Food for school students and community
to benefit from April 13th Ladner Rotary Shred A Thon

Posted on Mar 07, 2024
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Over one million Canadians could be accessing food charity programs for the first time in 2024, according to Second Harvest’s annual “Hungry for Change” national study. As of late February more than one-third of those programs were already reporting they have had to turn people away.
 
Food for the Rotary-sponsored pantry program at Delta Secondary School, for students of families who need a hand up over weekends, and food for the South Delta Food Bank are the two causes which the Rotary Club of Ladner Shred A Thon on Saturday, April 13, 2024 will support. The Shred A Thon on April 13th will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the property behind Eastlink (Delta Cable) at 5381 Ladner Trunk Road in Ladner.
Food for school students and community to benefit from April 13th Ladner Rotary Shred A Thon Peter Roaf 2024-03-07 08:00:00Z 0

A tribute to Brian Mulroney

Posted on Mar 05, 2024
 
Ladner Rotarian Brian Smith, second left, at the 1991 opening of the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo by former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney, right. Brian paid tribute to Mr. Mulroney on his passing this past week.
 
A tribute to Brian Mulroney Peter Roaf 2024-03-05 08:00:00Z 0

Thai visitors for youth exchange conference drop in at Ladner Rotary

Posted on Mar 05, 2024
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North American Youth Exchange Network (NAYEN) is an association representing 167 Rotary Districts in Canada, Mexico, and the United States involved in Rotary Youth Exchange throughout the world. The Exchange creates transformative exchange experiences that promote cultural understanding, foster global citizenship, and build a more peaceful world. The 2024 Nayen Annual Conference is being held March 7 to 9 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in Vancouver.
 
Having arrived in Vancouver after a 13-hour flight from Thailand on the morning of March 5th, three members of Rotary District 3330 -- representing the 353 clubs in Thailand -- who are attending the NAYEN conference, dropped in for lunch at the Rotary Club of Ladner's mid-day meeting with District Governor Designate Dean Hsieh and heard about Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's support of, and visit to, Project Amigo in Mexico. The visitors presented a District 3330 banner to Ladner Rotary as a thank you for their visit.
 
Thai visitors for youth exchange conference drop in at Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2024-03-05 08:00:00Z 0

Rotary - What is Your Story?

Posted on Mar 04, 2024
What drives you? What is your passion? What do you bring to the world? video (2:34) -- courtesy of Rotary Club of Silverdale, WA
 
 
Rotary - What is Your Story? Peter Roaf 2024-03-04 08:00:00Z 0
Rotary leaders saluted on International Women's Day Peter Roaf 2024-03-04 08:00:00Z 0

Vision for Delta and its three communities, of Ladner, Tsawwassen, North Delta
 

Posted on Feb 27, 2024
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Donny van Dyk started as the new City Manager at the City of Delta on September 18th, replacing Sean McGill who retired at the end of August. He came to his position over five years as City Manager for the City of Penticton, where he led the City through a sustained period of planned growth, instituted new climate initiatives, and grew a provincially renowned Community Safety Officer team and did so through wildfires, floods, and a pandemic. 
Vision for Delta and its three communities, of Ladner, Tsawwassen, North Delta  Peter Roaf 2024-02-27 08:00:00Z 0

Media literacy, news literacy needed for our democracy and in our schools

Posted on Feb 20, 2024
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International education consultant and Ladner Rotarian Dr. Avis Glaze gave the following invocation at the February 20, 2024 meeting of the Rotary Club of Ladner.
 
Recently, with all that is happening around us, I have been preoccupied the issue of media literacy in general and news literacy in particular. This highlights the importance of teaching critical and analytical skills in our schools.
 
Media literacy, news literacy needed for our democracy and in our schools Peter Roaf 2024-02-20 08:00:00Z 0
Tsawwassen Anglican rector has led a "Rotary-like" life of service above self Peter Roaf 2024-02-20 08:00:00Z 0

Educator Roy Sakata returns to the club

Posted on Feb 07, 2024
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Roy Sakata, a former teacher, vice principal, school principal in Prince Rupert and Richmond, and Principal and Member of the Economic Development Committee of the Gitxsan Community of Gitsegukla, has returned as a member of Ladner Rotary. President Brian Coe presents Roy with his Rotary pin.
Educator Roy Sakata returns to the club Peter Roaf 2024-02-07 08:00:00Z 0

Strong Towns speaks up for financially strong, resilient development to replace the suburban experiment

Posted on Feb 06, 2024
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Strong Towns is a nonprofit media advocacy organization that analyzes the failures of the post-war North American development pattern and gives the citizens of towns and cities the knowledge and tools to start making their communities better places to live and work. As every city, town, and neighborhood pursues growth, development, and prosperity Strong Towns recommends its approach.  
Strong Towns speaks up for financially strong, resilient development to replace the suburban experiment Peter Roaf 2024-02-06 08:00:00Z 0

Longest serving member receives Rotary award

Posted on Jan 24, 2024
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Paul Harris Fellows honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. Dr. Arthur Birk received a Paul Harris Award +2
Longest serving member receives Rotary award Peter Roaf 2024-01-24 08:00:00Z 0

Kirkland House a landmark of Ladner heritage

Posted on Jan 23, 2024
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In 1910 William Kirkland commissioned Ladner architect J.B. Elliot to build him a large Edwardian-style home on the family farm. Construction on what would be named ‘Hawthorne Grove’ began in that year and was completed in the fall of 1911. The pioneer Kirkland family was prominent in the political and social life of Delta and resided in the house until the late 1940s. In 1949, Claire Haynes purchased the home and farmed the 280 acres until the mid-1950s. Then followed a series of house renters and the farm buildings were abandoned. -- stock photos courtesy of Delta Optimist and Kirkland House Foundation
Kirkland House a landmark of Ladner heritage Peter Roaf 2024-01-23 08:00:00Z 0

McKee House lunch and tour field trip

Posted on Jan 16, 2024
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Ladner Rotary members took a field trip to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner on January 16, 2023 for lunch and a tour. The Centre for those 50+ years of age is operated in partnership with the City of Delta and the volunteers of the McKee House Seniors' Society. President of the Society, Mae Quon-Forsythe, spoke to club members and led a tour of the facility, with its large hall, multipurpose/activity space, meeting rooms, snooker room, lounge with fireplace and cafeteria.
McKee House lunch and tour field trip Peter Roaf 2024-01-16 08:00:00Z 0
Delta Quilters support various causes with their craft Peter Roaf 2024-01-09 08:00:00Z 0

Vocational Service a theme in January

Posted on Jan 04, 2024
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January is a time when Rotary recognizes the purpose and value of "vocational service". As one of Rotary's five Avenues of Service, Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. By including men and women from diverse professions and backgrounds, Rotary recognizes the importance of all skills and occupations. 
Vocational Service a theme in January Peter Roaf 2024-01-04 08:00:00Z 0

Hampers for 29 local families at Christmas from Delta Secondary School

Posted on Dec 21, 2023
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To help 29 Delta families in need enjoy the festive season students at Delta Secondary School held their annual 20 Days of Giving Campaign from November 20 until December 15 to purchase $11,000 of food items, pet food, toiletries, gift cards and cash donations for Christmas food hampers purchased. Members of the Ladner Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at the school also collected donations at Save On Foods in Ladner on December 5th. -- main photo and story courtesy of the Delta Optimist.
Hampers for 29 local families at Christmas from Delta Secondary School Peter Roaf 2023-12-21 08:00:00Z 0

St. David's Church Tsawwassen rector joins Ladner Rotary

Posted on Dec 20, 2023
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Rev. Simbarashe (Simba) Basvi, rector for St. Davids Anglican Church in Tsawwassen, has joined the Rotary Club of Ladner. Simba was inducted as a new member at the Ladner Rotary Christmas dinner on December 19th. Simba has been serving the St. David's parish for two years with his wife, Mebbo. They have three children. He is in the process of applying for permanent residency status. President Brian Coe presents the Rotary pin. -- photos by Chris Offer
St. David's Church Tsawwassen rector joins Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2023-12-20 08:00:00Z 0

Christmas cheer for special needs adults and families

Posted on Dec 16, 2023
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50 members of the South Delta Weekend Family and Peer Support Group for special needs adults and Rotarians celebrated Christmas with the 19th annual dinner hosted by Ladner Rotary. The eagerly anticipated dinner always gives a lift to those who can find the festive season somewhat lonely. Santa Claus was on hand to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and hand out gifts. Mitch Drew entertained throughout dinner singing some favourite Christmas songs. -- photos by Chris Offer
Christmas cheer for special needs adults and families Peter Roaf 2023-12-16 08:00:00Z 0

Producer of Ladner's Barnside Havest Festival talks about his showbiz career

Posted on Dec 12, 2023
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Ladner resident John Donnelly counts among the latest concerts and community events he has produced the Barnside Harvest Festival in Ladner’s Paterson Park in September. The Rotary Club of Ladner provided parking services over the three-day event. John recalled the many types of events he has organized over the years and the challenges and rewards which accompanied them.
Producer of Ladner's Barnside Havest Festival talks about his showbiz career Peter Roaf 2023-12-12 08:00:00Z 0
Ukraine will receive medical equipment shipped by local Rotary clubs Peter Roaf 2023-12-09 08:00:00Z 0

Delta Hospital Christmas lights bring Rotary cheer

Posted on Nov 29, 2023
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The Delta Hospital is now lit up for the Christmas season. Colourful lights provide a little seasonal cheer to the patients, visitors, care professionals and staff, who may need it most in our community. Six Ladner Rotary members and three friends of Rotary put up the lights and decor at the main entrance plus the Healing Garden in the hospital's courtyard -- opened in 2008 by the Delta Hospital Foundation, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Ladner and Tsawwassen -- and at the entrance to Mountain View Manor home to over 90 residents. -- photos by Patricia Sibley & Peter Roaf
Delta Hospital Christmas lights bring Rotary cheer Peter Roaf 2023-11-29 08:00:00Z 0

Delta's charity for charities

Posted on Nov 21, 2023
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Delta Community Foundation is a charitable organization which the Rotary Club of Ladner incorporated in 1986 under the Societies Act of British Columbia. It has been the only charity that has given to all other charities in Delta for more than 35 years, through administering community donations, endowments, and community involvement by addressing local needs. It is now an independent foundation for the community.
Delta's charity for charities Peter Roaf 2023-11-21 08:00:00Z 0

Foundation Dinner brings future project grants to our clubs and communities

Posted on Nov 21, 2023
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Ladner Rotary Splash Park, part of the new plaza at the corner of Ladner Trunk Road and Elliott (shown here), winter coats and boots for kids, a valley trail viewing platform, an off leash dog park, seniors’ outdoor fitness stations, lower income family kids sponsored for summer camp, young musicians to participate in a youth orchestra are the kinds of projects made possible with proceeds from a recent Rotary fundraising event.
 
Members of Rotary District 5040 -- Ladner Rotary and 47 other clubs from Vancouver up the coast to Prince Rupert -- many throughout the Lower Mainland raised net proceeds of $23,000 at a dinner on November 18, 2023. The funds will all go to the The Rotary Foundation, among the highest ranked international foundations over the past 15 years. 
Foundation Dinner brings future project grants to our clubs and communities Peter Roaf 2023-11-21 08:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Foundation does good in the world with endowments and major donations Peter Roaf 2023-11-07 08:00:00Z 0
District Governor speaks on meaning of membership and recognizes club and members Peter Roaf 2023-10-31 07:00:00Z 0

Raise a Flag around Remembrance Day for our community 

Posted on Oct 25, 2023
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Join hundreds of your neighbours to show our Community Spirit! Rotary Clubs of Ladner and Tsawwassen will Raise a Flag on your front lawn for a week to commemorate Remembrance Day.

For just $40 you will be supporting local community literacy programs, food security, special events at Easter and Christmas and you will be helping to build new community amenities such as a Fitness Park in Tsawwassen and new public space in Ladner Village.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER: LADNER RESIDENTS OR TSAWWASSEN RESIDENTS

Raise a Flag around Remembrance Day for our community  Peter Roaf 2023-10-25 07:00:00Z 0 celebrate,flag,flagpole,holiday

Delta School District Indigenous Cultural Enhancement leader loves working with kids

Posted on Oct 24, 2023
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At Delta School District building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect is considered vital to education. The School District starts its school assemblies, presentations, district and Board meetings, and public events with a Land Acknowledgment: "We recognize that the Delta School District is situated on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations and all Hun’qumi’num speaking people who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial." More recently a Monday Morning Welcome and Acknowledgement of the Territory comes to 30 classes of more than 700 students and teachers in the schools over Zoom to start the week in a good way. Nathan Wilson is the Indigenous Cultural Enhancement Facilitator for the Delta School District
Delta School District Indigenous Cultural Enhancement leader loves working with kids Peter Roaf 2023-10-24 07:00:00Z 0

World Polio Day Oct 24th is a time to celebrate, reflect and continue to act

Posted on Oct 24, 2023
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World Polio Day, October 24th, is a time to celebrate the huge achievement of the global campaign to rid the world of polio, which Rotary started in the Philippines 38 years ago. Back then more than 350,000 children in 120 countries were paralyzed by polio every year. Today, Rotary and its partners have reduced the incidence of polio by 99.9%. Today 20 million people, who might have been paralyzed by polio, are walking. Another 1.5 million people, who would have died from polio, are alive.
World Polio Day Oct 24th is a time to celebrate, reflect and continue to act Peter Roaf 2023-10-24 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club of Ladner Board of Directors 53 years ago

Posted on Oct 15, 2023
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Over many decades, through achievement and turmoil near and far, and in our ever more rapidly changing world, Rotary members have continued to provide service above self to our community here and communities from afar. Yet we have all come a long way in our demographics and how we look and work together. Here is a June 1970 photo of business and community leaders on the board of Rotary Club of Ladner, the only club in Delta at the time and which eventually founded the Rotary Clubs of Tsawwassen and North Delta. They are part of the proud heritage of Ladner Rotary which has been celebrating its 65th Anniversary. Photo courtesy of Arthur Birk and Ulf Ottho.
Rotary Club of Ladner Board of Directors 53 years ago Peter Roaf 2023-10-15 07:00:00Z 0

Trees in Ladner and town centre plaza supported by Shred A Thon

Posted on Oct 14, 2023
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12 Ladner Rotary members and six members of the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary School raised almost $1,900 net for a planned tree planting in Ladner and features at the new Westham Plaza -- officially opening soon in the centre of Ladner -- thanks to local residents and business owners who dropped by on October 14, 2023 to the Ladner Rotary Shred A Thon, behind Eastlink on Ladner Trunk Road.
Trees in Ladner and town centre plaza supported by Shred A Thon Peter Roaf 2023-10-14 07:00:00Z 0

Facelift for gazebo garden in Ernie Burnett Park

Posted on Oct 13, 2023
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The gazebo in Ernie Burnett Park is now cleaned up and brought back bright and shiny thanks to the City of Delta and a team of nine Ladner Rotary members and "Friends of Rotary" volunteers from the community who turned out on October 13, 2023 to help the City horticulturalist and team replant and refurbish the surrounding garden. The gazebo was built to commemorate the life of Betty Burnett -- wife of former Delta Mayor and Ladner Rotary member Ernie Burnett -- who passed away in December 1989. Betty was also mother of Ladner Rotarian Jim Burnett. -- photos courtesy of Richard Pasco, Digital Content Coordinator, City of Delta
Facelift for gazebo garden in Ernie Burnett Park Peter Roaf 2023-10-13 07:00:00Z 0
Artificial Intelligence -- so many applications Peter Roaf 2023-10-10 07:00:00Z 0

Hybrid meeting technology enables Rotary clubs to increase productivity
in community service post-COVID

Posted on Sep 28, 2023
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Local community service and global humanitarian relief which the Rotary clubs of Richmond and South Delta have been providing for decades is now enhanced with new “hybrid” meeting technology thanks to $33,500 in funding from the Government of Canada. The funding will help the six clubs purchase OWL 3 hybrid meeting units to enable members to meet in person and involve speakers or other members online with a projector and screen at a meeting venue. An OWL unit connects to a laptop and a large projection screen so groups can meet with other groups in meetings or engage with a single guest speaker from afar.
Hybrid meeting technology enables Rotary clubs to increase productivity in community service post-COVID Peter Roaf 2023-09-28 07:00:00Z 0

Laser and Body Studio in Tsawwassen celebrates four years

Posted on Sep 26, 2023
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GLO Laser & Body Studio, in Tsawwassen, which provides medical aesthetics, Venus laser and bodysculpting, traditional Chinese medicine and Accupuncture, is celebrating its fourth year in business. Chantelle Savage presented the benefits of Red Light Therapy and other services of the Studio, founded by a born and raised Tsawwassen resident, Lauren Barber.
Laser and Body Studio in Tsawwassen celebrates four years Peter Roaf 2023-09-26 07:00:00Z 0
Arthur Drive cleaned up for Fall Peter Roaf 2023-09-23 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary volunteers at 3-day music festival in Ladner 

Posted on Sep 18, 2023
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The Barnside Harvest Festival of live music September 15 to 17, 2023, at Paterson Park in Ladner, featuring a variety of bands, parade and activities with dogs, a harvest of locally grown food, Delta Firefighters Charity BBQ, a wide variety of appetizing food trucks and kids' activities in the Family Farm Zone, was possible in part because of Ladner Rotary volunteers who managed the vehicle access and parking.
Rotary volunteers at 3-day music festival in Ladner  Peter Roaf 2023-09-18 07:00:00Z 0

International Educator and Ladner Rotarian Dr. Avis Glaze 7 over 70 Award

Posted on Sep 16, 2023
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Congratulations to Rotary Club of Ladner member Dr. Avis Glaze as one of the 7 Over 70 Awards recipients at a gala dinner sponsored by Kin Village in Delta BC on September 16, 2023. Avis has made a significant contribution to the education of children across Canada and in other countries. All the recipients of the award have made our community a better place. The event raised significant funds for Kin Village’s building plans and expansion of their day program for seniors.
 
International Educator and Ladner Rotarian Dr. Avis Glaze 7 over 70 Award Peter Roaf 2023-09-16 07:00:00Z 0

School Food Pantry and Club, new Westham Square and planting 65 trees to benefit from Shred A Thon Oct 14

Posted on Sep 01, 2023
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To support the Ladner Rotary sponsored Interact Club and the Food Pantry both at Delta Secondary School, Ladner Rotary's donation to support the new Westham Square in the centre of Ladner and donation to support the planting of 65 trees at Westham Island Park, the Rotary Club of Ladner is holding its Fall Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 5300 Ladner Trunk Road, behind Eastlink (Delta Cable).
 
Any individual, company or organization can bring their old tax returns, credit card bills, business records, bank statements, and personal information documents so a shredding company can safely and securely shred the paper on the spot. A donation of $15 per banker’s box of paper will go entirely to support the three programs in community service.
School Food Pantry and Club, new Westham Square and planting 65 trees to benefit from Shred A Thon Oct 14 Peter Roaf 2023-09-01 07:00:00Z 0

MP visits her former Ladner Rotary club members

Posted on Aug 15, 2023
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It was old home week when South Surrey White Rock Member of Parliament Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay returned to her former Rotary Club of Ladner for a visit on August 15th. Before her election in the South Surrey White Rock riding, Kerry-Lynne had served as MP for the Delta Richmond East riding in the Stephen Harper government, as Parliamentary Secretary to Justice, Associate Minister of Defence then as Minister of National Revenue. Between political gigs, she was active in Ladner Rotary, including a term as President. She is now the Conservative Party's Chief Opposition Whip, the first woman to hold that office, among various parliamentary duties.
MP visits her former Ladner Rotary club members Peter Roaf 2023-08-15 07:00:00Z 0

Adults with special needs and caregivers treated to annual summer picnic

Posted on Aug 13, 2023
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Thirty special needs adults and their family or guardians, in the South Delta Family Peer Support Group, enjoyed a sunny and breezy picnic on August 13th -- an annual event which Rotary Club of Ladner sponsors for the group every August with 10 Rotarians as hosts. The Rotary club held the event in Rotary Park, on the grass and beside the large pond and fountain next to Delta City Hall in Ladner. Games, such as horseshoes, following the lunch.
Adults with special needs and caregivers treated to annual summer picnic Peter Roaf 2023-08-13 07:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Foundation Major Donor Level One award to Ladner Rotarian Peter Roaf 2023-08-08 07:00:00Z 0

Return of the Delta native as member

Posted on Aug 08, 2023
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Delta native and former Montreal Alouette football player, Ty Morris, a long-time Rotarian, has returned as a member of Ladner Rotary. Ty is a former high school teacher in Washington State who lives with his wife, Anne, in Pt. Roberts, WA. He had to drop his membership in Ladner Rotary during cross-border COVID restrictions, but has returned. He is welcomed back by President Brian Coe and Past District Governor Chris Offer.
Return of the Delta native as member Peter Roaf 2023-08-08 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner student's Ottawa Adventure in Citizenship experience

Posted on Aug 08, 2023
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Former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, former Prime Minister Joe Clark and former national leader of the NDP Ed Broadbent are among the thousands of high school students since 1951 who have participated in the annual "Adventure in Citizenship" Program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ottawa. Every year, Rotary clubs across Canada sponsor 150 senior high school students to spend four days in Ottawa experiencing tours, lectures, discussions and social events designed to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Canadian citizenship. Rotary Club of Ladner sponsored Alex Price, a recent graduate of Delta Secondary School, to participate in the Program from May 14 to 17, 2023. Alex presented to Ladner Rotary members on his participation in the Program, which he described as the "best experience of my life."
Ladner student's Ottawa Adventure in Citizenship experience Peter Roaf 2023-08-08 07:00:00Z 0

Bringing members and community to serve and enjoy online

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“Trello” is an online workspace for teams. “Meetup” is a global platform that helps introduce people to new people as well as organizations. Together these two systems expand our capacity to perform beyond the scope of ClubRunner, which continues to be valuable for administration and communication. 
Bringing members and community to serve and enjoy online Peter Roaf 2023-07-25 07:00:00Z 0

Rolling Hippos lead to 1000 Survival Garden Kits in rural South African communities

Posted on Jul 20, 2023
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Rotarians from over 120 clubs are collaborating to bring water and food security to 16+ marginalized rural communities in South Africa. Through the 1000 Survival Garden Kits Project, over 7700 beneficiaries have benefited from the delivery of hippo water rollers and farming tools to increase the water supply and create homestead food gardens. Rotary's dedication to community service and goodwill provides personal, family, and community impact.
Rolling Hippos lead to 1000 Survival Garden Kits in rural South African communities Peter Roaf 2023-07-20 07:00:00Z 0

Young Rotary exchange student from France about to depart with Ladner exchange partner

Posted on Jul 18, 2023
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Jeanelle Guideau, of Saverne, France, has been visiting the Morrisey family, of Ladner, in recent weeks as part of a Rotary, short-term youth exchange. Rotary youth exchanges are organized by Rotary clubs which send and host students ages 15 to 19 for travel abroad for cultural exchanges, short term up to two months or long term up to most of a full year. Learning and lifelong friendships develop among the exchange students.
 
While here, Jeanelle has toured with Patrick Morrisey and family, including daughter Claire, parts of BC and attended events. Now Jeanelle and Claire are about to depart for the second half of the exchange, with Claire visiting the Guideau family in Saverne for a few weeks. Patrick, Claire and Jeanelle spoke to Ladner Rotary members about this part of the exchange.
 
Photo shows a house in the centre of Saverne, France, built in 1605; from the Office De Tourisme et Du Commerce Du Pays De Saverne
 
Young Rotary exchange student from France about to depart with Ladner exchange partner Peter Roaf 2023-07-18 07:00:00Z 0

52nd Street summer bbq social

Posted on Jul 11, 2023
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Ladner Rotary members enjoyed a social bbq on the sunny patio of the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on July 11th along 56th Street in Tsawwassen, known as "South Ladner". Even Tom Smith, shown here, along with Rick Lewall, of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, joined lunch in the sun. photos by Penny Offer
52nd Street summer bbq social Peter Roaf 2023-07-11 07:00:00Z 0

Digital technologies for small, medium businesses boosted through fund

Posted on Jul 04, 2023
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The Canada Digital Adoption Program is a $4 billion initiative launched by the Canadian government in 2021. The goal is to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Canada to become more competitive by adopting digital technologies. Many smaller businesses across the country fell behind during COVID. They need to adopt new digital technologies to meet their customers' needs and stay competitive. Supporting a digital economy will help Canadian companies grow and create more jobs and will be crucial to Canada's long-term competitiveness.
Digital technologies for small, medium businesses boosted through fund Peter Roaf 2023-07-04 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary scholarships for Delta Secondary grads

Posted on Jun 27, 2023
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At the Delta Secondary School Scholarship and Bursary Night combined with the school's Valedictory Ceremony on June 27, 2023, 75 graduates received 117 scholarships and bursaries valued at $112,500. Rotary Club of Ladner presented two scholarships, as one of 52 local organizations and individual donors presenting a total of 92 scholarships valued at $81,250 to the grads of 2023. 
Ladner Rotary scholarships for Delta Secondary grads Peter Roaf 2023-06-27 07:00:00Z 0

BC has sidestepped Giant Hornet so far

Posted on Jun 27, 2023
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Apiculture is the management and study of honeybees and their key role in the production of most fruit and forage crops. Honeybees and other pollinators are vital to the agricultural crops grown in Delta and throughout the province. Provincial Apiculturist Paul van Westendorp, a fellow Rotarian in the Tsawwassen club, spoke about the Asian Giant Hornet, the world's largest hornet with a body length of up to 5 cm. It is an invasive hazard because it feeds on other insects, including  honeybees, and can destroy a honeybee colony. Some giant hornets have been sighted in this region in recent years. 
BC has sidestepped Giant Hornet so far Peter Roaf 2023-06-27 07:00:00Z 0

Create Hope in the World

Posted on Jun 27, 2023
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Rotary International President in 2023-24, Gordon McInally, of Scotland, calls for Rotary to "Create Hope in the World" as the theme for the coming year, by working for peace and mental wellbeing. He urges members to engage in tough conversations and earn the trust that’s necessary to realize these values. Ladner Rotary President 2023-24 Brian Coe (left) receives the theme banner from incoming Assistant Governor for Richmond and Delta and fellow club member, Peter Roaf.
Create Hope in the World Peter Roaf 2023-06-27 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary International’s General Secretary and CEO optimistic, despite global upheavals because Rotary is a peace builder

Posted on Jun 21, 2023
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In his address to the 14,000 Rotary members and guests at the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia on May 29th, Rotary International’s General Secretary and CEO John Hewko said:
 
“Building peace is more than just ending war. It’s also about taking on the challenges of food insecurity, the climate crisis, civil unrest, and toxic polarization. These are huge challenges. But this is a not a moment for despair. Rather, this is Rotary’s moment to step up and take action. Because this is what we do. We are practitioners of peace, and this gives us an opportunity to fulfill our historic role — one that has been built through our decades-long investments in peace. Because today, peace is an imperative. And that imperative begins with us because we have the means to wage peace as aggressively as nations can wage war.”
Rotary International’s General Secretary and CEO optimistic, despite global upheavals because Rotary is a peace builder Peter Roaf 2023-06-21 07:00:00Z 0

Cops for Cancer has raised $52 million for kids with cancer since 1997

Posted on Jun 20, 2023
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Cops for Cancer began in 1997 with one police officer who wanted to make a difference. Ever since, it’s grown into a collective effort across Canada and become one of the largest fundraising events of childhood cancer research in the country. As a partnership between first responders and the Canadian Cancer Society, Cops for Cancer has raised nearly $52 million to increase survival rates and support children living with cancer and their families so no child has to face cancer alone.
Cops for Cancer has raised $52 million for kids with cancer since 1997 Peter Roaf 2023-06-20 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary recognizes young achievers at Delta Youth Awards

Posted on Jun 15, 2023
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Over 30 young people throughout Delta who have contributed to our community and world without seeking personal reward or accolades received recognition at the annual Delta Youth Awards on June 12, 2023 at Genesis Theatre, Delta Secondary School, in Ladner. The award recipients were recognized for having demonstrated compassion and empathy, shown inner strength and reached out with a helping hand demonstrated that they are exemplary global citizens. The Rotary Clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen sponsor the annual event.
Rotary recognizes young achievers at Delta Youth Awards Peter Roaf 2023-06-15 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club of Ladner President and Board 2023-24

Posted on Jun 15, 2023
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Brian Coe became the 66th President of the Rotary Club of Ladner at the club's Installation Dinner and the club's 65th Anniversary celebration on June 13, 2023. The club's 2023-24 Board of Directors was sworn in at the same event, effective July 1st.
Rotary Club of Ladner President and Board 2023-24 Peter Roaf 2023-06-15 07:00:00Z 0

President & Board 2023-24, Rotarian of the Year

Posted on Jun 14, 2023
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"Create Hope in the World" is the 2023-24 theme throughout Rotary International, the world's original service club since 1905. The Rotary Club of Ladner welcomes its new president and board of directors, effective July 1, 2023, and presents its Rotarian of the Year Award. -- photos by Chris Offer
President & Board 2023-24, Rotarian of the Year Peter Roaf 2023-06-14 07:00:00Z 0

From death threats to hugs: a school district transformed

Posted on Jun 06, 2023
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Susan LaRosa was the Director of Education (or Superintendent of Schools) for 15 ½ years in the York Region Catholic District School Board - a medium sized board north of Toronto in York Region, Ontario. She certainly had to manage rapid growth: in her District, 36 new schools were built during her tenure. She shared a few strategies she employed with her leadership team to move the District from "death threats to hugs ".
From death threats to hugs: a school district transformed Peter Roaf 2023-06-06 07:00:00Z 0
From Bees, Beer, Comedy to Railroads, Music, Magic, Rotary Fellowships form global communities Peter Roaf 2023-06-01 07:00:00Z 0

Canada prominent at opening of Rotary world conference in Melbourne

Posted on May 29, 2023
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Past District Governors and Ladner Rotarians Chris and Penny Offer are two among tens of thousands of Rotary members from all over the world at the Rotary world conference just underway in Melbourne, Australia where Canada has featured prominently with international President, Jennifer Jones, a Canadian and first female in the role in 119 years, and husband, taking the stage to welcome the assembly. -- photos by Penny Offer
Canada prominent at opening of Rotary world conference in Melbourne Peter Roaf 2023-05-29 07:00:00Z 0
Rotary's Areas of Focus featured at Ladner's May Days parade Peter Roaf 2023-05-28 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary contributes to Ladner Village plaza now under construction

Posted on May 26, 2023
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Stokes and Cullis Plaza is under construction at the entrance to Ladner Village. The project involves infrastructure and electrical upgrades to support new landscaping, seating, and lighting, including the construction of a new beacon sign for the village. Construction began on March 16 and final completion is expected for some time in August. The plaza will become a meeting place at the centre of the community.
 
Rotary Club of Ladner is contributing $25,000 towards the project for the installation of two e-bike charging stations and a large timber drifter bench. These two contributions will encourage visitors to explore Ladner Village in an easy, sustainable manner, while also providing a social space within the Plaza. Funding for this contribution comes mainly from the Ladner Rotary, but also from The Rotary Foundation through District 5040 of 49 clubs in the region. Photo of an e-bike charging station.
Ladner Rotary contributes to Ladner Village plaza now under construction Peter Roaf 2023-05-26 07:00:00Z 0

New development at Delta Hospital with community support through Foundation

Posted on May 23, 2023
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Pursuing its mission to fund and promote outstanding healthcare at the Delta Hospital Campus of Care and in the community of Delta, since 1988, the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation has raised close to $63 million for state-of-the-art equipment, capital projects, building improvements, and ongoing education for staff. Through the Foundation the community can support new development planned for the Hospital.
New development at Delta Hospital with community support through Foundation Peter Roaf 2023-05-23 07:00:00Z 0

Nominate young leaders for Delta Youth Awards

Posted on May 20, 2023
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The Rotary Clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen are seeking candidates for this year's Delta Youth Awards. BY MAY 29th please nominate young people from your family, friends and neighbours. We want to recognize the service and achievements of over 30 young people throughout Delta who have contributed to our community and world without seeking personal reward or accolades.
 
Nominate young leaders for Delta Youth Awards Peter Roaf 2023-05-20 07:00:00Z 0

KinVillage campaign to support day program for seniors as part of major expansion

Posted on May 16, 2023
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Older adults live life fully in a community of health, housing and wellness programs at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. Now KinVillage is beginning a new phase of development, to not only expand and improve housing and care options for seniors living onsite, but expand the Day Program for Older Adults from 11 to 35 older adults a day and, in turn, provide respite for caregivers of those seniors.
KinVillage campaign to support day program for seniors as part of major expansion Peter Roaf 2023-05-16 07:00:00Z 0
General Motors backs Vancouver company mining lithium for electric vehicles Peter Roaf 2023-05-09 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary promotes the value of, and commitment to, Youth Service

Posted on May 02, 2023
Every year, over 350,000 young leaders participate in Rotary’s youth programs across Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. Rotary’s Youth Service Month is an opportunity to promote our young leaders’ local and global impacts and the Rotary and Rotaract clubs that make these programs possible.
Rotary promotes the value of, and commitment to, Youth Service Peter Roaf 2023-05-02 07:00:00Z 0
Egypt, Jordan, Israel travel experience for Ladner Rotarians Peter Roaf 2023-05-02 07:00:00Z 0

Burns Bog heritage site, Delta

Posted on Apr 25, 2023
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A group of citizens concerned with the protection of Burns Bog, in Delta, formed the Burns Bog Conservation Society in 1988. Over time this group has helped to save Burns Bog from various development proposals. In 2004, over 5,000 acres of Burns Bog was purchased by the City of Delta, Metro Vancouver, the Province of BC, and the Federal Government. This land was set aside as an ecological conservancy, limiting public access to these lands. The Burns Bog Conservation Society now holds education and stewardship events solely in the Delta Nature Reserve, where the public is able to join our hardworking staff. ---photo by Ruth Hartnup
Burns Bog heritage site, Delta Roaf Peter 2023-04-25 07:00:00Z 0

Sustainable farming and wildlife habitat in Delta

Posted on Apr 04, 2023
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Over 3,500 acres of farmland and wildlife habitat on the lower Fraser River delta has been preserved through co-operative land stewardship of Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust and local farmers. A group of local farmers and conservationists, with an interest in conserving agricultural and wildlife resources in Delta, founded the Trust in 1993. The Trust believes that the preservation and sustainability of farmland as a source of food as well as a valued wildlife habitat starts with a commitment to environmentally sound and economically viable agricultural practices. 
Sustainable farming and wildlife habitat in Delta Roaf Peter 2023-04-04 07:00:00Z 0

Saving the almost 6 million children under five from death

Posted on Apr 02, 2023
An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented.
 
Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. 
 
Rotary provides education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics. Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease.
 
Saving the almost 6 million children under five from death Roaf Peter 2023-04-02 07:00:00Z 0

Classroom in a Box: access to world knowledge with no internet in Kenya

Posted on Mar 28, 2023
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North Delta Rotarian and now retired school teacher, Bonnie Sutherland, on starting the first of many visits to Africa with her late husband, Don, 30 years ago, saw the great need for teachers and students in remote areas of Kenya. They recognized that remote, rural schools often had limited access to books, paper and writing materials, and suffered from intermittent power and no internet access. After earlier efforts to provide not only education materials, but failed attempts to supply equipment for digital learning, a Rotary team developed the African Ruggedized Education System (ARES), a "classroom in a box".
Classroom in a Box: access to world knowledge with no internet in Kenya Roaf Peter 2023-03-28 07:00:00Z 0

Rotarian of the Year banner handed in

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Rotary District 5040 Executive Administrator Nancy Eidsvik receives the District banner for Rotarian of the Year held from 2021-22 recipient Peter Roaf (right), saddened along with Past President Denis Denischuk, as they hand it back in preparation for presentation to this year's recipient.
Rotarian of the Year banner handed in Roaf Peter 2023-03-28 07:00:00Z 0
Pedestrian safety and road safety view from ICBC Roaf Peter 2023-03-21 07:00:00Z 0

Delta South MLA Ian Paton on serving Delta and BC in agriculture

Posted on Mar 14, 2023
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Member of the BC Legislative Assembly for Delta South Ian Paton, first elected in 2017 and again in 2020, serves as Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food. He has also served as a Member of the Select Standing Committees on Health and Agriculture, Fish and Food. He spoke to Ladner Rotary on March 14, 2023. -- photo courtesy Alaska Highway News
Delta South MLA Ian Paton on serving Delta and BC in agriculture Roaf Peter 2023-03-14 07:00:00Z 0

Global and local Rotary leaders saluted on International Women's Day

Posted on Mar 08, 2023
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It is a special year in Rotary worldwide, on International Women's Day, March 8th with the first female President of Rotary International in its 117 year history: Jennifer Jones. She is also a Canadian -- an extra source of pride for all of us. Not only worldwide, but here in our District 5040 of 49 clubs, we have a number of women as our leaders. 
Global and local Rotary leaders saluted on International Women's Day Peter Roaf 2023-03-08 08:00:00Z 0

Counselling is a conversation about you and your goals

Posted on Mar 07, 2023
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Ladner-based Alongside You provides a team of counsellors which works with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families and are able to help navigate many of the challenges that people face in every day life. Sometimes people come to counselling simply because “something doesn’t feel right,” in their life. Some of the many common issues people bring to counselling sessions include depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, grief and loss, sexual dysfunction, obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. 
Counselling is a conversation about you and your goals Peter Roaf 2023-03-07 08:00:00Z 0

Global and local Rotary leaders saluted on International Women's Day

Posted on Mar 07, 2023
It is a special year in Rotary worldwide, on International Women's Day, March 8th with the first female President of Rotary International in its 117 year history: Jennifer Jones. She is also a Canadian -- an extra source of pride for all of us. Not only worldwide, but here in our District 5040 of 49 clubs, we have a number of women as our leaders. 
Global and local Rotary leaders saluted on International Women's Day Peter Roaf 2023-03-07 08:00:00Z 0

Arthur Drive cleaned up for Spring

Posted on Mar 04, 2023
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From Ladner Trunk Road, a section of Arthur Drive in Ladner is now tidied up for Spring, thanks to a team of 10 club members who picked up bags of winter trash.
 
Arthur Drive cleaned up for Spring Peter Roaf 2023-03-04 08:00:00Z 0

Seniors Gymnastics Program, high school Interact Club to benefit from April 1st Shred A Thon

Posted on Mar 03, 2023
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To support the growth and value of the Delta Gymnastics Seniors’ Program for the entire community and the service above self of the 113 members in the Ladner Rotary sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary School the Rotary Club of Ladner is holding its Spring Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 1, 2023, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 5300 Ladner Trunk Road, behind Eastlink (Delta Cable).
 
Any individual, company or organization can bring their old tax returns, credit card bills, business records, bank statements, and personal information documents so a shredding company can safely and securely shred the paper on the spot. A donation of $15 per banker’s box of paper will go entirely to support the programs for seniors’ wellness and youth achievement in community service.
Seniors Gymnastics Program, high school Interact Club to benefit from April 1st Shred A Thon Peter Roaf 2023-03-03 08:00:00Z 0

Clean water, sanitation, hygiene for a healthy environment, productive life

Posted on Mar 01, 2023
When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.
 
Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.
 
March is Water Sanitation and Hygiene month throughout Rotary world.
Clean water, sanitation, hygiene for a healthy environment, productive life Peter Roaf 2023-03-01 08:00:00Z 0

Diversity Equity and Inclusion is belonging

Posted on Feb 28, 2023
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is becoming a way of life for clubs throughout Rotary. It's our sustainable future and, for some, our present as we plan and act to create a safe place for so many different people to thrive and belong as they engage in service above self, for our community and our world. Rotary District 5040 DEI Committee Chair Ardath Paxton Mann presented background and a Code of Conduct for DEI in Rotary. She was joined by fellow Committee member, Ladner Rotarian Peter Roaf, for part of the presentation.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion is belonging Peter Roaf 2023-02-28 08:00:00Z 0

Where kids are first - Delta Gymnastics

Posted on Feb 21, 2023
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Delta Gymnastics Society considers itself one of Canada’s top gymnastics clubs because of the way it treats each of its gymnasts, at every level. With the slogan, "Where Kids Are First," Delta Gymnastics doesn't just build athletes, it builds people.
Where kids are first - Delta Gymnastics Peter Roaf 2023-02-21 08:00:00Z 0

Auxiliary supports hospital's treatment, care and comfort of patients

Posted on Feb 07, 2023
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Over the years the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society has generated many millions of dollars to support purchase of expensive equipment for the Delta Hospital. The Auxiliary has provided that valuable support through four businesses: Thriftshop in Ladner; Courtyard Café; Dogwood Gift Shop; Lifeline. 
Auxiliary supports hospital's treatment, care and comfort of patients Peter Roaf 2023-02-07 08:00:00Z 0

Deadly earthquake in Turkey, Syria: Rotary partner, Shelterbox, preparing to respond

Posted on Feb 06, 2023
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A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake ravaged southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6, 2023. Over 2300 people have lost their lives, and this number is expected to increase exponentially. A second major earthquake and over 100 aftershocks have also been reported. Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday's disaster was the worst the country had seen since 1939, when the Erzincan earthquake in eastern Turkey killed nearly 33,000 people.

Deadly earthquake in Turkey, Syria: Rotary partner, Shelterbox, preparing to respond Peter Roaf 2023-02-06 08:00:00Z 0
Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution - a Rotary global focus Peter Roaf 2023-02-01 08:00:00Z 0

Chief, Chancellor, Dr. Kim Baird has left her mark on Tsawwassen and the province

Posted on Jan 31, 2023
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Chief Kim Baird is Chancellor for Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She was the elected Chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation for six terms, from 1999-2012 and was the first woman in BC history, who was not an MLA, to address the BC Legislature on October 15, 2007 when the BC Treaty Legislation process was initiated. She is seen here with Melinda and Laura Cassidy at the Simon Fraser University convocation when Kim received her honourary PhD.
 
Chief, Chancellor, Dr. Kim Baird has left her mark on Tsawwassen and the province Peter Roaf 2023-01-31 08:00:00Z 0

Delta Police body cams, youth, drug & firearms detection

Posted on Jan 24, 2023
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When a person was poised to jump off the Alex Fraser Bridge on January 23rd, one of the first Delta Police Department members on the scene, trying to talk him out of his suicide intent, had a body cam which streamed to a fellow officer, who specializes in negotiating in volatile situations and was en route in a vehicle and who advised his colleague what to say and do until he arrived on the scene. That was one example of the value of a body cam. Delta Police Department is the first police force in BC to use body cams. Delta Police Chief Constable Neil Dubord and seven police officers, including a sniffer dog, were on hand the next day to present some of the ways the Delta Police Department serves the community.
Delta Police body cams, youth, drug & firearms detection Peter Roaf 2023-01-24 08:00:00Z 0

Paintings capture ships and ports then and now

Posted on Jan 17, 2023
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Delta resident John Horton was the first artist appointed to the Canadian Forces Artist's Programme (CFAP) in 2002 and was sent to join our Navy in the Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf) aboard HMCS Algonquin. In earlier years John had served in the Royal Navy in the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific Oceans. This experience contributed to his knowledge in recording scenes of our Navy in action today.
Paintings capture ships and ports then and now Peter Roaf 2023-01-17 08:00:00Z 0
"Imagine" Rotary theme float wins trophy at Tournament of Roses Parade Peter Roaf 2023-01-03 08:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarians and friends plough through snow for Christmas lunch

Posted on Dec 20, 2022
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Despite the heavy snowfall on December 20, 2022, President "Papá Noel" Guillermo Bustos welcomed 30 of the planned 40 Ladner Rotarians and partners or friends, managed to gather for a cheerful Christmas lunch at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, which treated all to a delicious meal, with some fun seasonal music and friendship. -- photos by Penny Offer
Ladner Rotarians and friends plough through snow for Christmas lunch Peter Roaf 2022-12-20 08:00:00Z 0

A brighter Christmas for some families receiving food hampers

Posted on Dec 17, 2022
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Over 600 families in apartments of multiple storey buildings or those in the basements of single family homes throughout Delta received a Christmas hand up to celebrate the festive season with two boxes of food each delivered on December 17, 2022 through the Deltassist annual Christmas Hampers program.
 
Returning after a two-year pandemic haitus -- when food gift cards were distributed instead of food -- the 30+-year-old Christmas Hampers program once again benefitted from the generosity of Delta residents through food drives at schools and community organizations then the pick up, organization and distribution of over 1,500 boxes of food by various community agencies, including the Rotary Club of Ladner. Mike Storey delivers one of two boxes of food to the door of a Delta resident as Jim Burnett looks on.
A brighter Christmas for some families receiving food hampers Peter Roaf 2022-12-17 08:00:00Z 0

Exercise is the best medicine

Posted on Dec 13, 2022
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Live Well Exercise Clinic South Delta in Tsawwassen area uses exercise, lifestyle and nutrition counselling and healthy habit formation to give clients the information and support they need to become more active and make lasting changes in health and lifestyle. The trained exercise physiologists work with clients no matter the age, stage or shape -- not just the young, fit and glamorous -- in a culture of comfort, acceptance, care and kindness.
Exercise is the best medicine Peter Roaf 2022-12-13 08:00:00Z 0

Christmas Dinner for special needs adults and families, friends

Posted on Dec 10, 2022
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The Weekend Family & Peer Support Group in South Delta, for special needs adults, their families and caregivers, were hosted for the 18th annual Christmas Dinner on December 10, 2022 at the Ladner Community Centre by the Rotary Club of Ladner. 21 Ladner Rotarians and friends prepared days in advance and on the day of the event to serve the traditional Christmas dinner to a group of 50 guests, with entertainment and gift giving sponsored by the Group.
Christmas Dinner for special needs adults and families, friends Peter Roaf 2022-12-10 08:00:00Z 0

Paul Harris Fellow +5 Award to Walt Hayward

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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. This is the sixth time Walt Hayward has received this award, at the Ladner Rotary Annual General Meeting on December 6, 2022.
Paul Harris Fellow +5 Award to Walt Hayward 2022-12-07 08:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary recognized for End Polio support

Posted on Dec 06, 2022
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For its support of the global campaign to rid the world of polio, started by Rotary in 1986, the Rotary Club of Ladner received a certificate from Rotary International for over US$1,200 donated by the club and individual members in 2021-22. Immediate Past District 5040 Governor Lorne Calder presented the certificate at the club's annual general meeting on December 6, 2022. 
 
Ladner Rotary recognized for End Polio support Peter Roaf 2022-12-06 08:00:00Z 0

Fundraising success thanks to Delta community and Ladner Rotary members' generosity recognized 

Posted on Dec 06, 2022
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Food for school students and families needing a hand up, planting of trees in Ladner, supporting medical and dental equipment to regions of countries in need are some of the causes supported in 2021-22 by the generosity of Delta residents in supporting fundraising events as well as that of club members in raising a total of CDN$133,000 in 2021-22. Our Rotary District 5040 of 48 clubs recognized this achievement and that of almost CDN$25,000 for The Rotary Foundation's Annual Program Fund and End Polio causes.
Fundraising success thanks to Delta community and Ladner Rotary members' generosity recognized Peter Roaf 2022-12-06 08:00:00Z 0

Christmas decor brightens life at Delta Hospital, Manor and Hospice

Posted on Nov 24, 2022
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Patients in acute care beds, outpatients, residents in long term care residents, staff, auxiliary volunteers and visitors in the "community" of the Delta Hospital and Mountain View Manor and those at Irene Thomas Hospice next door are getting a lift from the Christmas lights and decorations now brightening up the main entrance, in the Healing Garden at the hospital's central courtyard and inside and outside the extended care residence. Thanks to a team of 16 Rotary Club of Ladner members, including a team from Pure Sunfarms, took the morning of November 23 for this community service project. -- photos by Chris Offer and Peter Roaf
Christmas decor brightens life at Delta Hospital, Manor and Hospice Peter Roaf 2022-11-24 08:00:00Z 0

Local business needs workers & shop local -- Delta Chamber of Commerce

Posted on Nov 22, 2022
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Recruiting & retaining appropriately skilled workers is the top concern of businesses in Delta, according to Jill McKnight, Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Speaking at Ladner Rotary on November 22, 2022, Jill also advised: for every $10 you spend locally $6.10 recirculates in our community. For instance, Delta's 730+ retail businesses employ more than 18,300 people, and businesses pay 46% of the property taxes that fund services in our city.
Local business needs workers & shop local -- Delta Chamber of Commerce Peter Roaf 2022-11-22 08:00:00Z 0

So many lives more productive, happier with guide and service dogs

Posted on Nov 15, 2022
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BC and Alberta Guide Dogs is a non-profit charitable society, based in Ladner, which breeds, raises and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, Autism Support Dogs, for children 3 to 10 years and their families, and Service Dogs for veterans, first responders and RCMP members suffering from Operational Stress Injury or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, all at no cost to the client. Each fully trained guide dog or service dog enables each client to live a fulfilling and productive life.
So many lives more productive, happier with guide and service dogs Peter Roaf 2022-11-15 08:00:00Z 0

Ukrainians served Canada in WWI, but many were also sent to camps

Posted on Nov 08, 2022
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Among the 600,000 who served in the Canadian military during World War I, several thousand were Ukranian immigrants or of Ukrainian heritage. Among those were the grandfather of Wayne Gretzky and grandfather of Delta military historian Peter Broznitsky, seen here at the war memorial cenotaph in Ladner. At the outset of war in August 1914, however, the Canadian government quickly enacted the federal War Measures Act (WMA). The Act’s sweeping powers permitted the government to suspend or limit civil liberties in the interest of Canada’s protection, including the right to incarcerate “enemy aliens” including many Ukrainian immigrants and those of Ukrainian heritage.
Ukrainians served Canada in WWI, but many were also sent to camps Peter Roaf 2022-11-08 08:00:00Z 0

40 ambulances to Ukraine from Rotary partnership

Posted on Nov 05, 2022
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A convoy of nearly 40 ambulances wound its way from Slovakia, around mountains and through roadblocks, military checkpoints, and torrential rain to arrive in Kyiv, bringing the critically needed vehicles to Ukrainian government officials.
Rotary is responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
 
The US$600,000 initiative was the first joint project between Rotary and Ukraine Friends, which agreed in July to collaborate to provide resources, organize logistics, and distribute funds for high-impact projects that help Ukrainians affected by the war with Russia. Each organization donated US$300,000 to get the ambulances, and Rotary districts in Ukraine and Slovakia coordinated the delivery. Rotary's funding came from a Rotary Foundation disaster response grant.  Read More
40 ambulances to Ukraine from Rotary partnership Peter Roaf 2022-11-05 07:00:00Z 0

Flags go up for community projects to mark Remembrance Day 

Posted on Nov 05, 2022
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Canada flags to honour Remembrance Day for a week have gone up around the Ladner community thanks to 10 Rotarians who erected them. The project jointly administered with Tsawwassen Rotary in that community, provides homeowners and business owners the opportunity to recognize around Remembrance Day on November 11th the past sacrifices of those killed and wounded in world wars. Revenue from the flags rented now and around Canada Day will go towards community service projects such as a hand up with food for those families in need and planting of trees in the Ladner area.
Flags go up for community projects to mark Remembrance Day Peter Roaf 2022-11-05 07:00:00Z 0

Rotarians in business can develop a Generosity Purpose

Posted on Nov 05, 2022
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What injustice keeps you awake at night? What really bothers you and makes you say, "I want to do something about that"? What wrong do you see in society that you want to make right? Is it in your local community? Is it elsewhere in the world? What is the cause that you care deeply about? Connect your cash to a cause, your money to a movement, your profits to a purpose. That is what changes everything. That is the Generosity Purpose.
 
