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Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation Over the years the Rotary Club of New Westminster has contributed new equipment to make life a little nicer for the patients at Queens Park Healthcare Centre. On September 17th they are holding a virtual trivia fundraiser - they need the community's support. So show off your trivia skills and buy a ticket! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qphf-virtual-trivia-night-fundraiser-tickets-114472807248?utm_campaign=post_old_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=fullLinkOldEmail Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation Trivia	Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation		2020-09-10 07:00:00Z	Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation,Trivia
A Celebration! A small group celebrated outside in person, and with others on ZOOM to wish Gerda Suess, a wonderful Rotarian and community supporter a VERY HAPPY 90th Birthday! Read more...	A Celebration!		2020-09-03 07:00:00Z
A historic announcement Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. A current Rotary Foundation trustee, Jones has been a member since 1997 and has served Rotary as vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. Read more on the nomination: https://on.rotary.org/2DDj58H Jennifer E Jones	A historic announcement		2020-08-14 07:00:00Z	Jennifer E Jones
Rotary Youth Programs Presentation Our Youth Services Chair, Laurie Stewart shared an updated presentation on our Rotary Youth Programs. For more details on our Interact and Rotaract Clubs, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Adventures Programs and our Scholarships and Bursaries: https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000404/en-ca/files/homepage/rotary-youth-programs/Club-Presentation---Youth-Programs-August-6-2020-Update.pdf Or contact us at lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com	Rotary Youth Programs Presentation		2020-08-08 07:00:00Z
Service to Rotary Milestone We would like to acknowledge Past President 2014/15 Nick Cheng's 15 years of service to our club! Thank you Nick for all of your contributions to our our club and Rotary. Here's a throw back picture to your installation June of 2014.	Service to Rotary Milestone		2020-07-22 07:00:00Z
All the way from Denmark! Our former Rotary Exchange student, Julie Dahl- 2013/2014 joined our Rotary meeting today, all the way from Denmark! It was wonderful catching up. We had a tour of her lovely garden. It was great to have members of the Royal City Club join us as well. And check out Jeremy's awesome t-shirt. Rotary Connects the world Rotary Youth Exchange	All the way from Denmark!		2020-07-16 07:00:00Z	Rotary Connects the world,Rotary Youth Exchange
Paul Harris said... Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club of New Westminster membership	Paul Harris said...		2020-07-16 07:00:00Z	Paul Harris Fellow,Rotary Club of New Westminster membership
Welcome back Jeremy! We were delighted to welcome back Jeremy Perry to our club. Our first member induction of the new Rotary year.	Welcome back Jeremy!		2020-07-11 07:00:00Z
It's a new Rotary Year! The members of the Rotary Club, thank our Past President Cindy Tang for her leadership this past year. And welcome our new President Louise Perry, as she takes on the challenge for this upcoming year. The theme is Rotary Opens Opportunities. Due to the pandemic our Installation was held via Zoom, so we have no new photos to share... here are a few from a previous event.	It's a new Rotary Year!		2020-07-01 07:00:00Z
Rotary Top Ten Reasons to Embrace Online Meetings Rotary New Westminster on Zoom	Rotary Top Ten Reasons to Embrace Online Meetings		2020-06-29 07:00:00Z	Rotary New Westminster on Zoom
George Gareb passes away The members of the Rotary Club of New Westminster remember the life of George Gareb who passed away recently. George joined the club in 1984 was loved and respected as our Sgt. of Arms for many years. He had a big smile and a bigger handshake. Our condolences to his wife Rose, his daughters and family. Rest peacefully dear George. https://kearneyfs.com/obituaries/george-halim-gareb	George Gareb passes away		2020-06-24 07:00:00Z
Meet our young reader! It's never too early to enjoy a timeless story. Our member's grandson is spending quality time with his mom, he just received his first monthly book from the New Westminster Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Our club is a proud partner of this wonderful program, promoting literacy which is one of our 5 pillars. For more information: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/affiliate/BCWESTMINSTER/ Dolly Parton Imagination Library New Westminster Literacy	Meet our young reader!		2020-06-21 07:00:00Z	Dolly Parton Imagination Library New Westminster,Literacy
The Royal City Rotary Club presents Dr. Bonnie Henry with a Paul Harris Fellow Several members of our club were delighted to watch President Elect of the Royal City Rotary Club, Lizz Kelly, virtually present Dr. Bonnie Henry with a Paul Harris Fellow. The video is available for viewing https://youtu.be/ijy48c7eU-M Dr Bonnie Henry Paul Harris Fellow	The Royal City Rotary Club presents Dr. Bonnie Henry with a Paul Harris Fellow		2020-06-17 07:00:00Z	Dr Bonnie Henry,Paul Harris Fellow
Hyack Princess 2020/21 The two Rotary Clubs in New Westminster are proud, enthusiastic cosponsors of the Original New Westminster Hyack Ambassadors Programme. Congratulations to all the candidates, including this year's Miss New Westminster Moira Young, sponsored by Queens Park Dental. We are delighted to share that our candidate, Tianna Beaudoin was the recipient of the Knowledge Award, The People's Choice Award and was crowned Hyack Princess. Wishing the Hyack Ambassador Team for 2020/21 a wonderful year representing the Royal City. Miss New Westminster, Moira Young Hyack Princess, Tianna Beaudoin	Hyack Princess 2020/21		2020-05-31 07:00:00Z
Throw back Thursday Rotarian Dave Vallee stumbled upon one of the projects we supported in 1983. Check out the video from the City of New Westminster website. https://youtu.be/hCCCD2wvzcI We are sure the kids are anxiously waiting for park facilities to open. But in the meantime, back to the old fashioned spray parks. A sprinkler in the backyard. Rotary Presidential Year 1983-84 William E. Skelton "Share Rotary - Serve People"	Throw back Thursday		2020-05-21 07:00:00Z
Meet our Hyack Ambassador Tianna In partnership with the Rotary Club New Westminster, Royal City we are proud to sponsor Tianna Beaudoin in this year's Hyack Ambassador Program. Tianna is the daughter of Yvan and Corinne Beaudoin, and is in grade 11 at New Westminster Secondary. Tianna has a strong interest in nature and wildlife, and has been a member of the Girl Guides of Canada for 7 years. Tianna is also trained in piano, flute and highland dance. In her spare time, she enjoys art, drawing, painting, knitting or "basically anything crafty". Tianna is inspired by watercolour artist Polina Bright because of her incredible talent and creativity. "It is amazing to see how her style has evolved over time and inspiring to see that she has been able to turn her talent into a business which allows her to pursue her biggest passion as a career." Tianna's most treasured keepsake is a fan that she made at camp during her trip to Japan with Girl Guides. It is signed by all of the Japanese Girl Scouts she became friends with and all the girls in the group she travelled with. "It’s special to me because it reminds me of all the amazing memories I have from that camp and the rest of our group’s adventures in Japan." Her proudest moment of her life so far was her first highland dance competition. "I was extremely nervous about competing/performing in front of others but I’m very glad that I pushed myself way out of my comfort zone and tried something new." Tianna's favourite thing to do in the Royal City, besides the Hyack Festival, is taking walks around Queen’s Park with her family or friends. Tianna wouldn’t trade places with anyone, even if presented the chance, because she is so happy and grateful for everything in her life. She would like to live her own unique experiences, and hopefully make some positive change in the world during her lifetime. Tianna believes she would make a good Hyack Ambassador because in her life, she strives to be kind and to help others. She is proud to live in New Westminster and would like to use this opportunity to be more involved in our community and to share this pride with others.	Meet our Hyack Ambassador Tianna		2020-05-19 07:00:00Z
