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Oct. 28, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton South has organized an event to to show appreciation through applause and "hip-hip hoorays" at the top of our lungs to the dispatchers as they come on/off shift. These dispatchers are struggling mentally and emotionally - it's war like decisions they are having to make.They will be handing out bags - serving coffee and baked goods (volunteers for this will be masked and gloved). They are in desperate need of volunteers for the Oct 25 & 28 appreciation events and just need more smiling faces and clapping hands:) Actual location and directions will be disclosed closer to the 25th due to government address and security purposes. General area is Kingsway for your planning purposes. If you are interested in participating in this very worthy event please sign up. You will be added to the list and an email will be sent to you with all of the relevant information. Cheers, Annie |
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Oct. 29, 2021 5:45 p.m.
Great News!! The Tackle Hunger Event is going ahead. The Food Bank is looking for 6 volunteers, 3 at Gate 13 and 3 at Gate 9 which is on the north east side. Volunteers need to be onsite for 5:45 PM until 8:45 PM. There will be a couple of milk jugs to collect money in and there will be metal bins with cardboard sleeves to collect the food donations. The focus is to stay in the vicinity of the Food Bank truck and not stray too far afield. Fans will need to drop off donations of food and money at the Food Bank trucks so the volunteers aren't spread out around the outside of the stadium. "Tickets" for volunteers will be available to go in and watch the rest of the game once the volunteer engagement is complete. Of course, Elks protocol requires all attendees to show proof of vaccination or submit to rapid testing before entering the stadium. I need to provide the names of the volunteers and those interested in attending the game before Friday October 22nd. So please let me know ASAP and indicate if you would like tickets!! Date: Friday October 29 Cheers, Annie |
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Edmonton's Economic Prospects Emerging from the Pandemic
Nov. 01, 2021 12:00 p.m.
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Club Social - Induction of Honourary Members
Nov. 08, 2021 4:15 p.m.
FINALLY, it's time for us to gather in person. This will be our first attempt at a HYBRID meeting. Thanks to our new Rotary Owl and the patience of Rotarian Rob Dunseith, members who choose not to attend in person may connect via zoom link (and the Rotary Owl) at 4:30 pm.
Join us in person at the University Club at 4:15 - 6:00 pm
Charge $20, (cash or cheque please) No Host Bar
Please register for this in person event.
Parking note: Download Honk Mobile — Lot 5108 - lunch rate is $5.50 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm (parking is free for University Club members)
Guest are welcome!
Join us virtually at 4:30 PM. for a short program - grab your favorite beverage
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81606358855
The short program will focus on our members. PE Doug Sallows will speak to the amazing contributions of our newest Honourary members, Jerome Martin and Bill Buckham. We are hoping Jerome will provide some much needed musical entertainment as well.
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Nov. 08, 2021 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
REMINDER: The Univerisity Club will be checking for Proof of Vaccination and ID at the event - keeping us safe.
FINALLY, it's time for us to gather in person. This will be our first attempt at a HYBRID meeting. Thanks to our new Rotary Owl and the patience of Rotarian Rob Dunseith, members who choose not to attend in person may connect via zoom link (and the Rotary Owl) at 4:30 pm.
Join us in person at the University Club at 4:15 - 6:00 pm
Charge $20, (cash or cheque please) No Host Bar
Please register for this in person event.
Parking note: Download Honk Mobile — Lot 5108 - lunch rate is $5.50 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm (parking is free for University Club members)
Guest are welcome!
Join us virtually at 4:30 PM. for a short program - grab your favorite beverage
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81606358855
The short program will focus on our members. PE Doug Sallows will speak to the amazing contributions of our newest Honourary members, Jerome Martin and Bill Buckham. We are hoping Jerome will provide some much needed musical entertainment as well. There will be other club presentations Join US!!! |
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Nov. 09, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
I have booked 10 spots to volunteer at the Food Bank on Tuesday November 9th. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 pm ***Starting November 1, staff, volunteers, agency representatives and contractors will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to enter our facilities.*** As per usual, please be on time and wear closed toed shoes. Press the buzzer beside the door if it is locked. Cheers, Annie |
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Alberta's Future
Nov. 15, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Special joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Edmonton (Downtown) and Rotary Club of Edmontn Whyte Avenue Rachel Notley is Leader of the Official Opposition and served as Alberta’s Premier from 2015-2019. She has represented the constituency of Edmonton-Strathcona since 2008, and is the longest serving member in the Alberta Legislature. Rachel grew up in Fairview, Alberta, and is the daughter of former Alberta NDP leader Grant Notley and his wife Sandy. She holds a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Alberta, and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School.” Presentation: Alberta’s Future with Rachel Notley Description: The Alberta advantage is not what flows under the ground, but what walks on the ground. It’s everyday people that make Alberta strong. And that’s why we want to bring Albertans together. Because together, we can create a beautiful future. Join Zoom Meeting
There will be a unique zoom link for this meeting.
