On August 26, 2026 international Rotary exchange student Emma Van Zutphen (center in orange jacket) arrived from Holland.  She was greeted at the PG airport by some members of the Rotary Club of Prince George, and by several members of her first host family, the Reimers. 

The Rotary Club of Prince George (Downtown) has been recognized as the second fastest-growing club, by net membership, among the 55 clubs in District 5040 for the 2025-2026 Rotary year.

It's always nice to receive an award but it's what it represents that truly matters. Membership growth doesn't happen by accident. It happens because people walk through our doors and find the Club welcoming, engaged, and making a real difference in our community.

This past year, our Rotary District placed a renewed emphasis on membership, by encouraging clubs to build relationships, strengthen their culture, and share what makes their club unique. Our club embraced that philosophy.

Every one of the current member played a part in this achievement. Whether they invited a guest, welcomed a new member, volunteered at a project, or simply made someone feel that they belonged, the members of our Club helped create the kind of Rotary experience that people want to be part of.

The goal isn't simply to grow membership. The goal is to grow impact. (Photo July 14, 2026 Jon Hansson, Assistant Membership Coordinator for Prince George/Cariboo Region and Mindy Stroet, Past President 2025-2026)

We welcome Saransh Tiku to our Club. Saransh is passionate about development of the downtown and looks forward to serving the community through Rotary. Each new member helps build a deeper legacy of Rotary here in PG – a legacy that goes all the way back to 1942.

Past President, Gary Wilson seen here "awarding" (pun intended) a $13,000 cheque to Natasha Rempel of SD57 who heads up the District Awards Program. Our Club has sponsored scholarships and bursaries to the School District for decades. You can view ours and countless others here: https://www.sd57.bc.ca/apps/pages/awards (June 2026)

While kayaking for the first time on one of our stunning lakes, Davi realized the perils of taking once in a lifetime pictures and selfies as he watched his smart phone go plunk and sink to the depths. 

He arrived 10 months ago from Brazil not knowing much about Canadian winters, hockey, or why we apologize so often. He leaves going home having had made new lifelong friends, experiences and a greater understanding of the world from Canadian lenses.

As Rotarians, we often say that Rotary opens doors to the world. This year, our Brazilian exchange student reminded us that those doors lead to friendships, understanding, and unforgettable experiences. We are grateful to have been part of his Canadian journey and we wish him all the success in the future! (Photo taken June 9, 2026)

Check out the PG Experience https://tourismpg.com/plan-your-visit/visitor-guide/ and join us for a meeting!

Today we had the pleasure of hearing from Davi Freitas, Soren Sanchez, and Elijah Hyun on their experience at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Annually our Club sponsors students to attend a fun and inspiring leadership camp where young leaders come together in a supportive environment to grow, connect, and make a positive impact. Over three and a half days, participants take part in interactive workshops, team challenges, and outdoor activities designed to build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships. Experience the energy, growth, and community that make RYLA South an unforgettable adventure every year in Gibsons BC! (Photo: May 26, 2026)

Shirley Bond, past MLA and Cabinet Minister speaks on developments: With the announcement of the new $1.66B new acute care tower being built at UNHBC over the next 5 years, the Spirit of the North Health Care Foundation aims to raise $55M in order to equip it with the latest state-of-the-art machines and technology. The goal? …to have a world-class healthcare facility serving Northern BC. (Picture May 19, 2026)

We want to give a STOMPING shoutout to all of our sponsors who helped make the event a STOMPING success. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House Kitchen Renovation Project at UHNBC – helping sick kids and their families make it through hard times. (Photo: May 12, 2025)

Rotary connects you to our community. Each week we have different influential speakers within our community from all sorts of backgrounds and vocations. Today we had Dr Bill Owen, Interim President and Dr Michel Beaulieu, Provost & Vice-President Academic from UNBC presenting! (Photo May 5, 2026)

We are the fastest growing Club across BC. Not only because of all the good we do in the community, but also the friendships we make, the business connections that are shared, and the fun we have such as pub nights! (April 23, 2026)