You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jul 21, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: Communications in an Online World with Rebecca Klepic. Your Rotary host will be Rob Wolfson.
Register in advance for this webinar by opening the link or go to the District website and open the Events calendar and click on the link. It is very straight forward.
We are planing to ask the board to approve a Christmas Carol reading fundraiser for December 10. However, we would need significant buy in from the membership on the day as well as the month leading up to it in organizing. We understand that this is still a long time away and your answer may have to change. This is just to gauge general buy in by the club and to find out if we have the volunteers
Please answer yes or no if you would be willing to volunteer for this event.
I would be able to provide one evening per week for the month to help organize leading up to the event
I would likely be able to volunteer on the day of the event
I would be interested or at least consider doing a reading section on the event date and be available to the training (voice) and rehersals leading up to it.
As I take on the role of President of Sunrise Rotary Club, I am very mindful of the importance of the work we do, how much we impact our community and the world, and therefore, I recognize what an honour it is to take on this role.
One of the most important aspects of Sunrise Rotary Club is its commitment to people. As has been proven time and again over the years, it is this fundamental belief in, and commitment to people that launched so many successful projects.
And it is this principle that will provide a solid launching pad for many more projects.
As we wrap up our 2020-21 year and commence our 2021-22 year, there are so many things to consider. Do we really have COVID controlled? What will be the lasting changes that started during the COVID lockdowns? How will we further adapt?
One thing of which I am certain is our incredibly strong desire to pursue service above self. Rotary in general, and our Club in particular has always looked at our community and our world, observed situations and said "not on our watch" or "not in our back yard"
In other words, we won't ever sit idly by when our efforts will help improve community standards, or at the very least, prevent erosion of community standards.
There are many things to which we have made commitments. What else will we see that will cause us to say "not on our watch" or "not in our back yard".
Is it other schools needing some assistance? Are there new parks that need equipment? What about the situation of poor water quality in so many Canadian communities? (I find this to be particularly disturbing.)
Are these the things that will make us say "not on our watch" or "not in our back yard"? Perhaps it is worthwhile to couch these in more positive Rotarian language such as " on our watch we will…" or "in our back yard we will…"
For the next few months as we recover from the COVID pandemic, we have projects that have been on hold which we will revive. Westminster School, Los Amigos, the various you programs will slowly come back.
Fundraising will be a priority as we have not been able to do any for well over a year. Our fundraising committee is already hard at work planning projects.
A second priority is recruiting a few more members. For various reasons we are down from 40 to 35 members. Our commitment to people will serve us very well in finding potential Rotarians. (Perhaps the most common comment our guest speakers make is how energetic and welcoming our club is.)
As we move through summer and into fall we will return to a more normal mode of operation, and with that we can re-engage all the energy and ideas that are the hallmark of this club.
I am deeply honoured and truly excited to be your President for 2021-22
The primary purpose is to review the final proposed 2021-2022 budget and breakfast venue information. However, you’ll have a chance to bring forward other agenda items or update on committee activities. So please email any agenda items to Pat Lowell
This June 21, 2021 is the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. To celebrate and understand more about the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples the District is pleased to announce a free learning opportunity for Rotarians.
In 2020, BMO partnered with First Nations University of Canada and Reconciliation Education to develop a new introductory eLearning course “Nisitohtamowin” to promote equity, understanding and respect of Indigenous cultures and values in Canadian society. We are very grateful to BMO for offering this e-learning course free of charge to our entire District.
This course will be available to all Canadians until July 15, 2021 and can be accessed through the First Nations University of Canada website.
In the spirit of reconciliation and understanding, I encourage you and your family to access this learning opportunity. If you or your club would like to learn and do more for Indigenous Peoples in our area, feel free to reach out to our newly formed District Indigenous Relations Committee Chairman, Cam Stewart, at cam.stewart@gov.ab.ca
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.
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.
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):
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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).
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.
A friendly reminder to our District 5360 Rotary family. If you haven't yet registered for one of our Club Leadership Team TrainingWorkshop #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.
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
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:)
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 1st to October 24th, 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.
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:
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)
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
Danielle Smith, the former leader of the opposition and leader of the Wildrose Party, will be our special guest for the District 5360 TRF Tailgate Party after the TRF Gala on May 12. Danielle will be available to answer questions and talk about the issues that are affecting Alberta during these challenging times.
Register for the TRF Gala on May 12 for access to the Tailgate Party and to help support the Rotary Foundation. Our help is needed more than ever to do good. This is our Call to Action!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 8:00 pm ET (6:00pm MT)
The Rotary Foundation Gala will be a ~60-minute fast-paced virtual Fundraiser designed to fundraise for both the Annual Funds and PolioPlus.
Our Gala evening will feature a "Red Carpet" pre-show that kicks off at 8:00 pm ET sharp hosted by Rotary International's first female President, Jennifer Jones! Master of Ceremonies, Past RI Director Jeffry Cadorette, will host the variety show featuring distinguished speakers, entertainers, inspiring stories about service supported by TRF and much more!
Tickets to the virtual event are available by clicking this link trellis.org/rotary-gala and are USD$110 plus applicable fees, of which $100 is a fully credited donation to TRF. You get a charitable tax receipt and 100 Paul Harris Fellowship points, and your District gets credit towards their Foundation goals.
Your participation allows Rotarians, clubs and Districts to DO MORE GOOD. Donations are directed 75% to the Annual Fund of TRF and 25% to the PolioPlus fund.
What are low, or no cost ways to share our club's work with the public?
One group of students will reveal their plan for a new type of Rotary Club called "Rotary 21" .
These students are bringing a fresh perspective to some recurring Rotary questions, and we guarantee you'll be surprised with what they have to tell you. We invited 18 people (with no prior knowledge of Rotary) to interact with us, to learn about our clubs and give us honest feedback about what they saw. Whether you originally intended to attend or not - you might want to give the presentation a watch. https://youtu.be/Qpc15-fIISs
Protecting the Environment: Practical Ideas for Clubs to Consider
Our upcoming Club Learning Webinar will take place on Wednesday, May 5th from 7 to 8 PM. Registration is available to you by visiting the District website. Click on events and open the calendar to May 5th. Open that link and register. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation.
Rotary International's Vision says that, "Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves."
As People of Action, Rotarians are called to help build and strengthen our local communities. One way we can do that is by sharing our knowledge, skills and experience with others..
Please join us on Saturday, May 15th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM for a virtual workshop where a few Rotarians will share their career and financial management best practices and advice with our local youth.
To register for the Career and Financial Management Workshop, please go to the District website home page https://www.rotary5360.ca/, click on the "Events" tab and then click on the "Club and District Calendar". Scroll to May 15th, click the Workshop link, fill in the Zoom registration form and hit "Send". You will then receive a confirmation email containing your personal link to join the workshop. Hoping you can join us for this inaugural event targeted at our youth!
The passing of HRH Prince Philip brings to mind the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program, its synergies with our youth in Rotary, and the opportunity to form an alliance with yet another amazing International service-focused enterprise.
Are you 14-23 years old?
Are you bored?
Not sure what to do when the school year ends and you are faced with a summer of uncertainty?
Finished your program, and waiting for your first job?
Here is some sage advice from my mother who once found her daughter in the very same predicament.
Challenge yourself, and complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is available for all youth ages 14-25 in every Commonwealth country. It is offered in three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold, entry points for Bronze are 14, for Silver is 15 and for Gold is 16. Already passed these entry minimal age requirements? No problem, you can even skip a level, and just take the Gold challenge, but it takes 18 months and the award must be completed before you turn 25.
The Award has four areas of challenge: Community Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, Adventurous Journey and a Gold Project.
I am glad I took the challenge when my mom told me about it, and it was pretty cool to have my Gold Award presented to me by His Royal Highness Prince Edward, on behalf of his father, His Royal Highness Prince Philip. After the ceremony, there was a garden party where HRH Prince Edward visited with the Award recipients. Yes, it took a while for me to wash the hand that had been shaken by a real prince!
Do you know how powerful Rotarians are with their Rotary Foundation (TRF)?
Most of you know this, but maybe you are new to Rotary. TRF helps Rotarians (like us!) do great projects all over the world, with hundreds of million $$ in grants every year.
Do you plan to Donate to TRF this Year?
We can't do these projects without donating to the Annual Fund! We hope that you can find it in your heart and budget to donate to the TRF Annual Fund every year, no matter what level. Our goal is "EREY" (Every Rotarian Every Year)! If you can comfortably do it, try for the "Sustaining Member" level. That is a minimum of $100 USD each year (or $8.33 per month - which is $10.58 CDN - which is roughly 2.5 lattes!)
IF you plan to donate as a Sustaining Member this year, then...
JOIN THE PARTY!!!
