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Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub

37801 Cleveland Ave
Squamish, BC V8B 0A7
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Rotary World Help sends Medical Equipment to Chile

Posted on Apr 15, 2019

Loading the container in Coquitlam. Container arrives in Chile.

The 15,000 residents of Pozo Almonte, a small community in northern Chile, are most grateful for a shipping container loaded with 284 items of needed medical and dental equipment and supplies. It was sent from Vancouver by Rotary World Help (RWH) in February. RWH is a non-religious, non-political charity run by 45 Rotary clubs mainly in BC.

This container was the 395th shipped to 62 countries on five continents since RWH was founded in 1993.. This brings the estimated total of people helped to almost 12 million around the world, at a total estimated value of goods shipped of $138 million.

Earlier this year, Rotary clubs in General Santos, the southernmost city in the Philippines on the island of Mindanao, received medical and dental equipment, plus books and student desks for needy communities in the region,

For more information about Rotary World Help please visit www.rotaryworldhelp.com.

Rotary Ski Day - Whistler

Posted on Apr 02, 2019

The Rotary Club of Whistler hosted its annual ski day on April 2nd. This year it was a scavenger hunt on Whistler Mountain from 10:00 to 2:30. There were 30 items - landmarks, carvings, people - that we had to find and take a group photos. 6 teams and about 40 skiers participated.. Apres at Blacks Pub afterwards. Prizes were awarded for costumes and total number of items correctly identified.. Great fun by all!

Check out the photos HERE.

Interact Global Awareness Dinner for Shelterbox

Posted on Mar 14, 2019

The Interact Club of Howe Sound Secondary held its Global Awareness Dinner on March 14. This year the event was in support of Shelterbox, the organization that provides emergency disaster relief to families around the world who have been made homeless by natural disaster and conflict.

The evening included a delicious 3-couse meal, silent auction, and a presentation about Shelterbox by Rotarian Chris Loat.

Rotary Recognition for Squamish Club

Posted on Mar 07, 2019

On behalf of Rotary International President (2017-18) Ian Riseley, District 5040 Governor (2017-18) Don Evans presented the Rotary Citation to the club on March 7th, 2019 for developing sustainable service projects, building awareness of Rotary in the community, growing membership and giving to the international Rotary Foundation during 2017-18.

Squamish Rotary was also recognized for its financial contribution to the campaign to End Polio Now.

In the photo L to R:: Don Evans, District Governor 2017-18; Judy McQuinn, Club President 2017-18: Liz Scott, Assistant Governor 2017-18: Kathleen van der Ree, Club President 2018-19; Brian Finley PolioPlus Chair.

Rotary Club 200 - Grand Prize Winners

Posted on Mar 07, 2019

On March 7th, Don Patrick drew the four lucky winners of the Club 200 Lottery final draw for the 42nd (2018-2019) series:

#122 for $200 went to Basil Milne.

#4 for $1,000 went to Tonny Mortensen.

#131 for $1,000 went to Tom Maleseski.

and the major prize of $2,000 went to #39 Jim Harvey.

Each year the Rotary Club 200 lottery raises $10,000 which goes to support organizations in the Squamish Community that need a little help for their causes.

Liz Scott Joins the Rotary Friendship Exchange to the Philippines

Posted on Jan 27, 2019

Club member Liz Scott is off to the Philippines with other Rotarians on a 3-week Rotary Friendship Exchange to District 3810.

They arrive in Manila and in addition to visiting several Rotary clubs, and various cultural and tourist destinations, they will assist the Caring Hearts Dentistry Society by distributing food and dental/hygiene kits on three occasions. Several dental offices in Squamish, including Drs. Laurie and Lino Vanzella, donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental products that they are taking with them.

During the exchange, the visitors are home hosted by local Rotarians.

Bono Sings Rotary's Praises in Polio Fight

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

"Whenever I go doing my work in Africa, The Rotarians have been there before me. It Is very humbling thing to discover just exactly what "Service Above Self" adds up to when you see it in practice in the field" ~ Bono

Gates Foundation gives $100 million to fight polio.

Posted on Jan 10, 2019

For every $1 Rotary receives in donations from our members and friends towards Polio eradication the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gives Rotary $2 to spend in ridding the world of polio. Thanks to the generosity of Rotarians and others over the past year the Gates Foundation transferred $100 million to Rotary for its End Polio Now campaign. Thank you to all Rotarians near and far and to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

New member - Tyler Ovington

Posted on Dec 13, 2018

Welcome Tyler Ovington! Tyler is a property developer and the newest member of the Rotary Club of Squamish. He is sponsored by Bob Fast and was inducted at our meeting on December 13th.

Congratulations to Rotarians voted the Best in Squamish

Posted on Dec 03, 2018

Kathleen van der Ree

- Best Lawyer

- Best New Business: Northyards Cider Co.

Mark Goodwin

- Best Home Inspector: House Sound Home Inspections

Mike Nasu

- Best Martial Arts Studio

Scott Wengi

- Best Golf Course: Squamish Valley

Bryan Couture Recognised for Community Service

Posted on Nov 01, 2018

Bryan Couture was made a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Squamish. The award recognises Bryan's contributions to the Squamish Community over many years and especially for his leadership of our signature event - the Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival. We all thank you Bryan.

The presentation was made by Don Patrick, club Foundation Chair.

Pumpkin Patch Raises $3,010 for Helping Hands.

Posted on Oct 25, 2018

At the Rotary Club meeting on October 25th, Maureen Mackell (left) of the Squamish Helping Hands Society was presented with a cheque for $3,010, the funds raised at the Pumpkin Patch in the Park event on October 20th. Doing the presentation was Mike Young (Vice President) and Anne Kadwell (Executive Director) of the Downtown BIA, and Inis LeBlanc (right) of the Rotary Club of Squamish.

"From all of us here at Helping Hands we cannot thank you enough for your generous donation of $3,010.00. Thank you for supporting us and the work we do. We owe you a debt of gratitude." - Maureen Mackell.

Pumpkin Patch in the Park

Posted on Oct 20, 2018

Great fun was had by all at the "Pumpkin Patch in the Park" - pumpkins, games, treats, and more.

All donations are going to the Squamish Helping Hands Society and the Under One Roof project to support the homeless and less fortunate in our community.

The Rotary Club of Squamish was a sponsor of the event along with Save-on-Foods .and the Downtown Business Association.

Council proclaims World Polio Day in the District of Squamish

Posted by Brian Finley on Oct 17, 2018

The District of Squamish has proclaimed World Polio Day on October 24th and encourages all citizens to join the Rotary Club in the fight for a polio-free world.

After launching the global campaign to rid the world of polio 30 years ago, Rotary International has been on the forefront of governments, foundations and global health organizations, in reducing the number of cases worldwide from 350,000 in 1988 to 22 in 2017, sparing millions of children over that time from this paralyzing and deadly disease.

But there is still much more work to do to finally reach our goal of of a polio-free world.

On October 24th, the "End Polio Now" flag will fly over Municipal Hall and the Rotary Club will have polio booths at Save-on-Foods in the Chieftain Mall and at Black Tusk Realty in Garibaldi Village, providing information and the opportunity to give donations. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will triple all donations.

Rotary in the Community

September 20th:

On a rainy Thursday afternoon a group of Squamish Rotarians collected 550 lbs of apples from a HUGE tree to remove attractants and make the area "Bear Safe".

The apples went to Northyards Cider Company to make a "Squamish Special" cider which should be ready about January.