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Supporting the Environment

Posted on Jul 01, 2020

The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: Supporting the Environment.

Supporting the environment becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus, which are categories of service activities supported by the Rotary Foundation and global grants. It joins:

peacebuilding and conflict prevention;
disease prevention and treatment;
water, sanitation, and hygiene;
maternal and child health;
basic education and literacy; and
community economic development.

Dr. Bonnie Henry receives Paul Harris Fellowship award

On June 17th the Rotary Club of New Westminster - Royal City presented a Paul Harris fellowship award to Dr, Bonny Henry BC's provincial health Officer.

As mentioned during the presentation ceremony: When Dr. Henry first spoke the words, Be kind, Be calm, Be safe she showed compassion for what the people of BC would be dealing with in Covid 19. She inspired us with her gentleness and her calm voice of reason reassured us that we were going to get through this together.

Dr. Henry's experience includes an effort as part of the WHO/UNICEF polio eradication program in Pakistan. Definitely inline with Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio from the world. Her work to establish the Canada Pandemic Influenza Plan, which contains recommendations for health-related activities during the spread of a virus has directly and positively impacted the course of this pandemic

Dr Henry was selected to receive this recognition because her work exemplifies the humanitarian objectives of The Rotary Foundation. A very worthy recipient of the Paul Harris fellowship award and Rotary District 5040 thanks the Rotary Club of new Westminster - Royal City club for recognizing Dr. Henry on behalf of all Rotarians.

More information is available on this New Westminster Record article. Click the Read More for a Zoom meeting video of the presentation.

In Memoriam Rotary District 5040 2019-20

Posted by Peter Roaf on May 28, 2020

The In Memoriam presentation on the page below -- Read More -- would have been presented at the 2020 Vision Conference for District 5040 at the end of April. It is presented here for information of our District members. Thank you to Past District Governor Gordon Dalgleish and sponsor, Kearney Funeral Services, for this tribute to members and some partners who passed away in the past year of 2019-20.

Squamish Rotarians leave their Hearts on the Trails.

Posted by Brian Finley on May 15, 2020

Three years ago the Rotary Club of Squamish introduced a new community Valentines event to Squamish – Rotary Hearts; a Celebration of Love.
Now these Hearts have a new lease on life. Rotarians have been busy refurbishing them with new messages of hope, encouragement and thanks.
Over 50 hearts have all found new homes along some popular local trails:- Estuary/Swan Trail, Smoke Bluffs, Jack's Trail, Golf Course/Spawning Channels, Ray Peters Trail, and Loggers Creek Nature Trail.
We hope those in Squamish will enjoy your walk or ride and take joy from the messages of inspiration.

Now watch Rotary Hearts: the Video.

Help Rotary Help the Kids at Annual Hoop-a-thon

Each year Vancouver Rotary Clubs and Rotaractors have joined with you to raise funds at our Strathcona Rotary Youth Leadership Hoop-A-Thon. Thanks to you we have raised more than $365,000 for the kids since 2006.

We can’t hold an event this year, but we are still planning to help the kids.

Because of the generosity of Rotarians, our Clubs, a Rotary District Grant, along with a major contribution by the Hoop-Law Tournament - and corporate donors, we have already raised more than $38,000. If you can add to this with a small donation, thank you. If not, we understand. All money raised will be awarded for scholarships, youth leadership training and the Strathcona Basketball Program.

To make a donation go to our Charitable Impact page.

You will receive an instant tax receipt.

To read more about our Strathcona Rotary Youth Leadership Project, watch our Hoops-At-Home Video featuring Global BC’s Chris Gailus and Yvonne Schalle.

End Polio campaign recognized as Vancouver buildings light up

photo by Christen & Kyle Downie

Vancouver Rotary contributes to COVID-19 emergency funding

The Rotary Club of Vancouver is providing emergency funding to Vancouver elementary schools and organizations in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

The club donated $20,000 to the Adopt-a-School program, adopting two Vancouver schools, Norquay Elementary and Britannia Community Elementary. Funds will be used to provide food to families and assist those who don’t have computers or access to the internet so students can participate in online learning.

