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February 27, 2024
Volume 41 - Issue 16
 
"Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves!"
 
The Rotary Club of Calgary comprises professional and community leaders brought together in fellowship to make a better future.
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Birthdays
Sandra Davies February 27
Garth Toombs
March 2
David Bromwich
March 4
Trevor Axworthy   March  6  
     
     
 
Inspirational Quote

"Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it."

- Robert Heinlen

Walley Temple recognized on the World Stage!
Esther Brol
Rotary Club Guatemala La Reforma
 
Walley Temple is one of six members  Rotary International is honouring this year as People of Action, for the project: "Towards the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Guatemala"!
Imagine the honor of being among only six Rotarians who receive the award!!!
 
And Walley's response to this is as follows:
 
"As you know it takes a team, the inspiration and help from our committee , the mentoring from Sonny and Barb, everyone that makes our club work like you (Manon) and Kurt , and our international and host club and NGO to name a few . I truly share credit with all of you and feel quite humble accepting the award . Thank you "
 
 
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Leveraging Rotarian Competencies = Vocational Service
Franco Savoia
Vocational Service is all about leveraging Rotarian competencies and experience for greater and lasting impact in our city. Here's how our members and our club are involved. What talents and expertise do you have as a Rotarian that you can put to work in our community?
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Enhance Your Learning
Doug McMillan
Have you surfed the Rotary International website? Did you know that, in addition to learning programs related to Rotary, there are well-designed opportunities for you to improve your abilities in other areas? Read more to see the details on how to access short interactive learning programs related to Professional Development (35 sessions) and Learning Facilitation (15 sessions).
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You are invited to Quest Children's Society Sunalta Campus Launch
Howie Shikaze
Our club has supported this organization and they are inviting our club members to attend their Sunalta Campus Launch.
 
Date: Friday March 15
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: 1817 10th Avenue SW
 
Ribbon Cutting & presentation at 1:15 pm
Campus Tours & Snacks to 3:00 pm
RSVP HERE by February 29
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Guatemalan Literacy Program - Making a Huge Difference in the Lives of Guatemalan Children
Barb Young
Many of you will remember that a few years ago our club was the foreign sponsor of the Guatemalan Literacy program.  We were able to leverage our 10,000USD contribution into a program that totalled over 1 Million Canadian dollars.  The program continues every year with different sponsoring clubs and we continue to be involved through a contribution and participation on the Advisory Board.
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Project Report from Sierra Leone
Charles Pratt
Our WCS committee chose to invest USD10,000 in a Rotary Foundation funded grant (commonly known as a Global Grant) in Sierra Leone.
The project is complete and a wonderful report is available for your viewing. NOTE: the pdf report will be downloaded to your computer.
 
 
Granting Strategy Looking for YOUR Input
The Granting Strategy Task Force
 
Every year our club receives around $2M from the Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation. 
 
As a result, we have been making significant contributions to our world- local and international.
 
Our latest big legacy project, lasting 5 years, was the HUBS project.
 
When we started the selection of a new Legacy project, we identified the need be more robust in our purpose, our process and our governance.  As a result the board approved the Legacy Projects and Funding Review task force (aka Legacy Task Force) to have a thorough look at all of this.
 
The Legacy Task Force brought to light the need to establish a granting strategy across our local community-based platforms and so, the Granting Strategy Task Force was born. This task force has been hard at work of the last few months. Now it's time to share what we have documented.
 
In the coming weeks we are inviting all of you to participate with the task force in its provision of a club-wide engagement activity towards developing our updated granting strategy.
 
Click READ MORE to view the details of the upcoming sessions for club members.
 
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SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR BIG BOOK SALE
THIS YEAR MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALGARY READS BIG BOOK SALE
JOIN US FOR SOME FUN FOR A CAUSE
 
Proudly Presenting Our Corporate Members
 
Speakers
Feb 27, 2024 12:00 PM
Heritage Park Expansion Plans
Mar 05, 2024 12:00 PM
The Future of Alberta
Mar 12, 2024 12:00 PM
University of Calgary Dean of Business
Mar 19, 2024 12:00 PM
Rotary Youth Update - Rotaract and Interact
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Upcoming Events
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP | TUESDAY CLUB MEETINGS
Jul. 11, 2023 11:30 a.m. –
Jun. 30, 2024 1:15 p.m.
 
GSTF Presentation to NEW MEMBERS (1 - In Person)
Steacy Pinney's home
Feb. 29, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
 
GSTF Presentation to NEW MEMBERS (2 - In Person)
Steacy Pinney's home
Feb. 29, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
GSTF Presentation to CLUB (1 - ZOOM)
ZOOM
Mar. 04, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
GSTF Presentation to CLUB (2 - IN PERSON)
Calgary Military Museum
Mar. 05, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
Frank n' Stein (1st Thursday)
The Dorset
Mar. 07, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
GSTF Presentation to CLUB (3 - ZOOM)
ZOOM
Mar. 08, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
 
Frank n' Stein (3rd Thursday)
The Dorset
Mar. 21, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
Frank n' Stein (1st Thursday)
The Dorset
Apr. 04, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
Frank n' Stein (3rd Thursday)
The Dorset
Apr. 18, 2024
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
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COG Staff - July 1, 2024
 
Editors Diane Macdonald & Manon Mitchell
Publisher Doug McMillan
Contributors Club Members  ... yes that's you!
   
 
Rotary Club of Calgary - Chartered April 1914 as Club #949
 
Tel: (403) 398-9969 - Fax:  (403) 264-2392
www.rotaryclubofcalgary.org - admin@rotaryclubofcalgary.ca
President: Craig Henderson
 District 5360 Governor: Kurt Kowalchuk
Rotary International President: Gordon McInally