Make your $100 donation your ticket to the huge fundraising Gala event "Celebrating our Foundation!" Over 75,000 Rotarians invited from Alaska, all across Canada & northern USA!! Click on the image at the RHS to see a 2.5 minute video promo, or go to the Zone website for all the details and registration (use link bit.ly/TRF-Gala). Don't miss out:
6:00-7:00pm Wednesday 12 May (minimum $100 donation)
Rotary Celebrities including...
R.I. Director Valarie Wafer
T.R.F. Trustee Dean Rohrs
Future R.I. President Jennifer Jones
P.R.I. Director Jeffry Cadorette
P.R.I. President Barry Rassin
PolioPlus Chair Mike McGovern
Other Stars including...
World Champion Flair bartender Tom Dyer
Pop/Rock singer Barney Bentall
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Alex Lifeson (RUSH)
AND MORE!!!!
Followed by District 5360 TRF Tail Gate Party @7:15pm
From 7:15pm right after the Gala, join your Rotary friends from the district and Special Guest Danielle Smith. Danielle Smith, the former leader of the opposition and leader of the Wildrose Party will be our special guest for the District 5360 TRF Tail Gate Party after the TRF Gala on May 12. Danielle will be available to answer questions and talk about the issues that are affecting Alberta during these tough times. The zoom information for the Tail Gate party will emailed once you have registered for the gala.
Enjoy a special rate of $49 through 7 May 2021. After that, the registration fee is $65.
You can also join us early at a preconvention, 10-11 June, for Intercountry Committees, Rotaract, and Rotary Youth Exchange officers. Each preconvention will cost an additional $20.
The 2021 Virtual Rotary Convention and preconventions are open to all Rotary members and participants and include access to the virtual House of Friendship.
Don’t forget to visit the convention event page on Facebook to connect with others and stay up-to-date on event news and program highlights!
Registration remains open for our monthly Club Learning Webinar on April 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM for a Rotary Learning Centre Update . Please join Rotarians Rob Wolfson and Tamara Larson District 5370 for this interesting presentation. Follow the link below to register.
or go the ClubRunner District Home page, open Events April 21, 2021 and click on the registration link. Upon your registration you will receive a confirmation email.
DANIELA GALINDO | Liaison for Community Hubs Initiative
With just two weeks to go, I am so excited to announce that Matt Knox and Daniela Galindo will be hosting DisCon 2021 | Navigating A New World! Check out their bios on the District Conference website so you can learn more about this dynamic duo.
This year's virtual district conference is not just another Zoom event! Watch the April 2021 DG Update to get the details at "DG Mary Turner Video Message"
If you haven't already registered, there is no time like the present to take click and connect! REGISTER
Come visit the DisCon 2021 website for more details and information.
VALARIE WAFER | Rotary International Director 2020-22
CHRISTINA HASSAN | Co-Founder FullSoul Canada
I am so excited to introduce these two fantastic Rotarians as part of the dynamic line up of speakers for DisCon2021. Both Valarie and Christina have been serving in Rotary in a variety of positions and have a deep knowledge of what it means to navigate through these changing time and serve with impact.
The Power of Rotary: Our real-life examples of how Rotary has inspired the way we live, work, and serve as we navigate our own new worlds.
Take a sneak peek at Christina's video introduction to see what is coming! "CHRISTINA'S" VIDEO"
Just three weeks to go before we gather for our annual district conference on Saturday, May 01, 2021. This year's virtual event promises to be an engaging and vibrant gathering of all ages. If you haven't already registered, there is no time like the present to take click and connect! REGISTER
Come visit the DisCon 2021 website for more details and information.
See you at DisCon 2021 - a chance to connect the family of Rotary, and navigate a new world together!
What are low, or no cost ways to share our club's work with the public?
How do we get more young people in Rotary?
If you've asked yourself any of these questions, we hope to see you on April 14th from 5 to 7 pm.
Four teams of students from Ambrose University will be presenting their vision for the future of Rotary's membership and marketing efforts.
These teams have worked closely with the Rotary Clubs of Calgary Fish Creek, Lethbridge and Brooks. We think everyone can learn from their findings.
Additionally, one group of students will reveal their plan for a new type of Rotary Club called "Rotary 21" .
These students are bringing a fresh perspective to some recurring Rotary questions, and we guarantee you'll be surprised with what they have to tell you.
Please use the link below to register, and invite a friend to join.
Registration is now open for our monthly Club Learning Webinar on April 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM for a Rotary Learning Centre Update . Please join Rotarians Rob Wolfson and Tamara Larson District 5370 for this interesting presentation. Follow the link below to register.
or go the ClubRunner District Home page, open Events April 21, 2021 and click on the registration link. Upon your registration you will receive a confirmation email.
Pat Lowell From Sunrise and President Ana from the Mosaic club at the Humane Society on April 7th to volunteer dog walk. My grandchildren walked along side of us.
The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Mosaic has been walking dogs at the Humane Society, 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday evenings. We typically have six dog walkers consisting of Mosaic members and members of Lethbridge clubs, including Rotaract.
Department of Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge
Topic: Building Brains Together -- A Community Approach
Robbin Gibb received her PhD in 2004 from the University of Lethbridge. In July 2004, she accepted a faculty position in the Department of Neuroscience at the U of L. Her research is focused on elucidating the mechanisms underlying the influence of early (pre- and perinatal) experience in shaping the developing brain.
Registration is now open for our next Club Learning webinar on April 7 from 7 to 8 PM. Rotarian Doug MacDonald will take us through a session of importance in our work.
Please follow the link below to register and upon confirmation you will your session sign in instructions.
On March 30th at 7pm, District 5360 Learning and Development Committee and Membership committee are hosting Rotary 101. This is a supplemental resource for your Rotary Club's onboarding process aimed at providing an in depth look at Rotary as a whole. Created and delivered by Manon Mitchell, this session is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about how Rotary works.
New Members - Designed specifically for those who are just getting started with Rotary, they'll learn about Rotary's history, and place in the world.
Non-Rotarians - A great way to introduce potential members to the organization in a way that's sure to inspire them.
Rotaractors - Learn about the opportunities available to you when you make the leap to Rotary.
Club Membership ChairsAnd Club Presidents - Send someone from your team to experience the session firsthand decide how it fits into your club's existing onboarding process.
Long-time Rotarians - Yes, even long term Rotarians can learn something new from this session.
Join us on March 24th 2021 at 7:00 PM for an exciting Zoom presentation by Bob Sandford on the topic of Protecting the Environment which is Rotary International's seventh area of service.
Registration is now open. You can follow the attached link
Raised in a Japanese-speaking family in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, I am passionate about the natural environment, international development, and different cultures and languages. I currently study Environmental Science and Global Development Studies at Queen’s University focusing on my undergraduate thesis on “Sustainability Opportunities and Challenges for Agriculture in South-East Ontario” with Dr. Marcus Taylor. Previously, I have studied one-semester abroad at Arizona State University (ASU) as Killam Fellow and interned at Environment & Climate Change Canada as Environmental Program Officer. I was honoured to be invited to the Undergraduate Awards Global Summit 2017 in Dublin, Ireland, where I presented my paper, “Unregistered Syrian Climate Refugees in Jarrahieh Camp in Bekaa, Lebanon” a hypothetical anthropological research proposal that examined how to facilitate smoother adaptation and resettlement for Syrian climate refugees who escaped to Lebanon after the 2011 civil war, driven by drought in 2006.
I am a dedicated “people’s” person, natural team leader, and well-rounded student. Having traveled in various countries and experienced working in academic research, non-profit organizations, tourism, sports, and federal sector, I deeply enjoy interacting with people of different ages, skills, backgrounds and nationalities, and keeping an open mind and appreciation for diverse qualities and abilities. Most recently, I interned at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kosovo as Communications Intern with prospects of pursuing higher education and working abroad to further my understanding for humanitarian issues in our world.
In addition to my academic life, I find myself fascinated by being outdoors in any weather, staying physically active through figure skating, karate, yoga and mountain biking, playing my flute, learning new languages, writing about my reflections, and traveling with purpose.
A Fire Engine unit has been donated by the town of Whitecourt, Alberta and their Fire and Emergency Services.
We thank the town council and the Fire Department of Whitecourt for their generous donation to the Los Amigos project. It will be much appreciated by Communities in Mexico.
Nomination Committee special meeting on during February 18, 2021 regular meeting. The nomination committee will be putting forth a nominee call for the final board position for 2021-2222 Rotary year.
This the last call for registration for our session on February 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM entitled Rotary Membership Recruitment and Retention. Join Neil Berg and Cory Tretiak as they share their strategies on this topic.
You can register by going to our district website and click on Events and open the February 17th link or;
Kristine was appointed to the board for a three-year term effective Nov. 15, 2017. A graduate of Mount Royal from theYouth Development Program, Kristine started her career working with youth in care. It was while working at the YWCALethbridge and District that she reinvested in her education and completed an Applied BA in Human ServiceAdministration (Grant MacEwan) and a Master of Science in Leadership/Management from Walden University.
