namen (Oct 1-7)
Going through a medical situation now I appreciate the speaker's views on being attended to in your home and not a hospital or clinic. It is a much better solution.
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Very interesting program. Not that long ago my Mom had a serious stroke and fortunately we were in the position to be able for her to spend her final months in her own home; what a huge difference from other experiences I've had. Not sure how that could be possible for others but it is a great conversation to start having especially as us baby boomers get inevitably older!
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, D-5370

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-Past President Lynne Ternosky 2017 - 2018

A Little Humour

New Members Corner
November is Rotary Foundation Month

Rotary Minute
Created and Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Think you know a lot about Rotary?
Try to solve this Rotary crossword puzzle!

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Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Ryan Ferguson

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What is Polio? Imannari; October 22 to 28th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: David Werrett

World Polio Day and PolioPlus
As all Rotarians know since 1985 Rotary has been very closely associated with the work to eradicate polio. Although there are only three countries left where polio is endemic we have recently been made aware of an outbreak in Papua New Guinea. Al Jazeera, a news organisation, reported on its website that "Papua New Guinea (PNG) is gearing up for a nationwide vaccination campaign to protect citizens against polio 18 years after the disease was eradicated from the country".
Nine cases were found in remote parts of the country where polio vaccine coverage is low. Sanitation, hygiene and clean water are serious challenges in the region, which adds to the difficulty of controlling the highly infectious virus. More recently an infected child was diagnosed in the capital Port Moresby.
Vaccination has begun and the Papua New Guinea Post Courier reports "The polio vaccination campaign in Papua New Guinea is organized by the National Department of Health (NDOH) and the Provincial Health Authorities, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Rotary International and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The GPEI is spearheaded by national governments, WHO, Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UNICEF".
October 24 is World Polio Day so this outbreak serves as a reminder that Rotary's work is not done yet so consider making a donation to PolioPlus this October and remember, for every dollar you contribute for polio eradication the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gives two more.

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Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

It is an interesting concept, about having home care rather than spending time in hospitals. That should be the way of the future.
Judy Brown, RC of Edmonton Riverview, D-5370

After spending 10 days with my sister-in-law, I saw the benefit of home care when every day she received the service of a home care professional. And it happened while she was our hostess. She could not have done the service herself and would have had to be in the hospital.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Always enjoy hearing about Rotary Exchange students lives in a new country and I look forward to reading more about (member) Jeff MacFarlane's daughter's experiences during her year in Italy.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I think that in many cases, with proper care, people recover better when treated at home.
Jim Williams, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010

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Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Delwen Stander

Speaker Program

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Supplied by Kitty Bucsko

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What's Your Prison?; Paul Wood; October 15 to 21st, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

On June 3 of this year, an active volcano in Guatemala erupted like it had never erupted before. Although it spews smoke four or five times a day and erupts quite frequently, lava had previously only flowed about a third of the way down the side of the volcano. On June 3, the eruption was so great that lava reached the bottom of the volcano, wiping out several villages in its path. I recently went with Dr. David Tufts through the devastation to one of the buried villages. The site was overwhelming and extremely sad. Although the government called off the search for victims two weeks after the eruption, surviving family members are still digging out what they can find of their homes in an effort to find remains of family members. As we walked over the lava and ash, we had to wear masks to protect ourselves from breathing the gases still coming off the lava. Even so, the smell of death was evident. We heard stories of how people just grabbed their children and ran. Some made it but many did not - either overcome by the gases or because they were not able to outrun the flow of lava. The surviving villagers estimate that more than 1500 people are still unaccounted for. The above picture is/was the local elementary school.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Canadiana

Are we alone in the Universe? If so, we must appreciate this Planet of ours...
Nosberto Lou, RC of Guatemala North, D-4250

I love the idea of gleaning of fields and of restaurants donating leftovers to the homeless and any less fortunate human being.
Steven Sandlin, RC of Decatur Daybreak, D-6860

Michael Crossland grew up beating the odds each and everyday to live another day. It all started at 11 months old. Michael has realized his joy has been from giving back each and everyday and grateful for every moment he can bring joy to others through his humanitarian work.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, D-5370

I suggest that the reason we prefer to focus on Canada's role in the "underground railway" when it comes to the issue of slavery, is that this is a more modern example, and is more indicative of our recent history as a country (occurring, as it did, around the time of our actual confederation). This story of the execution of a slave, and any controversy regarding the proof of her crime (which we cannot possibly accurately review from this vantage point in 2018) is an aberration, and should not cause present day self-flagellation. We are a generally a good country, with sound values, which treats all people with respect.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

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Forest Man; William D. McMaster; October 8 to 14th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

Since our charter in 2013, I have spoken with numerous Rotarians who were looking for an alternative to a Terra club for various reasons. Many indicate they would not consider an e-club, as they feel that there are no opportunities for Fellowship. Those of us however, who participate in the Weekly FellowSIP Coffee Chats or FellowSIP Assemblies, or gather for regional Pod Meetings know better.
These events are a great way to get to know each other. There is a lot of laughter, friendships develop and get-togethers are planned. For Prospective members it is a wonderful introduction to our members, while enjoying your favorite beverage.
If the weekly Thursday 8:00 am Coffee Chat or the Monthly 3rd Tuesday 6:00pm is not convenient for you, why not schedule an alternate time during lunch, The same link can be used for ALL FellowSIP events, just contact Peter Denooy to ensure no other Zoom meetings are schedules at that time.
Details can be found on our website under Upcoming Events. Always use this same LINK: https://zoom.us/j/709771987
We hope to see you at our next FellowSIP Event.

Canadiana

Emmanuel Jal; The Music of a War Child; August 20 - 26, 2018
Again the TED Talk video was great and inspiring to hear how someone from so far down can rise so far up. Especially liked his final line "go save the life of a child". Went and did some research on Jiggers Disease as I had never heard of it before so very informative and how they are supplying flip flops to help prevent it in Africa.
Bryce Lambert, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Shelterbox
Such a worthy cause. International humanitarianism at it's Rotary finest!
Margaret Hegan, RC of Edmonton Strathcona, D-5370

This story about the possibility or lack of evidence of the presence of aliens got me thinking. But what struck my interest in this web meeting was the record of the 303 combines at work. It reminds me of my work as a combine operator for a contractor in 1962. No cabs and lots of dust, Farming has become a lot more comfortable.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I enjoyed the "Canadian Slavery Story". It is always interesting to hear stories of our history even if they are sad and unfortunate events.
Chantale Doucette-Chalifoux, RC of Swan City, Grande Prairie, D-5370

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Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Inspirational Moment /Speaker Program
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

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Why the hospital of the future will be your own home; Niels van Namen; October 1 to 7th, 2018

Posted by Jim Ferguson on Sep 28, 2018

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

Dr. David Tufts packed up his comfortable life in Kentucky to come and serve in Guatemala. Although not a member of any club, Dr. David has the heart of a Rotarian. When Volcan Fuego in Guatemala erupted on June 3, 2018, he filled his car with whatever medical supplies he could gather and along with his nurse/wife, he drove into the site of the devastation to administer medical care to those affected by the volcano eruption. Since then, he has not taken a day off but continues to hold clinics out of the back of his car, in semi-destroyed buildings or on the side of the road. Many survivors of the volcano eruption suffer from respiratory problems, eye infections and burns, to name a few. Because no medical care is available in the area and the cost of travel to a hospital is not financially possible, the only source for many of the survivors is Dr. Tufts' service.
At a recent board meeting of our Rotary E Club of Canada 1, I was asked to give an update on the volcano devastation. As a result, the board decided to make a donation to the Volcan Fuego Relief Fund of our organization, Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans. I am happy to report that a portion of that donation was used to buy medicine for Dr. Tufts' "mobile clinic". Dr. Tufts wishes to express his gratitude to the members of Rotary E Club of Canada 1.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko
The shampoo bottle saving babies from pneumonia
In 1996, Dr Mohammod Jobayer Chisti was working in the paediatric department of the Sylhet Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh. That evening he made a promise that he would do something to stop children dying from pneumonia.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

Barry Rassin and Emmanuel Jal follow the same road: Be the Inspiration.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I found the TED talk very inspiring - Yes she can! Helen Clark, PM of New Zealand, 1999 through 2008. Because I was interested to learn more, I did a bit of a search and learned that Helen Clark is the fifth-longest-serving Prime Minister of New Zealand by total term in office (8 years, 350 days). wikipedia.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Clark
Kitty Bucsko, Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, D-7020

Attended on line Canada One Meeting featuring Helen Clarke's presentation "Yes She Can". It made be think that it is time for RI to have a female President!
Keith Evans, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Timely indeed, as more Rotarians are asking the question of the dirth of female leadership role models in the RI organization.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

Helen Clark
Be aware of others. Look around. What can I set as a personal goal for myself, community involvement and just work to improve areas affecting all individuals.
Wayne Lannon, RC of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

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Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Life really boils down to 2 questions...
1. Should I get a dog?

Or...
2. Should I have children?

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea after 18 years; experts say it was avoidable
Eighteen years after Papua New Guinea was declared polio-free, the virus has come to plague the children of this island nation in Oceania. In May, lower limbs of a six-year-old boy from in the northern city of Lae became paralysed. After samples were sent to the US for testing, the fear of polio outbreak was confirmed

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

"When love is infused into our actions, we do not stop to question the time or
money we are sacrificing. We are inspired to do more, to give more. Love is the
motivating force behind all of Rotary's best work."
- Sow the Seeds of Love, THE ROTARIAN, July 2002

Donated and Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

"My favourite music is classical piano. In the movie, The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, the music played a very important role. This moving Chopin Romanze can be heard in The Truman Show. When looking online, I discovered Olga Scheps - a young German pianist - who performs this emotive piece - the 2nd movement from Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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A love letter to realism in a time of grief; Mark Pollock and Simone George; September 23 to 30, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

Although I wasn't able to attend the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, I did later listen to some of the speakers. The one that impacted me most was by Gary Haugen, President and CEO of International Justice Mission with his talked called "Until all are free: Our next steps in the fight to end slavery." Many years ago, I had read his book, "Terrify No More" about how IJM rescued young girls from forced prostitution in Cambodia.
Gary Haugen and the International Justice Mission explain how poverty begets violence against women and children. Out of desperation and/or naivety due to lack of education, women and children living in poverty get caught up in the web of slavery, never to find their way out. Gary Haugen called on Rotarians at the convention to join him in the fight against slavery.
I was glad to recently discover that there exists a Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS). Launched informally at the Rotary International Convention 2009, it has grown to over 1,700 Rotarians spanning 65 countries. On 24th January 2013, the RI Board acknowledged RAGAS as a Rotarian Action Group. By doing so, it recognized that Rotarians can, and should, play an active part in ending the misery, pain, shame and suffering of millions caused by illegal trafficking and human enslavement.
Any Rotarian can become a Member of RAGAS. First step is to complete an application form (found at: http://ragas.online/membership-application/). Once submitted, your application will be automatically sent for review.
If accepted, you'll be asked to pay your subscription. An annual subscription, with card costs is $28USD. That's the price slave masters paid to buy an enslaved soul at 'Les Marche des Jeunes Gens' on the Ivory Coast.

Inspirational Moment

I did the meeting and watched the program on water and sanitation. One can only hope that countries like Haiti will be spared the ravages of a major epidemic before proper hygiene and clean water is established there.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The Aid at the Border documentary was refreshing, especially in a week that the US President has "graced" the news headlines again and again. It is a lovely humanizing reminder that there are people out there doing things that may seem small but it is what they can do and it is making a difference in their area. "We are on this earth to help each other, not hurt each other."
Michelle Sylvest, RC of Nelson, BC, D-5080

Fellowship Assembly
It was wonderful to have the time to just talk with each other and share what is going on in our lives. A great opportunity to get to know each other better!
Vicki Horsfield, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Amazing meeting! Canadian Summer video needs to be viewed full screen - breathtaking! However, Emmanuel Jal stole my heart - paying it forward one child at a time because of one woman's selfless acts which saved him.. and the power of education!
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

New Members Corner

Dear Learners,
We are pleased to announce that Rotary's new Learning Center is now live at Rotary.org/learn. Thank you for your patience during the testing period in which we made the final adjustments to ready the site for you.
Please visit, explore courses, and start learning.

Best regards,

Kimberly Kouame
Manager, Learning Resources, Learning and Development
Rotary.org

Rotary Minute
(Abi is E-Club Member Jeff MacFarlane's daughter)

Looking for adventure abroad
Okotoks, Alberta: Abi MacFarlane taking off for a year-long exchange in Italy
By Krista Conrad Aug 22, 2018

A Foothills Comp student is saying "arrivederci" to Okotoks for the next year.
Abi MacFarlane, who would have been going into Grade 11 at the Comp, is taking off for Italy on Sept. 2, just before her classmates head back to school.
MacFarlane is this year's Okotoks Rotary exchange student. She will live in Terlizzi, Italy, a town with a similar population to Okotoks, until June.
"I'm pretty excited," said the 16-year-old MacFarlane. "It's a pretty neat opportunity."

Read more HERE

Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

"There is no trust more sacred than the one that the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from want and fear, and that they grow up in peace".
-Former General Secretary of the United Nations, Kofi Annan

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Neil Percival Young, OC OM[3][4] (born November 12, 1945), is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and others. Young had released two solo albums and three as a member of Buffalo Springfield by the time he joined Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1969. From his early solo albums and those with his backing band Crazy Horse, Young has recorded a steady stream of studio and live albums, sometimes warring with his recording company along the way.

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Donated and Supplied by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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Michael Crossland, Humanitarian @ WORLDZ 2016; September 17 - 23, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Jean-Michel Crepin

Every Thursday, at 8:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, some of us meet for 30 minutes of informal chit-chat on Zoom. Often, we talk about very serious Rotary matters and learn about the experiences of long time Rotarians and Rotarians who have served in many leadership positions with Rotary and traveled for Rotary projects in many areas of the world. For some of us it is an amazing learning process. Their contribution to Rotary has been outstanding and listening to their stories is both entertaining and enriching. But then there are also those stories that we would only hear around the table in a bar or at a terra club. They can be lighthearted and trivial, and it is a good thing that they are not recorded. Just think for a minute of a veterinarian recalling his experiences with farm animals. We also hear about travel experiences, about professional challenges and yes, politics. Some will join us from the Caribbean's islands, from Europe, from Mexico, from Nicaragua, Ontario or as close as a few kilometers away. Of course, the time is not always convenient to all our members but unlike any terra club, some join in their pajama or with a cat on their lap. In my case, I only miss the FellowSip chat room when there is no option.

Welcome to this week web meeting and if you yearn for a bit face to face fellowship, try the Thursday fellowship gathering on Zoom

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Don't miss Tuesday, September 18, FellowSIP Assembly, when Jim Kenyon will do his Classification Talk and three new members will be inducted by President Bruce.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

How wonderful to so eloquently be reminded of the power and breadth of scope of Rotary world-wide. Over 1.2million watchdogs ready to identify community needs and bring the wealth of volunteer resources that are unmatched. Great to hear of how Rotary/Rotarians have and are working together - and the example of HANWASH that Jeremy talked about is truly inspiring (and hearing the extent of Rotarians in key community positions was cool).
John Wojcicki, Rotary Club of Edmonton, D-5370

Music for a war child
I enjoyed the raw talent of this young man, and his practical insight for helping his country. Giving the tools and education to those in need is the way we need to go forward in helping people move forward.
Larry Reynolds, RC of Campbell River Lunch, D-5020

Emanuel tells of his story as a child soldier and things he witnessed in the war torn area of the Sudan. He was a child with so much hate and wanted to just kill Muslims and Arabs in general. He witnessed so much death that he no longer cried when faced with seeing loved ones killed. He was eventually rescued from the grips of being a soldier by an aid worker Emma McEwan. It is now he understands that the violence is from people who are at a distance and not those he was fighting. Emanuels hip hop music helps him tell his story and educate people on how they can help and make a difference to areas that have been affected by these conflicts.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

Inspirational Moment was a great story of heroic work. Always enjoy the Canadiana segment; we certainly live in an awesome country!
Andy Adams, Rotary Club of Campbell River, D-5020

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New Members/Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

"Clearly, we are moving toward a future that will be characterized at once by
desperate needs and vast potential. We Rotarians are especially well-positioned
to serve as a bridge between the problems and the possibilities. We have a strong
presence in nations that are technology-rich as well as in countries that can barely
meet even the most basic human needs. Let us use that presence - and the unique
perspective it affords us - to create the vibrant spirit of Rotary...and extend it to
every part of the globe."
- Rotary 2000, THE ROTARIAN, July 1999

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Betty Screpnek

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Where are all the Aliens?; Stephen Webb; September 3 - 9th, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Bruce Kleeberger

The Power of Rotary Co-Operation
The Rotary Club of White Rock is the senior club of 5 on the Semiahmoo Peninsula south of Vancouver. The Rotary E-Club of Canada cooperates with clubs around the world. When the e-club had 5 boxes of new books it couldn't figure out how to ship to the Canadian north to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library graduate children, the White Rock club was happy to have them. They hold an enormous used book sale every year which is attended by many hundreds of people, makes books available in ways that wouldn't be possible otherwise and raises funds for many wonderful local and international projects. The E-Club of Canada One is happy to support the Rotary Club of White Rock.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

The Hanwash project seems to be an impressive project that will have a very long term impact. This poor country that has been ravaged by many disasters and mismanagement needs to given a sign of hope.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I attended the meeting of the Guatemalan Chapter of Carpinteria Morning Rotary Club, a chapter club in Antigua, Guatemala whose "host or parent" club is in Carpinteria, California. I took 2 Rotarians from Florida who were visiting our organization, Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans. The 2 Florida Rotarians had spent the previous morning with a doctor going into Ground Zero, the site of the devastation from the volcano eruption in Guatemala. This chapter club, Carpinteria Morning Rotary club, was looking for a project to support and as a result of our visit, they decided to support this doctor and his work helping the victims of the volcano eruption. I love the connections that develop through Rotary!
Vicki Horsfield, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Attended Rotary Club of Osoyoos. Very interesting speaker. Pastor of the Baptist Church who spoke about "tent City" behind the church during Cherry picking season, when well over 1000 pickers from Mexico, Quebec and across the globe came to the South Okanagan and had no place to stay. Every Saturday for 6 weeks the church and its volunteers served 4 to 600 meals to the pickers.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour

Three brothers age 92, 94 and 96 live in a house together.
One night the 96 year old draws a bath, puts his foot in and pauses. He yells down the stairs, "Was I getting in or out of the bath?"
The 94 year old yells back, "I don't know, I'll come up and see." He starts up the stairs and pauses, then he yells, "Was I going up the stairs or coming down?"
The 92 year old was sitting at the kitchen table having coffee listening to his brothers. He shakes his head and says, "I sure hope I never get that forgetful." He knocks on wood for good luck. He then yells, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door."

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

Food for Thought

"Is everything all right in Rotary? If so, God pity us. We are coming to the end of
our day."
-The Best Is Yet to Be, THE ROTARIAN, February 1945

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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Yes she can: Helen Clark; August 27 - Sept 2, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

We all agree that one of the downsides of being a member of a Rotary E-Club is that we don't meet face to face as in a terra club. But the downside to meeting as a terra club is that members meet in exactly the same geographic location for every meeting. So it is especially rich when we E-clubbers do actually meet up with one ofwith one of our fellow member, and to add to that excitement, those "pod" meetings might happen anywhere in the world!
I had the honor of a visit from Doug Dyer and his wife, Johanne, in February here in Guatemala. Not only was it wonderful to spend some enjoyable time with them, but they came to visit our organization, Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans. As service is an inherent characteristic of every Rotarian, Doug and Johanne jumped right in and helped some of our students with their reading and their English.
Last year, I visited Doug and Johanne while they were house-sitting in Nicaragua. When they left Guatemala in February, I asked Doug, "So what part of the world shall we meet in next year??"
I love Rotary!!

Inspirational Moment
Teenager's bridge notes 'help save six lives' in Sunderland, UK

A teenager who attached uplifting messages to a bridge to help people facing a mental health crisis has helped save six lives, police said.
Paige Hunter, 18, tied more than 40 notes to Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

The Discoveries Awaiting Us in the Ocean's Twilight Zone
There was a common thread throughout the program of service including everything from the Inspirational Moment that discussed how we are "wired to serve" through the idea of Rotary Days and engaging Rotaract members to the big picture of creating awareness about the ocean and steps that can be taken to protect it for future generations. They all got me thinking.
Don Smith, RC of Bracebridge, Ontario, D-7010

Delightful meeting filled with resources for us to expand our learning and suggestions on knowing how to work together to "Be the Inspiration" near and far.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Interesting to learn Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal addressing how to be effective as a global organization making the difference in lives of children @ risk, & the adjustment in policy to treat urban vs rural immunization issues.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

Regarding this week's meeting program: I never cease to be amazed at the level of phenomenal speakers Rotary is able to attract to our Rotary Conferences. Was not aware of our connection to the Save The Children's Fund. Love hearing how Rotary continues to change the world through our world-wide relationships. And from there how we can leverage our position to affect positive change in all aspects of quality of life throughout the world and "at home".
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, D-5370

It was interesting listening to Princess Anne, and her kinds words for Rotary. I still recall watching her get married to Mark Phillips in 1973. My, how time has flown by!
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour
My Daughter Learned to Count
My daughter woke me around 11:50 last night. My wife and I had picked her up from her friend Sally's birthday party, brought her home, and put her to bed. My wife went into the bedroom to read while I fell asleep watching the Braves game.
"Daddy," she whispered, tugging my shirt sleeve. "Guess how old I'm going to be next month."
"I don't know, beauty," I said as I slipped on my glasses. "How old?"
She smiled and held up four fingers.
It is 7:30 now. My wife and I have been up with her for almost 8 hours. She still refuses to tell us where she got them from.

New Members Corner

Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Rotary Minute

August is Membership Month

Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

The adventure of life is to learn.
The purpose of life is to grow.
The nature of life is to change.
The challenge of life is to overcome.
The essence of life is to care.
The opportunity of life is to serve.
The secret of life is to dare.
The spice of life is to befriend.
The beauty of life is to give.
The joy of life is to love.
-Thich Nhat Hanh

Donated and Submitted by Delwen Stander

Speaker Program

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Emmanuel Jal; The Music of a War Child; August 20 - 26, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: David Werrett

(Left to Right: David Werrett, PP Mary Adams, President David Haward)

When I return to the U.K. to visit family in Wales I always like to go to a meeting of my late brother's Rotary club, the Rotary Club of Narberth and Whitland. It is a very vibrant and active Cub and recently I had been reading tweets by Social Media Director (and Past President) Mary Adams about "Rotakids", which interested me. So at the meeting I attended I asked Mary about Rotakids and their activities.
She told me that through connections with parents and teachers the Club has Rotakids operating in two local schools; the children involved are 7 to 12 years old. One of the things they do is meet with people in the community with Long Term Health needs, particularly those suffering early forms of dementia and cancer. They interact with the group in several ways, one is by playing board games such as "Snakes and Ladders". This is beneficial for both children and the people who attend the group who have become socially inactive, the carers report that they seem to be more attentive and responsive when they are amongst the children.
In a completely different form of contributing to society, at one school the children collected used flip flops which were then sent to East Africa to help prevent the disease jiggers, which occurs when the children sleep on hessian sacks on the floor and the insects eat into their feet and lay eggs causing deformities. The flip flops create a barrier preventing the insects entering the feet. The Rotakids become more Globally aware of life in Africa with this great twinning scheme. It also teaches them how little the children have in Africa and some great videos have been exchanged.
The Rotakids have also planted 5000 Crocus at the school entrance in the Purple for Polio scheme to raise awareness of the eradication of Polio worldwide and have participated in the Rotary Shoe Boxes scheme at Christmas to send gifts to less fortunate families in Europe. These Rotakids have embraced Rotary Principles and have truly become great Global Citizens.
Mary told me that she hopes by involving these younger children they will start to become community minded and go on to join Interact and that her work will result in future Rotarians, to help ensure the future of Rotary.
Wonderful to see how forward looking these Rotarians are.

Inspirational Moment

Kenyan Woman Saves 15,000 Young Girls From Female Genital Mutilation
Nice Nailantei Leng'ete was recently named one of Time's Most Influential People, and for good reason. The 27-year-old Kenyan has made it her life's work to help young African girls escape "female cutting," commonly referred to as female genital mutilation (FGM). While discussing her mission with Yahoo Lifestyle, Leng'ete explained the cause is close to her heart because she escaped the archaic practice herself at 8 years old.

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Canadiana

So happy to know that Sharon was able to go to Toronto. All Rotarians should have that experience at least once, to get a better understanding of the "international" of Rotary. With the e-meetings we learn about Rotary but also about our Canada.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Today we saw the real spirit of an e-club when one of our members was camping with his family in the woods of Ontario, and he attended our Fellowship Assembly.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

With the topic being the discoveries awaiting us in the Ocean's Twilight Zone - it was fascinating to learn about how much we do not know about the many species we have yet to discover. We also do not know what they are eating and how this all affects Global Warming.
Betty Ann Lewis, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010

Learning from a transgender person was valuable. The most important thing was to look behind the label, and treat all people as people. That is what I would want to share with everyone.
Tami Muhlert, Kal Rotary, D-5060

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

For more than 110 years, Rotary members have been addressing challenges around the world.
Grassroots at the core, Rotary links 1.2 million members to form an organization of international scope. It started with the vision of one man - Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities.

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Rotary Minute

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Food for Thought

"There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed."
- Ray Goforth

Requested by Kitty Bucsko

Emmanuel Jal (born Jal Jok c. 1980) is a South Sudanese-Canadian artist, actor, former child soldier, and political activist.
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Speaker Program
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

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Aid at the Border; Nationswell, August 13 - 19th, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Doug Dyer

E club Friendships
The world has changed in so many ways: I know that is not a very profound thought. However club members are accustomed to embracing change, after all they are not members of a traditional club.
My best friend used to live across the street, our parents lived and worked within 100 miles of where they were born, friends and neighbours would often drop in as they passed by the house. In 2018 my circle of friends is truly global and so is my Rotary Club.
Johanne and I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting my e-club amiga, Vicki Horsfield , twice but not at the local pub or café.
The first time we met was in the park in Granada, Nicaragua, and then again last month in Antigua, Guatemala. Both times we experienced immediately that Rotary bond that is so profound. Great smiles and hugs all around!
Yes, e-friendships are different; however they are no less significant than the ones that are developed face to face. I have had many opportunities to develop friendships on-line and then at some point connect in person with those people. It is just like fond friends coming together.
If people are sincere, a common trait of Rotarians, then their on-line presence is also sincere. Without fail, people that we connect with via the internet are even more exceptional when we come together in person.
Although we do not sit down over coffee very often, many of the people I consider good friends are those that I have met via Rotary on-line. These friends come from far and wide and bring a more global prospective to share.
So it may not be weekly fellowship over lunch but it can be very fulfilling and even more enlightening.
Enjoy your online friendships.

Canadiana

I had never before heard Sting make a political commentary.
Jeff MacFarlane, Medicine Hat, Alberta, D-5360

Butterfly Child. Beautiful.
John Kay, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

It is always intriguing to hear the story of how a famous person has their start and what they went through to get to where they got. I too got a guitar at a young age but my path was definitely different - maybe talent actually does have something to do with what you do with the instrument! The real neat part about that, listening to Stings story, was the reminder that many of these "stars" are ordinary folks at heart with real feelings like the rest of us.
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, D-5370

Really enjoyed the story of the Toronto High Park, its tomb, and its fence. Having lived many of my working years in Toronto, I enjoyed romantic walks in High Park and the beautiful nature found there but never saw this historical site or knew the story behind the park. Thank you for sharing this.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

While the now tired and obligatory plugging of "global warming/climate change" was annoying, the balance of the program was absolutely fascinating. The discourse on the representation of mathematical formula in three dimensional crocheted coral was one of the most erudite presentations I have ever watched.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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News from the Rotary E-Club Family

On Sunday, July 15, 2018, last day of the Calgary Stampede, Jean Michel Crepin, David Werrett and Peter Denooy and their significant other halves got together for a nice meal, followed by a beautiful evening in Jean Michel's condo. On the 17th floor we enjoyed dessert and after dinner drinks followed by spending time on the patio watching the sun set over David's house in Cochrane, some 25 km away. A fantastic evening celebrating Rotary fellowship and friendship on one of the most gorgeous days in Alberta.

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A Little Humour
Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls 911. He gasps, "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says "Calm down. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence; then a gun shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says "OK, now what?"

New Members Corner

Rotary recognizes Prime Minister Trudeau for Canada's commitment to ending polio
TORONTO (June 27, 2018) - In acknowledgment of his government's efforts to achieve a polio-free world, Rotary today presented Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with its Polio Eradication Champion Award at its 109th annual international convention.

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Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"One fantastic entertainer who gave back to her community over her life. Her music inspires me to be a Rotarian of Action."

Inspirational/Speaker Program

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Jeremy Hurst, Past District Governor of District 7020, Chair of HANWASH, August 6-12, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Jim Ferguson
At the recent Rotary International Convention held in Toronto, I attended the final plenary session at the Air Canada Center.
The venue was packed and the mood was really upbeat with thousands of Rotarians from all over the world in a festive mood, ready to celebrate the final official "get-together" of the convention.
This was my first RI Convention and my wife, Jocelyne, and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

During the convention we bumped into my virtual friend, Kitty Bucsko, the founder and member of the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, District 7020, who helps me out by supplying material and suggestions for our weekly meeting.

Past District Governor, Tanya Wolff, who was instrumental in setting up our E-Club and is an Honorary E-Club Member, was a volunteer SAA at the event and we also met up with her.

At the final plenary, I started chatting with the lady who was seated next to me, Mary Rashleigh from Huntsville, Ontario.
It turns out that she was the first ever female President for the Rotary Club of Grimsby, Ontario, and a fellow scuba diver.

Valued connections in life, another advantage of being in Rotary!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Margaret Werthen and her sister Christine studied the mathematics of coral. It has been found that coral can be only modelled by crochet. What has been determined is that through this modelling that straight lines can be hyperbolic or curves. Once one of the curves edges of a crocheted modelled coral is flattened it becomes straight. It was though by mathematicians that a straight line which is considered as only one parallel line can pass through a point or Euclidean Space and not a Spherical space. Modelling coral has proven that wrong. Margaret and her sister now have people modelling coral all over the world with exhibits in places like New York, London, and Los Angeles.
Michael Thomas, Rotary Club of Stony Plain, Alberta

Surprising solution to ocean plastic; an interesting concept but it doesn't address the most important task which is to convince people to reduce or stop using plastic.
Vicki Horsfield, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Entering a new Rotary year we need to get our batteries charged for our commitments in the coming year in order to all around us in our daily lives. It is good to share this recharging and refocusing with musicians like Sting. I guess most of us have dry periods in life. Onward.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The story of the Rotarians who have volunteered to take part in polio vaccination days and have done so many times shows such commitment and dedication.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour
A man notices a pirate and asks him, "Excuse me sir, but why do you have a hook hand?"
The pirate says, "Arr, yes, me hook hand. A sword cut me right below the elbow."
"Well, what about your peg leg?" Says the man
"Arrr, me peg leg. A cannonball shot me right below the kneecap."
"Well, what about your patch eye?"
"Arrr, me patch eye, I was standing on the poop deck and a seagull pooped in me eye!"
"A seagull pooped in your eye? That can't take an eye out."
"Arrr, but you've got to remember, it was the first day with the hook."

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
A princess, 3 prime ministers, and a former first lady join 25,000 in Toronto to celebrate Rotary's good work and plan more of it
Toronto, the Capital of Nice, opened its arms this week to welcome 25,188 Rotarians from around the world, who came to Rotary's annual convention looking for inspiration - and finding it.

