Events

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Long Program: Darrell McKay, will be speaking on his Ukranian and humanitarian efforts. 

Introduction by: Samantha Storfie  

Bio: For the last 10 years Darrel has been traveling to remote places helping NGO’s (private not-for-profit organization) by using his photography skills and ability to travel to rough places. One organization he has really enjoyed volunteering for is SEVA (restores sight and prevents blindness in low to middle income countries) where he traveled to Ethiopia and Benin to document the eye care they provide to less fortunate.

Over the last 2 years has spent 160 days, over five different trips, in Ukraine and Poland helping with the war effort as a humanitarian.

Darell has raised $42,000 dollars for the Ukrainian people as well as delivering 535 stretchers to the front line as well as thousands of dollars in medical supplies.

Working with Ukrainian Patriot he provided medical supplies and goods to the front line, helping civilians, soldiers and animals.

He hopes to present to our Rotary club to make them aware of the situation and how we can help.
 

Home | Seva Canada

–Ukrainian Patriot
 

Long Program: Thumbnails
 

Graham Stewart will be leading thumbnails of our new and long-standing members. 

Join us for fellowship and discussion of upcoming Rotary/community events plus brainstorming new ideas on how we can affect positive change in our local community.  

For more information contact: DarleneGaratRotary@gmail.com

Food and beverage is optional and at your own cost.

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Long Program: Rob MacNeill (Vertical Madness) industrial sewing trade program for students 

Introduction: Karen Johnson

Campbell River teacher Rob McNeill empowers his students through skilled trade expertise - Campbell River Mirror

Vertical Madness

You are invited to join both Rotary clubs for our annual Broom Bash on May 25th, from 9 am to 11 am at McIvor Lake. We will meet at the McIvor Lake Boat Launch and spread out and remove broom in the area. Please bring gloves, hat, and be prepared to cut broom. Pruning shears will be available, if you are able bring your own that would be appreciated. 

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Long Program: Charles Roberts, CEO of LiveDifferent 

Joint meeting with Daybreak Club joining us. 

Our speaker will be Charles Roberts, CEO of LiveDifferent, with introduction from breakfast club member Diana Gardener. Diana has recently returned from a house building project in Mexico with this organization and has said it’s an amazing experience.

Our story - LiveDifferent

Their goal is to empower the world to care about people. This organization is undertakes various initiatives across the world in mental wellness, humanitarian builds, studying abroad, and compassion projects.

This partnership is being led by Parksville Rotary club.

Looking forward to this session!

Come to the Maritime Heritage Centre and enjoy free activities, food, and fun at the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Rotary project to create the centre and the opening of the muscem and building for the community.

Anyone can attend - we want your input!  We are having a joint committee meeting to discuss ideas for the Canada Day Rotary Float and how to recruit volunteers for barricades and other important parade tasks to be done on June 30th and July 1st. 

For more info contact DarleneGaratRotary @gmail.com

Short Program: Presentation Graham, and vote on major program, Baikie Island / Raven Trail Entrance Project

Long Program: President Danny Munroe to present update on 2023/24 strategic plan. 

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Long Program: Steve Houle will speak about his experience in becoming blind through a work accident. 

Introduction: Steve Nagle

Monthly Board Meeting

Long Program: President Danny to present overview of 2023/2024 year highlights. 

Chef's Choice Family Style Italian Dinner

1st course:  Buns, garlic butter, caesar salad, green salad

2nd course:  Chicken Scaloppini with mushroom sauce, Penne Pomodoro, White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

3rd course:  Dessert - Tiramisu, tea, coffee  and cookies compliments of Colleen, Karen & Deb!

Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Cost $65.   BYOB:  Wine, beer, cider, coolers only.  Bring your beverages in a small cooler bag.

Manning Barricades and Marshalling, meet at #1 Fire Station, 675 13th Avenue

Judging Parade, Sprint Square

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Long Program: Graham Stewart will kick off the 2024-25 year with thumbnails of incoming presidents Debra Cunningham and Janet Koch. 

Short Program: Pam Mann  Campbell River & District Adult Care Society.  Pam would like to update Rotarians on fundraising for the buidling at 1201 Cedar Street and invite Rotarians to join the Board.  She will have a short video to show which features a day at Adult Care.
 

Long Program: Steve Watson providing BC Hydro JJohn Hard Dam Seismic Upgrade Project update.  

BIO: Stephen has worked with BC Hydro for about 34 years. 24 of those years have been in public affairs – community relations to media relations. He has worked closely with the Campbell River community over that time. Stephen works out of BC Hydro’s Nanaimo District Office, though is up to Campbell River maybe a day a week, and recently, maybe a day a week to Victoria.

He has a Science Degree in Geography from the University of Nevada Reno, where he had a golf scholarship. He still plays competitive golf. Stephen also has a Master of Science from the School of Community and Regional Land Use Planning at UBC. 

Stephen was born and raised on Vancouver Island. He lives in Nanoose Bay with his wife, Lisa, and son, Jon Robbie, who just graduated grade 12. 


(22) Stephen Watson | LinkedIn

 

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Long Program: Three Interact students will speak to their recent training experience, funded by Rotary. Presented by Tara Jordan. 

