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Engine for El SalvadorEngine for El Salvador

In partnership with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service. In partnership with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service.

Sponsored 3 retired Fire Trucks to El Salvador. Sponsored 3 retired Fire Trucks to El Salvador.

Shipping coordinated by Rotary World Help Network.Shipping coordinated by Rotary World Help Network.

ENGINE FOR EL SALVADOR D5040 SPONSORSENGINE FOR EL SALVADOR D5040 SPONSORS

•• Burnaby Burnaby •• Burnaby Burnaby MetrotownMetrotown•• Richmond SunriseRichmond Sunrise•• StevestonSteveston•• TsawwassenTsawwassen•• VancouverVancouver•• Vancouver ChinatownVancouver Chinatown•• WhistlerWhistler

ENGINE FOR EL SALVADOR D5040 SPONSORSENGINE FOR EL SALVADOR D5040 SPONSORS

PHOTO CREDIT: TYLER GARNHAM, S. DELTA LEADER

Rotary World Peace SummitRotary World Peace Summit10 Youths from BC attended the Rotary World Peace Summit 10 Youths from BC attended the Rotary World Peace Summit in Windsor. They were sponsored by Rotary club of Burnaby, in Windsor. They were sponsored by Rotary club of Burnaby, KitimatKitimat, , LadnerLadner, Prince George and , Prince George and TsawwassenTsawwassen..

““To say that this summit changed the lives of our group is an To say that this summit changed the lives of our group is an understatement...it has taught them that the power of one can understatement...it has taught them that the power of one can change the world." change the world." -- Melissa Melissa GranumGranum, , LadnerLadner RotarianRotarian

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PEACE MONUMENT

Presidential Membership ConferencePresidential Membership ConferenceIn August District 5040 hosted one of RI In August District 5040 hosted one of RI President President WilfWilf WilkinsonWilkinson’’s 7 presidential s 7 presidential membership conferences.membership conferences. More than More than 400 Rotarians from across Canada and 400 Rotarians from across Canada and the US met in Richmond for two days of the US met in Richmond for two days of discussion on membership development, discussion on membership development, new clubs and retention of members.new clubs and retention of members.

Joint Wheelchair ProjectJoint Wheelchair Project

Donated a total of 278 wheelchairs to Donated a total of 278 wheelchairs to South Africa through Wheelchair South Africa through Wheelchair Foundation Canada. Foundation Canada.

One third of these wheelchairs will be for One third of these wheelchairs will be for children and the remaining for adults.children and the remaining for adults.

Expected arrival early September, 2008.Expected arrival early September, 2008.

WHEELCHAIRS TO SOUTH AFRICA

•• Richmond 53Richmond 53•• Richmond Sunrise 50Richmond Sunrise 50•• Richmond Sunset 155Richmond Sunset 155•• Vancouver Sunrise 20Vancouver Sunrise 20

PHOTOS SOUCE WHEELCHAIR FOUNDATION CANADA

Rotary Club of Burnaby/NW Royal CityRotary Club of Burnaby/NW Royal City

Burnaby Rotarian, Dr. Burnaby Rotarian, Dr. ShafiqueShafique PiraniPiraniled the $145,000 Project since 1999 with led the $145,000 Project since 1999 with matching grant.matching grant.

To identify clubfoot deformities at birth To identify clubfoot deformities at birth and have access to corrective treatment.and have access to corrective treatment.

Club Feet showing rapid improvement Club Feet showing rapid improvement during weekly during weekly PonsetiPonseti treatments.treatments.

UGANDA SUSTAINABLE CLUBFOOT CARE

Rotary Club of BurnabyRotary Club of Burnaby

Training funded by Training funded by Burnaby Rotary and Burnaby Rotary and conducted by Swiss conducted by Swiss medical worker medical worker MichielMichiel SteenbeckSteenbeck..

As a result there will As a result there will now be a resource now be a resource for obtaining clubfoot for obtaining clubfoot braces in Zambia on braces in Zambia on an ongoing basis.an ongoing basis.

ZAMBIE FOOT REDUCTION BRACE WORKSHOP


Donated $31,600 towards special Donated $31,600 towards special mattresses for terminal cancer mattresses for terminal cancer patients. Funds collected in patients. Funds collected in memory of past Rotarian Jay Burns.memory of past Rotarian Jay Burns.

ST. MICHAELS CENTRE HOSPICE

Donated $4,000 towards Donated $4,000 towards Eye Surgery Clinic in IndiaEye Surgery Clinic in India

INDIAN EYESIGHT CLINIC


Raised $20,000 towards a $100,000 Raised $20,000 towards a $100,000 PhacoemulsifierPhacoemulsifier Unit for Cataract treatment.Unit for Cataract treatment.

BURNABY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer LakeRotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake

Clean up of Eagle Creek & the storm Clean up of Eagle Creek & the storm drain marking along Lake City Way.drain marking along Lake City Way.

Combined effort with Combined effort with Burnaby Burnaby RotaractRotaract ClubClub, Eagle Creek Stream , Eagle Creek Stream Keepers, Croatian Fish & Game Club. Keepers, Croatian Fish & Game Club.

STREAM KEEPERS CLEANUPS – April 27, 2008


High number of refugee students.High number of refugee students.

•• Annual SantaAnnual Santa’’s Breakfast s Breakfast –– served served 3 sittings, some students never 3 sittings, some students never eaten pancakes before. eaten pancakes before.

•• Literacy Project Literacy Project –– provide a new provide a new book to all students. Some never book to all students. Some never owned a book. owned a book.

•• Community Room Community Room –– Twice a year, Twice a year, restock diapers, restock diapers, babyfoodbabyfood, food, , food, bus tickets, clothing and household bus tickets, clothing and household items.items.

EDMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOL

FUNDRAISERSFUNDRAISERS


Counseling and hosting the Siberian Counseling and hosting the Siberian students since the inception of the students since the inception of the scholarship. Joint effort with West scholarship. Joint effort with West Vancouver Sunrise Rotary to host Vancouver Sunrise Rotary to host annual day trip to Karen and Glen annual day trip to Karen and Glen HarrisonHarrison’’s cabin at s cabin at BowyreBowyre Island.Island.

DAVID & LIZ KER AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARS

Rotary Club of Burnaby Rotary Club of Burnaby MetrotownMetrotown

•• Collected and distributed over Collected and distributed over 800 coats to needy children at 800 coats to needy children at local school, with truck provided local school, with truck provided by Rotarian by Rotarian ZeemacZeemac and support and support by by Burnaby Burnaby RotaractRotaract ClubClub. .

•• Kick off with Kick off with ““Share the WarmthShare the Warmth””Campaign in partnership with Campaign in partnership with local schools and community local schools and community groups. groups.

•• Participated in local SantaParticipated in local Santa’’s s parade.parade.

ANNUAL BURNABY COATS FOR KIDS


Burnaby Burnaby MetrotownMetrotown Rotary Rollers with support Rotary Rollers with support from the city of Burnaby painted over graffiti for from the city of Burnaby painted over graffiti for local businesses and residential homeslocal businesses and residential homes ..

SPRING ANTI GRAFFITI PROJECT


Sponsor 9 schools and Burnaby Sponsor 9 schools and Burnaby RotaractRotaract to implement to implement KindactsKindacts. .

Host annual celebration for students to Host annual celebration for students to share their kindness adventures. The share their kindness adventures. The history making event will serve as a history making event will serve as a model to inspire other Rotary clubs.model to inspire other Rotary clubs.

