Newsletter for June 2023 - Rotary Club of D6330 Passport

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Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones, Canada District 6330 Governor, Mike Chaffee (Flint, Michigan) Club President, Sue Storie (2022-23)

District website: https://rotary6330.org/

The Calendar below shows Rotary’s monthly themes.

ROTARY CALENDAR and THEMES

Month

Theme

July Transition month/New beginnings

August Membership and New Club Development

September Basic Education and Literacy

October Economic and Community Development

November Rotary Foundation

December Disease Prevention and Treatment

January Vocational Service

February Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution

March Water and Sanitation

April Maternal and Child Health

May Youth Service

June Rotary Fellowships

Click the flags below to listen to the respective national anthems.

FOCUS ON ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS

Month of June

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE

Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.

HAPPY CHATS ONLINE – JOIN US!

Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

WORLD OCEAN DAY

Thursday, June 8

DISTRICT 6330 CONFERENCE

June 23-25 – Flint, Michigan

CHANGEOVER MONTH - JULY

New Rotary International President – Gordon R. McInally New DG 6330 – Sonja Glass

2023-2024 Theme – Create Hope in the World

AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE

Wednesday, August 2 DG Sonja Glass – Guest speaker

Rotary Anthem

Right click here to open the link and listen to the Rotary Anthem!

IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION

2022-23 RI PRESIDENTIAL THEME

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, 2022-23

Jennifer Jones

Canada

Rotary International President, 2022-23

Not goodbye, but good work

Speaking to you through the pages of Rotary magazine this past year has brought me so much joy. I have especially enjoyed sharing the incredible stories of the wonderful people Nick and I have met on the Imagine Impact Tour.

From Patzún in the mountainous western highlands of Guatemala to a small village outside of Lusaka, Zambia, we have been greeted by countless people who imagine and work toward a better world.

We were inspired by teachers who imagine a better education for girls and boys facing gen der-based violence, by Rotaractors in a refugee settlement who created a flour mill to provide for their families in a critical food shortage, and by brave polio workers who push tirelessly to reach every last child

All of us have imagined Rotary this year. This means looking past what we are today and reaching for what we could be tomorrow. We imagine a rotary that will continue to tell our stories in impactful ways, work to reduce our carbon footprint, and focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that lift every voice in our organization and beyond

Nick and I want to thank all of you for the moments we’ve shared and for your efforts to Imagine Rotary And now, we look forward to continuing these efforts as we Create Hope in the World It has been an honour and a privilege to serve with each of you

JENNIFER JONES President, Rotary International

Below left – Jones stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Lucky Johana Mishel Chutá Simón, a student she met during a tour of the Guatemala Literacy Project. Right – Jones and actor Sibongile Mlambo (center) have fun at a September soccer game at the Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda.

“Imagine, a world that deserves our best where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference.”

Plan to donate today to The Rotary Foundation – the engine that runs Rotary!

A SUCCESSFUL ROTARY CLUB

A successful Rotary Club typically has several key characteristics, including:

1. Engaged Members: A successful Rotary Club has active and engaged members who are committed to serving their community and participating in club activities. This includes attending meetings regularly, volunteering for service projects, and contributing to fundraising efforts.

2. Strong Leadership: A successful Rotary Club is led by dedicated and capable leaders who are committed to the club's mission and goals. They provide direction and guidance to the members and ensure that the club operates effectively and efficiently.

3. Meaningful Service Projects: A successful Rotary Club engages in meaningful service projects that make a positive impact on the community. These projects should align with the club's mission and goals and be well-planned and executed.

4. Active Partnerships: A successful Rotary Club partners with other organizations and community groups to expand its reach and impact. This includes collaborating with local businesses, schools, and government agencies to identify and address community needs.

5. Effective Communication: A successful Rotary Club communicates effectively with its members, partners, and the broader community. This includes regular meetings, newsletters, social media updates, and other forms of outreach.

6. Strong Financial Management: A successful Rotary Club has strong financial management practices, including careful budgeting, fundraising, and financial reporting. This ensures that the club is financially stable and able to support its service projects and other activities.

7. Regular support of The Rotary Foundation

Overall, a successful Rotary Club is one that is committed to its mission, engages its members and partners, and makes a positive impact on the community it serves.

JUNE FOCUS on FELLOWSHIPS through THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.

How do I join a fellowship?

Membership in a fellowship is open to any interested individual. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the links below.

How do I form a fellowship?

• Read this Guide for Prospective Rotary Fellowships.

