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Jan. 18, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Jan. 25, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Canadian Arctic Holidays
Feb. 01, 2022 7:00 a.m.
Richard has participated in 45 arctic expeditions, including 7 north pole expeditions. He has the Order of Canada, the Ondaatje Medal from the Canadian Geographical Society as well as other awards and medals from Canada and Russia. He and his family operate Arctic Watch on Somerset Island. He is an avid cross-country skier. Cliff’s son worked at the lodge for a summer.
In 1992 he and his family purchased a whale watching camp on Somerset Island. There are hundreds of Beluga whales there from early July to mid-August. There are also muskox and polar bears. Somerset is in the middle of Canada’s arctic islands, 1500 kilometers from Yellowknife. It is a 20-minute flight from Resolute Bay. All fuel and food must be brought in. The camp has tent-like buildings which he said are very good in the weather but are not bear proof. The water is pumped up the hill to a tank which operates the camp’s water by gravity. Sewage is taken from the camp to a locally constructed lagoon. Electricity is from a generator—summer is only 6 to 7 weeks long so solar or wind generation are not practical. His initial problem was a short gravel air strip that pilots were afraid to use. He brought in a bulldozer in a weeklong journey over the ice—the ice was barely thick enough and on occasion they laid planks and plywood to distribute the weight. The air strip eventually had to lengthened again to 4000 feet and all rocks removed. They now have a GPS assisted approach allowing landings with minimal visibility. ATR 70 passenger turboprop aircraft can fly there directly from Yellowknife. Supplies are sent by ship to Resolute Bay and must then be flown to camp. In the past they have been able to snowmobile from Resolute Bay to camp, but this is no longer possible as there is no ice. Their clients are largely from North America. They are fully booked this year, almost fully for 2023 and are booking into 2024. Their season is only 6 to 7 weeks. Cost is $16,000 per week. Guests can watch whales, hike, kayak and fish for Arctic Char.
Note: I, Cliff Drever, lined up Richard Weber to give a presentation to our club on what is going on in the Arctic as per climate and tourism today. You may remember he and his wife presented to our club several years ago about their expeditions to the North and South pole. Richard has been to the North Pole more than any person and holds the record with a Russian man for the only non-supported trip to the pole and back. Josse Weber led an expedition to the South Pole with a group of women. They along with two sons operate Arctic Watch on Summerset Island (my son Lee worked for them up there for two seasons as a teenager).
2016--Richard receives the order of Canada medal from Governor General David Johnston
Arctic Watch founder Richard Weber received The Order of Canada from the Canadian Govenor General. Held at the Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, 42 recipients were chosen by the Canadian Government in distinguishment of their exploits. Richard was nominated for his pioneering acts of polar exploration and for his efforts to increase awareness of environmental threats to the North. Richard has spent more than 30 years in the polar regions!
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Feb. 01, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Feb. 08, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Feb. 08, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Feb. 14, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Feb. 22, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Mar. 01, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Rotary Peace Scholarship
Mar. 01, 2022 7:00 a.m.
Global Grant Scholar, Anna-Marie Robertson Anna-Marie has achieved a Rotary Global Grant Scholarship to attend Georgetown University in Washington DC to pursue her Masters law degree. Her interest in peace building and reconciliation developed early in life, spurred on by experiencing a presentation by Dr Knight her mother was attending. As a youth, she made a vow to make the world a better place. Attending a Rotary Youth Exchange information night led to an exchange to the Netherlands in 2012-13. She embraced the chance to experience a new culture, learn a new language and especially the opportunity to often visit the library in the Hague. The materials on humanitarianism, the rules of war and other legal issues were the most interesting to her. She is still in contact with her host parents and family. The exchange increased her interest in Rotary leading to participating in RYLA, ROTEX and starting an Interact Club at her high school. Looking to expand her experience she undertook the third year of her undergraduate degree in France. Following graduation, she worked for the Canadian Red Cross dealing with the impact of disasters in British Columbia and Fort McMurray. While attaining her law degree at Cambridge she was drawn to the rise of cyber warfare – killer robots, cyber spying, etc., and its lack of oversight by the rules of war. As a Senior Advisor, Government Relations for the Canadian Red Cross she realized she needed stronger credentials to spur attention and change in the approach to cyber warfare. The Geneva Convention lacks relevancy to current developments in warfare, has gaps in its application and needs enhancements or replacement with more relevant legislation. Anna-Marie has been accepted into the International Security Law program at Georgetown University this year. She is immensely thankful for the support of Rotary Clubs, Rotarians, District and Foundation making this possible. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill, Washington DC will be her host club while there. It is obvious that Anna-Marie is a great ambassador for Rotary and she exemplifies giving back and contributing to community at home and around the world through her peace building efforts. |
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Mar. 08, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Mar. 08, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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International Security
Mar. 14, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Anna-Marie Robertson is a Rotary Global Grant Scholar, and Rotary Peace Scholarship recipient. She is attending Georgetown University in Washington DC to pursue her Masters law degree in the International Security Law Program-humanitarianism and the rules of war. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Alberta and her law degree at Cambridge. She has worked for the Canadian Red Cross dealing with the impact of disasters in British Columbia and Fort McMurray and as a Senior Advisor, Government Relations. Her presentation is particularly relevant given the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
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Mar. 14, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Mar. 22, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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NAV-Care Outreach in Camrose and Killam
Mar. 22, 2022 7:00 a.m.
