2023/24 400 Club Winners!!
Winners of the 2023-24 400 Club Raffle Prizes
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400 Club Calendar Raffle - Gaming Licence 130656Tickets Available2022 - 400 Club Tickets SOLD OUT- email oliverotaryclub@shaw or contact any Oliver Rotary member to request your ticket. Only 400 tickets and last year we sold out so don't delay. Tickets are on sale until December 24, 2021 or until we sell out. Funds raised through this raffle support our Youth and community projects. Draws will start in January 2022.  |
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Rotary At Work Oliver Rotary Member's and family members joined together to clean up Oliver's Rotary Beach for Earth Day! Looking great and community members can enjoy the pristine beach and play area that is a jewel of our community!  |
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400 Club Winners List WEEK 52 JUNE 29, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 169 – Earl & Kathy Zinger JUNE 29, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 101 – Helene Mir JUNE 29, 2021 LAST CHANCE WINNER OF $1,000.00 - Ticket 103 - Mick Lockhurst JUNE 22, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 113 – Adam Houle JUNE 22, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 345 – Kirsten Falkenholt WEEK 50 JUNE 15, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 334 – Al Edwards JUNE 15, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 202 – Sharon & Wilf McFadzen WEEK 49 JUNE 8, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 113 – Adam Houle JUNE 8, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 283 – Larry Schwartzenberger WEEK 48 JUNE 1, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 155 – Stu McLea JUNE 1, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 289 – Jan Dewar WEEK 47 MAY 25, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 129 – Terry Beddome MAY 25, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 196 – Joel Kemeny WEEK 46 MAY 18, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 370– Vanessa McLennan MAY 18, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 3 – Alex Miller WEEK 45 MAY 11, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 197 – Adele Powell MAY 11, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 237 – Brian Goy WEEK 44 MAY 4, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 16 – Shantal McNally MAY 4, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 136 – Shawn Goodsell WEEK 43 APRIL 27, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 277 – Sukh Manhas APRIL 27, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 372 – Veronique Bolduc APRIL 20, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 325 – Dianne Levesque APRIL 20, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 394 – Joyce Walters WEEK 41 APRIL 13, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 103 – Mick Lockhurst APRIL 13, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 320 – Dan Friesen WEEK 40 APRIL 6, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 201 – Dennis Materi APRIL 6, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 118 – Ray Pitt MARCH 30, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 223 – Gail Erickson MARCH 30, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 38 – Dave Mattes WEEK 38 MARCH 23, 2021 SPRING SPECIAL WINNER OF $500.00 - Ticket 272 – Chris Dolbec MARCH 23, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 251 – Diane Worth MARCH 23, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 267 – Michael Kriesel WEEK 37 MARCH 16, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 205 – Cathryn Pidduck MARCH 16, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 156 – Wanda Casorso WEEK 36 MARCH 9, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 200 – Lyle Harvey MARCH 9, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 92 – Ken Hayes WEEK 35 MARCH 2, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 278 – Jessica Kruger MARCH 2, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 249 – Bill Eggert WEEK 34 FEBRUARY 23, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 75 – Lanny Swanky FEBRUARY 23, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 261 – Rick Machial WEEK 33 FEBRUARY 16, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 380 – Veronica Vinge FEBRUARY 16, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 15 – Randy Nelson FEBRUARY 9, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 223 – Gail Erickson FEBRUARY 9, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 240 – Phil Race FEBRUARY 2, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 305 – Joan McCaughney FEBRUARY 2, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 375 – Tanya Figgitt WEEK 30 JANUARY 26, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 118 – Ray Pitt JANUARY 26, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 278 – Jessica Kruger JANUARY 19, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 41 – Darlene Chapman JANUARY 19, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 67 – Donna Hoover JANUARY 12, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 48 – Barry Kelsey JANUARY 12, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 199 – Barb Harvey JANUARY 5, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 356 – Darren Pottinger JANUARY 5, 2021 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 179 – Ker Webber DECEMBER 29, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 29 – Joanne Bray DECEMBER 29, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 329 – Kevin Heskin WEEK 25 DECEMBER 22, 2020 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WINNER OF $500.00 - Ticket 214 – Joe Bennett DECEMBER 22, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 298 – Deb Johnson DECEMBER 22, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 386 – Christine Ransom DECEMBER 15, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 8 – Darcel Giesbrecht DECEMBER 15, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 281 – Dale Dodge WEEK 23 DECEMBER 8, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 327 – Kristin Tether DECEMBER 8, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 34 – John West WEEK 22 DECEMBER 1, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 163 – Myrna Demers DECEMBER 1, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 308 – Judy Beadle NOVEMBER 24, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 397 – Merle Waite NOVEMBER 24, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 355 – Linda Nunes WEEK 20 NOVEMBER 17, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 359 – Pat Whalley NOVEMBER 17, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 305 – Joan McCaughey WEEK 19 NOVEMBER 10, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 139 – Diane Lindsay NOVEMBER 10, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 168 – Martin Johansen NOVEMBER 3, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 152 – Cathy Thompson NOVEMBER 3, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 14 – Holly Walton OCTOBER 27, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 217 – Tonny Munckhof OCTOBER 27, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 46 – Dena Fritz WEEK 16 OCTOBER 20, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 362 – Georgina Dell OCTOBER 20, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 112 – Tracy MacFadden OCTOBER 13, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 355 – Linda Nunes OCTOBER 13, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 34 – John West OCTOBER 13, 2020 FALL SPECIAL DRAW WINNER OF $500.00 - Ticket 272 - Chris Dolbec OCTOBER 6, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 168 – Martin Johansen OCTOBER 6, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 356 – Darren Pottinger SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 118 – Ray Pitt SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 362 – Georgina Dell WEEK 12 SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 90 – Heather Frank SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 346 – Heather Falkenholt SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 391 – Aimee Grice SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 17 – Sean Petrick SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 70 – Corinne Janow SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 67 – Donna Hoover WEEK 9 SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 274 – Shelley Tremblay SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 276 – Kirk Casselman WEEK 8 AUGUST 25, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 338 – Frank Silveira AUGUST 25, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 310 – Dave Shaw WEEK 7 AUGUST 18, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 181 – Dave Mattes AUGUST 18, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 278 – Jessica Kruger WEEK 6 AUGUST 11, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 376 – Tyler Figgitt AUGUST 11, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 14 – Holly Walton WEEK 5 AUGUST 4, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 190 – Patti Hannas AUGUST 4, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 98 – Lisa Amies WEEK 4 JULY 28, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 381 - Linda Larson JULY 28, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 187 - Richard Simmons Jr. WEEK 3 JULY 21, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 158 - Nancy Wilson JULY 21, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 129 - Terry Beddome WEEK 2 JULY 14, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 78 - Jan Schorn JULY 14, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 59 - Bob Wylant WEEK 1 JULY 6, 2020 EARLY BIRD WINNER OF $500.00 - Ticket 291 - Gail Barriskill JULY 6, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $52.00 - Ticket 195 - Sabrena Kemeny JULY 6, 2020 REGULAR DRAW WINNER OF $100.00 - Ticket 350 - Millie Wilding
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"400 CLUB" Calendar Raffle Gaming Licence #125510SOLD OUT - draws will take place every week from July, 2020 - June 2021 |
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Starfish Backpack programThe Rotary Club has partnered with Sam Marcel to provide this program in Oliver.
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And The Winner of the Treasures of the South Okanagan 2019 Raffle Are:Gaming Licence #115447 .png) |
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Rotary Club of Oliver Supports 232 Bighorn Air Cadet Squadron On May 26, 2019, Secretary Pat Hampson had the honour of attending the 232 Bighorn Air Cadet Squadron's 76th Annual Ceremonial Review and presenting the donation from the Oliver Rotary Club towards the flight simulator.
