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District 5050 Foundation Chair
Nov. 08, 2024
Dean Rohrs Dean, her husband Rhino and their 3 children emigrated to Canada from South Africa 32 years ago. Dean grew up in Zambia and after marrying Rhino lived in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa. Dean was born into a Rotary family and when Rhino joined Rotary in 1986 became an active Rotary Ann until she joined Rotary in 1989. On arriving in Vancouver both Dean and Rhino joined the Rotary Club of West Vancouver and at present are members of the Rotary Club of Langley Central in District 5050. Dean has had a varied career from the early days of being an Operating Room Nurse on Professor Christiaan Barnard’s first heart transplant team to running a Nursery School in Malawi. Together with Rhino they now owner manage a company that is involved in soil stabilization during road construction. Dean has served on District and Zone committees; which include:Regional Rotary Coordinator and Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Pacific Northwest PETS Chair, District Governor in 2007/2008 and Rotary International Director 2016-2018, Rotary International Vice- President 2017-2018. However, her best experience is leading teams of Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors to Africa and seeing how this volunteer experience changes their lives. |
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Novi - Restoring Childhoods Disrupted by War
Nov. 22, 2024
Steve has dedicated his life to helping children in war-torn communities. For more than 3 decades he has worked to deliver relief, aid, and programs to support families uprooted by war in SE Asia, the Middle East, and Ukraine. He has a Master’s Degree in Transformational Development, is an EMT, and loves his team, ethos and work the The Novi Community is doing to help children Steve Gumaer, Founder & CEO Mobile/WhatsApp: +47-902-93-006 Novi is a 501(C)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization in the USA, a foundation in Norway, and is registered in Ukraine as a foundation. Team members and consultants are seasoned experts in child protection, education, mental health, and social work who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children affected by armed conflict. We work closely with local leaders and professionals to provide critical services and support to vulnerable children and their communities. Our commitment to improving the lives of children affected by war is key to building a better and more peaceful world. These children are tomorrow's leaders, and investing in their well-being isa strategic priority to ensure their future contributions. |
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WSU Extension
Dec. 13, 2024
McMoran, Donald W <dmcmoran@wsu.edu Don McMoran was born on a 2000 acre diversified potato farm in West Side Mount Vernon. He grew up working on the farm including bucking hay bales and moving irrigation pipe all summer long. Working in the fields was long and hard but he grew to appreciate how hard area farmers work to make the valley what it is today. Don completed his Masters Degree in General Agriculture in 1998 with a minor in Spanish and a Masters in Arts and teaching in 2000. After graduating from college Don taught Spanish at Stanwood Middle School for one year before receiving a position with the Skagit Conservation District where he implemented the Conservation Enhancement Reserve Program (CREP). In May of 2006 Don was hired as the WSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for Skagit County, where he assists local farmers and gardeners with their research and extension needs. His major programming includes Farm Stress/Suicide Prevention, outreach to under-served audiences and agricultural leadership. |
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Animal Welfare in Action
Dec. 20, 2024
Kathleen Olson District 5050 Governor, 2026-27 Assistant Governor, Area J, 2023-25 Rotary Club of Arlington 253.988.0827 \ Kathleen Olson
Currently the Development Director at Purrfect Pals Cat Adoption Centers, Kathleen Olson was previously the Director at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. She has 26 years’ experience with animal welfare nonprofits. She has partnered with regional and national animal welfare organizations to promote spay/neuter, adoption, fostering and providing resources for pet owners. She has been a National Animal Rescue Volunteer with the Humane Society of the United States since 2021. Kathleen has been a member of Rotary since 1994 with the classification of Animal Welfare since 1998. She was President of Tacoma #8 Rotary 2004-05 and joined the Arlington Rotary Club in 2021. She is currently the Area J Assistant Governor and District 5050 Governor Nominee for 2026-27. |
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Rotary Friendship Exchange to Hungary
Jan. 31, 2025
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Feb. 28, 2025
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