In memory and in honour of the work Camrose Public Library's past director Robyn Gray did to maintain the vital service CPL provides and contributes to the community, the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak has set up memorial donations to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Camrose affiliate. "Robyn’s passion for literacy through reading led us to direct donations to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Camrose affiliate," noted Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak member Morris Henderson. "It is heartwarming to see the amazing effect of Robyn’s short life on those who met her, but sad to see that life cut short."  Children are eligible to receive a free, age-appropriate book monthly from birth until they reach the age of five. Children that are registered when they are born, could potentially build a library of 60 books by the time they graduate from the program. "The Rotary Club of Camrose has partnered with the Camrose Public Library to offer this program to children in Camrose. Parents can register children in person through the library or by downloading an application from https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/affiliate/ABCAMROSE/ and mailing it to the Rotary Club of Camrose". "With Robyn's passing, her parents asked the Daybreak Rotary Club where memorial donations to Robyn would have the best effect," noted Henderson. "With Robyn's passion for reading and literacy the Imagination Library was a no-brainer to suggest. Ann and Gord (Robyn's parents) enthusiastically accepted our suggestion." Robyn passed away in Calgary on January 29, at the age of 31 years, after a courageous year-long battle with brain cancer. She joined the team at Camrose Public Library as the director in January of 2019. Unfortunately, she was forced to take long-term disability leave in the spring of 2021. During her time with CPL and in the community, Robyn came to be known for her warm and welcoming manner, her passion to keep people reading, her dedication to the continued growth of CPL (despite the challenges faced due to the pandemic) and her participation and support throughout the community including as an active member of the Daybreak Rotary Club. Robyn will be sorrowfully missed. Memorial donations to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Camrose affiliate in Robyn Gray’s name can be made by: "We chose units of $50 because that is the cost to provide a book-a-month for a year to a Camrose child registered in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library," said Henderson adding that all donations and condolence messages will be shared with Robyn’s parents, Ann and Gord. "There are donations from teachers, bandmates, workmates, friends (some representing groups) that have been touched by Robyn's spirit." Pipes & Drums has an obituary that offers a glimpse into the impact Robyn had on those who met her. ROTARY JOINS LEADERS | ROTARIANS SHARE IDEAS | ROTARIANS TAKE ACTION
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Robyn Gray's Legacy
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2022-02-08 07:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Camrose has partnered with the Camrose Public Library to offer the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Camrose families. The program sends new, quality books to young children, newborn to 5-years-old, once a month. The books are mailed, addressed to the child, so the children can look forward to watching for their arrival, and understand that the books are theirs. Children enrolled in the program at birth receive at total of 60 books. A short video that introduces the project can be viewed here. Highlights of a slideshow the club prepared describes the program. Some excerpts: - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library was created in 1995, and while it started in a local county in Tennessee, it has now grown throughout the US, Canada and the UK.
- The program currently sends out over 1.5 million, high-quality books every month, and since the start of the program has delivered over 167 million books.
- In Canada, there are 300 community partnerships in 10 provinces and three territories.
- The books are paid for by the local partner (Rotary Club of Camrose), while the Dolly Parton Foundation pays for all the overhead, employee salaries, etc.
- All local funding goes toward the books and delivery.
 - By providing books to children, the child's interest in reading is increased, parents read more to their children, and the children are better prepared for school.
- The books being delivered directly to the child at their home creates an "event" that the children look forward to. It also promotes sharing and interaction and helps to promote a connection between the child and the caregiver(s) other family members and siblings, strengthening the home environment.
- Books are high quality, age-specific and selected by a committee of specialists. In 2020, 42 of 60 books offered were Canadian titles.
- Local partners, like the Rotary Club of Camrose, are responsible for raising funds to support the program. While the program should be open to everyone regardless of income class, the sponsoring club can place limits on the number of participants. It is possible to start a pilot program. The Camrose program has no restrictions but is limiting the program at 100 children enrolled.