Kristine has worked in the human services sector for more than 34 years with substantial experience and advocacy efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, domestic and sexual violence and housing. She is a strong believer in giving at home and has contributed to the community of Coalhurst through many efforts over the 25 years that she has resided there.
Skilled at the development of programs, policy development, risk management and advocacy, Kristine has been instrumental in a number of community networks including: the Sexual Violence Action Committee; Domestic Violence Action Team; Southern Alberta Network of Children’s Services; Social Housing In Action; Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination; YWCA Canada Integrating Committee; Miner’s Days Historical Association of Coalhurst; and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters. Kristine currently serves as Trustee of Palliser Regional Schools.
Since February 2016, Kristine has worked as the Director of Operations at Southern Alberta Community Living Association, an agency serving people with developmental disabilities. Kristine maintains registered social worker status in the Province of Alberta and is a certified community traumatologist. She resides in Coalhurst with her husband of 33 years, Dennis – who serves as the town’s Mayor. Together they have one son, Gabriel, a graduate from Coalhurst High School and currently a political science student at the University of Lethbridge.
The 20th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise is happening this year. A Celebration event is planned for March 10th via Zoom. The committee is working feverishly at making this a memorable occasion and would like to include past charter members.
Does anyone have contact information about the following people:
Doug Braden, Sandra England, Shawn Haas Jim McMullen, Phil Nicas, Chuck Olson, Kevin Sandquist, Robert Scott, Sharon Shore, Robert Smith, and Dan Price
Please contact Brian Treadwell as soon as possible.
Rotary Sunrise is in need of a member to take on the role of Foundation Chair for the 2021-2022 year. If you are interested, please contact Gwen McMillan or Brian Treadwell.
Transitioning to A Virtual District Conference 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that along with the support of the organizing committee, I have made the decision to pivot from our original plans to have a districtwide in-person conference to a districtwide virtual conference. This one day event will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Between the uncertainty of the timing of vaccinations and when the Medical Officer of Health will allow us to gather again, I feel that this is the most appropriate decision for our District. The safety and health of our Rotary family is my primary concern as we navigate these unchartered times.
Together we will Navigate a New World guided by inspiring speakers and interactive sessions that inspire and challenge us in doing the impactful work of Rotary. Please stay tuned as we continue to update the District Conference 2021 website in the upcoming weeks. There will be revisions to scheduling, pricing and content as well as information on what to expect the day of the virtual conference.
The silver lining is that now travel and accommodation expenses are no longer a barrier and this opportunity provides an even more inclusive event for more youth and more members of our Rotary family to attend.
Looking forward to seeing you online Saturday, April 17th!
Yours in Rotary Service - Mary Turner, District Governor, 20-21
She is excited about her trip and looks forward to visiting with her son and his family and meeting his new born boy. She leaves from Calgary to Amsterdam and then to Niarobie Kenya which takes about 21 hours, stays over night and then she has less than an hours flight on to Uganda the following morning. I suspect some of you might like to send her on her way with a little gift and if you are so inclined, her address is........ Unit 10 409 43 Street S. Lethbridge T1J 4B3. She really appreciates the support of our members!!
The children and staff of Westminster School received a holiday treat from the Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise. The cookies were made by Bootsma bakery. We also purchased mini-oranges and gave each person a chocolate hug! This was achieved through the fundraising efforts of the club. The school sent their thanks to you for your generous support.
YUMMY !!!!
Thank you to Cathy and Karl for preparing the Gifts
Los Amigos Project Advisory Committee --- Zooms ahead!
The Los Amigos Project Advisory Committee gathered virtually on December 12, 2020 to share updates on the Project!
Stehr is a Star!
Annie Stehr, University of Lethbridge, and Lethbridge Rotaract-er has spent many hours building the www.losamigosproject.ca website!
A huge THANK YOU goes to Annie for her knowledge, commitment, attention to detail and patience in sorting through 10 years of records and photos and creating order out of all the ideas and information.
The Project is excited to have a place to celebrate 10 years of international achievement, tell the story of the project, thank partners and sponsors and archive the participants and photos from each year of the project since 2010 .
Please visit and have a look! It is still in construction, and the Admin Team welcomes comments. If you have ideas or information to add, please contact doug@thornfin.ca
President Gwen attended the meeting and thanked the Project for all the great work, with special thanks to Annie for all her work to create the website.
Los Amigos Project Admin Team (RC Lethbridge Sunrise):
Doug Thornton and Henry VanHierden, Co-chairs
Karl Samuels. Daryn Wenaas, Berga Moen
Los Amigos Project Advisory Committee
Randy Smith (RC Airdrie); Richard Gette (RC Brooks); John Fortunka (RC Calgary Fish Creek};
Michael Henderson (RC Cardston); Robert Karchmarski (RC Kindersley); Jim Crawford (RC Olds);
Dick Burnham (RC Pincher Creek); Jim Campbell (RC Lethbridge Sunrise); Greg Tiffin (RC Lethbridge Sunrise);
Lee Koran (RC Lethbridge Sunrise); KrJack Yaeck (RC Lethbridge); Wayne Stewart (RC Lethbridge).
Looking ahead to the new year please register for our next webinar this coming January 6, 2021 from 7 to 8 PM. The topic will be the value in using ClubRunner. Charlene Bearden will be our host.
In this session you will learn:
Learn about ClubRunner and how to keep your information up to date
Learn how information is stored and shared
Identify ways your club can better utilize ClubRunner for club documents and archives
or go to rotary5360.ca click on Events then scroll down to Club and District Calendar then January 6, 2021 and open the link to register. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
or go to rotary5360.ca click on Events then scroll down to Club and District Calendar then January 6, 2021 and open the link to register. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
or go to rotary5360.ca click on Events then scroll down to Club and District Calendar then January 6, 2021 and open the link to register. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
The fundraising committee requests approval to sell private label coffee blend, “SUNRISE” blend as a fundraiser. Coffee is purchased as beans or ground from cuppers at $15 and sold at $20 per pound. Fundraising committee and volunteers would deliver. There is no limit for orders and anything from one pound up is fine. The orders would be prepaid and there is no identifiable financial risk.
The Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise is scheduled for Thursday December 10, 2020 at 7:00 AM via Zoom. The zoom link will be sent out separately closer to the date.
In a rare opportunity, all District Rotarians are invited to listen to Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23, from the Rotary Club of Windsor Roseland. Jennifer is a Canadian and will be the first Women President of Rotary International.
All Rotarians are welcome to join the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge on Monday, December 21 at 12 noon by way of a Zoom Webinar. Those interested should register at the link below as follows: Firstname Lastname – Club
Degrees: PhD - Dalhousie University MA - Dalhousie University BSc - University of Toronto
Biography:
Rob Sutherland received his PhD in Psychology from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He moved to the Department of Psychology at University of Lethbridge in 1980, completing postdoctoral training in Neuropsychology on a NSERC Fellowship. From 1981 – 1991 he was a faculty member in Psychology and then from 1991 – 2001 he accepted a position at the University of New Mexico where he was Professor of Psychology, Physiology, & Neuroscience and Head of the Behavioural Neuroscience Area. He returned to Lethbridge where he is Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, Alberta Heritage Medical Scientist, and Director of CCBN. His current research investigates the neurobiology of learning, memory, and amnesia in roden
Thank you for being a part of Rotary! We hope you enjoy connecting with other leaders, exchanging ideas, and taking action with us.
As part of our commitment to providing you with the best Rotary experience possible, we invite you to participate in the 2020 Rotary Member Census. Your responses will help Rotary make important decisions about our organization and the Rotary club experience. The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete and will be open until 18 December 2020.
To begin the survey, click the link below. You can use the link to return to the survey if you need to leave at any point. Only one survey can be submitted using the link, so please don’t forward or share this email. By clicking the link, you consent to participating in the 2020 Rotary Member Census.
Registration is now open for the December 2nd learning webinar on the subject of the value and reason for goal setting. Please join District Lead Linda Morris on what promises to be a very worthwhile presentation.
To register: go to rotary5360.ca click on Events then scroll down to Club and District Calendar then December 2, 2020 and open the link to register. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Our sincere thanks to Vic Maris from the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake for inspiring this challenge – your leadership and commitment to the eradication of polio
is sincerely appreciated.Congratultaions to the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake who raised over $10,000 USD during the challenge. Fourteen Clubs participated in the Cycling Challenge (with additional cycling contributions from Lethbridge Mosaic and U of Calgary Rotoract Club)
To the best of my knowledge I am thrilled to report:
Collectively we cycled 47,303.59 kilometres
DGE – Martin Parnell shared the following fun fact. The distance around the Earth at the Equator, its circumference is $40,075 kilometres – so our District cycled AROUND THE WORLD to eradicate Polio
The total District Polio Contributions from July 1/20 to Oct 30/20 are $60,700 CAD
My sincere thanks to the Club Cycle Champions for your commitment to the challenge, to all those who participated to our collective kilometres and to all our generous sponsors for your financial support
WE DID IT & WE’LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR
WITH AN “EXPANDED VERSION “
Please continue to submit your donations throughout the year to Polio Plus – Rotary International has set a target of $1500 US per club/year to eradicate polio.
