The hosts for the remainder of this Rotary year are:
April Blaine Bailey
May Ken Funk
June Doris Woodman-McMillan
Front Desk Duties
Thank you to Basma Elgreatly for greeting members and guests at the front desk. If anyone would like to take a shift, please coordinate with Basma directly.
Thank you to everyone who sold Blueberries, were involved with the planning and carrying out of this fundraiser, and those who volunteered at either of the pick up days!
It takes all of us working together to make these fundraisers a success!
🌍 Join Us for the Rotary Community Service Trail Cleanup! 🌳
Date: November 2, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Clearbrook Park Trail Address: 3680 Clearbrook Rd
Help us keep our trails beautiful! Join fellow Rotary members and community volunteers for a day of service as we clean up and enhance our local trails.
What to Bring:
Work gloves
Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes
Water bottle
Snacks (optional)
Why Participate?
Make a positive impact on our environment
Meet new friends and community members
Enjoy the great outdoors
RSVP: Please let us know if you can join us! Contact Blaine at blaineis@telus.net by October 31, 2024.
Thank you for helping us make our community cleaner and greener!
We are saddened to share that long time Rotarian and friend, Bill Thiessen, passed away last week.
His daughter Joanne shared that the funeral service will be on Thursday, November 14 at 11 am at South Abbotsford Church 32424 Huntingdon Rd, Abbotsford. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The funeral will be live-streamed as well, for those who cannot make it in person. Joanne expects the link will be on the Dignity Memorial website in the obituary section by Tuesday. In addition to the funeral, there will be a viewing there on Wednesday evening.
Bill’s roots were in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he spent his youth on his dad’s highly diversified farm. Although farming as a career was a ready option he chose to pursue higher education, primarily at the University of Saskatchewan with degrees in Arts and Education. This led to teaching at the secondary school level, and to six years of voluntary service in Nigeria, first at a teacher’s college and then administration as Country Director of Mennonite Central Committee.
Upon his return from Nigeria he obtained a Masters degree in Anthropology and taught first year Anthropology at the University of Saskatchewan. He then served as CEO of MCC in Alberta for 14 years, and then Director of Program and Personnel with MCC B.C.
Following “retirement” in 1999, he and his wife volunteered at home, in the USA and abroad, including Botswana, Egypt and Jamaica twice, and traveled to various countries of personal interest. His hobbies included writing, photography and outdoor activity. Sports and recreation, always an interest throughout his life, included cycling, golfing and (somewhat) strenuous hiking.
Please join us for a fun night of food, socializing, raffle games, live music, and best of all, FUNDRAISING!! We will be fundraising for SARA for Women, a non-profit organization that provides safe refuge for women and children who are being affected by domestic violence. This organization has locations in both Abbotsford and Mission, so it is very close to home.
Tickets are $30.00 and $10.00 from each ticket sale will go straight to SARA for Women. The ticket will get you a burger or chicken sandwich, fries, and a beer of your choice. You will also be entered into a draw to win a door prize provided by Trading Post valued at $100.00!
There are two ticket options: the regular $30.00 ticket, and the $45.00 ticket. The latter will allow you to donate to SARA for Women and to donate straight to the Rotaract Club of the Fraser Valley.
These funds will be used to support our other ongoing service projects.
Bringing Rotarians Together to Celebrate the Magic Created by Rotary People of Action
May 2-4, 2025
Registration for the District Conference at the Tulalip Resort is still open.
Be inspired by three outstanding keynote speakers:
Jennifer Jones, the first female Rotary International President, is a Canadian communications executive who traveled the world in 2022-23 to advance Rotary’s work promoting peace and unity and embracing one another despite our differences. She is a sought-after speaker with a intriguing stories to share.
Ramesh Ferris, a Canadian polio survivor (originally from India) and a global advocate in the fight against polio. In 2008 Ramesh hand-cycled 7,140 KM (4,438 M) over six months from Victoria, BC to Cape Spear, NL in program called Cycle to Walk to raise funds and awareness for polio eradication, education, and rehabilitation.
Gwen Jones is the creator and producer of the I’m A Rotarian podcast and Greeting from America on Rotary Radio UK. She is a veteran producer, radio personality, voiceover artist, singer, and actor with 30+ years of experience in communication arts.
RYLA is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend a fully sponsored seminar to discuss leadership skills and hone them through practice.
Rotary International continues to work on branding and communication of our organization throughout the world. They are pushing for greater exposure within the press, radio, television and social media.
To this end, we would like to encourage all members to participate, with contribution, on our social media sites.
The link for the District 5050 Facebook is: www.facebook.com/rotary5050/
Spread the message and good works of Rotary with your network by connecting with the Club and posting your contributions and sharing our posts. Your efforts could reach a potential new member, a new sponsor or partner. Don't keep Rotary a secret - talk it up!
You are also encouraged to download the ClubRunner app. There you can search the clubs in our district, find meetings, events, and members - all from your phone!
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