 Please plan to join us on ZOOM at NOON, Thursday April 8th for a presentation from Freddie Marsh. In 2015, Freddie Marsh became a living kidney donor to his friend, Anna Maria. Freddie is an advocate for organ donation and volunteers his time at BC Transplant sharing his story. Freddie donated extra funds from a fundraising campaign to BC Transplant. This donation went towards BC Transplant first, Live Life Pass It On Scholarship that will be awarded to two grade 12 students who lead an organ donation awareness project. Freddie has a passion for traveling and movies. Contact Louise Perry by email for ZOOM link lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com
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April 8th program
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2021-04-04 07:00:00Z |
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Our heartfelt condolences to Dave's family and friends at this very sad time. We admired Dave's strength and determination this past year as our District Governor.
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District Governor Dave Hamilton passes away
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2021-03-30 07:00:00Z |
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 Spring has Sprung! Please join us April 1st at Noon on Zoom for a special program. Eric Young will present The Art and Science of Dahlias - Eric has been a volunteer with Rotary International since he joined the Rotaract Club in 2007 while in university.
- He has a BSc in Health Information Science from the University of Victoria and moved to Vancouver in 2014 to work at the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council as a Data Analyst. Eric has a strong interest in healthcare transformation and quality improvement and is passionate about using health information to story-tell and drive improvement work.
- In recent years, Eric picked up gardening, growing dahlias in particular.
- This is a passion of his mother (Connie) and he took it upon himself to learn from her.
- In his spare time he enjoys spending time outdoors either running
- Contact Louise Perry by email for ZOOM link lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com
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Spring has Sprung!
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2021-03-28 07:00:00Z |
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Still time to support our POWER OF PETS
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2021-03-24 07:00:00Z |
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Victor, a former exchange student from 2017/2018 (Rotary: Making a Difference) zoomed in from Brazil this week. It was great catching up with him! One of the benefits of virtual meetings.
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Catching Up with Victor
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2021-03-06 08:00:00Z |
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Check out our prizes! Here are a few recent entries into our Virtual Pet Show airing on Instagram @powerofpetshow Still time to enter! March 31 is the deadline. We also accept donations. See the top of our home page.
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Power of Pets Show
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2021-03-01 08:00:00Z |
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#catsanddogs,#powerofpetshow,#prizes,#virtualpetshow |
These three outstanding Rotarians share March 1 as their Rotary Anniversary. John Berry (active member since 1987) and Bob Crawford and Bill Payne (now honourary members who both joined in 1994) A big thanks for their service to the local and international communities. Here are a few throwback photos - Bob Crawford inducts John Berry as President in 2015. and Bill Payne presents the Salvation Army with a club donation.
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Three March 1 Rotary Anniversaries!
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2021-03-01 08:00:00Z |
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 A fine photo of four fine gentlemen. All Past District Governors for District 5040 Many, many years of Rotary experience and dedication is reflected in this photo. Left to Right David Kirk PDG 2000-2001, Don McKenzie PDG 1978-1979 Irwin Stewart PDG 1993-1994, Del Paterson PDG 2002-2003 Although we have lost Don and Irwin their legacies and service to the local and international communities lives on. We thank all four for their years of Rotary service.
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Throwback Thursday
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2021-02-25 08:00:00Z |
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 Claire is the daughter of Michael and Melissa Haffner, and is sister to Grace. She is in grade 11 at New Westminster Secondary, where she plays both basketball and volleyball. Claire also plays volleyball outside of school, and dreams of continuing to play for a university, as it is one of her biggest passions. Having played many sports in her lifetime and after taking the career course in grade 10, she has been looking at jobs in Health Sciences (physio therapy, genetic counsellor, etc). buat has also recently been interested in business and technology, and she looks forward to exploring her options. Claire also plays piano and has volunteered at many small events, but looks forward to doing more volunteering in her community through the Hyack Ambassador Program. Claire is most inspired by her parents, as they are the kindest, most supportive and hardworking people she has ever met. They always push Claire and her sister to do their best and make them take risks even when they don’t want to. She is very thankful to have them in her life. Claire's most treasured keepsake is her Pandora charm bracelet. Almost every important event that has happened in her life is represented by a charm. It shows her family, friends, travels, May Day and so much more. Her proudest moment of her life so far was receiving female athlete of the year for her grade last year. "I worked really hard during the volleyball and basketball season and it was nice to be recognized for my effort." Claire's favourite thing to do in the Royal City, besides the Hyack Festival, is going down to the Quay in the summers, getting gelato at the farmers market and walking along the boardwalk with her friends. "At the end of the boardwalk, there used to be beach volleyball courts and I loved playing there. Or relaxing in the hammocks the city would hang. It was the perfect place to relax." When asked who she would trade places with, past or present, Claire says: "I have always wanted to know what it was like to live during the renaissance so I think it would be interesting to trade places with Marie-Antoinette. When I visited France, I got to go inside the place of Versailles and it would be interesting to see how the royal family lived back then. The society was very divided and it would be different to live in a monarchy government, especially to be the Queen. However, if I was to trade places with her, I would want to leave before the French Revolution." If she could give advice to her 13-year-old-self, Claire would tell herself not to care what anyone else thinks or says. "It’s typical to be self-conscious at that age but the only thing that matters is how you see yourself." She would also tell her 13-year-old self to not worry so much about the future and to just live in the moment. Claire believes she would make a good Hyack Ambassador because no one loves this city more than she does. She loves our traditions like the Hyack Parade and May Day. "We are a small community but our spirit is big. My parents grew up here and it only seems fair that I do my part to give back by volunteering and representing my Royal City."
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Meet our Hyack Ambassador Candidate Claire Haffner
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2021-02-13 08:00:00Z |
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The Rotary in New Westminster Virtual Pet Show has more than just cats and dogs! Here are few of our more unique pets that have recently entered. An alpaca, donkey and a few guinea pigs! Get your pets pictures entered before March 31 to show them off and maybe win an awesome prize from one of our sponsors! Enter at: Follow along on Instagram @powerofpetshow 
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We are inclusive and promote diversity
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2021-02-12 08:00:00Z |
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Meet Kirra (right), a released VIP PADS Dog, along with her sister Adelaide (left), a PADS Hearing Service dog between jobs. These two beauties are our first Service Dog entries who are enjoying some well deserved family time! Kirra & her sister Adelaide are one “Dazzling Duo” who are all about providing comfort & companionship to their human family. We are enjoying our virtual pet show on Instagram at @powerofpetshow while raising funds for PADS and our youth programs. Check out the button on the top of our home page for registration details. Show your pet you love them and help us raise funds and awareness of the Power of Pets.
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Welcome to our first Service Dogs Entries
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2021-02-06 08:00:00Z |
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Our virtual pet show is growing! We welcome our first bunny! Luna is a very loving bunny, she licks the people she loves most! And meet Abbey a recent entry in our Golden Oldie category. She acts like a cat!
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Power of Pets Show- We have our first bunny!
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2021-02-04 08:00:00Z |
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Today, over 70 million people are displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations. Half of them are children.We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts. Rotary creates environments of peaceAs a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect. By carrying out service projects and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources. Our commitment to peacebuilding today answers new challenges: how we can make the greatest possible impact and how we can achieve our vision of lasting change. We are approaching the concept of peace with greater cohesion and inclusivity, broadening the scope of what we mean by peacebuilding, and finding more ways for people to get involved. Rotary creates environments where peace can happen. 
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February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
