We are thrilled to announce that Disability Edmonton, the winner of our Impact Challenge, has been awarded $5,000! This funding, along with the connections, guidance, and support from our club, will help them work on a sustainable project that provides a much-needed service in our city.
We also want to extend our deepest appreciation to Rachel for her full support and leadership during this project. The Impact Challenge was Rachel's initiative, and she has been instrumental in making this a reality.
If you would like to join the committee and be part of this impactful initiative, please contact Rachel.
We are delighted to announce that our "Fork it Over" fundraising event was a tremendous success, with a total profit of $62,480.44. Our portion of the proceeds amounts to $48,482.71, which will significantly support all our projects, especially the Brightview initiative.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated committee members, led by Committee Chair Ted LeLacheur:
Maureen Liviniuk
Jeanette Bancarz
Lorne Wight
Jim Galpin
Linda Pincock
Roman Slabyj
Susan Slabyj
Jeremy McConnell
Brad Lohner
Dawn Heckenlaible
Kayla Belzil
Candace Smallwood
We are looking for new committee chairs to lead these initiatives. If you are interested, please contact Maureen.
Last Meeting - Healthy Child Uganda
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending a remarkable presentation by Dr. Jenn Brenner at the cardiology rounds at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, hosted by Dr. Zaheer Lakhani. Dr. Brenner, a dedicated and influential figure in global health, has participated many times in our East Africa Medical Program and later founded Healthy Child Uganda to continue providing crucial maternal and child health services.
Her presentation was insightful and inspiring, highlighting her extensive work and the impact of sustained health initiatives in East Africa. After the presentation, we had the opportunity to join Dr. Brenner for lunch and a meaningful conversation about future projects and collaborations.
We are also thrilled to share that Dr. Brenner received the Paul Harris Fellow recognition for her contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3rd. We are excited to have Mark Wong, Buski-Lakhani Award winner, as our guest speaker. Mark will be discussing the Dental Brigades at the University of Alberta, which he co-founded with Taj Mondair.
This year, 15 volunteers participated in a dental brigade in the rural community of La Paguare, Honduras. During their time there, the volunteers led health education workshops and shadowed licensed dentists to provide dental care to community members.
For those who cannot attend in person, the Zoom login for the meeting is Meeting ID 780 222 3440 Passcode Mayfield
Brightview BBQ
On Wednesday, June 26th, we had a lovely time celebrating the beginning of summer with our annual BBQ! It was wonderful to share this special occasion with students and staff. A huge thank you to our club members who participated and made the event fun: Jim, Ted, John, Maureen, Jeanette, Samar, Linda, Rose, and Victoria.
Upcoming Events
Special Meeting at Kihcihkaw Aski - Sacred Land on July 17th
On July 17th, our regular meeting will be held at Kihcihkaw Aski - Sacred Land. We will enjoy a tour and presentation on the significance of this urban Indigenous ceremonial ground.
Attendees will have the option to purchase an Indigenous Box Lunch provided by Culina. Since space is limited, we ask everyone to click here to reserve your spot. You can attend without requesting the lunch option. If you would like to purchase lunch, please reserve your spot by July 12th.
Self-Care Corner
Life is full of ups and downs, and everyone faces challenges like interpersonal conflicts, physical and emotional pain, loss, and stress. No one is immune to these experiences, and some of us also encounter significant trauma.
This resource supports people in recognizing any unhealthy coping mechanisms they might be using and introduces them to new, beneficial ways to handle life’s inevitable challenges.
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 p.m.
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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