KINDACTS - COIN-SPIRACY PROGRAM

RECOGNITION OF BEING THE ROLE MODEL

Burnaby Burnaby MetrotownMetrotown/Burnaby /Burnaby RotaractRotaract

In partnership with In partnership with MelkbosMelkbos Rotary in South Africa, supported a Rotary in South Africa, supported a school in the school in the UkufundaUkufunda teacher training program.teacher training program.

ROTARY UKUFUNDA IN SOUTH AFRICA

Training with Training with KagisoKagiso Reader Reader books developed by local books developed by local teachers in various African teachers in various African languages. languages.

Addresses the 61% of children Addresses the 61% of children at the end of Grade 3 who at the end of Grade 3 who cannot read. 6 children learned cannot read. 6 children learned to read in 6 months through to read in 6 months through the system will read at their the system will read at their May District Conference.May District Conference.

Rotary Club of Burns LakeRotary Club of Burns Lake

Host D5040 Inbound Youth Exchange students on a wilderness Host D5040 Inbound Youth Exchange students on a wilderness adventure into adventure into TweedsmuirTweedsmuir Park in Central BC. Park in Central BC.

Rotarians travel with students into the park via boat and spend Rotarians travel with students into the park via boat and spend 5 5 nights in rustic cabins. Activities include fishing, hiking, watnights in rustic cabins. Activities include fishing, hiking, water er sports, campfires and bonding with other youths. Local students sports, campfires and bonding with other youths. Local students are also invited to provide a great cultural exchange.are also invited to provide a great cultural exchange.

ANNUAL TWEEDSMUIR TREK

Rotary Club of Burns LakeRotary Club of Burns Lake

In conjunction with the Burns Lake In conjunction with the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association, the park was Mountain Biking Association, the park was a huge volunteer effort from the community, a huge volunteer effort from the community, the association and local Rotarians. the association and local Rotarians.

Donations of machine hours, materials, and Donations of machine hours, materials, and a huge amount of a huge amount of labourlabour went into the rapid went into the rapid construction of this facility.construction of this facility.

BURNS LAKE MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS PARK

Rotary Club of Fort St. James & Rotary Club of Fort St. James & VanderhoofVanderhoof

Fort St. James ClubFort St. James Club is in the process of is in the process of building an information kiosk, at the building an information kiosk, at the entrance to the new park.entrance to the new park.

Their club implemented Their club implemented ““Random Acts of Random Acts of KindnessKindness””. Every week, one or more . Every week, one or more Rotary members will do a Random Act of Rotary members will do a Random Act of Kindness with no expectation of anything Kindness with no expectation of anything in return.in return.

ANNUAL RADIO AUCTION

Their joint effort in the 2007 auction raised Their joint effort in the 2007 auction raised about $20,500 to fund their projects.about $20,500 to fund their projects.

Rotary Clubs on the Sunshine Coast Rotary Clubs on the Sunshine Coast

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of GibsonsGibsons, Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast--Sechelt, Sechelt and Sechelt, Sechelt and Pender Pender HarbourHarbour partnered with the Jakarta Metropolitan Rotary partnered with the Jakarta Metropolitan Rotary to fund:to fund:

JAKARTA MATCHING GRANT PROJECT

•• Nutritional supportNutritional support•• Education supportEducation support•• Community developmentCommunity development•• NiasNias Island tsunami and Island tsunami and

earthquake recoveryearthquake recovery

Banner received from Jakarta Club

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of GibsonsGibsons

Donated $5,000 to the Donated $5,000 to the GibsonsGibsons Family Network, to fund the Family Network, to fund the Sunshine Shack Kiosk at the Sunshine Shack Kiosk at the GibsonsGibsons Recreation Centre.Recreation Centre.

SUNSHINE SHACK KIOSK

ABOVE PHOTO CREDIT: FAMILY NETWORK

A preA pre--employment employment training program for training program for youth with disabilities in youth with disabilities in transition into work place.transition into work place.


Donated $15,000 for equipment Donated $15,000 for equipment in the youth and senior rooms. in the youth and senior rooms.

GIBSONS RECREATION CENTRE


After 18 years, the Club celebrated their After 18 years, the Club celebrated their $100,000 scholarship$100,000 scholarshipmilestone.milestone.

6 annual scholarships totaling $10,400 for 6 annual scholarships totaling $10,400 for GibsonsGibsons High Schools High Schools featuring $5000 for featuring $5000 for InteractorInteractor attending UNBCattending UNBC..

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of KitimatKitimat

Donated a Vital Signs Donated a Vital Signs Monitor to the Monitor to the KitimatKitimatFire Department which Fire Department which will allow paramedics will allow paramedics better ability to asses better ability to asses patients while in patients while in transport.transport. Total cost of Total cost of the monitor was $5,900.the monitor was $5,900.

VITAL SIGNS MONITOR


Donated $10,000 to Donated $10,000 to KitimatKitimat Youth Soccer Association with Youth Soccer Association with District Simplified Grant of $1,000.District Simplified Grant of $1,000.

SOCCER FIELD CONCESSION ROOM

To complete the To complete the concession room of concession room of the new clubhouse. the new clubhouse.

Close to 400 players Close to 400 players every summer and every summer and the clubhouse has the clubhouse has been a dream of the been a dream of the association for over association for over 10 years.10 years.


20 students attended the three action packed days.20 students attended the three action packed days.

The program is to provide youth with a better understanding of The program is to provide youth with a better understanding of different workplace opportunities.different workplace opportunities.

Much credit and thanks go to sponsoring clubs and the industriesMuch credit and thanks go to sponsoring clubs and the industries..

RELAUNCH ADVENTURE IN INDUSTRY

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of LadnerLadner

Proceeds raised from the 2007 calendar sale were donated to the Proceeds raised from the 2007 calendar sale were donated to the Delta Hospice, Canadian Mental health and RYLA. Delta Hospice, Canadian Mental health and RYLA.

3,000 calendars were printed and sold for $20 each. Calendars 3,000 calendars were printed and sold for $20 each. Calendars are individually numbered and people have a chance to win cash are individually numbered and people have a chance to win cash prizes from $250 to $3,000.prizes from $250 to $3,000.

ANNUAL LOTTERY CALENDAR

Rotary Club of Pender Harbour Rotary Club of Pender Harbour

Placed 5 benches, 2 bear proof garbage cans, Placed 5 benches, 2 bear proof garbage cans, and 4 interpretive signs along the lake, a sign at and 4 interpretive signs along the lake, a sign at the trail head. Next phase is a 150 meter trail, a the trail head. Next phase is a 150 meter trail, a joint effort with Active Communities.joint effort with Active Communities.

GARDEN BAY LAKE TRAIL – ONGOING SINCE 2006

New Westminster & NW Royal City New Westminster & NW Royal City

A joint venture with New West Park & Recreation to green the A joint venture with New West Park & Recreation to green the 9km biking and walking route by adding planted areas, gardens, 9km biking and walking route by adding planted areas, gardens, bench viewpoints, signage and terrace in bench viewpoints, signage and terrace in GrimstonGrimston Park. A clock Park. A clock purchased by NW will be installed once site is prepared.purchased by NW will be installed once site is prepared.

To promote fitness, heritage, Rotary in the community and To promote fitness, heritage, Rotary in the community and ongoing contribution to the City.ongoing contribution to the City.

ROTARY CROSSTOWN GREENWAY – an Urban Trail

START OF GREENWAY ROTARY GW SIGN

GIMSTON PARK

Rotary Club of New Westminster Rotary Club of New Westminster

In partnership with the Rotary In partnership with the Rotary Club of Club of AruaArua, Uganda to bring , Uganda to bring clean water and sanitation to the clean water and sanitation to the village. Miles of trenches had to village. Miles of trenches had to be dug for laying pipes to get the be dug for laying pipes to get the water to the stand pipes in the water to the stand pipes in the village. village.