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Treasures of the South Okanagan GL#115447Treasures of the South Okanagan 2019 Fundraiser  This year the Rotary Club of Oliver is holding a Treasures of the South Okanagan Fundraising raffle. The fundraiser draws upon the unique holiday/vacation attractions the South Okanagan offers. Raffle Tickets are only being offered on-line follow the link below to purchaser your ticket. We are only selling 1,000 tickets and the price of a ticket is $100. Each prize provides for 2 people. Tickets are being offered until midnight June 24, 2019. Draw date for the three prizes will be held on June 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia and Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. If a winning ticket bears a minor's name, the prize will be lawfully delivered on behalf of the minor to the minor's parent, legal guardian or trustee.Three Prizes are being offered, First Prize is worth $2,800, Second Prize is worth $1,730 and Third Prize is worth $1,540. All details and ticket purchase can be found here: Treasures of the South Okanagan. Link to Rules of the Game. The Draw will be held at the Oliver Legion 6417 Main Street Oliver BC. The winning ticket for each prize is drawn using Random Number Generator software (RNG). The Winner's name will be published on this website on June 26, 2019.
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Inaugural Texas Hold'em POKER Tournament GL#115442Inaugural Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament POSTPONED to Fall 2019 Check Back here for new information Oliver Parks & Recreation Community Hall 6359 Park Drive |
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Golf Ball Drop Was a Success!SUCCESS! Rotary Club of Oliver - Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser held October 27, 2018 was a SUCCESS! Watch for the announcement of the 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop in 2019 |
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Sheridan updates Oliver Rotarians on Rotary Beach project Carol Sheridan was the guest speaker when the Rotary Club of Oliver met for its regular meeting Nov. 21 at the Air Cadet Squadron Hangar.Pat Hampson introduced Carol, Manager of Oliver Parks and Recreation. She gave an overview of the planned improvements to Rotary Beach. There are plans for the other parks, but focused on the one for which we are responsible and bears our name. It involves a dock, cordoned off swimming area, slide into the water, a water craft storage (paddleboards etc), washroom upgrades, picnic tables, and improved access to the park. The whole project could run $150,000, which would make it a legacy project for us. Carol was thanked with a polio plus certificate by President Dale Cory and in return she presented the club with a signed poster by the artists who performed live on the stage at the recent Roots and Fruits family day. Oliver Rotary Club was the main stage sponsor.  |
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Rotary Club of Osoyoos hosts Fall Assembly Rotary Club of Oliver President Dale Cory was pleased to take part in the Fall Assembly, hosted by the Osoyoos Club at the Watermark Resort Oct. 27-28. Rotarians from across District 5060 took part in the conference, with many guest presenters, along with Rotary Club Members, offered ideas on moving clubs forward and generating new members. |
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Past District Governor speaks to Oliver Rotarians The Rotary Club of Oliver was pleased to welcome Elly Contreras to its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24.Contraras, who was joined by her husband Ramiro, has accomplished a great deal during her years in Rotary. She spoke to the club about membership, and the many ways the club can be unique, and important, in its community. Following is Elly's bio: Elly Contreras was born in Holland and immigrated to Alberta, Canada in 1973, where she married Ramiro. After serving on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce, she joined the Rotary Club of Stony Plain in 1996. Where she served as Secretary for two years and as President in 2001-2002. She was named as Rotarian of the Year twice and after inviting a record number of new members was asked to serve as Membership Chair in her Club and later at District level. She continued her Rotary career as District Governor in 2005-06 and was invited to serve as Zone Membership Coordinator and addressed several clubs and districts (including this one). Elly also facilitated a few breakout sessions at International Conventions. RI President John Kenny invited Elly on the promotion team for the Montreal convention, which