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Food for Thought
"The best people possess a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks, the discipline to tell the truth, the capacity for sacrifice. Ironically, their virtues make them vulnerable; they are often wounded, sometimes destroyed."
-Ernest Hemingway

Speaker Program

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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal - Rotary Conference 2018; July 30-August 5, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

I recently had the honor of attending a meeting of the Antigua Rotary Club in Antigua, Guatemala. As a guest, I was asked to tell about myself so I had the opportunity to explain about our E-club and how it works. Many members were interested to know how our club functions and how we meet, as they had never heard of E-Clubs or had never met a member of one. The Antigua Rotarians were intrigued to learn that we our members lived all over the world and that most of us have only seen each other through the internet. I explained that we meet just like they do, only in 2-D instead of 3-D! Hopefully, some of them will log-on and join one of our future Fellowship Assemblies!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Excellent talk by Minda Dentler on her achieving the Ironman challenge and giving the gift of polio injection to her daughter.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

One must be ready to fail if one will succeed.
Lou Spizzirri, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

Not sure I've ever heard the word "pathologize", but somehow it seems to be rather accurate...
Jim Kenyon, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Club roles

Whether you're considering taking on a committee role or looking forward to your year as club president, treasurer, or secretary, you'll learn what you can expect and how to prepare.
-President
-Treasurer
-Secretary
-Committee

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Rotary Minute

Start a club

Starting new Rotary clubs increases our ability to improve lives in communities around the world. A new club adviser works with district leaders to develop and support the new club during the process. Other Rotary clubs and members can help the new club succeed by serving as sponsors or mentors.

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Food for Thought

"If you always give, you will always have"
-Chinese proverb

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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Supplied by Kitty Bucsko

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Dr. Isis Mejias - Rotary International Convention 2018; July 23-29, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Bruce Kleeberger

The Power of Rotary Co-Operation
The Rotary Club of White Rock is the senior club of 5 on the Semiahmoo Peninsula south of Vancouver. The Rotary E-Club of Canada cooperates with clubs around the world. When the e-club had 5 boxes of new books it couldn't figure out how to ship to the Canadian north to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library graduate children, the White Rock club was happy to have them. They hold an enormous used book sale every year which is attended by many hundreds of people, makes books available in ways that wouldn't be possible otherwise and raises funds for many wonderful local and international projects. The E-Club of Canada One is happy to support the Rotary Club of White Rock.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, PHF

Canadiana

The story of the fish with the plastic wrapper. This is something that disturbs me. I am very much consumed and heartbroken with the plastic pollution in our oceans. I have become very much aware of this horrid situation recently because I live for the winter months in Anguilla, a very small island in the Caribbean. And I also see that even the locals here drop garbage (much of it plastic) on the roadsides! I have taken to bringing with me on my morning walks several of the single-use plastic bags (to give them a second use) and I pick up garbage along the route of my walk! I wish we could make a difference to everyone to take the plastic pollution very seriously!
Kitty Bucsko, Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, D-7020

Jonathan Petrie
The hopeful strength this young man showed in the midst of chronic and terrible pain. He has a wonderful character and is strong beyond belief.
Lorne Crozon, RC of Regina Oskaya, Saskatchewan

Enjoyed the format and found all items of interest.
Ed Willson, RC of Athabasca, D-5370

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Welcome to Rotary!
Rotary is proud to welcome you to our global community of more than 1.2 million men and women dedicated to building a better world.
You make Rotary stronger. By adding your skills, experience, and enthusiasm to your club, you can advance communities at home and on a global scale. Together, we can eradicate polio, train more skilled peacemakers, and provide lasting solutions for communities fighting disease, hunger, illiteracy, and poverty.

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute

How can I fund my project?
You may be able to pay for your project entirely through fundraising events, such as charity dinners, walkathons, or online auctions. These events will not only help you raise money for your project, but also awareness for Rotary and The Rotary Foundation. Some possible fundraiser events are:
Hold a raffle
Skip a meal at your club meeting and donate the cost
Organize a walkathon, bike-a-thon, or skate-a-thon
Honor a special person in your life with a memorial or tribute gift
Collect pennies to end polio
Organize a purple pinkie project to end polio

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

"The first thing we must do if we are to have international understanding is to
realize what is prejudice and what is fact."
Rotarian Will R. Maier Jr.

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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Created and Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

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The discoveries awaiting us in the ocean's twilight zone; Heidi M. Sosik; July 16 - 22, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Sharon Blaker

Good Day Fellow Rotarians,
I was fortunate enough to participate in the 2018 International Rotary Convention in Toronto, Ontario. The weather was pleasant and the city welcoming. What a buzz to be amongst 27,000 Rotarians from around the world! My name tag opened up a great opportunity to dispel some of the misconceptions about e-clubs. I took every opportunity to enlighten fellow Rotarians about who we are and what we do.
The general session speakers were mind blowing - from Princess Anne to Laura Bush to Dr. Ghebreyesus from WHO. Polio updates and a number of projects were highlighted. All were inspiring and, in my opinion, none more so than the Rotaractors. We are in good hands with these young people stepping up into Rotary. I really enjoyed the mix of young and old-- traditional and progressive speakers--including many Rotary alumni. Topics followed Rotary's areas of focus. There are exciting times ahead!

Another highlight was the hosted evening by the Toronto East Club and I would like to thank President Jim Anastasiadis and his committee, in particular John Ryall. We had a very informative tour of Evergreen Brick Works, a restored brick factory which utilized sustainable practices. About 40 Rotarians then experienced a wonderful private catered evening with wine, beer and live entertainment. It was an opportunity to make new friends. The view from the patio was stunning.
A visit from Prime Minister Trudeau was an unscheduled surprise and he accepted a Rotary award on behalf of Canadians for our contribution to eradicate polio.
Take the opportunity when you can to attend an International Convention. It will revitalize your Rotarian life!

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

Canadiana

A great idea which has become very common in Canada. I think turning off the tap might mean producing less plastic in the future. I am a firm believer that all plastic should have a recycling value placed on it to the consumer.
Larry Reynolds, RC of Campbell River Lunch, BC, D-5020

Lessons from 100 year olds; i.e. how to get there.
John Kay, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Some great stories this week. I enjoyed the story of how the Cuban government vaccinated everyone in Cuba and it led to Dr Sabin convincing governments and others, including Rotary, that a country wide vaccination was the only way to rid a country of polio. The video on Understanding Aboriginal Identity offers a great insight into the world of Aboriginal people in Canada.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

We need to focus on addressing the cause of ocean plastic pollution not just the symptoms. We can all support this by eliminating the use of single use plastic.
Ian Johnston, RC of Kiama, Australia

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Rotary Global Rewards Video from Raus Mktg Rivera on Vimeo.

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Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
Please click in our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca
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Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

"We make a living by what we get. But we make a life by what we give."
Winston Churchill

Donated and Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

"If you have not heard of Gary Moore, his ability to make the guitar "cry" will amaze you. A friend recommended this video with a "Wow!" And having listened to it, I agree wholeheartedly. I had never heard of Gary Moore before this introduction. His biography can be found on Wikipedia"

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

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Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

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Sting; How I started writing songs again; July 9-15, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

Heroes in our midst!
All of us cannot all go out into the world to far-away places and lend a hand or change the world!
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One has offered me an opportunity to meet a few folks who have or are doing this! Vicki is one of our members who fell in love with Guatemalans and could see how her skills could make a difference there. She moved there and began a school.
What impresses me is that while she was away, her school community organized themselves after a disastrous volcanic eruption close by to help the recovery workers and in a way with a bottle of water help those who are homeless or lost family and are grieving. Those on the spot help best at times of disaster as I found out in my 10 years in El Salvador where calamity and recovery seem like regular events. But they can only do this with our help through donations of cash to them. Salvadorans wrote me to ask me to set my alarm for 11pm to get up and pray for the Guatemalans affected. They know only too well the impact of these eruptions, earthquakes, floods, landslides etc.
Most importantly, the fact the children organized themselves to do this is a tribute not only to the Guatemalan people but also to the teachers like Vicki who prepare them for life's events in their own communities. See our Facebook site for photos.
This week I salute Vicki, just one of our members, being the inspiration to others.
We can help her organization by donating directly to it where tax receipts are available.

Join our club to meet other heroes in our midst and learn of projects being done, where they have a heart to Make a Difference!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Although this was a very sad presentation, Jonathan Pitre was an inspirational young man. He suffered in pain but he would rather share his dreams than talk about his pain.
Christine Vachon, RC of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

When we see what this boy suffered, we realize we have so little to complain about!!
Vicki Horsfield, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Her research of how much plastic birds are feeding their young was unbelievable. She research on Lord Howe Island and Midway Island. I plan to share the videos on my Facebook page. I also watch a video of Ted talking about 'Social Plastic' In England I discovered plastic straws are now illegal, and I brought back some paper straws as an example of what we should be using in Canada.
Adrienne Brown, RC of Kingston, Ontario, D-7040

This story and the words of Jonathan are so moving that it was difficult to see again.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Rotary Global Rewards Video from Raus Mktg Rivera on Vimeo.

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News from the Rotary E-Club Family

Rotary E-Club of Canada One Treasurer Jean-Michel Crepin met with DGN (and fellow E-Clubber) Jim Ferguson at the District 5370 Awards and Changeover Ceremony recently held in Edmonton, Alberta.

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The Rotary E-club of Canada One
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A Little Humour

Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

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Margaret Wertheim; The beautiful math of coral (and crochet); July 2 - 8, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

It was difficult coming to Canada from across the ocean, not knowing anyone, being used to different traditions and customs, starting all over again, and not always feeling accepted as an immigrant. We longed for our family so far away, and often felt homesick; 45 years ago, there was no such thing as Skype, Facetime, Whats Ap or even e-mail. News from the family would take 2 weeks and a phone call would cost a fortune.
Even when we started our own business, we were always seen as foreigners. We thought joining a business organizations would make a difference. But we never felt as one of them. Until we were invited to join Rotary 20 some years ago, then everything changed. Rotarian accepted us for who and what we were. Colour, race or language did not make a difference. We had found a second family; much larger then we could imagine. We are very grateful for the many friends we have made through Rotary. We feel at home.
Thanks to Rotary.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

Canadiana

Canada Day 2018

This is an opportunity to gather in our communities, from coast to coast, and to proudly celebrate all we have in common. It is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, which were born in the audacious vision and shared values of our ancestors, and which are voiced in nearly all of the languages of the world through the contribution of New Canadians.

Excellent talk by Judith Heumann on fighting for the rights for disabled people. If we don't have a disability we have little concept of the difficulties that those with a disability have to cope with in their everyday life.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The vignette on the Midgets Palace of Montreal was very interesting. A little piece of Canadian history that demonstrates the ability of all, big or small.
Robert Boyden, Rotary Club of Canmore, D-5360

Gay Oppenheiser's TED talk is about how the donation of food items actually drives the cost of getting the food to those in need and creates waste. Everything from expired, to ethnically inappropriate food is simply thrown out at times. This all cost money to collect, sort, and then find out it cannot be used. Even the cost of delivery and sorting good food is expensive.
Gary discusses the most efficient way is contributing money. There are no transport costs, no expiration date, as well as food that targets specific ethnic groups.
Michael Thomas, Rotary Club of Stony Plain, D-5370

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News from our E-Club

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A Little Humour

Rotary Minute

During the past three months, Rotary Zones 24 and 32 (Canada and the Northeast United States) have produced and broadcast three marvelous Rotary Membership Development webinar programs for ALL our fellow Rotarians, Clubs and Districts.
These programs focus on several aspects of Rotary Membership GROWTH including:

"How to Grow Your Rotary Clubs Membership - NOW!" (24 minutes)
"How to QUICKLY Create a Rotary Satellite Club (36 minutes)"
"Creating a Paradigm Shift for Rotary Membership Growth" (which includes how to start a Rotary Passport Club) (27 minutes).

Recorded videos, PowerPoint slides and transcripts for these programs are available on the Rotary Zone 24/32 webpage at http://www.rotaryzones24-32.org/. Click on the "Resources" menu and then click on "Webinars" sub-menu to gain access or go directly to the webinar access web page by clicking HERE.

Also be sure to check out the latest Membership Development resources from Rotary International at https://www.rotary.org/membership.
Please utilize all these programs to help your District/Club's membership growth to "Make A Difference" in someone's life by having them JOIN ROTARY !

Food for Thought

"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results."
-Andrew Carnegie

Donated and Submitted by Doug Dyer

Speaker Program
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

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What I learned when I conquered the world's toughest triathlon; Minda Dentler; June 25-July 1, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Keith Evans

"The Importance of Fellowship"

I am writing this Greeter Message while on a short business trip away from my home outside London, having already been to Amsterdam and now staying at a hotel just outside Edinburgh in Scotland. When I am able, I try to attend a Rotary Club meeting when I travel, to experience the wonderful fellowship which makes Rotary so rewarding. This is particularly important for an E-Club member, as online meetings do not provide direct fellowship opportunities. Sadly, the timing and agenda on this trip did not allow time to attend a meeting. I did however reflect on fellowship within Rotary. Our E-Club provides fellowship options for members through online in person fellowship meetings once a month, and a weekly half hour coffee sip when members can see each other online and chat about anything and everything. I remain surprised that fewer than half our members ever seem to attend these get togethers. E-Clubs can be rather impersonal and if E-Club members don't make the effort to link into these face time opportunities, they are missing out on a very important aspect of Rotary. For non E-Club members attending this meeting, let me assure you that E-Clubs are not just a website. We do provide for face time options. For our own members attending this meeting, let me encourage you to make the time in your schedule to join the rest of us who do attend our fellowship/coffee sessions. They are fun, and an important part of Rotary service.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Canadiana
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

It impressed me that the Mothers were in the lead for immunizing the children against Polio. It disgusts me that there are ignorant Imams that tell lies about the vaccine, because it is the children that suffer.
Steven Sandlin, RC of Decatur Daybreak, AL, D-6860

I enjoyed the Polio update on Nigeria. It re-enforces why i like being a Rotarian. The TED talk on using re-cycled plastic as currency was really interesting. I would like to learn more about that.
Sam Mark Rowe, RC of Calgary Heritage Park, D-5360

Disability rights have evolved and will evolve organically. We can only thanks those who continue to increase the employment possibilities for the many types of disabilities that exist.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The lived experience of a diplomat with a disability is a very powerful story that conveys real issues that need to be resolved in society on a global level.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

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A Little Humour
Submitted by Elly Contreras

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Submitted and donated by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Anre McIntosh

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Understanding Aboriginal Identity; BearPaw Legal; June 18-24, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Bruce Kleeberger

We welcome the World Wide Web to the Rotary E-Club of Canada One weekly meeting.

Our own President Lynne's initiative to celebrate Canada 150 during her year 17/18 offered $150 to members to complete their own project, anywhere in the world.

Projects were completed in British Columbia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, El Salvador, Panama and Mexico.

Literacy and conflict resolution and tree planting were the main focus of the work of the member initiated projects to support communities, the environment and peace in the world.

Congratulations to all!

Inspirational Moment

Submitted by Elly Contreras

Canadiana
Submitted by Elly Contreras

So sad that we have polluted the beaches and our oceans so much!! If each individual used less plastic and looked after disposal of what they did use, we would be responsible stewards of our earth!
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Life Lessons from 100 year Olds
All the people that were interviewed (and over the age of 100), were happy, lived simply and had a great memory! One man even used an Ipad. His motto was "Keep right on till the end of the road".
Christine Vachon, RC of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

I really enjoyed the video on Global warming and Plankton. My cousin's grandfather was a PhD Marine Biologist who focused his research on plankton and I used to really enjoy listening to his stories about this small but significant creature. In fact, there are 4 species of plankton named after him. This video really reminded me of him. Unfortunately he passed away a few years ago.
JP Kamel, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I was reminded of the importance of paying attention to the little things both for the value they bring and what they can teach us.
Lisa Gilchrist, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

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Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
Please click in our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca
All our videos can be viewed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Rotary E-Club Canada One. Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Ten million children. 70 000 workers. Five days.
What does it take to vaccinate every child in Afghanistan?

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Remembering Albert Sabin and the vaccine that changed the world
Medicine and public health lost a luminary 25 years ago this week with the death of Dr. Albert Sabin. During his life, Sabin became a household name, famous the world over for his development of the oral polio vaccine. He was also a role model for many clinicians and researchers because he refused to patent the vaccine.

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

Submitted and Donated by Jim Kenyon

"Don lives next to where I spent 20 years in Toronto and I've seen him a number of times live. At a concert at the old Bathurst St. Church, he introduced this song and bemoaned the plight of instrumental musicians who then have to put a name on what they've created. He wrote this and then went out for a walk around the neighbourhood and caught this name in the window of a local restaurant and submitted it. He then introduced the song as "Fish Soup".... oops.... Don is a Mi'kmaq from Ontario and one of the best finger pickers in the world. He's even been in Whitehorse..."

Speaker Program
June 21st is National Aboriginal Day in Canada

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The wonderful world of life in a drop of water; Tom Zimmerman and Simone Bianco; May 14 - 20, 2018

Greeter this week: Frank Yakimchuk

Tammy and I make it a policy that we will look for those opportunities to visit other Rotary Clubs, this is a photo taken during our visit to the Rotary Club of Red Deer, Alberta. I remember that this was a newly minted Club President who had been to the "Rotary International Convention" in Seoul, Korea during the summer of 2016.
Tammy and I are already registered to attend the RI Convention in Toronto next June, 2018. We took advantage of early registration to keep our cost down, we intend to use our "Aeroplan Points" to get from our home base in Red Deer, Alberta to the "Big Smoke" which also happens to be my birth place.
I encourage those that are able to get to a RI Convention to do so. Be prepared to deal with thousands of Rotarians, many diverse cultures, colourfully dressed groups and outstanding presenters. This is our third RI Convention but the first for us in our home country, Canada.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

E-Club of East Anglia in the UK had hosted RI Vice President Dear Rohrs at their weekly Zoom meeting. Another example of how e-clubs can host people that you otherwise would only hear at District or Zone Conferences.
Peter Denooy, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Well Peter, the topic of prime numbers would not have been on my list of selected topic for a Rotary meeting. I had to listen to it again to get to the point. I tried but could not get the relationship between the Higgs boson and prime numbers or getting sexual arousal from finding out. I got Descartes "I think therefore I am".
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

New Members Corner

What is Rotary? from Rotary International on Vimeo.

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought
1915-16 Allen D. Albert (journalism), Rotary Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
USA. Rotary vision: Development of the individual Rotarian to become his
'best self ' in service to others.

"Rotary summons men to respond to their best impulses...their best selves...[to]
lift up their heads in every land. The best things in us are not confined by national
boundaries."
- The Tree That Is Rotary, THE ROTARIAN, December 1934

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

"A great little music video from the National Film Board of Canada"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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VISION 2020 Conference Theme

Posted on Apr 21, 2018

VISION 2020
That will be the theme for the 2020 District Conference hosted by the Rotary E-Club of Canada One under the leadership of Jim Ferguson, who as of July 1st of this year will take on the position of District Governor Nominee. Elly Contreras has been appointed as Conference Chair and several other District Rotarians have stepped forward to assist as Co-Chair and Committee Chairs. The conference will likely be in the Edmonton area. With most of our member spread across the globe, it is important that we have some Committee Chairs on the ground. A few of our E-Club members have also accepted a specific role.
We will be needing many volunteers and may call on you as well, during either preparation or at the Conference itself, which of course you would not want to miss.
Jim won't be able to set a date until early in the new year, but anticipates mid September. Stay tuned, share your ideas and keep Vision 2020 on your mind.

Fellowship is the key to Happy Members and a Healthy Club

Meeting our fellow Rotarians is one of the highlights of membership. With our members spread out across the country and even the globe, this is not always easy, but several of our members make it a regular practice to meet up whenever they can. Such was the case on Monday, April 16th, when Elly and Ramiro returned from Mexico and made a stop in Calgary before they continued to Osoyoos. Jean Michel drove through a heavy snowstorm and the three enjoyed good fellowship and breakfast together. Amongst the various topics many ideas for the good of Rotary were discussed.
Thank you Jean Michel for taking the time to visit. We've go to do this more often.

During the second half of August, there will be a gathering in the Vancouver area, with Peter DeNooy from Dominican Replublic. There is also a possibility that some of us will meet up with Sabine from Germany this summer as she plans a visit to BC this summer.

Keep in touch with your fellow members, the Club directory, including location, is available on Clubrunner.

Tribute to Humboldt

At the April board meeting, President Lynne suggested a letter be sent to the three Rotary Clubs closest to Humboldt Saskatchewan, in honour of the young people, their families and communities affected by the recent bus accident. The board agreed and a letter was sent to the Prince Albert, Watrous and Melfort Saskatchewan Rotary Clubs, which are all within 150 km of Humboldt.

The tribute image on the right was received by Lynne.
Artist unknown.

Message from RI Vice President Dean Rohrs

Dear Rotary friends,
Our two Zones are known for being invested in bringing Peace and equal opportunity to all we touch.
Many of you will be attending the International Convention in Toronto. Please don't miss the opportunity of being involved in the Peace Summit, which takes place in the days prior to the Convention. If Peace is part of your Rotary vision, you must be there.
See the INVITATION from Past RI Vice President Jennifer Jones and join us as part of this very special experience.
Dean
Rotary International Vice President 2017-2018

New Vision Statement
In June, Rotary's Board of Directors and Trustees approved a new vision statement for our organization:

"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change -

across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."

Stephanie Urchick, chair of Rotary's Strategic Planning Committee, explains what went into arriving at that statement, and how you can help us chart a course for Rotary to thrive in the years ahead.
Read more HERE

The Butterfly Child; TSN Original, June 11-17th, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

Betsy Teutsch is an artist, community organizer, and environmentalist who, as the Communications Director of GreenMicrofinance, wrote about affordable, sustainable paths out of rural poverty. I had the pleasure of meeting her in Guatemala many months ago and she told me about her book, "100 Under $100: One Hundred Tools for Empowering Global Women". Intrigued by my conversation with her, I purchased her book. I was awed by so many of the low-cost, simple solutions that had the potential to lift women out of poverty, as well as preventing them from experiencing the ravages caused by poverty. We have already implemented a few of these ideas - getting free toothbrushes from Global Grins to prevent our kids and their parents from losing their adult teeth, to name one. This book is a must-read for every Rotarian.

Inspirational Moment

Life Lessons from 100 Year-olds
WOW! What a wonderful collection of stories - guess it wouldn't be appropriate for me to say my take away was the reference to having the occasional whiskey! One of my favorite lines (and there's a lot behind it) is "If I'm making a cake and it fails, it becomes a pudding". Reminds me of one of my Fathers pearls of wisdom: "The more birthdays you have, the longer you will live". What a truly inspirational program - THANK YOU!
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, Alberta, D-5370

The speaker program was absolutely delightful. It was so refreshing to hear these three wonderful people speak of the happiness of life as opposed to the negatively we are so often presented with.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

What Hallucinations Reveal About our Minds
Neurologist Oliver Sacks discusses Charles Bonnett syndrome. It is when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients and walks us through the biology of this phenomenon.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

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A Little Humour

Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

New Members Corner

Rotary Fellowships are independent, social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world.
How do I join a fellowship?
Fellowships are open to Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the information listed in the Rotary Fellowships directory. Or search our discussion groups to find Rotary and Rotaract members with similar interests.

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Rotary Minute

Toronto Convention: Host committee recommends night events
The host committee for the 2018 Rotary International Convention in Toronto wants to make your nights on the town as memorable as your days at the convention. It has come up with a lineup of events that will help you explore all Toronto has to offer.

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people."
- Eleanor Roosevelt

Speaker Program

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Why Food Drives Contribute To Hunger in America; Gary Oppenheimer; June 4 - 10, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Bruce Kleeberger

Welcome to the weekly meeting of the Rotary E-Club of Canada One, now 5 years young and going strong. Recently members of the e-club attended the Rotary Presidential Peacebuilding Conference 2018, in Vancouver BC during February 9 - 11. The first of 5, this conference focused on Environmental Sustainability and Peace. Rotarians from around the world gathered in Vancouver, to participate in workshops and learn about topics of worldwide concern including food production and distribution, tree planting and ecology, population and the environment, environment and international conflict. RI President Ian Riseley opened the conference, Green Party MP Elizabeth May introduced the keynote speaker Dr. David Suzuki.
You can see some of the conference as it was recorded at: https://sway.com/xRyDC2rO9FgSOCeR?ref=Link

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

I must say that this was both a wonderful and inspiring program. If God grants any of us the chance to live until 100 or more, then we must surely use this time wisely, and fill it with the same sort of accomplishments and joys which the three people interviewed have.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Interesting findings and examples of elderly, vision impaired people having hallucinations. Hundreds of thousands of people are visually impaired but and all have these hallucinations, yet only one percent report them. This is due to the fact that others will think they are crazy.
Christine Vachon, RC of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

Live Lessons from 100 Year Olds
It was refreshing to hear the perspectives of folks with so much life experience. The perspective I appreciated is that all 3 individuals shared the common characteristics of a positive approach to life and willingness to give back.
David Munro, RC of Coquitlam, BC, D-5050

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

"There is nothing intangible about Rotary: It is reality itself. To give is to receive;
to lose oneself is to find oneself; to be happy is to serve. These are old truths...for
the individual...and the mass, whether application be in the exchange of goods,
toil, knowledge, or love."
- The Meaning of Rotary, THE ROTARIAN, November 1921

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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Our fight for disability rights and why we're not done yet; Judith Heumann ; May 28 - June 3, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

Rotary E-Club of Canada One through its member's involvement offers a way to leave a Peace Legacy through our youth.
Youth concerns globally include access to safety to live, study or work. Youth are frustrated by inaction of those older or seen as more able to make change happen. Rotary E-Club of Canada One has offered its members and donors opportunities to reach out to youth. Our diverse membership located in 5 countries shares this concern for including youth in global solutions.
A PEACE Project involving tree planting by 85 youth volunteers in El Salvador has resulted in micro business planning and job creation in a remote agricultural community overcoming lack of job skills and training.
A WATER project in Honduras involving access to water, water purification and Education on Water Sanitation and hygiene for Community of 2500 involved youth in Honduras.
The Imagination Library Program providing books monthly to preschool children in the Arctic resulted in parents are asking Rotary to begin these programs in new communities where they moved. The little ones Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Become more confident and curious little people. Arctic teachers report saving 3 months of school orientation time with children introduced preschool to Imagination Library books. Instead of fear, they are ready and eager to learn.

Rotary volunteers and donors facilitate the youth participation and inclusion, in overcoming obstacles faced by these communities.
Rotary E-Club of Canada One provides through our members a student scholarship through Project Amigo in Mexico, a recycling education and program for youth in Guatemala, Education in bullying prevention in British Columbia and Alberta, facilitates a youth parent school program in India, and in Panama provided child educational materials and in the Dominican Republic programs for the disabled and seniors. Our members and donors are Making a Difference!
As Club President this year, I am particularly moved to see Rotary International high school age youth attend Rotary Youth Leadership Training. The enthusiasm, growth in self-esteem, team building and hope built by this youth training is life changing!

Enjoy this week's meeting!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Sharon Blaker
Snowbirds
Officially known as the Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (French: 431e escadron de démonstration aérienne), the Snowbirds are Canada's military aerobatics or air show flight demonstration team whose purpose is to "demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel".[2] The squadron is based at 15 Wing, near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Snowbirds are the first Canadian air demonstration team to be designated as a squadron.[3]

Read more HERE

Powerful speech by an amazing woman. I could feel her emotions in this presentation and loved the story about her teacher giving her a journal to write her truth.
Christine Vachon, RC of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

Verrry complex subject and made tremendous sense Very cool.
Mike O'Connor, RC of Grande Prarie (Swan City), Alberta, D-5370

Another moving story of a person having the strength and courage to overcome polio. Hopefully these stories will one day come to an end and no one will suffer this disease.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

Yes, our 100 plus year olds have lots of wisdom to share, as did my mother at 102 and half years. What a blessing to learn from these folks and spend time with them. So very much respect and gratitude they show for all in life. We are also so grateful for clean water for Subirana, Honduras, community this club made available to over 2500 people along with Water Missions technical help. Families thank us for wash education as well.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

"When We Cut Down Too Many Trees!"

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Delwen Stander

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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The surprising solution to ocean plastic; David Katz; May 21 - 27, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: James (Jim) Ferguson

Our E-Club reached a milestone this year.
On February 23 (which is of course, Rotary's anniversary date), 2018, our E-Club turned 5 years old.
When we chartered in 2013, we really didn't know the other members very well.
The only people that I knew, were my friends Elly and Ramiro Contreras, as we were all former members of either the Rotary Club of Stony Plain or the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove, Alberta, which are very close together geographically.
For the first few years of our E-Club, we had a fair bit of sorting out to do, as to how do we actually do a Community Services Project, when we had members living in all areas of Canada, and in the USA?
Of course, we donated funds to projects that members championed, but finally we were able to secure the Beaufort Sea in Canada's High Arctic, for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, making it our first true Canadian E-Club community project.
Recently, we've also coordinated the building of a water pipeline project in Subirana, Honduras, an approximately $110,000.00 USD project in partnership with other Rotary Clubs, and Rotary International via a Global Grant.
It's taken 5 years, but we're getting a great core group of Rotarians in our E-Club that understand the advantages (and disadvantages!) of belonging to an internet Rotary Club.
That's why I thought this Greeter Message picture was appropriate.
Together, pulling and working as a team, in whatever type of club we belong to, Rotarians can accomplish miracles and make a really positive difference in our world.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Victoria Day (French: Fête de la Reine, or "Celebration of the Queen") is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday preceding May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. As such, it is the Monday between the 18th to the 24th inclusive, and thus is always the penultimate Monday of May. The date is simultaneously that on which the current Canadian sovereign's official birthday is recognized.[1] It is sometimes informally considered the beginning of the summer season in Canada.

Read more HERE

The Rotary Minute is another example of the need for doing things with your hands and how satisfying that is.
Peter Denooy, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

It's always fascinating to hear about the human condition. Knowing more about mental health/wellness helps take away the stigma and misconceptions. The more we understand and learn about things the more acceptable of them we become - it's harder to be critical and judgmental of things once one we are more familiar with them. Very interesting program (I remember having similar discussions with my father - who also was a Rotarian and practiced as a Psychiatrist); really cool!
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, Alberta, D-5370

Your speaker program provided a very interesting insight to one of the many functions of our brains that are just beginning to be understood or discovered. Like our oceans having more unexplored area than the earth's land mass, there is more to be learned about our brain than we know about all of the other parts or our bodies. A very thought provoking presentation.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner
May is Youth Services Month

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Food for Thought
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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Which country does the most good for the world? ; Simon Anholt; May 7-13, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: David Werrett

In 2000 I had the good fortune to go to Kerala State in southern India on a Carl P Miller discovery grant to visit a proposed project. The Rotary Club of Cochrane, where I was a member at that time, had been approached by clubs in Cochin to be partners in providing potable water and sanitation to residents of an offshore island, Kadamakkudy.

The islands are quite low, effectively large sandbars, and their water supply came from ponds and the sanitation was very primitive. With six clubs in Cochin we were able to provide funds to construct reservoirs to hold rainwater that at certain times of the year comes in abundance. Latrines with soak pits were also constructed with the clubs providing the materials and the residents doing the construction. What a difference it made to those people who now are able to enjoy clean potable water and sanitation facilities.

Some facts from the Rotary Foundation website:
- $24.00 is all it takes to provide one person with safe water
- 23 million people now have safe water because of Rotary
- 21 million people have access to sanitation and hygiene thanks to Rotary projects
- 2030 is the year Rotary hopes to finish providing everyone with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

So think what a difference your donation to the Rotary Foundation can make to the 3 in 10 people worldwide, or 2.1 billion, who lack access to safe, readily available water at home, and 6 in 10, or 4.5 billion, who lack safely managed sanitation, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

I found Susan David's TED talk on The gift and power of emotional courage very thought provoking. It never occurred to me that a person could be told to remain positive when they should be showing their emotions.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

prime #'s ..... who knew ? .... great talk
Ken Hunter, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The segments on the history of women in Rotary was excellent. It brought back memories of the struggle my first Rotary Club had to go though to admit its' first female Rotarians. I cannot help but continually rejoice the positive step this was and the strength Rotary gained from the change.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

How polio still affects survivors decades later
Canada has been polio-free for the last 20 years but it was once among the most dreaded childhood diseases in the country.
The disease hit hard in Canada in the early 1950s. At the peak of the outbreak in 1953 alone, there were 9,000 cases and 500 deaths.