Construction of a big septic tank Construction of a big septic tank to hold waste from covered to hold waste from covered latrines, separate for men and latrines, separate for men and women.women.

UGANDA WATER AND SANITATION

Rotary Club of New Westminster Rotary Club of New Westminster

Set up exhibition in Spirit of BC and Volunteers Appreciation Set up exhibition in Spirit of BC and Volunteers Appreciation Day to display local and international projects and opportunitieDay to display local and international projects and opportunities s for youth in Rotary. for youth in Rotary.

INCREASE ROTARY AWARENESS

Rotary Club of New West Royal City Rotary Club of New West Royal City

With the success of turning the With the success of turning the KokoyotsinKokoyotsin Kindergarten from a Kindergarten from a shack on a hill to now a multishack on a hill to now a multi--building campus. 13 Amigos building campus. 13 Amigos returned to Mexico to investigate and determine to support a returned to Mexico to investigate and determine to support a second project, second project, OctavioOctavio Paz School. Paz School.

MEXICO SCHOOL PROJECTS

OLD SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL

Rotary Club of Powell River Rotary Club of Powell River

Started in March 2007 and is now structure complete, will proudlStarted in March 2007 and is now structure complete, will proudly hang y hang the the ““Rotary Rotary PavillionPavillion”” sign once is finished. Lots of hands on to build this sign once is finished. Lots of hands on to build this magnificent band shelter, a tribute to West Coast Architecture.magnificent band shelter, a tribute to West Coast Architecture.

ROTARY PAVILLION IN WILLINGDON BEACH

Rotary Clubs of Prince George Rotary Clubs of Prince George ROTARY GAZEBO IN UNBC

The Prince George Rotary Clubs are teaming up to build a Gazebo The Prince George Rotary Clubs are teaming up to build a Gazebo overlooking a stunning view from UNBC. The work has just starteoverlooking a stunning view from UNBC. The work has just started d in May, the steel framing should be done before end of May.in May, the steel framing should be done before end of May.

Rotary Club of Prince George Rotary Club of Prince George

In partnership with the City and the Ultimate Frisbee League, In partnership with the City and the Ultimate Frisbee League, the $10,000 project opened in Rainbow Park. the $10,000 project opened in Rainbow Park. It has nine It has nine baskets and one practice target positioned at various places baskets and one practice target positioned at various places around the park. The course provides free recreational activity around the park. The course provides free recreational activity all year around. all year around.

ROTARY DISC GOLF COURSE – OCT 21, 2007

Rotary Club of Pr. George Nechako Rotary Club of Pr. George Nechako

Over Christmas and New Year Nechako Rotarians and Over Christmas and New Year Nechako Rotarians and friends delivered 385 party celebrants home safely. friends delivered 385 party celebrants home safely.

Received over $9,000.00 in donations plus additional Received over $9,000.00 in donations plus additional sponsor support.sponsor support.

OPERATION RED NOSE

DROP THE PUCK TO KICK OFF AT THE PG COUGARS AGAINST RED DEER REBEL GAME

Rotary Club of Pr. George Nechako Rotary Club of Pr. George Nechako

Using District Simplified Grant, delivered over 500 dictionariesUsing District Simplified Grant, delivered over 500 dictionariesto the Grade 4 to 7 students at five PG Elementary Schools.to the Grade 4 to 7 students at five PG Elementary Schools.

MLA Shirley Bond thanks the club for contributing to literacy inMLA Shirley Bond thanks the club for contributing to literacy inPrince George schools, keep up the good work.Prince George schools, keep up the good work.

OPERATION DICTIONARY

Rotary Club of PG Rotary Club of PG YellowheadYellowhead

Objective is to introduce high school students to potential careObjective is to introduce high school students to potential careers ers in forest industry and environment management.in forest industry and environment management.

19th ANNUAL ADVENTURE IN FORESTRY

25 students attended the April 25 students attended the April 30 to May 3 program, toured 30 to May 3 program, toured various Forest industry, visited various Forest industry, visited and reviewed courses offered and reviewed courses offered at CNC and UNBC, participated at CNC and UNBC, participated in hands on sessions.in hands on sessions.

The club also provides annual The club also provides annual $1,000 bursary to one of the $1,000 bursary to one of the participants.participants.

Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Rotary Club of Prince Rupert

The club sponsors the annualThe club sponsors the annual Polar Polar Bear swim by providing free hot Bear swim by providing free hot dogs and hot chocolate to the few dogs and hot chocolate to the few who were daring enough to jump who were daring enough to jump into the frigid ocean.into the frigid ocean.

ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM

Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Rotary Club of Prince Rupert

Work continues towards completing the rehabilitating the Work continues towards completing the rehabilitating the RushbrookRushbrook Trail.Trail. Estimated cost of $350,000. Estimated cost of $350,000.

The club has put in $75,000 including doing all the engineering The club has put in $75,000 including doing all the engineering and studies involved. Balance of funds contributed from and studies involved. Balance of funds contributed from various organizations.various organizations.

RUSHBROOK TRAIL - SINCE 2004

Rotary Club of PR Hecate StraitRotary Club of PR Hecate Strait

In 2007, the club donated 90 In 2007, the club donated 90 basketballs to a local youth basketballs to a local youth basketball camp and 10 basketball camp and 10 basketballs to the Salvation basketballs to the Salvation Army for youth programs.Army for youth programs.

The club also made a financial The club also made a financial contribution to the city's contribution to the city's "Everybody gets to play" fund "Everybody gets to play" fund which helps underprivileged which helps underprivileged children participate in children participate in organized sportsorganized sports..

BASKET BALL ROLL-OFF FUNDRAISER

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of QuesnelQuesnel

Two years ago Interact was just a good idea, and two years laterTwo years ago Interact was just a good idea, and two years laterthe newly chartered Interact Club raised $7,500 for the newly chartered Interact Club raised $7,500 for ShelterBoxShelterBox. .

CHARTERED CORRELIEU INTERACT – Nov 8, 2007

““The The InteractorsInteractors were were inspired by what we told inspired by what we told them about Shelter Box. them about Shelter Box. Now we are inspired by Now we are inspired by the way they took on their the way they took on their first international projectfirst international project””..

Give youth a chance, Give youth a chance, sponsor an Interact Clubsponsor an Interact Club!!

DR JOHN HAVENS, INTERACT MENTOR & PE LIZ NEAVE

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of QuesnelQuesnel Sunrise Sunrise

Donated a five Donated a five metremetre tall, four tall, four faced clock set with chimes for faced clock set with chimes for the newly renovated Square. the newly renovated Square.

The clock now becomes a The clock now becomes a landmark in the heart of town. landmark in the heart of town.

The project is part of the city plan The project is part of the city plan to enhance the downtown area to enhance the downtown area as a community gathering place.as a community gathering place.

FOUR CORNER SQUARE CLOCK

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of QuesnelQuesnel Sunrise Sunrise

Support the Support the QuesnelQuesnel Community Living Association who work Community Living Association who work with special needs adults in local area.with special needs adults in local area.

COMMUNITY LIVING ASSOCIATION

To purchase 80 new To purchase 80 new chairs, 10 tables and 2 chairs, 10 tables and 2 storage units for the storage units for the Red Bluff Hall that they Red Bluff Hall that they refurbished.refurbished.

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of QuesnelQuesnel Sunrise Sunrise COMFORT QUILTS

Members donated time to quilt Members donated time to quilt ““Comfort QuiltsComfort Quilts”” by hand to comfort by hand to comfort sick or traumatized children and fire victims, a project of sick or traumatized children and fire victims, a project of QuesnelQuesnelQuilters Guild. Also donated $1,500 towards this worthwhile causQuilters Guild. Also donated $1,500 towards this worthwhile cause.e.

