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P.O. Box 48358, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC V7X 1A1
admin@rotaryvancouver.org
www.rotaryvancouver.org
Vol 111 No. 14
October 3, 2025
Joan Posivy, President
 
 
COMING UP ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
 
Learn more about the Beedie's here
 
Talk Shop Tuesday Oct 14- 1Q Check-in & Town Hall
Terminal City Club
Oct. 14, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
Community Service Committee Meeting (contact community@rotaryvancouver.org)
Terminal City Club
Oct. 14, 2025 1:45 p.m.
 
Food on the Corner
Vancouver Courthouse
Oct. 18, 2025 11:00 a.m.
 
Youth Service Committee Meeting
Terminal City Club
Oct. 21, 2025 11:00 a.m.
 
World Polio Day
Oct. 24, 2025
 
Community Service Committee Meeting (contact community@rotaryvancouver.org)
Terminal City Club
Oct. 28, 2025 1:45 p.m.
 
One World Committee
Virtual
Oct. 30, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
One World Committee Meeting
Virtual
Oct. 30, 2025 12:00 p.m.
 
Community Service Committee Meeting (contact community@rotaryvancouver.org)
Terminal City Club
Nov. 11, 2025 1:45 p.m.
 
RCoV Board Meeting
Joan's Place
Nov. 13, 2025 5:30 p.m.
 
National Philanthropy Day (Canada)
Nov. 15, 2025
 
Food on the Corner
Vancouver Courthouse
Nov. 15, 2025 11:00 a.m.
 
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

None this week
 
 
Anniversaries at our Club
 
 

None this week
 
 
 

 
 
None this week
 
 Come in person to celebrate your birthday with Purdy's chocolates!!
 
 
Let us know what you think about our last meeting.
Scan the QR code below and fill out the short survey
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This Rotary year, we’re adding a dose of humour to our Secretary announcements. Have a good clean joke? Send it to jokes@rotaryvancouver.org — yours might be featured at an upcoming meeting!
Who do you know that is remarkable?  Someone whose story or expertise would captivate a room full of experienced business and community leaders?

Do you know of a remarkable headliner speaker to invite to our upcoming Rotary Club of Vancouver meetings? 
Think thought leaders, change makers, or trailblazers in business, sports, innovation, public service, or philanthropy.
 
Take a quick scroll through your LinkedIn connections. You might spot someone you haven’t thought about in a while who would be perfect.
 
If someone comes to mind, please connect with Bill Davidson at billd@davidson-co.com.
 
New Membership Application 
 
We are pleased to let you know of a new Corporate Membership Application submitted by:
St. Paul’s Rotary Hearing Centre
 
Members: 
  • Prof. Dr. Brian Westerberg            
    (former Rotary Member of New Westminster & Vancouver Quadra)
  • Dr. Margaret Aron
  • Dr. Paul Mick
  • Dr. Kevan Lu
The classification that the new members would hold is, "Health Care. Med. Dr.".  
New member name's proposer is Franz Gehriger. 
 
If no written objection for the above proposed members is filed in writing with the Secretary (secretary@rotaryvancouver.org) within 7 days of today, October 3, 2025, (by October 10, 2025), the suggested new members, will upon payment of the dues and assessments determined by the Board, be declared elected as a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver recognized by Rotary International.

If a written objection is received by the Secretary within the 7 day period, the Board shall vote on the matter at the next scheduled Board meeting
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Youth Committee Meeting

Please join us for a Youth Committee Meeting on October 21st at 11am at TCC
(in our meeting room for the day) 
 
Join the One World Committee 🌍

A message from Committee Chair Ally Potel:

I’m reaching out to invite you to join (or re-join) the One World Committee. We paused the committee for the summer and will be starting back up in October. Our mission is simple but powerful: bring people together across cultures, ages, and backgrounds to create projects that matter for our community and beyond.

What we do:

  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Build events and initiatives that have real impact
  • Create a safe space where every voice counts

Your role can be:

  • Sharing ideas and perspectives
  • Helping shape projects and events
  • Supporting with planning, outreach, or leadership tasks (big or small, every bit counts!)

Meetings (last Thursday of each month)

  • Meetings will be virtual every last Thursday of each month and In-person once every 3 months (when possible)
  • Our first meeting will be on October 30th at 12pm virtually

If you’d like to be part of this journey, reach out to me at ally.potel@flyberryevents.com. Whether you’re a student, professional, retired, new to Vancouver, or simply curious, you’re welcome. 

Let’s build something meaningful together.

 

A message from the Rotary Club Yaletown

Invitation to Partner with the Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown for Wilder Voices

Dear Fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors,

The Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown is thrilled to invite you and your club to a special event in partnership with the Wilder Institute: "Wilder Voices." This inspiring speaker series, happening at the Rocky Mountaineer Station on Thursday, October 23, 2025, will feature discussions on wildlife advocacy and conservation, led by Anthony Morgan from The Nature of Things and Dr. Gráinne McCabe, Chief Conservation Officer at the Wilder Institute.

We believe this is a fantastic opportunity for our Rotary community to come together and make a tangible impact. There are three keyways your club can participate:

- Attend the Event: We invite your members to join us for an evening of powerful conversation and learning. It's a wonderful chance to network, be inspired, and support a cause that aligns with Rotary's commitment to protecting the environment.

- Volunteer with Us: We are seeking volunteers to help with various roles, including greeters, ticket checkers, and coat check. Volunteering is a great way to collaborate and show support.

- Explore Partnership Opportunities: We are also looking for corporate and club partners to help us make this event a success. We have a variety of sponsorship tiers available, from regional event element partners to conservation allies. We have attached a sponsorship package for your review and consideration.

Your club's participation, whether through attendance, volunteering, or sponsorship, would be invaluable. Together, we can champion wildlife and wild places and amplify the message of conservation.

We look forward to partnering with you on this important initiative.

For partnership inquiries, please refer to the attached document or contact Kristin Bibbs directly at KristinB@wilderinstitute.org

Best regards,

Laura Múnera Montañez
President Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown
2025-2026
 

The VYP Rotaract Halloween Indoor Bowling Fundraiser is coming up soon, and we’d love for you to share the event with anyone who might be interested. 

All proceeds will support ShelterBox Canada

 

 
🎃🎳 *Halloween Bowling - Fundraiser/Social for ShelterBox*
🗓️ Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
📍 REVS Bowling - 5502 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby BC
⏰ 2:00pm-5:30pm, Arrive on time
 
RSVP via tinyurl.com/vypbowling2025 and e-transfer $35/ticket 
to vancouveryoungprofessionals@gmail.com before Tuesday Oct 21st, 2025. 
 
  • Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and show us your bowling skills for an afternoon of food and fun! Bowl as an individual (assigned to team on the day) or register an entire pre-made team of up to 6 bowlers. Costumes can be individual or themed between 2 or more attendees.
  • Prizes awarded for best bowling scores and costumes.
  • All Proceeds go towards ShelterBox Canada
  • Register early and bring your friends out too!

NO MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH DUE TO 
 
 

October 10, 2025

UNITE FOR GOOD

Joan Posivy, President 
admin@rotaryvancouver.org  
Nadja Gehriger, Secretary