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The Rotary Club of Squamish held their annual Bike Safety Rodeo at Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School on Tuesday May 14th. Pictured, In-coming President Mike Nasu does the figure 8. To see more photos of the Bike Safety Rodeo, visit www.facebook.com/squamishrotary .  |
| Posted by Bianca Peters
All Hail the Chief! The Presidential installation of the Rotary Club of Squamish’s Mike Nasu will be held at The Squamish Golf & Country Club on Saturday June 1st, 2014. The dress is semi-formal with cocktails and mingling from 6 pm to 7 pm. A plated dinner served will be served at 7 pm with program to follow. Musical selection will be performed by local talent Gordon Durocher. For more information or to RSVP a spouse or partner, please contact Judy Fowler jackfowler@shaw.ca  |
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Denise Imbeau and guest Rotarian John Doherty (Rotary San Miguel de Allende-Midday, Mexico) at membership lunch, Thursday, May 9th . |
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Ann Gawley receiving the Paul Harris Fellowship medal (May 2nd, 2013)  |
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On Thursday, April 11, Rotary Club of Squamish President Denise Imbeau presented the Certificate of Organization to Squamish Rotaract's Michelle Grondin. The Rotaract of Squamish's birthday is 11 Febraury 2013 and they meet weekly at Quest University Canada. Congratulations!!!! |
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Leadership Through Service Vancouver, BC : The Rotary Club of Vancouver and the 100 Years Celebration Events Team is honoured to have as our keynote speaker at the Gala Dinner, celebrated humanitarian Stephen Lewis. Stephen Lewis is the board chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. He is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University in Toronto, and he is co-founder and co-director of AIDS-Free World in the United States. His work with the United Nations spanned more than two decades. He was the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa from June 2001 until the end of 2006. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Lewis was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF at the organization’s global headquarters in New York. From 1984 through 1988, he was Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations. From 1970–1978, Mr. Lewis was leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, during which time he became leader of the Official Opposition. Mr. Lewis is the author of the best-selling book Race Against Time. He holds 35 honorary degrees from Canadian universities, as well as honorary degrees from Dartmouth College and Johns Hopkins University in the United States Other events will take place the weekend of April 19th – 20th and include a free event Friday night at Jack Poole Plaza beginning with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. There will be family fun, food and entertainment. Saturday afternoon is an open house at the Vancouver Convention Centre showcasing projects from Rotaries across British Columbia followed by the Gala Dinner on Saturday evening. Gala Dinner tickets are now on sale with pricing of $175 per seat or $1,750 table of ten. Book a table for your club or group now at www.rotaryvancouver.org/Gala or by phone to Jessica at 604-783-1487.
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CELEBRATION EVENTS SCHEDULE - 100 YEARS OF ROTARY IN BC APRIL 16 TO 20, 2013 The 100 Years Celebration Events Team is pleased to update the plans for the 100 Years of Rotary in BC Celebration, planned for April 2013. Events are now open for booking - plan to participate in the greatest show of Rotary that our area has ever seen. Theme for the week - Leadership Through Service. | | Vancouver Board of Trade Lunch meeting with Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka in Vancouver, all Rotarians and the Vancouver Business community are invited to attend. Book at www.boardoftrade.com , select the 04/16 event, note Rotarians and their guests get the member rate for a table or for individual seats - enter promo code RCVP2 | | | Community Celebration Event, 5:30PM to 10:00PM at Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. This free event will celebrate Rotary and is open to everyone, the Olympic Cauldron will be lit, there will be family fun, food and great live entertainment, including the Langley Ukulele Ensemble and a feature performance by Abra Cadabra. A special VIP reception will raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. | | | Rotary Showcase, 12:00 PM to 4:00PM at Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. Open to all Rotary Clubs in British Columbia to showcase their projects and the good work of Rotary. All Rotarians, guests and public welcome. Free admission. Rotary Showcase, 12:00 PM to 4:00PM at Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. Open to all Rotary Clubs in British Columbia to showcase their projects and the good work of Rotary. All Rotarians, guests and public welcome. Free admission. | | | 100 Years of Rotary Gala, 6:00PM to Midnight, Ballrooms at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. Sumptuous four course dinner with an address by former BC Lieutenant Governor, His Honour, the Honorable Stephen Point followed by keynote speaker, celebrated humanitarian Stephen Lewis. Great live entertainment by Circle of Friends. | Gala Tickets on sale now, pricing $175 per set or $1,750 table of ten (early bird pricing to March 15). Book a table for your club now at www.rotaryvancouver.org or by phone to Jessica at 604-783-1487  |
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On Tuesday, 5 March 2013, at the GMC Race Centre on WhistlerBlackcomb, the Rotary Club of Whistler captured the Golden Boot trophy from Squamish Rotary. Whistler's top four skiers pipped our skiers by over 4 seconds. The Pemberton Club came 3rd. Chris Rommel (Squamish) won the fastest male; Marg Pallot (Whistler) was the fastest female; Gord Leidal (Whistler) was the most stylish racer; Pat Taylor and Owen Carney from Squamish got the prizes for the best ski sweaters. It was a great day and enjoyed by all. Thanks to the Whistler Club for organizing the event. The photo has 10 of the 11 Squamish skiers. Can you name them all? Who's missing? 
Posing at the finish.... 
Chris and Pat enjoying some apres-ski.. 
Handing over the Golden Boot trophy to Jim Miller of the Whistler Club. 
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February 25, 2013: Squamish Rotary President, Denise Imbeau, presents a cheque for $1500 to Christine Buttkus, Outreach Coordinator-Sea to Sky for the North Shore Schizophrenia Society Services for Family, Friends and Communities. Also included in the photo are Mental Health Partners: Rob Smith, Child & Youth Mental Health; Marilyn Caldwell, School District 48; and Christine Baker, Squamish Nation. All of these organizations are part of the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Working Group. |
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At the Feb 14th membership lunch meeting, Acting President George McKenzie presented a cheque from Squamish Rotary for $500 to Jude Goodwin of the Griffin Squadron Air Cadets towards the purchase of a drum kit.
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Short Term Exchange Program Do you know a young person age 15 -19 who would like to get involved in an oversea summer exchange program? This opportunity is open to children or grandchildren of Rotarians or students recommended by Rotarians! The program is based upon a reciprocal Family to Family exchange. Each family is responsible for co- ordinating mutually agreeable dates and flights for the exchange with the matching family and funding same. For more info and application forms go to d5040youthexchange.ca and follow the links to short term youth exchange programs. The deadline for completed applications is Feb 24th.Contact Ann Gawley gawleyann@hotmail.com or phone 604 898 4490 for further information. 
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Rotaract International is a volunteer service organization associated with Rotary International, for youth between the ages of 18-30. Through Rotary involvement, you can be exposed to great opportunities for international exchange, professional development, volunteering within the community, and building personal and professional connections. Rotaract can open many doors! Starting January 7th, check it out Mondays at 7pm in the Quest University Cafeteria, 3200 University Blvd. 
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You can now pre-order your tickets for the Grey Cup party on Sunday November 25th. It is the 100th Grey Cup and also the 100th year of Rotary in BC.Tickets are $100 each with $50 going to purchase the X-Ray unit at the new Dental Operatory at Hilltop House, a campaign spearheaded by Dr. Laurie Vanzella. The event is at the Squamish Golf Club, 1:30-7:30 pm. Your ticket will include drinks tickets, halftime BBQ buffet, swag bag, program, $50 tax receipt, and lots of fun and fellowship. At least 4 large screen TVs will be set up for your viewing pleasure. By ordering now, you will be assured of tickets. Ticket requests to Don Patrick, donpatrick@shaw.ca, 604-898-5040,with the following info: · No of tickets. · Name and address (for tax receipt). · Phone number and email address.
