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Saskatoon Nutana

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Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Sports on Tap
2606 Lorne Avenue
P.O. Box 441
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3L6
Canada
We are currently meeting in person every second week at Sports on Tap in the meeting room (Dog Pound). You may join us in person or by zoom when available. Please view the calendar for upcoming meeting details.
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On June 18th, the club presented St. Frances Cree Bilingual School with the club's third installment of our $100,000 commitment.  A cheque for $20,000 is presented.
 
From left to right is Kelly Cardinal (Superintendent of Education at Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, Ron Boechler, Vice Chair, Board GSCS, Jim Gilles, Saskatoon Nutana Rotary Club, Betty Anne Arscott (co-president of Saskatoon Nutana Rotary) and Peggy Clark (co-president of Saskatoon Nutana Rotary)
Each year the club offers two one thousand dollar scholarships to graduates of Oskayak High School whom will continue their education at post secondary schools.  This year's recipients are Kendra (Kenny) Parenteau who was accepted into U of S Arts and Science program and Darrion Stone who is studying Social Work at FNU - First Nationals University this year.  The club wishes both a successful journey in their post secondary studies.
         
On Tuesday, September 24th, The Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana in partnership with St. Anne Inquiry School and Meewasin Valley Authority held its 17th annual Brick Dedication Ceremony at the Peace Plaza in Rotary Park.   This year's brick is dedicated to honor 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Awardees Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad and was sponsored by club member Joe Dierker and Louise Rochon. 
 
Out of 331 candidates for the 2018 Prize, these two won for their work to highlight and eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.  Nadia Murad was taken from her home in Northern Iraq by ISIS and was sold into sexual slavery until she was able to escape.  Dr. Denis Mukwege is from the Congo and has treated tens of thousands of women in a country once called the rape capital of the world.  He founded the Panzi Hospital which supports survivors of sexual assault.  Grade 8 students from St. Anne Inquiry School prepared the presentation .   
 
Since 2010, the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana, in cooperation with Meewasin, has given people and organizations the opportunity to sponsor bricks recognizing winners of the Nobel Peace Prize.  These bricks emphasize the Plaza’s role as a centre for peace activities in Saskatoon, and serve to inspire visitors to the Plaza to follow the Nobel Peace Laureates’ example in working for peace at home and abroad.  The continued partnership with St. Anne Inquiry School helps to encourage students to lead by example and that it only takes one person to make a difference in the world.  Bricks are available for dedication through Meewasin or the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana. 
 
View the photo album from the day's events here:  photoalbums/2024-brick-dedication-ceremony
 
On Friday, May 3rd, the club held African Heritage Fundraising Night in collaboration with Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation.  The evening was filled with amazing African food dishes, entertainment which got guest up dancing, fellowship and of course fundraising.  Thank you to all that attended the event.  A list of sponsors is attached, however we would also like to thank our media sponsors CJWW, 98 CoolFM, 92.0 The Bull and CBC Radio One.  Thank you to Global for adding us to their event calendar.  A special thank you to Saskatoon Community Foundations, Captain Taxi and O'Reilly Insurance, our cash sponsors.  Also a thank you to 24 Hour Signs for printing our tickets.  In addition to all of these sponsors listed, we had many great silent auction items donated which helped with the profits of the event.  A list of those items and companies that donated them is attached.  THANK YOU!!  You can view some photos here:  photoalbums/2024-african-heritage-night
Here are two of our newest club members.  Presidents Betty Ann Arscott and Peggy Clark formally induct Hyunjung Shin and Nadera Batori to the Saskatoon Nutana Rotary Club.  Welcome ladies!
In January, club member Dorothy Hudson presents St. Edwards School with a cheque for $2700 for their land based program.  Pictured below, Dorothy Hudson, Will Grant, Holly Hill and Curtis Howe.
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The club was busy in December.  Volunteers helped out with Salvation Army Kettles and Enchanted Forest.  Over 93,000 people went through the entrance booth which was manned nightly from end of November until early January with volunteers from the club.  Thankfully it was a mild winter at the entrance booth window this  year.  On December 19th the club held our annual Christmas Party luncheon at the Parktown which was filled with great food, music, games, gifts and fellowship.  Co-Presidents Peggy and Betty Ann presented Honourary club memberships to Bob Devrome, John Hanlin and Ed Pek, who were all present at the Christmas luncheon.  Missing were Bryan Tastad and Bryan Harvey. 
 