- Information collected about the child (Name, Address and Birth date) is stored in a secure database provided by the Dolly Parton Foundation.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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Morris Henderson
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2022-02-04 07:00:00Z |
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September 30th has been declared National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Here are some resources to learn more about this call for reflection and its call for action: Videos Fiction ROTARY JOINS LEADERS | ROTARIANS SHARE IDEAS | ROTARIANS TAKE ACTION
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Truth and Reconciliation Resources
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Morris Henderson
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2021-09-29 06:00:00Z |
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There are new Little Free Libraries not registered with LittleFreeLibrary.org but placed in the spirit of the organization for you to check out:  Private Home at 4919 58 Street  Centennial Museum 4522 53 Street  Private home at 5801 36 Avenue  St Andrew's Anglican Church 4713 50 Street
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New Little Free Libraries
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Morris Henderson
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2021-08-27 06:00:00Z |
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RAFFLE #48: Win the Draw + Select the ACE of Spades = Claim OVER $39,400 with only 5 cards left. Tickets at CamroseChaseTheACE.org until 6 PM TONIGHT The Camrose Service Club Group is offering a Chase the Ace Progressive Raffle. Every 2-week event will feature a deserving charity to receive a portion of the ticket sales during that event as well as also supporting our major charity - the Hospice Society. Tickets and more information is available at CamroseChaseTheAce.org. Our current Featured Charity is: CAMP HEALTH, HOPE & HAPPINESS Camp Health, Hope & Happiness (Camp He Ho Ha) will receive 20% of ticket sales from this event to acquire equipment, cabin supplies, and program materials for cabin groups as well as resource programming departments as they plan for the 2023 summer camps for Albertans with mental and physical disabilities. Camp He Ho Ha on Lake Isle is proud to be Alberta's premier summer camp for people with special needs. Their legacy of providing high quality adapted summer programs for children, teens, young adults, adults and seniors in Alberta stands alone. Camp He Ho Ha prides itself in providing a safe, supportive environment for campers that allows family members and caregivers to access much needed respite knowing their loved ones are well taken care of at Camp He Ho Ha. Camp He Ho Ha has been serving communities across Alberta since 1960 by providing week-long summer camp programs for people with special needs. Albertans in Central Alberta from Edmonton to Red Deer, and surrounding communities, attend Camp He Ho Ha each summer.
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Camrose CTA Spotlight
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Morris Henderson
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2021-08-24 06:00:00Z |
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If you are lucky enough to have your ticket drawn tomorrow, you will win the draw prize AND if you then select the ACE of Spades from the remaining 19 cards, you will win the Progressive Jackpot of OVER $18,000 as well. Your ticket purchase also adds to a donation to The Open Doors and also to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District. Learn more about our charities and purchase tickets at CamroseChaseTheAce.org. Sales for this draw close at 6:00 pm. TODAY AGLC LICENCE # 574288 – Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak
Online sales only to adults 18 years of age and older in Alberta
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Over $18,000 Up For Grabs
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Morris Henderson
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2021-07-26 06:00:00Z |
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The 9-hole family friendly disc golf course in Jubilee Park offers two levels of play, beginners and those wanting more challenge. The course is available for free play, just bring your own disc. A great selection of discs are available for purchase at Sport Excellence. The UDisc app for iPhone and Android is available as a free download. You can see the layout, record your score, find other disc golf courses as you travel and more. The baskets are all in, tee box locations are marked and sign posts are installed. Concrete will soon be poured for the tee boxes and sign design is underway. Email CamroseDaybreak@gmail.com for more information.
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Disc Golf Update
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Morris Henderson
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2021-07-22 06:00:00Z |
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Kidsport Camrose worked for quite some time to acquire valuable, lightly used sport equipment from Sport Central in Edmonton. A donation from the Camrose Swans & Roses Lions Club kickstarted funding a $2,500 donation to Sport Central for thousands of dollars worth of equipment. A call for space to house the equipment and provide a venue to distribute that equipment to those in need was answered by Dianne Kohler at the Camrose Regional Exhibition (CRE) who offered space in their administration building. Rick Picher, Clarence Hastings and other members of the Men’s Shed stepped up as volunteers to organize and operate the distribution center, dubbed 4 R Kids (reflects the mission of Retrieve, Repair, Recycle, Redistribute) in conjunction with Kidsport Camrose.  Donations of shelving from the Real Canadian Superstore and Canadian Tire have been assembled and sport equipment is arriving for a planned August opening. City and county children and youth in need of equipment will be referred by community partners, including Kidsport Camrose, to receive equipment, at no cost. Kidsport Camrose also provides funding for registration in sports to further reduce barriers to participation. Kristy Smith of Kidsport Camrose remarked ‘This has become an awesome partnership. Men’s Shed, CRE, Lions Club and many local businesses have made this possible’. To learn more about 4 R Kids, registration funding and other activities of Kidsport Camrose email Camrose@Kidsport.ab.ca.