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2021-02-02 08:00:00Z |
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We love to celebrate our Rotarians and their service to our club and the community. On January 31, 2008 - 13 years ago we welcomed Kevin Gordon to our club. He served as Club President in 2012/2013 and is currently our Director of our Rotary Tower. Here is a throwback photo of Kevin with one of our former exchange students, Ana. And 35 years ago on February 1, 1985 Karl Dech joined our club. Karl is currently an Honourary member and we are always delighted when he joins a meeting. This is picture of Del Paterson, presenting Karl (seated) with a Paul Harris Fellow. Karl's wife Barbara was there to celebrate as well.
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Two Rotary Anniversaries!
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2021-01-31 08:00:00Z |
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Meet a few more of our recent entries into our Power of Pets Show! This is Diesel, he is waiting for Christmas! This is one of our Cool Cats! Meet Harry! Cachet, age 13 is one of our Golden Oldies.
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Power of Pets Announcement!
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2021-01-30 08:00:00Z |
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Since we can’t travel why not learn about each other’s past adventures! Join us January 28th at 7pm on Zoom for a presentation from Rotarian Mike Crean - come sail away with Mike! Since he was a youngster Mike was always drawn to the sea. His father was a marine physicist and they spent time on research boats and sailing. Over the years family and life made it difficult to spend much time sailing, but he was always drawn back to it. In recent years Mike was able to sail more and wanted to do a major ocean crossing. When a friend told Mike about the Clipper Race he decided to put himself to the test and do a leg of the Clipper Round the World Race. Novice, intermediate and experts can all participate in the experience of ocean racing through The Clipper Race, either round the world or on a single leg. The Southern Ocean is reputed to be the wildest ocean experience - he chose to do the Southern Ocean. For Zoom login contact lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com
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Jan 28th Presentation - Come Sail Away with Mike!
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2021-01-21 08:00:00Z |
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Milo is one of our “Precious Puppies”. And meet Miley, another entry into our Precious Puppy category! Miley is teething and her favourite treats are ice cubes.  It's easy to participate in our Virtual Power of Pets Show - supporting Rotary Youth Programs and PADS (Pacific Assistance Dogs Society) Click the tabs on the top of our Home Page, or check out the event section on the right had side. Show off your beloved pets! Dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, rabbits, gerbils....
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Precious Puppies! Milo and Miley
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2021-01-16 08:00:00Z |
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It was great catching up with Farhan and the world of sports during the pandemic. Check out our speaker schedule on the left hand side of our home page to see what our future programs are.
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Catching up with Farhan Lalji
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2021-01-15 08:00:00Z |
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The members of the Rotary Club of New Westminster fondly remember Kim Husband, who joined our club in 1971. He remained a honourary member until his recent passing on December 10th. Our heartfelt condolences to his wife Bernice and family. Photo by Gabor Gasztonyi (January 2016)
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Kim Husband
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2021-01-10 08:00:00Z |
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Here are a few entries from our Power of Pets Show raising funds for Rotary Youth Programs and Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) Follow Instagram @powerofpetshow to see them all and some fun facts about animals! Entry fees $10 for 1, $12 for 2, $15 for 3. Honour your beloved pet with an entry. Lots of categories! All pets welcome! Click the button at the top of our home page for details. Rosettes for the winners of each category and a Best in Show prize to be awarded. Meet Callie and her hedgehog! Introducing the very Regal King Kobe!
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Power of Pets Show
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2021-01-10 08:00:00Z |
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On January 1, 1971 Mike Kaburda joined the Rotary Club of New Westminster. He served as Club President 1994-95 and 2004-05 and remains as a Honourary member. A big thank you Mike for your 50 years of Rotary service. Photo of Mike and his spouse Barbara from The District 5040 Foundation Dinner 2019
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50 Years Ago!
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2021-01-01 08:00:00Z |
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Congratulations to the members of the Interact Club of New Westminster for a very successful Christmas Decoration sale! Thank you to the members of both Rotary Clubs in New Westminster for supporting our youth by donating some of the items.
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Interact Christmas Decor Sale
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2020-12-28 08:00:00Z |
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The members of our club would like to take this opportunity to wish our community a very Safe and Happy Christmas Season! Thank you for your support!
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Merry Christmas 2020
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2020-12-23 08:00:00Z |
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Thank you to several of our members and friends who came out and raised over $900 for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Tis the Season to Ring the Bells!
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2020-12-21 08:00:00Z |
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Join in the fun! Show off your pets! Check out the full details under our events tab on the right hand side of our home page.
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Power of Pets Show
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2020-12-12 08:00:00Z |
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We meet weekly on ZOOM and always give our guests a warm welcome. To hear what we are doing please contactPresident, Louise Perry at lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com for login details. See our speaker schedule located on the right of of our home page.
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Rotary International President, Holger Knaack
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2020-12-04 08:00:00Z |
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On December 1, 1994 The Rotary Club of New Westminster welcomed Dave Vallee as a member. For the past 26 years he has been a generous, enthusiastic member of our club and community. Dave has served as President twice and is always willing to step up and support our projects with his time and sponsorship. Thank you Dave! Happy Rotary Anniversary! (Throw back pic from last Christmas.)
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Happy Anniversary Dave!
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2020-12-01 08:00:00Z |
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Contact Louise Perry lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com for information about our club.
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New Members Welcome!
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2020-11-25 08:00:00Z |
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Thank you to Rotarians, and friends that came out and supported The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign in New Westminster. We were able to provide volunteers for 5 days! Online donations:
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Poppy Volunteers for the Royal Canadian Legion
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2020-11-01 07:00:00Z |
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 An award-winning professional photographer, author, gallery owner and filmmaker, Gabor Gasztonyi lives in New Westminster with his wife, artist Judith Copland. Gabor is a two-time winner of the prestigious Nikon Press Award. He is a regular lecturer at Emily College University and Bernie Legge Cultural Award winner. Recent exhibitions include The Sudanese, at the Surrey Art Gallery, in 2015, as well as two selected and featured exhibits at the Capture Photography Festival in Vancouver. His film No Way Out premiered at the Harlem Film Festival in New York, in May 2019. It won the award for Best Cinematography. A dedicated member of Rotary, Gabor is currently the Polio Chair for District 5040 and is keenly interested in Rehabilitation for Polio Victims particularly in Ethiopia. He is also interested in promoting accessibility for Rotary meeting places. ZOOM in at NOON, October 29 for this presentation, Polio, a personal journey. For login information email lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com  
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Oct 29 Special Presentation Gabor Gasztonyi
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2020-10-23 07:00:00Z |
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Gabor Gasztonyi,end polio now |
On a beautiful day - 3 members, Louise, Laurie and Grace and her doggy, set out for a walk around New Westminster dressed brightly in our END POLIO NOW attire- to share some personal stories and discuss future plans for our club. We stopped in at Old Crow coffee shop for a delicious beverage.
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We walked TO END POLIO