Virtual Meetings on ZOOM	Virtual Meetings on ZOOM		2020-04-23 07:00:00Z
Support during COVID 19 We are still helping our community in different areas. We recognize that our youth, seniors and most vulnerable need additional support throughout the COVID 19 crisis. We have made financial donations to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library operating in New Westminster to send books to children, Seniors Services Society to help with the Meals and Wheels Program, Union Gospel Mission and Salvation Army to continue to provide nourishing meals to the vulnerable.	Support during COVID 19		2020-04-21 07:00:00Z
Sharing is caring A small gesture, but a sweet one. On behalf of our club members, Rotarian Jaimie McEvoy drops off 4 cases of delicious Girl Guide Cookies to thank the heroes working during the COVID 19 Pandemic at Royal Columbian Hospital.	Sharing is caring		2020-04-02 07:00:00Z
Rotary Meetings Cancelled IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a public health precaution in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), it is prudent and socially responsible that our Club suspend our weekly meetings until further notice. We will continue to monitor the health situation, re-evaluate on a week to week basis and keep you updated.	Rotary Meetings Cancelled		2020-03-17 07:00:00Z
Bevies & Bites 2020 was a success! So many generous financial sponsors, prize donors, food contributors and the BEVERAGE providers made sure we had a successful inaugural Bevies & Bites fundraiser. Thank you to all! And thank you to the many volunteers and of course the attendees. Most importantly the net proceeds will be shared with KidSport and I's on the Street and Rotary programs. Here are a few pictures from the evening and a link to the album. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOzGEH0EYRoEgTzcGi7rQwh3RbpfgaCasD5psd0Rxtt_pTimh_rxnMjKtCX7PT3oA?key=VDF6TWFnTmhXVEZ4a1M1Q1o1Rlp5VVBzTlFrSjhn Read more...	Bevies & Bites 2020 was a success!		2020-03-05 08:00:00Z
Join us at Bevies and Bites February 29 GET YOUR TICKETS! GO TO EVENTS on the RIGHT SIDE OF OUR HOME PAGE! IF ONLINE TICKETS ARE CLOSED PLEASE CONTACT Dave Vallee at dave@teamdavevallee.com or 604-788-5453 to see if there are still tickets available.	Join us at Bevies and Bites February 29		2020-02-18 08:00:00Z
Feb 6 2020 meeting Photo Credits: Gaby Gasztonyi Hyack Association "Shining Bright in the Royal City, a year in review" Rotarian Lynne Francis thanks Past President Lili De Capite and PresidentPenny McIvor for their presentation. (John Milne photobombing in the back) Our former club member and Past President 2003/2004 of the Hyack Festival Assn - Terri Rodger visited. PDG Del Paterson presents one of our Past Presidents Nick Cheng with another Paul Harris Fellow Pin. PHF + 4	Feb 6 2020 meeting		2020-02-07 08:00:00Z
Join us at Bevies and Bites February 29 GET YOUR TICKETS! GO TO EVENTS on the RIGHT SIDE OF OUR HOME PAGE! OR CONTACT Dave Vallee at dave@teamdavevallee.com	Join us at Bevies and Bites February 29		2020-01-30 08:00:00Z
Hyack President's Tea A lovely photo from the Hyack President's Tea. Miss Rotary Clubs of New Westminster Tianna Beaudoin	Hyack President's Tea		2020-01-26 08:00:00Z
Bevies and Bites February 29 GET YOUR TICKETS! GO TO EVENTS on the RIGHT SIDE OF OUR HOME PAGE! OR CONTACT Dave Vallee at dave@teamdavevallee.com	Bevies and Bites February 29		2020-01-24 08:00:00Z
A new decade, a new member! Nancy inducted our newest member. Welcome to Anne Holden, from the Salvation Army. Photo credit Gabor Gasztonyi	A new decade, a new member!		2020-01-23 08:00:00Z
January 16 meeting cancelled Please be advised our Thursday January 16th meeting has been cancelled due to weather. Sorry for the inconvenience.	January 16 meeting cancelled		2020-01-15 08:00:00Z
1st meeting of 2020 A great first meeting of 2020. Wayne presented Heather and Tami from Fraserside Community Services Society with our donation to help with their Horizons Program and we heard how our previous donation to the Union Gospel Missionhas helped them provide nourishing meals to the folks that need assistance in our community. Dave thanked Mike and Jessica for a wonderful presentation.	1st meeting of 2020		2020-01-09 08:00:00Z
Happy New Year, 2020!	Happy New Year, 2020!		2020-01-01 08:00:00Z
Merry Christmas 2019 Our members and guests gathered for our final meeting of the year. Merry Christmas! See you in January. Photo credit: Gaby Gasztonyi	Merry Christmas 2019		2019-12-19 08:00:00Z
Ringing the Bells 2019 Thank you to the several members and friends that came out to raise some funds for The Salvation Army! Always a great day - fun and fellowship, while fundraising. Above photos by Gabor Gasztonyi	Ringing the Bells 2019		2019-12-14 08:00:00Z
Miss New Westminster, Natasha Sing It was a pleasure to hear from Miss New Westminster, Natasha Sing at our meeting this week.	Miss New Westminster, Natasha Sing		2019-12-12 08:00:00Z
In Memory of Jim Dodd In memory of Rotarian Jim Dodd, who joined The Rotary Club of New Westminster in 1976. He will be sadly missed but his many contributions to the community will be forever remembered. Condolences to his family and friends.	In Memory of Jim Dodd		2019-11-30 08:00:00Z
Club Christmas Social We had a wonderful Christmas social last night. A special guest dropped by with some special gifts! PDG Darcy Long, presented Past President John Berry with the Gold President's Citation and several awards for our Rotary Foundation contributions. Thank you to all of our club members and friends for their generosity! We also enjoyed spending time with Margot and Russell Barton who have been amazing hosts to many of our Exchange Students, including Ana, who is with us this year from Brazil. And a special thank you to President Cindy Tang and her husband Brent for hosting. And lucky Nick Cheng received a special gift from Santa (2 Canucks Tickets) for his generosity!	Club Christmas Social		2019-11-28 08:00:00Z
November is Rotary Foundation Month The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. Our mission The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. What impact can one donation have? For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected from polio. $50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness. $500 can launch an anti-bullying campaign and create a safe environment for children	November is Rotary Foundation Month		2019-11-26 08:00:00Z
Fundraising and Fellowship at the District Foundation Dinner Posted on Nov 16, 2019 Several members and their guests gathered at the recent District 5040 Rotary Foundation dinner. A great evening of fun and fellowship while raising funds for our Rotary Foundation.	Fundraising and Fellowship at the District Foundation Dinner		2019-11-16 08:00:00Z
Rotarians at Remembrance Day Posted on Nov 11, 2019 Past President Nick Cheng, Rotary Club of New Westminster and Lizz Kelly, President Elect from the Royal City Rotary Club lay the wreaths. Rotarian/ Captain John Milne, CD, Company Commander, with The Royal Westminster Regiment honours the fallen. Photo Credit: Jennifer Gauthier New Westminster Record.	Rotarians at Remembrance Day		2019-11-11 08:00:00Z
Remembrance Day Program Posted on Nov 07, 2019 John thanks our guest speakers for our informative Remembrance Day presentation. Robert Mitchell Harley, WW1 Historian and Curator of the Regimental Museum and Terry Leith, President of The Royal Westminster Regiment Association and 1st VP it the Royal Canadian Legion.	Remembrance Day Program		2019-11-07 08:00:00Z
No Stone Left Alone Posted on Nov 04, 2019 Club members, Nick Cheng and Captain John Milne CD, Company Commander with the Royal Westminster Regiment attended the “No Stone Left Alone” ceremony at the Military Section of Fraser Cemetary, New Westminster on Monday November 3. Poppies were placed on military headstones.	No Stone Left Alone		2019-11-04 08:00:00Z
End Polio Now 2019 Campaign Posted on Oct 28, 2019 A few pics to share from our End Polio Now awareness event that was held in the Royal City Centre Mall with the Royal City Club on the weekend. Thanks to the members that volunteered their time on such a sunny weekend! To learn more about this campaign: https://www.endpolio.org	End Polio Now 2019 Campaign		2019-10-28 07:00:00Z
Oct 24 speaker Posted on Oct 24, 2019 Rotarian Jodi thanks our speaker Colin Hawes Assoc. Professor of Law from the University of Technology, Sydney for his presentation.	Oct 24 speaker		2019-10-24 07:00:00Z