What’s your Generosity Purpose? Is it helping abolish sex trafficking? Helping your city’s homeless population? Or is it more personal, like funding your children’s college tuition or paying for the piano lessons your granddaughter has always wanted to take? It’s not about you, but about someone or something that you believe can do more good and leave an impact on the world. After all, the Me Show will one day get canceled. The We Show always gets high ratings and airs longer.
 
-- excerpt from "Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good," by Derrick Kinney, Rotary Club of Arlington, Texas
Rotarians in business can develop a Generosity Purpose Peter Roaf 2022-11-05 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarians tour container port in Delta

Posted on Nov 01, 2022
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A group of Ladner Rotarians had the chance to tour the facilities of Global Container Terminals (GCT), at the Vancouver Port Authority's Deltaport in the Tsawwassen area on November 1, 2022. Marko Dekovic, GCT Vice President Public Affairs, led the tour by bus by the massive cranes for unloading ships and through the multiple stacks of containers ready for train or truck shipment, all part of a massive, complex, global network of shipping and transportation.
Ladner Rotarians tour container port in Delta Peter Roaf 2022-11-01 07:00:00Z 0

Funds from Shred A Thon support school food program

Posted on Oct 27, 2022
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From the proceeds of the Ladner Rotary Shred A Thon on October 15th, club President Guillermo Bustos (left) and Walt Hayward (right) presented $500 to Delta Secondary School in the form of 10 gift cards, each of $50 value, for the student in need food program, known as the youth work program, operated by three teachers, (l to r) Venetia Sylvester, Gillian Wallace and Dana Rowland.
Funds from Shred A Thon support school food program Peter Roaf 2022-10-27 07:00:00Z 0

Despite lung transplants and kidnapping, Ladner Rotarian keeps going on positive attitude

Posted on Oct 25, 2022
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Ladner Rotarian Alfredo Goco, business owner and retired financial management advisor, says faith and a positive attitude towards life has kept him going through some extraordinary challenges including a double lung transplant in the past two years. Another hurdle earlier in his life was being kidnapped for ransom in this native, The Philippines. He negotiated the ransom demand of 5 million pesos (today CDN$11,6387) down to 50,000 (CDN$1,163) and was freed. A second person kidnapped at the same time was executed by the kidnappers.
Despite lung transplants and kidnapping, Ladner Rotarian keeps going on positive attitude Peter Roaf 2022-10-25 07:00:00Z 0

TV news producer latest to join Ladner Rotary

Posted on Oct 18, 2022
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City TV News producer Matt Graves, who recently joined Ladner Rotary, hails from Nova Scotia. He and his family have been living in the Ladner area since 2019, as we learned from his "getting to know you" classification speech to the club.
TV news producer latest to join Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2022-10-18 07:00:00Z 0

Shred A Thon supports Ladner area food security and park tree planting

Posted on Oct 15, 2022
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More families faced with the increased cost of living and relying on food banks will receive support through $2613 net proceeds from a Ladner Rotary Shred A Thon on October 15, 2022, along with trees to be funded for planting in Ladner's North 40 Park near Boundary Bay Airport. Despite competing with municipal election day local residents and business owners showed up on the property behind Eastlink (Delta Cable) on Ladner Trunk Road. 
Shred A Thon supports Ladner area food security and park tree planting Peter Roaf 2022-10-15 07:00:00Z 0 food,shred,tree

Notaries provide many legal services, when parties are in agreement

Posted on Oct 11, 2022
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Notaries’ Tradition of Trust goes back over 2000 years. Notaries laid down the Codex Hammurabi, the oldest evidence of documented law. Notaries were also employed by the Catholic Church to be the guiding light of civilization through the Dark Ages. Throughout centuries of upheaval, the Notary’s reputation for trustworthiness ensured that documents remained reliable. Today, Notaries do not get involved in litigation or argue cases before a judge. Their activities are restricted to non-contentious matters—those where the parties involved are in agreement.
Notaries provide many legal services, when parties are in agreement Peter Roaf 2022-10-11 07:00:00Z 0

Almost $1.3 million from BC Rotarians will provide aid and development to people and communities in need, here and worldwide

Posted on Oct 08, 2022
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As communities in BC become stronger through facilities and services, often with a focus on those in need, through the work of Rotary clubs, funds for those projects often come from The Rotary Foundation. Communities around the world, where there is so often a desperate need for people just to survive, The Rotary Foundation provides funds to fight disease, help mothers and children survive, provide disaster relief, and improve lives often through our Rotary clubs worldwide.
 
To support any and all of those causes, The Rotary Foundation is receiving US $1,292,288 from generous Rotary members, and some others, in British Columbia’s Rotary District 5040 with some from Rotary District 5050. Announcement of this gift came at District 5040’s Million Dollar Dinner on October 8, 2022 at Quilchena Golf Club in Richmond.
Almost $1.3 million from BC Rotarians will provide aid and development to people and communities in need, here and worldwide Peter Roaf 2022-10-08 07:00:00Z 0

2020-21 Rotary International President visits StoryWalk in Ladner and tours Vancouver

Posted on Oct 08, 2022
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At one of three Rotary StoryWalk trails in Delta, sponsored by Rotary Clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen, Rotary International President 2020-21 Holger Knaack, visiting from his home in Northern Germany, volunteered to help with changing the monthly children's storybook featured at 21 stations along a one-kilometre StoryWalk trail in Ladner on October 8, 2022. Holger was in town as special speaker at Rotary District 5040's Million Dollar Dinner that evening. After joining the work party, he toured some of the sights of Vancouver. The chair of the committee which organized the Million Dollar Dinner and Holger's visit was Ladner Rotarian and Past District 5040 Governor Chris Offer.
 
2020-21 Rotary International President visits StoryWalk in Ladner and tours Vancouver Peter Roaf 2022-10-08 07:00:00Z 0

Helping with access to clean water in Ukraine

Posted on Oct 04, 2022
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Environmental clean up authorities in the Ukraine are working on cleaning up rivers and lakes throughout the war-torn country so residents can access clean water with the help of a Rigid Inflatable boat and 11 underwater diving suits provided by our Rotary District 5040 and Districts 5030 in Seattle and Area and 5060 in the Okanagan area of BC and part of Washington State through a multi-District disaster response fund.  https://tinyurl.com/2y983zrc
Helping with access to clean water in Ukraine Peter Roaf 2022-10-04 07:00:00Z 0
National recognition for District 5040's top Foundation giving Peter Roaf 2022-10-04 07:00:00Z 0

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th

Posted on Sep 27, 2022
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Of those children in Canada in the care of others than their parents, there are six times more than others in our society who are Indigenous. Action to educate the parents of Indigenous children and provide the resources needed to achieve effective change is among the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission chaired by Senator Murray Sinclair in 2015. Some of the funding recommended would cover the education of adults who were deprived of education long ago in their childhood. That education denied is one reason that among those in prison in Saskatchewan and Manitoba 70% are Indigenous people compared to 30% for all others. There are more than 600 First Nations in Canada and over 200 of those in BC. Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, and along with it, Orange Shirt Day.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th Peter Roaf 2022-09-27 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary District Governor visits Ladner Rotary

Posted on Sep 20, 2022
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and empowering girls at home and around the world are among the priorities of our current Rotary International President, Canadian Jennifer Jones, according to District 5040 Governor John Berry who visited the Rotary Club of Ladner with his wife, Pat, on September 20th. Assistant Governor for South Delta and Richmond, Dean Hsieh, also attended. One main theme of John's presentation was the importance and necessity for clubs and Rotarians to make choices in Rotary and in life because, “You can’t do everything.”
Rotary District Governor visits Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2022-09-20 07:00:00Z 0

Australian Rotary exchange student returns to Ladner almost 40 years later

Posted on Sep 13, 2022
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39 years ago 17-year-old Mary Wooldridge spent a Grade 11 high school year as an exchange student from Australia with the Rotary Club of Ladner, staying with various families throughout her year. Today she returned to Ladner with her husband, Andrew, and son, Jamison, from their home in Melbourne, to start a tour of four centres in Canada and the United States.
Australian Rotary exchange student returns to Ladner almost 40 years later Peter Roaf 2022-09-13 07:00:00Z 0

Casino and hotel planned to open this Fall

Posted on Sep 06, 2022
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Gateway Casinos & Entertainment is nearing completion of the Cascades Casino and Delta Hotel in Delta, expected to open later this year. The new 160,000 sq. foot entertainment facility, on the property which was formerly the Delta Town and Country Inn, home of Rotary Club of Ladner for 40 years near the south end of the Massey Tunnel, will feature a gaming floor, entertainment centre and restaurants. Gateway projects that the facility will bring up to 600 new jobs and a $99.3 million investment to Delta economy. 
Casino and hotel planned to open this Fall Peter Roaf 2022-09-06 07:00:00Z 0 casino,entertainment,hotel,restaurant

Delta Police new member introduces himself to club

Posted on Aug 30, 2022
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A 15-year member of Delta Police Department, now heading the Ladner Community Policing Office, Constable Geoff Young, inducted as a new member just a week ago, told the club about his service in the Canadian Armed Forces, his passion for flying and eventual career in policing. He enjoys his community policing role, working with people of all ages, with a team of volunteers building to 100 by the year's end.
Delta Police new member introduces himself to club Peter Roaf 2022-08-30 07:00:00Z 0

District Governor 2024-25 visits club

Posted on Aug 30, 2022
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District Governor Nominee Drew Antrobus, who will be District 5040 Governor in 2024-25, visited Ladner Rotary with his partner and fellow Rotarian Judy Smith, seen here with Ladner Rotary President Guillermo Bustos.
District Governor 2024-25 visits club Peter Roaf 2022-08-30 07:00:00Z 0

Education shapes hearts as well as minds

Posted on Aug 26, 2022
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Rotary Club of Ladner member, Dr. Avis Glaze, has visited various countries as international education consultant to school systems and governments, including Scotland on many occasions over the past six years as a member of the Scottish government’s International Council of Education Advisers. In an article for Tes Global, which works with 25,000 schools in more than 100 countries, Avis is quoted as saying that the strength of an education system is that it shapes hearts as well as minds. She says, "Attainment is important but 'so are the kind of citizens you are creating'." 
Education shapes hearts as well as minds Peter Roaf 2022-08-26 07:00:00Z 0
Fortis BC Liquefied Natural Gas plant expansion advancing in Delta Peter Roaf 2022-08-23 07:00:00Z 0

Delta Police constable joins Ladner Rotary

Posted on Aug 23, 2022
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The Delta Police constable now leading the Ladner Community Policing office, Geoff Young, became a member of Ladner Rotary on August 23rd. He replaces Ladner Rotarian of several years, Acting Sergeant Ken Kirk, who is now leading the Community Policing office in North Delta. Farewell to Ken and welcome to Geoff. Ladner Rotary President Guillermo Bustos applies the Rotary pin as part of the member induction ceremony.
Delta Police constable joins Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2022-08-23 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary's global Health Care Worker Appreciation Week Aug 21 - 27 

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 22, 2022
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More than two years into COVID-19, many people are feeling “pandemic fatigue”. Around the globe, more than 555 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported, according to the World Health Organization. Health care workers have continuously dedicated their time, energy, and skills to ensure our safety, often putting their own health at risk to do so, paying the price of their own physical and mental health amidst unrelenting demand and staff shortages. Rotary saluted the courage and commitment of our health care workers who have given up so much to treat those who have become ill and contain this disease. 
Rotary's global Health Care Worker Appreciation Week Aug 21 - 27  Peter Roaf 2022-08-22 07:00:00Z 0

Delta Rotary clubs golf tournament

Posted on Aug 18, 2022
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Lowest score foursome at the annual Rotary Tri-Club Golf Day August 18th among 17 golfers from the three clubs in Delta, Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen: (l to r) Jako Krushinisky, Tsawwassen, Denis Denischuk, Ladner, Teresa Marshall, North Delta, and Jerome Vermeulen, Tsawwassen
 
Delta Rotary clubs golf tournament Peter Roaf 2022-08-18 07:00:00Z 0

Special needs summer picnic bbq always popular

Posted on Aug 14, 2022
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Ladner Rotarians hosted its annual special needs adults' picnic, with family and guardians in the South Delta Family Peer Support Group, at Rotary Park next to Delta City Hall on Sunday, August 14, 2022. The event included a bbq picnic lunch, games and socializing. Many members of the Group expressed their sincere appreciation to the club for the event which makes a difference in their lives. -- photos by Chris Offer
Special needs summer picnic bbq always popular Peter Roaf 2022-08-14 07:00:00Z 0 BBQ,peer and family,picnic,special needs

Active life giving to Delta community for new member

Posted on Aug 09, 2022
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Distribution and Warehouse Manager for the five Quest Food Exchange not-for-profit grocery market locations in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby and North Vancouver, Brian Coe, a Ladner resident, who transferred to Ladner Rotary from Tsawwassen Rotary, earlier this year, gave his "classification" speech to our club on August 9, 2022.
Active life giving to Delta community for new member Peter Roaf 2022-08-09 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary District Grants make community service possible

Posted on Aug 04, 2022
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District Grants allow Rotary and Rotaract clubs to identify, plan, and fund worthy projects in their own communities or internationally. Grants can fund improvements such as kitchen equipment for a food pantry, assistance for after-school programs, a defibrillator for a community centre, or renovations to an accessible playground.
Rotary District Grants make community service possible Peter Roaf 2022-08-04 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarian continues to influence education in Canada and overseas

Posted on Aug 02, 2022
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Former school district superintendent in Ontario, now international education advisor to several nations, Dr. Avis Glaze described the start of her career in her native Jamaica and since in the field. As superintendent she desribed how she and others worked with the principals and staff of the 25 schools with the lowest academic results among their students and how the performance of those schools improved over time. She always says, "No child left behind." Avis just returned from further consultation with education leaders in Scotland and earlier this year spoke at a global, virtual conference of educators. 
Ladner Rotarian continues to influence education in Canada and overseas Peter Roaf 2022-08-02 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary-led Rebuilding of Ukraine village after Russian bombing

Posted on Jul 31, 2022
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Before Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year there were 2,789 buildings in the village of Moshchun. After Russian artillery shelling there were 789 still standing. Left behind were 1,597 craters from shells. With the participation of Rotary clubs of the world, in partnership with Ukrainian state, the rebuilding of Moshchun has the aim of developing a symbol of happy, independent, modern Ukraine.
 
Rotary-led Rebuilding of Ukraine village after Russian bombing Peter Roaf 2022-07-31 07:00:00Z 0

Looking for ways to improve relationships of police with First Nations

Posted on Jul 19, 2022
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Armand La Barge is a former Rotarian who began his career with York Regional Police in 1973 and served as Chief of Police until his retirement. During his 37-year police career, he held multiple positions throughout the organization. He is known as a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, an ardent defender of social justice and human rights, a hfe-long volunteer and community activist and someone committed to service on volunteer boards, community and faith-based organizations. He has been engaged in research around more effective ways for police authorities to develop less confrontational relationships with Indigenous People in Canada, including First Nations.
Looking for ways to improve relationships of police with First Nations Peter Roaf 2022-07-19 07:00:00Z 0

Delta Secondary grads receive Ladner Rotary scholarships

Posted on Jul 14, 2022
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Three of the 61 students graduating from Delta Secondary School received scholarships from the Rotary Club of Ladner. They were among those receiving 110 scholarships and bursaries valued at $97,665 at the School's Scholarship and Bursary Night and Valedictory Ceremony on June 28, 2022. Ladner Rotary was one of 55 local organizations and individual donors presenting 87 scholarships valued at $68,915 to the grads of 2022.
Delta Secondary grads receive Ladner Rotary scholarships Peter Roaf 2022-07-14 07:00:00Z 0
2022-23 President Jennifer Jones is eager to advance Rotary’s narrative Peter Roaf 2022-07-10 07:00:00Z 0

Dementia and home care

Posted on Jul 05, 2022
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Dimentia comes in many forms, including Alzheimer's, and home care is part of the support which clients and their families can find in the community.
Dementia and home care Peter Roaf 2022-07-05 07:00:00Z 0

Food distribution manager joins Ladner Rotary

Posted on Jul 05, 2022
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Brian Coe, a Rotarian since 2004, is Distribution and Warehouse Manager for the five Quest Food Exchange not-for-profit grocery market locations in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby and North Vancouver, has joined us from Tsawwassen Rotary. By bridging the gap between food banks and traditional grocery stores, Quest Food Exchange redirects at reduced cost good food, donated by local food partners from across British Columbia, that would otherwise end up in the landfill and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Food distribution manager joins Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2022-07-05 07:00:00Z 0

Welcome 2022-23 President & Board and Rotarian of the Year

Posted on Jun 28, 2022
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"Imagine Rotary" is the 2022-23 theme throughout Rotary International, the world's original service club since 1905, which finally inducts its first female president for the 1.4 member global network, Canadian Jennifer Jones. As Rotary opens itself to new opportunities, the Rotary Club of Ladner welcomes its new president and board of directors and a new member, and presents awards to two of its female members.
Welcome 2022-23 President & Board and Rotarian of the Year Peter Roaf 2022-06-28 07:00:00Z 0
Thousands inspired by Rotary International CEO Peter Roaf 2022-06-15 07:00:00Z 0 Hewko,conference,convention

'Discovering' Delta at learning centre

Posted on Jun 14, 2022
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Ladner Rotarians and guests visited the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, next to Delta City Hall, on June 14, 2022. Opened in May 2020, the Centre is an exhibit of our community’s past, present, and future. It features Delta’s storied history.
'Discovering' Delta at learning centre Peter Roaf 2022-06-14 07:00:00Z 0

Delta Optimist Publisher advises about clickbait

Posted on Jun 07, 2022
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Delta Optimist Publisher Pierre Pelletier advised how some web services make money with "clickbait", luring web users to their sites with sensational stories or claims and make money in the process, in competition with mainstream news media which support our community with responsible journalism, essential to our democracy.
Delta Optimist Publisher advises about clickbait Peter Roaf 2022-06-07 07:00:00Z 0

Neighbours helping neighbours near and far May Days parade

Posted on May 29, 2022
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In gratitude to our first responders and frontline workers who protect and serve our community, Rotary Club of Ladner and members of the Delta Secondary School Interact Club salute them. They enable us, in service above self, to also serve our community and communities in need around the world: neighbours helping neighbours in the parade at Ladner May Days, founded 1896.
Neighbours helping neighbours near and far May Days parade Peter Roaf 2022-05-29 07:00:00Z 0
More than meets the eye in daily TV news Peter Roaf 2022-05-24 07:00:00Z 0

Brighter Futures for those needing a hand up

Posted on May 17, 2022
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Education can offer life-changing opportunities. But every year, too many bright, driven students from disadvantaged backgrounds make the decision not to pursue post-secondary education because they can't afford it. Beedie Luminaries, created by the Beedie Construction Group family, is a scholarship program for students with potential who are facing financial adversity. Students who are smart, but constrained by circumstance. Students who are resilient and gritty. Students who are ready to make a positive change in their lives. The program supports Grade 12 students and single parents in pursuing further education.
Brighter Futures for those needing a hand up Peter Roaf 2022-05-17 07:00:00Z 0
Club recognizes Walt Hayward for outstanding service to community Peter Roaf 2022-05-17 07:00:00Z 0

New story for May along Ladner StoryWalk trail

Posted on May 15, 2022
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The StoryWalk for children and families in Ladner, along part of the Millenium Trail, receives a change of story for May thanks to Ladner Rotarians John Thomas, Ulf Ottho and Guillermo Bustos, on behalf of the regular installers, Tammy Hansen and husband. -- photo by Lynn Cameron
New story for May along Ladner StoryWalk trail Peter Roaf 2022-05-15 07:00:00Z 0

Black education producing leaders in Canada

Posted on May 10, 2022
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The Lifelong Leadership Institute (LLI) is an educational organization that exists to inspire leadership and develop leaders, and dedicates its resources to advancing leadership competence and personal success among Canadian youth of Jamaican, Caribbean and Black heritage.
Black education producing leaders in Canada Peter Roaf 2022-05-10 07:00:00Z 0

Trades important to Canada's future

Posted on May 03, 2022
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The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is building the trades careers in BC through a training and apprenticeship system that meets the needs of British Columbia’s economy. ITA works with employers, apprentices, industry, labour, training providers and government to issue credentials, supports apprenticeships, fund programs, set program standards and increase opportunities in the trades. 
Trades important to Canada's future Peter Roaf 2022-05-03 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarian to chair international Rotary Peace Centers Committee

Posted on Apr 30, 2022
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As of July 1st, 2022 the new international Chair of the Rotary Peace Centers Committee, which every year selects the Rotary Peace Fellows for the 50 Master's Degree or 80 Professional Certificate programs in peace and conflict resolution at seven universities throughout the world, is Past District 5040 Governor Chris Offer. Member of the Rotary Club of Ladner, Chris also serves on the board of The Rotary Foundation Canada. 
Ladner Rotarian to chair international Rotary Peace Centers Committee Peter Roaf 2022-04-30 07:00:00Z 0 peace,peace fellow,peace scholar,peacebuilding

Children and Youth with development needs served at REACH

Posted on Apr 26, 2022
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Since 1959 Reach Child and Youth Development Society has been providing programs and child development and therapy services to special needs children and their families in Delta, Surrey and Langley, B.C. Reach provides a variety of programs and services designed to meet the needs of children to ensure their optimum development. Ladner Rotary has had a long relationship with Ladner-based Reach, formerly at its location near Boundary Bay Airport, as one of the first sponsors of the $5.7 million Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children adjacent to Memorial Park, and as sponsors of the Ladner Rotary Splash Park next door, both partially or equally sponsored by the City of Delta.
Children and Youth with development needs served at REACH Peter Roaf 2022-04-26 07:00:00Z 0 child,children,development,special needs,youth

Long time Ladner Rotarian Tom Siba passes away

Posted on Apr 25, 2022
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The Rotary Club of Ladner, where he served the community over 30 years including as club president, and the newspaper industry are mourning the loss of a respected newspaper man and community leader, Tom Siba, former Delta Optimist publisher. who died peacefully on April 22. He was 73-years-old. Siba's last few years has been impacted by Lewy Body Dementia. -- courtesy of the Delta Optimist
Long time Ladner Rotarian Tom Siba passes away Peter Roaf 2022-04-25 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary global Ukraine relief fund nearing US$10 million

Posted on Apr 19, 2022
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As of April 18, 2022 Rotary's global Disaster Response Fund for the Ukraine has reached $9.5 million. The funds will support locally-led relief efforts underway by Rotary clubs in Ukraine and neighboring countries. More information about this crisis and Rotary's response.
 
Rotary global Ukraine relief fund nearing US$10 million Peter Roaf 2022-04-19 07:00:00Z 0

Raise a Flag for our community in 2022

Posted on Apr 14, 2022
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Local residents and businesses in South Delta can celebrate national pride in their neighbourhoods and on their street fronts with a flag of Canada planted on their front lawn for a week around each of two holidays in 2022. The fee will contribute to services to make our community of Ladner and Delta a better place to live, work and play.
 
With a donation towards community service projects, the Rotary Clubs of Ladner and Tsawwassen will plant a Canadian flag, on a 10-foot pole, on your lawn or in your garden around Canada Day and Remembrance Day as a display of community and national pride for a donation of $60 for the season. Then they will remove the flags.
Raise a Flag for our community in 2022 Peter Roaf 2022-04-14 07:00:00Z 0 celebrate,flag,flagpole,holiday

Here2Help helps ensure your healthcare wishes

Posted on Apr 05, 2022
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Here2Help supports patients and their care partners navigate the healthcare system through education and advocacy. It provides compassionate and personalized service to a wide variety of clients to achieve better health outcomes and direct healthcare when they cannot, much like one might do through others with power of attorney in legal and financial matters.
Here2Help helps ensure your healthcare wishes Peter Roaf 2022-04-05 07:00:00Z 0

US$7 million humanitarian relief to date for Ukraine through Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 05, 2022
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Rotary International CEO John Hewko reports that, as of April 5, 2022, Rotary has raised over US$7 million to support clubs responding to the war in Ukraine, thanks to the many Rotary members and others for their generosity during this humanitarian crisis. Thank you to Delta residents and sponsors who supported our Ladner Rotary Shred A Thon on April 2, 2022 contributing to this cause.
US$7 million humanitarian relief to date for Ukraine through Rotary Peter Roaf 2022-04-05 07:00:00Z 0

Delta residents help people in need with Shred A Thon

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 02, 2022
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At home, people in our community less able to afford the rapidly rising cost of food for themselves and their families, and in Ukraine and nearby countries, millions of desperate residents and refugees struggling to survive, will benefit from the Rotary Club of Ladner's Spring Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 2, 2022. -- photos by Chris Offer
Delta residents help people in need with Shred A Thon Peter Roaf 2022-04-02 07:00:00Z 0 Ukraine,families,food,refugees

Service above self for fellow member recognized

Posted on Mar 29, 2022
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Long time Ladner Rotarian, Irene Forcier, who has been on extended leave for health reasons, recognizes the generous support of fellow club member, Avis Glaze, for her ongoing service above self, with a Paul Harris Fellow Award.
 
Irene says, "Avis has for a very long time, gone the full length of the course, cheering me on and checking on me, in between cooking, shopping, driving and adding support that is critical to my healing in my very eventful life. I want her to proudly wear a Paul Harris fellow. Her service above self has made a world of difference to me and I am truly grateful."
Service above self for fellow member recognized Peter Roaf 2022-03-29 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarian speaking at the World Education Summit

Posted on Mar 22, 2022
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On March 22, award-winning, revolutionary educator and Ladner Rotarian Avis Glaze was one of the speakers to estimated 50.000 educators from 87 countries, at a four-day virtual conference: her topic was how equity, social justice and empathy need to be embedded into the education system. The story appeared in the Delta Optimist.
Ladner Rotarian speaking at the World Education Summit Peter Roaf 2022-03-22 07:00:00Z 0

Connecting People with the Ocean

Posted on Mar 22, 2022
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Plastic and other marine pollution is killing our ocean. It is estimated that 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris are floating in our oceans. One million sea birds and 100,000 marine mammals are killed by ocean plastic. Each year 500 billion plastic bags are used around the world.

For most of us this damage is far away and invisible. Without a personal connection to our oceans, it’s difficult for us to feel inspired to save them. As famed French explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, scientist, Jacques Yves Cousteau, who studied the sea and all forms of life in water, once said, “People protect what they love.” Ocean Ambassadors Canada is turning our attention to the massive challenge of cleaning up our oceans and the possible solutions.
Connecting People with the Ocean Peter Roaf 2022-03-22 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary’s network enables rapid humanitarian relief for Ukrainian refugees

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 17, 2022
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The crisis in Ukraine is having devastating consequences on civilians as families flee their homes. According to the United Nations, more than 2 million people, most of them women and children, have sought refuge in neighboring countries and across Europe, while about 1 million more people have been displaced within Ukraine.

Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Europe and around the world have taken swift action and are working with members nearby to provide food, water, medical equipment, and shelter for refugees.

Rotary’s network enables rapid humanitarian relief for Ukrainian refugees Peter Roaf 2022-03-17 07:00:00Z 0
Incentive program for Grade 4 students in Mexico supported by Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2022-03-15 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary on the move and on the ground for Ukraine

Posted on Mar 09, 2022
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To provide relief for the people of Ukraine and refugees from there to neighbouring countries, Rotary Club of Ladner has donated CAN $2,000 through The Rotary Foundation's disaster response fund. So far Rotary has raised $1.1 million and counting to support clubs responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. This money will be used by Rotary districts and clubs in Poland and other countries adjacent to Ukraine for immediate assistance of refugees. Rotarians can make a personal donation, and receive a Canadian tax receipt and Paul Harris Fellow credit.
 
As Rotary International CEO John Hewko reports, "Two of the most difficult aspects during a humanitarian crisis are communication and coordination around supplies. I’m proud to share that Rotaract Europe (young professionals and university students in Rotary) has accomplished both. Within 48 hours, its Supplies Team, consisting of 60 members from across ten countries, developed a matching tool that quickly links demand for goods on site with the supplies inventory."
 
Ukrainian refugees are shown boarding a minivan, sponsored by Rotary District 2231 in Poland, for transport to a safe location in Poland. 
Rotary on the move and on the ground for Ukraine Peter Roaf 2022-03-09 08:00:00Z 0 Ukraine,refugees,relief

She, Him, Ze, Hir/Zir: gender pronouns

Posted on Mar 08, 2022
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Personal gender pronouns or personal gender pronouns refer to the set of pronouns that an individual wants others to use in order to reflect that person's gender identity. In English, when declaring one's chosen pronouns, a person will often state the subject and object pronouns—for example, "he/him", "she/her", or "they/them"—although sometimes, the possessive pronouns are also stated. The pronouns chosen may include neopronouns such as "ze" and "zir". Ladner Rotarian Pania Lincoln gave on overview of using various pronouns people now use to identify their gender.
She, Him, Ze, Hir/Zir: gender pronouns Peter Roaf 2022-03-08 08:00:00Z 0

Paul Harris Fellow +4 award to Guillermo Bustos

Posted on Mar 08, 2022
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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. This is the fifth time Guillermo Bustos has received this award.
Paul Harris Fellow +4 award to Guillermo Bustos Peter Roaf 2022-03-08 08:00:00Z 0

Quilt finds its way back home to Leo

Posted on Mar 08, 2022
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Past District Governor Penny Offer (left) returns a quilt from the Vancouver General Hospital Lost and Found to Diana Cabott Nimsick on behalf of her husband, Past District Governor Leo Nimsick, whose name tag was on the quilt. 
Quilt finds its way back home to Leo Peter Roaf 2022-03-08 08:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarian Dr. Avis Glaze to speak at world education summit

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 04, 2022
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Around 50,000 people from over 87 countries are expected to attend the World Education Summit March 21st to 24th. One of the featured speakers is internationally recognized education consultant and leader Dr. Avis Glaze who is a Ladner Rotarian. The World Education Summit is described as the largest annual virtual gathering of the greatest minds in education, passionate teachers and brave leaders from every corner of the world.
 
 
Ladner Rotarian Dr. Avis Glaze to speak at world education summit Peter Roaf 2022-03-04 08:00:00Z 0 education,educator,learning,school

Power to speak up and stop crime anonymously -- Crime Stoppers

Posted on Mar 01, 2022
People can share information anonymously about criminal activity through Crime Stoppers, which is committed to engaging the public to reduce, prevent, and solve crime in our communities. Crime Stoppers delivers that anonymous information to the appropriate law enforcement agency, so that a crime – or potential crime – can be solved. Crime Stoppers chapters throughout BC to engage the public to share information anonymously about criminal activity. It is affiliated with the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association and Crime Stoppers International forming a global network to disrupt crime.
Power to speak up and stop crime anonymously -- Crime Stoppers Peter Roaf 2022-03-01 08:00:00Z 0

Rotary International statement on Ukraine conflict

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It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world.
 
At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine will not only devastate the region, but also risk spreading tragic consequences across Europe and the world.
 
As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, we have made peace the cornerstone of our global mission. We join the international community in calling for an immediate cease fire, withdrawal of Russian forces, and a restoration of diplomatic efforts to resolve this conflict through dialogue.
Rotary International statement on Ukraine conflict Peter Roaf 2022-02-26 08:00:00Z 0

City of Delta Outlook 2022, Mayor George Harvie

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 22, 2022
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Highlights of a presentation Delta Mayor George Harvie gave to Ladner Rotary on February 22, 2022, on the state and future look of the City, included:
• Delta is the second highest community in BC for immunization.
• Throughout Canada Delta is in the top 50 best communities to live and the best in Metro Vancouver, according to the annual Maclean's magazine assessment.
• A number of parks have been improved.
• There is now or will be no fee for use of recreation centres for youth and for those 75 and older.
• A final solution to the Fraser River crossing and replacement of the George Massie Tunnel is now expected for 2030.
City of Delta Outlook 2022, Mayor George Harvie Peter Roaf 2022-02-22 08:00:00Z 0

City of Delta Outlook 2022, Mayor George Harvie

Posted on Feb 22, 2022
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Highlights of a presentation Delta Mayor George Harvie gave to Ladner Rotary on February 22, 2022, on the state and future look of the City, included:
• Delta is the second highest community in BC for immunization.
• Throughout Canada Delta is in the top 50 best communities to live and the best in Metro Vancouver, according to the annual Maclean's magazine assessment.
• A number of parks have been improved.
• There is now or will be no fee for use of recreation centres for youth and for those 75 and older.
• A final solution to the Fraser River crossing and replacement of the George Massie Tunnel is now expected for 2030.
City of Delta Outlook 2022, Mayor George Harvie Peter Roaf 2022-02-22 08:00:00Z 0

A family's journey, from incarceration (1942 -1949) and beyond

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 15, 2022
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Mary Kitagawa is an educator and crusader for human rights who has helped dismantle society’s systems of racial apartheid and legalized discrimination, create a more inclusive and just world, and demonstrate it is never too late to make right a wrong. Kitagawa and her family were among the more than 22,000 Canadians of Japanese descent incarcerated during the Second World War. As a result of the injustices her family endured, she became an advocate for human rights, maintaining a sustained focus to raise the problem of injustice due to racism and intolerance.
A family's journey, from incarceration (1942 -1949) and beyond Peter Roaf 2022-02-15 08:00:00Z 0

A family's journey, from incarceration (1942 -1949) and beyond

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 15, 2022

Mary Kitagawa is an educator and crusader for human rights who has helped dismantle society’s systems of racial apartheid and legalized discrimination, create a more inclusive and just world, and demonstrate it is never too late to make right a wrong.
 
Kitagawa and her family were among the more than 22,000 Canadians of Japanese descent incarcerated during the Second World War. As a result of the injustices her family endured, she became an advocate for human rights, maintaining a sustained focus to raise the problem of injustice due to racism and intolerance.
A family's journey, from incarceration (1942 -1949) and beyond Peter Roaf 2022-02-15 08:00:00Z 0 Japan,Japanese,human rights,immigration,war

Peace advanced through The Rotary Foundation in Canada

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The Rotary Foundation Canada reports that, in the past year, Canadian Rotarians have envisioned greater peace in the world through the creation of eight 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 valued at US$400,000. Half of the grant funding provided scholarship funding to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace as part of Rotary’s mission. 
Peace advanced through The Rotary Foundation in Canada Chris Offer 2022-02-13 08:00:00Z 0

Honour your past, embrace the present, forge your future: Black History Month

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 08, 2022
Equality means everybody gets a pair of shoes. Equity means they get shoes that fit. As Canadians celebrate Black History Month in February, the Member of Parliament, whose motion to establish the national celebration received unanimous approval in the House of Commons in 1995, The Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to be elected as an MP also describes Diversity as everybody being invited to a dance. Inclusion, she says, means everybody gets an opportunity to dance. Dr. Augustine spoke to Ladner Rotary on February 8, 2022.
Honour your past, embrace the present, forge your future: Black History Month Peter Roaf 2022-02-08 08:00:00Z 0

Stories year round outdoors

Posted on Jan 24, 2022
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On a recent sunny winter's day a local day care centre brought a group of children to the StoryWalk sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner. Along 1 km of the Millenium Trail in Ladner, starting at Neilson Grove Elementary School, 5500 Admiral Boulevard, the children took the trail with parents helping them read a two-page spread of a story book at each of 21 stations.  The children were running, hopping, skipping, and singing between each story board as directed at each station.

The stories along the trail are changed every month throughout the year, promoting reading literacy and physical literacy. StoryWalk is a collaborative project throughout Delta among the Rotary Club of Ladner and the two other Rotary clubs of North Delta and Tsawwassen, which have each sponsored their own StoryWalk, the Delta Child and Youth Committee, Delta Literacy Outreach and the City of Delta. -- photo Chris Offer
Stories year round outdoors Peter Roaf 2022-01-24 08:00:00Z 0 child,children,education,literacy,recreation

Mother & Child Health, Basic Education a legacy of Michael Cruise

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 09, 2022
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Our late friend, fellow club member and Past District 5040 Governor Michael Cruise, who passed away a year ago, bequeathed through his estate a significant donation to The Rotary Foundation Canada, in support of two of Rotary's seven areas of focus: Maternal and Child Health; Basic Education and Literacy. Thank you, Michael, with Beryl, for your forwarding thinking when you were with us, now and well into the future as your gift has a positive impact on so many young lives and their communities around the world. 
Mother & Child Health, Basic Education a legacy of Michael Cruise Peter Roaf 2022-01-09 08:00:00Z 0 child,children,education,health,mother,mother and chld

Rotary aims to leave no girl behind

Posted on Dec 28, 2021
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Women continue to face economic hurdles, declining levels of political participation, and challenges in the workplace, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021. And the COVID-19 pandemic is among the factors that have extended the amount of time that experts estimate it will take to close the gender gap.
 
"There is no shortage of need, and the impact of even simple projects can be significant when the power of Rotary is focused on empowering girls," says Elizabeth Usovicz, Rotary International Director. 
Rotary aims to leave no girl behind Peter Roaf 2021-12-28 08:00:00Z 0 girl,opportunity

Delta Hospital lights brighten up Christmas

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Delta Hospital patients, long term care residents, hospital and medical staff, and visitors are being treated to some Christmas spirit with decorations in the hospital's central courtyard Healing Garden, a project originally sponsored in part by Ladner Rotary. A team of Rotary Club of Ladner members, including a crew from Pure Sunfarms, installed the lights and seasonal figures. -- photos by Patricia Sibley and Pania Lincoln
Delta Hospital lights brighten up Christmas Peter Roaf 2021-12-16 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,hospital,lights

Ladner Rotarians sing for Christmas supper

Posted on Dec 14, 2021
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Ladner Rotarians and guests celebrated Christmas in fun company, with a delicious dinner and homegrown seasonal music and singalong at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on December 14, 2021. Thanks to organizers, Ann Waldo and Avis Glaze, President Denis Denischuk and, after a late cancellation of the musician because of illness, musician Ulf Ottho, the 30 or so attending sang Christmas carols led by the choir of Arthur Birk, Patricia Sibley and Guillermo Bustos. -- video & photos by Chris Offer 
Ladner Rotarians sing for Christmas supper Peter Roaf 2021-12-14 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,dinner

Paul Harris Fellow Awards to Rotarian and business woman, counsellor

Posted on Dec 14, 2021
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Thanks to Rotarian Wilbur Walrond, Rose Chiron/Howitt, Managing Director at Delta-based Grand Bliss Developments LTD, has received an international Paul Harris Award through Ladner Rotary. Her company creates real estate investment opportunities, but she also supports people in reaching forgiveness when they have suffered from not being able to let go of something bad that happened to them for a bright, hopeful and less painful future. She receives her Paul Harris Award from Wilbur Walrond, presented by Rotary Past District 5040 Governor Chris Offer.
 
Ladner Rotarian Richard Shantz received a Paul Harris Fellow Award +9, as his tenth for his generosity in donating to The Rotary Foundation over the years. Both awards were presented at the Ladner Rotary members and guests Christmas Dinner on December 14, 2021.
Paul Harris Fellow Awards to Rotarian and business woman, counsellor Peter Roaf 2021-12-14 08:00:00Z 0 Paul Harris,award

Ladner Rotarian Peter Podovinikoff passes away

Posted on Dec 13, 2021
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Peter Podovinikoff, Ladner Rotarian of 45 years, passed away on December 13, 2021 after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. He was 85. Peter joined the Rotary Club of Grand Forks, BC 56 years ago. He joined Ladner Rotary in 1976. In 2008-09 he served as club president. Over many years he was an active participant in community service projects for the club and was a generous supporter of The Rotary Foundation.
Ladner Rotarian Peter Podovinikoff passes away Peter Roaf 2021-12-13 08:00:00Z 0

Special needs adult volunteer awarded Paul Harris Fellow

Posted on Dec 11, 2021
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For his 25 years of volunteering in support of the South Delta Family and Peer Support Group for special needs adults, Ladner Rotary honoured Allan Kiess with a Paul Harris Fellow Award. His mother, Viola Keiss, having founded the Group 25 years ago, now at age 91 gave a thank you/farewell speech as she prepares to retire, at the annual Christmas Dinner which Ladner Rotary hosted on December 11, 2021. Allan receives his Paul Harris pin and lanyard from Ladner Rotary President Denis Denischuk.
 
Special needs adult volunteer awarded Paul Harris Fellow Peter Roaf 2021-12-11 08:00:00Z 0 Paul Harris,adult,award,special needs
Protect mangroves, Rotary urged at COP26 climate conference Peter Roaf 2021-11-29 08:00:00Z 0 climate,environment,sustainability

ICBC in the Community

Posted on Nov 23, 2021
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Road Safety programs, especially for pedestrian safety, Enhanced Road Assessment for seniors), and the new Enhanced Care Coverage insurance coverage were three highlights of a presentation to the Rotary Club of Ladner by the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) on November 23, 2021.
ICBC in the Community Peter Roaf 2021-11-23 08:00:00Z 0

District Governor 2020-21 Dave Hamilton named Delta’s Citizen of the Year

Posted on Nov 22, 2021
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Delta’s highest community honour was presented posthumously to Tsawwassen Rotarian and Rotary District 5040 Governor 2020-21 Dave Hamilton, one of its beloved community champions and business leaders at the 70th Annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Delta Chamber of Commerce. -- courtesy of Ian Jacques, the Delta Optimist
District Governor 2020-21 Dave Hamilton named Delta’s Citizen of the Year Peter Roaf 2021-11-22 08:00:00Z 0

Remembrance Day salute with flags displayed in community

Posted on Nov 06, 2021
In a salute to Remembrance Day 2021, Ladner Rotarians Ulf Ottho and Jim Burnett raise a flag for a week on the lawn of a Ladner resident who has registered for this service to generate funds for local community services in Delta. Lest we forget. -- photo by Chris Offer
Remembrance Day salute with flags displayed in community Roaf Peter 2021-11-06 07:00:00Z 0

Needy Delta families will enjoy Christmas a little more from Shred A Thon

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 30, 2021
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Christmas will be a little brighter with food for festive season dinners among 40 Delta families who need a hand up thanks to the generosity of Delta residents. People from Ladner and area showed up in 75 vehicles for the Ladner Rotary Shred-A-Thon on October 30th. Proceeds of $4,000 from the event will go to Deltassist which organizes the annual "Christmas Hampers" program for 600 or more needy families which register each year.
Needy Delta families will enjoy Christmas a little more from Shred A Thon Peter Roaf 2021-10-30 07:00:00Z 0 Christmas,food,shred

Articling law student joins Ladner Rotary

Posted on Oct 19, 2021
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Steven Potter, law student articling with Delta Law Office, joined Ladner Rotary on October 19th. President of The Rotary Foundation Canada and former Vice President of Rotary International, Dean Rohrs, officiated at the induction ceremony.
Articling law student joins Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2021-10-19 07:00:00Z 0

Food hampers from Shred A Thon for a brighter Christmas

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 15, 2021
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At least 600 low income families throughout Delta, registered with Deltassist, will enjoy a happier Christmas thanks to proceeds from a confidential, secure paper Shred-A-Thon which Ladner Rotary is holding on Saturday, October 30, 2021, 10 am to 2 pm, behind Delta Cable/Eastlink offices at 5381 Ladner Trunk Road in Ladner. 
 
For decades Deltassist has distributed hundreds of Christmas food hampers to low income families and seniors in Delta with food collected through local schools and other organizations. Ladner Rotary is one of the community partners of Deltassist in not only funding the hampers, but delivering them through volunteer service of club members.
Food hampers from Shred A Thon for a brighter Christmas Peter Roaf 2021-10-15 07:00:00Z 0 Christmas,family,food,fundraiser,hamper,low income,mother and chld,paper,shred

Horseback riding competitor and former national para-equestrian coach

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 12, 2021
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Langley based Andrea Taylor spoke to Ladner Rotary members about her international level equestrian experience and that of National Team Coach for Para-Equestrian Canada. Andrea is credited for guiding Canada's Para-Equestrian team to results at the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 Paralympic Games. Rider Lauren Barwick won individual gold and silver medals. She was awarded the Petro Canada Coaching Excellence Award in recognition of her coaching achievements at the 2008 Paralympic Games.
Horseback riding competitor and former national para-equestrian coach Peter Roaf 2021-10-12 07:00:00Z 0 Paralympic,equestrian,horse,riding

Rotary fights disease

Posted on Oct 11, 2021
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400 million people in the world can’t afford or do not have access to basic health care. Disease results in pain and poverty for millions worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to Rotary as one of its seven areas of focus.
Rotary fights disease Peter Roaf 2021-10-11 07:00:00Z 0 PolioPlus,disease,medical,polio,treatment

Ladner Village revitalization

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 05, 2021
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Since the City of Delta (then the Municipality of Delta) drafted the Ladner Area Plan in 1998, the centre of Ladner Village has been under planning discussion. Now a specific plan is emerging. The City of Delta's Deputy Director of Community Planning and Development James Klukas presented an update of this planning to Ladner Rotary on October 5, 2021. Delta Councillor Dylan Kruger also spoke to the club.
Ladner Village revitalization Peter Roaf 2021-10-05 07:00:00Z 0 Ladner,city,plan,waterfront
Rotary International Citation for Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2021-09-28 07:00:00Z 0 award,citation

Indigenous Education in Delta

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 28, 2021
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All students and Delta staff will benefit from a deeper understanding of Canada’s history of colonization and its influence on current relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people when they embark on a journey towards reconciliation. Diane Jubinville, Delta School District Vice-Principal, Indigenous Education Department, and Heide Wood, an Educator in the School District's Indigenous Education Department, spoke to Ladner Rotary members on September 28, 2021.
Indigenous Education in Delta Peter Roaf 2021-09-28 07:00:00Z 0 First Nation,reconciliation,truth
Enhancing and empowering out of mental illness Peter Roaf 2021-09-21 07:00:00Z 0 mental health,rehabilitation,substance abuse

Sport, Success and contributing to your community

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 31, 2021
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Ladner resident, Michael Edgson, who is partially blind, is Canada’s most decorated Paralympian. He competed internationally as a swimmer in able bodied as well as para events. Having won 18 Gold and 3 Silver medals, and set 9 World Records during his career as a Paralympic Swimmer, he carried the Canadian flag during the closing ceremonies at the 1988 Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 
Sport, Success and contributing to your community Peter Roaf 2021-08-31 07:00:00Z 0 Olympic,Paralympic,swim

Flags raised for Labour Day

Posted on Aug 28, 2021
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Labour Day is the second of three occasions in the year when Ladner and area residents and businesses Raise A Flag in support of community service projects. The Rotary Club of Ladner has been signing up people in our community who pay $60 per season for a flag of Canada on a 10-foot pole to be installed for a week on their front lawn or nearby. The other two occasions in the season are Canada Day and Remembrance Day. The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen has been providing this service to residents of that community. Thank you to all our subscribers and to our work party volunteers who install and remove the flags. photos by Chris Offer
Flags raised for Labour Day Peter Roaf 2021-08-28 07:00:00Z 0

Special needs picnic in the park

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 15, 2021
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About 40 special needs adults and their family or guardians, in the Family and Peer Support Group, came to Rotary Park, next to Delta City Hall, on August 15, 2021, to participate in the annual summer picnic which the Rotary Club of Ladner sponsors every year for the group. Members of the group as always were grateful for the chance to enjoy the outdoor event, with tasty food and games, which, they say, makes a difference in their lives. Ladner Rotary also sponsors a Christmas dinner for the group. Thank you to Mike and Kathy Storey and to Arthur and Geraldine Birk for organizing this event, along with 12 other Ladner Rotary volunteers. -- photos Chris Offer
Special needs picnic in the park Peter Roaf 2021-08-15 07:00:00Z 0 picnic,special needs
Conservative MP candidate speaks up ahead of anticipated election Peter Roaf 2021-08-10 07:00:00Z 0
StoryWalk trail gets a new story for August Peter Roaf 2021-08-08 07:00:00Z 0 children,family,literacy,reading,recreation

Rotary International President new nominee 2023-24 former guest of Ladner Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 06, 2021
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Guest of Ladner Rotary in February, Gordon McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is nominated to become President of Rotary International for 2023-24. Gordon spoke to our club about Scotland. He lauded Rotary’s ability to adapt technologically during the COVID-19 pandemic -- an example being his speaking to our club from afar via Zoom -- saying the approach should continue and be combined with the best of our past practices as Rotary seeks to grow and increase engagement.
 
