Lead the way.

The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise
Club ID #54728 - Rotary District 5360

OUR MEETINGS ARE

Thursdays 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre

1904 - 13 Avenue North

Lethbridge, AB Canada

MAILING ADDRESS

Lethbridge Sunrise

P.O. Box 1004

Lethbridge AB

Canada T1J 4A2

Registered Address

110 Chancery Court

220 – 4 Street South

Lethbridge AB

Canada T1J 4J7

Rotary International Convention 2021

2021 ROTARY CONVENTION NOW VIRTUAL

Registration is open for the 2021 Virtual Convention.

Schedule at a Glance (PDF)

The 2021 Virtual Convention will be better than ever, opening more innovative opportunities to learn and to engage with the family of Rotary, near and far. You’ll be able to network in virtual lounges, meet new partners in service, and join fun activities with Rotary members from around the world.

Convention programming, including breakout sessions, will be available to watch live and recordings of all programs will be available for on-demand viewing for event registrants. On-demand recordings will be available within 48 hours after the end of each session. Registration to access the event and program content closes 16 June 2021, so don’t miss out.

It has been brought to our attention that some of you are receiving emails from third parties attempting to sell you the 2020 and 2021 Rotary Virtual Convention attendee list. Please know that Rotary International does not sell our attendee/exhibitor lists nor do we partner with any third parties trying to sell these lists. Please report any unauthorized solicitation to Privacy@Rotary.org.

Picnic 15 June 2021

Sunrise Evening BBQ

Tuesday, June 15 at 5.30 pm in Indian Battle Park

Covid -19 Rules.

Maximum 150 attendees.
Maintain 2m social distance.
Wear masks if closer than 2m.
NO sharing of utenclies or relishes, salads, etc. beyond an individual household.
Alcohol is not permitted in City parks.

BE SAFE

In the treed area south of the railroad viaduct in Indian Battle Park, there is a wooded area where BBQ equipment and picnic tables are available to the public on a first come first served basis. Around 4:30 pm, members will select an available location and light charcoal briquettes so hot coals will be ready by 5:30 for cooking of burgers, sausages, hot dogs, etc. Picnic tables do not enable social distancing, so an alternative is recommended. It is suggested that you do not bring steaks, chops, etc. Bring buns, condiments, utensils etc. that can be handheld while eating in a chair. Unfortunately, the nearest washrooms are locked. The nearest washrooms are at the Baroness picnic shelter a half mile away.

Attendees should each bring their own:

Camping chair.
Food they wish to cook and eat.
Plates, utensils, relishes, salads – do not share.
Drinks of their choice. Alcohol is not permitted in City parks.

There is one BBQ stand. Tongs and flippers will be provided. Fewer cooks as possible is preferred. Let us cook for you. This may take time so sit back, relax in the evening sun and enjoy chatting with members you have not seen for some time. Let’s just keep this BBQ simple and relaxing. No fuss, No rush.

Directions: Go downhill into valley bottom, turn immediately right and head towards RR bridge, ignore car park on left, turn left at first road, enter first car park on the right, park and look for the gathering.

“Breakfast-for-dad” Fundraiser - Lethbridge Mosaic

This Father’s Day, Lethbridge Mosiac Hosts: “Breakfast-for-Dad” fundraiser

Partnering with Cupper’s Coffee & Tea and Corner Café and Catering we have several options of beverages and baked goods to please pops this Father’s Day. In light of funding cuts to several non-profit organizations, we’ve decided that all proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen.

Place your orders before June 19th by filling out this form.

Beverage Options (Cupper’s Coffee, Tea, and Frappe):

Mosaic Morning Roast Coffee (Flavor: Smooth chocolate medium roast) - $20/lb
Loose Leaf Tea (Unity, Summer Berry & Mulled Market) – $12.95/tube
Frappe Powders (DB Chocolate, W Chocolate & Matcha Green Tea) – $12.95/tube

Baked Goods (Corner Café and Catering):

Tray of 6 muffins (blueberry, chocolate chip, morning glory, bran, assorted) - $10
Tray of 3 butter-horns (walnut, coconut, plain, assorted) - $12

Combo (Signature coffee and tray of baked goods)

Mosaic Morning Roast Coffee (1 lb.) & tray of 6 muffins (blueberry, chocolate chip, morning glory, bran, assorted) - $28
Mosaic Morning Roast Coffee (1 lb.) & tray of 3 butter-horns (walnut, coconut, plain, assorted) - $30

We will accept two forms of payment:

E-transfer to rotary.mosaic@outlook.com (Preferred method to minimize close contact)
Cash when you pick-up your order

Drive-thru pickup will be on Saturday, June 19th @ Holiday Bowl (Parking Lot) - #A 2825 2nd Ave South

Between 11am and 2pm*

*Special arrangements may be accommodated. Please contact us via email.