Eye Clinic 2019 Posted on Oct 20, 2019 Thank you to our community partners, and the volunteers for another successful eye clinic! Many folks will be receiving their new eyewear in a few weeks. (to see more photos please view the article in the New Westminster Record in the downloads section on the left of our home page)	Eye Clinic 2019		2019-10-20 07:00:00Z
Club meeting Oct 17 Posted on Oct 17, 2019 We welcomed and exchanged banners with Dilip, the Past President of RC Curchorem Sanvordem District 3170 Goa India. His wife ,who is also a Rotarian joined us as well. ROTARY DOES CONNECT THE WORLD	Club meeting Oct 17		2019-10-17 07:00:00Z
Fundraising + Fellowship Posted on Oct 02, 2019 Several members and their guests enjoyed a fabulous fundraiser presented by the Seniors Services Society and The Royal City Rotary Club. Age is Just a Number! The Senior Services Society supports the senior members of our community in so many ways. To learn more or volunteer:http://www.seniorsservicessociety.ca/	Fundraising + Fellowship		2019-10-02 07:00:00Z
September is Literacy Month One of Rotary's 6 Pillars is Basic Education and Literacy. Our club is proud to support literacy in our community. We donated books to the Fraser Middle School library and recently provided seed money to start a new chapter of the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Queensborough. https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/affiliate/BCWESTMINSTER/ And in the same theme at our final meeting in September, our members are invited to bring 3 books to swap and discuss.	September is Literacy Month		2019-09-20 07:00:00Z
Our newest Paul Harris Fellow PDG Del Paterson presents President Cindy Tang with her PAUL HARRIS FELLOW. photo credit: Gabor Gasztonyi	Our newest Paul Harris Fellow		2019-09-15 07:00:00Z
Councilor Nadine Nakagawa Past President John Berry thanks our speaker Councilor Nadine Nakagawa for taking time out of her busy schedule to visit our club.	Councilor Nadine Nakagawa		2019-09-15 07:00:00Z
David Neima Posted on Aug 22, 2019 Congratulations to our member, David Neima who was recognized for his dedication to Canadian Eyesight Global. Rotary International President Mark Maloney was there to present the award that was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Surrey, District 5050. Thank you David for “Giving Light to the World.”	David Neima		2019-08-22 07:00:00Z
Thank you! Until next year... Posted on Jul 11, 2019 ROTARY DISTRICT 5040: NEW WESTMINSTER ROTARY CLUBS IN ACTION ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL POT OF GOLD CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT! The 24^th Annual Pot of Gold Charity Golf Tournament, jointly organized by the Royal City Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of New Westminster, was another great success. Under ideal golfing conditions at Mayfair Lakes Golf Club in Richmond, 120 golfers teed off in a Texas Scramble format to compete for team and individual prizes, followed by a delicious buffet and live and silent auctions. With the support of sponsors (including our title sponsor Cassady & Company), donors, golfers and volunteers the event raised over $34,000 this year, bringing the 24 year cumulative total to over $565,000! Also sharing in the net proceeds are Salvation Army and Purpose Society, an alternate educational facility. All of the beneficiaries will use their funds to support projects for youth in our community, including RYLA, Adventure programs, Rotaract, Interact, a hot lunch program in New Westminster Secondary School and Youth Exchange. Plan on joining us on July 14, 2020 for our special, 25^th Annual Pot of Gold Charity Golf Tournament.	Thank you! Until next year...		2019-07-11 07:00:00Z
Pot of Gold Golf Still room for more golfers at our golf tournament on July 16. Jul 16, 2019 Pot of Gold Golf Tournament Information Fundraiser with the Royal City Rotary Club see link for full details. https://www.rotarypotofgoldgolf.com/	Pot of Gold Golf		2019-07-04 07:00:00Z
Lunch on the Linnee Our new President Captain Cindy, members and guests were treated to a delightful luncheon aboard the Linnee, by Rotarian Lynne and her husband Ron. Read more...	Lunch on the Linnee		2019-06-27 07:00:00Z
2019-2020 Installation Event Our inspirational outgoing President John Berry thanks the club and presents the board of directors with some delicious chocolates. The Honourable Bob Crawford installs Cindy Tang as our new President for 2019-2020	2019-2020 Installation Event		2019-06-20 07:00:00Z
A sunny success!	A sunny success!		2019-05-28 07:00:00Z
End Polio Now	End Polio Now		2019-05-15 07:00:00Z
In our community... Our club recently made financial contributions to support literacy for children and art therapy for folks living with Parkinson's disease. To learn more about the new chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in New Westminster: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/affiliate/BCWESTMINSTER/ To learn more about Impact Parkinson's and what this group does: https://impactparkinsons.com/about/	In our community...		2019-05-10 07:00:00Z
RYLA 2019 Tsomo, Kathy and Danny shared their experience at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) held at Camp Elphinstone. The 4-day camp consists of interactive workshops, teambuilding exercises, presentations from professional speakers, hands on service projects and many other fun activities! For additional information about RYLA: http://ryla5040.org/about/ryla/	RYLA 2019		2019-05-09 07:00:00Z
Rotary Foundation Congratulations and thank you to our members for this achievement!	Rotary Foundation		2019-03-25 07:00:00Z
March Programs We heard from two of our newer members this month. Jodi and Vasant shared their stories with our members. Rotarians Mike and Nancy thanked them. We also had a visit from Elsbeth! She helped us sing the national anthem.	March Programs		2019-03-21 07:00:00Z
New Westminster Hyack Ambassador Leadership Program President John Berry and Nick Cheng welcomed this year's candidates who shared their speeches about the lives of some magnificent seniors that live in Thornebridge Gardens.	New Westminster Hyack Ambassador Leadership Program		2019-03-08 08:00:00Z
Former BC Lion, Angus Reid shared his story Our members were fortunate to hear from Angus Reid, a former player for the BC Lions. We look forward to reading his book "Thank You Coach". Laurie presents him with our Rotary coin to say thank you.	Former BC Lion, Angus Reid shared his story		2019-02-22 08:00:00Z
Supporting our foundation PDG Del Paterson, thanks ADG Nancy Eidsvik for her long time support of the Rotary Foundation. She is presented with her pin for Major Donor Level 2.	Supporting our foundation		2019-02-21 08:00:00Z
Welcome Lynne! We are delighted to introduce our newest member. Lynne Francis!	Welcome Lynne!		2019-02-15 08:00:00Z
Arts Council of New Westminster We enjoyed an informative presentation about our local arts council, from the Executive Director Stephen O'Shea. Stephen was recently the recipient of the Citizen of the Year, by The Chamber of Commerce. Wayne Corlett thanks him at our lunch meeting held at The Bavaria Haus. More information can be found here: https://artscouncilnewwest.org/	Arts Council of New Westminster		2019-02-08 08:00:00Z
Rotary Theme for 2019-2020 Unveiled RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney announces the 2019-20 presidential theme - Rotary Connects the World. “Through Rotary, we connect to the incredible diversity of humanity on a truly unique footing, forging deep and lasting ties in pursuit of a common goal,” he added. “In this ever more divided world, Rotary connects us all.”	Rotary Theme for 2019-2020 Unveiled		2019-01-15 08:00:00Z
Leo tries cross country! A great day at Cypress for Leo, our exchange student from Germany.	Leo tries cross country!		2019-01-08 08:00:00Z
Merry Christmas 2018 Our members and many guests celebrated another upcoming holiday season at the Old Bavaria Haus. We shared a lovely meal, and thanked our chef Michael and server Trevor for their service this year. PDG Del presented some PHF pins and we welcomed back a former member Chris back to our club. Leo, our exchange student from Germany received a Christmas gift from our members. We also had our annual AGM and have elected our President and board members for July 2019-June 2018. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! (See all the photos under the photo album tab) Read more...	Merry Christmas 2018		2018-12-21 08:00:00Z