Rotary Club of RichmondRotary Club of RichmondTRIBUTE TO SENIORS GALA – April 20, 2008

Raised $350,000 to upgrade facilities at Raised $350,000 to upgrade facilities at the Lions Manor, Rosewood Manor and the Lions Manor, Rosewood Manor and the Rotary Salvation Army Hospice House.the Rotary Salvation Army Hospice House.

The gala paid tribute and recognized the The gala paid tribute and recognized the significant contributions and sacrifices significant contributions and sacrifices made by our seniors. made by our seniors.

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise SUE SMITH MEMORIAL PEACE GARDENThe club with help from Richmond, The club with help from Richmond, StevestonSteveston Rotary, friends and Rotary, friends and family of Sue Smith, raised $4600 in her family of Sue Smith, raised $4600 in her honourhonour..

The funds are being used to create a Peace Garden at Nova The funds are being used to create a Peace Garden at Nova House, a safe refuge for abused women and children operated House, a safe refuge for abused women and children operated by by ChimoChimo Crisis Services. Crisis Services.

SUE SMITHSUE SMITH

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

7 enthusiastic members were 7 enthusiastic members were proud to share their vocations proud to share their vocations teaching the JA Business teaching the JA Business Education program at Burnett Education program at Burnett Secondary on Feb. 18, 2008.Secondary on Feb. 18, 2008.

The club also contributed $3,000 The club also contributed $3,000 to support the program.to support the program.

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise CHOR LEONI CABARET – March 9, 2008

ChorChor LeoniLeoni MenMen’’s Choir and s Choir and the club hosted the cabaret the club hosted the cabaret on Sunday, March 9, 2008.on Sunday, March 9, 2008.

Raised $6,000 for the Rotary Raised $6,000 for the Rotary Foundation and Foundation and ChorChor LeoniLeoni..

Audiences enjoyed an Audiences enjoyed an evening of fun, frivolity and evening of fun, frivolity and lighthearted program of lighthearted program of folksongs and Broadway folksongs and Broadway selections.selections.

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset 7th ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND

Raised $24,600 for the Richmond Raised $24,600 for the Richmond Youth Service Legacy to benefit Youth Service Legacy to benefit youth at risk.youth at risk.

In December, Richmond City Hall In December, Richmond City Hall was transformed into a Winter was transformed into a Winter Wonderland with themed trees Wonderland with themed trees decorated and sponsored by decorated and sponsored by local businesses.local businesses.

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset CELEBRATE EASTER WITH OUR SENIORS

Partnered with Richmond Community Partnered with Richmond Community Foundation, held an Easter luncheon Foundation, held an Easter luncheon on March 22, 208 for 150 local on March 22, 208 for 150 local seniors. It was a fun and interactive seniors. It was a fun and interactive afternoon with food, music, games, afternoon with food, music, games, prizes and entertainment.prizes and entertainment.

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset CONTAINER TO CAMBODIA

Collected used and new medical Collected used and new medical supplies and school supplies from supplies and school supplies from hospitals and schools.hospitals and schools.

Shipped container through RWHN. Shipped container through RWHN. Container arrived early January Container arrived early January 2008, and 2008, and three lifethree life--saving saving surgeries were performed in the surgeries were performed in the first week, using the donated first week, using the donated operating tables. operating tables.

An initiative started by Rotarian Dr. An initiative started by Rotarian Dr. Michael Michael WoolnoughWoolnough..

Rotary Club of Sechelt Rotary Club of Sechelt HACKETT PARK

The Rotary work crew has put in The Rotary work crew has put in countless hours and manpower countless hours and manpower working to complete the washroom working to complete the washroom and food service complex project.and food service complex project.

The building will provide permanent The building will provide permanent sanitary facilities, a food preparation sanitary facilities, a food preparation and serving area in support of the and serving area in support of the many sport and cultural events held many sport and cultural events held in the park each year.in the park each year.

ALMOST DONE!

Rotary Club of Sunshine CoastRotary Club of Sunshine Coast--SecheltSecheltROSE CHARITY HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT

Contributed $5,000 to a self sustaining hospital in Cambodia Contributed $5,000 to a self sustaining hospital in Cambodia where equipment is in dire need. Money was raised from the where equipment is in dire need. Money was raised from the March 28, 2008 Wine Tasting Auction. March 28, 2008 Wine Tasting Auction.

Hospital is being established by Rose Charities, another projectHospital is being established by Rose Charities, another projectafter their successful eye clinic project in Cambodia.after their successful eye clinic project in Cambodia.

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of SmithersSmithers & & SmithersSmithers AlpineAlpine

COMMUNITY RUN

Both clubs and the entire community Both clubs and the entire community are working to develop aare working to develop a run joining the run joining the ski area and the mountain to the town. ski area and the mountain to the town. The dualThe dual--purpose winter ski run and purpose winter ski run and summer trail will be 75summer trail will be 75--metremetre--wide and wide and cover 3,700 vertical feet. cover 3,700 vertical feet.

The estimated cost is $50,000 and The estimated cost is $50,000 and most of the funds have been raised. most of the funds have been raised. Completion target date 2008. The Completion target date 2008. The project is the vision of Jproject is the vision of Jos Konst of the os Konst of the Smithers club, he is the project coSmithers club, he is the project co--ordinator.ordinator.

Rotary Club of Squamish Rotary Club of Squamish SPONSORED INTERACT TRIP TO KENYA

Sponsored 4 Sponsored 4 Squamish Squamish InteractorsInteractorsto a two week trip to Kenya. to a two week trip to Kenya.

The The InteractorsInteractors with the Emmanuel with the Emmanuel BoyzBoyz Rescue Center boys and Rescue Center boys and street boys in Nairobi renovated a street boys in Nairobi renovated a rundown building into a bright, rundown building into a bright, welcoming community center. welcoming community center.

The centre will be named The The centre will be named The Interact Community centreInteract Community centre to to honour the support from the honour the support from the InteractorsInteractors for the past two years.for the past two years.

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of StevestonStevestonSTEVESTON SANTA CLAUS PARADE

Organized the 2007 parade with Organized the 2007 parade with the support from the City of the support from the City of Richmond and Richmond and StevestonStevestonCommunity Society. Community Society.

Collected nonCollected non--perishable food and perishable food and cash donations along the route for cash donations along the route for the the StevestonSteveston Senior Program. Senior Program.

In additional, the club traditionally In additional, the club traditionally distribute dozens hampers to the distribute dozens hampers to the family in need.family in need.

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of StevestonStevestonSTEVESTON SENIOR SUMMER SOCIAL BBQ

Following on the success of their Following on the success of their 2006 annual Seniors Christmas 2006 annual Seniors Christmas Party, the club held a summer Party, the club held a summer barbeque of wild salmon, chicken, barbeque of wild salmon, chicken, and hamburgers for 160 local and hamburgers for 160 local seniors on July 22, 2007. seniors on July 22, 2007.

The club volunteer monthly serving The club volunteer monthly serving community meals at St. Albancommunity meals at St. Alban’’s s Church and Gilmore Gardens Church and Gilmore Gardens Church.Church.

COMMUNITY MEALS

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of StevestonSteveston/Rich Sunrise/Rich SunriseVOLUNTEER DENTISTRY IN GUATEMALA

In September a dozen volunteers from both clubs led by Dr. Doug In September a dozen volunteers from both clubs led by Dr. Doug Nielsen, and 1,000 lbs. of dental equipment arrived in San Juan Nielsen, and 1,000 lbs. of dental equipment arrived in San Juan la la Laguna, Guatemala. The team treated over 500 people.Laguna, Guatemala. The team treated over 500 people.