Questions? Contact us at rotary.mosaic@outlook.com

Guest Speaker- Cayley King 10 June 2021

Victoria Park High School and Lethbridge Alternative School - Beyond the Classroom

Cayley King is the principal of Victoria Park High School and Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Programs. In her past career lives she has been a vice principal, a counsellor, a coordinator of division counselling services, and first, last and always, a teacher. In her life outside-of-school, Cayley is a mother and partner to two awesome fellas, a practicing yogi, an avid reader, and a committed member of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre Board of Directors, as well as the Child Advocacy Centre of Lethbridge. A fierce advocate for human rights, kindness, and the amplification of voices that need to be heard, Cayley believes that we must always be working to “plant trees under whose shade we do not mean to sit.”

Real Talk 1 June 2021

DG Mary's June Message 1 June 2021

District Governor Mary Turner updates members on her year in office. Highlights include information on District Designated Funds (DDF), Global Grants, upcoming June meetings, including Mary's year-end Zoom party, and the final Board meeting of the year.

Click to watch on YouTube

Mary's year End Celebration 1 June 2021

DG Mary's Year-end Celebration Event

Wednesday, June 16th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.

Hear Mary share her highlights from her year as our District Governor. And, why not share your own personal highlights with your Rotary colleagues. We feel it's important for everyone to reflect on their year, find the positives and share those "Marvelous Moments" with others. See Mary pass the baton on to DGE Martin and hear all about his "top 3" District wide initiatives that he has planned for his Rotary year.

It will be an exciting time together, fast paced, fun, impactful and an opportunity to reconnect with your Rotary friends and family.

To register for DG Mary's Year-end Celebration Event, please use the following Zoom link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd--prDMiHtUCqXyrLMWZYxooTRar-RXA

Hope to see you there!

Coffee Fundraiser 1 June 2021

SUNRISE COFFEE BLEND

DECAFFEINATED COFFEE

AND

FRAPPE POWDER MIX NOW ALSO AVAILABLE!

To order coffee, please send an email on or BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH to:

rotarylethbridgesunrisecoffee@gmail.com

Include the following information:

Your name

The delivery address in Lethbridge or let me know if we need alternate arrangement
Phone number so we can call you for delivery
How many bags you would like.
What type you would like Regular, Decaffeinated or Frappe
What grind you would like: whole bean, drip ground, expresso (fine) ground

Delivery will usually be a week later.

Please make payment via E transfer to Lethsunrotary@gmail.com

$20 per bag for coffee and Frappe powder is $13 per bag and makes about 6 frappes.

If this payment method is not possible, please contact me to make alternate arrangements, but please do use the e mail transfer if at all possible!

Passing of the Gavel

PASSING OF THE GAVEL

JUNE 24, 2021

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Fundraising Committee Needs Members and Ideas

Fundraising Committee Requests Help

It has been a difficult year for fundraising activities due to COVID. Udo has asked for members to assist with fundraising activities in the coming year. We also need some creative fundraising ideas especially ones that don't require AGLC involvement. Please contact Udo if you want to help out.

Annual Committee Reports

Annual Committee Reports

This is the annual call for your report to the membership.

Given this has been a Covid year, you can use the opportunity to champion your area of service from last year or champion what the plan is for next year

The 2 dates selected for committee reports were May 27 and June 17

Please submit your presentation date to Gwen by return email by May 20 2021, otherwise you will be assigned a meeting date.

