For 60 years the Rotary Beef BBQ has been a highlight of the Loggers Sports Festival. The beef roasts, slow cooked on a rotisserie over an open alder fire, and served with onions on a brioche bun, are an annual tradition.

This year, we had a challenge due to the fire and campfire ban - we couldn’t use the open fire and had to pivot to find a different way to keep the tradition alive. 

Thanks to the amazing support from the Squamish community, we were able to cook the beef offsite, prepare it as usual, and still serve up the mouth-watering sandwich for all to savour.

We thank all the volunteers who chipped in to help with special appreciation to:

• Mihaela and Bruce from Lil Chef Bistro
• Julian from Easter Seals
• Rosanne Scarth at The Watershed Grill

Who assisted us in the new process and let us use their expertise, equipment, and facilities.

We hope you enjoyed your special 2026 Rotary Beef sandwich!

• a Rotary Tribute

A dedicated leader, community pillar, friend, and proud member of the Rotary Club of Squamish, Lynda Rocha lived a life that truly exemplified the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self."

Lynda was a committed member of Rotary from the age of 26 when in 1991, she joined the Kitimat club as one of the first female Rotarians. She served as Kitimat Club President and as Secretary 4 times during her years there, before joining Squamish Rotary in 2016. She immediately established herself as a valued contributor to her new club, and served in nearly all key roles, including President (2022-23) and as Secretary (2023 to present). But Lynda didn’t need a formal position to get involved. It seems that whenever there was a job to do, Lynda would be there. 

Lynda also offered her tireless energy to Rotary District programs, with a particular focus on Youth. She served several years on the District Youth Committee as Chair of the District RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and District Interact committees. 

On May 8, 2026 the Rotary Club of Squamish sponsored its first “Adventures in First Responding” event at Howe Sound Senior Secondary School.  This event brought together members of Squamish EHS (ambulance paramedics), Squamish RCMP and the Vancouver Police Department in what was effectively a careers day for high school students interested in careers in one or both of those services.

14 HSSS students, from grades 10 through 12 attended this day-long event.