• Find others interested in the topic:

o Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members.

o Use Rotary’s presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote your idea.

o Attend the Rotary International Convention or other Rotary events

o Reach out to district leadership in other countries to build membership.

• Apply for official recognition using this online form.

A partial list of Fellowships with Links can be found on the next page. Click any that interest you.

Click here to view a short Video on Rotary Fellowships.

A LISTING OF ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS WITH ACCOMPANYING LINKS

Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email it to learn more

• 4x4 vehicles

• Antique Automobiles

• Argentine Culture

• Astrology

• Badminton

• Beard and Moustache

• Bee

• Beer

• Bird Watching

• Bowling

• Camping

• Caravanning

• Chess

• Coffee Lovers

• Comedy

• Composting

• Computer Users

• Corporate Social Responsibility

• Cricket

• Cruising

• Cultural Heritage

• Curling

• Cycling

• Doll Lovers

• Draughts (Checkers)

• E-Clubs

• Editors and Publishers

• Empowering Women

• Entrepreneurs

• Esperanto

• Ethics

• European Philosophy

• Fine Arts

• Fishing

• Flying

• Francophonie

• Genealogists

• Gin

• Global Development

• Go

• Golf

• Gourmet Cooking

• Graphic Designers

• Healthcare Professionals

• Hiking

• Home exchange

• Horseback Riding

• Hunting

• Internet

• Italian Culture

• Jazz

• Kannada Literature

• Kites

• Latin Culture

• Lawyers

• Leadership

• LGBT+

• Magicians

• Magna Graecia

• Marathon Running

• Metalhead

• Metaverse

• Military Veterans

• Motorcycling

• Music

• Old and Rare Books

• Palmwine

• Past District Governors

• Peace Fellows

• Performing Arts

• Photographers

• Pickleball

• Public Health

• Public Speakers

• Quilters and Fiber Artists

• Railroads

• Recreational Vehicles

• Rotary Global History

• Rotary Means Business

• Rotary on Pins

• Rotary on Stamps

• Rowing

• Rugby Fans

• Rum

• Scouting

• Scuba

• Shooting Sport

• Skiing

• Social Networks

• Startup Investors- RING

• Strategic Planning

• Surfing

• Table Tennis

• Tea Lovers

• Tennis

• Total Quality Management

• Travel and Hosting

• Triathlon

• Urban Gardening

• Vintage Collectables

• Whisk(e)y

• Wildlife Conservation

• Wine

• Yachting

• Yoga

• Young Rotarians

ROTARY FOUNDATION INTERACTIVE CROSSWORD 2023

Month of June

Try your hand at an interactive crossword with Rotary information.

You may have to look up a few of these, but let’s hope not.

The crossword deals with Rotary grants, a little history, and some things that Rotarians should be aware of.

Plus, it’s fun to complete!

Click here to access the Online Interactive Crossword puzzle.

If you have difficulties with the answers, click the in the top right corner.

Then, you can choose Reveal Current Answer. No prizes. Just fun!

Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.

With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.

Our mission

The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.

What impact can one donation have?

• For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected from polio.

• $50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness.

• $500 can launch an antibullying campaign and create a safe environment for children.

DONATE NOW

How do you want to get involved in the causes you’re most passionate about?

The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

Congratulations to our Rotary District 6330 Governor for 2023-2024, Sonja Glass!

As you may know, Sonja has been a valued member of the Rotary Club of Meaford for 5 years. Sonja has brought energy, enthusiasm, and thoughtfulness towards reinvigorating community activities and to strengthening the bonds throughout the Meaford community.

We are so honoured that you have been selected for this position Sonja, and we are sure that you will be a productive and energetic governor. Very well deserved!

To view a posted Facebook interview with DGE Sonja Glass and her husband David, click here.

POLIOPLUS SOCIETY

Our District 6330 proudly joins The Rotary Foundation and fellow districts across the world to announce the new Polio Plus Society and invite all of our members to join.

This simple act of generosity by our fellow Rotarians around the world will bring the life saving polio immunization to countless children until the day that the world has been rid of the virus. We are truly This Close, and we need your help to complete the job.

The Polio Plus Society is an organization of like-minded individuals who have committed to contribute $100 US or more each and every year to Polio Plus until the world has been declared free of the Wild Polio Virus. This is our commitment to fulfill the promise Rotary made in 1985 to immunize all the children of the world.

