Join Peter Volpé, Xavier Hamel-Lapointe, and Lisa Chen for a timely panel discussion on navigating today's financial markets. Explore investment risk, diversification, and how quantitative technology and human judgment work together to support smarter decision-making.
Bring a friend or colleague for an engaging conversation, followed by audience Q&A!
Practical AI for Everyday Work: Cutting Through the Hype There's a lot of hype and fear around AI. On October 27, Owen Lu's approach is to keep it simple and meet people where they are. In this session, Owen will share practical ways professionals and business owners can use AI to save time, improve productivity, and simplify everyday tasks. Register here
Building Resilience from the Inside Out How can we help young people navigate bullying, peer pressure, and life's challenges with confidence and resilience? Join us on November 3, for an engaging fireside chat with Quinn Cashion, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Author, and Educator. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Quinn will explore the powerful role adults play in nurturing emotional well-being, connection, and belonging—and why building resilience starts long before challenges arise. Register here
Club Day: Remembering Our Past, Shaping Our Future A time to reflect, remember, and look ahead. Join us for a special Club Day as we honour those who served, recognize the Rotarians who shaped our club, and get a first look at the proposed leadership team for 2027/28. No guest speaker this week — this one is all about us! Register here
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. Register here
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Last Week at Rotary
Prost to Partnership! Rotary & GCBA Celebrate Oktoberfest
Great company, waterfront views, and a little Oktoberfest spirit! The Rotary Club of Vancouver and the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) came together for an evening of fellowship, new connections, and celebration. Discover how this special collaboration brought our communities together for a memorable night. Read the full article
World Polio Day – October 24: Together, We End Polio Rotary has helped reduce polio cases worldwide by 99%, but the fight isn't over! This World Polio Day, let's renew our commitment to a polio-free world. Learn about upcoming Rotary activities, the inspiring work supporting polio survivors in Ethiopia, and how your donation to PolioPlus can make three times the impact through the Gates Foundation's 2-to-1 match. Please note: The Vancouver End Polio Walk has been rescheduled to February.
Experience the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality of India through Ride for Rotary, a unique motorcycle journey across four Rotary Districts.
This Rotary Foundation fundraising initiative brings Rotarians together for unforgettable experiences, international fellowship, and a shared commitment to makin