D5040 NEWSLETTER Dec 2007 ISSUE
November saw the last of my travels and official
visits to the Clubs in the North and
The Billy Barker Casino and Hotel in Quesnel (pic 2) was such a fun
place to stay and what a fun meeting it was with the Rotary Club of Quesnel Sunrise.
That same day we traveled to
When one starts this DG journey you set yourself some
milestones. One of mine was the official
visit to the Rotary Club of
The remainder of my visits passed in a flash – each
one memorable and an amazing experience – just too many to mention or list
individually. Suffice to say that Rotary
is in good hands in D5040. I am proud of
what the Rotarians do and so impressed by their commitment and energy. I have only one club still to visit – my own
club – the Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise.
I cannot believe that this part of my journey is now complete. It really has been the most amazing
adventure.
November is The Rotary Foundation month and we had our
Lower Mainland Foundation Dinner on the 23rd November ably
hosted by the Rotary Club of Vancouver.
With our own James Bond at the helm it was an unmitigated success. My most sincere thanks to
AG Don Kavanagh, PDG Mary Watson, Peter Beynon and
the Rotarians that worked so hard. (pic 4
Rhino and I would like to take this opportunity to wish
you and your families a festive and blessed
Keep safe until we meet again next year.
Dean and Rhino
The theme of ROTARY SHARES is very appropriate for the Rotary
Clubs here in the
Membership growth is a
factor in the success of Rotary, recognized throughout Rotary International
from President Wilf Wilkinson on down. Involvement in
service clubs in the Northwest is on a downward trend and I am pleased to
report that Rotary in the Northwest is growing. In a number of the 4
communities that I represent, Rotary is the dominant and most recognized
service club.
The Rotary Club of Smithers is the senior Club in
town. The Club holds evening meetings which allows time for fellowship after
the formal meeting. The Club has 2 major fundraising events. Smithers hosts
a very successful Fall Fair and the Rotary Club has a food booth which
is open from morning until close. The other is an annual auction. Both
these events require full participation of all members and create awareness of
Rotary within Smithers and the surrounding area.
The Club sponsored a student to Adventures in
Industry in Kitimat and hosts an annual ski
party for all exchange students throughout Northern B.C.
A multi year project the Club is working on is a community trail
that will eventually link the town to the ski hill. The dual-purpose winter ski
run and summer trail will be 75-metre-wide and cover 3,700 vertical feet. Both
Rotary Clubs and the entire community are getting involved. The estimated cost
is $50,000 and over half of the funds have been raised. Still in the grant
approval stage they do have a completion target date of 2008. PP Jos Konst's
vision is getting closer to becoming reality.
Details at: www.smithersskirun.com
The Rotary
Club of Smithers Alpine is a breakfast Club. Both of the Smithers
Clubs were forced to change venues this year and both are happy in their new
settings. The Smithers Alpine Club has 2 fundraisers
as well. The Club provides security at the annual fall fair and hosts a golf
tournament during the summer months. In the spirit of Rotary Shares, they
assist the other club in the annual auction. Internationally the Club
has participated in a Malaria Project, a Water Well Project and a
Dentist project. Fellowship is encouraged within the Club.
The Rotary Club of Terrace is the senior Club in
town and is a lunch Club. They have just completed one of their major
fundraisers, the annual Rotary Auction which netted approximately
$50,000. The other fundraiser is their duck race held during Terrace’s
Riverboat days.
Past District Governor Art Erasmus is spearheading a second
water well project in
This year the Club initiated a
The
Club participates in Youth Exchange and RYLA.
The Rotary Club of Terrace Skeena Valley is a breakfast club.
The Club major fundraiser is setting up the annual Chamber of Commerce
Trades Fair.
The
Club is involved in many community events throughout the year. During Riverboat
Days in Terrace in August the Club holds a
The Club is involved in Youth
Exchange and is the sponsoring Club for the local Rotaract
Club. The Club has sponsored students to Adventures in Citizenship in
The Rotary Club of Kitimat is a small vibrant
group that seems to always be doing something. This year the Club started off
by sending Michell Wakita
to RYLA North. As fundraisers, the Club hosts an annual silent auction in
December as well as their ever popular wine tasting in January.