District 5360 Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors
I am very excited to share with you our plans for the Club Leadership Team TrainingWorkshops to be held in February and March 2021.
Below is everything you need to know about this learning opportunity, but were afraid to ask:
Who should attend?
Our District’s Rotary Family: Rotarian, Rotaractor and Interactor Leaders. District leaders recognise it takes more than a president to lead a club, it takes a team, thus it has been decided to open up the training to all leaders and potential leaders in your club. We are hoping that at least 4-6 members of your club will attend. There is no additional charge for this training.
Why are we doing this??
Because we believe "Ordinary people working together can achieve extraordinary results – Stronger together!
What will you learn?
The topics will include:
Part 1: “Leading Your Club” (Martin Parnell DGE), “Planning for Success” (Karen Blewett), “Setting Your Club Goals” (Linda Morris) and “The Value of Community Assessments” (Hyder Hassan).
Part 2: “District Achievements” (Mary Turner DG), “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in your Club” (Sadia Khan and Steve Leavitt DGN), and “AG Roles and Responsibilities” (AG’s).
Each session will be led by AG’s from across the District.
When will it take place?
Saturday, February 20th (Part 1) and Saturday , Feb 27th (Part 2) or Wednesday, March 10th (Part 1) and Wednesday, March 17th (Part 2)
Each interactive Zoom session will last from 3 - 3 1/2 hours
Where will this take place?
This training will be online. Go to www.rotary5360.ca , EVENTS….CLUB AND DISTRICT CALENDAR. Then select dates (Part 1 and 2) on the day/time you wish to attend and register….It’s that easy!
Thank you for being a part of Rotary! We hope you enjoy connecting with other leaders, exchanging ideas, and taking action with us.
As part of our commitment to providing you with the best Rotary experience possible, we invite you to participate in the 2020 Rotary Member Census. Your responses will help Rotary make important decisions about our organization and the Rotary club experience. The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete and will be open until 18 December 2020.
To begin the survey, click the link below. You can use the link to return to the survey if you need to leave at any point. Only one survey can be submitted using the link, so please don’t forward or share this email. By clicking the link, you consent to participating in the 2020 Rotary Member Census.
Please join us on the evening of November 18 from 7 to 8 PM for a webinar on the topic of Strategic Planning.
Karen Blewett our District Lead with Club and District Strategic Planning will be our presenter. Karen believes that,
"With a well-designed strategic plan, your Rotary Club can pave a clear path for the future. Whether your Club is trying to get through hard times, grow and prosper, or reimagine a new path forward, your strategic plan will help you get there."
In this session:
Learn about strategic planning and why it is important
Explore the fundamentals of the strategic planning process
Identify ways that Clubs can get involved in strategic planning
Discuss resources, information and next steps for Clubs to participate in a planning process.
In my last invitation to you I presented the click by click process to register for this free event.
If you have any questions or difficulties please do not hesitate to contact me.
To recognize our anniversary on March 10, 2021, we will change our Thursday, March 11, Zoom meeting to the evening of March 10. It was suggested that it would be nice to have a slide show of pictures taken over the past 20 years.
We have a copy of the PowerPoint that was made for the 10th anniversary. We need to create another updated PowerPoint. If anyone has pictures from the past 20 years, please let us know.
It has been suggested that Brian would speak since he was President of our Charter year.
Please let me know if you are willing to help out. Our next Anniversary Committee meeting is on Thursday, March 19, right after our regular 7 a.m. meeting. You are welcome to attend.
Volunteer Lethbridge has informed us of 2 opportunities for us to become involved in Community Service.
1. Keep In Touch volunteer opportunity. Volunteer Lethbridge has created more marketing materials for the program and they are attached for your information. The Seniors Wait list is growing by the day so Volunteer Lethbridge is currently stretching to find those interested individuals in the community and they are reaching out to us. This is something we can do from our home.
2. Volunteer Lethbridge has been contracted to provide recruiting and screening services to LSCO for their Drive Happiness program. Please contact LSCO regarding this opportunity. They can be reached at 403-320-2222.
Like many Individuals and Businesses, the Nordbridge Seniors Centre is struggling to maintain their programs. If baking is not on your list for Christmas, you might try some of these Delights
Cookie Dough, Cinnamon Buns, Meat Pies, and Christmas Baking
Members: Carolyn Clark, Ian Randell, Marlys Reynar
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chair: Greg Tiffin
Members: Marty Boogaart, Judi Reed
The club survives on active participation of all members. If you have a skill that would be of benefit to a particular committee, please step forward and provide your input. We all have something to contribute. Reminder: Our treasurer will be completing his term this year. Please consider applying for the position.
Over the course of the past few months the District has been offering webinars on themes of interest as requested by our members. I am happy to say that our audiences have exceeded expectations so much so that we will begin to schedule a second event each month. We will endeavour to book the webinars on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Please join in on the evening of November 4 from 7 to 8 PM when we will engage with Hyder Hassan on the topic of Toastmasters/Rotary Partnerships.
Please follow the link below of registration information.
Hello! Is there any way we can ask you to share a need for casino volunteers with your membership? We are really hurting for volunteers for our casino next Monday and Tuesday and are reaching out to civic clubs to see if they have any members who might enjoy casinos? It is at the PURE casino in Lethbridge. Thank you and please let me know if that’s okay?
The following shifts are available:
Nov. 2, 1 - 8 pm - 2 volunteers needed
Nov. 2, 8 pm -4:30 am - 1 volunteer needed
Nov. 3, 1 - 8 pm - 3 volunteers needed
Nov. 3, 8 pm - 4:30 am - 3 volunteers needed
April Stallings Manager, Resource Development Make-A-Wish® Canada April.Stallings@makeawish.ca 587-880-3268 telephone 403-265-1704 fax
Send an advice of that transfer to the following 2 people so that at least 2 club members are aware that a transfer has been made to the club and then we can “audit” to ensure that the transfer was deposited to the Club’s account.
This is necessary so that we have a check and balance to ensure all funds are received and deposited to the Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise. This protects our membership and our club officers. Please do not send the e-transfer directly to Daryn or Carol’s personal e-mail addresses. To ensure the accuracy and integrity of this process, any e-transfers directed to our personal e-mail addresses will not be accepted and you will have to redo to the proper e-mail address (Lethsunrotary@gmail.com).
Also, as a reminder, please collect fines and happy bucks and submit with a minimum of $25. We do have transaction limits with Servus Credit union so every deposit (even electronic) may bring us closer to our monthly limit and if we exceed those limits, we will start to pay transaction charges. As well, we have to record every transaction in our accounting records and would like to keep those entries as efficient as possible.
Thank you and please don’t hesitate to ask me if you have any questions.
For efficiency purposes, please collect your fines and happy bucks and submit occasionally once they have accumulated to at least $25 or more.
To maintain control, we would ask that once you have initiated the e-mail transfer, please e-mail both Daryn and Carol at the following e-mail addresses advising that you have sent the e-transfer and with the password for acceptance of the transfer. This will protect the integrity of the process and ensure that funds are received by the club.
Charleen Davidson is the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta (CFLSA)
Davidson is a University of Lethbridge graduate (BA History, 2006) and holds a masters degree in Museum Studies from the University of Toronto (2008).
A 12-year resident of Lethbridge, Davidson has also worked extensively in the not-for profit sector in the community as the Executive Director of the Lethbridge HIV Connection Society and in a volunteer role as a city-appointed member of the Sir Alexander Galt Museum and Archives Board of Directors, among other community service interests.
Charleen provided an insight into CFLSA's support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Feed Lethbridge City Wide Dinner Party to support local food banks is next Friday, September 25th. See attached image for more information about the event.
Have you ordered your meal yet? MEAL ORDERS NEED TO BE CONFIRMED BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st.
Dinner packages from Bavaru Catering and Mocha Local; Online Auction and 50/50 Cash Raffle Tickets are available at www.feedlethbridge.com. Tune into your favourite local radio stations from 6-9 pm on September 25th for music and direction to more Feed Lethbridge Activities.
On Saturday morning, five amigos and one amiga transferred Los Amigos Project equipment (gurneys, SCBA tanks and backpacks, masks, radios, wheelchair and assorted parts) from current storage unit to the one next door. RYPEN and Dragonboat items were moved to another club storage unit. A BIG THANK YOU TO
Fall Planting: This item is available for purchase from April-October while supplies last. This product will ship September-October according to hardiness zone.