He says, “We have learned there is a willingness within communities to care for one another, and we must ensure that we encourage people who have recently embraced the concept of volunteering to join us to allow them to continue giving service.”
Rotary International President new nominee 2023-24 former guest of Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2021-08-06 07:00:00Z 0

Police highlights in Delta

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 03, 2021
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The death of an off duty corrections officer, who was recently shot in a North Delta shopping mall, has led to protocols developed by Delta Police with local retailers about what to do in the event of a similar incident to protect themselves and their customers. Ladner Rotarian, Acting Sergeant Ken Kirk, provided this update at our club meeting on August 3rd. The theft of catalytic converters, especially from larger vehicles, has been increasing, now even in daylight from the middle of shopping malls, he reported. A driver can have their catalytic converter etched with their identification, through Delta Police Department, and a bike rider, their bike registered, in case of theft. Stolen property has been returned through that kind of system. Delta Police continues to serve, and work with, Tsawwassen First Nation, as well as all of Delta. Volunteers' contributing to community policing had dropped off during the past year or so of pandemic restrictions, but will be picking up again this Fall. Once again, Delta residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for any threats to security and safety and report them to police: "No call too small."
Police highlights in Delta Peter Roaf 2021-08-03 07:00:00Z 0 crime,police

Funding relief going to Lytton fire evacuees

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 27, 2021
Dozens of families, among the more than 1,000 people suddenly forced to flee their homes in Lytton, BC when fire swept through most of the town on June 30th, so far have received from many Rotary members in this region $10,000 in gift cards plus $4,000 in fuel cards and supplies, as requested by leaders of the destroyed community. These funds are half of the total $28,000 in funds Rotary has raised to date for the BC Wild Fire Relief fund through the club in Steveston community of Richmond.
Funding relief going to Lytton fire evacuees Peter Roaf 2021-07-27 07:00:00Z 0 fire,fund,relief,wildfire

Paul Harris Fellow Award to Shirvan Bakhtiyari

Posted on Jul 27, 2021
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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. After many months, Shirvan Bakhtiyari, of Millenium Pacific Greenhouses in Delta, received his Paul Harris Award on July 27, 2021.
Paul Harris Fellow Award to Shirvan Bakhtiyari Peter Roaf 2021-07-27 07:00:00Z 0 Paul Harris,award,pin
Pania Lincoln officially joins Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2021-07-27 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary serving to change lives in Delta -- new board
 

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 10, 2021
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With the global theme for 2021-22, “Serve to Change Lives,” Rotary Club of Ladner installed its new president, Denis Denischuk, and board of directors at a virtual ceremony on June 29, 2021, officiated by the 2021-22 Rotary District 5040 Governor for 50 of the Rotary clubs in BC, Lorne Calder, of the Rotary Club of Prince George. Ladner Rotary, now in its 64th year, will continue to build on projects for the community, such as the StoryWalk trail of reading stations for young children, the pantry for high school students who need nutritious food over weekends, events for special needs adults and the Ladner Rotary Splash Park.
Rotary serving to change lives in Delta -- new board  Peter Roaf 2021-07-10 07:00:00Z 0
Video review of productive Ladner Rotary year in 2020-21 Peter Roaf 2021-07-01 07:00:00Z 0

We're listening as we Raise A Flag

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 30, 2021
Rotary's Raise A Flag program in South Delta has coincided with a period of national mourning with the discovery of remains of children from the Tk’emlùps te Secwèpemc First Nation in unmarked graves at the residential school in Kamloops, and more recently in Saskatchewan.
 
Planning and development of the Raise A Flag program, by the Rotary Clubs of Ladner and Tsawwassen, began months ago to provide a means for local residents and businesses to demonstrate national pride on special occasions, and raise funds for projects which contribute to our communities where there is need.
We're listening as we Raise A Flag Peter Roaf 2021-06-30 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary board installed for 2021-22

Posted on Jun 29, 2021
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Denis Denischuk became the 64th President of the Rotary Club of Ladner at the Installation ceremony on June 29, 2021 as Rotary 5040 District Governor Elect Lorne Calder swore him in as well as the board of directors for 2021-22, effective July 1, 2021.
Ladner Rotary board installed for 2021-22 Peter Roaf 2021-06-29 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarian of the Year

Posted on Jun 29, 2021
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Rotarian of the Year
The Rotary Club of Ladner's Rotarian of the Year 2020-21 is Richard Shantz. Congratulations and thanks to Richard, who received a Paul Harris Fellow +7 Award pin, for:
• member Satisfaction for Fundraising was rated in a recent survey at 77% (up from 59% in 2020);
• Pumpkins for Polio fundraiser in October achieved, with matching grant, a total of US$2,580 which will save 857 children from the lifetime crippling disease of polio, even death;
• Shred-A-Thon fundraisers in Fall and Spring raised $8,000 for 50 needy Delta families at Christmas, StoryWalk for thousands of children and families, and a food pantry for needy high school students;
• flagpole rentals can lead to $12,000 to fund future community projects.
Ladner Rotarian of the Year Peter Roaf 2021-06-29 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary's glorious golfers

Posted on Jun 24, 2021
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Team Ladner Rotary foursome played in the June 24th Delta Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament at Tsawwassen Golf Club: Ulf Ottho; Richard Shantz; Brian Smith; John Thomas. Ulf won the award for coming closest to the "tooth", an award undoubtedly sponsored by a dentist or dental supply company.
Ladner Rotary's glorious golfers Peter Roaf 2021-06-24 07:00:00Z 0
Europe and Africa a major part of Rotary's global operations Peter Roaf 2021-06-22 07:00:00Z 0 Africa,Europe,Rotary Foundation,international
Interact rocks, at Delta Secondary Peter Roaf 2021-06-15 07:00:00Z 0 Interact,high school,school,youth

Final flagpoles prep work party

Posted on Jun 13, 2021
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Flag stands needed metal cutting and power grinding as the final phase of prep before distribution of the first round of Canadian flags on poles, out of three rounds this year, to those renting them in the Ladner area as a demonstration of national pride. Flagpoles at residences and businesses can be rented for one week around Canada Day, Labour Day and Remembrance Day for $60 each flag, on all three occasions, to support local community projects in the coming months. For more information. -- photos by Mike Storey
Final flagpoles prep work party Peter Roaf 2021-06-13 07:00:00Z 0 flag,flagpole

Delta Police Challenges and Opportunities

Posted on Jun 01, 2021
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Delta's recently appointed Deputy Chief Constable Michelle Davey spoke to Ladner Rotary about the challenges and opportunities for policing in Delta. Deputy Chief Davey came from Vancouver Police Department where she served for 24 years. Latterly she was responsible for support services in the department’s investigations division. She is a recognized expert in mental health issues and has built innovative partnerships to help ensure those experiencing mental health challenges are not criminalized.
Delta Police Challenges and Opportunities Peter Roaf 2021-06-01 07:00:00Z 0 law,police

Getting ready to raise flags on national days

Posted on May 30, 2021
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A Ladner Rotary work party attached 200 flags of Canada to 10-foot aluminum poles and prepared them for delivery to homes and businesses of people throughout Ladner subscribing to the Raise a Flag program for $60 to have them erected and removed for a week around Canada Day, Labour Day and Remembrance Day in displays of national pride. Proceeds from the program will support community service projects, along with the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen. -- photos by Chris and Penny Offer
Getting ready to raise flags on national days Peter Roaf 2021-05-30 07:00:00Z 0 flag,flagpole
Rotary celebrates Ladner May Days 125th Anniversary Peter Roaf 2021-05-29 07:00:00Z 0 May Days,parade

One of BC's two LNG facilities in Tilbury industrial park

Posted on May 18, 2021
FortisBC is the owner and operator of the only two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities in British Columbia. One is at Tilbury industrial park in Delta, where the company has run part of its operations since 1971. These facilities have a variety of special features designed for the safe handling of LNG—including sophisticated monitoring, control and alarm systems. Regular maintenance and upgrading of equipment, operator training, safety equipment and continuous process monitoring ensure safe operation.
One of BC's two LNG facilities in Tilbury industrial park Peter Roaf 2021-05-18 07:00:00Z 0 LNG,energy,gas,industrial park,natural gas

Raise a Flag for our community

Posted on May 12, 2021
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Services to make our community of Ladner and Delta and better place to live will benefit when local residents and businesses celebrate with national pride in their neighbourhoods and on their street fronts with a flag of Canada planted on their front lawn for a week around each of three holidays in 2021. 
 
With a donation towards community service projects, the Rotary Clubs of Ladner and Tsawwassen will plant a Canadian flag, on a 10-foot pole, on your lawn or in your garden around Canada Day, Remembrance Day, and Labour Day as a display of community and national pride for a donation of $60 for the season. Then they will remove the flags.
Raise a Flag for our community Peter Roaf 2021-05-12 07:00:00Z 0 celebrate,flag,flagpole,holiday
Service far above self...of self...with organ transplant donation Peter Roaf 2021-05-11 07:00:00Z 0 kidney,transplant

Youth service above self

Posted on May 03, 2021
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Rotary is committed in many ways to not only developing, but learning from, our next generation of leaders. We help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service. In serving our youth, Rotarians of all ages learn so much from them.
 
Rotary Club of Ladner sponsors the Interact Club – stands for “International + Action” -- at Delta Secondary School, in Ladner, for young people ages 12-18. From a small group of members at the start of the school year, the club grew quickly to upwards of 30 or more, despite the pandemic restrictions. 
Youth service above self Peter Roaf 2021-05-03 07:00:00Z 0 Interact,high school,youth

District Governor Dave Hamilton's life celebrated

Posted on Apr 28, 2021
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A small gathering of family, Rotarians and colleagues gathered in person to celebrate the life of District 5040 Governor Dave Hamilton, who passed away recently. The service was livestreamed and it was recorded. The service was a fitting tribute to a 30-year member of Rotary, who gave so much of himself in Service Above Self, to Rotary, the community and the lives of so many. Here are just a few comments at the service about Dave:
 
"inspired us, left a lasting legacy"
"didn't stop going"
"never complained"
"knew everybody in the community"
"was a servant of the community"
District Governor Dave Hamilton's life celebrated Peter Roaf 2021-04-28 07:00:00Z 0

Delta Chamber advocates to relieve traffic congestion

Posted on Apr 27, 2021
Traffic congestion has been an ongoing challenge for businesses and residents in Delta over many years. Businesses are struggling with the realities of unreliable travel times and are reluctant to develop to meet full potential. The best case scenario for replacement of the George Massey Tunnel is 7 to 8 years, but only once the provincial government finally has made a decision. The Delta Chamber of Commerce sees the need to engage with industry, government, and other stakeholders, particularly Translink and BC Transit, to help develop a comprehensive public transit service plan for Industrial Lands and Business Parks. The Chamber has developed a new Transportation Policy, which Chair of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Rotarian Yvonne Anderson, presented to Ladner Rotary on April 27, 2021.
 
Delta Chamber advocates to relieve traffic congestion Peter Roaf 2021-04-27 07:00:00Z 0 car,traffic,transit,transportation,truck

Waving flags for District conference

Posted on Apr 24, 2021
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Rotarians from Ladner and Tsawwassen clubs lined 34b Avenue off Arthur Drive in Ladner by their cars, with flags of nations to wave for a video at the June 4-5 2021 virtual District 5040 Conference, in place of the normal part of the opening ceremony which would include international exchange students as flag bearers from around the world.
Waving flags for District conference Peter Roaf 2021-04-24 07:00:00Z 0 conference,flag

Captain Cook Rediscovered

Posted on Apr 20, 2021
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Captain Cook Rediscovered is the latest book by David Nicandri. It is the first modern study to frame Captain James Cook’s career from a North American perspective, recognizing that Cook sailed more miles in the high latitudes of all of the world’s oceans than in the tropical zone. The book focuses on Cook's voyages in seas and on lands usually neglected. The most famous protege of this world renowned explorer was Captain George Vancouver.
Captain Cook Rediscovered Peter Roaf 2021-04-20 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary International incoming President on priorities for 2021-22

Posted on Apr 15, 2021
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Rotary needs to grow more and do more with bigger, better and bolder projects, according to Rotary International President for 2021-22, Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India. President Elect Shekhar spoke to 61 members of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen on April 15 and Rotarians visiting from nearby clubs and from as far away as India and the Philippines.
 
Mehta says Rotary needs to become more contemporary and adaptable by focusing on partnerships with governments and corporations, expanding partnerships with organizations that specialize in Rotary’s areas of focus, and investing in technology.
By the end of his term as President, on June 30th, 2022, he hopes Rotary will have grown from its steady position of 1.2 million members to 1.3 million. Each member can aim to bring a new member to Rotary in the next 15 months and that can make the difference.
Rotary International incoming President on priorities for 2021-22 Peter Roaf 2021-04-15 07:00:00Z 0

Plant-based lifestyle business a growing success story

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A plant-based lifestyle is far more than just a diet. The goal of West Vancouver-based PlantX is to educate the masses on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and eliminate the barriers to entry for all. As PlantX co-founder, Sean Dollinger, describes the lifestyle on his company website, "It’s a way to be closer to nature, to each other, and work toward a kinder and cruelty-free future for everyone."
Plant-based lifestyle business a growing success story Peter Roaf 2021-04-13 07:00:00Z 0 food,investment,lifestyle,vegan

Soccer cleats and books on their way to children in the Philippines

Posted on Apr 10, 2021
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A collection of soccer cleats and books for children in the Philippines, which members of the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary School collected in recent months, are now on their way by shipping container along with used medical and dental equipment for services in some communities. One Ladner Rotary member and six Interact members joined other Rotarians to load the container at a warehouse in Coquitlam on April 10. 2021. Ladner Rotary has provided $1,500 as one of the clubs sponsoring shipment of the container.
Soccer cleats and books on their way to children in the Philippines Peter Roaf 2021-04-10 07:00:00Z 0 Interact,books,children,dental equipment,international,literacy,medical equipment,school

Children’s reading trail, food for high school students in need
supported by shredding

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Children can read a story over the course of a trail of reading stations scheduled to open by this summer in Ladner. Some students at Delta Secondary School and their families, who need a hand up, will continue to receive food over weekends from a food pantry program. These two services to the community are being provided by Rotary Club of Ladner thanks to proceeds from a paper shredding fundraiser it organized on April 10th.
 
The South Delta residents and business people who showed up in 130 vehicles over four hours with boxes and bags of confidential and other documents to the shredding site behind the Delta TV/Eastlink building on Ladner Trunk Road, made the event a success with about $3,000 raised for the two community service projects.
Children’s reading trail, food for high school students in needsupported by shredding Peter Roaf 2021-04-10 07:00:00Z 0 children,food,fundraiser,literacy,reading,school,youth

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion -- values for us all

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are values which Rotary International Board Director and DEI Taskforce Chair Valarie Wafer has not only spoken about passionately over many years, but has practiced in our own business. In 2021-22 Valarie, who will become Vice President of Rotary's 1.2 million member global network, says DEI aren't just the right values to practice, they are good for business. She will be serving on the RI board with fellow Ontario Rotarian Jennifer James, who in 2022 becomes the first female president in 117 years of Rotary International, considered the world's original service club. Valerie spoke to the Rotary Club of Ladner on April 6, 2021.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion -- values for us all Peter Roaf 2021-04-07 07:00:00Z 0 diversity,equity,inclusion
Children and families will soon enjoy outdoor reading trail Peter Roaf 2021-04-05 07:00:00Z 0 children,family,learning,literacy,outdoor,reading,trail

Millions under age 5, mothers giving birth, die -- Rotary acts

Posted on Apr 01, 2021
Almost six million children under the age of five die every year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation. As people of action, Rotarians have been working with authorities in various countries to prevent those deaths. They have also been working on reducing maternal deaths by 30% through family planning and ultimately empowering women. 
 
Poverty and hunger can be alleviated if mothers are empowered and healthy, and in turn, their families. Thanks to the Rotary Foundation, communities receive the help and training they need to take control of their own maternal and infant health care.
Millions under age 5, mothers giving birth, die -- Rotary acts Peter Roaf 2021-04-01 07:00:00Z 0 babies,birth,mother,mother and chld

Leaders in Ladner Rotary featured in national journal

Posted on Mar 31, 2021
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Ladner Rotarians Chris and Penny Offer are featured in the April 2021 issue of Rotary Canada magazine. Both are Past District 5040 Governors and have held, and continue to hold, national and international leadership positions in Rotary.
Leaders in Ladner Rotary featured in national journal Peter Roaf 2021-03-31 07:00:00Z 0

Sad farewell to our District 5040 Director

Posted on Mar 30, 2021
Rest in Peace
Dave Hamilton,
our District 5040 Governor.
 
Thank you, Dave,
for your legacy
from service above self to
Rotary and our community
over many years. 
Sad farewell to our District 5040 Director Peter Roaf 2021-03-30 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary hitting targets with their goals

Posted on Mar 30, 2021
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Members of the Rotary Club of Ladner are people of action. They engage in service above self to make our community a better place......and our world. Members spoke up in a survey last Spring. The club has acted on those priorities, despite the pandemic. Here are some highlights.
Ladner Rotary hitting targets with their goals Peter Roaf 2021-03-30 07:00:00Z 0

People who make our community and our world a better place

Posted on Mar 23, 2021
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Lynn Cameron and Graham Witcher are two members of Rotary Club of Ladner who have seen much of the world and bring their life's experience, sense of humour and commitment as people of action to service above self. They, like our fellow members, make Rotary such a positive experience of friendship in working with other members in fellowship.
People who make our community and our world a better place Peter Roaf 2021-03-23 07:00:00Z 0

Youth get a better chance in Delta Police community program

Posted on Mar 16, 2021
For the past 15 years, Constable Mike Grandia has been a member of Delta police where he is assigned to the Youth Services Team working with "high risk" youth. In recent years Constable Grandia has been a leader in the youth program developed with Tsawwassen First Nation where he was the Delta Police liaison officer and where he continues to work with youth. Now his team is working on implementing a similar program for urban setting in local communities.
Youth get a better chance in Delta Police community program Peter Roaf 2021-03-16 07:00:00Z 0 crime,police,substance abuse,trauma,youth

April 10th Shred-A-Thon to make outdoor reading fun and provide food for students

Posted on Mar 10, 2021
StoryWalk® is a way for children to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. It is one of the projects to be supported by proceeds from the Ladner Rotary Shred-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, April 10th. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden platforms on wooden posts, which are installed along an outdoor trail. As children stroll down the trail with their families and friends they are directed to the next pages in the story at the next station. The Delta Child and Youth Committee is working with the Rotary Club of Ladner on a StoryWalk for Ladner, and one each with the two other Rotary clubs in Delta and the City of Delta, for an expected launch possibly this summer. 
 
The Shred-A-Thon will also support a program to feed families of high school students in need on weekends just started at Delta Secondary School in Ladner. Rotary Club of Ladner is sponsoring a School Grocery Pantry to provide students of families in need with nutritious food to take home for wholesome meals to help their learning at school. Save-On-Foods in Ladner is providing the food at “food bank prices”.
April 10th Shred-A-Thon to make outdoor reading fun and provide food for students Peter Roaf 2021-03-10 08:00:00Z 0 children,food,high school,outdoor,reading,shred

The Fraser

Posted on Mar 09, 2021
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The Fraser River is the 11th largest river in Canada. In their new coffee-table book, "The Fraser, River of Life and Legend," Carol and Rick Blacklaws raise the profile of its rugged and wild beauty, capturing over 20 years of exploring the river and some of its life and history, from the Cariboo region to the Strait of Georgia. The Blackwells -- whose son became a river guide, and who named his own son Fraser -- wanted to recognize the Fraser as a rich resource for most of us in the province, because, in many places, it is only accessible on backroads or river rafts by those who work on the river.
The Fraser Peter Roaf 2021-03-09 08:00:00Z 0 BC,Fraser,river

Clean water and sanitation essential worldwide

Posted on Mar 08, 2021
Residential consumers of water in Canada use over 340 litres per person per day. That’s roughly twice as much per person as in other industrialized countries, other than the United States and Australia. Those of us fortunate to be living in this country of ours, and this province, may take our supply of fresh water for granted, and the sanitation facilities which come with our high standard of living. In other, less fortunate places on Earth, water may be delivered to communities through expensive processes such as desalination or complex recycling. Water is a vital, and can be a scarce, resource.
Clean water and sanitation essential worldwide Peter Roaf 2021-03-08 08:00:00Z 0 water,water and sanitation

Saluting women in Rotary and the world

Posted on Mar 05, 2021
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Rotary Club of Ladner salutes women who are members in this club and among millions of Rotarians worldwide on International Women’s Day, on March 8 -- a day to join voices with people around the world around the message, “Women’s rights are human rights!” It is time to celebrate all women, in all their diversities. We embrace their facets and intersections of faith, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual identity, or disability. We celebrate those who came before us, those who stand beside us now, and those who will come after. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements of women, whether social, political, economic or cultural.
Saluting women in Rotary and the world Peter Roaf 2021-03-05 08:00:00Z 0 leader,leadership,women

Bringing basic education and literacy to the world

Posted on Mar 02, 2021
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Over 776 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population. In 1985, Rotary declared basic literacy to be a pre-condition for the development of peace. Early literacy training is critical to the success of a child's later education. So Rotarians work worldwide with children, parents, and educators to encourage and build reading skills at an early age for the life and fulfillment of each child and their community, the avoidance of conflict and building of peace. 
Bringing basic education and literacy to the world Peter Roaf 2021-03-02 08:00:00Z 0 children,education,learning,literacy,read,reading

Wheelchairs given by sister Rotary club in Chile

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Presidente Luis Seguel of Ladner Rotary's sister club, Rotary Club of Temuco Norte, in Temuco, Chile sends his greetings to our club along with those of his club. They shared a video clip with a report from TVN, the public national tv channel in Chile. President Seguel and some members of the club are shown donating wheelchairs needed in the community. This event, was done to highlight the 116 years of Rotary international, on February 23. As our honourary member in Santiago, Patricio Ramirez, says this presentation was, "An excellent way to show the citizens of this country the great social and community work done by Rotary International." Congratulations, Presidente Seguel and members of Temuco Norte Rotary.
Wheelchairs given by sister Rotary club in Chile Peter Roaf 2021-02-26 08:00:00Z 0

Celebrating 116 years of Rotary International

Posted on Feb 23, 2021
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Rotary Club of Ladner, one of 34,000 clubs in 200 countries and territories of 1.2 million members in Rotary International, celebrated the 116th Anniversary of now the world's oldest and second largest service organization on February 23, 2021. The date is known as World Peace and Understanding Day. Club members enjoyed a virtual tour of the Rotary International headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois.
Celebrating 116 years of Rotary International Peter Roaf 2021-02-23 08:00:00Z 0 anniversary,headquarters,tour

Rotaract -- a dynamic, developing movement in the Rotary world

Posted on Feb 23, 2021
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Rotaract is Rotary for young professionals and college/university students, aged 18 to 30+ years. There are 203,298 Rotaractors in 10,698 Rotaract clubs in 180 countries worldwide.
 
At the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, then Rotary International President Barry Rassin presented Rotaract leader, Phoenix MacLaren, with the Rotary International Award of Honor for helping lead her District into increasing overall membership by 150%. Phoenix talks about Rotary on February 23, 2021, the 116th Anniversary of Rotary. 
Rotaract -- a dynamic, developing movement in the Rotary world Peter Roaf 2021-02-23 08:00:00Z 0 Rotaract,college,professional,university,young,youth

Making Arthur Drive clean again!

Posted on Feb 20, 2021
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One of the biggest teams showed up for the periodic street clean up of Arthur Drive on February 20, 2021. Thank you to the 12 who picked up bags of anything from cigarette butts and candy wrappers to drinking cups and straws scattered along the sides of the road and under hedges along Arthur Drive, from its start at the intersection with Ladner Trunk Road along to 44th Avenue, under the City of Delta's Adopt-A-Street program. -- photos by Chris Offer and stock shot by Alamay
Making Arthur Drive clean again! Peter Roaf 2021-02-20 08:00:00Z 0 Arthur Drive,adopt-a-street,clean up,street

Grade 3 newcomers benefit from dictionaries

Posted on Feb 17, 2021
Rotary Club of Ladner collaborated with the North Delta Rotary Club which requested our assistance in delivering 180 free dictionaries to elementary students in South Delta. North Delta Rotary has managed this project in recent years through in-person visit to the schools, not possible because of pandemic restrictions.
 
The international Dictionary Project aims to assist school students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. Educators see third grade as the dividing line between learning to read and reading to learn, so the focus is on elementary school children in the third grade.
Grade 3 newcomers benefit from dictionaries Peter Roaf 2021-02-17 08:00:00Z 0 book,education,school,student

A Solution That Ends Malnutrition

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Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group (FPSRAG) is a dynamic project that focuses on addressing malnutrition, hunger and food security using readily available local food plants.
 
FPSRAG creates educational resources to help people, particularly women, understand the connection between plant selection and nutrition. It empowers them to grow a range of plants with differing seasonal requirements and maturities.  
A Solution That Ends Malnutrition Peter Roaf 2021-02-16 08:00:00Z 0 action group,food,health,malnutrition,nutrition,starvation

Chinese New Year celebrated at dinner, not as usual

Posted on Feb 12, 2021
26 Ladner Rotarians and partners gathered over dinner, to celebrate the Lunar or Chinese New Year, as usual, or not.....via zoom. Gung Hey Fat Choy. Thank you, Chris Offer. Guillermo and Paulette read fortune cookie fortunes for some of us. We gave toasts as we start the Year of the Ox. The event included two breakout sessions in smaller groups.
Chinese New Year celebrated at dinner, not as usual Peter Roaf 2021-02-12 08:00:00Z 0
Past Chair of the Delta Foundation receives Paul Harris Fellow Award Peter Roaf 2021-02-09 08:00:00Z 0 Delta Foundation,Foundation,award

Tom Siba receives Paul Harris Fellow Award for outstanding service

Posted on Feb 09, 2021
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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self.
Tom Siba receives Paul Harris Fellow Award for outstanding service Peter Roaf 2021-02-09 08:00:00Z 0

Scotland Today

Posted on Feb 09, 2021
Dr. Gordon McInally Gordon, of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, spoke to Ladner Rotary on February 9, 2021 from his home in Scotland about “Scotland Today”. Gordon is the past president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland and has served on the Rotary International board of directors.
Scotland Today Peter Roaf 2021-02-09 08:00:00Z 0 Scotland,Scots,United Kingdom

Peace and conflict resolution in a war weary world

Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. 90 percent of those killed in conflicts are civilians and half of those are children. Often conflict starts and continues over long periods in competition for dwindling resources and as environmental changes force people to migrate.
 
Volatile rainfall and temperature trends in many parts of the world have exerted significant pressure on available land, water and food resources leading to diminishing food stocks, inadequate water supply, mass migration and desertification.
 
Rotary aims to look beyond the temporary cessation of violence in many parts of the world. There is a need to identify over the longer term conditions that lead to conflict management and mutual cooperation among those who have previously been adversaries.
Peace and conflict resolution in a war weary world Peter Roaf 2021-02-08 08:00:00Z 0 conflict,peace,peace fellow,peace scholar,peacebuilding

Peace Leaders recruited for international Rotary Peace Fellowship
 

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While the world hopes for peace, Rotary International works to make it a reality by training the next generation of peace leaders.
 
The Rotary Club of Ladner, and the Rotary Clubs of Tsawwassen and North Delta, are now recruiting local, Delta candidates for the Rotary Peace Fellowship, a program that gives up to 130 fellows the opportunity to obtain professional development certificates or master’s degrees in Peace and Conflict Resolution from one of seven universities around the world.
 
“Today, there are still far too few mediators who are experienced practitioners in conflict resolution. There is an urgent need to produce another generation of people who can play a mediating role in the future,” said Professor Paul Rogers, University of Bradford, in the United Kingdom. “This program is the most significant development in graduate work in conflict resolution in decades.”
Peace Leaders recruited for international Rotary Peace Fellowship  Peter Roaf 2021-02-08 08:00:00Z 0 conflict,peace,peace fellow,peace scholar,peacebuilding

Caring for seafarers around the world

Posted on Feb 02, 2021
When the Mission to Seafarers began in the 1830s, at the port of Bristol, England, the goal was then, as it is today, "to care for the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of all seafarers and their families." Seafarers, who run the container ships and other cargo ships, bring us 90% of what we have in our typical households and lives. In doing that, they are isolated from their families and the rest of society spending many months at sea, sometimes 12 to 16 months and more.
 
The Mission to Seafarers is a ministry of 'presence' and 'hospitality' by leaders in different faiths visiting seafarers on their ship, listening and letting them know we care, by providing centres a 'home away from home'  where they can go and relax, speak with family, watch TV, play pool, send money home, buy a snack or two. We provide transportation to take them to the centre or to the mall. The Mission also advocates for seafarers, keeping a watchful eye on conditions on board and helping them know their rights. 
Caring for seafarers around the world Peter Roaf 2021-02-02 08:00:00Z 0 church,port,seafarer,ship,shipping

Two new members from greenhouse businesses

Posted on Jan 26, 2021
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Dalell Amed, of Village Farms, came to this community from Mexico. Pania Lincoln, of Pure Sunfarms, came from New Zealand. They both give their classification presentations so we can learn more about them as our newer members.
Two new members from greenhouse businesses Peter Roaf 2021-01-26 08:00:00Z 0

Delta Hospital Christmas lights thank you

Posted on Jan 23, 2021
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A team of Ladner Rotarians, with some from Pure Sunfarms, took down the outdoor Christmas lights and decorations at Delta Hospital on January 17th. The lights and decorations, installed in early December, were appreciated:
 
" Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society would like to send out an enormous thank you to the Rotary Club of Ladner for putting up the Christmas Lights at Delta Hospital this year. Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society would also like to thank Pure Sun Farms for donating not only their valuable time to help the Rotary Club in putting up the lights but for also donating new lights to the existing lights for Delta Hospital. The lights have definitely sparked the festive spirit in everyone at the hospital. Thank you, Rotary Club of Ladner and Pure Sun Farms for helping spread the holiday spirit!"
Delta Hospital Christmas lights thank you Peter Roaf 2021-01-23 08:00:00Z 0

Deltaport update and expansion status

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One of the main facilities of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port system, is in Delta. Deltaport is a deep sea port for companies shipping containers and coal, amounting to much of the activity in the system. Tanya Hawke provides an overview on port operations in Delta and an update on the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project.
Deltaport update and expansion status Peter Roaf 2021-01-19 08:00:00Z 0 deltaport,port,ship,shipping,transportation

Recovery from serious mental illness and the opioid crisis

Posted on Jan 12, 2021
Coast Mental Health (CMH) believes that people living with mental challenges can thrive in our communities if they are given the right resources: housing, support services and employment and education opportunities. With compassion and courage, recovery from mental illness is possible when clients take the lead in their recovery, working with the team at CMH. Port Moody Rotarian, Darrell Burnham, speaks about the impact of Covid-19 and the opioid crisis on our community. 
Recovery from serious mental illness and the opioid crisis Peter Roaf 2021-01-12 08:00:00Z 0 homeless,housing,mental health,opioid

Rotary leader, Michael Cruise, passes away

Posted on Jan 11, 2021
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Our long-time club member and Rotarian of 58 years, Michael Cruise, suddenly passed away at age 95 at Waterford Delta, in Tsawwassen, where he had recently moved. He had contracted the COVID-19 virus and was in isolation, but was not suffering serious effects as some have done. Michael was a Past District 5040 Governor (1995-96) and a Paul Harris Fellow, who made many contributions to Rotary over the years here in this community, this province and overseas. Michael’s wife Beryl died in 2018.
Rotary leader, Michael Cruise, passes away Peter Roaf 2021-01-11 08:00:00Z 0

Vocational Service: sharing one's knowledge and expertise

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 09, 2021
As we all suffer the hardship of this pandemic in one way or another, we are inspired by the best in generosity and creativity among people in our communities. We are sometimes ashamed or disgusted by the poor judgment and bad behaviour of far fewer people among us in public and private life.
 
One way to describe many of the kind of supportive, caring actions of volunteers among us is vocational service. That is the essence of any service club: "service above self" to make the community and the world a better place, by working with integrity and contributing expertise to the problems and needs of society.
Vocational Service: sharing one's knowledge and expertise Peter Roaf 2021-01-09 08:00:00Z 0 expertise,knowledge,sharing,vocation
Chris Offer in Rotary magazine and joins Rotary Foundation Canada board Roaf 2021-01-07 08:00:00Z 0
A look at common eyesight problems we could face Peter Roaf 2021-01-05 08:00:00Z 0 age,eye,health,sight

Christmas dinner and gifts at home this year for special needs adults group

Posted by Peter Roaf on Dec 20, 2020
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About 70 people in the South Delta Family and Peer Support Group for special needs adults were delighted to receive full Christmas dinners from the White Spot in Tsawwassen and gifts, all sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner, thanks to organizers and delivery teams on Sunday, December 20, 2020. This home delivery distribution replaced the normal evening of dinner and entertainment for the Group at the Ladner Community Centre because of pandemic restrictions.
Christmas dinner and gifts at home this year for special needs adults group Peter Roaf 2020-12-20 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,dinner,special,special needs
Christmas Concert by performers from 50 Rotary District 5040 clubs Peter Roaf 2020-12-18 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,concert,festive
Disease Treatment & Prevention Peter Roaf 2020-12-18 08:00:00Z 0
Santa and the Prime Minister help Ladner Rotarians celebrate Christmas Peter Roaf 2020-12-15 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,Santa,celebrate

Rotary-sponsored high school Interact Club gathers food
for those in need at Christmas

Posted on Dec 10, 2020
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The 25 families supported by Delta Secondary School students in a festive season food drive, and the South Delta Food Bank, will receive the 1,750 food and toiletry items as well as over $2000 in cash and gift cards for the purchase of food, thanks to the students’ and school staff’s “Twenty Days of Giving" campaign. The 42 student members of the school’s Interact Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner, played a significant part in the campaign by hosting a community Drive-Thru Donation event in the school parking lot on December 1st.
Rotary-sponsored high school Interact Club gathers foodfor those in need at Christmas Peter Roaf 2020-12-10 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,donations,food,giving,high school,youth

Delta Hospital Brightens up for Christmas

Posted by Pania Lincoln on Dec 09, 2020
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Patients in the 58 acute care beds, outpatients, 92 long term care residents, their visitors and the more than 110 hospital and medical staff at Delta Hospital are getting a lift from the Christmas lights now brightening up the main entrance and the Healing Garden at the hospital's central courtyard. A team of 10 Rotary Club of Ladner members, including several from Pure Sunfarms, put up the lights and seasonal figures over the past weekend.
Delta Hospital Brightens up for Christmas Pania Lincoln 2020-12-09 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,hospital,lights

Rotary needs to adopt newer technology and do new things in new ways

Posted on Dec 08, 2020
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Treasurer for Rotary Zone 32 (includes most states in the Northeastern USA), Past District 7500 Governor, leader trainer and Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation, Horton Hickerson, spoke to Ladner Rotary from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He advises clubs to take new approaches to meeting, such as using Zoom, and blend with in person meetings when safe to do so indoors. Rotary could not only adapt to the pandemic by using newer technology to apply to traditional formats for meeting, it could be developing new ways to do new things in service to the community and the world.
Rotary needs to adopt newer technology and do new things in new ways Peter Roaf 2020-12-08 08:00:00Z 0

AGM review of 2019-20 and 2021-22 new board

Posted on Dec 01, 2020
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Rotary Club of Ladner looked back on the 2019-20 year, with the theme, “Rotary Connects the World,” and looked forward to 2021-22 with the election of its new board of directors at the club's Annual General Meeting on December 1, 2020. In the past Rotary year, club President Bridget Jacob and the Board of Directors encouraged greater connections between club members, our local communities and Rotarians around the world. The year of connections then evolved into the year of the pandemic necessitating a complete reimagining of how Rotarians, People of Action, could in fact “connect”.  As we Rotarians rose to the challenge and, despite the pandemic restrictions, by the end of the Rotary year our club was able to achieve the Gold level international Presidential Citation and special recognition for our Polio contributions. 
AGM review of 2019-20 and 2021-22 new board Peter Roaf 2020-12-01 08:00:00Z 0 agm,annual review,board

Vancouver's Women in Blue salutes active duty of women in Vancouver Police over 7 decades

Posted on Nov 26, 2020
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Vancouver's Women in Blue is a tribute to the 125 women who have served the Vancouver Police from 1904 to 1975, from their early roles as matrons and, after a long, slow course, eventually as police constables.
 
In 1904 Mata Raymond was the first woman Vancouver Police hired as a matron to supervise women in jail. In 1912, Canada’s first two women started serving as full constables on active duty. In the mid-1930s women continued to double as police constables and matrons. It wasn’t until 1973 that Sharon Smith was the first female constable to be sent out in a patrol car with a male partner.
Vancouver's Women in Blue salutes active duty of women in Vancouver Police over 7 decades Peter Roaf 2020-11-26 08:00:00Z 0 police,women

Delta has benefitted from The Rotary Foundation over the years

Posted on Nov 18, 2020
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Founded over 100 years ago, The Rotary Foundation is recognized by international foundation rating organizations as one of the world’s most trusted and effective foundations. It is the foundation for Rotary International, the world’s original service club. Over time it has spent more than US$4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. It is the powerhouse behind many of Rotary’s contributions to communities here at home, such as the Ladner Rotary Splash Park, and around the world.

Members of the three Rotary clubs in Delta, including the original Rotary Club of Ladner, throughout BC and around the world raise funds for, and donate to, The Rotary Foundation because as little as 60 cents can protect a child from polio, $50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness and $500 can launch an antibullying campaign and create a safe environment for children.
Delta has benefitted from The Rotary Foundation over the years Peter Roaf 2020-11-18 08:00:00Z 0 Rotary Foundation,donations,grants,service

Writing for Rotary magazine

Posted on Nov 17, 2020
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Paul Engleman is a Chicago-based freelance writer who is a frequent contributor to the Rotary magazine and Contributing Editor for Rotary Canada magazine. He is also an award-winning novelist whose articles, essays, and interviews have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times and Playboy. Paul is a polio survivor. 
Writing for Rotary magazine Peter Roaf 2020-11-17 08:00:00Z 0 magazine,polio,publishing,writer

Members remember their family members in military service

Posted on Nov 10, 2020
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Eight Ladner Rotarians shared stories about their family members who served or were serving their country in the military as a salute to all those who lost their lives, limbs and peace of mind in that service on the occasion of Remembrance Day. As Ladner Rotarian Rev. Graham Witcher says about sacrifice: "to make something holy by giving it away for love."
Members remember their family members in military service Peter Roaf 2020-11-10 08:00:00Z 0

Emergency services contact through 911 now in most of BC

Posted on Nov 03, 2020
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E-Comm is the first point of contact for 9-1-1 callers in 25 regional districts in British Columbia. It handles over 1.8 million 9-1-1 calls a year. That amounts to 99 percent of B.C.’s 9-1-1 call volume.
 
E-Comm 9-1-1 emerged from the chaos in coordinating first responders during the 1994 Stanley Cup Riots in Vancouver, as a multi-municipality agency which provides emergency communications operations for the province. The company coordinates 9-1-1 service for police, fire, and ambulance service, providing call-taking and dispatch services for multiple agencies in the Lower Mainland area. 
Emergency services contact through 911 now in most of BC Peter Roaf 2020-11-03 08:00:00Z 0 ambulance,fire,medical,safety

Bridget Jacob receives Past President Award

Posted on Nov 03, 2020
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Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Ladner Bridget Jacob receives at a social distance an award from the club for her service as President in 2019-20, presented by current President Peter Roaf.
Bridget Jacob receives Past President Award Peter Roaf 2020-11-03 08:00:00Z 0

Canada salutes UN 75th Anniversary with new dollar coin – a celebration for Rotary too

Posted on Oct 29, 2020
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On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN), Canada is celebrating our nation's role as a founding member and a contributor to world peace with its 2020 $1 circulation coin.
 
Canada was one of 51 countries which founded the United Nations in October 1945. As one of the most “international” organizations in the world of the day, Rotary played an active role in the drafting of the United Nations Charter in 1945 in San Francisco.
Canada salutes UN 75th Anniversary with new dollar coin – a celebration for Rotary too Peter Roaf 2020-10-29 07:00:00Z 0 Canada,United Nations,anniversary,coin

Developing workforce skills -- mentoring matters

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A large segment of the population is retiring, displaced workers are seeking employment and new skills, and vast numbers of young, diverse, and underrepresented workers are joining the workforce. The construction industry needs to ensure effective transfer of knowledge to keep up with this churn of change. 
 
Successful mentorship is a critical element in building a high-quality workforce and has been shown to positively affect productivity, safety, quality, and client relations on the job. 

SkillPlan has developed and implemented an industry-proven mentorship model for the construction industry that can also transfer well to other settings.
Developing workforce skills -- mentoring matters Peter Roaf 2020-10-27 07:00:00Z 0 construction,mentoring,trades

Hundreds of children to be saved from a crippled life, even death, through Rotary fundraiser 

Posted on Oct 24, 2020
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On World Polio Day, October 24th, the proceeds from Rotary Club of Ladner's Pumpkins for Polio sales event will spare 857 children in the world under the age of 5 years from a lifetime of being crippled, sometimes severely, and even death, because of polio. Those children can survive and grow up to be healthy, fully active adults because every US$3 raised will protect a child from polio with oral vaccines, given the event's having raised US$860, which will be matched twice by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, for a total of US$2,580.
Hundreds of children to be saved from a crippled life, even death, through Rotary fundraiser  Peter Roaf 2020-10-24 07:00:00Z 0 World Polio,fundraiser,polio,pumpkin

Ridding the world of polio has been a long, but steady march

Posted on Oct 20, 2020
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Mike McGovern, who is Rotary's Chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, gave an update on the global campaign to rid the world of the life crippling and sometimes deadly disease of polio. His committee directs all regional and international PolioPlus committees, coordinates all PolioPlus elements, and develops policies and strategies to achieve polio eradication. The committee’s responsibilities include Rotary's allocation of US$150 million annually for polio eradication around the world.
Ridding the world of polio has been a long, but steady march Peter Roaf 2020-10-20 07:00:00Z 0 PolioPlus,World Polio,polio

Langley Ukulele Ensemble enjoys international fame

Posted on Oct 13, 2020
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The Langley Ukulele Ensemble started in the Langley School District during the 1970’s when the ukulele was incorporated as part of the music offerings in the District. 
 
In 1980, Peter Luongo joined the group as an assistant director and assumed the lead role shortly thereafter. He has been the group’s director for all, or part of every year since. His efforts and infectious personality contributed greatly to the ongoing popularity of the instrument in schools and to the recognition of the community of Langley as the “Ukulele Capital of Canada.”
Langley Ukulele Ensemble enjoys international fame Peter Roaf 2020-10-13 07:00:00Z 0 music

Economic development of communities through people in the world

Posted on Oct 08, 2020
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Our economy has suffered seriously during the COVID-19 pandemic and so have many individuals, families and organizations. We have been managing with what we have and helping out each other.
 
It is that much more meaningful to appreciate that nearly 800 million people in our world live on less than $1.90 a day. An estimated 2.6 million children under the age of five died from malnutrition-related causes. Those children are among the 1 in 9 people in the world, or 795 million people, who do not have enough to eat. Of the world’s hungry people 60% are women and girls. 70% of the world’s poorest people live in rural areas and depend on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.
 
Rotary members have been seeking sustainable solutions to poverty by providing training and access to well-paying jobs and financial management institutions to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. The Rotary Foundation spent $9.2 million last year to grow local economies and reduce poverty.
Economic development of communities through people in the world Peter Roaf 2020-10-08 07:00:00Z 0
Mortgage lending during COVID-19 Peter Roaf 2020-10-06 07:00:00Z 0 lending,loan,mortgage,real estate

Gold Distinction for Ladner Rotary in achieving international Rotary Citation

Posted on Oct 01, 2020
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Rotary Club of Ladner has received the international Rotary Citation for our performance in 2019-20, at the Gold level of Distinction, the second highest after Platinum. 
 
The Rotary Citation is the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve. It is awarded for achieving goals such as increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in the community.
 
That achievement came during a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world. Our club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which has ultimately helped strengthen Rotary and shape our future.
 
Congratulations to Ladner Rotarians as People of Action, for continued service above self to our community and our world.  
Gold Distinction for Ladner Rotary in achieving international Rotary Citation Peter Roaf 2020-10-01 07:00:00Z 0
"Don Arturo" celebrates 56 years a member of Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2020-09-29 07:00:00Z 0

Pumpkin sales to end polio on World Polio Day, October 24th

Posted on Sep 25, 2020
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Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralyzing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can then attack the nervous system.
 
With the recent announcement of the World Health Organization that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of the African region, Rotary and its partners are celebrating this historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary’s top priority.
 
To salute World Polio Day, on Saturday, October 24th, Rotary Club of Ladner is holding a “Pumpkins for Polio” sales events with entire proceeds going to the End Polio campaign: 10 am to 4 pm in the parking lot of Tsawwassen Mills mall.
 
For every US$3.00 donated to the campaign, a child is fully protected against polio and is given a chance to lead a fulfilling life and, when matched twice by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a total of three children is spared the life crippling, sometimes lethal, disease.
Pumpkin sales to end polio on World Polio Day, October 24th Peter Roaf 2020-09-25 07:00:00Z 0 polio

Technology intersects with service: eClub

Posted on Sep 22, 2020
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Next Vista for Learning is a free, web-based library of videos by, and for, teachers and students. Through his work with NextVista.org, based in Silicon Valley, California, as founder, executive director, and lead janitor, Jason Hurley, as a former teacher, has had the opportunity to speak to and train teachers all over the United States and beyond. Given his love for seeing new places, connecting with students and teachers across the globe, he has helped broaden the offerings of the NextVista.org library in many ways. 
Technology intersects with service: eClub Peter Roaf 2020-09-22 07:00:00Z 0 eclub,meeting,technology

Arthur Drive cleaned up for Fall

Posted on Sep 19, 2020
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A section of Arthur Drive in Ladner, starting at the intersection with Ladner Trunk Road, is now tidied up for the Fall, thanks to a team of six club members who ventured into the rain on September 19, 2020 to pick up trash left over the summer. Arthur Birk, optimistic in his sunny weather gear, applied his dental skills to ensuring no scrap escaped his pincer pick up stick. -- photos by C. Offer and P. Roaf
Arthur Drive cleaned up for Fall Peter Roaf 2020-09-19 07:00:00Z 0 Arthur,adopt-a-street,community,service,street

Rotary keeps changing over 115 years

Posted on Sep 15, 2020
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Rotary Opens Opportunities as it keeps changing in service to our community and communities all over the world. Rotary District 5040 Governor Dave Hamilton, of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, visited the Rotary Club of Ladner, one of 50 in the District. He was accompanied by Dean Hsieh, Assistant Governor for Delta and Richmond. The meeting was the first hybrid format meeting with 15 members and 4 guests at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn and eight joining the meeting by Zoom.
Rotary keeps changing over 115 years Peter Roaf 2020-09-15 07:00:00Z 0
Rotary District 5040 second among 21 across Canada in per member giving Peter Roaf 2020-09-04 07:00:00Z 0

Recent Rotary achievements by our club and Rotary International

Posted on Sep 02, 2020
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At Ladner Rotary's first in person meeting after several months of virtual ones, it was a happy reunion for some, but many are still missed. Protocols for health and safety were followed. The members were reminded about some of our recent achievements as a club, as a District of 50 clubs and as a global people of action group of 35,000 clubs and 1.2 million members.
Recent Rotary achievements by our club and Rotary International Peter Roaf 2020-09-02 07:00:00Z 0

Education and literacy a key focus in September

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 02, 2020
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This month parents and teachers face the complex challenge of returning children to a safe and secure environment in schools during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this setback, we are most fortunate to have access to the educational system we have here. Around the world more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population. 
 
an open air school
 
Rotarians strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy. They fight for literacy among adults so they can build better lives, build more peace and free themselves from those who control and oppress their communities. 
 
 
Education and literacy a key focus in September Peter Roaf 2020-09-02 07:00:00Z 0 adult,children,education,literacy

Eyeglasses collection brings precious gift of vision
to children in developing countries

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 30, 2020
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A young man in Ethiopia, who struggled over many years to read and write, and yearned for an education, had been regarded as stupid and forced out of school at grade two, because he was blind. He put on eyeglasses for the first time and, as a new world opened up for him, said as a plea, now, “How can I learn?” His life might have been so much for fulfilling if he had eyeglasses when he was a child.
 
