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A new leaf July 2017 RotaryUn nouveau feuillet CanadaJuillet 2017 Something for everyone Take advantage of a menu of giving options Hell in High River Rotary regrows businesses after flooding L’impact d’un projet jul17-RC01-rotarycanada-cover-v2.indd 1 4/25/17 1:28 PM VIEW from the NORTH OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW. Th at ritual plays out across the Rotary world as we usher in a new group of presidents to lead our clubs in 2017-18. Business analysts would tell us that wholesale change of leadership is not conducive to suc- cess, yet our clubs continue to serve our communities. Why is that? I suggest the answer is enthusiasm. Having recently participated in a nine-district presidents- elect training seminar, I saw fi rsthand more than 500 presidents-elect preparing for their year of service leading a Rotary club – their Rotary club. While the knowledge imparted to those presidents-elect during the seminar will assist them in planning and executing leadership, the more important aspect of their experience was shar- ing ideas and listening to inspiring speakers. Th ese leaders must succeed if we are to achieve our goals for the 100th anniversary of Th e Rotary Foundation, to continue to serve at home and internationally, and to engage the com- munity through public relations. As much as they have prepared for their role, now they need you. Th is Canada Day, take the pledge to do as much as possible to ensure the success of your new president and your club. ROD THOMSON Chair, Rotary Canada Advisory Board Rotary Club of Semiahmoo (White Rock), B.C. PHOTO of the MONTH RotaryCanada VOL.9, NO.1 ROTARY CANADA ADVISORY BOARD ROTARY CANADA MAGAZINE STAFF Rod Thomson, Chair John Rezek Editor in Chief Semiahmoo (White Rock), B.C. Jennifer Moody Art Director Nancy E. Gilbert CHRIS M. OFFER West Shore, B.C. Diana Schoberg Executive Editor Chris M. Offer of the Rotary Club of Ladner, B.C., saw these children Roger J. Hayward Paul Engleman Contributing Editor playing while he was in Nigeria for a polio surveillance project. Alliston, Ont. Joe Cane Design & Production Assistant Jennifer E. Jones Windsor-Roseland, Ont. To inquire about advertising: Correction: In our April story “Milestone Moments,” we Claude Martel Marc Dukes, The Rotarian, One Rotary Center, misidentifi ed the location of Rotary District 5550, which Québec-Val-Bélair, Que. comprises Manitoba and parts of Ontario and Saskatch- 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 ewan. Also, while the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Hendreen Dean Rohrs is the fi rst national museum built solely for that purpose Langley Central, B.C. phone 847-866-3092 in decades, it was not the fi rst national museum since 1967 – the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Hal- Send letters, comments, email [email protected] ifax, which had been a local museum, became a national and editorial submissions to: museum in 2011. [email protected] © 2017 by Rotary International 2 RotaryCanada | July 2017 jul17-RC02-04-v6.indd 1 5/3/17 3:22 PM FIELDNOTES Alex, opted to support the Linda. The experience rein- Rotary Peace Centres, “because forced their belief that estab- we believe peace is key to the lishing a reliable source for functioning of all the other clean water can free women and areas of focus. Without peace, children from that daily burden it is very difficult for children and provide the time they need to go to school, for health clin- for education. ics to operate, for businesses to Zen Moisey, a member of the flourish, for wells to be dug.” Rotary Club of Edmonton She adds that on a recent trip West, and his wife, Doreen, cus- to Ethiopia and Uganda, “We tomized their donation so that saw what Rotary does for those their endowed gift will provide in need. Alex and I are blessed an annual earnings stream in to have the funds to give. perpetuity to the Rotary district Hopefully our giving will that encompasses Ukraine. The inspire others to give also.” Moiseys have seen that the most Tim and Sally Schilds, successful projects are conceived members of the Rotary Club of by local clubs. “We do not know Dawson Creek Sunrise, B.C., of another organization that can designated a substantial portion deliver benefits to countries lack- of their contribution for educa- ing adequate legal and fiscal tion and literacy. Sally, who was infrastructure, and at a lower club president in 2010-11, says, cost, than The Rotary Founda- Options for every donor “I’ve been involved in education tion,” says Zen, who is nearing at The Rotary Foundation for many years. It’s the ultimate completion on