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2020-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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#tbt to our Walk to End Polio - a few pics from last May at the New Westminster Quay. Although we can't hold a large gathering to mark World Polio Day on October 24th please consider walking or running next week individually or with a small group. But please maintain your physical distance! Get your sneakers or boots on and check out the beauty of fall. Register for Rotaract of New Westminster's Virtual Polio Walk that starts next week between Oct 19-24th. Just follow these 4 easy steps: Donate a few dollars via an e-transfer if you are able to Rotaract.nw@gmail.com Take pictures of you & a few friends participating in this 5km Polio Walk on or before Oct 24th - “World Polio Day”, Submit your favorite photo to Rotaract.nw@gmail.com
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Walk to END POLIO
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2020-10-15 07:00:00Z |
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We were delighted to have our District Governor, Dave Hamilton induct our newest member Grace Wardle. Born and raised in New Westminster, Grace has been involved in community from a very young age. While growing up she was volunteered by her family, the “Wardle’s of Westminster”, for various events with Hyack football, Royal City Youth Ballet, and Hyack Festival Association to name a few. What became obvious was the dedication and commitment of the people involved in these programs. This was something that resonated with Grace. In 2011/12 she entered into the Hyack Ambassador Program to combine her passion for community with her love of friendly competition. She was honoured to receive not only the title of Miss New Westminster but also Miss Friendship, as chosen by her peers. After high school Grace went on a softball scholarship to Graceland University in Iowa, USA. With a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies completed in 2017, Grace returned home and began looking for ways to give back to the community. Since 2018 she has been volunteering with the Coquitlam Classics/ Tri-City Titans Softball Associations. But what was missing was The connection to the city she grew up in. Remembering the time she spent with the Hyack Ambassador team she noted Miss Rotary’s declaration of “Service above Self”. This was the opportunity that she had been looking for and she is beyond proud to once again involved in helping to make her community a better place.
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Meet our newest member! Grace Wardle
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2020-10-01 07:00:00Z |
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DR. IRWIN STEWART HEARING HEALTH CENTRE – UGANDA Special Club meeting October 15 on ZOOM. See details on the Event Tab. Deaf and hard of hearing children in Uganda face a myriad of challenges, and very limited resources. To address those challenges, the Rotary clubs of New Westminster in Canada, and Kololo-Kampala in Uganda are sponsoring the establishment of a Hearing Health Centre in memory of Dr. Irwin Stewart. The Centre will target children under 6 and their families. Intervention at this stage has the greatest potential for lifelong impact. The Centre will address early diagnosis, early intervention services, a pre-primary education program and parental support and outreach. Additionally, it will provide staff and other ENT professionals with mentoring/training in modern prevention techniques and the treatment of hearing and other ear disorders. This will help to sustain the initiative. The Centre will be partly based in a clinical setting at Makere University Hospital in Kampala. University personnel can provide only limited support. Professionals will be hired locally. The Centre will be operated by a registered NGO, Hear His Voice. Dr. Brian Westerberg of Vancouver, a colleague of Dr. Stewart, will coordinate medical and professional support from Canada. Dr. Irwin Stewart, and his wife Lois, spearheaded many overseas humanitarian health projects and dedicated much of their retirement to improving Hearing Health Care in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Uganda. Irwin was a hugely committed Rotarian, a member of the Rotary Club of New Westminster who served Rotary in many capacities, including District Governor. As a physician, Irwin was recognized as a pioneer in the medical profession, he was a full Clinical Professor at UBC, Head of Otolaryngology, Professor Emeritus, a member of the Fellowship of Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS) who received many honours including the Order of Canada. Both Irwin and Lois exemplified Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” and they have left a huge legacy of service in hearing treatment, education, and training through their volunteer efforts, at home and abroad, and very significantly in Uganda. They will forever be remembered as humble and kind humanitarians. The Hearing Centre builds on and extends the work begun by Dr. Stewart and continued by Dr. Westerberg and others through a number of Rotary projects. Establishing the Centre, and naming it in honour of Dr. Stewart, are fitting tributes to a remarkable Canadian Rotarian. Funding for the Centre is coming from a Rotary Global Grant project sponsored by the two Rotary Clubs. A good deal of the $133,000 (US) project cost is being provided by Global and District Rotary Foundation grants, along with a $40,000 (US) contribution from the Government of Canada. The Rotary Club of New Westminster is committed to raising $23,000 (US) to complete the project funding. Some donations have been received, and the Club itself will provide part of the funding.
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Dr. Irwin Stewart Memorial Project
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2020-09-26 07:00:00Z |
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Dr. Irwin Stewart Hearing Health Centre Uganda |
We have moved our lunch meeting to Thursday September 24 at 7:00pm on ZOOM For login information please contact lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com. Our presenter will be Allison Perry, an elementary school teacher will be joining us to provide some insight on teaching in the classroom during the COVID 19 pandemic. She currently teaches grades 6/7. Allison graduated from UBC with her Bachelor of Education and has been teaching for 7 years. She has been at her current school, Cedar Hills, in the Surrey District for 5 years. Allison attended RYLA and is a Past President of the Rotaract Club of New Westminster. Can't make it? Check out our club website for upcoming speakers.
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Thursday Sept 24 meeting 7PM on ZOOM
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2020-09-23 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Myth Busters
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2020-09-21 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of New Westminster membership |
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!
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Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation
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2020-09-10 07:00:00Z |
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Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation,Trivia |
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!
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A Celebration!
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2020-09-03 07:00:00Z |
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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
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A historic announcement
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2020-08-14 07:00:00Z |
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Jennifer E Jones |
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: Or contact us at lperrynewwestrotary@gmail.com
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Rotary Youth Programs Presentation
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2020-08-08 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Service to Rotary Milestone
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2020-07-22 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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All the way from Denmark!
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2020-07-16 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Connects the world,Rotary Youth Exchange |
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Paul Harris said...
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2020-07-16 07:00:00Z |
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Paul Harris Fellow,Rotary Club of New Westminster membership |
We were delighted to welcome back Jeremy Perry to our club. Our first member induction of the new Rotary year.
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Welcome back Jeremy!
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2020-07-11 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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It's a new Rotary Year!
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2020-07-01 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Top Ten Reasons to Embrace Online Meetings
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2020-06-29 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary New Westminster on Zoom |
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.
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George Gareb passes away
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2020-06-24 07:00:00Z |
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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:
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Meet our young reader!
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2020-06-21 07:00:00Z |
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library New Westminster,Literacy |
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
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The Royal City Rotary Club presents Dr. Bonnie Henry with a Paul Harris Fellow
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2020-06-17 07:00:00Z |
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Dr Bonnie Henry,Paul Harris Fellow |
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
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Hyack Princess 2020/21
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2020-05-31 07:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Dave Vallee stumbled upon one of the projects we supported in 1983. 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"
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Throw back Thursday
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2020-05-21 07:00:00Z |
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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.