The second hand eyeglasses and professional help came to this man half way around the world thanks to the Third World Eye Care Society (TWECS), based in Burnaby, BC, founded by Optometrist Dr. Marina Roma-March.
Eyeglasses collection brings precious gift of visionto children in developing countries Peter Roaf 2020-08-30 07:00:00Z 0 children,sight,vision

spread of wild poliovirus in African region halted 

Posted on Aug 29, 2020
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Rotary and its partners are celebrating a monumental achievement with the announcement of the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 25, 2020 that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary’s top priority. -- story by by Ryan Hyland
spread of wild poliovirus in African region halted Peter Roaf 2020-08-29 07:00:00Z 0 World Polio,polio
Canada’s Arctic through the lens of a photographer Peter Roaf 2020-08-25 07:00:00Z 0 arctic,expedition,north,polar
Uncovering with homeowners what can make their living spaces unique Peter Roaf 2020-08-18 07:00:00Z 0 architect,design,home,interior

Fraud trends and prevention

Posted on Aug 11, 2020
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Delta Police Constable Dustin Classen spoke to Ladner Rotary about current fraud trends, including those targeting seniors and those emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is Constable Classen’s firm belief that we must continually educate ourselves and raise awareness amongst those in our community as the primary way we can have an impact on the invasive issue of fraudulent crime.
Fraud trends and prevention Peter Roaf 2020-08-11 07:00:00Z 0 crime,fraud,police

Engage in your interest, engage in your expertise – some opportunities in Rotary’s world community
 

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 04, 2020
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Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. Recent additions to the list of Rotary Fellowships are focused on bees and those who wear beards and moustaches.
 
Rotary Action Groups are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water. Action groups offer their technical expertise and support to help clubs plan and implement projects to increase our impact, one of Rotary's strategic priorities. This support includes helping clubs find partners, funding, and other resources. Action groups can also help clubs and districts prepare grant applications, conduct community assessments, and develop plans to monitor and evaluate their projects.
Engage in your interest, engage in your expertise – some opportunities in Rotary’s world community  Peter Roaf 2020-08-04 07:00:00Z 0 action,action group,expertise,fellowship,interests

Paul Harris Fellow to Guillermo Bustos

Posted on Aug 04, 2020
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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. This is the fourth time Guillermo Bustos has received this award.
Paul Harris Fellow to Guillermo Bustos Peter Roaf 2020-08-04 07:00:00Z 0 Paul Harris,award,pin

At work for our community and our world - The Rotary Foundation

Posted on Jul 28, 2020
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The Rotary Foundation transforms our 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 US$4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
 
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International enables Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
 
At work for our community and our world - The Rotary Foundation Peter Roaf 2020-07-28 07:00:00Z 0 Delta Foundation,Foundation,donation,giving

Paul Harris Fellow Awards to nine members

Posted on Jul 21, 2020
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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. 
Paul Harris Fellow Awards to nine members Peter Roaf 2020-07-21 07:00:00Z 0 Paul Harris,award

Sweden Today

Posted on Jul 21, 2020
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Rotarian of 27 years and member of Sweden’s Parliament, Ann-Britt Åsebol, spoke to Ladner Rotary members from her home of Falun, in northern Sweden on July 21, 2020. After 25 years as a teacher, Ann-Britt, having appealed to politicians over many years for various changes, was encouraged to run for public office herself. She started her new career as a County councilor of Landstinget Dalarna. In 2010 she was elected one of 349 members of the Swedish Parliament where she has served on the Committee of Constitution, and Committees of Education, of Social Insurance, of Social welfare and of Culture. As a member of the Rotary Club of Falun Kopparvågen, Ann-Britt also served as a Rotary International Director 2012-14, as one of the first women to be elected to the RI Board.
Sweden Today Peter Roaf 2020-07-21 07:00:00Z 0 Falun,Rotary International board,Sweden,parliament

Sunny Saturday coffee in Rotary Park

Posted on Jul 18, 2020
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Ladner Rotarians gathered for an impromptu "Coffee in the Park" on Saturday morning to catch up in person, at long last. The gathering, organized by Chris Offer, at Rotary Park next to Delta City Hall, abided by social distancing. Mayor George Harvie dropped in to say hello.
 
Walt Hayward indicates how much he enjoyed the event
Sunny Saturday coffee in Rotary Park Peter Roaf 2020-07-18 07:00:00Z 0 park,social,summer

Longest serving member celebrates anniversary

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This year retired dentist, Dr. Arthur Birk, celebrates 50 years as a member of the Rotary Club of Ladner. Congratulations, Arthur, and thank you for your many years of service to our club and community.
Longest serving member celebrates anniversary Peter Roaf 2020-07-16 07:00:00Z 0

Help up for struggling mothers and families

Posted on Jul 14, 2020
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Mamas for Mamas aims to change the landscape of poverty through innovative approaches to financial barriers faced by mothers, caregivers and women in crisis. The national organization, founded in Kelowna and now operating in Delta, is working with multiple levels of government and non-profit agencies, to change systems that contribute to the vicious cycle of poverty, mental health issues, housing, and food insecurity. At the same time, it supports struggling families with a hand up, providing essential needs of food, affordable housing and education. See the previous story on Mamas for Mamas.
Help up for struggling mothers and families Peter Roaf 2020-07-14 07:00:00Z 0 food,low income,mother,parent,women

Reading on the trail for children: Storywalk

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StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story. Storywalks are proposed for Delta.
 
StoryWalks® have been installed in Canada, the United States, Germany, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea.
Reading on the trail for children: Storywalk Peter Roaf 2020-07-07 07:00:00Z 0 children,education,outdoor,reading,trail

Opportunities open for Rotary and the community of Delta

Posted on Jul 01, 2020
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“Rotary Opens Opportunities.” That’s the theme for Rotary in 2020-21. Yet, for over its 63 years, Rotary Club of Ladner has been continually opening opportunities for its members, for our community and for our world. We are building relationships with other organizations near and far, and with the people in them as they too serve our community, they with us, and we with them.
 
Peter Roaf, President, Rotary Club of Ladner, 2020-21
 
That theme was experienced as Rotary Club of Ladner installed its new board of directors for 2020-21 at a virtual ceremony on June 30, 2020, officiated by the 2020-21 District 5040 Governor for 50 for the Rotary clubs in BC, Dave Hamilton.
Opportunities open for Rotary and the community of Delta Peter Roaf 2020-07-01 07:00:00Z 0 board,directors,installation,leadership

Disease Prevention and Treatment honour for Steve Rutledge

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Congratulations to Whitby Sunrise Rotarian Steve Rutledge on receiving the District 7070 Dr. Bob Scott Award in Disease Prevention on June 30, 2020. Steve recently presented an update to Ladner Rotary about Adopt A Village Laos, a program he has led for many years and which has made a significant contribution to disease prevention and treatment.

Rotary Club of Ladner, which includes among us his sister, Dawn Rutledge Brennen, joins Rotary Whitby Sunrise Club in congratulating Steve on this well deserved honour. #rotarywhitbysunrise #rotary7070
Disease Prevention and Treatment honour for Steve Rutledge Peter Roaf 2020-06-30 07:00:00Z 0

Value of community news in trying times

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 23, 2020
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Delta Optimist circulates every week 17,000 newspapers in South Delta. The online version of the newspaper reaches 400,000 to 500,000 views a month. Among the community newspapers in Canada, the Optimist has 1,300 voluntary subscriptions, at $50 per year, from people who want to support the newspaper, which is among the highest in Canada among community newspapers.
 
Matt Blair, Publisher and General Manager of the Delta Optimist, who replaced Rotarian Dave Hamilton on his retirement in the past several months, spoke to Ladner Rotary about the value of community news in trying times.
Value of community news in trying times Peter Roaf 2020-06-23 07:00:00Z 0 community,media,news,newspaper

Tough year for remote villages of Laos where Ladner Rotary helps sponsor support

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 16, 2020
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Adopt A Village Laos, partially sponsored by Rotary Club of Ladner, has brought water filters to each of the families in each of the small, remote villages of the impoverished, Southeast Asia nation of Laos. The program has also delivered water dam and pipeline systems, electricity, school and health supplies to these villages. There are now over 45 villages with filtered water serving over 25,000 rural villagers. Adopt A Village Laos has achieved a positive impact on the lives of 4,000 people in the past year alone.
Tough year for remote villages of Laos where Ladner Rotary helps sponsor support Peter Roaf 2020-06-16 07:00:00Z 0 Asia,international service,water and sanitation,water project

Scotland to Arctic Circle and in between for new member

Posted on Jun 02, 2020
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From her upbringing and start to her teaching career in Scotland incoming President Elect of Ladner Rotary in 2020-21, Ann Waldo, told club members about her adventures in education and married life throughout some remote areas of Canada. A Rotarian of almost 15 years, Ann recently joined the club from the Rotary Club of Sechelt.
Scotland to Arctic Circle and in between for new member Peter Roaf 2020-06-02 07:00:00Z 0 Scotland,education,north

Poverty relief for mothers from Rotary Club of Ladner

Posted on Jun 01, 2020
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For low income mothers and families raising children as they struggle with trying to make ends meet, all volunteer Mamas for Mamas, in Delta, welcomes relief of $8,000 to cover the cost of groceries, diapers, formula, counseling and the part-time, temporary hiring of somebody to deliver and pick up. Funding of $4,000 comes from the Rotary Club of Ladner, which resonated with Mama’s for Mama’s vision that no mother or caregiver, or child, is left behind, especially during this even more challenging period of COVID-19 restrictions. -- photo courtesy of Delta Optimist
Poverty relief for mothers from Rotary Club of Ladner Peter Roaf 2020-06-01 07:00:00Z 0 child,family,mother and chld,poverty,youth

Multi-service club salute to healthcare workers

Posted on May 27, 2020
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On May 27, 2020, the following Delta organizations arranged a thank you to healthcare workers with a parade of almost 40 vehicles driving around the block of the Delta Hospital, led by a Delta Fire and Rescue truck, lights ablaze and sirens blaring:
Rotary Club of LadnerKinsmen Ladner
Rotary Club of TsawwassenTOOBS
Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club 
 
-- photos by Chris Offer
Multi-service club salute to healthcare workers Peter Roaf 2020-05-27 07:00:00Z 0 healthcare,parade,thank you

From marketing printing to wine, new member welcome

Posted on May 26, 2020
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A Rotary member for almost 45 years, Tsawwassen resident Bob Silvester recently joined Ladner Rotary from Rotary Club of Burnaby. In his "classification speech" to club members, so we could get to know him, Bob outlined a career in marketing for the printing business and then in the wine business.
From marketing printing to wine, new member welcome Peter Roaf 2020-05-26 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary District recognizes two Ladner Rotarians

Posted on May 25, 2020
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Two Ladner Rotarians received District Governor Awards on May 24th at the Rotary District 5040 2020 Vision Roskars Awards, a virtual ceremony of awards presentations which normally would have been held at the District Conference in late April, but cancelled earlier in the year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rotary District recognizes two Ladner Rotarians Peter Roaf 2020-05-25 07:00:00Z 0 awards

Reducing male violence

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One in three women in our world suffer from gender-based violence. During this COVID-19 pandemic there is estimated to be a 20 percent increase in reports of this form of violence. For every month our self isolation continues gender-based violence is expected to increase even more, by an estimated 15 million more cases. These are the chilling facts presented by Rotary Peace Fellow Will McInerney.
Reducing male violence Peter Roaf 2020-05-19 07:00:00Z 0 peace,peace fellow,peacebuilding,violence,women

COVID-19 pandemic global disaster response US$4.7 million+ to date from Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 16, 2020
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The Rotary Foundation has approved more than $4.7 million in disaster response grants to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Read a short description of each grant.
 
Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International have issued a joint statement in a collaborative approach to responding to the global pandemic crisis.
COVID-19 pandemic global disaster response US$4.7 million+ to date from Rotary Peter Roaf 2020-05-16 07:00:00Z 0 COVID-19,global grants,pandemic

Rotarian of the month

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Ladner Rotary President Bridget Jacob, right, presents to Past District Governor Penny Offer a member of the month gift in recognition and thanks for her contributions to the club in leading a review of the bylaws, her district and international work and faithful attendance to support all of our club events, such as pumpkins for polio, summer barbecue and Christmas dinner event, among others.
Rotarian of the month Peter Roaf 2020-05-13 07:00:00Z 0
Rotary sponsored high school Interact club finishes one year and readies for next Peter Roaf 2020-05-12 07:00:00Z 0 Interac,high school,youth
Clean up readies Arthur Drive for Spring Peter Roaf 2020-05-09 07:00:00Z 0 adopt-a-street,clean up

District 5040 2020 Vision Speakers Series and Roskars Awards

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 06, 2020
All members in our District now have the opportunity, through Zoom, to experience the inspiration and learn from the shared knowledge and wisdom of some of the leading speakers who were scheduled to speak at the cancelled 2020 Vision Conference in Vancouver in April.
 
The 2020 Vision Speakers Series will include five speakers, as scheduled below, including District Governor Bala Naidoo.
District 5040 2020 Vision Speakers Series and Roskars Awards Peter Roaf 2020-05-06 07:00:00Z 0

Resolving conflict, achieving peace in our world another major Rotary undertaking

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 05, 2020
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Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. 90 percent of those killed in conflicts are civilians and half of those are children. Often conflict starts and continues over long periods in competition for dwindling resources and as environmental changes force people to migrate.

Fergal McCarthy, the Peace Programs Manager at Rotary International in Chicago, spoke to Ladner Rotary members and District 5040 Peace leaders on May 5, 2020. Prior to his role at Rotary, Fergal worked at the Rand Corporation in California, the Irish Prime Minister’s Office in Dublin Ireland as well as the Irish Foreign Ministry.  He holds a BA in World Religions & Theology and an MPhil in International Peace Studies both from Trinity College Dublin, an MA in Comparative Ethnic Conflict Studies from Queens University Belfast, and an MSt in International Relations from the University of Cambridge.

Resolving conflict, achieving peace in our world another major Rotary undertaking Peter Roaf 2020-05-05 07:00:00Z 0 conflict,peace,peace scholar
End Polio campaign recognized as Vancouver buildings light up  Peter Roaf 2020-04-28 07:00:00Z 0
polio survivor speaks in international Immunization Week Peter Roaf 2020-04-28 07:00:00Z 0

A world of learning comes to children in The Philippines

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The African Ruggedized Educational System (ARES) has proven to be such a success in bringing the world's education to children in remote, rural communities of Africa, where there is limited access to books, paper and writing materials, and intermittent power and no access to the internet, it has now arrived in The Philippines.
 
The first mission of its kind, to introduce what has been called, "Asian Ruggedized Educational System (ARES)", happened in February as a joint International Service Project of the Rotary Club of Ladner and the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise. Ladner Rotary President Bridget Jacob, on behalf of this club as a sponsor, participated in the team visit to The Philippines and reported on the overall mission in a club meeting on Zoom April 21, 2020.
 
Elena Agala, of the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise, was the driving force behind the mission to distribute three ARES systems to schools and, as she has done for many years, to provide dental services to those in need in various communities.
 
Bonnie Sutherland, of the Rotary Club of North Delta, who also a member of the recent ARES team mission to The Philippines, started working in Africa in 1992 with her late husband, Don, both teachers in Delta. In Kenya they saw the great need for teachers and students and began shipping containers of books and other materials to Africa. ARES eventually emerged from this international service in education.
A world of learning comes to children in The Philippines Peter Roaf 2020-04-21 07:00:00Z 0 ARES,dental,dentist,education
Thank you frontline workers and businesses Peter Roaf 2020-04-18 07:00:00Z 0

Helping hand for business in COVID-19 pandemic crisis

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Businesses large and small and the millions of people who rely on them for their livelihood in BC and all across Canada are receiving some support from the three levels of government. We are all in this together. Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Garry Shearer, outlines the role of the Chamber and the support coming to businesses in our community.
Helping hand for business in COVID-19 pandemic crisis Peter Roaf 2020-04-14 07:00:00Z 0

Virtual meeting a first for Ladner Rotary

Our club is in good company worldwide in holding its weekly club meeting for the first time in 64 years as a virtual one on Zoom. 25 members were able to attend this first of a kind meeting, including three members who have been unable to join us regularly for a long time. There were few technical glitches and we all had a chance to connect. We are back to our weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom. More information to follow.
President Bridget Jacob chaired the meeting, with support from Chris Offer, who set up the Zoom meeting
Virtual meeting a first for Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2020-04-07 07:00:00Z 0

Rotarian of the Month

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President Bridget Jacob awards Denis Denischuk with Rotarian of the Month Award for his many ways he supports the club.
Rotarian of the Month 2020-03-14 07:00:00Z 0

Listening and treating holistically aim of Ladner clinic

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Dr. Lisa Ghent,BSc, ND, a doctor in Naturopathic Medicine and clinic leader at Collaborative Wellness in Ladner, was personally drawn to naturopathic medicine over 10 years ago when a naturopath helped her and her husband have children after a struggle to become pregnant. The idea of really listening to people’s stories and treating them holistically to help guide them towards health became the appeal of this field of medicine. -- photos by Mel Baly
 
 
Listening and treating holistically aim of Ladner clinic Peter Roaf 2020-03-08 08:00:00Z 0
Marketing manager joins Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2020-02-25 08:00:00Z 0

International education consultant receives Paul Harris Award

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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. 
International education consultant receives Paul Harris Award Peter Roaf 2020-02-25 08:00:00Z 0

Elder College leader recognized with Paul Harris Award

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For her ongoing leadership in providing to Delta residents a wide range of courses in continuing education through Eldercollege, Paulette Tattersall received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary District 5040 Past District Governor Chris Offer to recognize extraordinary service above self. -- photo by Mel Baly
 
 
Elder College leader recognized with Paul Harris Award Peter Roaf 2020-02-18 08:00:00Z 0
Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 looking back Peter Roaf 2020-02-18 08:00:00Z 0

Ladybug Farm from Vietnam to Delta with new club member

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My Le Dang, who recently joined Rotary Club of Ladner, is an excellent example of productivity and contribution to Canada through immigration, as she brings her skills in hydroponic farming and business accounting at the local company, Pure Sunfarms, from Vietnam to Delta. She tells club members about herself in her new member "classification speech." Welcome, My.
Ladybug Farm from Vietnam to Delta with new club member Peter Roaf 2020-02-11 08:00:00Z 0

Paul Harris pins awarded to members

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Paul Harris Fellow honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. 
Paul Harris pins awarded to members Peter Roaf 2020-02-11 08:00:00Z 0

Little House to receive donation of books
 

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Little House Society, which offers clinical services, education and drug prevention strategies in Delta, has received a bookcase from Rotary Club of Ladner, and on February 7 some club members gathered at the home of Irene Forcier to donate books for the bookcase and add stickers, “Donated by Ladner Rotary,” on the inside cover. The books will provide some comfort to those visiting Little House in Tsawwassen. -- photos by Penny Offer
Little House to receive donation of books  Peter Roaf 2020-02-07 08:00:00Z 0 Little House,addiction,books
No call too small as Delta Police serves our community Peter Roaf 2020-02-04 08:00:00Z 0 community,police

Chris Offer, Member of the Month

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President Bridget Jacob presents the Member of the Month Award to Past District Governor Chris Offer for his many contributions to the Rotary Club of Ladner, on top of the many he continues to make at the District, Zone and International levels, for The Rotary Foundation and Peace Building, among others.
Chris Offer, Member of the Month Peter Roaf 2020-02-04 08:00:00Z 0
Members engage in strategic planning Peter Roaf 2020-01-28 08:00:00Z 0

Improving lives and communities way to attract members

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"Rotary Get Inspired Talks" on May 23, 2020 aims to inspire attendees to take action and make the necessary changes to improve their lives and communities. In partnership between our Rotary District 5040 and "Get Inspired Talks" the event is part of an overall strategy to attract new members to Rotary.
Improving lives and communities way to attract members Peter Roaf 2020-01-21 08:00:00Z 0
Financial consultant tells about himself on joining the club Peter Roaf 2020-01-21 08:00:00Z 0 classification speech,new

Food hampers brighten Christmas for needy families in Delta

Posted on Dec 21, 2019
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The Christmas celebrations of more than 500 lower income families and seniors throughout Delta were made a little brighter on December 21 when they received food hampers, each with a turkey, root vegetables, canned goods, macaroni and cheese, cranberries, cookies, candy canes and bread. Rotary Club of Ladner representatives joined Deltassist and many other service organizations in the annual Christmas hamper food distribution.
Food hampers brighten Christmas for needy families in Delta Peter Roaf 2019-12-21 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,food,hamper
Merry Christmas 2019-12-20 08:00:00Z 0
Christmas fun at Ladner Rotary lunch Peter Roaf 2019-12-17 08:00:00Z 0
New Rotary road signs about 3 clubs in Delta 2019-12-13 08:00:00Z 0
Positive Peace & Rotary 2019-12-11 08:00:00Z 0 positivepeace,rotary,rotary ladner,rotarypeace

District Governor inducts his son as newest Ladner Rotarian

Posted on Dec 10, 2019
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Financial Consultant Kreesan Naidoo has just been inducted as a member of Rotary Club of Ladner. The induction ceremony was all the more special when Rotary District 5040 District Governor Bala Naidoo, Kreesan's father, officiated. Club President Bridget Jacob pins Kreesan as part of the ceremony. photos by Mel Baly
District Governor inducts his son as newest Ladner Rotarian Peter Roaf 2019-12-10 08:00:00Z 0

Memorial Park Sparkles

Posted by Chris Offer on Dec 10, 2019
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Take thousands of coloured lights, hundreds of cups of hot chocolate, dozens of children’s craft trappings, add a fire truck bringing a special guest and you have a very successful Christmas festival.
Memorial Park Sparkles Chris Offer 2019-12-10 08:00:00Z 0 rotary, rotary ladner
In impoverished, war torn countries, education by mothers an effective path to peace and opportunity Peter Roaf 2019-11-26 08:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary Supports Delta Drum Festival

Posted on Nov 20, 2019
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The third annual South Delta Drum Festival was held on November 17, 2019, at the Genesis Theatre in Ladner. 
 
The Festival featured some of the industry’s best drummers. DSS students supported the event by assisting with staging. A variety of types and styles of drums were on display and played.
 
Featured performers/instructors included Craig Scott (big band and jazz drumming), Julia Geaman (metal drumming) and Mike Michalkow (drum set artistry).
 
Festival organizer Rick Klemm said, “We have more sponsors this year, the Ladner Rotary Club donated funds, which is very kind of them, so it’s going really well,”
Ladner Rotary Supports Delta Drum Festival Chris Offer 2019-11-20 08:00:00Z 0

Update, Achievements, Future Directions of Delta School District

Posted by Chris Offer on Nov 12, 2019
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Delta School District #37 is focused on achieving its vision of becoming a "Leading District in Innovative Teaching and Learner Success", according to School Superintendent Doug Sheppard. The District's focus on questioning and inquiry as methods of investigating both student learning and educator practice is central to the achievement of this work.
Update, Achievements, Future Directions of Delta School District Chris Offer 2019-11-12 08:00:00Z 0 learning,school,teaching

Ann Waldo joins club from Sechelt

Posted by Chris Offer on Nov 12, 2019
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Rotary Club of Ladner welcomed Ann Waldo as a new member, transferring from the Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast Sechelt. Ann moved to Sechelt from Peachland, BC in 2006 after retiring from a career as a teacher and school administrator. Her husband, George, had been mayor of Peachland. Ann joined the Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast Sechelt in 2007. She served on a variety of club committees and as club president. In 2018 after the death of her husband she moved to Delta to be close to family. -- photos by Chris Offer

 

 

Ann Waldo joins club from Sechelt Chris Offer 2019-11-12 08:00:00Z 0

Honouring lives lost for our freedom

Posted on Nov 11, 2019
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At the Remembrance Day parade and cenotaph service in Ladner on November 11, 2019, to honour those who gave their lives and were wounded, in wars over the past century, members of Rotary clubs in Ladner and Tsawwassen, and of the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary School, joined hundreds of people in military, first responder and community organizations and from Delta to participate in the solemn ceremony. -- photos by Chris Offer
Honouring lives lost for our freedom Peter Roaf 2019-11-11 08:00:00Z 0 Remembrance,cenotaph,parade

Honouring the ultimate 'service above self" of those fallen for our freedom

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 05, 2019
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Remembrance Day, a national and international memorial to the millions of men and women in military service who lost their lives or were wounded in wars over the past 100+ years, was observed by Rotary Club of Ladner in advance of the actual day on November 11, 2019. To mark the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the hostilities of the First World War ended, Ladner Rotarians will march in the Remembrance Day parade through Ladner to join those from many organizations and Delta residents at the cenotaph in Memorial Park.
Honouring the ultimate 'service above self" of those fallen for our freedom Peter Roaf 2019-11-05 08:00:00Z 0 Remembrance,peace,war

End Polio campaign to receive pumpkin sales proceeds

Posted on Oct 24, 2019
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The global campaign to End Polio around the world, started by Rotary over 30 years ago, will receive proceeds from sales of pumpkins on October 22, ahead of World Polio Day on October 24, 2019. Rotary Club of Ladner members, Delta Police community volunteers and members of the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary School joined forces in Pumpkins for Polio sales, at Ladner Leisure Centre, then at Delta Secondary School, where a pumpkin carving contest was included. Pumpkins donated by Westham Island Herb Farm, with thanks. -- photos by Chris Offer
End Polio campaign to receive pumpkin sales proceeds Peter Roaf 2019-10-24 07:00:00Z 0 World Polio,fundraiser,polio,pumpkin
Mayor encourages community to participate in Pumpkins for Polio on Oct 22 Peter Roaf 2019-10-22 07:00:00Z 0 World Polio,polio

Global areas of focus grant funding approaching $100 million a year

Posted on Oct 13, 2019
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Rotary International's contributions to its six global areas of focus have almost doubled over the past five years and approach $100 million. The Rotary Foundation has continued to grant funds to locally and regionally led Rotary projects around the world in the six areas of Maternal and Child Health, Water and Sanitation, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Basic Education and Literacy, and Economic and Community Development. For example, Ladner Rotary led a project to bring running water over 6.5 km to a remote village in Laos where children and women now have more time to devote to school and community life.
Global areas of focus grant funding approaching $100 million a year Peter Roaf 2019-10-13 07:00:00Z 0 Rotary Foundation,areas focus,global,grants

Polio effects in childhood can come back decades later

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 08, 2019
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Zosim Ettenbera was only six months old when she contracted polio. She managed to work her way past the crippling viral disease in her childhood and move on to a career in physiotherapy. Eventually she became Director of Rehabilitation Services at Langley Hospital. Her story, of battling not only polio, but later in life, cancer, is one of tremendous courage and determination, includes the recurrence of effects from her childhood affliction, with Post Polio Syndrome, which affects many adults decades later after what used to be called, "infantile paralysis (polio)" or poliomyelitis.
Polio effects in childhood can come back decades later Peter Roaf 2019-10-08 07:00:00Z 0 World Polio,polio
Preparing to light up Memorial Park for Christmas Peter Roaf 2019-10-01 07:00:00Z 0 Christmas,Memorial Park,lighting,lights,tree

The global fight against polio here in Ladner

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 30, 2019
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Worldwide polio cases have dropped from 350,000 in 122 countries in 1988 to just 33 in two countries in 2018 – Pakistan and Afghanistan. Now the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease forever. Nigeria, the last polio endemic country in Africa, has passed the 3-year milestone without a case, and it is anticipated that the whole African Region will be declared polio free in 2020.
 
To date, Rotary has contributed more than US$1.9 billion and countless volunteer hours to the protection of more than 2.5 billion children around the world. Around the world, on October 24, 2019, Rotary International, foundations, governments and global health organizations are marking World Polio Day. To salute World Polio Day, Rotary Club of Ladner is holding “Pumpkins for Polio” sales events on Tuesday, October 22, with proceeds going entirely to the End Polio campaign: 10 am to 1 pm at Ladner Leisure Centre and 3:30 to 5:30 pm, including a pumpkin carving contest, at Delta Secondary School.
The global fight against polio here in Ladner Peter Roaf 2019-09-30 07:00:00Z 0 polio,pumpkin

Rotary District 5040 2nd highest per capita in giving to End Polio

Posted on Sep 25, 2019
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Among the 34 Rotary Districts across Canada, Northeastern United States and Bermuda, in Zones 24 and 32, representing 1,814 clubs, our District 5040 of 50 clubs was second highest per capita in giving to the campaign to End Polio worldwide at almost US$105,473. With 50 members Ladner Rotary comprises 3.3% of membership in District 5040, but our giving US$3,880 to this campaign in 2018-19 represented 4.6% of the total for District 5040. Congratulations and thank you to our generous members in our club and our District.
Rotary District 5040 2nd highest per capita in giving to End Polio Peter Roaf 2019-09-25 07:00:00Z 0 donations,giving,polio

Firehall field trip for Ladner Rotarians

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 24, 2019
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From the $2 million ladder truck and various other vehicles, to the dispatch system and living accommodations, Delta's Firehall 1, in Ladner and three firefighters hosted Ladner Rotary members on a field trip on September 24, 2019. The Rotary visitors not only learned about the various functions of the firehall, but about the fire and rescue system throughout Delta, including the new hall near Boundary Bay Airport and the top quality training facilities at that location.
Firehall field trip for Ladner Rotarians Peter Roaf 2019-09-24 07:00:00Z 0 fieldtrip,fire,rescue,tour

New BBQs add more family fun to Memorial Park

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 17, 2019
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Expanding the recreational enjoyment of Delta residents even further at Memorial Park in Ladner, after the official opening of the Ladner Rotary Splash Park in July 2018, the Rotary Club of Ladner and the City of Delta have collaborated once again by installing nearby three outdoor cooking grills and renovating the adjacent gazebo. -- photos by Chris Offer and Peter Roaf
New BBQs add more family fun to Memorial Park Peter Roaf 2019-09-17 07:00:00Z 0 BBQ,Reach,cooking,park,splash park

Delta realtor joins Ladner Rotary: welcome Howard Wang

Posted on Sep 12, 2019
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Realtor Howard Wang (left), in his induction as a new member of Ladner Rotary on September 10, 2019, is given his membership pin by Ed Klassen, long time member of Ladner Rotary, who is also a member of our sister club in Mount Manganui, New Zealand.
Delta realtor joins Ladner Rotary: welcome Howard Wang Peter Roaf 2019-09-12 07:00:00Z 0

used eyeglasses for Third World to District 2020 Vision Conference

Posted on Sep 12, 2019
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Rotary District 5040 Past District Governor Sonia Baron, left, prepares to contribute 55 pairs of single lens glasses she has collected over the summer towards the collection being assembled for the Third World Eyecare Society, a Rotary supported projected based in Burnaby, by the time of the District's 2020  Vision Conference, April 24 to 26, 2020 in Vancouver. President Elect Diana Cabott is receiving the glasses with the collection box.
used eyeglasses for Third World to District 2020 Vision Conference Peter Roaf 2019-09-12 07:00:00Z 0

Never stop learning: ElderCollege

Posted on Sep 10, 2019
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The 45 or so ElderCollege courses offered in spring and fall semesters are short and stimulating with no pressure and no exams. Paulette Tattersall, Program Coordinator, explains that ElderCollege Delta is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing life long learning and personal growth through a relaxed approach where no prior experience is necessary.
Never stop learning: ElderCollege Peter Roaf 2019-09-10 07:00:00Z 0 courses,education,seniors

Rotarian of the Month is Irene Forcier

Posted on Sep 03, 2019
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Leader of the Ladner Rotary Splash Park project, current leader of the adjacent Memorial Park addition of BBQ grill and gazebo renovation, first female and long time member of Ladner Rotary, Irene Forcier, was recognized as Rotarian of the Month on September 3, 2019.
Rotarian of the Month is Irene Forcier Peter Roaf 2019-09-03 07:00:00Z 0
Scholarships for Ladner graduates Peter Roaf 2019-08-29 07:00:00Z 0 high school,scholarship,student

Speaking of alliances: Toastmasters and Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 27, 2019
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Toastmasters helps people find their voice through training in communication and leadership. Founded at roughly the same time with a similar spirit of service over 100 years ago, Rotary and Toastmasters are exploring how the two organizations can shape the next 100 years in a new, strategic alliance to unlock the great potential of members in both organizations and the world of service. -- photos by Chris Offer
Speaking of alliances: Toastmasters and Rotary Peter Roaf 2019-08-27 07:00:00Z 0

Mental health support for adults at Delta clubhouses

Posted on Aug 20, 2019
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Delta Clubhouse is a community of understanding, like-minded adults living with a mental illness who might share the same experiences. The Clubhouse welcomes people with mental health challenges and provides a safe, supportive environment where one can socialize, participate in fun recreational activities, learn employment skills, and increase community involvement.
Mental health support for adults at Delta clubhouses Peter Roaf 2019-08-20 07:00:00Z 0 mental health

Annual Peer Support picnic

Posted on Aug 19, 2019
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The members of the Rotary Club of Ladner were out in force on Sunday, August 18, 2019, for the annual picnic for the South Delta Peer Support group. Fresh corn, hotdogs, salads, baked beans, and pie were menu highlights.
Annual Peer Support picnic 2019-08-19 07:00:00Z 0
Rotarian of the month 2019-08-14 07:00:00Z 0
Deltassist serves our community 2019-08-14 07:00:00Z 0 delta bc,deltassist,rotary

Paint By Numbers

Posted on Aug 01, 2019
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What do you get when you gather 30 would-be artists, lots of oil paint, a heap of brushes and one canvas?  A unique and irreplaceable painting with the theme of “connections”. 
Paint By Numbers 2019-08-01 07:00:00Z 0
Ladner Rotary President looks ahead to 2019-20 Peter Roaf 2019-07-24 07:00:00Z 0 2019-20,installation,year
Ladner Rotary board 2019-20 swings into action Peter Roaf 2019-07-13 07:00:00Z 0 board,directors,installation

Over $300,000 value of volunteer time from two Rotary clubs in South Delta and over $1b worldwide

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 11, 2019
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From sponsoring water parks for children and their families, running a bathtub race, cleaning up a street, running a soap box derby event, shipping medical equipment to communities in other countries or supplying clean water in Southeast Asia where there is need, the two South Delta Rotary clubs in Ladner and Tsawwassen have generated an estimated total of 13,728 volunteer hours of service among their 130 members in the past year. According to calculations in a special Value of Rotary Volunteering report by Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Civil Society Studies, the monetary value of that time devoted to local, regional and international projects is $308,880 since July 1, 2018.
Tsawwassen Rotary holds an annual Soapbox Derby for kids
Over $300,000 value of volunteer time from two Rotary clubs in South Delta and over $1b worldwide Peter Roaf 2019-06-11 07:00:00Z 0 hours,service,value,volunteer
Tsawwassen First Nation 10 years since urban treaty Peter Roaf 2019-05-28 07:00:00Z 0 First Nation,Tsawwassen,treaty

Service to community and world: Ladner Rotary at May Days fair

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 26, 2019
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A sample range of services to the community and the world provided by the Rotary Club of Ladner and Rotary International was on display at Memorial Park for the annual Ladner Pioneer May Days fair on May 25 and 26, 2019. A team of Ladner Rotarians and Delta Secondary School Interact Club members hosted the information booth over the two days. -- photos by Peter Roaf and Chris Offer
Service to community and world: Ladner Rotary at May Days fair Peter Roaf 2019-05-26 07:00:00Z 0 May Days,fair,information
Ladner Rotary Splash Park season underway Peter Roaf 2019-05-26 07:00:00Z 0 child,children,families,family,splash park,water

Past members, businesses and friends network at club social

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 21, 2019
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Alumni of Ladner Rotary, friends and family joined members at a club sponsored social lunch on May 21, 2019, including Delta Councillor and former Mayor Lois Jackson, representatives of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, BC and Alberta Guide Dogs, Buoyant Creative and IS Creative Inc. among other organizations and featuring magician Bruce Hunt. -- photos by K-L Findlay, M. Baly, P. Roaf
Past members, businesses and friends network at club social Peter Roaf 2019-05-21 07:00:00Z 0 alumni,magic,networking,social

Rotary District loses a leader

Posted on May 21, 2019
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A very dear friend to many in our Rotary District 5040, Past District Governor 2017-18 Don Evans, has passed away suddenly on May 20th. While travelling in South America, with his wife, Deb, and Deb's brother Mike, Don suffered a massive coronary. District Governor Darcy Long said on behalf of more than 1,400 Rotarians in 50 clubs of our District, that so many of us individually, our District and the Rotary World have lost a monumental force.
 
Darcy says, "Don's passion for not just Rotary but our Foundation, our clubs, and us as individuals was immense. He will be dearly missed."
Rotary District loses a leader Peter Roaf 2019-05-21 07:00:00Z 0

Laos Adopt A Village rebuilds with Ladner Rotary help

Posted on May 14, 2019
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Remote villages in Luang Prabang province of the southeastern Asia nation of Laos, still struggling after extensive destruction in the Vietnam War, have been receiving education facilities and supplies and clean water for more than 10 years from a Rotary initiated program, Adopt-A-Village, started by Steve Rutledge of the Rotary Club of Whitby, Ontario. For the past five years a team of Ladner Rotary members has joined Adopt-A-Village in Laos to deliver the water filters and education supplies. -- presented by Mike Storey, Diana Cabott Nimsick, Dawn Rutledge and Chris & Penny Offer
 
Laos Adopt A Village rebuilds with Ladner Rotary help Peter Roaf 2019-05-14 07:00:00Z 0 Laos,education,sanitation,water

Voice of business in Delta since 1910

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 23, 2019
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Delta Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business in Delta for almost 110 years. It is a federally-registered, non-profit corporation of businesses and community organizations originally established as the Delta Board of Trade in 1910 and became the Delta Chamber of Commerce in 1961. It is governed by the Board of Trade Act administered by Industry Canada.
Voice of business in Delta since 1910 Peter Roaf 2019-04-23 07:00:00Z 0 advocacy,business,development,economic

Family and fun priorities for funeral director new member

Posted on Apr 16, 2019
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New member, Charmaine Levan, who is a funeral director at Delta Funeral Home in Ladner, has fun with her husband, is proud of her daughter and granddaughter and family, in Ontario, originally Jamaica, sings in a trio and now a quartet, and has visited remote areas of Guatemala to rescue abandoned babies, children and vulnerable people. Her education is in social work and business. She loves her work because she is dealing with people and helping them in tough times.
Family and fun priorities for funeral director new member Peter Roaf 2019-04-16 07:00:00Z 0

Medical and dental equipment arrives in grateful Northern Chile community

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 09, 2019
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The 15,000 residents of Pozo Almonte, a small community in northern Chile, are most grateful for a shipping container load of 284 items of needed medical and dental equipment and supplies sent through Rotary World Help (RWH) in February. RWH is a non-religious, non-political charity run by 45 Rotary clubs mainly in Rotary Districts 5040 and 5050, throughout Metro Vancouver, up the coast to Powell River, Prince George and as far away as Summeride, PEI. The Rotary Club of Ladner was the lead sponsor of this shipment, the 395th shipped to 62 countries on five continents since RWH was founded in 1993.
Medical and dental equipment arrives in grateful Northern Chile community Peter Roaf 2019-04-09 07:00:00Z 0 container,dental equipment,international service,medical equipment
Banker new member talks about her life Peter Roaf 2019-03-26 07:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Awards presented Peter Roaf 2019-03-26 07:00:00Z 0
Communication strategy for Public Image Peter Roaf 2019-03-12 07:00:00Z 0 communication,image,public,relations,strategy

Small grants can boost Delta neighbourhoods

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 05, 2019
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Delta residents who want to connect and engage with others to make their community a better place to live can do something about it with a Neighbourhood Small Grant from the Delta Foundation.
 
Based on a simple but powerful idea – that everyone is a valuable member of the community and that we all have something to share — Neighbourhood Small Grants of $50 to $500 can enable local residents to strengthen their community by bringing people together, sharing their skills and knowledge, celebrating diversity, and increasing their sense of belonging.
 
 
Small grants can boost Delta neighbourhoods Peter Roaf 2019-03-05 08:00:00Z 0 communities,community,grant,neighbourhood

International Rotary recognition x2 for Ladner club

Posted on Feb 26, 2019
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On behalf of Rotary International President 2017-18 Ian Riseley, of Australia, District 5040 Governor 2017-18 Don Evans presented the Rotary Citation to the club on February 26, 2019 for developing sustainable service projects, building awareness of Rotary in the community, growing membership and giving to the international Rotary Foundation in 2017-18.
 
From the international Rotary Foundation, Ladner Rotary was also recognized for its extraordinary contribution to the campaign to End Polio Now: Countdown to History campaign.
International Rotary recognition x2 for Ladner club Peter Roaf 2019-02-26 08:00:00Z 0 Rotary Foundation,award,citation,polio

Healthier, more productive lives from clean water in Laos

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 26, 2019
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Over time Adopt-A-Village has helped many thousands of people, mostly children, in small, remote villages of northern Laos, live healthier lives with access to clean water and, in turn, gain a valuable education to improve their lives. Providing water filters to these villages enables education support in that region, as the original aim of Adopt-A-Village, in a poor country still suffering the impact of the Vietnam War and struggling to look after its people.
 
For the past five years a team of Ladner Rotary members has joined Adopt-A-Village in Laos founder and Ontario Rotarian, Steve Rutledge, and several others from Canada, Italy and Denmark, to deliver the water filters and education supplies to the remote villages in Laos’s Luang Prabang province. -- story by Mike Storey, with Peter Roaf, and photos from Chris Offer, Mike Storey and multiple sources
 
 
Healthier, more productive lives from clean water in Laos Peter Roaf 2019-02-26 08:00:00Z 0 Laos,education,sanitation,water
Music fun way to celebrate Rotary's 114th Anniversary Peter Roaf 2019-02-26 08:00:00Z 0 anniversary,music

Healthier, more productive lives from clean water in Laos

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 26, 2019
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Over time Adopt-A-Village has helped many thousands of people, mostly children, in small, remote villages of northern Laos, live healthier lives with access to clean water and, in turn, gain a valuable education to improve their lives. Providing water filters to these villages enables education support in that region, as the original aim of Adopt-A-Village, in a poor country still suffering the impact of the Vietnam War and struggling to look after its people.
 
For the past five years a team of Ladner Rotary members has joined Adopt-A-Village in Laos founder and Ontario Rotarian, Steve Rutledge, and several others from Canada, Italy and Denmark, to deliver the water filters and education supplies to the remote villages in Laos’s Luang Prabang province. -- story by Mike Storey, with Peter Roaf, and photos from Chris Offer, Mike Storey and multiple sources
Healthier, more productive lives from clean water in Laos Peter Roaf 2019-02-26 08:00:00Z 0 Laos,education,sanitation,water

Phoenix federal payroll system a costly failure

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 05, 2019
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Almost 20 years ago, discussions began about consolidating the many different, unconnected federal employee payroll systems scattered throughout the many government departments. The aim over the long term, of what has become known as the Phoenix payroll system, was to consolidate all the payroll systems in the various government departments into one overall system in one location. The system has proven to be a major failure.
Phoenix federal payroll system a costly failure Peter Roaf 2019-02-05 08:00:00Z 0 federal,government
Year of Pig Chinese New Year celebrated Peter Roaf 2019-02-05 08:00:00Z 0 Chinese,New Year,social

Ethics, integrity a winning guide for success

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 29, 2019
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On starting in the car sales business long ago, having already committed to Rotary’s "4-way test" for truth and integrity, Gene Vickers asked the owner of the car dealership whether he could make it in the business if he was completely honest, contrary to the general perception of those in that field. The owner responded, “It’s the only way.” Eventually Gene ranked the top in car leasing at Ford dealerships in Western Canada in three different years.
Ethics, integrity a winning guide for success Peter Roaf 2019-01-29 08:00:00Z 0 4-way test,integrity,truth
Scottish heritage celebrated at Robbie Burns Night Peter Roaf 2019-01-25 08:00:00Z 0 Scottish,heritage
Bono sings Rotary's praises in polio fight Peter Roaf 2019-01-17 08:00:00Z 0 Bono,polio
Former foreign service officer joins club Peter Roaf 2019-01-15 08:00:00Z 0 embassy,finance,government,member,new

Longest serving member in club receives award

Posted on Jan 15, 2019
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The Rotary Club of Ladner's "don", Dr. Arthur Birk, as longest serving member, receives a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award +1 (second one received) on January 15, 2019, from President Kerry-Lynne Findlay. -- photo Mel Baly
Longest serving member in club receives award Peter Roaf 2019-01-15 08:00:00Z 0

Two new club members

Posted on Jan 15, 2019
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Two new members inducted into the Rotary Club of Ladner are Vocational Counselor with Delta Community Living Society, Sharrie Dahl, a returning Rotarian, and career foreign service officer and advisor on government, recently moved to Delta from Ottawa, Brian Smith. Participating in the ceremony were (l to r) Richard Shantz, Lynn Cameron, Brian Smith, President Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Sharrie Dahl, Past District Governor Penny Offer and Denis Denischuk. -- photo Mel Baly
 
Two new club members Peter Roaf 2019-01-15 08:00:00Z 0
Needy communities in the Philippines receiving medical equipment Peter Roaf 2019-01-12 08:00:00Z 0 container,dental equipment,medical equipment,school

Easing the end of life

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 08, 2019
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The butterfly symbolizes the transition between life and death. It is used by many hospice societies world-wide, including the Delta Hospice Society, a community-based, non-profit charitable organization helping individuals and their families experiencing a life-threatening diagnosis, advanced illness or bereavement since 1991.
Easing the end of life Peter Roaf 2019-01-08 08:00:00Z 0 death,health,hospice,life
Hampers make Christmas happier for hundreds of Delta families Peter Roaf 2018-12-22 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,food,hampers
Christmas cheer shared among Ladner Rotarians Peter Roaf 2018-12-18 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,lunch
Christmas brightened up for special needs adults Peter Roaf 2018-12-15 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,dinner,peer and family,special needs

Rotary's longstanding commitment to fighting and preventing diseases 

Posted on Dec 14, 2018
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Rotary members have played a key role in bringing the world to the brink of polio eradication. Our members have not only helped end polio in 122 countries but also created a system for addressing many other health priorities, like Ebola. Rotary clubs lead efforts to fight diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. Clubs also focus on disease prevention by providing health education and bringing routine hearing, vision, and dental care to those in need. In December, Rotary’s Disease Prevention and Treatment Month, take action to fight disease in your community. Here are six ways to do that. 
Rotary's longstanding commitment to fighting and preventing diseases Peter Roaf 2018-12-14 08:00:00Z 0 disease,treatment

The cat came back

Posted on Dec 14, 2018
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A little girl, sad that her family cat had not returned home, came with her family to the Ladner Rotary Christmas Tree Lighting event on December 7 and had a chance to make a personal appeal to Santa for her cat to return by Christmas.
The cat came back Peter Roaf 2018-12-14 08:00:00Z 0 Santa,cat
Young visitors on life in New Zealand Peter Roaf 2018-12-11 08:00:00Z 0 New Zealand,exchange,visitors,youth

Kiwis on exchange

Posted on Dec 04, 2018
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Two young visitors from New Zealand, on exchange for three weeks, (centre left and right) Caitlin Fletcher and Brooklyn Tarik, are welcomed by President Kerry-Lynne Findlay and President Elect Bridget Jacob. -- photo by Mel Baly
Kiwis on exchange Peter Roaf 2018-12-04 08:00:00Z 0 exchange,international,youth
Telling the Rotary story with ClubRunner and social media Peter Roaf 2018-11-27 08:00:00Z 0

Festive Season clean up of Arthur Drive

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 24, 2018
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Arthur Drive, from the intersection with 48 Avenue in the centre of Ladner, down to Whitworth Crescent, is now cleaned up in time for Christmas thanks to a crew of seven Ladner Rotarians and two Delta Police Volunteers. The street cleaning is one of many community service projects of the Rotary Club of Ladner as a commitment three times-a-year to that stretch of the road under the City of Delta's Adopt-A-Street program. photos by Peter Roaf and Chris Offer
Festive Season clean up of Arthur Drive Peter Roaf 2018-11-24 08:00:00Z 0 adopt-a-street,clean up,community,environment,street

Wine specialist new member

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 20, 2018
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Wine Specialist, Sheldon Starrett, who recently joined Ladner Rotary, was born in Richmond, grew up in Ladner and finished his school years in Chilliwack. Having studied political science at KPU and then the University of Victoria, Sheldon joined the Progressive Conservative Party at a young age. His interest in politics took him to Ottawa where he served a term as a parliamentary intern. He has completed the first three levels of study through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.
Wine specialist new member Peter Roaf 2018-11-20 08:00:00Z 0 wine

Fishing village's medical centre receives equipment from Rotary World Help

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 20, 2018
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The newly renovated medical centre in the fishing village of Panglao, on the island of Panglao, Bohol, the Philippines, will receive used medical equipment such as hospital beds, side tables, medicine carts, wheelchairs, emergency beds and cribs for children in a shipping container organized and loaded on November 17, 2018 by Rotary Club of Ladner members and others in clubs from Rotary Districts 5040 and 5050 in the Greater Vancouver area.
 
