At our meeting on April 5 a discussion was held with Gayle Head, an event planner, to discuss Fork It Over and the potential for assistance with planning and hosting our event. More info to follow...
Also in attendance was Victoria Celi who has taken on the role of Marketing and Social Media Coordinator. If you have an account on Facebook, Instagram or Linked In, we encourage you to follow our club account, like and comment on our posts.
The club has nominated Bruce and Janet Anderson, Lead with Seeds Society, for the District Integrity Awards. These awards are given to non-Rotarians local heroes, contributors or volunteers. For the text of the award nomination, click here. The date of the Integrity Awards is May 18th. If you would like to attend on behalf of the club, please let Jeanette know.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be held April 19th, noon at the Chateau Nova Yellowhead. Our guest speaker will be our own Jeremiah Ondicho who will share his story.
Two motions will also be put forward:
1. To allocate $4000 from the International Services budget to rental of a generator at R4AW.
2. To allocate $1000 from the Community Services budget to Days for Girls Edmonton Chapter to purchase supplies.
Zoom login for the meeting is Meeting ID 780 222 3440 Passcode Mayfield
Save the Date
Our Changeover Dinner has been set for Monday June 12th at the U of A Club. To purchase your tickets, click here.
Our next major fundraiser is a casino to be held July 16 and 17. If you are able to volunteer for one or both dates, please let Jeanette know.
Member Profile Dr Zaheer Lakhani
As a young boy growing up in Kampala, Uganda, Zaheer Lakhani frequently came across young medical students at Makerere University rushing from campus residence to Mulago teaching hospital. In spotless white coats, stethoscopes in hand, they unknowingly inspired him. That inspiration led him to a career in Cardiology. After immigrating to Canada, Zaheer wanted to give back, which eventually led him to the Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield and to establish our East Africa Medical Program, in which the club supports travel for medical professionals and students to travel between Alberta and East Africa and provide training to local doctors and students. This program is now in its 26th year and has funded over 100 trips between the two regions.
Recently Zaheer has had an opportunity to travel the province in support of his wife, Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. During his travels, Zaheer doesn’t miss an opportunity to share the good work of Rotary, or to bring back new ideas to the club on what other organizations are doing.
Fun Fact:
As a newly minted first-time grandfather to Sufyan Lakhani Velji born January 7 2023, Zaheer is busy learning to play Raffi songs on his Ukelele to impress this welcome addition to the family. His favourite? Baby Beluga of course!!
Communications Update
How can we tell our story? The communications team is working on a plan but we need your help. 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 to RCEMstories@gmail.com. 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.
How can we tell our story? The communications team is working on a plan but we need your help. 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 to RCEMstories@gmail.com. We will use these for social media and bulletin posts.
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