It’s easy and rewarding to become a member. Download, complete and submit the Polio Plus Society Pledge Form and email to the Polio Chair at katherine.hahn@rotarystratford.com Complete your contribution commitment in one of three ways:

Contribute with your credit card online at: https://www.endpolio.org/donate

- OR -

Write a for cheque for $100 or cheque for the US $100 equivalent (or more!) to The Rotary Foundation with "Polio Plus" in the memo line and give it to your club's Rotary Foundation Chair for submission.

- OR -

Enroll in Rotary’s recurring giving program, Rotary Direct, which makes giving easy, fast, and secure. You can schedule a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation that empowers Rotarians to change lives in communities around the world. https://my.rotary.org/en/rotary-direct

YES, all donations will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Anyone can join the society, not only Rotarians. Everyone will be recognized with a special pin, an End Polio Now bracelet, a Society Certificate, and a great feeling in their heart.

With your help, we will reach every last child and achieve a polio free world. Please reach out to Katherine and sign up today!

RLI Part 2

Monday evenings – June 5 and June 12, 2023

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

ONLINE – by Zoom – E-Learning

We are happy to be delivering RLI II on June 5 and 12 by Zoom and there is still time and space for your to register. All the details for registration and payment are below.

Rotary Learning & Information Session (Rotary Leadership Institute) is a great learning opportunity for Rotarians. There are 3 modules, I, II and III.

We have fantastic Facilitators who are looking forward to guiding you through the learning. It is also a great way to network, share ideas and meet other Rotarians in our District and beyond.

We hope you will register and join us.

Sincerely,

Diane Chantler, RLI Chair D6330 PDG.

RLI Learning by Zoom has been a great success with so many positive comments, so we are continuing to offer it.

WHAT’S NEW

• Maximum 18 participants on a first-come first-served basis – Registration with payments will confirm your spot.

• Each of 2 Monday evenings will include equal sessions

• Once payment with registration is received, your Part II manual and the Agenda will be emailed to you approximately one week prior to the sessions. You will then be sent an invitation with information to join the Zoom learning sessions.

• Cost of RLI Part II is only $20.00 ($16 USD) which will cover Zoom costs, materials, certificates, and mailing costs. (Supply your own drinks and snacks as you learn about Rotary in your own home.) There will be a short break between sessions each evening.

WHAT’S THE SAME

• The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Program’s ‘Rotary Learning and Information’, consists of three parts, I, II and III, to be taken progressively.

• Each session will include Breakout sessions with white boards – and some time allocated for fellowship/discussions with participants.

FROM THE DISTRICT

Saving Habitats. Supporting the Environment. Addressing Climate Change.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Flint, Michigan

District Conference Registration is NOW OPEN!

Friday, June 23 – Sunday, June 25, 2023

Go to www.d6330conference.org to register today! Deadline to reserve your room is June 20!

Mark your calendar for a week of fun and fellowship as Rotarians from throughout District 6330 gather in Flint, Michigan, to celebrate the 2022-2023 Rotary year.

Guided by the theme Imagine: Protecting the Environment, together we will explore ways to create positive, lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Gateway Hotel & Convention Center

BW Premier Collection by Best Western 5353 Gateway Centre Boulevard Flint, Michigan 48507

Go to www.d6330conference.org to register for the conference, golf outing and your hotel room. Deadline is June 20, 2023 to reserve your rooms

DISTRICT GRANTS MESSAGE FOR JUNE 2023

Myrna

Inglis,

District Grants Chair

This message for the June Foundation Newsletter marks the end of my four-year term as District Grants Chair.

I have had the pleasure to serve with four District Governors, two Foundation Chairs, and about 150 members who were and are qualified to administer District Grants.

By the end of May, I will have funded $161,441 in District Grant funds for 125 projects. See the chart below.

The grant interactions represent the number of different active, funded, and cancelled grant projects on which I interacted with grant administrators.

These grant funds represent projects valued at approximately $500,000 or more.

I want to thank all Clubs for the varied and interesting projects that they have proposed and carried out both in our local communities and abroad. These projects are posted in the Rotary Foundation area on the District Website.

Everyone needs tech support, and Martin Ward and Dennis Dinsmore never failed to come through when I wanted to develop a teaching tool, change a document on the website, or when revisions were needed to an existing information sheet.

I want to thank my husband, Morgan, for supporting me and never complaining when I spent the afternoon on the computer working on grants or when I took my laptop on vacation.

You will be reading this after May 31, so all final reports will be in, District Grants will have been funded and the Proposals for 2023-24 have been added to the Grants Module on the District Website.

Please welcome Pat Cavan, my successor, from the Wiarton Rotary Club.

