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It was 42 years ago when Rotary first became a part of my life and I joined the Rotary Club of Ladner. I found Rotary through an old time Ladner resident and have never looked back since. I had always wanted to be involved in the community where I could make a difference both locally and, in the world, and It is through Rotary that I was able to achieve both of these goals. As I moved around the Province in my career, I was a member of the Rotary Club of Saanich in Victoria, the Rotary Club of Burns Lake and the Rotary Club of Kamloops. When we moved back to Tsawwassen I again became a member of the Ladner Club of which I am a Past President.
It was 12 years ago when we moved to Abbotsford and the club here welcomed me as a member where I am currently the Club President. Again, I found a club that is working hard locally, regionally and Internationally. This is an active and dynamic club and I found this to be the case with the other clubs of which I was a member. One of the aspects of Rotary that has made it such a success is its family nature. Since inclusion is so important in Rotary, I have always found it easy to find a place where I could serve. As always it is the memories of the past experiences in Rotary along with the service opportunities that has added depth to my life.
One of the many things that I have enjoyed about my involvement in Rotary is the way in which we work together in things such as Polio Plus, Wheelchairs for Guatemala and the Starfish program to name just a few. Rotary is a part of my family and is like home to me. The theme of Rotary International President Barry Rassin for the year is - “Be the inspiration” and for me this has always been my goal.
Bill Bramwell
Rotarian 1977 – Present