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Indigenous Tourism
Jun. 13, 2022 12:00 p.m.
This is the fifth presentation in our Indigenous Speaker Series. Keith Henry, CEO, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada https://indigenoustourism.ca/ Mr. Keith Henry is a Métis person that was born in Thompson, Manitoba and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Mr. Henry achieved a B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan in 1995. Mr. Henry has become an international Aboriginal cultural tourism leader receiving Aboriginal/Indigenous recognition as the former CEO for Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC). In April 2014 the inaugural World Indigenous Tourism Alliance award recognized the work of AtBC and Mr. Henry’s leadership. Mr. Henry has been spearheading the growth of authentic Aboriginal tourism in Canada as he worked to redevelop the national Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada as elected chair when this organization incorporated in April 2015. In October 2015 Mr. Henry took the full time role as the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada’s CEO. |
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Jun. 13, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Elks football
Jun. 20, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Victor Cui is the President and CEO of the Edmonton Elks Football Club – one of the flagship franchises in the Canadian Football League and 14-time Grey Cup champions. Cui was announced as the Club’s president on January 25, 2022 and brings a wealth of global sports experience to the hometown team he grew up cheering for.:Prior to his homecoming with the Elks, Cui rose to prominence on the global sports scene with mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship. Cui served in a variety of roles with ONE, beginning as a co-founder and the company’s first CEO in 2010. Cui went on to become ONE’s CEO International and led multiple areas of the company’s global business. He also served as CEO of ONE Elite Agency, managing some of the world’s biggest MMA athletes and celebrities.Over his decade-plus run with ONE, Cui played a central role in growing the company to become Asia’s largest sports media property, with broadcasts to more than 150 countries. Thanks in part to Cui’s leadership and vision, the company held a total valuation of more than $1 billion (USD) as of January 2022. |
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Jun. 20, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Jun. 25, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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My year as President of Rotary Club of Edmonton
Jun. 27, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Jim reviews the past year as President of the Rotary Club of Edmonton. |
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Jun. 27, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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President change over for the new Rotary year
Jul. 04, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Melinda reviews her upcoming year as President of our club. |
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Jul. 04, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Meet the new Rotary International President!
Jul. 09, 2022
Many events are planned for the day around Edmonton but the main event is to visit Fort Edmonton Park for an all day showcase and Indigenous Peoples Experience. 5 pm at the Blatchford Hangar, Fort Edmonton Park
For more information on the cross Canada tour by Jennifer see: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50077/page/imagine-canada-tour |
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Jul. 11, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Thriving through a global pandemic. The story of one school division.
Jul. 11, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Presentation by Leona Morrison, Assistant Superintendent, Edmonton Public Schools
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Mandate of Indigenous Relations Dept as Canada works towards reconciliation
Jul. 18, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Daniel Quon-Watson, Deputy Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs (CIRNA), will talk about "The mandate of his relatively new federal department and the work they are doing as Canada works towards reconciliation with First Nations.” |
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Jul. 18, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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City of Edmonton Corporate Climate Leaders Program
Jul. 25, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Joshua Buck will be making a presentation about The City of Edmonton Corporate Climate Leaders Program. Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leaders Program supports the growing number of Edmonton organizations that are concerned about climate change and want to take action. https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/environmental/corporate-climate-leaders |
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Jul. 25, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Golf Tournament
Aug. 08, 2022 11:30 a.m.
Join us at Highland's Golf Club for a chance to win a MILLION. Registrations were due Monday August 1st at 12 noon. Registrations now closed. We wish all the golfers good luck in going for the Million Dollar Hole in One! |
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Aug. 08, 2022 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Click here for more info and to register Please help us support Lurana Shelter |
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Environmental Law Centre
Aug. 15, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Jason Unger is the Executive Director, Environmental Law Centre The mission of the Environmental Law Centre is to advocate for laws that will sustain ecosystems and ensure a healthy environment and toengage citizens in the law’s creation and enforcement. Their vision is a society where our laws secure an environment that sustainscurrent and future generations and supports ecosystem health. The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) has been seeking strong and effective environmental laws since it was founded in 1982. The ELC is dedicated to providing credible, comprehensive and objective legal information regarding natural resources, energy and environmental law, policy and regulation in Alberta. The ELC’s mission is to educate and champion for strong laws and rights so all Albertans can enjoy clean water, clean air and a healthy environment. Our vision is a society where laws secure an environment that sustains current and future generations.
https://elc.ab.ca/who-we-are/our-team/jason-unger/ Rotarians, you can now pay online for your club membership thru this registration process. You still need to click on the registration link above. Enter your name and other contact info or log into Clubrunner and hit "Select Options". and then scroll down to see the two ways to renew (full year, half year). Enter the number "1" in the selection column and your membership fee will be included. NO need to register for an event unless you want to. You will see the items and fee added to your total due. The following screen will ask you to enter your credit card info. |
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Aug. 15, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Edmonton Police Service
Aug. 22, 2022 12:00 p.m.