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

President-elect Barry Rassin on where Rotary has been, where he hopes to lead it - and how the organization profoundly changed his life

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

"Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it."
- J. Petit Senn

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

"Valdy; one of my favorite Canadian artists from many years ago"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Doug Dyer

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'Storytellers'_ A man who started 'World's largest beach cleaning project', Mr. Afroz Shah; April 16 - 22, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Kitty Bucsko

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

Canadiana

I very much enjoyed the insight into our emotions as centers of data not directives and recognizing what the emotion we feel represents and what we can and cannot control. It was filled with positive concepts like values aligned with actions, or courage is fear walking. Great food for thought for ourselves and in observing and perhaps understanding those around us.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

As a psychotherapist, this e-talk illuminated much for the daily work I do each day helping people access courage so they learn to heal from emotional rigidity to become healthy, authentic, & flexible/agile. Brilliant presentation.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5370

Susan David, The gift and power of emotional courage
Sawubona! A very thought provoking program. Every once in a while it is important to do some self-reflection and stop to take a different look at things. I see you - and now I hear you too. It was nice to have a program that challenges how we think and view the world and how we handle our emotional agility.
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, D-5370

WOW! This is perhaps one of the best e-club web meeting and one I would not have wanted to miss:
The webinar on membership is full of resources and ideas on growing membership. That video is worth saving.
And do I ever enjoyed the Ted Talk by Susan David on emotional courage. That presentation resonated with me and not only reinforced my personal values but also my enthusiasm on following the path chosen whatever the risk.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Only in Mexico!

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

EarlyAct Introduces Kids to the Thrill of Service
There's a lot of talk lately about youth involvement in Rotary and how they will be the future leaders, addressing world issues, once the older generation is ready to pass the baton.

Read HERE what the Rotary Club of Nipawin, Saskatchewan has done to secure Rotary's future

Food for Thought

Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

"I may have an odd choice, but I LOVE this piece! And I would hope that someone might feel the same way!"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Kitty Bucsko

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Thank you, Kitty and Elly, for your material suggestions and hard work in compiling this meeting!

How to talk (and listen) to transgender people; April 30 to May 6, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

Celebration 150 - Peace Initiative
During the December 2017 Volunteer Week at Project Amigo, 300+ of the poorest children from the migrant camps and other indigenous communities in Colima, Mexico receive a new set of clothing, a pair of shoes, underwear and socks. Organized by a group of volunteers. Santa comes to visit and the children receive a small gift and are treated to a Fiesta with Pozole and a Piñata Party. All this is made possible trough the support of Canadians and Americans for the incentive and sponsorship Programs. Although Project Amigo delivers books to schools through Matching Grants and Rotary Clubs' support, most children (of which most parents don't read), have no books of their own. This past season Ramiro and I participated in the activities of the Volunteer Week and presented many children with a book of their own. Each book was labelled indicating that this book has been donated by the Rotary Club of Canada One, with mention of the 150 Celebration and matched by Elly & Ramiro.
I encourage all E-Club members to identify a worthy project in their community, and utilize the $150 that's available to you to do good in the world!

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Peter Denooy

Canadiana

Enjoyment came from watching the segment on Tundra Tours. A local family moved to Inuvik and was involved with the cariboo migration. Eye-opening and disconcerting was the extent of the flourosis contamination problem in India.
Don Smith, RC of Bracebridge, D-7010

Interesting perspective to look at how the rest of the world lives and comparing it to incomes.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The comparisons across the globe should change the perception of so many people at the "rich" end, to better appreciate our cushioned way of life. Despite social media, many people apparently are socially not aware of how privileged they really are.
Christen Franken, E-Club of One World, D-5240

Interesting way to compare income and lifestyle using photos. We soon find out what kind of environment we relate more easily.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points
The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.
For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly meeting.

Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

How Rotary brings people of all countries together
When Gabriel de Jesus Abade was 16, a high school friend introduced him to Interact. From there, he learned about Rotary Youth Exchange, and began a journey that has connected him with friends around the world. Read Gabriel's story, and why he says Rotary will always be a part of his life.

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Food for Thought

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. “

---Stephen Hawking

Donated and Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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Choices that can Change your Life; Caroline Myss; April 23 - 29, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week:

Delwen Stander

I don't know how you, dear reader and fellow Rotarian, feel, but I for one have had enough of this very protracted and frigid winter. And, yes, it still is Winter even here in the Fraser Valley, given that it snowed on our acreage last week, and this week we had overnight temperatures of barely 0°C. Even during the brief respites from the cold, it has rained almost every day - although this does represent a change from the heavy snows and ice rain we have experienced between November and now.
However, in the midst of bemoaning the weather, I did have the opportunity to reflect on what our experience is like, when compared to those of Rotarians around the world. So, for your amusement, consider this:
(a) when we think it's cold where we are, remember the Rotarians of Yakutsk, Siberia, Russia (District 2225), where the permafrost is 250m thick, and where the average temperature during the middle of Winter (which lasts from October to May) is -39°C.;
(b) when we think it's hot where we are, remember the Rotarian, Rob DeCou, of the Playa Venice Sunrise Club (District 5280), who, in the middle of the Summer, to raise funds for polio eradication, ran 146 miles across the heart of Death Valley, California, the hottest place on earth, where the average temperature during the Summer is 47°C., and can reach 57°C.;
(c) when we think it's wet where we are, remember the Rotarians of Medellin, Colombia (District 4280), who do projects in nearby Quibdo, where the average annual rainfall is almost 12,000mm (that's almost 12 meters of rain); and
(d) when we think it's dry where we are, remember the Rotarians of Arica Chinchorro, Chile (District 4320), where the average annual rainfall is 0.761mm (not even 1 millimeter).
And, most of all, just remember that these fellow Rotarians are serving above self in these places, and upholding the 4 Way Test, in extreme circumstances.
We should be thoroughly impressed by them, and equally proud to be part of our diverse Rotary World.

Inspirational Moment
Choose A Book And Read To Your Barber, He'll Take A Little Money Off The Top
Jozef Jason came to the Fuller Cut barbershop for one reason: the kid's mohawk. It's almost second-grade picture day, and he wants to look good. He hops up onto an antique swivel chair and asks his barber for the new 'do.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

Alberta angler catches fish nearly cut in half by plastic Powerade wrapper

An Alberta fisherman is reminding people to properly dispose of garbage after catching a fish that had been trapped in a drink ring for so long the fish had grown around the piece of plastic.

Read more HERE

As always I enjoyed the variety of information and tidbits as well as the main TED talk. I'd never before considered showing economic status via images and comparing them. Thanks for opening my eyes a little wider!
Judy Redpath, RC of Herndon, VA, USA, D-7610

Anna Rosling Rönnlund wants all of us to find out, so she sent photographers to 264 homes in 50 countries to document the stoves, bed, toilets, toys and more in households from every income bracket around the world. Using Dollar Street she shows how families live in Latvia or Burkina Faso or Peru as Rosling Rönnlund explains the power of data visualization to help us better understand the world.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, District 5370

Dollar Street ... very, very interesting
Ken Hunter, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D5370

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KEEP UP WITH COMMUNICATIONS IN DISTRICT 5370 and the ROTARY E-CLUB OF CANADA ONE
District 5370 is going to be using the Zoom platform as its online communication platform.
Peter Denooy is offering his knowledge of Zoom to assist anyone who would like to learn more about it.
An online introduction of 60 minutes at https://zoom.us/j/709771987 every week until the end of April 2018 at the following days and times (MDT) is offered to you:
Wednesday Noon
Saturday 4 PM
Sunday 10 AM
Anybody can drop in; it is preferable that more than 2 people join, as it will open up more options, but one-on-one meetings will also be very helpful.
For any questions, please contact Peter via ppdenooy@gmail.com

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour
Submitted by David Werrett

New Members Corner
April is Maternal and Child Health Month

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

50 years ago, the first Rotaract club was formed to give young adults a place to connect and take action for good. Rotaract members from each decade share what the program was like and how it shaped their lives.

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Delwen Stander

Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

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Life Lessons From 100-Year-Olds; Lifehunters; April 9 - 15, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Pierre J. Henry

The Subirana, Honduras, number one priority was the development of its system of potable water to all families and households which now will have access to this important service. With having obtaining the required financing, through management of Rotary E-Club of Canada One, and coordination of the Rotary Club of El Progreso, this water project will have a significant economic and social impact on the population, due to several factors:
1. Index of disease caused by contaminated water consumption will decrease.
2. Families do not spend more on transportation, visits and drug purchases in medical services in other cities.
3. Eliminating sources of contamination, cleaning water reservoirs
For there will be a multiplier effect, the villagers have been thinking about the organization of micro and small businesses: industrial, commercial and agricultural, with a training program for young entrepreneurs. Also the order of the village, Recreation Park, electrification of neighborhoods, putting electric lights, stands on the football field, etc.
The key measure is the delimitation of the village in residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural area.
Thank you, Rotary E-Club of Canada One!

Canadiana

I learned that most of us crave both alone (solitary) time and time in connection with others. Balance is important in these two areas.
Bradley Brewster, RC of Calgary South, D-5360

I knew very little about Rotary up until meeting my colleague/Rotarian Vicki Horsfield and participating in this meeting. I was immediately impressed by the collective powerful skill sets & professional experiences that the participants evidenced from all over the world at the meeting. Their passion and commitment is clear. The variety and number of ongoing specific, goal oriented projects discussed and funded at the meeting was eye opening. I especially value the way Rotary e-club contributes to and gets things done both financially and on the ground in struggling communities all over the world.
Andrea Chisholm

"How the rest of the world lives" is a great learning experience for anybody. I always ask people I meet if they have been to the Dominican Republic. When they say yes, I ask them how many times they went outside the resort and saw the real DR? Very few have.
Peter Denooy, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought

"If this Rotary of ours is destined to be more than a mere passing thing, it will
be because you and I have learned the importance of bearing with each other's
infirmities, the value of toleration."
- Rational Rotarianism, The National Rotarian, January 1911

Donated and Submitted by Doug Dyer

Inspirational Moment/Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

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What hallucination reveals about our minds; Oliver Sack; April 2 - 8, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week:

Many Rotarians are still unaware of the changes made by the 2016 Council on Legislation, giving our clubs more flexibility. Club are now responsible for the types of membership, the minimum number of meetings required, and other policies, designed to increase engagement and participation.
There are many opportunities, such as Corporate, Associate or Family membership, As well as involving Rotaract and Interact students in our projects.

Members of our E-club have been sent a questionnaire on this topic, in which they can express their suggestions for our club.

Based on their input the Membership Committee will make a proposal to the Board on alternate Membership types.

But please don't sit and wait for the results. Start taking action now and consider inviting the younger generation to our meetings and tell them about Rotary.
Post stories and articles from our weekly meetings on your Facebook page and don't forget to include the link to our webpage.

With more members we will be able to do more exciting projects, lighten the workload and ensure future leadership.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

From our British Columbia coast

We need to work with our own Indigenous People to ensure they have a clean and healthy source of water.
Frank Yakimchuk, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Water is life giving.
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Note to Greeter Vicki - great project! My Rotary Club got involved with a tree-planting project in Brazil. Best thing about the Macadamia nut tree is - the awesome white chocolate/macadamia nut cookies that are made!!
No matter how many times I see/hear a program regarding water it always amazes me that such a simple basic need is not available throughout our world. Thank goodness Rotary is continuing to address this - and it is reinvigorating to see what Rotary Clubs are doing.
John Wojcicki, Rotary Club of Edmonton, D-5370

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KEEP UP WITH COMMUNICATIONS IN DISTRICT 5370 and the ROTARY E-CLUB OF CANADA ONE
District 5370 is going to be using the Zoom platform as its online communication platform.
Peter Denooy is offering his knowledge of Zoom to assist anyone who would like to learn more about it.
An online introduction of 60 minutes at https://zoom.us/j/709771987 every week until the end of April 2018 at the following days and times (MDT) is offered to you:
Wednesday Noon
Saturday 4 PM
Sunday 10 AM
Anybody can drop in; it is preferable that more than 2 people join, as it will open up more options, but one-on-one meetings will also be very helpful.
For any questions, please contact Peter via ppdenooy@gmail.com

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought

"So long as we love we serve; so long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend."
Robert Louis Stevenson

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

This officially ends this week's meeting

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Adam Spencer: Why I fell in love with monster prime numbers; March 26 - April 1, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

Recently, Nishchint Bajaj and I met with a Rotary Club of Stratford Rotarian, Gord Sherwin, at the local Bruce Hotel. As we sat by the fireplace, we shared about our Rotary Club Service Projects, fundraising, travel to India and of Gord's visit to a Rotary club there.
Shortly about 30 others not familiar with Rotary arrived and one asked, "What is Rotary?"
Gord replied Rotary is a non-profit service organization with over 1,200,000 world-wide members who meet in fellowship and do fundraising to benefit different projects in the community and the world.
The Polio Plus project was used as an example. He added that three Rotary Clubs that existed in Stratford and the idea of the E-Club was mentioned. To one other Rotarian present, Gord suggested, this might be a way to get folks they met, involved in a Rotary E-club when they said they had no time for Thursday lunch hour meeting of his club but they could adapt their schedules to E-Club activities.
Questions began to flow about Rotary from the group, "How does the E-Club meet? What projects does the E-Club or Rotary do? How does the E-Club fundraise with our 30 members? Where are our members located?"
One person suggested we get all E-clubs together to meet and we were pleased to share this is planned for Rotary International Convention in Toronto later this year.
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One has Made a Difference to many in El Salvador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Panama, Honduras in the Canadian Arctic and in communities of our members in British Columbia and Alberta bringing peaceful initiatives in these regions.
Like a pebble dropped in a pond this involvement of each of you ripples outward and affects more people than even we anticipated.
How would you like to be involved in 2018-19?

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

E-Club Past President Doug Dyer's Niece Directed this...

Dr Stella Vorpe described what was essentially a failed project. She concluded that people who lose weight on a diet program usually regain the weight after stopping the program. Who'd a thunk? Been there, done that. It was painful to watch her beg for louder laughter because "this is being recorded."
Fred Nesbitt, RC of Albion, NY, D-7090

Reinforced importance of diet and nutrition as we age. Interesting information on work being done by those receiving Global Grant Scholarships.
Don Smith, RC of Bracebridge, Ontario, D-7010

"How one's life will be measured"
I can say that this is arguably one of the best Ted Talks I have ever heard. This is not because of the delivery, which was at times unpolished, but because of the vitally important message the speaker gave. God will judge us based on each of our individual transactions with our fellow man, not on some aggregate score. This should inspire us, especially as Rotarians, to really work at positively influencing the lives of the people we meet each day.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Fantastic Speaker program about fluorosis. Since this was recorded in 2009-10 It would be interesting to see the follow up.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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KEEP UP WITH COMMUNICATIONS IN DISTRICT 5370 and the ROTARY E-CLUB OF CANADA ONE

District 5370 is going to be using the Zoom platform as its online communication platform.
Peter Denooy is offering his knowledge of Zoom to assist anyone who would like to learn more about it.
An online introduction of 60 minutes at https://zoom.us/j/709771987 every week until the end of April 2018 at the following days and times (MDT) is offered to you:
Wednesday Noon
Saturday 4 PM
Sunday 10 AM
Anybody can drop in; it is preferable that more than 2 people join, as it will open up more options, but one-on-one meetings will also be very helpful.
For any questions, please contact Peter via ppdenooy@gmail.com

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the back Nova Scotia country.
As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost, and being a typical man, I didn't stop for directions. I finally arrived an hour late and saw the funeral guy had evidently gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight. There were only the diggers and crew left, and they were eating lunch. I felt bad, and apologized to the men for being late.
I went to the side of the grave and looked down, and the vault lid was already in place. I didn't know what else to do, so I started to play. The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no family and friends. I played like I've never played before for this homeless man.
And as I played "Amazing Grace", the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I finished, I packed up my bagpipes and started for my car. Though my head was hung low, my heart was full. As I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, "I never seen anything like that before, and I've been putting in septic tanks for twenty years."

New Members Corner

Submitted by Elly Contreras

Rotary Minute

Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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The gift and power of emotional courage; Susan David, March 19 - 25, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Anre McIntosh

Hello everyone
I have been thinking of the Rotary moto "Service Above Self" and how it is demonstrated and incorporated in our life. As Rotarians, it is through our Rotary projects and sponsored events. For those outside of Rotary it can be through helping others. The examples I have seen come from the world of Triathlon. I was in Edmonton this summer as an official at the Elite races. What struck me was the presence of Elite athletes acting as guides for para-athletes. The time and devotion these individuals took to assist their partner was amazing to watch during and after the race.
I also saw this at local events, older athletes (teenagers) assisting younger athletes (4-6 year olds) around the course as "buddies".
I think all of us should look for these types of opportunities within all aspect of our life: inside and outside of Rotary. For those of us with children or grandchildren, take them along when you volunteer. Help them build service to others into their lives.
If you don't have the time or ability to be an on the ground volunteer consider making a donation to the Rotary foundation, as this will service to others through Rotary projects.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

Canadiana
Adam Kleeberger is our E-Club Charter Member and Past President Bruce Kleeberger's son!

Love the convenience of attending while I am away and looking for interesting reading material.
Sarah Pruckl, District 5060

Dame Ellen MacArthur's surprising discovery learned while breaking the round the world solo sailing record is literally a sea change in the way society functions. As a fellow sailor, and inhabitant of this fragile Mother Earth the vision of a circular economy makes perfect sense. Undeniably we cannot continue on our path of using all the resources this earth, our home has. If we do then we as a species and by result all living things are doomed. We will be the next Mars, a dusty speck surrounding a glorious sun shining for no one. Visionaries like Ellen, whose compelling story offers an alternative to the doomsday scenario must be championed. They are our hope and our future.
Lou Spizzirri, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

This is the first Rotary e meeting that I have attended. It was an excellent experience.
Jim Maxwell, RC of West Ottawa, Ontario, D-7040

So important to provide clean water, the bio sand filters were designed at the University of Calgary. The Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) now promotes them and teaches water purification. As they can be built on site they are affordable and simple to operate.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Grow YOUR Rotary Club's Membership.... NOW !!! from Rotary Coordinators Z24 & 32 on Vimeo.

Rotary Minute
March is Water and Sanitation Month

Food for Thought
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"Together we are stronger"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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Rotary Clubs Water Projects; March 5 - 11, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

When our E-Club announced the PEACE projects, funded by the Canada 150 Fund, I jumped at the opportunity. It had been a desire of mine to provide Macadamia nut trees to the families affiliated with our organization. The Valhalla Experimental Station (http://www.exvalhalla.net/macademianut.htm) practices sustainable agriculture on the Macadamia nut farm they started several decades ago in Guatemala. Their aim is to get Macadamia nut trees into indigenous communities. Their website states, "These trees go to replant destroyed forests and serve as remarkably efficient carbon sinks. The Macadamia agribusiness provides a more secure livelihood for the poor farmer than the volatile coffee industry. Communities can use new incomes to improve infrastructure, education and health." They go on to explain that a Macadamia nut tree "converts sixty three cubic feet of carbon dioxide and releases 55 gallons of water vapor into the atmosphere every day." It produces more oxygen than most other trees.
With the $150 from Rotary E-Club of Canada, we were able to get the seedlings delivered and to buy equipment, organic fertilizer and ash needed for the planting. Our families were ecstatic to receive these wonderful trees.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

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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?

Difficult to comprehend that more people in the world have mobile phones than toothbrushes.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Thank you for presenting President Barry Raisin's keynote address from the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta. Excellent presentation, very inspiring with great messages.
Andy Adams, RC of Campbell River, D-5020

Barry Rassin, 2018-'19 Theme Address RI Assembly
I loved the example he cited of the YouTube video where one musician is playing, then another instrumentalist joins, & so on until there is a whole orchestra playing on the street. It's an apt description of Rotary's success model for doing humanitarian work in the world, starting in our home community & spreading throughout the world.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

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News from the Rotary Family
Nick Lees: Former Victoria School principal now leading huge Rotary district
Former Victoria School of the Arts principal Ingrid Neitsch will be governor in 2018-19 of a Rotary International district covering parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Northwest Territories.

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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 Humour

New Members Corner

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

Rotary Minute/Speaker Program
March is Water and Sanitation Month

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How Will You Measure Your Life? Clay Christensen; February 26 - March 4, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Undine Miller

The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library was founded in 2001 by Dolly Parton herself. This non-profit, early childhood literacy program is set up in North-America, the UK and New Zealand, with 1,136,170 registered children, and growing.
Studies such as the M.D.R. Evans et al have concluded that "Children growing up in homes with many books get 3 years more schooling than children from bookless homes, independent of parents' education occupation, and class".
Children participating in the DPIL program have shown to score higher in their literacy scores than the students who were not registered in DPIL. A study in 2007 by the Learning to Grow Project of the University of Hawaii revealed that due to the program, 30% more families were actively reading daily.
In the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program the children are registered by their parents from 0-5 years old to receive culturally relevant books each month by mail. Each community (by postal code) usually has a Community Champion who is the main contact for the parents and for DPIL. Rotary International is a valued partner of DPIL, and Rotary E-Club Canada One has 9 approved affiliates that we are supporting: Aklavik, Ft McPherson, Ft Resolution, Inuvik, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Tsiigehtchic, Tuktoyaktuk, and Ulukhaktok. When I printed a map of this region to get a better picture of where these communities are located at, I realized that except for Ft Resolution, all others were located above the Arctic Circle!
Needless to say, organizations like Dolly Parton Imagination Library rely heavily on donations which can either be mailed to The Dollywood Foundation, 111 Dollywood Lane Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, or directly at www.imaginationlibrary.com, merchandise & donations. There you are also able to donate to a local affiliate by specifying one of the nine mentioned above.
As an additional contact method, I have created a Facebook page www.facebook.com/EClubOneDPILNT/ where I am hoping to keep in touch and share stories and pictures relevant to this wonderful cause.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Frank Yakimchuk
"The main speaker Joe Duggan was a lobster fishers since a young boy, he just died and was a Retired Police Detective with my Halifax Police Department."

It was interesting to see the model that the speaker developed to manage fears. It reminds me of the concept that often the worst-case scenario is not likely and/or can be managed.
Lisa Gilchrist, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

Tim Ferriss is a very analytical guy. Far too analytical for guy with ADHD like me. I have measured choices of actions in only 2 ways: The risk of doing something vs. the risk of not doing it.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I did the meeting for Jan. 22 -28, and watched the very interesting program on brain foods. Needless to say, my wife, watching with me, kept nodding her head and saying "See!" , as she has us on the very diet which the good doctor recommended.
Delwen Stander, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Fantastic meeting challenging all Rotarians to be the Inspiration for sustainable change in Rotary's 6 areas of focus in our world, community and in ourselves.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

Rotary Minute
March is Water and Sanitation Month

Food for Thought

Speaker Program
Submitted by David Werrett

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The surprising thing I learned sailing solo around the world; Dame Ellen MacArthur; February 19-25, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Frank Yakimchuk

The story of my first involvement in Rotary should be told one more time. I started my regular duty with the Halifax Police Department on December 7, 1979. In April of 1994, I was inducted into the Rotary Club of Summerside, PEI.
After applying for a secondment to the Atlantic Police Academy in late 1993, I was interviewed by a selection committee and was selected as their newest "Fitness Instructor". After establishing myself in the former Military Barracks at Selmon Park in St Elenor's, PEI, one day I was summons to the Directors' Office. He basically told me that I was going to take his place in the local Rotary Club. I did what I was told and started to attend the lunch hour meetings with his blessing and initial introduction as his replacement.
My first Board Position was as the new Sgt at Arms as the next Rotary year began on July 1st. It was a good-spirited club and the Rotary Club of Summerside, PEI remains very strong to this day. I was certainly proud of being part of their Club despite my unique path to becoming a Rotarian.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Lake Superior has an island which has a lake which has an island which has a pond which has a boulder, which, when the pond floods, becomes the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the world.

Read more HERE

Power Foods for the Brain - Neal Barnard
Interesting RI President Ian's challenge regarding planting a tree - I recall some years ago there was a RC in South America (cant' recall which one) that had a tree adoption plan and invited other Clubs to participate; my Rotary Club participated in that initiative so maybe this is a cool challenge to do something locally. Watching this week's Program just before lunch definitely did affect my meal choices! Hopefully I remember to do it again tomorrow! And I wonder if fermented grapes count? If so, I have a few corked bottles of it at home.
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, D-5370

Juan Carlos greeter from the English speaking Moscow club was great. Dr Neil Barnard's compelling Ted talk about foods we should be eating and foods we should be avoiding offered a statistically backed insight into how we can live longer and remember we did. Great stuff, thanks Doug Dyer.
Lou Spizzirri, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

It was a great presentation and a reminder for me to start to eat better. Dr. Barnard did an excellent job breaking his presentation down to a layman's level. What I learned - by avoiding saturated and trans fats and eating more legumes, vegetables, fruits and grains and exercising, one can significantly reduce the risks of heart disease and Alzheimer's.
David Munro, RC of Coquitlam, BC, D-5050

Loved it! My father is in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease, and Neal Barnard's information was very intriguing. I am hopeful that he is on to something, and we can make a difference.
Geri Conrad, RC of Grande Prarie After Five, Alberta, D-5370

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Box 9 Site 10, RR#2, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada T4C 1A2

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A Little Humour

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Rotary's commitment to creating a healthier world

Around the world, 400 million people can't afford or don't have access to basic health care, which can result in pain, poverty, and misery. That's why Rotary members are devoted to fighting and preventing diseases. From offering temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities to designing and building infrastructure to allow doctors, patients, and governments to work together, Rotary members take on efforts both large and small.
You can take action to fight disease in your community:
* Support health education programs that explain how diseases spread and how to reduce the risk of transmission
* Partner with medical institutions or ministries of health to immunize people against infectious diseases
* Support continuing education and training for health workers through scholarships or stipends or simply by recognizing existing training efforts
* Improve and expand access to affordable health care in underserved areas

Check Rotary Showcase for projects that other Rotary members have taken on in their communities.

Food for Thought
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Good works are not all there is in Rotary; good works are expressions only of something beneath. Some of the most powerful forces in the world are invisible. Electricity has never been seen by mortal man and yet it can and does turn the wheels of industry. Gravity cannot be seen and yet the mighty cataract of Niagara exists by virtue of the law of gravity. Even the air we breathe is invisible and yet it sustains life. The power of Rotary is invisible and yet it performs miracles. The gates of empires have been lifted from their hinges by the power of ideas. Beneath the good works of Rotary there is an invisible power; it is the power of goodwill and by virtue of the power of goodwill Rotary exists.
Paul Harris in his autobiography "My Road to Rotary"

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Doug Dyer

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Exercise and nutrition for middle-age and older individuals; Dr. Stella Volpe; February 12 - 18, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Peter Denooy

L-R: Peter Denooy and DG Omar Aburto, RI District 4185 (Mexico)

Recently I was involved in a wheelchair distribution in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where kids with several levels of disability were given a chair after it was adjusted to their needs. We also met with several other individuals, Rotarians and non-Rotarians, with whom we exchanged ideas, while learning about initiatives that could benefit many of those with mobility issues.
At this meeting I met Omar Aburto, Governor of District 4185 in Mexico. In his district the group ALEM http://alem.org.mx is working very closely with Rotary clubs in organizing repair clinics in different cities where people can bring any wheelchair that needs to be repaired or fixed up. The technicians that do the work are all in wheelchairs and this helps tremendously to educate the public that disabled people are not a burden to society, but that they can contribute in a significant way to society. Those that can afford are asked to make donations and they are so successful that the technicians are getting paid for the work they do.
One of the founders of ALEM is a Rotarian, is bilingual and is looking forward to tell us all about their project at possibly one of our fellowship assemblies.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

How Eddie Shore's legendary toughness extended off the ice

Those who knew him have said only Eddie Shore could pull off such an impossible feat - in this case, enduring a harrowing, death-defying, 22-hour trek from Boston to Montreal just so he could suit up for a game that his slumping Bruins desperately needed to win. The ordeal featured a traumatized Boston taxi driver, a challenging blizzard, a twice-ditched cab, frostbite and the likelihood of a $200 fine.

Read more HERE

The great talk explaining that solving peace problems is basically a local issue reminded me of my work as a cattle veterinarian where problems on farms would not be solved unless the owner understood the issues and participated in implementing solutions to the (sometimes complex) herd problems.
Peter Denooy, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Reforestation in Brazil, and 1948 RCAF Flyers Olympic Gold
I enjoyed the news that something meaningful is happening in Brazil; also I never knew about the Olympic story.
Karl Wahl, RC of Thunder Bay. D-5580

A perfect example of Rotary "anytime and anywhere" as I attended Elly's E-Club classification talk from LAX enroute to Costa Rica.
Bruce Kleeberger, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Greeter; demonstrates the impact Rotary has internationally with life changing experiences. Inspirational Moment: great story by Kelly Falardeau on self-esteem and Blankets for Burn Kids. Rotary Minute: thanks for the presentation from David Hurt on the 'Story of Polio and Rotary'. Speaker Program: Great stuff....plan career; relationships: self into your schedule....it's a priority.
Andy Adams, RC of Campbell River, D-5020

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is paying off Nigeria's $76 million polio debt

As Nigeria's battles on to become a polio-free country, Bill and Melinda Gates have taken an extraordinary step to give Africa's largest economy a helping hand through their foundation.

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Helping the Poor and Shelterless

In southern Mexico, migrant workers fleeing poverty, civil war, and gang violence are increasingly falling victims to beatings, kidnapping, and even murder.
Measurers designed to safeguard human rights and secure Mexico's southern border have made matters worse on these individuals and families trying to carve out a better life. Rotary scholar Levi Vonk spent time in migrant shelters learning their stories, and explains how Rotary's funding of scholars is helping shed light on the complex issues involved and equip people of action to pursuer solutions.

Learn more HERE

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"Jack's mother is English and his father is Italian. This music reminds me of Compassionate, loving people I have had the honour to meet through service in Rotary and other life adventures.
Beautiful isn't it? Happy Friendship and Peace Month.
It begins within each of us."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

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Be The Inspiration; Barry Rassin; February 5 - 11, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Keith Evans

Welcome to this week's meeting of the eClub of Canada One. As a member of Rotary, one has to be proud of the Rotary Foundation, our own global charity. Rotary International quite rightly endorses the concept of each Rotary member making a donation to the Foundation every year, no matter how much the amount, under the slogan "Every Rotarian Every Year". I support EREY. There are other ways in which to give, including one which I followed in 2011 when I made a new will. I designated the Rotary Foundation as a beneficiary from my estate on my death. Apart from taking some pleasure in disinheriting my children slightly by making this bequest (that will teach them for talking back to their parents when they were teenagers), I felt this was an appropriate way to recognize the benefit Rotary service has provided me during my lifetime. By making a bequest, one becomes a Benefactor within the Rotary world, and if the amount you agree to give (as mine was) is $10,000 or more, you become a member of the Bequest Society. In recognition of this support, Rotary issues you with a beautifully etched crystal desk piece and a major donor lapel pin (even though you have not yet died and given the money!) Mine are featured in the picture and I am very proud to display these items.

Please consider a commitment to continue to support Rotary and all the good it does in the world after you are gone in this manner. The bequest goes to the Endowment Fund and will therefore support Rotary service for a very, very long time.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield
Slippery Canadian Roads!

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Enjoyed getting a better understanding of the roots of today's Rotary activities, locally and internationally.
Don Smith, RC of Bracebridge, D-7010

Floating Oasis (Ovyind Hellan)
I lived near Singapore in southern-most state of Malaysia & understand the compelling drive for more space. I can picture a floating oasis being built & marvel at the visioning of brilliant engineers who could make it a reality.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

Cedric discussed how peace keeping has to shift in assisting the local communities in coming up with solutions in conflict situations instead of solving the problems. Communities are the only ones that understand their real situation. This makes solving more complex than just fixing it short term.
Michael Thomas, Rotary Club of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

I actually enjoyed the motivational clips in this meetings. Some of them hit home. We don't need a new year to think and be motivated - these should be in our forefront always.
Wendy Giuffre, RC of Calgary South, D-5360

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A Little Humour
Submitted by David Werrett
"You can tell Christmas is Long Over!"

New Members Corner

2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members to Be the Inspiration
Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization on Sunday, calling on leaders to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large.

Read more HERE

Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program/Rotary Minute

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Power Foods for the Brain; Neal Barnard; January 22-28, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Juan Carlos Reyes

Inspirational Moment
Submitted By Vicki Horsfield

Canadiana
Air Canada flight helps locate sailor off Australian coast
Australian authorities are thanking the crew of an Air Canada flight for helping to locate a sailor in distress off the country's east coast.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said Tuesday it received an emergency beacon activation at 8:15 a.m. local time, coming from approximately 270 nautical miles (500 kilometres) east of Sydney.
The AMSA requested Air Canada Flight AC033, a Boeing 777 en route from Vancouver to Sydney with 270 passengers and 18 crew aboard, to divert to the area of the beacon.