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Kidsport Camrose 4 R Kids
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Morris Henderson
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2021-07-22 06:00:00Z |
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Camrose Catch the Ace is an online progressive raffle, benefiting Camrose charities. The Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak holds the raffle licence on behalf of the Camrose Elks, Royal Purple, Kinettes, Kinsmen, Lions and both Rotary clubs. A major project is selected to receive funds accumulated in all draws. The bi-weekly draw host club selects a charity to receive funds from the bi-weekly draw. The raffle is a series of two-week ticket sale events where a draw from the tickets sold is held to find the draw winner who then has an opportunity to win an accumulated pool of money by selecting the Ace of Spades in a card draw. Tickets are available online only and only to Alberta residents: $10 for 1, $20 for 4, $50 for 20 and $100 for 100. - Sales deadline is 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday; there is no limit to the number of tickets sold for each draw.
- At the beginning of the raffle, 52 playing cards are hidden in envelopes.
- The card selected at each draw is removed from play, reducing the number of cards available in the next draw.
- The raffle ends when the Ace of Spades is selected, all funds are dispersed at that time.
Weekly ticket sales are split into three portions: - 40% for prizes:
- 20% for the Bi-Weekly Prize – to each bi-weekly draw winner
- 20% for the Progressive Catch the Ace Jackpot – to the bi-weekly winner whose envelope reveals the Ace of Spades
- 40% for charities:
- 20% to each Bi-Weekly charity by donation from the host club
- 20% to the progressive Major Charity
- 20% for expenses:
- 10% for rafflebox and card processor charges
- 10% for advertising and other expenses
Tickets are valid for each bi-weekly draw only and are removed before the next bi-weekly draw commences. AGLC Licence # 574288 - Must be in Alberta & Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets ROTARY JOINS LEADERS | ROTARIANS SHARE IDEAS | ROTARIANS TAKE ACTION
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Camrose Chase the Ace Progressive Raffle
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Morris Henderson
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2021-07-20 06:00:00Z |
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Taste of Camrose Brews
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Morris Henderson
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2021-07-03 06:00:00Z |
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 Dutch Rotarians sold a new variety of tulip at a fundraising auction to benefit Rotary's polio eradication effort in 2013. It quickly spread and came to Canada two years ago. Local Rotary member Carol purchased bulbs from Vesey's and they are blooming now. Read on for more about the End Polio Now initiative and the story of the End Polio Now Tulip.
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End Polio Now Tulips
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Morris Henderson
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2021-06-04 06:00:00Z |
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While we reflected on current and historical events, Canada flags were flying during Canada Day to share the promise of growth and understanding in the future. Email CamroseDaybreak@gmail.com with any questions you may have. To receive a Canada Flag on your lawn for the August and September long weekends, subscribe here. Thank you for your support of our Canada Flag subscription program. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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Canada Flags will fly August Long Weekend
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Morris Henderson
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2021-05-15 06:00:00Z |
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A Gift for Your Hard to
Buy For Friend or Family Member
… A Canada Flag Subscription The Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak has been placing Canada flags on lawns in Camrose to celebrate Victoria Day, Canada Day and Labour Day for many years. The flags provide a colourful display and many residents enjoy seeing the flags as they travel throughout the city. You can see some of the over 200 flags we deploy in our 2020 Community Flags Photo Album on this site. For only $60 you can subscribe to have a flag placed on a friend’s or family member’s lawn in Camrose for the 2023 holidays. We will acknowledge your gift and send a note you can provide to your friend or family member explaining the gift. Proceeds from the Canada Flag subscriptions provide funding to the Camrose Air Cadets and other youth initiatives in the area. CANADA FLAG PROJECT DELIVERY WEEKENDS FOR 2023
MAY 17 - 24, JUNE 28-JULY 5, and AUGUST 30 - SEPT 6 Thank you for your support! ROTARY JOINS LEADERS | ROTARIANS SHARE IDEAS | ROTARIANS TAKE ACTION
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Gift Flag Subscription
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Morris Henderson
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2020-12-04 07:00:00Z |
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ROTARY CLUBS OF CAMROSE PRESENT a fun family activity supporting local youth programs! Over the October 16 -18 weekend travel around Camrose to see the impact of Rotary in Camrose.
REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
- $30/team entry gives you your list of clues to 10+ Rotary supported photo-opportunity locations
- completed photo submissions will be entered into a draw for a generously donated gift basket from local Camrose businesses
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Rotary Fun Photo Scavenger Hunt
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Morris Bernard Henderson
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2020-10-01 06:00:00Z |
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ShelterBox Canada Bronze Hero We are very excited to announce our ShelterBox Canada Hero Status for Rotary year 2020-2021. We, like ShelterBox, are impatient to see a world where no family is left without shelter after disaster. Our hero status shows our commitment to helping ShelterBox prepare for when disaster strikes. Learn more at ShelterBoxCanada.org. #Rotary #RotaryInternational #disasteraid #disasterrelief #ShelterBox ROTARY JOINS LEADERS | ROTARIANS SHARE IDEAS | ROTARIANS TAKE ACTION
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ShelterBox Bronze Hero
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Morris henderson
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2020-07-20 06:00:00Z |
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#RotaryResponds The Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak, the Rotary Club of Camrose and Rotary District 5370 co-operated to purchase over $2,000 of groceries and supplies for the Montana Cree Food Bank in Maskwacis. .On Friday May 1st, Roy and Tiffany from the Rotary Club of Camrose and Morris from the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak delivered them to the Food Bank. Check out before and after pictures. It was a great feeling to be able to deliver these needed items. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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Montana Cree Food Bank
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Morris henderson
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2020-05-01 06:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak decided to tap their inventory of Canada flags to show support and appreciation for everyone that is working to get past this pandemic. Flags were deployed at the Welcome to Camrose signs on the east and west highway entrances to the city. Look for individual flags to be deployed throughout the city in the coming days. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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#RotaryResponds - Community Flags
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Morris henderson
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2020-04-22 06:00:00Z |
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After 5 nights of eliminations the results are in for the 2020 Wine and Craft Beer Survivor games. Thanks to all our players, organizers and sponsors - Ryan at Battle River Brewery, Trevor at Harley's Liquor Store, PJ at Dales Liquor Store and Dan at Country Garden Liquor Store - the Rotary Clubs of Camrose were able to raise over $4,500 to support organizations in need in Camrose and area.  Taking home the Wine Survivor first prize of 65 bottles of wine is the Drunken Master team. In Craft Beer Survivor the 30 pack first prize goes to Drever Agencies (surprising name for a craft beer drinking team!).. Other teams taking home wine are second place 45 bottles I Need a Napa, third place 25 bottles Scrapping and Corking, fourth place 15 bottles We Are the Champagnes and consolation 10 bottle winners Had Me at Merlot.  Other teams taking home craft beer are second place 20 packs Designated Drinkers, third place 10 packs Beer Necessities and consolation 5 pack winners Beer Pressure. Also, on each draw evening, a $25 gift certificate to one our sponsors was awarded to a newly eliminated player in each survivor game. Read more for the full results.
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Wine and Craft Beer Survivor Winners
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Morris Henderson
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2020-04-19 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Camrose Speaker Series Presented by Olson Law at the Hotel Camrose Resort & Casino AGRICULTURE: Production and Distribution of Food for the World Featuring: Don Ruzicka - Ruzicka Sunrise Farm, Killam Join us by 12:15 for the Speaker - Free of Charge
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Speaker Series March 23rd
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Morris Henderson
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2020-03-08 07:00:00Z |
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February 17th to 23rd is Rotary Week in Camrose. Sunday, February 23rd is Rotary Day - commemorating the date in 1905 that Paul Harris and 3 other businessmen founded Rotary in Chicago. The Rotary Clubs of Camrose are celebrating Rotary Day with a Family Bowling Social at Tabb Lanes from 3 to 5 pm. Drop by, $5 gets you that fancy bowling shoe rental, bowling and pizza from Papa John's. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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2020 Rotary Week in Camrose
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Morris Henderson
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2020-02-21 07:00:00Z |
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On January 29th Iris Smith called bingo to win $1,000 on Rotary TV Bingo on Eastlink cable TV. From October to May the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak hosts bingo on Eastlink cable channel 610. Three games are played each night - letter X, picture frame and blackout. Each game has a prize of $100. But, a blackout within the prescribed number of balls is worth $1,000. Weekly bingo cards are $5 and are available at outlets throughout the city. See more information and where to buy cards on our website. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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TV Bingo $1,000 Winner