On February 1, 2019, Dale McFee was sworn in as Edmonton’s 23rd Chief of Police for the Edmonton Police Service. Chief McFee has an extensive background in policing , including 26 years as a police officer in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (nine years as Chief of Police) and six years as the Deputy Minister of Corrections and Policing in the Ministry of Justice for the Saskatchewan government. From 2011 to 2014 he served as President and Past President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He has previously held the positions of President of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers, and Director of the Canadian Police Association. Chief McFee has received several commendations in his areas of expertise, including the appointment and subsequent promotion by the Governor General of Canada to the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. He is a recognized Governor General Leadership alumnus, former citizen of the year within his home community, and the recipient of a provincial policing leadership award for “Leadership in Multi-Agency Community Mobilization”. In addition to his extensive policing background, Dale has considerable experience managing small- to mid-size businesses, and has lectured nationally and internationally on the topics of leadership and change management in private and public sector organizations. Chief McFee speaks with first-hand knowledge and expertise about policing, community engagement, data and analytics, social finance and impact investing. He is a former member of Entrepreneurs International and served in the capacity of moderator for groups of business leaders within Saskatchewan. (above info from Reach Edmonton) https://globalnews.ca/news/8244499/edmonton-police-chief-contract-extension/ Click here to register... Online access fee is waived for this meeting. Rotary Club Edmonton Rotarians, you can now pay online for your club membership thru this registration process. You still need to click on the registration link above. Enter your name and other contact info or log into Clubrunner and hit "Select Options". Then scroll down to see the two ways to renew (full year, half year). Enter the number "1" in the selection column and your membership fee will be included. NO need to register for an event unless you want to. You will see the items and fee added to your total due. The following screen will ask you to enter your credit card info. |
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Aug. 22, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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“The Life and Times of an 18-Year Career in Sports”
Aug. 29, 2022 12:00 p.m.
The Edmonton Oil Kings became the 2022 WHL Champions and the team played in the Memorial Cup June 21 to 27th but was unsuccessful. Big cheer for this champion Junior Hockey team. Darren Arnold is Group Sales Manager, Oilers Entertainment Group |
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Aug. 29, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Edmonton Tourism
Sep. 12, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Traci is no stranger to the tourism sector after working 24 years at the Edmonton International Airport; for more than a decade, she has served as an executive-level leader at EIA. Her most recent position was as Vice President Strategy, Environmental Social and Governance and Corporate Communications. Traci is currently on the Board of Directors for the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, giving her powerful insight on the direction of tourism in our country. |
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Sep. 12, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Edmonton Realtors
Sep. 19, 2022 12:00 p.m.
The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton (RAE) is a professional services association composed of 3,800 professionals serving the Greater Edmonton area. Governed by a volunteer board of directors, the Association's membership includes REALTORS® and brokers alike. https://realtorsofedmonton.com/ Tom grew up in Edmonton’s Laurier Heights Neighborhood. While going to school he participated in Cross Country Running, Alpine Ski Racing, and Sailboat Racing. Upon graduation from Ross Sheppard High School, Tom raced for the Canadian Sailing Team in the Tornado Catamaran Class, trying out for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Tom has also worked as a Sailing Instructor, Ski Resort Supervisor, and Restaurant Supervisor at a popular Edmonton restaurant. He completed a Management Studies diploma from Grant MacEwan before entering into Real Estate. Tom began to work as s Real Estate Agent in 2000 which allowed him settle down in Edmonton where he is now married and has three little girls and a son. He was a productive and award winning Agent and in 2012 he became the Manager of the Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate Edmonton office. In 2014 he took over ownership of the Brokerage. Tom has served as a volunteer with the Realtors Association of Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate Association, and the Real Estate Council of Alberta. He Chaired the Board of Directors for RAE in 2021. He still enjoys sailboat racing and goes out skiing whenever he can.