resulted in a record number of Canadian attendees. Elly has represented 3 RI Presidents at District Conferences in Albany, New York; PickWick Dam, Tennessee and Mexicali, Mexico. Over the past 21 years, Elly and Ramiro have visited well over 100 clubs in several countries, from Canada to Denmark and Siberia and from Chile to Argentina and Thailand. Elly has worked with clubs of all sizes and shapes, helping them find their purpose and setting their goals. In 2014 Elly and Ramiro retired from the Printing and Marketing and Promotion business and moved to Osoyoos. During the winter months they live in Colima, Mexico, where they are actively involved in Project Amigo, an education project for indigenous children. Both Elly and Ramiro are multiple Paul Harris Fellows. Elly has 21 years perfect attendance. Rotary has been very important to both of them them, they have watched Rotary change and make an effort to change with it, because Service Above Self is a very important part of their lives. Together they have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and one Great Grandchild. Thanks to Elly and Ramiro for attending our meeting. Club President Dale Cory presented Elly with a certificate providing immunization to 10 children from Polio. |
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Rotary Club of Oliver welcomes Brock JacksonBrock Jackson from EZE Rock Osoyoos guest speaker at Rotary Meeting The Rotary Club of Oliver was pleased to welcome Brock Jackson from EZ Rock Radio to its weekly meeting Sept. 26. Brock talked about his past accomplishments, what he does on a day to day basis, and where radio is heading in the future. President Dale Cory thanked Brock for his presentation and presented a plaque to Brock. 10 children will be immunized against polio thanks to Brock and the Rotary Club. .JPG) .JPG) |
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Oliver Rotary helps Highway To Healing.jpg) The Rotary Club of Oliver is proud to be a financial supporter of Highway To Healing. Highway to Healing (or H2H), officially called The Highway to Healing Support Society, was formed in 2013 as a community project of the Rotary Club of Oliver. The H2H mission is simple: To compassionately assist families in our community who have a child requiring medical care that is not locally available. For further information on Highway To Healing's story, please check out:www.highwaytohealing.org. |
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Oliver Rotarian Ron Worth honoured by District 5060 The Rotary Club of Oliver would like to congratulate longtime Club Member Ron Worth.Ron was presented with a special award during the July 4th Installation of President Dale Cory and the Board of Directors. He was honoured with the Fellowship and Friendship Award from District 5060, which was presented by Assistant Governor Cheryle King, left, and Outgoing President Jenn Roussel. The Club congratulates and thanks Ron for his years of dedication to Rotary. |
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Rotary Club of Oliver names new President, Executive and Board for 2017-18.JPG) The Rotary Club of Oliver installed its executive and board for 2017-18 July 4th at Worth's on the Water.Following is newly appointed President Dale Cory's speech to Rotarians... President Installation I’d like to welcome you all here this evening. It’s truly an honour for me to be standing in front of you as the President of the Rotary Club of Oliver. I’d like to thank Ron and Tara Hovanes, David, Leahann and Jensen for attending this evening. It means a lot to me that you are here this evening. My journey in Rotary began close to 20 years ago. A good friend Ron Sturm in Chilliwack invited me to the Wednesday Club, one of three in Chilliwack. There were probably 70-80 members. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every meeting, from the presenter to the fines to the laughter. I joined, and began to play a role in the Rotary initiatives. I have my friend Ron to thank. When we began collecting 125 bucks to send a wheelchair to Mexico to help someone get around, I ended up buying three. My son York’s name, and the names of my late parents are on those wheelchairs. I’m proud of the fact my small donation has helped many many people become mobile. I later joined the Thursday morning breakfast club when I began working at the University of the Fraser Valley. There we organized a very successful volleyball tournament which brought in hundreds of toys for children at Christmas. When I moved to Alberta, I joined the Ponoka Club, then the Wetaskiwin Club, where I was president elect until a job in Edmonton took me away from the club. When I took the job in Oliver