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Morris Henderson
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2020-02-11 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Camrose Speaker Series Presented by Olson Law at the Hotel Camrose Resort & Casino AGRICULTURE: Production and Distribution of Food for the World Featuring: Dave Solverson and Rob Rolf - Ranching and the Cattle Industry Join us by 12:15 for the Speaker - Free of Charge
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Speaker Series March 16th
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Morris Henderson
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2020-01-28 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Camrose Speaker Series Presented by Olson Law at the Hotel Camrose Resort & Casino AGRICULTURE: Production and Distribution of Food for the World Featuring: Dianne Kohler, Executive Director CRE - The Role of Agricultural Societies Join us for dinner at 5:45 - cost $25 Join us by 6:30 for the Speaker - Free of Charge
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Speaker Series Bonus March 9th
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Morris Henderson
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2020-01-28 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Camrose Speaker Series Presented by Olson Law at the Hotel Camrose Resort & Casino AGRICULTURE: Production and Distribution of Food for the World Featuring: William S. Pattison, MSc, BSc - The Economics of Farming - Then & Now Join us by 12:15 for the Speaker - Free of Charge
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Speaker Series February 24th
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Morris Henderson
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2020-01-28 07:00:00Z |
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Join family, friends and neighbours at Tabb Lanes from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, February 23rd for an afternoon of bowling, socializing and fun. $5 entry gets you bowling shoe rental, bowling and Papa John's Pizza. Email Lou, or call 780.678.5135, for tickets. Not going, consider sponsoring a family to attend. Rotary Day, February 23, marks the anniversary of the founding of the Rotary organization by Paul Harris and other businessmen in Chicago. Rotary has grown to be in over 175 countries, has over 35,000 clubs and over 1.2 million members worldwide. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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Rotary Day Family Bowling Social
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Morris Henderson
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2020-01-28 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Camrose Speaker Series Presented by Olson Law at the Hotel Camrose Resort & Casino AGRICULTURE: Production and Distribution of Food for the World Featurinhg: D'Arcy Hilgartner, Hilgartner Farms Ltd - From the Family Farm to the Corporate Farm Join us by 12:15 for the Speaker - Free of Charge
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Speaker Series February 3rd
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Morris Henderson
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2020-01-28 07:00:00Z |
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We're Off! Our 3rd Annual Rotary Clubs of Camrose Wine Survivor is underway with a twist - we've added a Craft Beer Island. Welcome to our 3rd Annual Wine Survivor Raffle! This year we have expanded the raffle to include a Craft Beer Island in addition to Wine Island! So 2020 is Wine and Craft Beer Survivor. This is a "fun"draiser, with the proceeds going to both Camrose Rotary Clubs. Both Clubs support the Camrose community in many ways through projects and financial contributions to other groups.
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Wine and Craft Beer Survivor
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Morris henderson
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2020-01-16 07:00:00Z |
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Destiny inducted Dean into the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak on January 7, 2020. Dean is Chief of the Camrose City Police. Dean grew up in the Red Deer area and has a policing career in Calgary and Airdrie. He is impressed with the city and the caliber of the police service we have. The members are well-trained and community-minded In his short time in Camrose he and his wife Laurie have become involved in the community. Dean is on the Camrose Special Olympics board and is currently fundraising in support of his participation in the Centra Cam Bowl-a-thon in March. If you haven't already met Dean you may find him in unexpected places as he enjoys getting out in the community. In December he was at Walmart tending the Salvation Army Kettle. Finding it a little dull, he called on Laurie to bring his speaker so he could share tunes and his dance moves. As a Rotarian, Dean is now one of over 1.2 million Rotary members in over 175 countries around the world. He will be welcomed at any of the over 13,000 Rotary Clubs in those countries. Rotary offers opportunities to serve in the community and around the world. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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Dean LaGrange Inducted into Rotary
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Morris Hendersn
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2020-01-14 07:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Camrose offers the 2020 Speaker Series - AGRICULTURE: Production & Distribution of Food for the World presented by Olson Law at the Hotel Camrose Resort & Casino. COVID-19 NOTE: March 23rd, April and May presentations are postponed. Stay tuned for updates.
Twelve lunch presentations from November 25, 2019 to June 15, 2020 feature speakers from many facets of the agriculture chain.