Tom Shearer Broker/Owner Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate
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Sep. 19, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Alberta Motor Association
Sep. 26, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Alberta Motor Association has been building its services over the years and decades that Albertans may not be aware of. Such as adding banking, business and fleet services, etc. Now they have paper shredding events along with Fill Our Fleet food bank donations raising more than $100,000!. Since the beginning it had a focus on Community. Read their community services statement: We care about your community because we’re part of it. Since 1926, AMA has been making Alberta safer, stronger, and more resilient. This commitment has moved us to advance powerful legislative changes, lead critical safety campaigns, create meaningful member events, and passionately advocate for families when they need it most. https://ama.ab.ca/community |
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Sep. 26, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Edmonton Public Library - Stanley Milner Bldg Tour
Oct. 03, 2022 12:00 p.m.
meeting location: TD Explore Room on the 2nd floor of the downtown library. The program will be a tour of the Edmonton Public Library Stanley Milner Building by one or more staff members. There will be NO hybrid meeting, in other words it is only IN-PERSON. Location: 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Centennial Plaza The Stanley A. Milner Library is the flagship branch of the Edmonton Public Library. It is located on the southern side of Sir Winston Churchill Square in the city's downtown core of Edmonton. https://www.epl.ca/locations/EPLMNA/ Come visit the newly remodeled Edmonton Public Library's downtown location for our October 3rd Rotary meeting.
Enjoy a catered lunch followed by a private tour of the new space led by Karen Doerksen, Associate Manager. Rotarians will be treated to a behind the scenes look at new and renewed services at the branch, including lots of time for Q and A during the tour.
Cost is $25 per person. Please park in the underground EPL parkade and pay for parking as indicated on the machines. $10 for two hours parking.
Entrance to the parkade is in the South West Corner (100 Street and 101 Avenue across from the Westin Hotel).
Meeting is regular time: 12-1:30 pm. Catered lunch will be provided at 12 pm prior to the tour.
Please meet in the TD Explore Room on the 2nd floor. We can have up to 35 attending.
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Oct. 03, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Indigenous Archaeology and Anthropology, including Canadian residential schools
Oct. 17, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Kisha Supernant:
https://www.kishasupernant.com/ https://www.ualberta.ca/prairie-indigenous-archaeology/people/director.html https://www.ualberta.ca/prairie-indigenous-archaeology/index.html |
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Oct. 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Coalition for a Better Future
Oct. 24, 2022 12:00 p.m.
This meeting to be held at the University of Alberta - University Club 11435 Saskatchewan Dr NW Note this will be a hybrid meeting, both in person and online. Ms McLellan is a Canadian academic and politician who served as the ninth deputy prime minister of Canada from 2003 to 2006. She was a cabinet minister in the Liberal governments of Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin, and represented Edmonton in the House of Commons of Canada. She also held the positions of Solicitor General, Minister of Health, and Minister of Justice of Canada. She serves as co-chair of the Coalition for a Better Future, a diverse group of over 130 organizations focusing on sustainable, inclusive economic growth. Her presentation to the Rotary Clubs will introduce the work of this important initiative. https://www.canadacoalition.ca/ Registration required especially for those in person prior to Wednesday Noon October 19th. Meeting will be held at the University Club (formerly the Faculty Club). The University Club, main floor. Turn to the left when entering the main door. 11435 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Map of location: https://goo.gl/maps/fFZrd9fbuU72Xbqd7 Meal cost is $25 payable in cash or by cheque at the door. Credit Cards or Debit Cards NOT accepted PARKING
Parking for those attending the luncheon meeting in-person is available in Lot 5108, accessible off 116 Street, south of Saskatchewan Drive for $5.50 between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Remember your license plate number. You can pay for parking at the machines located at the southeast corner of the lot or in the lobby of the University Club, or using the Honk Mobile App. Note that fines for illegal parking at the U of A are substantial. Don't be late to return to your vehicle. |
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Oct. 24, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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District Governor 5370 annual presentation
Oct. 31, 2022 12:00 p.m.
District Governor John Nicoll welcomes you to the Rotary Year 2022-2023
This year will be a year of recovery, transition, and renewal for Rotarians now free to gather, work and travel. Rotarians are re-experiencing the “Joy’ of meeting people in person.
The strength of your Rotary club is you and the association of like-minded people who enjoy each others company and want to serve their community. Our clubs reflect our diverse communities and welcome all to participate in fellowship and service. Above all, Rotary should be fun and enjoyable for all.