Internationally the Club has contributed to the Ethiopian
Water Project and has a “Cinco de Mayo”
event to raise funds to assist in getting children off the streets. The Club
participates in the Foundation dinner with the two Terrace Clubs.
Their
Service projects this year will be a brand new Vital Signs Monitor for
their local Fire and Ambulance services and also a brand new Kitchen for
Youth Soccer Club house.
It
is such an amazing experience and it’s hard to put into words,” Michell says “It’s just five days filled with speakers and
learning these leadership skills as well as meeting new people.”
“One good quote that they gave us was that ‘You have
two ears and one mouth for a reason’ and people need to listen more than they
speak.” a quote that will carry forward into her daily life.
“Oct 24 to 26, 2007, the club welcomed 20 students to
the re-launch of their Adventures in Industry program. Ten students from
Kitimat were joined by ten students from out-of-town
for three action packed days of activity.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Rio Tinto Alcan, Eurocan
Pulp and Paper, and SMIT Marine opened their doors for this in depth learning
experience. The program is designed to provide the youths with a better understanding
of different workplace opportunities. The students found themselves:
clipping fins of cutthroat trout, marveling over the
engine size and capacity in a tugboat, seeing the efficiencies of workers
handling a full crucible of molten aluminum, and amazed
over the size of a paper roll in the pulp mill.
A highlight for out-of-town visitors was staying in the homes of Kitimat students or with Rotarians. Social aspects were
also included in the program: floor hockey, a house party and a recognition
banquet.
Without exception, the feedback from students attending was
positive. Much credit and thanks go
to the Terrace,
The Rotary Club of Prince Rupert is the second oldest Charted Club in District 5040 and is a lunch Club.
The club is very involved in the Community, they are currently working on
getting the tender out on the Rushbrook
Trail which is a $350,000 project that the club has been working on since
late 2004 (completion date expected to be mid 2008). They also completed a hospital
walkway project and continue to work with the other Prince Rupert Club on
their Centennial Project.
The major fund raiser is their annual radio and
T.V. Auction. Their 43rd Annual TV/Radio Auction on Nov 19-21 raised a
record $67,000 to go towards community projects.
They are now working on doing Christmas Tree Sales from
December 7th to the 22nd. The club used to harvest the trees on
The
Club participates in RYLA and Youth Exchange. Their exchange
student Stacy Jeffrey from
They
sponsored the "Polar Bear Swim" and offer free hotdogs and hot
chocolate at this popular event. The Club also provided funds towards the Water
Projects. The 2 Prince Rupert Clubs join together to host an annual
Foundation Dinner and fellowship is emphasized throughout the year.
Visit
their websites: www.princerupertrotaryclub.ca www.clubrunner.ca/princerupert
www.princerupertlibrary.ca/rotary
The
Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Hecate Strait is
also a lunch Club. Fundraisers are the annual golf tournament which this
year raised about $5600.00. A garage sale was held which raised $650.00.
In conjunction with the Annual All Native Basketball Tournament the Club will
once again hold its “Basketball Rolloff”
fundraiser.
The Club had a Haunted House during Halloween and in
excess of 200 kids went through. The money raised went towards the “every
kid can play program”, which enables kids who can’t afford to participate
in sports to get involved. At DG Dean’s suggestion to Clubs to think outside
the box, the Club moved their lunch meeting to the Playhouse so that all the
members could see the effort put into the project and tour the facility. The
Club also is assisting in installing two picnic tables at the
The Club encourages the fellowship aspect of Rotary.
Members and their families go away to
The two Clubs come together for an annual Christmas Party and a
Foundation Dinner. Internationally the Club participates in the Water
Project and is working on establishing a sister Club. The Club
participates in RYLA
and is working towards establishing a RYLA north here in the northwest.
I would be remiss if I submitted an article to the
Newsletter without mentioning the
dynamic Rotaract Club located here in Terrace. A
very energetic group of young adults who have embraced the Rotary ideal and are
striving to make a difference.
