Rotary Club of Victoria – Welcome


 
We recognize that we live, work and learn on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking First Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and we gratefully acknowledge the Coast Salish Nations on whose traditional territories we meet together.
At Rotary, we have no tolerance for racism.
Promoting respect, celebrating diversity, demanding ethical leadership, and working tirelessly to advance peace are central tenets of our club.

Meeting schedule for Rotary Year 21-22
Union Club: Thursdays at 12 noon

Visiting Rotarians are
particularly welcome.
 
  • 1st and 3rd Thursdays: 12 noon - Normal Club Assembly
    Next dates (June 2 June 16, June 23 ).  Visitors -  Contact us if you wish to attend 
  • 2nd Thursday: Board and Committee meetings (times variable).
  • 4th Thursday: 12 noon - Club business, assembly on ZOOM
    Next Date - May 26 Contact us for the  Zoom link 
  • 5th Thursday: Social Event - check calendar for time & details.
  • Our weekly meeting includes fellowship fun, a speaker and necessary club business
Fashion
Save the date for a special Rotary meeting
When: June 2, 2022 11.30 am-1.30pm
Where: Tapestry Residence, 777 Belleville, Victoria
Speaker: Bruce Hallsor QC
Topic: The Monarchy in Canada
    Special menu - cash bar - guests welcome
                           - registration in advance needed
    Full vaccination and mask required
 
Celebrate the Platinum  Jubilee of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
 
Wear your finery with gongs. Tiaras and fascinators welcome!
 
Special notice:
Our handover ceremony to the new board will take place at the Union Club on June 23 at 12 noon. This will replace the scheduled zoom meeting for the 4th Thursday. 

 
'MIX AND MINGLE' DATES: SOCIAL EVENTS TO INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS: 
************
Coming up: Check the calendar tab for final details
 
 
June 11: Rotary at the Ball Park. Contact Gordon. 
               Harbourcats Baseball - Fireworks evening.
June 30: High Tea at Shoal Point. Details to follow 
 
   
   
 

GetAway Raffle & 50/50

May 22: 50/50 Jackpot is $6200
––––––––––
Winner of the Get Started Draw:
Byron Hill of Victoria
––––––––––
3 more Great Prizes to win!
Get your tickets at www.rotaryraffle.ca
Complete Prize Details at www.rotaryraffle.ca/details
Check out out Raffle web page under Fundraising 
 
 
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Rotary Club of Victoria has awarded $9,000 in scholarships to graduating secondary students.
 
COMMUNITY GRANTS
We have recently awarded the following grants:
  • Mustard Seed Food Distribution Centre: (forklift) - $15,000
  • Cridge Transition House for Women: (furniture) - $4290
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award: (fees & boarding) - $2100
  • Anawim Companion Soc. (furniture) - $7000
  • Intercultural Assoc. (Employment Computer Lab) - $5000
 
CURRENT PROJECT
Mother Child - child png download - 1000*1000 - Free Transparent Mother png Download. - Clip Art Library
The Rotary Club of Victoria is working with the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness to supply basic furnishings in Spaken House. The project is now complete and has  provided a safe, monitored space to reunite at-risk women with their children who have been taken into care. The ultimate goal is family reunification. RCV has helped  to provide a home-like atmosphere in a part of the house where the women can re-establish family ties with their children.
 
 
 
The May Rotary focus is
Youth Services 
Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.
 
Rotary International's vision statement: 
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.
***
Check out our Mission and Vision Statement (SOAR) plus our Strategic Plan - also under the  'Members'  menu tag

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Thrifty Smile Cards

Put in your request for the next bulk order of Thrifty Smile Cards. We receive a 6% discount on bulk orders greater than $4000.
 
To place an order click  on the Contact Us  on the Thrifty Card page and finally enter your order in the email that pops up.
 

RCV Bottle Drives

The Rotary Club of Victoria will have No-Sort Bottle Drives. INTERACT students from Esquimalt High School will help out when they are available.
 