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Long Program: Greenways Land Trust

Katharine Lavoie, Greenways Land Trust Executive Director who will give us an update on their projects.

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Long Program: Presidents goals and focus for 2024-25 year. 

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Long Program: Rotary Trivia & Program Survey Update

Presented by Myriah Foort

Will start meeting with Rotary trivia, and go over 2024-25 program survey results. 

Derby starts at 6:30 am, with fish weigh-in at Pacific Playgrounds from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
BBQ and “Grill your Kill” at 4:30 p.m. Complimentary beverages (pop, juice) or BYOB
(Bring Your Own Beverage). Please bring your own Chairs.
Trophy Awards Ceremony and Prize Draws starting at 5:30 p.m.
Entry Fee:
$40 – each Fisher and Skipper, includes “Grill your Kill” & Burgers BBQ, door prize entry.
$10 – BBQ only, kids eat free (6 yrs. of age & under).
DERBY RULES:
DFO regulations and the Rotary “Four Way Test” apply in all decisions by the Organizing
Committee.
Fishers must purchase DFO tidal fishing licenses in advance (available on line), including
a salmon tag.
Skippers will provide fishing gear, tackle and life jackets, etc. Fishers should confirm with
Skippers what to bring on board in advance such as food, drink, water, clothing, etc.).
Monitor VHF Channel 68 during the event.
Fish weigh in takes place at the Weigh Station from 3:30 to 4:30p.m. Fish are to be
gutted and gills removed and iced; Official Weigh Master (OWM) will weigh the fish and
add12%. All decisions by OWM are final.
Club Trophy
Biggest salmon caught by a Rotary Club Member and/or their Guests.
Trophies (DFO Rules apply)
Salmon – largest by weight
Halibut - largest by weight.
Ling Cod – largest by weight.
Kids (16 and under) trophy - largest salmon, by weight.
Door Prizes - Fishers and Skippers are entered into the prize draw.
Tight Lines and have Fun!!

This join event with District Governor Bill McGregor will include dinner.

No lunch meeting due to evening event.

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Long Program: Scouts group update on trip to Scotland, supported by Rotary. 

ClubRunner and Website training for all members.

Club Social - Evening Picnic at Rotary Beach Park

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Long Program: Rotary Solar Panel Update presnted by Tara Jordan, including Million Solar Panel Challenge, Rotary fieldhouse, and Rotarian installations.  

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Long Program: Urban Dance and CR Dance Xtreme dancers coming to dance and provide an update for our club. 

Intro by Samatha Storfie.  

Funding in the amount of $1,600 was approved at the July board meeting for Urban Dance and CR Dance Xtreme, supporting their dancers representing Canada at an international competition in Greece.

Watch for sign up sheets on tables at the meetings!

Looking for hosts who will host a dinner for 2, 4 or 6 fellow Rotarians

Looking for guests who will attend a dinner hosted by a fellow Rotarian.  Guests bring a bottle of wine.

No one knows who is doing what/going where/or arriving.... except this organizer

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Long Program: Offsite visit to Carihi High School 

Monthly Theme: Basic Education and Literacy Month

Organized by: Tara Jordan & Myriah Foort

Our meeting this week will be offsite at Carihi high school to celebrate September theme of the month, Basic Eduction and Literacy Month. 

Please meet in the main parking lot at 11:15am, and we will walk in together to Library, where we will host an open session with students involved or interested to hear more about Interact and Rotary. Lunch hour for the school is 11:25am to 11:55am. 

We will enjoy some pizza lunch together and do some mingling with students and then have a high level presentation by Interact students and lead teacher Alexander Mader about Interact, ending with a presentation by Rotarian Tara Jordan, Interact leader on Interact and Rotary locally and internally. 

Once the students head off back to class, librarian Dionne Lapointe-Bakota where speak to literacy programs and focus at the school. 

And we hope to end with a small tour of the school with our meeting ending around 12:30pm.

Please RSVP by the end of the weekend/early Monday the 23rd to allow us to plan for lunch; RSVP through Clubrunner or email Myriah.

Monthly Theme - Economic and Comunity Development Month

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Long Program: Inclusive Employers - Rivercity Inclusion and North Island Employment Foundations

• Intro by Rotary
• Maureen will MC
• Kim – speaking about Rotary At Work
• Shannon & Rachael – speaking about Inclusive Employment and partnership
• Inclusive Employer – Petsmart
• Employee – Josh at More Eatery
• Possible Family Member
• Certificate of Appreciation – read out the names of all inclusive employers and provide certificates

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Long Program: Executive Director from L'Association Francophone to provide update on organization. 

Celine Oulette to introduce speaker. 

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Long Program: William Litchfield, Executive Director of Vancouver Island, BC Cancer Foundation to provide an update for VI region

Introduction by Andy Adams, Rotarian and Director on Island Health Board 

Homepage - BC Cancer Foundation

(27) William Litchfield | LinkedIn

Short Program: Confirmed by school and family for Student of the Month presentation ,  Kaya Hume, grade 5 Penfield Elementary School. 

Guests include

Long Program: Pumpkins for Polio Kick Off

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Long Program: Pumpkins for Polio Auction.  

Short Program: Legion, Remembrance Day led by Brian Shaw


Long Program: Vietnam Education Initiative update presented by Thanh and Mark Tazumi