Funded by a Rotary Volunteer Service Grant, Funded by a Rotary Volunteer Service Grant, StevestonSteveston Rotary, Rotary, Guatemala Rotary, and their own individual donations.Guatemala Rotary, and their own individual donations.

The trip has also resulted in establishment of a permanent dentaThe trip has also resulted in establishment of a permanent dental clinic l clinic to serve this community of 12,000. For detail, visit to serve this community of 12,000. For detail, visit StevestonSteveston websitewebsite..

Rotary Club of Sunshine CoastRotary Club of Sunshine Coast--SecheltSecheltROTARY FRIENDSHIP PARK

•• Phase IPhase I -- the Children's the Children's Playground opened September Playground opened September 15, 2007.15, 2007.

•• Phase IIPhase II -- two volleyball courts, two volleyball courts, spectator area and road spectator area and road alignment to be completed with alignment to be completed with $100,000 matching grants from $100,000 matching grants from the Prov. Gov. Lottery Fund.the Prov. Gov. Lottery Fund.

•• Phase IIIPhase III -- parking, washrooms parking, washrooms and handicap ocean viewing and handicap ocean viewing area to follow.area to follow.

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of TsawwassenTsawwassenROTARY SQUARE DEDICATION

First Nations members and First Nations members and TsawwassenTsawwassen residents joined in a residents joined in a traditional dedication and traditional dedication and celebration of the centerpiece celebration of the centerpiece sculpture sculpture ““Returning SockeyeReturning Sockeye”” by by artist Karl Morgan. artist Karl Morgan.

The ceremony marked the climax The ceremony marked the climax of two years of cooperative effort of two years of cooperative effort to create Rotary Square at to create Rotary Square at TsawwassenTsawwassen Town Centre Mall, a Town Centre Mall, a partnership of Century Group and partnership of Century Group and the the TsawwassenTsawwassen club.club.

COAST SALISH SPEAKER DEAN SAM BLESSES THE SCULPTURE (Photo credit: Gerry Beltgens)

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of TsawwassenTsawwassenPEACE POLE

The pole will be added to The pole will be added to TsawwassenTsawwassen Rotary Square as a Rotary Square as a permanent reminder of a universal desire and basic Rotarian goalpermanent reminder of a universal desire and basic Rotarian goal..

Dedication ceremony will be held on International Day of Peace, Dedication ceremony will be held on International Day of Peace, Sep Sep 21 as a positive inspiration in the community and each year afte21 as a positive inspiration in the community and each year after.r.

8’ Red cedar pole with peace prayer “ MAY PEACE PREVAILON EARTH” hand craved in 8 languages

The Peace Pole movement The Peace Pole movement received renewed received renewed vigorvigorfollowing the terrorism of following the terrorism of 9/11 when people around 9/11 when people around the world reacted by the world reacted by seeking symbols of peace, seeking symbols of peace, understanding and unity. understanding and unity.

Rotary Club of Rotary Club of LadnerLadner &&TsawwassenTsawwassenHEALING GARDEN AT THE DELTA HOSPITAL

A project of the Delta Hospital Foundation, in partnership with A project of the Delta Hospital Foundation, in partnership with the the Rotary Clubs of Rotary Clubs of LadnerLadner and and TsawwassenTsawwassen who provide work parties who provide work parties over multiple Saturdays to create a restful healing space includover multiple Saturdays to create a restful healing space including ing a garden, patio and a garden, patio and pondlesspondless waterfall for patients and staff.waterfall for patients and staff.

STACEY BOYDA OF THE FOUNDATION

Rotary Club of Vancouver Rotary Club of Vancouver 3RD ANNUAL STAY IN SCHOOL PROGRAM

In partnership with School Board, award $7,000 to 2 Grade 10 In partnership with School Board, award $7,000 to 2 Grade 10 students at Gladstone Secondary. $1,000 during high school students at Gladstone Secondary. $1,000 during high school years and $1,500 per year for post secondary up to 4 years.years and $1,500 per year for post secondary up to 4 years.

Aim to encourage students of aptitude Aim to encourage students of aptitude but under financial stress to further but under financial stress to further education. Also assign two Rotarians education. Also assign two Rotarians to monitor their study progress and to monitor their study progress and help with their future plans. help with their future plans.

Club members were moved when last Club members were moved when last year recipients made a presentation of year recipients made a presentation of their backgrounds and future goals.their backgrounds and future goals.

HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 23, 2008

Rotary Club of Vancouver Rotary Club of Vancouver READER PROGRAM AT NORQUAY ELEMENTARY

Once a week, a group of Rotarians and Once a week, a group of Rotarians and spouses help Kindergarten to Grade 3 spouses help Kindergarten to Grade 3 students on their literacy skills.students on their literacy skills.

The club community service committee The club community service committee also donates funds to purchase books also donates funds to purchase books for each student and provide a breakfast for each student and provide a breakfast program.program.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Rotary Club of Vancouver WATER WELL - ROYESVILLE SCHOOL, LIBERIA

Donated $2,000 to Universal Outreach Donated $2,000 to Universal Outreach Foundation to install a clean water well. Foundation to install a clean water well. Project completed March, 2008. Project completed March, 2008.

Provide water for mixing concrete for Provide water for mixing concrete for construction and clean water for schools construction and clean water for schools and the community. UOF will be opening and the community. UOF will be opening four schools, two in September, 2008.four schools, two in September, 2008.

REBUILD WAR TORN SCHOOL

TOWERS AT THE BACK FOR 3 TANKS

Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus DSG SLEEP WITH THE WHALES

Working with the Starlight Working with the Starlight StarbrightStarbrightChildrenChildren’’s Foundation, the club organized s Foundation, the club organized a sleep over at the Vancouver Aquarium.a sleep over at the Vancouver Aquarium.

14 Children with life14 Children with life--threatening illness threatening illness and their families had a fun and and their families had a fun and educational event to brighten their lives.educational event to brighten their lives.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus CHRISTMAS HAMPERS – Dec 2007

Vancouver Arbutus members contributedVancouver Arbutus members contributed Christmas hampers Christmas hampers filled with basic personal hygiene items and groceries for the filled with basic personal hygiene items and groceries for the Elizabeth Fry Society. It was a better Christmas for women Elizabeth Fry Society. It was a better Christmas for women and children who needed even such basics as toothbrushes.and children who needed even such basics as toothbrushes.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus UKRAINE ORPHANGE – Nov 2007

Rotarian Angie Rotarian Angie JaworskyJaworsky traveled to traveled to DobromilDobromil, Ukraine to purchase six , Ukraine to purchase six washers and dryers for the Orphanage. washers and dryers for the Orphanage. Council General of Canada paid for the Council General of Canada paid for the hot water for the washers. Now life is hot water for the washers. Now life is easier and cleaner for the 130 children.easier and cleaner for the 130 children.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Rotary Club of Vancouver CambieCambieKOREAN WAR MEMORIAL IN BURNABY

Funded by the club, Government of Funded by the club, Government of Canada, City of Burnaby and Canada, City of Burnaby and hundreds of donors. hundreds of donors.

The symbol of peace and hope was The symbol of peace and hope was more than 3 years in the making and more than 3 years in the making and is the first Korean Memorial in is the first Korean Memorial in Western Canada. Western Canada.

The memorial commemorates the The memorial commemorates the sacrifice made by the 36 BC soldiers sacrifice made by the 36 BC soldiers who courageously fought and died who courageously fought and died during the Korean War during the Korean War (1950(1950--1953)1953)and Peaceand Peace--Keeping Keeping (1953(1953--1956).1956). THE AMBASSADOR OF PEACE

was officially unveiled on July 14, 2007 in Central Park, Burnaby

Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial SENIOR HOME VISIT – Jan 5, 2008

Provided an afternoon of entertainment Provided an afternoon of entertainment to over 100 seniors at the Vancouver to over 100 seniors at the Vancouver Coastal Health Dogwood Lodge. Coastal Health Dogwood Lodge.

