Randy Boissonnault

Entrepreneur, literacy advocate, public speaker, and proud uncle who likes to connect people and make things happen.

Recent Blog Posts

The Many Mighty Hands of Rotary
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Rotary Reflection June 29 2015   On this, the precipice of a celebration of our centennial, in this, our Capital City on the River, we pause to reflect on the
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On Perseverance and Achievement
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Rotary Reflection March 2015   What does a thirteen-year old boy have in common with 1.2 million Rotarians?   Each set out to achieve something that at first seemed distant and
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On Service Above Self
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Rotary Reflection February 2 2015 Fellow Rotarians and Guests,   It is a pleasure to see you once again. I would like to extend to each of you, albeit somewhat
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The Paradox of Our Time and the Gift of Literacy
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Rotary Reflection December 22 2014   Fellow Rotarians and Guests,   It is a pleasure to be with you at this 2014 Christmas luncheon.  For today’s Rotary Reflection I wanted
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Which of your doors is creaking?
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Rotary Reflection Nov 4 2014   This week, I thought that I would share a Reflection with you that is a bit more light-hearted but no less effective should you
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40 Plantings
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Rotary Reflection September 29 2014   What would you say if your Dad sat down one day and challenged you to go do something great for the world?   What
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Add Your Voice for Gay Straight Alliances in Our Schools
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I am an entrepreneur, a political candidate, an Edmontonian, and an Albertan.  I am also gay. When I was in high school, Gay Straight Alliances didn’t exist, but I wish
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Africa Day in Edmonton – Cultural Remarks
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  I would like to share with you some reflections on service and how politics relates to our communities, with reference to three key elements of service at the community
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Milk Run Magic
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Rotary Reflection for November 24 2014 Presented by Randy Boissonnault to Rotary Club of Edmonton   How many of you have ever been stuck in traffic?   How many of
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On Service and Volunteerism
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Rotary Reflection for October 27 2014 Presented by Randy Boissonnault to Rotary Club of Edmonton Our nation has faced down tragedy in the last week, as we all bore witness
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