Access to clean water and sanitation can bring about significant improvements in people's lives. When communities have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, leading to improved health for children and better school attendance rates. Mothers also have more time to spend with their families, rather than carrying water.
Rotary helps make this possible through their Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs. Rotary's people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.
We received a nice email from a fellow Rotaractor from Ghana. August has been following our social media channels and has been a great supporter. Recently, August sent these motivating words to all of us.
"Dear Partners-In-Service, This is Past President Rotaractor Augustus Darko Akuffo from the Rotaract Club of Accra-East in Ghana, RI District 9104. I would like to compliment your great work done through your the impactful initiatives. I have been following you for a while now and I have learnt a lot from your posts on Instagram. I hope to be able to join one of your virtual meetings before the Rotary year ends. Thank you for creating hope in the world through your service.
Best regards.
PP. Rtr. Augustus Darko Akuffo"
Membership Updates
New members will be inducted at our upcoming business meeting!
Next Business Meeting
Our next business meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th. We encourage you not to miss this session as we will be providing important updates, including information about Our Rotary Impact Challenge and Fork it Over 2024.
For those who cannot attend in person, the Zoom login for the meeting is Meeting ID 780 222 3440 Passcode Mayfield
Last Meeting Summary
In our last meeting, we had the privilege of hosting Albert Lee, CEO and Founder of Closure Liability Management Inc. Albert discussed the environmental and legal challenges surrounding unrestored depleted oilfield sites, emphasizing Alberta's crucial role in addressing this global crisis. Additionally, he shared the innovative solutions offered by Closure Liability Management Inc. to solve this pressing issue.
Upcoming Events
Get to Know Rotary
On March 27th, we are all invited to join fellow Friends of Rotary for an evening filled with networking, inspiration, learning, and community impact.
At this event, we'll have the opportunity to learn about Rotary's mission and how it's making a difference both locally and globally. Meet passionate Rotarians who are dedicated to service and hear about their experiences firsthand, while learning about all the incredible projects they support.
This is a FREE event. For details and to reserve your spot now on Eventbrite, use the following link.
FoMD Global Health Fundraiser
On March 16th, the Global Health Program at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry will host its annual fundraiser. The event supports funding for residents and faculty from international partner sites to receive further training at the University of Alberta, as well as the activities of the Medical Students Association (MSA) and the Students Invested in Health Association (SIHA). The evening includes a silent auction featuring student artwork and sports event tickets, with proceeds benefiting community development programs in Tanzania. Our club is sending 4 people to represent us at the dinner. If you would like to attend you are welcome to attend at your own expense. Please note that you can purchase the tickets before March 11th.
District 5370 Conference, May 3rd-4th, 2024
The District 5370 Conference is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th, 2024. During this conference, the 2026-2027 District Governor nomination will be ratified. If you want to participate, please inform Lorne Wight. Don't miss this chance for learning, networking, and making a positive impact! Learn more about the conference here.
Integrity Awards
We have nominated Jason Gregor for the integrity awards. We are looking for people to fill our table - let Lorne Wight know if you would like to represent our club.
Fork it Over
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Edmonton Sunrise, will host the 21st Annual Fork It Over Fundraiser on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, at the River Cree Resort and Casino. This year's theme is Jerseys & Jeans!
Mark your calendar, plan to attend and/or donate an item, and stay tuned for more details, which will be announced in a couple of weeks.
Self-Care Corner
Have you heard about the self-care jar? It's a fun and easy idea! Here's how it works:
Grab an empty jar.
Write down your favorite self-care ideas on strips of paper.
Whenever you're feeling down, stressed out, or drained, simply pull out a strip of paper and do that activity.
Practice this and share it with anyone you care about. You can also explore these wellness toolkits to find other ways to improve your well-being.
Impact Challenge
Our Rotary Global Impact Challenge is open for submissions! If you know of anyone working to make a difference in Edmonton, please tell them about this initiative. People can learn more about the challenge and submit their applications here. This event is also open to Rotary members.
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.
We invite you to join us at an upcoming meeting.
Club Information
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Chateau Nova Yellowhead
13920 Yellowhead Trail
Edmonton, AB T5L 3C2 Canada
We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon at the Chateau Nova Yellowhead (and by Zoom for those who cannot attend in person), and the second Saturday at 10am by Zoom.
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