John Nicoll, born and raised in Edmonton, had a 43-year career as a Professional Engineer (Electrical), with positions with the Iron Ore Co. of Canada in Labrador, the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public Schools, and the Province of Alberta. APEGA awarded him with a Fellow of the Engineers of Canada (FEC) for his volunteer work on the Practise Review Board and the Discipline Committee.
John became a Rotarian in 2009 and currently belongs to the Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast. He has served as club president, committee member, assistant governor and now, district governor.
His hobbies include travelling, cabinetmaking, and photography.
Donna joined Rotary in 2006 and has served as club president for two years, club service director and committee member. A retired Home Economist, she managed programs in adult, general interest education. She is an avid gardener and prolific quilter. John and Donna have been married over 50 years and have two adult children and two grandchildren. Many trips to visit clubs will be via motorhome, gas prices permitting, to accommodate their little dog, Maggie.
Photo: John and Donna Nicoll
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Oct. 31, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Remembrance Day meeting
Nov. 07, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Ryan Lee, Curator, Alberta Aviation Museum. https://albertaaviationmuseum.com/ Ryan Lee is the Curator of the Alberta Aviation Museum, a history enthusiast, and recovering archaeologist. Since joining the Aviation Museum in 2014, initially as a volunteer, he has been passionate about championing Edmonton's rich history as being the most air-minded city in Canada for a good part of the twentieth century. His Remembrance Day talk will examine the interconnected lives of famous local bush pilots, veterans, and Rotarians W. R. "Wop" May, C. H. "Punch" Dickins, W. Leigh Brintnell, and T. P. "Tommy" Fox. |
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Nov. 07, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Nov. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Town Hall
Nov. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m.
President Melinda Noyes to host a Town Hall meeting with an update on the club's activities and how members can become more engaged. |
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Fund Raiser Luncheon
Nov. 21, 2022 11:30 a.m.
Our club's annual fall fund raiser for reducing homelessness in the downtown community. The charity to be supported is Boyle Street Community Services https://www.boylestreet.org/ Keynote speaker: Don Iveson, former City of Edmonton mayor and Co-Chair of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Register thru Eventbrite before noon November 19th: Https://StepUpToThePlate2022. Best to arrive at 11:30 am. Event commences at 12:00 noon. Parking included in lunch fee. |
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Nov. 21, 2022 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Annual General Meeting
Nov. 28, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Annual General Meeting for Rotary Club of Edmonton and Community Services Trust Fund Curious about your club’s financial situation? What about membership numbers? What did we achieve last year anyways?
Like any well run organization, the Rotary Club of Edmonton’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the place to get answers to these questions and more.
The 2021-22 AGM will take place in lieu of the regular Monday, November 28 meeting at the Chateau Lacombe. Past President Jim Saunderson and Treasurer Martin Connolly will present the club’s 2021-22 Financial Statements and a report on membership and activities. Don’t miss this once annual opportunity to get caught up on these fundamentals and enjoy more Rotary fellowship.
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Nov. 28, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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A discussion on current provincial issues
Dec. 05, 2022 12:00 p.m.
David is all about connecting with people and fostered that passion throughout his career in communications. Before entering into politics, he worked as a communications advisor and writer for organizations such as the North Edge Business Association, Canada Revenue Agency, City of Edmonton and Government of Alberta. In his time as MLA for Edmonton-City Centre, David has proven himself to be a dynamic and ever-present advocate for the communities he represents, fighting passionately for support for the technology and innovation sector; funding for affordable housing, mental health and harm reduction services; and now in his new role as the NDP Critic for Health. David is a champion of the arts scene as well as an avid cyclist and life-long resident of Edmonton. He holds diplomas in music performance and live sound recording from MacEwan University, and a Bachelor of Arts in professional communications from Royal Roads University. Note David is asking to speak early in the meeting 12:05 to 12:25 noon. Best to arrive or connect BEFORE 12 noon. |
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Dec. 05, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Building a Sustainable Logistics Hub – YEG
Dec. 12, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Trevor Caswell, Manager, Demand and Product Development(Cargo), Edmonton International Airport Trevor will provide an overview of the sustainable commercial and eco-system development going on at YEG. He will also speak about how YEG is connecting our region as a multimodal and logistics hub, with the rest of the global. Time permitting he will also talk about Pharma.Aero, an organization which represents the essential link that ensures the safe and reliable transportation of medicine, cures and vaccines from the manufacturing plants to the patients that need them most. |
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Dec. 12, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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