Nav-CARE Program Nav-CARE stands for Navigating, Connecting, Accessing, Resourcing and Engaging. But really it means helping someone. For three years Kristy Wells and Trudy Lamoriss have spent time visiting with each other, chatting on the phone, going outside for a visit or just hanging out. “I connected with Trudy. She is a friend now,” said Kristy, a hospice volunteer. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of life of those with advanced chronic illness by relieving loneliness, isolation and anxiety, by providing someone to be a sounding board. For Trudy, whose disability makes it difficult to get outside, Kristy’s visits have been a bright spot in the week. “When I see Kristy, it fills up my day. She is a bright spot,” said Trudy, who gets help with paperwork, shopping and sometimes laundry from Kristy. Our volunteers can help an individual by buying groceries, playing scrabble, going out for walks, helping connect with local support programs, or whatever is needed. Feel free to call our office at 780-608-0636 to find out more about our programs or click on the link to read about our programs. These are free services, but we continue to operate through donations. Even a small donation can help us help others. |
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Mar. 29, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Government of Alberta response to Ukraine crisis
Mar. 29, 2022 7:00 a.m.
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Camrose Police Service Canine Officer with Zoe
Apr. 05, 2022 7:00 a.m.
We will be having Cst. Rolfe (Camrose Police K9 Officer) presenting on Zoe and the K9 program in policing. Listen to Matt Rolfe in the podcast Deconstruct-Ed by Cole Feth.
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Apr. 05, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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CORE Program in Camrose Schools
Apr. 11, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Constable John Fernhout will speak on his development and presentation of the CORE program to youth and provide a recent evaluation of the program. CORE is an acronym used for the four areas that youth can look at to strengthen their core (body/mind/spirit) and help others. C: caring for self and others O: Online safety, integrity, and responsibility R: Relationships with self and others based on respect and trust E: Establishing healthy boundaries and good decision making. |
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Apr. 11, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Apr. 12, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Apr. 19, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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The Gathering of the Clans
Apr. 19, 2022 7:00 a.m.
Flagstaff Scottish Club The Flagstaff Scottish Club is a dynamic group of volunteers who promote Scottish traditions, customs, and values in the Flagstaff and Battle River Region. They aim to continue and enrich the Scottish culture through various events, volunteer opportunities, and sales of Scottish merchandise. Their annual events consist of a Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance, Highland Fling - Celebrating Tartan Day, and the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival. In addition, they provide services such as designated driving, bartending and security. 3 years ago, they started the Battle River Pipes and Drums band, comprising of around 20 band members from the Flagstaff area, Lloydminster, Wainwright, Camrose, Coronation, and everywhere in between. The band meets on a weekly basis to practice and they perform at various parades, birthdays, and special events. In Spring 2020, the band also hosted a Quarantine Tour where they visited 16 communities to bring a spark of joy to the local senior homes and hospitals during a time of isolation. Karli Grove Karli Grove is the Media Manager and Treasurer for the Flagstaff Scottish Club, in addition to being a tenor drummer in the band. She has been with the club since August 2018 and considers them to be another family. Karli has played a critical role in marketing the Flagstaff Scottish Club, from making the posters, to designing the website, to creating the logo and branding. She is an active community member in the Flagstaff area. She volunteers on numerous other boards, such as the Lougheed Library Board and the Hardisty Lake United Church Camp board. She is also the Lougheed Field House Coordinator, with big plans to turn the facility into a strong community-based centre. All of this is on top of her full-time job as an Insurance Broker with The James Insurance Group. She has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta with a major in Strategic Management and Organization, and a minor in Accounting. She has a love for culture, human behaviour, spirituality, and everything in between that encourages her to look through a new lens. Her career plan is to help businesses transform themselves from 'good to better', starting with the Flagstaff Scottish Club, the Lougheed Field House, and her other community groups. Jackie is responsible for the program at today's meeting. If you have or need more information email JackieHLovely@gmail.com
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Camrose high school student with AI lifejacket invention
Apr. 26, 2022 7:00 a.m.
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Apr. 26, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Apr. 30, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Rotary Youth Centre has been booked for Saturday 30th April for us to assemble kits. You are welcome anytime after 9am. I believe we will have enough components completed to assemble about 300 kits before we run out of something. We are also gathering other items that are needed (briefs, facecloths, soaps, etc.), and hope we do not run out of those.
Although masking is not mandatory, anyone who wishes to wear a face mask is free to do so.
Please note that you are encouraged to bring your own refreshments to the event, as sharing food is probably not advisable right now. There is a microwave oven and a kettle at the Centre for heating items and making hot drinks.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.
Sarah Ross
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Cats!
May 03, 2022 7:00 a.m.
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May 03, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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May 09, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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May 10, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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May 13, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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May 17, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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May 24, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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May 31, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Jun. 04, 2022 - Jun. 08, 2022
The Rotary International Convention is in Houston, Texas from June 4 to 8, 2022 Go to riconvention.org for more details |
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Centra Cam Update
Jun. 07, 2022 7:00 a.m.
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Jun. 07, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Jun. 13, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Jun. 14, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Experiences at the Rotary International Convention in Houston
Jun. 21, 2022 7:00 a.m.
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Jun. 21, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Jun. 28, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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Jul. 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12th at 6:00 pm kicks off our first summer social - at the Johnson's, 4204 64 Street.
Patrice and Larry will be serving hamburgers with all the fixings and salmon. Guests are to bring a salad or dessert and their own beverage. Coffee, tea and bottled water will be available.
Guests are asked to give $5.00 to cover the cost of the hamburgers and salmon.
RSVP to Patrice by Monday at 780.672.3595 or treecer@live.com.
Consider reaching out to those potential members you have in mind to attend. They can get an easy introduction to friendship in Rotary.
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