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Join the Weed-Fest on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 - noon at the Railway Park. We will be weeding, whacking, trimming and planting bulbs and other things to see a nicer garden next spring. No gardening experience necessary. The fun time will be followed by an Oktoberfest style bratwurst, potato salad etc. lunch at our place. If you have some plants to bring (daffodil bulbs, and anything else that is deer proof, drought tolerant (grasses, cactus), and not a bear attractant, please do.) Now is a great time to split your perennials, (grasses, rockery plants, daisies etc.). We also need some ground cover like junipers, pines etc. Wear your gardening boots, bring a shovel, pruners, weed carrying bucket, gloves, and a good sense of humour. We will be going rain or shine. With an army of ten or fifteen we can easily get it done in a couple of hours. Spouses, dates, children and anyone else you can talk into this, will be welcome. If anybody has a good high powered weed-whacker, that would be useful. Please rsvp to me at rosefast@telus.net or 604-849-1802. There will be some gardening prizes awarded at the lunch compliments of me.
Rose Fast
Rotary Club of Squamish
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Here’s your chance to help Rotary SCORE BIG with the Vancouver Giants to raise funds for Polio Plus and Rotary Youth programs . Join Rotary Clubs from around the province by attending “The 3rd Annual Rotary On Ice”, Friday October 5 at the Pacific Coliseum. A minimum of 20 tickets must be sold per club. Tickets are $16 each with $5 of it going directly to Polio Plus. Contact Rick Lewall, PP Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, at 604-943-0469 or ricklewall@telus.net for tickets.
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Lizz Kelly of the Rotary Club of Pemberton writes:
Hi Everyone
Please join the Rotary Club of Pemberton for the signing of our Rotary Peace Community Declaration on Sat Sept 22 from 11am - 1pm. Fun for the whole family, free cake, food & refreshments as well as crafts and live entertainment!
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As you may already know, I'm seventeen (born on the 5th January 1995) and I'm Belgian. My parents are Belgian too, my father is from Huy (where my sponsor club is and where I go to school) and my mother is from Brussels. Because I live in the south part of Belgium, I speak French but I learned Dutch, English and Spanish at school. I live in the countryside, 20 kilometers far from the nearest city and I have a cat and a dog. I like reading, listening to music, playing games with my family and, since we came to the cabin with Sheri and Ian, Canoeing, mountain biking and fishing. My club Sponsor is RC Huy in D1630. My father is Rotarian, as was his father and his mother's father, in RC Huy. They all were at least once president and stayed many years in the executive. My father did a court term exchange in the USA with the Rotary in the beginning of the eighties. What convinced me to do a long term exchange was seeing my older sister coming back from Australia after her exchange year. During this year we hosted two girls at home from Australia and from the USA and that also showed me how great would be a year abroad with ROTARY. My family often participated to the activities organised by the RC Huy so I know many of the Rotarian in the club.
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Squamish Rotary will cover the $85 fee for RLI courses offered on Sept 29 if you register prior to Sept 15. |
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Yesterday was my one month anniversary in Assis, Brazil. I have to say that it was a great feeling. I also have to say that it was a confusing one, how can one month possibly go by so fast? I still don't have the perfect answer but I do know the slogan "time flies when your having fun" may be a fitting one in this situation. This past month has been filled with so much happiness that it seems boundless. I could ramble on about why I'm happy but it's of course "boundless" and would take way too long, so in an act to preserve time I will name just a few for you. 1. The food. Oh my, the food. It is constant and delicious. Throughout the morning I eat fresh papaya, oranges, and bananas. Sometimes I sneak a few chocolates in there too. I can't help myself. Then when I get home from school at 12:30 I eat a huge lunch. It always has rice, beans, potatoes, and meat involved. Some exchange students have been complaining lately about the enormous amount of beans that they get served daily. Fortunately for me I love beans and even go for seconds. I wasn't called the bean machine for nothing. Then we snack for the rest of the day on more delicious Brazilian food. They definitely aren't starving me here. 2. The people. They are all so generous. Surprisingly very few people here speak english but that never stops them from insisting that they help you as much as humanly possible. A complete stranger on the street will go out of his/her way to lend you a guiding hand. It has happened to me before. They are also so quick to welcome and call you a friend. I've never experienced anything like this in Canada. It makes my life here 100 times easier. As well the people are incredibly laid back but also know how to have a good time. 3. The cream cheese. Yes this item of food needs it's own number. Why? Because it's that delicious. I'm making amends that -no matter the cost- I'm bringing a life time supply of this stuff back to Canada with me. 4. My host family. They are all so kind. They cater to my needs and in return I attempt to be the best host daughter/sister there ever was. They have been more then patient with my Portuguese and help me whenever I ask. My Portuguese definitely needed some patience. As I said before they are definitely not starving me and have welcomed me into their home. My host family has made this whole experience very comfortable indeed. 5. My Portuguese. I went to my friends house this weekend and everyone there was so impressed with how much I understood. Although my speaking isn't as polished as my comprehension I can still get my point across and make it through the day. Knowing that there is improvement is something that brings me oh so much joy. 6. The Exchange Students. There are five in my city including me and they are way too much fun. Although I love my Brazilian friends it is so nice to have people that understand and are in the same frame of mind as you. It would simply be against our very nature not to connect with each other. 7. My Classmates. As all Brazilians seem to be, my classmates are very welcoming. Although school isn't the most anticipated part of the day, my classmates make it worth while. 8. The weather. It is sunny and warm. Exactly as it should be. I'm only slightly worried about summer though because I asked my host parents how hot it gets and instead of explaining they just rolled their eyes to the back of their heads and slumped their shoulders. Later my host sister went on to say," You'll be outside and wish clothes didn't exist." That should be a bundle of fun. 9. My city. It is the perfect size. Not big enough to be polluted and over populated but not small enough to be boring. I explained it before as a city-town and I'm sticking with that. Although a city alongside a beautiful beach wouldn't be too bad, my city-town in the middle of Brazil is just right. 10. My life. I've been told many times in Brazil that I "say thank you too often" and honestly I can't help myself. I'm just so flippin grateful for everything and everyone. This experience is so unique and wonderful and I'm absolutely loving it so far. I know I sound like such a cheese ball but again, I honestly can't help myself. For more pictures from Erika's trip so far, please visit http://www.facebook.com/squamishrotary
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One of the great events at the Zone 24-32 Institute in Vancouver will be the Walk for Polio on Friday, October 19. The 20 minute walk will be along the sea wall to Jack Poole plaza site of the 2010 Olympic cauldron. In the unlikely chance Vancouver has a rare warm dry rain that day all the walkers will get a polio poncho.
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On Saturday October 20 2012 all Rotarians are invited to hear RI President Sakuji Tanaka speak at a lunch and to participate in an afternoon plenary session.
This event is open to all Rotarians in all districts. A large attendance from District 5020, 5040, 5050, 5060 is expected. Only 200 tickets will be sold plus the 400 registered delegates to the Rotary Institute.
Tickets are $50.00 per person if purchased before October 1 2012. After October 1st tickets will be $60.00. The lunch will be held at the Vancouver Westin Bayshore Hotel.
