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Vancouver, BC V7X 1A1
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Vol 112 No.14
October 2, 2026
Navid Morawej, President
Parastoo Farrokhyar, Secretary

Upcoming Meeting - October 6th

 

 

No Meeting on Tuesday, Oct 13th

 

Raise a glass and join us for a special Oktoberfest celebration in partnership with the GCBA! 
Enjoy beautiful waterfront views, delicious canapés, drinks, and a relaxed evening of great conversation, fellowship, and new connections. Space is limited, so gather your fellow Rotarians and guests and RSVP early.  Join us on Oct 15
Register here

 

Inside the Investment Machine: 
Diversification, Technology, and Human Judgment

On October 20, Peter Volpé, Xavier Hamel-Lapointe, and Lisa Chen come together for a timely educational discussion on market risk, diversification, quantitative technology, and disciplined decision-making in today’s markets.
Registration opening soon
Register here

 

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 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

 

Community Service Committee - Special Projects (contact community@rotaryvancouver.org)
Oct. 07, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
RCoV Board Meeting
Oct. 14, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ride for Hearing Committee Meeting
Oct. 15, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Food on the Corner
Oct. 17, 2026 11:00 a.m.
Youth Committee Meeting
Oct. 20, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
World Polio Day
Oct. 24, 2026
Membership Committee meeting
Oct. 27, 2026 8:30 a.m.
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  • Nadja Gehriger, Oct 4
  • John Richardson, Oct 4
  • Juliet Wong, 6 Years
  • Kim Lepp, 2 Years
  • Kevan Lu, 1 Year
  • Paul Mick, 1 Year
  • Maggie Aron, 1 Year
  • Wolfgang Degemann, 
    69 Years
 
 Come in person to celebrate your birthday with Purdy's chocolates!!
 
   
 
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Catch up on the latest stories from our club - 
Fresh off the press on our new website.

 

The Rotary Club of Vancouver's Picture Gallery is now live! 
A living record of over a century of service — from Ride for Hearing to Food on the Corner, container shipments, youth leadership, and everything in between.

One World Committee marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Members and guests joined the One World Committee at the Bill Reid Gallery to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - and to kick off a renewed focus on experiencing Vancouver's diverse communities, cultures and stories together.

The Rotary Club of Vancouver honours the Day of Truth & Reconciliation
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ed Hall, former Chief of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, opened our September 29 meeting with a Traditional Welcome - one of two moments of learning and reflection this week, alongside the One World Committee's visit to the Bill Reid Gallery.

 

What Business Schools are Teaching Students in 2026

How can business schools prepare students for a changing workplace? 

At a this week's Rotary fireside chat, SFU Beedie Dean Dr. Marvin Washington shared why resilience, communication and hands-on experience matter—and how universities are adapting to prepare the next generation. 
Read the full article for his insights.

 

An invitation from Ballet BC




Join them for bodies & voices, Nov 5-7 at the QET, kicking off their 40th anniversary season. 
Click here to learn more

Rotary Conference 2027 - Registration now open! 

Connect with people of action from around the world at the 2027 Rotary International Convention in Barcelona, Spain.

Interact Webinar - November 2-8

Happy 64 years of Interact! Join more than 18,000 Interact clubs around the world in celebrating World Interact Week, 2–8 November 2026. 

Closing Remarks

 

President Navid closed the meeting with a toast: 

 “To the next Generation”

 

We’re incredibly grateful to all our September sponsors for helping us connect, grow, and create impact.

Meet our Sponsors Partners | Rotary Club of Vancouver

 
 
October 2, 2026
 
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Navid Morawej, President 
admin@rotaryvancouver.org  
Parastoo Farrokhyar, Secretary