Welcome
 
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.
 
Meeting Location when not on Zoom:
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
Gordy Sangha
President Elect
Carla Hanson
Past President
David Grant
Secretary
Fred Wickens
Treasurer
Jack Rae
Director
Irene Dahl
Director
Vipan Sharma
Director
Edgar (Ted) Church
Director
Monique Husslage
Director
Rheanna Sidhu
Director
Sophie (Yanling) Jin
Foundation Chair
Jack Rae
Club News
Portable Library
The Rotary Club of White Rock has presented a beautiful hand-made portable library to the Dr. Al Hogg Pavillian, a long term care facility adjacent to Peace Arch Hospital. Pictured are President Gordy Sangha, Director Ted Church, Assistant District Governor Joan Apel and Imaan Toor, Manager of the Pavillian.
 
 
Rotary Gift to White Rock Fire Rescue
Story by George Garrett
 
When firefighters approach a potential fire they follow a rule – “Try before you Pry.” They do not want to cause damage unless their entrance to a possible fire is blocked by a locked door.
 
Now, thanks to the Rotary Club of White Rock members of White Rock Fire Rescue have a training device called “Forced Entry Prop” located behind the fire hall. On Wednesday (April 27th) fire fighters staged a demonstration to illustrate how they can use devices quickly to open a door in case of fire in an apartment, house or commercial building. It’s when time matters.
A life can be saved with quick entry and rescue of a person trapped in a room.
 
Finding a fire victim, perhaps on a floor is also part of the training. Thanks to the Rotary Club of White Rock, the fire rescue service now has a 185-pound dummy, a stuffed mannequin named “Rescue Randy.” Fire fighters regularly practice how to find ‘Rescue Randy” and either lift or drag him to safety, just as they would with a person caught in a smoke-filled room.
 
The demonstration was performed for Mayor Daryl Walker, Councillor Anthony Manning and officials of the Rotary Club of White Rock, including Director Ted Church and President Gordy Sangha.
 
Mayor Walker said a $14,800 donation from the Rotary Club of White Rock was a good example of how Rotary and the City came together to provide the tools needed by White Rock Fire Rescue to do the job and make us all feel safe.
 
Club President Sangha said White Rock fire fighters do a tremendous job, making us feel safe in our homes, adding “We can go to sleep in peace and wake up in peace because of what you do for our
community.”
April Book Sale 
Book Sale – another success!
 
Book Sale manager Keith Becker says the April Book Sale exceeded expectations, raising nearly $52,000. Becker said “I’m very happy to have heard so many compliments from book buyers who appreciate the sale.”
 
Becker thanked “a great staff” including dozens of volunteers, both from Rotary and the community at large, and coordinated by Anthony Manning. Kristina Eng again did a great job on promotion.
 
Customers can look forward to another Rotary Book Sale in the curling rink in late August.
Once again volunteers will be welcomed. We couldn’t do it without them.
Peace Walk for Ukraine
Join the City of White Rock, the Rotary Club of White Rock, the Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance, and Sources Community Resources Centre for a Peace Walk for Ukraine. 
 
The walk will take place on April 2nd between 10am and 12pm, starting at Memorial Park and walking along Marine Drive and the Promenade. 
 
There will be featured speakers, a celebration of Ukrainian culture, and traditional Ukrainian foods-as well as opportunities to donate to support humanitarian efforts.
 
CNOY 2022
 
Join our team - Rotary Club of White Rock,  walk on your own, do a virtual walk, or join us on a team walk (times to be determined).  You can also donate to the team through the link below. The official day for CNOY is Feb 26 however due to COVID the main event has been canceled.
 
The Coldest Night of the Year is a walk that raises money for folks in our community who need our help. Some of them hungry, more than a few hurting and regrettably, some who are homeless too. Adults, moms and kids, seniors and youth as well.
 
CNOY is a lot of fun and so valuable. Just click our team page link below to begin to join the team or donate.
 
The Giving Tree 2021
 
Thank you all who contributed to "The Giving Tree" this holiday season. Over 40 gift bags were delivered to Sources Women's Place for clients dealing with challenges over the holidays. The gift bags were donated by the White Rock, South Surrey, and Peace Arch Peninsula Rotary Clubs. Pictured about is Denise Darrell, director of Women's Place, who is receiving the gift bags from Rotary ADG Joan Apel. Denise was overwhelmed by the generosity of the Rotary Clubs, and would like to thank everyone for the continued support of Women's Place.
Nov 2, 2021 - In Person Meeting
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The Rotary Club of White Rock will again be meeting in person starting on Nov 2, 2021 at the Rotary Field House in the South Surrey Athletic Park at 12:00 noon. The meeting will also be available through a Zoom link. Contact us for more information. All attendees must show verification of full vaccination, masks are also required. 
Belize School Donations
Rotary Club members collected school supplies and sports equipment to be sent to Belize by Rotary World Help. The school supplies will be added to a container that will be filled with medical supplies.
Book Sale - Aug 2021
 
