Welcome to the
Rotary Club of White Rock
 

Service Above Self
 

We meet Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
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Rotary Field House
14600 Rotary Way
Surrey, BC
Canada
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Mauricio Browne de Paula
President Elect
David Grant
Past President
Fred Wickens
Secretary
Catherine Swallow
Treasurer
Rheanna Sidhu
Director
Ronald Compton
Director
Marcus Law
Director
Gordy Sangha
Director
Harwant Krishan
Director
Kristina Eng
Director
Don Jones
 
Club Stories
Elementary Schools Playgrounds Fundraiser
The first project for this fundraiser is The Great Turkey Run/Walk to be held on Sunday October 6, 2019. The starting point is at the Memorial Park in White Rock. The online registration site is now operational. For details about the event please click here
 
To register for the event Click here.
 
To donate to the project using PayPal Click this button 
 
To donate to the project using Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Click this button 
 
All donations are tax deductible. When paying to honor a pledge made to a registrant please include his/her name. Pledge payments are considered as donations
Elementary Schools Playground Fundraiser
Posted by Raj Rajagopal
Our club has decided to organize fundraiser events to meet the financing gap in the funds required for the  redevelopment of playgrounds at two White Rock Elementary Schools - The White Rock Elementary and Peace Arch Elementary. We will be working in partnership with the Sources Foundation and the PACs of the two schools. The City of White Rock is our Sponsor with the Peace Arch News as our Media Sponsor. Our first fundraiser event is the Brand New Great Turkey Run scheduled for October 6, 2019.
 Next Book Sale
 
 April 2020
at the White Rock Curling Centre
 
Donations of books in good condition are welcome. We do not accept magazines, text books, and damaged books. Thank you for your understanding.
Rotaract Club Charter Night
The Semiahmoo Peninsula Rotaract Club is now a fully chartered club, part of Rotary International. Rotaract clubs are for young adults aged 18 to 30. The clubs focus on developing leadership skills, making a difference in the world, and having fun while socializing with friends. Linda Murray, District 5050's District Governor, is pictured here with the Rotaract Club members accepting their official charter certificate.
 
Rotary Work Day 
The Rotary Club of White Rock and other Rotary Clubs around the world were out on April 27, "Rotary Work Day" making a difference in local communities. The White Rock Club was helping out at the Peace Arch Hospice Thrift Store, and cleaning up the landscape at the Peace Arch Hospice Society Centre.

 
Surrey Crime Prevention Society
Club Community Service chair Gina Gritten presents a cheque to Karen Sidhu manager at Surrey Crime Prevention Society in support of their "Youth Training Program"

 
6 Club Breakfast for the Food Bank
Rotary members from the 6 local clubs, which includes the newly formed Rotaract club, held their annual breakfast for Sources Food Bank. Over 275 guests enjoyed a hearty breakfast while they were entertained by the barbershop chorus "Toast & Jam" from the Langley First Capital Chorus. Magicians Jordon Vo, and Kim moved from table to table mystifying the guests. This years breakfast was the best one yet and raised over $5,800. The folks at the White Rock Baptist Church were gracious hosts supplying the coffee and tea. Generous food donations from Choices, Savon, Safeway, Thrifty's, and Costco helped make the breakfast a success. Thank you to all!
New Members Inducted
4 new members were inducted into the club Cathy Swallow, Dave Price, Dawn Benson, and George Garrett. The proceedings were held at the Rotary Field House over seen by Assistant District Governor Joan Apel. After the inductions George Garett told us about his involvement with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society and their good work, followed by entertaining  stories of his career as a news reporter.
 
New Members Event
 The new members of the club were challenged to put on an event to raise money for club activities. They out did themselves with an evening of Music Bingo. The DJ  Jacqueline Stone of "Almost Famous Entertainment" graciously donated her time to keep the crowd grooving to the beats. The songs stimulated lots of memories for everyone. A big thank you to the new club members and all the  folks that donated  to the silent auction. Everyone had a wonderful time, it sounds like this could be a yearly event. Check out the cool video that video master Ian Lagasse put together.
 
Breakfast for the Food Bank
Get your tickets, the breakfast is happening soon. This year should be a fun event with a barbershop quartet, magicians, and a kids corner. Kids 8 and under eat free..
"Coldest Night of the Year"
Rotary Club of White Rock members took part in the "Coldest Night of the Year" walk Feb 23, 2019. The Club raised $5,400 for the Sources rent bank and homeless programs.
 
 
 
 
Club Christmas Party - Dec 2018
 

The Club held its annual Christmas party at Hazelmere Golf and Tennis Club on Dec 18 there were 75 members and guests that came out to celebrate. Besides a wonderful meal the highlight of the evening was the induction of two new members to the club, Monique Husslage, and Adrianna Pozzi. Both are eager to get involved in club activities and make a difference in our community. Ian Lagasse’s jokes were well received and seasonal. MC sound master fresh Bob Livesley kept beat to the Christmas tunes of Bill Brook’s piano and his singing accompanist. Joan Apel and the social committee did a wonderful job of organizing the event and everyone had a great time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

 

Rotary Polar Bear Swim *Canceled*
 
 
Following the events of this week, we are sorry to announce that the Polar Bear Swim for this New Years Day is officially cancelled.
We hope to see you there again for the start of 2020 and the 50th Anniversary of this fun local celebration.
 
 
Save-on-Foods Cards

ROTARY/SAVE ON FOOD CARD PROGRAM REACHES “ ONE MILLION” IN SALES

As a result of the incredible support of all five Rotary clubs together with our sponsors and retailers we have exceeded all expectations by selling ONE MILLION dollars worth of cards. The program, started just over 2 years ago, has raised more the $165,000 in donations for the Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who has supported the program.

Busy Rotary Weekend !
The White Rock Rotary Club members were active this last weekend (Dec 8/18). Starting off with members helping the Salvation Army at the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre by attending the donation kettle. The club sponsored "Kids Lit" program was going on at the same time. The children each receive a book to take home. In another part of town the club sponsored the City Dreams mobile dental clinic. The clinic gives dental treatment to people who otherwise would go without. Then a fun evening at the Surrey Eagles hockey game. Teddy bears were thrown on the ice after the first Eagles score. The teddy bears are then donated to the hospital auxillary who give them to children in the hospital.
Mobile Dental Clinic

We are proud to support the “Smile Hero Campaign” and the Dental Professionals who so generously offer these services which enables our fellow community members to access the dental care they need. 

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Visit to the Semiahmoo Fish and Wildlife Club
Posted by Raj Rajagopal
Our club members had an enjoyable and educational visit to the Semiahmoo Fish and Wildlife Club on Sunday July 29. Ian Lagasse has shared with us the excellent video he shot during the occasion. 
 
Click here to view the video
Annual Barbeque 2018
Posted by Raj Rajagopal
Once again Simone and Mauricio opened their lovely home to the Club members and friends for this year's Bar-B -Que. Enjoy the video shot on this occasion by Past President Ian Lagasse!! Click on the Rotary Club convenes its annual bar-b-que  for 2018 below.
 
 
 
Club News
 Next Book Sale
 
 April 2020
at the White Rock Curling Centre
 
Donations of books in good condition are welcome. We do not accept magazines, text books, and damaged books. Thank you for your understanding.
Book Donation Drop-off
Books can be donated throughout the year 24/7 at the Blue Bin located on the north side of the Rotary Fieldhouse, located south of the Surrey Eagles Hockey Arena and directly east of the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre near the soccer fields
 
Click here to get the location map.  
 
 
 
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