Residences enjoyed art of tea, video, Residences enjoyed art of tea, video, Chinese music performance, tea and Chinese music performance, tea and cake, and received a scarf as gift.cake, and received a scarf as gift.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown BICYCLE AMBULANCE PROJECT

In partnership with the Rotary Club of In partnership with the Rotary Club of Windhoek, Namibia the RC of Vancouver Windhoek, Namibia the RC of Vancouver Chinatown obtained a Rotary Foundation Chinatown obtained a Rotary Foundation matching grant to establish a small factory matching grant to establish a small factory to build 60 bicycle ambulances. These are to build 60 bicycle ambulances. These are being donated to rural villages and Aides being donated to rural villages and Aides clinics to transport people.clinics to transport people.

TRAINING IN RUNDU

Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown THE KIDS SAVE – Nov 17, 2007

300 children attended the one day event. 300 children attended the one day event. Parent received a passport with their childParent received a passport with their child’’s s description, finger prints and photograph.description, finger prints and photograph. In In case of abduction the passport is given to case of abduction the passport is given to police.police. The Vancouver police assisted with The Vancouver police assisted with displays of motorcycles and horsesdisplays of motorcycles and horses.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH

300 people attended and $10,000 300 people attended and $10,000 was raised for was raised for HarbourHarbour Light Light mission in Vancouvermission in Vancouver’’s Downtown s Downtown Eastside. Entertainment is Eastside. Entertainment is presented by a chorus of drug presented by a chorus of drug users in the rehab program.users in the rehab program.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown 20TH ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER

The 20th annual New YearThe 20th annual New Year’’s s fundraising dinner was held with 450 fundraising dinner was held with 450 attending. The Lion first has its eyes attending. The Lion first has its eyes dotted before it can wake up and dotted before it can wake up and dance.dance. DG Dean did the DG Dean did the honourshonourswith president Linda Wong.with president Linda Wong.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Rotary Club of Vancouver FraserviewFraserviewWALK AND ROLL EVENT

In partnership with Canadian Disabled Individual Association In partnership with Canadian Disabled Individual Association and Stevenson Arts Society, the club is putting together the and Stevenson Arts Society, the club is putting together the Walk and Roll event in Oct 4 at Stanley park, to raise Walk and Roll event in Oct 4 at Stanley park, to raise awareness of accessibility issues. Funds raised will assist all awareness of accessibility issues. Funds raised will assist all 3 3 partners with respective causes.partners with respective causes.

During their annual fundraiser During their annual fundraiser dinner, the club raised over dinner, the club raised over $34,000 for Canadian Cancer $34,000 for Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Disabled Society, the Canadian Disabled Individuals Association and Individuals Association and Shelter Box.Shelter Box.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra 1st ANNUAL BID FOR BOOKS – Jan 26, 2008

Held at the beautiful Segal Centre, raised $18,000 Held at the beautiful Segal Centre, raised $18,000 for Uganda for Uganda Hearing Healthcare Project and Multicultural Book ProgramHearing Healthcare Project and Multicultural Book Program . . Approximately 300 supporters were entertained by a spectacular Approximately 300 supporters were entertained by a spectacular African fashion show and rhythmic African drumming.African fashion show and rhythmic African drumming.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra 2nd EAST SIDE FOOT CLINIC – March 8, 2008

Joined Salvation Army Joined Salvation Army –– Harbour Light and BC Association of Harbour Light and BC Association of Podiatrists to distribute new and reconditioned running shoes anPodiatrists to distribute new and reconditioned running shoes and d to promote general foot health.to promote general foot health.

250 street people were able to wash and disinfect their feet, 250 street people were able to wash and disinfect their feet, obtain a new pair of socks and shoes. 35 were also treated by a obtain a new pair of socks and shoes. 35 were also treated by a podiatrist for foot infections or other ailments. Future clinicpodiatrist for foot infections or other ailments. Future clinics are s are planned at approximately 3 month intervals.planned at approximately 3 month intervals.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra SISTER FAMILIES – SINCE SEPTEMBER 2004

A joint project with Rotary Club of Bacolod West, Philippines, tA joint project with Rotary Club of Bacolod West, Philippines, the he goal is to find permanent adoptive local homes for abandoned, goal is to find permanent adoptive local homes for abandoned, relinquished, or orphaned babies and toddlers in Philippines. relinquished, or orphaned babies and toddlers in Philippines.

Since the program's Since the program's inception, 55 babies have inception, 55 babies have been placed in a nurturing been placed in a nurturing environment with local environment with local families. The parents who families. The parents who adopted children have adopted children have formed a very active Parent formed a very active Parent Support and Education Support and Education Group called "Heaven Sent".Group called "Heaven Sent".

Rotary Club of Vancouver South Rotary Club of Vancouver South

4 communities in Western Kenya now 4 communities in Western Kenya now each have a well that will provide water each have a well that will provide water for drinking, cooking and personal for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene, a matching Grant project. Rotary hygiene, a matching Grant project. Rotary Club of Club of KakamegaKakamega donated a water donated a water storage tank to all 4 communities.storage tank to all 4 communities.

Rotarian Sandra Harper also worked with Rotarian Sandra Harper also worked with the school health educators to plan a the school health educators to plan a series of training sessions for teachers series of training sessions for teachers and parents on the safe water. and parents on the safe water.

WATER WELLS IN WESTERN KENYA

Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise

Continue funding and supporting the Nursery Schools in Dixie andContinue funding and supporting the Nursery Schools in Dixie andUthaUtha, planning to assist in setting up administrative systems in th, planning to assist in setting up administrative systems in the e two schools, and begin work on funding a third school . two schools, and begin work on funding a third school .

AFRICAN SCHOOLS PROJECT – SINCE 2003

Future funding will continue Future funding will continue through the annual Run for through the annual Run for Rescue fundraiser and Rescue fundraiser and Rotary Matching grants. Rotary Matching grants. Members of the club hope Members of the club hope to again visit the schools to again visit the schools later this year.later this year.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise

The club sponsored the West End Luncheon with 350 local The club sponsored the West End Luncheon with 350 local seniors at the Spectacular Westin seniors at the Spectacular Westin BayshoreBayshore Hotel. As always, Hotel. As always, they were visited by Santa Claus, everyone joined in singing they were visited by Santa Claus, everyone joined in singing carols and a good time was had by all. carols and a good time was had by all.

21st SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Club members have also continued to participate on the Board Club members have also continued to participate on the Board of the West End Seniorof the West End Senior’’s Network.s Network.

Rotary Club of Van Rotary Club of Van YaletownYaletown (provisional)(provisional)

The club joined the 2007 Great The club joined the 2007 Great Canadian Coastal Clearnup to clean Canadian Coastal Clearnup to clean up False Creek waterfront from the up False Creek waterfront from the pier of Science World to the Plaza of pier of Science World to the Plaza of Nations. Nations.

From 9.00 am till 11.30 am the team From 9.00 am till 11.30 am the team of 20+ worked hard and retrieved of 20+ worked hard and retrieved 3563 pieces of garbage. 3563 pieces of garbage.

COASTAL CLEAN UP – SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Rotary Clubs of North ShoreRotary Clubs of North Shore

In partnership with RCMP and ICBC, In partnership with RCMP and ICBC, coordinated by all 4 coordinated by all 4 NorthshoreNorthshore clubs.clubs.

