Santa makes an early visit and places Rotary on the Nice List. Early this morning hot pancakes were flipped by Rotarians Nolan Nicholson and Cristina Mihis, while the kids anxiously await Santa and his cheer. (Picture taken on Dec 13, 2024).png)
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Santa makes an early visit and places Rotary on the Nice List. Early this morning hot pancakes were flipped by Rotarians Nolan Nicholson and Cristina Mihis, while the kids anxiously await Santa and his cheer. (Picture taken on Dec 13, 2024)
The Rotary Club of Prince George welcomes Joey Laidlaw, a stout supporter of local causes and betterment of the PG. He’s a mobile Mortgage Specialist with ScotiaBank helping members of our community reach their goals and dreams. (Picture from Nov. 26, 2024)
Not long after getting the Canadian Finals for BMX, PG has now landed the 2025 North American Gold Cup finals! The difference we make… Rotary 💪⚙️ with the PG Community Foundation and Supertrak BMX. This is another great win for the City of Prince George!
This week we had our regional MP, Todd Doherty, speak at our Club meeting providing our members an opportunity to hear about his advocacy and passion on mental health and well-being. Todd was instrumental in establishing an national suicide hotline “988” which has taken over 300,000 calls since it’s inception. He has also put forth two private member bills, Bill C-211 which establishes a framework for recognizing PTSD affecting Canada’s military and first responders and Bill C-321 for protection of first responders and medical professionals such as nurses who face unacceptable violence when performing the duties of their job. Rotary is a non-partisan organization which supports the prevention and treatment of mental health diseases. (Pictures taken Oct 15 2024, Carol Hansson, President (left), Past-president Rod Holmes (middle), Todd Doherty MP (right))
Earlier in the year, the Rotary Club of Prince George in partnership with the PG Community Foundation made a donation of $100,000 to the Supertrak BMX Association. The resurfacing and improvements made to the track has provided our community with a national level track to enjoy and train as well as to drive tourism and special event dollars to the city. PG is now hosting the 2025 BMX Nationals!!! The impact of Rotary ⚙️in PG… become part of the team and drive positive change. (Oct 6, 2024)
We would like to introduce our newest member, Daniella Salazar to the Club. Daniella is a government program facilitator who is interested in helping with our youth programs such as short and long term international student exchange programs, leadership programs, adventures programs, and elementary school breakfast programs. In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ottawa, club also offers an Adventures in Citizenship program where students can attend Parliament in Ottawa to learn and experience the heart of our political government. We are excited to have you! [Picture as of Oct 8, 2024, Daniella Salazar (left) and Carol Hansson, Club President (right)]
The Prince George Rotary Club of Downtown would like to welcome Chris Velasco (left) to our membership. Chris comes from a banking background here in Prince George and recently made the move to become Edward Jones' newest investment advisor. He looks forward to giving back to the community he loves. Welcome Chris! (Photo taken Sept 3rd)
As summer gets into full swing, the inaugural year at the Rotary Community Garden has been a great success with gardeners turning the dirt-filled planter boxes into a lush garden of plants and vegetables. (Photo Aug 1, 2024)
This is Shandelle doing her presentation on Italy to the Rotary Club of Prince George. Shandelle has just returned from her 10 month student exchange in Italy. She had an amazing experience and recommends it to anyone who would like to go on a Youth Exchange adventure. Contact a Rotary Club in your area! (Photo taken July 30, 2024)
The Rotary Club of Prince George would like to welcome Tai and Rebecca Krahn to the Club. Tai has many years working for the Nazko Economic Development Corporation and Rebecca owns Comfort Keepers, an in-home seniors care agency. They are excited to help strengthen the community through Rotary. They were inducted on the first day of the Presidency of Carol Hansson. (Photo July 2, 2024)
Introducing the 2024 Executive and Board of Directors for the Prince George Downtown Club. Looking forward to serving Rotary and the community together. (Photo taken June 18 2024)
Each year there is a gathering of the Club's members to pass the torch from one President to another. A new board is appointed and annual awards are given out. Gary Wilson (current President) now appoints Carol Hansson as the President for the 2024-2025 year beginning July 1st. We look forward to Carol's presidency and her leadership to guide the Club in ways to support and benefit our community. Each year awards are handed out for exemplary service to the Club, our community and Rotary itself. We are extremely proud to announce that the President's Award goes to Jenny DeReis and the Rotarian of the Year goes to John Kason. Both Jenny and John have taken on new roles and responsibilities which have contributed to the success of the Club and have gone above and beyond in their service and exemplify the values under the 4-way test. (Photo's taken on June 16, 2024. From left to right, picture 1: Lanita Horning (Past President), Gary Wilson (President), Carol Hansson (President Elect). From left to right, picture 2: Jenny DeReis and Gary Wilson). John Kason not shown.
