Mix and Mingle Tuesday April 22, 2025
5:00-7:00 p.m. at The Terminal City Club, Members Lounge, Second Floor
Rotary Club of Vancouver members and guests are invited to a mingle event with Terminal City Club members and guests.
Please come out to enjoy each other's company, play pool or darts, listen to some music and generally have a good time. Registration is required in advance.
Where: Terminal City Club Member's Lounge, Second Floor (meet by the pool table)
Attire: business casual
PAY AS YOU GO MEMBERS & GUESTS
Refreshments: $27 HERE
Registration PRIOR to the event is required. Please register HERE
This will be an excellent event to invite friends and colleagues to.
Deadline to RSVP is Sunday, April 20, as our numbers need to be guaranteed to TCC.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
We are pleased to let you know that our new member applicant, Sevda Yurdaer, has been approved for Membership.The classification that new member Sevda will hold is,Import / Export Aluminum Products.
Sponsor: Franz Gehriger
Seconder: Parisa Adrangi
Sevda's official first day and induction will be April 29, 2025.
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This Saturday April 12 is The Rotary Hoop-A-Thon in Vancouver. We start at 9am at Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer Street. There is street parking in the area and multiple bus routes.
I will be working with fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors raising funds for DTES young people, scholarships, Strathcona Basketball Program, recreation equipment and youth leadership training.
If you have already made a donation, Thank You Very Much !!
If not, please make a donation today and help us to raise as much as we can towards our target of $55,000.
Last Meeting April 8, 2025
Members Lunch & Guest Speaker Presentation
The meeting was chaired by President Paul Martin.
Mindy Tulsi-Ingram acted as the Sargent-At-Arms and Sam Shorter as Secretary.
On Tuesday April 8, we had Guest Speaker Cathy Geagan, General Consul of Ireland present to the members and guests of the Rotary Club on the relations between Canada and Ireland.
We also got an update from Rotarians Ally Potel and Peter Clarke on the "One World Committee", and met Ally's Baby Girl Lia, our youngest Rotarian at 4 month old!
Welcome to the Club Lia!
Welcome to Rotary, Lia!
Beautiful daughter of Ally and Simon Potel
One World Committee Update by Peter Clarke
Paul Martin and General Consul of Ireland, Cathy Geagan
One World Committee Update:
The One World Committee is a revitalized group within the Rotary Club of Vancouver, focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The committee emphasizes building a more inclusive, connected, and representative club culture.
Committee Members
Ally R. Potel – Chair
Peter Clarke – Outreach Facilitator
Nathan Hesketh – Community Outreach Coordinator
Sean Chan – Member-at-large
Sandra Lowe – Member-at-large
Aaron Lacey – Member-at-large
Timeline
Before 2023: Previous DEI committee was inactive
October 2024: Committee revived with 5 members
November 2024: Renamed to One World Committee
Mission
Inclusion – Everyone feels valued
Connection – Strengthen relationships within the club
Representation – Reflect the diversity of the broader community
Why It Matters
Growth in Numbers – A welcoming club attracts more members
Fresh Ideas – Diversity fuels innovation
Greater Impact – Broader outreach potential
Long-Term Relevance – Keeps the club aligned with societal changes
Three-Part Action Plan
Indigenous Partnerships
Co-develop a local project by the end of the year
Awareness & Collaboration
Launch monthly “Did You Know?” DEI moments
One World Golf Classic 2026
Fundraising initiative with Interact/Rotaract clubs
Small Changes, Big Impact
Diverse Speakers – New voices at meetings
Inclusive Language – Language that makes everyone feel welcome
Cultural Celebrations – Acknowledging important events and traditions
Community Partnerships – Collaboration builds trust
Thank you Ally and Peter for an impactful presentation and update!
Guest Speaker Cathy Geagan: "Irish Heritage - Global Vision"
A vibrant island in Western Europe, Ireland (Éire) is home to 5.3 million people and is one of the 27 EU Member States. While Irish and English are the official languages, the country is incredibly diverse with over 180 languages spoken.
Global Connections
Ireland’s global footprint is vast, with a diaspora of over 75 million, including 625,000+ in British Columbia alone.
Through the EU single market (450M+ people) and the Canada-Europe Trade Agreement (CETA), Ireland and Canada enjoy strong economic ties:
75+ Canadian companies operate in Ireland, employing ~15,000 people
65+ Irish companies operate in Canada, employing ~7,500 people
Why Ireland for Business?
Ireland is a modern hub for innovation and enterprise, known for being:
Educated - Innovative - Competitive - Flexible
A Cultural Gem
Ireland is more than business—it's an Island of Inspiration:
Céad Míle Fáilte ("a hundred thousand welcomes")
Rich oral storytelling traditions
Four Nobel Laureates in Literature
World-class food, drink, music (céol), and fun (craic)
Home of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
A thriving stage and screen presence
Ireland continues to connect, inspire, and innovate—both at home and abroad
Thank you to our Rotarians Laura and William Donnellan, of the IRL Group, for introducing Cathy to our Club and inviting her to speak to us.
The meeting was adjourned with the following toast by President Paul Martin:
