Club News
Inspiration in Action: Dr. Kathleen Ross & Winston’s End Polio Journey

 

In this week’s meeting, we were honoured to welcome Dr. Kathleen Ross — a dedicated Family Physician serving Coquitlam and New Westminster for over three decades, Past President of the Canadian Medical Association and Doctors of BC, and a proud Rotary International Services Chair. Her inspiring journey and commitment to community service truly embody the Rotary spirit.

Winston shared highlights from the recent Miss Vicky Challenge trip to northern Alberta speaking at 9 clubs with Dr Lee Harman raising over $50,000 toward the global effort to eradicate polio!

https://raise.rotary.org/MissVicky/challenge929
Celebrating Connections, Heritage, and Global Fellowship! 🌍✨
 
A wonderful meeting filled with learning and connection! 🌍✨
 
We had the pleasure of hearing from Eunice Robinson, President of the BC Genealogical Society, who shared her incredible five decades of experience in family history and genealogy. Her passion for helping others explore their roots truly inspired us to start documenting our own stories — from names and photos to generations of family records.
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Celebrating Leadership and Community Impact
 
We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Gafoor Murichandy and his wife, visiting Rotarians from Kerala, for a special Flag Exchange, and to meet Katie Kampschuur, a Grade 12 student at Earl Marriott Secondary and recipient of the Leaders of Tomorrow Award. Our local BC MLA, Trevor Halford, also joined us to share insights on key community issues including housing, affordability, and mental health, followed by a brief Q&A. It was an inspiring gathering celebrating leadership, service, and community connection.
Surrey Police Service and Community Partners Connect
 
What a fantastic gathering! It was a pleasure to host Superintendent Lav Mangat and Inspector Darin Sheppard of the Surrey Police Service, who shared an insightful update on the transition to our new municipal police force. We also had the honor of welcoming Rotary member Tim Hunter and his wife Sal from Milwaukee, USA. A huge thank you to Brella Community Services Society's Aura Chiriac and Jessica for highlighting their vital services and affordable housing initiatives. It's inspiring to see so many dedicated individuals working together to build a stronger community.
Club Executives & Directors
President
Kristina Eng
Vice President
Winston Conyers
President Elect
Darryl Walker
Past President
Anthony Manning
Secretary
Fred Wickens
Treasurer
Linda D'Onofrio
Director
Adam Smith
Director
Ethan Martin
Director
Bo Long
Director
Sasha Makogonska
Director
Irene Dahl
Director
Nash Damji
Foundation Chair
Terry Peel
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.
 
Upcoming Events
Speaker List at Upcoming Tuesday noon Meetings 
 
Nov 4
Sabine Lapointe
Playfull Palette Foundation 
 
Nov 11 
Remembrance Day - One group to White Rock Cenotraph and one to Crescent Beach Legion
 
Nov 18
Joslyn Young
SWR BOT
 
Nov 25
Tony Bocale 
Business Entrprepreneur
 
Dec 2
Jerry Zdril
Rotary World Help
 
Dec 9
Terry Peel
The Rotary Foundation
 
Dec 16
Ernie Klassen
 
Dec 23
TBA
 
Dec 30
TBA
 
Jan 6
Maiya Morancie Climate Change / Security
 
Jan 27
Robbie Burns Day
 
Feb 17
Chinese New Year during the meeting
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.
Club Executives & Directors
President
Kristina Eng
Vice President
Winston Conyers
President Elect
Darryl Walker
Past President
Anthony Manning
Secretary
Fred Wickens
Treasurer
Linda D'Onofrio
Director
Adam Smith
Director
Ethan Martin
Director
Bo Long
Director
Sasha Makogonska
Director
Irene Dahl
Director
Nash Damji
Foundation Chair
Terry Peel
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