The institute is an annual event held at various locations in Canada and the US. This is the first time since 2000 that District 5040 has hosted this national conference. More than 36 District Governors Nominee, Governors Elect and District Governors attend the institute for training. Also Past District Governors from across Canada, eastern Russia, Northwest and Northeast USA and Bermuda will take part. Institute 2012 Chair, PDG Penny Offer expects to welcome more than 400 delegates to the pre institute training seminars and the four day institute. For details visit: www.RotaryEvents.ca In addition to President Tanaka there will be members of the RI Board of Directors and Trustees of The Rotary Foundation participating in presentations and seminars.
After the lunch guests with tickets for the lunch are invited to stay for the afternoon plenary session, which includes presentations by the International Agency For Prevention Of Blindness, service project highlights, South African student project, a Rotary moment, and a panel discussion by senior Rotary leaders (RI board members and trustees).
Tickets are only available online, due to commitments with the hotel there will be no tickets sales at the door.
Click here to buy tickets: http://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=da0fa9ff-da21-4e99-ac45-7c402eb6a763 
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 We started the weekend with 1500 pounds of Alberta Grade AAA beef (114 roasts), 210 dozen buns, litres of horseradish and condiments, and the secret recipe for JD's BBQ sauce. Then was added the most important ingredient: - countless hours from 40 Squamish Rotarians, family and friends (who never stopped smiling!), starting at 5am and ending at 6pm each day.
The result: We served 2500 J-DEEZ Beef-in-a-bun to locals who have been coming for years, and visitors from as far away as Colorado, San Diego, Italy, Australia and many other places around the globe. A typical reaction was "this is the best beef bun that I have ever eaten, and I've come back for another!" Total sales for the weekend were $14,000, the proceeds from which will go to support projects and services in the Squamish community. Thanks everyone. We will do it again next year!
Brian Finley
Rotary Club of Squamish
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MP John Weston is pictured with Mike Nasu promoting National Health and Fitness Day. |
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The Squamish Environment Society hosted a Rotary walking tour of the Estuary Sunday morning, July 22. SES members Correy Matheson, Meg Fellowes, Carl Halvorson and Mary Livingston provided information about the history, species and vegetation of the Estuary. To see more photos of the event, please visit the Rotary Club of Squamish's facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/squamishrotary. |
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1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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President Sakuji Tanaka: Becomong Ichiban (Becoming the Best) |
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The Squamish Environment Society is hosting a Squamish Estuary Walking Tour for the Rotary Club of Squamish on Sunday, July 22. The walk begins at 10am at the Howe Sound Inn at 37801 Cleveland Ave. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Mary Livingston of the SES will be our guide. The cost is $5 to cover insurance and a pamphlet. The walk will run until noon ending back at the Howe Sound Inn. Everyone is welcome to stay for lunch which is optional and not covered. Please contact Judy Fowler at jackfowler@shaw.ca for more information. 
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Why wear a Rotary pin?
The first Rotary lapel pin was designed and made by New York Rotary Club member, John Frick on October 14, 1909 and worn by the club’s first president Bradford Bullock from 1909 until his premature death in 1911 (At the time, he was serving as VP of the National Association of Rotary Clubs). The forerunner of the traditional Rotary pin worn today, it features the Rotary wheel has it appeared in its earliest representation with eight spokes, no cogs, and no keyway.
Reasons for wearing a pin are varied: for publicity of Rotary, for pride, for acceptance and recognition, for the start of easy conversation with other Rotarians wherever you go.
Past RI President Bob Barth (1993-94, from the Rotary Club of Aarau, Switzerland) felt that a Rotary pin says this about the wearer: “You can rely on me, I am dependable, I am reliable, I give more than I take, and I am available.”
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A good-bye messaage from Martina:
Hello everybody,First of all thank you Rotary for the wonderful time and the opportunity to participate in this program and to spend time in this amazing country. During this year I have done things that people could never imagine in my town, as bungee jumping, going to RYLA, going to Hornby Island and going to Victoria, Whistler & Vancouver. Boating and fishing; taking a ride in a small airplane around Squamish and Whistler; shopping in the US; hiking the Chief and seeing animals i couldn't ever see in Italy. I have travelled a lot and I've met such amazing people as all the four host families who I stayed with. I have been through tough situations and I always knew that somebody could help if I needed it. At first I can't say that my exchange was easy- new country; new people; new culture . That was the tough period of my life. I missed home, family and friends. But after two months I started enjoying Canada. I made good friends, people I would never forget. In fact Jessica leas and Christie Lowe, two of my best friends are coming to my place for 20 days. My families were so good with me, changing families helped me understand the variety of Canadian culture . All of them took a little place in my heart and I will never forget how much love they could give to someone that is not even their daughter. I wish everyone could be in an exchange, just to understand that being different is not a defect but it's what makes the world wonderful. Thanks again amazing Rotarians. See you in few years. Ciao !!!!!!!!
With so much love,
Martina (the crazy Italian with curly hair)
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| Posted by Brian Finley
The Community Service Report for 2011-12 has been posted under the Downloads section on the right side of this page. Please refer to this to review how the Rotary Club of Squamish contributed to the community during the last Rotary year. |
| Posted by Bianca Peters
The Gaming Commission awarded $15,000 to Squamish Rotary Club. These funds were allocated to the following community or Rotary programs:- · School Breakfast Program: $4000 · Evans Lake Forest Education Camp: $400 · Rotary Adventures Programs: $2000 · Rotary Youth Leadership Awards: $2600 · Helping Hands Society: $2000 · Junior Olympics Archery Program: $1000 · Big Brothers/Big Sisters Teen Mentoring: $2000 · Biathlon Bears Kids Program: $1000 |
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Acting President Denise Imbeau recieves funds raised by Howe Sound Secondary School's Interact Club 2011-2012 at the Rotary membership lunch, Thursday, June 28, 2012. The HSSS Interact Club hosted a series of successful fundraisers throughout the year. $2900 was raised towards the Rotary Water Project and $3900 was raised for Polio Plus. Great work! |
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On Saturday, June 23, 2012, the Real Rotarians of Squamish held their annual Installation Ceremony at the Cornerstone Penthouse in downtown Squamish. Outgoing President Ron Anderson recapped the achievements of the previous year followed by Denise Imbeau being sworn in as President by Assistant Governor Ross Harlow. President Imbeau then swore in her new Executive. Don Partick was recognized for his 40 years with the Rotary Club of Squamish. Congratulations to Ian Davis and Sheri Davis for recieving their Paul Harris Level 7 & 8. $600 was raised towards Polio Plus during the inaugral auctioning of the Dr. Laverne Kindree Immunization Tie. To view photos of the event. entitled The Real Rotarians of Squamish please visit the Rotary Club of Squamish facebook page or click here:
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Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Squamish and to the Community for raising $15000 towards the Linda Carney Rotary Cares Fund for 2012. All the money raised in Squamish stays in Squamish to cover medical costs for locals who would not otherwise recieve funds from BC Medical. Pictured here is LCC winner Greg Gardner with MLA Joan McIntyre and Squamish Mayor Rob Kirkham at the Finish Line. First woman to cross the line was Heidi Drygas. Top fundraiser was Owen Carney ($2700). Way to go! For more pictures of the event, please visit the Rotary Club of Squamish facebook page or by clicking here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150899795920920.411187.96770330919&type=3#!/media/set/?set=a.10150899800210920.411188.96770330919&type=1 |
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 Come join the Real Rotarians of Squamish at Cleveland Avenue’s latest hotspot, The Cornerstone Penthouse. Enjoy exquisite views, sparkling candlelight, savoury appetizers, decadent desserts, and live entertainment as we celebrate the passing of the Rotarian torch from the 2011/12 executive to the 2012/13 team. Dust off your tuxedo and stiletto heels, dance the night away, and enjoy our signature rotini cocktail at a night you won’t want to miss. No host bar. Members no charge, guests $30. Please RSVP. Leave your keys at home. Pre-book your shuttle by emailing Pat Taylor at pat@carneyswaste.com |
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Introducing your new Executive for 2012/2013:
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Don Christie, (right) installs Dean Terry(centre) as a new Rotarian. Bill McNeney (left) is Dean's sponsor.
