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January 6, 2026
Our January 6 meeting featured the induction of a new member, an engaging youth-driven presentation on climate and national security, updates on preparations for the Spring Book Sale and the Fieldhouse, and reminders about upcoming club events, including our AGM and the Coldest Night of the Year walk. We welcomed guest speaker Maiya Morancie and officially inducted Trevor Halford as a new member of our club.
 
Maiya is an undergraduate student in International Studies at Simon Fraser University, with a strong interest in global security and climate change, and serves as President of her department’s student association. She is also a co-founder of the White Rock–South Surrey Climate Corps, a local volunteer organization focused on sustainability, climate awareness, and community resilience. Her presentation, “Climate and National Security,” blended her personal journey with thoughtful insight into how climate issues intersect with global stability, while encouraging practical actions we can take toward more sustainable living in 2026.
 
December 16, 2025
Born and raised near Abbotsford, Ernie studied photography and eventually opened a series of small businesses, including a photography studio and a floral shop. He also served on many volunteer boards of directors, was the founder and president of the White Rock Pride Society. He was elected to the White Rock City Council in 2022, where he served until he was elected Member of Parliament in 2025. He was named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries. Ernie currently lives in White Rock with his husband and has three children and two grandchildren.
 
December 9, 2025
The speaker was our own Terry Peel, Foundation Chair. Terry gave a very informative talk on Foundation, how the money given stays in the Canadian division of Foundation and the different ways of giving. He covered the 7 avenues of service and provided pins of recognition to Margo, Glenn, Kristina & Gina for their generous giving to the foundation. Also awarded was a $500 gift to the Leaders of Tomorrow award winner.
 
 
We were honored to host Jerry Zdril, President and Shipping Manager of Rotary World Help (RWH) and a dedicated member of the Chilliwack Rotary Club, along with his wife Roberta and fellow club member Steve Fishling. A warm welcome also to potential new member, Kimberly Cook!
Jerry shared the inspiring history of RWH, which began in 1993 after Rotarians discovered critical shortages in Ukrainian hospitals post-Soviet collapse. Now, RWH delivers vital medical and educational supplies to 61 countries around the world.
To date, RWH has shipped over 478 containers (valued at $165 million!) to the developing world, all thanks to partnerships with local Rotary Clubs and generous donations from hospitals and care homes. Each 40-foot container holds an average of $350K CAD in life-saving equipment. This incredible work truly exemplifies Rotary's International Service!
Thank you, Jerry, Roberta, and Steve, for your dedication to making a difference!
 
We had an inspiring meeting recognizing the future of leadership! Congratulations to Sahajpreet Dhaliwal from Semiahmoo Secondary, our Leaders of Tomorrow Award Recipient for November, receiving $\$500$ for her academic strength and incredible community-minded projects. She truly embodies the Rotary spirit!
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We are currently meeting for lunch at the Rotary Field House in the South Surrey Athletic Park on Tuesdays at 12:00pm, we are also broadcasting on Zoom. Please contact us for the Zoom link, or if you would like to attend the in person lunch meeting.
 
Speaker List at Upcoming Tuesday noon Meetings 
 
 
Jan 20
Robbie Burns Day
 
Jan 27
AGM
Annual General Meeting
Closed Meeting
 
Feb 3
Scott Beadell 
Commercial Solar
 
Feb 10
Field Trip TBD
 
Feb 24
Chinese New Year
Chinese Dancers 
 
March 3
Kristina Eng
My Life
 
Book Sale News
 
Book Donations
are welcome at the Rotary Fieldhouse in the South Surrey Athletic Park
 
Donations of books in good condition are welcome. We cannot accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, manuals, or damaged books. Thank you for your understanding.
 
Books can be donated 24/7 at the Blue Bin on the North side of the Rotary Fieldhouse, located at 2197 148 St, Surrey, south of the Surrey Eagles Hockey Arena.  Large donations can be dropped off Monday mornings 9-11.  We can help you unload directly into the book warehouse and not fill up the bin.  If you need help picking up a large donation of books, we can help.  Contact us at rotaryclub.booksale@gmail.com for assistance.
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