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1 Page 1 of 5 Rotary Club of Edmonton The Edmontarian Service Above Self Monday, February 09, 2009 Club Web Site Editor: Russ Mann If you have any comments or questions, the editor. Rotary Program February 12, 2009 Future Speakers Feb Dr. Arvind Koshal "The Making of a Heart Institute- Chair Barry Schloss" Feb Lisa Grotkowski, Returning Ambassadorial Scholar "A year in the Life of - Chair Muriel Dunnigan" Feb Meeting cancelled "Edmonton Area Rotary Clubs meet" Mar Jim Carter Chair Carbon Capture & Development Coun "Carbon Capture - Chair Peter Semchuk" Mar Mayor Stephen Mandell "State of the city" Mar Bill Rice, Chair Alberta Securities Commission "Update - Chair Karl Ewoniak" Mar Ed Gibbons "118 Avenue Revitalization-Chair Barry Schloss" Upcoming Events Youth Service Committee meeting Feb Feb Rotary District 5370 Conference-Jasper May May This ebulletin has been generated by ClubRunner club communication software. Visit clubrunner.ca for details. This week's Rotary Program will feature Dr. Arvind Koshal who will, be speaking on "The Making of a Heart Institute". Dr Koshal is very accomplished as noted in the following short biography. Dr. Koshal completed his M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) in 1971 at Ravishankar University in Raipur, India. He received five gold medals and was awarded the Pfizer Gold medal in Medicine. In 1975 he obtained his M.S. (General Surgery) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi and received a gold medal. He completed his cardiac surgery training at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. In 1979 he went as a Canadian Heart Foundation Research Fellow to the Harvard Medical Centre in Boston. He joined the staff at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in In Ottawa he was the Director of the Residents Training Program in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and also the Surgical Director of the Cardiac Transplant Program. He was a member of the team that performed the first total artificial heart implant (Jarvik) in Canada. Dr. Koshal performed the first implantation of Thoratec left ventricular assist device in Canada. In 1991, he moved to Edmonton to become the Director of the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at the University of Alberta and surgeon-in-chief, Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Alberta Hospital. In 1995 he became the Regional Director of the Cardiac Sciences Program in Edmonton. In January 2006 he was named the Director of Development & External Affairs for the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. He has numerous publications and presentations at national and international forums. In 1994 was awarded the Wilbert J. Keon Award for outstanding contribution to Canada in the field of cardiovascular medicine. In 1999 he was elected as the President of the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons. He was awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003 and the Alberta Centennial Medal in During his time in Edmonton, the Cardiac Surgery Program at the University of Alberta Hospital has become one of the foremost in the country. It does the largest number of heart transplants in the country. It also has an outstanding Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Program and Resident Training Program for cardiac surgical trainees. The Cardiac Sciences Program at the University of Alberta Hospital, which Dr. Koshal has helped to initiate has become extremely successful on a regional basis. This encompasses all 5 hospitals that provide cardiac care in the city. Dr. Koshal envisioned and promoted the development of an outstanding Cardiac Institute in Edmonton. In 2001 the Government of Alberta recognized the Cardiac Sciences Program in Edmonton to be a Centre of Excellence in the Province. An initial sum of $125 million was allocated to develop the Alberta Heart Institute. The Government, buoyed by the generous contributions ($42 million) by the community in the province, added an extra $22 million to complete the project. Once completed (2009) it will be the foundation of one of the leading cardiac facilities in the world.

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2 Page 2 of Doxess. All Rights Reserved. Rotary International - Mission ClubRunner Sponsors The mission of Rotary International, a world wide association of Rotary Clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. New Format for Rotary Luncheons Please visit our Sponsors. To place your ad click here. Club Site Sponsors This Thursday's luncheon will feature a new format. We will be having a buffet lunch rather than the plated lunches we have been used to. The new cost will be $ It should be noted that the increase in cost is due in large part to increasing the gratuity for those who serve our club from 10% to the industry standard of 17%. This also means that when you arrive you may go to the buffet table to select those items you wish to have for lunch, select your table and begin eating lunch. The invocation will be offered once President Gord has called the meeting to order. This format has been used successfully at a number of larger Rotary Clubs. Please visit our Club Website Sponsors. To place your ad click here. Special Note to those who may have food allergies or sensitivities. The Westin will continue to meet your special needs. They ask that they be contacted three days in advance to they can have the appropriate meal available. Dickson Memorial Award by Muriel Dunnigan In 2002 Arch Dickson bequeathed some $200,000 to the Edmonton Rotary Club Foundation in order to further the work of the foundation. Arch Dickson and his father Sam Dickson had both been very pivotal members of the Rotary Club of Edmonton as well as long time contributing citizens of Edmonton. Sam Dickson, who had come to the Edmonton area at the turn of the last century, was on the organizing committee for and a charter member of the Rotary Club of Edmonton. His classification was Law - General Practice. Sam was a member of the first executive and the second president of the club. He authored the first set of bylaws for the club. Fort Edmonton Park owes its existence in part to Sam as he was part of a delegation to present the idea to Premier Manning. When the park did come to fruition with much financial assistance from the Rotary clubs, Sam was named honourary mayor of the park. Arch followed in his father's footsteps becoming an Edmonton Lawyer. He joined the Rotary Club of Edmonton in 1946 with the classification of Law - General Practise. He acted as legal advisor to the club for many years. Arch was actively involved in the Boy Scout organization throughout his life first as a member and then serving for many years on the district executive.