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Denise Imbeau recieves her Paul Harris Level 1 from Don Patrick, May 24, 2012
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Ann Gawley receives Paul Harris Level 2 from Don Patrick May 24, 2012
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Owen Carney surprises Anne Peters by assisting in receiving her first Paul Harris pin from Don Patrick at Rotary Lunch, Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Picture above: Martina L'Ala, Rotary's Inbound Student from Sicily, Italy began the Rotary Club of Squamish Business lunch by singing the national anthem. This was later followed by the induction of new Rotary members Ray Brickell (Sponsor: Sarah Braedbrook) and Nickey Haines (Sponsor: Denise Imbeau). To view all the photos taken by Rotarian Michael Kanka visit the facebook page of the "Rotary Club of Squamish" or click here:
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| Posted by Brian Finley on May 03, 2012
Come out and give Rose a hand to weed and tidy up the Rotary Garden at the Railway Park - no experience necessary. Time: Sunday, May 6, at 2:00pm Bring your gloves, pruning secateurs, rake, and weeders. Come out for 1 or 2 hours - Rose promises that the sun will shine!
See you there.
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Don Patrick presents Sheri Davis with her Paul Harris Level 7 pin and Greg Gardner his Paul Harris Level 4. |
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Pauline McNeney recieves two cheques for the Squamish Hospice Society totalling $3900 from the Rotary Club of Squamish. Present Ron Anderson presented the money to McNeney on the Club's behalf. There will be a Squamish Hospice Society climb on May 6th. Contact Rotarian Bill McNeney for more information on the Hospice fundraiser. |
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 Club President Ron Anderson presents Judy Fowler a cheque for $600 towards Howe Sound Secondary's Dry Grad 2012 |
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A Rotary delegation announced that the CN Roundhous at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park will be the site of the 2014 Rotary District Conference. (Photo: Michael Kanka) |
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MLA Joan McIntyre with Squamish Rotary Club President Ron Anderson. (Photo: Michael Kanka) |
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Don Patrick congratulates Owen Carney on receiving his Paul Harris pin. (Photo by Michael Kanka) |
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Check out all the latest photos of the Rotary Club of Squamish in action on the Squamish Rotary facebook site. Recent uploaded photos include the latest 50/50 winner, the March 26th Happy Hour with Past President Lino Vanzella and guest speaker Greg Gardner and a Beef on the Bun farewell to founding member John Drenka. Click here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Squamish/96770330919
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| Posted by Brian Finley on Mar 28, 2012
Squamish Rotarians won the Golden Ski-Boot trophy at the Rotary Club of Whistler's annual ski day on March 13th. The four Sea-to-Sky clubs participated in the Rotary Club Challenge Race on the GMC course. Our top four skiers - Michael Hutchison, Ian Davis, Greg Gardner, and Glen McEachran, recorded the best combined times to come out on top.
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The service for John Drenka will be held on Wednesday March 28, 2012 at 12:00 noon at The Squamish Valley golf Club. We are looking for Rotarians to assist in our Rotary Beef B-B-Q which we will prepare at the Golf Club for the reception. A core committee is being organized a signup sheet will be circulated at the Club lunch on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Please speak to Bill McNeny for details.
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To all Rotarians: It is with heavy heart that I must inform the membership that John Drenka has passed away. I am told he passed peacefully at home yesterday with family and friends at his side. Our thoughts and prayers for Colleen and the Drenka family. Sincerely Ron Anderson
President
Rotary Club of Squamish
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With all the great snow accumulation up the mountains, here's your excuse to take a day off and go skiing this Spring Break! It's Rotary Ski Day in Whistler on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:10 am. Please contact Brian Finley, Director of Community Services at blfin@shaw.ca to get involved including car-pooling and signing up for breakfast. If you don't have a pass, Brian suggests buying one at 7-11 before you head up.
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Rose Fast is awarded for becoming a member of the Paul Harris Society by Don Patrick. The PHS recognizes Rotarians who annually contribute $1000US or more to the foundation every year. The program is a district-administered recognition program and was effective July 1, 2006
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Thursday, February 2: The 200 Club early bird draw for the 2012-2013 series with Jim Miller. 3 x $100 tickets drawn from the famous Rotary Barrel
HISTORICAL FUN FACT: The Rotary Club Barrel was given to the Squamish
Rotary Club by Merv and Lorraine Barrenton-Foote, the former owners of Merv Foote Men's Wear Ltd. |
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Brian Finley and Rose Fast of the Community Services Committee stand with President Ron Anderson as they recieve a plaque from the West Coast Railway Association for their contribution to the Rotary Garden at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.
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| Posted by Bianca Peters
Last summer, Devyn Scott participated in a STEP (summer exchange) with Margherita Pasqual from Udine, Italy, near the city of Venice. Here she is presenting the Rotary Club of Udine's club banner to President Ron Anderson. There are still spaces available for Summer 2012 STEP exchange. If you know a young person between the ages of 15 and 19 who you believe would make a good Ambassador and exchange partner, please contact either Judi McQuinn or Liz Scott. Requests have been received from several countries including France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Mexico, Germany, Ireland, and Finland.
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Squamish Rotary will be hosting an evening of curling and fellowship this Friday, March 2 with guests from the Whistler and Pemberton Rotary Clubs at the curling rink at the Squamish Valley Golf and Country Club. The only cost is your bar tab. Please contact Judy Fowler at jackfowler@shaw.ca to sign up. |
| Posted by Bianca Peters
Rotary Happy Hour: Every other Monday (dates posted on "Speakers" section)
Time: 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Place: Howe Sound Inn
Cost: $10 includes a drink and appies
Goal: to increase attendance and membership opportunities while fostering fellowship in a relaxed and social atmosphere
Photo: Rotarian James Martin shares a laugh and a glass of wine at tonight's Rotary Happy Hour. Past President Denise Rittberg chaired the meeting and Rotarian Colin Ransom was the guest speaker.
Next Rotary Happy Hour: Monday, March 12th
To view more photos of tonight's Happy Hour visit the Rotary Club of Squamish facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Squamish/96770330919
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| Posted by Bianca Peters
George Heintzman recieves a Squamish Rotary Flag from Rotarian Kathleen van der Ree after presenting to the club about DSEA Peru. His message was simple: quality of water is paramount to the health of people and society. For more information about DSEA Peru: www.deseaperu.org |
| Posted by Bianca Peters
The Wael Audi Volleyball league was first started by Officer Wael Audi of the Squamish RCMP. Waels goal was to integrate the youth with the emergency services of Squamish. After his untimely death while on duty, the league was put on hold. Graham Teanby re-started the league 3 years ago. This past year with the help of the Squamish Rotary Graham was able to get a monetary donation from Telus which covered the cost of trophies, medals, t-shirts and the cost of the gym rental.
