May 5, 2026
Our Club welcomed Sandra Dumitras, Farm to Families Program Coordinator at A Rocha Canada’s environmental centre in BC. Sandra spoke about her work connecting faith, environmental stewardship, food education, community-building, gardening, and cooking.
Sandra shared how the Farm to Families program supports under-served children, families, and seniors in Surrey, Langley, and White Rock through fresh food, hands-on learning, and vegetable donations. She also introduced the Community Action Food Initiative, formed in 2023 to address food security on the Semiahmoo Peninsula through both immediate support and long-term solutions.
Announcements
The South Surrey Rotary Club will hold a shredding event on Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Ocean Park Safeway parking lot. Donations are welcome.
Please save the date for the Presidential Installation for President-Elect Darryl Walker, taking place on Saturday, June 13, in the evening at the Elks Hall.
Members who require a badge with a pin backing instead of a magnet for medical reasons are asked to contact Winston, Ethan, or Irene from the Membership Committee so one can be ordered.
Ongoing Reminders
Thank you to everyone supporting our Club Account through bottle and can recycling. Donations can be taken to Semiahmoo Bottle Depot, 15515 24 Ave. Enter Irene’s cell number, 604-316-2090, print and scan the label, or bring your bottles and cans to a meeting and someone will take them in.
Please continue suggesting interesting speakers for future meetings. Send ideas to Adam at asmith@ubmi.ca or Peter at pjones2570@gmail.com.
The Miss Vicky 2026 Challenge for PolioPlus has now raised more than $223,308, officially surpassing the $200,000 goal with 57 days still remaining.