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"The Government's Plan from Infrastructure Investment across Canada"
Mar. 13, 2017
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi is the Member of Parliament for Edmonton—Mill Woods and the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. Prior to being elected Member of Parliament, Minister Sohi was a three-term Edmonton City Councillor. This experience taught him the importance of infrastructure as the foundation for citizens to create strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities. Dedicated to improving Edmonton’s infrastructure and liveability, Minister Sohi represented the city on the Canadian Urban Transit Association and strongly advocated for Light Rail Transit. He also brought forward his passion for inclusive city-building through his representation at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and in leading City Council’s Immigration, Multiculturalism, and Racism Free Edmonton initiatives. Since assuming the Infrastructure and Communities portfolio, Minister Sohi has overseen the design and early implementation of a more than $180 billion plan over 12 years – the largest infrastructure investment plan in Canada’s history. This plan invests unprecedented amounts in public transit, green infrastructure, clean water and waste water, affordable housing, trade-enabling infrastructure, rural and northern communities, and more. Minister Sohi has received several awards in recognition of his community leadership and lives in Edmonton with his wife and daughter.
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Wellspring Health Centre
Mar. 20, 2017
Dr. Glenn Hundleby is the Board Chair and co-founder of the recently opened Wellspring Edmonton. As Project Coordinator, he donated his full time attention to the project as well as acting as Chair of the Executive Committee and serving as a member of the Building Oversight Committee. His experience, as a Director with the Capital Health Foundation and as former president of the Northern Alberta Ronald McDonald House here in Edmonton, benefited Wellspring enormously during its formative years.
Wellspring Edmonton 11306 - 65th Ave. Edmonton Wellspring Edmonton recently opened a world class, community-based support centre in South Edmonton offering non-medical programs and services for people living with cancer, including their families and those who care for them. As a registered charity, Wellspring Edmonton is governed by a volunteer Board of committed Edmontonians and depends solely on the generosity of local donors to provide services at no cost to participants. It receives no on-going grants or government funding to carry out this work. This is the 8th Wellspring in Canada and joins Calgary as the second in Alberta. Needs Addressed The need for non-medical support for cancer patients and their families is already very real… and growing. There are currently 120,000 Albertans living with cancer and 18,000 more will be diagnosed this year. We are fortunate in Alberta to have world-class treatment facilities along with specialized oncology teams and excellent ancillary health care providers. However, the health care system doesn’t have the capacity to fully meet the significant non-medical needs of people with cancer. In screening at the Cross Cancer Institute, 85% of patients reported high levels of stress, anxiety or fear upon receiving news of a cancer diagnosis. Since opening in mid-January, Wellspring Edmonton has already welcomed more than 300 new members, along with over 150 volunteers. At this level our original projection of 1200 members in the first year could easily be doubled. Unique Role of Wellspring in the Spectrum of Cancer Organizations Wellsprings are distinct in the spectrum of cancer support organizations in that all programs are led by professionals who volunteer their time and expertise; and by trained volunteers who have had direct personal experience with cancer. There are programs for children and adults of all backgrounds and circumstances of life, all designed to educate, empower, and help people develop new skills to take control over their own situation. Peer support involves the opportunity to talk with a trained volunteer who has lived the experience of cancer and can provide support, give comfort and demonstrate the assurance that you are not alone. Programs range from coping skills for managing stress, to arts for wellness programs for expressing feelings, to education for living with the day-to-day challenges of cancer. |
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Mar. 20, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Mar. 20, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Glenn Hundleby is the Board Chair and co-founder of the recently opened Wellspring Edmonton. As Project Coordinator, he donated his full time attention to the project as well as acting as Chair of the Executive Committee and serving as a member of the Building Oversight Committee. His experience, as a Director with the Capital Health Foundation and as former president of the Northern Alberta Ronald McDonald House here in Edmonton, benefited Wellspring enormously during its formative years. Wellspring Edmonton 11306 - 65th Ave. Edmonton Wellspring Edmonton recently opened a world class, community-based support centre in South Edmonton offering non-medical programs and services for people living with cancer, including their families and those who care for them. As a registered charity, Wellspring Edmonton is governed by a volunteer Board of committed Edmontonians and depends solely on the generosity of local donors to provide services at no cost to participants. It receives no on-going grants or government funding to carry out this work. This is the 8th Wellspring in Canada and joins Calgary as the second in Alberta. Needs Addressed The need for non-medical support for cancer