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ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 24th , World Polio Day, Peter Peters is Jeanne Alexander's guest on her 11:00 A.M. Toast n Coffee program on Regina Community Radio CJTR 91.3FM - the Program is archived, and can also be accessed on SaskTel Max 806 and AccessNow700.
October 27 Regina Eastview has a double celebration - this includes the presentation of a Community Paul Harris Fellow Award to former Regina Mayor, Michael Fougere; and, celebrating World Polio Day as we welcome, via ZOOM, Guest Speaker Ramesh Ferris, to our in-person hybrid meeting at the Delta - this is a "need to attend event", so please join in;
October 30, concludes our Christmas Ham Sale Fund Raiser - get your orders in to John Van Koll;
November 11 (5:30 pm) to Nov 12 (4:30 pm) District 5550 Fall Retreat at Atlas Hotel, Regina. Lesa Mueller, a Consulting & Coaching leader from Sturgeon County, Alberta will facilitate the sessions to help us learn better teamwork and leadership as we move forward with our District 5550 Action Plan. The $175.00 registration fee which includes meals for Friday night and Saturday - there is a Virtual Fall Retreat option for a registration fee of $75.00;
December 16th Regina Eastview Christmas Party at the Delta - "Dress up" event - Tickets - $65.00 each.I
President Elect (PE) Richard called on Jeanne Alexander to introduce our Guest Speaker, Laura Chambers , a Toastmaster Leader who may have ZOOM ‘ed in from Calgary. As a "Fellow Toastmaster", Jeanne deflected the challenge and asked our Guest if she might simply introduce herself.
Laura Chambers grew up in a small isolated community and got her early education in a 1-room school and seemingly believed that to be a unique experience. Her father then moved the family to Vancouver where our self acclaimed "introvert" guest lived in terror and was "speechless". Fast forward to 1988 when Laura Chambers joined Toastmasters, where obvious changes were made and she has become this competent gifted orator and was a delight to listen to and watch.
Laura prides herself as being one of Toastmasters greatest advocates. She spoke about the "Alliance" between Toastmasters International and Rotary International which was formalized in May, 2019, and drew from the strength of their many similarities and complementary differences. The opportunity for Toastmasters members is primarily to establish fellowship and network, and contribute more to communities and develop skills, which can best be used in their professional lives. These skills are evaluated with their Club structure. Rotary members could be attracted to Toastmasters for the opportunity to develop skills and receive evaluations which would be beneficial in their role in Rotary. (As an aside, I just learned Toastmasters developed eight educational courses for Rotarians and Rotaractors, available on Rotary International’s Learning Centre - check these out).
Laura reminded us that communication is a combination of listening, talking, and watching what is going on, like "body" language. She introduced us to the "Pathways learning experience", which is an interactive and flexible education program and was created to help persons strengthen their communication and leadership skills. All this learning takes place in a fun atmosphere with others. Laura indicated that persons taking this pathway hcave; i) The opportunity to build more than 300 unique skillset competencies; ii) take 11 specialized learning paths; iii) this is all online content, affording you to learn anytime, anywhere; and iv) results real-world, transferable skills.
In the concluding portion of her presentation, Laura spoke about the Speech Craft digital experience which Toastmasters created for experienced members to help non-members become the best communicators. Working with a select group of "students" this process will boost a participant's confidence and improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills, within what is referred to as a, "safe Toastmasters environment".
In the Q and A we learned the annual Toastmaster membership fee is $150.00, but will vary depending on room costs and other frills - like a meal. There are 13 Toastmaster groups in Regina and we can get more information by contacting Brad Korbo at: bkorbo@sasktel.net 306-781-2127.
PE Richard thanked Laura for her quality presentation where her skills as a Toastmaster advocate were clearly evident.
Laura Chambers - Toastmaster Advocate & Leader
Rotary and the World Health Organization
discuss polio eradication, maternal and child health
Join this important event, World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond: A Healthier Future for Mothers and Children. Learn about the state of polio eradication and its broader relevance to global health with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, RI President Jennifer Jones, and other global health leaders. This in-person and online event is 21-22 October at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
The message on this World Polio Day remains the same as it has over the decades, “As long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat to people every-where, especially young children!”.
Please consider making a donation to PolioPlus World Polio Day 2022. (Peter Peters)
The Family of Rotary
On October 13th we learned of Gordon Wicijowski's death and the following morning there was additional information shared by the family.
In reflecting on Gord's impact on Regina Eastview, our friend presented as a quiet, thoughtful, respected, wise gentlemen. In reading his Obituary in the Leader Post we learned, he carried the dictates of The Four-Way Test of Rotary to every aspect of his life. Gord did truly personify those four simple statements. When we sat down at his Rotary table or he joined the one where we sat, he was, "Gord" and we enjoyed and appreciated each other’s company in this unique world of Rotary Fellowship. It is both humbling and an honour to have dined and worked the magic of Rotary in the company of Gord Wicijowski.
This photo is Club Secretary Allen Hillsden attending Gord's Harbour Landing residence to present him with his 60 year Rotary Service Pin to Gord in 2021. Gord joined Rotary in 1961 and served as the Club's President in 1974-1975.
Thank you Gordon, for mentoring, "Service Above Self", we'll take it from here.
Gord Wicijowski and Allen Hillsden
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
It is interesting to attend our meeting as we wonder who will be doing what this week;
Today was no different as President Elect was in charge in Jeff Barber's absense and Gail Bradley was Sergeant-At-Arms;
Gail, with the help of fine paying members, taught attendees the following about Rotary and, Regina and Saskatchewan:
Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary;
Rotary's first meeting was held on Feb. 23, 1905 - the meeting was held in Chicago;
Rotary became International on April, 1912;
And, became intercontinental on August 1, 1912 with the Chartering of the RC of London;
In 1945 Rotary was instrumental in forming the United Nations;
Regina, original "Pile of Bones" became a City in 1903;
Regina, is named after Queen Victoria
Regina's population is 226,404 as of the last census;'
Sam Berg shared with us his privilege to receive the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for his Volunteer commitments - fellow Rotarians joined in commending Sam for this important and worthy recognition - CONGRATULATIONS, Sam;
Pat Dell was in Vancouver last week with her compatriotes from across the country, and had the distinction of being the only attendee able to boast about the exciting things happening in Saskatchewan;
Thank you all for making this a great Regina Eastview gathering - hope to see you all in seven days.
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N. Scott Momaday
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Today's guests
We were pleased to welcome Laura Chambers from Toastmasters as our Guest Speaker. In addition it was good to have visiting Rotarians Bob Durston (Neepawa), DG Fred Wright (Kenora) and Doug Keam (Regina) along, with "soon to be" Rotarians, Eghosa and Jayna Amadasun. Last but certainly not least, visitor Sean Gross a guest of Doug Archer and Allen Hillsden. An appreciated group of individuals who added to the value of our time together.
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