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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nov 30, 12 Noon regular ZOOM meeting - another important gathering - we will be advised of the program in the days to come - be ready and join the meeting;
Dec. 5 forenoon - Christmas Ham packing and delivery morning - follow John Van Koll's direction;
Dec. 7 - Rotary Clubs Christmas Celebration at the Italian Club - register through Gail Bradley at:pgbradley@sasktel.net;
Ann Grahame invites Christmas Banquet Attendees to bring a Gift of Warmth, which for Regina Eastview members will be delivered to Canadian Mental Health Association for their Christmas Celebration on December 13;
Gifts brought by members from the other Rotary Clubs will be delivered to their identified charity of choice;
Bringing a gift qualifies one to receive a gift (it is understood that the prize is not what you brought)
President Al invited members to consider Eastview's Sam Berg encouragement to join in our Club's support of the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Bell Ringing opportunity - check your weekly e-mail request for what to do, or call Sam Berg;
Dec. 11 & 12, 7- 9 P.M.- Knights of Columbus Christmas Carol Festival at the Knox Metropolitan United Church in Regina.
RANCH EHRLO - "CREATING HOPE" FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES, WITH PATTI PETRUCKA
It was 12:01 P.M. when President Al Hoeft invited attendees to the buffet table for the great fellowship meal. As with all or most Rotarians, this is not an invitation that needs to be extended a 2nd time. Food consumed, the gathered group were asked to rise and join Allen Hillsden in our National Anthem. President Al shared our Land Acknowledgement which reminds us that Truth and Reconciliation is a process that requires our individual and collective attention today and each day going forward.
In preparing for our guest speaker, the President called on Ann Grahame to introduce Patti Petrucka. From Ann we learned that Patti has a Master’s degree from the U of R and for the past 22 plus years has been a sessional lecturer at this University. Patti was welcomed into the Ranch Ehrlo Society family 20 years ago, and currently has responsibility for Society's Family Treatment Program.
Patti Petrucka, a gifted presenter introduced us to a range of activities which are part of the Ranch Ehrlo programs and here are some of the things we learned.
Ranch Ehrlo, a non-profit organization, founded by the late Dr. Geoff Pawson in 1966. It started as a single home for six boys with significant complex needs and grew to a multi-service agency delivering a wide range of accredited mental health and developmental services delivered initially in southern Saskatchewan, expanded to Prince Albert, Saskatoon and most recently into Moose Jaw'
The Society's Vision Statement indicates: We envision communities where all individuals and families achieve their full potential; and its Mission - To provide quality preventative and restorative services to, and advocacy for, vulnerable individuals and families through highly engaged and professional employees; Serves to move it to this desired outcome.
The beginning was with Dr. Pawson and his two friends and 6 boys "with complex needs" to a staff of some 900 employees around the province and thousands of clients with a range of 245 unique children services around the province;
Having started with 6 children, the Society now receives referrals from 55 agencies across Canada;
They have a variety of some 20 homes in the province for youth with specialized needs that include clients who have jobs which they attend making important contribution to self and community.
Patti's specific area of focus is on the Society's Family Programs which are structured on the belief that families function better when they are together.
Their family programs come in three unique community services with the common goal of helping families reach their full potential.- namely Intensive Family, Family Treatment programs and Family centered Addiction Program;
Working with the family as a unit,, the Program has realized success because they build up the family together so they can, "climb out of homelessness together, pumped up by the success of working together;
The Family Treatment Program can take between 6 months and 2 years, but with a committed focus they come out together stronger because it was achieved as a family;
Patti shared stories of success which became success stories because Moms and Dads took responsibility for being the leaders of the family by first working together and demonstrating that they wanted to have the family together. This is not an easy road an appreciation of each other’s role in this walk;
Through the efforts of these programs 2000 children have been returned to their families - this aligns itself well with Rotary's 2023-2024 theme of, "Creating Hope".