as Publisher of the Chronicle exactly three years ago, I emailed Mo Doerr weeks before my arrival, and let her now a Rotarian was moving to paradise and would soon be attending meetings. She informed me I would be taking over as President after her term. I waited a year, and was to follow Brian into the chair when a job in the Lower Mainland took me away. But my heart was here. I moved back in August, and am excited to assume this role for 2017-18. A recent survey undertaken by Rotary asked Members a couple of questions. - Question 1: Why did you join Rotary? o 36% said, “to impact MY community” o 30% said, “because I had friend in Rotary” o 19% said, “to network” - Question 2: Why do you stay in Rotary? o 38% said, “because my friends are in Rotary” o 36% said, “to impact MY community” I joined Rotary for all those reasons. I’ve stayed in large part because of the friendships Rotary builds - lifelong friendships. I recently began working with David and Leahann at Oliver Landing Development Corp. I had a connection to David through Rotary. I also contract out to Ken Campbell and Quail Security. Again, a connection through Rotary. I believe that’s why we are all here - for the friendships. I’ve attended many of the Osoyoos meetings, and I consider members there my friends. I will support their events. I will network with them to get them out to our events. We will work closer with the Osoyoos Club and all clubs in our area. When I attended President elect training in Seattle we had a session on what makes a vibrant club. Three main keys: Vision, Engagement, and Flexibility - What’s your Vision? • Know where you are going and how you will get there - How do you Engage members? • How do you communicate? • How are relationships built? In meetings or projects? • What’s a meaningful project? How do you know? - Are you Flexible? • Build your club to suit your needs • Bend a few rules or create some new ones • Revitalize your club • What works and what doesn’t? Explore traditions? Are you current? What needs to stay? What needs to go? My number one goal is to increase membership. I will work diligently to get new people out to Rotary meetings, and convince them it’s right way to connect, make friends, and help their community. I ask all of you to do the same. We are 18 strong, and we do an outstanding job in the community. But think what we could do with 25. Let’s add some bright minds to the table each week. We could accomplish so much more, and learn so much more about our neighbours. Rotary’s motto is service above self. Let’s face it, that’s not easy sometimes. I know I’ve been guilty of not putting self above service at times in my personal life. We hear it from our spouses when we say we have to go spend three hours taking triathlon registrations. For that reason, I would ask all of the Rotary spouses to stand up. You deserve our applause. You too Kayla. My goal is to make this a more vibrant club by organizing more outings. These will be family events. It will get us out of the boardroom atmosphere. So, we will hold Club Socials once a month. We have many exciting things happening in the South Okanagan. Let's go out as a group, and with our spouses/children to connect with our communities. Options include: bowling in Osoyoos, lawn bowling in Oliver, a tour of Dubh Glass Distillery, a tour/tour of duty at Okanagan Gleaners, Wine Tours, a tour of Firehall Brewery, a night of painting/lessons with the Sage Brushers, a night of weeding at Sunnybank. We could host a South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce social during one of their monthly business networking nights. We could open up the Hangar and invite surrounding communities and clubs, and Rotarians. Through the year, we will classifications. Who's Who will take place on a monthly basis to allow everyone the chance to get to know fellow Rotarians. We will work to develop another major fundraiser, we will investigate and apply for all available grants. And most importantly, as was late District Governor Vern Neilsen -To improve our Public Image. We will be much more active with our website and Facebook page. We will work hard to get our stories into the media. There are new members in this club…many new to rotary… I encourage Al and Veronica, Troy, Cathy and Lara to get involved in the organization. Let’s create an experience each and every week. Thank you, and let’s enjoy a great year in Rotary. 2017-18 Executive and board President Dale Cory Past President Jennifer Roussel Secretary and President elect for 2018-19 Pat Hampson Treasurer Lara Kinvig…and because Lara is pregnant, with help from Ernie Dumais International Russel Work Foundation Brian Goy Community Service Ann Hayes and Mo Doerr Club Service Joe Smesovsky Youth Service Jennifer Roussel |