Tulipa. Rotary International has been working to eradicate polio for more than 30 years and the goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary has reduced polio cases by 99.9% since the first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. Rotarians around the world have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries and so far, Rotary has contributed more than $1.8 billion toward eradicating this disease. Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan, and Pakistan. But it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year.
Dutch Rotarians have led the world in using tulips to benefit this critical polio eradication project. What began as the purchase of rights to name and sell a new variety of tulip during a 2013 charity auction, this idea has blossomed into a continuing and internationally successful fundraiser. In the first few years of launching this initiative, over 1.5 million tulips were sold, generating approximately $2,000,000 US to fight polio. Thanks to the breeding and cultivation of these beautiful tulips by Dutch grower Jan Lichthart, this Rotary initiative has spread to Switzerland, Germany, France, the USA and is now is in its second year in Canada through the efforts of Vesey’s and their Rotarian member employees.
The beauty of this program is that the only organization benefitting from the sale of these tulips is Rotary. Every step along the way from grower to packaging, exporter to retailer, net proceeds (approx. $18.25 per box) from the sale of these bulbs will go directly to the Polio Eradication Program. Add to this the generous matching funds by the Gates Foundation and the end result becomes triple the initial contribution. Each purchase of the End Polio Now tulip will be shipped in this very attractive gift box containing 25 of these beautiful bulbs. And before you ask… the word tulip is not misspelled… it’s simply the Dutch version of the word! This lovely packaging also explains the polio program and provides detailed planting instructions. Show the world that you care and be part of this tremendous eradication program through your purchase of this very special and life changing tulip. Height 16-20". Bulb size: 12cm+.
Our guest speaker for Thursday September 24th will be the President of the University of Lethbridge. He has asked that we send him questions we would ask of him and he will base his remarks around our messages. My question would be, "What part will on line teaching be five years from now in our education system?" Please send your questions to deano62z03@gmail.com and I will forward them to the President.
Our guest speaker for Thursday September 24th will be the President of the University of Lethbridge. He has asked that we send him questions we would ask of him and he will base his remarks around our messages. My question would be, "What part will on line teaching be five years from now in our education system?" Please send your questions to deano62z03@gmail.com and I will forward them to the President.
The Lethbridge Rotary Sunrise Club allocated $2600 from AGLC Funds to the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Music Program to purchase an application SMARTMusic, an on online music education software application for students to practices and grow as musicians.
The Youth Committee is looking for volunteers to assume the role of inbound and/or outbound counsellors for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. This program may or may not begin in 2021 depending on the factors surrounding Covid 19. The district continues to develop opportunities to learn about changes in the RYE program.
Zoom presentations on Sept. 17 or 19
If you are interested in assuming one of these positions, please notify CATHY MOEN ASAP. Information will be forwarded to you information about the role of counsellor along with an invitation to attend a zoom meeting.
Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise is again supporting the breakfast program at Westminster School.
A & W will again supply breakfast sandwiches for the students.
TERRIFIC !
Unfortunately, Volunteers will not be allowed into the school to serve sandwiches or read stories to children. We will deliver the A & W sandwiches once a month.
The dates planned are (Wednesdays) Oct 7 – Nov 4 – Dec 2 – Jan 6 – Feb 3 – Mar 3 – Apr 14 – May 5 – Jun 2
We ask Sunrise members to consider volunteering to deliver the breakfast sandwiches. This will involve:
On the designated dates, four empty bins will be picked from Judi Reed's home in West Lethbridge
About mid-afternoon, two bins are delivered to A & W on Scenic Drive and two bins to A & W on the North side
Next day at 8:00 am, stocked bins are picked up from both A &Ws and delivered to Westminster, depositing the bins at the front door
Later on the same day, the empty bins are picked up and returned to Judi's. The bins are sanitized by Westminster staff.
Each month Judi will schedule a volunteer
Please let Judi Reed know if you are interested. If you have questions, contact Judi.
Brian Cornforth, a former member of the Lethbridge Fire Department, played an integral part in the Los Amigos Project in the past. He continues to provide fire equipment to the project. Recently, Brian arranged for a donation of the following items:
You are invited to the Sunrise Evening BBQ to be held on
Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 PMin Indian Battle Park.
Because of Covid -19 and the strange times inflicted upon us there will have to be some rules. These are:
1. Maximum 50 attendees.
2. Maintain 2m social distance.
3. Wear masks if closer than 2m.
4. NO sharing of utensils or relishes, salads, etc. beyond an individual household.
5. Alcohol is not permitted in City parks.
Attendees should each bring their own:
1. Camping chair.
2. Food they wish to cook and eat.
3. Plates, utensils, relishes, salads for their household exclusively.
4. Drinks of their choice (no alcohol).
As there will be only one BBQ stand, tongs and flippers will be provided – there will be as few cooks as possible so 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 in the flesh for some time.
Let’s just keep this BBQ simple and relaxing. No fuss, No rush.
Driving directions: Go downhill into valley bottom towards Fort Whoop-Up, but turn immediately right towards Helen Schuler Nature Centre and head towards the RR bridge, ignore the car park on left, turn left down first road, enter first car park on the right, park and look for us.
Picnic Location: In the treed area south of the railroad viaduct in Indian Battle Park there is a wooded area in which are located metal BBQ stands and picnic tables available to the public on a first come first served basis. Around 4:30 pm some members will select an available location and light charcoal briquettes so as to have hot coals ready by 5:30 for cooking of burgers, sausages, hot dogs, etc. Since picnic tables do not enable social distances, their use is discouraged so avoid the need to eat off plates at a table. Suggest you do not bring steaks, chops, etc. Bring buns, etc. that can be hand held while eating in a chair. Unfortunately, the nearest washrooms are locked shut – the nearest open ones are at the Baroness picnic shelter some half mile away.
Name that Rotarian! Is a fun way to learn new "things" about our club members.
We ask that you think of a story about yourself, be it funny or interesting - something that you would share with the group that the rest of us might not know "who" the story teller would be.
Karen will read the story, and then everyone will type who they think the story is about in the chat section of zoom. Please keep track of how many you get right - for bragging purposes. We will vote on who had the best story and the winner will be awarded a wonderful lap blanket woven by Karen. :)
Please submit your story (about a paragraph long) to Karen at kfjrotary@gmail.com by end of day Tuesday July 7th
We realize that COVID-19 has changed our members' lives in many ways. Since we are unable to meet " face to face" please know that we are thinking of you and that the club is here to help you should the need arise.
Email from District Learning & Development Committee Chair Rick Istead.
For most people, leadership is not a natural talent – it is a learned art.
Leader, author, and speaker, Steve Armstrong reveals practical, hands-on leadership advice and skills learned as a soldier and humanitarian.
If we are looking for larger than life heroes, we misunderstand what leadership is. In my experience, ordinary people rise to the occasion in turbulent and trying circumstances.
Key lessons to be learned:
Leaders Are Made, Not Born
Leaders Manage Their Emotions
Leaders Respond Rather Than React
Leaders are Resilient people who can come from anywhere
If you have already registered for this webinar, many thanks - there’s no need to do anything more, but login on June 5th!
If you haven’t registered yet, please register as soon as possible:
Hit the embedded link immediately below the line “You must register in advance for this webinar”
Fill in the “Rotary People of Action” Webinar Registration form and hit “Register”. Please be sure you add the name of your Rotary Club in brackets after your last name.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
There is no cost for the conference, but there is a requirement for a donation. Options for donations are listed in the registration process. Minimum donation is $25.00
Lethbridge Rotary Sunrise has once again responded to an urgent need in our community. Three non-profit agencies have been the recipient of 100 hand sewn masks to protect staff and clients in our community. Within days of the request and volunteers of “Stitch it Forward”, our club sponsored the production of the masks and were delivered within 3 days. This group also provided scrub bags, headbands (with buttons to hold the masks) - all for frontline health care workers. They sew for people who are vulnerable and for this reason, the Board, on the recommendation of the Community Services, approved a grant so this dedicated group continues their work for the vulnerable in our community.
For taking on and completing the garden boxes for the YWCA and program to teach youth living at Hestia Homes the art of gardening and producing their own food. Thank you both so much for taking the initiative to get this done and available for this year’s growing season. This is service for youth in our community. Thank you
Here is a thank you from some members of the interact club at Vic Park. ( the new ones that received the official club hoodies this year)
We are incredibly proud of the work this team has done this year. They started the year with great blanket ceremony and continuing on with number of service projects and successful grant projects!
I have been in touch with Angela Wilde, principal of Westminster and she has confirmed that the school is closed. She thanked us for checking with her and let us know they are closed to the public, but open for on-line learning and learning packages. Their staff are working, some at home and some at home. She indicated it is best to cancel our breakfast program until they open again and offered best health to all our Rotary team.