DG Darcy Long visits our club We were delighted to have DG Darcy Long join us. It was an award winning week for us! We were honoured to received the Platinum Award from the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce for the best Non Profit and then DG Darcy presented us with a special recognition for our work in the End Polio Now initiative.	DG Darcy Long visits our club		2018-12-01 08:00:00Z
November is Foundation Month! PDG Del Paterson provided our club with an overview of our Rotary Foundation and the importance of contributing to it. It really helps us continue our good work both locally and internationally. ADG Nancy Eidsvik thanks Del for his presentation, and Del awards Gord Mackie with his Paul Harris +4.	November is Foundation Month!		2018-11-15 08:00:00Z
3rd Annual Eye Clinic	3rd Annual Eye Clinic		2018-11-14 08:00:00Z
In Remembrance	In Remembrance		2018-11-08 08:00:00Z
New Westminster Rotaract members Interested in learning more about our local Rotaract Club and meet these enthusiastic members? Here is the link: http://www.rotaract5040.org/newwest/ Just click!	New Westminster Rotaract members		2018-10-16 07:00:00Z
This years theme	This years theme		2018-10-09 07:00:00Z
Our fieldtrip to check out the Solo electric cars Our members and their guests had the opportunity to do a “field trip” to the Solo electric car factory in New Westminster. It is a state of the art business and factory and on the cutting edge of technology and the green revolution. We enjoyed a tour of the assembly plant and a history of their company and products. More info on the company and their products can be found at: https://electrameccanica.com/ We didn't actually take a bus, but we did CARPOOL. Thank you to our hosts for a very interesting tour. Check out a some of our pictures.... Read more...	Our fieldtrip to check out the Solo electric cars		2018-10-05 07:00:00Z
President's Citation Posted on Oct 03, 2018 President John Berry and our member and Assistant District Governor Nancy Eidsvik, accept on behalf of Past President Richard Prill, the Rotary International President's Citation for the Rotary Year 2017-2018 from Past District Governor Don Evans.	President's Citation		2018-10-03 07:00:00Z
Potluck Members and guests gathered for an evening of fellowship while sharing a potluck dinner.	Potluck		2018-09-28 07:00:00Z
New members! Meet our newest members! Del Paterson and our members welcome back Laurie Stewart, and are delighted to induct Vasant Jain.	New members!		2018-09-20 07:00:00Z
Rob Stewart Club members and guests that attended today's meeting appreciated the wonderful presentation by Rob Stewart. He shared some personal stories about his father, Irwin Stewart. Irwin who past away June 5, 2017 was a special, giving man and member of our club. He is truly missed, but his memory lives on in the good work he did and the legacies he has left behind. Photos courtesy of Gaby Gasztonyi Read more...	Rob Stewart		2018-09-13 07:00:00Z
Meet Leo! Welcome to our newest exchange student, Leo who just arrived from Germany. His host parents, Dave and Pam took him to the new Whistler Suspension Bridge.	Meet Leo!		2018-08-17 07:00:00Z
August 2 meeting Cancelled Due to the upcoming holiday weekend our August 2nd lunch meeting is cancelled as we expect very low attendance. Please join us next Thursday, August 9th. Sorry for any inconvenience.	August 2 meeting Cancelled		2018-07-31 07:00:00Z
Victor and Kate Victor, our current visting Youth Exchange Student from Brazil welcomes back Kate, our Youth Exchange Student who has recently returned from her year in Spain.	Victor and Kate		2018-07-12 07:00:00Z
It's a new year for Rotary	It's a new year for Rotary		2018-07-03 07:00:00Z
Installation 2018 Last night we celebrated our successes with outgoing President Richard Prill and look forward to our new year with incoming President John Berry. Thank you to our District Governor Nominee Bala Naidoo and his spouse Vasi for joining us. Our Emcee Dave Vallee congratulates and thanks Richard for a great year. District Governor Nominee, Bala Naidoo shares his insights with our members and guests. Read more...	Installation 2018		2018-06-14 07:00:00Z
You Wear it Well-Just for Grads Rotarian Nick Cheng thanks Margaret Wills for her presentation that showed our members how our donation makes sure local youth can attend their grad.	You Wear it Well-Just for Grads		2018-06-07 07:00:00Z
Polio Walk 2018 Thank you to our walkers, donors, sponsors and spectators - The Walk to End Polio 2018 was another success on a beautiful day in New Westminster.	Polio Walk 2018		2018-05-29 07:00:00Z
Meet Rachel Way Rotarian Dave Vallee thanks Rachel Way for her delightful presentation at our club today. Rachel is a grade 11 student at Saint Thomas More Collegiate. She was sponsored by our club to attend the Adventures in Citizenship held in Ottawa. She had many great experiences while making new friends.	Meet Rachel Way		2018-05-17 07:00:00Z
Welcome Violet! We welcomed a new member, Violet Chan who was sponsored for membership by Carmelita Tapia. Past DG Del Paterson inducted her to our club at our lunch meeting held at the Bavaria Haus.	Welcome Violet!		2018-04-19 07:00:00Z
Guest Speaker Senator Martin Our member, Rotarian George Sandwith thanks The Honourable Yonah Martin for her presentation at our club meeting.	Guest Speaker Senator Martin		2018-04-13 07:00:00Z
Our newest Paul Harris Fellow Past DG Del Paterson presents President Richard with his Paul Harris Fellow.	Our newest Paul Harris Fellow		2018-04-06 07:00:00Z
Four more helping hands! We welcomed 2 new members in March. Meet Brunella from the Hyack Festival Association and Jessica from the Salvation Army.	Four more helping hands!		2018-04-06 07:00:00Z
Note: No meeting at Boston Pizza this month. Our regularly scheduled evening meeting at Boston Pizza on Thursday March 29 is cancelled due to a special event. Sorry for any inconvenience.	Note: No meeting at Boston Pizza this month.		2018-03-12 07:00:00Z
90th Anniversary Moment Our member Assistant District Governor Nancy Eidsvik thanks Rotary International President Ian Riseley with a donation in his name to our upcoming Walk to End Polio.	90th Anniversary Moment		2018-02-25 08:00:00Z
90 Years Celebration Our club was fortunate and delighted to have Rotary International President Ian H.S. Riseley attend our 90th Anniversary Celebration. More pictures to follow...	90 Years Celebration		2018-02-14 08:00:00Z
January Speakers We enjoyed some excellent guest speakers in January. Judy Darcy MLA New Westminster (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions) Roger Killen, Producer Tedx Stanley Park	January Speakers		2018-01-31 08:00:00Z
Happy New Year	Happy New Year		2017-12-31 08:00:00Z
The Bells are ringing! Several Club members volunteered to raise over $500 for the Salvation Army! Read more...	The Bells are ringing!		2017-12-20 08:00:00Z
Christmas Spirit President Richard Prill and President Elect John Berry in the Christmas spirit at the City of New Westminster Christmas get together.	Christmas Spirit		2017-12-13 08:00:00Z
November is Foundation Month Our members are generous supporters of our own foundation - The Rotary Foundation. https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation Donations are used towards projects that PROMOTE PEACE, PROVIDE CLEAN WATER, SAVE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN, SUPPORT EDUCATION, GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES and FIGHTING DISEASE.	November is Foundation Month		2017-11-24 08:00:00Z
Wheel Chair donation Inspecting the new wheelchairs our club donated to the Queens Park Health Care Centre to help our seniors get around! Back row (left to right): Gerda Suess (Sergeant-at-Arms, Rotary Club), Nick Cheng (Director, Rotary Club) and Jason Lesage (Executive Director, Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation) Front row (left to right): Hamid Mahmoudi (Manager, Clinical Operations, Rehabilitation), Dave Vallee (Past President, Rotary Club) and Richard Prill (President, Rotary Club)	Wheel Chair donation		2017-10-19 07:00:00Z
Our 2nd Eye Clinic A great project with outstanding results. A total of 39 patients were seen by 2 eye doctors as well as students and teachers from Douglas College. Most of our patients were referred to us from various agencies in New Westminster. Thank you to our partners, volunteers and Tim Hortons for the treats.	Our 2nd Eye Clinic		2017-10-07 07:00:00Z
Goodbye Calvin and Zoey President Richard Prill and Rotarian George Sandwith thank our bio medical students for their presentation and wish them good luck in their future endeavors. Read more...	Goodbye Calvin and Zoey		2017-10-06 07:00:00Z