Please register to attend, and you will receive the link.
Registration is required - Register as a GUEST
Please join in Zoom prior to 12 noon!
Please register at: https://edmontonrotary.com/event/rachel-notley--leader-of-the-opposition/ |
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Nov. 22, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Meet District Governor Nominee (2023-2024) Brent Collingwood. Brent is no stranger to Rotary or the University of Alberta where he was Chair of the Business Faculty prior to his recent retirement. Brent will share perspectives on Rotary, his University of Alberta, Faculty of Business leadership and teaching roles and his passion project as Chair of the River Valley Alliance. Brent claims that “the river valley" is an untold story of our City of Edmonton. Brent is a member of the Edmonton Riverview Club.
Join us in person at the University Club - Luncheon charge $25
Please register for this in person event.
Parking note: Download Honk Mobile — Lot 5108 - lunch rate is $5.50 (parking is free for University Club members)
Join us virtually at 12:00 PM.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82028900454
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Rotary, University of Alberta & River Valley Alliance
Nov. 22, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Meet District Governor Nominee (2023-2024) Brent Collingwood. Brent is no stranger to Rotary or the University of Alberta where he was Chair of the Business Faculty prior to his recent retirement. Brent will share perspectives on Rotary, his University of Alberta, Faculty of Business leadership and teaching roles and his passion project as Chair of the River Valley Alliance. Brent claims that “the river valley" is an untold story of our City of Edmonton. Brent is a member of the Edmonton Riverview Club.
Join us in person at the University Club - Luncheon charge $25 (cash or cheque please)
Please register for this in person event.
Parking note: Download Honk Mobile — Lot 5108 - lunch rate is $5.50 from 12:00-2:00 pm (parking is free for University Club members)
Join us virtually at 12:00 PM.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82028900454
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Nov. 27, 2021 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
ETS Stuff a Bus is a food drive for the Edmonton Food Bank and they are looking for groups to help. ETS buses are stationed throughout the city and they are filled with food donations by generous Edmontonians. They are all driven to the food bank warehouse and need to be unloaded. Date: Saturday November 27, 2021 Please sign up by the end of October if you are interested in helping out. Cheers, Annie
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Nov. 29, 2021 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton West has a distinguished history and membership, but has faced a number of challenges this past year. The Board and many members have recognized the need to shift, adapt and to adjust as we go forward. Covid restrictions and not meeting in-person have resulted in a number of new realities for the club as we face the future, including new financial implications for members. Rotary International has also expanded its priorities and areas of focus. A lot has changed! You are invited to join club members to identify and discuss issues/topics that you feel need clarity moving forward. Please register ! Doug Sallow's has kindly offered his office spaces so we might meet in small groups. "Nibblies" will be served, do bring your preferred beverage. Coffee will be available. Note: For those zooming in, we will identify a facilitator. We'll need to figure this out. Zoom Meeting link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81327174693
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Dec. 06, 2021 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
It's not to late to register for tomorrow's meeting. Learn more about:
Please let me know if you are able to join us. No need to reply if you are registered. Please register if you are Joining us in person at the University Club. A hot lunch will be served at 11:50. Plan to eat before the meeting at 12:15. Cost $25. Register by Thursday please. Join via Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84721576150. (if joining on ZOOM, you dont' need to register.). Zoomers will log in at 12:15 pm Program will include the following International updates:
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Dec. 13, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting will be held via ZOOM Dec 13, 2021 12:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86724074604
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Dec. 18, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Volunteering for the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign has been an Edmonton West tradition for many years. It is a great opportunity to spend time with fellow rotarians, ring some bells and spread Christmas Cheer. And of course help raise funds for a very worthy cause. What is the Christmas Kettle Campaign? What happens to the money raised? Funds raised through donations made at Christmas kettles, together with other sources of funds, help provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to over 1.9 million people each year in Canada, restoring hope and dignity to those who might otherwise remain invisible in society. When: Saturday December 18 When you sign up please let me know in the notes section what time you wish to start and for how long. I will come up with a schedule that will work for everyone. Cheers, Annie |
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Dec. 20, 2021 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Jan. 10, 2022 12:15 p.m.
