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Upcoming Speakers & Events
Dennis Campbell
Mar 21, 2023 12:00 PM
Classification Talk
Jock Tyre
Mar 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Kelowna Curling Club
Member, Tosca Marangoni
Apr 04, 2023 12:00 PM
Classification Talk
Joe L.
Apr 11, 2023 12:00 PM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mark Greer
Apr 18, 2023 12:00 PM
Elevation Outdoors
Club Executives & Directors
President
Past President
President Elect
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Service Projects
Club Service
Vocational Service
Membership
The Rotary Foundation
Fundraising
The Rotary Club of Kelowna Foundation
Sergeant-at-Arms
Club Public Image Chair
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Club Activities
One of our favourite programs (and most important) is welcoming new members into Rotary! 
Pictured here (l to r) Gordy Charles, Membership Chair; Doug Gossoo Induction Speaker; Simon Shaw; Kelley Olinger; Colleen Lees; Hugh McLellan; and President Bill Redmond.
 
We were privileged this week to hear a presentation by our own member, Mark Rogers, on the history and great work of the Kelowna & District Fish & Game Club, of which Mark is President.
Also at the Feb. 21 meeting, Donations Committee Chair, Sheldon Paulger, along with President Bill, presented a cheque to Daniele Smith of Habitat for Humanity.
Our $5,000 donation will go toward the purchase of a badly needed forklift at Habitat for Humanity's Kelowna ReStore location.
Andrey Konyushok, center, receives this year's Vocational Service Excellence Award from President Bill and Chair, Julie Mulligan
 
Recognition was given Tuesday, to those members who have continued to support the Rotary Foundation by way of additional Paul Harris Fellowships. Also, Alex Fong was recognized for his long history of service and support to our community by a Paul Harris Fellowship from President Bill Redmond.
Shown here from l to r: Evans Premachuk PHF +3, Alex Fong PHF, Jaime Briggs PHF +2, Bill Redmond Major Donor Level 3, Catherine Comben PHF +7, and Sheldon Paulger PHF +5
Membership
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Foundation Moment
Thanks to all those who made their commitment to the Rotary Foundation in November. If you haven't made that commitment yet yourself, it's never too late! Rotarians GIVE all year long!
 
 
Rotary International News
Small Rotary club in Ecuador’s Andes delivers big on water project

High in the Andes, an indigenous community had been waiting more than a decade for clean drinking water.

First Rotaract RPIC talks about creativity, community, and hats

As World Rotaract Week (13-19 March) kicks off, Rotaractor and public image coordinator Philip Flindt shares his secrets for planning exciting events.

Measuring our results: Making sure that we’re changing lives for good

Measuring our results: Making sure that we’re changing lives for

Recipient of Rotary’s new Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award takes a global approach

Recipient of Rotary’s new Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award takes a global

Bigger than polio

Women make up two-thirds of Pakistan’s polio workforce. Meet five of these dedicated women.

Breaking down walls

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee led Liberian women in a nonviolent movement that helped end their country’s civil war. Now, she’s working to help other girls and women realize their own power. Hear her speak at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne.

You asked. Gordon McInally answered.

Responding to questions from Rotary members, our president-elect says he plans to lead with caring as his core value.