A list of accomplishments in a little over a year of existence is
astounding. They have: painted at the Youth Emergency Shelter, had a public
skate during Rotaract week with a food bank
admission charge, held a recycle-a-thon on earth day, raised
$1000.00 for the Canadian Cancer Society at the relay for life, adopted
a trail and painted and posted signs, have an annual sock drive filled
with toiletries for the Men’s emergency shelter and held a global youth
forum for grade 11 and 12 students. They also assist the Rotary Clubs in
various projects and emphasize fun and fellowship.
“This
is my last year as Assistant Governor for the seven Northwest Clubs. I
must say that it is a very eye opening and rewarding experience. It
gives one a deeper insight into Rotary at the District level as well as the
individual Club dynamic. I have had an enjoyable time and meet a lot of
fantastic and committed Rotarians. Although I am looking forward to the end of
my term, I am sure that I will miss the interaction between DG’s , Presidents and
myself. I would like to wish everyone in the family of Rotary a joyous
holiday season and a Happy and prosperous 2008.”— Assistant Governor Bill Sauer
Established in 1994 to assist in improving the Rotary knowledge and
leadership skills of the future leaders of clubs and districts, the Rotary
Leadership Institute is a multi-district program already functional in 110
districts around the world. The institute offers a training program in three
full-day sessions, followed by graduate seminars. Trainers are carefully
selected from among Rotarians with outstanding leadership abilities and
prepared to conduct innovative and participatory course sessions. The Institute
offers a leadership development program in three full day sessions (Parts I, II
and III). The courses are designed to provide Rotary knowledge and to
develop leadership skills for voluntary organizations.
On Saturday, January 19, 2008 you have a unique
opportunity to join Rotarians from nine districts at the Zone 22
Regional Rotary Foundation Seminar. This event will be held in Metro Vancouver
(
Like most Rotarians, you joined your Rotary club to
help improve the quality of life in your community and make a difference in
the world. For more than a century, Rotary clubs have been providing vital
service within their local communities throughout the world. Their achievements
are the result of dedicated member action and participation.
The Rotary Foundation is the ideal way to get involved
and change lives. That is what this seminar is about, how to use the
programs of The Rotary Foundation to make the world a better place.
The keynote speaker at the seminar will be
Rotary World Peace Fellow, Jose Tenga. Special
Guest will be Sean Allen from The Rotary Foundation in
The cost of the seminar is $50.00. Rooms at the
Delta Hotel are available for $99.00. Registration, agenda, link to hotel and
speakers bios are at www.RotaryEvents.ca.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Public Relations Panel will feature leaders in PR
Saturday May 17, 2008
Larry W. Campbell one of
Vicki Gabereau is
one of
Gary Hollick is
currently a member of the North Delta Rotary Club; he has served as Club
President 1999/2000. In 1996 he received a District award for Public Relations
and also served as the District Chair for RYLA.
Rotarians worldwide have an opportunity and an
obligation to help those less fortunate to achieve good health and be free from
hunger. By our very involvement and presence, we have put the "face and
heart" of Rotary on this mission in our own communities and around the
world. Rotarians have made a difference in the lives of many during 2007-2008!
Let us continue in our service to others, by giving selflessly when
opportunities are put before us. Remember only a world free from “Hunger and
Poverty, and in Good Health”, will lead us to World Peace and Understanding. –Dr Eileen Gentilcore,
General Coordinator, RI Health & Hunger Resource Group
To qualify for the
GOLD Health & Hunger Award, your club must participate in:
One Community project in Health AND one in Hunger.
One International project in Health AND one in Hunger.
To qualify for the
SILVER Award, your club must participate in:
One Community project in Health OR Hunger.
One International project in Health OR Hunger.
Health and Hunger
Activities Ideas:
download form from www.rotary5040.org
forms & resources and submit to district governor.
Deadline: APRIL 15TH, 2008
More than 40,000 International members are expected to
attend the 2008 RI Convention from June 14 to 18, 2008.
The Projects Exhibition gives Rotary clubs and
districts the opportunity to showcase their ongoing 2007-08 humanitarian
service projects. The exhibit will be a place where the clubs and districts
share information with fellow Rotarians from all over the world.