3 Page 3 of 5 The Dickson Memorial Paul Harris Fellowship was established in memory of the contribution these two men made not only to the Rotary Club of Edmonton but also to the city itself. It is presented annually to a non - Rotarian Edmontonian who is recognized as having contributed significantly to making Edmonton the dynamic, healthy city it is today and whose life reflects the principles of Rotary. In addition to the Paul Harris Fellowship recognition, the Edmonton Rotary Club Foundation makes a donation of $1,000 to a local charity of the recipient's choice. Nominations may be may by Rotarians or non-rotarians and should include the following information: Nominee Name: Nominee Address: Summary of Qualifications: Nominated By: Telephone and Date of Submission: Please submit nominations to Rotarian Muriel Dunnigan at mailto:dunnigan@shaw.ca or Muriel's attention at The Rotary Club of Edmonton, C/O The Westin Hotel, Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N7. Deadline for nominations is February 28, 2009 Bid on Bill Gates' Hat Own the hat that Bill Gates wore and autographed at Rotary's 2009 International Assembly. This month, the signed baseball cap will be auctioned on ebay. Bid on this piece of Rotary memorabilia to help support Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge for polio eradication. Go to by 12 February to place your bid on item See how you can help in the fight to End Polio Now at See another photo of Bill Gates wearing the End Polio hat as he addresses the International Assembly audience in San Diego, California, USA. In addition, Gates recently wore the hat in India while he was immunizing children against polio. Take this opportunity to be a part of Rotary's history. Puns of the Week 1. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehap center said " Keep off the Grass"

4 Page 4 of 5 2. A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to the hospital. When his grandmother phoned to ask how he was, a nurse said "No change yet!" 50/50 Update Rotarian Russ Mann took his chance at the 50/50 Jackpot which stood at $82.50 after two week into the new draw cycle. Luck and/or skill being what it is, he drew the black meaning this week's jackpot should be about $ or so. Rotary Foundation-Donor Recognition Totals With the important contributions of these generous donors, The Rotary Foundation is fulfilling its promise of creating a polio-free world, helping children and families live healthier lives through Rotary's Humanitarian Grants Program, and educating young people about cultures worldwide. Rotary World Peace Fellows are engaging in the study of peace building, which may allow them to participate in resolution efforts in some of the world's most challenging situations. Below are totals as of 31 December Learn more about the individual recognition that these donors receive. Arch C. Klumph Society members Major Donors -- 10,724 Bequest Society -- 6,341 Benefactors -- 79,238 Paul Harris Fellows -- 1,147,854 Current members of the Rotary Club of Edmonton and their partners who are Paul Harris Fellows are listed on the club website. Look on the menu on the left have side of the home page. Look for the heading "Site Pages" then look for Paul Harris Fellows. Past Rotary International President to speak Wilf Wilkinson, Immediate Past International President of Rotary International, and a Canadian will be the featured speaker at the February 23 celebration of the 104th anniversary of the founding of Rotary International. This evening provides an opportunity for Rotarians to understand the impact of Rotary outside their own club. The celebration of Rotary is built on a very successful Rotary Day in 2008 which saw a collaboration between Rotary Clubs in the District to purchase media advertisements and to tell the Rotary story. The featured event for Rotarians in the Edmonton Area will be the Dinner Monday February 23 at which Past Prescient Wilkinson will be speaking. Tickets are priced at $45.00 and will sell quickly. Contact Lovina at Rotary Club of Edmonton Core Office Hours

5 Page 5 of 5 The Rotary Club of Edmonton Office is open daily between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. The office is located in the bottom level of the Westin Hotel. The Club Administrator Lovina can be reached at or at edrotary@telus.net

Participating in The Rotary Foundation

7 Participating in The Rotary Foundation The Rotary Foundation Quick Reference Guide (219), Rotary Foundation Facts (159), and the Every Rotarian, Every Year Club Success Booklet (958) are key Foundation