Events

Each month, over 22,000 people receive food hampers from Edmonton’s Food Bank. The Food Bank also distributes food to more than 500,000 meals and snacks each month through more than 250 agencies, churches or food depots with which we are affiliated. Approximately 40 percent of clients served are children under 18.

Edmonton West is proud to have volunteered hundreds of hours at the Food Bank. Our next opportunity is as follows:

When: Wednesday November 7 from 6 to 8 pm

Where: 11508 - 120 Street NW

Cheers,

Annie

Dear Everyone..........members and friends,

We have had lots going on in our club for the past few months and I think it would be a good time to have a club social where we can sit and chat. So, lets make the Board Game Night a Fireside as well. You don't have to participate in a board game if you don't want to!!! Come, relax and socialize:))

BOARD GAME NIGHT

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17TH 

7:00 PM

Annie and Spencer's home ~ 20707 - 55 Avenue

BRING A GAME ♦ BRING A SNACK TO SHARE ♦ BYOB

The following people have signed up for our evening at Wellspring:

Annie, Spencer, Sherman, Bev, Ingrid, Ross, Jason, Lisa, Ken, Nicole and Aaron. If you would like to join us please let me know. There is room for lots more!!

Our club is a proud sponsor of Wellspring Edmonton. They are a community-based support centre offering non-medical supportive programs and services that meet the emotional, social, practical and restorative needs of people living with cancer and those who care for them. All programs, services & resources are offered free of charge and without a referral.

I have arranged for us to spend an evening at their facility where we can enjoy light refreshments, learn more about their programs, and have a tour. We will also have an opportunity to paint a 'touchstone'.

Club Contact - Joe Lizotte

Good Friends, Good Cheer.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Rotary Club of Edmonton West

Christmas Party

Saturday December 1st, 2018

6:30 pm

German Canadian Cultural Centre

8310 Roper Road NW

Cost: $50 per person

Come and join us for our Christmas Celebration and have a ton of fun. There will be time to mingle, listen to live music, have a delicious meal and then play some games. 

This year we will be collecting warm socks to give to the Boyle Street Community Services. 

We welcome members, friends and family to join us.

The Christmas Bureau has been providing festive meals to Edmonton families, seniors and individuals in need since 1940.

They need volunteers to deliver their Christmas hampers on Saturday December 15th.

Last time there were 3 shifts, 10 am, 11 am and 12 pm. I won't know if this is the same until October 1st.

Please let me know if you can help with this event. If you would like to pair up with another person and deliver together let me know. This worked really well last time.

Cheers,

Annie

Our Club will be helping out with the Salvation Army's annual Kettle Campaign again this year. So if you would like to shake some Christmas Bells.....no musical talent required....and raise some money for a great organization, please sign up. The location will be the Costco on 149 Street in the west end, and will be inside the building.

We will need 2 people for each 2 hour shift:

Saturday December 22nd: 

Shifts:

10:00 - 12:00 pm,

12:00 - 2:00 pm 

2:00 - 4:00 pm

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering.

Much appreciated,

Cheers,

Annie

Hi Everyone,

I still need 4 volunteers for this event........please let me know if you can help out:))

The popular Edmonton City Police McCauley Cup will be held on Friday December 28, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome to come out and watch the kids from the McCauley Community play some shinny with the EPS. Sparky is looking for 6 to 8 volunteers from our club to help serve hot dogs and hot chocolate. I will take the volunteers on a first come first served basis........but if you don't end up volunteering please come out and enjoy the game and festivities.

We have been supporting this project for many years and it would be great for Edmonton West to have a presence.........."LET'S GET VISIBLE"

Friday December 28th

Volunteers be there at 12:00 pm

Puck drops at 1:00 pm

10750 - 96 Street

Cheers,

Annie

Club contact - Rob Dunseith

UofA - Anastasia Lim - Speakers Bureau

Club contact: Ken Brander

The Rotary Club of Edmonton West is a proud supporter of the Edmonton Food Bank. Each month, over 22,000 people receive food hampers from Edmonton’s Food Bank. The Food Bank also distributes food to more than 500,000 meals and snacks each month through more than 250 agencies, churches or food depots with which we are affiliated. Approximately 40 percent of clients served are children under 18.

Our next volunteer event is booked for the end of January.

When: Wednesday January 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: 11508 - 120 Street

Cheers,

Annie

Our Club provides high quality entertainment to the residents of Capital Care Grandview. You are welcome to join us for an evening of great music.

When: Tuesday February 12 @ 6:30 pm
Where: 6215 – 124 Street

Hi Everyone,

Rotary Night - End Polio Now Oil Kings Game
Monday February 18 @ 2:00 pm

Our District 5370 fundraiser for End Polio Now is fast approaching. So far the following members have requested tickets:

Ross x 2
Spencer x 2
Ingrid x 2
Sherman x 4

If you would like to support this event and purchace tickets, please let me know asap.

Cheers,

Annie

You are invited to join us for an evening of refreshments and networking through Rotary. Help us make this event a success. Bring a friend or a work collegue and introduce them to Rotary.

Training dates are as follows:

Saturday, March 2^nd -9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (can attend either time)

I’ve attached our volunteer application (fillable form), once completed please email it back to them. Once they receive it they will put together the volunteer letter which you can take with you, when you go to obtain a police information check. This allows you to be able to obtain the check or $15 instead of $70.

Dear Members,

If you are interested in attending the Spring Learning Assembly the club will pay your registration fee. Please let me know if you would like to attend and I can sign everyone up as a group.