Join Al Sanderson on ZOOM, Monday, January 10 @ 11:45 am - meeting to begin at 12:00 noon Our speaker - Tamara Larson -- will introduce us to President Mehta's priority Empowering Girls Initiative Girls face many challenges across the world, including lack of education attainment and lack of sanitary facilities in schools. Barriers such as child marriage, pregnancy, domestic violence and abuse prevent smart, determined girls from staying in school. Educating and supporting the girls of our world can help lift families, communities, and entire countries out of poverty. Rotary’s Empowering Girls initiative is a club-level service opportunity for Rotary year 2021-2022. The initiative encourages Rotary, Rotaract and Interact club members to participate in service projects that focus on the health, education, safety, well-being and economic development of girls worldwide and address the inequities still present today. Learn how Empowering Girls aligns with Rotary's seven areas of focus and our Action Plan as well as how we can increase our impact that protect, empower, and create equity for girls and women locally, nationally, and internationally. January 17 meeting is a joint HYBRID meeting with the Rotary Club of Edmonton. Meeting will be held at the Chateau Lacombe and will be in-person and on line. Registration is required. Speaker, Dr. Bill Flanagan, President of the University of Alberta. - watch for registration details.
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Jan. 11, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Edmonton Food bank needs our help! They recieve a lot of food donations in December, which is fantastic, but they need help in January to sort it. I have booked the following shift: Date: Tuesday January 11, 2022 Please sign up if you would like to volunteer. Cheers, Annie
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The University of Alberta of Tomorrow
Jan. 17, 2022 12:00 p.m.
This will be a special joint hybrid meeting of the Rotary Club of Edmonton (Downtown) and the Rotary Club of Edmonton West. The in-person meeting details are as follows: Monday, January 17th, 2022 Bill Flanagan is the 14th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta. Under his leadership, the university is embarking on a major program of academic and administrative restructuring guided by the University of Alberta of Tomorrow proposal, his five-year vision for the university. Registration details will follow.
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Jan. 24, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Our Club traditionally observes Robbie Burns Day with haggis and a toast to the bard. This year, we will be prevented from gathering by the pandemic, but we will come together virtually on Zoom to toast the immortal memory of Burns and hear some of his great poetry. Feel free to order your own haggis (if that is to your taste) and to have a dram of fine Scots whisky to hand for when the toasts are made. Particulars of the virtual meeting are as follows: Time: Jan 24, 2022 11:45 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84013349048?pwd=bllUc2tOZDJlMi9VdXFoREdGQ0Y0dz09 Meeting ID: 840 1334 9048 Passcode: 662980 Meeting ID: 840 1334 9048 The Club recently lost longtime member, Doug MacDougall. Doug made many contributions to the Club over the years, but he will always be remembered for the pride he took in his Scottish heritage and his devotion to the memory of Robert Burns. Doug delivered the toast to the bard at many of our annual Burns Night observances and he will be sorely missed this year. Here is a link to Doug’s obituary, in case you missed it: https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2021/macdougall-dr-douglas-2021/ A tribute to Doug’s memory will be led by Bill Buckham and you will be welcome to contribute your reminiscences of Doug. We look forward to seeing you online on Monday. |
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The 2022 Carlos Solarzano Guatemala Eye Care Mission
Jan. 31, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Rotarian Dr. Ben Doz will lead a presentation reporting on the 2022 Carlos Solarzano Guatemala Eye Care Mission which was completed earlier this month. You may join the Zoom Meeting using this link and credentials: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84221246853?pwd=R2x3VlV1aWJrZzI0blJhN2h5b1hrQT09 Meeting ID: 842 2124 6853 |
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1.5 Degrees of Peace
Feb. 09, 2022 6:30 p.m.