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Oliver Rotary being Good Neighbours
Dodge recently spent time in Nepal, helping locals gain access to drinking water and toilets through World Neighbours Canada. The Society was founded in Oliver in 1989. The first Board of Directors included local residents Graem Nelson, Marion Boyd, Vivian Calder and Michael Newman. World Neighbours Canada Society provides support that contributes to increased self-reliance. Programs are currently active in three program areas: Nepal in Asia, Burkina Faso in Africa, and Honduras, in Central America. Dodge, a longtime Board Member, went to Nepal with two Members of the Rotary Club of Aldergrove. Following his presentation, Dodge was informed by Rotarian Russel Work that the Rotary Club would immunize 10 people with the polio vaccine in his name. |
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Young Rotarians stop in OsoyoosThe Rotary District 5060 Youth Exchange Bus Trip made a pit stop at the Rotary Club of Osoyoos weekly meeting May 4, with the group gathering at the beautiful Osoyoos Golf Club. Rotary Club of Oliver incoming President Dale Cory attended the meeting, and enjoyed the opportunity to meet with Rotary Exchange Students from around the world who are currently staying at various locations throughout District 5060. Trevor Caldicott was the guest speaker. Trevor, who attended a Rotary Club of Oliver meeting a couple of months back, spoke about the Dalits of India. The two youth exchange 50/50 winners both donated their winnings to Caldicott's Bike Ride. The group then boarded the bus to continue their trip into the United States, and some of the other Rotary Clubs in the District. |
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The Oliver Twist June 20, 2017Meeting held at Graham Funeral home, thanks to Troy for his hospitality.
The hangar has a sewer pipe problem, so not available. Jenn chaired the meeting. Pat was our guest speaker this week, who gave an illustrated powerpoint presentation on what it is like to be an armed guard. Pat worked for a stint with Loomis, delivering coin and notes to banks and other institutions that had a demand for large quantities of cash. He was required to carry a fire arm. It was interesting to hear the psychological effect this had on him as he went about his job. No firearm Kevlar vest, the same routine each week, so the banks knew when they were coming. So too would a would be bandit. The presentation came complete with fire arm casing and photos of down town Vancouver, Thanks Pat for taking us inside this world that very few of us experience. Next week planning meeting with Dale at the hangar at 5.30 July 4th Installation BBQ at Ron Worth’s. Meeting adjourned 7 pm |
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New Web SiteThe Club has acompanion website to allow posting of auction advertising, other promotions, pictures, projects etc
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Bruce Aylward on Polio
June 26 - Russell Work treated the Club to a movie night - a very well done video, a TED talk on Polio
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Sprint Volunteers - June 17
The Oliver Sprint/Olympic Triathlon event was held in Oliver on June 17th and the Club assisted by feeding the athletes, volunteers and anyone who wanted a burger, for a small donation.
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The Award Winning Kite This kite, designed and built by Russell Work with assistance from Gail Erickson, was a big hit at the 2012 District 5060 Conference. It clearly demonstrates Rotary's Five Avenues of Service as delivered by the Rotary Club of Oliver, including pictures. It won the District Governor's award and as such, was donated back to the Club and $100 was donated to the Rotary Foundation in the name of the Club. Well done, Russell and Gail! |
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Upcoming Club Events
July 6 - Hester Creek Concert (Trama) parking assistance.
August 14 - District Governors Visit - Silver Sage Winery August 23 - Hester Creek Concert (Lisa Brokop) parking assistance - 2 more volunteers needed. Register under Events. August 26 - Ironman Aid Station. Registration now open........ |
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Rotary Beach Improvements
Members of the Club cleaned Rotary Beach for Rotarian at Work Day, April 28th. The Club, along with the Parks and Recreation Society have recently installed 2 new concrete picnic tables. In addition, the Club funded extensive landscaping updates at the north end of the Beach. It's all ready for another tourist season!