Sunrise Rotary Projects 18 May 2021

Benefiting Children in Lethbridge

Carol Haayema

“Need to read about some positive things going on? Hearing this morning about how Rotary is benefiting the children in Lethbridge through music. Normally Rotarians read to the children and serve in other ways as well. Thank you A&W for your regular breakfasts to the children! We also heard about Play Therapy and outstanding outcome in the community as well. Interested in serving the community? Message me, Rotary is a great way and we do interesting things as well.”

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw Recognized

Dr. Deena Hinshaw and team recognized in Edmonton Area Rotary Clubs integrity awards

Author of the article:

Anna Junker

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/dr-deena-hinshaw-and-team-recognized-in-edmonton-area-rotary-clubs-integrity-awards

Guest Speaker Sophie Kerneis-Golsteyn 20 May 2021

Guest Speaker

Sophie Kernéis-Golsteyn

Sophie Kernéis-Golsteyn is a scientist specializing in microbiology and cell biology. She obtained her doctorate degree in microbial ecology at the University of Paris XI, France. Following her PhD she joined the laboratory of professor Jean-Pierre Kraehenbuhl at ISREC (Swiss Institute of Cancer Research), Switzerland.

Prior to moving to Lethbridge, she was a tenured research scientist at the Pasteur Institute in Paris where she developed a unique experimental model of a cell in the intestinal tract, known as M-cells of Peyer’s patch. This work is published in the journal Science and is still used around the world (596 citations).

In Lethbridge, Sophie’s research focused on cancer and natural products at the University of Lethbridge, where she was studying cancer cell survival after treatment with anti-cancer drugs.

At Lethbridge College, Sophie has established the Microbial Research Group, which is investigating the veterinary and medical properties of native plants of Alberta. Her group is discovering new antimicrobial properties of prairie plants, and new anti-cancer compounds in collaboration with the Natural Product Laboratory at the University of Lethbridge.

House of Friendship Project Fair 9 June 2021

Hello Rotarians! Just one month away until this year's House of Friendship (HOF) Project Fair on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

There will be (4) breakout sessions over the two hours, so you will be asked to select the (4) sessions that interest you the most. In between the sessions you may stretch your legs, fill up your drink and listen to the updates from our District Governors, Mary and Martin. We have added one last presenter to the lineup. You can find this list below as well as on the home page of the district website at rotary5360.ca. Sorry we are no longer accepting requests for new presenters.

It is going to be a great evening to hear from Rotarians and those in the community who have not let the pandemic slow them down. There is no cost, so register today at HOF Project Fair! Please be sure to use the exact project title when you make your selections, this is the second line in light blue.

Please register at HOF PROJECT FAIR! and learn more about the exciting projects happening around our community.

Club Leadership Training #3 29 May 2021

A friendly reminder to our District 5360 Rotary family. If you haven't yet registered for one of our Club Leadership Team Training Workshop #3's scheduled for Saturday, May 29th or Wednesday, June 2nd, please do so as soon as possible, as you don't want to miss this learning opportunity:

Who should attend?

Our District’s Leaders (Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors), aspiring leaders and those interested in learning and expanding their Rotary knowledge through an interactive workshop. There is no additional charge to participate in this session

Why are we doing this??

Because we believe "Ordinary people working together can achieve extraordinary results" – "We're Stronger Together!”

What is one of the things you will learn at this Workshop?

How you and your Club can "Increase Your Impact".
- "Come listen to Kurt Kowalchuk and Jamie Moorhouse of our District Rotary Foundation Committee share with you their advice on assessing a community service project and how to measure the results (impact) of your work on the community." This impact can help attract new members, partners and donors.

When will our workshops take place?

Choose either,

Saturday, May 29^th from 9.00am -12:00 pm or,
Wednesday, June 2^nd from 5.00pm - 8:00pm

How can I register?

Go to www.rotary5360.ca , EVENTS/CLUB AND DISTRICT CALENDAR.
Select the date/time that works best for you
Click on the Zoom registration link
You will then receive an email confirmation with your own personal meeting link
It’s that easy!

If you have any questions please contact either Rick Istead (rwistead@telus.net) or Martin Parnell (info@martinparnell.com )

Board Meeting 10 May 2021

Regular Board Meeting via Zoom

Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise

May 17, 2021 7:00

An invitation to upcoming board members for the 2021-2022 term.