*** NOTE SPECIAL MEETING TIME *** Join us for this Zoom Presentation by film maker Kasha Slavner who will speak to us from Toronto about her latest production, "1.5 Degrees of Peace". Use the following link and credentials: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86271164850?pwd=OUNtejhLd0pzMmRnS05YT1ROSGlNdz09 Meeting ID: 862 7116 4850 At 23 years old, Kasha Sequoia Slavner is the founder of The Global Sunrise Project and director/screenwriter of the multi-award-winning documentary, The Sunrise Storyteller. Since it’s World Premiere at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in 2017, the film has screened at 60 film festivals internationally and won 30 awards to date, some of which include “Best Documentary” at Carmarthen Bay BAFTA Awards Qualifying Festival, “Rising Star Filmmaker”at Colorado International Activism Film Festival, the “Golden Jury Prize, Youth Visions” at the Social Justice Film Festival, Seattle, "Spirit of Activism" at the Nevada Women's Film Festival, the “Ron Kovic Peace Prize”, and the “Eva Haller Women Transforming Media Award”, My Hero Film Festival, Los Angeles. Kasha has been a photographer, entrepreneur, and social justice advocate for over a decade, as well as a writer, public speaker and contributor to several publications, including National Geographic Learning. |
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Feb. 09, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Feb 09, 2022 6:30 PM
Kasha Slavner
1.5 Degrees of Peace
*** NOTE SPECIAL MEETING TIME *** Join us for this Zoom Presentation by film maker Kasha Slavner who will speak to us from Toronto about her latest production, "1.5 Degrees of Peace". Use the following link and credentials: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86271164850?pwd=OUNtejhLd0pzMmRnS05YT1ROSGlNdz09 Meeting ID: 862 7116 4850 At 23 years old, Kasha Sequoia Slavner is the founder of The Global Sunrise Project and director/screenwriter of the multi-award-winning documentary, The Sunrise Storyteller. Since it’s World Premiere at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in 2017, the film has screened at 60 film festivals internationally and won 30 awards to date, some of which include “Best Documentary” at Carmarthen Bay BAFTA Awards Qualifying Festival, “Rising Star Filmmaker”at Colorado International Activism Film Festival, the “Golden Jury Prize, Youth Visions” at the Social Justice Film Festival, Seattle, "Spirit of Activism" at the Nevada Women's Film Festival, the “Ron Kovic Peace Prize”, and the “Eva Haller Women Transforming Media Award”, My Hero Film Festival, Los Angeles. Kasha has been a photographer, entrepreneur, and social justice advocate for over a decade, as well as a writer, public speaker and contributor to several publications, including National Geographic Learning. |
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Feb. 10, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
We have rescheduled this event to allow members to participate in the Rotary Meeting on Wednesday February 9th, in the late afternoon. The speaker is Kasha Slavner from “1.5 Degrees of Peace” (see https://redfordcenter.org/films/one-and-a-half-degreespeace). This is a speaker not to miss!! The rescheduled date for the Food Bank is as follows: Date: Thursday February 10 If you had already signed up for the February 9 shift, I hope you can come on the 10th. Please re-register with the new link. Sorry for the inconvenience. Cheers, Annie |
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Feb. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Future of Farming
Join us on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 12 noon for a joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Edmonton (Downtown) and Edmonton West. The meeting will be hosted by the Edmonton West Club at: The University Club 11435 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G9 https://goo.gl/maps/fFZrd9fbuU72Xbqd7 or online over Zoom. Please register for in-person or online attendance before Friday Feb 11, 2022. In-person attendance will include lunch for $25 per person, payable in cash or by cheque at the door. Zoom attendance for those unable to attend in-person will be free. Note that attendance at events at the University Club requires proof of vaccination for Covid. Masks are required when attendees are not seated for lunch. OUR GUEST SPEAKER Our guest speaker will be Stan Blade, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Science. Dr. Blade will speak about “The Future of Farming” and the importance of adding value in the agricultural sector of Alberta’s economy. Click this link to learn more about Stan Blade: https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/blade
PARKING Parking for those attending the luncheon meeting in-person is available in Lot 5108, accessible off 116 Street, south of Saskatchewan Drive for $5.50 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Remember your license plate number. You can pay for parking at the machines located at the southeast corner of the lot or in the lobby of the University Club, or using the Honk Mobile App. Note that fines for illegal parking at the U of A are substantial.
ONLINE ATTENDANCE For those wishing to attend online, the Zoom link will be as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82290083503?pwd=aHhXTyt4cDVhd1d6VjB0aTVLTVdndz09 Meeting ID: 822 9008 3503 Passcode: 851802 |
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The Future of Farming
Feb. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a special joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Edmonton (Downtown) at the University Club, as we return to in-person / hybrid meetings at the University Club at the University of Alberta (covid permitting). Our guest speaker will be Stan Blade, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. His topic will be "The Future of Farming". Zoom credentials will be posted shortly for those wishing to attend remotely. |
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Feb. 17, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rotary Indigenous Speakers Series - The Ecosystem of Indigenous Business Thursday February 17, 2022 - 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// Meeting ID: 839 9903 2630 Phone: +1 587 328 1099
Rocky Sinclair and Terry Coyes will share their knowledge of what works and what doesn’t in creating an ecosystem to support the needs of Indigenous business and communities.