patients and their families is already very real… and growing. There are currently 120,000 Albertans living with cancer and 18,000 more will be diagnosed this year. We are fortunate in Alberta to have world-class treatment facilities along with specialized oncology teams and excellent ancillary health care providers. However, the health care system doesn’t have the capacity to fully meet the significant non-medical needs of people with cancer. In screening at the Cross Cancer Institute, 85% of patients reported high levels of stress, anxiety or fear upon receiving news of a cancer diagnosis. Since opening in mid-January, Wellspring Edmonton has already welcomed more than 300 new members, along with over 150 volunteers. At this level our original projection of 1200 members in the first year could easily be doubled. Unique Role of Wellspring in the Spectrum of Cancer Organizations Wellsprings are distinct in the spectrum of cancer support organizations in that all programs are led by professionals who volunteer their time and expertise; and by trained volunteers who have had direct personal experience with cancer. There are programs for children and adults of all backgrounds and circumstances of life, all designed to educate, empower, and help people develop new skills to take control over their own situation. Peer support involves the opportunity to talk with a trained volunteer who has lived the experience of cancer and can provide support, give comfort and demonstrate the assurance that you are not alone. Programs range from coping skills for managing stress, to arts for wellness programs for expressing feelings, to education for living with the day-to-day challenges of cancer. |
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Air North, Yukon's Airline
Mar. 27, 2017
We were founded in 1977, by Joe Sparling and Tom Wood, as Air North Charter and Training. Joe and Tom's original intent is right there in the name - we were to offer charter flights to the mining industry and flight training services - but it didn't take long for us to grow beyond that original vision. By the early 1980s, our fleet had grown from a single Cessna 206 to include a variety of aircraft on wheels, floats, and skis - until we acquired the famous and world-tested Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft. It's then that the time was right to begin offering scheduled flights within the Yukon, and into Alaska. Just over ten years later, two important changes began: we retired the Douglas aircraft in favour of Hawker Siddeley 748 turboprops, and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation of Old Crow expressed an interest in investing in Air North. The investment from the Vuntut Gwitchin made it possible a few years later, in 2002, for us to enter a whole new era: we purchased two Boeing 737 jets. On June 2002, we began flying between Whitehorse and Vancouver, and also connected the Yukon with Alberta with our flights to Calgary and Edmonton. Our growth was mirrored in new branding, as we adopted our current operating name of Air North, Yukon's Airline. Since then, we've bought more aircraft and modernized our fleet with Boeing 737-400 and -500 jets, and expanded our route network to include Kelowna, in 2013, and an ambitious new flight connecting Whitehorse with Yellowknife and Ottawa in 2014. The new route has won praise from our passengers for our attention to detail, service, and in-flight meals. Much of what we serve on our flights is made fresh by our Whitehorse-based flight kitchen. Our talented team work hard every day to serve special treats in-flight. We're an airline that invites you to expect something more-especially the unexpected. Did you know that our President and co-founder, Joe Sparling, is one of our Boeing 737 captains? Also, we're one of the largest employers in the Yukon Territory, with over 250 full and part-time employees - in addition to the more than 250 full and part-time employees who work in our Vancouver base, providing above and below the wing services for some of the world's biggest airlines in addition to our own flights. One in fifteen Yukoners, including the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, hold an equity or employment stake in our airline. |
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Mar. 27, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Mar. 27, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We were founded in 1977, by Joe Sparling and Tom Wood, as Air North Charter and Training. Joe and Tom's original intent is right there in the name - we were to offer charter flights to the mining industry and flight training services - but it didn't take long for us to grow beyond that original vision. By the early 1980s, our fleet had grown from a single Cessna 206 to include a variety of aircraft on wheels, floats, and skis - until we acquired the famous and world-tested Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft. It's then that the time was right to begin offering scheduled flights within the Yukon, and into Alaska. Just over ten years later, two important changes began: we retired the Douglas aircraft in favour of Hawker Siddeley 748 turboprops, and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation of Old Crow expressed an interest in investing in Air North. The investment from the Vuntut Gwitchin made it possible a few years later, in 2002, for us to enter a whole new era: we purchased two Boeing 737 jets. On June 2002, we began flying between Whitehorse and Vancouver, and also connected the Yukon with Alberta with our flights to Calgary and Edmonton. Our growth was mirrored in new branding, as we adopted our current operating name of Air North, Yukon's Airline. Since then, we've bought more aircraft and modernized our fleet with Boeing 737-400 and -500 jets, and expanded our route network to include Kelowna, in 2013, and an ambitious new