View photos here:  photoalbums/december-2023
On September 26, 2023, Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Anne Inquiry School joined the club at Rotary Park at the Peace Plaza for the club's 16th annual Brick Dedication Ceremony.  The students prepared the program and researched this year's recipients, Joseph Rotblat and Pugwash Conferences.  Thank you to Asit and Ila Sarkar for sponsoring this year's brick.
The club would like to congratulate Sasha Perry (left) and Zakiryah (Zaki) Blackstar, this year's recipients of the club's Achievement Scholarships for furthering education.  Both students graduated from Oskayak High School in June.  Sasha is enrolled at the U of S taking Arts and Science with a focus on the arts.  Zaki is currently registered at the U of S in the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP).  Both recipients indicated the funds will likely go towards school books and supplies.  The club wishes both Sasha and Zaki much success in their future studies
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The 2023 ImaginAction District 5550 Conference took place on May 11, 12 and 13th at the Travelodge here in Saskatoon.  The conference committee consisted of members from all the clubs and around 125 people attended the conference.  The welcome reception on May 11th was the first time many of the Rotarians had seen District members since before Covid.  Many Rotarians took time to enjoy some fun pictures at the photo booth.  There are a few pictures of some of the Rotarians participating in the hands on projects on Friday morning.  Registrants could choose from serving breakfast, cleaning Meewasin Trail, reading to kids and preparing personal notes to add into Food Bank food boxes.  The Citizenship Ceremony was a enjoyed by many who have never witnessed a ceremony and to the new Canadians was something they have dreamed about for years.  The presentation, speeches and supper at Wanuskewin along with the time to tour the renovated facility was a favorite of many.  Saturday was all about Learning and Development, awards and ended off in a tribute to District Governor Fred Wright by many of the registrants wearing the "Kenora Dinner Jacket".  Fred was taken back by the gesture.  To summarize this conference, it is best to just say "Rotary.  People of Action!"
 
Please view the photo gallery here.  photoalbums/2023-district-conference-photos
Congratulations to club member Asit Sarkar who was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Metal (Saskatchewan) in recognition of his valuable contribution to the province.  Below, The Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governmor, presents Asit Sarkar with his award.
Today a cheque for $1000 was presented to club member Nuru Nyoni for Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. in support of their Black History Gala.
 
Andraya Jackson-Angus receives a $1000 scholarship from the club. Andraya graduated from Oskayak High School in June, 2022 and is currently enrolled at The University of Saskatchewan taking her Bachelor of Arts and Science. Good luck with your schooling Andraya and congratulations!
On December 9th, members from the Rotary Clubs in Saskatoon met at Saskatoon Food Bank to present a cheque for $15,000.  On Tuesday December 6th members of the club also went and volunteered building food boxes at the Food Bank warehouse.  Thank you to members who donated to this worthwhile cause and who helped out at the warehouse!
Ruth Marritt, Candace Odishaw, Art Postle, Laurie O'Connor, Garth Courtney, Rob MacGuire, Steve Wilson
 
Betty Anne Arscott, Candace Odishaw, Peggy Clark, Jim Gilles, Dorothy Hudson, Bob MacGillivray, Janet MacGillivray
On September 27th, Grade 7 and 8 Students from St. Anne School joined the club at Rotary Park at Peace Plaza for the club's 15th annual Brick Dedication Ceremony.  The student prepared the program and researched this year's recipients, Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders.  Thank you to Norm and Sharon Woodcock who sponsored this year's brick.
 
Logan Singer receives a cheque for $1000 from the club.  Logan graduated from Oskayak High School in June 2022 and received the scholarship for his continuing education.  Logan is currently enrolled with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies in their welding certification program.  Good luck to Logan on his future education.
When a new St. Frances Cree Bilingual School facility opens in 2024, it will have enhanced performing arts programming thanks to funding from Saskatoon Nutana Rotary Club. At an event held at the Park Town Hotel on September 6, the first of five $20,000 cheques was presented to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.
 
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From Left to Right, Jim Gilles (Service Projects Coordinator with Nutana Rotary) and Mike Gramiak (Past President of Nutana Rotary) presented a cheque for $20,000 to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools  (Diane Boyko, Kelly Cardinal and Ashley Petite) for St.Frances Cree Bilingual School.  
 
 
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