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Russ Mann
From: "Rotary Club of Edmonton"
Monday, June 01, 2009 Hello Russ! This email has been generated just for you as a member of our club.
Editor: Russ Mann Rotary Fellowship If you have any comments or questions, email the editor. " Sign up for great Rotary Fellowship at the Annual Rotary Golf Tournament
Future Speakers The Four Way Test
Jun 4 2009
Hon. Lindsay Blackett, Minister Com Development Of the things we think say or do
"Chair Rotarian David Xiao" 1. Is it the TRUTH ? Jun 11 2009 Ed Gibbons, City Councillor 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
"118 Avenue Revitalization-Chair Rotarian Barry Schloss" 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS ? Jun 18 2009 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Dr. Axel Meison, Alberta Research Council "Microsystems - The Community of the Future Chair Rotarian John McKenzie" Rotary Program June 4, 2009
Jun 25 2009 President Gordon Deeks " "The Swan Song"" The Minister of Culture and Community Spirit will be our guest speaker on Thursday June 4th. Jul 2 2009 New President Richard Mr. Blackett was elected to his first term as a Member of the Dickenson Legislative Assembly for Calgary-North West on March 3, ""I have a vision"" 2008. On March 12, 2008, he was appointed Minister of Culture and Community Spirit. Upcoming Events Rotary Lunch and VOTE ON Prior to his election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Mr.
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CHANGE OF VENUE - RSVP Blackett worked at Arrow Electronics as a technical sales representative. Jun 4 2009 - Jun 4 2009 Youth Service Committee From 1979 to 1983 Mr. Blackett studied criminology and corrections at meeting Jun 11 2009 - Jun 11 2009 Carleton University in Ottawa. World Community Service Committee Meeting Mr. Blackett is an avid volunteer and is active in his community. Jun 17 2009 - Jun 17 2009 Rotary YE Host Family In addition to coaching soccer and hockey, he volunteers with the following Information Night associations: Jun 18 2009 - Jun 18 2009 Tuscany Community Association, Director This eBulletin has been Calgary-North West Constituency Association, Director generated by ClubRunner club Canadian Progress Club, President communication software. Visit Mr. Blackett lives in Calgary with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. clubrunner.ca for details. June 4th Vote on Proposed By-Law Change © 2002-09 Doxess. All Rights Reserved. At the May 14, 2009 Rotary club meeting, Secretary Randy Boissonnault gave notice of a special resolution which will amend the Club By-Laws to provide the Board of ClubRunner Sponsors Directors with the authority to set the Rotary Club of Edmonton's regular meeting days. Discussion was held at the May 28th club meeting.
---- Proposed NEW: Section 2. (1) The regular meetings of the Club shall be held on such day of the week, at such time and at such place as the Board may from time to time determine. Due notice of Please visit our Sponsors. To place your ad click here . any changes regarding or cancellation of regular meetings shall be given to all members of the Club.
Club Site Sponsors To replace EXISTING: Section 2. (1) The regular meetings of the Club shall be held on Thursday at 12:10 p.m., at such place as the board may from time to time determine. Due notice of any changes regarding or cancellation of regular meetings shall be given to all members of the Club. ---
The vote on this proposed by-law change is to be held at this week's June 4th club meeting at the Westin.
If you are unable to attend this week's meeting, you may send your written vote in to the club office, which must be received no later than 10AM Thursday June 4th . President Gordon Deeks 50/50 Update The Rotary Club of Edmonton Foundation "A permanent legacy serving local needs" Last Thursday Rotarian Gary Keen had his chance at the jackpot of $306.00 only to miss the elusive black marble. This week the jackpot should be getting close to the $350.00 mark.
Rotary Golf Registration by Janet Brown
The 2009 edition of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Texas Scramble is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 23 at the Jagare Ridge Golf Club. The registration deadline for
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this enjoyable event is June 16. The fee of $96.00 includes the round of golf, 1/2 cart and a spectacular bar-b-que providing you a choice of Steak or salmon. Rotarians are encourages to bring family and friends out to this fellowship based event. A copy of the registration from is located here. Golfing is great!!!
Rotary Youth Exchange**rescheduled**
The Rotary Youth Exchange Committee is hosting a Host Family Please visit our Club Website Information Evening 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Thursday, June 18 at Sponsors. the Edmonton Downtown Coast Plaza Hotel. It will be a wine and To place your ad click here . cheese format with a short presentation and an opportunity to asks questions of former hosts and committee members. Please respond directly to Darel Baker at [email protected] with questions and let him know if you are interested in attending to find out more information.
Leaving their mark
Commemorative stamp issued by Cuba for the 1940 RI Convention in Havana. In 1955, Cuba issued two stamps for Rotary's 50th anniversary.
For more than 75 years, countries around the world have honored the work of Rotary with commemorative stamps. The first appeared in 1931, when Austria created an overprint -- a later printing over an officially issued stamp -- in honor of the RI Convention in Vienna. Other RI conventions have been commemorated with stamps, including those held in 1940, in Havana, Cuba; 1961 and 1978, in Tokyo; 1981, in So Paulo, Brazil; and 1987, in Munich, Germany.
For Rotary's 50th anniversary in 1955, 27 nations issued commemorative stamps. Many featured familiar Rotary imagery such as the gearwheel, which a Greek stamp incorporated along with the number 50. Images of Paul Harris and common scenes from the issuing country also were popular.
Rotary's 75th anniversary was honored with commemorative stamps from Benin, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Ghana, Iran, and others. The postal service of the Netherlands Antilles issued several postcards and stamps as well as a postage cancellation stamp in the shape of the Rotary emblem. The Maldives issued a series of stamps based on Health, Hunger and Humanity Grants.
In 2005, Rotary's centennial inspired stamps from nations including France, Ghana, Peru, and Togo.
Stamps have also marked the anniversary of Rotary in individual countries and depicted projects and humanitarian activities. A 1960 Bolivian stamp bears the Rotary emblem and commemorates a children's hospital sponsored by the Rotary Club of La Paz. A 1976 stamp honors 40 years of Rotary in Fiji by highlighting a club project that raised money to purchase an ambulance.
Many Rotarians collect commemorative Rotary stamps. Since 1955, a group now known as the International Fellowship of Rotary on Stamps has collected and researched Rotary-related philatelic material.
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For more historical information about Rotary, visit Rotary History and Archives or the Rotary Global History Fellowship
Rotary Smile
It was mealtime during an airline flight. "Would you like dinner?" the flight attendant asked John, seated in front.
"What are my choices?" asked John.
"Yes or No" she replied.
Rotary Club of Edmonton Core Office Hours
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Office is open daily between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. The office is located in the bottom level of the Westin Hotel.
The Club Administrator Lovina can be reached at 780-429-3256 or at [email protected] Fax: 780-426-4355
Russ's Commitments
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