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Meet our Hyack Ambassador Tianna
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Virtual Meetings on ZOOM
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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.
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Support during COVID 19
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2020-04-21 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Sharing is caring
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2020-04-02 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Rotary Meetings Cancelled
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2020-03-17 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Bevies & Bites 2020 was a success!
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2020-03-05 08:00:00Z |
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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
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Feb 6 2020 meeting
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2020-02-07 08:00:00Z |
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A lovely photo from the Hyack President's Tea. Miss Rotary Clubs of New Westminster Tianna Beaudoin
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Hyack President's Tea
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2020-01-26 08:00:00Z |
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GET YOUR TICKETS! GO TO EVENTS on the RIGHT SIDE OF OUR HOME PAGE! OR CONTACT Dave Vallee at dave@teamdavevallee.com
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Bevies and Bites February 29
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2020-01-24 08:00:00Z |
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Nancy inducted our newest member. Welcome to Anne Holden, from the Salvation Army. Photo credit Gabor Gasztonyi
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A new decade, a new member!
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2020-01-23 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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1st meeting of 2020
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2020-01-09 08:00:00Z |
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Happy New Year, 2020!
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2020-01-01 08:00:00Z |
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Our members and guests gathered for our final meeting of the year. Merry Christmas! See you in January. Photo credit: Gaby Gasztonyi
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Merry Christmas 2019
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2019-12-19 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Ringing the Bells 2019
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2019-12-14 08:00:00Z |
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It was a pleasure to hear from Miss New Westminster, Natasha Sing at our meeting this week.
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Miss New Westminster, Natasha Sing
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2019-12-12 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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In Memory of Jim Dodd
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2019-11-30 08:00:00Z |
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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!
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Club Christmas Social
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2019-11-28 08:00:00Z |
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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 missionThe 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
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November is Rotary Foundation Month
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2019-11-26 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Fundraising and Fellowship at the District Foundation Dinner
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2019-11-16 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Rotarians at Remembrance Day
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2019-11-11 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Remembrance Day Program
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2019-11-07 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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No Stone Left Alone
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2019-11-04 08:00:00Z |
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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!
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End Polio Now 2019 Campaign
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2019-10-28 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Oct 24 speaker
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2019-10-24 07:00:00Z |
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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)
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Eye Clinic 2019
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2019-10-20 07:00:00Z |
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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
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Club meeting Oct 17
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2019-10-17 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Fundraising + Fellowship
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2019-10-02 07:00:00Z |
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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 And in the same theme at our final meeting in September, our members are invited to bring 3 books to swap and discuss.
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September is Literacy Month
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2019-09-20 07:00:00Z |
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PDG Del Paterson presents President Cindy Tang with her PAUL HARRIS FELLOW. photo credit: Gabor Gasztonyi
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Our newest Paul Harris Fellow
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2019-09-15 07:00:00Z |
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Past President John Berry thanks our speaker Councilor Nadine Nakagawa for taking time out of her busy schedule to visit our club.
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Councilor Nadine Nakagawa
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2019-09-15 07:00:00Z |
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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.”
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David Neima
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2019-08-22 07:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 11, 2019
) ROTARY DISTRICT 5040: NEW WESTMINSTER ROTARY CLUBS IN ACTION ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL POT OF GOLD CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT! The 24th 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, 25th Annual Pot of Gold Charity Golf Tournament.
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Thank you! Until next year...
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2019-07-11 07:00:00Z |
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Our new President Captain Cindy, members and guests were treated to a delightful luncheon aboard the Linnee, by Rotarian Lynne and her husband Ron.
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Lunch on the Linnee
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2019-06-27 07:00:00Z |
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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
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2019-2020 Installation Event
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2019-06-20 07:00:00Z |
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A sunny success!
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2019-05-28 07:00:00Z |
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End Polio Now
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2019-05-15 07:00:00Z |
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Our club recently made financial contributions to support literacy for children and art therapy for folks living with Parkinson's disease.
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In our community...
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2019-05-10 07:00:00Z |
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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!
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RYLA 2019
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2019-05-09 07:00:00Z |
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Congratulations and thank you to our members for this achievement!
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Rotary Foundation
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2019-03-25 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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March Programs
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2019-03-21 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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New Westminster Hyack Ambassador Leadership Program
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2019-03-08 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Former BC Lion, Angus Reid shared his story
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2019-02-22 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Supporting our foundation
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2019-02-21 08:00:00Z |
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We are delighted to introduce our newest member. Lynne Francis! 
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Welcome Lynne!
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2019-02-15 08:00:00Z |
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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:
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Arts Council of New Westminster
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2019-02-08 08:00:00Z |
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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.”
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Rotary Theme for 2019-2020 Unveiled
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2019-01-15 08:00:00Z |
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A great day at Cypress for Leo, our exchange student from Germany.
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Leo tries cross country!
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2019-01-08 08:00:00Z |
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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)
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Merry Christmas 2018
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2018-12-21 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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DG Darcy Long visits our club
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2018-12-01 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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November is Foundation Month!
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2018-11-15 08:00:00Z |
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3rd Annual Eye Clinic
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2018-11-14 08:00:00Z |
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In Remembrance
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2018-11-08 08:00:00Z |
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Interested in learning more about our local Rotaract Club and meet these enthusiastic members? Just click!
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New Westminster Rotaract members
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2018-10-16 07:00:00Z |
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This years theme
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2018-10-09 07:00:00Z |
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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....
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Our fieldtrip to check out the Solo electric cars
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2018-10-05 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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President's Citation
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2018-10-03 07:00:00Z |
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Members and guests gathered for an evening of fellowship while sharing a potluck dinner.
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Potluck
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2018-09-28 07:00:00Z |
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Meet our newest members! Del Paterson and our members welcome back Laurie Stewart, and are delighted to induct Vasant Jain.
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New members!
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2018-09-20 07:00:00Z |
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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
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Rob Stewart
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2018-09-13 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Meet Leo!
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2018-08-17 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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August 2 meeting Cancelled
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2018-07-31 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Victor and Kate
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2018-07-12 07:00:00Z |
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It's a new year for Rotary
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2018-07-03 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Installation 2018
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2018-06-14 07:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Nick Cheng thanks Margaret Wills for her presentation that showed our members how our donation makes sure local youth can attend their grad.
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You Wear it Well-Just for Grads
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2018-06-07 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Polio Walk 2018