All the topics on the site like History of Rotary Mottos, The Juke box, Explanation on different kinds of Rotary Clubs and especially the Ted Talk by the 13 year old Sparsh Shah on 'Impossible to I am Possible' was just inspiring. With his list of advises including Help Others and Dream Big, you just cannot go wrong!

K. Prasad Menon, RC of Simsbury-Granby, D-7890

Paul Harris was definitely a visionary. I wonder what he would think of Rotary today?
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Thanks to the E-Club of Canada One, I can feel part of the fellowship of our group while sipping a Pernod on the side of the pool on the Riviera Maya. At the same time, I am surrounded by my whole family enjoying great family activities that we could not have at the -25 degree of Calgary. Happy 2018 to all!
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The TED talk by Sparsh Shah is incredible. How a boy with such a disability could be so inspired and confident to do so much in his short life is almost beyond belief. What an inspiration to try and do better.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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News From the Rotary Family

President Lynne Ternosky giving a presentation at the Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford, about the Rotary E-Club of Canada One.

Great job, Lynne!

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A Little Humour

Submitted by Phyl Pressey

Rotary Minute/New Members Corner
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Food for Thought
Submitted by Elly Contreras

It is better to fall short of a high mark than to reach a low one.
- H.C. Payne

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"A Scottish born Canadian crooner, Johnny Reid sings to my life goals to make a little difference for the better."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Doug Dyer

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Can we create new senses for humans?; David Eagleman; January 15 - 21, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

Rotary has been around for 112 years. It continues to flourish because dedicated, experienced Rotarians pass the torch to the next generation. I had the pleasure to watch one such Rotarian do just that. Tommi Drake, a long-time member of Rogue Gateway Rotary Club of Grants Pass, Oregon, is an artist by profession who uses welding as an art form.

She recently volunteered with Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans Organization and presented hand-made Rotary wheels to 3 young people in our organization as a way of telling them about Rotary service and how they can get involved. The beautiful Rotary wheels will be a constant reminder to them that they have a place in this world, where they can increase their global awareness and where they can serve others.

Inspirational Moment

The Largest Ever Tropical Reforestation Is Planting 73 Million Trees

The project in the Brazilian Amazon is using a new technique for planting trees that results in more, stronger plants-and hopes to cover 70,000 acres in new forests.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

The incredible 1948 RCAF Flyers, who went from being booed off the ice to capturing Olympic gold
The 1948 RCAF Flyers were a team thrown together to compete in the Olympic games in Switzerland, but they were booed off the ice and had no support from Canadians, who believed the team would embarrass the country. Instead, the group came together and shocked the nation by winning Olympic gold.

Read more HERE

As a mental health practitioner, I loved the quote "When you are lost, it's difficult to feel special." Also, "Keep going until you find a source of unconditional love."
Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

Wow, Sparsh Shah's story and his message was so powerful, coming from a 13 year old. What wisdom he has at such an early age. This was very moving for me to watch, I just had to share on my Facebook page!
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I enjoyed the reminders of why I belong to a Rotary Club.
Wayne Lannon, Rotary Club of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

13 year old "Impossible to I am possible" and his music and confidence are really outstanding. I also enjoyed Keith's Christmas Milk truck turned sleigh food collection volunteering where he is located. Where there is a will there is a way.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I'm Possible
Amazing!! What an inspiration!!
Elizabeth Gaffney, RC of Stratford, Ontario, D-6330

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A Little Humour
Submitted by Peter Denooy

New Members Corner

Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

History about our Zone

The history of Zone 22 dates from 1910, when the Rotary Club of Winnipeg was formed, making Rotary an international organization.
IN THESE PAGES you will find links to interesting Zone 22 historical accounts of events and people.

Dr Leslie Pidgeon, was the first Canadian president of Rotary International.

To learn more about Pidgeon and the other three Canadian past presidents of Rotary International view Canadian R.I. Presidents.

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Tammy Waugh

"A beautiful collaboration of two great artists. Put your headphones on and enjoy!!"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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Coping With Peacebuilding Complexity: Cedric de Coning; January 8-14, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Frank Yakimchuk

Recently, I spend part of a Saturday morning at the home of the Rotary Club of Red Deer East who were taking part in a Membership Training Session, Priority #1 by way of an on site computer connection. It was a pleasure to watch their former President and Past District Governor(District 5360), Neil Berg who was role playing from Calgary with the following Rotarian and Educator in the lead:

"Jim Adamson from Wenatchee WA is an engaging and powerful speaker. He has spent his entire life focused on helping people as a Career Counsellor and Training Consultant".

I took away some powerful tools from the program, I also had an opportunity to meet new Rotarians and in a small way spread the word about our Rotary E Club of Canada One. Fellow Rotarians please get out and make an occasional visit to the Rotary Clubs in your own back yard, they may offer training or great Fellowship at the very least.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

Canadiana

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?

Much to enjoy! Help for Heroes with cute little Tempy was a great start. Sean's Rotary Foundation talk (nobody likes it) and "the why" of Rotary rings so true in my experiences at my home club over the 35-plus years of membership there. The Highway of Heroes brought tears to my eyes. The book project is inspiring, as well as daunting. My visit today gave me lots to think about. Thank you.
Fred Nesbitt, RC of Albion, NY, D-7090

I have read that 38% of Guatemala's gross national income comes from Guatemalans in the US sending funds back to their families. If those Guatemalans are forced to return to Guatemala, not only will the 40% unemployment rate rise, but their families will be thrown back into poverty.
Vicki Horsfield, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Dananjaya message is short but so inspiring. I would not have had the life I had without constructive criticism and support from humble people. In this jungle that is our world, there are just too many people who will try anything to break you.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Dananjaya Hettiarachchi; World Champion of Public Speaking 2014; December 4 -10th, 2017
"If you have great people in your life, no matter how broke, how lost or how broken you become, they can piece you back together again."
This was my first e-club meeting, and it was good to hear the reminder that we need people in our lives to help us through the hard times. It's one of the nice things about Rotary in that you have a huge group of people invested in your success. I will definitely let my club know that while an in-person meeting is best, an e-club meeting fills the gap when I can't get to my meetings in person.
Michelle Sylvest, RC of Nelson, BC, D-5080

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News from the Rotary E-Club Family
Meet our two newest members!

Delwen Stander (Chilliwack, British Columbia)
Previous member of our club was re-inducted.
Sponsored by Sharon Blaker
Delwen will serve on the Foundation Committee

Christopher Harper (Calgary, Alberta)
Former Member of the Rotary Club of Calgary
Sponsored by David Werrett.
Chris has been invited to serve on the Communication Committee

Welcome, Chris and Delwen!

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A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Global Rewards App

Use our new app to access Rotary Global Rewards, our member benefit program.

Features:

Get discounts on products and services

Find offers that give a percentage of your purchase to Rotary

Post your own offers for members of the Rotary family

Search for offers by name or keyword

See nearby offers on a map

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute

This video is a little old, as Vocational Service Month is now January 2018, but worthwhile to have a look at again!

Food for Thought
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Donated and Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Speaker Program
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

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Floating Oasis: Safely moving cities to the sea; Øyvind Hellan; January 1 - 7th, 2018

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

The Art of Giving and of Receiving!

We are delighted you are here! Let us know.

Rotary gives us many ways to give back and to be thankful.
Gary Chapman, in his book "Gifts of Love" has many tips for us to consider. Consider what your language of love is or that of your recipient of your gift. Is it Tangible gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service (devotion), or physical touch?

The blind can hear; the deaf can smell; or the blind and deaf can feel gentle touch or understand a kind word. Secret Santa's, like good Rotarians, listen to others needs.
The momentary effectiveness of a gift, is often how it is received or how we respond to the gift.
My father gave gifts to the family of affirmation, gratitude, quality gifts of time and material gifts, I shall never forget. My mother gave her gift of time, resources, service and faith. My sister appreciated creativity and gifts of time and devotion. Our skills and gifts were very different but we each learned how to use our differences to reach our goals harmoniously. Gladly, I had an opportunity to affirm them and thank them for these gifts that keep on giving to me.
As 2017 comes to a close, I want to thank our Rotary family for your friendship in good times and difficult ones, for sharing with each other and for finding ways to achieve harmoniously our goals. I invite readers to inquire about joining our Rotary family.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Peace and Good Will to all!
.....And please let us know you were here or did a makeup in the last two weeks!

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Ray Merhej

Canadiana

This is a major discovery': Explorers find massive ice-age cavern beneath Montreal
Cathedral-like chamber, formed more than 15,000 years ago, features underground lake

The Mystery of Meech Lake
I enjoyed the story of Carbide Wilson. As a Boy Scout almost 60 years ago we used carbide lamps when camping out or spelunking. It was interesting to learn about the man who discovered the use of acetylene gas.
Steve Sandlin, RC of Decatur Daybreak, D-6860

It was a great story of the entrepreneurial spirit that so many of us Rotarians possess and the realization of the dream. Sadly his early death is also a reminder that we also have to take care of ourselves!
Wendy Giuffre, RC of Calgary South, D-5360

How to Green the world's deserts and reverse Climate change
Very insightful and I especially loved the inspirational video of the paralyzed man making his annual dive. The speaker was unique - I'd never heard ideas like his about climate change before and I will definitely be sharing them.
Annadette Clarke-Moore, RC of Grande Prarie, D-5370

Dananjaya Hettiarachchi's talk was amazing. He is a very dynamic speaker. Always enjoy the meeting material and often share on Facebook or with family members.
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humour
Typical Canadian Driver :)

New Members Corner
Submitted by Lou Spizzirri

Water in Guatemala from Rotary International on Vimeo.

Rotary Minute
January is Vocational Service Month

Food for Thought
Submitted by Ray Merhej

Submitted and Donated by Lynne Ternosky

"Despacito" means slowly. I recall so many happy times dancing in El Salvador and celebrating New Years!
No one is left out at all. No wall flowers in El Salvador when music is around.
Happy new Years!

Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

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Paul Harris Live (1942); December 25-31, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: David and Sharon Werrett

Greetings to all member and guests.
I find being a member of our E-Club is very gratifying when I see comments about the weekly meeting from members and guests who reside in such diverse locations.
Members of our club extend across Canada, into Latin America and the Caribbean and two members in Europe. Our guests who attend the weekly meetings are from across Canada and the U.S.A. but also from outside the North American continent. We are happy to see many of our guests return frequently to do a weekly meeting.
So at this time of the year we would like to wish all our members and guests best wishes for the season. Where you live the greeting may be Feliz Navidad, Fröhliche Weihnachten, Joyeux Noël or Feliz Natal but whatever language you speak as Rotarians we look forward to a New Year of peace and happiness.
May you have a joyous and happy festive season with family and Rotarian friends.

E-Club Member Delwen Stander's 2017 Christmas Poem

Rotary: Making a Difference

No matter where you are across this world,
You’ll find a thoughtful person there whose care,
Connected is with that bold flag unfurled -
A blue and golden wheel it’s known to bear,
See, there they are in Panama’s South clime,
Or North in Canada and Germany,
In West of USA, Russia’s East time,
America Centrale, or out at sea.
Yes, when these members go to plant some trees,
In Mexico’s sweet warm and scented breeze,
And those in England fund to end disease
Of polio, and Anna brings her sense,
While under fire, to Africans’ defence -
Rotary is making a difference.

Delwen
December 19, 2017

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

E-Club Board Meeting
Wonderful progress and communication. Inch by inch we progress to clarification of our varying points of view and gradually to a common understanding. Can we bring this to fruition in positive action, engagement, and understanding?
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

This was an excellent selection of a speaker program. I have never considered the effect of "remittances" in the global economy, perhaps because my knowledge of them was based on the mistaken belief that they amounted to very little. The program offered a new awareness and was very educational.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, D-5360

It is true that our perception of time differs from reality greatly. It is important to schedule down time or time to think during the week. For me, I find it particularly important to not only manage time, but manage energy. Laura's mention of how the small time wasters add up is important. While the 2 hours of Netflix would seem to be an obvious candidate for elimination, it's often the small things that erode focus and time quietly. Also, retention of time logs is important to measuring where time is given.
Christopher Harper, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Reclaimed land, the methods and its supporters have in certain scientific circles come under concentrated challenge because there is little proof that it works in all circumstances.
Frank Yakimchuk, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Congratulations to Rotarian Sam Theocharis for winning $100 in support of Rotary Foundation, Rotary Club of Festival City, Stratford, Ontario, for his recent win!

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A Little Humour

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

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Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC (born November 16, 1964) is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals. She has sold more than 6 million albums in the US and over 15 million worldwide. On December 11, 2009, Billboard magazine named her the second Jazz artist of the 2000-09 decade, establishing her as one of the best-selling artists of her time.

Read more HERE

Donated and Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

New Members Corner/Speaker Program

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The disruptive power of exercise; Dr. Wendy Suzuki; December 11 - 17, 2017

Posted by Ray Merhej

Greeter Message: Raymond Merhej

I am honoured, proud and happy to join Rotary E-Club of Canada one.
The most exciting part is working with Jim (his patience is unbelievable) preparing the weekly meeting. You will feel gradually the impact of our synergy.

As the publisher of "Satellite Direct" magazine, with purpose to provide monthly listings to US viewers of DirecTV system, and with the approval of RI marketing department, we insert on a monthly basis an ad, free of charge, in support of the Ending Polio endeavour. The profile of the audience is ideal to understand and hopefully contribute to the work of Rotary.

One more contribution to the Polio campaign our club must be proud of.

Inspirational Moment

This is by far one of the most valuable lessons for a happier life

Canadiana

I lived in Malaysia & 1st became a Rotarian there in 1993. Many of my neighbours in rural region were sending remittances (usually to India) but I had no idea of the exorbitant costs they incurred nor the scale of the global aid force of remittances until I saw this Ted Talk. Powerful info.

Velma Noble, RCCHP, Calgary Alberta, D-5360

Access to clean water is becoming more & more important, so I am very happy to hear about the water project being underway in Honduras!

Lindsay Lam, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Sending money home....I've been aware of this powerful mover in international economy all my life but never thought much about it. Very interesting to understand remittances more thoroughly.

Bruce Kleeberger, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Little Humour

Rotary Moment

We'd love to hear from you!

For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly meeting.

Congratulations to Rotarian Sam Theocharis for winning $100 in support of Rotary Foundation, Rotary Club of Festival City, Stratford, Ontario, for his recent win!

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

We thank you for your donation!

Speaker Program
Submitted by Anre McIntosh

This officially ends this week's meeting

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How a 13 year old changed 'Impossible' to 'I'm Possible' ; Sparsh Shah; December 18 - 24, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Brian Carmichael

On November 18, 2017, District 7090 had a panel discussion about the different kind of Rotary Clubs that are in Rotary.
Brian Carmichael is a member of the Rotary E-Club of SOWNY and PDG District 7080 2011- 2012. He was the force behind the successful March Across Canada on World Polio Day.
Here is Brian's 5 minute presentation about e-clubs.

The concept of an E-club is not a recent idea.
In fact the very first Rotary E-Club was formed in District 5450 out of Colorado.....named not surprisingly Rotary E-Club One ..... and they were presented their Charter Membership certificate on January 4 2002....almost 16 years ago.
RI recognized many years ago that changes to the existing model of a Rotary Club were going to have to be developed if Rotary was going to continue to grow and attract a younger demographic.
Since the official adoption of this model Rotary now has more than 300 E-Clubs worldwide with 44 in the US and 2 in Canada. As of today 2 more E-clubs have been given provisional status in Canada. One in Manitoba and the other in Nova Scotia giving us a total of 4 in Canada.
Not all E-clubs follow the same model. Some meet exclusively online some are a hybrid with some of their meetings being in person and some online. The E-Club Canada One has members spread out across Canada so they have local pods that meet periodically face to face.
Meetings also can take many formats. My club meets Thursdays at 7 pm every 2 weeks and it is an online face to face meeting with members logging in using the online meeting software called Zoom. An economical meeting platform that allows for up to 100 participants, instant screen sharing by anyone, and a recording of the meeting that is saved in the cloud complete with a unique link that can be sent to members who missed the meeting. All for a cost of about $15 per month. The E-Club Canada One has a different format. Members do not meet at a specific time. Instead their website is updated each week with a new full weekly program that includes a Greeter message from the member assigned to update the full program, announcements, Rotary moments, and even a guest speaker which is usually a link to a YouTube or Ted Talks program. Members can login anytime during the week to "attend" their weekly meeting. The e-club formats are numerous. The Rotary International Club Finder has an e-club search button. From there you can get links to all the active E-clubs and get a sense of how the various E-clubs conducts themselves.
The benefits of an E-Club are numerous. E-Clubs are an effective way to recruit and attract Rotarians with physical disabilities, Rotarians that travel extensively, or Rotarians that enjoy technology and meeting on-line. Our club has many members who are actively engaged at the District level but find it hard to attend a local club or in a couple of cases they have moved out of the District but want to remain active in the District programs. The E-club affords them this option.
Engagement is probably the biggest challenge. E-clubs face the same challenge as a bricks and mortar club...getting members involved. From my experience I have noticed that attracting active Rotarians who for various reasons can't make their club meetings fit into an E-club format quite easily. For a brand new Rotarian the E-club format poses a much bigger challenge. For any type of club retaining members for the long term requires engagement. To ensure the new member becomes engaged requires a well thought out mentorship program that is regularly followed up. Our club has learned this the hard way and is now in the process of developing an engaging mentorship program.
Rotary meetings are changing. In fact they have to change and adapt in order for Rotary to continue to grow and accomplish all the positive projects that we do each year. Just what the future will look like remains to be seen. The good news is that Rotary International has recognized that change is coming and they have given the clubs the options and the tools to meet the challenges that lie ahead.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

The first nation to recognize the United States was Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq, signing the Treaty of Watertown 5 days after the Declaration of Independence and serving in the Continental Army. To this day Mi'kmaq can - and do - serve in the US military regardless of their country of birth.

Dananjaya Hettiarachchi; World Champion of Public Speaking 2014; December 4 –10th, 2017

Posted by Raymond Merhej

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

Rotary Connections - they continue to surprise me!

Last year, David Werrett of our club introduced me to Graham, a Rotarian from Nanaimo, who was in Guatemala at the time on a Rotary project. Graham returned to Guatemala a few months later with 2 other Rotarian and they proceeded to complete a long list of maintenance and installation jobs for our charitable organization. Not too many more months passed and I heard from one of those Rotarians that two young leaders from his community, Hope and Sara, wanted to come to volunteer with us.

These two energetic and joyful young ladies poured love and encouragement into the students sponsored in our organization by helping them advance with their studies and improving their english skills.

News from the Rotary Family

Escuela Buena Esperanza (Good Hope School) Bocas del Toro, Panama is very grateful for the supplies that the Rotary e Club Canada One Peace Initiative recently donated.

The school of 3 rooms is in a village of about 200 people. There are no roads, electricity or Internet.
The kids love to sing and they proudly sang the Panamanian National Anthem for us.

Lots of smiling faces. Read More

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

Canadiana

Canada now officially connected by road-coast to coast to coast
It's official. For the first time in Canadian history, the country is now linked by all-weather road from Atlantic to Pacific, and now to the Arctic.

Read more HERE

"Remembrance Day"
I have to say I didn't enjoy it - it was very sad, emotional and graphic. Hard to listen to the veterans talk about how they had to leave the fellow soldiers injured and push on without helping them. But, I thoroughly enjoyed the little girl talking to the British Veteran regarding her fundraising efforts.
Wendy Giuffre, RC of Calgary South, D-5360

Enjoyed reading the story from our Honourary member Anna Soper about her experiences in South Sudan. She is very brave to work in such an environment.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Always enjoy the format of the e-Club meetings. It offers an opportunity to broaden one's perspective on Rotary and life in general. The Brad Jenkins' program was no exception and reminded me of the importance of reaching out to others in unique ways.
Don Smith, RC of Bracebridge, D-7010

Enjoyed reflecting on the messages of this meeting (Sudan, Foundation month and Theo Wilson's experiment with trolls) after getting stronger internet signals off the Amazon.
Jean-Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Announcements
E-Club of Canada One Helps Raise $17,000.00 for Polio Eradication!
World Polio Day 2017 - A global Celebration
Rotary clubs registered more than 3,400 World Polio Day events in 102 countries at endpolio.org.
That's twice as many events as last year!
In South Glamorgan, Wales, the Rotary Club of Cardiff Bay posted electronic advertisements at a busy intersection to tell the community about World Polio Day.
At a hospital in Nakorn Pathom, Thailand, the Rotary Club of Pra Pathom Chedi helped vaccinate children and raised funds for polio eradication.
And several Canadian e-clubs participated in March Across Canada, where every hour they transferred leadership of the event to an e-club in the next time zone, moving across all five Canadian time zones. Together, the clubs raised more than CA$17,000.

Real Time Meetings

Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.

Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.

Please click in our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca

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
We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour
A man rushed into the doctor's office and shouted,
"Doctor! I think I'm shrinking!"
The doctor calmly responded,
"Now, settle down. You'll just have to be a little patient."

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

How Rotary is Funding Polio Immunization in 2017 from Rotary International on

Food for Thought
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

Rotary Jukebox
Submitted and Donated by Vicki Horsfield

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
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR REQUEST

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest!

How to green the world's deserts and reverse climate change; Allan Savory; November 27 - December 3, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Anre McIntosh

E-Clubs in Canada raised over $17,000 for polio plus on World Polio day.

Hello everyone, today I want to tell you how the Canadian E-Clubs raised money for Polio Plus, one of the ways the Rotary Foundation is fighting disease. After reading this message I hope that you will consider making your next foundation donation to Polio Plus.
It started with a question: how could E-Clubs raise money on World Polio day? It ended with a 5 hour rolling meeting across Canada.
In true Rotary fashion, the call went out. Members from each of the four E-Clubs came together to plan and deliver the meeting. Tasks were assigned to individuals and regular meetings held in the month leading up to October 24th. Non-Rotarians with needed skills helped as well.
The end result was the delivery of a live meeting with short presentations from individuals deeply involved in efforts to eradicate Polio across Canada and around the world. A 1 hour video of the meeting is available here: https://vimeo.com/239828765
The success of this meeting illustrates how an idea from one person can grow into a successful endeavor with the help of many. A huge thank you to all who worked so hard to make this rolling meeting happen!
Remember when you make your next donation to the Rotary Foundation allocate it to Polio Plus. Your donation to Polio Plus is eligible for Paul Harris recognition points.

Anre McIntosh, Foundation Chair, Rotary E-Club of Canada One

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by David Werrett

Canadiana

Very touching program - both my parents and in-laws served overseas (father -in-law and mother-in-law in RCAF and my parents in the Allied Polish Army) and somehow managed to survive and come home to start their families ... otherwise neither my wife nor I would be here today. They were the lucky ones - bless those who were not so fortunate and gave of themselves so that my wife and I can now raise our own families in peace. How proud it feels to be a Canadian.
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, Alberta, D-5370

I enjoyed Brad's talk: Be able to laugh at yourself, be good at what you do, and be good to people. i learned it a bit differently: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Oh, yeah, and have fun doing it!
Fred Nesbitt, RC of Albion, NY, USA, D-7090

The E.J. Wilson TED Talk was mesmerizing. Real people; real communication. Something I am passionate about as a restorative practitioner.
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Ted talk with Theo E.J. Wilson providing a different view to the alt right racist perspective on black people. His talk was enlightening, interesting and intelligent.
Lou Spizzirri, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Announcements

We'd love to hear from you!

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

ClubRunner Mobile: Your Club on the Go
Password protected just like your website, the ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to to view your member directory, contact your members and executives, read the latest articles posted to your website, learn more about your upcoming events and speakers, view your club meeting details and track your attendance statistics, right from your smartphone or tablet.

Read more HERE

Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Submitted and Donated by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Nishchint Bajaj

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Dilip Ratha; The hidden force in global economics: sending money home; November 20 - 26, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lou Spizzirri

Subriana Water Project.
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One Subirana water project is an excellent example of collaboration.
This water project located in Honduras has the Rotary Club of El Progreso as its local implementing partner and brings fresh clean drinking water to the community of Subirana, a community of 3500 people
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One raised funds from individual donors, corporations, and other Rotary clubs including the Rotary Club of Festival City Stratford. The approximately $100,000 USD funds included a matching grant from The Rotary Foundation.

The benefit to this community is the availability of clean water. Along with clean water of course comes sanitation and community health education . As a result water borne diseases are significantly reduced.
The community, under the supervision of local trades-people, hired by Water Missions in Honduras (called MAI) dug the three-foot deep 8 km trench and laid the upgraded water pipe. Subirana folks were eager to participate in the WASH project with door to door volunteer training in Water use, sanitation and hygiene.
Community development, included water purification, job training and accounting operations, health and sanitation education. Added community donations created a management centre for the water commission operations in the community which will also handle ongoing maintenance of the system, seen as a 20 year project.

Certification is underway to turn the project over to the Subirana Water committee for oversight. A new, elected, community water commission is now in place. This commission along with the Rotary Club of El Progreso and Water Missions International will supervise the operations and monthly water billing systems for five months and upon successful community management will be turned over to the water commission to manage on an ongoing basis.
Lynne Ternosky, of Stratford Ontario is the current President of the Rotary E-Club of Canada One and was one of the Rotarians along with Nishchint Bajaj previously of Stratford who spearheaded the project and brought it to the E-club. Lynne says," I am thankful to see the wonderful collaboration of so many bringing water to this community".
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One currently has members in 5 countries and welcomes new members who want to meet online. Fellow Rotarian's and visitors can take a look at the club's website changed weekly at www.rotaryeclubcanada.ca
Lynne Ternosky can be reached at: lynneternosky@gmail.com

This is an excellent example of collaboration. It also exemplifies what it means to be a Rotarian. Rotarians help make the world a better place.

Inspirational Moment

Submitted by Elly Contreras

Canadiana

Before whistles were introduced, hockey referees used a cowbell. They had to switch to whistles when fans started bringing their own cowbells to disrupt game play.

Read More HERE

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?

A fascinating look at what may exist beyond our galaxy, and a fascinating example of what individuals can accomplish when presented with a task and a purpose.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

Always so inspiring to hear stories about polio survivors!
Lindsey Lam, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Though I had known of Canadian forces attack on Juno Beach on D-Day, I never knew of the number of German counter-attacks they had to overcome. I also was unaware of the murders of Canadian soldiers by the SS.
Steven Sandlin, RC of Decatur Daybreak, AL, D-6860

At sea off the coast of Devil's Island, a very sad place. The talk is a great example of the benefits of humility in the face of adversity.
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I enjoyed the video about Sir Nicholas Winton. I followed that link to a 1-hour movie about the man and those he saved.
Fred Nesbitt, RC of Albion, NY, USA, D-7090

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Announcements

News from the Rotary E-Club Family
From Undine Miller and Sharon Blaker

Undine and I attended Vedder Elementary on October 25th to present the cheques ($300 from e-Club and $100 each from myself and Undine) to representative from Chilliwack Restorative Justice, Kaley Varty, and the school's principal, Mrs. Wagner (dark hair) and Vice Principal, Mr. Hagull. In the photo we are sitting on the bench which will be decorated by the children and there will be a school assembly at a later date to officially dedicate it.
I have also enclosed copies of student thank you cards from another school and a photo of a conversation circle. Our funding also covers the cost of this 12 week "Conversation Circle" program.

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner
D-5370 PDG Betty Screpnek, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator speaking at the "Exploring - The Rotary Foundation" Regional Seminar "What is The Rotary Foundation". Recorded in Vancouver at the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver BC on October 22, 2016.

Betty Screpnek - What is The Rotary Foundation from Chris Offer on Vimeo.

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras
Highlights from the September 2017 Rotary International Board of Directors Meeting
The Board received a report on membership trends that included as of 1 July 2017 the following data:
Membership: 1,202,937 Rotarians (down 4,969 Rotarians from 2016) ; Clubs: 35,656 (up 257 clubs from 2016); average club size: 34 members
The Board supported President Riseley's plan to grant the Rotary Award of Honor to President-elect Sam Owori, who passed away unexpectedly in July.
The Board tentatively selected Singapore for the 2024 RI Convention and Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the 2025 RI Convention; accepted the proposal of Districts 1800, 1850, 1890, and 1940, to host the 2019 Rotary International Convention on 1-5 June 2019 in Hamburg, Germany; canceled the 2018 International Institute and agreed to host instead a Rotary Peacebuilding Summit, in conjunction with the 2018 Toronto convention.

Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

This officially ends this week's meeting

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A Black Man Goes Undercover in the Alt-Right; Theo EJ Wilson; November 13-19, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Anna Soper

Greetings Rotary family! I write this update from Northern Bahr el Ghazal, which is one of the most food insecure regions of South Sudan although it is not affected by conflict like many other parts of the country. For the past three years I have been working with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the last year and a bit of which have been in South Sudan - most famous for being the world's newest country and for famine occurring earlier this year. Last month we (WFP) managed to feed 2.9 million people in South Sudan affected by conflict and economic collapse. I like to think I played a small part in that through my work in our school meals programme and other projects which aim to help people grow their own food. If you would like to hear more about what I'm working on, I think the best description of this is a story I recently published HERE.

Inspirational Moment

Meet Dindim, the penguin who returns to his human soulmate every year
Seabird makes annual trek to his rescuer on Brazilian island

Read more HERE

Canadiana

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 agree with President Lynne and her comments on the young amazing singer. One of the reasons Rotarians do the work they do...it's for the next generation!
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I enjoyed reading about the various Rotary projects. Interesting listening to the research being done trying to locate new planets.
Heljar Hansen, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010

Great story by Vicki about members of the Rotary E-Club of Canada 1's generous donation being used by her students to educate their community.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Manju Utamchandani, this was an excellent presentation which brought to my mind, a close friend's Polio Challenge. Walter was overcome with Polio in the late 40's but worked very hard at sports, going to the Para Olympics' for Canada many times, he went to University, married, had a son, volunteered in his Community and realized most of his dreams. He never acted or thought that he had a handicap, he made it!
Frank Yakimchuk, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Announcements

More than 20 years of service to Ethiopia recognized with a major Rotary award

Leo Seguin, the 2017 recipient of the Donald MacRae Peace Award, stands between PDG Betty Screpnek and DG Frank Reitz

Leo Seguin (RC of Westlock, Alberta) is the 2017 recipient of the Donald MacRae Peace Award (Zones 24 & 32), recognizing his commitment of more than 20 years to the people of Ethiopia.

Read more HERE

(Rotarians and Friends at the Award Ceremony in Ottawa)

We'd love to hear from you!

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

Grandpa gets an iPad

New Members Corner
November is Foundation Month

Because of You from Rotary International on Vimeo.

Rotary Minute

My Reasons for Joining Rotary
Rotary International was founded on February 23, 1905, in Chicago by attorney Paul Harris. His idea was that "professionals from diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities." The name "Rotary" comes from rotating meetings at the offices of the members. Currently, Rotary International has 1.2 million members in clubs all over the world. This week marked my four-year anniversary of joining Rotary and in particular the Norwich Rotary Club.

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

This officially ends this week's meeting

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The Story of Juno Beach; History; November 6 - 12, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Anre McIntosh

Hello everyone, my name is Anre McIntosh. I am the Foundation Chair for e-club Canada One. A short while ago Dr. Bob Scott gave a talk on the polio eradication efforts Rotarians are involved in through Polio Plus. After which I presented one of our E-Club members with a Paul Harris+1 recognition.
How many of you know what this recognition is? It is a recognition for donating money to the Rotary Foundation, recognizing donations in increments of $1000 USD. How many of you know what the Rotary Foundation is? What it does? How it supports our club projects? How many of you donate to the Foundation? I hope to answer these questions and more in the next few months through my greeter messages.
The Rotary Foundation was set up and is funded by Rotarians to "do good in the world". One important thing to know is that the Foundation is not a first responder. It does not go into disaster zones to offer immediate assistance. That is why in the aftermath of fire, floods and earthquakes you do not hear of the Foundation providing assistance.
Projects funded by grants from the Foundation occur several years later when things have "stabilized". These projects support doing good in one of the following six areas: promoting peace, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies and fighting disease.
If you donate to the Foundation, thank you. If you have never donated, consider donating this year. Donations can be made monthly, as I do, irregularly or at any interval and amount that works for you. Consider making a donation to recognize birthdays, anniversaries or other significant life events such as graduations, weddings or new grandchildren.
If you have any questions, please ask. Contact me via ClubRunner.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Elly Contreras

A true Rotary Project like many of the projects sponsored by a Club I often visit when in Puerto Vallarta, the Sur club, and where currently I too sponsor a student.
Allan Cantor, RC of Winnipeg North, D-5550

Having travelled to quite a few countries in Europe and Asia I can only imagine some of the places and situations that Cassie found herself in but she survived everything to tell her story.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

There is a star KIC8462852 that has was detected by the Kepler mission who's light is dimmed by something 1000 times larger than planet earth. There are many theories as to what it is. They range from dust clouds, hundreds of thousands of comets to alien mega structures to capture energy.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

Extraordinary Claims ' scientists & lay people working together to identify / qualify cosmic phenomena .
"Keep an open mind "
Paul Vroom, RC of Strathcona Sunrise, D-5020

Greeter; great to hear of the results of your Club's donation to the Creating Opportunities for Guatemala organization. Canadiana: So Cool !Rotary Jukebox; Awesome !
Andy Adams, RC of Campbell River, BC, D-5020

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Announcements

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!

Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points

The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.

For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly meeting.

News From The Rotary Family
Report from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic

Hogar de Ancianos is a complex that is the home for 20 seniors in San Juan de la
Maguana, Dominican Republic.
The building is owned and maintained by the government, but day to day
operations need to be met through donations and gifts.
We checked with the staff and asked what they were most in need of.
During Canadian Thanksgiving we delivered the following goods to the seniors
thanks to the funding provided by the Rotary Club of Canada One as part of the
celebration of Canada 150:
Rice (275 lbs!), cooking oil, oats and chocolates.
They feed some 25 people daily and the rice will be enough for all the meals for
about 40 days!

Thank you, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, for allowing us to participate in this
project in the community where we live.

Peter Denooy and Ileana Moreno

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner
November is Foundation Month

Sean Hogan Exploring - The Rotary Foundation Seminar 2016 from Chris Offer on Vimeo.

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Sharon Blaker (who's actually in the video; see if you can spot her)

"I chaired this committee for 3 yrs and it is the largest fundraiser for the Chilliwack Rotary Club. Happens every year in October since 1984. Uses the slogan 'Buy! Read! Return!". It's quite the event in Chilliwack, BC! I will again be volunteering this year."

Food for Thought

"As one who has participated in sports all my life, I am a great believer in
teamwork. In sports, one learns early on that teamwork is absolutely essential
to a team's success....An individual star...will not assure victory unless there
is coordination, cooperation, and a team spirit among the players....So is
[teamwork] vital to Rotary....Rotary cannot achieve complete success without the
participation and cooperation of all members of the team."
- Teamwork - Indispensable to Rotary's Success, THE ROTARIAN, January 1982

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Canadiana/Speaker Program

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How Laughing at Yourself Can Change the World; Brad Jenkins; October 30-Nov 5, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Doug Dyer

This is the time of year when 4 words send shivers through Rotary Club Executive everywhere: District Governor Club Visit. Past Presidents of Rotary clubs know of what I speak.
It is like opening up the soul of the club and laying it out for full inspection. Fortunately District Governors are generally compassionate souls and the intent of their visit is to offer guidance and support. They share their acquired Rotary wisdom and exchange ideas that might be useful to the clubs in their district.
Rotary E-Club Canada One just hosted our DG and all hands were on deck. Rotary pins sparkled and our manners were in check. The club's projects were highlighted and our goals were reviewed.
Everything looked in order and District 5370 DG Frank Reitz smiled his approval, but I have one thing I must say: I am so very proud of our E-Club!!
It is home to many very dedicated Rotarians who have found a unique way to do good deeds and change lives. When we lay out our accomplishments as an online club, it is most impressive.
E clubs do work: we can complete Rotary projects, we can build lasting friendships and we can have a good time in the process.
I hope that when the DG comes knocking at your club that you too can be proud of what has been accomplished. Don't forget to wear your pins!!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership organization (in 2013) of 15 Canadian Christian church agencies representing 32 denominations working to end world hunger. It provides food assistance where there is an immediate need, food security by helping communities to help themselves through improved agricultural techniques, and assists families with improved nutrition. It began in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1975

Read more HERE

Project Amigo is terrific. I participated in a similar project sponsored by Rotary District 6000, Xicotepec. It was a wonderful experience for me and my stepson. We helped build portions of classrooms and play areas for two schools. Others in our group inventoried medical supplies, provided health checkups and created a mural. I recommend participation for anyone from 15 to 85 - Rotarian or not.
Joseph "Jody" Braverman, Iowa City Noon Rotary, D-6000

The passion and support of the Project Amigo volunteers provides the success and the motivation of students to succeed. Education of the young generation will drive them to improving their community.
Shirley Smith, Edmonton Northeast, D-5370

Very informative, user-friendly, commend you for your efforts.
Edward Murray, RC of Cranbrook, BC, D-5080

Haven't spent much time thinking about astronomy, so the TED Talk was enlightening!
Lindsey Lam, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Announcements

DGE Ingrid Neitsch and the Rotary Club of Edmonton West invites you to participate in the Rotary District 5370 Conference which will be held in the spacious Shaw Conference Centre, located in downtown Edmonton, on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, October 18-20, 2018.
We have confirmed a stellar group of speakers, both local and international.
They will help us REACH, DREAM, CONNECT, INSPIRE.

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News From our Rotary Family

World Polio Day was celebrated in many shapes and forms in all corners of the world. And while still in Osoyoos, experiencing the first days of the Okanagan Fall, Elly and Ramiro took part in a Polio March together with several other members of the Osoyoos Rotary Club.
At 8:00 am they gathered at the Elementary School. As the children starting to arrive, expressing a giant imaginary question mark. The Rotarians knew that Polio was not in their vocabulary.
After a word with the principal we were told that each teacher would explain to the students what Polio is and how Rotary was involved in wiping it off the planet.
As you read this Elly and Ramiro have arrived in Mexico, where they will be busy with Project Amigo.

Stay tuned.

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour
Sherlock Holmes and Watson are camping...
After dinner, they drink some whisky and fall asleep in their tent. Some hours later, Holmes wakes up and asks Watson if he sees anything peculiar.
Watson: If I look at the sky, I see millions of stars.
Holmes: What does this tell you?
Watson: This tells me that there are millions of galaxies and billions of planets, that Saturn is in the Lion's constellation, that it's about quarter past three, that we are only some small insignificant creatures, and that tomorrow the sky will be clear. What does this tell to you instead?
Holmes: This tells me that someone stole our tent!

New Members Corner
November is Foundation Month

The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute

Why and how did I become a Paul Harris Fellow
About two years after I joined Rotary, the District Governor visited my club and in his presentation he spoke about donating to the Rotary Foundation, encouraging all members of the Rotary Club of Cochrane - then only three years old - to become Paul Harris Fellows by contributing $1,000.00 to the Rotary Foundation.
I made an initial $100.00 donation and then, the next year, realizing that becoming a Paul Harris Fellow was going to take a few years at $100.00 a year I made a $900.00 donation and became a Paul Harris Fellow in August of 1995. I had a lapse for a couple of years but as I learnt more about the Foundation and its ability to effect change throughout the world I decided it would be a charity to which I should give more support.
In 1998 I met with my lawyer and made a change to my will becoming a Benefactor whereby I leave money to the Rotary Foundation in my will.
In subsequent years my wife Sharon and I decided that most of our charitable giving would be to the Rotary Foundation as it is able to put all our donated money to work. Many other charities by comparison take substantial amounts of the donated money to provide their operating funds with the remainder going to actual charitable work.
In 2013 I decided the best way for me to continue contributing regularly to the Foundation was to sign up for monthly donations. So now every month my donation is automatically charged to my credit card; A nice and easy way to donate.
I am proud to say that I am a Major Donor and my wife Sharon is a PHF+2

David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One Member

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

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My Battle with Polio; Manju Utamchandani; October 23 - 29, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Sharon Blaker

In January 2013, my husband Phil and I made trip to South America to be part of one of our past Exchange Student, Elissa's graduation from university as a lawyer. Her introduction included the item that she graduated from high school in Chilliwack, British Columbia - which she did with honours.
The graduation ceremonies and parties went on for three days. They sure know how to celebrate! The graduates have a dance with one of their parents and Phil was included in this honour. We then travelled with her and her mother, Rita, for two weeks around Brazil.
We were all enjoying drinks in Rio de Janeiro at the "Girl from Ipanema" restaurant and bar. We received an I-Phone photo of our new granddaughter, Cyrenne, who had just arrived in Whitehorse, Yukon - 5 weeks early! We got quite excited, which brought the manager over.
He noticed my Rotary pin at the same time I noticed his. This resulted in a very lively evening as he hosted us to congratulatory drinks and joined us to compare Rotary 'notes'. We also got to hear the 'true' version of the 'Girl from Ipanema' song along with the fact that she still comes into the restaurant from time to time.

(Dancing in Brazil with our Rotary Daughter)

He even wrote a congratulatory note to our newest family member, Cyrenne! This was delivered to her parents upon our return.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

"David Attenborough"
To be honest it wasn't so much about what he was saying, it was all about the visual for me. Beautiful videography.
Wendy Giuffre, RC of Calgary South, AB, D-5360

What a great documentary! Exposes those of us that are not in a position to explore Alberta's back country. The guide is a real steward of the land, demonstrating respect and integrity at all times.
Shirley Smith, RC of Edmonton Northeast, D-5370, D-5370

The Speaker was very inspirational. She showed an abundance of strength for both traveling alone as a woman, but also speaking about her struggle with depression.
Krista Blankley, RC of Kalamalka, BC, D-5060

As a first time visitor I was amazed about the variety and quality of the provided programs. I reviewed several, quite enjoyable and I will come back.
Bernd Horeth, RC of Munchen 100, Germany, D-1842

"Meet the microscopic life in your home -- and on your face"
It was a great Ted talk. I am around microbiologist's all day myself, and have heard the same excitement in their voices.
Craig Fowler, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010

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News from the Rotary E-Club Family

Who says e-clubbers don't get to know their fellow members when we are so far away from each other.
During the Weekly FellowSIP Coffee Chat September 14, the team used Zoom for the first time to hear Keith Evans present a most interesting Classification Talk.
Keith who was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland, has traveled extensively, mostly for work and currently works and lives in Great Brittain.
With a new grandchild in Edmonton he may make the occasional trip back to Edmonton, where he was a member of the Edmonton NorthEast Rotary Club.
Keith and his wife Nancy, who he first met at Sunday school when he was 12, adopted 3 orphaned children from the far east.

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humour

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
How Rotary clubs are celebrating World Polio Day
From red ponchos to pub crawls, Rotary clubs are coming up with a variety of ways to promote polio eradication in October

Bob Scott (L), then chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, and DG Michael Kinsey don red ponchos to raise awareness for polio eradication during a regional training event

In eastern Ontario and western Quebec, Canada, thousands of Rotary members will put on red ponchos and march through the streets of their towns to raise awareness for polio eradication on World Polio Day, 24 October.

Read more HERE

Food for Thought

"What is the value of the life of one child saved? No one will ever know, but if
the child were our own, the price tag would be marked: Not for sale - this life is
invaluable."
- When Life Is Gone, That's All There Is, THE ROTARIAN, January 1980

After living with a form of terminal brain cancer for more than a year, Gord Downie, the legendary front man of the Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip, has died at the age of 53.

In a statement posted online, the band confirmed that Downie died “with his beloved children and family close by” on Tuesday night.

Read more HERE

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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The Most Mysterious Star in the Universe; Tabetha Boyajian; October 9 - 15, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Vicki Horsfield

Thank you, Rotary E-Club of Canada 1!! Our organization, Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans,

provides educational support to Guatemalan children living below the poverty line. The Rotary E-Club of Canada 1's generous donation of last December to our organization is in part being used to by our students to educate their community! They have started a project to clean up our community and to promote recycling and to reduce the amount of garbage produced. The first step was to buy garbage bags and pick up garbage in the street on a long walk to visit the town's garbage dump, where they learned about composting organic garbage and sorting garbage to recycle plastic.
Our students are drawing up plans to ask permission of the mayor to paint telephone posts with ecological messages and pictures as well as to post permanent signs that they have designed and will purchase with Rotary's donation. They have purchased fabric and are making reusable shopping bags to sell at cost in front of the local grocery store to encourage a reduction of plastic bags. So Rotary E-Club of Canada 1's donation is providing a domino effect of education!!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Highlight Video of the 2017 Canadian Water Ski Open held at Shalom Park, near Edmonton, Alberta

I really enjoyed the video on polo and the difference it is making around the world. It is inspirational about how the group of father are working together to stay with there kids and making a difference and helping each other.
Ted Kent, RC of Regina Eastview, Saskatchewan, D-5550

Great story about the youth movement, I wonder if someone made a video about that. It would make so much more impact, (at least it would on me as a visual person).
Would Paul Harris have seen the speaker program well before we did?
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Rotary is the perfect example of a tribe. Our commitment to Rotary and the foundation will open larger and different avenues of service in the future.
Larry Reynolds, RC of Campbell River Lunch, D-5020

Seth Godin provides a good philosophy for growth and healthy challenges that unfortunately are not present in some "service groups".
Frank Yakimchuk, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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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!

News from the Rotary E-Club Family
From Bruce Kleeberger

My daughter, Jessie Moore, is the Area Supervisor for BC Parks for the northern area of Vancouver Island. This year has been challenging for BC Parks as many of their already very limited staff were seconded to serve to support wildfire management in BC's interior. Ranger Jessie must hike the 60km of the North Coast Trail each year to ensure it is safe for the 1200 visitors to the remote and very challenging trail. Because of her staff limitations, I completed the trail as a Parks volunteer to make it possible for her to complete the trail this year.

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

We thank you for your donation!

A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Club Central from LooseKeys on Vimeo.

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

Submitted by Elly Contreras

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"Children often show us the way. This child's heartfelt singing reminds me that the E-Club of Canada One supports many children and youth in Canada's Arctic, in Mexico, in Honduras, in El Salvador and in India and in Ontario. Help us help them to make the world a better place."

Speaker Program

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The Story of Project Amigo; October 2 - 8, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

One of the many reasons I joined Rotary is to serve and do "hands on" work in my community. After 10 years with Project Amigo in Mexico, I discovered how important and rewarding these opportunities are for us who wish to serve.
You may have heard my presentation about the Children of Sanchez and the extreme poverty families in the mountains of Colima deal with, and the limited access to adequate education. The end of October we will depart for Mexico again. We will spend much of our time doing hands on work and meeting students such as Laura. Seeing them work so hard for a better future, and knowing that our support will help them achieve their goals is very rewarding.
We welcome anyone wanting to serve to come and join us for a week. It will change your life.
Contact me if you like to learn more. I hope to see you there. <miselly2@telusplanet.net>

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Canadiana
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield
Canada Geese

Few sights evoke as much attention, and awe, as that of a large flock of Canadian geese winging their way in a V-formation to the north or south. They speak of the changing of seasons and of the value of teamwork.
What many don't know is that when a goose becomes ill or wounded, it never falls from formation alone. Two other geese also drop out of formation and follow the ailing goose to the ground. One of them is usually the mate of the wounded bird, since geese mate for life and are extremely loyal to their mates. Once on the ground, the healthy birds help protect him and care for him as much as possible, even to the point of throwing themselves between the weakened bird and possible predators. They stay with him until he is either able to fly again, or dies. Then, and only then, do they launch out. In most cases, they wait for another group of geese to fly overhead and they join them, adding to the safety and efficiency of their numbers.

Excellent meeting. I particularly enjoyed our club member insights. Vicki's greeter message captures so very well how it only takes one person inspired to make a huge difference. Undine brings to us such sensitivity to the difference we can make with through our children and learning other cultures. The video on men's support group is something so overlooked in our society too. People making a difference in so many ways! Thank you to all who contributed.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Enjoyed the diversity of the content. Informative and fresh.
Raymond Merhej, RC of Edmonton Strathcona, D-5370

I found the video on reuniting fathers with their children and thereby, hopefully, ending the cycle of single parent families very interesting. Enjoyed the meeting.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

Wonderful story by Vicki about giving a presentation to a Rotary club which results in a schoolboy being motivated to collect surplus school supplies to send to Guatemala.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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News from the Rotary E-Club Family

Sharon Blaker joined Rotary on July 1, 2005 and served at the Chilliwack Club. On August 22nd, she joined our E-club.

Sharon recently celebrated her 65th birthday. See the enclosed 'silly' family photo (taken last year) with Sharon and Phyll's 4 daughters and 4 grandchildren, who all came home for this year's celebration.

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The Rotary E-club of Canada One
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A Little Humor
Submitted by Sharon Blaker

New Members Corner

October is Economic and Community Development Month

Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty.
Our members and our foundation work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras
What is Rotary Community Corps?

A Rotary Community Corps is a group of people who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects. Rotary Community Corps members plan and carry out projects in their communities and support local Rotary club projects but are not members of a Rotary club.

There are more than 8,500 corps in over 90 countries. Rotary Community Corps are active everywhere Rotary is present: in urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing countries.

Please click HERE

Food for Thought
Submitted by Rashmani Chakrabarty

"The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: 'If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?' But...the good Samaritan reversed the question: 'If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?"

Martin Luther King Jr.

Submitted and Donated by Sharon Blaker
"This is our wedding song and our anniversary is Oct 2nd"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Elly Contreras

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The Real Reason I Travelled to 196 Countries; Cassie De Pecol; Sept. 25 - October 1st, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Jim Ferguson

This year, as Assistant Governor for Zone 4, my wife, Jocelyne, and I had the privilege of joining our hard working District 5370 Governor Frank Reitz and his wife Barb, on Rotary Club visits to Slave Lake, Lac La Biche and Athabasca.
This was a first-hand look at some of our more Northern Rotary Clubs in Alberta, and while they varied in geography, I can tell you that Rotary and the spirit of the Four Way Test is alive and well in all the clubs.

Our first stop was in Slave Lake on August 1st, with President Lynne Haas and her club members, where we were shown some community projects, including the Rotary Club of Slave Lake Public Library that was rebuilt after the wildfires that had devastated the community in 2011.
A cheque for Polio Plus was a surprise presentation to DG Frank in honour of his visit.

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On August 8, we visited the Rotary Club of Lac La Biche, Alberta. President Aaron Hodgins and his club members met with us and then took on a tour of their community. Highlights included a Rotary fitness park beside Lac La Biche lake, a very beautiful Rotary gazebo, and the Bold Centre which the club had donated funds to help build.

Please click HERE for some pictures of the Lac La Biche visit

On August 9th, we travelled to Athabasca and visited with their Rotary Club. President John Ollerenshaw and the Board Executive met with us first, then DG Frank spoke to their club members. We had beautiful weather as we were shown around the community and some of their local service projects, including a Rotary clock that was bought by the club and installed to mark the province of Alberta's 100th anniversary. Some more highlights were the Rotary trail that went through the whole community and parks, an adult outdoor fitness area, and a spray park for children.

Please click HERE for some pictures of the Athabasca visit

In all the three communities, the service work was outstanding, but what really impressed DG Frank, Barb, Jocelyne and I, was the genuine warmth and enthusiasm of the club members in each location.
We're really looking forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming Fort McMurray District Conference, on Sept. 28 - 30th!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

One of the best eclub program organization I have come across.
K. Prasad Menon, RC of Simsbury-Granby, CT, D-7890

So much to learn from the microbiological environment!
Jean Michel Crepin, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Enjoyed the variety of material available. Having been to Hawaii and witnessed the homeless encampments, I appreciated the opportunity to get a better understanding from a number of perspectives.
Don Smith, RC of Bracebridge, Ontario, D-7010

Fascinating side-bar story regarding plants hijacked to make polio vaccine; really gets the wheels spinning - and the "we are THAT close" is potentially even closer!
Cool program; after the first few minutes I wanted to go grab of bottle of Windex, Mr.Clean or anything to spray on my face! But then later I felt the need to go grab a beer! All in all, what a neat way to explore our "inner space" and have a glimpse into our future.
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, Alberta, D-5370

"Microbes"
Ewww.....
Cheri Goldstone, RC of St. Albert, Alberta, D-5370

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News from the Rotary Family
From Bruce Kleeberger

Together with the Peninsula Carvers of White Rock/Surrey I went to the Burke Museum at the University of Washington (Seattle) to learn more about the history and art of First Nations of the Northwest Coast. As President of this organization of 30 wood carvers I was happy to be part of the organization of this road trip and to be a leader of the Club.

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A Little Humor
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

New Members Corner
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

How we more than doubled our membership in a year
When Fely R De Leon began her year as president of the Rotary Club of Hundred Islands in Pangasinan, Philippines, she dreamed of reaching a hundred members to match her club's name. Starting at 31 members, that presented a considerable challenge. But by making club meetings more lively, restructuring the format, and widely promoting their good work, the club got most of the way there, growing to 80 members.

READ HERE HOW SHE DID IT

Food for Thought

"Real genuine friendship and the laws governing friendships provide the truest
basis for all forms of enterprise. If Rotary can materially contribute to the
development of friendship between individuals, businesses, professions, and
nations, and if the individual is willing to make friendship the basis of his job or
vocation, then we have an ideal of service being applied in ways that should make
all of us happy."
- What Constitutes Vocational Service?, THE ROTARIAN, November 1927

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson
"Let's plant and shake those Rotary trees this year!"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Doug Dyer

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The Tribes We Lead; Seth Godin; Sept. 18 - 24, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

In 16 days seeds either germinate or not, reported to me by Ezequiel from Los Lagartos community in El Salvador.
I am working with a group of youth there whose dream it is to have a tree nursery and plant 20,000 trees in their region where there is no nursery. This is a new agro industry for their community that lost its main income source of coffee production.
The youth age 13-27 meet Saturdays to help their community and learn to work as a team. By evening they go home tired and are distracted from gang and drug life so prevalent in El Salvador, well anywhere really.
This group calls itself "Superacion Entre Amigos". in English "overcoming among friends".

"What is the connection to the Rotary E-Club of Canada One", you ask? Several years ago, our club supported a small group of teenagers to learn prefabrication of houses and building them. These same community leaders, with no prefabrication materials but armed with knowledge and team spirit gathered locals to help a lady and her family build a house out of adobe to save her losing her land.
They then realized she had no food, so it was suggested in our emails he plant some vegetables on her small lot. The community saw this and started a nursery for vegetables with $5000 seed money. Soon they started a tilapia farm using tanks.
Now they want to start a tree nursery, and so picked up seeds that had fallen from native trees and found $.10 for plastic bags and began to germinate trees.
i am watching this grow. In 6 months their seeds will be trees ready for sale and they have bought a few from neighboring regions more advanced to sell.
With funds, they started a small rabbit farm for protein, waste for fertilizer and skins for crafts.
They have offered to revive and reforest a nature reserve with help of the Ministry of Environment in planning to celebrate with the Rotary E-Club of Canada One our Canada 150 project.
More to come on this!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

I wouldn't call this video plus the aboriginal history video "enjoyable." But they are important topics for us to know and experience as best we can. It sure makes me thankful for what I have. Now I want to go home and hug my kids...
Dylan Bressey, RC of Swan City, Alberta, D-5370

I enjoyed the solar eclipse presentation, the prisoner program good and airline seating program was a nice change of pace.
Mark Rowe, RC of Calgary Heritage Park, Alberta, D-5360

Very inspirational-- saw 70% of the eclipse in Canada. Would like to see a total one someday. Peace on earth. Also loved the humour re the safety message on the plane.
Bill Bartley, RC of Canmore, Alberta, D-5360

Escape from Syria
It was enlightening to see the strength and reserve of those wanting to change the life situation they are in, but also disheartening that many take these safe life situations for granted.
Joseph Kapron, RC of Peterborough, Ontario, D-7010

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News from the Rotary E-Club Family

Sabine Gueffroy, who lives in Germany, joined our club on March 27, 2017.
Sabine enjoys attending our web-based meetings, but due to the time difference she is unable to join any live meetings, and present her classification talk in person.
She has done a great job writing about herself.

Meet Sabine from her Classification Presentation

Feel free to send her a message at s.gueffroy@gmx.de

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A Little Humor
An elderly man is stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and is asked where he is going at this time of night.
The man replies, "I am on my way to attend a lecture about gambling, hookers, alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking, and staying out late."
The officer then asks, "Really? Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?"
The man replies, "My wife."

New Members Corner
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Rotary's People of Action
Where others see problems, Rotary members see solutions. Our 1.2 million members see opportunities and possibilities in their communities around the world. Here are some of the stories of our People of Action.
For the past 60 years, the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island in Washington, has held an annual auction and rummage sale that raised more than $7 million.
The long-term success of the auction has made it a cultural event. Proceeds of the event help almost every corner of their community, including feeding the hungry through the local food bank, buying cribs for infants in need, funding a school robotics program and helping seniors with dental care.

Rotary Minute/Food for Thought
Submitted by Peter Denooy

Why Our Service Organizations Are Dying (and how to fix them)
by Michael Brand

Nothing more American than a service club. Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, IOOF, Altrusa, Shriners...... Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville rode all over the United States in the 1830s and was struck by the influence of religious, fraternal and civic organizations, and secret societies, on American democracy and concluded that they made communities stronger, more interesting, and more engaged.
But there are some reason for concern. All of these service clubs, once the backbone of community life in America, have been in significant decline over the past 2-3 decades.

Read more HERE

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 Peter Denooy

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Meet the microscopic life in your home -- and on your face; Anne Madden; September 4 – 10, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: David Werrett

Greetings to members and guests.
Not long after I joined Rotary in 1993 I was given some Rotary publications, one of which was the ABC's of Rotary. The articles in the book were originally a column in the weekly bulletin of the North Stockton Club in California. The author of these articles was Cliff Dochterman who went on to become RI President in1992-93. These articles covered many topics about RI and clubs but one of them is particularly relevant as the District Governor will be addressing our club at the club assembly in September.
Past RI President Cliff Dochterman wrote that the District Governor performs a very significant function in the world of Rotary. He or she is the single officer of Rotary International in the district. The district governors, who have been extensively trained at the International Assembly and regionally at the governors-elect training seminar, provide guidance and leadership to the clubs in their district and are responsible for maintaining the high performance of the clubs in their district.
Please make a note on your calendar to attend our Club Assembly at 9am Mountain Time on Saturday, September 9 and listen to the messages from our District Governor Frank Reitz and Assistant Area Governor Marilyn Mucha.

Visitors always welcome!

To attend the meeting just click on the link on Upcoming Events on the left side of the greeter message.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Canada's Kylie Masse breaks world record in historic swim feat
LaSalle, Ont., native becomes 1st Canadian female swimmer to win a world title

I have seen the homeless in Hawaii, but was unaware of the seriousness of the problem. Hopefully the solution outlined in this program will help. I have attended a concert for homeless people when I was there, so I know people are trying to help.
Larry Reynolds, RC of Campbell River Lunch, D-5020

I thought the TED Talk was a good one. I'm often perceived as being someone who gives a lot back and helps others; however, it is important for me to remember that I must also make time for myself. In order for me to be of value to others, I must be able to function well and fulfill my commitments. This requires me to not just manage my time (which I do well) but also manage my energy (which I do not yet do well). The term given for this is that I must to be more a Matcher.
As a project manager, it is important that the team also have a diversity of Takers/Givers. Too many givers will frustrate takers, and too many takers will push the givers out. A balance is needed.
Christopher Harper, Calgary, Alberta

I had no idea of the extent of homelessness now in Hawaii...jaw-dropping amidst such levels of affluence & beauty. No wonder it's a storm brewing that needs careful & concise attention now. Go Rotary, Go!
Velma Noble, RCCHP, D-5360

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News from our Rotary Family

Lou Spizzirri has been busy with a new house. Renovations of kitchen, and the yard.

This year, he wrote us, "I got to have a small vegetable garden and for the first time in 7 years I enjoyed my homegrown tomatoes and lettuce.
I was encouraged to become the Entertainment Director of the Sarnia Yacht Club (SYC). The SYC position means that weekly I have to do things to make the place hum.
Tuesday nights (the same time that Rotary e-club has its FA meetings), is rehearsal night for the SYC band, of which I'm a member. This conflict has been going on for some time and it conflicts with attending the e-club meetings.

The second week of August I'm off to Ketchikan Alaska. There I will board a 44 foot sail boat and sail along the British Colombia coast to Vancouver Island and to Comox. This may take a month, after that a visit to Revelstoke, BC to see my daughter Maggie. Maggie is the President this year of the Revelstoke Rotary Club.
Perhaps I'll be more proactive with Rotary when I slow down a bit.
Wishing you all well."
Cheers
Lou

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A Little Humor

Submitted by Undine Miller

An Underage Weasel Walks into a Bar
The bartender says, "I'm sorry. I can't serve underage weasels."
The weasel says, "That's fine. I don't need something alcoholic. What else do you have?"
The bartender says "Oh, we have lots! We have water, pop, tea, coffee, smoothies. What would you like?"
"Pop," goes the weasel.

New Members Corner
Plants 'hijacked' to make polio vaccine
Plants have been "hijacked" to make polio vaccine in a breakthrough with the potential to transform vaccine manufacture, say scientists.
The team at the John Innes Centre, in Norfolk, says the process is cheap, easy and quick.
As well as helping eliminate polio, the scientists believe their approach could help the world react to unexpected threats such as Zika virus or Ebola.

Read more HERE

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

United Kingdom pledges $130 million for polio eradication
The United Kingdom pledged $130 million on Friday toward the fight to eradicate polio. The contribution will help fund immunizations of 45 million children a year through 2020. In June, at the Rotary Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, global leaders pledged $1.2 billion of the estimated $1.5 billion required to end polio. However, Rotary's work continues. We're now working to raise $50 million a year and to ensure that global leaders make good on this summer's pledges.

Escape from Syria: Rania's Odyssey; August 28 – Sept.3, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: John Wojcicki

Rotary e-Clubs, are the super hero flying thru cyber space! Thanks to in particular, Rotary e-Club Canada One, I have been able to keep my 100% attendance record since November 1979 under the classification of "Association Management".
The best thing about Makeups, is that you truly get to experience the breadth of Rotary, which has become the real motivation for me. I am probably well past 100% . Sometimes I will attend a meeting just to hob-nob with my Rotary colleagues; in person or virtually. With an added bonus of hearing a great variety of awesome programs and speakers (I have to admit, the lure of the programs from e-Club Canada One has had me "visiting" way more than I "had" to - I just wanted to!)
After so many years of makeups, most clubs are happy to fine me as if I were one of their club members - and I love it! Because that really shows to me the comradery and potential for friendship through Rotary.
As a member and Past President of D5370's oldest and largest Club (101 yrs old this year), the Rotary Club of Edmonton, I have witnessed projects such as Fort Edmonton, legacy projects such as the rebuild of Bissell Center, renovations for Boys and Girls Club, International projects like the Belize playground build or the European ESL program.
What truly amazes me is hearing first-hand what all Clubs and Rotary friends I have visited over the years have been doing; Absolutely remarkable, especially when you add it all up. What a great family to belong to! And now greetings to you my new Rotary friend, come on in!

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield
Charge the 'rich' to feed the poor: Madrid's Robin Hood homeless café

Robin Hood homeless café is a pioneering place where homeless people such can dine, free of charge, at tables set with flowers, metal cutlery and proper glasses.
The restaurant is the latest initiative from the charity Mensajeros de la Paz - meaning messengers of peace - which was founded 54 years ago by Father Ángel García Rodríguez.
Its business model - using breakfast and lunch takings from paying customers to fund free evening meals for the homeless.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

Learning more about the Paris climate agreement was quite interesting.
David Munro, RC of Coquitlam, BC, D-5050

I started with the meeting at 3:00 am during a sleepless night. Just finished it now. Amazing how one of the richest countries in the world, can have such a large number of homeless people. Obviously many of these are homeless by choice. Does it make sense then to provide housing for them, that they prefer not to live in, in the first place? Food for thought...........
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Driverless Car Disruption; Tony Seba; August 7 - 13, 2017
As a person who studied urban planning I found this to be a fantastic topic.
Craig Fowler, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010

The documentary on Hawaii's homeless and indigenous people was an insight into how different solutions are being explored to solve the issue.
Lou Spizzirri, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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A Little Humor

New Members Corner
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras
Join us in Toronto

There's a world of opportunity waiting for you at the Rotary convention.
In partnership with Rotary International, the Host Organizing Committee invites you to join us in Toronto, Canada June 23-27 2018. With the spirit of true Canadian hospitality, we wish to welcome Rotarians from around the world to experience everything Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe has to offer.

