We recognize that Victoria Rotarians 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.
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.
Service Above Self

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During the Covid pandemic Rotary is not cancelled!
We are still meeting on-line every Thursday noon.
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Please contact us for the weekly meeting Zoom link if you would like to join us. | ||
Visiting Rotarians particularly welcome .
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We are neighbours, friends and problem solvers. Our club has been serving Victoria for over 100 years. We are people of action.
Criteria for being a RotarianThe criteria for being a Rotarian are simple:
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JANUARY IS ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH
This is the month for us to consider how our Rotary values – and our own actions – influence public perceptions of Rotary. Rotary’s strategic plan outlines five core values that define and guide us as we chart a course into our second century of service.
Service is our first value, as it should be. The focus of service is reflected in our primary motto, Service Above Self. We have the potential to create better, safer, and healthier communities, one project at a time.
Fellowship is the reason Rotary was founded over 100 years ago. The friendship, the camaraderie, and the wonderful sense of doing something good together is what keeps us all looking forward to our Rotary meetings week after week.
Diversity is an aspect of Rotary that becomes more important with every passing year.
Integrity is fundamental to the organization’s identity. Every Rotarian is a guardian of the reputation that generations of Rotarians have worked to build. When we maintain the highest ethical standards in all of our dealings, we strengthen the trust that allows us to serve more effectively.
Leadership, the fifth, and final, core vale. Each of us must remember, with our every action, that we are Rotarians. When we are chosen to become Rotarians, and when we choose to accept that honor, we take it upon ourselves to become representatives of the entire organization.
When we are known as Rotarians, then everything we do reflects upon us all. By living by our core values and committing to Service Above Self, we build a stronger Rotary and a better world for all.

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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.
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Interested in a possible satellite with more flexible meetings? Click here
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Our distinguished honorary members: |
The Honourable Jane Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia; Rear Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, OMM, CD Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, Joint Task Force (Pacific) |
Gus de Jardin Certificate Presentation |
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Rotary's seven areas of focus: | ||
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Rotary 5-year action plan | |
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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.
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PETS – (virtual) President elect training session
Feb 19, 2021 – Feb 21, 2021
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District Training via Zoom (DTZ)
Mar 13, 2021
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virtual Post PETS for all PE’s and AG’s
Apr 17, 2021
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District Conference (virtual)
May 14, 2021 – May 15, 2021