Photo: Graham Teanby of the Wael Audi Volleyball League presents a t-shirt to Acting-President Ian Davis at the Feb 23 Rotary Luncheon |
| Posted by Bianca Peters
Thursday Lunch: February 23, 2012: Foundation Chairman Don Patrick presents Rotarian Glen McEachran with his Paul Harris + 2 pin. Glen is a Club benefactor which means he has stated his intent to donate no less than $1000.00 US to the foundation each year. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
A new link has been added to the Squamish Rotary website, enabling you to donate to local and international projects that our club supports with just a few clicks of the mouse. Tax receipts are issued each time you donate, or once a year. Go to www.squamishrotary.com and look for the link under "Club Links". Click on "Donate to Squamish Rotary's Charities", which will take you to the Canada Helps website. Type in "Squamish Rotary" and you will be led through the steps to donate. You are able to donate to the general fund, or you can specify which project you would like to donate to. This can be set up to make a one-time donation or you can request monthly deductions. Please see Sheri Davis for further information. |
| Posted by Sheri Davis on Oct 02, 2011
Squamish Rotary has partnered with Rotary clubs across North American on this $175,000 project in a remote area of Northwest Guatemala. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
The newly created Seniors Lawn Bowling greens in Squamish was completed in September 2009 and over 40 seniors were introduced to the game of Lawn Bowling, however they are in need of protection from the summer heat and sun. These gaming funds will go towards providing four sunshades on the sidelines of the greens, making it more comfortable as well as safer to enjoy this sport. President Pat presents DoS employee Scott Lamont and Rotarian Janet Gugins (also representing the DoS) with a cheque for $1000. Photo credit: Michael Kanka
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
The Biathlon Bears Kids Program is designed to introduce you participants to the sport of biathlon, developing cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship skills. The program is a component of a nationally sanctions sport development system. Grant monies will be used to purchase equipment to be used by participants, insuring inexpensive access to the sport of biathlon. Note: a typical biathlon rifle costs $1000. President Pat present Biathlon Bears representative Rick Smith a cheque from Gaming for $1000 Photo credit: Michael Kanka
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Distributes food to needy members of the community twice a month. Administeredand run by committed community volunteers. Receives donations from individuals,businesses, service clubs, and local government. Operating since 1989, servesmore than 300 people/month. Pictured with President Pare are the Squamish Food Bank President Susan Newman and Treasurer Tina Cochrane receiving a cheque for $3000 Photo Credit: Michael Kanka
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Teen mentors from both the local high schools are screened by BBBS, andspend one hour with a boy or girl in elementary school in a non-academicactivity, playing games and sports, doing arts and crafts, or simply hangingout in the playground. Children in the elementary school are identified by theteacher or referred by a parent. The program builds self-esteem and worththrough building a friendship with an older peer, giving them one caringindividual in their lives. These children tend to do better in school, makehealthier relationships, have improved decision-making skills and are lesslikely to get involved in drug and alcohol abuse.. The grant monies will beused for purchasing art and craft supplies, games, outdoor activities, bustransportation for the teens, volunteer recognition events. Pictured with President Pat is Ann Marie McKenzie receiving a cheque for $1000. Photo credit: Michael Kanka
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| Posted by Pat Taylor on May 20, 2011
President Pat Taylor accepts a $10,000 donation for the new Pharmacy at the Squamish General Hospital from Board members of the Auxiliary (left to right) Astrid Anderson, Madeleine Ringham and Beth Fitzpatrick. The new Pharmacy will support the Chemotherapy program in the Corridor. The total raised by Squamish Rotary is now just over $190,000. The new Pharmacy layout is on display in the Women's Auxiliary shop. |
| Posted by Ian Davis
For those of you who were unable to attend the Vital Signs town hall meeting early last week, we still want your input (and the input of your family members) on what indicators of Squamish’s community health we should be reporting on.
Please refer to your recent email "Vital Signs" for an attached series of ballots for each of the Vital Sign areas. Each ballot lists “Indicators”, which are things we can get hard data about. We need your help in deciding which Indicators are most relevant to Squamish. We ask you to do this by completing the left hand column “Rank” on each ballot by identifying your top 4 choice in order of importance to you, with “1” being the most important. We then need you to return the ballots by June 7th as instructed on the cover page. Alternatively, you can also return them to me at Rotary.
The quality of the report on Squamish depends on each of us looking at this material and participating. I am happy to field any questions about the process, as are Carl Ingraham and Kevin Haberl.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours Truly,
Ian T. Davis
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 18, 2011
When: Thursday June 2, 2011 Where: Big Sky Golf and Country Club, Pemberton Time: 11:00 AM Shotgun Cost: $125 per golfer including tax Entry Fee Includes: - Power Cart
- Great Draw Prizes
- Dinner
- Auction
Non-golfers? Come out and support the community by joining us for dinner and staying for the silent auction. Dinner only - $45 including taxFor more information contact info@pembertonchamber.com. Register as a team or an individual by June 1, 2011 Proceeds from tournament go to: The Pemberton District Chamber of Commerce, Quilts for Africa project in Lesotho, Africa and ongoing local Rotary projects.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 18, 2011
Thisfund was established by the late Linda Carney, the first female president ofSquamish Rotary. She envisioned a fundto provide financial help to the citizens of Squamish for medical costs notcovered by other sources such as Pharmacare, MSP, etc. Since its inception, we have been ableto purchase motorized wheelchairs, hydraulic lifts, drugs, and other medicalsupplies, as well as provide funding for renovations of homes to allow easieraccess. Overthe past 12 years, Rotary, with your help, has raised and distributed well over$225,000 from this fund to ourcommunity. This is money that israised in Squamish and money that stays in Squamish to help our own citizenswho have run into medical issues that require further financial aid. The Linda Carney Rotary Cares CelebrityChallenge is our major fundraising event and we greatly appreciate your assistancein making the 2011 Challenge a success. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 17, 2011
The Jr. Olympic Archery Program is a non-profit society providing aprogram for Squamish youth to train and compete. The program teaches life skills such as discipline,leadership, etiquette and respect. The Squamish club has had many successes at the provincial level. Gamingfunds will be used to purchase archery targets and materials that are requiredfor the archery program. Pictured are President Pat and Hawk Russell of the Archery program receiving funds in the amount of $1000
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 17, 2011
What began as chaos (intentionally) at the international airport simulation on Friday evening and ended with a wonderful gathering of young people and their parents feeling much more confident about the year of exchange ahead on Sunday morning, this year's Outbound Orientation can be deemed a roaring success. Six Rotex students shared their stories, students and parents alike were educated about the do's and dont's of exchange, and hopefully no questions were left unanswered. In addition to the "4 D's, the 6 Be's were introduced: - Be First
- Be Curious
- Be on Purpose
- Be Grateful
- Be of Service
- Be Here Now
The beautiful mountain setting at Quest University showcased our town and perhaps a student or two will even return here in the future to pursue their studies. Thanks to Michael Kanka and his wife Monika, for participating in the airport simulation, there to greet our outbound student Casey from Prince Rupert. Unfortunately, Casey's plane was delayed (actually, he was off having dinner somewhere, unbeknownst to all of us!), and also to those who baked goodies for us. The baking was a definite highlight! Thanks also to Sheri Davis who coordinated this event for the District.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 12, 2011
At our May 5th meeting, representatives from service groups in our community attended and received cheques from Rotary that had been applied for on their behalf to the Gaming Commission. Pictured is President Pat with Nancy Hamilton, Board Member of the Helping Hands Society receiving a donation of $1000 to be used for the Feeding the Hungry program.