Lunch is available for $20 with pre-registration by the Friday prior to the presentation. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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2020 Rotary Speaker Series
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Morris henderson
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2020-01-09 07:00:00Z |
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John Stoddart has been co-ordinating volunteers to tend the Salvation Army Kettle at Walmart on the Saturdays leading up to Christmas. This year members and a spouse of the Rotary Club of Camrose and the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak tended the kettle and handed out candy canes to children. They reported that Saturday December 21st donations were brisk as Walmart Canada was matching donations up to $100,000 that day. Thanks to Odell, Mike, Dean, Morris, Lou and John for volunteering their time to this worthy cause. I apologize for the stock photo, ClubRunner wouldn't let me upload the picture of John. I guess it saw the money in the kettle and decided I might be looking to counterfeit it. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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People of Action - Salvation Army Kettle
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Morris Henderson
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2019-12-22 07:00:00Z |
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The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund – Christmas Hamper Program People of Action - This year John Stoddart, his wife Lesley and Morris Henderson again helped out at the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund Christmas hamper assembly and distribution project.
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Camrose Merry Christmas Fund History
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Morris Henderson
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2019-12-22 07:00:00Z |
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Two $750 Rotary Scholarships were presented during our joint evening meeting at the Best Western Casino Hotel on November 18, 2019. Glenda Walker (Rotary Daybreak Youth Chair) and Shyla Coykendall (Rotary Daybreak Youth Liaison) presented awards to Ethan Mitchell and Carter Rolston.
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2019 Scholarships Presentation
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Morris Henderson
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2019-12-15 07:00:00Z |
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Camrose Rotary Pints for Polio Pub Walk was a huge success!! We had 40 Rotarians and friends come out Friday night, November 1st, to support our awareness and fundraising event for the End Polio Now campaign. We visited 4 pubs where we were treated to a drink and some food. We had a raffle and/or a game at each stop. A thousand thank you's to our sponsor pubs: Tap Room Bar + Brewery at the Norsemen Inn, Canadian Brewhouse, Geo's Sports Lounge and the Boston Pizza Lounge, all who donated food, drinks and prizes. The staff at each place were fantastic! D&D Vehicle Sales donated use of a large van so we made sure everyone arrived home safely. Thanks to all the Pub Walkers, Pubs and community donations we raised over $2,100. This will be matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and grow to over $6,300! Enough to help vaccinate 10,000 children. Great work Everyone! and so much fun!! Check out some pictures of the event. Rotary Joins Leaders | Rotarians Share Ideas | Rotarians Take Action
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2019 Pints for Polio Pub Walk
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Morris Henderson
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2019-11-07 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak has been supporting worthwhile projects and organizations in our City for over 18 years. What could your organization do with some extra funds? Follow the link in the "Take a Look" section at the top of this web page to access the application form and guidelines. Alternatively you can mail your completed forms to: Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak Box 1515 Camrose, AB T4V 1X4 ROTARY JOINS LEADERS | ROTARIANS SHARE IDEAS | ROTARIANS TAKE ACTION
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Cash for Camrose
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2017-09-14 06:00:00Z |
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Leslie Stoddart and Paige Switzer managing the soup crock pots. President Lisa Rohr - "dishing" the dessert! Through the month of July, Rotary is helping out at Martha's Table - ensuring that vulnerable folks in our community have a healthy meal. Research shows that helping others boosts our immunity, diminishes pain and helps us to live longer. We're happier when we go around making others happy! What a win-win ... if you'd like to help out at Martha's Table, come to City Lights Church on Thursdays and someone can point you in the right direction.
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Rotary: Making a Difference at Martha's Table
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Anna Harder
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2017-07-18 06:00:00Z |
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President Lisa Rohr, Stacie Chalmers (Victims Services), Nora-Lee Rear (Women’s Shelter), Breanne and Alison (Open Door), Kelly Falardeau (artist, Burn Blankets for Kids), Gus Guzman. Victims Services, Camrose Women’s Shelter and The Open Door each received 10 blankets as a result of support for Kelly’s project at the Rib Tickler in June as well as Kelly’s own generosity of giving back from each blanket sold. Read more about Kelly's project here http://mykellyf.wixsite.com/blanketsforburnkids ROTARY JOINS LEADERS | ROTARIANS SHARE IDEAS | ROTARIANS TAKE ACTION
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Kelly Falardeau and Blankets for Burn Kids
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Anna Harder
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2017-07-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2017
Mona Lamoureux (left) of Canadian Mental Health Association, shared an overview of Mental Health First Aid and what we can all do to provide some immediate care to those we find in crisis. CMHA offers a two day program to train lay people in these valuable skills. Following her presentation, President Elect Lisa Rohr (centre) presented Mona with funds for Canadian Mental Health; an organization we are proud to support each year. Coordinating the presentation, Destiny Reay (right) who is both club member and an employee of CMHA.