Only one 10' x 10' exhibit booth space per Club &
District Project may be requested at this time. When all booths have been
allocated, applicants that have not received an exhibit booth space will be
placed on a waiting list. The first eligible Club & District Project will
be notified if exhibit booth space becomes available.
Exhibition Application form and guideline can be downloaded on D5040 website at www.rotary5040.org event page.
Booth space is limited, see
the floor plan and who is already exhibiting from the Convention website
House of Friendship Exhibitors page .
Not yet registered for the Convention? Register
online HERE. Deadline to register at the $265 rate
is December 15, 2007 and $305 from December 16, 2007 to March 31, 2008.
Show off your club’s successful
projects in the HOC Region Commemorative Directory!
it’s called a “Brag Book!” Contact Jan
Lindsay at rotaryjan@pacbell.net or 805.650.5915
to get a copy of the “Brag Book” flyer
for detailed information and specifications.
District 5040 is now accepting applications for the
Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Submit by March 31, 2008.
Rotary Centers provide Rotary World Peace
Fellows with the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in conflict
resolution, peace studies, international relations, and related areas.
Each year, up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellowships are
offered on a competitive basis at six Rotary Centers in
Coursework at the Rotary Centers
focuses on preventing and resolving conflict by addressing its root causes
― for example, responding to hunger with food security, disease with
health care, illiteracy with education, poverty with sustainable development,
and environmental degradation with conservation. Fellows put classroom lessons
into practice through an applied field experience, when they work with a
variety of governmental and nongovernmental organizations worldwide.
Applicants must:
For
information on how to nominate a candidate contact PDG Dave Ker at 604-261-4461 or dker@telus.net . For program detail, visit RI
website, Rotary Centers under Students & Youth,
Educational Programs
We are delighted to announce that D5040 has set aside
funds in the 2008/09 year to sponsor a worthy candidate to receive a Rotary
Grant for a University or College instructor wishing to teach in a developing
country. This grant will provide $12,500
US for a 3-5 month period.
The purpose of the Rotary Grants for University
Teachers program is to build international understanding and development
while strengthening higher education in low-income countries.
The program blends two of Rotary’s most important
emphases: volunteer service and education.
The program helps to expand the educational
horizons of students and professors while supporting the goals of The
Rotary Foundation through person-to-person contact. It also helps to build
stronger ties between educational institutions around the globe.
If you are interested or know of someone who might be a suitable
candidate, please contact Foundation Chair, Mary Watson at marywatson7@gmail.com
The
experience of a Rotary Foundation-sponsored Grant for University Teachers
offers one of the greatest challenges available to university-level
instructors.” -
Dr. Raul Alberto Hillar,
“I am happy to report that the
Rotary Grant for University Teachers proved to be an extraordinarily positive
opportunity and resulted in many invaluable contacts, teaching experiences, and
much scholarly collaboration.”
-
On November 11th we honored
the soldiers killed in wars that were said to be “wars to end all wars”. These soldiers voluntarily paid the ultimate
price for the freedom and the peace we, living in
They volunteered to stand on guard for you and me to
ensure that we would not be subjected to the tyranny and cruelty of those who
would by force if necessary rob us of any concept of freedom based on some
obscure philosophy.
So we gather at our military cemeteries, cenotaphs and
other places where lists of names of young men and women are posted. Men and women who did not return from those
conflicts and paid the ultimate price so that their families, friends and
country men could continue to live according to the principles of peace and
freedom they have come to know so well.
In a few short weeks we will be celebrating another
event that marks the birth of a man who came to characterize everything we
think of when we think of the concept of peace.
We call this day, Christmas, and we celebrate it by giving gifts and
sending greeting cards and attending office parties and family gatherings. This year, when you send a simple Christmas
card containing the traditional message of “peace of earth”, think for a moment
what that might look like and then tell someone else what you thought
about. It is only when we communicate
our thoughts on a topic that others can truly learn what that idea might
mean. So, a very Merry Christmas and
a peace filled holiday to each of you as you spend the time of this
precious season with your loved ones.