The Feeding the Hungry program revolves around food security at the local leve. Volunteers pick up from a variety of food donors, sort and re-distribute, and then deliver to agencies and groups or individuals in need. Grocers, cafes, and growers large and small are participating because they want to be socially responsible while at the same time reducing their waste. Many recipients live on or below the poverty line and cannot do without this service. Photo credit: Michael Kanka
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 05, 2011
Martina from Sicily, Italy is our next Inbound student. She will be arriving sometime in August and we are looking for host families for about 2 1/2 months each. Please see Judy McQuinn for more information.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 05, 2011
This year's Rotary Installation, introducing Ron Anderson as our new President effective July 1st, and his Executive, will be held Friday June 24th at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in the Roundhouse. More details to follow.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 05, 2011
The "In" event, a fundraiser held April 30th at the West Coast Railway Roundhouse, to help build a new lab at Squamish General Hospital and keep Chemo "In" the Corridor, was a roaring success. Approximately $175,000 was raised in this one evening. The outpouring of generosity was amazing!
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 05, 2011
In the last couple of weeks I shared some unforgettable moments with my host family.
I spend Easter at the McEachran´s house and we did the traditional Easter-Egg-Hunt.
Let me tell you that I had a great time searching little plastic eggs filled with yummy chocolate and enjoyed being a part of their family.
My host mom Toni took me at least once a week horseback riding and I loved helping her out at her barn.
Sara and I sang in the United Church Choir over two month, practicing wonderful songs for the Easter Cantata, which turned out to be a great experience for both of us.
Thanks to Vicky Haberl who invited us to join the choir.
Currently I am mountain biking every Friday with my mountain bike club and trying to prepare myself physically for the “Linda Carney Rotary Care Challenge”, which I am participating.
Also I just moved to my last host family. Now I am living with my lovely host mom Denise Imbeau and her family.
They made my move really easy and I feel very comfortable here, ready to spend my last three month in Canada.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 04, 2011
Sara asked that I correct this for her but I think it is absolutely charming and perfect just as it is. I have added the names of the host families: I want to tell you somecing about all my wonderful familys. I could speak of things I did or link i visit, but I like to tell you what I learned in each of them for the moment. In my first family (Pat & Gary Taylor) learned to be more idependiente for be my first family and feel for the first time away from my mother, also learned about hard work and effort especially with Pat, for work for all people and her family so hard . In my second family (Denise & Dean Imbeau) learned to trust in oneself, to be happy with yourself and a beautiful example of mother what someday I will use on my own family, my third family (Sheri & Ian Davis) learned what you have to work for others, no just for you, think about who comes after, and you can always help no matter how small is, the fourth family (Vicki & Kevin Haberl) learned that little by little every day can accomplish great things, always the little things are what make the Pretty of the life and you have to look at them all always. Of my fifth family (Kelly & John Heilig) i can´t say anything for now because I can only spend a few days but I'm sure they are wonderful. Thanks to all for be a wonderful person! |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on Apr 28, 2011
Mark Stephens, Manager of the North Shore Credit Union, Squamish Branch, was inducted into our Rotary club April 21st. Mark is looking forward to becoming an active member of our club. Welcome to Rotary, Mark! Mark is pictured here with Rotarian Dave Stewart.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on Apr 28, 2011
On April 14th, Foundation Chair Don Patrick presented Mike Nasu, Owen Carney, and Carl Ingraham with Paul Harris Awards. Thanks for helping our Rotary Foundation to do the good works that it does, gentlemen!
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| Posted by Donald Patrick on May 12, 2011
The final event of this term for the Rotary Foundation of Canada...which for you to remember that 100% of the funds received by our charity do get to the inteded source... after three years. 50% to District 5040 and 50% to Global funds... a true International Charity and it belongs to Rotarians. This event will be hosted by Judy McQuinn and will take place at the McQuinn Manor located at 40257 Kaloden in the Garibaldi Estates area of Squamish.
The plan is for the guests to arrive at the Manor at 10 AM on the Sunday morning of June 12th to paretake in a guided tour over to the Golf Club and down the Mamquam Dyke, west to the power line, turning right or North passing our Rotary Community Garden, and back along Diamond Head Road to the Manor. Brunch will be served around 11 AM on our arrival. Please reserve your spot by emailing Don Patrick at donpatrick@shaw.ca The cost is $25/person and the cheque should be made out to the "Rotary Foundation (Canada)" and uou will receive credits towards your Paul Harris award leve. Thank you for your participation... we have ten participants at present... let's make President Pat proud.
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| Posted by Rose Fast on May 04, 2011
Greetings fellow Rotarians. It was a perfect day for planting. Lots of rain, not too hot. We got it done and the park looks beautiful. I would like to thank my gardening pals who showed up on Monday and got really wet and full of mud...many thanks to Michael and Monika Kanka, and Nancy Edwards who worked cheerfully in the rain with me to get the plants into their new home.
Drop by and take a stroll. Yet to do, we are putting in an electrical and a water trench, plus some tables and benches into the area. We will also be putting a Rotary sign up somewhere in the near future.
Still needed????? During this first season, the plants will need some care including some watering and weeding. I am looking for volunteers who will committ to visiting the park during "their designated week" and making sure the plants aren't too thirsty etc. Let me know if you can spare some time to make sure the gardent establishes itself. I am thinking maybe two or three hours during the week you sign up for.
Thank you once again to those who made it happen - Carney's for the soil, Cardinal Concrete and Coast Agg. for the equipment operator time, and the gravel, Marty Hopkins who donated a half day to truck the soil and gravel, Doug Barone our equipment operator who donated a full day of his work, Home Depot for the plant discounts, Chris Rommel who will be donating the time and equipment for the electrical and water trenches. Thanks to Brian Findley who spearheaded this project.
Rose Fast
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on May 02, 2011
If you are a knitter (or always wanted to be) why not knit up a baby hat or ten for the Miguta Medical Centre in Kenya. Funding was recently approved for the centre and a group of Squamish Rotarians are planning a trip this fall. They would like to take some baby hats with them for the newborns at the Centre. There is a pattern available on a link on home page under "Club Links" "Baby Hats for Charity". For more information contact Liz Scott at (604) 892-4961 or email liz_scott@shaw.ca.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
After many long months of waiting, the Gaming Commission recently announced that our Rotary club had been awarded $7500 to be distributed to groups with both our Rotary club and our community. A week later we were awarded a further $7500 for a total of $15,000. The Gaming Committee met and their recommendations were presented at the April Executive meeting. Recipients will attend the May 5th business meeting for presentations.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
The Outbound Orientation for Youth Exchange students in District 5040 is going to be held at Quest University the weekend of May 13 - 15th.
We would like to invite you to be a part of this dynamic weekend and have an opportunity to meet the students; both this year's inbounds and next year's outbounds as well as some returned exchange students. If you would like to help to create the atmosphere of a crowded international airport arrivals area, you are invited to come to Quest University May 13th at 7 pm. The simulation will take place from 7:30 to 7:50, so it is a very minimal time commitment.
We are also looking for donations of baking for this weekend. Yum!
Please see or email Sheri or Liz if you are interested in helping out.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
On Saturday April 16th, 2011 A Tribute to John Drenka was held at the Sea to Sky Hotel, featuring the film "The Legend of John Drenka". A packed house enjoyed this event, and many stories were shared by both old and young.
Thanks for all that you have done for our community AND Rotary JD!
Over $1200 was raised for the Log Books project.
