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37801 Cleveland Ave
Squamish, BC V8B 0A7
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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

"Duck in a Truck" Ticket Lottery

All Proceeds in Support of the Sea to Sky Community Hospice Facility.

Help us realize the dream of a dedicated space for end of life care.

Tickets $20 - only 2000 total

Get your lucky Duck Number -

- from a Rotarian.

- at the Squamish Street Market June 17, July 15, August 12.

- on Canada Day July 1.

- at Save-on-Foods July 28 & 29.

- at the Loggers Sports Show August 4 & 5.

Prizes

1st: - $10,000 Cash

2nd:- Golf Package for Four ($2,328)

3rd:- $1000 Bike Package

4th:- Annual Family Pass Sea to Sky Gondola ($349)

5th:- Salted Vine 4-course Tasting Menu for Four ($200)

draw on August 12th, 2pm, Pavilion Park, Squamish

Canada Day 2018

Posted on Jul 01, 2018

The Rotary Club of Squamish participated in the celebration of Canada Day in Downtown Squamish.

We joined the parade, had a "rubber duck race" for the kids, sold lottery tickets in support of the Sea-to-Sky Community Hospice, and also sold stuffies for charity.

For more photos click HERE.

Rotary Club of Squamish Distributes $15,000 to Local Organisations

Posted on Jun 28, 2018

At the club meeting on June 28^th, the Rotary Club of Squamish distributed $15,000 in gaming grant funds to local community organizations.

This year’s awards went to: Junior Olympic Archery Program; Sea-to-Sky Nordics Biathlon Bears; Squamish Skating Club; Squamish Schools Breakfast Program; Big Brothers/Big Sisters Teen Mentoring Program, Seniors Friday Dinners; Squamish Youth Centre; Pathways Mental Illness Society; Camp Summit; and Rotary Youth Programs.

Presenting the cheques were President Judy McQuinn and Assistant Governor (Sea to Sky) Liz Scott.

The Rotary Club of Squamish has applied for and received provincial gaming grant funds for the past 12 years and has distributed $190,000 to community programs.

Canada a Champion in Polio Eradication.

Posted on Jun 27, 2018

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, was presented with Rotary’s Polio Eradication Champion Award in recognition of Canada’s contributions to polio eradication.
Trudeau accepted the award at the Rotary International Convention in Toronto from RI President Ian H.S. Riseley and International Polio Plus Committee Chairman Michael McGovern.

You can watch the video of PM Trudeau's address to the RI Convention HERE.

HRH Princess Anne Recognizes Rotary's Work.

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

HRH Princess Anne recognized Rotary's work in the Polio eradication campaign at the RI Convention in Toronto.

To watch the video click HERE.

Kathleen van der Ree is our President for 2018-19

Posted on Jun 22, 2018

Kathleen van der Ree was installed as President of the Rotary Club of Squamish for 2018-19, along with her executive team at a Hawaiin-themed evening at the soon to open Northyards Cider Co. Assistant Governor Liz Scott conducted the formalities while Doug Race performed as MC. It was a great evening of fun, friendship and good food.

For more more photos of the event click HERE.

Rotary Strawberry Sale 2018