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Mental Health First Aid
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2017-01-24 07:00:00Z |
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President Carol Breitkreutz (right) presents Rotarians Larry Johnson and Patrice Johnson with Paul Harris pins. Paul Harris Fellowships acknowledge generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation - the engine behind the global good works of Rotary. The Johnsons' lives exemplify the 4-Way Test and we are so lucky to count them as members in our Club. Well done, Larry & Patrice!
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Paul Harris Fellows
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Anna Harder
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2016-08-31 00:00:00Z |
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The new Rotary year began in July with 2015-2016 President Destiny Reay (right) handing off the gavel to Carol Breitkreutz (centre). Assistant Governor Ray Hook attended and helped the Daybreak Club usher in the new theme - Rotary Serving Humanity.
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2016-2017 President Carol Breitkreutz
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Being a Gift to the World - in Camrose
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Left to right: Carol Davies-Pedersen, Days for Girls Project Chair, Charissa Cummings, and Destiny Reay, Rotary Club of Daybreak President
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Days for Girls Kits Delivered to Guatemala
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This Thursday, long time Augustana advocate and community leader Alan Fielding will receive a University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award. This award will recognize Alan's long term contributions to the Camrose community and beyond.
 For nearly 50 years, Alan Fielding has given his time to support local and international organizations such as the Battle River Credit Union, the Battle River Community Foundation, Camrose Kidney Foundation and the Red Cross, the Camrose Daybreak Rotary Club and the Sahakarini Association, a charity that raises funds and oversees projects in developing countries. Fielding is a founding principal of Fielding & Company LLP. He has held numerous positions with the Law Society of Alberta and was known for working cases pro bono if clients were under severe financial strain.
Fielding, a long-time Rotarian, is a tireless fundraiser and volunteer, and he lives by the Rotary motto, “service above self.” He is active not only in his community, but also in his church and the university. Fielding is a passionate lifelong learner, and he continues to take classes and attend guest lectures at Augustana. Music is Fielding’s great love, and he has long been a performer and supporter of the Camrose and Edmonton art scenes.
He was honoured with a Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in 2014, and this speaks to his altruistic nature and significant contributions to local and international causes.
Congratulations, Alan. Thank you for helping to make our community better by your efforts.
(Published by University of Alberta, Augustana Alumni, eCircle September 2015)
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Distinguished Alumni Award to Alan Fielding
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Posted by Anna Harder on Sep 14, 2014
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Team Daybreak in the Terry Fox Run
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Anna Harder
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
On March 8, 2011, the Daybreak club welcomed former rotarians Dennis Johnson and Joel Cassady as guests to the morning meeting. Though no longer formally a member, Dennis was presented another Paul Harris fellowship earned through donations to the Rotary Foundation. He also donated a second honorary Paul Harris to Joel Cassady a dedicated community-builder and contributor to Rotary for many years. Pictured are Harry Gaede, Foundation Coordinator, Dennis and Joel as the Fellowships were presented.
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Joel Cassady Receives Honorary Paul Harris
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Anna Harder
On June 6, 2012 the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak celebrated it's 10th year with a "Rib Tickler" - a delicious rib dinner followed by the antics of stand-up comedian, Ken Valgardson. Posing with the cake were (past Presidents) Patrice Johnson, Harry Prest, Larry Johnson, Joy LeBlanc, (current President) Don Forestier,(and past Presidents) Helen Samm, Gerry Lawrence and Christina Rebus.
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Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak - 10 Years Old!
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Dr. Epp, the outgoing Dean of the Augustana campus of the University of Alberta, was chosen to receive a Paul Harris Fellowship as a result of his efforts at Augustana throughout his tenure. Dr. Epp oversaw the transition of the University from private to public institution, the joint venture of the Edgeworth Center, the development of the beautiful campus library, and the general trend to see Augustana become more and more engaged with Camrose and the surrounding community, as well as many other accomplishments. Dr. Epp was presented the award at the morning meeting June 21, 2011 by Club President Patrice Johnson.