Thanks for your hard work in supporting the school and serving breakfast to the students. We will be in touch again when we know what our next date will be.
I hope you and your friends and families are all doing well during this unique, challenging time.
We have been advised that the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre will be closed on Monday March 16 for at least one week and possibly longer. This closure is under the recommendation of Alberta's Chief Medical Officer recognizing seniors as a high risk population.
We will keep members updated through ClubRunner emails, our ClubRunner website and our Facebook page as we learn more.
If you have any questions please direct them to Kim, Gwen or myself.
As Rotarians your work is all very important, please keep yourselves safe and remember "Wash your hands!".
October 24 is Polio Day ! We are this close to eradicate polio from the world.
But we need to do more to close that gap !
The following two weeks during our rotary meeting we will be collecting donations to our polio plus campaign.
Donate now ! and all your donations will be matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Give $20, and $60 will go to vaccinate children in the world ! IT'S THAT EASY !
If you prefer to donate on line or with credit card instead of carrying some money you can do that on this link: http://www.endpolio.org/donate
Donate Now !
Remember that we want to collect as much as possible before October 24, and your dollars will be matched 2:1 !
I will have a box to collect donations the following two rotary meetings. Bring your donation money (paper bills are preferred, but we will take coins also).
As has been announced at our weekly meetings over the last while, we are cancelling our normal Thursday Sept 19th morning meeting and instead have a tour of the new Science CommonsBuilding (formally the Destination Building) at the University of Lethbridge.
It is with great excitement that I announce that The Allied Arts Council will be recognizing Don Robb as a Joan Waterfield recipient.
He will be recognized on September 19 during the Mayor's Luncheon for Business and the Arts. What a great opportunity this is as members of the LCBS to be able to come together to support and recognize Don at this event. Tickets are $60 each and can be purchase tickets online at artslethbridge.org.
I am proud to say that compared to 2018, we had triple the number of Rotarians and their guests march in the Calgary Pride Parade on August 31st!
The value of diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities is increasing with more attendees than ever showing up in support.
In January 2019 Rotary International's announced it's policy for diversity, equity and inclusion statement for Rotary as follows:
As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Rotary will cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in which people from underrepresented groups have greater opportunities to participate as members and leaders.
Rotary International also updated its policy on adult harassment and requested the general secretary to provide training resources to club and district leaders regarding maintaining harassment-free environments at Rotary meetings, events, and activities.
I truly believe that through education, there comes understanding and acceptance. Kindly take your Rotary journey through adherence to Rotary's 4-Way test and the Rotarian's Code of Conduct.
This message is to invite you and any interested members of your clubs to join us at our weekly meeting on Tuesday, September 24 for a Naloxone training session provided by ARCHES.
We meet for dinner in the Saddle Room at the Exhibition (3401 Parkside Dr South) on Tuesday evenings, and anyone attending the training session is welcome to join us for the meal at 5:30 pm that evening. The cost of dinner is $23, and there is a cash bar available.
If anyone is interested they can e-mail me directly or you can collect responses and send them to me all at once. I would like to have all RSVPs by Friday September 20 please, as I will need to let our caterers know how many people will be joining us for dinner that evening.
There has been a call out to Rotary for assistance to the Bahamas in the horrific wake of Hurricane Dorian. Here is the link for information and donations:
My dear friends, Rotary leaders, and Rotaract leaders:
A new Rotary year is upon us, and let us say one final thank you to former President Barry Rassin for his outstanding leadership. Barry, we will miss you, but we know and appreciate that you will continue to lead Rotary in important ways for years to come.
I have spoken for several months about how Rotary Connects the World, and the time has now arrived to put our words into action. We have an exciting year ahead of us, a year when we begin to implement the new Strategic Plan, what I call the Rotary Action Plan and when we will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter.
That anniversary will underscore the ties we have and goals we share with the United Nations. We will host five special events—UN Day in New York, three presidential conferences in Paris, Santiago, and Rome, and a final celebration just before the Convention in Honolulu. This will help us achieve the first Action Plan goal of increasing our impact by demonstrating that Rotary’s influence in the world has only just begun.
The second Action Plan goal is expanding our reach. To achieve that, we need to grow Rotary – reaching out to new members, engaging current members, and creating more alternatives for membership for the next generation of Rotarians.
The third goal is enhanced participant engagement, making sure that Rotarians have experiences that are personally and professionally relevant and fulfilling. This is why I believe so strongly in building a more family-friendly Rotary -- one that welcomes children to our activities and that is considerate of families in our scheduling. Let us recommit to putting the needs, expectations, and growth of our participants at the center of all we do.
The final priority of our new Action Plan is increasing our ability to adapt. New approaches to our organizing principles do not threaten our sense of who we are. That is why I believe that Rotary must respect professional commitments and not require Rotary leadership to be a full-time job. We need to respect the time and responsibilities of young people who are building careers.
Together, we will harness the power of connection just as our organization has been doing for more than 114 years. We have a long, proud heritage. And we will continue to thrive because we are not afraid of change.
I look forward to leading you in this important journey, as Rotary Connects the World!
Yours in Rotary,
Mark Daniel Maloney President, Rotary International 2019-2020
Our Breakfast Club volunteer team who serve breakfast sandwiches to Westminster Elementary School students on Rotary Wednesday, are a wonderful team. They meet at 8:15 am for about an hour once a month during the school year and spend an enjoyable time with students and teachers. Each volunteer's usual routine is as follows:
Meet in the Westminster kitchen area
Prepare a bin of food and beverages for an assigned classroom
Deliver the bin to the classroom; meet the teacher and students
Serve breakfast
Read a story (assigned by the teacher) to the group of students
Return the bin to the kitchen
Not all volunteers are available each month so I send an email to each team member about a week ahead.
That way they can let me know if they are available.
Would you like to join us? Do you have any questions or concerns?
Some photos are attached FYI.
We need more volunteers and would appreciate your support! Let me know.
How would you describe 2018? Was it what you expected?
We would probably say no. From especially devastating natural disasters on the one hand to record numbers of women campaigning for office on the other, 2018 felt to us like a series of surprises. The world looking backward from today is very different from what we pictured a couple years ago looking forward.
A benefit of surprises is that they’re often a prod to action. It can gnaw at people to realize that the realities of the world don’t match their expectations for it. Some surprises help people see that the status quo needs to change. Some surprises underscore that transformation is happening already.
Twenty-five years ago, we read an article that said hundreds of thousands of kids in poor countries were dying from diarrhea. That surprise helped crystallize our values. We believe in a world where innovation is for everyone—where no child dies from a disease it’s possible to prevent. But what we saw was a world still shaped by inequity.
That discovery was one of the most important steps in our journey to philanthropy. We were surprised, then we were outraged, then we were activated.
There have been good surprises, too. When we first started learning about malaria, we thought the world would never make real headway on the disease until someone invented a long-acting vaccine. But thanks to bed nets and other measures, malaria deaths are down 42 percent since 2000.
In this year’s annual letter, we’re highlighting nine more things that have surprised us along this journey. Some worry us. Others inspire us. All of them are prodding us to action. We hope they do the same for you, because that’s how the world gets better.
The Family Member Category allows more than one person in a family to become members of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise at a reduced rate.
Eligibility. Any household may apply for Family Membership and designees may include any household member who is at least 18 years of age.
Family members do not need to join at the same time, but they can if they chose so. Current Individual Members may later add other family members.
The following process will be used to set up a Family Membership:
Approval. A Family Membership must first be approved by the Club’s Board of Directors.
Inductions. Each family member will be formally inducted into the club through the Club’s established new member process.
RI Registration. Each family member will be listed as an official member of the Rotary Club.
Votes and quorum. For the purpose of club meetings, each family member will be able to vote the same as an individual member.
Holding office. Each member, as an individual, can hold any office in the Rotary club to which the member is elected in the normal way.
Annual club dues. One member pays full club dues and additional family members pay a reduced due that covers RI/District costs and insurance.
Meals/beverage costs. Current meal fee structure is the same for all types of members.
Bulletin and communication. Family members will individually receive the club’s weekly bulletin/newsletter and regular club communications providing separate contact information is provided.
The Rotarian magazine. The family will receive a subscription to The Rotarian magazine (one copy per family).
Participation in youth activities. The family members are expected to abide by all restrictions, policies, and procedures with respect to club activities involving youth.
Termination. The process for terminating a family member is similar to that for individual members. An individual may remain a Family Member as long as the original Rotarian is still a member. If the original Rotarian leaves the Club, the related family member must become a regular Rotarian as soon as is feasible, but no later than the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Effective July 2018
FAMILY MEMBER CATEGORY – The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise
We have been asked to volunteer for the Salvation Army Christmas kettles again this year. However, we won't take on a day to assign club volunteers and instead, anyone who is interested can contact Don Bladen directly at lethbridgekettles@gmail.com or call him at 587-257-5657 to set up a date, time and location that works best for you.