CANVA Workshop 10 May 2021

CANVA

Some of our District's wonderful Rotaractors want to teach your club how to boost their visual communications with Canva.

Canva is a free tool used to create visually attractive content for websites, print, social media and more. It requires no graphic design experience!

The session is taking place this Friday, May 14th from 5:30 - 6:30pm

See the poster below (Created with Canva!), and register using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2D_KB6cQW-OsDpPbhyvWw.

Move For Polio

Move For Polio

Last year our District launched a “Come Spin with Us - Polio Cycle Challenge” to raise funds for Polio Plus during COVID restrictions. The initiative was the vision of Vic Maris (RC of Sylvan Lake) and headed up by Marlene Doherty with 14 clubs participating raising over $70,000. Thanks to all for your assistance.

Marlene is back as the District Champion and this year; our goal is to have 30 clubs in District 5360 participate and raise $100,000 for Polio Plus.

We are calling this year’s fund raiser “Move for Polio”. Thanks to your feedback we’ve expanded the ways you can participate for your physical and mental well being. Not only can you cycle but you can do anything that makes you move be it walking, running, swimming, hiking, skateboarding etc.

The initiative will run from July 1^st to October 24^th, World Polio day and we need your help.

We would love to have a Champion for each Rotary, Rotaract, Interact and EarlyAct club. The Champion will promote and communicate the Move for Polio fund raiser with their club . We currently have 5 “Club Champions”.

If this is something you’d be interested in then shoot Marlene an email at marlenedoherty@outlook.com and become part of the “Move for Polio” team.

Marvellous Moments

Marvelous Moments in May

I would like to correct and make a very important change to the poster that was sent out last week, and the link below. The correct address to send your "Marvelous moments" to is R4MHmarvelousmoments@gmail.com.

Please check out the correct poster that is attached.

As a reminder there is an inspirational promotional video at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE1qyPznbPU

As a reminder this is a call to action for you to help for 2 reasons

1) If you are experiencing a heavy heart then thinking about, appreciating and sending in one or more "Marvelous Moments" will help you.

2) If you are not experiencing a heavy heart - you can help those who are - by you sending in your Marvelous Moments you are demonstrating and modeling that this is an important thing to do for each other and our community. For many there is a stigma attached to mental illness. Stigma leads to silence! Rotarians and community leaders such as yourself can model that it is OK to share - to NOT Bottle it Up!

Share your marvelous moments to mobilize those who need to!

Enjoy our weather, get out, go for a walk and say hello to someone - it will make their day, and yours too:)

Diversity Equality Inclusion Webinar

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Registration is now open for our May Club Learning Webinar. Please join Hybah Syed, Justine Wild and Sadia Khan on May 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM for this important presentation.

You can register by going to the District ClubRunner home page a open events and go the calendar date for the webinar or follow the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R-hSSMW8TXWKc1kGE6PBYQ

After you have registered you will receive a confirmation email.

AMA Shredding Event

Virtual Community Service Presentations

Diane Randell

Community Service Chair

Virtual Presentation of Cheques to Community Projects

May 13, 2021

Leadership Opportunities 2 May 2021

Rotary Needs You! New and established Committees need Chairs and Committee Members.

Review the list and answer with your Rotary passion.
Contact DGE Martin Parnell (info@martinparnell.com ) to discuss any position.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES!!!

District Youth Exchange Training Lead – Outbound (1)
District Youth Exchange Training Lead – Inbound and Rebound (1)
District Youth Exchange Administrator (volunteer position) (1)

For more opportunities, click "read more" or visit the District Site/Leadership Opportunities