In April 2008, Rotary International will celebrate
“Peace” at the Peace
Orville A. Nicke
D5040 Rotary Peace
Challenge Coordinator
Pres. Tsawwassen
& Point Roberts
We are one step closer to have
“Peace on Earth” by sponsoring a Youth Leader to attend the Peace
For the benefit of our newer
Rotarians - and for our readers with short memories – here’s an update of a
previous article.
Rotary Fellowships offer Rotarians the
opportunity to make friends with others in Rotary who share a common vocation,
hobby, or recreational interest. It’s all about Fellowship!
Considering a Rotary Fellowship is
like walking up to a well-stocked top quality smorgasbord:
Some examples from the Smorgasbord of Rotary
Fellowships
To view a complete list
of visit Rotary Fellowships and Rotarian Action Groups visit Global Networking Groups database
Isn’t it wonderful news that the
Rotary Foundation has received a $100-million Gates Foundation challenge grant? Rotary has
pledged to match dollar-for-dollar over the next three
years, and we are now one step closer to fulfill the
dream of Polio-Free World.
Rotary International encourages Rotarians to spread
the good news to our local media. You will find useful PR tools to help us publicize this challenge
grant.
From Dec 10, 9am EST to Dec 12 noon EST Lou Piconi, TRF Trustee and
co-chair of the PolioPlus Partners Task Force will participate in a 51 hour online discussion to
answer questions about what the grant really means for Rotary. He will cover
annual fund giving, the need to raise more money, and more. You can register to
participate or just view Forum thread. Details can be found in District website or ICUFR
Community Forum.
Rotarians can also help by
participating in NIDs and using every opportunity to create public
awareness of the importance of and need for polio eradication and of
Rotary’s contribution to the effort in your community.
To date, 210 countries, territories, and areas around
the world are polio-free, and 134 of these have been certified. As of June
2007, Rotary have committed nearly US$620 million to
global polio eradication. Each year, it spends about $33 million toward the
effort.
Contribute
to the PolioPlus Fund online or by mail to
support Rotary’s dream of a polio-free world.
With the important contributions of the generous donors,
The Rotary Foundation is able to carry out various programs to make
this world a better place.
RI Totals as of Oct 31, 2007
Donors may direct their gifts to three main funds: the
Annual Programs Fund, which supports the Foundation’s humanitarian,
educational, and cultural exchange programs worldwide; the Permanent Fund,
which provides an endowment; and the PolioPlus
Fund. .
District 5040 Rotarians have been great supporters to
The Rotary Foundation. Congratulations and thank you all who help to make a difference.
Some recent recognitions are:
·
Vancouver Arbutus, PDG Leigh Higinbotham was recognized as 4 sapphire Paul Harris Fellow.
RI information:
Individual Recognition Opportunities
Make
contribution to TRF Canada
Rotary Club
of
The
annual Rotary Radio Auction raised about $20,500 on Nov 7 weekend. The monies raised goes back to the communities for
local projects.
The Rotary Club of Fort St. James has unanimously
agreed to implement a new program called “Random Acts of Kindness”.
Every week, one or more Rotary members will do a Random Act of Kindness with no
expectation of anything in return.
Rotary Club of Ladner and
Tsawwassen
On
Sat. Nov 3rd, almost $27,000 was raised during
their 17th Annual Rotary TV Auction on Delta Cable TV
4. The 147 donated items had a retail value over $50,000 so some outstanding
values were realized by successful bidders. The 12 most valuable items were
segregated into the Diamond Lot and for the first time were listed on-line with
Go Bid (www.gobid.ca). By the time the TV Auction opened for telephone bids the
on-line bids already exceeded $5,000 to start the day.
(Photo L to R: Denis Denischuk, Paul Arcand, Tom Siba and Candice
Malcolm)
Rotary Club
of Quesnel
This year the Radio and TV auction was able to raise $29,914.00, money will be used to complete the upgrade of the sound system at the
Senior's Centre, as well as other community projects.