Thank you, Patti Petrucka, for sharing these life enhancing efforts to ensure,
"all individuals and families achieve their full potential".
Patti Petrucka, Ranch Ehrlo Society
LEARNING IN ACTION
We all know November is Rotary Foundation Month. It is the time of year when Rotarians reflect on and celebrate how we together with Rotaractors, "... are changing lives around the world through meaningful projects and through their generous gifts to The Rotary Foundation.
Members who engage with the Foundation connect to the international community of Rotary. Find out more about what The Rotary Foundation does by signing in to Rotary’s Learning Center and taking these courses:
Rotary Foundation Basics
Learn about the work of The Rotary Foundation, including grants and programs as well as giving opportunities.
Clarence Krause receives the PHF +5 Pin delivered by our Club's smiling Secretary, Allen Hillsden
The Power of Giving
Our donors’ impact on the Foundation is vital. Learn about the Foundation’s funds and the programs that benefit from your donations.
Fundraising Basics
This course includes a variety of fundraising strategies but focuses mostly on identifying potential donors, building relationships with them, and soliciting donations.
Explore The Rotary Foundation course catalog to find these courses and more."
The Family of Rotary
Congratulations to Clarence and Donelda Krause (pichured above and below) who were honoured by The Rotary Foundation on becoming a PHF +5 and a PHF +1, respectively. Regina Eastview Secretary Allen Hillsden dropped by the Krause house to present the couple with the, “Prized Pins”. Paul Harris Fellow acknowledgements are really "family" investments, and so it is in this instance. Thank you, Clarence and Donelda for your dedication to Rotary’s 106 year commitment, “to doing good in the world”.
It was a great Rotary Foundation meeting as President Al invited Jeff Barber to the podium and on behalf of TRF Trustees presented Jeff with the PHF + 8 Pin - Barber family, THANK YOU;
Regina Eastview, this is a "Big Deal";
Regina Eastview’s Jeanne Alexander, a Flatlander reader, shared her Remembrance Day poem about her great uncle who died in the First World War. To read Jeanne’s Poem click: Regimental Sergeant Major, can ye hear me?
At the same visit, Allen Hillsden presented Donelda Krause with the PHF + 1.
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
President Al, failed to note that "Christmas Ham Sales". while history except for ham distribution - was enough reason for Sergeant Pat Dell to retrieve $2.00 from this man who works to fill Christmas stockings and hampers for the less fortunate - "justice" does have peculiar interpretations;
Doug Mortin had a happy dollars as he recognized Ottawa daughter Andrea, who travelled to Pittsburgh to participate in a marathon, which she completed in 3;30;48 - she was happy with her time and her parents were understandably proud - Congratulations Mortin Family;
President Al was happy to tell us that his mother graduated from High School in Nipawin. Interestingly, Gilda Treleaven Grahame graduated from the Nipawin High School that same year, and Al flashed Gilda's photo for all to see - Al note Gilda looks the same as she did those years ago;
Allen Hillsden a devouted Blue Bomber fan, rose from his seat, and with out apology acknowledged this year's "Cinderella" Grey Cup Team played a quality game - members applauded Allen's acknowledgement;
Jeff Barber shared with us that 32 years ago this month he was welcomed into Rotary, and donated $32.00 to Rotary for enhancing life's journey (although that is not quite what he said , it just sounded like an appreciated walk;
Thank you all for making Rotary an important part of this writers day;
Looking forward to seeing you on ZOOM in 7 days - enjoy each day!
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60 years ago yesterday, November 22, 1963, President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
Today, we can look almost anywhere in the world and see people in conflict, revolution and wars.
More than sixty years ago, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was quoted as saying, “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable”.
Thank you, Doug Mortin, for search-ing out this profound truth.
Today's guests
We were delighted to have a wonderful turnout of RC of Regina members in attendance, along with ZOOM guests including Bob Durston from the RC of Neepawa. Thank you for making this a great Rotary Day.
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