Dr. Arlene King Del Paterson and Dawn Rutledge thank Dr. Arlene King for her informative presentation regarding Polio.	Dr. Arlene King		2017-09-29 07:00:00Z
Meet Calvin! One of our international projects is sponsoring bio medical students to come to Canada for their training. This is Calvin, one of our students working at Vancouver General Hospital.	Meet Calvin!		2017-09-17 07:00:00Z
Join us for Lunch! We have great fellowship, food and support our community both local and international. Join us for lunch at The Bavaria Haus on the first 3 Thursdays of the month.	Join us for Lunch!		2017-09-17 07:00:00Z
Helping our Seniors We are proud to support the Seniors Services Society and the Queens Park Hospital Foundation with donations for their programs. Nick Cheng and Kara-Leigh Bloch from the Senior Services Society Dave Vallee with Jason Lesage from Queens Park Hospital Foundation Read more...	Helping our Seniors		2017-07-07 07:00:00Z
It's a new Rotary Year! On June 21st our members and guests gathered to say Thank you to Dave Vallee for his great year. Bob Crawford installed our new President Richard Prill. Our theme for 2017-2018 is ROTARY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE. We plan to do just that!	It's a new Rotary Year!		2017-07-01 07:00:00Z
Farewell We said goodbye to our wonderful exchange students. Lavinia from Italy and Juan from Mexico.	Farewell		2017-06-29 07:00:00Z
Rotarians at Work! Rotarians Richard Prill and Jim Dodd at the loading of the Philippine container on June 3. Basic arrangements for the container were made by Elena Agala who is shown in the picture.	Rotarians at Work!		2017-06-07 07:00:00Z
Rotary Water Fountain in Pier Park Stopped by the water fountain our club donated to Pier Park during the 2017 Walk to End Polio	Rotary Water Fountain in Pier Park		2017-05-29 07:00:00Z
2017 Walk to End Polio a great success!	2017 Walk to End Polio a great success!		2017-05-29 07:00:00Z
Books, books and more books! Dr. Suess said it best - “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” Our club supports literacy and recently donated 400 books to the library at our newest school. - Fraser River Middle School. Read more...	Books, books and more books!		2017-04-07 07:00:00Z
Our offsite meeting at Thornebridge Gardens Our members gathered at Thornebridge Gardens for a delightful lunch and informative presentation. For more information see http://www.verveseniorliving.com/thornebridge-gardens/	Our offsite meeting at Thornebridge Gardens		2017-04-07 07:00:00Z
Our Thursday Evening meetings are fun! On the last Thursday of the month we hold an evening meeting at Boston Pizza Columbia Square Plaza at 5:30. These meetings are informative and FUN..... This weeks topic was a brief history on our Word Community Service by Mike Crean. Read more...	Our Thursday Evening meetings are fun!		2017-02-23 08:00:00Z
Community Networking event The Rotary Club of New Westminster is partnering with the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, G&F Financial Group and Team Dave Vallee to host an evening of refreshments, networking and sharing. Please join us! February 16 at G&F Financial Group 760 Sixth Street New Westminster 5:30-7:30 For full details and registration http://newwestchamber.com/event/monthly-networking-event-rotary-club-new-westminser/	Community Networking event		2017-01-31 08:00:00Z
Mike Crean presents at Kololo Club Rotarian Mike Crean presents to the members of the Kololo Rotary Club in Kampala, Uganda.	Mike Crean presents at Kololo Club		2017-01-24 08:00:00Z
Thanks from the Boys and Girls Club Rotary on Ice was held at the Langley Events Centre. Rotarians, friends and family members had a great night supporting the Vancouver Giants.This event creates awareness of our efforts to eradicate Polio. We also donated tickets to the Lower Mainland Boys and Girls Clubs. We received this fabulous handmade card of thanks from a few of the young people that enjoyed the game.	Thanks from the Boys and Girls Club		2016-12-02 08:00:00Z
Children's play area opens at RCH Members of the Rotary Club of New Westminster and the Group of Five officially open the new children's play area at Royal Columbian Hospital. Another great joint project to help our community!	Children's play area opens at RCH		2016-11-16 08:00:00Z
DG Lyn Stroshin visits our club Members and guests gathered to hear inspirational words from our District Governor Lyn Stroshin. PDG Del Paterson, DG Lyn Stroshin, President Dave Vallee present a freshly baked Black Forest cake celebrating 100 years of The Rotary Foundation.	DG Lyn Stroshin visits our club		2016-11-03 07:00:00Z
Rotary members and guests had a great day at JIBC Posted by Louise Perry Read more...	Rotary members and guests had a great day at JIBC	Louise Perry	2016-10-18 07:00:00Z
Rotary Eye Clinic On Sunday while many were sharing Thanksgiving with families the Rotary Club of New Westminster was helping the community by providing a eye clinic at the Salvation Army. Along with several Rotarians and members of the Rotaract Club, eye care professionals aided by Douglas College students helped with free eye exams and glasses. Read more...	Rotary Eye Clinic	Louise Perry	2016-10-11 07:00:00Z
Does this sound like you?	Does this sound like you?		2016-09-27 07:00:00Z
UBC/Douglas College Dentistry Program presentation Posted on Aug 18, 2016 Zul Kanji, Director and Co-ordinator of UBC Dental Hygiene Degree Program and Susan Schmitz, Clinical Associate Professor, UBC Dentistry with Louise Perry and Dave Vallee. Photo Courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi On August 18, 2016 our Club presented a cheque of $5,000 to cover next year’s operating costs in providing free dental care to low-income families in New Westminster.	UBC/Douglas College Dentistry Program presentation		2016-08-18 07:00:00Z
Presentation to JIBC Posted on Jul 08, 2016 On behalf of the members of The Rotary Club of New Westminster Del Paterson presents a cheque to Christopher Duffin and Kathy Harms from the Justice Institute of BC The funds will be used to purchase Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Trainers.	Presentation to JIBC		2016-07-08 07:00:00Z
Rotary Club of New Westminster Installation Dinner Members of the Rotary Club of New Westminster gathered to reflect on the past year with President John Berry and welcome our new President Dave Vallee for the new year celebrating Rotary Serving Humanity. We welcomed a new member and some special awards were presented. It was a wonderful evening. Outgoing President John Berry says goodbye and thank you. Our new President Dave Vallee with his wife Pam and her parents. Read more...	Rotary Club of New Westminster Installation Dinner		2016-06-28 07:00:00Z
Our Walk to End Polio Thanks for coming!	Our Walk to End Polio Thanks for coming!		2016-05-15 07:00:00Z
Walk to End Polio Rotary, along with our partners, has reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. We are close to eradicating polio, but we need your help. How ... The Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs of Burnaby & New Westminster and the Vancouver Cambie club will be holding the 3rd Annual Rotary's Walk to End Polio Now. We would like to ask you to join us by: Signing Up as a Team or Individual to help raise funds and/or Make a Donation and/or Show your support by coming out to the Walk. Walk Details: Saturday, May 14 \| 9am to 12 noon \| River Market, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster \| For additional details click on the Walk Details on the side bar. - See more at:http://www.rotaryburnaby.org/SitePage/rotarywalk2016	Walk to End Polio		2016-04-08 07:00:00Z
District 5040 Foundation Dinner 2016 Rotarians and guests enjoying the festive activities at the annual Foundation Dinner. Photos courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	District 5040 Foundation Dinner 2016		2016-02-08 08:00:00Z
Enthusiastic students from Vector International Academy Visit our Club Photo Credit: David Vallee	Enthusiastic students from Vector International Academy Visit our Club		2016-01-14 08:00:00Z
Angela Sealy From Active Choices kicks off our New Year! Rotarian Marivic Cregan thanks Angela Sealy from Active Choices for her presentation to our club. Photo Credit: Dave Vallee	Angela Sealy From Active Choices kicks off our New Year!		2016-01-07 08:00:00Z
JIBC hosts a Rotary Meeting at the New West Campus Members and guests of the Rotary Club of New Westminster visit the Justice Institute of BC to learn more about the programs they offer. Photo Credit: C Duffin, JIBC.	JIBC hosts a Rotary Meeting at the New West Campus		2015-12-03 08:00:00Z