Rocky and Terry have unique collective experience working within Indigenous economic development. They have worked in rural and urban settings with larger community owned projects and with individual proprietors. In addition to financial, advisory and corporate services, they operate successful businesses to generate funds for reinvestment in the sector.
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Feb. 28, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for this in-person luncheon meeting if you can. Our guest speaker will be Rehma Khan, External Chair for the RYLE 2022 Committee of Rotary International District 5370. Rehma is a third year psychology honors student at the University of Alberta. She will report to the Club on plans for the RYLE Conference planned for Spring 2022. PARTICIPATION OPTIONS In-person attendance will include lunch for $25 per person, payable in cash or by cheque at the door. Zoom attendance for those unable to attend in-person will be free. Pandemic safety measures remain in effect, so masks are required inside the University Club when attendees are not seated for lunch. Those who plan to attend in person are asked to register by Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 12 Noon. PARKING Parking is available in Lot 5108, accessible off 116 Street, south of Saskatchewan Drive for $5.50 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Remember your license plate number. You can pay for parking at the machines located at the southeast corner of the lot or in the lobby of the University Club, or using the Honk Mobile App. Note that fines for illegal parking at the U of A are substantial. ONLINE ATTENDANCE To participate remotely, the Zoom link and coordinates will be as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89569789406?pwd=ZTJZOHd2NnNyYXVoUmQ1a2FQNnRqUT09 Meeting ID: 895 6978 9406 THE ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (RYLE) RYLE is an annual conference hosted by the RYLE Committee and sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of RI District 5370. This experience is intended for high school students (grades 9 to 12) who would like to gain or strengthen their leadership skills and learn how to be active citizens who strive to make a positive impact in the world.
The programming of the camp has three main focuses: interpersonal growth, communication, and community building and global citizenship. Students are encouraged to take part on a challenge-by-choice basis and ample opportunity is given for each participant to express their individuality and test their strengths.
One of the greatest outcomes of the program, however, is the relationships, communities, and trust that are built within the camp. Over a short, yet intense, period the students develop strong trust with both the counsellors and other campers. The bonds formed at RYLE have proven time and time again to form lasting supports and many of our alumni are still in contact with each other years later. The camp further acts as a gateway into the Rotary Community, providing trackways and opportunities to service-oriented individuals to become involved on a wider scale. Our students enter RYLE as individuals primed for growth. They leave as leaders and part of our Rotary family.
This year's RYLE conference is scheduled for April 28 to May 1 and will be held in person at Camp Nakamun if pandemic health restrictions permit. Please email ryle5370@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or concerns.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Experience
Feb. 28, 2022 12:00 p.m.
RYLE (Rotary Youth Leadership Experience) is an annual conference hosted by the RYLE Committee and sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of District 5370. This experience is intended for high school students (grades 9 to 12) who would like to gain or strengthen their leadership skills and learn how to be active citizens who strive to make a positive impact in the world.
The programming of the camp has three main focuses: interpersonal growth, communication, and community building and global citizenship. Students are encouraged to take part on a challenge-by-choice basis and ample opportunity is given for each participant to express their individuality and test their strengths.
One of the greatest outcomes of the program, however, is the relationships, communities, and trust that are built within the camp. Over a short, yet intense, period the students develop strong trust with both the counsellors and other campers. The bonds formed at RYLE have proven time and time again to form lasting supports and many of our alumni are still in contact with each other years later. The camp further acts as a gateway into the Rotary Community, providing trackways and opportunities to service-oriented individuals to become involved on a wider scale. Our students enter RYLE as individuals primed for growth. They leave as leaders and part of our Rotary family.
This year's RYLE conference is scheduled for April 28 to May 1, 2022, and will be held in person at Camp Nakamun if pandemic health restrictions permit. Please email ryle5370@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or concerns.
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Governing Canada: The Tradecraft of Politics
Mar. 07, 2022 12:00 p.m.
