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37801 Cleveland Ave
Squamish, BC V8B 0A7
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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.

Season's Greetings

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

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.

September 23rd:

We were serving up burgers & hot dogs at Squamish Rivers Day 2018.

New Member - Jody Doll

Posted on Aug 30, 2018

At our meeting on August 30th, we inducted our newest member - Jody Doll, 3rd from left.

Also in the photo; President Kathleen van der Ree, Membership Chair Lynda Rocha, and Jody's sponsor Judy McQuinn.

Welcome to Rotary, Jody!

Duck in a Truck raises $30,000 for Hospice

Posted on Aug 12, 2018

The Rotary Club of Squamish fundraiser in support of the Sea to Sky Community Hospice raised $30.000 for this new facility.. The four-room Community Hospice will be located between Hilltop House and Squamish General Hospital and will welcome Sea to Sky Corridor residents from all backgrounds, faiths, and income levels. Construction is due to begin in 2019.
Winners below....

Rotary Beef BBQ at Loggers Sports Festival

Posted on Aug 05, 2018

On August 4&5 , 2018, we held another successful Rotary Beef BBQ during the Squamish Days/Loggers Sports Festival. We've been doing this for over 50 years and it is always a crowd favourite.

1600 lbs of prime Canadian beef is slow roasted over an alder fire, The Rotary Beef on a Bun is then served on a brioche bun with fried onions and condiments. Sooo GOOD!

Over 3000 sandwiches were served up over the weekend with all proceeds going towards projects in our community.

For photos of the event, please click HERE

Duck in a Truck Lottery in Support of Sea to Sky Community Hospice.

Posted on Jul 21, 2018