District Governor John Anderson visits The Rotary Club of New Westminster District Governor John Anderson presents hardworking Rotarian Laurie Stewart with a Service about Self Award for her dedication to Rotary Youth Programs. Congratulations Laurie! Photo Credit: Nick Cheng	District Governor John Anderson visits The Rotary Club of New Westminster		2015-11-27 08:00:00Z
Del Paterson welcomes our newest Rotarian! Past District Governor, Del Paterson inducts our newest member Vladimir Fitsko -Mortgage Planning Specialist at Investors Group. Photo credit: Dawn Rutledge-Brennen	Del Paterson welcomes our newest Rotarian!		2015-11-20 08:00:00Z
Rotary Foundation Program Past District Governor Irwin Stewart thanks another Past District Governor Del Paterson for his informative presentation on Our Rotary Foundation. Photo credit: Dave Vallee	Rotary Foundation Program		2015-11-10 08:00:00Z
Welcome our newest Rotarian! Past District Governor Del Paterson inducts the newest member of our club, Eva Galvez from the Salvation Army. Eva was proposed by our Club President John Berry.	Welcome our newest Rotarian!		2015-11-04 08:00:00Z
Rotarian Gaby Gasztonyi helps fight Polio in Ethiopia	Rotarian Gaby Gasztonyi helps fight Polio in Ethiopia		2015-10-15 07:00:00Z
Rotary supports UBC/Douglas College Dentistry community dental program	Rotary supports UBC/Douglas College Dentistry community dental program		2015-08-08 07:00:00Z
2015 Polio Walk -Rotarians and friends had a great time for a great cause Photos courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	2015 Polio Walk -Rotarians and friends had a great time for a great cause		2015-07-03 07:00:00Z
Congratulations to our new President John Berry Honourary member Bob Crawford installs our newest President John Berry, 2015-2016. Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi Read more...	Congratulations to our new President John Berry		2015-07-01 07:00:00Z
Thank you President Nick Cheng The members of The Rotary Club of New Westminster thank outgoing President Nick Cheng for his leadership this past year. Nick Cheng, wife Ying, incoming President John Berry (photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi)	Thank you President Nick Cheng		2015-06-26 00:00:00Z
White Rock Celebrates 60 years New Westminster President Nick Cheng and and Past President (1994-1995 & 2004-2005) Mike Kaburda attended the Rotary Club of White Rock's 60th Anniversary celebrations. The Rotary Club of New Westminster sponsored this very successful club. See story at http://www.peacearchnews.com/community/306211401.html	White Rock Celebrates 60 years		2015-06-12 00:00:00Z
Welcome our newest member Marivic! Posted on Apr 29, 2015 Assistant Governor Bala Naidoo inducted our newest Rotarian, Marivic. Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	Welcome our newest member Marivic!		2015-04-29 07:00:00Z
Rotary helps Salvation Army feeding programs Posted on Apr 29, 2015 Sharon Tidd representing the New Westminster Salvation Army thanks Bill Payne and the members of the Rotary Club for the donation towards a new walk in refrigerator Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	Rotary helps Salvation Army feeding programs		2015-04-29 07:00:00Z
Rotary in New Westminster donates to the Wait for Me Daddy Campaign Posted by Louise Perry on Sep 23, 2014 The Rotary Club of New Westminster and The Rotary Club of New Westminster-Royal City partner with the City of New Westminster and jointly contribute $25,000 to the Wait for Me Daddy Campaign. see www.waitformedaddy.com for details of the project. Members from both clubs present Mayor Wayne Wright with the cheques. Read more...	Rotary in New Westminster donates to the Wait for Me Daddy Campaign	Louise Perry	2014-09-24 00:00:00Z
Rotary Supports Jr Salmonbellies with a $5000.00 donation Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 24, 2014	Rotary Supports Jr Salmonbellies with a $5000.00 donation	Louise Perry	2014-06-25 00:00:00Z
KidSport New West accepts donation from Rotaract Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 23, 2014	KidSport New West accepts donation from Rotaract Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser	Louise Perry	2014-06-24 00:00:00Z
Board of Directors 2014-2015 Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 18, 2014 L-R Back Row: David Neima, John Berry, Tricia Thomas, Kevin Gordon, Louise Perry, Gerda Suess, Jeremy Perry, Trevor Guy, Wayne Corlett L-R Front Row: Laurie Stewart, Doug Ford Not in photo: Nick Cheng, Rick Carswell, Gaby Gasztonyi, Ron Unger	Board of Directors 2014-2015	Louise Perry	2014-06-19 00:00:00Z
Meet our new President, Nick Cheng! Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 18, 2014 Bob Crawford installs Nick Cheng as the new president of the Rotary Club of New Westminster.	Meet our new President, Nick Cheng!	Louise Perry	2014-06-19 00:00:00Z
Rotary Club of New Westminster says thanks to outgoing President Wayne Corlett Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 18, 2014 Nick Cheng thanks Wayne Corlett and his wife Mary for a great year on behalf of the club members.	Rotary Club of New Westminster says thanks to outgoing President Wayne Corlett	Louise Perry	2014-06-19 00:00:00Z
Rotaract Club wins an award! Posted by Louise Perry on May 23, 2014 The Rotaract Club recieved an award at the District 5040 Conference held in Squamish for their recent Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. The event promoted fellowship and fun while raising funds for KidSport New Westminster. Special thanks to the generous community sponsors, the participants and the Rotary and Interact Clubs of New Westminster for their contributions Congratulations Rotaract! Photo L-R Corrigan, Sylvie, Allison, Justine	Rotaract Club wins an award!	Louise Perry	2014-05-24 00:00:00Z
President Elect Nick Cheng meets Gary Huang Rotary International incoming President Posted by Louise Perry on Mar 05, 2014 Nick Cheng, President Elect for The Rotary Club of New Westminster recently attended PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) and had the opportunity and honour to meet the incoming President for Rotary International, Gary Huang and his wife Corinna. Gary is a member of the Rotary Club of Taipei, Taiwan. Read more...	President Elect Nick Cheng meets Gary Huang Rotary International incoming President	Louise Perry	2014-03-06 00:00:00Z
Rotarians spreading Christmas Cheer! Posted by Louise Perry on Dec 13, 2013	Rotarians spreading Christmas Cheer!	Louise Perry	2013-12-14 00:00:00Z
Rotary in the New Westminster Santa Claus Parade Posted by Louise Perry on Dec 06, 2013 Read more...	Rotary in the New Westminster Santa Claus Parade	Louise Perry	2013-12-07 00:00:00Z
Rotary welcomes CBC! Posted by Louise Perry on Oct 30, 2013 L-R Tony Parsons from CBC, President Elect Nick Cheng, Chief Rhonda Larrabee, President Wayne Corlett Read more...	Rotary welcomes CBC!	Louise Perry	2013-10-31 00:00:00Z
Rotary World Help Network Posted by Louise Perry on Oct 25, 2013 A dedicated, hardworking group of Rotarians volunteered their time to load another container to help those in Uganda. Read more...	Rotary World Help Network	Louise Perry	2013-10-26 00:00:00Z
Rotary Club of New Westminster Welcomes another new member! Posted by Louise Perry on Oct 16, 2013 Wayne Corlett, Club President welcomes Rick Carswell, our newest Rotarian.	Rotary Club of New Westminster Welcomes another new member!	Louise Perry	2013-10-17 00:00:00Z
Gerda Suess receives a PHF +2 Posted by Louise Perry on Aug 28, 2013 PDG Del Paterson presents Gerda Suess with a Paul Harris Fellow pin. photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	Gerda Suess receives a PHF +2	Louise Perry	2013-08-29 00:00:00Z
Louis returns! Posted by Louise Perry on Aug 14, 2013 Louis (past exchange student from Belgium) and his sister Gabrielle pay us a visit Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	Louis returns!	Louise Perry	2013-08-15 00:00:00Z
Paul Harris Fellows! Posted by Louise Perry on Aug 14, 2013 President Wayne Corlett and Directors, Jeremy Perry and Doug Ford show off their smiles and Paul Harris Fellow pins. photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	Paul Harris Fellows!	Louise Perry	2013-08-15 00:00:00Z
Rotary Supports Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 17, 2013 Louise Perry presents a donation cheque on behalf of Rotary to Lorraine Brett and Garth Evans, representing the Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation. Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	Rotary Supports Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation	Louise Perry	2013-07-18 00:00:00Z