This year marked the 50th Anniversary of The Rotary Club of Quesnel Auction. From a one night event in 1957 that was
broadcast on radio only, their auction has grown to a 3 night event that is
broadcast on Radio and TV. (Photo: Rotarians Frank Burns, Ed McAneeley, Peter Gook at the 1957 Radio Auction)
Rotary Club of Gibsons and
Sechelt
Their
major annual fundraiser was estimated to net over $48,000 from a $79,000
donations by local business. The funds will be used for major projects. 50 to
60 Rotarians and Elphinstone Secondary Interactors were on duty.
Rotary Club of Squamish
Things got a bit out of hand on November 24th, 2007
when the Squamish Rotary Club's Fundraising Tribute to Dr. LaVerne
Kindree almost doubled the fundraising goal of
$100,000 and raised $190,000 instead. Final number including auction items and
balloon sales should approach $200,000.
All proceeds will be donated to the Squamish Health
Care Foundation Society in Dr. Kindree’s name.
The
Gala Dinner was attended by 340 guests, tables of eight sold for $2,000 each.
Visit Squamish Rotary club website to learn details of the incredible
evening
“Gift for the
Impossible to Buy For” Fundraiser
Squamish Rotary raised more than $30,000 over the past four years. For a
$50.00 donation to Squamish Rotary projects, donors will receive a Christmas
card and tax receipt detailing the donation and the recipient’s name.
Rotary Club of
The Club raised approx. $17,000 from the Las Vegas Wine fest. Proceed
goes to Burnaby Hospital Foundation to purchase a Phacomulsification Unit for
the Ophthalmology Dept. Credit goes to Teresa Lung, Pam Gardener,
Kaz Nakamoto, Steve Godoy, Bob Silvester
and the rest of the team to make it the most successful winefest.
Rotary Club of
The club headed by President Ajit Thandi raised over $34,000 on their Nov 16
fundraising dinner. All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Society, The
Canadian Disabled Individual Association and Shelter Box. The success of the
event was due to a team of committed and hard working Rotarians.
Richmond Sunrise Rotarian Elena Agala, travelled to the
Elena also
attended the official opening of the Sunrise Rotary Library in the
Elena was
instrumental in distributing books to the libraries along with the shipment of
medical supplies that accompanied RWHN’s recent
containers to the
“The surplus of
hospital equipment, medical supplies, educational books, education
supplies, computers, toys,
used clothing , sewing machines used as Livelyhood Rotary program, vocational training for housewives
and more are greatly appreciated to those who benefited the donations.” - Elena
“We, as a
Club, are so proud of Elena’s achievements on behalf of our Club, on behalf of
Rotary International, and the Rotary World Help Network. Her award is well
deserved.” – Rotary Club of
“The
Rotary World Help Network coordinates the shipment of Educational,
Humanitarian, and Medical supplies to countries in need. For an annual fee of
$10 per member, your club can sponsor a shipment to a partnering Rotary Club in
another country at
a low cost. Find out more from their website at www.rwhn.org
The
For the
past two years, the club has adopted the tree next to No. 2 Road bridge through
the city’s Adopt A Tree program. PP Doug
Nightingale and his staff from his company Nightingale Electric lit up the tree
with lights. There is a Rotary wheel plaque at the base of the tree to
acknowledge the club’s involvement.
The club sponsored the educational kits for the
Proudly present The 10th Annual Festival of Lights at Brentwood Town
Centre from November 20 to December 27, 2007. Please check them out.
Provisional
The provisional Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown
hosts their first community speaker event on November 8. Brent Toderian, Director of City Planning for the City of
The Yaletown Rotary Club meets every Thursday
at 5:30 pm at the FDU Vancouver Campus. For more information, contact Neil Mort
at 604-682-8112 or nmort@fdu.edu
On Saturday, November 17, 2007,
Rotarians and volunteers from their partner organizations registered,
photographed, measured, weighed and fingerprinted more than 100 children.
In addition the parents were giving literature that explained strategies to
keep their children safe.
Each child received a passport with the fingerprints,
photograph and physical description that can be used in an emergency to assist
in identification of the child. The arrival of the Vancouver Police mounted
squad and the Vancouver Police motorcycles were a big hit.
Prince
George Nechako
PDG Ron Neukomm’s wife Dee was the Head Coach
of Team Canada Rhythmic Gymnastics that competed in the International
Special Olympics Summer Games in Shanghai October 2-11. Her five
athletes cleaned up in the medal department, 12 gold,
9 silver and 4 bronze. Great job!