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Rotary Club of Oliver helps with 2011 Penticton Subaru Ironman - VIDEO |
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Oliver Half Iron Volunteers - June 3 Twenty-one volunteer including members of the Club, friends and family helped out with the 2012 Oliver Half Iron volunteering. The Club was tasked with early morning parking as well as feeding the 900 participants, the other race volunteers and spectators. More pictures |
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New Executive Committee Installed - June 12 The 2012/2013 Rotary Club of Oliver Executive Committee was installed on Tuesday, June 12th. Outgoing Assistant District Governor Chris Southin performed the duties installing President Blaine Krist, Past President Ann Hayes, Secretary Joan McCaughey, Treasurer Bob Currie and Directors Norris Thompson, Ron Worth and Mo Doerr.
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Auction Success The 14th Annual Rotary Club of Oliver Gala Dinner and Auction was held on April 14th. Thanks to the members and supporters of our Auction partner, the Desert Valley Hospice Society, for their help in making this one of the most successful auctions ever. Fabulous auction items, including a guitar, handmade by Terry Schaefer, made it a truly memorable evening. Thanks to all who made this a success. This fundraiser assists the Club in its local and international projects for the coming year. |
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Youth Exchange Student applications needed!!!
Making a World of Difference *Represent your country's culture and ideas *It's not just a trip, you can help bring the world closer *Make some amazing friends Are you ready for it?....Not Sure?...Need information We're looking for Grade 10, 11, 12 Students
Oliver Information Night Tuesday, September 11, 2012 @ 7 p.m. Air Cadet Hangar
Please bring your parents www.rotary.org for more information Oliver Rotary Youth Exchange Contact: Kate Krist, (250) 498-1391 |
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Jeff Crowley on Moldova - June 5th
Jeff Crowley addressed the Club about his recent trip trip to Transnistria (Moldova). This is Jeff's second trip to visit the orphanages and help out. His pictures and words demonstrated a truly desperate situation for the orphans. Jeff is doing what he can to help and fit many of the children with new shoes. Jeff also repaired the Club's donated playground sets and repaired beds. There is much to do here. The Club has committed funds this year and expect support to be ongoing. Jeff is pictured here with Rotarian Russell Work in Transnistria, Sept 2011.
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The Rotary Club of Oliver - Video - what exactly do we do ??? |
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2010 Auction and Dinner- A Great Success!!
The 2010 Auction and Dinner was a great success, proving to be a fun and worthwhile event for members of the community. The Rotary Club of Oliver partnered with the Desert Valley Hospice Society. A good time was had by all, along with a wonderful meal and fabulous auction items.
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District Conference
The annual District 5060 Conference will be held May 20th to 23rd in Moses Lake, Washington. This is a great opportunity for new members to become more familiar with Rotary and seasoned members to get re-energized about the Club. For more information, view the website; CONFERENCE LINK
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Polio +
THIS INITITIVE HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER
Rotary Clubs in the South Okanagan (Area 5) are working together on a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Polio eradication. Rotarians up and down the South end of the Valley will be out in force to raise public awareness. IGA and London Drug stores will be requesting donations for the Rotary Polio drive at store checkouts.
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2010 Polar Bear Dip
The 2010 Polar Bear dip was held on January 1 at Rotary Beach. This year, the Club partnered wih the South Okanagan Secondary School Parents Advisory Council in support of the SOSS Jazz Band.
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Special Program - Human Trafficking
Sidney Pankratz, one of the younger presenters to address the Club, gave a compelling presentation on the growing, worldwide problem of human trafficking.
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Wine Tasting with Kelowna Capri
Members of the Rotary Club of Kelowna (Capri) visited Oliver for an evening of wine tasting and dinner on September 24. Walter Gheringer hosted and provided an interesting commentary on the South Okanagan wine region as well as a detailed description of each wine sampled.
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IRONMAN 2009 - A success!!