Also in the container, sponsored by Rotary World Help, which is supported by many Rotary clubs in this region, and, in this case, by the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise, are dental chairs, dental equipment and supplies, plus computers and books. The Rotary Club of Panglao is administering distribution of the equipment and supplies when the container arrives at its destination in the coming weeks. -- photos by Drew Antrobus
Fishing village's medical centre receives equipment from Rotary World Help Peter Roaf 2018-11-20 08:00:00Z 0 Philippines,container,dental equipment,medical equipment

Memorial Park lights up for Christmas 

Posted on Nov 19, 2018
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While the new Ladner Rotary Splash Park attracted thousands of visitors during the summer, the play area in Memorial Park is attracting many more for the festive season with the first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 7th from 4pm to 7pm. The Rotary Club of Ladner, which is hosting this 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, invites the entire community to this year’s event to help celebrate and help create the magic of the Christmas season.
Memorial Park lights up for Christmas Peter Roaf 2018-11-19 08:00:00Z 0

Remembering those who sacrificed all for us

Posted on Nov 11, 2018
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On the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I, Rotary Club of Ladner members joined those in the Tsawwassen club to honour the many thousands of young men and women who gave their lives or lost something of themselves in wars, then until now, so we could enjoy the basic democratic freedom we enjoy today. -- all photos by Chris Offer
Remembering those who sacrificed all for us Peter Roaf 2018-11-11 08:00:00Z 0 Remembrance,parade,war

Ridding the world of polio fight still continues

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 17, 2018
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After launching the global campaign to rid the world of polio 30 years ago, Rotary International has involved governments, foundations and global health organizations, to reduce the number of cases worldwide from 350,000 to 22, sparing billions of children over that time from this crippling lifetime disease. Leading up to World Polio Day on October 24, 2018, the City Council of Delta, BC, discusses the importance of this End Polio Now campaign. 
Ridding the world of polio fight still continues Peter Roaf 2018-10-17 07:00:00Z 0 World Polio,polio

Club auction generates $5,400 for End Polio campaign

Posted on Oct 16, 2018
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An auction of a stay at Whistler condominium, another at the River Rock Casino Hotel, an elegant black jacket with gold First Nation's motif, and a power paint sprayer were among the items auctioned off to club members, generating $1,800 for Rotary's global End Polio Now campaign. These funds, to be matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will ultimately generate $5,400 (US $4,117) for the campaign. 
Club auction generates $5,400 for End Polio campaign Peter Roaf 2018-10-16 07:00:00Z 0 auction,fundraiser,polio

Simran Walia presents her story as a new member

Posted on Oct 16, 2018
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Simran Walia, talks about the values of her family and the commitment of her father to public service and giving back to the community that shaped her years growing up in India, in her classification speech to Ladner Rotary members who learned more about her as a new member. She moved with family to Canada at age 17. Today she works for Samsung and serves on two advisory committees for the City of Delta. She is running for Delta Council in the October 20, 2018 municipal election. -- photo by Mel Baly
Simran Walia presents her story as a new member Peter Roaf 2018-10-16 07:00:00Z 0

Tammy Hansen recognized with Paul Harris Award

Posted on Oct 16, 2018
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A Paul Harris +1 pin (second time presented), which recognizes members who have delivered extraordinary service above self or who may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation, is presented to New Generations Chair Tammy Hansen, right, by President Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Tammy Hansen recognized with Paul Harris Award Peter Roaf 2018-10-16 07:00:00Z 0
Home for liver transplant patients and families Peter Roaf 2018-10-09 07:00:00Z 0 health,healthcare,home,liver

ClubRunner sockophant

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 02, 2018
Chris Offer demonstrates how keen he is about ClubRunner, the web system which supports this website and its communication and administration features, and those of our District and many clubs throughout Rotary, in wearing ClubRunner socks.
ClubRunner sockophant Peter Roaf 2018-10-02 07:00:00Z 0

District Governor Darcy Long was the inspiration

Posted on Oct 02, 2018
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In the theme of Rotary for 2018-19, "Be the Inspiration," District Governor Darcy Long certainly proved to be that as she made her annual visit, with husband, Doug, to the Rotary Club of Ladner, one of 51 club visits in the District which began in the summer.
District Governor Darcy Long was the inspiration Peter Roaf 2018-10-02 07:00:00Z 0

District recognized for 29 net new members in 2017-18

Posted on Sep 28, 2018
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With 1,442 members on July 1, 2017 Rotary District 5040 grew by a net 29 new members to 1,471 by July 1, 2018. On behalf of the District, 2017-18 Governor Don Evans received recognition at the Rotary Zone conference in Montreal over the past weekend for the highest net gain in membership in Zone 24 West (Western Canada). Congratulations to all our 51 clubs, District board, Assistant Governors and membership committee.
District recognized for 29 net new members in 2017-18 Peter Roaf 2018-09-28 07:00:00Z 0
District's End Polio contribution national level recognition Peter Roaf 2018-09-28 07:00:00Z 0

Rotarians welcomed on exchange visit as Rotary celebrates 100 years in the Philippines

Posted on Sep 27, 2018
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Rotarians have been investigating the late January early February 2019 Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) to the Philippines and are preparing to sign up. There is the option of a two week visit, or three week visit.  2019 will be a special centennial year for Rotary in the Philippines so RFE travellers could experience some special celebrations.
Rotarians welcomed on exchange visit as Rotary celebrates 100 years in the Philippines Peter Roaf 2018-09-27 07:00:00Z 0 exchange,fellowship,friendship,international
Sheldon Starrett welcomed as new member Peter Roaf 2018-09-18 07:00:00Z 0 member,new

Cold sleep in the street supports homeless youth

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 11, 2018
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“Thinking about homeless youth who are cold and scared every night, who so often end up there for months, even years, because it is safer than where they were living,” Delta-based leadership, executive and life coach, Vicki Fenn, describes to Ladner Rotarians her joining many business and community leaders -- one seen here preparing for a night's sleep on the ground -- who volunteer to “Sleep Out” in downtown Vancouver on a cold November night to raise funds for Covenant House
Cold sleep in the street supports homeless youth Peter Roaf 2018-09-11 07:00:00Z 0 abuse,homeless,mental health,shelter,substance abuse,youth

Youth learn urban farming

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 21, 2018
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With a background in genocide prevention policy and finance through his studies in ethical institutional investment, Marc Schutzbank is now working through his organization, Fresh Roots, in partnership with Delta School District on a project called Farm Roots. Farm Roots educates grades 10 to 12 students in Delta to grow delicious foods in Tsawwassen on an 8-acre farm near Boundary Bay.  Students can earn credits toward a degree at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Youth learn urban farming Peter Roaf 2018-08-21 07:00:00Z 0 farm,farming,food,youth

Family Peer Support Group enjoys Ladner Rotary picnic

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Over 40 people, including 15 Ladner Rotarians, participated in the annual picnic hosted by Rotary Club of Ladner for the special needs adults' Weekend Family Peer Support Group in Rotary Park next to Delta City Hall on Sunday, August 19, 2018. The event included a bbq picnic lunch and games of boules, bean bag toss and horseshoes. Many members of the Group expressed their sincere appreciation to the club for the event which makes a difference in their lives.
Family Peer Support Group enjoys Ladner Rotary picnic Peter Roaf 2018-08-19 07:00:00Z 0 BBQ,community,fun,mental health,picnic,social,support

Hawaiian fun and feast at LuAu party

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 11, 2018
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Mike and Kathy Storey, with daughters and husbands, Jen and Lloyd and Crystal and Stephen, hosted 35 Rotarians and friends, plus 20 other friends and children, at their annual LuAu Hawaiian afternoon event poolside on August 11, with live music and a hosted and potluck feast. Good fun as always.
Hawaiian fun and feast at LuAu party Peter Roaf 2018-08-11 07:00:00Z 0 fellowship,party,social
Ivan Filippov inducted as new member Peter Roaf 2018-08-07 07:00:00Z 0

Polio end near, but still a massive global effort

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 07, 2018
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Children in India show their pinky fingers painted purple for a few days to indicate that they have received oral polio vaccination. Billions of children's lives around the world  have been saved or spared the crippling, lifetime burden of polio since Rotary took the lead over 30 years ago in ridding the world of polio. We are almost there, but it will still take a massive effort of professional expertise and volunteer time and an estimated US$1.5 billion more to reach that goal. Rotary District 5040 Past District Governors, Chris Offer and Penny Offer, who are members of the Ladner club, explain the scope of the global campaign and their involvement in it.
Polio end near, but still a massive global effort Peter Roaf 2018-08-07 07:00:00Z 0 Rotary Foundation,international service,polio

Bridget Jacob Rotarian of the Year

Posted on Aug 07, 2018
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Rotary Club of Ladner has recognized its President Elect, Bridget Jacob (right), as Rotarian of the Year for her outstanding service to the club and to Rotary. Bridget received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award from President Kerry-Lynne Findlay, on behalf of Past President Ulf Ottho, for her accomplishments over the past year. Award honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International, may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation, for which Bridget has been recognized in the past, or may be recognized by their club, as in this case, for extraordinary service above self.
Bridget Jacob Rotarian of the Year Peter Roaf 2018-08-07 07:00:00Z 0 Paul Harris,Rotarian of Year,award

Women in Positions of Power

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 24, 2018
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Two women who have consistently demonstrated the essence of our philosophy, "service above self" are members of the Rotary Club of Ladner, Sonia Baron and Irene Forcier. They are two trail blazers, who, over the years, have exemplified the spirit of what it means to be engaged Rotarians, in conversation with fellow Ladner Rotarian Avis Glaze. -- photos by Mel Baly
Women in Positions of Power Peter Roaf 2018-07-24 07:00:00Z 0 leader,power,women
Children play in Ladner's new water splash park Peter Roaf 2018-07-14 07:00:00Z 0 child,children,play,playground,summer

Farmyard outdoor movie night

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 13, 2018
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The Ladner Rotary outdoor movie night on July 13, 2018, drew 30 Rotarians and friends to the farmyard lawn of Walt Hayward to watch the film, The Bucket List, projected onto a screen attached to the side of one of the barns. It was a beautiful summer evening with tables filled with potluck appies and beverages.
Farmyard outdoor movie night Peter Roaf 2018-07-13 07:00:00Z 0 fun,movie,outdoor,social

Ladner Rotary moves home after 46 years

Posted on Jul 05, 2018
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Members of the Rotary Club of Ladner and friends in front of the Town and Country Inn at the last weekly event there after 46 years so the hotel can be demolished to make way for a planned casino. Ladner Rotary is moving its home base to the Coast Tsawwassen Inn.  photo by Mel Baly
Ladner Rotary moves home after 46 years Peter Roaf 2018-07-05 07:00:00Z 0 hotel,move

Stroke recovery supported with lottery calendar 2018 proceeds

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 26, 2018
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Stroke survivors in Delta have been receiving support from the Delta Stroke Recovery Society for the past 23 years. It's 50 members of wide ranging ages and ethnic backgrounds will gain 20 hours of speech therapy, almost 70 hours of physical training and hall rental for more than four years with the $4,000 from proceeds of the Rotary Club of Ladner's 2018 lottery calendar, with thanks to over 60 sponsors and the communities of Ladner and Tsawwassen.
Stroke recovery supported with lottery calendar 2018 proceeds Peter Roaf 2018-06-26 07:00:00Z 0 health,heart,rehab,rehabilitation,stroke

Brazilian Rotary exchange student returns for a visit

Posted on Jun 20, 2018
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Rubia Nigoski, Exchange Student from Brazil in 2004/2005 at the Rotary Club of Ladner, recently returned to the community with her husband, Roberto, and connected with John Thomas and family. Rubia, who has her own wedding dress company, and Roberto are seen here in Fred Gingel Park in Tsawwassen, overlooking the BC Ferry Terminal.
Brazilian Rotary exchange student returns for a visit Peter Roaf 2018-06-20 07:00:00Z 0

Eco-education program to start at Hawthorne Elementary with lottery calendar 2018 proceeds

Posted on Jun 19, 2018
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Stream of Dreams, an eco-education program which educates communities about their local watershed, rivers and streams, and encourages behavioural change to conserve and protect water is coming to Hawthorne Elementary School in Ladner. The Rotary Club of Ladner is supporting this new program with a donation of $1,500 from proceeds of sales of the club's 2018 lottery calendar, with thanks to over 60 sponsors and the communities of Ladner and Tsawwassen. Salmon decorated by children in a school program stream across a playground fence.
Eco-education program to start at Hawthorne Elementary with lottery calendar 2018 proceeds Peter Roaf 2018-06-19 07:00:00Z 0 education,elementary,environment,school,water

51 Metro Vancouver and BC coast Rotary clubs install new Governor and team

Posted on Jun 16, 2018
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Vice President of the 1.2 million-member Rotary International, Dean Rohrs, right, installs the 2018-19 Governor of the 51 Rotary clubs in District 5040, from Greater Vancouver up the coast to Prince Rupert, Darcy Long (Sechelt), second right, and (l to r) Governor Elect Bala Naidoo (Burnaby), Governor Nominee Dave Hamilton (Delta) and Governor 2017-18 Don Evans (Vancouver) at a ceremony in Gibsons, BC, on June 16, 2018. photo by Brian Finley
51 Metro Vancouver and BC coast Rotary clubs install new Governor and team Peter Roaf 2018-06-16 07:00:00Z 0
Village Farms first of greenhouse producers giving back to community through new splash park Peter Roaf 2018-06-12 07:00:00Z 0 greenhouse,splash park,sponsor
Simran Walia joins Ladner club Peter Roaf 2018-06-12 07:00:00Z 0

Youth support group receives Rotary calendar lottery 2018 sales proceeds

Posted on Jun 01, 2018
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At-risk youth in Delta high schools are receiving more support in helping them steer clear of drugs, gangs and criminal violence and becoming more resilient in the face of challenges thanks to the Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiative and Delta Police. Receiving a donation of $5,000 from proceeds of the Rotary Club of Ladner's 2018 lottery calendar sales is Joe Calendino, executive director and a founder of YoBroYoGirl (3rd right) and Delta police constables (3rd left and 2nd right) Mike Grandia and Ladner Rotarian Ken Kirk. Presenting the cheque are Lynn Cameron and Bridget Jacob (left) and President Ulf Ottho (right). The donation will be used for equipment in local schools to operate the youth program.
Youth support group receives Rotary calendar lottery 2018 sales proceeds Peter Roaf 2018-06-01 07:00:00Z 0 ,at-risk,calendar,gangs,lottery,police,youth
Ty Morris returns to Delta as Rotarian Peter Roaf 2018-05-29 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Pioneer May Days 2018

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 28, 2018
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Just before it opens for the community, the Ladner Rotary Splash Park (one of the features pictured) was the focus of Ladner Rotary's participation in the 122nd Ladner Pioneer Days fair and parade on May 26 & 27, 2018. Club members produced and marched with the float, hosted a two day information booth next to the splash park site and manned the barricades in the community to control local traffic during the parade. photos by Patricia Sibley, Chris Offer, Kerry-Lynne Findlay
Ladner Pioneer May Days 2018 Peter Roaf 2018-05-28 07:00:00Z 0 May Days,booth,parade,splash park,,water,
Angelina Ireland about herself  Peter Roaf 2018-05-22 07:00:00Z 0

Fishing important to Ladner heritage

Posted on May 15, 2018
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Fishing was an essential industry in Ladner and area, in early days. Many of the farmers who established and built the farming industry were also fishermen. The Delta Fishing Heritage Society preserves and displays the unique history of the fishing industry of Delta and its important connection with the Fraser River Estuary.
Fishing important to Ladner heritage Peter Roaf 2018-05-15 07:00:00Z 0 fishing,heritage,history

Canada provides Can$ 100 million to protect girls and boys from polio

Posted on May 08, 2018
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The Government of Canada has just signed a generous pledge of Can$100 million to help eradicate polio in Afghanistan as well as in the two other endemic countries, Nigeria and Pakistan, and to continue to protect many polio-free countries. Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, had announced the pledge at the Rotary International Convention in Atlanta last June.

In addition to previous donations of Can$ 650 million, this most recent funding consists of Can$ 30 million to WHO and UNICEF to support programme activities in Afghanistan, and Can$ 70 million of flexible funding that can be used to support vaccination campaigns, rapid outbreak response, poliovirus surveillance and other critical eradication strategies and activities to reach every last child worldwide with a safe vaccine.
Canada provides Can$ 100 million to protect girls and boys from polio Peter Roaf 2018-05-08 07:00:00Z 0 Canada,federal,funding,government,polio

Up, up and away, Happy Art

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 08, 2018
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When a choosing a “safe” career or her dream, Dr. Patch Adams advised Professional Development Specialist and Training Consultant Dr. Vivian Ching, who also runs Happy Art, to stick to her passion and strength, art. She said why not do both?
Up, up and away, Happy Art Peter Roaf 2018-05-08 07:00:00Z 0 art,career,consultant,painting,passion

Sports Medicine keeps athletes in Uganda in the game

Posted on May 01, 2018
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Dr. Jack Taunton, long time Director of the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre at UBC has a spinal cord supported with a structure of metal parts. Yet he walked from Tsawwassen, where he recently moved, to the Delta Town and Country Inn to join Jody Mann, of Paris Orthotics, at a Ladner Rotary club meeting, in presenting on a sports medicine program in Uganda. Already the program is having such a beneficial impact on the lives of not only athletes who now learn how to avoid and treat sports injuries, but on many others who learn about the value to their health of regular exercise.
Sports Medicine keeps athletes in Uganda in the game Peter Roaf 2018-05-01 07:00:00Z 0 Africa,Uganda,sport; medicine; health

Janet Shantz latest Paul Harris Fellow

Posted on May 01, 2018
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Janet Shantz has supported husband, Richard, as Rotarian, financial advisor and family man over many years in various Canadian communities and receives a Paul Harris Fellow Award in appreciation through Richard.
President Ulf Ottho pins Janet Shantz with a Paul Harris Fellow Award
Janet Shantz latest Paul Harris Fellow Peter Roaf 2018-05-01 07:00:00Z 0 Paul Harris,award;

Sunny Speed's Social

Posted on Apr 30, 2018
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A sunny evening on the water in Ladner at Speed's Pub attracted 16 Ladner Rotary members and two from Tsawwassen club for a Monday evening social thanks to Sandra O'Keeffe.
Sunny Speed's Social Peter Roaf 2018-04-30 07:00:00Z 0 social, fun
Sunnyside Produce gives back to community through new splash park Peter Roaf 2018-04-30 07:00:00Z 0 farming,farm,greenhouse,splash park
Families to benefit from new splash park thanks to Millenium Greenhouses Peter Roaf 2018-04-20 07:00:00Z 0 greenhouse,splash park,sponsor,tomatoes

Blind, autistic , PTSD support from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 18, 2018
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Founded in 1996, in Ladner, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs breeds, raises and professionally trains Guide Dogs for people who are blind/visually-impaired, and Autism Support Dogs for children with moderate to profound autism aged 3-10  and their families.
-- photos by Mel Baly
 
young Guide Dog, Corky
Blind, autistic , PTSD support from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs Peter Roaf 2018-04-18 07:00:00Z 0 Dog,guide dog
Paul Harris Award +2 to Guillermo Bustos Peter Roaf 2018-04-17 07:00:00Z 0
Angelina Ireland joins Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2018-04-17 07:00:00Z 0
Arthur Drive ready for the summer Peter Roaf 2018-04-14 07:00:00Z 0 adopt-a-street,clean up,community

20 years helping communities around the world

Posted on Apr 13, 2018
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The lives of an estimated 11,460,000 women, men and children around the world have been improved in some way over the past 20 years since Rotary World Help started shipping containers of badly needed medical, dental and educational equipment and supplies from the Greater Vancouver area to now over 60 countries. Rotary World Help, of which the Rotary Club of Ladner is a member and active participant along with other clubs in Rotary Districts 5040 and 5050, has shipped to date 382 53-foot containers for an estimated replacement value of almost $134 million.
20 years helping communities around the world Peter Roaf 2018-04-13 07:00:00Z 0 container, medical,dental,international service
Gift to splash park and community from Houweling Nurseries Peter Roaf 2018-04-10 07:00:00Z 0 splash park,sponsor,tomatoes

Mothers to be saluted early at Queen Bee High Tea May 6

Posted on Apr 06, 2018
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Hives for Humanity, supporting the bee population essential for crop farming in Delta, and a small business engaging residents in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, is supported by the Queen Bee Tea on Sunday, May 6, 2018. an early salute for Mother's Day. Join us 2:30 to 4:30 pm, Tsawwassen Springs ballroom to boost the bees, and moms.
Mothers to be saluted early at Queen Bee High Tea May 6 Peter Roaf 2018-04-06 07:00:00Z 0
Westcoast Vegetables greenhouse producer gives to community splash park Peter Roaf 2018-03-31 07:00:00Z 0 greenhouse,sponsor

Little House website upgrade

Posted on Mar 28, 2018
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Little House Society is an addiction resource centre that offers clinical services, education and drug prevention strategies within the community of Delta. Delta Foundation has donated $2,500 to Little House to upgrade its website.
 
Walt Hayward and Carlene Lewall (left, 2nd left), of the Delta Foundation, present a cheque for $2,500 to Little House President, Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay (front row, 2nd right) and the Little House board of directors.-- photo Eleanor Calderwood
Little House website upgrade Peter Roaf 2018-03-28 07:00:00Z 0 Delta Foundation,addiction,alcohol, drugs,website
When Ladner eyes are smiling... Peter Roaf 2018-03-20 07:00:00Z 0 social, lunch

Windset sponors splash park

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 14, 2018
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The Ladner Rotary Splash Park, opening this summer, can provide more for children and families at the site, thanks to a generous donation of $5,000 from Windset Greenhouse Grown Foods. Windset is one of the local greenhouse producers which have contributed to the splash park project along with the rest of the local farming community.
Windset sponors splash park Peter Roaf 2018-03-14 07:00:00Z 0 farm,greenhouse,produce

Hep C: do you have it?

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 13, 2018
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Hepatitis C (HCV) is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. Because HCV infection usually produces no symptoms or very mild symptoms during the early stages, many people don’t know they have it until liver damage shows up – sometimes decades later – during routine medical tests. 
Hep C: do you have it? Peter Roaf 2018-03-13 07:00:00Z 0 Hep C,liver
No call too small for Delta Police Peter Roaf 2018-03-06 08:00:00Z 0 community, safety,police, plan,safety, security

Special needs children and families supported with new Reach building

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 24, 2018
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More families of children with special needs will have access to services that are more accessible with the opening of Reach Child and Youth Development Society’s new three-storey, 20,000-square-foot Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children, on February 24, 2018. Rotary Club of Ladner was one of the first sponsors of the project, joined by many other supporters over seven years of fund-raising for the $5.7 million facility on 47th Avenue adjacent to the Ladner Pioneer Library in Ladner. For the past 40 years Reach has operated from a now aging building which could not be expanded to meet the needs of the growing community, in a remote location, off 72nd Street near the Boundary Bay Airport in East Ladner, with no nearby bus route. Next door to the new Reach building, the Ladner Rotary Splash Park is now under construction in Memorial Park, and when it opens for this summer season, it will provide a play area for families using the Reach facility as well as the rest of the community.
Special needs children and families supported with new Reach building Peter Roaf 2018-02-24 08:00:00Z 0 children, youth,needs,special
Investing to regenerate rather than damage a good strategy Peter Roaf 2018-02-20 08:00:00Z 0 endowment, legacy,environment,funds,investment

Club members receiving Paul Harris pins could form a team

Posted on Feb 13, 2018
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Possibly the highest number of Paul Harris recognition pins presented in one club at one time, in our District 5040 -- to eight members -- came when District Governor Don Evans (far right) made the presentations on February 13, 2018, with club President Ulf Ottho (far left) to six members of the Rotary Club of Ladner, including (l to r) President Elect Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Bridget Jacob, Larry Pretty, Geoff Willers, Richard Shantz, and Mel Baly. Receiving their pins on separate occasions were, inset, Peter Roaf from Irene Forcier and Sandra O'Keeffe from Kerry-Lynne Findlay. The Paul Harris pin recognizes each time a member has accumulated US$1,000 in donations to The Rotary Foundation. Some in the group were first time recipients, others were multiple donation members.
Club members receiving Paul Harris pins could form a team Peter Roaf 2018-02-13 08:00:00Z 0 Foundation,,Paul Harris

Demolition starts splash park construction 

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 30, 2018
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Demolition of the Kinsmen Water Play Area, which has served families in Ladner and Delta for 30 years, began in January to make way for the new Ladner Rotary Splash Park, in partnership with the City of Delta, and with the support of sponsors and donors. The new splash park is scheduled for opening in time for this year's summer season.
Demolition starts splash park construction Peter Roaf 2018-01-30 08:00:00Z 0 construction,play, children,splash park

Rotary at Work BC placing needed workers

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 30, 2018
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By 2020 over 20% of Canada’s population are projected to have a disability.  At the same time the Conference Board of Canada predicts that the national workforce supply will fall short of one million needed positions. Businesses can enhance their understanding of disability to increase market share and meet future labour needs. Rotary at Work BC, a partnership between Rotary and Community Living BC, Inclusion BC and Vancouver Foundation, is creating employment opportunities for people who have a disability. 
Rotary at Work BC placing needed workers Peter Roaf 2018-01-30 08:00:00Z 0 business,disability,employment,job,productivity, profit,worker,workforce

Highest rating for international Rotary Foundation

Posted on Jan 24, 2018
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For the 10th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation, which supports aid and development work around the world,  has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. In the most recent ratings, the Foundation earned the maximum of 100 points for demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. In a letter to the Foundation, Charity Navigator notes that "only 1 percent of the charities we evaluate have received at least 10 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that The Rotary Foundation outperforms other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets The Rotary Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness." The rating reflects Charity Navigator's assessment of how the Foundation uses donations, sustains its programs and services, and practices good governance and openness.
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Ancestral world-views insight aids international development

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 23, 2018
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The way of thinking among societies throughout the world tend to be dominated by one of three "ancestral world-views" according to international development expert, Dale Albertson: Fear & Power; Shame & Honour; Wrong & Right. Societies function with all three world-views, but tend to give priority to one of them, reducing one aspect (eg fear) and increasing the other (eg power). Our "Wrong & Right" legal view of the world cannot be imposed on other societies which have a different predominant world-view in international development, peacebuilding and so on.
Ancestral world-views insight aids international development Peter Roaf 2018-01-23 08:00:00Z 0 Kenya,anthropology,international development,psychology
Never too late to learn Peter Roaf 2018-01-09 08:00:00Z 0 college,courses,education, seniors
Family and friends join Rotarians for Christmas lunch Peter Roaf 2017-12-20 08:00:00Z 0
New Board for community's Delta Foundation Peter Roaf 2017-12-19 08:00:00Z 0 community,foundatiion
Special community Christmas dinner Peter Roaf 2017-12-17 08:00:00Z 0 Christmas,dinner, special needs
Captain Russell Brown, former Ladner Rotarian Peter Roaf 2017-12-17 08:00:00Z 0

Healthy Living for Healthier Communities

Posted by Peter Roaf on Dec 05, 2017
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More children are being affected by chronic diseases previously only seen in adults. How can that be? Can it be the result of urbanization, modernization and technology, globalization of food markets? As threats to our health increase, we are well aware of the growing burden on our health system: long waits for surgery and treatment; cuts in clinical programs; increase in hospital admissions for seniors falls; and more. The Healthier Community Partnership Initiative (HCP) is Fraser Health’s commitment to working with municipalities and various sectors to build healthier communities by way of a pro-active, preventative approach that takes into account the underlying causes of disease.
Healthy Living for Healthier Communities Peter Roaf 2017-12-05 08:00:00Z 0 chronic,community, health,healthcare,healthy,lifestyle

Take care

Posted on Nov 30, 2017
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Learn how to take care of yourself. That’s the basic message of Ron Gale, who has dedicated his adult life to fitness and wellness. Retired for the past 13 years from policing, 31 years with Vancouver Police Department and nine with the military police, Gale is still quite active in the field.
Take care Peter Roaf 2017-11-30 08:00:00Z 0 fitness,wellness

Delta's Citizen of the Year 2017 Irene Forcier

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 24, 2017
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First female president of the 60-year-old Rotary Club of Ladner, the club’s 2017 Rotarian of the Year, recipient of the Governor General's Silver Medal for Outstanding Community Service, Paul Harris Fellow and long-time community leader, Irene Forcier, has received the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s 66th Citizen of the Year Award. The award was presented at the Delta Chamber’s annual Hats Off to Excellence dinner on November 24, 2107 at Tsawwassen Springs.
Delta's Citizen of the Year 2017 Irene Forcier Peter Roaf 2017-11-24 08:00:00Z 0 Hats Off,award,citizen,year

#2 club in Rotary District for Foundation donations

Posted on Nov 18, 2017
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At the Rotary District 5040 Foundation dinner in Vancouver on November 18, District Governor Don Evans presented, on behalf of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, to the Rotary Club of Ladner a special 2016-17 club banner  recognizing deep appreciation for the club’s generosity in support of the Annual Fund, as the second highest contributor among the District's 49 clubs.
#2 club in Rotary District for Foundation donations Peter Roaf 2017-11-18 08:00:00Z 0 Rotary Foundation,donation
End Polio generosity of Ladner Rotary recognized Peter Roaf 2017-11-18 08:00:00Z 0 Rotary Foundation,polio, donations

Foundation behind Rotary's local and global action

Posted on Nov 14, 2017
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Ladner Rotary has reached 60% of its 2017-18 goal of US$6,000 in donations to The Rotary Foundation. The club has been recognized over the past year for its significant contributions to the Foundation and in particular to the Rotary led global campaign to rid the world of polio. Rotary District 5040 (49 of the total clubs in BC) has also been recognized for its outstanding Polio Plus contributions in the past year.
Foundation behind Rotary's local and global action Peter Roaf 2017-11-14 08:00:00Z 0 community, global,funding,grants
Joy of publishing Peter Roaf 2017-10-31 07:00:00Z 0 book, publishing,write
Thank you to Ladner Rotary from the newest club in the region Peter Roaf 2017-10-31 07:00:00Z 0
Walk to be seen at night -- play it safe Peter Roaf 2017-10-31 07:00:00Z 0 night,reflective,safe,safety,vest,visible

District Governor visits on World Polio Day

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 24, 2017
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Rotary District 5040 Governor Don Evans, with partner Deb Sankey, and Assistant Governor Wayne Connorton, made his annual visit to the Rotary Club of Ladner on October 24, coinciding with World Polio Day.
 
To mark World Polio Day on October 24, club members had their pinkie finger nails painted purple, an indicator in polio vaccine campaigns overseas that a child has received the vaccine
District Governor visits on World Polio Day Peter Roaf 2017-10-24 07:00:00Z 0 Governor,Vancouver Mountainview,World Polio,splash park

From securities career to Ladner Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 17, 2017
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Richard Shantz, now retired from the securities field, recently joined the Rotary Club of Ladner. He is a 34-year member of Rotary who recently moved to Ladner from Ottawa.
From securities career to Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2017-10-17 07:00:00Z 0
City congratulates club on 60th Anniversary Peter Roaf 2017-10-11 07:00:00Z 0 60th Anniversary,city,congratulations,corporation

Community strength, generosity through Delta Foundation

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 10, 2017
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With assets of more than $1.3 million and growing, the Delta Foundation awards $35,000 in grants every year to charitable service organizations and scholarships and bursaries to graduating students.
 
In recent years Kin Village seniors' residence has received $25,000 through the Delta Foundation for various projects, including a bus for outings
Community strength, generosity through Delta Foundation Peter Roaf 2017-10-10 07:00:00Z 0 charity,community, foundation,donations,philanthropy,sponsors

Black Bond Books serves Ladner and area

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 03, 2017
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Black Bond Books runs book stores at 10 Lower Mainland locations, including two Book Warehouse stores in Vancouver, and the one in Trenant Park Mall in Ladner. Manager of the Ladner store, Holly Morgan, told members about the following of many for hand held books, despite the advent of digital versions in recent years.
 
mural by Rick Lee (Surrey, BC) from an original photo of the street where Black Bond Books began in Brandon, Manitoba over 50 years ago  
 
 
Black Bond Books serves Ladner and area Peter Roaf 2017-10-03 07:00:00Z 0 Black Bond,book,store

Delta children and youth to benefit from 2018 calendar lottery sales

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 30, 2017
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Children and Youth in Ladner and Delta are the cause of proceeds from the sale of 2018 Rotary calendars and lottery. Rotarians are once again selling the calendars throughout South Delta with 100% of proceeds going to community service projects.
 
Rotarians Walt Hayward and Elena Murgoci, at Save On Foods in Ladner on September 30, were one of the teams which started selling calendars in South Delta this Fall
Delta children and youth to benefit from 2018 calendar lottery sales Peter Roaf 2017-09-30 07:00:00Z 0 calendar,lottery,sales,youth, children

Firearms safe handling

Posted on Sep 26, 2017
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Silvercore training programs teach clients the theory in safely handling firearms and the practical knowledge through hands-on training to ensure some comfort level with the firearms they plan to use.
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Shredding for water

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 23, 2017
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Thanks to Tsawwassen Mills mall, Urban Impact and the Delta Optimist, the Rotary Club of Ladner raised over $700 net for the water project in the remote village of Ban Xiengda, Laos from donations by people who stopped by the club's Shred A Thon in the parking lot of Tsawwassen Mills mall on September 23, 2017. Delta Police representatives were on hand to advise people about fraud and identity theft and effective management of documents.
Shredding for water Peter Roaf 2017-09-23 07:00:00Z 0 Laos, village,paper,shred,water project

Ladner Rotary Splash Park construction official start

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 21, 2017
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Four years after the Rotary Club of Ladner identified the need in the community, representatives of the club and partner, Corporation of Delta, celebrated with a sod turning ceremony to officially start construction of the Ladner Rotary Splash Park at Memorial Park on September 21, 2017. Turning of the sod included: (l to r) Rotarians Guillermo Bustos, Patricia Sibley with grandson Jackson, and Lynn Cameron, Delta Chief Administrative Officer George Harvie, Ladner Rotary Splash Park Committee Chair Irene Forcier, Delta Councillor Heather King, and Ladner Rotarians Peter Roaf, Bridget Jacob, Linda Cran, Walt Hayward, and President Ulf Ottho. -- photos by Mel Baly
Ladner Rotary Splash Park construction official start Peter Roaf 2017-09-21 07:00:00Z 0 children, families,kids,splash, park,summer, fun,water, park

Sports, Fine Arts Academies offer wide range for students

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 19, 2017
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Engaging young learners through stimulating, relevant and inspiring educational experiences is the aim of the Delta School District's Academy Programs. The School District offers 10 Sport Academies, from Baseball to Golf, and seven elite hockey teams. It also offers four Fine Arts Academies: Dance; Film Acting; Film Production; Opera & Performance.
a student in the Film Acting Academy
Sports, Fine Arts Academies offer wide range for students Peter Roaf 2017-09-19 07:00:00Z 0

Ottawa Rotarian joins Ladner club

Posted on Aug 29, 2017
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A 34-year veteran of Rotary and former investment firm regional manager, Richard Shantz, is inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Ladner, having transferred from the Rotary Club of Ottawa to his new home in Delta with wife, Janet. Officiating at the ceremony were President Elect Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Past President Walt Hayward. During his 34 years in Rotary, six were as member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver. 21 of those years were spent in the Ottawa club, where he was President in 2008-09 and Chair of the Rotary Club of Ottawa Children’s Foundation.
Ottawa Rotarian joins Ladner club Peter Roaf 2017-08-29 07:00:00Z 0

Coal fuels next summer's splash park

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 28, 2017
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Westshore Terminals has enabled the Ladner Rotary Splash Park to make a significant advance towards opening in Memorial Park by next summer with its $50,000 sponsorship, presented by Westshore’s Vice President and General Manager Glenn Dudar (2nd left) to Ladner Rotary’s Past President Walt Hayward, Splash Park Committee Chair Irene Forcier and Peter Roaf.
Coal fuels next summer's splash park Peter Roaf 2017-08-28 07:00:00Z 0 Westshore,child, family,coal,park,play,shipping, water,splash

LuAu party of friends, food 'n' fun

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 26, 2017
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About 50 guests of Mike and Kathy Storey and family, including Ladner Rotarians and family friends, enjoyed a sunny afternoon Hawaiian theme LuAu, through the afternoon and evening of August 26, 2017. The Perfect Alibi band played through the afternoon, delicious food was served and all had a good time dancing and networking.
LuAu party of friends, food 'n' fun Peter Roaf 2017-08-26 07:00:00Z 0 Hawaii,luau,party,summer
Beer and pizza pairing generates water project funds Peter Roaf 2017-08-20 07:00:00Z 0 Laos, international,fund-raiser, water
Special needs adults enjoy summer picnic in Rotary Park Peter Roaf 2017-08-20 07:00:00Z 0 adult,peer and family,special needs

Parenting skills make a better boss

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 15, 2017
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As Verity Credit Union executive for 16 years in the Seattle area, Shari Storm oversaw marketing, IT, sales, investment services, innovation and strategy. Then she became a mother of three girls. That new career led to her book, Motherhood is the New MBA: Using Your Parenting Skills to be a Better Boss. As a parent she realized that people are motivated to get the job done in the workplace, not so much by the numbers, but when it's fun and what they enjoy doing.
Parenting skills make a better boss Peter Roaf 2017-08-15 07:00:00Z 0 children, parent,executive,fun,motivation,productivity,work
Shelter from abuse for women coming to Delta Peter Roaf 2017-08-08 07:00:00Z 0 abuse,child,domestic,hope,shelter,violence,women
Drug free community: the cause of July 23 BBQ Peter Roaf 2017-07-26 07:00:00Z 0 BBQ,Little House,addiction,fundraiser,substance abuse

Building community wellness: police and First Nation

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 25, 2017
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By working together in recent years, Mike Grandia, of the Delta Police Department and Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) leaders and youth have achieved some excellent results such as:
> 25% reduction in calls for police services over the last three years;
> significant increase in TFN members attending drug and alcohol treatment facilities and increase in positive results when returning to the community;
> decrease in violent crime, including domestic violence. And more...
 
On left is the coat of arms of the Delta Police Department surrounded by TFN artwork, illustrating the link of collaboration in policing that is adapted to, and supportive of, the needs of the TFN community.
Building community wellness: police and First Nation Peter Roaf 2017-07-25 07:00:00Z 0 Aboriginal,First Nation,Tsawwassen,crime,police,reduction,youth

Visitors from Switzerland stranded because of wildfires find a temporary home through Ladner Rotary

Posted by Chris Offer, Peter Roaf on Jul 24, 2017
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A young Swiss family arrived in Vancouver a week ago en route to a job in the BC Interior, but they didn't make it. Wildfires have kept Barbara and Gregoire Kuehn and their four young children from reaching the ranch in Redstone, BC, west of Williams Lake, where they expected to work for the next two years. But Rotary stepped in to help.  -- photo by Chris Offer
Gregoire and Barbara Kuehn and their four children, stranded in the Lower Mainland because of BC's wildfires, with Delta MP, Hon. Carla Qualtrough (right) who is leading the federal government's response to the wildfires  
Visitors from Switzerland stranded because of wildfires find a temporary home through Ladner Rotary Chris Offer, Peter Roaf 2017-07-24 07:00:00Z 0 Swiss,Switzerland,fire,ranch,visitors

BC Rotary clubs' Wildfire Recovery Fund set up

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 23, 2017
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Members of Rotary, known around the world for their compassion, generosity and action in support of those suffering from disaster and deprivation, are focusing relief efforts on the thousands of people displaced by wildfires raging through BC. The 1,450 members of the 49 clubs in Rotary District 5040, from Greater Vancouver up the coast to Kitimat and Prince Rupert are rallying to establish the “Rotary BC Wildfire Recovery Fund.”
BC Rotary clubs' Wildfire Recovery Fund set up Peter Roaf 2017-07-23 07:00:00Z 0 forest,fund,rebuild,recovery,wildfire
Street clean up in Ladner Peter Roaf 2017-07-22 07:00:00Z 0 adopt-a-street,clean,community,service,street

Internationally recognized education leader joins Ladner Rotary

Posted by Chris Offer on Jul 18, 2017
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The Rotary Club of Ladner welcomes its newest member, Dr. Avis Glaze, who was recently identified as one of the most inspiring women every educator should know. From her earliest days in Jamaica, as a young girl who was driven to teach others to read, to her rapid rise through all levels of the school system to become the founding CEO of the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat and Ontario’s Education Commissioner, Glaze has been a persistent voice in the belief that there should be no ‘throw-away kids.’
Internationally recognized education leader joins Ladner Rotary Chris Offer 2017-07-18 07:00:00Z 0 children, reform,education,educator

Delta -- port city

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 18, 2017
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Delta is a deepsea and river port city and serves Port Vancouver, the largest port in Canada. There are 3,300 port-related jobs in Delta, representing $180 million in wages, Gross Domestic Product generated of $260 million, municipal taxes paid by tenants and fees paid by the Port of $7 million.
Delta -- port city Peter Roaf 2017-07-18 07:00:00Z 0 container,port,river,sea,ship,shipping,vancouver

Beer and Burger Night supports water supply to remote village in Laos

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 14, 2017
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The 1,133 people living in the remote village of Ban Xiengda, in northern Laos, must trek 1.5 km downhill to retrieve whatever water they can carry back uphill to their homes. With the village population expected to triple within five years, the supply of water is more important than ever.
 
Peter Podovinikoff lines up to pot the red ball in the side pocket
 
Through a request from local district water and hygiene authorities to the Rotary led Adopt A Village In Laos program, the Rotary Club of Ladner has undertaken to lead an international service project of Rotary to develop a CDN$45,000 water delivery system for the village with the participation of other clubs in Rotary District 5040.
 
A Beer and Burger Night fund-raiser for the project, at the Royal Canadian Legion in White Rock, drew 30 Ladner Rotarians and friends on  July 13, 2017. 
Beer and Burger Night supports water supply to remote village in Laos Peter Roaf 2017-07-14 07:00:00Z 0 Laos,fund-raiser,health,social,water

Ladner Rotary scholars

Posted on Jul 12, 2017
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For community leadership, interest in a technical career and, in honour of our local farming heritage, interest in plant science, three Delta Secondary School students received scholarships from the Rotary Club of Ladner at the school's Valedictory Ceremony on June 27, 2017.
 
Rotary Club of Ladner New Generations Chair (youth), Tammy Hansen (left), presents the Ladner Rotary Sustainability scholarship to Shelby Brubacher
Ladner Rotary scholars Peter Roaf 2017-07-12 07:00:00Z 0 Delta,Secondary,scholarship,school,student

Hardest job you’ll ever love

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 11, 2017
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Throughout British Columbia there are families who cannot meet the needs of their children for various reasons. Those 4,000 children are living under the care of foster parents. There are 2,000 foster parents who offer themselves, their families and their homes to provide skilled and caring service for those children and their families, from emergency, short term care to intensive therapeutic care. More are needed. Fostering can be challenging, demanding and frustrating, but is described as the “hardest job you’ll ever love”.

Hardest job you’ll ever love Peter Roaf 2017-07-11 07:00:00Z 0 children,foster,parent

Rotarian visits from Japan

Posted on Jul 11, 2017
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Shunsaku Okada, past president of the Rotary Club of Osaka-Midosuji Hommachi, in District 2660 Japan (right) presents a Rotary friendship banner to Ladner Rotary President Ulf Ottho on his visit to our club on July 11, 2017.    photo by Penny Offer
Rotarian visits from Japan Peter Roaf 2017-07-11 07:00:00Z 0 District 2660,Japan,Osaka-Midosuji Hommachi

Stream of Dreams

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 04, 2017
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Stream of Dreams is an eco-education program, for entire schools, that educates communities about their local watershed, rivers and streams, encourages behavioural change to conserve and protect water. It's a serious, but fun, way to empower youth to make a positive environmental impact, and create a community legacy of art.
 
Stream of Dreams Peter Roaf 2017-07-04 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Splash Park receives community funds to enable project start

Posted by Irene Forcier on Jun 27, 2017
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Park Planner for the Corporation of Delta Linda Nielsen, left, receives a cheque from Irene Forcier, Chair of the Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park Committee – thanks to Rotary and various sponsors and donors -- for deposit in trust towards the splash park project in a $600,000 partnership for completion in May 2018.

Rotary Splash Park receives community funds to enable project start Irene Forcier 2017-06-27 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner organic seed company thrives in new facility

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 27, 2017
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With her love of gardening and strong belief in growing food locally UBC nursing instructor, Mary Ballon, founded West Coast Seeds Ltd. 34 years ago in Vancouver. The company, now based in Ladner, has helped motivate a generation of organic gardeners on Canada’s West Coast and right across the continent.
 
photos by West Coast Seeds and Chris Offer
Ladner organic seed company thrives in new facility Peter Roaf 2017-06-27 07:00:00Z 0

Global representation on Rotary International Board

Posted on Jun 21, 2017
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Rotary International Board of Directors including District 5040 Past District Governor and now Zone 24/32 Director (Canada & NE USA) Dean Rohrs (back row, third right) and also including (front row, l to r) General Secretary John Hewko, Vice President 2016-17 Jennifer Jones, President 2016-17 John Germ, Bill Gates, incoming President 2017-18 Ian Riseley
Global representation on Rotary International Board Peter Roaf 2017-06-21 07:00:00Z 0

Customized approach by community at Save-On-Foods

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 13, 2017
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Adam Rondquist, manager of Save-on-Foods in Ladner, talked about his parent company, Overwaitea Foods, and the food and products it provides under the Save-On-Foods brand with a customized focus on demographics of each local community it serves. Now back in his home town of Ladner, Ronquist described his various store postings over many years and his company's emphasis on community involvement, including Nanaimo and mid-Vancouver Island. Save-On-Foods in Ladner and Tsawwassen have provided valuable support to the Rotary Club of Ladner in its annual sales of calendars supporting a wide range of charitable causes in the community, including the new Rotary Splash Park for Ladner.
Customized approach by community at Save-On-Foods Peter Roaf 2017-06-13 07:00:00Z 0

Generosity of Wilbur Walrond recognized

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 13, 2017
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Among countless examples of The Rotary Foundation's positive impact over its 100 years include, for each US$1,000 donated today, are cataract operations for 30 blind people in India, or textbooks for 10 elementary schools in Zambia, or hearing aids for 10 deaf children in Pakistan. For donating US$10,0000 or more to the Rotary Foundation over a number of years, Wilbur Walrond (centre) received a three Ruby Level Paul Harris Fellow award and pin from Past District Governor Michael Cruise (left) with President Walt Hayward. Wilbur's contributions over many years have helped The Rotary Foundation in its vital work for international understanding and world peace. Thank you, Wilbur.
Generosity of Wilbur Walrond recognized Peter Roaf 2017-06-13 07:00:00Z 0


Paul Harris Fellow Awards presented 

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 08, 2017
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Irene Forcier (2nd right) receives a Paul Harris Fellow Award as "Rotarian of the Year" for outstanding service to the Rotary Club of Ladner, most recently as chair of the Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park Committee, leading the club's largest project in its 60 years of service. Presenting the award at the ceremony to induct the club's 2017-18 board on June 6, 2017 were (l to r) Assistant District 5040 Governor Rick Lewell, Ladner Rotary President Walt Hayward and District Governor Lyn Stroshin.
 
 
 
Rotary District 5040 Governor Lyn Stroshin (centre), with President Walt Hayward (left). presented a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award +3 to Past President Peter Roaf
 
 
photos by Mel Baly
Paul Harris Fellow Awards presented  Peter Roaf 2017-06-08 07:00:00Z 0

Penny Offer recognized for outstanding service to District

Posted on Jun 07, 2017
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Rotary District 5040 Governor Lyn Stroshin (2nd right) recognized Past District Governor Penny Offer (2nd left) on June 6, 2017 with a District citation for long, outstanding service to the District and Rotary International, including more recently service to the District as our representative on the Rotary International Council on Legislation. They are flanked by Past District Governor Chris Offer (left) and Rotary Club of Ladner President Walt Hayward (right) -- photo by Mel Baly
Penny Offer recognized for outstanding service to District Peter Roaf 2017-06-07 07:00:00Z 0
Ban Xiengda Water Project 2018 Mike Storey 2017-06-07 07:00:00Z 0

2017-18 Board of Directors installed

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 06, 2017
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Officiating at the June 6, 2017 installation of the Rotary Club of Ladner Board of Directors 2017-18 and the club's incoming President, Ulf Ottho (2nd left) were (l to r) President Walt Hayward, Rotary District 5040 Governor Lyn Stroshin and Assistant Governor Rick Lewall
-- photos by Mel Baly
2017-18 Board of Directors installed Peter Roaf 2017-06-06 07:00:00Z 0

Student from Germany spent past year in Delta and parts of BC

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 30, 2017
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Joshua Wollny, from Germany, is one of 13 high school students who have come from nations on four continents to spend a year in the western BC clubs of Rotary District 5040. The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen sponsored Josh to spend the school year in the Delta area and was accommodated part of the time by Rotary Ladner President Elect Ulf Ottho.
Student from Germany spent past year in Delta and parts of BC Peter Roaf 2017-05-30 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Ladner at May Days parade, pancake breakfast and barricades

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 30, 2017
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Rotary Ladner Club President, Walt Hayward, tows the club's float with his 1942 John Deere tractor, in the 121st Ladner Pioneer Days parade on May 28, 2017. Club members produced and marched with the float, produced a pancake breakfast at Memorial Park earlier that morning and many manned the barricades in the community to control local traffic during the parade.
 
photos by Chris Offer, Patricia Sibley, Chu Wu, Lindae Thomas, Sandra O'Keeffe and Peter Roaf
Rotary Ladner at May Days parade, pancake breakfast and barricades Peter Roaf 2017-05-30 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Pioneer May Days events

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 24, 2017
Ladner Pioneer May Days 2017
Pancake breakfastMay Days paradeManning barricadesBBQ at Walt's
    
 
Ladner Pioneer May Days events Peter Roaf 2017-05-24 07:00:00Z 0

The Rotary Foundation theme for June

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 24, 2017
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When Arch Klumpf founded The Rotary Foundation 100 years ago and the first contribution of was $26.50 was made, the purpose of the Foundation then, and over many years to follow, was development of our local communities. Although we think on the grand, global scale about our Foundation, with pride that it is among the top rated in the world, development of our own communities still remains a primary focus.
The Rotary Foundation theme for June Peter Roaf 2017-05-24 07:00:00Z 0

R&B/Soul  singer Warren Dean Flandez building local talent

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 23, 2017
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Award-winning R&B/Soul Recording Artist, and JUNO nominee, Warren Dean Flandez, describes his music simply as “songs with purpose”. Born in Yellowknife and calling Vancouver home, Warren grew up singing in the church, steeped in the rich tapestry of gospel music.
R&B/Soul singer Warren Dean Flandez building local talent Peter Roaf 2017-05-23 07:00:00Z 0

Mother’s Day Queen Bee Tea supports bees and people

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 17, 2017
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Hives for Humanity connects people to nature, community and themselves through bees. Bee populations are a constantly threatened population and so, in turn, is our food production, in Delta and beyond. Those living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside are a marginalized population living in hardship and also under constant threat.
 