Vancouver Rotary also gave $10,000 to The Door is Open, an organization that provides daily meals to people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Read the complete story in the Vancouver Sun.

Downtown Vancouver lights up for Rotary and End Polio

Vancouver City Hall, BC Place Stadium and Telus Science World will light up in blue or gold this Sunday, April 26, 2020 to salute Rotary and its fight to rid the world of polio.

Members of Rotary District 5040 were to have participated in a march along the Vancouver harbourfront that morning to raise awareness and funds for the global campaign Rotary launched 35 years ago when there were 350,000 cases of polio in 122 countries per year. The march was cancelled in keeping with health advisories related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Register now at the Early Bird Rate for the 2021 District Conference

The 2021 District Conference is shaping up to be a great and unique program for our members. Check out the conference site for the latest information.

It's not too early to register for next year's 2021 District conference. Until August 31, 2020 there is a special early bird rate of $325 + GST. Register now and to lock in your reduced rate.

Rotary International President 2020-21 starts off the District's Our Year Ahead webinar series

"Rotary Opens Opportunities" is the theme for 2020-21 and our incoming Rotary International President Holger Knaack speaks about it and then District leaders present and discuss with participants Rotary’s Change Model in the first of the Our Year Ahead 2020-21 webinars.

All members of District 5040, incoming club officers, committee members, new Rotarians, even potential members can take advantage of the Our Year Ahead 2020-21 sessions from the comfort of home or office at no cost of COVID-19 exposure, and of time for travel or expense. The Spring sessions, normally presented in five different centres over two full days, will now be offered as six webinars over the coming weeks.

COVID-19 related ban leads to District Conference cancellation

Our District’s 2020 Vision Conference in Vancouver April 24 – 26 was expected to attract upwards of 350 registrations. With great regret District leaders have cancelled the District Conference in response to BC Health Minister Adrian Dix’s announcement on March 12 that the provincial government has banned all events with more than 250 people to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including sporting events, upcoming concerts and all religious gatherings.

Increase your Rotary experience, boost club performance at Spring learning sessions

Not only can you learn about Rotary’s Change Plan, the thinking behind new Rotary International theme, and much more, you have the valuable opportunity to network with members from other clubs and build teamwork among your fellow club members and leaders at “Our Year Ahead 2020-21” sessions throughout the District this Spring.

Leadership Training a Success

Congratulations to eleven Rotarians from District 5040 who completed Rotary Leadership Institute Part 3 on February 15, 2020 in Richmond.

The New Rotary-Toastmasters Alliance for one unlimited future

Toastmasters helps people find their voice through training in communication and leadership. 1st Vice President of Toastmasters International Margaret Page will speak at the 2020 Vision Conference of Rotary District 5040 about the new strategic alliance between Toastmasters and Rotary International which promises to unlock the great potential of members in both organizations and the world of service.

Rotary and Toastmasters are Teaming Up.

Posted by Brian Finley on Jan 07, 2020

Toastmasters and Rotary partner to help members with personal development and make a difference in their communities.

Rotary International and Toastmasters International have formed an alliance and are working together to provide members of both organisations with more opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Members of both Toastmasters and Rotary will enhance their skills, broaden their networks and increase their positive impact in communities through the new collaboration.

For more information click HERE.

Rotary Club of Vancouver Hearing Foundation major contributor to the new St. Paul's Hospital $12 million hearing loss centre

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

Rotary Club of Vancouver Hearing Foundation has committed to raise $6 million, and St. Paul’s Foundation another $6 million, to support a hearing and balance centre at Vancouver's new St. Paul’s Hosptial, expected to open in 2026. This funding will have a transformative impact on care for British Columbians with hearing loss and balance disorders. By fostering innovation and collaboration, and accelerating the development of permanent solutions for hearing loss, the new centre will offer the very best in care and hearing advancements in Canada.