Kelowna Sunrise Rotarians, as do all Rotarians worldwide, believe that we have a shared responsibility to address our world’s most persistent issues. As a force for good which combines financial support, energy, passion and expertise, we work together on sustainable projects to benefit communities throughout the world in:
Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene,
Supporting education,
Fighting disease,
Saving mothers and children,
Growing local economies, and
Promoting peace.
These areas of focus help set Rotary’s global priorities, so that Rotarians can harness their collective strength to improve the health and livelihood of communities worldwide.
The people who make Rotary so effective, through their generosity and passion for positive change, come from all over the world and all walks of life. These Rotarians share a powerful common trait: they’re compelled by a desire to share their good fortune with others, simply because they can make a positive impact for someone whose life has not been easy.
This past week, two Kelowna Sunrise Rotarians were recognized for continuing to share their good fortune with those in need through their financial contributions to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund. Following a presentation on the impact that the contributions of the club’s members have had on making a difference in the six areas of focus of The Rotary Foundation, Bob Fortier, the club’s Foundation Committee Chair, presented a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) pin to Huck Parfeniuk and a PHF+7 pin to Ed Kolybaba in recognition of their recent contributions.