Cheers,

Annie

Rotary Leaders Connect to Grow Rotary District 5370 Spring Leadership Assembly March 8 and 9 , Edmonton, Chateau Louis Conference Centre     Hello to all Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors!      If you have registered already for our Spring Leadership Assembly thank you!  We so look forward to seeing you there.  If you haven't registered yet please click the link below and just get that 'to do' off your long list of 'to do's!'  We are so excited to offer you wonderful leadership learning experiences.  See the attached poster for more details and click on the link below to register now.      ___________________________________________________________________________________   We greatly look forward to seeing you at the  District 5370 Spring Leadership Assembly.  This event is an opportunity for all Rotarians to hone their 'Rotary Skill Set' and build capacity to do even more fantastic work in your communities and beyond.  EVERYONE is welcome to join us at this annual event full of fabulous speakers and opportunities for learning.   This year we are offering once again a group package deal of 5 registrations for the price of 4!    Please see attached for more information and event content.   Presidents' Elect must register here as well please.  Your club has prepaid for you so there will be no charge but we do need you to register!   Presidents' Elect please do bring your team with you! We have a group registration fee which gives one free registration for five ( must be registered together ) .    If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact Rene Cavanagh at the District Office.   office@rotary5370.org  or 780 482 5370.

• Date: Tuesday, 12 March, 2019
• Time: Arrival for 1900hrs, RO to take dais at 1930hrs, parade to conclude by 2030hrs.
• Location: HMCS NONSUCH, 11807 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alberta
• Dress: 1A or business wear

The purpose of the parade is to welcome new inductees into The Ancient & Loyal Order of Griffon. A number of Cadets and Squadron Staff, along with some honorary members, will be inducted into the squadron’s special fraternity. Each new member will receive a distinctly numbered squadron coin along with a personalized Charter signifying membership.

Once the formal portion of the parade has concluded, we shall retire to the Chateau Louis Lounge for cocktails.

Cheers,

Annie

Training dates are as follows:

Saturday, March 16^nd -9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (can attend either time)

I’ve attached our volunteer application (fillable form), once completed please email it back to them. Once they receive it they will put together the volunteer letter which you can take with you, when you go to obtain a police information check. This allows you to be able to obtain the check or $15 instead of $70.

If anyone is interesed in volunteering let me know and I will sign us up as a group:)

Edmonton’s Food Bank is excited to announce that we have been selected by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, to be the beneficiaries of 50/50 ticket sales at the upcoming March 26, 2019 NHL Game vs the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us, with the potential to receive upwards of $10,000+!

But we need YOUR help to make this possible.

We require 55-70 volunteers for this event. 

Please sign up as an individual or get a group together and help us raise money to feed our neighbours in need.

Event Details

Where: Rogers Place (10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2X6)

When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Time: 4:30 pm-10:00 pm

What: To sell raffle tickets, assist in counting money collected and perform such other duties as requested 

Volunteer Requirements:

• Volunteers must be 18+ no exceptions.
• It is imperative that volunteers arrive on time. Late volunteers may not be admitted.
• Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry to Rogers Place. 
• There is NO free or public parking. You are encouraged to take public transit. The Metro Line LRT stops right at Rogers Place (MacEwan Station).
• All Food Bank volunteers are to meet at the south entrance of Ford Hall, please see the attached map.
• An Oiler Foundation designated contact will bring our group to the designated 50/50 room where we will receive our orientation
• Volunteers will be required to pass through a metal detector upon entry to Rogers Place.
• Volunteers can only wear the following branded items: Oiler friendly Apparel, Food Bank pinnies will be provided to all 50/50 ticket sellers
• Edmonton's Food Bank will provide snacks for the volunteers.

Volunteers will be given breaks throughout the duration of the event. Volunteers are encouraged to bring an non-branded EMPTY reusable water bottle to be filled inside Rogers Place. Break times will be determined by each volunteer role (i.e. seller, counter, etc.).  (pinnies can be removed when on break)

Smoke breaks will NOT be permitted, as there is no re-entry to Rogers Place. If you leave the building, you will not be allowed to come back in.

As with all Food Bank events, volunteers are not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol at any time during their shift. Volunteers are also not eligible to win the 50/50 prize.

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) is the largest museum in western Canada and one of the top museums in Canada. I have arranged for our group to have lunch and then explore the Museum. 

When: Saturday March 30 @ 12:00 pm
Where: 9810 - 103A Avenue NW
Cost: $18 
Lunch: $15
Prairie Clover Luncheon: Crisp mixed green salad with assorted dressings. Our selection of soup de jour. A selection of assorted sandwiches. (40% white / 40% brown / 10% multigrain / 10% vegetarian on rye)

We will meet by the Admissions Desk at 11:45 am. Then we will proceed to the Dragonfly Room for our lunch. Afterwards you are free to explore the museum.

We are volunteering at the Food Bank next week. There is still room for 4 more people, so let me know if you would like to come.

Thanks to the following people who have volunteered to work at the Food Bank next Monday:

Berg, Andrea
Berg, Duart
Johnston, James
Joseph, Aaron
Noskiye, Emily
Rudkowski, Vic
Turner, David J.
Bentancor, Cecilia
Bucumi, Domitille
Chieng, Trisha
Gibbens, Karen
Gibbens, Nicole
Glasier, Heather
Headrick, Bailey
Headrick, Lisa
Young, Darren

Date: Monday April 15th
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: 11508 - 120 Street

Wear closed toed shoes please. Be there at 5:50 pm and enter through the door to the right of the main entrance and left of the overhead door. Ring the bell if the door is closed.

Cheers,

Annie

Would you like to volunteer to serve a meal at the Hope Mission? This will involve meal preparation and serving food.

Where: 9908 - 106 Avenue NW
When:  Saturday April 27 from 3 - 6 pm
Number of Volunteers Needed: 7

Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers,

Annie