Thank you to all members of District 6330 who support the Rotary Foundation Annual-Share Fund which makes all this grant activity happen.

 This report was prepared May 12, 2023, and the amount represents $30,904 paid out and the rest pending on receiving the final reports,

Thank you to all the Grant Administrators. Your attention to detail and dedication to the projects was very evident in all your reports. Thanks for all the work you do for Rotary and for District Grants.

Yours in Rotary Service

Myrna Inglis, District Grants Chair, 2019 to 2023

Myrna Inglis

Chair, District Grants, 2019 to 2023 Minglis65@hotmail.com or 519-881-0586

Introducing Pat Cavan, Rotary Club of Wiarton

A FOUNDATION TO BUILD ON

The Rotary Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organizations in the world, with 12 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and an A-plus rating from CharityWatch.

We know that the Foundation is helping Rotarians do good in the world, but it can be difficult to convey the full scope of its work. So we’ve put together some figures from the past five years 2014-15 through 2018-19 to tell the story of the generosity of Rotarians and the good work that the Foundation supports.

To make a contribution, go to rotary.org/donate.

To make a contribution, go to rotary.org/donate.

Click the Rotary Flag above (and follow the link) to listen to the Rotary Hymn composed by George Canseco. (Rotary Club of Urdaneta East)

Consider applying for a disaster response grant.

Find out how Rotary districts can apply for a grant from the Disaster Response Fund.

Ukraine has 62 Rotary clubs and six satellite clubs with about 1,100 members, and 24 Rotaract clubs with more than 300 members. District 2232 (Ukraine and Belarus) formed a committee to help people affected by the crisis.

U.N. INTERNATIONAL DATES TO NOTE (plus links)

1 June

Global Day of Parents

3 June

World Bicycle Day

5 June

World Environment Day

8 June

World Oceans Day

12 June

World Day Against Child Labour

14 June

World Blood Donor Day

15 June

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

17 June

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

18 June

International Day for Countering Hate Speech

20 June

World Refugee Day

23 June

United Nations Public Service Day

26 June

International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Summary of new polioviruses this week:

• Afghanistan: two WPV1 cases and four WP1 positive environmental samples

• Pakistan: one WPV1 positive environmental sample

• Algeria: three cVDPV2 positive environmental samples

• Central African Republic: two cVDPV2 cases

• DR Congo: one cVDPV1 case

• Madagascar: two cVDPV1 positive environmental samples

• Nigeria: two cVDPV2 cases and one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample

For more information, click here - http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/ Click here to learn the difference between Wild Polio Virus (WPV) and Vaccine-derived Polio Virus. (VDPV)

We are THIS close –

Only Afghanistan and Pakistan are polio endemic.

Polio-endemic refers to a region or country where poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is regularly present and spreading. In other words, it is an area where there is a continuous transmission of the poliovirus, possibly leading to a significant number of cases of the disease.

There is currently no cure for the disease, but it can be prevented through vaccination.

Countries or regions that are polio-endemic have significant challenges in controlling and eradicating the disease due to various factors, including limited healthcare infrastructure, poor sanitation, and vaccine hesitancy. As we get close to eradicating the virus, there are still challenges.

WASH Rotary Action Group supports and ensures sustainable long-lasting clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to communities in need.

Funding for your WASH in Health Care Facilities (WinHCF) projects!!!

May 9, 2023

A very generous donor has offered funding for “Software” for WinHCF projects. “Software” means those activities that support sustainability – such as training, capacity building, behavioural change, monitoring, and evaluation.

IT WILL NOT fund “hardware” (e.g. infrastructure, drilling boreholes, building latrines, etc.).

A donation of up to US$5000 is available to match the funding for software included in a Global Grant application.

The Background

A 2022 report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF stated that:

• 850 million people use health care facilities with no water.

• 780 million people use hospitals and clinics with no toilets or latrines.

• A quarter of all health care facilities have no basic water service.

• 1 in 3 health care facilities lack hand-washing facilities at critical points of care such as the delivery room or surgery – depriving as many as 3.85 billion people of basic hygiene service.

The consequences are staggering:

• One in ten patients develop infections in hospital, leading to severe illness or death.

• 300,000+ maternal deaths a year result from infections acquired in a healthcare facility

• As many as 600,000 infants die each year from infections that could be prevented by the simple use of soap and water.

The World Health Assembly has called for action:

Every health care facility (HCF) to have WASH services by 2030.

• A million women from 114 countries were surveyed on healthcare.

