February 22 - Jeff McGowan from the RCMP (topic will be about the status of the RCMP in Alberta and the Alberta Government's proposal of a provincial police force replacing the RCMP)
The district conference is offering a "better together" group registration rate if five or more people register together in a group. Please let Brad know if you're interested in attending by filling out this short form and he'll coordinate the group registration. Hotel details are forthcoming for those of you wishing to stay at the Fantasyland Hotel where the conference is being held. If you have never been to a Rotary district conference or are the most recent Chris Gerritse Award winner (Rotarian of the Year), you are eligible for your conference registration and up to $200 of travel and accommodation costs to be reimbursed!
Forwarded from Judy K (originally from Canadian Blood Services):
Message from our Collections Team:
Good morning Volunteers!
We are currently experiencing an immediate need for new and returning blood donors.
Recent circumstances have affected donor attendance and we are seeing a concerning trend in the national inventory of blood products…we're hoping for some support from our wonderful volunteers!
We are asking any volunteers who might eligible to donate to consider booking an appointment in the next week or two and encourage family members or friends to do so as well.
One in two people in Canada are eligible to donate whole blood, plasma, and platelets, but only one in 81 does. Those regular donors provide necessary products for everyone else.
Canada needs many more donors, new and returning, come forward and help meet patient needs.
If you are not eligible to donate, please consider spreading awareness on social media!
My Daughter Taygan is working on a project with Parkland school division for their wellness challenge. They are looking for donations for this event in April. Details are included in the letter attached.
Anyone that is interested in possibly making a donation of finding out more can reach out to Taygan and she can see that they get to the right people.
Let me know should you need any additional information or please give Taygan a call on her cell 780-919-0635 or you can email her at the email address taygan.lystang@psd.ca.
Change Health Alberta is a registered non-profit and charity that focuses on advancing health through the key pillars of physical activity, nutrition and social connection. These areas are co-designed with community for community to honour the unique land, relationships and regional assets across Alberta. Since its inception, CHANGE Health Alberta has worked to build the community and offer meaningful learning experiences. This year, our organization has invested in the creation of the CHANGE Centre which enables us to focus on more live events that bring the community together.
What?
Tipi Teachings is a partnership with our friends from Treaties 6, 7, and 8 who have been invited by CHANGE Health to share their story and create space for you to share your story. You are being invited to create authentic social connections, explore new stories and experience the land. Each date offers a new experience where you might bring your own questions and form new friendships or perhaps, discover that we are all truly related in some way. The goal of this is to protect our mental, emotional and physical health by deepening community and honouring the land.
Where?
The Change Centre is located in Magnolia, Alberta along the Pembina River at 54404 Range Road 65. These events, including stew and bannock, are held primarily outside. The teachings are held inside of a warmed tipi. All guests are welcome to bring activewear and enjoy the 15km of trails before or after the formal teachings. Physical abilities will be accommodated.
***Vaccination Screening in Place/Outdoor Learning Experience
When?
With Whom?
How do I register?
Jan 21, 2022
9:30 am
3:30 pm
Phillip Campiou, Treaty 8 - Residential School Survivors
Have a Rotary Story, pictures from a Rotary Social and/or information for the Rotary RAP?
Send me (Krista) an email: krista.mastaler@gmail.com by Monday evening at the latest so that I can include it in the weekly RAP on Mondays!
Thanks everyone!!!!
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