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Mar. 07, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Our Zoom speaker, Michael Wernick, had a long and distinguished career as a public servant in the Canadian federal government. He was Clerk of the Privy Council from 2016 to 2019 and worked closely with three Prime Ministers and their Cabinets, as well as four ministers as their deputy. He lives in and will be speaking to us from Ottawa. Mr. Wernick recently published Governing Canada: A Guide to the Tradecraft of Politics (On Point Press 2021). Zoom cooridates for this meeting are as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87644428743?pwd=cDVmT3ZQaTB5bVFuTGM0ci9ya0NZdz09 Meeting ID: 876 4442 8743 Passcode: 482400 |
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Mar. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 12 noon for a luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West hosted at: The University Club 11435 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G9 https://goo.gl/maps/fFZrd9fbuU72Xbqd7 or available online in Zoom. In-person attendance will include lunch for $25 per person, payable in cash or by cheque at the door. Zoom attendance for those unable to attend in-person will be free. OUR GUEST SPEAKERS The keynote presentation will be on the George Grover Leadership Scholarship, a joint endowment of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West and the Realtors Association of Edmonton (formerly the Edmonton Real Estate Board). Our guest speakers will be former Edmonton West Rotarian Ron Hutchinson and Honourary Member Jerome Martin, who both played an important role in making the Grover Scholarship fund one of the most important endowments administered by the University today, together with several recent scholarship recipients who will speak to the Club about their studies and the importance of the scholarship in supporting their acedemic endeavours.
PARKING Parking for those attending the luncheon meeting in-person is available in Lot 5108, accessible off 116 Street, south of Saskatchewan Drive for $5.50 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Remember your license plate number. You can pay for parking at the machines located at the southeast corner of the lot or in the lobby of the University Club, or using the Honk Mobile App. Note that fines for illegal parking at the U of A are substantial.
ONLINE ATTENDANCE For those wishing to attend in person, this Zoom link will be as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88659394720?pwd=cXlYKzBXWThhNzJiQThPM0JJTjRjdz09 Meeting ID: 886 5939 4720 THE GEORGE GROVER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The Rotary Club of Edmonton West is proud to have created one of the largest scholarship funds available to University of Alberta students. Here is its story, and what the George Grover Scholarship looks like today. History of the ScholarshipUpon the death of Rotarian George Grover, a well-respected member of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, Rotarian Dave Turner believed that the high ideals and ethics held by George should be remembered in a suitable manner. The George Grover Scholarship TodayAbout 10 years ago, David Turner wondered aloud about what had happened to the fund. He approached Jerome Martin, who enlisted Ron Hutchinson to assist in locating the fund. It had been well managed by the University of Alberta Administration and had grown to nearly $500,000.
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The George Grover Leadership Scholarship
Mar. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m.
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A Conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mar. 21, 2022
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Join Zoom Meeting Jennifer Jones, in-coming RI President for 2022-23, has made Imagine DEI (https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/imagine-dei-brochure-2022-2023-presidential-initiative) a 2022-23 Presidential Initiative as part of her theme Imagine Rotary. DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) can be seen both as part of Rotary’s DNA and as something to be explored to reinvigorate our values, enhance our flexibility, grow our numbers, and expand our impact. Although we see DEI as critical for our global impact, the numbers show we have a way to go. RI’s demographics show 69% male and an average age of 61. (The numbers are higher for RCEW). During the 2022-23 year, Jones encourages each of us to do our part to ensure Rotary is a welcoming and inclusive community by:
We have invited two guests to be part of a conversation sharing their thoughts, and their experiences with DEI and helping organizations along the journey. Sara Buczynski has worked in the settlement sector for over 10 years. In this field she has had the opportunity to work at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, in community programming and development, and coordinating refugee resettlement. Sara currently works in the Rainbow Refuge Program at EMCN supporting LGBTQ+ newcomers and refugees, and is a co-cordinator of the LGBTQ+ Newcomer Edmonton Group. When she first started in the sector she noticed there were no safe services available for LGBTQ+ newcomers in Edmonton, and since then has actively worked to advocate and establish relevant services and programming in our community. Rainbow Refuge and the LGBTQ+ Newcomer group are the first programs in Edmonton and have now been running for almost 5 years. Shelley Sabo is a new Rotarian in the YEG Passport Club. She is thoughtful about how a DEI prism helps translate Rotary values into practices that fosters diversity within YEG Passport and in how it relates with partner organizations. Shelley has a small grant writing and facilitation business called Stone Soup Village. We invite you to be part of the conversation, by Zoom, March 21 at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West.