So the Rotary Club of Ladner’s Queen Bee Tea on Mother’s Day raised over $1,500 to support the bees and the people through the Delta-based Hives for Humanity.
 
-- photos by Chris Offer
Mother’s Day Queen Bee Tea supports bees and people Peter Roaf 2017-05-17 07:00:00Z 0
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Rotary Ladner recognized as Outstanding Club of the Year

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 09, 2017
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Because of its leadership in initiating, and co-developing a new kids’ splash park in Ladner, giving to the community through calendar sales fund-raising, attracting funding for Ladner community projects from Rotary International, hands on help for remote villages of Laos, initiating shipment of used medical equipment to needy communities overseas, and steady growth in membership and communications, the Rotary Club of Ladner has received the “Outstanding Club of the Year Award” among 48 clubs in Rotary District 5040.
Rotary Ladner recognized as Outstanding Club of the Year Peter Roaf 2017-05-09 07:00:00Z 0

Save Yourself First

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 09, 2017
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Andrew Neufeld, Executive Director of Alongside You, spoke to Rotary Ladner members about "Save Yourself First: Why your health matters most." If you need help with a personal health issue, physical or mental, then you can't help those around you who may need your help.
Save Yourself First Peter Roaf 2017-05-09 07:00:00Z 0
New member, Blake Chancey, talks about his life, past and present Peter Roaf 2017-05-02 07:00:00Z 0

Youth Service the focus of Rotary in May

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 02, 2017
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With May upon us and the Rotary theme of Youth Service, it seems so apt that the theme of our District conference this month is Generations Serving Humanity. That’s not just a slogan. All of us, Rotarians of all ages, learn so much from our youth as they emerge as leaders in our communities and throughout our world. At our conference May 4 to 7 we are also hosting the Youth Conference for Interactors.
Youth Service the focus of Rotary in May Peter Roaf 2017-05-02 07:00:00Z 0
Mothers saluted at Queen Bee Tea May 14 Peter Roaf 2017-04-26 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Foundation support recognized

Posted on Apr 25, 2017
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Mel Baly (centre),  receives his fifth Paul Harris Fellow Award for generous donations to The Rotary Foundation from club Foundation Committee Chair Peter Podovinikoff (right) and Club President Walt Hayward
Rotary Foundation support recognized Peter Roaf 2017-04-25 07:00:00Z 0
Children's book writing, publishing a passion for police officer Peter Roaf 2017-04-25 07:00:00Z 0

Spring clean up for Ladner's Arthur Drive

Posted on Apr 23, 2017
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A 10-person crew of Ladner Rotarians took to the streets on April 22 to clean up Arthur Drive in Ladner in the Corporation of Delta's Adopt-A-Street program.
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Sikh harvest festival of Vaisakhi celebrated

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 23, 2017
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Celebration of the Sikh harvest festival of Vaisakhi was a focus of the North Delta and Surrey communities over the weekend as 23 Ladner Rotarians and guests gathered for dinner at the Tasty Indian Bistro on North Delta's Scott Road April 21. Thank you to Graham Witcher and Sandra O'Keeffe for organizing the delicious, three-course meal and delightful company.
Sikh harvest festival of Vaisakhi celebrated Peter Roaf 2017-04-23 07:00:00Z 0

Foundation chair walks the talk

Posted on Apr 18, 2017
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Peter Podovinikoff (left), who is the Rotary Ladner Foundation Committee Chair, receives his fifth Paul Harris Fellow Award for generous donations to The Rotary Foundation from Past District Governor Chris Offer, middle, with Club President Walt Hayward
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New Zealand Rotary Friendship Exchange to sister club

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 18, 2017
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Hobbiton, the set of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies, enhanced by stories from the members of the Rotary Club of Matamata, was one of the stops for Ladner Rotarians Chris and Penny Offer and Sandra O'Keeffe who reported on their March visit to our sister Rotary Club of Mount Maunganui in New Zealand
 
-- photography and report by Chris Offer
New Zealand Rotary Friendship Exchange to sister club Peter Roaf 2017-04-18 07:00:00Z 0

Maternal Child Health focus of Rotary in April

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 03, 2017
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An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented. Women in the 20th century have achieved significant progress in the economically progressive areas of the world, but women and girls in non-developed countries have a much more difficult life and must accept their inferior social status and tend to fall into traditional roles. In April, Rotary worldwide recognizes this all so important bond of maternal and child health as one of our six areas of focus.
Maternal Child Health focus of Rotary in April Peter Roaf 2017-04-03 07:00:00Z 0
Connecting people to nature, community and themselves through bees Peter Roaf 2017-03-14 07:00:00Z 0

Blake Chancey welcomed as a new member

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Welcome to new member Blake Chancey, of the Chancey Real Estate Team for Remax Realty, Ladner.
 
President Walt Hayward (left) presents the Rotary pin to new member Blake Chancey as Denis Denischuk (background) and President Elect Ulf Ottho participate in the induction ceremony
Blake Chancey welcomed as a new member 2017-03-07 08:00:00Z 0
District Foundation fund-raiser April 8th celebrates 100th Anniversary 2017-03-04 08:00:00Z 0
Our Health is our Greatest Asset Peter Roaf 2017-02-28 08:00:00Z 0

Envision Financial supports Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 06, 2017
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Envision Financial manager in Ladner, Geoff Willers, joins President of Envision Dave Lanphear (at left) in presenting a $20,000 cheque on behalf of First West Credit Union for the new Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park, to Ladner Rotarians, club president Walt Hayward, splash park committee chair, Irene Forcier and Delta Credit Union founding president Peter Podovinikoff.
Envision Financial supports Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park Peter Roaf 2017-02-06 08:00:00Z 0

Ulf Ottho becomes Paul Harris Fellow

Posted on Jan 10, 2017
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Rotary Club of Ladner's President Elect Ulf Ottho, centre, received a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award on January 10, 2017, presented by President Walt Hayward, left, and Foundation Chair Peter Podovinikoff
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We have a dream -- Rotary 5040 & 5050 celebrate The Rotary Foundation centenary with US$3.3 million

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 09, 2017
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To mark the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation, Rotary International President John Germ addressed the Rotary District 5040 & 5050 Million Dollar Dinner – which raised US$3.3 million -- on January 9, 2017, in Delta, BC.
 
The text of the first half of his speech is presented below. The text is followed by a link to an audio recording of stories President Germ told about the impact of the Foundation.
 
event leader and photographer: Chris Offer
We have a dream -- Rotary 5040 & 5050 celebrate The Rotary Foundation centenary with US$3.3 million Peter Roaf 2017-01-09 08:00:00Z 0

$1,000 lottery calendar winners, last of 2016, first of 2017

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 03, 2017
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$1,000 winner of the December 25, 2016 draw in the 2016 calendar lottery and the $1,000 winner of the January 1, 2017 draw in the 2017 calendar lottery receive their cheques. Proceeds from calendar sales are helping fund the new splash park for children in Memorial Park, scheduled to open this summer, in partnership with the Corporation of Delta and with support of sponsors and donors.
 
 
photo by Wilbur Walrond
$1,000 lottery calendar winners, last of 2016, first of 2017 Peter Roaf 2017-01-03 08:00:00Z 0

Freemasons at the centre of the Ladner community

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 03, 2017
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Ancient Light Lodge 88 of the Freemasons meets on the upper floor of the building housing Delta Law Office, on Delta Street, originally built as the Odd Fellows Hall. The Lodge, founded by farmers and local business men, has met in that location for the past 50 years.
 
The original Odd Fellows Hall, third left, eventually become home to Freemasons in Ladner in the mid-1960s
Freemasons at the centre of the Ladner community Peter Roaf 2017-01-03 08:00:00Z 0
Mistletoe Lunch gets into the Christmas spirit 2016-12-13 08:00:00Z 0

Disaster Aid Canada brings quick relief

Posted by Peter Roaf on Dec 06, 2016
Approximately one-fifth of Pakistan's total land area was affected by floods in 2010, directly affecting about 20 million people, through destroyed property, livelihood and infrastructure, and with a death toll of close to 2,000. Disaster Aid Canada provides emergency shelter and safe drinking water in disaster zones, but also clothing and soap.
Disaster Aid Canada brings quick relief Peter Roaf 2016-12-06 08:00:00Z 0

Celebrating Christmas in our community for 11 years

Posted by Peter Roaf on Dec 04, 2016
Weekend Family Peer Support Group in South Delta, for special needs adults, has enjoyed an annual Christmas dinner over many years, and Rotary Club of Ladner has enjoyed the fellowship and pleasure of producing it over the past 11 years.
 
Thank you especially to leaders, Mike and Kathy Storey, and other Ladner Rotarians, other volunteers with the Group and sponsors for bringing an evening of joy and Christmas spirit to this community within our community.
 
all photos by Chris Offer
 
Celebrating Christmas in our community for 11 years Peter Roaf 2016-12-04 08:00:00Z 0
Gift wrapping to benefit Delta Life Skills 2016-11-28 08:00:00Z 0

Rotary District Conference, Whistler, 2 hotel nights free contest

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 28, 2016

Santa and Rotary District 5040 Governor Lyn talk up the May 4 to 7, 2017 Rotary District 5040 Conference. If you're a member of Rotary not yet registered at the lower conference rate, please do so now, or no later than December 24, 2016, to be eligible to win two nights free at the Chateau Whistler Hotel.

Rotary District Conference, Whistler, 2 hotel nights free contest Peter Roaf 2016-11-28 08:00:00Z 0

Delta's Citizen of the Year Award to Rotarian Rick Lewall

Posted on Nov 25, 2016
For providing extraordinary service to the community of Delta, conducting their life with integrity and standing out amongst peers, Rotary Assistant Governor for Delta and Richmond and community leader, Rick Lewall, has received the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award from the Delta Chamber of Commerce at its Hats Off Awards event on November 25, 2016.
 
First awarded in 1951, the Citizen of the Year Award is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in the Delta community. Congratulations from the Rotary Club of Ladner, Rick.
Delta's Citizen of the Year Award to Rotarian Rick Lewall 2016-11-25 08:00:00Z 0
Ladner Village Market grown and going strong after 20 years Peter Roaf 2016-11-22 08:00:00Z 0
Ridding the world of polio and keeping it away Peter Roaf 2016-11-15 08:00:00Z 0

Lest We Forget: Rotary on Parade

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 11, 2016
Ladner Rotary President Walt Hayward and two Ladner Interactors after laying wreath at the cenotaph in Ladner's Memorial Park at Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, 2016
Lest We Forget: Rotary on Parade Peter Roaf 2016-11-11 08:00:00Z 0

Medical equipment arrives in the Philippines

On the Philippine Island of Mindoro, the local mayor, head of the diagnostic centre and some municipal councilors were on hand to witness the unloading of a container of medical equipment and supplies for the local medical centre on October 31, 2916. Local residents expressed tremendous gratitude for this Rotary-sponsored gift to their community.
Medical equipment arrives in the Philippines 2016-11-02 07:00:00Z 0

Hospitality industry leads to Little House

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 01, 2016
In her "classification speech" as a new member of the Rotary Club of Ladner, Elena Murgoci, Executive Director of Little House Society, based in Tsawwassen, described her Eastern European heritage of parents who fled communist regimes and emigrated to Canada.
 
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Elena described her aspirations and career path in the hotel and hospitality industry and sales.
 
Elena is multi-lingual and holds a B.A. degree from the University of Western Ontario and an M.B.A. in international business from Asia Pacific International Institute. She also earned an Executive Management Diploma in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. She has traveled, studied or worked in France, Germany, Mexico, the United States, and Thailand.
 
Following a period in the education field she became BC/Yukon Regional Director for the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) and after six years there joined Little House Society which advocates, educates and collaborates with community stakeholders for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and addiction.
photo by Mel Baly
 
Hospitality industry leads to Little House Peter Roaf 2016-11-01 07:00:00Z 0
Hey, baby, joining me for May 2017 conference? Peter Roaf 2016-10-31 07:00:00Z 0
Ladner website design company advises on design and search success Peter Roaf 2016-10-25 07:00:00Z 0

Boys & Girls and End Polio winners at Giants Game

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 23, 2016
Thanks to the Vancouver Giants Hockey Club, Rotary on Ice was another winner this year at the October 23, 2016 game when Vancouver Giants played the Tri-City Americans at the Club's new venue, the Langley Sports Centre, in Langley, BC.
Rotary youth helping to sell 50/50 draw tickets at the October 23rd Vancouver Giants hockey game surround Rotary District 5040 Governor Lyn Stroshin
Boys & Girls and End Polio winners at Giants Game Peter Roaf 2016-10-23 07:00:00Z 0

Splash Park project receives generous support of Rod Swenson Farms

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 19, 2016
Rod Swenson, of Rod Swenson Farms in Delta, expressed his gratitude to our community on behalf of current and previous generations of his farming family, in making a generous donation to the splash park planned for children and families starting in the summer of 2017. The Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park was initiated by our club and is progressing in partnership with the Corporation of Delta and with support of generous sponsors and donors such as Mr. Swenson. The main theme of the splash park will reflect and honour the farming heritage of Ladner and Delta.
President Walt Hayward and (l to r) Ladner Rotarians Geoff Willers and Peter Podovinikoff thanked Rod Swenson, of Rod Swenson Farms (second from right) for his generous donation to the new Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park planned for Memorial Park in Ladner
Splash Park project receives generous support of Rod Swenson Farms Peter Roaf 2016-10-19 07:00:00Z 0

First West COO rolls up sleeves to build houses, change lives

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 18, 2016

Eight years ago a car accident left Sarahi without the ability to walk and to her becoming a single mother in Zapata Mexico. With perseverance and positivity, and her work in a local market, Sarahi chose to view each day spent with her daughter, Samanta, as a blessing and an opportunity to help provide her with a better future.

The Chief Operating Officer of First West Credit Union Shelley Besse described her experience of travelling with a group of Canadian women and youth to the Mexican community, most with little or no experience in construction skills, to help Sarahi and Samanta build a new home for themselves, through Hamilton, Ontario based Live Different.

First West COO rolls up sleeves to build houses, change lives Peter Roaf 2016-10-18 07:00:00Z 0

Looking to the future of The Rotary Foundation celebrating 100 years

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 13, 2016
Rotary Districts 5040 and 5050 host Exploring The Rotary Foundation, a Regional Rotary Foundation Seminar, at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, downtown Vancouver, Saturday October 22, 2016
 
Hear from and interact with senior Rotary leaders, ask questions and share your ideas to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation, with assets over $1 billion one of the most trusted international philanthropic foundations.
 
Rotarians are invited to come together and share ideas on how to grow Rotary Foundation support, increase service and expand knowledge of The Rotary Foundation.
photo © Rotary International/Alyce Henson
Looking to the future of The Rotary Foundation celebrating 100 years Peter Roaf 2016-10-13 07:00:00Z 0

Delta MP and Minister, Sport and Persons with Disabilities, speaks to Ladner Rotarians

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 11, 2016

Addressing the Rotary Club of Ladner on October 11, 2016, Member of Parliament for Delta, Hon. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, spoke about her family living in Ladner and said that they were looking forward next summer to the new splash park led by the Rotary Club of Ladner, in partnership with the Corporation of Delta. Addressing the Rotary Club of Ladner on October 11, 2016, Member of Parliament for Delta, Hon. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, spoke about her family living in Ladner and said that they were looking forward next summer to the new splash park led by the Rotary Club of Ladner, in partnership with the Corporation of Delta. 
Her address provided a glimpse of her personal and family life, and an update on constituency activities and legislative policy being rolled out at the federal level, and on her portfolio of Sport and Persons with Disabilities (below).Persons with Disabilities (below).  
photos by Chris Offer

Delta MP and Minister, Sport and Persons with Disabilities, speaks to Ladner Rotarians Peter Roaf 2016-10-11 07:00:00Z 0

Global polio campaign top donor by District in 2015-16 is our District 5040

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 02, 2016
Rotary's 30-year worldwide campaign to end polio received the largest donation by a Rotary District in 2015-16 from our District 5040 in western BC from International President of Rotary John Germ (left) at a Zone conference in Winnipeg. The fight to end polio continues. Congratulations, Past District Governor 2015-16 John Anderson, and our 48 clubs for this achievement. Just one of many ways Rotary makes the global community as well as local communities near and far better places to live.
 
Global polio campaign top donor by District in 2015-16 is our District 5040 Peter Roaf 2016-10-02 07:00:00Z 0
Physical Literacy, opportunity to deal with health threat Peter Roaf 2016-09-27 07:00:00Z 0

Remote Philippines island to receive medical equipment

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Remote Philippines island to receive medical equipment thanks to Rotary

DELTA, BC (September 14, 2016) On Mindoro Island, one of the 2,000 inhabited islands among the 7,000 islands which comprise The Philippines, the mother of Alfredo Goco, a Ladner Rotarian, injured herself badly, but had to travel many painful, agonizing hours to reach medical help. Since then Goco has been working with various health authorities to bring medical assistance closer to the people of that island.
 
Demonstrating the global as well as local reach and impact of Rotary, a 40-foot shipping container fully packed with used medical equipment is on its way to The Philippines thanks to 25 members of not only the Rotary Club of Ladner, Goco’s home club, but several other Rotary clubs in the Lower Mainland and to the ongoing work of Vancouver-based Rotary World Help Network, a multi-club and multi-district Rotary program.
 
The Rotary Club of San Jose, in The Philippines, is receiving the container loaded with hospital beds, mattresses, IV poles, wheelchairs and more then distributing the equipment to a clinic on or near the remote island.
 
The shipping container is loaded with used medical equipment and supplies, worth $200,000 to $300,000 in terms of replacement cost, and of tremendous value to people in that remote Philippines island, according to Rotary Club of Ladner President Walt Hayward.
 
Hayward says, “Ladner Rotarians Alfredo Goco and Larry Pretty led the project for this shipment, one in The Philippines and one here, to generate funding from our club and The Rotary Foundation and equipment through Rotary World Help. Then five of our members joined 20 other Rotarians on September 10th at the former Riverview Hospital site in Coquitlam to help load the container. We are grateful to our hospitals and health system which provided the equipment to make this project, along with many Rotarians in the chain over many months, yet another international community contribution of Delta, the Lower Mainland and the province.”
 
Rotary Club of Ladner is one of 35,000 Rotary clubs around the world run by 1.2 million members. Rotary brings together leaders who step forward, exchange ideas and act on tough challenges to create positive change in their communities.
 
 
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CONTACT:
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604-290-5760
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25 Rotarians from Greater Vancouver loaded a shipping container with medical equipment for The Philippines.

Ladner Rotarians Bridget Jacob and Walt Hayward packing box of medical supplies destined for The Philippines island of Mindoro.

Ladner Rotarians among 25 who loaded shipping container with medical equipment and supplies for The Philippines.

Ladner Rotarians Walt Hayward (right) with Guillermo Bustos preparing to load container with medical equipment and supplies for The Philippines.

 
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Chu Wu classification speech on return from his Rotary "wilderness years"

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 20, 2016

Chu Wu, who returned to his original Rotary Club of Ladner earlier this year, gives his classification speech. Having served Rotary in many roles in the past, including President of this club and Assistant District Governor, encourages club members to aim for the Club of the Year Award at next year's District conference in Whistler, having been a runner-up this year. (photos by Wilbur Walrond)

Chu Wu classification speech on return from his Rotary "wilderness years" Peter Roaf 2016-09-20 07:00:00Z 0

Calendar sales proceeds to help complete splash park in Ladner

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 17, 2016
Sandra O'Keeffe and Ken Whitney were on one of the four teams which kicked off sales of the new 2017 Rotary Club of Ladner calendar and lottery on September 17, 2016. Proceeds will go to completion of the Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park, in partnership with the Corporation of Delta, in Ladner's Memorial Park by Spring 2017. photo by Sherrie Jamieson
Calendar sales proceeds to help complete splash park in Ladner Peter Roaf 2016-09-17 07:00:00Z 0
Rotary on Ice Oct 23, 2016 poster 2016-09-16 07:00:00Z 0
FortisBC impact on Delta and natural gas Peter Roaf 2016-09-13 07:00:00Z 0

Remote Philippine island to receive medical, equipment

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 10, 2016

Living on a remote island in the Philippines, the mother of Ladner Rotarian Alfedo Goco suffered an injury and had to travel a long distance to receive medical treatment. To help provide medical services to residents, used medical equipment is now making its way by shipping container to a clinic on the island. Ladner Rotarians Bridget Jacob and President Walt Hayward prepare a box of equipment for shipping.

Remote Philippine island to receive medical, equipment Peter Roaf 2016-09-10 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary World Help in BC ships needed equipment to the world

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 06, 2016
Rotary World Help -- a non-religious, non-political charity run by Rotary Clubs from British Columbia -- is a non profit organization aimed at collecting and distributing medical equipment & supplies, dental, optical, education & sports equipment and disaster relief supplies to international recipients in need.
 
 
Rotary World Help in BC ships needed equipment to the world Peter Roaf 2016-09-06 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Foundation 100th and Philippines end polio role celebrated

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 02, 2016

As Rotarians prepare for the September 10 loading of a Rotary World Help shipping container with used medical equipment for the Philippines -- initiated by Ladner Rotarian Alfredo Gocco and partially sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner -- the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise celebrated the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation and the key role the Philippines played in eradicating the disease on September 1, in Richmond. A recent article in the Richmond News newspaper features Ladner Rotarian and Past District Governor Chris Offer, who, with his wife, Ladner Rotarian PDG Penny Offer, had administered polio vaccine to children in India last year.

 

Officiating at a September 1, 2016 ceremony to mark the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation and the Philippines role in eradicating the disease, with Foundation support, were (l to r): Neil Ferrer, Consul-General to the Philippines in Vancouver; Neil Reeder, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines; Lyn Stroshin, District 5040 Governor; Sandra Hass, President, Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise; Joe Peschisolido, MP For Steveston-Richmond East

Rotary Foundation 100th and Philippines end polio role celebrated Peter Roaf 2016-09-02 07:00:00Z 0

Louise Wechselberger inducted as new member

Posted on Aug 30, 2016

Louise Wechselberger, of the Delta Chamber of Commerce (2nd from right), is inducted and welcomed to the Rotary Club of Ladner by her sponsor, Peter Roaf (right) and President Walt Hayward with Past District Governor Penny Offer, who outlined basic responsibilities in becoming a Rotarian.

Louise Wechselberger inducted as new member Peter Roaf 2016-08-30 07:00:00Z 0

Remote village in Kenya grows with Rotary support

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 24, 2016
The 7,000 people living in and around the remote village of Ndandini, Kenya now enjoy direct access to 19,000 liters per hour of fresh, clean water -- in place of dirty, unhealthy water, in the past hauled over great distance and at considerable cost of time. Drilling down 300 feet or more and erecting water storage tanks have brought the village into a new era.
Remote village in Kenya grows with Rotary support Peter Roaf 2016-08-24 07:00:00Z 0

Elena Murgoci inducted as new member

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 23, 2016

Executive Director of the Little House Society, Elena Murgoci, second from right, is inducted as a new Ladner Rotary member by (l to r) Past District Governor Penny Offer, President Walt Hayward and President Elect Ulf Ottho 
photo by Mel Baly
 
 
Elena Murgoci inducted as new member Peter Roaf 2016-08-23 07:00:00Z 0

Family Peer Support Group picnic for special needs adults

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 20, 2016
The Rotary Club of Ladner held the annual picnic of the Weekend Family Peer Support Group for special needs adults at Rotary Park next to Delta Municipal Hall on Saturday, August 20, 2016, oranized once again by Mike and Kathy Storey. (photos by Penny Offer)
Family Peer Support Group picnic for special needs adults Peter Roaf 2016-08-20 07:00:00Z 0

Choclatier of Vancouver since 1907

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 17, 2016
In 1907 Richard Carmon Purdy started selling homemade chocolates in downtown Vancouver. Today, more than 110 years later, Purdys Choclatier sells products through its own shops across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
Choclatier of Vancouver since 1907 Peter Roaf 2016-08-17 07:00:00Z 0

Fortis BC contributes to the Rotary-led water spray park

Posted on Aug 16, 2016

Fortis BC's Viviana Zanocco, third from left, joins Ladner Rotarians to celebrate Fortis BC's sponsorship of the planned Ladner Rotary Water Spray Park at Memorial Park, in partnership with the Corporation of Delta: (l to r) President Walt Hayward, Bridget Jacob, Irene Forcier and Guillermo Bustos.
Fortis BC contributes to the Rotary-led water spray park 2016-08-16 07:00:00Z 0

Hawaiian Lu Au on a sunny afternoon

The six-man A Perfect Alibi played some favourite oldies throughout the afternoon and into the early evening at a Lu Au party on August 13, 2016, hosted by Mike and Kathy Storey and their family, Jen & Lloyd, Crystal & Stephen.
 
Hawaiian Lu Au on a sunny afternoon 2016-08-14 07:00:00Z 0

Adventure in Citizenship Ottawa trip for Ladner Rotary sponsored student

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 09, 2016
Maggie Munro, of the Ladner Rotary sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary School was this year's candidate for sponsorship to join students from across Canada to learn more about the federal government and its systems, policy issues debate and some history of Canada. The group stands in front of the Speaker of the House of Commons Hon. Geoff Regan, P.C., M.P.
Adventure in Citizenship Ottawa trip for Ladner Rotary sponsored student Peter Roaf 2016-08-09 07:00:00Z 0
River rapids no match for Ladner Rotarians 2016-08-08 07:00:00Z 0
Sterling Fence's Chu Wu returns to Ladner club 2016-08-02 07:00:00Z 0

Stress released through deep breathing

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 02, 2016

Among working adults in Canada, 73% report some level of stress (General Social Survey, 2010). Stress and burnout can have a negative impact on physical, mental and emotional health. That impact can cause illnesses, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancers, low energy and loss of productivity.

Holistic Empowerment Specialist, Tu Van Trieu, founder of Human Wellness, in New Westminster, describes our human body as a container which holds onto a lot of stress. When we connect with our body and learn how to release stress from it, we learn to heal ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and socially because they are interconnected.

Stress released through deep breathing Peter Roaf 2016-08-02 07:00:00Z 0

Dogs make better lives for blind and autistic people

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 26, 2016
Amber with Guide Dog Bear (left) and Asher with Autism Support Dog Landon -- enjoying happy, fulfilling lives thanks to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, based in Ladner
Ladner-based BC & Alberta Guide Dogs (BCAGD) breeds, raises and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind/visually-impaired, and Autism Support Dogs for children with moderate to profound autism aged 3-10  and their families. It takes two years and upwards of $35,000 to produce one certified dog, provided free of charge to the recipient.
Dogs make better lives for blind and autistic people Peter Roaf 2016-07-26 07:00:00Z 0

Harvesting salt in the Philippines

Posted on Jul 19, 2016
Ladner Rotarian Alfredo Goco owns and operates Sinaoga salt company in the Philippines. Salt is harvested from capturing sea water and evaporating the water in 1,000 shallow concrete trays across this field (photos by Alfredo Goco)
Harvesting salt in the Philippines 2016-07-19 07:00:00Z 0

Global educator Dr. Avis Glaze

Posted on Jul 12, 2016
Tsawwassen resident, Dr. Avis Glaze, who founded EDU-QUEST INTERNATIONAL INC., has been recognized internationally as one of Canada's outstanding educators. From classroom teacher to Superintendent of Education in Ontario, this award winning educator has experience at all levels of the K-12 education system and at the college/university level. She has won numerous awards for her contributions to education.
Global educator Dr. Avis Glaze 2016-07-12 07:00:00Z 0
Photographing PGA & LPGA Tournaments 2016-07-05 07:00:00Z 0

Scholarships to Ladner high school grads

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 28, 2016

Natalie Baltzer

Kieffer Silva Pinto

Wendel Vistan

Three Delta Secondary School students received scholarships from the Rotary Club of Ladner at the school's Commencement Ceremony on June 27, 2016, at South Delta Baptist Church.
 
Natalie Baltzer, Kieffer Silva Pinto and Wendel Vistan each received a $500 scholarship for each of these three awards:
1.Involvement in community service, demonstrated community leadership, entering trades/technical program.
2.Involvement in community service, demonstrated community leadership, planning a career in Floriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field.      
3.Involvement in community service, demonstrated community leadership, participated in cadet program, entering Coast Guard or Armed Forces.
 
Then Ladner Rotary President Peter Roaf presented the scholarships on behalf of the Rotary Club of Ladner.
Scholarships to Ladner high school grads Peter Roaf 2016-06-28 07:00:00Z 0

Installation Dinner 2016

Posted by Chris Offer on Jun 26, 2016
Photos from the Black & White dinner installation of President & Officers of the Rotary Club of Ladner
 
 
Installation Dinner 2016 Chris Offer 2016-06-26 07:00:00Z 0

Presidential Citation and Paul Harris Awards presented

Posted on Jun 25, 2016
For developing sustainable service projects, building awareness of Rotary in the community, growing membership and giving to The Rotary Foundation, the Rotary Club of Ladner received the top, Gold level Presidential Citation 2015-16, as announced earlier at the April 29 to May 1, 2016 conference of Rotary District 5040, in Whistler, BC.
On behalf of Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran, of Sri Lanka, District 5040 Governor John Anderson presented the Citation to the club, at the June 25, 2016 Installation dinner.
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BC's Scottish heritage

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 21, 2016
From early explorers, Alexander Mackenzie and Simon Fraser, to BC's first Governor, James Douglas, and industrialist Robert Dunsmuir, among many, the Scots played a key role in putting BC on the map, literally as well as figuratively.
Alexander Mackenzie James Douglas
Simon Fraser Robert Dunsmuir
 
BC's Scottish heritage Peter Roaf 2016-06-21 07:00:00Z 0
Women a powerful force for improved life in slums 2016-06-13 07:00:00Z 0

Water splash park featured at Ladner May Days

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 29, 2016
Rotary Club of Ladner was out in full force for the 120th Ladner Pioneer May Days fair and parade May 28 & 29, promoting the new water splash park replacement project in partnership with the Corporation of Delta, and Rotary's service above self. The Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary School played a major role in the May Days events by the Rotary club.
 
Water splash park featured at Ladner May Days Peter Roaf 2016-05-29 07:00:00Z 0

Seniors support from HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant

Posted on May 24, 2016

HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant Inc., which Rhonda Doram describes as,  "Grandma Approved" Senior Services, serves busy professionals trying to juggle family life, a career and household, while caring for their aging parents so they can spend more of their time on their own family and lives.

The company keeps the senior family member's household up to speed so the children do not need to spend evenings and weekends playing the catch up game.

HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant received the top award among finalists at the Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award event in February.

At the 2016 Delta Rotary Business Ethics Awards (front row, l to r) Scott Hamilton, MLA, Barry Hartman and Scott Foran, of 505-Junk, top award winner Rhonda Doram, of HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant, Vicki Hamilton, MLA; (back row l to r) Shane Todhunter, President, Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, Peter Roaf, President Rotary Club of Ladner, Kiran Johal, of Enactus, Ian Vowles, Rotary Club of North Delta, Zain Askari and Sarah Khan, of Enactus -

 
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Ray Moschuk recognized for Rotary Foundation support

Ray Moschuk (right) receives a Paul Harris Society pin +2, from club Foundation chair, Peter Podovinikoff, in recognition of his third time making a signficant contribution to The Rotary Foundation. Thank you, Ray.

The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants.
 
Giving promotes peace, fights disease, provides clean water, saves mothers and children, supports education, and grows local economies through grants for purposes such as those listed here.
•Bring peace-building seminars to 200 teachers and 1,300 students in Uganda.
•Distribute insecticide-treated mosquito nets and medical services that help prevent malaria in Mali.
•Train teachers who are establishing an early-childhood education center in South Africa.
•Provide water filters, toilet blocks, and hygiene training to prevent fluorosis in a community in India.
•Fund a scholarship for a medical professional to research ways to minimize mortality rates among premature babies in Italy.
•Protect children around the world from polio.
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Ehiopia end polio visit of incoming Rotary District Governor 2016-05-17 07:00:00Z 0

Welcome new member Dawn Rutledge

Posted on May 17, 2016

 

Dawn Rutledge is inducted as a new member by visiting District 5040 Governor Elect Lyn Stroshin and Ladner Rotarian Mike Storey

 

 

Mel Baly photo

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Otter Co-op serving farmers for almost 100 years

 
The Otter District Farmer's Institute was incorporated in 1922 with twenty-five members to promote agriculture and agricultural knowledge, to work for farm legislation to improve farm conditions and to buy supplies at cost for its members
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Personal care products for special people

Posted on May 05, 2016

Rotary District 5040 provided toiletries for homeless and other communities in need throughout the District.

 

 
 
 
Ladner Rotary President Elect Walt Hayward (left), with Kathy Storey (right). presented a supply of toiletry gift bags to the Peer and Family Support Group
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Quest for Rotary in service of the church

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 03, 2016
Retired Anglican Church Dean John Tyrell, of the Rotary Club of Westlock, Alberta, and wife Carol have lived many years in Canada's north, where Rotary does not exist, but they found a life of more adventure and sharp contrast during and between retirements.
 
The church where John worked, while Carol served as a nurse, for five months in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Nicosia, Cypress, where John served as Dean 2009-2014
After first retirement John worked in summer for Holland American Lines as coach driver in Dawson City, Yukon Quite a switch five years later to Dean of a cathedral in Cyprus
 
Quest for Rotary in service of the church Peter Roaf 2016-05-03 07:00:00Z 0

Pope Francis thanks Rotary for its efforts to end polio at Jubilee Audience

Rotary members attend Jubilee Audience at the Vatican
Pope Francis thanks Rotary for its efforts to end polio and urges Rotary members to continue vaccination campaigns
 
 
Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran is greeted by Pope Francis following the Jubilee Audience at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square on April 30, 2016. Photo courtesy of the Vatican.
 
Nearly 9,000 members of Rotary from across the globe attended the Jubilee Audience at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square on 30 April 2016 at the invitation of Pope Francis.  
 
At the end of the Audience, a delegation of Rotary members - led by Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran - met Pope Francis where he emphasized the importance of vaccinations against polio and urged Rotary to continue.
Pope Francis follows Paul VI and John Paul II in connecting with Rotary to encourage their support of a more peaceful and compassionate world.
Pope Francis thanks Rotary for its efforts to end polio at Jubilee Audience 2016-05-03 07:00:00Z 0

Special needs Weekly Drop In Program: volunteers, sponsors invited

Posted on Apr 26, 2016

Viola Kiess has organized a weekly drop-in event for special needs adults every Thursday at noon, at Ladner United Church, 4960  48th. Avenue in Ladner. Light lunch is served. 

Viola Kiess (right) at last summer's Peer and Family Support picnic sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner

Viola is looking for guest speakers and volunteers and sponsors for the following programs: Art classes; Photography; Guitar Jamming Sessions; Sewing and Knitting, etc; Summer food preparation.

As Viola says, "Let us finally make our people feel like they are a part of this community and we care about them!"

Viola Kiess, violakiess@dccnet.com, 604-943-1302

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"Life-changing" experience at weekend camp for local youth

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 18, 2016
With sponsorship by the Rotary Club of Ladner, three members of Ladner's Interact Club made friends for a lifetime and learned about leadership when they participated in this year's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) event at Camp Elphinstone on the Sunshine Coast over the Easter weekend.
 
There are 30 members in Ladner's Interact Club at Delta Secondary School, sponsored by Ladner Rotary. The club is one among 23 in Rotary District 5040 which includes the Lower Mainland and the western half of mainland BC.
 
RYLA photos by Natalie Baltzer
 
 
"Life-changing" experience at weekend camp for local youth Peter Roaf 2016-04-18 07:00:00Z 0

LBA boosts local businesses and gives to the community

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 12, 2016
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The Ladner Business Association supports local businesses, engages the community, maintains relationships with governments and promotes Ladner. LBA board director, Mandip Gill, of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty, explained the value and services of the Association.

Through networking, mentoring and social interaction, members support each other and the community by providing business resources, the “Shop Local” program, networking opportunities, special events and annual scholarships to Delta Secondary School graduates.

The Rotary Club of Ladner is a member of the Ladner Business Association  and Gill mentioned the positive impact on members of a recent presentation about the Ladner Rotary water park project.

photo by Wilbur Walrond

LBA boosts local businesses and gives to the community Peter Roaf 2016-04-12 07:00:00Z 0

From the depths of despair to a leader of positive influence

Posted on Apr 05, 2016
Rose Chiron describes her upbringing in a dysfunctional family in a rough part of Chicago and later substance abuse in sharp contrast to her positive life today, good relationships with her own children, and influence on others caught in desparate conditions because she stopped blaming others and took charge of her own life.
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Firearms training specialty of Delta-based Silvercore

Posted on Mar 29, 2016
Police, sheriffs, corrections, border services, armoured car companies, government agencies and companies working in forestry, fisheries, mineral exploration, film, adventure tourism, among others, have used the services of Delta-based Silvercore Inc. in workplace safety training in firearms, use of force and occupational health and safety.
Firearms training specialty of Delta-based Silvercore 2016-03-29 07:00:00Z 0

Our Rotary District Governor Nominee Don Evans receives national award

Posted on Mar 24, 2016
Congratulations to our District 5040 Governor Nominee (DG in 2017-18), Don Evans, who received The Caring Canadian Award from His Excellency David Johnston, Governor General of Canada at the Chan Centre, UBC on Friday March 4th.
 
The award recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation.
 
The award also highlights the fine example set by these volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are so much a part of our Canadian character.
 
Through Don, "Service Above Self" in Rotary receives national recognition for a career of valuable contribution to community, nation and the world. Bravo, Don.
Our Rotary District Governor Nominee Don Evans receives national award 2016-03-24 07:00:00Z 0

Assets of Foundation started by Ladner Rotary now over $1.5 million

Posted on Mar 22, 2016
Speaking about the Delta Foundation is its Treasurer, a fellow Ladner Rotarian, Tom Siba
 
The Delta Foundation is now receiving donations of $200+ to the new water park project in Ladner, in trust for the Rotary Club of Ladner as it partners with the Corporation of Delta to complete the project by summer 2017.
Assets of Foundation started by Ladner Rotary now over $1.5 million 2016-03-22 07:00:00Z 0

Direction and resources of Rotary shared

Posted on Mar 19, 2016
Rotoract members (age 18-30) present plans and activities of their clubs in Greater Vancouver
Rotary's plans for 2016-17 and the resources and opportunities of Rotary were shared and learned among clubs from Greater Vancouver, Whistler and the Sunshine Coast
 
 
 
 
 
 
all photos by Chris Offer
 
Leadership, team work, communication and membership development were key areas of discussion at the first in a series of Rotary District 5040 Assemblies prior to the District Conference in Whistler, BC, April 28 to May 1, 2016. Under the leadership of incoming District Director 2016-17 Lyn Stroshin, Assistant Governor Bala Naidoo and Past District Governor (PDG), District Training Chair and Ladner Rotarian Penny Offer, and several other presenters including PDG and Ladner Rotarian Chris Offer, more than 50 Rotarians gathered in Richmond on March 19, 2016 to plan the next Rotary year. The overwhelming conclusion the day was a success. www.Rotary5040.org
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Ladner Rotarian helping change lives one small home at a time

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 15, 2016

 

Ladner Rotarian Patricia Sibley describes her work with Rooftops Canada over a number of years, twice in Zimbabwe and seven times in Tanzania.

Rooftops Canada is the international development program of co-operative and social housing organizations in Canada.

Rooftops Canada works with the Canadian housing sector and overseas partners to improve housing conditions, build sustainable communities and develop a shared vision of equitable global development.

Rooftops Canada's focus is on disadvantaged communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.

Ladner Rotarian helping change lives one small home at a time Peter Roaf 2016-03-15 07:00:00Z 0

Ted Talk presenter on the benefits of Forced Migration

Posted on Mar 08, 2016

Ted Talk presenter, Miguel Rozo, who is also President of the Vancouver Rotoract Club, speaks on Forced Migration and Resilience: How Countries Stand to Benefit.

"Rotaract" stands for "Rotary in Action". It is a service, leadership and community service organization for young men and women between the ages 18–30 which has grown since its founding in 1968 into a major Rotary-sponsored organization of over 9,539 clubs spread around the world and 219,397 members.

Rotaract focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Clubs around the world also take part in international service projects, in a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world.

 
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Simple Tool. Massive Need. Hippo rollers.

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 01, 2016
  • The hippo roller will empower millions of women and children across the globe.
  • The simple design of the hippo water roller to collect and transport water was a shift in thinking.
  • Instead of carrying heavy buckets on their heads, the hippo roller places the weight on the ground.
  • It brings ease and efficiency to a daily chore.
Simple Tool. Massive Need. Hippo rollers. Peter Roaf 2016-03-01 08:00:00Z 0

Water park in Ladner and Rotary service featured at Rotary Day

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 27, 2016
Rotary Day on February 27, 2016, at the Port Metro Vancouver office in Trenant Park Square, Ladner, featured the new water park being developed for Ladner by Rotary, in partnership with the Corporation of Delta, and the wide range of "service above self" projects here at home and around the world.
Water park in Ladner and Rotary service featured at Rotary Day Peter Roaf 2016-02-27 08:00:00Z 0
Young and strong: Rotary celebrates 111 years Peter Roaf 2016-02-23 08:00:00Z 0

Water park progressing

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 23, 2016
Ray Moschuk thanks Irene Forcier who updated the club on 80% progress towards our goal for the new $600,000 water park in Ladner's Memorial Park
 
Water park progressing Peter Roaf 2016-02-23 08:00:00Z 0

"What Granny would want" drives Business Ethics Award winner

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 19, 2016

“What would Granny want?” With that mantra top of mind, Rhonda Doram left 20 years of corporate life to found and develop her successful HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant business in Delta.

Not only Granny’s needs, but her standards, have driven Rhonda and her team in what they do to serve the home support needs of seniors, but how they do it.

The company won the top award at Rotary’s 5th Annual Business Ethics Awards, as a model of ethical business practice, at a dinner and ceremony on February 19, at the Delta Town and Country Inn, sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen, and the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Enactus business student chapter.

(front row, l to r) Scott Hamilton, MLA, Barry Hartman and Scott Foran, of 505-Junk, top award winner Rhonda Doram, of HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant, Vicki Hamilton, MLA; (back row l to r) Shane Todhunter, President, Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, Peter Roaf, RC of Ladner, Kiran Johal, of Enactus, Ian Vowles, RC North Delta, Zain Askari and Sarah Khan, of Enactus
 
"What Granny would want" drives Business Ethics Award winner Peter Roaf 2016-02-19 08:00:00Z 0

Lives changed, one wheelchair at a time

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 16, 2016
The Canadian Wheelchair Foundation/ Fondation Chaise Roulante Canada (CWF) is an independent Canadian registered charity dedicated to:
•Raising awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities
•Delivering mobility into the lives of children, teens and adults in the world who have no means to acquire a wheelchair
•Transforming lives through mobility, and with it giving to all those deprived of it by war, disease, accident, natural disaster and advanced age, independence, dignity, hope and opportunity
Lives changed, one wheelchair at a time Peter Roaf 2016-02-16 08:00:00Z 0

The Cooperators contribute to water park project

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 09, 2016
Rotarian Bruce Wiebe, District Manager of The Co-operators, and Ladner Rotarian, Ray Moschuk, an advisor with The Co-operators (at left) present a cheque for $10,000 towards the new water park in Ladner, to water park campaign chair, Irene Forcier (right) and cllub president Peter Roaf.
 

The Co-operators has made a $10,000 contribution to the new water park planned for Ladner's Memorial Park. Thank you to Ladner Rotarian, Ray Moschuk, who made the contribution with the support of The Co-operators Advisor Community Fund.

The Fund supplements donations by its advisors make in their local communities in support of local initiatives that make communities across Canada more vibrant, healthy and sustainable. Because of this fund and other community support programs The Co-operators continues to qualify as a Caring Company with Imagine Canada for demonstrating leadership in community investment.

The Co-operators Group Limited is a Canadian-owned insurance and financial services co-operative. Through its group of companies it offers home, auto, life, group, travel, commercial and farm insurance, as well as investment products.

The Co-operators is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. The organization is listed among the 50 Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt, Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada and the Top 50 Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada by Sustainalytics and Maclean’s magazine. For more information visit www.cooperators.ca.

The Cooperators contribute to water park project Peter Roaf 2016-02-09 08:00:00Z 0

Dreams come in all shapes and sizes

Posted on Jan 19, 2016

Dream On Seniors’ Wish Foundation
Some dreamers may want computer lessons so they can keep in touch with family and easily receive photos and updates of their grandchildren. Others may want to attend a special event. Who wouldn’t want an opportunity to meet their life-long hero? Or learn to dance, sing or play an instrument? Imagine an elderly woman who dreams of traveling to her birthplace or to reunite with loved ones. The Dream On Foundation wants to prove that life doesn’t stop at 65 – in fact, it’s just getting started.

For more information: https://vimeo.com/155009611 + enter password: DOSWF

Nicola More, Executive Director, Dream On Seniors’ Wish Foundation

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Financial management career of new member

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 11, 2016
Lawyer Bridget Jacob (left) and financial management consultant, Christiaan ter Keurs, of Raymond James were inducted as new members at the Rotary Club of Ladner on January 12, 2016.
 
Christiaan also gave his "classification" speech as a new member about growing up with Rotary in The Netherlands and being attracted to the financial field when he was young. He also described trends and changes in the investment and financial planning fields. He and his wife live in Ladner with their three children.
Financial management career of new member Peter Roaf 2016-01-11 08:00:00Z 0
Liquefied Natural Gas future for BC and Delta Peter Roaf 2016-01-05 08:00:00Z 0

Water park and youth leadership awards boosted by calendar sales

Posted by Peter Roaf on Dec 23, 2015
 
Linda Cran and Lynn Cameron take over the final shift of calendar sales from Arthur Birk and Peter Roaf on December 12.
 
The final shift of calendar sales on December 12, 2015 added $420 to the proceeds, along with sales at various club and organization meetings and on a shared basis through Delta Life Skills and a Ladner Parents Advisory Committee for a net total of approximately $21,000. 100% of proceeds from the calendar sales will go the proposed new water park in Memorial Park in Ladner and to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. Click on "Read more" to see the project sponsors who made it all possible.
 
 
Water park and youth leadership awards boosted by calendar sales Peter Roaf 2015-12-23 08:00:00Z 0

Gaming proceeds support BC communities

Posted on Dec 08, 2015
David Sheach, Executive Director of the BC Association of Charitable Gaming, spoke to the club about applying for gaming grants
Some of the numbers related to funding for projects from gaming revenues in BC for fiscal year 2013/2014:
More than 7,000 applications
Over 5,300 Community Groups successful
Receive an Average Grant $27,000
$135 million for 2013/14
Ticket raffles etc. raised another $30 million
Gaming Proceeds to Community Groups . . .
TOTAL: $165 million
 
President Elect Walt Hayward (left) thanks David Scheach with a donation to Rotary's End Polio Now campaign in his name
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Tsawwassen Commons -- First Nation development

Posted by Peter Roaf on Dec 01, 2015
Tsawwassen Commons is a 550,000 SF retail development in progress at the Tsawwassen First Nation. It is described as offering a diverse tenant mix and trading area that will service the affluent areas of Tsawwassen, Ladner, South Delta, North Delta and South Richmond. Tsawwassen Commons is next door to Ivanhoe Cambridge’s Tsawwassen Mills development.
 
Tsawwassen Commons -- First Nation development Peter Roaf 2015-12-01 08:00:00Z 0

Business Ethics Award Delta -- nominate businesses, organizations

Posted on Nov 27, 2015
When it comes to running a business with integrity, who are the role models among us? That is the question that the three Rotary Clubs in Delta and Enactus KPU  asked when  they developed the Ethics in Business Award.
 
The Rotary Club of North Delta, Tsawwassen, and Ladner, along with Enactus KPU want to recognize  businesses in our community who exhibit  outstanding business practices.
 
If you would like to nominate a business, please fill out the information required on the tab labelled Nominate. If you are a business owner and wish to apply for the award, please go the Apply Now page and fill out the application form. http://www.ethicsinbusiness.ca/
Business Ethics Award Delta -- nominate businesses, organizations 2015-11-27 08:00:00Z 0

Membership Matters

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 24, 2015
Rotary District 5040 Membership Chair and Paul Harris Society District Chair Tom Smith presents advice on the importance and process of membership development.
 
What is Rotary? In response to a recent survey of Rotarians about what was the "initial attraction" to our organization, the answers came down to:

"It's a leadership organization...we're made up of local business, professional and civic leaders."

and

"We meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships, and, through that, we're able to get things done in this community."
 