flight connecting Whitehorse with Yellowknife and Ottawa in 2014. The new route has won praise from our passengers for our attention to detail, service, and in-flight meals. Much of what we serve on our flights is made fresh by our Whitehorse-based flight kitchen. Our talented team work hard every day to serve special treats in-flight. We're an airline that invites you to expect something more-especially the unexpected. Did you know that our President and co-founder, Joe Sparling, is one of our Boeing 737 captains? Also, we're one of the largest employers in the Yukon Territory, with over 250 full and part-time employees - in addition to the more than 250 full and part-time employees who work in our Vancouver base, providing above and below the wing services for some of the world's biggest airlines in addition to our own flights. One in fifteen Yukoners, including the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, hold an equity or employment stake in our airline. |
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Engineers Without Borders
Apr. 03, 2017
Ashley Meek
International Development
Engineers without Borders (Malawi from 2011-2014)
Oxfam (DR Congo 2014-2016)
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sustainability in the Democratic Republic of Congo Access to water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right, yet billions are still faced with daily challenges accessing even the most basic of services. According to the United Nations 2.6 billion people worldwide have gained access to improved drinking water sources since 1990, but 663 million people are still without. Around 1.8 billion people globally use a source of drinking water that is fecally contaminated and some 2.4 billion people lack access to basic sanitation services, such as toilets or latrines. Water and sanitation related diseases remain among the major causes of death in children under five. As a result the United Nations has set Sustainable Development Goal #6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all. There are many projects developed around the world to help achieve this goal. One of the challenges often faced is the long-term sustainability of the water and sanitation infrastructure. Many of these projects will provide access to water but neglect the surrounding support that is required to maintain the system. This talk will focus on strategies for sustainable implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene programming drawing on examples from work carried out the Democratic Republic of Congo. We will explore some lessons learned from field experience in a water and sanitation development program such as: Who needs to be involved in the project? How does water and sanitation infrastructure fit into a larger service system? What should be incorporated in project plans to support long term accessibility? To register for this presentation, please click on the link below. |
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Apr. 03, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Apr. 03, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ashley Meek
International Development
Engineers without Borders (Malawi from 2011-2014)
Oxfam (DR Congo 2014-2016)
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sustainability in the Democratic Republic of Congo Access to water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right, yet billions are still faced with daily challenges accessing even the most basic of services. According to the United Nations 2.6 billion people worldwide have gained access to improved drinking water sources since 1990, but 663 million people are still without. Around 1.8 billion people globally use a source of drinking water that is fecally contaminated and some 2.4 billion people lack access to basic sanitation services, such as toilets or latrines.
Water and sanitation related diseases remain among the major causes of death in children under five. As a result the United Nations has set Sustainable Development Goal #6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.
There are many projects developed around the world to help achieve this goal. One of the challenges often faced is the long-term sustainability of the water and sanitation infrastructure. Many of these projects will provide access to water but neglect the surrounding support that is required to maintain the system. This talk will focus on strategies for sustainable implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene programming drawing on examples from work carried out the Democratic Republic of Congo. We will explore some lessons learned from field experience in a water and sanitation development program such as: Who needs to be involved in the project? How does water and sanitation infrastructure fit into a larger service system? What should be incorporated in project plans to support long term accessibility? |
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Vimy Ridge - Forging a Nation
Apr. 10, 2017
2014 is the 100th Anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Norman, through a multi-media presentation, brings WWI to life. Tying together the war in Europe and life at home in Canada Norman shows how our country was "forged in fire." This is the perfect presentation of those looking for a new way to honour our fallen on Remembrance Day - or anytime throughout the centennial year. Norman was the president of Grey Cup 2000. He has acted as an advisor to two provincial cabinet ministers and he has headed up three of Canada's largest chambers of commerce. His specialties include integrated marketing communications, international trade strategic studies and history. He also has nine book titles to his credit, including Passchendaele; Norman was the historical consultant for the major motion picture of the same name starring Paul Gross.
Please click on the link below to register.
