Events

Speakers:  University of Alberta Golden Bears Head Coach Ian Herbers and Pandas Head Coach Howie Draper

Presentation Title: Golden Bears and Pandas Culture: Clare Drake’s Legacy – the pillar of the leadership and culture of a successful University hockey program.

Topic Summary:  With a combined 24 National Championships and 69 Conference Championships the Golden Bears and Pandas Hockey Teams are arguably the two most decorated university hockey programs in North America. Though having had their fair share of outstanding players and dynasty teams over the years, the common ingredient to both programs lives in the culture brought and nurtured at the U of A by Clare Drake. Ian and Howie will talk about Coach Drakes’ legacy and it’s significant contribution to the success of both programs.

https://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey

https://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/whockey

https://bearsandpandas.ca/staff-directory/howie-draper/112

https://bearsandpandas.ca/staff-directory/ian-herbers/160

Chair of the day is John Wojcicki

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Joe Zatylny is the Fire Chief of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. With more than 25 years of emergency service experience, including 17 years in senior fire leadership roles, he leads the three-time, internationally accredited department into its next chapter as the City of Edmonton continues to grow and change.

Joe brings his passion and commitment to life in his day-to-day work by focusing on building and maintaining solid relationships, leading people through change, and maximizing service delivery.

Joe’s education and training experience includes a Bachelor’s Degree from Lakeland College Canada in Applied Business of Emergency Services and an Advanced Certificate in Labour and Industrial Relations from Queen’s University. He also holds a Master’s Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

When Joe is not enjoying the community of Edmonton, he is kept busy being a proud father and partner, exploring the mountains and ocean floor, or spending time camping in nature.

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmontons-fire-chief-reflects-on-victories-and-challenges-in-2022

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-fire-struggles-with-discrimination-bullying-and-diversity-trust-in-leadership-broken

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Dr. Abdullah Saleh will talk about the inspiring work of Innovative Canadians for Change.  ICCHANGE creates social enterprises with local people to implement innovative solutions to developing world problems including clean water, entrepreneurship and medical records.

https://www.icchange.ca/

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Note this meeting will only available for those attending in person.  NO online access for this meeting.

Rod with others from our Board of Directors will lead a town hall meeting.

Our new Inbound Student, Sam Escarmelle, will provide a brief introduction about himself, his home country Belgium, and first impressions of Edmonton and Canada.

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Note the location of this meeting is at the Heritage Room at the City Hall and will be only an IN-person meeting.   Not available online.

Anne Stevenson, City Councillor, The City of Edmonton,  https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-o-daymin

Anne is the elected councillor for the Ward O-day’min  (downtown Edmonton, Westmount to the west, Westwood to the north, MacCauley & Riverdale to the East)

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Annual Fundraiser  -  2023StepUpToThePlate.eventbrite.ca

Date: Monday, October 30th, 2023
Location: Chateau Lacombe Hotel
Check-In: 11:30am
Program: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Tickets $85 I Tables of 8 Available $680 I Parking Included
Modest Luncheon in keeping with the theme of the day

The Step Up To The Plate Luncheon is a crucial fundraising opportunity that will allow the Rotary Club of Edmonton to support and achieve its
charitable goals. The concept for this luncheon originated with the "Poor Man's Lunch," initiated by Edmontonian Bruce Hogle to meet critical needs
in downtown Edmonton.  

This year's Step Up To The Plate Fundraiser will support The Bissel Centre’s programming for mental health support.

Everything The Bissell Centre does is grounded in its vision of eliminating poverty.

Bissell is an inclusive, client-centred organization that recognizes the dignity and strengths of individuals and families and offers the support they need to overcome poverty.

see: https://bissellcentre.org/

Bissell is an inclusive, client-centred organization that recognizes the dignity and strengths of individuals and families and offers the support they need to overcome poverty. 

Online raffle auction to be announced..... Items may now be submited for auction items.

Registration using Eventbrite:

2023StepUpToThePlate.eventbrite.ca

We are in a healthcare crisis in Canada.  Our costs continue to rise and our outcomes are dropping with respect to other jurisdictions around the world.  Interestingly we have a strong culture of developing innovative solutions and technologies being built in Alberta yet they are rarely adopted by the health system.  We have an opportunity to transform our health system and drive economic development in region.

Reg Joseph is well regarded in the local health innovation community and brings a broad perspective of experience to the role. In his prior experience he served as an equities analyst for a Boston-based healthcare investment bank, an executive in residence at TEC Edmonton (a local incubator), a CEO for a local technology company Metabolomic Technologies Inc. and most recently as the VP of Health at Alberta Innovates. This broad perspective on many critical dimensions of our local eco-system is a critical asset in the foundational work that he will undertake for Health City.

Health Cities aims to improve the health of Canadians by delivering innovative healthcare solutions that can be scaled to grow the health sector nationally. It engages with clinicians, innovators, philanthropic organizations, industry and academia to address key health challenges

We are a not-for-profit organization that helps de-risk the environment and accelerate our innovators’ solutions. We are a trusted third party in verifying what innovators can bring to the table, including relationships, expertise, global reach, investment, innovation or policy influence.