Ladner Rotarian Lindsay Eldridge thanks Tom with a club donation to the Rotary International End Polio campaign
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
photo by Mel Baly
 
Membership Matters Peter Roaf 2015-11-24 08:00:00Z 0

Rotary clubs share knowledge to become more relevant and vibrant

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 23, 2015
Membership, New Generations, Rotary's Image and Service were the four areas of focus as 150 Rotarians from Districts 5040 and 5050 and others from Vancouver Island, Alberta and Saskatchewan, plus two staff from RI head office, met at the Day of Dialogue session on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in downtown Vancouver.
photos by Chris Offer
Rotary clubs share knowledge to become more relevant and vibrant Peter Roaf 2015-11-23 08:00:00Z 0

Ladner Interact Club productive and growing

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 17, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Interact is a club for young people ages 12-18 who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community that they care most about.
 
On Easter weekend this year five members of Ladner's Interact Club attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards event at Camp Elphinstone on the Sunshine Coast, where they made friends for lifetime and learned about leadership
 
Through Interact, members carry out hands-on service projects, make international connections, develop leadership skills and have fun.
 
There are 30 members in Ladner's Interact Club at Delta Secondary School, up from 21 last year. The club is one among 23 in Rotary District 5040 which includes the Lower Mainland and the western half of mainland BC. For achievement in its work to Light Up Rotary, Rotary District 5040 recognized the Delta Secondary School Interact Club in Ladner with the 2014-15 Presidential Citation.
 
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Ladner Interact Club productive and growing Peter Roaf 2015-11-17 08:00:00Z 0

Remembrance Day honours the fallen

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 11, 2015
Those who have fallen in wars of the past century and this one were honoured and remembered at the cenotaph in Ladner's Memorial Park on November 11, 2015. Those who had fallen at their own hand on returning home from war fronts overseas were also honoured.
 
 
Placing a wreath on behalf of the Rotary Club of Ladner were Interact Club President Tessa Hansen, of Delta Secondary School, (left), with Rotary club President Elect Walt Hayward (middle) and President Peter Roaf. District 5040 Governor John Anderson and Assistant District Governor Rick Lewall were among the contingent of Rotarians and Interactors from the Ladner and Tsawwassen clubs
Remembrance Day honours the fallen Peter Roaf 2015-11-11 08:00:00Z 0

Lest We Forget: remembering the fallen and the Battle of Britain

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 10, 2015
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"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few," was the memorable line in the wartime speech in the British House of Commons by Prime Minister Winston Churchill on August 20, 1940 about the Battle of Britain.
 
 
Of the 2,936 pilots who fought during the four-month Battle of Britain, 595 were non-British, including 112 Canadians. Among the 1495 aircrew killed during the four-month Battle, 47 were airmen from Canada.
Lest We Forget: remembering the fallen and the Battle of Britain Peter Roaf 2015-11-10 08:00:00Z 0

Rotary Foundation to benefit from wine tasting social

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 06, 2015
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Many thanks to sponsors, Ray and Joanne Moschuk, and Sandra O'Keefe's social committee, 12 club members and guests enjoyed a tasty meal and fun wine tasting evening on Saturday, November 7, 2015.
 
The evening included excellent photo highlights of Lynn and John Cameron's recent trip through five camps in Southern Africa and Capetown, with technical support of Ken Whitney. Prizes were awarded through a draw.
 
The big winner though was the Rotary Foundation. The $180 cash donations raised from the small group and, through the 5:1 matching program of the Government of Canada and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, should generate CDN$900 or USD$675 as one of our club's annual Foundation contributions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sandra O'Keefe (second left) holds the $180 cash raised for the Rotary Foundation at the November 7 wine tasting social, with (l to r) Ray Moschuk, Peter Roaf and Lynn Cameron (photo by Ken Whitney)
Rotary Foundation to benefit from wine tasting social Peter Roaf 2015-11-06 08:00:00Z 0

Ladner's Envision manager shares his story

Posted by Peter Roaf on Nov 03, 2015
Manager of the Envision Financial branch in Ladner, Geoff Willers, gave his classification speech on November 3, 2015.
 
Geoff came to our club earlier in the year from the Rotary Club of Penticton, where he had been a member for six years, and prior to that, the Rotary Club of Prince Rupert as a member for four years.
 
While his dream was to become a ship captain, he eventually decided to work in finance. He started his career at the main branch of Scotiabank in the old financial district of Montreal.
Ladner's Envision manager shares his story Peter Roaf 2015-11-03 08:00:00Z 0

Rotary District Governor recognizes Ladner Rotarians

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 27, 2015
Rotary District 5040 Governor John Anderson (left) congratulates and thanks Mike Storey for his many contributions to our club, our District and Rotary International.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
photos by Mel Baly
 
 
 
Lynn Cameron, who was not present at the October 27 meeting, received similar recognition from District Governor John Anderson.
Rotary District Governor recognizes Ladner Rotarians Peter Roaf 2015-10-27 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Foundation drives local and global service

Posted by Peter Podovinikoff, Penny Offer, Mike Storey on Oct 20, 2015
Mission of The Rotary Foundation
To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through projects that improve health, support education, and help alleviate poverty.
To Do Good in the World!
 
Foundation Committee Chair Peter Podovinikoff speaks about the tremendous value to Ladner and the world of The Rotary Foundation
 
photos by Mel Baly
 
Programs of the Rotary Foundation
  • Polio Plus
  • Grants
  • District Grants
  • Global Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Rotary Peace Fellowships
  • District and Global Grants
Rotary Global Areas of Focus
  1. Peace and Conflict Resolution
  2. Disease Prevention
  3. Water and Sanitation
  4. Maternal and Child Health
  5. Basic education and Literacy
  6. Economic and Community Development
 
Rotary Foundation drives local and global service Peter Podovinikoff, Penny Offer, Mike Storey 2015-10-20 07:00:00Z 0

Reach: for children to achieve their potential

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 12, 2015
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Since 1959 Reach Child and Youth Development Society has been providing services to special needs children and their families in the belief in the potential of every child, and in the knowledge that each child is unique. The Reach team works together with families to recognize each child’s strengths and develop her or his abilities.
The society has reached 80% of its $5 million fund-raising goal towards building a new facility on the current Kinsmen clubhouse site at Memorial Park in Ladner.
 
 
Reach: for children to achieve their potential Peter Roaf 2015-10-12 07:00:00Z 0

Employer benefits in hiring those with developmental disabilities

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 06, 2015
Representatives of the BC Self Advocacy Foundation, founded in 1985, speak on the advantages for employers, employees and communities of inclusive employment which includes the hiring of individuals who are receiving government assistance.
 
The BC Self Advocacy Foundation is a charitable organization whose sole purpose is to assist people with developmental disabilities to become full, participating citizens in their own communities.
 
 
Jeremy Ferrer, left, blind from birth, speaks to a visual presentation about the abilities of those supported by the BC Self Advocacy Foundation, with colleague, Julya Hutton
Employer benefits in hiring those with developmental disabilities Peter Roaf 2015-10-06 07:00:00Z 0

Children and Youth benefit from Rotary calendar sales

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 05, 2015
Children and Youth are the focus of proceeds from the sale of 2016 Rotary calendars and lottery. Rotarians are once again selling the calendars throughout South Delta with 100% of proceeds going to local charities or service projects.
 
The 2016 calendar showcases the community of Delta: our farms and communities which grew up around them and our commerce, industry and people. The calendar is also a lottery, with a relatively high possibility of winning cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000 in weekly draws throughout the coming year.
 
Rotarians Ken Whitney (left) and Walt Hayward form one
​of the teams selling calendars in South Delta this Fall
 
photo by Chris Offer
Children and Youth benefit from Rotary calendar sales Peter Roaf 2015-10-05 07:00:00Z 0

Nigeria now polio free -- only 2 countries left

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 25, 2015
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Rotary International has been a leader in the global "End Polio Now" campaign for the past 36 years and the Rotary Club of Ladner has been contributing to this campaign over the years.
 
It is cause for celebration on this day, September 25, 2015, that the World Health Organization (WHO) announces that Nigeria is now polio-free and has been officially removed from the list of countries where polio is endemic.
 
It’s been 14 months since any cases of polio caused by the wild virus have been detected there. Nigeria is the last country in Africa to be declared polio-free.
 
With Nigeria’s historic achievement, polio remains endemic in only two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. That means transmission of the virus has never been stopped there.
Nigeria now polio free -- only 2 countries left Peter Roaf 2015-09-25 07:00:00Z 0

Fellowship afar

Posted on Sep 25, 2015
 
Ladner Rotarians enjoying fellowship in Hawaii send greetings home.
Fellowship afar Peter Roaf 2015-09-25 07:00:00Z 0

Scholarships for Ladner high school students

Posted on Sep 23, 2015
Ladner Rotarian Debbie DaSilva represented the Rotary Club of Ladner at the Delta Secondary School Commencement Ceremony on June 23, 2015, at South Delta Baptist Church.
 
 
 
 
Georgia Taipalus, left, received one of three Ladner Rotary scholarships in June 
 
Scholarships for Ladner high school students Peter Roaf 2015-09-23 07:00:00Z 0

Blindness cause of Canada's oldest charity

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 22, 2015
​Over 570 clients in Delta use the free rehabilitation services of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). CNIB, which is approaching its 100th Anniversary, is Canada's oldest charity. It provides community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.
 
CNIB's regional Manager, Community Giving, Jennifer Yankanna with club president Peter Roaf, left, and Ken Whitney
 
​photo by Mel Baly
Blindness cause of Canada's oldest charity Peter Roaf 2015-09-22 07:00:00Z 0

Bonaire, Dutch Antilles, home of visiting Rotarian

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 15, 2015
Retired dentist, Dr. Robert van Dongen, of the Rotary Club of Bonaire, in the Dutch Antilles, off the north coast of Venezuela, visited the Rotary Club of Ladner with his nephew, Chris ter Keurs, of Ladner.
 
Robert says one of the main priorities of his club is literacy.
 
Robert also has a home in Voorburg, near The Hague, in The Netherlands.
 
 
 
 
Visiting Rotarian Dr. Robert van Dongen (right) with nephew, Chris ter Keurs
Bonaire, Dutch Antilles, home of visiting Rotarian Peter Roaf 2015-09-15 07:00:00Z 0

Thinking big is not enough in business

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 15, 2015
Successful business owners grow their businesses up to a certain level then seem to level off or find it a lot harder to sustain growth.
 
How do they take their businesses to the next level?
 
 
 
 
Michael Walsh, founder of KaizenConsulting Services  
Thinking big is not enough in business Peter Roaf 2015-09-15 07:00:00Z 0
Learn about leading, managing, networking at Rotary Leadership Institute Penny Offer 2015-09-15 07:00:00Z 0

Why I stay in Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 10, 2015
I stay in Rotary because.......... >>click to read>>
 
"The network of friends in my old club and the new friends in my current club are why I stay in Rotary."
 
"My network of Rotary friends goes far beyond my Rotary club. I have made Rotary friends from many countries. Rotary has taken me to every corner of the world."
 
-- Ladner Rotarian Chris Offer
 
Chris Offer, middle, in Kassala, Sudan, representing Rotary on a World Health Organization polio surveillance project.
Why I stay in Rotary Peter Roaf 2015-09-10 07:00:00Z 0

KPU Enactus business students launch Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 08, 2015
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Leaders of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) business student chapter of the international Enactus network launched the 5th Annual Delta Rotary Business Ethics Awards program in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen.
 
 
 
The Awards, which will be presented at a gala event in January 2016, recognizes local companies and organizations nominated as role models of ethical business practice.
 
Receiving thank you from New Generations Chair Tammy Hansen (right) were Enactus representatives Avie (left) and Kiran.
KPU Enactus business students launch Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award Peter Roaf 2015-09-08 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner club presented with Rotary International Presidential Citation

Posted by Peter Roaf on Sep 08, 2015
The Rotary International Presidential Citation awarded to the Rotary Club of Ladner by then RI President Gary C.K. Huang, of Taiwan, as announced at the District 5040 conference in May, was presented to the club by Immediate Past District Governor Ken Wilson at the September 8, 2015 club meeting.
 
The Citation was awarded for achieving goals that strengthen Rotary and our club in areas such as:
  • growing membership,
  • developing sustainable service projects;
  • giving to The Rotary Foundation;
  • building awareness of Rotary in our community.
Receiving the Citation on behalf of the club was Immediate Past President Patricia Sibley.
Ladner club presented with Rotary International Presidential Citation Peter Roaf 2015-09-08 07:00:00Z 0
Dialogue on Rotary to draw members from District 5040 and beyond Peter Roaf 2015-09-04 07:00:00Z 0
Delta's Four Winds Brewing national award winner Peter Roaf 2015-09-01 07:00:00Z 0

A career of engineering and service

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 25, 2015
​Ladner Rotarian Wilbur Walrond, right, with fellow club member, Ray Moschuk, was born, one of nine children, on July 28, 1938 in the town of Couva, Trinidad.
A career of engineering and service Peter Roaf 2015-08-25 07:00:00Z 0

Babies youngest Delta Library users

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 18, 2015

Babies are learning about different tactile sensations
Lego Club is one of the programs for children at the Delta Library branches
A mobile library takes books to food banks, homeless shelters, transition housing. Fines are waived, literacy information is provided to get people back to the libraries
 
 
 
Babies youngest Delta Library users Peter Roaf 2015-08-18 07:00:00Z 0

Paul Harris +1 pin to Guillermo Bustos

Posted on Aug 18, 2015
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Congratulations and thank you, Guillermo

A Paul Harris +1 pin (second time presented), which recognizes a significant donation to the Rotary Foundation, is presented to Past President Guillermo Bustos (left) by Past District Governor Leo Nimsick.
 
Paul Harris +1 pin to Guillermo Bustos Peter Roaf 2015-08-18 07:00:00Z 0

Picnic serves Family Peer Support Group

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 15, 2015
Mike and Kathy Storey once again organized Ladner Rotary's contribution to the annual Weekend Family Peer Support Group picnic at Rotary Park next to Delta Municipal Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2015.
Picnic serves Family Peer Support Group Peter Roaf 2015-08-15 07:00:00Z 0

Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord

The speaker on Aug 11, 2015 was Delta Police Department’s Chief Constable Neil Dubord. e comes to Delta after three years as Chief of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police and 25 years with the Edmonton Police Service where he was the Deputy Chief in charge of Community Policing Bureau.
 
Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord 2015-08-10 07:00:00Z 0
Ladner Rotary sends humanitarian aid to Ghana 2015-08-09 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary apparel on display

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 04, 2015
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Owner of Creative Embroidery and member of the Rotary Club of New West – Royal City, Nick Jordan, spoke about the business on August 4, 2015. He also brought samples of men’s and women’s Rotary apparel.
 
Rotary apparel on display Peter Roaf 2015-08-04 07:00:00Z 0

How do you want to be a gift to the world?

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 27, 2015
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Ladner Rotary President Peter Roaf shared some insight from Rotary International about membership development. Membership strength and growth is about everything we do together to make ourselves and our club a "gift to the world." All our members can become a part of that success.
 
Membership Development comes from our success in all these areas
Community Service
International Service
Fellowship
New Generations 
Rotary Foundation
Fundraising
Public Relations
Club Administration
Training
Family of Rotary 
Speaker Program
Membership
 
 
How do you want to be a gift to the world? Peter Roaf 2015-07-27 07:00:00Z 0

Ronald McDonald House BC

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 21, 2015
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Ronald McDonald House BC provides a much needed, nurturing home away from home for sick children and their families where, together, their lives are enhanced through unconditional support, encouragement, friendship and love. Club members heard about the new Ronald McDonald House BC, which opened in July 2014, after moving from its original location of 30 years on Angus Drive in Vancouver, from Sarah Catliff, the Society's Development Director for Individual Giving. Ronald McDonald House BC also operates the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Surrey Memorial Hospital, a ‘home’ within the Hospital for families of pediatric patients.
Sarah Catliff, of  Ronald McDonald House BC, with Past President Lynn Cameron (left) and Past District Governor Penny Offer (right)
Ronald McDonald House BC Peter Roaf 2015-07-21 07:00:00Z 0

Classification speech by new member Lindsay Eldridge

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 14, 2015

One of our newest members, Lindsay Eldridge, General Manager of the Nurse Next Door franchise throughout Delta, spoke about where she grew up and her family as her classification speech. Here is a scene from the town of her early years, Gold River in the centre of Vancouver Island.

Classification speech by new member Lindsay Eldridge Peter Roaf 2015-07-14 07:00:00Z 0

Burns and cleft palette among children in Ethopia focus of RESTOR

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 07, 2015
RESTOR International is a Rotarian non-profit humanitarian organization providing free reconstructive surgery to disadvantaged children and adults in developing countries.
 
An 18-year-old boy in Ethiopia, disfigured by severe burns since age 4 after falling into a cooking fire at his home, received reconstructive surgery and now can close his mouth and one of his eyes.
 
The focus of the surgery is on cleft lip and palate anomalies, burn contractures and other disfiguring and disabling conditions.
 
 
[Founded in 2004 as Rotaplast Canada, affiliated with Rotaplast International, RESTOR International under its new name is all Canadian.]
Burns and cleft palette among children in Ethopia focus of RESTOR Peter Roaf 2015-07-07 07:00:00Z 0

Tsawwassen's John Anderson becomes District Governor

Posted on Jul 02, 2015
Congratulations to John Anderson, with wife Claire, for being formally installed July 2, 2015 as Governor of our District 5040 at a dinner hosted by John's home club, the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen. (photo by Chris Offer)
Tsawwassen's John Anderson becomes District Governor 2015-07-02 07:00:00Z 0

Adopt-A-Village in Laos

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 30, 2015
Ladner Rotarian Mike Storey, with wife Kathy (third & fourth from left), with a Canadian team distributing water filters in an Adopt-A-Village Laos visit in February 2015. Mike shared their experience with the club. Mike and Kathy plan to join another Adopt-A-Village Laos group in 2016 along with others from Ladner Rotary and Canada.The 2015 visit was to villages in northern Laos.
Adopt-A-Village in Laos Peter Roaf 2015-06-30 07:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club Temuco Norte, Chile greetings to Ladner Rotary

Posted by Patricio Ramirez on Jun 30, 2015
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Letter to Ladner Rotarian Patricio Navirez from President, Rotary Club Temuco Norte
 
 
 
Dear friend Patricio:
 
Knowing that you will soon return to Canada,  I want to wish you a pleasant trip  on behalf of all the members of our Rotary club Temuco Norte. We want to take this opportunity to ask you to be our spokesperson to express our affection and friendship to all the members of the Ladner Rotary Club, our sister club of that far away country of the north...............
Rotary Club Temuco Norte, Chile greetings to Ladner Rotary Patricio Ramirez 2015-06-30 07:00:00Z 0

Delta Police Chief takes office

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 29, 2015
 
Ladner Rotarian Jim Cessford, former Delta Chief Constable (left) and Mayor Lois Jackson officiated at the swearing in of Delta's new Police Chief Neil Dubord, at a Municipal Hall ceremony on June 29, 2015. Chief Dubord credits his exposure to Rotary through his father as a key reason he dedicated his career to public service.
Delta Police Chief takes office Peter Roaf 2015-06-29 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary Board 2015-16 starts on Canada Day

Posted on Jun 26, 2015
As we celebrate our 148th birthday of Canada, the Ladner Rotary Board of Directors officially takes office.
 
District Governor Ken Wilson swears in the new board at the June 21, 2015 Installation
 
Some members elected to the board at the last annual general meeting, or appointed since, have had to step down with regret for various reasons: Alfredo Goco, as President Elect; Brad Cooper, as President Designate; Roy Sakata, as Club Administrator.
 
New Officers or Directors who have agreed to serve by  appointment of the board are: Walt Hayward, as President Elect; Ulf Ottho, as President Designate. Welcome to them.
Ladner Rotary Board 2015-16 starts on Canada Day Peter Roaf 2015-06-26 07:00:00Z 0

OWL receives club donation

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 23, 2015
President of OWL Rehabilitation Society Karen Wheatley receives $500 from the Rotary Club of Ladner as proceeds from a weekend open house event at OWL earlier in the year, presented by 2015-16 President Peter Roaf.
photo by Wilbur Walrond
OWL receives club donation Peter Roaf 2015-06-23 07:00:00Z 0

Orca Airways Ltd. co-founded by Ladner resident

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 23, 2015
Orca Airways Ltd.
Founded in 2005, Orca Airways Ltd. has 22,500 square feet of office and hanger space at Vancouver International Airport South Terminal to support a fleet of 17 aircraft providing daily scheduled flights between Vancouver and Vancouver Island as well as charter and Medivac services throughout North America.
 
Orca Airways Ltd. co-founded by Ladner resident Peter Roaf 2015-06-23 07:00:00Z 0
Sunny lunch in the park for 2015-16 Installation Peter Roaf 2015-06-21 07:00:00Z 0

Sunny lunch in the park for 2015-16 Installation

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 20, 2015
Jazz, tasty lunch, water park, all in good
company for 2015-16 Board Installation 
photos by Mel Baly: full collection click on link: http://tinyurl.com/p8kd9jw;
photos by Chris Offer: full collection click on link:  http://adobe.ly/1LqepP7
additional photos by Elise Roaf
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jackey Zellweger & Lynn Cameron. Ulf Ottho & Walt Hayward
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Larry & Denise Pretty. Kathy Klassen enjoys the sun
Sunny lunch in the park for 2015-16 Installation Peter Roaf 2015-06-20 07:00:00Z 0

Dr. Don Burkett Memorial Bursary

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 16, 2015
Dr. Don  Burkett (right) with fellow musician and old friend Bob Miller
 
The Dr. Don Burkett Memorial Bursary will support candidates attending the workshop in conjunction with the South Delta Jazz Festival sponsored by the Delta Community Music School. The bursary will be in effect for this year’s workshop, July 7-11, 2015, and will continue for years to come.
Dr. Don Burkett Memorial Bursary Peter Roaf 2015-06-16 07:00:00Z 0

President Patricia's leads last club meeting

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 16, 2015
Ladner Rotary club members and visitors attending the last meeting led by President 2014-15 Patricia Sibley (front row, third from left) on June 16, 2015
 
President Patricia's leads last club meeting Peter Roaf 2015-06-16 07:00:00Z 0

District 5040 Polio update - June 2015

Posted by Jan Gisborne on Jun 12, 2015
Here are the latest stats for Polio - as of June 10, 2015
Total cases YTD 2015 YTD 2014 total 2014
Globally 27 111 414
endemic countries 27 99 392
non-endemic 0 12 22
 
1985 there were 350,000 cases worldwide  and in 2008 we had 1652 cases of Polio. 
 
Our District continues to support Polio eradication and has made a huge difference in countless lives around the world.  So never doubt the impact of all your hard work.
District 5040 Polio update - June 2015 Jan Gisborne 2015-06-12 07:00:00Z 0

FortisBC: Tilbury LNG expansion

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 09, 2015
As operators of the only two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities in Western Canada, FortisBC is expanding the one in Delta's Tilbury industrial park.
 
FortisBC Community & Aboriginal Relations Manager, Amy Hennessy
 
Guest speakers from the company, Amy Hennessy, Community & Aboriginal Relations Manager, Edmond Leung, Chief Engineer, LNG, and Rob Dunsmore,  Project Director, Tilbury Expansion
 
 
 
FortisBC: Tilbury LNG expansion Peter Roaf 2015-06-09 07:00:00Z 0

Board drafts action plan for 2015-16

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jun 09, 2015
Thanks to members of our current board and the incoming board who met for an evening planning session on June 8, and to District Rotarian Don Evans who facilitated the session, Rotary Club of Ladner now has an action plan for 2015-16.
Board drafts action plan for 2015-16 Peter Roaf 2015-06-09 07:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotarian Roy Sakata celebrates school's 50th Anniversary

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 29, 2015
 
 
As Manoah Steves Elementary School in Richmond celebrates its 50th Anniversary, Ladner Rotarian Roy Sakata recalls his days as a student there in the late 1960s and then as Principal from 1987 to 1994 in this Richmond Review article.
 
 
 
 
 
Alan Campbell, Richmond News photograph
Ladner Rotarian Roy Sakata celebrates school's 50th Anniversary Peter Roaf 2015-05-29 07:00:00Z 0

May Days Parade support from Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 24, 2015
Almost half the members of the Rotary Club of Ladner, two friends of Rotary, and Rotary District Governor Ken Wilson and wife Peggy, turned out to volunteer at the May 24, 2015 Ladner May Days parade.
May Days Parade support from Rotary Peter Roaf 2015-05-24 07:00:00Z 0

Youth Forum visit to Ottawa

Posted on May 11, 2015
Rotary Club of Ladner contributed sponsorship funding to support the visit to Ottawa of Ladner high school student, Christopher Tsui, who reported on his experience learning about our nation's capital and government as a member of a youth forum.
Youth Forum visit to Ottawa Peter Roaf 2015-05-12 00:00:00Z 0

Celebration of Life at District Conference

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 09, 2015
 
Rotary District 5040 paid tribute to Ladner Rotary Past President Linda Ottho and Rotarian Claudette Hayward, among those who passed away over the past year.
Celebration of Life at District Conference Peter Roaf 2015-05-10 00:00:00Z 0

Ladner Rotary youth achievements recognized

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 08, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Receiving the Rotary District 5040 Presidential Citation 2014-15 on behalf of the Delta Secondary School Interact Club are Brittany Salikin (left) and Tessa Hansen.
Ladner Rotary youth achievements recognized Peter Roaf 2015-05-09 00:00:00Z 0

Public Image recognition of Ladner Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 08, 2015
Rotary Club of Ladner was one of three clubs receiving the District 5040 Public Image Award. Club President Patricia Sibley (second from left) received the Award from award committee chair, Ladner Rotarian PDG Penny Offer (left) and District Governor Ken Wilson and wife Peggy (right)
 
 
 
photo by Chris Offer
Public Image recognition of Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2015-05-09 00:00:00Z 0

Adopt a Village in Laos

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 08, 2015
 
 
 
 
Clean water and education is the focus of service above self through "Adopt a Village in Laos".
 
Inspired by Port Hope, Ontario Rotarian Steve Rutledge, founder of the international program, who spoke to our club last year, Ladner Rotarian Mike Storey and wife, Kathy, acted with a donation and a commitment through a visit to a village in Laos six months later.
 
Adopt a Village in Laos Peter Roaf 2015-05-09 00:00:00Z 0

PDG Penny Offer recognized for Meritorious Service

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 08, 2015
 
 
Ladner Rotarian PDG Penny Offer (second from left) received the presigious Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service from Past Rotary International Director Shekhar Mahta of Calcutta, India, representing RI President Gary Huang (second from right) and District Governor Ken Wilson with Peggy.
 
 
photo by Chris Offer
 
PDG Penny Offer recognized for Meritorious Service Peter Roaf 2015-05-09 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary District recognizes Mike Storey

Posted on May 08, 2015
 
 
 
For outstanding contributions to Rotary over five years or more, Rotary District 5040 presented the Light Up Rotary Award to Ladner Rotarian Mike Storey.
Rotary District recognizes Mike Storey Peter Roaf 2015-05-09 00:00:00Z 0

Special Projects Award to Ladner Rotary

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 07, 2015
For producing Christmas dinner in December 2014 for the Weekend Family Peer Support Group, serving mentally challenged adults, the Rotary Club of Ladner receives the District 5040 "Special Projects Award" at the District conference on May 8, 2015.
Special Projects Award to Ladner Rotary Peter Roaf 2015-05-08 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary Leadership Institute May 7, 2015

Posted on May 07, 2015
President Elect Peter Roaf (left) with Rotarians completing Level 3 of the three Rotary Leadership Institute levels prior to the District 5040 conference in North Vancouver on May 7, 2015. Others in the group were from Williams Lake, Prince George, Burnaby and Vancouver. Past District Governor Chris Offer, of Ladner, and District Governor Elect John Anderson, of Tsawwassen, facilitated the session. PDG and Ladner Rotarian Sonia Baron participated in another RLI session and PDG and Ladner Rotarian Penny Offer facilitated one of the other RLI sessions. Roaf says, "RLI is an excellent way to learn about the full scope of Rotary and many lifetime skills as well. I highly recommend it to all Rotarians, whether just starting out or many years a member."
 
photo by Chris Offer
Rotary Leadership Institute May 7, 2015 Peter Roaf 2015-05-08 00:00:00Z 0

Ulf Ottho returns as member and speaks on Delta Mediation

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 04, 2015

Ulf Ottho, many years a Ladner Rotarian, has returned as a member after serving two terms on the National Parole Board in Abbottsford. District 5040 Governor Elect John Anderson officiated at Ulf's induction as a new member at the May 5, 2015 club meeting.

Ladner Rotary President (left) Patricia Sibley with District Governor Elect John Anderson (right) who officially inducted Ulf Ottho as he returns as a member

 

 

 

Coincidentally, on the day he was inducted as a new member, Ulf gave his Classification speech. More....

Ulf Ottho returns as member and speaks on Delta Mediation Peter Roaf 2015-05-05 00:00:00Z 0

Hope of Life International saves lives and families in Guatamala

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 27, 2015
Long-time Ladner Rotarian Ed Klassen and his wife Kathy, en route home to Nanaimo from a winter stay in New Zealand, spoke to the club about Hope of Life International.
 
Hope of Life International is a faith-based Christian organization to minister to the spiritual, physical, and educational needs of the impoverished people of Guatemala. To address the needs of the poor, the sick, the homeless, and the fatherless Hope of Life began in 1987 with a campus of 3 acres and now thrives on 3,000 acres, feeding the hungry through 78 feeding centers, caring for countless orphans and the elderly, rescuing hundreds of children from the brink of starvation each year, sheltering the homeless, and providing a first-class education for hundreds of poor children.
Hope of Life International saves lives and families in Guatamala Peter Roaf 2015-04-28 00:00:00Z 0

Lindsay Eldridge new member

Posted by Peter Roaf on Apr 20, 2015
 
 
Welcome Lindsay!
 
President Patricia Sibley and President Elect Peter Roaf welcome our newest member, Lindsay Eldridge, of Nurse Next Door.
Lindsay Eldridge new member Peter Roaf 2015-04-21 00:00:00Z 0

Celebrating aging

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 16, 2015

 

 

Lindsay Eldridge, General Manager of Delta-based Nurse Next Door Home Care Services, spoke about the growing field of home care services, seen with Past President Peter Podovinikoff

 

 

Celebrating aging Peter Roaf 2015-03-17 00:00:00Z 0

Presidents Elect and leaders gather for Pacific NW Training Session

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 09, 2015
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Rotary International President Elect Ravi Ravindran was one of several leaders who spoke to the more than 700 Presidents Elect and other leaders in clubs and districts from Oregon through Alaska at the Pacific Northwest PETS (Presidents Elect Training Session) March 5 to 8 at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel next to Sea-Tac Airport in Seattle.
Presidents Elect and leaders gather for Pacific NW Training Session Peter Roaf 2015-03-10 00:00:00Z 0

Future of Delta Hospital with Veronica Carroll

Posted by Peter Roaf on Mar 02, 2015
Executive Director of the Delta Hospital Foundation Veronica Carroll, gave her new member's classification speech, which included a presentation on the future plans for the Delta Hospital, the needs and the role of the Hospital Foundation. See more for a presentation on the hospital's future.........
 
 
Veronica Carroll, centre, with Past Presidents
Irene Forcier and Rev. Graham Witcher
Future of Delta Hospital with Veronica Carroll Peter Roaf 2015-03-03 00:00:00Z 0

Rural India polio vaccine given by Ladner Rotarians

Posted on Mar 01, 2015
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As part of National Immunization Day aimed at vaccinating over 172 million children under the age of 5 across India, Ladner Rotarians Chris and Penny Offer, both Past District Governors, joined a Rotary International team of volunteers from Canada, Switzerland, Australia and the United States to give Polio vaccinations in rural India in late February.
Rural India polio vaccine given by Ladner Rotarians Chris Offer and Peter Roaf 2015-03-02 00:00:00Z 0

Business Ethics Award winner finalists model 4-Way Test

Posted by Peter Roaf on Feb 01, 2015
Winner of the 2015 Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award Tanya Marsh, of 100 Acre Wood Family Daycare ( left) with fellow finalists, Christina Tablan, of Complete Cleaning Services Corp., and Tanya Snow, of Augustine House, and Delta Richmond East M.P. and Ladner Rotarian Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
 
PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS OFFER
Business Ethics Award winner finalists model 4-Way Test Peter Roaf 2015-02-02 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary Leadership Institute January 24, 2015

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jan 24, 2015
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Over 50 new Rotarians as well as long service members throughout District 5040, from Williams Lake, Whistler, the Lower Mainland, and points in between, participated in the Rotary Leadership Institute Parts 1 and 2 on Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Burnaby.
 
Ladner Rotarian and Past District Governor Chris Offer facilitates, and presents with two others, the learning sessions for Part 2. Ladner Rotarian and PDG Penny Offer played the same role for Part 1 sessions.
 
President Elect Peter Roaf participated in Part 2: "I highly recommend the high quality sessions to any member, especially for newer members like me, to get the most out of their Rotary experience."
 
The next opportunity to take the sessions in any of the three parts will be on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in North Vancouver just prior to the annual District 5040 Conference. Register on the District 5040 website.
Rotary Leadership Institute January 24, 2015 Peter Roaf 2015-01-25 00:00:00Z 0
Ladner Rotary Day - January 31, 2015 Chris Offer 2015-01-19 00:00:00Z 0
1st Kirkland Ladner Scouts John Thomas 2015-01-14 00:00:00Z 0

Claudette Hayward

Posted on Jan 08, 2015
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A Celebration of Claudette's life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
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Rotary Peace Center

Posted on Jan 04, 2015
Do you know a possible candidate for a Rotary Peace Fellowship?
 
 
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Call for Nominations Peter Roaf 2014-12-17 00:00:00Z 0
Newest member of Ladner Rotary 2014-12-16 00:00:00Z 0
Christmas Lunch 2014-12-12 00:00:00Z 0
Annaul Peer Support Christmas Dinner 2014-12-07 00:00:00Z 0
November Raffle Winners Announced 2014-12-01 00:00:00Z 0
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Engine 374

Posted on Nov 21, 2014
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May 23, 1887 was a great day for Vancouver, when CPR Engine 374 pulled the first transcontinental passenger train into the city. Crowds cheered, the city band played, ships in the harbour blew their horns, and hundreds of flags decorated the young city.
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No Meeting Nov 11

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The meeting on November 11, 2014 is cancelled – please attend Remembrance Day Service in your community
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History of the Ladner Legion & the Poppy 2014-11-04 00:00:00Z 0

Micro Loans Change Lives

Posted on Oct 27, 2014
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Kiva - a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.
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World Polio Day

Posted on Oct 21, 2014
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Ladner Rotary members sported bright red ponchos with the words “End Polio Now” at their meeting on October 21, 2014.
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Prime Minister presented with Rotary Polio Champion Award 2014-10-22 00:00:00Z 0
Temuco Norte & Ladner Rotary Projects 2014-10-07 00:00:00Z 0
150 Years of Service 2014-10-03 00:00:00Z 0
Comely Bank - the home of Paul Harris 2014-09-30 00:00:00Z 0

DeltaPort is Expanding

Posted on Sep 22, 2014
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DeltaPort expansion. A new three berth container terminal at Roberts Bank will have capacity for 2.4 million containers.
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Adopt a Village in Laos

Posted on Sep 08, 2014
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The remote villages of Laos have never recovered from the ‘Secret’ war of the 1960′s and early 70’s. While rich in culture and tradition, their education, healthcare and hygiene conditions are severely lacking. The average lifespan is only 56 years and average age is only 20.8, caused by poor quality water, poor hygiene and general poverty.
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The Rotary Foundation 2014-09-02 00:00:00Z 0
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Support Group Picnic

Posted on Aug 22, 2014
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Members of the Rotary Club of Ladner volunteered at the annual Family Peer Support Group summer picnic.
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Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program

Posted on Jul 28, 2014
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Jocelyn O'Brien who was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner to attend the 2014 Adventure in Citizenship in Ottawa gave the highlights of her visit to Ottawa, May 4 to May 7, 2014.
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Ideal Door

Posted on Jul 28, 2014
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Mike Storey presented a short overview of his business as part of the club member profiles.
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Meet newest member of the Rotary Club of Ladner 2014-07-29 00:00:00Z 0
The New Bridge - its Coming 2014-07-22 00:00:00Z 0

Duncan Africa - "Guitar Builders of Southern Uganda"

Posted on Jul 14, 2014
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Our speaker on July 15th was Jay Duncan of Duncan Guitar. A unique social venture that combines the best of charity and business, creating a new model for development based on sustainability, excellence and merit. And builds great guitars.
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Talking Stick Rotary Club of Ladner 2014-07-12 00:00:00Z 0
New member inducted 2014-07-08 00:00:00Z 0
President's Installation 2014-07-08 00:00:00Z 0
Meet the New President of Rotary Ladner 2014-07-04 00:00:00Z 0
Meet the New RI President 2014-06-29 00:00:00Z 0

Thank you President Linda

Posted on Jun 28, 2014
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The members of the Rotary Club of Ladner send thank you to Linda Cran for her year of leadership as president of the club. Members gathered at the home of Irene and Charles Forcier on June 29th
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Team Canada heads for New Zealand 2014-06-26 00:00:00Z 0
Delta PD says thanks to Ladner Rotary 2014-06-26 00:00:00Z 0

Pennsylvania Rotary Friendship Team

Posted on Jun 23, 2014
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Our speaker on June 24th was Cindy and Chris Hornaman from District 7430, Pennsylvania, members of the Rotary Friendship Exchange Team. The Rotary Club of Ladner was their last stop before returning home.
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The lost is found 2014-06-17 00:00:00Z 0

DG says thanks to Ladner members

Posted on Jun 16, 2014
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Governor Garry Shearer visited the Rotary Club of Ladner on June 17th to recognized two club members for their work in making the recent district conference a success.
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Out of Chaos

Posted on Jun 16, 2014
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Out of Chaos was formed in answer to clients’ needs to simplify their lives and reduce the stress in their work and home environments.
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DSS Interact Supports Womens' Shelter 2014-06-10 00:00:00Z 0
History of the Rotary Club of Ladner Part 2 - 1983 to 2014 2014-06-03 00:00:00Z 0
History of the Rotary Club of Ladner Part 1 - 1958 to 1983 2014-05-27 00:00:00Z 0

Lander Rotary club of Distinction

Posted on May 24, 2014
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The Rotary Club of Ladner was honoured at the District 5040 Conference in Squamish by DG Garry Shearer with the Presidential Citation with Distinction. This is a certificate and a patch to place on the club banner.
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World's Biggest Commercial 2014-05-22 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary helps Typhoon survivors in the Philippines

Posted on May 19, 2014
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Helping the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan.  Rotary humanitarian aid on the ground.Our speaker on May 20th was Elenna Agala from the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise. She has been an active volunteer with Rotary World Help for many years and coordinated the shipment of numerous containers to the Philippines.
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Farewell Steve & Linda Strang 2014-05-13 00:00:00Z 0

Spartina Wars

Posted on May 12, 2014
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Spartina is an invasive, aquatic grass that rapidly converts tidal mudflats areas (like Boundary Bay) into elevated spartina meadows. This increases the risk of flooding and results in loss of migratory bird, fish and shellfish habitat.
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What is The Write To Read Project?

Posted on May 05, 2014
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The Write to Read Project’s goal is increasing the level of literacy among aboriginal people in British Columbia, and in building cooperative relationships between urban groups and rural First Nations communities.
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Rotary Water Park - Ladner? 2014-04-29 00:00:00Z 0
Future of Tsawwassen First Nations development 2014-04-15 00:00:00Z 0
Why Rotary? 2014-04-06 00:00:00Z 0

Humanitarian Project in Uganda

Posted on Mar 31, 2014
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On April 1st the speakers were Brenda Casey and Rick Llewall. From ICEF (International Community Empowerment Foundation). ICEF is currently centred in the southwest of Uganda, in Masaka District, where they manage the Tekera Resource Centre (TRC) and contribute to the welfare of 30 orphans cared for in the Nazareth Children’s Home.
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Gutsy Walk

Posted on Mar 24, 2014
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The speakers on March 25th were Mavreen David and Paul Evered from, Crohn’s And Colitis Canada.
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Stop the Towers 2014-03-18 00:00:00Z 0

2014 Rotary Delta Youth Awards

Posted on Mar 15, 2014
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The Rotary Clubs of Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen are seeking nominations for their 6th Annual Delta Rotary Youth Awards. The youth nominated for these awards have contributed to their community by reaching out to others or by showing remarkable courage and strength combating adversity and hardship.
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New member inducted 2014-03-12 00:00:00Z 0
KPU Update 2014-03-11 00:00:00Z 0

Peace It Together

Posted on Mar 03, 2014
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Our speaker on March 4 2014 was Reena Lazar discussing a unique peace building program that brings Israeli, Palestinian, and Canadian youth together each year for a summer camp.
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Rotary History Quiz 2014-02-25 00:00:00Z 0
When you start with Rotary: Good things happen! 2014-02-23 00:00:00Z 0
BC Cancer Foundation 2014-02-18 00:00:00Z 0
Cheque presentations 2014-02-18 00:00:00Z 0
The Year of the Horse 2014-02-07 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Foundation honours for club members 2014-02-04 00:00:00Z 0
U of Vic Centre for Aging Ladner 2014-02-04 00:00:00Z 0
Unforgiving - Asperger's 2014-01-28 00:00:00Z 0
Report from Art Birk on visit to Chile. 2014-01-27 00:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow presentation 2014-01-21 00:00:00Z 0

The Power of Rotary

Posted on Jan 10, 2014
 
Marion Bunch, a Georgia Rotary member, who lost her son to AIDS, talks about how Rotary gave her the platform to promote free health care for thousands in Africa.
 
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National Parole Board

Posted on Jan 06, 2014
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Parole is a bridge between incarceration and return to the community. It is a conditional release, which allows some offenders to continue to serve the balance of their sentence outside of the institution.
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Welcome Tammy Hansen

Posted on Dec 16, 2013
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The newest member of the Rotary Club of Ladner was welcomed on December 17th. Tammy Hansen was inducted by PDG Penny Offer.
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Visitors from New Zealand

Posted on Dec 09, 2013
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The speakers on December 10 were from New Zealand. The four students are part of the club to club exchange with the Rotary Club of Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
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Another Successful Rotary TV Auction Chris Offer 2013-12-10 00:00:00Z 0
AGM Rotary Club of Ladner Chris Offer 2013-12-04 00:00:00Z 0

Walk for Alzheimer's

Posted on Nov 18, 2013
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70,000 people in BC have Alzheimer's. On January 26 The Walk for Memoriers for Richmond/South Delta will be held.
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Interact clothing drive a success

Posted by Chris Offer on Nov 14, 2013
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The Delta Secondary School Interact club collected more than 160 large bags of clothing.  A full truck was loaded and donated to Big Brothers - well done Interact!!
Interact clothing drive a success Chris Offer 2013-11-15 00:00:00Z 0
Our future Leaders 2013-11-13 00:00:00Z 0

DPD supports Special Olympics

Posted on Nov 11, 2013
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Deputy Chief Constable Lyle Beaudoin and Staff Sergeant Debra McLeod from Delta PD were our club’s guest speakers with a presentation on the Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics.

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BC Guide Dog Service

Posted on Oct 14, 2013
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The BC Guide Dog Service is located in Ladner. CEO Bill Thornton accompanied by one of the service dogs spoke about the organization and their recently built new training and breeding center in Ladner.

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New Rotary International Website 2013-10-10 00:00:00Z 0

Your Legacy

Posted on Oct 07, 2013
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Gene Vickers on October 8th talked about the legacy you leave behind. Often many of us never realize how we have affected somebody else in a positive way. The "footprints" are those things we do that will create memories.
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District Governor Visits 2013-10-01 00:00:00Z 0
Interact Club cleans up Ladner Harbour 2013-10-01 00:00:00Z 0
Why Join Rotary? 2013-09-27 00:00:00Z 0

Update on DSS Interact Club

Posted on Sep 23, 2013
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Rachel Hislop-Hook, president DSS Interact Club spoke to the club on September 24 about plans at Delta Secondary School Interact Club which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner.
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Container arrives in Cavancha 2013-09-18 00:00:00Z 0
The new VP of Rotary International on the future of The Rotary Foundation 2013-09-05 00:00:00Z 0

Fraser River Discovery Centre

Posted on Sep 02, 2013
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The Discovery Centre is a way to explore the Fraser River through the stories and diversity of the entire Fraser River. Through rotating exhibits and hands-on programmes, the Fraser River Discovery Centre presents the river's contribution to the life, history, and future of British Columbia and its people.
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Adventure in Citizenship

Posted by Chris Offer on Aug 26, 2013
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The Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program celebrated its 63rd Anniversary in 2013. This spring, 220 outstanding senior high school students from across Canada spent four days in the National Capital in a program designed to develop their potential as leaders in their communities and in Canadian society.
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Rotary Ladner up in Lights 2013-08-23 00:00:00Z 0
Global TV report on spartina in Boundary Bay 2013-08-23 00:00:00Z 0
Nominate companies for the Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award Peter Roaf 2013-08-21 00:00:00Z 0

Urban Gardens

Posted on Aug 19, 2013
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"Our reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in a food supply riddled with hidden environmental, economic and health care costs and beset by rising food prices. With only a handful of corporations responsible for the lion’s share of the food on our supermarket shelves, we are incredibly vulnerable to supply chain disruption.:"  Peter Ladner
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Rotary Park Picnic for the South Delta "Weekend Family & Peer Support Group" Mike Storey 2013-08-17 00:00:00Z 0

Picnic in Rotary Park

Posted by Mike Storey on Aug 16, 2013
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Rotary Park Picnic for the South Delta "Weekend Family & Peer Support Group" was a great success.
Picnic in Rotary Park Mike Storey 2013-08-17 00:00:00Z 0
What's New at Delta Cable Peter Roaf 2013-08-13 00:00:00Z 0
RI President Burton’s Membership Message 2013-08-10 00:00:00Z 0

Digital Billboards

Posted on Aug 05, 2013
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Digital billboard advertising is one of the fastest growth advertising sectors while print, TV and radio media ad revenues are declining. There are very good reasons for the rapid growth of digital media advertising and messaging.
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Paul Harris Fellows

Posted on Jul 29, 2013
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Members of the Rotary Club of Ladner were presented with Paul Harris Fellow recognition for their ongoing support for The Rotary Foundation and the humanitarian work of Rotary
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Report on club assembly

Posted on Jul 29, 2013
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President Linda Cran held her first club assembly of the Rotary year on July 30. Each board member gave a brief report and answered questions from club members.
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New member joins Ladner Rotary 2013-07-23 00:00:00Z 0
The Story of Delta Libraries 2013-07-23 00:00:00Z 0

Container on its way to Chile

Posted on Jul 22, 2013
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The container of medical and dental equipment for Iquique Chile sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner was loaded on Saturday, July 20 2013. It will arrive in Iquique in 6 to 8 weeks.
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South Fraser Perimeter Road close to being finished

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Geoff Freer, Executive Director of South Fraser Perimeter Road project gave a fascinating and detailed update on the new highway. The highway will have a direct impact on all Tsawwassen and Ladner residents. Commuter patterns will change and there will be significantly less traffic on some roads.
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Rotary Convention Highlights 2013-07-15 00:00:00Z 0

Olympian Darcy Marquardt

Posted on Jul 14, 2013
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Three-time Olympian, Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion, Darcy Marquardt has worked tirelessly in pursuit of her dreams over the course of her 14 year rowing career. She has learned that no matter what the obstacles, with perseverance and teamwork, you can achieve things you never thought possible. Darcy credits her parents and family values of integrity and commitment for creating the foundation from which her rowing career took off.
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Linda Cran New President

Posted on Jul 06, 2013
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Linda Cran chaired her first meeting on July 2nd as club president. The theme for the Rotary year 2013-14 is "Engage Rotary - Change Lives". The Rotary Club of Ladner is in for a anothr great year.
 
