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P.O. Box 48358, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC V7X 1A1
admin@rotaryvancouver.org
www.rotaryvancouver.org
Vol 112 No.10
September 4, 2026
Navid Morawej, President
Parastoo Farrokhyar, Secretary

Join us Sept 8 at Terminal City Club as Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster and GCBA VP Alexander Jecht break down what World Cup 2026 means for football and business in Vancouver.

Seats are going fast - Register Here

A heartfelt thank you to VELA Wealth, our exclusive event sponsor, for making the Sept 8 panel livestream and recording possible. Founder Jason Boudreau is a 15-year member and Past President of our Club - proof that Rotary relationships keep giving back. Read the full story

This is a great opportunity to bring a friend, colleague, or prospective member who might enjoy the conversation and experience one of our Tuesday lunches.

Curling
Lace up and join fellow Rotarians for a fun afternoon on the ice - no experience needed, just good company and a few laughs. Save the date: Sept 9.
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The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel
What actually makes us happier at work and in life? Join us on Sept 15th for an engaging panel exploring the science behind happiness and appreciation in business. 
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Club Day: Our Club, Our People
This one's all about us - our members, our stories, and what makes this club special. Save the date for Sept 22  and come reconnect with the people behind the pins.
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Leading Through Change: Lessons from the Dean's Office
Change is constant, but leading through it well is rare. Join us on Sept 29 for candid lessons on leadership, resilience, and navigating transition from the Dean's Office.
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Rotary Club Oktoberfest in Partnership With GCBA
Prost! Join Rotarians and GCBA friends on Thursday, October 15 for an evening of great food, drinks, and mingling at Tap & Barrel Convention Centre. Bring your festive spirit!
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Building a Global Company from Vancouver:
A Fireside Chat with Shahrzad Rafati
Named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women and the only Canadian business leader appointed to represent the country at the G20, BBTV founder and CEO Shahrzad Rafati joins us Tuesday, November 17 at Terminal City Club. Hear how she turned a bold idea into one of the world's largest creator-tech companies, built right here in Vancouver.
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Above and Beyond Our Weekly Meetings
There's more to club life than our weekly meetings. Take a look at these upcoming events and opportunities to get involved, have some fun, and make an impact.

RCoV Board Meeting
Sep. 10, 2026 5:30 p.m.
International Service Committee
Sep. 17, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Food on the Corner
Sep. 19, 2026 11:00 a.m.
One World Committee
Sep. 24, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
One World Committee Meeting
Sep. 24, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Membership Committee meeting
Sep. 29, 2026 8:30 a.m.
Membership Committee Meeting
Sep. 29, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
View entire list
  • Behrad Nassiri, Sept 2
  • Wayne Fraser, Sept 4
  • Richard Landahl, Sept 7
     
  • Phil Webber, 57 Years
 
 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.

Catch up on the latest stories from our club - fresh off the press on our new website.

Delivering on Our Vision: Phase 2 Brings the Club's Digital Platform to Life
Our club's digital transformation continues! Phase 2 of our new platform is live, bringing events, registration, and club news together in one place. See what's new and what's coming next.

After the World Cup: Axel Schuster on Football, Business, and the Road Ahead for the Whitecaps
Ahead of our September 8 panel, get to know Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster and his take on what World Cup 2026 means for football, business, and the future of the club.

A Partnership Begins: Rotary Vancouver and the German Canadian Business Association
A new chapter for our club: we've officially partnered with the GCBA, opening the door to shared events, new connections, and a stronger business community - starting with the Sept 8 panel and Oktoberfest.

Built on Connection: VELA Wealth Sponsors Our September 8 Panel
How a 15-year member and Past President is helping bring our biggest panel yet beyond the room - the story behind VELA Wealth's sponsorship.

Tom Crean joined the Rotary Club of Vancouver on June 1, 1980. 



For 46 years, he was part of this club, and few members have given it more of their time, their ideas, and their heart. 

He will be deeply missed by his fellow Rotarians. 

Members can leave a tribute by  clicking here

Great things are happening beyond our own calendar. Here's what caught our eye across the district and the community.

END POLIO NOW - CONCERT FOR A CAUSE 

Friday, September 4th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

An evening of great music with an even greater purpose. Join us at the Vancouver Playhouse as we come together in support of Rotary's fight to end polio - a cause that has helped immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. We're this close to a polio-free world. Come enjoy the show and be part of history.

See you there - and bring a friend for the cause!

THE ROTARY 100 Online International Mega Meeting   

Rotary's reach goes far beyond Vancouver - and here's your chance to experience it. Join Rotarians from around the world for this online mega meeting filled with global perspectives, fellowship, and inspiration. All you need is an internet connection.

 

 
 
September 4, 2026
 
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Navid Morawej, President 
admin@rotaryvancouver.org  
Parastoo Farrokhyar, Secretary