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2018-05-29 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Meet Rachel Way
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2018-05-17 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Welcome Violet!
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2018-04-19 07:00:00Z |
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Our member, Rotarian George Sandwith thanks The Honourable Yonah Martin for her presentation at our club meeting.
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Guest Speaker Senator Martin
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2018-04-13 07:00:00Z |
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Past DG Del Paterson presents President Richard with his Paul Harris Fellow.
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Our newest Paul Harris Fellow
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2018-04-06 07:00:00Z |
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We welcomed 2 new members in March. Meet Brunella from the Hyack Festival Association and Jessica from the Salvation Army.
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Four more helping hands!
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2018-04-06 07:00:00Z |
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Our regularly scheduled evening meeting at Boston Pizza on Thursday March 29 is cancelled due to a special event. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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Note: No meeting at Boston Pizza this month.
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2018-03-12 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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90th Anniversary Moment
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2018-02-25 08:00:00Z |
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Our club was fortunate and delighted to have Rotary International President Ian H.S. Riseley attend our 90th Anniversary Celebration. More pictures to follow...
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90 Years Celebration
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2018-02-14 08:00:00Z |
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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
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January Speakers
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2018-01-31 08:00:00Z |
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Happy New Year
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2017-12-31 08:00:00Z |
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Several Club members volunteered to raise over $500 for the Salvation Army!
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The Bells are ringing!
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2017-12-20 08:00:00Z |
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President Richard Prill and President Elect John Berry in the Christmas spirit at the City of New Westminster Christmas get together. 
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Christmas Spirit
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2017-12-13 08:00:00Z |
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Donations are used towards projects that PROMOTE PEACE, PROVIDE CLEAN WATER, SAVE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN, SUPPORT EDUCATION, GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES and FIGHTING DISEASE.
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November is Foundation Month
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2017-11-24 08:00:00Z |
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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)
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Wheel Chair donation
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2017-10-19 07:00:00Z |
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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. .jpg) .jpg)
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Our 2nd Eye Clinic
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2017-10-07 07:00:00Z |
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President Richard Prill and Rotarian George Sandwith thank our bio medical students for their presentation and wish them good luck in their future endeavors.
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Goodbye Calvin and Zoey
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2017-10-06 07:00:00Z |
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Del Paterson and Dawn Rutledge thank Dr. Arlene King for her informative presentation regarding Polio.
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Dr. Arlene King
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2017-09-29 07:00:00Z |
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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. 
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Meet Calvin!
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2017-09-17 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Join us for Lunch!
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2017-09-17 07:00:00Z |
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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
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Helping our Seniors
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2017-07-07 07:00:00Z |
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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!
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It's a new Rotary Year!
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2017-07-01 07:00:00Z |
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We said goodbye to our wonderful exchange students. Lavinia from Italy and Juan from Mexico.
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Farewell
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2017-06-29 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Rotarians at Work!
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2017-06-07 07:00:00Z |
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Stopped by the water fountain our club donated to Pier Park during the 2017 Walk to End Polio
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Rotary Water Fountain in Pier Park
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2017-05-29 07:00:00Z |
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2017 Walk to End Polio a great success!
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2017-05-29 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Books, books and more books!
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2017-04-07 07:00:00Z |
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Our offsite meeting at Thornebridge Gardens
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2017-04-07 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Our Thursday Evening meetings are fun!
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2017-02-23 08:00:00Z |
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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
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Community Networking event
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2017-01-31 08:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Mike Crean presents to the members of the Kololo Rotary Club in Kampala, Uganda.
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Mike Crean presents at Kololo Club
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2017-01-24 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Thanks from the Boys and Girls Club
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2016-12-02 08:00:00Z |
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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!
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Children's play area opens at RCH
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2016-11-16 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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DG Lyn Stroshin visits our club
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2016-11-03 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary members and guests had a great day at JIBC
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Louise Perry
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2016-10-18 07:00:00Z |
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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. 
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Rotary Eye Clinic
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Louise Perry
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2016-10-11 07:00:00Z |
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Does this sound like you?
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2016-09-27 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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UBC/Douglas College Dentistry Program presentation
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2016-08-18 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Presentation to JIBC
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2016-07-08 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Rotary Club of New Westminster Installation Dinner
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2016-06-28 07:00:00Z |
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Our Walk to End Polio Thanks for coming!
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2016-05-15 07:00:00Z |
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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.
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Walk to End Polio
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2016-04-08 07:00:00Z |
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Rotarians and guests enjoying the festive activities at the annual Foundation Dinner.
Photos courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi
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District 5040 Foundation Dinner 2016
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2016-02-08 08:00:00Z |
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Photo Credit: David Vallee
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Enthusiastic students from Vector International Academy Visit our Club
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2016-01-14 08:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Marivic Cregan thanks Angela Sealy from Active Choices for her presentation to our club.
Photo Credit: Dave Vallee
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Angela Sealy From Active Choices kicks off our New Year!
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2016-01-07 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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JIBC hosts a Rotary Meeting at the New West Campus
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2015-12-03 08:00:00Z |
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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
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District Governor John Anderson visits The Rotary Club of New Westminster
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2015-11-27 08:00:00Z |
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Past District Governor, Del Paterson inducts our newest member Vladimir Fitsko -Mortgage Planning Specialist at Investors Group.
Photo credit: Dawn Rutledge-Brennen
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Del Paterson welcomes our newest Rotarian!
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2015-11-20 08:00:00Z |
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Past District Governor Irwin Stewart thanks another Past District Governor Del Paterson for his informative presentation on Our Rotary Foundation.
Photo credit: Dave Vallee
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Rotary Foundation Program
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2015-11-10 08:00:00Z |
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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.
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Welcome our newest Rotarian!
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2015-11-04 08:00:00Z |
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Rotarian Gaby Gasztonyi helps fight Polio in Ethiopia
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2015-10-15 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary supports UBC/Douglas College Dentistry community dental program
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2015-08-08 07:00:00Z |
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Photos courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi
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2015 Polio Walk -Rotarians and friends had a great time for a great cause
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2015-07-03 07:00:00Z |
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Honourary member Bob Crawford installs our newest President John Berry, 2015-2016.
Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi
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Congratulations to our new President John Berry
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2015-07-01 07:00:00Z |
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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)
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Thank you President Nick Cheng
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2015-06-26 00:00:00Z |
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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
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White Rock Celebrates 60 years
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2015-06-12 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 29, 2015
Assistant Governor Bala Naidoo inducted our newest Rotarian, Marivic.
Photo courtesy of Gabor Gasztonyi
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Welcome our newest member Marivic!
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2015-04-29 07:00:00Z |
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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
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Rotary helps Salvation Army feeding programs
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2015-04-29 07:00:00Z |
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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.