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

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You owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse; David Baron; August 21 - 27, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

(Halle-far left; Sarah-second last on right)

Did you now, that ClubRunner started as a D7080 project by software developer and Internet Chair Adel Asterbadi. He used his knowledge to adapt it to the way Rotary clubs work.
In 2003, with the assistance of his daughters Sarah and Halle, Adel submitted this project to Microsoft for a contest and came in at #1.

Homeless in Hawaii Documentary 2017; BBC; August 14 - 20, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Peter Denooy

This message illustrates how attending an International Rotary Convention can change your world.

10 Years ago I met two incredible individuals on the sidewalks of Salt Lake City, where the RI Convention was held that year. Dan Morales and Paul Geisel have been Rotarians for many years in the Arlington/Ft. Worth area of RI District 5790 in Texas. They have (and still are) serving Rotary in many capacities, have both been President of their club and Governor of their District and you can see their pictures on the wall in Evanston, as they are members of the Arch Klumph Society. That meeting changed my Rotary life, as they convinced me to join them at a wheelchair distribution a few months later in Leon, Mexico. That is where I had my "Rotary Moment" and since then we have together organized several wheelchair distributions around the world. All that would not have been possible without the financial support of The Rotary Foundation. So when Dan invited us to attend his "coronation" as President of the Rotary Club of Arlington Great Southwest, Ileana and I headed to Texas after the Atlanta Convention. We had purchased a copy of "Doing Good in the World: The Inspiring Story of The Rotary Foundation's First 100 Years", signed by the author, David Forward, and it was a thrill for me to give the book to Dan and to thank him for all the good he does in the world.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Canadiana
Submitted by Elly Contreras

I enjoyed the variety of items for the meeting. Unlike other online make-ups, I felt I was at an actual meeting as a part of the whole Rotary experience.
David Craddock, RC of Killeen, Texas, D-5870

The video about the mosque across the street was a great illustration of how we judge other people and their religions without actually knowing anything about them or their religion.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The underwater forest documentary was both informative and entertaining.
Lou Spizzirri, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Irene Gallego Romero "Nature vs. Nuture"
Irene discusses the complexity of our genetic makeup. she first explains how we are a single gene from being an ape. Human genes have the ability to adapt to the environment in which we leave. She uses the gene that represents our ability to breakdown lactose. There are areas in the world that it is possible for grown adults to break down lactose and other parts where it is not. This is most likely due to the overall availibility during childhood and adult years.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

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Barry Rassin selected to be 2018-19 Rotary President

Barry Rassin, of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2018-19. He will be declared the president-elect on 1 September if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
As president, Rassin aims to strengthen our public image and our use of digital tools to maximize Rotary's reach.

Read more HERE

News from the Rotary Family

Greeting to my Rotary Family from Barbados

Johanne and I are on a 2 week house sit on this lovely Island.
It was never a place on my radar but I am glad we got to see it.

All the Caribbean islands have a different vibe to them. Barbados is somewhere in the middle between undeveloped and over run.

It could make a nice vacation destination.

I always love to get mail: Doug Dyer

dougdyer52@gmail.com

Real Time Meetings

Each 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (MDT) is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event.
Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 am (MDT) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
Please click in our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca

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We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor

New Members Corner
August is Membership and New Club Development Month

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought
Submitted by Rashmani Chakrabarty

"So long as we love we serve; so long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend."
-Robert Louis Stevenson, Lay Morals

Donated and Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

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Driverless Car Disruption; Tony Seba; August 7 - 13, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Bruce Kleeberger

Hello from the Nation's Capital! I'm a proud Rotarian, Canadian and Rotary E-Club of Canada One charter member. To celebrate Canada 150, my wife Silvia and I travelled the Canada Hwy 1 from the Pacific coast, where we live, to Ottawa. We took as many opportunities as possible to learn more about our country and its heritage. We have learned so much visiting communities and meeting fellow Canadians that we have confidence that our way of life can be an example to the world. Welcome to our weekly on-line meeting to Canadians and special welcome to visitors: Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike!

Inspirational Moment
How one woman built her own artificial pancreas and started a DIY movement

Dana Lewis has Type 1 diabetes, which means her pancreas doesn't work the way it should: It doesn't make the insulin she needs to survive.

So, she built a new one.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

- Would have loved to attend Atlanta convention!
- Canadiana: Stratford; brought to mind that a lifetime won't be enough to visit all the beautiful places of Canada!
- Rotary Minute: wow, 1.2 bio $
- My Canada: moving word & music
- Inside Story of the Paris Climate Agreement: Agree that Impossible is an attitude, not a fact. I hope that Mr. Trump will watch this presentation by Ms Figueres!
Undine Miller, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Helpful for me to gain the background & context of this high impact global agreement. She's humble & wise about changing the tone of conversations about stewardship & the environment (vs. polarized arguments).
Velma Noble, RCCHP, D-5360, Calgary, Alberta

Christiana Figueres, Paris climate agreement
A potentially controversial subject was handled in perfect Rotary 4-Way fashion.
And yes, "impossible" is an attitude not a fact so it was great to take in this program knowing that "impossible" is not our Rotary dictionary!
John Wojcicki, Rotary Club of Edmonton, Alberta, D-5370

Enjoyed the information -- The Sharing Circle. A lot of factual information about aboriginal history that I was unaware of.
Good program!
Dolorosa Dollard, Rotary Club of Stephenville, Newfoundland, D-7820

I appreciated the clarification that genes do not control to the extent that the press often suggests.
Kim McLeland, Club Rotario Cuenca, Texas, D-4400

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News from the Rotary Family

Did you know, that Anre McIntosh is our club's athlete; On July 23, she and her husband David participated in the half Marathon in Penticton.
Anre placed 3rd in her age group for the aqua bike race. Once you cross the bike line you are done, which allows you to recover and leisurely get your medal.
At the end of the day Elly and Ramiro met up with Anre at Ye Old Welcome Inn at Callagher Lake where Anre was camping.

Real Time Meetings

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A Little Humor
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

New Members Corner
August is Membership and New Club Development Month

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

This officially ends this week's meeting

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Are You a Giver or a Taker? - Adam Grant; July 31 - August 6, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

Rotary year 2017-18 has begun.
Our planning of three years for this coming year is past and now the Rotary year has started!
We welcome the new Rotary E-Club of Canada One board. This year it includes four directors at large. We have four Committee chairs in Service Projects, Membership, Foundation and Administration
Much has been accomplished and we as a club shall continue making a difference in the Canadian Arctic Northwest Territories Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, in Honduras as the Potable water and wash program is completed, in literacy support of students and in new goals to celebrate Canada's 150 years as a nation.
Rotary International President Riseley has challenged us to continue making a Difference. The base of Rotary work is the Rotary Foundation which we continue to support. RI President Risely has also challenged us to plant 1 tree for every member. How will you plant yours?
Our club will take this challenge on along with a Canada 150 challenge to each of you through Acts Of Peace.
Welcome to Rotary E-Club of Canada One. Only you can share this very rewarding experience in Rotary with others.
I am honoured to be the 2017-18 Rotary E-Club of Canada One President, but we are nothing without you.
Our club plan was shared at the Fellowship induction ceremony of the 2017-18 board. Let the committee chairs and board members know how you want to be involved this year.
Enjoy our weekly meeting!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Every part of this map that's in red is closer to some point of Ontario than the furthest points in Ontario are from each other.

Enjoyed most the inspirational video of Terry Fox. A sad ending in that he lost his fight with cancer. but happy in that he exceeded his monetary goal by $499 million!!!
Chuck Wooten, RC of Brentwood, TN, USA, D-6760

Best wishes to the 150 Confederation, the Birthday of Canada. It's time for me to read more about the history of your country. Most articles in our newspaper speak about the great experiments in Canada, as an example for immigration and integration like we need in Europe. Greetings from Germany.
Sabine Gueffroy, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I learned about some history of Canada, told in a light-hearted, but informative manner. I got the impression that Canadians have an inferiority complex about their nation that some, like the speaker, are addressing with good reason.
Paul Cohen, RC of Omaha (Downtown), NE, USA, D-5650

This week's meeting took me four sessions to complete, but I felt I needed to listen to the History of Canada, specifically on Canada Day. I never felt more proud to be Canadian than during this week.
Terry Fox' story brought tears to my eyes. We can be proud of our nation.
The Rotary Minute I like to share with every single person. Whenever I am overseas, I hear how welcoming Canada is to all nations of the world.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Wow, just another amazing program. Really liked the Inspirational video about too much I and not enough we and us and the Canadiana was also very interesting. But I never thought that I would ever see a Republican promoting a carbon tax and pointing out how everyone will be a beneficiary.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Remembering Al Bergsma

Our recent trip to Alberta, included an overnight visit to our longtime friend Shirley Bergsma, whose Husband Al, was instrumental in the chartering of our club and was later nominated as an Honorary member.
Al suddenly passed away on August 4, 2015 and left a legacy.
Al, Past District Governor of District 5360, was a true leader. He was involved in many different areas. Boy Scouts, Church and, of course Rotary.
Ramiro and I have made a few RV trips together with Al and Shirley; After the Salt Lake City RI Convention, we travelled together, each in our RV, enjoying meals together, long walks and wonderful talks.
After Al passed away, West Country Family Services in Rocky Mountain House (of which Al was a board member) received a wheelchair-accessible van to transport patients. The van was dedicated to the memory of Al Bergsma.
We were very moved when Shirley showed us the Van with Al's picture on the rear window and the text "you are somebody's hero".
It's hard to forget wonderful friends such as these. We wish Shirley much strength as she once again is reminded of this tragic day on August 4th. Al was many people's hero.

Elly Contreras

From Doug Dyer

I saw this mural on a main street in Bridgetown, Barbados yesterday. Rotary has a good presence here with three clubs. We are looking forward to attending a Rotary fundraiser for carnival next week.
Rotoract also seems to be strong on the island.

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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
August is Membership and New Club Development Month

Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Submitted and Donated by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

This officially ends this week's meeting

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The Underwater Forest; This is Alabama, July 24-30, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Edgardo Moreno Alfaro

Dear visitors:

Congratulations from our Rotary Club of Santa Ana and our weekly newsletter, we are eighteen partners at the club, who work for the progress of our city and are proud to be friend with the Rotary Club of Canada one of Stratford; Ontario, Canada, I invite you to visit also our site on Facebook as Rotary Club Santa Ana or contact us in our email clubrotariodesantaana2016@gmail.com

Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador and our Club was founded on November 25, 1928 and accepted by Rotary International on January 16, 1929 and since then we are serving our community, congratulations to the Rotary Club Canada One and her President 2017 - 2018, our friend Mrs. Lynne ternosky, greetings, from Santa Ana, El Salvador, and God bless us all.

Yours in Rotary.

Edgardo Moreno Alfaro
Newsletter editor,
Santa Ana Rotary Club.

I am enclosing pictures of downtown Santa Ana, The city hall, the theater of Santa Ana and the cathedral this three buildings forms the historic center of Santa Ana.

Inspirational Moment
New Brunswick dog finds lost cat in storm drain, is hailed a hero
The cat, aptly named Ghost, had been missing for weeks when he was found in Sackville, N.B. with the help of Cash, a Labrador mix.

Read more HERE

Canadiana

Imagine a record-setting distance runner. This marathoner you envisage should be a history maker. The fastest in the world, by a long margin. Concentrate. Got a picture in mind?
Is she four-feet-10 inches tall? Is she 13 years old? Is she Canadian? Is her name Maureen Wilton?

Canadians have believed that their history is boring compared to that of the United States. It is however the contrary. We have people such as colorful characters such as Sam Steele who was a Mounted police that lived in the North. Many moments in history involve him. We also have famous historian and story tellers such as Pierre Burton that have brought these to our attention through books and television. The Yukon gold rush is one of them. Canadians fought bravely and were instrumental in defeating the Germans in WWII. The past history was not always polite and nice either.
According to Chris Turner it is full of a tremendous amount of color.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, Alberta, D-5370

Lisa Genova What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's TED talk was very informative and helpful since I'm in the target group. I've always been physically active and this was one of the main health contributing things we can do to delay Alzheimer's.
Phyllip Pressey, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The world of bionics has certainly come a long way. This has certainly turned negatives into positives with people's lives, and as pointed out may even surpass what was once considered normal for people. We will see lots more in the future.
Larry Reynolds, RC of Campbell River Lunch, BC, D-5020

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Announcements

Dear fellow Rotarians,

There has been an outpouring of heartfelt messages since President-elect Sam’s passing last week. Rotarians and members of the public have been sharing memories and recalling how Sam inspired them through his hard work as a Rotarian and as a dedicated civil servant. It is clear that his impact and legacy were felt worldwide.

Memorial contributions in honor of Sam will be directed to the Sam F. Owori Memorial to Polio. This fund has been established to honor his commitment to Rotary’s polio eradication efforts. Sam was a member of both the Africa Regional PolioPlus Committee and the International PolioPlus Committee. You can make online contributions to the fund here:

The 2017-18 nominating committee will select a new president-elect, in addition to the president-nominee, during its scheduled meeting in early August.

Thank you all for your continued support during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Ian Riseley

Rotary International President, 2017-18

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

We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program

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The battle between nature and nurture; Irene Gallego Romero; July 17 - 23, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

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

Canadiana
Submitted by Elly Contreras

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.

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.

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

We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
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

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

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The inside story of the Paris climate agreement; Christiana Figueres; July 10 - 16th, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

For those who were not able to attend the Rotary Convention, you really missed several most inspiring days. 40,000 plus Rotarians and partners came together in Atlanta to celebrate Rotary and the many achievements we have made together.
We learned, were inspired, shared ideas and made new friends. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation, the $1.2 Billion USD pledged to fund the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The biggest contributor is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledging $450 Million, Rotary pledged another $150 Million, Nigeria $140 Million, Pakistan $100 Million and Canada $75 Million as well as a host of other donors.
Andrew Young was also a very inspiring speaker, who reminded us of the importance to focus on the positive and less on the negative. We have so many blessings, but tend to forget about those.
Yes, we stood in line for food almost every day, but at least we ended up with a plate full of food rather than ending up with a handful of rice.
We heard about the stunning numbers of in human trafficking and slavery.
We as Rotarians, are the once to bring these messages to our politicians. We have work to do.
The speakers we had were all amazing:

The House of friendship held numerous project and hobby displays. The evenings were filled with social events, meeting more Rotary friends, and visiting some of the highlights of Atlanta.
4 of our E-club members and their partners shared a house during the convention and had the opportunity to spent time together. Fellowship is one of the highlights of Rotary.
Some of us registered for the Toronto Convention, and hope to see you there.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

Re:Gary Haugen
It is wonderful to have a person of authority standing up speaking to adults today to say our grandchildren will hold us accountable for what we didn't stand up for today that was wrong (& celebrating what we did stand up for that was right).
Velma Noble, RRCHP. Calgary, Alberta, D-5360

Rotary Minute, musical video, speaker on human trafficking from RI Seoul Convention. One of the Best E-Club websites I have seen.
Terrence M White, RC of Westwood Village, Los Angeles, California, D-5280

I did not really enjoy, but was very intrigued about the issue of slavery. Comparing to the work eradicating polio, slavery AND rotary APPEAR TO BE A COMPELLING FIT.
Wayne Lannon, RC of Westlock, Alberta, D-5370

Enjoyed JP insight into declining costs of computer storage. Noticing the changes around us can be very exciting and dynamic if we are proactively part of them.
1980 until now may not seem a long life cycle for an industry but if change happens this quickly in the future what are the things in life that do really last?
Where then should we invest our time?
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Announcements

Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!

We'd love to hear from you!

Request from Doug Dyer

We are looking for fresh material for the club Facebook page. If you come across any Rotary related links that might be appropriate please forward them to either Doug or Elly

Thank You!

Real Time Meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday 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 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

We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought
Submitted by JP Kamel

"The best way to get even is to forget..."

Donated and Submitted by Phyl Pressey

Speaker Program
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

This officially ends this week's meeting

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A climate solution where all sides can win; Ted Halstead; July 3 - 9, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Jeanne Smitiuch

(L-R: DWF Staff: Angie Harris, Jeanne Smitiuch and Karyn Davis)

Dolly Parton believes that if you can read, you can do anything, dream anything, and be anything! The Rotary E-Club of Canada One is making Dolly's dream come true! Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Rotary E-Club of Canada One put books into the hands of children in seven arctic communities. Through unique partnerships, the Dollywood Foundation provides specially selected, high quality books each month to registered children. These books are personalized with each child's name and mailed directly to their homes.
Throughout Canada, the Dollywood Foundation works with other Rotary Clubs to help fund and administer this early literacy program too. The Canadian team, Angie Harris, Regional Director BC, AB, SK, NT YK PC, PEI, NS, NB NL, Karyn Davis Regional Director MB, and Jeanne Smitiuch, Regional Director, ON would be happy to share more information and help other communities in their areas to send books to children.
Together, we are making a difference, inspiring a love of reading and reducing the literacy gap in the early years. With your support, parents are able to engage their children in the most fundamental skill necessary to succeed in life.

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Canadiana

Loved the info about Alzheimers.. Lisa made it very clear.. and less threatening.
Sharon Blaker, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Surprised to watch the Youtube story on Seeing the sky with radio eyes and there was a photo of the Parkes observatory that we visited on our tour of Australia in 2009. The program helped me understand better the work that the Parkes observatory is doing.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Michael Botticelli's inspirational point that we all have the power to incite change on how society views addiction and the lack of resources available to end addiction.
Caroline Sorge, RC of Swan City, Alberta, D-5370

Very interesting. My mother has early Alzheimer's so I found it to be an especially interesting talk.
Craig Fowler, RC of Barrie, Ontario, D-7010

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Announcements

We'd love to hear from you!

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

A Personal Message from the Fort McMurray Rotary Clubs from Wood Buffalo Productions on Vimeo.

Food for Thought

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"Not a new song, but every time I hear this call for change globally, I am happy and think that a peaceful world could be possible"

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

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Why Canadian history isn't as boring as you think it is; Chris Turner; June 26 - July 2nd, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: District 5370 Governor Frank J. Reitz

Rotarians, start your engines! July 1st is just around the corner and Barb and I are looking forward to meeting you as we set to travel around District 5370. We have an exciting year ahead as we celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday and the Rotary International Foundation 100th Anniversary.
I'm proud to serve as your 2017 - 18 District Governor and especially pleased to invite all Rotarians to join us in Fort McMurray for our District Conference where we remind you to "Make It Personal". Our Conference Committee has invested many hours in planning and organizing an event featuring motivational speakers, informative Rotary Initiatives and Partnerships to inspire and stimulate your appetite for Service Above Self.
As I begin our official club visits in 2017-18, I urge you to review the criteria required to earn the Rotary Club Presidential Citation because it recognizes your efforts to make a difference in your community and the world. Earning the Rotary Citation is an honor that I hope all clubs will strive to achieve.
President Ian Riseley affirms; "A Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club can earn a Rotary Citation for achieving goals that strengthen Rotary and your district. Activities include growing your membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community. Rotary will provide resources to help clubs achieve the citation."
With your hard work and dedication, we can achieve a Rotary year filled with great accomplishments and as a team, be a part of Rotary: Making a Difference.

Message from 2017 - 2018 E-Club of Canada One President Lynne Ternosky

Canada Day calls us to remember and celebrate 150 years of Canada as a nation. I am proud to be a Canadian and I am proud to be a Rotarian.

Wikipedia states the history:
"Canada Day is the anniversary of only one important national milestone on the way to the country's full independence, namely the joining on July 1, 1867, of the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada into a wider British federation of four provinces (the colony of Canada being divided into the provinces of Ontario and Quebec upon Confederation). Canada became a "kingdom in its own right" within the British Empire named the Dominion of Canada. "

Read more HERE

The Rotary E-Club of Canada One received its Charter from Rotary International Februrary 23, 2013. We celebrate as each member participates following the Values set out in the Four Way Test in all we say or do.
Service Above Self is our motto.
As Canada continues to reshape itself as a country, so too does The Rotary E-Club of Canada One.
The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Each Rotarian is a leader and capable of being a true Champion. Being a team makes all things possible and we are only as strong as the weakest link in the chain, so we are called to help each other achieve our goals.
For 2017-18, The Rotary E-Club will focus on how we achieve our goals through Acts of Peace to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace though its fellowships.
Enjoy our meeting today with us located separately, but united as a team much like Canada!

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
First of all, my flip-flops still fit (and for us from "another generation": remember when we used to call that footwear "thongs" - my how time changes things!)
Having previously worked for the Alzheimer Society this program especially resonated. And through that having met a number of families and getting to know some of them very well I can personally attest to how horrific this disease is. The program was very timely and the more information on Alzheimer's we can share the better we, as a society, can be prepared to deal with it and help those with their struggles in having their loved one slowly slip away.
Brain-exercise is not a fad term, it really does help. And there are many simple exercises we can all use daily - could be as simple as using your fork in your other hand for the full meal.
John Wojcicki, Rotary Club of Edmonton, D-5370

Great meeting once again. Facing our realities and not losing sight of our dreams is so nicely presented in the bicycler video. And then again in the Alzheimer Ted talk. No matter what diagnosis we receive or when we receive it, we keep living. Knowing how a person makes us feel is a value in judgement not lost and we all are more than what we remember.
This meeting inspires me to remember how we treat or respond to others that we meet online or in person, can be a lasting gift that costs nothing but kindness and thoughtfulness.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

A very Interesting discussion on international Justice. A look at people using young children as slaves. Very enlightening.
Sam Theocharis, RC of Festival City Stratford, D-6330

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Announcements

The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Box 9 Site 10, RR#2, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada T4C 1A2

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A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought
Submitted by Frank Reitz

"I recently read this poem by R.W. Glover that I would like to share with you and hope you share your thoughts with us. Many times, we find ourselves wishing we lived in another town, sometimes we complain while sitting down doing nothing about improving things. Our towns need us and we need our towns."

If you want to live in the kind of a town
That's the kind of a town you like,
You needn't slip your clothes in a grip
And start on a long, long hike.

You'll find elsewhere what you left behind,
For there's nothing that's really new.
It's a knock at yourself when you knock your town;
It isn't your town - it's you.

Real towns are not made by men afraid
Lest somebody else gets ahead.
When everybody works and nobody shirks
You can raise a town from the dead.

And if while you make your stake
Your neighbor can make one, too,
Your town will be what you want to see,
It isn't your town - it's you.

R. W. GLOVER

Submitted and Donated by Doug Dyer
"A true Canadian history, told by one of my all-time favourite groups.
Ideal for our national birthday celebration."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Jim Ferguson

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How to gain control of your free time; Laura Vanderkam; June 19 - 25th, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Frank Yakimchuk

(L-R: President of the Rotary Club of Yellowknife with me and to the right, Paul Falvo, a former President Elect with the Rotary E Club of Canada One Alumni)

This past week, I made a visit to Yellowknife, NWT to visit my Mother who lives there at the Avens' Manor and is in very good care. When I was away from Rotary for several years, my Mother would suggest to me from time to time that I rejoin. I stayed at Paul Falvo's house which is a short 10 minute walk to the Avens' Manor. Paul is now active with the True North Rotary Club which I was a Charter Member and their second President. Paul certainly supports me as a Rotarian in the true spirit of Fellowship and Friendship.
One of my goals during this year as President was to meet in person, communicate by phone, by GotoMeeting or by email all our EClub membership. I especially enjoy meeting Rotarians in our Calgary Pod, Edmonton Pod and the Yellowknife Pod. Last Friday, I had lunch with Biswanath, his daughter, Rashmani and Newton Grey at a local eatery In Yellowknife. We had some very constructive discussion and left feeling very good about the YK Pod Meeting. I should recognize Paul Falvo for supporting the "Pod Concept" and our Weekly "Coffee Chat" which some treated as a curiosity in the beginning.
Please look for those opportunities to visit other Rotary Clubs near you, the Clubs you may have belonged to in the past and those you may discover in your travels.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

First of all the scenery was beautiful. Inspirational thinking from one man. Loved the comment that we are the only monsters as animals. Also who knew all the benefits of coconut trees!
Wendy Giuffre, RC of Calgary South, D-5360

Reforestation of Majuli Island ("heaven on Earth") in India- it is truly inspirational to see what one person can do to protect & nurture mother earth. Bless his work.
Velma Noble, RCCHP, D-5360

Since the 1970's Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. To date he has single handedly planted a forest larger than Central Park NYC. His forest has transformed what was once a barren wasteland, into a lush oasis.
Michael Thomas, RC of Stony Plain, AB, D-5370

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Announcements

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Real Time Meetings
Each first Tuesday of the month our club holds its live on-line Board meeting, starting with fellowship at 4:30 pm Pacific Time. Each 3rd Tuesday 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 Frank 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

We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought
Submitted by John-Pierre Kamel

Moore's Law in Action: Storage cost of 1 GB:
1980 $438,000
1985 $105,000
1990 $11,000
2000 $11
2005 $1
2012 $0.1
2014 $0.03
2017 FREE through
15 GB -Google
10 GB -Box
5 GB -Amazon

Isn't technology great? Unless you're in the storage business that is.

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

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Gary Haugen-International Justice Mission; June 12 - 18th, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

No matter what city you are in, Rotary is always visible; sometimes more prominent than others.
We recently attended the D5060 Conference in Kelowna, and Rotary, represented by 8 clubs was everywhere. Within just a few blocks, we saw the Rotary Centre of the Arts, Rotary Park, Rotary Beach and much more projects with the Rotary name on it.
District Conferences and International Conventions are a great way to meet new friends, and learn about their clubs and projects.
Carlo Geat, Exchange student from Italy, sponsored by Osoyoos was our passenger joining a large group of other students at the conference, from both BC and Washington State. They totally inspired us with their presentations.
D5060 Stretches all the way from Clearwater in the north, Cache Creek west, Revelstoke, East, and Grandview, Washington State south.
This was one of the largest Conferences of D5060, whose District Governor Vern Nielsen lost his battle to cancer four months before completing his term. Several of his DG Classmates attended the conference in his honour, including our own DG Laura. Speakers such as PRIVP Bob Scott, RIVPE Dean Rohrs inspired an energized us.
We were reminded, that Rotary is changing, but the need for serving will never change.
I encourage all Rotarians and their partners to attend a Conference or Convention. It is a life changing experience.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana
Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

I was absolutely amazed by the advances displayed in human bionics. It is another tangible example of what we can accomplish when faced with challenge.
Robert Boyden, RC of Canmore, D-5360

Forest Man, amazing what one person can accomplish if they set their mind to it.
David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The Muse live in Rome was a treat. I wasn't aware of the band and seeing the live show was very entertaining. Thanks Jim.
The TED talk by Natasha Hurley Walker I can say, tongue in cheek, out of this world. It was educational and awe inspiring.
Lou Spizzirri, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

The feature program "Forest Man" was very inspirational, also the New Members Corner Video on the merits of the Youth Exchange Program was excellent.
Andy Adams, RC of Campbell River, BC, D-5020

Please click HERE to view archived meetings

Announcements

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!

For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly 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

We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought

"It is easier to interest men in war than in peace; it therefore requires more moral
courage to talk peace than war."
- Rotary Just at the Threshold, THE ROTARIAN, February 1917

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"As a university student I followed Lightfoot in Toronto Yorkville coffee houses, groupie that I was then.
One day as a young mother, I heard him singing this song up stairs from us in our little apartment building in Sudbury where he visited and jammed all night with a neighbour.
Next morning we met him and chatted at the airport where he and my husband took the flight out. How shy I was then.
Much time has passed but Lightfoot is a true Canadian folk legend."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Elly Contreras

This officially ends this week's meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help those in need. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

In order to have your attendance recognized please complete the attendance form.

Rotary E-Club of Canada One members click HERE

Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be sent to your e-mail address promptly.

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest!

What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's/ Lisa Genova; June 5 - 11th, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Doug Dyer

Saint Vincent Island
Johanne and I have just celebrated our first full year of being total nomadic -homeless by choice. It has been the most profound and enjoyable year. We have spent extensive time in Nicaragua, Mexico, Costa Rica and even a side trip to Cuba. Currently we are enjoying the island of Saint Vincent in the Grenadines and will be in the Caribbean for 6 months. Coming up we have Panama and a return to Mexico on our calendar.
Being homeless by choice means that together we own less than 200 lbs. of worldly belongings. We travel with just two packs and a couple of carry ons. Certainly, this is not a lifestyle for everyone, however it is extremely liberating and we feel like we can travel where ever we wish. We have developed a very rich network of fellow nomads of all walks of life.

Having simplified our lives has freed up so much time and energy we are now able to enjoy every moment of the day. Our stresses are truly insignificant and we have renewed health and happiness.
I am very excited to announce that my first book is in its final editing and it will be published very soon. I hope it to be an inspiration for others that are hoping to bring change in their lives no matter how big or small.
I always love to hear from my fellow Rotarians, please drop me a line.

dougdyer52@gmail.com

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

The food for thought about happiness found in being grateful for what we have is really a key to joyful content life.
WE welcome Undine as both a new German Canadian and new E-Club member. What a lovely smile in her photo. I enjoyed an introductory chat with her this week as well. It is good to plan a good time to chat and meet our members outside of Rotary meetings.
Lynne Ternosky, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Absolutely fascinating program! But before I get to that, I really also enjoyed the Rotary Minute and getting the perspective on Rotary from a younger generation. Now back to the program - just watching the exhilaration of patients being able to walk again is awesome. Amazing what is being done. I especially appreciated the section regarding dancing ... having two left feet I'm wondering if there may be hope for me yet!
John Wojcicki, RC of Edmonton, D-5370

Wow, has bionics come a long ways! There seems to be no end to what can be accomplished. The Ted Talk: New Bionics let us run, dance and climb by Hugh Herr is such an up lifting program. It paves the future for many disabilities to be a thing of the past.
Phyllip Pressey, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

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Announcements

We'd love to hear from you!

Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points
The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.
For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly 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

We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor

New Members Corner

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought
Submitted by Vicki Horsfield

Donated and Submitted by Lynne Ternosky

"After 10 years working with the forgotten in El Salvador, I put a slide show together of close up poverty but not poverty in spirit.
I returned to Canada and found this in so many places. Canada is peaceful, has resources, space, fresh water, possibilities for schooling, possibilities for work, grocery stores filled with many food selections for us to buy, even giveaways.
This video, words, and music remind me of those so materially poor but so grateful for what they have whom I met during the 11 years I lived in El Salvador.
It reminds me how fortunate we are in Canada.
If we look closely here we shall see needs of both kinds."

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

This officially ends this week's meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help those in need. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

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Guests attending our meeting click HERE

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Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest!

Seeing the sky with radio eyes/Natasha Hurley-Walker/ May 29 - June 4th, 2017

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Greeter this week: Chris Langley

I still drop in to view the good material in the E-Club meetings and I reflect on what Rotary, among other organizations, did for me in my life of participation. I have been involved in Rotary Youth since day 1 back in 1990 and this was the thing that drove me in Rotary, helping to show kids a productive and positive way to live their lives. While doing this we raised two sons, 10 years apart. They were quite different individuals, they attended quite different schools and partook of quite different friends and quite different activities, but they had the same foundation we tried so hard to give to other people's kids through Rotary. We have had ongoing contact with RYE students of our past from various countries and have had the pleasure to watch them grow as if they were our own and start their own families. It is interesting how many of them live a life within professions or a service- based industry and several work for what is "right" in our world. Of our own two, the elder was a RYE student himself and spent a year in Thailand at the age of 16, a different world with a different outlook and carried on in Rotary activities on his return. The younger never involved himself with Rotary but chose to go to help in a school in a very underprivileged part of town and work in the homework club with struggling kids and to read to the young ones. Now the older one is an RCMP officer, recently promoted Corporal, and working as a detective in serious crime, married and the father of twins. The younger one is a lawyer working in London, UK, for one of the most respected global law enterprises, thriving and working hard, has the love of a beautiful young woman, and who knows what great things he will do? It shocks us how time has passed, both with our Rotary Kids and our own kids. There are always more kids who deserve the best we can give them, not just the one's living in privileged society. I truly hope that Rotary and Canada One will keep their focus on "Youth Service" and I call on all Rotarians to treasure that work.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

People are all human & should not be devalued by race colour, or body deformities. Strive to accept people as they are.
Warren Creighton, RC of West Ottawa, D-7040

Why choose suicide talk was a very interesting and enlightening program. I am a past president and past Board of Director member of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Elgin St. Thomas Branch. These types of talks can help so many people to realize they are not alone, that talking about their struggles with mental health can save their life. When negative self perception takes over a person's mind, it will destroy them without positive help to tell them they are important. If you know someone in this state, show them this talk and help them with your support and get them to professional help, all lives matter.
Phyllip Pressey, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

I really enjoyed the Inspirational Moment and the video of people all over the world dancing to Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling'
Geri Conrad, RC of Grande Prarie After Five, D-5370

Although I attended the Osoyoos Rotary meeting, to me attending the weekly website meeting is very, important for the success of our club, as well as for my personal Rotary enjoyment. We get to know our members better, through the greeter message and learn more about Rotary through the New Members corner and the Rotary Minute. Of course the inspirational, humour and food for thought are all part of a balanced diet, not to forget the Jukebox.
Elly Contreras, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, D-5370

Please click HERE to view archived meetings

Announcements
Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!