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Dr. Roger Epp honored with a Paul Harris
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
On June 21, 2011 the Daybreak club payed tribute to our late member Phyllis Hempel with an honorary Paul Harris fellowship. Though her membership in the club was brief, she was fondly remembered for her benevolence, passion for community and the founding principles of Rotary. The tribute gave club members an opportunity to reflect on Phyllis as well as her example that a generous nature needs very little time to leave a lasting impact. Pictured are Club President Patrice Johnson as she presents the fellowship to Phyllis' husband Ken Hempel at the morning meeting.
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Phyllis Hempel honored and remembered
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Saturday, April 30 was the date of an entertaining evening of fun for the Daybreak Rotary Club. Coordinated by Patrice Johnson and staged at the new Home Ec. facilities at Camrose Composite High School, 3 cooking teams were assembled; Team Apple, Cheese and Oreo. Each team had a head chef and was charged with making an appetizer, main course, vegetable and dessert in an "Iron Chef" type of format. While Team Apple was the victor, there were certainly were no losers as the food was fantastic and fun was had by all.
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Camrose Daybreak goes Iron Chef!
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Agnes Hoveland receives a cheque for $1000 from Club President Patrice Johnson May 31, 2011. Agnes represented the local chapter of the "Grateful Grannies", a branch of the Stephen Lewis Foundation which provides grassroots outreach and support to AID's orphans in Africa
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Grateful Grannies receive donation from Camrose Daybreak Rotary
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Club president Patrice Johnson presents Keith Harder of Augustana University's Fine Art's Choral Program a cheque for $6000. The club was able to generate the funds from it's primary fundraiser "Show A Little Love" dinner theatre, of which the choral students played an integral part by providing the evening's entertainment. The cheque presentation was made at the May 31, 2011 morning meeting
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Camrose Daybreak Supports Augustana's Fine Art's Choral program
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Patrice Johnson, club president presents a cheque for $6000 to Ester McDonald of Camrose Association for Community LIving May 31, 2011. CAFCL supports the needs of some of our community's less-abled people, providing housing, help with daily activities and general support. The funds were generated through the club's primary fundraiser "Show A Little Love" a dinner theatre event.
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Camrose Daybreak Supports CAFCL
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Preparations for Show a Little Love dinner theatre in February 2011. Balloon sales have been a significant contributor to the successful fund-raising associated with this event. Blowing up the volume of balloons required has been a daunting task and this year was no exception. Pictured are Dave Finlay, John Stoddard and incoming DG Larry Johnson. Though these men were very capable, apparently Gail Stolee is the reigning champion for efficiency.
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Show a Little Love Preparations
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Both local Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs came together to celebrate Rotary Day Feb 24 at the Mirror Lake Centre. Wine, cheese and other refreshments were enjoyed as the stained-glass piece sponsored by Daybreak and titled "Mirror Image" was inaugurated. Mayor Marshall Chalmers pose with Daybreak club president Patrice Johnson.
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Rotary Day 2011
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
Pat Mader-Mundell (spelling?) spoke Tuesday morning March 1 regarding the work the local chapter of the Grateful Grannies is doing in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The foundation is effecting change at a local level in Africa in an effort to "Turn the Tide" in the fight against AIDS. The focus is on the 14 million AIDS orphans in that region.
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Grateful Grannies/ Stephen Lewis Foundation
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Carol Davies-Pedersen
D.G. Jackie enjoyed a supper featuring local flavour with our members and guests at CCHS on October 18th.
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District Governor Jackie Hobal visits Daybreak
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Carol Davies-Pedersen
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Posted by Carol Davies-Pedersen
Daybreak Rotary provided these 4 crossing guards and paid the Bill Fowler Centre rental for the Terry Fox Run on September 19th.
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Terry Fox Run
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Carol Davies-Pedersen
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Posted by Carol Davies-Pedersen
Daybreak Rotary commissioned Patty Lindstrand to create a work of stained glass art to commemmorate 100 years of Rotary in Canada.
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New Stained Glass Graces Mirror Lake Park
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Carol Davies-Pedersen
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Posted by Dean Jarrett
A cold rainy September 19 was warmed up by community members from Camrose to fund raise for Hope School in India
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Hike for Hope
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Dean Jarrett
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Posted by Varghese Manaloor
Varghese Manaloor's trip to China
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Travelling in China
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Varghese Manaloor
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