Thanks also to Bianca Peters, President of the Squamish Historical Society, for organizing this event.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
At a recent meeting Lloyd Ingraham was honoured with a set of beautiful prints of Squamish by Ian Davis on behalf of the Squamish Community Foundation for Lloyd's contribution of close to $60,000. Thank you for supporting our community in such a significant way Lloyd.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on Apr 28, 2011
Morial Convention Center New Orleans
900 Convention Ctr. Blvd.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Register early to receive the best rates and accommodations, Visit RI Convention Site at http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/Events/Convention/Pages/ridefault.aspx?housead for registration detail . Registration Deadline After March 15, 2011 - $380
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott on Apr 28, 2011
River Rock Casino Hotel Resort
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Richmond, BC V6X 3P8
Canada | Bring a children's book to the conference and leave a legacy in the host community
Visit Conference 2011 website at www.RotaryEvents.ca
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
The Squamish Chief February 12, 2011 story by Meagan Robertson
At age 16, Sara Galvan and Nora Kleffmann left friends, family and familiarity for the sake of experience. "Everything is different but at the same time is beautiful," said Galvan, a sincere smile on her face. "After six months I'm much more comfortable and Canada is becoming more like home." Galvan's real home is Asturias, Spain and Kleffmann is from Osnabrück, Germany. Both girls are attending Howe Sound Secondary and live with host families as part of the long-term Rotary Exchange program for one year. They came for different reasons.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
I want to tell you a little about my last weekend, 11th and 12th of December. Those two days I spend with the Rotarian Inbounds in Vancouver. We met in Metrotown and went for Christmas shopping the entire noon. It was awesome to see them again. We haven´t seen each other since Halloween. Therefore it was so exciting, because every time we have new adventure to share. We also had lunch together before we went ice skating. Even though most of us couldn´t skate that good, we tried not to fall and had tons of fun. After ice skating we went to Janice Froese´s place and she prepared a lovely dinner for nine exchange students in total, three Rebounds and couple of nice Rotarians. We sang, laughed, talked, played games, made Gingerbread houses and exchanged gifts under the Christmas tree. It was amazing to have Brazil, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Holland, Czech Republic, Spain, Germany and Canada sitting on one table. We were really glad to spend also Sunday together. And especially for me it was something wonderful to go to a "German Christmas market" in Canada. It felt like home and I was lucky to share little German tradition with my international friends. So you see I´m still enjoying my new, busy life in Canada and looking forward to the next Inbound Whistler weekend in January. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
At our Rotary meeting on December 9, 2010, two new Rotarians were inducted. They are Deidre Plaatjas and Michael Kanka.
Welcome Deidre and Michael. We look forward to working with you to achieve the goals of Rotary.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Teri-Rose Davis is very excited these days. She was selected from among six applicants for the Long Term Youth Exchange Program. Teri will be heading out on her exchange in July 2011, and although she won't know where she is going until sometime in the Spring, there is still much planning to do to prepare for this amazing adventure.
Teri is pictured second from left together with Larissa Bergeron with their Interact Club's Pennies for Polio collection, and PDG Chris Offer and DG Penny Offer.
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| Posted by Matt Souza
Squamish leads the way by "taking back the tap" |
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In August of 2010, the Squamish Rotary Club was made aware that the Hospice Society had a short fall offunding. Theupcoming Squamish Live Music Festival was the Rotary Club's next fundraisingeffort and the executive assigned a percentage of the profits from the BeefBBQ to be donated in the name of the Squamish Hospice. The fundraiser was unsuccessfulresulting in a deficit… which in Rotary means the members pick up theshortfall. RotarianLloyd Ingraham took up the cause and challenged his fellow Rotarians to go tothe well again to assist this important service. Fourteen Rotarians stepped up to the plate increasing the seedmoney donated by Lloyd to a final total of $6,200.00 The Bankof Nova Scotia offered a challenge that would match up the first $5,000, thereforethe Lloyd Ingraham Challenge to the Rotary Club of Squamish resulted in a totalof $11,200 towards the continuing service of the Squamish Hospice Society. Thank youLloyd and your fellow Rotarians and the Bank of Nova Scotia. Pictured are Lloyd Ingraham of the Squamish RotaryClub, Gloria Healey on behalf of the Squamish Hospice Society, and Rob Kirkham of the Squamish Bank of Nova Scotia |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Rotary Foundation Co-Chairs Don Patrick and Mike Nasu recently co-hosted a Foundation Dinner at Don and Lynda Patrick's home. Mike brought his culinary skills to the table and a wonderful time was had by all, in addition to monies raised for our Foundation.
Don and Mike are now looking for someone willing to host the next Foundation dinner in either October or November. Please speak to either Don or Mike if you are interested.
Reminder: the host receives 500 Paul Harris Credits and those attending receive a tax receipt.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
The recent Golf Fundraiser at the Squamish Valley Golf and Country Club raised $8,000 for the Squamish Elementary Schools Breakfast Program. Thanks to Brian Avey for organizing, Glen McEachran for all of your work promoting, and of course to all of the golfers for participating and supporting.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
A new addition of a Squamish Rotary brochure is being finalized. Liz Scott is still looking for a couple of testimonials for the brochure. If you would like to say a few words about what Rotary means to you, please see Liz or email her at liz_scott@shaw.ca. Thank you to everyone for your input.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Lunchtime September 23, 2010 found us at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in the newly opened CN Roundhouse and Convention Centre. Rotarian and a driving force behind the Railway Heritage Park and its future vision, including the Roundhouse, Don Evans, updated our club about the history surrounding the Roundhouse and the challenges that were faced along the way. Today we have a beautiful new facility in the Railway Park capable of hosting a crowd of up to 1200. Thanks Don, for your commitment to this amazing facility, and for sharing its history with us!
Thanks also to Greg van Hierden of G-Van Catering for a delicious lunch.
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| Posted by Sheri Davis
Enjoy 5 days in beautiful Guatemala, golfing, going on excursions, experiencing Guatemalan culture and supporting the great work of Casa Colibri. Contact Sheri or Pat for info. |
| Posted by Sheri Davis
If you'd like to know what our outbound student is up to in Mexico, read her outstanding blog. The link is on the left side of our website under "Club Links" |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Take a few moments to review the accomplishments of our club during the 2009/10 Rotary year. You will be astounded by just how much our club does over the course of one year.
All you have to do is:
- Go to www.squamishrotary.com
- Login (if you have forgotten your login &/or password, see Liz Scott or email her at liz_scott@shaw.ca
- Click on "Admin" at the top of the screen
- Click on "View Club Documents" on the lefthand side of the screen
- Click on "Accomplishments 2009/10"
- Read the article and then pat yourself on the back for being part of this remarkable club!
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Rotary meeting August 5th will be held at Chances Casino on the deck.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
The District 5040 Directory has been added to the Squamish Rotary website. To access this Directory, please sign in, and click on "Admin". Then click on "View Club Documents" on the lefthand side of the screen. Click on "District 5040 Directory".
