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Member Survey - If you haven't already completeted the member survey, you can avoid the stares of disappontment from other members (specifically from Kateri and Jeff) and do it right now. If you don't like online surveys, call Jeff or Kateri and do it over the phone.
The Early Bird pricing for DisCon22 ends on November 30, so act quickly and save $50. The conference is May 6 and 7, 2022. Enjoy an actual in-person experience with great speakers, sessions and hundreds of Rotarians to meet and share ideas.
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Rotary Moment
THE RUMOURED FIFTH TEST: IS IT FUN?
In the spirit of fun, Kateri quizzed us on some Rotary tirvia.
1. The first Rotarian was Paul Harris. Name one of the other three original Rotarians:
Answer: Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey
2. What date was the first Rotary meeting held?
Answer: February 223, 1905. The group met in Paul Harris’ office and at this first meeting agreed that they would rotate their meetings in their members’ offices (hence the name Rotary).
3. What was the first Rotary service project?
Answer: In 1906-1907, the Rotary Club of Chicago initiated the first Rotary public service project: creating a public comfort station (also known as a public toilet) that could be used by men and women. At the time the only free public toilets were in pubs which women were not allowed to enter without a male companion. So, the club called a meeting of civic organizations to establish a committee for installing city comfort stations, or public toilets, to improve sanitation. In their effort to promote more business, the members decided that since the women did most of the shopping in downtown Chicago, they would do even more if they stayed downtown longer. And that is what they did — installed the first public restrooms in downtown Chicago. When service is provided — business is enhanced. It was on that basis that the world’s service club movement was launched.
Freddie Campbell - Indigenous Clean Energy at COP26
Freddie Campbell, Global Hub Program Manager for Indigenous Clean Energy (and RCOS member), reported on her experience at the 2021 Conference of the Parties (COP26). With over 1,000 attendees, events, booths and meetings in Blue and Green zones, there was a lot going on to form a very hectic, but positive and supportive atmosphere for environmental care.
There are thousands of Indigenous and community led clean energy projects that are making positive impacts in societies, reducing environment damage and contributing to a circular economy. These impacts span far beyond greenhouse gas reduction and bring forward opportunities such as gender equality, land and water protection and restoration and equal employment opportunities.
Did you know that 80% of the world's natural land is protected by Indigenous peoples, although they comprise less than 5% of the global population? It's time for us all to work together and commit to protecting our environment. Freddie's message was clear that cooperation and collaboration are required to make a difference and build a sustainable future.
During COP26 in Glasgow Scotland, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) hosted three major sessions and participated in over 10 external speaking events that featured inclusive and sustainable actions that are being led by Indigenous communities in Canada and around the world.
Find out more, click below to check out the ICE at COP26 information. While there, fill out the form so that ICE can keep you up-to-date.
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