Speaker Date Topic
NO MEETING May 19, 2025
Victoria Day
Chris Morris, President & CEO, Edmonton Elks May 26, 2025 12:00 PM
Changing Organizational Culture
Changing Organizational Culture

Topic: Newly appointed President & CEO of the Edmonton Elks Football Club will address the topic using stories from his time with the Eskimos as a player, as a principal in a junior high school, coach at UofA, and finally some stories from his few months on the job. And maybe we may get a sneak peak at what to expect on the gridiron this season!

for Info on the Elks  see:  https://www.goelks.com/

To Register click here...

Eric Warnke, Owner, Edmonton Queen Jun 02, 2025 12:00 PM
Edmonton Queen Riverboat Cruise (also the location of this meeting)

Rotary members, family, friends and colleagues are invited aboard the Edmonton Queen riverboat to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch while cruising the North

Saskatchewan River. Experience Edmonton’s iconic river valley from the open-air top deck (dress for the weather) or enjoy the indoor comfort of the dining hall.

Hear from the boat’s owner, Eric Warnke, about the business of operating a floating entertainment complex.

Cost for the cruise and lunch is $40. A cash bar will be available on the boat.

This meeting will be "in person"; on the Edmonton Queen Riverboat.

Boarding commences at 11:30am. Please arrive no later than 12:00 noon as the boat will depart the dock at 12:05pm and return at 1:30pm.
https://www.edmontonriverboat.ca/
Parking is available at Rafters Landing off 98 Avenue with a short walk on a paved pathway to the dock.
Map of the River Queen location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RtY6ff5xv8id5vB57

See attached picture of the parking.  Walk along the solid black line to the Edmonton Queen.  Please allow extra time to park and walk to the Riverboat.

Click here to Register.....   Due Tuesday May 27th at noon.

TBD: Indigenous Speaker Jun 09, 2025 12:00 PM

In advance of the summer soltice on June 21st, an Indigenous Speaker will be invited to speak.

Bianca Rondi Rotary Youth Exchange Student 24/25 Jun 16, 2025 12:00 PM
My year as exchange student in Edmonton and Canada
My year as exchange student in Edmonton and Canada

Bianca will review her past year as our Exchange Student.  She will be leaving for home in Brazil on July 4th.

Cole Chrapko, our next OUTbound exchange student will also be speaking about his excitement to go to Denmark by the end of August

 

Neil Lang will be chair of the day.

NO MEETING Jun 23, 2025
Rotary International convention this week in Calgary
Markus Muhs, President 2024-2025 Jun 30, 2025 12:00 PM
My past year as President, Rotary Club of Edmonton
My past year as President, Rotary Club of Edmonton

Maarkus will review his past year as our President since July 1, 2024.

Anurag Shourie will be chair of the day.

Anurag Shourie Jul 07, 2025 12:00 PM
Incoming club president as of July 1st

Anurag will review the upcoming Rotary year as president.

Markus Muhs will be Chair of the Day 

Trevor Illingworth, General Supervisor Jul 14, 2025 12:00 PM
Urban Strategies/Planning and Environment Services, Urban Planning and Economy, The City of Edmonton

Trevor Illingworth, General Supervisor, Urban Strategies/Planning and Environment Services, Urban Planning and Economy, The City of Edmonton

Tentative topic:     Edmonton's City Plan.  District planning and the Edmonton's new Zoning Bylaw.

Armin Preiksaitis will be chair of the day.

Angus Watt, Senior Wealth Advisor Jul 28, 2025
National Bank Financial Wealth Management

Angus Watt, Senior Wealth Advisor, National Bank Financial Wealth Management,

 

Ralph Young will be chair of the day.

Dream Big Golf Tournament at Highlands Golf Course Aug 11, 2025 11:30 AM
Fund raiser for the Lurana Shelter for family abuse
Fund raiser for the Lurana Shelter for family abuse

This is the 7th annual Rotary Hole-in-One Golf Tournament; a wonderful day of golf and camaraderie, food and hospitality, as well as FOUR chances to win one of the big prizes! The event price is fully inclusive of golf w/cart, lunch, dinner/wine, beverages on course, prizes and more!!! A $50 tax receipt will be issued for every registration.

Lunch will be available starting at 12:00 pm.

Foursomes will tee-off with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm.

Following the round is cocktails at 6:00 pm and dinner & prizes at 6:45 pm.

A hole-in-one on any par 3 could win one of the following "DREAM BIG" prizes:

  • Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge, Plug-in Hybrid
  • $50,000 Cash Prize
  • Aluma Fishing Boat with Yamaha Outboard
  • Yamaha Wolverine Side x Side with Trailer

This is a major fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Edmonton, supporting projects and programs building capacity in our downtown community for over 109 years. The Lurana Shelter is the designated primary beneficiary of this year's event.

https://cssalberta.ca/Our-Services/Domestic-Abuse-Shelters-Support/Lurana-Shelter

Register here for the Dream Big Golf Tournament