It is with sadness that District 5370 announces the passing of our own Past District Governor Frank Totino (District Governor for Rotary year 1987 - 1988).  Frank passed away at the age of 86, April 5 2012 at 4 pm.  

Frank was a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Edmonton (Downtown) for 39 years joining in 1973.  He served as Club President in 1983 - 1984 and as District Governor 1987 1988.   DG Harry Buddle had recently visited Frank and says "Frank maintained his robust laugh each time we came to see him".

Frank's memorial services will be held Saturday April 21, 2:30 pm at St. Albert Roman Catholic Church, 7 St. Vital Avenue (Mission Hill) , St. Albert.

Rotary Friendship Exchanges are when Rotarians get to travel to each others country and visit.   It is purely for fun and friendship.  This is when a group of Rotarians travels to their district, and then later a group comes to our district. A fantastic way to travel the world and make friends with people you have something in common with: Rotary! Plans are under way for Rotary year 12/13 exchanges and it should include you!  Click this page for complete details

 If you are attending the 2012 International Convention (details here)  note we do have hotel rooms blocked for you to use.  It is on "the route" and has been given the thumbs up by Rotarians who have travelled there.  

 Free WIFI when you book via District 5370!  Yes there are still rooms,  we will accept bookings until March 31, 2012..  Note "Sky Rooms" are now sold out - "Space Rooms" remain.

Get hotel details HERE and see you there!

On October 8, 2011 The Rotary Foundation launched a new online payment system. The Rotary Foundation Canada switched to the new system.

The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) was created as a grass roots initiative to help Rotarians build their leadership skills, both in their professional lives and as Rotarians.

What an announcement at the Athabasca District Conference.  Servus Credit Union has agreed to partner with Rotary International Districts 5370 and 5370 on youth programs.   What's the mean?  Servus will provide $75,000 in funding per year for 3 years for the 2 Districts.  What a partnership.  What a commitment.    Read on for more.... And - thank you Servus!

What is the greatest satisfaction of being a Rotarian?    There are many ways to achieve that and it is different for each Rotarian, but for me it is the look of honest gratefulness in the eyes of people who do not speak my language (and I don’t speak theirs) after receiving a wheelchair that will change their lives (and that of their loved ones) forever.

Please direct all inquiries and questions regarding the district website and communications to Brad Mastaler, 780-965-0258 or email: brad.mastaler@gmail.com

I will assist Brad wherever he wants for as long as he wants.

Cheers!

Hans Granholm
 

I am very pleased to make a special announcement that Monty Audenart, Past Rotary International Vice President 2008-2009, has joined the ShelterBox Canada Board of Directors.   

A new web page has been created on the TRF Canada website to honour Canadian members of the The Rotary Foundation's  Arch C. Klumph Society.

Set up your laptop and speakers connected to a projector and run this 4:30 minute clip prior to or during your meeting. Very inspirational.

Come Join Us-EN from Rotary International on Vimeo.

The February Zone 24-32 Foundation newsletter.

On November 3, 1910 the first Rotary club meeting in Canada was held in Winnipeg. Today is a great day to celebrate Canada's Rotary Centennial Project.

Notice anything new on the WebComCentre? That's right! We now have banner advertising available, similar to the feature on the club sites. This is a vehicle to raise some unrestricted funds and it gives individuals or corporations an opportunity to reach a wider audience at a very reasonable rate..

Permission to freely use the graphics in this library for noncommercial purposes is granted to all Rotary Clubs and Rotary International.

When using any of the superb images please include a credit line recognizing Tord Elfwendahl and his website "Library of Graphics for Rotarians" as the contributor of the artwork.

Rotary Districts were first established in 1915, at which time the Calgary Downtown Club was the only one in our area. In 1957, the present District was established as District 536 without change to the geographic boundaries of the original District. Since there were only 30 clubs in the District at the time, Governor Glen Peacock of Calgary initiated an extension drive which resulted in eight new clubs receiving their charters, setting a District record.

The Edmonton Club was chartered in 1916.