201 volunteers provided 313 safe 201 volunteers provided 313 safe rides for NS residents over 8 evenings rides for NS residents over 8 evenings in December, covered over 7,600 km.in December, covered over 7,600 km.

Received $8,000 in donations from Received $8,000 in donations from car owners and $27,000 in Corporate car owners and $27,000 in Corporate Sponsorships to be used to support Sponsorships to be used to support Youth programs on the North Shore.Youth programs on the North Shore.

OPERATION RED NOSE 2007


All 4 clubs played very important role to reAll 4 clubs played very important role to re--open the Safe House.open the Safe House.

REOPEN NORTH SHORE YOUTH SAFE HOUSE

•• Donated cash and renovation services & products total $100,000.Donated cash and renovation services & products total $100,000.•• Lobbied the District of NV to lease a house for $1 a year.Lobbied the District of NV to lease a house for $1 a year.•• Helped find a private donor to fund first year operations $385,0Helped find a private donor to fund first year operations $385,000.00.•• Secured over 8,000 petition signatures to encourage government Secured over 8,000 petition signatures to encourage government

funding for ongoing operations.funding for ongoing operations.•• North Shore clubs recognized North Shore clubs recognized

by the District of North by the District of North Vancouver for their effortVancouver for their effort..

OFFICIAL OPENING DECEMBER 2007


Petition, fundraising, handsPetition, fundraising, hands--on and recognition.on and recognition.REOPEN NORTH SHORE YOUTH SAFE HOUSE


This was a joint social event for This was a joint social event for all 4 clubs. One couple hosted all 4 clubs. One couple hosted six other Rotarians but no one six other Rotarians but no one knew until a couple hours before knew until a couple hours before where they are going. where they are going.

It was a great way to get to know It was a great way to get to know Rotarians from other clubs and Rotarians from other clubs and also to raise money for the also to raise money for the Rotary Foundation.Rotary Foundation.

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER


Joint effort of all 4 clubs to adopt the traffic circle in the nJoint effort of all 4 clubs to adopt the traffic circle in the north end orth end of the bridge, a project initiated by Al of the bridge, a project initiated by Al HasleyHasley of West Vancouver.of West Vancouver.

Home Depot donated a tractor mower. Each year, Rotarian Home Depot donated a tractor mower. Each year, Rotarian Andy Andy HubinetteHubinette organizedorganized 4 or 5 work parties to keep the area looking 4 or 5 work parties to keep the area looking good.good.

ROTARY CIRCLE – LIONS GATE BRIDGE

Rotary Club of Lions Gate N VanRotary Club of Lions Gate N Van

The club raised funds, organized The club raised funds, organized and operated Canada Day for and operated Canada Day for North Vancouver City and North Vancouver City and District. It is their District. It is their ““Flagship EventFlagship Event””in the community. in the community.

Club members put in over 2,500 Club members put in over 2,500 volunteer hours to make it volunteer hours to make it happen. Over 20,000 peoplehappen. Over 20,000 peopleenjoyed this amazing celebration. enjoyed this amazing celebration.

18th ANNUAL CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

Rotary Club of North VancouverRotary Club of North Vancouver

The ClubThe Club participates in the TWECS Eyeglass Recycling project participates in the TWECS Eyeglass Recycling project to collect used eyeglasses for third world countries.to collect used eyeglasses for third world countries.

THIRD WORLD EYE CARE SOCIETY (TWECS)

PICTURES SOURCE: TWECS

The club organizesThe club organizes North Shore North Shore dropdrop--off locations, then collected off locations, then collected and sorted theand sorted the eyeglasses in eyeglasses in TWECS warehouse. Their effort TWECS warehouse. Their effort can help 2,000 to 3,000 people.can help 2,000 to 3,000 people.

Rotary Club of North VancouverRotary Club of North Vancouver

Previously donated two sitPreviously donated two sit--skis for VASS, the Club provided skis for VASS, the Club provided funding for a third sitfunding for a third sit--ski by donating $2348ski by donating $2348 to participate in the to participate in the VASS Corporate Challenge. VASS Corporate Challenge.

The 'Kamikaze Rotary Racers' teamThe 'Kamikaze Rotary Racers' team skied the gatesskied the gates on Grouse on Grouse Mountain with the VASS youth, in support of youth with disabilitMountain with the VASS youth, in support of youth with disabilities. ies. This participation is the backdrop to the startThis participation is the backdrop to the start--up of their new up of their new program, 'Rotary Adventure In Adaptive Snow Sports'.program, 'Rotary Adventure In Adaptive Snow Sports'.

VANCOUVER ADAPTIVE SNOW SPORTS (VASS)

Rotary Club of West Van SunriseRotary Club of West Van Sunrise

Hosted the Christmas lunch in conjunction with the SeniorsHosted the Christmas lunch in conjunction with the Seniors’’Centre for houseCentre for house--bound seniors.bound seniors. Many local dignitaries joined in Many local dignitaries joined in as table hosts and students from as table hosts and students from RockridgeRockridge Interact ClubInteract Club and and Ambleside Youth Centre helped with serving. Everyone had a Ambleside Youth Centre helped with serving. Everyone had a good time.good time.

18th SENIOR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Rotary Club of West Vancouver SunriseRotary Club of West Vancouver Sunrise

The fun BBQ dinner and dance raised $12,000, donated The fun BBQ dinner and dance raised $12,000, donated $7,000 to $7,000 to the Lions Gate Hospice Foundation;the Lions Gate Hospice Foundation; remainder for other Rotary remainder for other Rotary projects. MLA Joan McIntyre attended the event, she applauded projects. MLA Joan McIntyre attended the event, she applauded the club at the March 13 Legislative Assembly, that the club hasthe club at the March 13 Legislative Assembly, that the club haslived up to the Rotary motto lived up to the Rotary motto ““Service Above SelfService Above Self””..

SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER – MARCH 1, 2008

Pemberton, Whistler & Whistler MillenniumPemberton, Whistler & Whistler Millennium

Goal was to celebrate Rotary with the community. Turnout exceedeGoal was to celebrate Rotary with the community. Turnout exceeded d their expectations. Both kids and parents enjoyed good old fashitheir expectations. Both kids and parents enjoyed good old fashioned oned fun fun -- potato sack; 3potato sack; 3--legged and wheellegged and wheel--barrow races; soccer shootout barrow races; soccer shootout at their celebrity goalie Mayor Ken; a parade of decorated bikesat their celebrity goalie Mayor Ken; a parade of decorated bikes; ; aa bouncy castle from Pemberton Rotary; jellybean counting where bouncy castle from Pemberton Rotary; jellybean counting where winner takes all.winner takes all.

ANNUAL ROTARY FAMILY FUN DAY – SEP 23, 2007

Rotary Club of WhistlerRotary Club of Whistler

Working with the Scouts to build the cabin at Shadow Lake just Working with the Scouts to build the cabin at Shadow Lake just north of Whistler. The cabin is a recycled Anorth of Whistler. The cabin is a recycled A--frame that was frame that was originally built in Whistler originally built in Whistler CreeksideCreekside in the 1960in the 1960’’s. They cut it into s. They cut it into 8 pieces and have resurrected it at Shadow Lake. 8 pieces and have resurrected it at Shadow Lake.

The cabin will be used by Scouts throughout BC in winter and The cabin will be used by Scouts throughout BC in winter and summer. Finishing touches are planned for this summer and the summer. Finishing touches are planned for this summer and the cabin is already in use.cabin is already in use.

SCOUT CABIN – A CENTENNIAL PROJECT SINCE 2005

Rotary Club of WhistlerRotary Club of Whistler

•• Have been providing a computer Have been providing a computer lab, software and a management lab, software and a management system to organize the school system to organize the school library. library.

