Rotary District 5370

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂✨

This season, we are especially thankful for our dedicated Rotarians, Rotaractors, and community partners across our district and beyond. Your unwavering commitment to Service Above Self makes our communities stronger, brighter, and more connected every single day.

Whether you are gathering with family, serving a holiday meal, or enjoying a moment of rest, we wish you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍁

What are you thankful for this year? Drop a comment below! 👇

10/09/2026

Did you know that October is Economic and Community Development Month? 🌍💼

At Rotary District 5370, we believe that sustainable change starts from within. As per our vision statement: "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

When we invest in people, foster local entrepreneurship, and build stronger communities, we create lasting pathways out of poverty and open doors to new opportunities.

Whether it's supporting local small businesses, providing job skills training, or collaborating on community infrastructure projects, our clubs are dedicated to helping local economies thrive.

🤝 How is your club building a stronger community this month?

09/30/2026

Reconciliation starts with each of us. 🧡

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

It’s a time to remember the children who never returned home, to honour Survivors, and to support their families and communities.

Reconciliation is rooted in the courage to listen, the humility to acknowledge past and ongoing harms, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the truth while confronting denialism in all forms. Today and every day, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, committing ourselves to the essential, ongoing work of truth-telling and meaningful reconciliation.

Here are a few ways we can all take action today and beyond:

Read and Reflect: Commit to reading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action or books by Indigenous authors.

Listen and Learn: Attend a local community event, virtual gathering, or educational workshop.

Support Indigenous Businesses: Deliberately support Indigenous-owned creators, artists, and businesses in your community.

Speak Up: Challenge denialism and have open, honest conversations about residential schools and systemic injustices with friends and family.

09/29/2026

District 5370 Leaders Connect, Learn, and Align at Rotary Zone Institute 2026! ⚙️✨

Leaders from across District 5370 recently joined delegates from across North and Central America at the Rotary Zone Institute for an inspiring weekend of strategic learning, leadership development, and global fellowship.

Highlights from the event include:
🔹 Key addresses from RI President Yinka Babalola and RI President-Elect Larry Lunsford on vision, membership growth, and sustainable community impact.
🔹 Strategic training tracks across Public Image, Membership, DEIB, and leadership development.
🔹 Representation across our governor line, assistant governors, foundation leadership, public image, and training teams.
🔹 A powerful End Polio Now vigil on the beach alongside RI leadership, reaffirming our commitment to a polio-free world.

Our district team returned with actionable strategies and modern tools to support our local clubs and strengthen community outreach.

👉 Read the full recap and leadership insights on our district website: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50012/Stories/district-5370-leaders-connect-learn-and-align-at-rotary-zone-institute-2026

09/02/2026

📚 September is Basic Education & Literacy Month! ✏️

Across District 5370—and the world—Rotarians are firm believers that literacy is the ultimate superpower. It unlocks opportunities, builds communities, and keeps you from assembling flat-pack furniture entirely by guess.

One of our absolute favorite ways to spark that reading magic early is by partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Thanks to local Rotary support, free, high-quality, age-appropriate books are mailed directly to young children’s homes every month, inspiring a lifelong love of reading right from the start!

Whether it's supporting local libraries, providing classroom supplies, adult literacy initiatives, or gifting books to children, Rotarians are committed to creating brighter futures through education.

How is your club celebrating Basic Education & Literacy Month? (Besides reading the fine print or the guilty pleasure of old book's smell?) Drop your projects in the comments! 👇

09/02/2026

Save the date! 🏒 👑

We’re hitting the ice with the Edmonton Oil Kings for an unforgettable night dedicated to one vital mission: eradicating polio worldwide.

Skate Out Polio
📅 Date: January 10, 2027
📍 Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton
🎟️ Tickets & Details: Coming Soon!

Every ticket purchased helps fund critical vaccines for children around the globe. Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and get ready to support the Oil Kings while helping us take our final shot against polio.

Stay tuned for ticket sales and special event details—let’s together! 🛑🏒

08/28/2026

Want to learn more about the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue?

Curious about Rotary and how you can make a difference in your community and around the world? Join us for our Rotary Membership Mixer! 🤝

Come meet members, hear what Rotary is all about, enjoy some great conversation, snacks and a cash bar—and discover how your skills and ideas can create lasting impact. 🌎💙

📍 Rooster Kitchen & Bar
📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM | Event 6–7 PM

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rotary-club-of-edmonton-whyte-avenue-membership-mixer-tickets-1997512684210

08/20/2026

We’ll take "Organizations" for $1,200, Alex! 📺

Check out this clue that hit the Jeopardy! board yesterday:
"Starting in 1905, meetings for this civilian service club revolve around many offices, hence its name."

⚙️ What is ________?

💡 Hint: The name isn't a coincidence! Paul Harris and the founding members literally rotated meetings from office to office to build fellowship and trust. Over 120 years later, that simple spin has turned into a global movement—including right here in District 5370!

📷: Jeopardy!

08/13/2026

Treaty Talk

Speaker Series with Ron Lameman

In honour of the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6

August 24, 5-7 pm

Ron Lameman is a citizen of the Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Treaty No. 6 Territory, Alberta, Canada which is located 9 miles southeast of the town of Lac La Biche.

Ron is a former Executive Director of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and was also active in each phase of the development of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous.

Ron is actively involved with the Elders and leadership of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and has spent over 45 years working diligently for Treaty Rights and Self Determination for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world.

Please RSVP to Christy Parker at [email protected]

Jeanette Bancarz Jody Swanson

08/01/2026

August is here and we’re celebrating Membership & New Club Development Month! 🌟

Rotary isn't just a club—it’s a network of coming together to make a real difference, from Edmonton to NWT, Northern BC, and Saskatchewan. And this is just our district, Rotarians are all around the world!

Got a neighbor, coworker, or friend who loves giving back? August is the perfect time to invite them to your next meeting or service project! 🤝✨

Drop a comment below: What’s your favorite part about being a Rotarian? 👇