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Due to high demand and shortage of space, the IN person attendance is now FULL.  Please register only for online access to the presentation.

Orysia Boychuk is an accomplished Community Development Leader passionate about making change happen.  With nine years of experience as the President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Local Branch and Provincial Council, she has been active in navigating the Ukrainian community in Alberta through some of the most challenging times, including Covid-19 as well as the Russian invasion in Ukraine. 

 With a 20+ year career as a Senior Human Resource Manager with the Federal and Provincial Governments, Orysia brings a comprehensive background with a focus on strategic planning and operational improvement.  During this time, Orysia was recognized for engaging in diversity-focused recruiting practices and implementing innovative wellness strategies to increase employee engagement and satisfaction. 

 Orysia is a trusted leader and presenter, invited to facilitate Government Official Meetings and deliver presentations at Provincial and National Conferences.  Orysia provides a unique perspective in all she does, partnering her Human Resource background with her desire to build community in order to deliver positive and exciting results.  

Oleksandr Danyleiko is the Consul General of Ukraine in Edmonton.  He has held extensive government roles in Ukraine such as Director of Department of Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and has also held a number of diplomatic positions including Toronto and Sweden.  

Four years ago, a decision was made by Ukraine for Edmonton to establish a consul general office based on the large population of Ukrainians in Edmonton and its deep roots and strong connections to the Ukraine.  It has been an honor for our community to receive Mr. Danyleinko, he has been an incredible asset supporting the Ukrainian community and Ukraine here in Edmonton.  Alberta is the second largest receiver of displaced Ukrainians since the Russian invasion on Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022 and his role has been invaluable to Alberta. 

Veronica Danyleiko is the daughter of the Consul General of Ukraine in Edmonton.  She is  16 years old and came to Canada in 2019.  Upon arrival to Canada she attended grade 6 and currently she is in grade 11.  It is important to note that while attending school here in the Canada, she also attends school online in Ukraine.  She is an active volunteer in our community here in Edmonton, and has become a member of the drama school "Dzherelo" at the Ukrainian National Federation Hall.  Veronica has been invited to MC a number of community events the past few years and has also been a reporter on the Ukrainian TV program Alberta Kontakt.  In her spare time she plays volleyball on the school team.

Past President Melinda Noyes will lead the Annual General Meeting for the Rotary Club of Edmonton and the Community Services Trust Fund (CSTF)

Treasurer Martin Connolly will review the Financial Statements for the past Rotary year 2022-2023.

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Andre will be speaking to you today about the Rotary Employment Partnership. The Rotary Employment Partnership is a partnership between Rotarians and the non-profit organization Inclusion Alberta. The goal of the partnership is to create meaningful, paid employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Since its inception in 2000, Rotarians have helped Inclusion Alberta facilitate the fulfilment of over 800 jobs across the province. Andre will draw on his experiences today as an inclusive employer to share the innumerable benefits that hiring inclusively brings to a business. He will also share how YOU can get involved with the partnership to make a lifechanging difference for a jobseeker.

Andre Charrois, a member of the Rotary Employment Partnership steering committee, works with the Edmonton and area community to develop meaningful jobs for people with developmental disabilities.
https://inclusionalberta.org/what-we-do/inclusive-employment/rotary-employment-partnership/

Andre Charrois, Senior Vice President, Regional Leader Western Canada – Andre has been in the insurance industry for over 30 years and the last 20 years have been with NFP Canada as a Managing Partner in the firm (legacy Foster Park) and now as Senior Vice President and Regional Leader for Western Canada (NFP Canada). In his role as has worked extensively in developing talent and is responsible for the leadership and guidance of company initiatives in this region.  Andre is an active member of his community where he has served on numerous Non-Profit Boards.  He is currently the Treasurer for the St. Albert Community Foundation and chairs the Steering Committee for the Rotary Employment Partnership Project (District 5370).  He has also spent many years as a Coach for minor sports and is very active with the Rotary Club of St. Albert where he has been involved with numerous board positions including President.

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Topic Summary:  Dr. Kinnaird will be speaking on prostate cancer screening and new technologies to more accurately diagnose prostate cancer.  This presentation will commence at 12:10 pm.

Adam Kinnaird is a Surgeon, Scientist, Chair of Alberta Prostate Cancer Research Initiative and the Frank and Carla Sojonky Chair in Prostate Cancer Research, in the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta.

https://apcari.ca/meet-the-team/adam-kinnaird-md-phd-frcsc/

After lunch, approximately at 1:00 pm the 5370 District Governor Brent Collingwood will be presenting. The meeting will conclude at 1:30 pm.

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Join us in this annual Scottish themed event.  Wearing Scottish garb optional.

This fundraising event supports projects and programs in the downtown community with  O’day-min Village (formerly Melcor YMCA Village) https://civida.ca/?nmh=melcor-ymca-village     Proceeds to be used for Food Security purposes.

