Welcome to November, our key FUNDRAISING month in the Rotary calendar. Rotarians are “People of action”. In the household where I grew up the saying was:
All the kind words and all the good wishes, Don’t count for as much as help with the dishes.
So, I ask for your help with the dishes.
Being a Rotarian means many things, as we each have our own concept of “Service Above Self”. I see us providing a “hand up” to those in our community who require some guidance to be successful. It may be a donation of time to help the club function, or to a charitable endeavor. It may be one’s talents and contacts in the community to help a project succeed. Or it may be financial support to a cause of your choice. I know that I can’t do it all so my contribution will vary over time. All is valued, all is appreciated.
We have a Casino volunteer event Nov 12, 13 where many have come forward. This opportunity is the foundation (pun intended) of our fundraising for the club.
Our signature fall event, “Step Up to the Plate” is on Monday, November 16th.
It is an enhanced regular meeting, with inspiring speakers and entertainment.
Online auction of great items and online 50:50 are part of the event.
Our theme is support for the homeless in Edmonton, putting meaning to our slogan of “Downtown with a Purpose”. Funds raised are targeted for Boyle McCauley Health Centre, a national leading organization for providing a broad range of services. They both care for and provide guide to those at risk and on the margins of our community.
You can connect virtually / online or in-person as suits for you.
Have you bought your ticket? Or a table for 6?
Invited a friend who wonders just “What is Rotary”?
November is Foundation Month. We will be hearing from and about the RI Foundation. We will be hearing from an Edmonton student who we are sponsoring and working with other clubs in the District for a Global Grant – Scholarship for graduate studies.
Anna-Marie will be studying, and in the future will be a leader in the field of peace and conflict resolution.
How will the year further unfold?
This year’s theme of “Rotary Opens Opportunities” is very apt.
What does “Service Above Self” mean to you?
Rotary is needed ever the more in our community.