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Rotary in New Westminster donates to the Wait for Me Daddy Campaign
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Louise Perry
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2014-09-24 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 24, 2014
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Rotary Supports Jr Salmonbellies with a $5000.00 donation
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Louise Perry
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2014-06-25 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 23, 2014
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KidSport New West accepts donation from Rotaract Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser
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Louise Perry
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2014-06-24 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Board of Directors 2014-2015
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Louise Perry
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2014-06-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 18, 2014
Bob Crawford installs Nick Cheng as the new president of the Rotary Club of New Westminster. 
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Meet our new President, Nick Cheng!
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Louise Perry
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2014-06-19 00:00:00Z |
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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.

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Rotary Club of New Westminster says thanks to outgoing President Wayne Corlett
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Louise Perry
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2014-06-19 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Rotaract Club wins an award!
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Louise Perry
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2014-05-24 00:00:00Z |
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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.
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President Elect Nick Cheng meets Gary Huang Rotary International incoming President
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Louise Perry
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2014-03-06 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Dec 13, 2013
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Rotarians spreading Christmas Cheer!
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Louise Perry
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2013-12-14 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Dec 06, 2013
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Rotary in the New Westminster Santa Claus Parade
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Louise Perry
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2013-12-07 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Oct 30, 2013
L-R Tony Parsons from CBC, President Elect Nick Cheng, Chief Rhonda Larrabee, President Wayne Corlett