He'd love to hear from you!

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

We thank you for your donation :)

A Little Humor
A couple years ago, one night, I was about to propose to my girlfriend when my roommate, Joseph, barged into the room out of nowhere, tripped, and fell over, breaking a glass table with his face. Totally ruined the mood. Now I didn't know Joseph THAT well, I don't even remember where he was from, but I put my plans on hold to help him through his injuries.
Joseph had gotten a big glass shard in his eye, making him completely blind on that eye. He had to walk around with one of those cotton pads on his eye for a couple months. Then he suddenly disappeared one night, along with my girlfriend.
Apparently they had bonded during the time after his injuries and ran away together without even leaving a note behind for me. I tried to track them down but I never found them.

In conclusion; if it hadn't been for cotton eye Joe, I'd have been married a long time ago. Where did you come from, where did you go? Where did you come from, cotton eye Joe?

New Members Corner
June is the Rotary Foundation's 100th Anniversary

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Elly Contreras

Food for Thought

(scroll to bottom of the page for how-to details)

Donated and Submitted by Jim Ferguson

Speaker Program
Submitted by Peter Denooy

This officially ends this week's meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help those in need. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

In order to have your attendance recognized please complete the attendance form.

Rotary E-Club of Canada One members click HERE

Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be sent to your e-mail address promptly.

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest!

World Water Day is March 22nd

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson on Mar 19, 2016

E-Club Draw for Foundation

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Hockey Heroes

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson on Mar 04, 2016

The Rotary Club of Innisfail

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson on Feb 27, 2016

Rotary Club of Innisfail

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson on Feb 27, 2016

Welcome to Anna Soper

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Happy Valentine's Day

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

February 8th to 14th Bulletin (Story)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

January 25 to 31st (Bulletin Story)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Measuring what makes life worthwhile Jan 18-24, 2016

Greeter This Week: JC Reyes

Greetings fellow Rotarians, This past week I was lucky enough to share a meeting with the 7th club in existence. Boston #7, not only was I present for their monthly in person meeting, I got to be part of a new member induction. The old guards in the club shared with us that back in their day, when they were first inducted, they followed the ceremony with a Champagne party! Wow! those were the days! The good folks at Boston#7 were gracious enough to do a banner presentation which I will someday scan and place in a special page of our website, for now.

What are happy bucks?

Your submissions can be sent directly to President Jim and your payments can be registered through the Pay Pal option offered on our website.

Thanks so much for your continued efforts to support our Club and Rotary! We look forward to hearing your good news stories!!

Inspirational Moment

You can watch the full movie HERE

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
Rotary's commitment to fighting disease, and knowing about the amazing partnership among 22 Rotary Districts to collaborate on a high impact project. That is what is needed to help the people in great needs!

Nosberto Lou - Guatemala North

I keep getting amazed at the breadth and scope of Rotary work - just when I thought I knew it all (which of course I knew I didn't!). I had completely forgotten about Rotary Family Health Days and Rotarians for Family Health ... great reminder!

John Wojcicki - Edmonton

The "Love has No Labels" video and Aging presentation on "A Little Humor" was so true and so awesome.
Thanks!

Andrew Adams - Campbell River

Announcements

Coffee Fellowship - Thurs 0800 MT (Visitors always Welcome!)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

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You can also dial in using your phone.

Canada : +1 (647) 497-9372
Access Code: 928-647-613

A Little Humor

Members Corner - A little about foundation

Food for Thought

“The Rotary Foundation is not to build monuments of brick and stone. If we

work upon marble, it will perish; if we work on brass, time will efface it; if we

rear temples they will crumble into dust; but if we work upon immortal minds, if

we imbue them with the full meaning of the spirit of Rotary as expressed in our

Objects and with the just fear of God and love of our fellowmen, we are engraving

on those tablets something that will brighten all eternity.”

— The Rotary Foundation, THE ROTARIAN, April 1929

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!

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR REQUEST

This Week's Song Requested by DG Tim Schilds

It was the song that got me first. The Best Day of my life played on the radio while I was headed to District training or a District event about four or five times in a row. I took it as a sign that it was my Rotary theme song. It is very upbeat, talks about endless possibilities and looking forward. I have found most of this band's songs have similar features and I really enjoy their music.

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week's meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help those in need. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form.

Members of THIS e-club click HERE

Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be sent to your e-mail address promptly.
If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Chair Juan Carlos at jcreyes@efficiency.ca

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest.

Januray 18th to 24th (Bulletin Story)

Posted by Jim

January 11th to 17th (Bulletin Story)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

January is Vocational Services Month (Bulletin) JF

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson on Jan 02, 2016

Happy New Year! (Bulletin Story)

Posted by Jim

Christmas Tree (Story)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Welcome to Colleen Milne! (Story)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Last Call for AGM Nominations! (Story)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Weekly Meeting Header

Welcome to this weeks meeting of

The Rotary e Club Canada One

Need to make up meeting?

This weeks features....

Speaker Program: Andrew Solomon:How the worst moments of our lives make us who we are

Plus our regular weekly features...

This weeks greeter: Rashmani Chakrabarty
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
A Little Humor
A Rotary Minute
Food for Thought

Check out the entire weekly meeting....

Disease Prevention Month Bulletin (Nov 30-Dec 6 Story)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson on Nov 28, 2015

Fdn Month Bulletin (Nov 23-29, 2015) Story

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Foundation Month (Bulletin JF)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Remembrance Day (Bulletin) JF

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Nov is Rotary Foundation Month (2-8th Bulletin)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Oct 26 to Nov 1st Buletin (jf)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

E-Club Visioning Oct. 24th (Bulletin) JF

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Sheriff Bentley (Bulletin)

Posted by Jim

Economic and Community Development Month

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Tuktoyaktuk DPIL (Bulletin)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

Fall Harvest (Bulletin)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson on Sep 17, 2015

Basic Education and Literacy Month (Bulletin)

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

At Transformation (Bulletin)

Welcome Janice and Anre!

Posted by James (Jim) Ferguson

August Long Weekend

July 27 to August 3rd, 2015

Sylvan Lake Meeting

June 28 to July 4th, 2015

New’s and Views from our E-Club members and District 5370

Hello Rotarians!

We have come to the end of another Rotary year and the beginning of a promising summer! Please click on the link below to access your newsletter.

There is much to celebrate in our Rotary District as is evidenced in our final newsletter by the statistics shared with us and the stories of our clubs' Community and International projects.

There is much to be grateful for when we see all the good work done, the countless Rotarian hours spent and the selfless efforts of many to make life better for others. What wonderful opportunities are available to us when we open our hearts, our time and our energies to the possibilities.

Thank you to Jerome Martin for his many selfless hours working on our newsletter. Thank you to Lu Ziola for her work putting it all together.

I wish all of you a very wonderful, relaxing and happy summer!

Sincerely,

Rene Cavanagh

Rotary District 5370 Administration

780 482 5370

Please click HERE for the Newsletter

News from District 6330

K.R. Ravindran becomes the first Sri Lankan to head Rotary

Ravindran urges Rotary’s 1.2 million members to give the gifts of time, talent, and knowledge to improve lives in communities across the globe

EVANSTON, Ill., USA (25 June, 2015) — K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, a business leader from Colombo, Sri Lanka, takes office on 1 July as the 105th president of Rotary International – a global network of 1.2 million volunteers dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.

Ravindran, a member of the Rotary Club of Colombo, says a top priority will be to strengthen clubs by attracting men and women committed to improving communities worldwide through volunteer service.

From supporting local food pantries to providing clean water in remote villages, Rotary clubs join forces to carry out impactful and sustainable projects at home and abroad. And Rotary members often are both first-responders and re-builders when major disasters strike, because Rotary clubs are present in every corner of the world.

Following the earthquake that hit Nepal earlier this year, Rotary members were among the first to respond. “Medical teams arrived from Singapore and India. Solar lanterns, ShelterBoxes, tarpaulins and tents, water filters and medicines followed,” said Ravindran. “And hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised to help rebuild the lives of the millions who have lost their homes. When the camera crews leave, when the eye of the world looks elsewhere, Rotary will continue to remain.”

After the devastation of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Ravindran led Rotary’s recovery efforts by helping to raise US$12 million to rebuild 22 schools, enabling nearly 15,000 children to resume their studies. “The tsunami could take away schools, homes, possessions, and even loved-ones, but it would never be allowed to take away the spirit of children,” said Ravindran.

As president, Ravindran will oversee Rotary’s top humanitarian goal of eradicating the paralyzing infectious disease polio. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative, formed in 1988, is a public-private partnership led by Rotary, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and governments of the world. Rotary’s focus is advocacy, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and awareness-building. Rotary club members worldwide have contributed more than US $1.4 billion and countless volunteer hours to the polio eradication effort.

Today, there are only three countries that have never stopped transmission of the wild poliovirus: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Less than 370 polio cases were confirmed worldwide in 2014, which is a reduction of more than 99.9 percent since the 1980s, when the world saw about 1,000 cases per day.

As Sri Lanka’s chair of Rotary’s polio eradication efforts, Ravindran led efforts to eradicate polio from Sri Lanka. His country became one of the first in Asia to become polio-free in Asia. The PolioPlus task force which he headed consisted of representatives from Rotary, UNICEF and the Sri Lankan government. The partnership successfully negotiated a ceasefire with the northern militants to allow polio immunizations to continue during scheduled National Immunization Days.

Ravindran is founder and CEO of Printcare PLC, a publicly listed company and global leader in the tea packaging industry. He also serves on the board of several other companies and charitable trusts. He is the founding president of the Sri Lanka Anti-Narcotics Association, the largest antinarcotics organization in Sri Lanka.
A Rotarian since 1974, Ravindran has served Rotary as a director and treasurer of Rotary International and as a trustee of The Rotary Foundation. He has been awarded The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award and the Service Award for a Polio-Free World.

About Rotary
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org. To access broadcast quality video footage and still photos go to: The Newsmarket.

E-Club Youth Services director, Chris Langley, continues to expand his program of collecting used books, and distributing them to areas and communities of need in Canada.

Recently, Chris put an ad on Craigslist, to solicit more donations. (Donations of books, folks. I know, I was a bit concerned when Chris said he was about to solicit something on Craigslist!)

To view the Ad click HERE

Great going, Chris!

E-Club member Daniele Bork was heading to Detroit to hear a concert by two of Mexico’s favorite musicians; Rodrigo y Gabriela…

(Note: If you can't view this, click on the link at the top of the bulletin-JF)

E-Club member, Lynne Ternosky, has visited several Rotary Sites in the Stratford, Ontario, and has issued a challenge to the clubs:

“What does the Rotary E-Club of Canada One do with the banners that it receives?”

Why, of course in a virtual Rotary club, the member takes a picture of the banner and e-mails it to the E-Club executive, where the image of the banner is displayed!

E-Club members Ramiro and Elly Contreras, and Bruce Kleeberger returned from trips to Europe.

Elly and Ramiro travelled to Holland, and Bruce and his wife Silvia, travelled through regions of France.

Click HERE to view Bruce's pictures

Good to have you back in Canada, guys!

Have a great week, everybody, and HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Bono: The good news on poverty March 16 to 22, 2015

Greeter this week: Delwen Stander

Rotary and the Virus.

When one mentions “virus” in the same breath as “Rotary”, one might be excused for assuming that this means the polio virus, which Rotary International has been eradicating so wonderfully since the mid-1980’s, along with support from the U.N., Bill Gates, and countless others.
However, in welcoming you to our meeting, I mean, rather prosaically, the type of virus we here in Canada, especially near the end of a Winter, seem to have around like an old and troublesome enemy – the “common” cold, replete with all of the complexities of its current incarnation.
I don’t usually get a cold – in fact, since the advent of my wife’s house rule about copious amounts of Vitamin D, I haven’t had one in almost 5 or 6 years. However, last weekend, while away, I was struck with a particularly nasty one, and was stuck inside while my family enjoyed the sun, warmth, and golf that Osoyoos can give, even on an early February day.
So…I did a Rotary meeting – online. You can do that – enjoy the fun and stimulation of Rotary, while sick, and keep your germs to yourself! Another e-Club bonus!

Inspirational Moment
Submitted by Chris Langley

Canadiana
Submitted by Jim Ferguson

“Bandwidth in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut prevented me from the intended E-Club meeting this week -- in this remote part of Canada, the videos won't load! Instead, I took myself on a different meeting experience -- scrolling through archived E-Club meetings, reading text from Al Bergsma, Elly Contreras, Bruce Kleeberger and other founders of the "Rotary E-Club of Western Canada" as it then was! I learned about Esther Johnson and other great Rotarians. Another E-Club advantage: Limited bandwidth can be overcome!”
Paul Falvo, R E-club Canada One

”Always enjoy the Canadiana, and enjoyed the Guatemalan Stove Project.”
Andy Adams, RC Campbell River – D5020

“Listening to Gordon Lightfoot's song reminded me of the first time I heard his music (1970) and how that song in particular drove my desire to become a part of this remarkable country until I emigrated in 1975. I hope we have not lost the spirit contained in that song.”
Chris Langley, R E-club Canada One

Announcements

It’s World Rotaract Week

Rotaract celebrates 47 years of service through fellowship
By sponsoring a Rotaract club, Rotary members have a chance to invest in the future, helping young adults ages 18-30 develop leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and create positive change in the world. World Rotaract Week 9-15 March marks 47 years since the first Rotaract club was chartered in North Carolina, USA. See how your club can strengthen the connection between Rotary and Rotaract.
READ MORE HERE

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.

A Little Humor

New Members Corner
Submitted by PDG Elly

Rotary’s Learning Center puts professional development right at your fingertips. You’ll find a variety of interactive courses that will help you navigate Rotary’s online tools or develop leadership skills to prepare for a new Rotary role. It’s just one of the resources Rotary has developed to make your membership more rewarding.
Learn more HERE

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought
Submitted by J.P. Kamel

"It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill, just add a little dirt."

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week’s meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help those in need. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form.

Members of THIS e-club click HERE

Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be send to your e-mail address promptly.
If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, and hope you will return and invite a guest.

Special Holiday Season Variety Program

E-Club at Christmas

Every year at this time, people take pause to be considerate of others, offer gifts of generosity to loved ones and pray for peace on earth. Rotarians of every faith around the globe open their hearts even WIDER and share their message of goodwill, fairness and community.
As the President of the Rotary E Club of Canada I have the distinct honour of wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and to offer sincere thoughts of Peace on Earth - Goodwill to Mankind.

Rotary E-club of Canada One President, Doug Dyer

Two Special Christmas Poem in the Rotary Theme

Delwen Stander is the Official Poet Laureate

for the Rotary E-club of Canada One

Delwen has written several poems, two of his Christmas poems are featured this week

For introduction and text to the poems click HERE

Liona Boyd helps us eradicate Polio with her music.

Click in this image to learn how you can help.

Thank you for your attendance.

For attendance credit please go to the Guest Link.

Please use the Side link on our site for your donation, to allow us to continue with our Rotary Work world wide.

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season.

The Program Committee

Banners and Good Stuff

Simon Sinek-Why Good Leaders make you feel safe-July21~27, 2014

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Greeter this week: David Werrett

The photo is of a 1970 Mazda RX-500 prototype with a rotary engine on display recently in England.

Greetings to members and visitors.
One of our recent weekly meetings contained a message from the outgoing Zone Director, Bryn Styles, and he said about us belonging to an incredible organization and spoke about the “power of what we do”. When I was a Club Membership Chair I would tell prospective members about the possibilities open to them as a member of a Rotary club and if they had an idea for a project and could sell it to other members you could have the power of a Rotary club acting on your idea.
When I saw this photo it made me think again about the power of Rotary, the power members have and how members of our own club have undertaken the literacy project with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Tuktoyaktuk to provide children from birth to the age of 5 with a book a month.
Think about the power you have by being a Rotarian.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
We always like to hear from our guests and members. Following are some of the things they tell us on the attendance form.
We also like to hear from you, would you write your comments in the attendance form.

“I have really enjoyed the little food for though written by Mother Teresa.
As a guest attending this meeting, I admire all Rotarians’ giving attitude and their mission to make this world a better place. We might not be able to bring change in one day, but these little persistent efforts are the determining factors to making a positive difference in our world.

I also enjoyed the little history lesson on when Rotary clubs were started in some of the other countries, I am so happy, that I have taken an interest in a truly international organization".
Agamani Chakrabarty – Guest

“This was a great session as it was a follow-up to Paul Polak's Ted talk which we had as a topic sometime last year. It is incredible how much difference a determined man can make. His work is truly remarkable.”
JP Kamel, R E-club Canada One

Announcements

What goes on in Tuk?

“Little Loon and Papa” is the book that was sent this month to all children up to the age of two, who are enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, sponsored by the Rotary E-Club of Canada One.
The first book sent to all children enrolled, is "The Little Engine that Could" and the last book they receive will be the "Look Out Kindergarten Here I come".

Please consider your support for this wonderful project, that changes lives. Sponsors for this program, who sent in their pledge form and donation by the end of July may request a sample book, which will be mailed to them. Please indicate what age group you have in mind.
You can download your sponsorship form HERE
If you know of someone who may be interesting in supporting this project, please share this information.

Tuktoyaktuk Song

Treasurer David Werrett recently distributed the membership dues invoices. Please ensure you are up to date.

You can pay via Paypal, via the Donate Button on the side bar or send your Cheque to
The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Box 9 Site 10, RR#2, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada T4C 1A2
Don't forget to indicate what the funds are for.

Fellowship Assembly
President Elect Jim Ferguson is the coordinator of our Fellowship Assemblies, which have been very successful.
Our next fellowship Assembly is Monday July 21. All members are encouraged to attend and participate.
Join us us at 5:00 Pacific Time 6:00 Mountain Time. At THIS LINK

For suggestions and recommend presenters, please Contact PE Jim

Support our E-Club
Your contribution for this meeting are important for the success of our club and may be made on line via the Paypal Button on the side bar, from 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.

Donations made at Change Over Meeting

When Gord Lewis generously donated appetizers and cake for the July 7th Change over meeting in Alberta, several guests chipped in and agreed that the proceeds go to our Literacy Project.
Thank you to all for your generosity.

One more Tuk child will now receive a monthly book.

A Little Humor

New Members Corner
As a Rotarian, we are all WELCOME to attend any Rotary club meeting, anywhere in the world. You can use the Club Finder tool at www.rotary.org or the free mobile Rotary Club Locator app to find clubs, meeting times, and locations.

Rotary Minute

How's your Attendance
Regular attendance is essential to a strong and active Rotary club. The emphasis on attendance is traced back to 1922 when Rotary International announced a worldwide attendance contest that motivated thousands of Rotarians to achieve 100 percent attendance year after year. Many Rotarians take great pride in maintaining their 100 percent record in their own club or by making-up at other Rotary club meetings.
Although the bylaws of Rotary require members to attend only 50 percent of all meetings, the custom has emerged that 100 percent is the desirable level. Rotary stresses regular attendance because each member represents his own business or profession and thus the absence of any member deprives the club of the values of its diversified membership and the personal fellowship of each member. From time to time, proposals have been made to give attendance credit for various reasons or to lower the minimum requirement. Such attempts generally have been rebuffed by the clubs acting through the Council on Legislation.

If you have made an effort to keep your attendance over 50%, we like to hear from you. Send your reasons and your story to the Program Committee

Food for Thought

Speaker Program
(Submitted by Agamani Chakrabarty)

This officially ends this week’s meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help those who are less fortunate. You may donate via the PAYPAL link on the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form.

Members of THIS e-club click HERE

Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be send to your e-mail address promptly.
If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, hope you will return and invite a guest.

Click Here to make a Donation
For Attendance Credit:

Members of this club Click HERE
Visiting Rotarians and Guests Click HERE
Attendance confirmation will be sent promptly

Julian Treasure:How to speak so that people want to listen - July 14-20, 2014

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Greeter this week: Frank Yakimchuk

An easy way of spreading the "Rotary Way" is to simply wear some article of clothing, jewelry or pin that shows the "Rotary Wheel". At a former work place, when I decided to wear my Rotary Ball Cap; one of the workers there having seen the Rotary Symbol told me that she had gone to Germany on a Youth Exchange as a teenager. I engaged in conversation about the merits of Rotary and my enjoyment with my membership in it.

In my travels around this big world, I have tried to visit local Rotary Clubs, in my attempt to keep my attendance up to the highest standard. As summer has arrived in Canada, it could be your challenge to find the location of other Rotary Clubs nearby as your cross this great Country. Those other Rotary Club Members will welcome you with open arms and make you feel special as guests in their house. Bringing your Club Banner for exchange presents an opportunity for sharing into the future on Projects or Exchanges.

Now, I hope that you take the time to stay with us for our weekly meeting here at the Rotary E-Club of Canada One.

Frank Yakimchuk

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

The origin of the name Canada

In 1535, two Indian Youths told Jacques Cartier about the route to "kanata". They were referring to the village of Stadacona; "kanata" was simply the Huron-Iroquois word for "village" or "settlement." But for want of another name, Cartier used "Canada" to refer not only to Stadacona (the site of present day Quebec City), but also to the entire area subject to its chief, Donnacona.
READ MORE HERE

Comments from our Guests and Members
We love to hear from our guests and members. Following are some of the things they tell us on the attendance form.
Please write your comments in the attendance form.

“Excellent speakers and encouragement of Rotarians to stay with the program until we are Polio Free”
Anne Skirving, R E-Club Canada One

“Seeing how close we are to eradicating polio is so motivating to get the job done. I'm looking forward to the celebration we as Rotarians will have when we finally live in a polio free world . We just need to keep this momentum going we are SO close. Like Paralympic Champion Ade Adepitan: “Keep doing what you're doing, learn from your mistakes and never stop until the job is done”.
Danielle Bork, R E-club Canada One

Announcements

IMPORTANT UPDATE CHANGE for Sao Paulo RI Convention

RI President Gary Huang made the decision to change the dates of the 2015 International Convention in São Paulo, moving it one day earlier.

Instead of Sunday, June 7 through Wednesday, June 10, the new dates are Saturday, June 6 June through Tuesday, June 9. It is extremely important to emphasize Saturday as the opening and Tuesday as the closing.

The dates were changed because the local government recently confirmed the dates of the São Paulo Pride Parade for Sunday, June 7. The typical crowd this event draws would significantly impede the traffic flow on the day we would hold two opening plenary session and expect the highest number of attendees.

Changing the dates would allow registrants to make the most of their experience at the convention and in São Paulo.
For more about the Convention and to Register CLICK HERE

Life in Tuk

The hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk has become part of our Rotary e-club Community through the recent launch of our Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Since many of our members indicated they like to know more about Tuk, we will continue to post stories, photos and videos and hope that you too will support this wonderful project and help the children of Tuk obtain a brighter future through the gift of reading.

The areal photo in this article, was made by Billy Mason during the summer of 2013. (One can only imagine the many challenges the permafrost brings).

Billy who served on the Hamlet’s Council moved into Tuk in 1955 when his parents quit raindeer hunting. At that time there were only 35 houses and most of them were made from drift log. Today there are over 300 houses, built by the GNWT. Since 1971 no-one lives in driftlog houses any longer.

A 90 mile long road is being built between Inuvik and Tuk, as the last part of the Demster highway, connecting the south to the north. What changes will this bring for Tuk?
For more about our Literacy Project for the children of Tuk, and how you can help, CLICK HERE
Click in the side bar of our home page for the Sponsorship form.

Fellowship Assembly
Join our next fellowship assembly on Monday, July 21 at 5:00 Pacific Time, 6:00 pm Mountain Time. Everyone is welcome
To attend the Assembly use THIS LINK

Support our E-Club
Your contribution for this meeting may be made on line via the Paypal Button on the side bar, from 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

An elderly man in Florida had owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some orange, and lime trees.

One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn’t been there for a while, and looks it over. He grabbed a five-gallon bucket to bring back some fruit.

As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing. As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond.

He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end. One of the women shouted to him, “we're not coming out until you leave!”
The old man frowned, “I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked”

Holding the bucket up, he said, 'I'm here to feed the alligator.”

New Members Corner
Meet Rotary’s new President – Gary C.K. Huang
Gary C.K. Huang, a member of the Rotary Club of Taipei, Taiwan, is asking Rotary members to Light Up Rotary in 2014-15. In a profile for the July issue of The Rotarian magazine, Huang shows us the meaning behind the family of Rotary.

Read the president’s biography HERE

Read the President’s blogpost HERE

Connect with the President on Facebook HERE

Rotary Minute

At Mondays new Board Induction Celebration, Past President Bruce started a very worthy e-club tradition. He presented Doug with a very large framed copy of the Objects of Rotary, with engraved name plates of the Past Presidents placed down the side of the frame, and the name of the club across the top. I can assure you, that the frame is very large and by my estimation there will be room for the next 60 or so Presidents. I will hang this keepsake proudly in my office for the next 12 months.
Doug Dyer, President
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Food for Thought

If you want to understand a culture......listen to the stories.

If you want to change a culture.......change the stories

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week’s meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help the world. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form.

Members of THIS e-club click HERE
Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be send to your e-mail address promptly.
If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, hope you will return and invite a guest.

Click Here to make a Donation
For Attendance Credit:

Members of this club Click HERE
Visiting Rotarians and Guests Click HERE
Attendance confirmation will be sent promptly

Paul Polak-Water for 100 Million- July 7-13, 2014

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This weeks features....

Speaker Program -Water for 100 Million-Paul Polak
El Salvador Project Update
Members Name Tags & Facebook

Plus our regular weekly features...

This weeks greeter: Lawrence Green
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
A Little Humor
A Rotary Minute

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Greeter this week: Lawrence Green

A year ago I knew nothing of Rotary or E-Clubs, but I do like a good game of Pickle Ball and so does Bruce Kleeberger. I have played a lot of Pickle Ball with a lot of people, but none have had the profound impact on me like Bruce has. In a short order of time, Bruce began to tell me about Rotary and the E-club. Since I was a retired Information Technology person, the whole idea of an E-club and the technology behind it all intrigued me to say the least, and when he said he really needed a webmaster for the sclub website, that interested me even more.

Fast forward 6 to 8 months, and here I am, I have learned a lot about Rotary, learned a lot about E-clubs, and had a few interesting challenges to tackle. Best of all I got to meet a lot of interesting people from all over Canada and the world because of it.

Thank you to all of you. Enjoy this meeting.

Inspirational Moment
"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures."
- Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) Writer and playwright

Canadiana

“I like the ease of navigating the site, humor component and convenience of this meeting.”
Amanda Reimer, RC Grande Prairie Swan City – D5370

“Thank-you for finding Tony Abbott's opening remarks to the Sydney Rotary International conference. I feel like I was almost there!”
JP Kamel, R E-club Canada One

“I enjoyed learning that Rotary is still very committed to the complete eradication of Polio in the remaining 3 remaining countries of the world. “
Leonard James, RC Auburn – D5190

“I believe PolioPlus to be what Rotary is all about. Being able to "attend" The Convention and hear these messages through this makeup means a lot to me.”
Shirley Buttenhoff, RC Sunriver – D5110

Announcements

Members’ Name Tags

By now, most of you must have received your new name tag, which were coordinated by Chris, who suggests to wear it with pride at EVERY Rotary function you attend.
Carry it with you when you travel and attend a meeting at a different club. Proudly show that you are an e-club member.

Have you checked out our Facebook Page lately?

The cover and profile pictures have been updated with the new theme logo. Now all we need are your "cheerful" comments. Share our page with others and spread the word of the Rotary E-club of Canada One.

El Salvador Project
(Submitted by Lynne)

As many as 150 children of varying grades are taking the computer classes in Chacarita, a small isolated rural community of 600.
Grades 1,2 and 3 study Microsoft Word and grades 4,5,6 study Excel. Without the support of Rotary and the Rotary E-club of Canada One, this would not be happening. Rotary built the classroom and provides the salary of the teacher (Elizabeth), who moved into this small community, allowing her to be at the school all day.
Reports indicate, that all studies are of interest to the student. They study regular classes half of the day and computers the other half when they would normally be at home. There are two cycles each day at the school.
Finding a teacher qualified and able to teach in this remote location where of a population of 600, 50% is illiterate and most adults have no more than grade 1 or 2 education, is a challenge. Very few go beyond grade 6. The only grade 12 graduate from the community was the one who asked Rotary to help.

Support our E-Club
Your contribution for this meeting may be made on line via the Paypal Button on the side bar, from 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

Ever wonder why the Rotary year begins 1 July? The international convention initially played a key role in determining the start date of our fiscal and administrative year.
Rotary's first fiscal year began the day after the first convention ended, on 18 August 1910. The 1911-12 fiscal year also related to the convention, beginning with the first day of the 1911 convention on 21 August.
Read more HERE

Rotary Minute
What will your generation be the last to see?
When Rotary set out to end polio more than 25 years ago, there were over 350,000 cases of this crippling disease every year. Children in 125 countries lost their ability to run, walk, and play -- forever. Since then, we’ve eradicated 99 percent of this devastating disease. The end is so close we can see it. Our generation will be the last to see the crippling effects of polio. What else will your generation be the last to see?
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Food for Thought
“So long as we love we serve; so long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.”
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Lay Morals

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week’s meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help the world. Donate via the PAYPAL link via the sidebar on our home page or on the Attendance submittal form.

In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form.

Members of THIS e-club click HERE
Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be send to your e-mail address promptly.
If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, hope you will return and invite a guest.

Click Here to make a Donation
For Attendance Credit:

Members of this club Click HERE
Visiting Rotarians and Guests Click HERE
Attendance confirmation will be sent promptly

Ruth Chang:How to make hard choices June 30-July6, 2014

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This weeks features....

Speaker Program-Ruth Chang:How to make hard choices
E-Club Canada One RYLA Story
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Update

Plus our regular weekly features...

This weeks greeter:Elly Contreras
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
A Little Humor
A Rotary Minute

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Greeter this week: Elly Contreras

Picture from l.t.r. PDGs Judy Harcourt, Elly Contreras, Jackie Hobal, Betty Screpnek and DG Linda Robertson, missing is DGN Laura Morie. 5370, may very well be the District with the largest number of female Governors.

One of the nicest things about Rotary, is the opportunities we have to attend a Rotary meeting, event or celebrations in any part of the world.
After 18 years in Rotary, Ramiro and I have visited many clubs worldwide, and during my term as DG, we traveled through our entire district, getting to know many Rotarians, many of which we call our friends.
Some of those friends are past District Governors, with whom we stay in contact and enjoy Rotary Fellowship whenever possible. One such occasion was on Thursday, June 19, when 2013-14 Governor Betty presented 2014-15 Governor Linda with her Governor’s pin.
With their speeches, they both inspired the audience, gathered at Northlands in Edmonton. The room was filled, with members from the host - Edmonton Northeast - club, home club of Governor Linda. Other guests where from the Edmonton Glenora Club home of Governor Betty, and several members of the G string (Governors past, current and future). DGE Tim Schilds and Sally even drove in from Dawson Creek. It was a pleasure seeing so many other guests, including Assistant Governors.
I am very proud of our District and was happy to share this occasion with so many of my Rotary friends.

Visit your District website and find out where you can attend a meeting or special event and encourage others to attend our e-meeting while away from home.

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
We love to hear from our guests and members. Following are some of the things they tell us on the attendance form. Please send us your comments on the attendance form.

“I really enjoyed being greeted by incoming District Governor Linda Robertson. She will be my District Governor for the coming Rotary year.

I enjoyed the Canada song played at the beginning of the meeting. It was stirring!!