Civida has long history of providing affordable housing options for Edmonton families. Established as the Edmonton Housing Authority in 1970; in 1995, they became Capital Region Housing. Today, Civida is the largest provider of community and affordable homes in Edmonton. A lot has changed since 1970, but the mission remains the same – to provide safe, affordable housing for all who may need it.

Speaker David MEFFEN

·         A keen Burnsian, member and past president of the Edmonton Burns Club.

·         Born in Bathgate in West Lothian, Scotland, raised in Coventry, England.

·         Graduate of Coventry University

·         Moved to Edmonton in 1979 worked in the oil and gas production and municipal water and sewage industries.

·         For 30+ years has owned and operated his own industrial pump sales and supply business. 

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Tim Marriott, Historian Laureate, Fort Edmonton Foundation,

Come hear Fort Edmonton Foundation “Historian Laureate” Tim Marriott speak about the history and ongoing development of Fort Edmonton and its relationship to the City of Edmonton.The role of the Historian Laureate was created to give a voice and a living link to the history of Edmonton and the Fort Edmonton Foundation. The Historian Laureate promotes local history and the historical value of both Fort Edmonton Park and Fort Edmonton Foundation.

(No charge for parking or park entry)    Parking behind the Hotel Selkirk and is accessible by the road through the security gate and down the road.   Take the first right hand turn after entering the park area. Sorry, NO online access to the presentation. 

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Dan Williams was sworn in as the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction on June 9, 2023. He was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Peace River on April 16, 2019 and was re-elected on May 29, 2023.

Throughout his first term as MLA, he served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Culture and for la Francophonie. He was also Deputy Government Whip and Chair of the Standing Committee on Private Bills, Deputy Chair of the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services, Deputy Chair of the Select Special Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner Search Committee and a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing and the Building Communities Cabinet Policy Committee.

Outside of work, Dan is an avid mountaineer who enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping. He has also found enjoyment in gardening alongside his wife.  Dan, his wife Maureen and their son Ben live in La Crete.

https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-mental-health-and-addiction

Responsible for Alberta’s recovery-oriented system of addiction and mental health care, focused on prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery.

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Downtown Recovery Coalition: advocating for a safe and vibrant downtown Edmonton for all.  https://yegdowntown.ca/

After 18 months of advocacy, hear more about our accomplishments in the core, some areas where we are paying special attention and what we'll tackle together in 2024. 

This presentation will explore the strong relationship that exists between Albertans and Ukrainians today. It will explore early Ukrainian settlement in Alberta, the role of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village to preserve this story, and how Alberta’s Ukrainian community has grown and become enriched over successive waves of Ukrainian immigration to Canada.

David Makowsky is the Director of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, an open-air museum that provides an interactive exploration of early Alberta settlement history by delivering true-to-life experiences and educational programs based on the Ukrainian experience. As part of his role, David is also administratively responsible for nine provincial historic sites owned and operated by Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women.

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Society was founded in 1971 to develop a heritage village commemorating the settlement of east central Alberta by Ukrainians. Soon after, the Society bought the present site and began relocating buildings there from farms and towns of east central Alberta.

The Province of Alberta acquired the site in 1975, and continues to interpret the major theme of “Early Ukrainian Settlement in East Central Alberta to 1930.”

Since that time, more than 40 buildings have been moved to the UCHV where they have been researched, restored, and furnished to their early 20th century appearance. The museum also has a multi-purpose visitor centre with exhibit gallery spaces to provide a closer understanding of early Ukrainian settlement in east central Alberta.

See more about the Ukrainian Village:     Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

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Neil Gower loves the North, the area around Great Slave Lake, and old tugboats.  He holds a B.A. in history and an LL.B. from the UofA.  Gower has worked extensively in the North, beginning with four summers working for Northern Transportation Co. Ltd, and then practising law (primarily as a legal aid defense lawyer) in Hay River 1975 to 1977 and for business clients throughout the NWT thereafter.  

A strong supporter of northern business and Indigenous learning, Gower is a fifth generation western Canadian.  Gower's family has been involved in and focused on the history of the great northwest ever since.

Gower's love of northern history and admiration of Gordon Gill's initiative and dedication fueled his desire to tell a unique story of "A Metis Man's Dream..."     Gill's life of struggle and success, opportunities seized and lost, and continuous adaptation mirror the tremendous changes in Canada's North over the last half Twentieth Century.  Gower reveals the remarkable "life and times" of a pioneering metis entrepreneur against a backdrop of significant historical transitiions in Northern development, lifestyles, marine transportation, mining, and petroleum exploration.

Now retired Gower is a writer living in Edmonton.  He was a lawyer and long time friend of Gordon Gill, metis shipbuilder.

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Markus Muhs and John Yamamoto for their panel discussion about stock investments and stock investment strategy.   This will include a discussion of the state of the world economy, risks and rewards in 2024.  Generally the discussion will be around what the markets are doing (ie: why are GIC rates going up/down, etc).

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