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Rotary welcomes CBC!
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Louise Perry
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2013-10-31 00:00:00Z |
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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.

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Rotary World Help Network
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Louise Perry
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2013-10-26 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Oct 16, 2013
Wayne Corlett, Club President welcomes Rick Carswell, our newest Rotarian.

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Rotary Club of New Westminster Welcomes another new member!
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Louise Perry
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2013-10-17 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Gerda Suess receives a PHF +2
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Louise Perry
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2013-08-29 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Louis returns!
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Louise Perry
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2013-08-15 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Paul Harris Fellows!
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Louise Perry
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2013-08-15 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Rotary Supports Queen's Park Healthcare Foundation
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Louise Perry
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2013-07-18 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Jeremy Perry recognized with a Paul Harris Fellow
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Louise Perry
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2013-07-11 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Rotary Club members welcome their new President Wayne Corlett
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Louise Perry
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2013-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Thank you Chu for your support!
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Louise Perry
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2013-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 03, 2013
Rotarian Laurie Stewart presents Anais with a parting gift
photo by Gabor Gasztonyi 
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Sadly, we say goodbye to our exchange student Anais
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Louise Perry
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2013-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Jul 03, 2013
PDG Del Paterson presents George Sandwith with a Paul Harris Fellow
photo by Gabor Gasztonyi

