Membership News April 2, 2023 (Dec. 15, 2024)

Annual Holiday Lunch at Brightview School

We are thrilled to host our Annual Holiday Lunch at Brightview Elementary School, and we warmly invite you to join us as a volunteer! This festive event provides a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings for Brightview’s students and staff and is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday spirit alongside Rotary members, honorary members, partners, and friends.

When:
📅 Wednesday, December 18, 2024
🕚 Arrival at 11:15 AM, with lunch service beginning at 11:45 AM. Serving and cleanup may continue past 1:00 PM, but you’re welcome to stay for as long as you can.

Where:
📍 Brightview Elementary School
15425 106 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 0W3
(Entrance is on the north side of the building. Please use the doorbell to be screened by school administration before entering.)

We’re aiming for around 15 volunteers to assist in serving the meal and spreading holiday cheer. You’re welcome to bring along a spouse, friend, or neighbour!

If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Rachel to confirm your participation.

Thank you for helping make this event memorable for Brightview School. Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

Santa YEG

The Holiday Campaign for Santa YEG is now active. If you would like to donate, click here.

Last Meeting Recap

On December 4th, we visited Wings of Providence, an incredible organization empowering families across central and northern Alberta since 1987.

WINGS provides a safe haven and essential support for women and children transitioning from situations of domestic abuse toward independence.

About WINGS:

WINGS operates the only second-stage shelter in Alberta for women and their families, offering transitional housing for 6 months to 2 years.
Their second-stage shelter features 20 apartment suites, and their Home Next Door building includes 29 suites, where families continue their journey to independence.
Support includes group and individual counselling, life-skills and health programs, and an on-site daycare to help women return to work or school.

There are many ways to support this life-changing organization, from volunteering to donations. You can learn more here.

Next Meeting

Please note there is no meeting this Wednesday, December 18th. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.

We're thrilled to welcome Marie-Laure Polydore, Business Development Manager at Futupreneur.

Futurpreneur is a national, non-profit organization that provides collateral-free financing, mentorship and resources to diverse young entrepreneurs, aged 18-39, looking to start or grow their business in Canada. With a mandate to help young entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to life, Futurpreneur provides bilingual (English and French) support and resources to help business owners start and succeed. Founded in 1996, the organization was established to promote entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for diversifying the economy, generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future. Since then, Futurpreneur has supported more than 18,900 diverse young entrepreneurs launch small and growing businesses across Canada.

For those who cannot attend in person, the Zoom login for the meeting is Meeting ID 780 222 3440 Passcode Mayfield

Upcoming Events

Polio Plus Hockey Game

Join us for the Polio Plus Hockey Game on January 24, 2025!

For each ticket sold, $5.00 will go to Polio Plus, supporting Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio.

The Rotary Club that sells the most tickets will win an exclusive tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame on game night!

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy an exciting game while making a difference. Purchase your tickets here: Polio Plus Tickets.

FoMD Global Health Fundraiser

Join the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's Global Health Program for their annual fundraiser, supporting international training opportunities for residents and faculty from partner sites and activities of the Medical Students Association (MSA).

📅 When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Where: Bernard Snell Hall

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction featuring student artwork and sports tickets, a keynote address, and entertainment from the MSA's Syncope Band.

Our club plans to send two representatives. If you'd like to participate, please contact Maureen.

Upcoming Rotary International Conference in Calgary

With the Rotary International Conference taking place in Calgary this June, District 5370 Rotarians are encouraged to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend.

To minimize travel costs, the District has decided to host two mini-conferences: one in Edmonton and one in Lloydminster. The Edmonton conference will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 & 25, 2025, at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) PIC Building. The conference will cover important topics including:

Human Rights
Indigenous Culture & Resilience
Community Service Agencies
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Registration is now open and our club will reimburse up to $350 per member to assist with expenses.

Help Us Make Our 50th Anniversary Unforgettable!

We're gearing up for a monumental celebration of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield's 50th anniversary, which will coincide with the 2027 District Conference alongside District Governor Jeanette. We need passionate volunteers to help plan this extraordinary event.

If you're interested in being part of the planning committee and making this milestone one to remember, please reach out to Maureen to get involved!

Self-Care Corner

Feeling Holiday Stress? 12 Self-Care Tips for a Relaxing Christmas

The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration—but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. If you’re finding it hard to keep up with the festive hustle, this article offers 12 simple self-care ideas to help you nurture your mind and body during the busiest time of the year.

From setting a Christmas budget to pampering yourself with small treats, finding time to reflect, and giving back to the community, these tips will help you enjoy the season while staying balanced and stress-free.

📌 Read the full article for inspiration, and feel free to share it with anyone who might need a little holiday self-care!

How can we tell our story?

If you are working on a project or event or if you want to share your Rotary journey with others, we want to hear about it. And if you attend an event, take pictures or videos and send them to Victoria. We will use these for social media and bulletin posts.

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.