Spouses and friends of the drivers flew down and stayed for the second week, entirely at their own expense, so as to partake in the celebrations that the Mexican Rotarians organize to thank Alberta for the gifts that have been driven down. Some Albertans may find this generosity excessive and unnecessary (the writer included) but it is the customs of Mexico that must be respected. The Mexicans are polite and caring people who wish to show their gratitude. It would be seen as arrogant and offensive if Albertans did not partake. (The writer and his wife have spent many years snow birding in Mazatlan and thus both like and respect the ordinary Mexican).
The drivers and ambassadors were divided into four groups so that celebrations in each town could be attended.
Karl Samuel’s group.
Vehicle Handover Ceremony – Acayucan, Veracruz
A small group flew via Mexico City to Acayucan near the big port city of Veracruz on the southern Caribbean coast where the fire truck from the MD of Rocky View was being donated. The fire truck had been purchased by the Rotary Club of Airdrie for $5,000 thanks to the efforts of Randy Smith who was the retiring Fire Chief of the MD. Randy, his wife, Donna, Karl Samuels and Jim Campbell formed this group, all of whom were hosted by the Rotary Club of Acayucan.
John Fortunka’s group– Vehicle Handover Ceremony – Tepic, Nayarit
This was going to be a busy and memorable day for our group of six drivers and ambassadors who were visiting Tepic to handover the ambulance to the municipality of Tepic.
First stop an invitation to the Municipality Building to meet El President in his office. Greetings and pleasantries exchanged the group was escorted outside to the Plaza where the handover was going to take place. The canopy was quickly filled and the top table guests and speakers took their places facing the crowd.
The highlight of the ceremony was the signing of the contract between the Rotary Club of Tepic Nayar and the President of the Municipality. This binding agreement ensures that the Municipality accepts the responsibility of keeping the vehicle well maintained and used to it fullest extent for the benefit of the people of Tepic.
The handing over of the keys of the Ambulance was the next step in the proceedings. Lynne Brasnett was chosen from the group to do this. It was special for Lynn to do this because the vehicle had been donated by the community of Pincher Creek and sponsored by Lynn’s Rotary Club. Lynn is also a paramedic in Pincher Creek and had driven the vehicle during its service in that community.
Speeches were made, banners presented and gifts were exchanged. Finally, the photo shoot to mark the end of the official occasion. As an added attraction the group was treated to a tour of the Tepic Fire Hall. Here the group enjoyed the antics of the Exchange Students who gleefully enjoyed trying the firemen’s emergency exit pole.
A special thanks to our great Rotary hosts in Tepic!
Jack Yaeck’s group – Vehicle Handover Ceremony – Mazanillo, Colima
To deliver the handi-bus to Mazanillo involved a wearing four-day trip beginning with, on the first day, an eleven hour drive to Colima which is the capital city of Colima state. The Rotary Club of Colima treated the group to supper as their guests. Then it was back on the bus for a one-hour drive to Mazanillo where the handi-bus from Brooks was formally handed over to the Helen Keller School for the Disabled.
Then a one hour return journey to Colima and the hotel.
The morning of the second day was profitably spent meeting with the Under-Secretary of the Minister of Social Development for the State of Colima, learning about the lack of education and the problems caused by poverty combined with the State’s efforts to alleviate these.
In the afternoon the group visited three fire stations in the City of Mazanillo which just happens to be Mexico’s busiest port on its Pacific coast with a population of around 190,000 people. These fire stations are ill equipped so the group were able to ascertain their requirements and to hear their wishes for the future.
Despite Mazanillo being such a busy port, it lacks a Rotary Club so the handibus will be supervised by the Rotary Club of Colima on behalf of the Los Amigos project.
Again, supper as guests of the Rotary Club of Colima.
After breakfast on the third day the group visited a second school for the disabled in Coquimatlán which received a handibus last year and is still working just fine. Then there was a tour of a local village by the Department of Tourism followed by a visit to a nearby museum featuring a highly revered local artist.
That evening the group attended the regular weekly meeting of their hosting club, the Rotary Club of Colima and exchanged banners.
The fourth day was spent travelling back to Mazatlan.
Berga Moen’s group – Vehicle Handover Ceremony – Culiacán, Sinaloa
Sunday 14 October 2018 – The group travelled by van to Culiacán, where the local Rotarians held a welcoming barbeque at the hotel.
Monday 15 October 2018 – Presentation of an ambulance to DIF (Welfare Dept.) Sinaloa. The ambulance will be part of a DIF project to provide services to indigenous farm works. These are the very poorest who come to the Culiacan area to find work in the fields, at the dump, etc. The project is the brain child of Rosy, the wife of the Sinaloa State Governor, who attended the presentation. Also, in attendance was the CAO for DIF (Welfare Dept.) in Sinaloa.
Pepesán (the lead Mexican Rotarian) gave a speech to the crowd explaining the Los Amigos project and how such projects in Mexico are vetted by Mexican Rotarians there to make sure that the vehicles brought to Mexico will be used. Rosy, the Governor’s wife, was most impressed with the Los Amigos Project and made a point of speaking to Berga and others on the team to thank them for the work they are doing.
The presentation was followed by a tour of a rehabilitation facility operated by DIF. Services are provided to all citizens, adults to children. Payment for services is based upon income and is free to those who cannot pay. Services include physical therapies and life skills coaching as well as psychological support. Some halls were lined with art work done by clients of the facility.
Tuesday 16 October 2018 – Presentation of school bus at City Hall. The City Treasurer attended for the Mayor who was unable to attend. The head of the Institute receiving the bus was also present. The bus will be used by the Institute to transport students from the University out to do community service work with the very poor and to bring the poor into the City for various treatment facilities and/or education.
Following this presentation, we toured the MIA, an interactive “museum” designed to teach the public, particularly school children, about addictions, how drugs and alcohol affect the body and the impact this has on the lives of those around the addict and society in general. It was very dynamic.
It was an exploration of how and why to say “No” to drugs, including alcohol. Also, a section devoted to teaching how to develop good habits such as exercise and healthy eating.
Wednesday 17 October 2018 – Presentation of ambulance to Culiacan Civic Hospital. In attendance was the Director of Medicine for the hospital and other dignitaries. The hospital has 130 resident doctors, including several specialists. They provide medical care to the poor. Patients pay only what they can afford, may be a little, may be a lot, or may be nothing at all. This ambulance will be used to provide outreach services to the very poor migrant farmers living on the outskirts of Culiacan. The medical care will go out to them and transport patients back into the hospital when needed. The Medical Director in his speech to us emphasized that this ambulance will make a huge difference in bringing care to the very poor and will save lives.
Following the presentation, we were able to see the ambulance donated to this hospital three years ago. It originally came from Cardston and had just received a new paint job. Rotary emblems had been replaced on the ambulance as well.
Thursday 18 October 2018 – The group went by bus to El Rosario where we attended the Cultural School for the presentation of music instruments. They learned that the program run by this school is actually after regular school hours. A few of the children are able go to regular schools beforehand. The majority were children that have come off the streets to take part in the music program. As a result, they are getting not only the opportunity to participate in the music program, but also basic education skills such as reading and math. These are not the children of wealthy parents, so no school uniforms here. Of the instruments donated by Los Amigos, several of the larger instruments donated by Los Amigos will remain with the program in El Rosario, but the rest will be used to start a second music program in another location. The group were impressed by the dedication of the music teachers in bringing this program to the students of every age group all participating together. The program also included a choral ensemble. The program director emphasized that this music program was keeping these kids off the street and off drugs.
All 6 vehicles have been checked over. All 6 have been cleaned, washed and shined. All decals have been applied. All are waiting to be loaded with cargo before the October 4th departure following the big celebration send off breakfast.
This is the culmination of countless hours of negotiation, form filling, verification, translation, labelling, cross checking and finally loading. Over 800 pages of forms has been sent to Mexico City seeking duty free importation of the vehicles and cargo.
All 6 vehicles were presented to our local media at a luncheon event hosted by Lethbridge’s Fire department at their 5th Avenue North station on Wednesday, September 26. Most of the volunteer drivers were also present wondering quite what they had let themselves into. From past experience they will see lots of delightful scenery, meet fascinating people from all parts of both American and Mexican society plus see miles and miles of tarmac.
Note the cargo loaded inside.
Another Club has joined the convoy!
And look! Yet another Club has joined the convoy. We are growing.
MEDIA LUNCH
The local media were invited to inspect, film and photograph all the 6 vehicles in this year’s convoy at a luncheon held in the 5th Street North fire hall. The volunteer drivers explained to the media the origins of the project and it’s effect on many Mexican communities. Often these donated vehicles are the first emergency vehicles their town or village has owned.