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
It is a busy time of year for Youth Exchange:
Last year's outbound student, MichaelDuffee, has returned from Brasil. Sara Nilsson, our Inbound Student, has now returned to Sweden full of wonderful memories of Squamish and Canada. This year's outbound student, LoganBennett, had many issues with his visa for India, but arrived there over a week ago and is already attending school. Abbey Heilig, our other outboundstudent is will be heading off to Puebla, Mexico very soon. Inbound students, Nora Kleffmann fromGermany, and Sara Morales from Spain, are registered at Howe Sound Secondaryand have their courses. Nora will arrive Aug 25 and will stay with theHeilig's. Sara will stay with Pat and Gary Taylor first. We still need one more host family!!! All seven Squamish STEP exchanges are going well. 3 students attended RYLALakelse. They are Maegan Bruce, Britany Shier and Abbey Heilig. The 3 young people we sent to the RotaryInternational Convention and pre-convention Rotaract meeting in Montreal werevery inspired and are excited to get the Rotaract club going. 2 of the studentswill return to school at Quest in August, and start recruiting members. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
With the blessing ofPDG Gord Dalglish, Sheri has contacted all the clubs in the district in aneffort to coordinate a GSE Legacy project with the home club of the GSE leaderin the Phillipines. Clubs are being asked to donate fines/happy dollars, and"take a child to breakfast/lunch/dinner" during the second week of July. Fundsraised will go towards the Filipino club's project at a local orphanage, whichinvolves a feeding program and the purchase of school supplies. The goal is tocollect approx $6700 and then write a District grant to bring the total to$10,000. Approximately $470 was collected in fines and happy dollars at our recent Installation in Whistler towards this legacy project. Next Thursday, July 15th, we designated as Squamish's "take a child to lunch" day, so if you would like, we invite you to donate a lunch in a child's honour to this legacy project.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
September 10th marks the 13th Annual Squamish Health Care Foundation Golf Classic at the Squamish Valley Golf and Country Club. For more information go to www.squamishvalleygolf.com<Events>Golf Classic
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Pictures have been posted on the Rotary Club of Squamish facebook account from the Rotary Beef BBQ July 31 & August 1. Go to www.facebook.com and enter Rotary Club of Squamish to view the pictures or enter http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Squamish/96770330919 if you are not on facebook.
By the way, can you identify the Rotarians in this photo?
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
If you are interested in becoming a website sponsor for only $50 per year, please contact Liz Scott. Your company banner will be included on the home page of the Squamish Rotary website and will be viewed by anyone who visits our website. This is great exposure for great value!
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
A new Canadian postage stamp recognizing 100 years of Rotary service in Canada is now available. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
At the recent District Conference held in Prince Rupert, our own Sheri Davis was named District 5040 Rotarian of the Year. Upon Sheri's return to our club, in true humble fashion, Sheri claimed that it is impossible to name just one Rotarian of the Year as it is because of the support of the club and her husband and current club president, Ian, that she was so honoured with this distinction. Regardless, we know how many countless hours you devote to Rotary, Interact, Rotaract, as Assistant Governor for Sea to Sky, to International projects and grants; the list goes on, and our club would not enjoy the success it does without you, Sheri. Thank you for all that you do for Rotary.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Upcoming Outbound Youth Exchange students Abbey Heilig and Logan Bennett came to Rotary to thank us for our support and the opportunity to head out on their year long exchanges. Abbey is going to Peubla, Mexico, and Logan is heading to India. We look forward to hearing about their adventures while they are away.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
The week of May 24th the Forestry GSE Team from South Carolina District 7750 visited Squamish. Forester and Rotarian Kevin Haberl arranged for a local tour for the team and they also joined us for lunch. They gave us a brief update of their travels, marveling at the scenery through the Fraser Canyon enroute to the District Conference in Prince Rupert. Of course, they were also able to witness the devastation to our forests that the pine beetle has brought.
Again the team was awed by the sights on the ferry trip back to Vancouver Island. Pictured are President Ian with Tammy Cushing, Clemson University Professor of Forest Economics and ManagementKristen Austin, South Carolina Southern Blue Ridge Project Director for The Nature Concervancy, Mary Yonce, Timber Manager for the U.S. Forest Service on the Sumter National Forest, and Michelle Christensen, an intern with the Endowment at Portland State University, with plans to become an urban planner and hopes to apply for an associate level position with a forest-conservation non-profit.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
RI President John Kenny says in his last message as president, "Thesepast 12 months have given me the opportunity and the privilege ofobserving firsthand how our service touches the lives of others, andhow great are the needs we address." |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
RI President 2010-11 Ray Klinginsmith will visit District 5040 on September 29th. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Tuesday April 27, 2010
About 3 pm, the clouds move in and the humidity rises. I'm sitting atmy desk. Out of the window directly in front of me I watch women andchildren balances buckets on their heads as they go back and forth fromthe river. Through the open door to my right I can see the massivemango tree that shades our office. The temperature directly under thistree is always a blissful few degrees cooler than anywhere else. Nowthe leaves are beginning to tremble and in a moment the whole tree isshaking in the wind and ripe mangoes are falling like rain. Everyone islaughing and chasing to catch the sweet fruit. Then the rain poursdown, sending everyone except the children inside. The childrencontinue to chase the mangoes and then begin to dance in the rain. Theyare thin, except for swollen bellies, and they are getting the onlyclothes they own soaked, but they are laughing and playing likechildren do everywhere.
To read more, click on Julia's link on the lefthand side of home page under Club Links.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
At the April 28th, 2010 Rotary Council on Legislation, representatives approved the addition of a fifth Avenue of Service: New Generations (a slight amendment from Youth Service). New Generations joins Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, and International Service as the foundation of club activity.
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| Posted by Sheri Davis
Did you know there's a Rotary channel on YouTube? |
| Posted by Sheri Davis
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
President - Pat Taylor
Past President - Ian Davis
President Elect - Ron Anderson
Vice President - Bill McNeney
Secretary - Anne Peters
Treasurer - Judy Fowler
Director, Rotary Foundation - Don Patrick
Co-Director, Rotary Foundation - Mike Nasu
Director, Community Service - Chris Rommel
Co-Director, Community Service - Brian Finley
Director, Public Relations - Bobbie Durno
Director, Membership - Lino Vanzella
Co-Director, Membership - Don Christie
Chair, Club Service - Debbie Anderson
Chair, International - Janet Gugins
Co-Chair, International - Sheri Davis
Youth Exchange Officer - Judy McQuinn
Chair, Communications/Website - Liz Scott
Chair, Programs - Matt Souza
Co-Chair, Programs - Bianca Peters
Chair, Vocational - Ann Gawley
Co-Chair, Vocational - Denise Rittberg
Sergeant at Arms - Denise Imbeau
Co-Sergeant at Arms - Glen McEachran
We look forward to representing you in the 2010/11 Rotary year!
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
Do you have a personal Legacy story that should be told? |
| Posted by Rose Fast
2010 New Year Rotary Foundation Challenges - Our Olympic YEAR
See if you can achieve each of these: TEN IN 2010
1. Become a monthly contributor to the Foundation- auto debit to your bank account or charge card
2. Become a Paul Harris Society member - donate USD $1000 per year
3. Become a Foundation Benefactor - (in your will...see Race and Co. for free will amendment)
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| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
A feature has been added so that Executive Meeting Minutes can be viewed securely by Squamish Rotary club members only. Simply go to the Squamish Rotary website and login. Click on "Admin Page" , click on "View Club Documents" under "My ClubRunner" on the lefthand side, and this will give you a menu of the secure members-only documents that are available for viewing. Make a selection and click on "view". Voila! Now wasn't that easy?
If you encounter any problems at all, please call Liz at 604-898-4639 or send me an email at liz_scott@shaw.ca.
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| Posted by Donald Patrick
by Laverne Kindree
The formation of the Squamish Rotary Club was the result of the dream of one man, "Johnny Morrison". Johnny was a long time resident of Squamish and was the manager of MacKenzie's General Store. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Scott
RYLA is Rotary's Youth Leadership program. RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. Each year students aged 16 to 18 are chosen to attend this leadership camp held at Camp Jubilee in Indian Arm. The leadership skills and confidence that is instilled is amazing. Recently the excited participants reported back to Rotary about their experiences. Pictured are Howe Sound Secondary student Ben Hughes, 2011/12 Outbound Exchange student Teri-Rose Davis, and 2010/11 Inbound Student (from Germany) Nora Kleffmann. Missing is 2010/11 Inbound Student from Spain) Sara Morales. Gaming funds are used to supported this priceless program.
Photo credit: Michael Kanka
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