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We have designed and produced this unique jigsaw puzzle to bring enjoyment to you and to raise funds to support our community projects. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that we have had to cancel some of our traditional fundraising events and this will be our main source of funds for 2020-21.

We hope you will support us by purchasing copies for yourself, family, and friends.

To order:
Click/tap on the puzzle box for more information and to place your order.

All proceeds will support projects in our community.

Virtual Wine & Cheese Tasting - Friday, May 14th 7:00pm

Posted on May 05, 2021

Join us for this fun event - a virtual Wine & Cheese tasting in support of the Rotary Foundation.

Sommelier Michael Kompass will lead us in exploring some spring & summer seasonal wines geared toward refreshment, patio time, and barbeques. Early plans indicate we will be guided through experiencing 2 whites, 2 roses, and 3 reds.

What to expect during the event:

- Led by Michael, we will taste and discuss each wine one at a time

- 7 different wines to taste and explore, and pairings will be discussed.

- Great conversation, lots of fun & some exciting wine trivia!.

- There will be opportunities for discounted purchases of wines you enjoy.

See below to order your tickets:-

Have you had your COVID-19 vaccination?

Posted on May 02, 2021

If yes, RI President Holger Knaack has a proposition for you:-

"Because COVID vaccination is provided free of charge, vaccinated individuals are encouraged to donate the cost of what this vaccine would have cost – approximately $25 – to PolioPlus. This has a dual benefit: you are protected from COVID and contributing to the global response, and you are ensuring children are also protected against polio."

Donate the $25 for your COVID vaccination to PolioPlus:
at www.endpolio.org/donate.

We were "Pitching-In"!``

Posted on Apr 24, 2021

On April 24th, Squamish Rotarians were out in downtown Squamish picking up litter and rubbish. This was part of the annual Pitch-In week April 19-26. It is a great opportunity for residents, students, and community groups to get together and clean up our community.

PITCH-IN is the largest environmental improvement campaign in Canada. It is a partnership between municipalities, the media, industry and the public. In total, 1,000,000+ Canadians participated in the program annually cleaning up over 5 million pounds of litter.

New Creation Kids Orphanage- La Paz, Mexico

Posted on Apr 10, 2021

We are partnering with other organizations to support the New Creation Kids Orphanage (Nueva Creaçion Niñas Albergue) in La Paz, Mexico.

New Creation Kids is a home for up to 30 children who are under legal guardianship in the home at any given time. Their parents are unable or unfit to take care of them for a myriad of reasons.

The current project we are supporting is the purchase and installation of solar panels.

Dieter Schneider - Soultrip around the World

Posted on Apr 08, 2021

Our guest at the meeting on Thursday April 8 was Dieter Schneider, a fellow Rotarian living in Würzburg, Germany. He shared his story of wanderlust after his son committed suicide due to depression. From 2015 to early 2020 he travelled over 120,000 kms around the world on his motorcycle, seeking adventure but also raising awareness of depression and advocating for suicide prevention. "You don't always have to search - sometimes, you should just let yourself be found."

More: www.fellowsride.de

In the Squamish Chief:

This grieving father finds peace one mile at a time on his motorbike - Squamish Chief

ROTARY WILL HELP PROTECT OUR PLANET

Posted on Mar 28, 2021

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 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.

The Rotary Foundation will enable our members and their community allies
to take action to help protect our planet.

More: Protecting the Environment | Rotary International

Squamish Rotary supports the Howe Sound Women's Centre.

Posted on Mar 15, 2021

The Rotary Club of Squamish has donated $2,000 to the Howe Sound Women's Centre for their facility on Third Avenue that is currently undergoing extensive renovations.

These funds will be used to purchase equipment & furnishings for a children’s counselling room, including a couch, bookshelves and books, and art supplies.

The $2000 donation from Squamish Rotary will be matched by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. These additional funds will enable HSWC to purchase an arts and crafts table, desk, toys, and games.

www.hswc.ca

Squamish Rotary Sponsors Howe Sound Music Festival

Posted on Mar 08, 2021

Squamish Rotary is a proud supporter of the 2021 Howe Sound Music Festival which runs from March 15-March 20.

About 100 students from Lions Bay to Darcy will be showcasing their talents at the festival which is being held at St. John the Divine Anglican Church.

The Festival posted this message of appreciation on their Facebook page:

"The Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and community.

Today, we’d like to thank one our biggest supporters and a Silver Sponsor this year - the Rotary Club of Squamish."

The grand piano being used during the festival was purchased in 1997 by the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association from Tom Lee Music in Vancouver.

The funds to purchase the piano included $23,000 from a joint HSPAA/Squamish Rotary fundraiser.

2020 Festival - Student Luna Kamata and adjudicator Yvette Rowledge | Courtesy SAM

Rotaract in the Sea-to-Sky

Posted on Feb 14, 2021

Are you a young adult interested in serving your community and developing your leadership skills?

You can join the Sea-to-Sky Rotaract Club and the global movement of young leaders who are developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.

In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members work side by side to take action through service. From big cities to rural villages, Rotaract is changing communities around the world.

Contact seatoskyrotaract@gmail.com to learn more.

www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/rotaract-clubs.

Rotary: Service above Self

Posted on Jan 17, 2021

Just doing as our motto says....
Squamish Rotarians have been delivering hampers every Friday to households where residents are unable to go to the Food Bank in person.

Rotary Adventures in Healthcare 2021

Posted on Jan 04, 2021

Adventures in Healthcare 2021 is a FREE ONLINE program for BC students to explore educational and career opportunities in healthcare.

It is open to students in grades 8 to 12,

Dates: March 13 to April 30, 2021

For information & register: www.adventuresinhealthcare.com

Joint Meeting with the Rotary Club of Manila Supreme 198

Posted on Nov 26, 2020

On November 26, we had a joint meeting with our Sister Club in Manila, Philippines. In addition to meeting fellow Rotarians, we had a live video tour of the Center of Hope, a refuge for girls rescued from human and sex trafficking, where we have been funding projects to support the Center and the girls. The girls gave two wonderful singing and dancing performances to say thank you.