Jeremy Perry recognized with a Paul Harris Fellow Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 10, 2013 Past District Governor Del Paterson and Club President Wayne Corlett present Rotarian Jeremy Perry with a Paul Harris Fellow for his dedication to Rotary	Jeremy Perry recognized with a Paul Harris Fellow	Louise Perry	2013-07-11 00:00:00Z
Rotary Club members welcome their new President Wayne Corlett Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 03, 2013 Past ADG Chu Wu installs President Wayne Corlett and his officers and directors. They look forward to a year that will Engage Rotary, Change Lives. Photo by Gabor Gasztonyi Read more...	Rotary Club members welcome their new President Wayne Corlett	Louise Perry	2013-07-04 00:00:00Z
Thank you Chu for your support! Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 03, 2013 On behalf of the club members Rotarians Ron Unger and Wayne Corlett present past ADG Chu Wu with a thank you gift. photo by Gabor Gasztonyi	Thank you Chu for your support!	Louise Perry	2013-07-04 00:00:00Z
Sadly, we say goodbye to our exchange student Anais Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 03, 2013 Rotarian Laurie Stewart presents Anais with a parting gift photo by Gabor Gasztonyi	Sadly, we say goodbye to our exchange student Anais	Louise Perry	2013-07-04 00:00:00Z
Club Member George Sandwith honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 03, 2013 PDG Del Paterson presents George Sandwith with a Paul Harris Fellow photo by Gabor Gasztonyi	Club Member George Sandwith honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow	Louise Perry	2013-07-04 00:00:00Z
Thank you to Past President Kevin Gordon for an outstanding year! Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 03, 2013 Past President Kevin Gordon receives his Past President Pin from Secretary Louise Perry photo by Gabor Gasztonyi	Thank you to Past President Kevin Gordon for an outstanding year!	Louise Perry	2013-07-04 00:00:00Z
Thank you from RCACC for Rotary's financial support. Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 02, 2013	Thank you from RCACC for Rotary's financial support.	Louise Perry	2013-06-03 00:00:00Z
Rotary Club of New Westminster chosen District 5040's Outstanding Club of the Year! Posted by Louise Perry on May 20, 2013 New Westminster Strikes Gold in Quesnel! By Chu Wu – Assistant Governor, Rotary District 5040, May 21, 2013 Read more...	Rotary Club of New Westminster chosen District 5040's Outstanding Club of the Year!	Louise Perry	2013-05-21 00:00:00Z
Peace Thru Sport Event a Success! Posted by Louise Perry on Apr 29, 2013 A great big thank-you to everyone that supported our first joint-project with Interact & Rotaract!! In spite of the rain, our event was a success! We raised $1,000 that our 4 Clubs will be donating to KidSport, New West and we collected 4.5 Van loads of Sports Equipment throughout the day!! The participants & volunteers all had a blast and the participants are looking forward to supporting this event again next year.	Peace Thru Sport Event a Success!	Louise Perry	2013-04-30 00:00:00Z
Peace Through Sport is this Saturday!! Posted by Laurie Stewart on Apr 22, 2013 Rain or Shine, You're Invited!! Come Join Us at Mercer Stadium this Saturday April 27th between 8:30am – 4:30pm: Donate used sports equipment of any kind to KidSport, New West Enjoy a complimentary Tim Horton’s coffee between 8:30am – 9:30am Enjoy our Thrifty Foods BBQ lunch from 11:30am – 4:00pm Bring your friends and play a pickup game of Ultimate Frisbee Drop-in Frisbee games at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Try your skills at our Ultimate Obstacles Challenge Enjoy the sun, listen to our DJ’s and watch a game of Ultimate Frisbee To join the fun, bring your donation of new or used sports equipment anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm. Everyone is welcome and special thanks to Thrifty Foods, Tim Horton's, G&F Financial & The Record for providing coffee, timbits, BBQ lunch and event prizes.	Peace Through Sport is this Saturday!!	Laurie Stewart	2013-04-23 00:00:00Z
A new kitchen for the residents at Cliff Block Posted by Louise Perry on Apr 10, 2013 The Rotary Club has made a donation to the Outlook Society for the renovation of the community kitchen at Cliff Block. Dave Brown, Manager accepts the cheque from Rotary Secretary, Louise Perry *Photo courtesy of Michael McQuillan* See full story in The Record: http://www.royalcityrecord.com/health/Dream+kitchen+from+Rotary/8265730/story.html Read more...	A new kitchen for the residents at Cliff Block	Louise Perry	2013-04-11 00:00:00Z
Rotary Helps The New Westminster Army Cadets purchase new equipment Posted by Louise Perry on Mar 20, 2013 Rotarian Bill Payne presents a cheque to Capt. Bob Chessell, Lynnette Deacon and Sonja Hurstmann of the 2316 RCACC, the New Westminster Army Cadets. photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi	Rotary Helps The New Westminster Army Cadets purchase new equipment	Louise Perry	2013-03-21 00:00:00Z
Peace Through Sport Posted by Laurie Stewart on Mar 07, 2013 Rotaract, Interact and Rotary have joined forces to raise funds for KidSport through a fun day of Ultimate Frisbee!! Teams, individual players and spectators are all welcome!! Saturday April 27, 2013 at Mercer Stadium, New Westminster Registration is now closed for competitive teams and recreational teams. All youth are welcome to donate their used sports equipment and stay for a drop-in game of frisbee or join us on the skills competition field. To join the fun, bring your donation of new or used sports equipment anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm. Everyone is welcome and special thanks to Thrifty Foods, Tim Horton's G&F Financial & The Record for providing coffee, timbits, BBQ lunch and event prizes. Join our Facebook Group , click HERE Read more...	Peace Through Sport	Laurie Stewart	2013-03-08 00:00:00Z
Rotary Helps Replace Playground at Howay Elementary Posted by Louise Perry on Feb 26, 2013 The Rotary Club of New Westminster provides a donation of $4000.00 towards the replacement of the playground at Howay Elementary School. The Rotary Club was happy to assist with this project as they were aslo involved with the original playground. Rotarian Jim Dodd presents Ken Millard, Principal of FW Howay with the cheque. Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi Read more...	Rotary Helps Replace Playground at Howay Elementary	Louise Perry	2013-02-27 00:00:00Z
New Westminster Club Creates 2013 Strategic Plan Posted by Chu Wu on Feb 21, 2013 On Saturday, February 17, 11 members of our club gathered at Rotary Tower to develop our club's strategic plan facilitated by Don Evans. Members attended included all 3 of our Past District Governors Irwin Stewart, Dave Kirk and Del Paterson, our newest member Doug Ford, our youngest member Jeremy Perry. Others participants included John Berry, Laurie Stewart, Tricia Thomas, Kevin Gordon, Kim Husband and Mike Kaburda.	New Westminster Club Creates 2013 Strategic Plan	Chu Wu	2013-02-22 00:00:00Z
Welcome our newest member! Posted by Louise Perry on Feb 06, 2013 PDG Del Paterson and sponsor Gordon Mackie induct our newest member Sharon Tidd from the Salvation Army. Photo by Gabor Gasztonyi	Welcome our newest member!	Louise Perry	2013-02-07 00:00:00Z
Meet our newest member! Posted by Louise Perry on Jan 23, 2013 PDG Del Paterson and President Kevin Gordon induct our newest member, Doug Ford, Manager Thrifty Foods. Photo by Gabor Gasztonyi Read more...	Meet our newest member!	Louise Perry	2013-01-24 00:00:00Z
DG Rebecca MacPherson inducts our newest member Mike Michelin Posted by Louise Perry on Oct 24, 2012 On October 25 our District Governor, Rebecca MacPherson visited our club. In addition to an inspirational message about Peace Through Service she inducted our newest member, Mike Michelin. Photo by Gabor Gasztonyi: President Kevin Gordon, DG Rebecca MacPherson, new member Mike Michelin Read more...	DG Rebecca MacPherson inducts our newest member Mike Michelin	Louise Perry	2012-10-25 00:00:00Z
Adventures Program Accepting Applications!! (deadline Nov 15, 2012) Posted by Laurie Stewart on Oct 21, 2012 New West High School Students Invited to Go on an Adventure in 2013!! Choose from a number of “Adventures” dates ! Film - Powell River - Feb 22 - 24, 2013 RYLA South - Port Moody - April 5 - 8, 2013 Tourism - Kelowna - Apr 7 - 11 , 2013 Citizenship - Ottawa - Apr 27 - May 1, 2013 For more information email Gillian Meyers at: gmyers33@telus.net (Application deadlines: Film - Nov 15, 2012 - All others - Dec 31, 2012) Read more...	Adventures Program Accepting Applications!! (deadline Nov 15, 2012)	Laurie Stewart	2012-10-22 00:00:00Z
