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This week, Jeanette brought three member proposals:
The Sold Sisters Group (Jen Liviniuk) - Corporate Member, proposed by Maureen. Jen is a former member in good standing and is ready to return to Rotary Family.
Classification: Realtor.
Leads with Seeds (Roman Slabyj) - Corporate Member, proposed by Maureen. LWS is a long time project for our club. It is our hope with a membership, they will see more of the Rotary world and take advantage of the many opportunities.
Classification: Education and Entrepreneurship - Honduras
Kenneth Jacob - Individual Member, proposed by Jeanette. Kenneth has been interested in making a greater difference internationally. He has attended a meeting and is very interested to get to know Rotary and support our international efforts. Classification: Nursing.
Please email Jeanette by February 21st if there are any concerns.
Motions
Jeanette put forward a motion to change the President-elect candidate. The motion was approved, with Arif Alibhai nominated as President-Elect effective immediately. It was also decided for Linda Pincock and Arif Alibhai to share the President role in 2024-2025, and for Arif Alibhai to serve as the President in 2025-2026.
Next Business Meeting
Our upcoming business meeting is set for February 21st, 2024. We will host Albert Lee, CEO and Founder of Closure Liability Management Inc, who will delve into environmental challenges and innovative solutions. This is an open event! Feel free to invite your friends and colleagues interested.
We need everyone to register or let Linda know if you are coming so that we can have an accurate count for chairs.
For those who cannot attend in person, the Zoom login for the meeting is Meeting ID 780 222 3440 Passcode Mayfield
Last Meeting Summary
Last meeting we learned about RYLE, an annual conference hosted by the RYLE Committee and sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of District 5370. This experience is intended for high school students who would like to gain or strengthen their leadership skills and learn how to be active citizens striving to make a positive impact in the world. Our club might sponsor one or two students. We need to determine if there are any youth in our JP Interact club who would like to attend.
Upcoming Events
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). It also provides an opportunity for networking and socializing among learners, faculty, and those interested in Global Health. The evening includes a silent auction featuring student artwork and sports event tickets, with proceeds benefiting community development programs in Tanzania. The club would like to send 4 people to represent us at the dinner. If you would like to attend please email Maureen.
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.
Self-Care Corner
In search of your healthiest self, start by taking small steps such as setting boundaries, connecting with nature, getting enough sleep, staying active, or talking to a friend. Remember, you can always find a friend to talk to in our club. Use these wellness toolkits to find ways to improve your well-being in any area you’d like.
Impact Challenge
Our Rotary Global Impact Challenge is officially 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.
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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