Building Strong Community Ties 1 Burger at a Time

Serving the Community 1 Burger at a Time

Jennifer Lavier jankovic, Chair Indigenous Reconciliation Committee

On Saturday June 22, 2024 BBQ volunteers (from our club and others!) pulled together to serve over 1,000 people.

For a second year in a row, RCCD sponsored the BBQ for the Family Day & Powwow at the Enmax Elbow River Camp on the Calgary Stampede Grounds. Rotarians from District 5360 & friends came out to cook burgers, make coleslaw, prep beans and serve food, ice water and smiles to 1,200 guests attending the event. Thank you to the BBQ Committee, District Rotarians and friends for making the event a success!

Support of the BBQ for AAWC Family Day & Powwow  is one of several initiatives our Club has taken on since forming the Indigenous Reconciliation Committee just 2 years ago. The RCCD wishes to build trust and friendship with Indigenous people, and learn about the rich history of Indigenous culture. It is our hope that our initiatives will strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. When we take responsibility and action for peacebuilding through reconciliation in our communities, the change can have a global effect. 

Franco Savoia

Arthur Steque (Exchange Student) & Gord Graham

Serving 1,200 people was an intense yet exhilarating and fun experience!

Look at all the happy chefs!

President (2024-25) Joe Fras and Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Margaret Holloway

Cathy Topolnisky taking care of business at the water station. (Fun Fact: our compostable glasses started to melt in the sunshine!)