Please register at Eventbrite or use the QR code above…thank you!!
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of our Sarge is asked to contact President Cathy with any information. Thanks!
No jumbo sized cheque to hand out this week but the bank will take it! President Cathy presented a cheque for $12,461 - the proceeds from our last two parking lot sales. Accepting it is Suzan Krecsy, Executive Director of the St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village.
Maria Luisa is in da house!! She arrived in Canada a week ago and attended her first meeting on Friday. Welcome aboard Maria Luisa!!
Hey folks, there's a great new initiative by District 5370 to raise $2,027,000 by 2027. I could explain it but I'll let our good friend MOOSE tell the story.
St. Albert Rotary Ribfest 2026 is in the books! This year's event was hands down our best ever. Thanks so much to everyone who came out.
Watch this space for raffle and 50/50 draw winners which will be announced shortly!!
Friday marked Lily's last meeting with our club. With her family in-house, she described their visit to Vancouver, Victoria and the Rocky Mountains before returning to St. Albert. Auf wiedersehen and godspeed Lily, safe travels back to Germany and thanks for being a fantastic part of our club for the past year!
A message from President Cathy:
Good morning Rotarians! This year, the board and I would very much like to focus on membership experience. I am asking members for feedback and want to respond to it in a meaningful way. Hopefully, this shows our openness to change and empowering the club to help create the ideal club experience. Please follow this hyperlink to the survey, which will help us gather an idea of where we are currently and give us some areas to discuss at the upcoming Club Assembly on August 6th.
The survey should take about 5-10 minutes and is completely anonymous unless you choose to identify yourself in an answer. This is your opportunity to be a part of the future of the club. I am respectfully asking that you take the time. It is important.
Hey folks, we're currently trying to livestream our Friday meetings. To do so, we need to hit 50 subscribers on the club's YouTube channel and we're a bit short. So do the club a solid: Click here to access the channel and then smash that Subscribe button! Tell your friends and family. Thanks in advance!
Thank you for making a difference!
Thanks to everyone who purchased a Polio Moose, a Peace T-shirt, or both!
Because of your support, we were able to donate 50% of the proceeds to The Rotary Foundation in support of PolioPlus and Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution and Prevention. Balance will go towards supporting i initiatives in our community.
Together, we're helping create a healthier, more peaceful world.
Thank you for being part of the impact!
Cathy Heron
As I begin my year as President of the Rotary Club of St. Albert, I am both honoured and excited to serve alongside such an extraordinary group of volunteers. Together with an exceptional Board and countless committed members, we are ready for another year of service and fellowship.
This Rotary year, our theme is Create Lasting Impact, and that theme will guide everything we do. My focus will be on strengthening the membership experience by creating meaningful opportunities for every member to connect, serve, and lead. Rotary is far more than attending weekly meetings—it is about belonging, purpose, friendship, and making a difference. We also hope to increase member engagement by ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute through both service and fundraising initiatives that support our community and our projects around the world.
The second priority for the year is environmental stewardship. As Rotary's newest Area of Focus, the environment is deeply connected to all of our work. Climate change disproportionately affects the world's most vulnerable people and impacts health, education, economic development, and peace. Throughout the year, our club will introduce practical initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint while encouraging members to consider how small actions can create meaningful, lasting change.
Rotary has had a profound impact on my own life, giving me purpose, friendships, and a sense of family. My hope is that every member experiences that same sense of belonging and fulfillment. Together, we have the opportunity to create lasting impact—not only in our world and our community, but within our club and in ourselves. I look forward to an exciting year of service, fellowship, and making a difference together.
Cathy Heron
President 2026/27
Rotary Club of St. Albert
Are you a young adult and want to find ways to get involved in your community? Welcome! Rotaract is a branch of Rotary International for those over the age of 18. We focus on local projects in our community as well as international projects! Stay tuned by checking us out on social media below!
Are you a high school student and want to find ways to get involved in your community? Welcome! Interact is a branch of Rotary International for those in grades 10-12. We focus on local projects in our community as well as international projects! Stay tuned by checking us out on social media below!
