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MUCH PROGRESS IN RIDDING THE WORLD OF POLIO, BUT JOB NOT DONE

Posted on Oct 21, 2021

TWO. That’s the number of polio cases reported so far this year around the world. From 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries in 1988 the two latest cases come from reports of one each in Afghanistan and Pakistan during January.

That was the positive message by Michael McGovern, Chair of the Rotary International's PolioPlus Committee when he spoke at our meeting today in advance of World Polio Day on October 24th.

Mike started his talk by thanking the Canadian Government and Canadian Rotarians for our support and commitment to the polio eradication campaign. Canada continues to be one of the foremost countries which have been steadfast contributors to the polio initiative.

He went on to describe the progress in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two countries where the wild polio virus is still circulating. With only 2 cases of wild polio infections confirmed in 2021, and fewer samples of the wild polio virus detected in the water and sewage, there is cautious optimism that with continued perseverance, now may be our opportunity to defeat the wild polio virus in its last strongholds.

Pumpkin Stall at the Farmer's Market

Posted on Oct 16, 2021

We were at the Pumpkin Stall today at the Squamish Farmers' Market with Downtown Squamish BIA. Pumpkins were donated by Save-On-Foods, sold by donation, and all proceeds are going to Squamish Search and Rescue.

We Welcome Our New Members

Posted on Sep 30, 2021

On September 30th, we welcomed 5 new members to the Rotary Club of Squamish.

During our meeting at the Squamish Golf Club, they were inducted by District Governor Lorne Calder and joined by their sponsoring Rotarian. We look forward to them joining us for our social, community and humanitarian activities.

Rotary Beef BBQ 2021

Posted on Sep 18, 2021

On Saturday, September 18th, we once again put on the Rotary Beef BBQ at the Loggers Sports Festival. The festival, which normally takes place over the August long weekend, was cancelled in 2020 and postponed in 2021 due to the pandemic.

It was so much fun to be back again for this one day show and serving up your Rotary Beef on a Bun. Thank you to the 30+ Rotarians and friends who all volunteered to make it another successful event,

We are looking forward to seeing you again on the August 2022 long weekend.

Checkout all the photos HERE.

Our 55th Anniversary Celebration.

Posted on Sep 09, 2021

On Thursday, September 9th, we gathered to celebrate 55 years since the founding of the Rotary Club of Squamish.

It was a beautiful evening and 36 Rotarians and guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks, sharing stories, and reminiscing about the innumerable projects that have had such positive impact on our community and the world.

We send a huge shout-out and thanks to Lynda Rocha, our party queen, who had obviously been missing the opportunity to plan and execute a great party over the past 18 months. She did so with her usual flare, and everyone had a great time! Thanks also to Ann, and Marianna, who also helped in the preparations.

The Rotary Club of Squamish was chartered on September 12^th 1966, with 22 local business men including John Drenka, Dr Laverne Kindree, and Don Ross.

The first President was Bob Bishop, the first women were admitted in 1991, and the first woman President was Linda Carney in 1998.

The Rotary Beef BBQ is back at Loggers Sports on Sept 18th.

Posted on Sep 05, 2021

After a year away due to the pandemic, the Loggers Sports Festival is returning for a one-day event on Saturday September 18th.

Once again, as we have been doing for over 50 years, we will be serving up our famous Rotary Beef on a Bun at the show.

Tickets for admission to the grounds and to get your Beef on the Bun, must be ordered online in advance at Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival.

There is limited availability so act now before we are all sold out!

Howe Sound Women's Centre

Posted on Aug 27, 2021

The Rotary Club of Squamish recently made a donation to the Howe Sound Women's Centre for their facility on Third Avenue that is currently undergoing extensive renovations.

These funds were used to purchase equipment & furnishings for a children’s counselling room, including a couch, table, bookshelves, books, toys & games.

The "flatpack" furniture arrived this week and we have been busy assembling the pieces and getting them into their proper locations.

The centre should be back up and running in the near future.