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Delta PD - business crime prevention programs

Posted on Jul 06, 2013
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Melissa Lowe, Manager, Corporate Communications for Delta PD and a member of the RC of Ladner was our speaker on July 2.
Melissa outline the business crime prevention initiatives the department has underway and the partnership with the Delta Chamber of Commerce.
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New RI President for 2013-14 2013-07-02 00:00:00Z 0
Remembering Don Burkett Chris Offer 2013-06-03 00:00:00Z 0

Telling Rotary’s Story on Social Media

Posted on Jun 01, 2013
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In a presentation to the RC of Ladner Jeremy Perry stressed the value of using Face Book and other social media to spread the good news story about Rotary and what the RC of Ladner is doing in the community.
Telling Rotary’s Story on Social Media Chris Offer 2013-06-02 00:00:00Z 0
Interact Club Fundraising Success Chris Offer 2013-05-28 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Ladner an Award Winner Chris Offer 2013-05-27 00:00:00Z 0
Photos 2013 Delta Rotary Youth Awards Chris Offer 2013-05-14 00:00:00Z 0
Night at the Races - A Winner Chris Offer 2013-05-12 00:00:00Z 0
Classification talk Sonia Baron Chris Offer 2013-05-12 00:00:00Z 0

Club Fireside

Posted by Mike Storey on Apr 25, 2013
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On the evening of April 25, President Ray hosted this year's first Fireside Meeting in Tsawwassen.  It was well attended with 13 Rotarians and 5 guests. 
Club Fireside Mike Storey 2013-04-26 00:00:00Z 0
The Life and Times of Art Birk Chris Offer 2013-04-23 00:00:00Z 0

Charan Gill, CEO of PICS

Posted by Mike Storey on Apr 19, 2013
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Charan Gill presented to the Ladner Rotary Club on April 16 and spoke about PiCS, Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society.
Charan Gill, CEO of PICS Mike Storey 2013-04-20 00:00:00Z 0
Spartina update Don Burkett 2013-04-09 00:00:00Z 0
New Paul Harris Fellows Honoured Chris Offer 2013-04-09 00:00:00Z 0
The Analytics of Polling Chris Offer 2013-04-09 00:00:00Z 0
Thank you for your support for The Rotary Foundation Chris Offer 2013-04-09 00:00:00Z 0

Youth Representatives Selected

Posted by Chris Offer on Apr 03, 2013
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The Rotary Club of Ladner has selected a representative to Adventures in Citizenship - Ottawa and representatives to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
Youth Representatives Selected Chris Offer 2013-04-04 00:00:00Z 0
Project Amigo Chris Offer 2013-04-02 00:00:00Z 0

Community Donations

Posted by Chris Offer on Mar 30, 2013
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The Rotary Club of Ladner made donations to the Delta Police Foundation and Kid Sport
Community Donations Chris Offer 2013-03-31 00:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Foundation Chris Offer 2013-03-26 00:00:00Z 0
Poem about New Zealand trip Chris Offer 2013-03-14 00:00:00Z 0
Ed Klassen pens a poem to say farewell to team Ladner Chris Offer 2013-03-12 00:00:00Z 0
Report from New Zealand Chris Offer 2013-03-11 00:00:00Z 0
Personal Revolution- End Polio Now- Ziggy Marley Chris Offer 2013-03-10 00:00:00Z 0
Long-time Delta Chef Richard Downes of theTown & Country Restaurant passes away Linda Ottho 2013-03-09 00:00:00Z 0
5 Commonly Overlooked Fixed Income Opportunities Chris Offer 2013-03-05 00:00:00Z 0

100 Years of Rotary in BC

Posted by Chris Offer on Feb 26, 2013
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Rotary Club of Ladner and Rotary Club of Tsawwassen celebrate 100 years of Rotary service in British Columbia with a full page in the Delta Optimist.
100 Years of Rotary in BC Chris Offer 2013-02-27 00:00:00Z 0

Delta says thanks Rotary

Posted by Chris Offer on Feb 18, 2013
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Major Lois Jackson and Delta council said thank you to the three Rotary clubs in Delta and presented certificates to each club as part of the celebration of 100 years of Rotary in BC
Delta says thanks Rotary Chris Offer 2013-02-19 00:00:00Z 0
MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay Chris Offer 2013-02-19 00:00:00Z 0
Welcome the year of the Snake Chris Offer 2013-02-16 00:00:00Z 0
Josh's Choice Chris Offer 2013-02-14 00:00:00Z 0
Speaker calls for help for children Penny Offer 2013-02-12 00:00:00Z 0
Glyn Abraham - Classification Talk Chris Offer 2013-02-05 00:00:00Z 0
DSS Interact Club Member Speaks at Rotary Peace Forum Chris Offer 2013-02-04 00:00:00Z 0

Team Ladner at RLI

Posted by Chris Offer on Jan 25, 2013
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Six members of the Rotary Club of Ladner attended the weekend Rotary Leadership Institute.
Team Ladner at RLI Chris Offer 2013-01-26 00:00:00Z 0
BC Cancer Foundation Chris Offer 2013-01-22 00:00:00Z 0

Update on club projects in Cebu Philippines

Posted by Chris Offer on Jan 11, 2013
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This report refers to work started by the Rotary Club of Ladner more than 20 years ago with the assistance of a variety of Rotary Foundation grants and particularly with the leadership of PDG Michael Cruise in Cebu City, Philippines.

Update on club projects in Cebu Philippines Chris Offer 2013-01-12 00:00:00Z 0
New member inducted Chris Offer 2013-01-08 00:00:00Z 0
Viola Kiess presented with Paul Harris Fellow recognition Chris Offer 2013-01-08 00:00:00Z 0
Family challenges dealing with mental illness Chris Offer 2013-01-08 00:00:00Z 0

Ron Bollen - 1920-2012

Posted by Chris Offer on Dec 20, 2012
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Past President of the Rotary Club of Ladner Ron Bollen died this week. This story on Ron is from 2004
Ron Bollen - 1920-2012 Chris Offer 2012-12-21 00:00:00Z 0
Christmas Lunch 2012 Chris Offer 2012-12-18 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary TV Auction 2012 a Success Chris Offer 2012-12-16 00:00:00Z 0
Chris Offer received one of Rotary's highest awards from the Rotary Foundation Linda Ottho 2012-12-15 00:00:00Z 0
The future of KPU Chris Offer 2012-12-11 00:00:00Z 0
Family & Peer Support Group Xmas Dinner Chris Offer 2012-12-09 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club of Ladner Supports CKNW Orphans Fund Chris Offer 2012-12-07 00:00:00Z 0

Donation to Delta PD

Posted by Chris Offer on Nov 26, 2012
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A $10,000 donation was made to Delta PD to fund the community crime preention van for the Ladner CoPS Office.
Donation to Delta PD Chris Offer 2012-11-27 00:00:00Z 0
Serving the Patient or the System Chris Offer 2012-11-27 00:00:00Z 0
Delta PD K9 Trauma Unit a Success Chris Offer 2012-11-20 00:00:00Z 0
TV Auction December 15 2012 Chris Offer 2012-11-19 00:00:00Z 0
Concerned Citizens of BC Chris Offer 2012-11-13 00:00:00Z 0
Finalists are announced for Rotary's Business Ethics Award Chris Offer 2012-11-07 00:00:00Z 0
Remembrance Day Chris Offer 2012-11-06 00:00:00Z 0
What to do with Rotary Park? Chris Offer 2012-11-03 00:00:00Z 0

Chris & Penny Offer's Induction to the Rotary Arch C. Klumph Society

Posted by Linda Ottho on Nov 01, 2012
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Our own Chris and Penny Offer were inducted into the Rotary Arch C. Klumph Society during a ceremony on October 25th in Evanston. The society honors those who give at least US$250,000 to the Foundation. Congratulations and commendations to these altruistic members of our club, you have made a wonderful difference in peoples lives. Thanks for making the Rotary Foundation your charity!
Chris & Penny Offer's Induction to the Rotary Arch C. Klumph Society Linda Ottho 2012-11-02 00:00:00Z 0
History of the Poppy Chris Offer 2012-11-02 00:00:00Z 0
October Calendar Draw winners Chris Offer 2012-10-28 00:00:00Z 0

West Coast Seeds

Posted by Chris Offer on Oct 15, 2012
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The speaker on October 16 2012 was Jeanette McCall of West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds Chris Offer 2012-10-16 00:00:00Z 0

Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award

Posted by Chris Offer on Oct 14, 2012
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The Rotary Clubs of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta wish to recognize persons and businesses in our community who exhibit not only exemplary business practice, but personify the Rotary International Four- Way Test in how they conduct their business.
Delta Rotary Business Ethics Award Chris Offer 2012-10-15 00:00:00Z 0
DGs visit brings a message of inspiration Chris Offer 2012-10-09 00:00:00Z 0
Cruise Weddings Chris Offer 2012-10-02 00:00:00Z 0
New Rotary Police Vans arrive Chris Offer 2012-10-02 00:00:00Z 0
Delta Secondary School Interact Club Chris Offer 2012-09-29 00:00:00Z 0
The life and times of Janice Dooks Chris Offer 2012-09-29 00:00:00Z 0
Final assault of the season on Spartina Chris Offer 2012-09-25 00:00:00Z 0
Publishing is Dead Chris Offer 2012-09-18 00:00:00Z 0
Travel writer Joei Carlton Hossack Chris Offer 2012-09-11 00:00:00Z 0
Voices for Peace 2012-09-09 00:00:00Z 0
August Calendar Draw Winners Chris Offer 2012-08-31 00:00:00Z 0
The Apprentice Millionaire Portfolio Chris Offer 2012-08-28 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary was alive with the sound of music Chris Offer 2012-08-21 00:00:00Z 0
Winners of Calendar draws Chris Offer 2012-08-19 00:00:00Z 0
Message from Club President Ray Moschuk 2012-08-18 00:00:00Z 0
Federal minister of democratic reform speaker Chris Offer 2012-08-14 00:00:00Z 0
Spartina battle waged at 'Bay Chris Offer 2012-08-10 00:00:00Z 0
Hospital Foundation under new leadership Chris Offer 2012-08-07 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Foundation supporters recognized Chris Offer 2012-08-07 00:00:00Z 0
What to do with Rotary Park? Chris Offer 2012-08-03 00:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow pins presented Chris Offer 2012-08-03 00:00:00Z 0

Kiwi Farewell

Posted by Chris Offer on Jul 29, 2012

On Saturday July 28 40 Rotarians and friends of Rotary gathered at the home of Walt and Claudette Hayward for a farewell barbeque for the New Zealand Rotary Friendship team.

Kiwi Farewell Chris Offer 2012-07-30 00:00:00Z 0
A Quintet of PDGs Chris Offer 2012-07-30 00:00:00Z 0
Alkaline Water Systems Chris Offer 2012-07-24 00:00:00Z 0
Mayor Welcomes NZ Rotarians Chris Offer 2012-07-20 00:00:00Z 0
Kiwi's Visit Club Chris Offer 2012-07-17 00:00:00Z 0
The War on Spartina Linda Ottho 2012-07-16 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary and Literacy Diana Nimsick 2012-07-10 00:00:00Z 0
Thank you Rotary from RYLA Grad!! Chris Offer 2012-07-03 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary - Doing Good in the World Chris Offer 2012-07-03 00:00:00Z 0

Farewell to La Diva

Posted by Guillermo Bustos on Jun 26, 2012
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Thank you president Linda for a great year. On June 24 we celebrated "The Year of La Diva"
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Welcome our newest member Chris Offer 2012-06-26 00:00:00Z 0

The Future of Rotary

Posted by Chris Offer on Jun 25, 2012
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Will Rotary die - are we in the last stage of grieving for Rotary?  Our speaker on June 26 - challenged the club to think hard about our future.
The Future of Rotary Chris Offer 2012-06-26 00:00:00Z 0
Interact Club receives new banner Chris Offer 2012-06-21 00:00:00Z 0
Meet the 2012-13 Officers and Directors of the RC of Ladner Chris Offer 2012-06-20 00:00:00Z 0
New Paul Harris Fellow Chris Offer 2012-06-19 00:00:00Z 0
Cheque Presentation Delta Museum Chris Offer 2012-06-19 00:00:00Z 0
Photos of installation of 2012-13 Board of Directors Chris Offer 2012-06-19 00:00:00Z 0

Adventures in Citizenship

Posted by Chris Offer on Jun 11, 2012
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Our speaker on June 12th was the student sponsored by the club to go to Ottawa for Adventures in Citizenship
Adventures in Citizenship Chris Offer 2012-06-12 00:00:00Z 0
Little House - Reborn Chris Offer 2012-06-06 00:00:00Z 0
Birthdays & Anniversaries JULY Linda Ottho 2012-06-02 00:00:00Z 0
Delta Rotary Youth Awards - 2012 Chris Offer 2012-05-12 00:00:00Z 0

Local Success Stories

Posted by Chris Offer on Apr 09, 2012
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Louise Latremouille's desire to help her parents learn how to use a computer have turned into a very successful business.
Local Success Stories Chris Offer 2012-04-10 00:00:00Z 0
Birthdays & Anniversaries MAY Linda Ottho 2012-03-31 00:00:00Z 0
Graham's gem for the week Graham Witcher 2012-03-11 00:00:00Z 0

Update #2 on Rotary Foundation Dinner

Posted by Mike Storey on Oct 03, 2011

District 5040 Rotary Foundation Dinner: "Blue Hawaii"

November 19th  2011

6:00pm No Host Bar, 7:00pm Buffet Dinner 

Location: Firefighters Hall, 6515 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. 

Contact Mike Storey if you are interested in sitting at the Ladner Rotary Table, we are looking for 10 to attend  (we have five persons from our club registered as of Oct 16). 

Good food, fun, and live auction!  Dance the night away to Elvis tribute artist Steve Elliott, with entertainment by the Spirit of the South Seas - Hula Halau Na Keiki 'O hana Lokahi.  Your best Hawaiian shirt and mumuus optional!

Tickets are $80.00 per person and registration is now open on line, more information can be found at www.rotary5040.org

We are looking for you to make a commitment before Remembrance Day as the Banquet Hall wants us to confirm our numbers one week before the event. 

Update #2 on Rotary Foundation Dinner Mike Storey 2011-10-04 00:00:00Z 0

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Oct 29 2011

Posted by Mike Storey on Oct 02, 2011

Guillermo and Sandra are organizing the next Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.  See Events on our website to sign up. Contact Guillermo (gabustos@dccnet.com) or Sandra (boss101@dccnet.com) by email if you can be a host (not more than 8 people including yourself and partner).   This is also an excellent occasion to invite some prospective Rotarians.  We have (15) confirmed persons attending and room for more to join in for a fun evening.

Here are the details: The date is Saturday October 29th at 6 p.m. The location will be announced when all have signed up and indicated whether you are a visitor or a host. For the host: You will provide the home and make the main dish. You will need to provide all of the little things that go into a dinner as well. Your guests will bring a bottle of wine for themselves and one for the host. All participants: Each couple will bring: Two bottles of wine (or one drink of your choice and one bottle of wine for the host)

You will be assigned to bring either appetizers for 8, dessert for 8 or salad for 8. You may sign up for yourselves and your friends or family. (2 adults) Sign up now under Events on this website so we can organize the evening and send you a letter to indicate what to bring and whose home to go to.  This dinner is always a success and a good time is had by all.

 

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Oct 29 2011 Mike Storey 2011-10-03 00:00:00Z 0

Dr Allan Shapiro on Seeder Connect

Posted by Mike Storey on Oct 02, 2011

Seeder Connect is a unique and dynamic business website providing in-depth business solutions and superior communications for the diversified entrepreneur, professional and business community. Member benefits include professional blogging tools and privileges to share ideas with peers to create new energy and add momentum, a PDF resource library with for premium member access to proprietary documents, a classified section where members can promote their deals, and an exclusive SeederPost feature allowing members the opportunity to create and share distinct information releases that will attract people, capital and joint ventures. SeederPosts and Seeder memberships are enabled through ecommerce integration.

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Dr Allan Shapiro on Seeder Connect Mike Storey 2011-10-03 00:00:00Z 0

Alpha Aviation Presentation

Posted by Mike Storey on Sep 26, 2011

Lyle Soetaert of Alpha Aviation discussed emerging development opportunities and long-term plans for Boundary Bay Airport at the September 27 Ladner Rotary Luncheon.  Since Alpha Aviation took over as operator of the Airport in 2004, the face of Boundary Bay Airport has changed greatly – with a new state of the art terminal building, major improvements to the heritage hangar, installation of a new fuel farm, increased hangar storage capacity and further upgrades scheduled for the near future.

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Delta Council recently endorsed an extension of Alpha Aviation’s lease for Boundary Bay Airport to 2099 along with a Master Servicing Plan to provide infrastructure and stimulate investment at the industrial lands located at the Airport.

A key project currently underway to improve access to the Airport is the 80 Street Overpass. Once completed next year, the overpass will benefit Delta by minimizing traffic delays and providing safe, uninterrupted vehicle access to Boundary Airport – a key service enhancement to the Airport and the surrounding industrial areas.

With its central location and close proximity to BC Ferries, the US Border, DeltaPort, YVR and the South Fraser Perimeter Road, the Airport offers a prime location for development.

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Rotary on Ice 2011

Posted by Mike Storey on Sep 25, 2011

On Friday, our Rotary District celebrated hockey by having over 300 Rotarians and friends join together at the Vancouver Giants game to watch their season opener against Seattle. The Giants put on a very entertaining game winning it 5 - 2.

 2011 Rotary on Ice  with the Giants Sept 23rd  (13)

 Vancouver Giants Cain Franson celebrates his second period goal against Victoria Royals in opening night WHL action Friday night, September 23, 2011, in Vancouver, B.C

Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Vancouver+Giants+outgun+Royals+home+opener/5451538/story.html#ixzz1Z6aO6AQ6

Rotary on Ice 2011 Mike Storey 2011-09-26 00:00:00Z 0

Down and Dirty down by the Bay

Posted by Linda Ottho on Sep 23, 2011

Dr Don somehow managed to comandeer, oops, find some friends who wanted to help him again with the noxious spartina removal this past weekend! New Rotarian Sandra and La Diva came by to assist and it turned out to be a lot of fun and some new friendships were made. Don's friend Bob somehow forgot not to trust Dr Don with a dare and tried to cross the boggy wetland to the next clump of grasses and found himself having an impromptu organic mud bath. Now we know that people pay big bucks for a treatment, but this one was not planned. Somehow after all the laughing and losing one of his boots (which he'd owned since 1984), Bob managed to get out of his mud bath and walk back to dry land not smelling so pleasant, but at least with one boot and 2 socks rescued.
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Don Burkett is asking for help Sat Sept 24 at 1 pm

Posted by Mike Storey on Sep 19, 2011
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HELP NEEDED TOMORROW AT 1:00 PM

As most of you know, Don has spearheaded the Spartina Project and we would like any able bodied Rotarians (friends welcome also) to pitch in at least once.  It takes only an hour or less once you are on site.

 Your next volunteer opportunity is almost here!

 Here is some info:

Spartina anglica (Common Cordgrass) is a species of cordgrass that originated in southern England in about 1870. It is an allotetraploid species derived from the hybrid Spartina × townsendii, which arose when the European native cordgrass Spartina maritima (Small Cordgrass) hybridised with the introduced American Spartina alterniflora (Smooth Cordgrass).

It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing 0.4-1.3 m tall, yellowish green in spring and summer, and turning light brown in autumn and winter. The leaves are 20-60 cm long, and 1.5 cm broad at the base, tapering to a point. It produces flowers and seeds on only one side of the stalk. The flowers are a yellowish-green, turning brown by the winter.

Don Burkett is asking for help Sat Sept 24 at 1 pm Mike Storey 2011-09-20 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary Business in Ethics Award 2011: Nominations Are Closed

Posted by Mike Storey on Sep 19, 2011
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WE NEED YOUR NOMINATIONS BEFORE SUNDAY SEPT 25! 

The three Rotary Clubs in Delta have developed this award to be given out at the Hats Off to Excellence Gala 2011 on November 18.

Nominations will be accepted for this award until September 25th at 12pm.

All nominees must exhibit ethical standards of honesty, integrity and consistency in dealing with employees, contractors and customers, while positively enhancing the economic well-being of the firm’s stakeholders, providing jobs, opportunity and profits.

 Visit this website to nominate a Delta business: http://rotarydeltaawards.com/

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Spartina anglica - pretty name - invasive weed on our beaches Linda Ottho 2011-09-11 00:00:00Z 0
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Something fishy going on here!

Posted by Linda Ottho on Aug 12, 2011
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On August 13th there were a number of environmental Ladner Rotary members who decided that painting fish on the streets of Ladner was a great idea. The environmental work party was fun and we had a few young up and coming young Rotarians to help out.

Something fishy going on here! Linda Ottho 2011-08-13 00:00:00Z 0
Chris Offer's South Sudan Polio Investigation Peter Roaf 2011-08-03 00:00:00Z 0
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Notes from El Presidente # 24‏ May 8, 2011

Posted by Guillermo Bustos on May 07, 2011
Seven Ladnerians attended District Conference this past weekend. Kudos go to Mike Storey for the excellent work in organizing the registration, to Graham Whitcher, Sergeant-at-Arms and invocator supreme and to Lynn Cameron, District Secretary, responsible for the Minutes of the General Meeting.  The General Meeting voted a $10.00 fee increase to sustain Our new Governor plans. Your Supremo voted against as Governor Doge had only asked for $5.00.  Now it will be up to us to harmonize this increase.
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Notes from El Presidente # 23‏ May 1, 2011

Posted by Guillermo Bustos on Apr 30, 2011
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Our Program is Carol Thatcher and Lionel Wilson from InspireHealth. This centre is Canada's foremost integrated cancer care centre, leading the way through research and innovative cancer care programs integrated with conventional cancer treatment. Since 1997, InspireHealth's medical doctors have helped guide more than 5,500 patients to integrate research-informed natural approaches to health into their cancer treatment and recovery. There is growing evidence that these natural approaches to supporting health and immune system function can significantly decrease the risk of cancer recurrence and increase survival. Our own Myrna Sakata and Claudette Hayward have benefited from their approach. As we do not want the speakers to run out of time, we will keep Denis’ Rotary Moment short.
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Notes from El Presidente #22 April 22, 2011

Posted by Guillermo Bustos on Apr 21, 2011
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 What a story! Constable John Smith gave us a very interesting presentation of Emergency Response Teams action during the Lillooet fires of 2009. Although the town was emptied, not one spoon went missing during the evacuation period. John also deglamourised the medal “ceremony”.
 
Changes for Tuesday April 26: In order to accommodate the visit to the Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club redevelopment, lunch will be served at 11:30. Please adjust your schedules. We will leave the T&C around noon. This is necessary as there are no facilities to sit at the site. In order to expedite lunch and departure I suggest we will have cheques for the Ladner Rotary Club ready ($19.50). We will tour the facilities just before residents start to move into their units. The President of Talisman Homes, Ross Clauston , who is in charge of the development will give a short update/overview of the project. Sarah Toigo will also be present to answer any questions. If there are instructions about access on the site they will, follow soon. Please let people know about the time and venue changes for Tuesday.
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Notes from El Presidente #21‏ April 17th, 2011

Posted by Guillermo Bustos on Apr 16, 2011
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Field trip April 26: our meeting next week will take place at the Tsawwassen Golf& Country Club redevelopment by Shato Holdings just before residents start to move into their units, thanks to Amir at the DT&C, who is also manager of the golf club.. The Town & Country Inn will provide a brown bag lunch for that day because there are no facilities at the site. If there are instructions about access on the site they will, follow soon. So, mark your calendars and let people know about the venue change for next week.
Notes from El Presidente #21‏ April 17th, 2011 Guillermo Bustos 2011-04-17 00:00:00Z 0

Notes from El Presidente # 20‏ April 9th, 2011

Posted by Guillermo Bustos on Apr 08, 2011
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Team dreams of clean streams: Following Don Burkett’s plug for his team I found this gem in our RI  weekly update.  It is certainly an example that we can emulate. The banks of the Sacramento River are a tangle of unwelcome plants. The Allied Stream Team of the Rotary Club of Redding Sunrise, ( the club’s environmental committee), is hard at work since 2000 supporting wildlife and removing invasive plants. “The crying need for restoration of our natural habitat was much larger than picking up discarded coffee cups and Coke bottles,” says the organizer.  T he team’s work over the past decade is estimated at $1.4 million, based on government calculations of the value of its completed projects. The 50-member group does not work alone. Some projects – such as the annual Community Creek Clean Up Day – draw hundreds of volunteers,  including Rotarians from other clubs, Interactors and Rotaractors, college students, and people responding to newspaper ads.
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Delta Optimist Supports Delta Auction Luther Trammell 2009-11-04 00:00:00Z 0
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Ladner Rotary is now on LinkedIn.com Luther Trammell 2009-10-09 00:00:00Z 0
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Diwali, North Delta Rotary

Posted by Mike Storey

Friday October 8, North Delta Rotary and friends will be celebrating their 2nd annual Diwali Night.  Please join Mike & Kathy in support of our North Delta Rotarian friends at this event.

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Delta Chamber of Commerce Centennial

Posted by Peter Roaf
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As Delta Chamber of Commerce reflects on its first 100 years it looks forward to the future of economic development for Delta.View the presentation on September 28, 2010 by Ladner Rotary member, Peter Roaf:»click here»
Century of Building
1910 – 2010
Future of Growth
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Paul Kariya, Clean Energy BC Peter Roaf 0
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Thomas Leathem; Industrial Land Development

Posted by Peter Roaf
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A new concept in industrial land development for Delta

Delta Corporation Community Planning and Development Director, Thomas Leathem, presented plans for revitalizing Delta's industrial land base and planning for Zone C in the Tilbury area at the Ladner Rotary lunch meeting on September 14, 2010.

The concept envisages lot reconfiguration, a new road and pedestrian layout, higher intensity industrial uses, green buildings and infrastructure, creation of a waterfront 'heart' and 'main street' area with public amenities and services to support a vibrant industrial sector.

For information about the Saving Our Industrial Lands initiative: http://www.corp.delta.bc.ca/EN/main/municipal/323/27061/industrial_Lands_Initiative.html

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Rotary TV Auction Update

Posted by Mike Storey
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Thanks Lynn Cameron and Denis Denischuk who have volunteered to promote the Banner Advertising campaign for our 20th Rotary TV Auction. New banner ads will cost $200, those who have already had previous banner advertising on our TV Auctions can renew the same banner ad for $150 (electronic banner ad will already have been created, less work for our tech team)
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Waterfront Marina Garden Estates Plan

Posted by Mike Storey
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Ken Stinson, who has been directing development for the Chan family's Waterfront Marina Garden Estates for the past 30 years presented plans for the next and perhaps final phase of development for the housing, marina and golf course complex in the Ladner area, at the Ladner Rotary Club lunch meeting on August 24.
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Rotary Success Forum

Posted by Mike Storey
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This seminar, scheduled for October 29 -30 at the Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel 7571 Westminster Hwy in Richmond is a new approach to Rotary education.  Go to our district website to register.
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Pool Party at the Moschuk's

Posted by Linda Ottho
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A wonderful pool party was held at Ray & Joanne's home in Delta. The weather, the location, the guests, the food and the games were perfect.....as were our hosts! Thanks to all for your donations to Covenant House. The clothing was delivered by Ray and Joanne, and gratefully appreciated!
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Jasper van de Wetering

Posted by Mike Storey
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Tuesday April 27 Speaker; Jasper van de Wetering. He is representing Lehigh, one of Delta's largest firms and great supporter of Rotary in years past.

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July 11 Rotary Baseball Trip Sold Out!

Posted by Arthur Birk

Sunday, July llth...Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees...Safeco Field, at l:l0 p.m.

We are sold out but if you are interested, give your name to Art in case there are cancellations.

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Speaker Rene D'Aquila of REACH

Posted by Mike Storey
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In 2009 Reach celebrated 50 years of providing programs and services that have made a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families in the South Fraser region.

For 50 years our primary goal has been to ensure that our range and capacity of services meets identified needs of children and families in the community to increase quality of life and support children to meet their full potential.

We are proud to have had the opportunity to serve the community for 50 years,  grateful to our volunteers, staff and supporters, and honored to work with the many children and families who have been with us over the years.
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Announcements March 30

Posted by Mike Storey
Ryan Williams speaking on Social Media will be presenting to our club Tuesday April 6 , Update on Jody's return from New Zealand, Family of Rotary, RYLA South & World Peace Scholar nomination, ECU project update, Education Night in April
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Announcements March 23

Posted by Mike Storey
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Remember, tomorrow our meeting is off site at REACH, Reach Child & Youth Development Society at 3 - 3800 72 St in Delta (off of Ladner Trunk Road). 

Updates on Rotary Foundation Grant Seminar, District Assembly, ECU Project with Don, New Zealand Artist Exchange, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Chilean Rotary Friendship Exchange

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RYLA South 2010 Candidate Chosen

Posted by Mike Storey
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We have chosen Patricia Chu to attend RYLA South this year at Camp Jubilee. This is a Rotary program designed for youth ages 16 - 18 and can include your immediate family, friends, or any deserving young person.  To ensure that we are able to put on the best program possible for the deserving participants, we will not be extending this registration deadline.

We will still be looking for another candidate for RYLA Lakelse (ages 14 - 15) being held in July this year.

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Ray Moschuk Classification

Posted by Mike Storey
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Leo pictured thanking Ray after Classification Speech. Ray introduced himself to the club and really enjoyed sharing his story with us.
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RI has Theme for 2010-2011

Posted by Chu Wu
Rotary International President Elect Ray Klinginsmith has announced the theme for the 2010-2011 Rotary Year: Building Communities - Bridging Continents.
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ShelterBox Canada Bulletin Luther Trammell 0

Sawa Global's Founder Visits Ladner Rotary Sep 29

Posted by Chu Wu
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On Sep 29 2009, after participating in the Dalai Lama's Vancouver Peach Summit, Daphne Nederhorst, founder of Sawa Global will visit Rotary Club of Ladner and share with us her journey with Sawa Global. Daphne also intends to bring with her one of the three Sawa Heroes who were also invited to the same Peace Summit.
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Volunteer Opportunities for August 2009

Posted by Mike Storey
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Rob Wright of South Shore Cycles (Rob and his bike company are incredible community boosters) is a member of the Rotary Club of North Delta and has an opportunity for you to be rewarded with a free Sept 20 afternoon boat cruise with Team Coastal.  There are several events in our community and many are supported by local Rotary Clubs here and across the line in Washington.  Anyone needing a bike, accessories, bike service, please support Rob and his shop (located in North Delta beside the Cactus Club). Here are some community events happening in the next few weeks that need volunteer support from people like you.  Invite your friends to volunteer, have a great time volunteering and then you & a guest can enjoy a free cruise with appetizers out on the ocean.
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Family Ride and Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Posted by Mike Storey
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Hello Club Members, you are welcome to join Brenda, Kim, Lynn and myself Sat July 11 at Holly Park @ 8:30 am.  We have a joint Rotary project with North Delta and Tsawwassen Clubs happening this weekend.  Some of us will be riding with the public from 9 am to 10 am while others prep and set up. We'll be cooking and serving pancakes from 10 am to 11 am, then clean up till 11:30 am.  They have requested minimum four Rotarians from each club but more are welcome.  Here is more info on this event:
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2009 Rotary Baseball Trip

Posted by Mike Storey
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Let's make our annual baseball trip a SELL OUT, join us in Seattle to see the Mariners play the Texas Rangers on Sunday July 12........ still have 4 tickets and 4 bus tickets remaining for this excellent sporting event!  If any members have friends or relatives still thinking of going, please ask them to join us and to let me know as soon as possible. A fun day is planned for all and the weatherman is supposed to co-operate for us by the weekend.

Bye for now, Art

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BC Transplant Program

Posted by Mike Storey
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Many families and many persons are forever grateful for the BC Transplant Program.  Lonnie, one of our past members underwent a kidney transplant that changed her life.
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North Delta Rotary Lobsterfest

Posted by Mike Storey

As of Wed night June 10, there are seven tickets left for Sat June 13 Lobsterfest.  Tickets are $75 each, doors open 6:00 pm, program starts 6:30 pm, dinner served 7:30 pm.  Come join Stacey, Jeff, Linda, Ulf, Kathy, Mike and your North Delta Rotary friends at the East Delta Hall on Highway Ten. Free mussel bar, silent and live auction, live music/dancing to Circle of Friends, lobster dinner (or steak if pre-ordered). Call Mike Storey ASAP if interested in tickets,  cell 604-830-1310 or office 946-9669.  Click on "More" tab to view video commercial for more information... 

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Time to Ponder

Posted by Ed Klassen
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OK. Enough already. Times are tough for GM dealers. It is time that we realize how important it is to support them NOW.
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All about OWL

Posted by Mike Storey
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The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. OWL is licensed through Fish and Wildlife. Under the direction of founding director Bev Day. OWL is on call seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Public tours are held every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 2:30pm.

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Patricio Visit

Posted by Mike Storey
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Patricio Alvarez presented an overview of our matching grant project in progress between our club and the Temuco Norte Rotary Club in Chile. Patricio gave us a geographical and historical overview of Temuco City and this area of Chile. Temuco City is about a six hour car ride from Santiago. This region of Chile is very beautiful and is surrounded by volcanoes, lakes and trees. There are many golf courses in this area.

Patricio brought greetings from Temuco Norte Rotary Club and word that they are very excited about being our sister Rotary club and developing a Friendship Exchange. The planning for the Friendship Exchange has just begun and consideration is being given for our visit to be in later winter or early spring of 2010.

At the end of his presentation, Patricio presented Peter with a Rotary banner from the Temuco Norte Rotary Club.
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Rotary TV Auction 2009

Posted by Mike Storey
This year's auction is scheduled for Saturday November 14. Jeff Norris is the chair with the committee comprising of Gerry Beltgens, John Anderson, Mike Storey and Adnan Hussain. We are exploring several new ideas this year including:
-Pairing Rotarian on air announcers with a young person that has Rotary connections
-Increased Banner Ad campaign
-Explore Pro-rating of auction proceeds on a club basis
-Increase auction donations by merchants (we want everyone to participate in gathering auction items, this committee will provide leads to Rotarians to help make this possible)
-Increased PR & promotions with a series of newspaper articles targeting merchant donations + public awareness of auction date
-Drawing North Delta Rotary back into the TV auction

As we organize this event, everyone will be invited to take part. We will be developing jobs/tasks for everyone in the club so can make this a successful event. The auction committee is looking forward to working with everyone on this project and having a lot of fellowship also.
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Rotary World Help Network Presentation

Posted by Mike Storey
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Dan Gallant, Rotarian and "old" friend of Denis Denischuk, was today's speaker. The Rotary World Help Network is a non-profit, charitable organization that coordinates the shipment of Educational, Humanitarian, and Medical supplies to countries in need. Our mission is to help communities through a coordinated effort to relocate used equipment and supplies. This has allowed Ladner Rotary to be a part of an organization that ties in with Rotary Clubs worldwide. Being a member helps a club meet the District objectives for International Service, and work parties count as a make-up. The Rotary Club of Ladner has sponsored numerous containers over the years. The replacement value of goods sent in each container is approximately $300,000. The approximate "replacement value" of goods sent to other Rotary clubs around the world is approximately 80 million dollars. It all started in 1992 when District 5040 Rotarians went to Kiev. They saw the state of the medical facilities and decided to help. Together they organized a shipment of medical supplies. Bill managed to convince the Vancouver Club to carry on the project under their international service portfolio. By 1997, the project became too big for one club to handle and if the project was to survive it had to evolve. In September 1997, seven Rotary Clubs joined together and founded the network. Watch for announcements for the next RWHN loading, you can help a little or a lot, but it is amazing to see some of the medical and specialized equipment that is donated through this very special Rotary project.
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Ladner Rotarians Beat the Rain for Hospital Patio

Posted by Mel Baly
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Well we beat the odds and the rain. Tom, Art, Tony Wideski, Graham and grandson Aidan, shoveled, wheelbarrowed, and hauled soil in a garbage can. We completed the job in under 2 hours. Not bad for a bunch of old farts and one youngster. Aidan worked hard and showed us how to put in the effort. The rain started during the last fifteen minutes of loading the planter. It got a bit mucky and slippery in that short period of time, however, through spectacular good luck no one slipped or fell, thus saving us from a multitude of whining and complaining. There is a chance we may hear a bunch of noise about sore muscles, aches and pains. Next step is for the master carpenters to put the capping on then we can turn it over to the ECU for replanting of flowers etc. T'was a job well done again. Thanks to Tom, Art, Tony, Graham, and Aidan for coming out to complete this vital step.
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Fireside Meeting Held At President Peter's Home

Posted by Mel Baly
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On Monday, March 23, 2009 President Peter hosted a meeting of his Board of Directors, President Elect Lynn's Board of Directors and our newest members. Peter provided us with food and quantities of fine grape product. Excellent fellowship, plus great communication, some of it about Rotary, was enjoyed by all who attended. We all learned something new about our club and Rotary as an organization. If you have never taken the opportunity to attend a fireside, you miss the chance to learn about your fellow Rotarians and our Club itself. Next time there is a fireside session take a risk, attend, everyone is welcome.
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Mike and Kathy Storey Lead the Way on ECU Project

Posted by Mel Baly
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March 22, 2009 Delta Hospital Extended Care Unit Project
As you can see, great progress has been made by the motley crew..... Mike and Cathy Storey and Jon finished sealing the wall, (Initially power washed by Mike, Graham, Jon and Art), the old rotten, rotten, rotten flower bed has been torn apart, and incredible progress made on building a new planter box. Master carpenters, Don and Jeff, made the 11 required cuts, well at least 11 cuts, everyone lifted and lugged the freek'n timbers about, Don under explicit instructions not to drop one of the timbers  immediately upon hearing the words dropped in on my fingers ...... a12' ter. Gott's an ow'y!!!!!! (I know... poooooorrrrrrr BABY)
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Recent Donation to the Delta Hospital Foundation

Posted by Linda Ottho
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Here is a photo of a recent cheque presentation for the endoscopy equipment for our local Delta Hospital. The people in the photo are Steve Millen, Chair of the Delta Hospital Foundation; Lynn Cameron, Ladner Rotary Club President Elect for 2008/2009; Dr. Jean Segal, former medical director at Delta Hospital; Peter Podovinikoff, President of the Ladner Rotary Club 2007/2008, and Jeff Norris, member of the Ladner Rotary Club.
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Anniversaries to Remember

Posted by Linda Ottho
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On February 23rd in 1974, two of our Rotarians were married in Richmond at approximately 1 to 2 pm only one block apart. They did not know each other then, but celebrated their mutual 35th wedding anniversary last night at the Sun Sui Wah Restaurant. The two couples also had a winter theme for their honeymoon, as  Larry and Denise Pretty went skiing in the Interior and Lynn and John Cameron honeymooned in Whistler. Congratulations to these two wonderful couples.

 

At our meeting on February 17th, Ron Bollen told us the wonderful tale of how he and the love of his life Susan met. They married in 1944 and have had many happy wonderful years together. Ron and Susan Bollen celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 12th. We wish them well and honour their happiness together.

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2009 Calendar Winners

Posted by Linda Ottho
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Check out our recent 2009 winners and our DECEMBER 25th, 2009 winner of a  $1,000.00 prize, Tsawwassen Golf Club Staff ...

DECEMBER    2009     Winners     

December 4/09 164  Robert/Jean Firzpatrick Delta $100.00
December 11/09 19  Terry Cochrane Delta $100.00
December 18/09 2305  Ms. Christine Brodie Richmond $100.00
December 25/09 969  Tsaww.Golf Club Staff Delta $1,000.00
December 26/09 1276  Mr. Dann Sheen Delta $100.00

Errors and Omissions Excepted

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Ladner is #1 in Donations to the Rotary Foundation

Posted by Chu Wu
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At the District 5040 Foundation Dinner on November 21, the Rotary Club of Ladner was recognized as the Number 1 club in our district in per capita contribution to the Rotary Foundation (TRF) for the Rotary year 2007-2008.  District Governor Bob Blacker and immediate Past District Governor Dean Rohrs presented Club President Peter Podovinikoff with a recognition banner.

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Five for Ladner at Club Leadership Assembly

Posted by Chu Wu
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Five of our members attended Club Leadership Assembly at Douglas College New Westminster Campus on Saturday, March 29.  Led by President Elect Peter Podovinikoff, PDG Leo Nimsick, President Chu Wu, President Nominee Lynn Cameron and Program Chair and incoming Director of Club Projects Jeff Norris attended the all-day event.  District Governor Elect Bob Blacker and District Trainer Penny Offer planned an action packed fast paced day of club leadership education distributed by key pillars.
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Good Night! Irene Forcier!

Posted by Chu Wu
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What a tremendous night Past President Irene Forcier created for us on Saturday night, April 5, 2008!  More than 165 guests came to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ladner with a Gala Dinner.

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Chu's Rotary Journal - Dec 03 2007

Posted by Chu Wu
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It's been three months since I have updated the Club on my Rotary journey as Club President from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.  Some amazing things have happened and many things, for better or worse, remain the same.  It's Week 24!  The year is almost half over for me as Club President.

 

Tonight at our December Board Meeting at Delta Town and Country Inn, we invited Marjorie Higginson to join the Board of Directors as Director of Club Projects and Marjorie accepted.  She is really just getting a six-month jump start to the role which she has already agreed to fill in Rotary Year 2008-2009, when Peter Podovinikoff will be the Club President starting July 1, 2008

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Rotary TV Auction 2007 Update

Posted by Mike Storey

As always, there are some changes with our Rotary TV Auction this year.  Some of the same challenges remain the same.  Getting Rotarians to solicit Auction Items has always been difficult.  It gets done but usually at the last minute.  And this year, the last minute is sooner that ever before. We do not have the use of the warehouse space at Delta Cable so that changes things including our early deadline of September 30. 

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Chu's Rotary Journal - Aug 13 to 19, 2007

Posted by Chu Wu

  On Tuesday, Gene Vickers who is a Rotarian from District 5050 and known well to our own PDG Leo Nimsick came to our club as the guest speaker to give us a bit of inspiration - Rotary, Quietly Making a Difference.  Gene Vickers brought his wife, Heather, with him.  After our meeting, they were crossing the border to speak to another Rotary club for a dinner meeting in Washington State.  Gene's main message was to believe in the POWER OF ONE.

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Chu's Rotary Journal - Aug 6 to 12, 2007

Posted by Chu Wu

After spending a laid back week with my wife, kids and parents on the Oregon Coast flying kites and riding dune buggies, there was nothing like "hanging out" with PDG Chris Offer to get me back into Rotary.  On Tuesday, Chris was our guest speaker.  On Friday and Saturday, Chris chaired the Rotary International Presidential Membership Conference, which Leo Nimsick and I attended.  More than 400 Rotarians attended this sold-out event in Richmond.  On Saturday night, at a by-invitation only dinner, RI President Wilf Wilkinson presented Chris Offer with an award for his work on Polio eradication.

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The Traveling Wilburys of Ladner Rotary Need You

Posted by Chu Wu
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Origins of The Traveling Wilburys

Even though some of the original Wilburys have passed away, the Wilburys of Ladner Rotary continue on and help do our best to raise funds to help End Breast Cancer.

The Traveling Wilburys Volume One is the best record of its kind ever made. Then again, it's also the only record of its kind ever made. A low-key masterpiece, Volume One marks the auspicious debut of the Traveling Wilburys - Lucky Wilbury (a.k.a. Bob Dylan), Nelson Wilbury (George Harrison), Lefty Wilbury (Roy Orbison), Otis Wilbury (Jeff Lynne) and Charlie T. Jr. (Tom Petty).

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Chu's Rotary Journal - Jul 23 to 29, 2007

Posted by Chu Wu
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There were three Rotary meetings this past week!  In additional to our regular Tuesday meeting, many Ladner Rotarians were at Beach Grove Golf and Country Club on Wednesday afternoon for Rob Kamensek's Celebration of Life.  On Sunday, Arthur Birk's 2008 Mariner Trek to Seattle resulted in an exciting come from behind win by the Mariners over the Oakland A's, with an whopping 14-10 score.

 

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Robert Powell Kamensek Remembered by Ed Klassen

Posted by Chu Wu

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It has been said that golf is a perfect game to learn about the true nature of the person you are golfing with. One often finds that the person you started with on the 1st hole is a completely different person on the 18th hole. One game I do recall was with Ladner Rotarian Robin Hunkin and Rob Kamensek.

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Sharing Rotary with Rob Kamensek by Chu Wu

Posted by Chu Wu
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The passing of Rob Kamensek took me back to one of my first volunteering experiences at the Rotary Club of Ladner. It was a 3-hour shift of selling Tunnel Tally ruffle tickets at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall on a Saturday in the summer of 2002. It was a pleasantly beautiful sunny day. Four of us volunteered for that shift from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. There were Arthur Birk, Barry Irvine, Rob Kamensek and me -- three Past Presidents and a rookie.  I had barely joined the Club for a little over a month.
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Chu's Digest - July 15, 2007

Posted by Chu Wu
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We had a small but energetic crowd for our Tuesday Jul 8 meeting.  Bob McNary from Coquitlam Sunrise Club and a former recipient of Citizen of the Year Award by Coquitlam Chamber Commerce was our guest speaker.  Bob shared with us his knowledge about Special Olympics and then demonstrated his skill as an auctioneer following his speech.

John Thomas just became grandfather for the third time.  The baby girl was pre-mature at 3.5 lbs. but mother and daughter appeared to be doing well. John Thomas also spoke eloquently on the importance for each of us to focus on bring in one or two more sponsors for the Calendar Lottery to help Chair Lynn Cameron filling all 60 sponsor spots.  We still need almost twenty sponsors.

 

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President Bill Bramwell Ends with A Bang!

Posted by Chu Wu

President Bill Bramwell and his wife Marilyn celebrated the end of Bill's presidential year by joining the Rotary Foundation's Bequest Society.  Bill and Marilyn recently pledged to amend their will to include a bequest of at least US$10,000 to the Rotary Foundation. District Governor Dean Rohrs and our own PDG Leo Nimsick were on hand to present Bill and Marilyn with pins and the Crystal on behalf of the Rotary Foundation.

 

Lynn Spence was installed as our newest Rotarian by DG Dean Rohrs.  Lynn Cameron was recognized by the Club as a Paul Harris Fellow for her dedicated service this past year.

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Rotary Shares Kicks Off in Ladner

Posted by Chu Wu

July 1 represents the start of another Rotary year.  Our new Board was installed on June 26, 2007 at Delta Town and Country Inn by District Governor Dean Rohrs.  More than 50 Rotarians and friends were on hand to celebrate the year of "Lead the Way" and bring in the year of "Rotary Shares".  President (2006-2007) Bill Bramwell reviewed the highlights of 2006-2007.  President (2007-2008) Chu Wu shared the "Six-Way Test".

District Governor Dean Rohrs, Kelly Guichon (Public Relations), Mike Storey (Secretary), Lynn Cameron (Treasurer), Bill Bramwell (Past President), Melissa Granum (Administration), Chu Wu (President)

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17th Annual TV Rotary TV Auction

Posted by Mike Storey
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April brings the three Delta Rotary clubs together to begin planning our 17th Annual Rotary TV Auction and we are looking for volunteers from the Ladner club to sit on the planning committee together with

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CHRISTMAS DINNER a success!

Posted by Linda Ottho
Our Ladner Rotary Club CHRISTMAS DINNER was a special treat for some of the widows of past Rotarians. It was so nice to see them enjoying themselves and re-connecting with them.

The newly chartered Vancouver Centennial Club that was sponsored by our club came to the dinner and we all enjoyed the fellowship. We thank them for coming and sharing in our Christmas event.

Another treat was that some Rotarians brought their very well behaved children and/or grandchildren. Small gifts were handed out to the children after a wonderful dinner and some singing of Christmas carols. One of the favorites that got everyone involved was " The Twelve Days of Christmas" , with everyone participating and singing the chorus of their respective month's birthday (ie: if your birthday was in January, then you were the 1st month and were the "partridge in the pear tree" 1st chorus.)

Later we had the entertaining sounds of the "Bosa Boys" who were our own Don Burkett and his crew.
 
Thank you to all who worked so hard in arranging everything and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year. 
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Spencer McDonald Speaks on Men Do Not Ask for Directions

Posted by Chu Wu

On Nov 22 2005, our Guest Speaker was Spender McDonald.  Spencer suffered a mental disorder and he reports there is still a stigma attached to any type of mental disorder.  People should care about persons suffering from depression, as one in ten persons experiences clinical depression in their lifetime. 

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President Mike's Meeting Notes - Nov 22 2005

Posted by Chu Wu

President Mike Storey had happy dollars for a tremendous Foundation Dinner event on November 18, 2005.  Neall Lucente had sad dollars.   Neall arrived early to help set up the Foundation Dinner and volunteered throughout the evening.  He was having such fun trying to keep up with Leslie Abramson but got kind of tired.  He decided to go for a little nap in his car.  Neall was awake by a mall security guard at 2 am.  Everyone was gone!

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Events to report on from Nov 15 Meeting

Posted by Mike Storey
News about: Rotary Calendar Sales Team; November 11 Remembrance Day Service; District 5040 Foundation Dinner; Rotary Foundation Seminar; Ted Towers "Night at The Races; spousal luncheon -Nov 29th; Red Nose Program; Canadian Mental Health Association Christmas dinner; Friday Night Social.
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Speakers Nov 15, 2005

Posted by Mike Storey
We had two speakers this week, Ron Bollen on Remembrance Day and Larry Pretty on Rotary International Hosting Fellowship.
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Mike Storey walked during The Weekend to End Breast Cancer

Posted by Linda Ottho

Every Step Brings Us Closer to a Cure.....

Our own President, Rotarian Mike Storey participated on August 19-21, in the  "The Weekend to END Breast Cancer". Thank you to everyone who donated and supported MIKE's fundraising effort, making the weekend a success!

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The Paradoxical Commandments

Posted by Chu Wu
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Some wisdom shared by PDG(5050) Gary Hollick, President of Surrey Board of Trade 2007-2008...Our Guest Speaker for Jul 17 2007...

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.

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President Elect Mike Storey Proposes New Board for 2005-2006

Posted by Chu Wu
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The following is my tentative Board of Directors for 2005-2006. 

The only confirmation I need is from Peter Pod (he asked for this directorship a few months ago when I was canvassing people).

President: Mike Storey
Past President: Brenda Sheen
President Elect: Kelly Guichon
Vice President: Bill Bramwell
Secretary: Kelly Guichon
Treasurer: Neall Lucente
Directors
Club Service "A": Lani Jo Weaver
Club Service "B": Peter Waycott
Community Service: Peter Podovinikoff
Vocational Service: Chu Wu
World Community Service: Larry Pretty
Director At Large: Leo Nimsick

Regards,

Mike Storey
IDEAL DOOR LTD.
#2-7449 Hume Ave, Delta V4G 1C3
Email: mike@idealdoor.ca
Ph (604)-946-9669 Fax (604)946-9504
Website:
www.idealdoor.ca

 

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President Denis visits Ernie

Posted by Denis Denischuk
Jim Burnett, on behalf of the family, would like to thank the Rotary Club of Ladner for the flowers and support from the members, many of whom have visited Ernie at Delta Hospital.
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