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The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise
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OUR MEETINGS ARE
Thursdays 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Location: LSCO
500 11St S.
Lethbridge, AB
Contact the club president for an invitation.
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MAILING ADDRESS
Lethbridge Sunrise
P.O. Box 1004
Lethbridge AB
Canada T1J 4A2
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Registered Address
110 Chancery Court
220 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge AB
Canada T1J 4J7
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She attended N.S. Community College where she studied Social Services and Community Development before moving to Kingston and attending Queen's University where she graduated with a degree in Global Development Studies. Ally is married and has 4 cats.
ShelterBox philosophy is that everyone should live in a safe place able to sleep and cook their food, recover from the disaster, and prepare to move forward. This is a basic human right. Some years ago Rotary International became a partner with ShelterBox. John Hewko, General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International said: "Through the partnership with ShelterBox, Rotary members around the globe can collaborate with ShelterBox to support communities in desperate need of emergency temporary shelter and vital supplies following natural disasters."
The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise has been consistently donating since 2013, spurred by the enthusiasm of Rotarian Inga Jesswein.
The Club has been recognized as Bronze HERO each year since 2019 to the present, reflecting an annual donation of $1,200.
Lethbridge Sunrise has accumulated a lifetime donation of $11,856.50 since 2013.
In preparation for a long journey to Mexico through the Alberta Rotary Club Los Amigos Project, two frosty fire trucks were serviced by students in the Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. These students honed their new-learned skills by inspecting and servicing the fire trucks, ensuring they are safe and reliable for the 3,000-mile trip ahead. From changing oils and filters to checking lights, wheels and tires, the students gained hands-on experience working on a different type of vehicle that wouldn’t typically be available to them.
“This initiative has elevated our students' experience as we would typically not have a fire truck at Olds College to work on during class,” says Greg Loewen, Instructor, School of Trades & Skills. “We are happy to help the community with this great cause, and it is valuable hands-on experience and exposure for our students.”
This is the second year that the School of Trades & Skills has helped the Los Amigos Project by having students service the vehicles. Olds College trades students are inspiring examples of what can be achieved when people come together to support a worthy cause. It's clear these generous individuals and organizations are making positive and lasting changes in their own communities as well as others around the globe.
The Los Amigos Project began in 2011 through partnerships with Rotary clubs in southern Alberta and Mexico. Through 12 successful trips, they have delivered fire trucks, ambulances, handicap vans and school buses to Mexico. For this trip, 16 drivers will be used to deliver the two fire trucks. The Los Amigos Project is also looking for more Rotary Clubs to become involved in this worthy initiative.
To get involved or if you have any questions, reach out to the Rotary Club of Olds at rotaryclubofolds@gmail.com.
Join us in Drumheller!
Rotary district conventions serve as a unique platform for reconnecting with old acquaintances and forging new friendships. The upcoming convention in Drumheller on May 4 and 5, 2024, promises to uphold this tradition, offering an enriching experience for attendees.
Distinguished speakers, renowned for their ability to weave compelling narratives, will center their discussions around the theme of 'Creating Hope in the World.' Their diverse storytelling approaches will captivate and inspire, providing attendees with a fresh perspective.
Engaging breakout sessions are designed to broaden your understanding of the expansive Rotary world. Noteworthy, this year's convention will kick off at 10:00 am on Saturday, facilitating convenient morning travel for district Rotarians. To ensure a packed schedule of fellowship and informative programs, the event will extend until 3:00 pm on Sunday. This thoughtful scheduling allows participants to return home at a reasonable hour.
Anticipate the creation of lasting memories, ones that participants will carry with them and eagerly share with fellow Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.
See you in Drumheller at the Badlands Community Facility!
Toastmasters is focussed on having fun and taking a positive approach to improving public speaking and personal skills in a supportive network, building leadership skills and self-confidence.
Join us in Drumheller!
Rotary district conventions serve as a unique platform for reconnecting with old acquaintances and forging new friendships. The upcoming convention in Drumheller on May 4 and 5, 2024, promises to uphold this tradition, offering an enriching experience for attendees.
Distinguished speakers, renowned for their ability to weave compelling narratives, will center their discussions around the theme of 'Creating Hope in the World.' Their diverse storytelling approaches will captivate and inspire, providing attendees with a fresh perspective.