As I listened to the Fellowship Scholars talk about their Peace Conference that they went to, I especially enjoyed the one Rotarian who sang her comments: "I dreamed of those... who put an end to war."
Harold Witte, RC Edmonton Northern Lights – D5370

“The Prime Minister of Australia gave not only a warm welcoming speech, but also, a major pledge for Polio Plus; Well done.
Archie Skirving, Rotary E-club Canada One

“(This e-club site is) easy to use, nice flow”.
Jeff Barrett, RC Catskill –D7210

“Suggestions for future speaker programs: More speaking and less "flash".
Craig Fowler, Rotary Club of Barrie – D7010

“(I like) the ease of navigating the site, humor component and convenience of site”.
Amanda Reimer, RC Grande Prairie Swan City – D5370

Announcements

E-club Auction
We are happy to announce, that through our Rotary E-club auction we raised a total of $1,600.
Items on the block, where a Gift Certificate for Home Depot, 3 nights and 3 days for TWO in a wonderful condo at the beach of Manzanillo, A day aboard a 28 ft. sailboat in on of the worlds most scenic harbours and registration for a Volunteer Workweek at Project Amigo, Mexico.
If you missed out, there is a opportunity for your to
take part in an extraordinary week in Mexico.
Read how you can Change Lives in Mexico HERE

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library Project

All parents who have a registered an E-mail address in the DPIL database received the following e-mail message:
“We are excited to get to offer you a free Dolly children’s song to download and enjoy with your Imagination Library books! We hope that you are spending time reading the specially selected Imagination Library books with your child, and now you can enjoy singing along together as well. We’re thrilled to give you ‘I Believe in You’, a song Dolly wrote to accompany her favorite welcome book that every child receives, The Little Engine That Could.

To listen to and/or download a free MP3 of ‘I Believe in You’, visit our website and click the (blue) play button to the left or the download button (arrow) to the right.”

An e-club Canada One RYLA Story
This story was submitted by Chris Langley for the D5370 Newsletter

READ on Page 10

PDG Betty and DG Linda to Join E-Club Celebration July 7
Join us at our special July 7 meeting to see both incoming and outgoing District Governors as DG Betty presents the Rotary Champion Award to our e-club! Attend and learn more.

At this same event the keys to the executive office get handed over.
We are encouraging you to join us by coming together with other members and join us to celebrate our achievements and encourage our new executive in it's new role.
Click on THIS LINK at 5:30 Mountain, 4:30 Pacific, 7:30 Eastern:

There will be gatherings in British Columbia and in Alberta.
For more information please contact Doug Dyer <dougdyer52@gmail.com>

Support our E-Club
Your contribution for this meeting may be made on line via the Paypal Button on the side bar, from 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

Don't wash your hair in the shower!!
It's so good to finally get a health warning that is useful!!!
Shampoo Warning!

I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner!

When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning, "FOR EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME."
No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well! I got rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering with Dishwashing Soap. Its label reads, "DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."
Problem solved!

New Members Corner
New members make Rotary stronger. By adding their skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the club, they can advance communities at home and on a global scale. Together, we can eradicate polio, train more skilled peacemakers, and provide lasting solutions for communities fighting disease, hunger, illiteracy, and poverty.
Find out what you can do by clicking HERE

Rotary Minute
Submitted by Chris Langley

Today I am moved by the news of the death of one of my mentors at the age of 88, to contemplate the power, both in our lives and in the lives of others, of mentoring.

Bill was a collector with a truly remarkable collection of military aviation badges. I had the same hobby, but I heard that Bill had an Alladin's Cave and that he too lived in Vancouver. It took me a while to track him down, a bit longer to get him to talk to me, but once he saw my enthusiasm for the subject he opened his collection, his home and his mind to allow me in.

He both gave me access to the material knowledge, the material artifacts and to much of his aging network and this allowed me to continue to grow the knowledge base, providing an exciting springboard from which to continue beyond his fading years. I am lucky in that my Grandfather was also like this and I suppose set the trend I have noticed in my life of being mentored by older men. In retrospect there have been many men in my life who have given me their wisdom and their opinions around which to build my own.

Mentoring only works if it is offered and if it is paid attention to, but without offering it can never work. We all have things to offer to mentor in. We probably underestimate how many people would be happy to have a mentor.

As Rotarians we like to give help and assistance. Help and assistance is always easier to give when you can see what grows from it, but sometimes you cannot expect to see the results. There is a well known saying that a great person plants acorns so that their great-great-grandchildren can relax in the shade of a mighty oak. Great scientists who have changed our understanding are on record as saying "Don't give me all the praise. I didn't understand all this by myself. I have stood on the shoulders of great men and seen further" (Sir Isaac Newton).

Offer to mentor, in no matter what small way, because when a person dies, their assembled knowledge dies with them, unless it has been passed along, and that is surely a waste.

Food for Thought

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week’s meeting

We would eally apprecitate itm if you would make a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help others. You are able to donate by using the Paypal Button on the side bar, or on the Attendance Form.

Or by Cheque to:
The Rotary E-club of Canada One
Box 9 Site 10, RR#2, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada T4C 1A2

We also like to know that you visited us.

In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form.

Members of THIS e-club click HERE

Guests attending our meeting click HERE

Confirmation of your attendance will be send to your e-mail address promptly.
If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, hope you will return and invite a guest.

Click Here to make a Donation
For Attendance Credit:

Members of this club Click HERE
Visiting Rotarians and Guests Click HERE
Attendance confirmation will be sent promptly

Rotary Foundation & Polio Plus June 23-29, 2014

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This weeks features....

Speaker Program - The Rotary Foundation & Polio Plus
Message from our Zone Director
Sharing Rotary with New Members

Plus our regular weekly features...

This weeks greeter: Doug Dyer
Inspirational Moment
Canadiana
A Little Humor
A Rotary Minute

Check out the entire weekly meeting....

Greeter this week: Doug Dyer

Welcome all to the weekly meeting of our Rotary e-club of Canada. In the thousands of Rotary clubs around the world this is the time of year that the executive changes hands, installation dinners, swearing in ceremonies, pats on the back and jobs well done. The current President relinquishes the helm and a new candidate steps up, board positions are shuffled and new ideas and directions are contemplated.
It was with a considerable level of hesitation that I said yes to President Bruce to step up into this leadership role that is now before me. It was a year and a half ago, our club was still in its infancy and there was considerable uncertainty. What was I signing onto, where would we be and with whom?
Overall I think we are all very proud of our club and encouraged about what has been accomplished to date. I want to thank Bruce for having the faith in me and asking that BIG question. Now is it your turn to step up and take a leadership role in your club?

Inspirational Moment
Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.
- Plato

Canadiana
A Canada Day Tribute

Announcements
Be part of the team
Would you like to be part of the team, selecting the weekly meeting material and ensure our club continues to provide a stellar, weekly meeting? This is your opportunity!
For more details on how you can help contact Bruce or Elly

Changing of the Guards
On Monday, July 7th, Bruce Kleeberger will hand over the reigns to our New President Doug Dyer, during a live on-line Session.
We hope that all of you will join us and consider getting together with Rotary friends in your area.
Read the Bulletin for log-on details or Contact Doug Dyer

A Message from Our Zone Director

June is a very busy month for everyone. Families are helping their children wrap up their school year. We are also planning for our summers which, I am finding, are far too short. June is also the end of the Rotary year, a time when we celebrate the current leadership and get prepared as new leaders take over in our Clubs and Districts.
This June marks the end of my term as Rotary International Director. It has been a re-markable journey. Randy and I have each and every one of you to thank. Believe me when I say that we belong to an incredible organization. The power of what we do — from the smallest projects in our own communities to eradicating polio worldwide — has established us as a major humanitarian force. Try and imagine a world without Rotary. Look beyond the projects that we do and look to the relationships that we develop in through our organization. We do things that governments are unable to achieve; reli-gious groups can't manage; and many NGOs are too singularly focused to handle. Our biggest fault is that most Rotarians aren't aware of the power of the organization to which they belong and therefore are unwilling to share.
Each of us needs to become an ambas-sador for Rotary. We need to invite more of our relatives, neighbors and friends to join us. Membership is not about numbers; it is about increasing the impact we can have on someone's life through our programs. It is about making the world a much better place.
To begin to thank all of those who have helped us over the last few years would be an impossible task and I would surely forget someone. Randy and I are both so proud of all of the Rotarians and their partners of Zones 24 and 32. You do incredible work from Rus-sia to Bermuda. The leaders within the Zones are dedicated to their roles. I had amazing Institute Committees in both Vancouver and Philadelphia. The Zone Coordinators and their teams have educated thousands of Rotarians at District Conferences and Assem-blies. Anyone I asked to help in any way has readily agreed. We have made close friends across both Zones — people we will continue to share our lives with.
I welcome my replacement, Julia Phelps, with open arms. Our two Zones are in good hands. Once again, from Randy and I, thank you for your support and encouragement. Please remember – Things go better when you are involved!
—Bryn Styles
Interested in reading the entire Zone newsletter CLICK HERE

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A Little Humor
Always ask, Never Assume

The CNN News photographer quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight for his assignment to take pictures. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport.

Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hanger.
He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted: “Let's go”.

The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind and took off.
Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot: “Fly over the valley and make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides.'

“Why?' asked the pilot. “Because I'm a photographer for CNN” he responded, “and I need to get some close up shots.”

The pilot was silent for a moment, finally he stammered “So, what you're telling me, is……You're NOT my flight instructor?"

New Members Corner
Sharing Rotary with New Members
Are you aware of the responsibility or obligation most Rotarians fail to perform? Paying their dues? Attending meetings? Contributing to the club service fund? Participating in club events and projects? No-none of these!
Of all the obligations a person accepts when joining a Rotary club the one in which most Rotarians fail is "sharing Rotary." The policies of Rotary International clearly affirm that every individual Rotarian has an "obligation to share Rotary with others and to help extend Rotary through proposing qualified persons for Rotary club membership." It is estimated that less than 30 percent of the members of most Rotary clubs have ever made the effort to propose a new member. Thus, in every club, there are many Rotarians who readily accept the pleasures of being a Rotarian without ever sharing that privilege with another qualified individual. The Rotary policy on club membership states: "In order for a Rotary club to be fully relevant to its community and responsive to the needs of those in the community, it is important and necessary that the club include in its membership all fully qualified prospective members located within its territory" One merely has to glance through the yellow pages of the local telephone directory to realize that most clubs have not invited qualified members of all businesses and professions into Rotary. Only a Rotarian may propose a customer, neighbor, client, supplier, executive, relative, business associate, professional or other qualified person to join a Rotary club.
Have you accepted your obligation to share Rotary?
The procedures are very simple, and everyone must know at least one person who should belong to Rotary.

Rotary Minute
Some Rotary “Firsts”
. First Rotary club meeting was in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 February 1905.
. First regular luncheon meetings were in Oakland, California, chartered in 1909.
. First Rotary convention was in Chicago in 1910.
. First Rotary club outside of the United States was chartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1910.
. First Rotary club outside of North America was chartered in Dublin, Ireland, in 1911.
. First Rotary club in a non-English-speaking country was in Havana, Cuba, in 1916.
. First Rotary club in South America was chartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1918.
. First Rotary club in Asia was chartered in Manila, Philippines, in 1919.
. First Rotary club in Africa was chartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1921.
. First Rotary club in Australia was chartered in Melbourne in 1921.

Food for Thought
“At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done.
We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”
― Mother Teresa

Speaker Program
The Rotary Foundation and PolioPlus take Center stage at the Rotary Convention in Sydney, Australia.

This Plenary Session features Rotary Foundation Chair D. K. Lee, Paralympic Champion Ade Adepitan, and an update on the polio-eradication effort by Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization.
CLICK HERE to watch

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Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help the world. DONATE ON the Paypal button on the sidebar or in the Attendance Form. In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form. Members of THIS e-club click HERE Guests attending our meeting click HERE Confirmation of your attendance will be send to your e-mail address promptly. If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, hope you will return and invite a guest.

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Rotary Inernational Meeting Sydney 2014: June 16-22, 2014

Greeter this week: President Bruce

(Picture Bruce in his Rotary Swim suit……..
with granddaughter "Anwin" - named after her maternal grandmothers)

In only 2 years since its inception, the Rotary E-Club of Canada has reached out to many corners of the world. It has touched the lives of victims of disasters in the Philippines, children with severe congenital deformities, counseled e-clubs around the world, brought the gift of learning to the central Americas and remote areas of Canada, and enjoyed fellowship with Rotarians near and far.
It continues to impact the lives of Rotarians and guests each week through their attendance at the weekly, unique meetings prepared with the assistance of all e-club members. It is also an important fundraiser for the club and vehicle for interacting with Rotarians worldwide, distributing topical and insightful Rotary and general interest topics every week.
Members and guests, we welcome you and are genuinely glad you joined us for this week’s meeting.
Attend and prepare to be inspired.
Bruce Kleeberger, President 2013-14

Inspirational Moment
"Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some."
- Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
We always love to hear from our guests and members; Following are some of the things they write on the attendance form.

“I joined rotary because of the wonderful work I saw people doing around me.....However, with the exception of 2 in person meetings, I do not have in-person rotary experience. Thank you for the weekly Rotary Minute and New Member Corner to help round out my knowledge of Rotary.”
John Pierre Kamel, R E-club Canada One

“I am in a serious health changing situation and as I sit with my wife (at the computer) I can spend time with Rotary.”
Rick Gibson – RC Strathcona Sunrise – D5020
(The Rotary E-Club of Canada One, wishes Rick strength and hope)

“It is always good to see what types of international projects other clubs are doing around the globe.”
Ginger Virkler, RC Greater Flint Sunrise – D6330

“The quality of your meetings continues to impress and inspire me. Keep up the great work of Rotary!”
Robert Boyden, RC Canmore – D5360

“I was really surprised to learn about the Fellowship groups internationally. It's a great way to for even more like minded people to get together and share Rotary and a second common interest.”
Danielle Bork, R E-club Canada One

Announcements

WANTED - WANTED - WANTED

Greeters for our upcoming weekly meetings.

We like to make all those who attend our meetings feel welcome and get to know our members.

If you have a Rotary message to share for our guests or members,
Please send (maximum 150 words) with photo to the Program Committee

You are invited !!!

On July 7, President Bruce will hand over the gavel to President Elect Doug during a live on-line Fellowship event attended from various part of our nation.
We encourage all members to attend and get together in their area for fellowship; celebrating the success of this club and welcoming Doug as our new President.

Join us at 4:30 Pacific Time 5:30 Mountain Time. Contact President Doug or info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca for directions to attend the e-meeting.

Folkloric Dancers coming to Alberta
Over the past two years we have featured the Mexican Orphanage, Casa Hogar Los Angelitos, which is supported by several of our members.

The touring group of Ballet Folklorico Los Angelitos is part of the expressive arts program of Casa Hogar in Mexico and they are coming to Alberta.
Calgary – July 16 and 20
Canmore – July 18
Edmonton – July 21 and 23
For more details and to reserve tickets CLICK HERE
Read more HERE

Fellowships for Rotarians
June is Rotary Fellowship month
Rotary Fellowships are independent groups of Rotarians, their spouses, and Rotaractors who share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends from around the world.
To learn more click HERE

Support our E-Club
Your contribution for this meeting may be made on line via the Paypal Button via the side bar on the home page, on the Attendance submittal 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

Ever since I was a child, I've always had a fear of having someone under my bed at night. So I went to a Shrink and told him:
"I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared."

“Just put yourself in my hands for one year,” said the shrink. “Come talk to me three times a week, and we should be able to get rid of those fears.”

"How much do you charge?"

“Eighty dollars per visit,” replied the doctor.

"I'll sleep on it" I said.

Six months later, the doctor met me on the street. “Why didn't you come to see me about those fears you were having?” He asked. "Well, eighty bucks a visit, three times a week, for a year, is $12,480.00. A bartender cured me for $10.00. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickup truck."

“Is that so?” With a bit of an attitude, he said, “and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?” "He told me to cut the legs off the bed. There ain't nobody under there now."

New Members Corner
International Responsibilities of a Rotarian

As an international organization, Rotary offers each member unique opportunities and responsibilities. Although each Rotarian's first responsibility is to uphold the obligations of citizenship of their own country, membership in Rotary enables us to take a different view of international affairs. In the early 1950s a Rotary philosophy was adopted to describe how a Rotarian may think on a global basis. Here is what it said:
"A world-minded Rotarian:
• looks beyond national patriotism and considers himself as sharing responsibility for the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace;
• resists any tendency to act in terns of national or racial superiority;
• seeks and develops common grounds for agreement with peoples of other lands;
• defends the rule of law and order to preserve the liberty of the individual so that he may enjoy freedom of thought, speech and assembly, and freedom from persecution, aggression, want and fear;
• supports action directed toward improving standards of living for all peoples, realizing that poverty anywhere endangers prosperity everywhere;
• upholds the principles of justice for mankind;
• strives always to promote peace between nations and prepares to make personal sacrifices for that ideal;
• urges and practices a spirit of understanding of every other man's beliefs as a step toward international goodwill, recognizing that there are certain basic moral and spiritual standards which will ensure a richer, fuller life."
Quite an assignment for any Rotarian to practice in thoughts and actions!

Rotary Minute
Sir Emeka Offor announces new $1 million gift for polio eradication
Nigerian business leader and philanthropist Sir Emeka Offor announced a $1 million gift to The Rotary Foundation for polio eradication efforts at the Rotary Convention in Sydney.
READ HERE about Sir Emeka's gift
READ HERE about the prime minister's announcement

GET IDEAS from polio projects on Rotary Showcase

TAKE ACTION to help us End Polio Now

Food for Thought
"Gratitude is a vaccine, an antitoxin, and an antiseptic."
- John Henry Jowett (1864-1923)

Speaker Program
Unable to attend the International Rotary Convention in Sydney, Australia? Watch Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott during the opening ceremony.

SAVE THESE DATES June 7-10, 2015
Rotary International Convention BRAZIL

This officially ends this week’s meeting

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Feria de Logros Informatica 2013: Jun 2 - 9, 2014

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Speaker program - Pathway to Literacy in El Salvador
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Update
Rotary Mottoes

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Greeter this week: Lynne Ternosky

Pictures: Lynne Exchange of Club banners RC Tecla and Rotarians making Delivery

As Rotarians, it is fun to connect and partner with other clubs as we learn about Rotary and all we can do together. Together we are dynamite!
For me, the Rotary relationships between Rotary in Canada and El Salvador have been quite inspiring. Rotary Club of Santa Tecla responded to the community needs and completed some major Educational Infrastructure and Job Creation projects, addressing child access to education and family empowerment. This example resulted in Legislation in El Salvador to provide school uniforms and a glass of milk daily in the country budget.
Salute to the Rotary Club of Festival City (Stratford, ON) and its Foundation who helped Rotary E-Club of Canada One enable Rotary donors to support three teachers and their schools. As a result, over 700 children have access to education in three different schools.

-Lynne

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
“Between the video of Stomping Tom and Mother Teresa's words this was an emotional visit. If everyone would care and do more about the people of the World and Country they live in, we would be a much better place.”
Ernie Helliker, RC Grande Prairie Swan City – D5370

Announcements

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Update
As of May 26 we had 56 children registered in Tuktoyaktuk up from 32 last month. The first book" the Little Engine that Could” has arrived, and has had its impact along with word of mouth in the community, as well as two school events promoting the book this month.
Thank you to all who have made a donation or sponsored a student
Donations over $20.00 are eligible for a Tax Receipt.
Click HERE for our Sponsorship Form

Click HERE to learn more about this wonderful Project

Board Meeting
Our next fellowship and board meeting is June 2. All members are welcome to attend and encouraged to participate. Your opinion is important! Join us at 4:30 Pacific Time 5:30 Mountain Time. Contact President Bruce or info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca for directions to attend the e-meeting.

Support our E-Club
Your contribution for this meeting 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

We thank you for your donation.

A Little Humor
Employees of the Year and the WINNER IS..................................

New Members Corner

Rotary Mottoes
The first motto of Rotary International, “He Profits Most Who Serves Best," was approved at the second Rotary Convention, held in Portland, Oregon, in August 1911. The phrase was first stated by a Chicago Rotarian, Art Sheldon, who made a speech in 1910 which included the remark, "He profits most who serves his fellows best." At about the same time, Ben Collins, president of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota, commented that the proper way to organize a Rotary club was through the principle his club had adopted-"Service, Not Self." These two slogans, slightly modified, were formally approved to be the official mottoes of Rotary at the 1950 Convention in Detroit- "He Profits Most Who Serves Best" and "Service Above Self." The 1989 Council on Legislation established "Service Above Self" as the principal motto of Rotary, since it best explains the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service.

Rotary Minute
June is Rotary Fellowship Month
(Submitted by David Werrett)

Photo: David and Sharon at Waterton Park with the tour group during a Rally in 2006.
A great way to get to know Rotarians outside of your own club is to join a Fellowship Group. Rotary was founded on fellowship and that concept was expanded by the creation of Rotary Fellowships. Rotary Fellowships began informally in 1928 when Rotarians with a shared interest in Esperanto joined together. In 1947, a group of Rotarian boating enthusiasts began flying the Rotary flag from their crafts, calling themselves the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians; this fellowship now boasts the longest continuous existence.
Subsequently Rotary Fellowships expanded internationally and brings together members from different countries and cultures to enjoy a shared interest.
In addition to fostering lifelong friendships, Rotary Fellowships keep members active in Rotary, sustaining interest and further inspiring commitment to the ideals of Rotary.
There are over 70 Rotary Fellowships encompassing a variety of vocations and avocations, ranging from sports and hobbies to professional interests all of which serve as a way to extend international fellowship, friendship, and service. In addition to offering members an opportunity to share their passion for a particular interest with like-minded Rotarians, many individual fellowship groups enable members to use their hobbies or skills to serve others. For example, the Fellowship of Canoeing Rotarians has organized cleanups of polluted rivers, and members of the International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians conduct training sessions for Rotarians and other people in their community on how to use electronic media. Members of the International Fellowship of Rotarians with Repaired Hearts or the Zipper Club, as they call themselves have provided life-saving surgeries to disadvantaged children with severe heart defects.
The scope of Rotary Fellowships has changed much over the years, but today their common purpose is still to unite Rotarians in friendship and provide venues for enjoying their favourite recreational or professional activities.
I have spoken to Rotarians about Fellowships and they ask What benefit is it to me?. One of the questions I often ask is Are you a golfer? Join the Golfing Fellowship and when you are travelling you can look in the membership directory and see if there is a member of the fellowship in a town you are passing through. Contact them and arrange to have a game with them. What better way to meet other Rotarians and maybe learn from a Rotarian about the area you are travelling in and what projects their club is undertaking.
Sharon and I have enjoyed our membership in the International Caravanning Fellowship of Rotarians, a British based fellowship, which began for us with a rally coinciding with a visit to the International Convention in Barcelona in 2002. Since then we have organized a rally in Western Canada and attended more rallies overseas including a tour of South Africa using rented RVs giving us the enjoyment of fellowship with many Rotarians.
Check out the Directory at THIS SITE.

Food for Thought
The real secret of happiness

A recent study reveals that the happiest people (10 on a 10 point scale) did not report having the highest levels of income and education. That’s right. 10s earned significantly less money and had lower educational achievements than their moderately happy counterparts (8 or 9 on the 10-point scale). What set the happiest individuals apart from the rest was they engaged more often in volunteer activities and maintained more stable relationships. Service and love. That’s what really matters.

Volunteer for a cause that you are passionate about for at least 3 hours this week. How did it make you feel?

-Will Marré

Speaker Program
Submitted by Lynne
Pathways to Literacy
Santa Cruz Technical Education Center in Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, El Salvador.
How do donations for one teacher’s salary and five computers result in over 500 students and 17 teachers learning Computer Basics? Armando, a Salvadoran, sees the Center for Technical Education as one way to break the cycle of poverty by inspiring access to computer technology.
Armando teaches over 450 children and 17 teachers.
At nights and weekends he studies for his degree in Computer Engineering.

The alternative to survive in El Salvador would be lower paying jobs and vulnerability to street life and crime. Instead, some youth have jobs in Computer centers, earning funds to access higher learning. In his spare time, Armando’s salary permits him to study Computer Engineering at University.
There are over 500,000 children in El Salvador up to age 14 not in school. The Rotary E-Club sponsors this Peace Initiative through child access to Technical Education in El Salvador. Armando sends this video, with his school’s gratitude to Rotary in Canada.

The following video (7 minutes) is of the computer fair in the technology center of Santa Cruz school.

This officially ends this week’s meeting

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Paul Polack, Out of Poverty, Practial Problem Solving: May 5 - 11, 2014

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Speaker program - Paul Polak - Out of Poverty
Auction Update
The official Rotary Flag

Plus our regular weekly features....

This weeks greeter is John Kay
Canadiana
A Little Humor.... for a chuckle
A Rotary Minute...What is Literacy
and much more...

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Greeter this week: John Kay

Greetings, whether you are a member of E-Club of Canada One or a Visitor from another Club, we are happy that you are here.

I’m John Kay, a member of this E-Club, and I live in Blaine, WA, a border town in Western Washington. However I grew up in Canada, am a dual citizen, and to paraphrase Sarah Palin, “I can see Canada from here”.

As I said, we’re happy that you are here, seriously. Some of our members aren’t here, and many visitors who could be here aren’t. There’s a report in the current issue of “The Rotarian” showing that over the past ten years membership has fallen 15% in the United States and 14% in Canada. Why? I used to be Membership Director for a non-Rotarian Club back East and we had a saying that if membership was down more than 10% in two consecutive periods, the Club was in a death spiral.

I’m not saying that Rotary is dying. It is actually enjoying some spectacular growth in some other parts of the world. It’s just that we are in trouble here in North America, and in other parts of the developed world. Again, WHY? If you have any thoughts on why, please add them in the COMMENTS or the SUGGESTIONS sections at the end of the meeting. If you have further thoughts on the subject come back next week and add another COMMENT or SUGGESTION. It’s critical to our future.

We hope you enjoy and are stimulated by today’s meeting."

Inspirational Moment

Canadiana

Comments from our Guests and Members
“Your selection of video clips for your meetings continues to be excellent, thought provoking and inspiring. I really enjoyed this meeting.”
Robert Boyden, RC Canmore – D5360

“I enjoy the variety you are able to accomplish, New Member Corner is a good idea for all of us new or not so new”
Anne Skirving, R e-club of Canada One

“From this meeting I have learned the Impact of Polio and what role Canada is playing in Polio eradication.”

Song Hu, RC Edmonton Southeast – D5370

Announcements

Board Meeting
Our next fellowship and board meeting is May 5th. All members are welcome to attend and 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.

Support our E-Club
Your contribution for this meeting may be made on line via the Paypal Button on the side bard.

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

We thank you for your donation.

A Little Humor

New Members Corner
The Official Rotary Flag
An official flag was formally adopted by Rotary International at the 1929 Convention in Dallas, Texas. The Rotary flag consists of a white field with the official wheel emblem emblazoned in gold in the center of the field The four depressed spaces on the rim of the Rotary wheel are colored royal blue. The words "Rotary" and "International' printed at the top and bottom depressions on the wheel rim are also gold. The shaft in the hub and the key way of the wheel are white. The first official Rotary flag reportedly was flown in Kansas City Missouri, in January 1915. In 1922 a small Rotary flag was carried over the South Pole by Admiral Richard Byrd, a member of the Winchester, Virginia Rotary Club. Four years later, the admiral carried a Rotary flag in his expedition to the North Pole. Some Rotary clubs use the official Rotary flag as a banner at club meetings. In these instances it is appropriate to print the words "Rotary Club" above the wheel symbol, and the name of the city, state or nation below the emblem. The Rotary flag is always prominently displayed at the World Headquarters as well as at all conventions and official events of Rotary International.

Rotary Minute
The Rotary Foundation (Canada) is an official associate foundation of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
The Rotary Foundation (Canada) is a Canadian federally chartered corporation and Canadian registered charity supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who share its vision of a better world. The Rotary Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world."
VISIT the Official Canada Foundation site

Food for Thought
RESEARCH FROM EDWARD DECI SAYS:

There are three primary factors of fulfilling work, in this order:

1. Legacy: A higher purpose, a mission, a cause. This means knowing that in some way—large or small—the world will be a better place after you've done your work.

2. Growth: The opportunity to get better and better at skills and talents that you enjoy using, to the extent that they become intertwined with your identity.

3. Freedom: The ability to choose who you work with, what projects you work on, where and when you work each day, and getting paid enough to responsibly support the lifestyle that you want.

TRY THIS:

1) Get clear on you core values.

2) Express your values through your work.

3) Seek working partners who align with your values and magnify your impact.

-Will Marré

Speaker Program

This officially ends this week’s meeting

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal to help us help the world. DONATE HERE or at the PAYPAL link in the sidebar

In order to have your attendance recognized please completed the attendance form.

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If you have an interesting topic, or project to share please contact our Program Committee

Thank you for joining us, we appreciate your feedback, hope you will return and invite a guest.

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Bill and Melinda Gates: Why giving away our wealth has been the most satisfying thing we've done: April 28 - May 4, 2014

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Speaker program - Bill & Belinda Gates
Online Auction Update

Plus our regular weekly features....

This weeks greeter is Frank Yakimchuck
Canadiana
A Little Humor.... for a chuckle
A Rotary Minute...What is Literacy
and much more...

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Greeter this week Frank Yakimchuk

This coming week, I will be in Yellowknife to visit my elderly Mother, Dorothy. I plan to meet with my Rotary buddy, Paul over coffee. Because I know that the True North Rotary Club meet at the the Top Knight on Thursdays at 5:30, my schedule includes a visit with them.

One of the great strengths of Rotary is fellowship and when you travel to old familiar places it's a good feeling. When we go to other Countries or new places, we get to make new Rotary friends, this sometimes leads to working with others for the common good.

Please support the Rotary E-Club of Canada One with a small donation in lieu of your meal. Also leave your comments regarding our weekly program so we can improve and feel free to join us anytime for our version of computer Fellowship.

Enjoy this meeting

Frank

Inspirational Moment
(Submitted by Chris Langley)
In the old tradition of singing in Rotary:
There are moments in life when we need to step aside from the mundane and celebrate, just for the sheer pleasure of being alive. There are moments when "surprise" and "something beautiful" happen together. If this doesn't make your eyes wet with sheer happiness, then not much will!

Canadiana

“To write a book with a minimum of words - was a successful challenge for Dr. Suess. A good question - do more words make a better speech or report?
I admire the skill of those who put our Club's meeting together. Thank you.”
Archie Skirving, R E-club Canada One

“Due to my increasingly busy work schedule, I have found it difficult to get to meetings. This is the first time that I participated in an e-meeting. Thank you for making this medium available to Rotarians, so that we can stay connected to Rotary and all of RI's wonderful initiatives.”
Stephanie Zajczenko-Opdam, RC Grimsby @Noon – D7090

Announcements

Rotary Auction

Have you visited the Rotary E-Club On-line auction?

There are some very attractive items on the block:

Such as a Sail Away in English Bay complete with lunch.

Three days and Three night in a beach front condo in Manzanillo, Mexico.

Registration for a volunteer workweek in Colima Mexico

and more.

Share the link with your friends and if you have an auction item to offer, please contact the Auction Committee.

Board Meeting
Our next fellowship and board meeting is May 5. All members are welcome to attend and 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.

Thank You

To our members who have send in contribution to our meetings and provide comments; Thank You. It is because of you that our meetings are a success. please continue to send in your items and consider a greeter message.

We'd love to hear from all our members.

Support our E-Club
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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
Submitted by Ramiro

New Members Corner
Learn about Comely Bank, the home of Paul Harris

Rotary Minute

Food for Thought
WHAT IF… napping was a powerful way to renew your energy and refresh your intellect?

RESEARCH SAYS: Napping can help refresh the mind, make you more creative, boost your intelligence, and even help you live a longer, healthier life. But did you know that the length of your nap can make a big difference? The 15-20 minute power nap is ideal for a boost in alertness and energy. A 30-minute nap may cause sleep inertia, a groggy feeling that lasts for up to 30 minutes after waking up. A 60-minute nap is best for improvement in remembering facts, faces, and names. It includes slow-wave sleep, the deepest type. A 90-minute nap is a full cycle of sleep and typically avoids sleep inertia, making it easier to wake up. This leads to improved emotional and procedural memory and creativity.

TRY THIS: Schedule time this week to take a nap. Strategize your naptime to the benefits you desire. Tell us about it. Did the length of your nap make a difference?
- Will Marré

Speaker Program
Submitted by John Kay

This officially ends this week’s meeting

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