• Water and Sanitation rated second only to respectful care.

They want clean toilets. They want soap and water to wash themselves and their babies after birth.

As People of Action, Rotary members are the heart of our communities. We can lead the way to sustainable safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities.

This is the purpose of this support.

Please contact info@washrag.org for information and details.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It

Heeding warnings that global action is still far too slow to avert climate calamity, more Rotarians are racing to fill the gaps in funding and climate action.

ESRAG's Chair Pat Armstrong and Chair-Elect Yasar Atacik link you to ESRAG's growing trove of online resources. Conferences and webinars within and beyond Rotary highlight ethical, effective ways to move money to solutions more fair to all concerned.

IMAGINE LOW-CARBON ENERGY SECURITY

By Joey O'Brien, ESRAG Director

Imagine if all the fears imbedded in the 6th IPCC report come true.

Imagine if winter did not come. I have lived this.

I grew up with my father building community ski resorts in Nova Scotia, Canada. I bought a resort called Ski Martock from him in 1979. Ski Martock is a mid-sized community ski resort with the base elevation only 30 feet above sea level. We employed 278 staff, had over 100,000 annual customers and an average winter season of 109 days. Despite our size, we generated several Olympians and had a very strong clientele base.

As part of good operational practices, I installed a weather station in the summer of 1980, with equipment to measure rain, snow, humidity, cloud cover and depth of snow on the ground. The coldest 800 hours of the season (mean snow-making temperatures) determined the success of our human-made snow production, and therefore our ski season. During the 1980/81 season our mean snow-making temperature was -6.8C. By the year 2000, it was up to -2.3C. That means that for 50% of our snowmaking hours we were running the plant at temps warmer than -2.3C. This is very energyintensive and inefficient. At peak, we were consuming 2 megawatts of power.

I sold the resort in 2003. Luckily it was before the warming temperatures had an effect on the fiscal performance. It was a good time to exit. Climate change has already had a huge impact on our family. As we moved from Nova Scotia to Alberta, you can call us climate refugees.

To try to secure a future for our grandchildren and young people across the world, I switched careers to immerse myself in climate solutions. I’m writing to share news of breakthroughs that give me hope.

ROTARY’S CORE VALUES

WHAT IS ROTARY?

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 118 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

Learn more about our structure and our foundation and our strategic vision

Do you need a make-up? missed meetings? To learn about other Rotary clubs?

The Passport Club members are encouraged to join local (and other) clubs to learn more about Rotary, get to know other Rotarians, gain a new perspective and appreciation for Rotary and Rotarians. Here is a list of online clubs where you can earn a make-up along with learning a whole lot more about Rotary! Why not visit them all?

• Rotary E-Club of Canada One – Rotary On Demand, Where you want, When you want!

• Rotary Club of One World

• Rotary E-Club of World Peace

Click here to attend this week’s posted meeting of E-Club of Canada One. These meetings are posted online and available 24/7!

Club President for 2023-24 – Sue Storie

WORKING HARD AT OUR CLUB’S ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT

In upcoming months, members will be available to speak with your club about this project.

The Passport club members will collect these items and we will use our community contacts to repurpose them. One of our community contacts is London, Ontario - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. As we gain more contacts, we will expand our project. Would your club like to partner with us?

Contact Lynn Coates lynn.coates.1@outlook.com or Sue Storie sastorie.rotary@gmail.com for more information.

UPCOMING CONVENTIONS

Rotary’s Per capita dues

Per half year for 2023-2024: $37.50

All clubs are billed $1 per member on their July invoice to help defray the costs of the Council on Legislation. Some invoices may include variable charges for Rotary magazine (other Rotary regional magazine subscriptions are billed separately) and variable fees for insurance (U.S. clubs only).

See the Manual of Procedure for more information.

SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2023-23

President - Sue Storie

President Elect – Mariann Timmers

Secretary - Mariann Timmers

Treasurer - Lynn Coates

Foundation Chair - Rick Storie

Communications Chair - Kitty Bucsko

Service Committee Chair - Bev Andersen

Membership Chair - Sue Storie (hoping to find someone else)

SPEAKERS’ PASSPORT

Meeting summary, May 2023

If you missed last month’s meeting (May), you missed another excellent speaker. Sandi Shults spoke passionately about Organ Donation and how it has affected her life!

Also, two new members were inducted – Brittany Elliott and Heather Macdonald.

ORGAN DONATION

For Sandi – and, as we learned last month, for Deb – organ donation was a journey of hope.