Our 2024 inaugural Hoopathon held at the Jumpstart courts attracted a good turn out and we raised $12,000 to go towards at risk youth in our community among other community projects and programs. We’d like to thank Canadian Tire/Jumpstart for being the major sponsor of the event, and IFS who not only also sponsored but brought free tree saplings for everyone to take home and plant! (Pictures June 8, 2024)
In collaboration with the UNBC Timberwolves, and sponsored by Canadian Tire, join us for the 2024 Hoop-A-Thon!
This inaugural event in Prince George will be held at the Jumpstart Multi Sport Court on Saturday, June 8th, starting at 10 AM. The Hoop-A-Thon is a basketball free-throw challenge. Players sink as many free-throws possible in one minute. Pledges and donations are gathered with all funds staying in our community. The Rotary Hoop-A-Thon is supported by 27 Clubs across BC bringing together Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, schools, universities and local charities to raise money for community projects and programs since 2007 and is provincially sponsored by Global BC.
On Saturday June 1st we held our appreciation BBQ for those who donated in kind, by cash, or with their labour. Whether it was personal sponsors, corporate sponsors, Rotarians of the four PG Clubs or DDBGS Members, their support was instrumental in creating the concept, building it, opening it to the community and have all of the raised planting beds rented within 24 hours. We unveiled the sign and have left our mark on the community for years and years to come! (Photo June 1, 2024)
Loaders and excavators are at work on renovations of the Supertrak BMX Club in Prince George's Carrie Jane Gray Park to widen the corners and build up the hills to make it a faster ride thanks to $100,000 which the Rotary Club of Prince George Downtown and the Prince George Community Foundation contributed. The donation will cover the entire cost of redeveloping the track by early June to better enable the club to host provincial and national events in Prince George. -- story courtesy of the Prince George Citizen story by Ted Clarke. (May 18, 2024)
We would like to welcome Walter to our Club. After 34 years with Canfor, Walter recently retired and wants to give back by providing support to the community. (Photo taken May 14, 2024)
This weekend the 5040 District Conference is being held in Terrace BC. Indigenous Friendship and Diversity Equity and Inclusion have been a wonderful presentations to see and experience. (Photo taken April 26, 2024)
We held our 2nd Annual LobsterFest on 4/20 at the RollerDome! This east coast kitchen dinner party had fresh Atlantic lobster flown directly in from Nova Scotia, live music from Cod Gone Wild, Screech tasting, silent and live auctions, 50/50 and more. All proceeds raised go right back into community projects!
Registration opens at 9am Saturday April 13 for the 2024 inaugural planting season at the Rotary Community Garden. The Garden, located on the UNBC grounds, provides the community with low-cost access for those who do not have the gardening space or the desired sun exposure where they live. The bed rentals, which range from $35-$55 per season, are available to both individuals and non- for-profit groups. ddbotgarden.bc.ca/rotary-community-garden
The Prince George Rotary Club is proud to induct Cristina Mihis by Club President, Gary Wilson at our last meeting. Cristina is the owner of Rodica Senior Home Care here in Prince George. She helps provide seniors assisted living with 24/7 supervision and care. Christina is excited about helping give back to our community! (Photo taken March 26, 2024)
Last night the Prince George Community Foundation and PG Rotary Club Downtown were pleased to announce that the Prince George Supertrak Bmx will receive a one-time grant in the amount $76,513.17 to help rebuild their track.
This rebuild will not only elevate the caliber of training available for athletes but also open doors to hosting larger and more prestigious competitions in Prince George.
This substantial grant represents all funds remaining from the proposed mega park project, including the 50/50 proceeds from the PG Cougar’s Mega 50/50 jackpot. We want to extend our appreciation to all our donors and community members who contributed to the proposed initiative.
To read full media release: https://www.pgcf.ca/news
Prince George Cougars Hockey Club
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(Photo taken Feb 7, 2024)
Winter sports are an integral part of our Prince George community. We recently donated $5,000 to the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club which will be used to build new ski huts up at Otway.Noon on Tuesdays at the Coast Hotel
(770 Brunswick St)
We would like to acknowledge that we hold our meetings on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Lheidli T'enneh
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1. Friendship - A basic human need: One of the two reasons Paul Harris began Rotary in 1905. Rotarians believe while it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.
2. Business Development - The second original reason for Rotary's beginning. Everyone needs to network. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication, and the opportunity to use it.
3. Personal Growth - Membership in Rotary continues one's growth and education in human relations and personal development. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education in Leadership.
4. Fun - Rotary is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun. Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide social fun and camaraderie.
5. Youth Programs - Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians, and youth leadership programs.