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Club Member George Sandwith honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow
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Louise Perry
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2013-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Thank you to Past President Kevin Gordon for an outstanding year!
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Louise Perry
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2013-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Jun 02, 2013
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Thank you from RCACC for Rotary's financial support.
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Louise Perry
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2013-06-03 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Rotary Club of New Westminster chosen District 5040's Outstanding Club of the Year!
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Louise Perry
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2013-05-21 00:00:00Z |
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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.

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Peace Thru Sport Event a Success!
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Louise Perry
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2013-04-30 00:00:00Z |
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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.
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Peace Through Sport is this Saturday!!
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Laurie Stewart
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2013-04-23 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Apr 10, 2013
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A new kitchen for the residents at Cliff Block
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Louise Perry
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2013-04-11 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Rotary Helps The New Westminster Army Cadets purchase new equipment
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Louise Perry
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2013-03-21 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Peace Through Sport
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Laurie Stewart
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2013-03-08 00:00:00Z |
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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
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Rotary Helps Replace Playground at Howay Elementary
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Louise Perry
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2013-02-27 00:00:00Z |
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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.
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New Westminster Club Creates 2013 Strategic Plan
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Chu Wu
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2013-02-22 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Welcome our newest member!
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Louise Perry
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2013-02-07 00:00:00Z |
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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

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Meet our newest member!
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Louise Perry
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2013-01-24 00:00:00Z |
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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
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DG Rebecca MacPherson inducts our newest member Mike Michelin
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Louise Perry
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2012-10-25 00:00:00Z |
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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)
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Adventures Program Accepting Applications!! (deadline Nov 15, 2012)
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Laurie Stewart
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2012-10-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jeremy Perry on Oct 17, 2012
Learning about the history of our club. This week we learned about the Barrel Run.
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Club History Moment By PDG Irwin Stewart
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Jeremy Perry
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2012-10-18 00:00:00Z |
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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.

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How to Win the Stanley Cup of Rotary District 5040?
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Chu Wu
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2012-08-16 00:00:00Z |
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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.
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Sarah Jones Receives Club's Pick for Paul Harris Fellow "Sapphire"
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Chu Wu
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2012-08-16 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Louise Perry on Aug 02, 2012

Rotarian honoured for work in Africa
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Rotarian Michael Crean featured in The New Westminster Record
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Louise Perry
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2012-08-03 00:00:00Z |
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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.

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Laurie Stewart, a Club Choice for Paul Harris Fellow in 2011-12
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Chu Wu
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2012-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Chu Wu on Jul 03, 2012
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Dr. Dave Neima Helps the World to See
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Chu Wu
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2012-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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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.
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THANK YOU to President 2011-12 Marguerite!
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Chu Wu
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2012-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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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!

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Michael Crean Receives Service Above Self Award
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Chu Wu
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2012-07-04 00:00:00Z |
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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.

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A New Rotary Year, A New President 2012-13 Kevin Gordon
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Chu Wu
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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

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Welcome to the Rotary Club of New Westminster
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Louise Perry
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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!!!
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The NWSS Interact club wins an award!!
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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
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You're Invited to the Ultimate Tournament - May 10, 2014
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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.
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Rotary and Group of Five help RCH
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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.

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Rotarians at Work
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Posted by Louise Perry
No need to worry. ClubRunner secures all your private information using the latest security technologies.
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How secure is all this data?
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Louise Perry
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Posted by Louise Perry
ClubRunner makes it easy to publish your eBulletin, and send to all your members and friends.
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Don't forget the eBulletin!
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Louise Perry
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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.
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Welcome to our new website!
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