Club History Moment By PDG Irwin Stewart Posted by Jeremy Perry on Oct 17, 2012 Learning about the history of our club. This week we learned about the Barrel Run. Read more...	Club History Moment By PDG Irwin Stewart	Jeremy Perry	2012-10-18 00:00:00Z
How to Win the Stanley Cup of Rotary District 5040? Posted by Chu Wu on Aug 15, 2012 Chu Wu spoke at our club on August 9 about the process of being nominated for the Most Outstanding Club of the Year Award. Each year Rotary District 5040 select one of the current 51 clubs to receive this honour. For the Rotary year 2012-13 President Kevin Gordon is determined to lead our club to win this Holy Grail! In that light, President Kevin asked Chu to come to our club to share some of his insights. Chris Bradshow thanked our guest speaker AG Chu Wu following his presentation. Read more...	How to Win the Stanley Cup of Rotary District 5040?	Chu Wu	2012-08-16 00:00:00Z
Sarah Jones Receives Club's Pick for Paul Harris Fellow "Sapphire" Posted by Chu Wu on Aug 15, 2012 On August 9, PDG Dave Kirk presented Sarah Jones with her second Paul Harris Fellow for her dedication and great work as our club Treasurer. This award was announced at our Installation Lunch, but because Sarah could not be there, it has been kept secret from Sarah for over a month. AG Chu Wu was present to "pin" Sarah with her Paul Harris Fellow "Sapphire" pin. Read more...	Sarah Jones Receives Club's Pick for Paul Harris Fellow "Sapphire"	Chu Wu	2012-08-16 00:00:00Z
Rotarian Michael Crean featured in The New Westminster Record Posted by Louise Perry on Aug 02, 2012 Rotarian honoured for work in Africa Rotary International awards Service Above Self Award to New West business owner Read more: http://www.royalcityrecord.com/technology/Rotarian+honoured+work+Africa/7035174/story.html#ixzz22VENhrZG	Rotarian Michael Crean featured in The New Westminster Record	Louise Perry	2012-08-03 00:00:00Z
Laurie Stewart, a Club Choice for Paul Harris Fellow in 2011-12 Posted by Chu Wu on Jul 03, 2012 Laurie Stewart was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow by PDG Dave Kirk at our installation luncheon on June 28, 2012. District Governor Hans Doge was present to pin Laurie. While a relatively new member, Laurie has been tireless leading our club in Public Relations and weekly Bulletin. Laurie has been telling our stories in a compelling way to our community and has kept our members and other stakeholders connected through her effort in editing and publishing our weekly Sockeye bulletins.	Laurie Stewart, a Club Choice for Paul Harris Fellow in 2011-12	Chu Wu	2012-07-04 00:00:00Z
Dr. Dave Neima Helps the World to See Posted by Chu Wu on Jul 03, 2012 Our long-time Rotarian and Past President was recently in the news of New Westminster Leader. Here is the link to the article: http://www.newwestnewsleader.com/news/159580715.html	Dr. Dave Neima Helps the World to See	Chu Wu	2012-07-04 00:00:00Z
THANK YOU to President 2011-12 Marguerite! Posted by Chu Wu on Jul 03, 2012 President 2011-12 Marguerite finishes her year off as Club President with her speech at the Installation Luncheon on June 28, 2012. She summarized another very successful year at the Rotary Club of New Westminster in serving our community since 1928. In appreciation of her service to our club, President 2012-13 Kevin on behalf of the club presented President Marguerite 2011-12 with the Rotary Past President Pin.	THANK YOU to President 2011-12 Marguerite!	Chu Wu	2012-07-04 00:00:00Z
Michael Crean Receives Service Above Self Award Posted by Chu Wu on Jul 03, 2012 On June 28, 2012, during the installation luncheon of 2012-13 President and Club Executives of the Rotary Club of New Westminster, Michael Crean received the Rotary International Service Above Self Award from DG Hans Dodge. Michael Crean became only the 9th Rotarians in District 5040 to receive this distinguished honour in Rotary. Michael Crean joins Irwin Stewart and George Sandwith as the 3 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of New Westminster to be honoured with the Service Above Self Award. Together, they represent 1/3 of the recipients from District 5040 to have ever been selected for this prestigious award. Congratulations, the Rotary Club of New Westminster! Read more...	Michael Crean Receives Service Above Self Award	Chu Wu	2012-07-04 00:00:00Z
A New Rotary Year, A New President 2012-13 Kevin Gordon Posted by Chu Wu on Jul 03, 2012 President Kevin Gordon 2012-13 was installed on June 28, 2012 by Judge Bob Crawford. He becomes the 85th President of the Rotary Club of New Westminster. During his inaugural speech President Kevin reminded club members the long history of the club since its chartering in March 1928 and its many accomplishments including sponsoring many other new Rotary Clubs over the years. Most importantly, President Kevin's hope is for the Rotary Club of New Westminster to be nominated for the Most Outstanding Club in District 5040 in 2012-13. Based on a solid foundation of fellowship and team work, President Kevin is ready to lead our club into a successful year in Peace Through Service. Read more...	A New Rotary Year, A New President 2012-13 Kevin Gordon	Chu Wu	2012-07-04 00:00:00Z
Welcome to the Rotary Club of New Westminster Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 18, 2012 Welcome! The Rotary Club of New Westminster was organized and chartered in 1928. Since that time, we have been proud to have six of our members serve as District Governors and to have sponsored five new clubs. “There can be no better introduction to the life of a community than one that comes through the local Rotary club” ~ Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary Interested in learning more about our club? Call our secretary Louise Perry at 604-523-5372 Read more...	Welcome to the Rotary Club of New Westminster	Louise Perry	2012-06-19 00:00:00Z
The NWSS Interact club wins an award!! Posted by Laurie Stewart Interact Club President Jethray Tecson and his team, Jacob Dabic, Joey Chandler and Phelan Glenn win special mention in a anti-bullying campaign!! "Spread the Glove" - check it out! Congratulations to this hard working group of young leaders in New Westminster!!!	The NWSS Interact club wins an award!!	Laurie Stewart
You're Invited to the Ultimate Tournament - May 10, 2014 Posted by Laurie Stewart Registration closes May 2, 2014 - Register here All ages and all skill levels are welcome - Beginner, Recreational & Competitive divisions!! Join your community in raising money and collecting used sports equipment for Kid Sport, New West. Fun for all at Mercer Stadium - Sat. May 10, 2014 - 8:30am - 4:30pm	You're Invited to the Ultimate Tournament - May 10, 2014	Laurie Stewart
Rotary and Group of Five help RCH Posted by Louise Perry Wayne Corlett, president, Rotary Club of New Westminster (front row, third from left), Gerda Seuss with the Group of Five and Friends Benevolent Society (front row, far left) and members of the Rotary Club of New Westminster present Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) board director Helen Sparkes (front row, far right) and RCHF Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations Eleanor Ryrie (front row, second from left) with a cheque for $10,180.00. These funds will go toward the purchase of two camera heads for orthopedic surgery at RCH. These funds were raised at their spring fundraiser.	Rotary and Group of Five help RCH	Louise Perry
Rotarians at Work Posted by Louise Perry A group of dedicated Rotarians provided some manpower to help replace the stairs in the outside garden area for our tenants at Rotary Tower. Read more...	Rotarians at Work	Louise Perry
How secure is all this data? Posted by Louise Perry No need to worry. ClubRunner secures all your private information using the latest security technologies. Read more...	How secure is all this data?	Louise Perry
Don't forget the eBulletin! Posted by Louise Perry ClubRunner makes it easy to publish your eBulletin, and send to all your members and friends. Read more...	Don't forget the eBulletin!	Louise Perry
Welcome to our new website! Posted by Louise Perry We are all excited to see how ClubRunner will revolutionize the way we manage our day to day club activities, as well as communicate more effectively. Read more...	Welcome to our new website!	Louise Perry