The 2009 Ironman Triathalon was held on August 30, with the Rotary Club of Oliver assisting with an aid station for the bike portion of the course. Many Club members participated with the addition of friends, family and other volunteers.
VIDEO AND SLIDESHOW
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Contribution for Ethiopia
District 5060 is applying for a matching grant for a District Project in Ethiopia and has in turn requested financial contributions from District Clubs. The Rotary Club of Oliver has responded with a donation.
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Ironman Aid Station
The Ironman Triathalon will be held Sunday, August 30th. The Rotary Club of Oliver will be assisting with an aid station for the bike portion of the event. Keep the date in mind and volunteer sign-up sheets will be coming soon.
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The Power of One!
Ann Hayes was presented a 'Power of One' Award by District Governor Wayne Rimple at the July 28th meeting. Ann was the Club nominee for this award and has shown extraordinary dedication and commitment to the Club. Well done, Ann!
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District Governor Visit
District 5060 Governor Wayne Rimple, his wife Karen, Area 5 Assistant District Governor Chris Southin and wife Peggy joined the Club on July 28th at the Cadet hangar. Wayne provided and update of District and general Rotary events and programs.
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Youth Exchange Update!
To all Rotarians and other interested parties;
Marietta (from France) will be arriving end of August and we have yet to secure enough families for her stay. This is of course a wonderful opportunity for everyone involved. I know I need not say more to promote such a worthwhile opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Julie-Anna Martin
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Year in Review
The 2008/2009 Rotary year is winding down to June 30. Here is a review of the year in Pictures. YEAR IN REVIEW
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Installation and Youth Exchange Year End Talk
The Installation of 2009/2010 President Alf Hartviksen and Exec took place at the June 16th meeting, held at the Catholic Church. Our own ADG Dan Friesen and incoming ADG Chris Southin performed the Installation. Jesse Simonen from Finland provided a chronicle of his year in Canada.
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Oliver Sprint and Half Iron Events
Rotary Club of Oliver members pitched in to help feed participants, volunteers and fans of the Sprint event on May 24 and the Half Iron on June 7, In Oliver. Countless hamburgers, salads, snacks and drinks were served.
HALF IRON PHOTO GALLERY
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Australian Group Study Exchange Visit
The Australian Group Study Exchange Team joind the Rotary Clubs of Oliver and Osoyoos, with some Penticton guests as well, on May 19 for an informative talk about the team and Australia.
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International Project
Funding has been received for the International Project in Honduras, in the same area as the previous World Neighbours Project. Working with the Rotary Club of Siguatepeque, the objective is to develop a Resource Centre for High School students. As well, computer equipment will be donated to other worthy public institutions that serve the area.
There is an opportunity for Oliver Rotarians to travel to Honduras in late 2009 to assist with this Project. Please contact Les or Ron of you are interested.
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Burrowing Owl Adventure
For those who assisted with the Burrowing Owl Habitat - We have been invited to participate in a unique day in the Merritt area on Saturday, May 2. Mike Mackintosh, who attended our November wrap-up with his good buddy, Beaker, will be spending 5 days in the Merritt area from Thurs, Apr 29 through Sunday, May 3 dismantling the cages that will have been set-up over the release burrows two weeks earlier. This will be an unbelievable opportunity to see the burrowing owls in their own habitat, up close and personal. Many photo opps available!
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Thelma Forty Turns 90!
Please come and celebrate Honorary Rotarian Thelma Forty's 90th Birthday on Saturday May 2nd between 1:30 and 4:00. Cake cutting will be at 3:00. No gifts please. Location; Fairview Mountain Golf Course.
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Annual Auction and Dinner - A Success !!!
LINK TO AUCTION INFO AND PICTURES. The Rotary Club of Oliver, in partnership with the Oliver Community Arts Council, held the 11th annual Auction and Dinner on March 7.
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Oliver's Dale Dodge was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Oliver weekly meeting May 16 at the Air Cadet Hangar.