More information: www.hswc.ca/

Casa Colibri - Life in the Time of COVID

Posted on Aug 19, 2021

At today's meeting, Linda Eastman, director of Casa Colibri, provided an update on the medical clinic in rural northwest Guatemala and how its staff and people have coped during the pandemic.

The Rotary Club of Squamish has supported this facility, its staff and volunteers for many years.

Casa Colibrí is a not-for-profit humanitarian organisation committed to helping the Mayan people of northwest Guatemala improve their lives through programs in health, education, and related infrastructure. The organisation was founded in 2006 and the Guatemalan clinic was officially opened in October 2008.

Website: Casa Colibri | Empowering Healthy Communities

Stories: Casa Colibrí | Facebook

New Creation Kids Home, La Paz Mexico

Posted on Aug 11, 2021

The installation of the solar panels has been completed at the New Creation Kids Home in La Paz, Baja, Mexico. The home serves as a refuge for children whose parents are unable to properly care for them for a variety of reasons, and helps to keep them safe, fed, schooled, and off the streets.

Squamish Rotary has donated funds to assist in the purchase and installation of the solar panels which provide a more reliable and economical electrical supply at the facility.

Winners - Duck in a Truck

Posted on Aug 02, 2021

At 1:00pm on August 2^nd 2021, almost 1000 rubber ducks tumbled out of a truck into the birling pond at the Loggers Sports grounds in Squamish, and the winning ducks were plucked from the pond.

1st prize of $5000 went to Jack Fowler who had duck #0444, shown in the photo being congratulated by Vicki Haberl, president of the Rotary Club of Squamish,

2nd prize, $2500, duck 0596, Debra Quercetti
3rd prize, $1500, duck 0728, Karin Chard
4th prize, $500, duck 0682, Linda Morris.

Close to $10,000 has been raised which will all go to support the new Squamish Youth Hub and the purchase of technology equipment, furnishings, a pool table, and recreational equipment.

The Foundry Sea to Sky will be 5,000 square feet of newly built space for youth counselling, mental health services, and primary care along with the integrated Youth Hub - a hang-out and recreational space that will be freely open to all youth.

A Thank You from ShelterBox Canada

Posted on Jul 28, 2021

Each year, Rotary helps us to go further, support more people, and access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach. This past Rotary year we have been able to deliver aid to families recovering after disaster in India, Honduras, Philippines, Tanzania, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. The partnership between ShelterBox and Rotary is serving to change lives.

Your club's contribution has allowed us to improve the lives of families affected by disaster and conflict. Without your support these families would remain in over-crowded schools, evacuation centres or without a home to return to after disaster. But because of you, more families can begin to rebuild and recover.

Thank you again for sharing your kindness and passion for action.

Vicki Haberl installed as President for 2021-22

Posted on Jul 25, 2021

Vicki Haberl was installed as President of the Rotary Club of Squamish for 2021-2022 along with her Executive team on July 25th at the Squamish Valley Golf Club.

The official part of the proceedings was conducted by Murray Wood, past Area Governor for the Sea to Sky.

More photos HERE.

Apply for Project Funding

Posted on Jul 12, 2021

We have limited funding available to support organisations who need funds for community projects. Grants may be awarded to projects that benefit the community of Squamish and possibly elsewhere in BC.

If you are a non-profit or charitable organisation who would like support for a project or activity, please refer to the tab on the top menu for guidelines and an application form.

Hamper Delivery Day!

Posted on Jul 02, 2021

Every Friday, Rotarians deliver food hampers from "The Market" at Under One Roof to those that can't get there in person.

This week it was Brian Finley and Jon Gill shown with staff from Under One Roof.

More: www.underoneroofsquamish.ca

Squamish Rotary Review 2020-21

Posted on Jun 27, 2021

On June 24, we had out final meeting of the year during which we reviewed the year that was - certainly a different year but we rose to the challenge thanks to all our members coming together.

Here's our review of 2020-21.

https://youtu.be/Icgb30Td5YI