District Youth Exchange Training Lead – Outbound (1)
- Looking for someone who has some training experience, particularly with youth, and would like to use their skillset to prepare our outbound students for their year abroad.
- Update or create the content for all OB orientations ensuring all major categories are covered according to RI (Note: most content has been developed)
- Program information, rules and regulations, Rotary support system, expectations, cultural preparation, safety, travel and parental expectations
- Attend committee meetings via conference call or virtually – generally monthly (10 per year)
- Work with Outbound Coordinator and Rotex members to refine and update training as needed
- Requires approximately 3 separate sessions from January to June each year
- Time commitment: 15-20 hours per session, as well as preparation time (July – December prior to training)
District Youth Exchange Training Lead – Inbound and Rebound (1)
- Looking for someone who has some training experience, particularly with youth, and would like to use their skillset to prepare our inbound students for their year here and help the returning outbound students debrief on their year and understand their emotional rollercoaster.
- Update or create the content for all Inbound and rebound orientation/Debriefs ensuring all major categories are covered according to RI (Note: most content has been developed)
- Inbound - Program information, rules and regulations, Rotary support system, expectations, cultural preparation, safety, and travel rules
- Rebound Debrief – Reverse Culture shock, re-entry to family, community, next steps, and plans
- Attend committee meetings via conference call or virtually – generally monthly (10 per year)
- Work with Inbound Coordinator and Rotex members to refine and update training as needed
- Requires approximately 2 - 3 separate sessions from August to October each year
- Time commitment: 15 – 20 hours per session, as well as preparation time (April - July prior to training)
District Youth Exchange Administrator (volunteer position) (1)
- Looking for an individual who is comfortable with online database (we use YEAH)
- Prepare and update all communication templates in YEAH
- Prepare invoices to clubs, and send reminder letters to counsellors when instalment fees are due
- Follow up on monies owed to District
- Set up YEAH database each year changing those fields that need updating
- Set up and send out registration information to students, parents, counsellors to attend all orientations and debriefs
- Attend orientations and debriefs to assist with registration and other duties
- Attend monthly committee meetings and take minutes, distribute to members
- Time commitment: approximately 15 hours per month (varies depending on the month)
For more opportunities, click "read more" or visit the District Site/Leadership Opportunities
District Grants Team Member (1)
- Review and recommend District Grant applications (District Project, District Youth, District Scholarship) to the District Grants Sub Committee
- Promote Club use of and assist Clubs on use of, application for, administration of, and reporting on District Grants
- Assist the Clubs in applying for District grants
- Attend committee meetings via conference call or virtually
- Assist the District Grants Sub Committee chair and District Grants Team Lead in recruiting new members of the committee
- Work on other District Grant Sub Committee activities as requested by the Committee chair
- Time commitment: 5-10 hours a week, is generally in the months of April and May. 2 hours per month for the rest of the year.

Communication Committee: Webmaster Team (1)
- Work with People of Action webmaster as part of the website support team
- Keep content current on the site
- Team will constantly work on the design and function of the site
- Time commitment of 4-5 hours per month
Annual Fund and Endowment / Major Gifts Subcommittee Chair (1)
- Establish giving goals for the district and enter them in Rotary Club Central.
- Encourage clubs to set giving goals
- Inform Rotarians of giving opportunities
- Work with club presidents on how to recognize donors
- Cultivate existing and potential endowment and major donors
Foundation Stewardship Subcommittee member (1)
- Applicant to be from Northern Sector of District
- Monitor and evaluate stewardship and management practices for all grants;
- Ensure that everyone involved in a grant avoids any actual or perceived conflict of interest.
- The time commitment would not exceed 4 hours per month.
Interact Area Representatives (2)
- One in the Lethbridge area, the other in the Medicine Hat area.
- Reach out to Interact clubs in the geographical area.
- Provide interaction between Interact clubs and Rotary Clubs.
- Help with Mentoring process.
- Attend the two main District Interact Presidents meeting.
District Interact Committee: Rotarian Mentors (2)
- Provide assistance to Interact mentees and help them complete tasks. These tasks could include writing emails, connecting them to district committees and brainstorming ideas.
- Communicate with Interactors outside of meeting times if needed to complete tasks.
- Attend bi-monthly meetings(starting in January 2021) and give insight on initiatives.
Report Monitor Committee Member (1)
- Ensure Rotary Foundation funds provided to clubs in the form of District Grants are expended in compliance with District 5360 and Foundation guidelines
- Review Final Reports for completeness and compliance in all aspects and that grant funds have been directed to the specific purpose identified in the grant application
- Communicate to report presenter any deficiencies in their filing or supporting documentation and the remedial action required to enable report acceptance
- Monitor status of outstanding Final Reports throughout the District and pursue those clubs who will or who have failed to meet reporting deadlines
- Depending on the time of year, time requirement to perform the role can range from 6 to 10 hours per week based on a team of two Report Monitors