…a few notes about Organ Donation below

Organ donation is a selfless act that has the power to transform lives and bring hope to individuals in dire need. Organ donation has a profound impact on the individuals involved, through the emotional journey and the significance of wait times. Organ donation is a noble practice, and it is hoped that more people will consider becoming organ donors.

The Gift of Life Organ donation has a profound effect on both the donor and the recipient. For the recipient, it offers a lifeline, an opportunity to regain health, and a chance to live a fulfilling life. Transplants can restore vital functions and grant individuals the freedom to pursue their dreams, spend quality time with loved ones, and contribute to society. Organ recipients often describe the post-transplant period as a second chance, filled with gratitude and a renewed zest for life.

The Emotional Journey. The decision to become an organ donor or receive an organ transplant is not one to be taken lightly. It is a journey filled with hope, anxiety, and emotional intensity. For those waiting for a transplant, each passing day can be agonizing, as they navigate the uncertainties of their condition and the search for a suitable organ. They experience a mix of emotions hope, fear, and impatience as they anticipate the life-changing call that could come at any moment.

Wait Times. Wait times for organ transplants can vary significantly based on factors such as organ availability, medical urgency, and compatibility. Unfortunately, the demand for organs far exceeds the supply, leading to waiting lists that can be distressingly long. The duration of the wait can range from months to years, leaving individuals and their families in a constant state of anticipation and uncertainty. This highlights the urgent need for more people to register as organ donors and for society as a whole to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of donation.

Inspiring Hope and Taking Action. Organ donation is an extraordinary gift that empowers individuals to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. By becoming an organ donor, one has the potential to save multiple lives and give hope to those in desperate need. Furthermore, raising awareness about organ donation and advocating for policy changes can help improve the efficiency of the transplant system, reduce wait times, and save countless lives. It is through education, empathy, and active participation that we can build a future where no one has to wait excessively for an organ transplant.

Organ donation is a deeply personal and impactful decision that touches the lives of individuals in profound ways. It offers hope and a second chance at life for recipients, while also transforming donors into heroes whose selfless acts ripple through families and communities.

By considering organ donation, supporting initiatives to reduce wait times, and spreading awareness, we can contribute to a world where every person in need of a transplant can receive one in a timely manner. Together, let us embrace the power of organ donation and make a difference in the lives of those who await the gift of life.

Why

Remember

Chat about “stuff”

and what’s important to you. Let’s get to know our members!

Plan to join our Zoom Meetings! Click here.

Right click the 4-way test above to open and listen to the Four-Way Test by RC of Saskatoon Nutana.

2022-23 Rotary Theme

Our Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to contribute at least what they can afford every year to help us reach our goal to support the Rotary Foundation financially each year

One who contributes $100 USD every year is a Sustaining Member. With EREY, we encourage you to contribute an amount you can afford every year.

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Bartleby missed the most important rule of videoconferencing (April 15th).

If you wear glasses, you should not surf other web sites during the meeting. The reflection from the monitor in your spectacles will inform the entire group that your attention is elsewhere.

Charles Rosenblatt

Cleveland

Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven't met yet!

I don't trip over things. I do random gravity checks!

Old age is coming at a really bad time!

From a letter to The Atlantic - Oooops!

When I was a child, I thought Nap Time was a punishment; now, as a grown up, it just feels like a small vacation!

The biggest lie I tell myself is ... "I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it."

Lord grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the friends to post my bail when I finally snap!

I don't have gray hair. I have "wisdom highlights.” I'm just very wise.

My people skills are just fine. It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.

If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would've put them on my knees.

The kids text me "plz" which is shorter than please. I text back "no" which is shorter than "yes".

I like my middle finger best because it always sticks up for me!

When did it change from "We the people" to "screw the people"?

I've lost my mind and I'm pretty sure my kids took it!

Even duct tape can't fix stupid ... but it can muffle the sound!

Lord, Give me patience and give it to me NOW.

Of course, I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice.

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REFERENCES

Adams, Randal Speaking of Rotary. USA: E J Press

Dochterman, Cliff. The ABCs of Rotary Evanston, Illinois: Rotary International. (363-EN)

Forward, David C. A Century of Service. The Story of Rotary International. (912-EN)

Rotary Club of Hobart. The Rotary Book of Readings. Inspiration to Change the World.

Rotary International. Honoring Our Past: The Words and Wisdom of Paul Harris. Evanston, Illinois: 1996. (925-EN)

Rotary International. Rotary Basics Evanston, Illinois. (595-EN)

Rotary International News. Online.

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