During their stay, Ron had the opportunity to visit the Rotary Club of Shanghai
and met ex-Canadian Rotarians.
Powell River
- Adventures in film
The adventures in Film program for students aged 15 to 19 will run
from February 7 to 9, 2008. Application deadline is Dec 19. As of
today, only a few registrations has been received but
numerous interest from Clubs in BC and
If
you are planning to send a participant, don’t delay and apply now. Visit Powell River Film festival website
for details or contact Michelle Hignell at
1-877-330-8118 or send her email . Forms can be downloaded at www.rotary5040.org
Raising FUNDS for
International Projects in developing nations including the Mexican
school project for Indigenous Youth, Health Projects in Eastern Africa, Medical Missions in the
Monarch Place Safe house for victims of violence here in our own area.
Date: Feb 8, 2008 evening
Ticket: $125.00
Place: The Inn at
Program:
Great fun, music, champagne reception
Gourmet sit-down dinner
Win $1000 in reverse draw
Spectacular silent & live auction items: crafts, trips,
spa packages, door prizes
Call
Limited seating - expect a sell out, get your tickets soon!
Sponsored by the
Rotary Clubs of
New Westminster-Royal City & Burnaby,
and by
Rotary
Foundation
Notice:
The
TRF Canada website will be unavailable December 13 and 14 for
service, check back to make donation on December 17.
District Website:
Have
you changed your club website address recently or no longer has a
website? Please login to district website and update the information.
A contribution
logo has been placed on the sponsorship column and link to the TRF site.
Clubs are welcome to use the logo on your club website and link to the TRF
page.
Club Website:
If you have previously linked WebPages and documents to the old RI
website, please double check they are still valid. Some of them are being
redirected and some of them are shown as error or linked to a different area.
The Rotarian photo contest now open!
Now it’s time to get into the act again, because your
photo could be featured in an award-winning issue of The Rotarian like the one
on the right.
The annual photo contest is under way, so send RI your
best shot from 2007-08 that illustrates Service Above
Self. What’s more, this year, everyone who attends the RI Convention in
Rotarian Dave Fowler won the 2006-07 contest by capturing the emotion of a two-week trip to
UBC ROTARCT
INSTALLATAION
The Rotaract
Club executive is off and running and is planning an exciting program "its all about fun". They are continuing with the
Correlieu Interact Club
CHARTERED
Rotary Club of Quesnel
celebrated World Interact Week by installing the charter executive for Correlieu Interact Club.
Correlieu is one of the two secondary schools in Quesnel, and the Club hopes to induct the second, Quesnel Secondary, next fall if not sooner.
Club Secretary Bev Haluschak, the
leading light in introducing Correlieu to the value
of Interact, has been very impressed with the new Interactors
"They are so excited at taking on local as well as international
projects", says Bev, "and their energy is truly infectious.
Within a week of charter, they had settled on Shelterbox
as their international project and they are racing each other to volunteer to
help with our Radio-TV Auction".
Flanked
by Rotarian John Havens and President-Elect Liz Neave,
the Charter Executive for Correlieu Interact:
Secretary Cosmina, Directors Serena and Scott,
Treasurer Lucky, V-P David and President Rakesh.
Gibsons
INTERACTOR & ROTARCTORS
Interact President
Jennifer Cross, Treasurer Wie Xiong,
Heather Landeen, Juliet Burrows, DG Dean and
President Wayne Roy.
DISTRICT
ROTARACT
EXECUTIVE
MEETING
Interact Chair Chris Loat and Veronica hosted
the District Rotaract executive meeting.
Youth Exchange student
Lauren and Jamie Kelly
attending New Westminster-Royal City meeting.
Lauren is current Youth Exchange student from
Russian
scholar
Tatiana Zhivaykina is studying business at BCIT for three months on “The Rotary Club
of
The scholarship is funded by PDG David and Lis Ker Endowment Fund and
managed by The Rotary Foundation. Each year two students get sponsored to study
business program in BCIT for 3 months.