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Apr. 10, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Future of Northlands
Apr. 24, 2017
Mayor Iveson has set his sights on transforming Edmonton into a highly liveable, uplifting and globally competitive city that is recognized as one of Canada’s very best places to build something great. In his time on Council and as Mayor, he has earned a reputation for being pragmatic, creative, collaborative and compassionate in his approach to building Edmonton. Harnessing a renewed confidence among Edmontonians, he is focused on driving progress in four priority areas: Building a more uplifting and inclusive city; Building a more resilient and green city; Building a more prosperous and competitive region; and leading an open and effective local government. Click below to register, |
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Apr. 24, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Celebrating our Youth Services Programs
May 01, 2017
Event Description Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to see the good work our club does within this Fifth Avenue of Service, Youth Service. At this meeting you will witness Youth Exchange in Action! Our Rebound Student, Erin Paprotka (went to Switzerland last year), our 17 18 Outbound Student Elinor Nelson-Hachey (to Sweden in 17 18 ) and our Inbound Student Pommelien Bossier (from Belgium 16 17 ) are chairing the meeting. Our Interactors from the Interact Club of Edmonton Downtown and our Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club of Edmonton will update us regarding their club activities and we will have special presentations about RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment ) and Start2Finish both programs that focus on children and youth who may benefit from that extra support experience in order to reach their potential. It will be wonderful to hear from our future Rotarians in the making! PLEASE NOTE! If you would like to support our youth to attend this luncheon by purchasing a ticket for them just add on to your own ticket purchase when you confirm your attendance on line, Where you put in the name of your Guest instead please put YOUTH in first name and SERVICE in the second name. If you would like to donate money for youth to attend and do not want to do so online please contact Connie at admin@edmontonrotary.com . Thank you so much! To register for this meeting, please click on link below.
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May 01, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Vocational Services Committee
May 15, 2017
Anne-Marie Kallal is the Executive Director of Cultural Connections Institute – The Learning Exchange (CCI-LEX), a charitable organization that offers English as a Second Language programming to adult newcomers in downtown Edmonton. After graduating with a Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Alberta, Anne-Marie wanted to experience new cultures and countries for herself. She spent two years teaching English in Japan, followed by three years of teaching and developing an ESL Program in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia as a volunteer with Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO). Her experience with VSO Mongolia cemented her desire to work in community-based organizations and the not-for-profit sector. Shortly after joining CCI-LEX as a Program Coordinator in 2007, Anne-Marie completed the Executive Leadership in the Not-for-Profit Sector Diploma Program at MacEwan University. This helped prepare her for current role as Executive Director, which she took on in 2011. Her work with CCI-LEX has seen her as an active member on Advisory Committees and Working Groups with The City of Edmonton, Catholic Social Services, the Edmonton Local Immigration Partnership, and Syrian Refugee Stakeholders groups. Outside of CCI-LEX, Anne-Marie is also passionate about Skills Society, an Edmonton charity that provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, and of which she is currently Board Chair. In her free time, she loves to travel, and she is also a big supporter of Edmonton festivals, theatres, and live music! Link to register for this meeting: |
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May 15, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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The Games, Computers (and Humans) Play
May 29, 2017
Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer is a Distinguished University Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta and is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Science. His research are is artificial intelligence. He is best known for applying his research to computer games. He is the creator of the checkers program Chinook , the first program to win a human world championship in any game. In 2007 he announced that checkers was solved: perfect plays leads to a draw. He is a founder of Onlea (onlea.org), the world's first MOOC(Mega Open Online Course) production company. This talk gives a gentle introduction to artificial intelligence, contrasting the abilities of humans and computers to solve problems. These differences are illustrated using games. The talk includes a discussion of the University of Alberta's artificial intelligence research group, and the well-kept secret (in Canada only) that it has been one of the best in the world for 25 years. To purchase tickets, go to the link below: |
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May 29, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Rotary Shelter Boxes
Jun. 05, 2017
ShelterBox is made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right – that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital. No ifs. No buts. When people are plunged into crisis, normality is suspended. But good, quality shelter can cut through the chaos. This is why we provide the tools that enable people to rebuild homes and transform their lives. We do things differently. We were born different. We started life as a small organization in the UK and have grown into an international organization with offices in seventeen countries around the world, including Canada. We don’t follow the crowd – we’ve carved our own path that leads straight to the families we support. To register please click on the link below. Public URL: |
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Jun. 05, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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"What is new at NAIT"
Jun. 12, 2017
Ms. Tracey Scarlett is currently the Dean of the JR Shaw School of Business at NAIT. She has a wide and varied background including 15 years in the biotechnology industry and 10 years in economic development and entrepreneurship development. Ms. Scarlett is currently a Director on the Board of Travel Alberta, is a member of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), is a member of the Global Woman of Vision board in Edmonton, and participates in numerous other economic development and entrepreneurship advisory committees. She is a past Director and Finance Committee Chair on the Board of Edmonton Economic Development Corp., and a past Director of several other organizations including Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, Suit Yourself, the Canadian Association of Management Consultants in Alberta, the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT Alberta), and Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta.
