We are 25 years old!
The Kindersley Rotary Club celebrated it's 25th anniversary in November 2021 That's been alot of fun for the members, and help for communities.
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Who Said It?"Many people miss opportunity because it shows up dressed in coveralls and looks like work." Attributed to Henry Ford
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ShelterBoxAs you may have seen in the news recently, thousands of people, many of whom are fleeing conflict from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq, are arriving in Greece each day with few belongings and no form of shelter. Rotarian's are asking ShelterBox how they can help, so we would like to update you on the actions we are taking to help those in need.
ShelterBox has been providing life saving aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq since the conflict began four years ago. Now, ShelterBox is working in Greece to provide the basic human right of shelter to these refugees as they seek asylum and safety.
ShelterBox is the official Project Partner of Rotary International. It is the best Rotary-way to impact the lives of families affected by disasters around the world and by the refugee crisis. |
Rotary Club of KindersleyOur Rotary club has always focused on the youth in our community, including: • RYPEN and RYLA – youth leadership camps • INTERACT– a youth group at the Kindersley High School that promotes service to others • An international youth exchange program • “Food for Kids” and the “Backpack Program” for local children in crisis • Scholarships at the three area high schools and the local college Recently we have supported both the Elizabeth and Westberry Schools in improving their outdoor spaces, and Creative Kids.
Internationally, we have supported a girls school in Mexico, a bus for a school in South Africa, and water wells in Africa. 2015 we donated to the Los Amigos project which sends buses, fire trucks and ambulances to Mexico. Every year we support Shelterbox and Polio Plus.
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Food for Thought...What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us, are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.
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Why does the Rotary Year Begin July 1 all around the World?By Susan Hanf and Jason Lamb, Rotary International News
Ever wonder why the Rotary year begins 1 July? The international convention initially played a key role in determining the start date of the Rotary fiscal and administrative year. Rotary's first fiscal year began the day after the first convention ended, on 18 August 1910. This first convention of the Rotary Clubs of America was held in Rotary’s birthplace, Chicago, in 1910. The 1911-12 fiscal year also related to the convention, beginning with the first day of the 1911 convention on 21 August. |
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ShelterBox in Philippines
Philippines
Disaster/Crisis: Typhoon Status: Over 7800 families have been assisted. More than 100 ShelterBox Response Team members were deployed, this is more than any other disaster ShelterBox has responded to. The region is now coming out of the emergency phase. Distributions are winding down and the Response Team is now focusing on monitoring and evaluation so that we can learn from beneficiaries and develop accordingly. This will allow us to better meet the needs of disaster affected communities. |
ShelterBox in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Disaster/Crisis: Flooding Status: Over 800 tents have been distributed by our Implementing Partner the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on behalf of ShelterBox. Incessant rains have caused flooding which has forced thousands from their homes. The IOM has requested ShelterBox Tents to help hundreds of families that were living in a camp with no roof over their heads.One such family is the Mahora family. Mrs. Mahora is struggling to take care of her five children, aged five to nineteen. From living in two solid huts, with an income from gardening and growing vegetables, in the space of a day, Mrs. Mahora found her family sleeping in the dirt with no way to provide for them after water filled their home. Rains are expected to continue until the end of April. |
ShelterBox in Syria
SYRIAN CRISIS
Disaster/Crisis: Ongoing Conflict Status: ShelterBox has provided aid for over 4,500 families in Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan, Lebanon and Jordan. We continue to work in the region aiming to assist a further 5,000 families in need It has been over three years since the conflict in Syria began. The number of refugees continues to grow, there are currently 2.5 million, and this number is expected to double by the end of 2014. Now, one quarter of Lebanon's population is Syrian refugees. ShelterBox continues to respond by providing both tents and school boxes to help improve the lives of refugees who have lost everything.
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Upcoming EventsRotary Friendship Exchange- The Rotary Club of Kindersley is happy to be hosting Rotary members from Denmark on an exchange this August. Kindersley members will host exchange participants in their homes and show them around the Kindersley area! |
Congratulations Sharon Price and Kathy Strutt!
Sharon and Kathy both received their Paul Harris pins this spring!
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INTERACT students present at District Convention
Six students of the Kindersley INTERACT Club travelled to Lethbridge for the District Convention and gave a presentation on their work in Nicaragua. They did a great job! District Governor Fran presented them with their certificate of incorporation. Congratulations!
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Rotary Action GroupsAs of 1 July 2005, the Rotary Fellowships program belongs to a new parent entity known as Global Networking Groups. The new entity includes groups of individual Rotarians organized to focus on shared topics of interest on an international basis. Effective 1 July 2006, all existing and future fellowship groups with a service-oriented focus will be reclassified under a new category called Rotarian Action Groups, while existing and future fellowship groups focusing on fellowship of a recreational or vocational nature will remain under the designation of Rotary Fellowships. For more information, please refer to Service and Fellowship on the RI website.
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Mardi Gras - Did you know......?
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The history of Mardi Gras began long before Europeans set foot in the New World. In mid February the ancient Romans celebrated the Lupercalia, a circus like festival not entirely unlike the Mardi Gras we are familiar with today. When Rome embraced Christianity, the early Church fathers decided it was better to incorporate certain aspects of pagan rituals into the new faith rather than attempt to abolish them altogether. Carnival became a period of abandon and merriment that preceded the penance of Lent, thus giving a Christian interpretation to the ancient custom.