Location: Esquimalt High School parking lot – Colville Road entrance
Times: 10 am – 2 pm
Dates:   Saturday, 7 May
             Saturday, 4 June
Volunteers are needed to man shifts – signup at – rotaryvictoria.ca/signupBottles
 
 
 
 
 

Meeting Information

Service Above Self
We meet
Thursdays at 12:00 noon 
Union Club of BC
805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC
Canada  V8W 1Z6
 
 Check the 'Calendar' link for updates
 
 
 
Useful Links
 

Speakers

Upcoming Speakers
Michelle Emmanuelle
May 26, 2022
Mental Health and Creativity
Bruce Hallsor QC
Jun 02, 2022
The Queen’s 70th Jubilee, and the role of the Monarchy in Canada
Past Speakers
Rebecca Wolf Gage and Jules Dawkins
May 19, 2022
Outgoing exchange and - Esquimalt Youth for Change & Inclusion
Dr.Tamara Krawchenko
May 05, 2022 12:00 PM
Ukraine: Past, present, persistence.
Dr Sang Nam U Vic
Apr 28, 2022
Cross-cultural Management: Managing Diversity
Rotarian Peter Sosnkowski
Apr 07, 2022
updates from Poland and France
View entire list...

Club Executive

President
Patricia Crossley
President Elect
Janet Davies
Director - Secretary
Kim McGowan
Director - Treasurer
Roger Finan
Director - Past President
Denis Paré
Director - Club Administration
Jennifer McCaughey
Director - Membership
Richard Michaels
Director - Service Projects
Brian Street
Director - Public Image
Carol Nielsen
The Rotary Foundation
Jennifer McCaughey
Youth Services
Gillian Carrigan
Youth Protection Officer
Gillian Carrigan
Youth Exchange Officer
Carol Nielsen
Sergeant-at-Arms
Peter Norman
Upcoming Events
Club Stories
Rotary Links

About Rotary

Additional Information

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN DOING?
Despite all the restrictions, we are still active locally and internationally.
Click the image to find out more. 
                        
 
                                       
                        
*** *** ***
                         
 
             
ROTARY CLUB OF VICTORIA MEMBERSHIP
 
 Our club has been serving Victoria since 1913.
We are neighbours, friends and problem solvers.
We are people of action.
  
                        
What is a Rotarian?
                        
  • A Rotarian is a person who digs wells from which they will never drink,
  • A person who vaccinates children they will never meet,
  • Who restores sight for those they will never see,
  • Who builds houses they will never live in,
  • Who educates children they will never know,
  • Who plants trees they will never sit under,
  • Who feeds hungry people, regardless of race, religion or politics,
  • Who makes crawlers walk half a world away,
  • Who knows real happiness, which as Albert Schweitzer said, can only be found by serving others.
             
         
Criteria for being a Rotarian
 
The criteria for being a Rotarian are simple:
  • Be an adult who demonstrates good character, integrity, and leadership
  • Have a good reputation within your business or profession, or community
  • Be willing to serve in the community or around the world         
            
 Rotary Club of Calcutta Visionaries || About Rotary
             
            
Our watchword for RY 21-22: Fun, social and easy to integrate into your schedule'
            
image
            
 
Rotary 5-year action plan            
Rotary Service options            
             
Membership Options 
 
We offer single memberships for individuals.
Family memberships allow you to bring an immediate family member at a discount.
Corporate memberships enable you to share the membership with designated individuals from your company or business.
Information
 
Interested in a possible satellite with more flexible meetings? 
Click here
Our Distinguished Honorary Members: 
 The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC,
 Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia;
 
 Rear Admiral Angus Topshee OMM, MSM, CD
 Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, Joint Task Force (Pacific)
 
            
            
Club News
Rotary areas of focus
Rotary's seven areas of focus:
  • Peace building and conflict prevention;
  • Disease prevention and treatment;
  • Water sanitation and hygiene;
  • Maternal and child health;
  • Basic education and literacy;
  • Community economic development;
  • Supporting the environment
 
Rotary 5-year action plan
Rotary 5-year action plan
 
  • Impact (effective problem solving and new ways to translate our expertise)-
  • Reach (activate and inspire each other to build connections) -
  • Engagement (understand needs so that all participants are seen and heard)-
  • Adapt (inventive, resilient entrepreneurs, simplifying how we operate.)
Satellite proposal
Want to be of service to the community but don't have the time for a lunch hour meeting? Our club is exploring the possibility of creating a satellite. Members of a satellite would be full members of the sponsoring club (Rotary Club of Victoria) but would set their own meeting time, frequency and format. They can set up their own projects or join those of the main club. We believe this might better meet the needs of young, working people. For more information contact President elect

Rotary Banners

Many banners have been added to our online collection.  The new ones are at the top and include a sizable tranche provided by Denis Paré.  There is also a separate online collection of non-club Rotary banners.

If a club member has a banner  to be included in the collection, it can be photographed by Director Kim McGowan.  Banners will be returned at a club meeting on request. Club members who are travelling, may request some banners to  exchange with Rotary clubs  along the way.  It is always an enjoyable experience.