Ms. Scarlett volunteers with many groups and regularly speaks about entrepreneurship and supporting women to expand their leadership roles. In 2012, she was recognized by NAIT as one of their Top 50 Alumni, and in 2013, she was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by YWCA Edmonton.
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Jun. 12, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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"A Rotary Youth Exchange Ambassador from Belgium living in Canada"
Jun. 19, 2017
Pommelien Bossier, our 2016 2017 Inbound Rotary Youth Exchange student from Belgium, will present her perspective and learning as a Rotary Youth Exchange Ambassador from Belgium living in Canada . Pommelien Bossier has been here since August 2016 and has made herself an integral part of our club through her many presentations at the podium, sharing at the lunch tables, volunteering with club projects and fundraising, being a willing and active member of our Interact club and living with her four different host families - all the while sharing her love of her country Belgium. The year is almost over and it is time to say good bye! Please support her by attending this final presentation and sharing good wishes with her. Register for this event, |
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Outgoing President for 2016/2017
Jun. 26, 2017
John Yamamoto is a Vice President and Investment Advisor for RBC Dominion Securities. He has studied investment theory formally and has a Bachelor Of Commerce and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Alberta. He has also earned his Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation, and has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI). John's unique approach is based on his keen insight into the future world of investing. As a top advisor, he has won numerous awards for excellence in the industry and has been named a member of the firm's Executive Council. For over a decade, John has taught investment courses at Grant MacEwan College, and the Edmonton Public School Board (Metro Continuing Education). John was born and raised in the city of Edmonton and enjoys traveling around the world with his wife and daughter. He believes that money is meant to be enjoyed and encourages his clients to create income from their investments to travel, golf and enjoy an active lifestyle.
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Jun. 26, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Incoming President for 2017/2018
Jul. 10, 2017
Brent was born in Brandon Manitoba to parents who were in the RCAF. He was educated in Ottawa and complete a BSC at the Royal Military College Kingston. He is a graduate of Command and Staff College and National Defense College. He retired from the Royal Canadian Air Force in1997 after 35 years of service. He trained as a pilot and has accumulated over 9000 hours primarily on the C130 and Boeing 707 aircraft. He has filled a number of command positions as Commanding Officer for 435 Sqn Edmonton, Base Commander Toronto, Wing Commander NATO Airborne Early Warning and Communications Wing, and in various staff positions including Director of Personnel, Chair of the Career Medical Review Board, Chief of Staff for Air Transport Command in Canada and abroad with NATO and the United Nations in Egypt. Following retirement from the RCAF and relocation to Edmonton, he continued to fly maintained an Air Line Tranport Licence on several aircraft including the Boeing 737. He served on several Boards including two years as President for Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton, the Rotary club of Edmonton Board, and is on the Board for the Alberta Aviation Museum. He was awarded the Order of Military Merit and the Alberta Centennial Medal. As the father to five children, he is quick to confess that his wife, Linda, shouldered the bulk of the responsibility due to the travel demands. We have 13 grandchildren located from Edmonton, Cold Lake, Port Elgin and Ottawa to Al Ain United Arab Emirates. He is active with Edmonton Rotary and has served on several committees. He has maintained an interest in investing, travel, golf and other frustrating activities. To register, click on link below: |
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Jul. 10, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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"Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan"
Jul. 17, 2017
Effective January 19, 2015 Malcolm Bruce is CEO of the Capital Region Board. Malcolm Bruce is a veteran of the Canadian Forces with more than 32 years of progressive leadership, strategic planning and organizational change experience. Malcolm’s wide range of skills have been sought out to support the strategic planning and execution of operations including; in 2002 Kananaskis G8 Summit, in 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and most recently in the 2013 Alberta floods. He has been deployed overseas five times including Iraq in 2006 where he served as the strategic force planner while on exchange with the British Army and to Afghanistan for 12 month deployment as the Chief of Advisors for the Afghan ministerial development mission. Malcolm most recently held the position of Director, Corporate Services for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) from December 2012 to January 2015. During his tenure he was responsible for the association’s business planning and policy processes. Malcolm holds a Bachelor of History from the University of Manitoba and holds two Masters of Arts degrees from the Royal Military College of Canada. He is a Trustee with the Foundation for the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and remains an active volunteer supporting military families. Malcolm enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, rugby and scuba diving. He has been happily married to Shawna Bruce for the past 24 years and continues to parent three daughters, now all attending university, with a sense of humour and the occasional medicinal dram of single malt. The CRB represents the 24 municipalities of Alberta’s Capital Region, leading regional action toward global opportunity with a focus on growth, transportation, housing and regional services. Link to Register: |
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Jul. 17, 2017 Ends: 11:59 p.m.