Pincher Creek continues to support the convoy – as it has since Los Amigos began.
The Los Amigos project consists of two very separate but complimentary parts. Rotarians in Southern Alberta gather together the vehicles and equipment to be donated and then deliver everything to Mazatlan, Mexico. Rotarians in Mazatlan are responsible for deciding which towns the vehicles and equipment will be donated to. These Mazatlan Rotarians are also responsible for ensuring that the donated items continue to be properly and continuously used.
Albertan Rotarians very deliberately stay away from the donation decisions since they do not speak the Spanish language nor do we know the local customs or conditions.
THE CONVOY
After the October 4th departure breakfast the 6 vehicle convoy drove out of Lethbridge on Highway 4 to Coutts and Sweetgrass. This time the US border formalities were easily dealt with and the convoy rolled over the three Montana passes into Idaho without any problems. Overnighted in Idaho Falls and next day drove on through the scramble of Salt Lake City to Fillmore in Utah. There the regular evening meeting of the drivers was held in the open air which attracted other curious travellers who seemed impressed by Rotary’s efforts. Next day the convoy drove through Las Vegas, used the new by-pass that leads straight onto the big bridge over the Colorado Canyon and into Kingman, AZ. They were guests of Kingman’s Route 66 Rotary Club at their big Oktoberfest fund raiser. The drivers donated $150 to the Oktoberfest fund. After the regular morning vehicle checks the convoy headed on south through Phoenix and Tucson to Nogales, AZ, where they met up with Pepesán (the lead Mexican Rotarian) and Omar (a Mazatlan Rotarian). These two vital Mexican Rotarians traveled from Mazatlan just to ensure the convoy cleared the Mexican border checks and formalities with the minimum of trouble. Their magic touch clearly worked since the convoy was cleared in 3 hours, which is a record.
Overnighting in Nogales, Mexico gave time for the drivers to relax in a comfortable hotel just outside of the border control area.
The following day it was a short drive to the visa station at Km 21 were it took the drivers the usual one hour to obtain tourist visas. Then it was roll on south along fast Mexican toll road Route 15D to Navojoa and an overnight stay in a comfortable hotel with a warm pool! Great relaxation. Next day in the late afternoon the convoy drove into Mazatlan where the vehicles were parked.
That completed the first week and the obligations of the Albertan part of the Los Amigos project which is very international as you can tell.ce our winter.
Thursday, October 4, was Departure Day for the 2018 convoy heading south to Mazatlan, Mexico. A 7.00 am celebration breakfast was held in the Nord-Bridge Center with some 60 people present. This was the opportunity to thank donors to Los Amigos who had supplied vehicle maintenance, decals, coolers, tools, etc.
Mayor Bob Tarleck (Mayor of Lethbridge from 2001 to 2010) was thanked for his faith in Rotary. It was his faith in Rotary that basically began the Los Amigos project in 2010. Don McInnis and Richard Tamkin asked him and the Lethbridge City Council for one retired school bus to take wheelchairs and walkers down to Mazatlan and, to Rotary’s surprise and delight, he and the City Council gave Rotary three retired school buses. This enlarged gift presented an unexpected (but pleasant) problem which Berga Moen, Judy Reed, Don McInnis, Jim Campbell and Wayne Stewart were left to solve while Richard Tamkin and his wife, Di, drove south to spend 6 months snow birding in Mazatlan. Thanks to the invaluable assistance freely given by Rotarians from the Grand Prairie area the three buses were safely delivered to Mazatlan. It soon became apparent that we Lethbridgeians had a lot to learn about border formalities.
Berga Moen is seen here thanking Karley Lewis, the band teacher at Gilbert Pattison Middle School. Karley had found many, many musical instruments which were then donated to and driven down for Mazatlan schools to enjoy. Travis Conrad, of Wilson Middle School was likewise thanked for repairing these instruments and for bringing them back to good working order so that Mazatlan’s students could enjoy them. The Mexican health inspectors at the border were particularly pleased that Travis had carefully replaced all the mouth pieces with brand new ones. Travis had wisely anticipated this potential problem.
Karl Samuels, the Los Amigos project Coordinator, (a.k.a. The Boss or “El Jefe”) is seen here thanking Val Bhoeme of the Rotary Club of Raymond for a $2,500 cheque which will be added to the Los Amigos project’s funds.
Connors’s Fleet Services were especially thanked for all their valuable mechanical checks on each of the vehicles in the convoy.
After the breakfast the drivers loaded up, said their farewells and drove off almost on time.
My three year term as the coordinator for the Los Amigos project will be over on December 31st, 2019. This is a volunteer position that requires a significant number of hours and some organizational expertise. It is both challenging and rewarding.
I would like to have the incoming coordinator in place by January 1st 2019.
This would allow the incoming coordinator to shadow me for a year and learn more about the inner workings of the project and the people on the Los Amigos team who provide support and volunteer hours to the planning for each trip.
Los Amigos is truly a Southern Alberta project with multiple Clubs involved. Any interested Rotarians please forward your name to me, by December 15, 2018.
Greetings from Vietnam! My husband, Bill, and I are serving an eighteen month mission for our church in Hanoi, Vietnam. We’ve been here for three weeks, so we’re still a bit shell-shocked. We’ve been struggling to learn at least some of the language, and that’s a trick! Just when I think I’ve got a phrase mastered, I try it out on some poor unsuspecting Vietnamese person in the elevator. My efforts are met with a look of total puzzlement, followed by a good natured smile, telling me that my awkward attempt didn’t quite hit the mark.
Bill and I will be here teaching advanced English classes at Hanoi University of Business and Technology beginning very soon. Until those classes begin, we’re busy adapting to a new world of fabulous food, tangled traffic – there are no lanes, no rules, and no mercy on the streets here. With 8 million people in this bustling city and most of them on scooters, pedestrians are at the bottom of the food chain. You take a deep breath, walk steadily, look straight ahead and pray, taking your life in your hands every time you cross the street because pedestrians NEVER have the right of way – and generous, hard working people.
I look back on our days producing The Christmas Carol in aid of the local food banks with great fondness, and I treasure the relationships with you. Your club does selfless, wonderful things for people who need help, and I’ve felt honoured to rub shoulders with such well-meaning, humanitarian minded club members.
On this day, Canadian Thanksgiving, I want to express my thanks to you and my gratitude for you and the great memories we’ve shared.
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:
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The Lethbridge Rotary Sunrise Club allocated $2600 from AGLC Funds to the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Music Program to purchase an application SMARTMusic, an on online music education software application for students to practices and grow as musicians.
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A small group flew via Mexico City to Acayucan near the big port city of Veracruz on the southern Caribbean coast where the fire truck from the MD of Rocky View was being donated. The fire truck had been purchased by the Rotary Club of Airdrie for $5,000 thanks to the efforts of Randy Smith who was the retiring Fire Chief of the MD. Randy, his wife, Donna, Karl Samuels and Jim Campbell formed this group, all of whom were hosted by the Rotary Club of Acayucan.
This was going to be a busy and memorable day for our group of six drivers and ambassadors who were visiting Tepic to handover the ambulance to the municipality of Tepic.
Mayor Bob Tarleck (Mayor of Lethbridge from 2001 to 2010) was thanked for his faith in Rotary. It was his faith in Rotary that basically began the Los Amigos project in 2010. Don McInnis and Richard Tamkin asked him and the Lethbridge City Council for one retired school bus to take wheelchairs and walkers down to Mazatlan and, to Rotary’s surprise and delight, he and the City Council gave Rotary three retired school buses. This enlarged gift presented an unexpected (but pleasant) problem which Berga Moen, Judy Reed, Don McInnis, Jim Campbell and Wayne Stewart were left to solve while Richard Tamkin and his wife, Di, drove south to spend 6 months snow birding in Mazatlan. Thanks to the invaluable assistance freely given by Rotarians from the Grand Prairie area the three buses were safely delivered to Mazatlan. It soon became apparent that we Lethbridgeians had a lot to learn about border formalities.
Berga Moen is seen here thanking Karley Lewis, the band teacher at Gilbert Pattison Middle School. Karley had found many, many musical instruments which were then donated to and driven down for Mazatlan schools to enjoy. Travis Conrad, of Wilson Middle School was likewise thanked for repairing these instruments and for bringing them back to good working order so that Mazatlan’s students could enjoy them. The Mexican health inspectors at the border were particularly pleased that Travis had carefully replaced all the mouth pieces with brand new ones. Travis had wisely anticipated this potential problem.
Karl Samuels, the Los Amigos project Coordinator, (a.k.a. The Boss or “El Jefe”) is seen here thanking Val Bhoeme of the Rotary Club of Raymond for a $2,500 cheque which will be added to the Los Amigos project’s funds.
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