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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.

Service Above Self

We meet Thursdays at 12:00 noon,

Union Club of BC

805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8W 1Z6

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.

What is a Rotarian?

Rotarians are blessed with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships,

so that they may live deep within their hearts.

They are blessed with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people and the earth,

so that they may work for justice, equity and peace.

They are blessed with tears to shed for those who suffer,

so that they will reach out their hand to comfort them and turn their pain into joy.

They are blessed with foolishness to believe that they can make a difference in the world,

so that they will do what others claim cannot be done.

		During the Covid pandemic Rotary is not cancelled! We are still meeting on-line every Thursday noon
Please contact us for the weekly meeting Zoom link if you would like to join us.
Visiting Rotarians are particularly welcome Our weekly meeting includes fellowship fun, a speaker and necessary club business

February in Rotary is World Understanding month

News update

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FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Fundraiser clipart, Fundraiser Transparent FREE for download on WebStockReview 2021

We are starting the new year with a bang!!

VICTORIA'S RAGING ROTARIANS did our Coldest Night of the Year walk to support the less fortunate at 10:30 on Feb 20. We started at Ogden Point, progressed through Beacon Hill Park and James Bay, ending back where we started. Raising funds can be fun, too!.
		Uganda Soccer Field Project The World Community Service Committee is fundraising for a Soccer Field Project in Uganda. The goal is to raise $7000 during February 2021. To donate go to the Contribute button in the menu bar . Click on Africa Hearts - for information about the that organization or Contact the RCV proposer Allan Lingwood
		A MAJOR Online fundraiser is coming This raffle is planned to run during April - July 2021. Stay tuned! Contact Gordon for information & to Help

What Have We Been Doing?

Despite all the restrictions, we are still active locally and internationally.

Click the image to find out more.


Literacy	Clean Water	Local Need


Arts Community	Women's Shelter


BC Children's Hospital	Feed the Need	ANAWIM House

		New Volunteer opportunity at the Broadmead Lodge

Our club has been serving Victoria for over 100 years.
We are neighbours, friends and problem solvers.
We are people of action.

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

Fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship Programme for year 2022 - Application now open

www.rotary.org/en/ourprograms/peacefellowships#page-content

Applications are invited from interested candidates around the world

130 fully funded slots at the Masters and Professional Certificate level.

Deadline for application: May 31 2021

Our watchword for RY 21-22: Fun, social and easy to integrate into your schedule'

True Leaders don’t create followers – they create more leaders!!!

TIP OF THE MONTH – Deliver what we promise!

Planning for the future: Building the future while honouring the past

President-elect considers purposefulness and change

Rotary's seven areas of focus

Rotary 5-year action plan

Rotary Service options

Membership
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. Contact Information
Interested in a possible satellite with more flexible meetings? Click here
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)

RCV Facebook Link
District 5020 Site	Meeting Location Map

Upcoming Speakers

Interview with Jennifer Jones, RI President-elect

Mar 11, 2021

My Rotary Journey

Mary Collins

Mar 18, 2021

Past Speakers

Meghan Mergaert Director of Impact and Innovation

Mar 04, 2021

Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria

Jeopardy

Feb 25, 2021

Dwight Owens

Feb 18, 2021

Ocean networks Canada

Valentine trivia and Fireside chat feedback

Feb 11, 2021

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February--world understanding month

Uganda Soccer Field Project

Volunteer for Broadmead

Polio News update

Feed the Need

BC Children's Hopsital

Anawim House donations

Women's shelter

President elect: Purposefulness and change

Donation to the Belfry theatre

Rotary Service options

Mount St. Mary Donation

Supporting literacy

Clean Water Project in Kenya

Support to Broadmead Veteran's Lodge

Rotary supports Heroworks supporting PEERS

Wounded Warrior Leader awarded Paul Harris Fellowship

Purses for Vulnerable Women

Bienvenue aux francophones et francophiles

Rotary Supports Our Place

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 R otarian Allan Lingwood

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.