a book about power tool. For us, being able to Ukraine and has visited the by PAUL ENGLEMAN designate money for literacy and country of his ancestry 13 times. education was a no-brainer.” Others who were recognized Last year, in recognition of The ication, gifts that will have Tim, past governor of District for their leadership and generos- Rotary Foundation’s centennial, lasting benefit. “The beauty of 5370, says, “We started support- ity as new inductees at the Arch the Foundation Trustees set a the Foundation is we have ing education for girls in Mala- Klumph Society Canada Day goal of enrolling 100 new mem- something for everyone,” says wi in 2002, and we have seen event were: Dietrich and Cath- bers into the Arch Klumph Carolyn Ferguson, a member how that can change lives.” leen (Kitt) Brand, Bruce and Pat Society. Canadian Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Ancast- Devon G. Biddle, a mem- Williams, Steve and Mary stepped up to the challenge: In er A.M., Ont., and a senior ber of the Rotary Club of McEachern, Neil and Cheryl April, the Trustees inducted 14 major gifts officer. “You can be Oshawa (Parkwood), Ont., and McBeth, William Roy and couples into the society, which as general as you want with an his wife, Linda, directed much Nancy Jean Gray, F. Ronald and recognizes donors who pledge unrestricted gift, or you can of their financial support to E. Lynn Denham, William R. to bring their lifetime contribu- get very specific. We have one water and sanitation. A major and Delphine Patchett, Michael tions to US$250,000. Foundation for many needs.” factor in their decision was J. and Karen Parker, Joop and The new society members We spoke to several donors Devon’s long career as a civil Susan Ueffing, and one anony- were able to earmark their to find out why they made the engineer, operating his own mous couple. gifts to the causes that matter gift they did. firm, D.G. Biddle & Associates. For a full explanation of most to them. The $2.2 mil- Roslyn Stroshin, 2016-17 Travelling in Ethiopia, they Foundation giving opportuni- lion total pledged includes governor of District 5040 witnessed women and children ties, speak to your club’s/dis- $568,000 towards water and (British Columbia) and a mem- struggling to carry heavy jugs trict’s Foundation chair or zone sanitation, $499,000 to the ber of the Rotary Club of of water up steep hills. “You see endowment/major gifts adviser Endowment Fund, and Whistler Millennium, B.C., that, and you are reminded of or visit www.rotary.org/en ROTARY INTERNATIONAL/CINDY FANDL INTERNATIONAL/CINDY ROTARY $475,000 towards polio erad- says that she and her husband, just how precious water is,” says /donate/recognition. July 2017 | RotaryCanada 3 jul17-RC02-04-v6.indd 2 5/3/17 3:22 PM FIELDNOTES Douze ans plus tard … par PDG Paul Beaulieu, Club Rotary Québec-Charlesbourg Souvent, on se questionne sur le travail que l’on fait teur pour lui poser plusieurs questions sur l’impact que tion et le secteur agricole. avec nos projets à l’étranger : Est-ce que l’argent inves- l’Institut avait eu sur ses étudiants, sur leur avenir et Je dois avouer que ce que j’ai appris m’a fait chaud ti et tous les efforts faits par nos clubs et nos districts sur la région. Après deux semaines, le directeur M. Ger- au cœur. Cela me confirme une fois de plus que nous valent toute la peine qu’on se donne ? Après quelques man Llanqui me fait parvenir l’information que je vou- pouvons faire une différence dans la vie des gens, dans années, on peut se demander quel a été l’impact réel lais tant obtenir pour répondre à mon questionnement. le dynamisme économique de toute une région. Savoir sur le terrain. Avons-nous fait une différence ? Est-ce Entre 2006 et 2015, près de 400 étudiants ont obte- que dans cette région pauvre, des familles ont un meil- que les efforts faits par nos amis partenaires du club nu leur diplôme. L’âge moyen se situe entre 17 et 29 ans leur niveau de vie grâce à la formation que nous avons Rotary local, tous ces voyages, ces nombreux courriels avec quelques exceptions jusqu’à 55 ans. La grande aidé à mettre sur pied, cela fait oublier les longues et toutes les heures passées à trouver des solutions ont majorité a trouvé un emploi dans la région. Une entente heures de travail que la préparation de ce projet a né- réellement porté fruits ? avec une université permet même aux finissants qui le cessité. Même si, à l’époque on n’en parlait pas encore Depuis un certain temps, je me posais ces questions désirent de poursuivre leurs études en agro-alimentaire dans les projets du Rotary, on peut dire que cet Institut au sujet du projet du District 7790 lors de mon année de ou en agronomie.