The long awaited 6 day book sale was a great success. Thank you to all who came out. Happy reading!
Writing Contest
Rotary Club of White Rock Short Essay Writing Contest for Grade 11 Students  
 
The Rotary Club of White Rock in partnership with Peace Arch News are pleased to announce the restart of their Short Essay Writing Contest for Grade 11 Students of the schools located in White Rock-South Surrey vicinity. 
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Playground Funding Complete
The playground funding project for Peace Arch and White Rock Elementary Schools, which was started in 2019 during past president Mauricio Browne de Paula's year, is now complete. Co-Chair Jack Rae and the committee are pleased to announce that the Rotary Club of White Rock presented a cheque of $ 63,000 to the Surrey School District #36 on Thursday May 27, 2021. The cheque was presented to Surrey School District #36 Senior Officer Ms. Liane Ricou by Co-Chair Jack Rae.in the presence of current Club President David Grant. The hard working Rotary Club of White Rock Playground Committee raised over $126,000 for the two elementary schools.  The Peace Arch School's playground was completed in Nov 2020. Construction of the White Rock Elementary School's playground will start this June 2021.
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FMC First Anniversary
Club members and volunteers attended the "Feed My City" program on Thursday May 20, 2021 to recognize the programs 1 year anniversary. Save On Foods donated cupcakes for all attending. After the distribution of the meals club members gathered at 3 Dog Brewery where Simone Brown de Paula and George Garrett were presented with their Paul Harris Society pins by club president David Grant.
Earth Day 2021
Left to Right: George, Darryl, Joan, and Bert garden clean up at WR Hospice; Jack, Fred and Ron tree planting in Ocean Park; Winston and Family trekking in the mountains; Don the water wand wizard; Cabbage Head Fred; Joan's flowers; Irene's nature walk; Russ's trees in Glenross Forest NZ; Ian the Tree Whisperer. 
Peace Scholarship
Peace is Possible - Building Leaders 4 Peace
April Klassen grew up in the Fraser Valley, but has found herself impassioned by the opportunities of a global world. The cultural exchanges she embraced as a youth led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in International Studies at Simon Fraser University. Upon completing her degree, the next 10 years of her life were spent working and volunteering with NGO’s in the areas of global development, and peacemaking. She has worked in France, Turkey, Iraq, Burundi, Bangladesh and Cambodia amongst other countries. Receiving a Rotary Peace Fellowship, she hopes, will help equip her in her work to walk alongside women and youth in areas of conflict. 

 

 
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Coldest Night of the Year 2021
Congratulation to the Rotary Club of White Rock Team (Raj, Winston, Darryl, Fred, Joan, Russ, Rheanna, Bert, Irene, Wayne), and everyone that supported the team with your generous donations. We reached our goal of $15,000. Hurray!  Money raised from CNOY 2021 will be applied strategically to SOURCES programs and services that are in most critical need: SOURCES Food Banks in White Rock/South Surrey and Langley, Housing and Advocacy Services (including Rent Bank), Volunteer Services and Counselling Services.
Chinese New Year
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Feb 9, 2021 - Corporate members from the Chinese Village Society presented a history and meaning of the New Year. Most club members enjoyed a meal of traditional food that was put together by Karen Huang and picked up at Sun Given Foods. Bo Long supplied the sweetest little oranges. Sophie Jin gave us an explanation of some of the symbols, which included a paper cutting contest led by Ying Lui. It was wonderful to see the young school children from Newbridge Academy perform some dances. It is amazing what can happen on a Zoom call. Thanks to all involved for a great event, and may the year of the ox bring only good fortune.
Environment Sustainability
Rotary International has added a 7th Focus Area, "Environment". The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment. More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment related projects over the past five years. 
 
 
Club Christmas Activities
   Rotary Club of White Rock members were busy over the Holiday Season helping with the Salvation Army's Kettle Drive, putting together gift hampers for the White Rock Women's Centre, serving up a turkey dinner, donated by Save On Foods, at the Feed My City hut, the Club also donated $700 to the Extreme Weather Shelter for personal hygiene supplies.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry - TRF Paul Harris
Paul Harris Fellow award from our club to Dr. Bonnie Henry 
the attached photo of Dr. Bonnie Henry holding the PHF pin and certificate that were sent to her on behalf of the Rotary Club of White Rock in recognition of her leadership during this difficult health crisis.  Her office has responded that she is honoured to receive it. 
Book Sale News
Thank you for your support at the April Book Sale. 
Many of your donations found new good homes.
 
The Book Bin is OPEN again
 
Regular Book Donation Drop-off at the Rotary Fieldhouse
 
Donations of books in good condition are welcome. We cannot accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias 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 Thursday 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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