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We meet Tuesdays at 7:15 AM
Wild Wood Pacific Bistro, Whistler Tennis Club
4500 Northlands Blvd
Whistler, BC V0N 1B0
Canada
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| Posted by Murray Wood
![]()  On March 30th, 2012 the The Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia presented a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Doug Deeks a member of the Rotary Club of Whistler and Whistler resident.
The main theme of the Lieutenant Governor's term is equal access to literacy for all British Columbians. Doug received the award for playing a key role in connecting the Rotary Club of Whistler with the Skatin First Nation. | | Posted by David Malaher
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Rotary International and ShelterBox on March 30 signed a unique project partnership agreement. This formalizing step cements their long standing relationship in providing emergency shelter and life-saving humanitarian aid for families around the world made homeless by natural disasters.
ShelterBox began as a Rotary Club Millennium Project in 2000 with the initiative of Tom Henderson and today continues to have a significant input from Rotarians in its governance Board, senior management, operational capacity and international development. Members of the Rotary family have also founded each one of its 21 international affiliates. The strength of the ShelterBox Response Teams comes from their Rotary volunteers.
ShelterBox has given light to over one hundred thousand families worldwide in their darkest hour, according to John Hewko. The project partner agreement gives RI a forward-facing approach to immediate disaster relief.
More information about ShelterBox or the project partnership agreement may be found on the ShelterBox and Rotary International sites. | | Posted by Bob Calladine on Nov 22, 2011
Each year the Rotary Club of Whistler provides opportunities for Whistler's Grade 11 and Grade 12 students to get detailed knowledge about potential careers. 2011/12 is no exception and we are pleased that a full set of Adventure programs are available. The Rotary Club of Whistler will pay application costs for 2-3 Whistler students to attend one of the programs.
Adventure Programs are 3-4 day sessions where students get a first hand look at a vocation and get a chance to meet with experts from the field. After attending, students will have the knowledge to decide if a vocation is (or is not) for them. Former Whistler students have great things to say about these programs and have told us that the sessions played a major role in choosing their career path.
Interested students are encouraged to apply early. Applicants will be selected on a first come first served basis and we only have openings for 2-3 students.
| | Posted by Murray Wood
ROTARY PRESENTS OLYMPIC PLAZA CHAIRS TO WHISTLER COMMUNITYWITH A SPECIAL DEDICATION TO DR. KEN NICKERSON 1:00 PM SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH ON NORTH WEST CORNER OF PLAZA About a year ago our Rotary Club approached the Municipality confirming interest in finding a community project where we could make a contribution, and preferably in proximity to the Village. We had a modest sum of money available that was donated in memory of our late member Dr. Ken Nickerson. We also noted that our club prefers 'hands-on projects', whereby our members can get together and apply their skills, as done in the past on projects such as the bus shelters, WAG dog houses, the Boy Scout cabin, park signage and others. Mike Kirkegaard, Manager of Resort Planning, suggested a wonderful opportunity - 'adirondack chairs for the Whistler Olympic Plaza to sit up on the terraces around the Great Lawn', to be finished in an assortment of bright colors. Well, after a busy July and early August our volunteer Rotarians completed the construction of 16 heavy duty and very colorful chairs. They have since been located on the terrace and are being well used. Mayor Ken Melamed: 'The chairs are a wonderful addition to the plaza'. Mike Kirkegaard: 'Just wanted to say a Big Thank-you for the great Adirondack chairs. What a hit! They are beautifully crafted and bring lots of color and comfort to the plaza. I am looking forward to taking one over one afternoon for a nice little nap in the sun.'
Our Rotary Club will officially present the chairs to our Mayor and the Whistler community in a brief ceremony at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 8th. Shirley Nickerson, a few family members and Rotarians will be present, and at that time we will dedicate this chair project to Ken's memory. | | Posted by Murray Wood on Apr 25, 2011
April 8th was a special day for 10-15 students and 5 parents from the Head of the Lakes School in Skatin. It was the annual visit to Whistler to sample some of our great recreational facilities. The trip was coordinated by the Rotary Club of Whistler and we are told that the students had a great time. The visit started with a brunch, provided by Buns on the Run, at Meadow Park. After everyone was fed it was off to Whistler Blackcomb’s Tube Park for some fun on the snow. As the pictures show, Mother Nature cooperated with a nice sunny day. The next activity was swimming at the pool at Meadow Park. Many students consider this the highlight of the trip!  After drying off and changing everyone boarded the bus for the return trip to Skatin. We also sent some additional sewing machines and supplies for the Head of the Lakes School sewing room, books from the Whistler Library and a supply of hot chocolate from the Rotary Club of Whistler.  This is an annual event that the students really look forward to and really appreciate. Consequently Rotarians look forward to providing this wonderful experience.
Thanks to all who helped make it happen: Whistler Blackcomb for the Tube Park arrangements, the Resort Municipality of Whistler for the swimming arrangements and Buns on the Run for the brunch. Also thanks to the Rotarians who helped out (Bernie Lalor-Morton, Jay McKenzie, Audrey Mitterndorfer and Jessie Pendygrasse). Special Thanks to our Skatin Liasons, Doug and Joan Deeks, for organizing the event. We must also thank the 5 Skatin parents and Abou Bai-Sheka, Head of the Lakes School, for their supervision and chaperone assistance. Spending 4 hours on a school bus with 10—15 excited school students is certainly yeoman’s work! The Rotary Club of Whistler looks forward to presenting this trip again next year! | | Posted by Murray Wood on Apr 04, 2011
 Recently, members of the Rotary Club of Whistler presented a brand new all terain tracked vehicle to Whistler Search and Rescue (SAR). This vehicle was purchased with funds donated by the Club. With the new ATV SAR can respond, more rapidly, to incidents in Whistler's back country. Incoming President Jim Miller is shown above with the ATV. Following a brief presentation members of SAR demonstrated the new vehicle and it's capabilities. Members were impressed by the responsiveness of the ATV.
Plans are being made for a more formal presentation. More details to come when information is available. | | Posted by David Oakes
Did you know that Rotary International is now on Facebook? Use this link for more information. | | Posted by David Oakes
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Band Together BC
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White Dog Studio
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HealhLink BC
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Searching For Whistler - a 1939 Expedition
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