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"Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta and NWT
Jul. 24, 2017
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. We are spread over 122 countries around the world and reach over 9.7 million students per year. For over 50 years, Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT has engaged and inspired students from grades 3 to 12 in classrooms across Edmonton, Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. JA is the only organization in Alberta and NWT that teaches students about entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy at all levels of the school system. JA’s free, curriculum-based programs are delivered by local volunteers bringing the real world into the classroom; the value is in the ‘real world’ perspective. JA registers nearly 1000 programs and reach over 25,000 students a year and are continuing to expand their reach. This is all possible through a partnership between the business community, educators, and volunteers who work together to inspire young people to reach their dreams and tap into their potential. Jen Panteluk is the President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta and Northwest Territories. A BCom and MBA graduate from the School of Business at the University of Alberta, Jen has worked in the non-profit sector for over 10 years, Jen has a far-reaching background and has used her skills to increase awareness and support for United Way, University of Alberta, Alberta Cancer Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Jen is passionate about strengthening the community in which she lives, and working with others to have a positive impact. Jen has been recognized as an Avenue Magazine Top 40 Under 40 in 2016 and a Global Woman of Vision in May 2017 for her work in the not for profit sector. In 2015, Jen embarked on her most important ‘job’ yet, when her and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Now a happy, active toddler, mom and dad are kept on their toes at home. In her free team, Jen is a competitive age group triathlete and can often be found swimming, biking and running. She was recognized as a YWCA Women of Distinction for her athletic accomplishments in 2010 and has had the opportunity to represent Canada at six Triathlon World Championships. Click Here to RSVP |
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Jul. 24, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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"Factors Influencing Health in Alberta"
Jul. 31, 2017
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Jul. 31, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Growing Up: The 80 Storey "Cost of Inclusion"
Aug. 14, 2017
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Aug. 14, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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YMCA of Northern Alberta
Aug. 21, 2017
For 110 years the YMCA has been serving the Edmonton and area through a wide variety of program and services. As one of the oldest and largest charities in Alberta, Nick Parkinson the President and CEO, will provide an overview of how the YMCA of Northern Alberta is building healthier communities, through their extensive programs in Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie and the Edmonton and Capital Region. In addition, Nick will provide an update on the legacy funding provided by the Rotary Club to support the YMCA Family Allies Program at the YMCA Welcome Village. |
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Aug. 21, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Human Rights is too Important to Leave to Politicians
Aug. 28, 2017
Judge Robert Philp became Chief of the Commission and Tribunals of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, on July 1st 2014. He is a respected jurist and lawyer, a community and social justice activist, committed to human rights, equality and education, locally, nationally and internationally. Judge Philp earned his BA from the University of Alberta in 1972 and his Law Degree from the same University in 1975. Judge Philp has been a strong supporter of his alma mater as a donor, volunteer and frequent lecturer. |
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Aug. 28, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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2016/2017 Rotary Club of Edmonton Rebound Exchange Student
Sep. 11, 2017
Hello! My name is Reina Buote. At age 15, I hopped on a plane and flew across the world to Phitsanulok Thailand. I was immediately exposed to a new and very different culture and language. I will be sharing about my adventures, challenges, and growth I experienced during my exchange year. Reina Buote is an honour roll student at Victoria school. She first got involved with rotary in October 2016 by joining the interact club. Shortly after she was selected to be the outbound student and spent a year abroad in Thailand. She is the youngest of three girls. Reina has been working hard to make her own income since age 10 by shovelling driveways, babysitting, baking cakes and working part time at Dairy Queen. More recently, she has been helping out at her parent's restaurant. One of Reinas greatest achievements was receiving the sportsmanship award at the provincial championship. Reinas biggest inspiration is Kylah. Reina provided care for Kylah and was amazed by how positive and determined she is to overcome the challenges of living with marfan's syndrome. Reina is looking forward to staying involved with rotary by participating in her school's interact club as well as helping out the youth exchange committee. |
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Sep. 11, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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