•• Brought students to Whistler for Brought students to Whistler for several field trips, exploring several field trips, exploring Whistler/Blackcomb and swimming Whistler/Blackcomb and swimming at the Meadow Park Sports Centre. at the Meadow Park Sports Centre.

•• Supported the Supported the SkatinSkatin nation with nation with some basic requirements and some basic requirements and recently shipped beds, mattresses recently shipped beds, mattresses and linens to their community.and linens to their community.

LAKES SCHOOL IN SKATIN

Rotary Club of Williams LakeRotary Club of Williams Lake

Organized the parade as a community Organized the parade as a community service, their 2nd year as the organizer. service, their 2nd year as the organizer. Over 150 registrants entered the Over 150 registrants entered the parade with over 11,000 people parade with over 11,000 people watching and cheering. The route watching and cheering. The route covers 2 km through downtown. This is covers 2 km through downtown. This is truly a community event of a grand truly a community event of a grand scale in terms of participation.scale in terms of participation.

83rd ANNUAL WILLIAMS LAKE STAMPEDE PARADE

RotaractRotaract Club of Club of LangaraLangara

Raised over $2000 towards their Raised over $2000 towards their goal of $7,000 to fund the vocational goal of $7,000 to fund the vocational training program. Hope to finish training program. Hope to finish raising funds by the end of 2008. raising funds by the end of 2008.

The Academy Boarding School The Academy Boarding School accepts destitute and orphaned accepts destitute and orphaned children between the ages of 4 and children between the ages of 4 and 18, it has more than 550 students.18, it has more than 550 students.

They hope after completion they be They hope after completion they be able to send a few members to live able to send a few members to live and work at the academy. and work at the academy.

NEPAL BUDDHA HOME ACADEMY

RotaractRotaract Club of New WestminsterClub of New Westminster

The club has been working hard The club has been working hard since last year to collect recipes since last year to collect recipes from the Rotary family to produce from the Rotary family to produce a multicultural cookbook. The a multicultural cookbook. The cookbook will offer the best cookbook will offer the best selection of everyday foods from selection of everyday foods from around the world.around the world.

Money raised will go towards a Money raised will go towards a PlayPump in South Africa. PlayPump in South Africa. PlayPump is a merryPlayPump is a merry--gogo--round round that pumps clean water when that pumps clean water when children play on it.children play on it.

ROTARACT MULTICULTURAL COOKBOOK

PICTURES SOURCE: PAYPUMP INT’L

RotaractRotaract Club of RichmondClub of Richmond

The Richmond The Richmond RotaractRotaract Club, in partnership with Rotary District Club, in partnership with Rotary District 5040, the Richmond Youth Foundation, and the Richmond 5040, the Richmond Youth Foundation, and the Richmond Community Foundation is hosting the Conference, an initiative Community Foundation is hosting the Conference, an initiative designed to build leadership and inspiration for delegates designed to build leadership and inspiration for delegates between age of 15 and 25. between age of 15 and 25.

ZENITH 2008 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CONFERNCE

IAN LAW CO-CHAIR

RotaractRotaract Club of Terrace Skeena ValleyClub of Terrace Skeena Valley

The club hosted the Forum for grade 11 and 12 students The club hosted the Forum for grade 11 and 12 students throughout the Northwest. In total 18 students and 2 chaperones throughout the Northwest. In total 18 students and 2 chaperones from 3 Northern BC communities were in attendance. from 3 Northern BC communities were in attendance.

Students learned about different opportunities to get involved iStudents learned about different opportunities to get involved in n international and community development and left inspired and international and community development and left inspired and informed. informed.

GLOBAL YOUTH FORUM – OCTOBER 26, 2007

RotaractRotaract Club of VancouverClub of Vancouver

In partnership with Vancouver Rotary , the club staged their 2ndIn partnership with Vancouver Rotary , the club staged their 2ndConference at UBC, theme Conference at UBC, theme ““Leadership in ServiceLeadership in Service””. The target . The target groups were Rotarians, groups were Rotarians, RotaractorsRotaractors, , InteractorsInteractors and students. and students. Over 75 registered and the event was a resounding success.Over 75 registered and the event was a resounding success.

The presentation included practical examples on goal and vision The presentation included practical examples on goal and vision setting, international volunteering projects, community service setting, international volunteering projects, community service from architectural point of view and team building.from architectural point of view and team building.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERNCE

Interact Club of Interact Club of CorrelieuCorrelieu QuesnelQuesnel

The club raised $7,500 over two The club raised $7,500 over two weekends in March. Members literally weekends in March. Members literally pitched their Shelter Box tent outside pitched their Shelter Box tent outside each of the major chain grocery stores each of the major chain grocery stores and also approached selected local and also approached selected local business. Their goal was not just to business. Their goal was not just to raise money but also to raise awareness. raise money but also to raise awareness.

SHELTER BOX – March 2008

Interact Club of Interact Club of GibsonsGibsons

The club raised over $300 to support two large families during tThe club raised over $300 to support two large families during the he Christmas season. They sold candy canes to students and Christmas season. They sold candy canes to students and teachers in the school. A message of admiration or a Christmas teachers in the school. A message of admiration or a Christmas cheer was attached and delivered to the students. It was like a cheer was attached and delivered to the students. It was like a secret Santa event.secret Santa event.

CANDY CANE SALE

CLUB CELEBRATED THEIR 15TH ANNIVERSARY

Interact Club of Powell RiverInteract Club of Powell River

InteractorsInteractors at Brooks Secondary School raised US $1,050 during at Brooks Secondary School raised US $1,050 during a 24 hour famine.a 24 hour famine.

$900 towards hiring a teacher for 10 months at the Rotary Wheel $900 towards hiring a teacher for 10 months at the Rotary Wheel School for beggars in Lagos, run by Rotary Club of School for beggars in Lagos, run by Rotary Club of FalomoFalomo. .

$150 paid for $150 paid for VesicoVesico--Vaginal Fistula surgery for a teenage mother Vaginal Fistula surgery for a teenage mother in in EbonyiEbonyi State, NigeriaState, Nigeria..

24 HOUR FAMINE FOR NIGERIA

Interact Club of Interact Club of TsawwassenTsawwassen

Several Several TsawwassenTsawwassen elementary schools came together with the elementary schools came together with the TsawwassenTsawwassen Interact Club to raiseInteract Club to raise well over $4,000 and wildly well over $4,000 and wildly exceed their $1,000 target! exceed their $1,000 target!

NICKELS FOR NET CAMPAIGN

Now hundreds of children in Liberia Now hundreds of children in Liberia and Rwanda will sleep protected and Rwanda will sleep protected from malariafrom malaria--carrying mosquitoes carrying mosquitoes by insecticide treated nets. by insecticide treated nets.

President Johanna Johnson President Johanna Johnson spearheaded the outstanding spearheaded the outstanding success with her tireless efforts to success with her tireless efforts to enlist community and student enlist community and student support. support.

CLUB CHARTERED IN 2007

Interact Club of Interact Club of TsawwassenTsawwassen

The club collected over 2,500 The club collected over 2,500 toothbrushes from 3 local toothbrushes from 3 local schools, they offered a pizza schools, they offered a pizza lunch at each school for the lunch at each school for the class collecting the most.class collecting the most.

Toothbrushes were presented Toothbrushes were presented to to TsawwassenTsawwassen Rotarian Jill Rotarian Jill Moore for her Alliance for Moore for her Alliance for Smile mission in China, a Smile mission in China, a project to correct cleft lip.project to correct cleft lip.

TOOTHBRUSH DRIVE FOR CHINA

JOHANNA WITH JILL

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