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Mar. 21, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A Conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Join us at 12:00 PM for a discussion led by New Directions Director, John Donner, on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81186703403 Jennifer Jones, in-coming RI President for 2022-23, has made Imagine DEI (https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/imagine-dei-brochure-2022-2023-presidential-initiative) a 2022-23 Presidential Initiative as part of her theme Imagine Rotary. DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) can be seen both as part of Rotary’s DNA and as something to be explored to reinvigorate our values, enhance our flexibility, grow our numbers, and expand our impact. Although we see DEI as critical for our global impact, the numbers show we have a way to go. RI’s demographics show 69% male and an average age of 61. (The numbers are higher for RCEW). During the 2022-23 year, Jones encourages each of us to do our part to ensure Rotary is a welcoming and inclusive community by:
We have invited two guests to be part of a conversation sharing their thoughts, and their experiences with DEI and helping organizations along the journey. Sara Buczynski has worked in the settlement sector for over 10 years. In this field she has had the opportunity to work at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, in community programming and development, and coordinating refugee resettlement. Sara currently works in the Rainbow Refuge Program at EMCN supporting LGBTQ+ newcomers and refugees, and is a co-cordinator of the LGBTQ+ Newcomer Edmonton Group. When she first started in the sector she noticed there were no safe services available for LGBTQ+ newcomers in Edmonton, and since then has actively worked to advocate and establish relevant services and programming in our community. Rainbow Refuge and the LGBTQ+ Newcomer group are the first programs in Edmonton and have now been running for almost 5 years. Shelley Sabo is a new Rotarian in the YEG Passport Club. She is thoughtful about how a DEI prism helps translate Rotary values into practices that fosters diversity within YEG Passport and in how it relates with partner organizations. Shelley has a small grant writing and facilitation business called Stone Soup Village. We invite you to be part of the conversation, by Zoom, March 21 at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West.
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Mar. 22, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
We still have quite a few spots avaliable for the Food Bank. Please let me know if you can volunteer. We are off to the Food Bank again for an evening of fun and community service. Date: Tuesday March 22 Proof of vaccination is required to volunteer in the warehouse. See you there:) Annie
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Mar. 28, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Please register today for our Club luncheon meeting to be held at the University Club on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Felicia Mutheardy, Corporate Economist for the City of Edmonton, who will speak about Edmonton’s economic outlook as we emerge from the Covid pandemic. Felicia has a decade of experience in economic analysis, research, and government administration. Prior to joining the City of Edmonton, Felicia was a Senior Economist with the Government of Alberta. She has also held various positions with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, primarily with their Market Analysis Centre. PARTICIPATION OPTIONS In-person attendance will include lunch for $25 per person, payable in cash or by cheque at the door. Zoom attendance for those unable to attend in-person will be free. Masks are recommended inside the University Club when attendees are not seated for lunch. Those who plan to attend in person are asked to register by Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 12 Noon. PARKING Parking is available in Lot 5108, accessible off 116 Street, south of Saskatchewan Drive for $5.50 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Remember your license plate number. You can pay for parking at the machines located at the southeast corner of the lot or in the lobby of the University Club, or using the Honk Mobile App. Note that fines for illegal parking at the U of A are substantial. ONLINE ATTENDANCE To join the meeting via Zoom, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595857909?pwd=aFNJQ1FEVUJvS1g0SE5Lc1kwOUtNUT09 Meeting ID: 825 9585 7909 Passcode: 990198 |
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Update on the Edmonton Economy
Mar. 28, 2022 12:00 p.m.
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Alberta's Future
Apr. 04, 2022
Continuing in the series of speakers on the future of our Province, our Zoom speaker will be Paul Hinman. Mr. Hinman serves as the leader of the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta (WRIP). He is a provincial politician and entrepreneur from Calgary, Alberta. He was formerly the leader of the Wildrose Alliance. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 2004 to 2008 representing the electoral district of Cardston-Taber-Warner. On September 14, 2009, Hinman returned to the Legislative Assembly by winning a by-election in Calgary-Glenmore, but lost his bid for re-election on April 23, 2012. The WRIP advocates for Alberta to become a sovereign constitutional democracy. As stated in the RCEW Speakers Policy, Rotary members welcome thought-provoking perspectives on social and policy issues. Any presentation represents the speaker’s views and is not endorsed by the Rotary Club. The Speakers Committee strives to provide a variety of perspectives over time. Rotary is an apolitical organization. Speakers are asked to avoid political appeals in their presentations. Presentations may be directed towards public policy perspectives. Solicitations for Club or member support of political parties or candidates are to be avoided. |
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Apr. 04, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 12 noon for an online meeting of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West to be held over Zoom. Use the following link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85020970643?pwd=THZBMnB2QXdqNjFMUWFqYS9vVlFnZz09 Meeting ID: 850 2097 0643 Passcode: 602492 OUR GUEST SPEAKER Our guest speaker will be Paul Hinman, the leader of the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta who will add to our series of speakers on the best future of our province. The last speaker on this topic was the leader of the opposition, Hon. Rachel Notley, who spoke to our Club in November 2021. RCEW SPEAKER POLICY As noted in our Club Speaker Policy, Rotary members welcome thought-provoking perspectives on social and policy issues. Any presentation represents the speaker’s views and is not endorsed by the Rotary Club. The Speakers Committee strives to provide a variety of perspectives over time. Rotary is an apolitical organization. Accordingly, speakers are asked to avoid political appeals in their presentations. Presentations may be directed towards public policy perspectives, but solicitations for Club or member support of political parties or candidates will be avoided. This restriction does not apply to requests for support of charitable causes. Speakers who occupy or aspire to a political office will not be booked to speak during the period of the election campaign for that office.
