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Upcoming Speakers & Events
Rotary Pro-Am Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon
Jun 13, 2023 12:00 PM
Thanks you to sponsors
Herb Assman
Jun 20, 2023 12:00 PM
Classification Talk - Ice Road Trucking
Emcee - Past President, Steve Thomson
Jun 26, 2023 6:00 PM
President's Wind-Up
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Bill Redmond
Past President
Steve Thomson
President Elect
John Walker
Vice President
Justin Wyllie
Secretary
Lenetta Parry
Treasurer
Dick Dumond
Service Projects
Bruce Henderson
Club Service
Randy McBride
Vocational Service
David Cullen
Membership
Gordon Charles
The Rotary Foundation
Doug Gossoo
Fundraising
Sheldon Paulger
The Rotary Club of Kelowna Foundation
James Kay
Sergeant-at-Arms
John James
Club Public Image Chair
Shawna McCrea
Site Pages
Photo Albums
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Club Activities
Huge Donation to Assist Earthquake Victims
Combining funds from the Rotary Club of Kelowna, the Rotary Club of Kelowna Foundation, matching funds from another local foundation, plus donations from individual members, the Club is donating $45,000 to Shelterbox Canada to support their efforts to provide shelter and basic needs to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. For more information on Shelterbox or to donate, go to shelterboxcanada.org.
 
 
 
March 28 meeting
Catherine Comben (center) was recognized at our March 28th meeting, with the Hass Houssain Memorial Award for her service and dedication to Rotary. Catherine is a Past President of the club, Past Director and President of the Pleasantvale Homes Society, and current President of the Rotary Club of Kelowna Foundation.
Feb. 21st Induction of New Members
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.
 
Habitat for Humanity
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.
Vocational Service Award
Andrey Konyushok, center, receives this year's Vocational Service Excellence Award from President Bill and Chair, Julie Mulligan
 
Membership
Rotary Club of Kelowna Facebook Feed
 
Foundation Moment
Thanks to all those who have made their commitment to the Rotary Foundation this year. I am told that our District is still WELL behind its goal so, If you haven't made that commitment yet yourself, please consider it SOON! Let's all help to "make a difference."
Rotary International News
Rotary magazines 2023 Photo Awards

In Rotary magazine’s 2023 Photo Awards, we see the world courtesy of this year’s finalists.

A song of their own

The Imagine Impact Tour brings Gaby Moreno to her home country of Guatemala to inspire children to dream big.

Rotary International Convention concludes with a message of hope

As the gathering in Melbourne comes to an end, Rotary looks forward toward Singapore and a focus on mental health.

Rotary projects around the globe June 2023

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, Grenada, Korea, Australia and Ireland.

Peace and climate change take center stage in Melbourne

Nobel Peace Prize laureate, child climate change activist, and Rotary Peace Fellows explore the intersection of environmental protection and peace

Rotary awards US$2 million grant to fight cervical cancer in Egypt

Grant announced at Rotary's Convention in Melbourne will fund large-scale program to reduce case numbers, raise awareness, and improve women’s access to medical care.

Rotary awards US$2 million to prevent cervical cancer in Egypt

Rotary awards US$2 million to prevent cervical cancer in EgyptMore than 30,000 girls to be vaccinated against HPV, 10,000 women will be screened for cervical cancer in greater