Engaging breakout sessions are designed to broaden your understanding of the expansive Rotary world. Noteworthy, this year's convention will kick off at 10:00 am on Saturday, facilitating convenient morning travel for district Rotarians. To ensure a packed schedule of fellowship and informative programs, the event will extend until 3:00 pm on Sunday. This thoughtful scheduling allows participants to return home at a reasonable hour.
Anticipate the creation of lasting memories, ones that participants will carry with them and eagerly share with fellow Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.
See you in Drumheller at the Badlands Community Facility!
Rotary members, spouses, partners & friends
You are invited:
Insurance coverage for abuse would apply to members directly working with vulnerable individuals/youth, such as chaperoning, driving, attending an event, counseling/advising, trips, etc. If members are just attending a meeting as a group and not interacting with the youth, it should be fine. For the insurance abuse coverage to apply, the accused individual must have had a VSC done in the past 3 years. If the accused had not, then the insurance would not cover them.This statement from our insurer is in line with current district policy, those that work directly with the vulnerable sector must have a Vulnerable Sector Check.
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Please accept this letter as acknowledgement of your donation made to Lethbridge Food Rank.
We here at Lethbridge Food Bank are incredibly grateful for your donation made to our organization. Since 1982, the Lethbridge Food Bank has been proudly operating in the community of Lethbridge and serving the surrounding area with a "food share" program. Lethbridge is home to over 100,000 people and growing, making the Lethbridge Food Bank an important part of the community ensuring food security for families in need. As a non-profit organization we depend on donations to continue our mission to "feed the need", and we are incredibly grateful to have received yours.
Kind Regards,
Mac Nichol
Executive Director - Lethbridge Food Bank
Monica Ercolessi is the Associate Director, Community and Corporate Relations at Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta. She has been working in the non profit sector for the past 15 years, trying to satisfy her wish to do her part in the present to create a better future. In her spare time, you will find her in the mountains with her family and her dog, hiking biking skiing or just sitting under a tree.Monica Ercolessi, CFREAssociate Director, Community and Corporate RelationsRonald McDonald House Charities® AlbertaC: 403.620.2713
Born and raised in Montreal, I obtained my B.A. (Honours, 1976) and M.A. (1981) from Carleton University in Ottawa before studying for my doctorate at the University of Toronto (1990). While working on my doctorate I taught in geography departments at University of Toronto at Mississauga(1985-86), University of Windsor(1986-88), and Carleton (1988-89) before I joined the Department of Geography at The University of Lethbridge in 1989.
In 1991, I taught International Studies on a faculty exchange with Hokkai Gakuen University, Sapporo, Japan. I was a Research Associate at the Instituto de Geografía, Universidad Autónoma de México during study leave, 1995-1996. On my second study leave, in 2003-04, I was a Visiting Scholar at the Centre of Canadian Studies at the University of Edinburgh. My third leave in 2011-2012 took me to the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Western Australia.
As an economic geographer, I have wide interests in Canada and overseas. I have focused much of my research on a variety of livestock and beef issues ranging from contemporary cattle production in Alberta, to nineteenth century slaughterhouse reform in the United Kingdom, and the livestock revolution in the developing world. Some of my more recent work has shifted into the area of planning history, regional economic development, and resource towns as outcomes of my last study leave.
I have been involved in a number of university service activities including Marshal of Convocation, General Faculties Council, Parliamentarian/Assistant Parliamentarian, and Chair of the Academic Quality Assurance Committee. I have served the City of Lethbridge as a Public Member on the Municipal Planning Commission, as a board member of Nikka Yuko, the Lethbridge and District Japanese Garden Society, and as a member of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East.
I share a century house in South Lethbridge with my wife of over twenty-five years, Diane Clark, and two very bad cats. Downhill skiing, hiking in the Alberta Rockies, recreational SCUBA diving, and riding my bicycles and motorcycles are avocations that I would like to do more often.
I retired from the University of Lethbridge at the end of 2015 at age 63. In my 3rd Age Career I have a post-retirement contract with the University of Lethbridge in the autumn semesters of 2016 and 2017. In the spring semesters of 2016, 2017, and 2018 I am appointed as a Professor of Geography at Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School of Urban Planning and Design where I teach "Human Geography for Planning Graduate Students".