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Relief for Ukraine
Apr. 11, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Thomas Adam Lukaszuk (born April 5, 1969) is a Polish-born Canadian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He represented the constituency of Edmonton-Castle Downs from 2001 to 2015 as a Progressive Conservative. He served in the provincial cabinet from 2010 to 2014, and was the 8th Deputy Premier from 2012 to 2013. Thomas will speak about his work with former Premer Ed Selmach on relief of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. |
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Apr. 11, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Please register today for our Club luncheon meeting to be held at the University Club (formerly known as the Faculty Club) on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 12 noon. The University Club is located at 11435 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton. Our guest speaker will be Thomas Lukaszuk, former Deputy Premier and Minister in the Government of Alberta, who will speak to the Club about his recent project for relief of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by the invasion of that country by forces of the Russian Federation. Thomas worked with former Premier Ed Stelmach on this project which included sending a planeload of donated supplies to the region to help the many people who have been displaced by war. He will also speak about welcoming Ukrainian refugees into our country. While our Club has already made significant financial contributions to these efforts, our members will be interested to learn what else the Club and its members can do to help. PARTICIPATION OPTIONS In-person attendance will include lunch for $25 per person, payable in cash or by cheque at the door. Zoom attendance for those unable to attend in-person will be free. Masks are recommended inside the University Club when attendees are not seated for lunch. Those who plan to attend in person are asked to register by Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 12 Noon. PARKING Parking is available in Lot 5108, accessible off 116 Street, south of Saskatchewan Drive for $5.50 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Remember your license plate number. You can pay for parking at the machines located at the southeast corner of the lot or in the lobby of the University Club, or using the Honk Mobile App. Note that fines for illegal parking at the U of A are substantial. ONLINE ATTENDANCE To join the meeting via Zoom, please use the following link: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 882 4341 0431 |
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Apr. 23, 2022 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. I HAVE RECEIVED A LOT OF CANCELLATIONS IN THE PAST FEW DAYS AND THEREFORE THE EVENT WILL NOT BE COST EFFECTIVE. Our Pickleball Event is coming up soon. When: Saturday April 23rd I am in the process of finding out if we have to pre-order food from Dedo's Food Truck or if we can order when we are there. There is still room for more players...so if you haven't done so already, sign up or bring a friend. Cheers, Annie
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COVID-19 and Our Children
Apr. 25, 2022
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Virtual Meeting
Monday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm
Topic: Dr. Leighton - COVID-19 and our Children
Time: Apr 25, 2022 12:00 PM Edmonton Meeting ID: 837 2821 0427. The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures have been devastating for many children's social, emotional and academic wellness. Health directives that have included intermittent school closures and virtual learning, have hurt the most vulnerable children. As duty bearers in children's lives, adults need to own this and be aware that their outsized fears and risks have hurt children. Adults must now improve this devastation for children as they go back to school and resume their emotional lives.
Jacqueline P. Leighton is a professor and registered psychologist in human cognition and development. Working at the University of Alberta for over 20 years, her training in psychology and psychometrics have led to numerous studies and publications that carefully scrutinize conventional wisdom about measures and data regarding human wellness.
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Apr. 25, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Virtual Meeting
Monday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm
Topic: Dr. Leighton - COVID-19 and our Children
Time: Apr 25, 2022 12:00 PM Edmonton Meeting ID: 837 2821 0427. The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures have been devastating for many children's social, emotional and academic wellness. Health directives that have included intermittent school closures and virtual learning, have hurt the most vulnerable children. As duty bearers in children's lives, adults need to own this and be aware that their outsized fears and risks have hurt children. Adults must now improve this devastation for children as they go back to school and resume their emotional lives.
Jacqueline P. Leighton is a professor and registered psychologist in human cognition and development. Working at the University of Alberta for over 20 years, her training in psychology and psychometrics have led to numerous studies and publications that carefully scrutinize conventional wisdom about measures and data regarding human wellness.
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