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Speakers
Sep 01, 2020 12:00 PM
Alzheimer’s Society programs
Sep 08, 2020 12:00 PM
Strategic Planning session
Sep 15, 2020 12:00 PM
Trans Mountain
Sep 22, 2020 12:00 PM
Life in a care home during COVID
Sep 29, 2020 12:00 PM
Fraser Valley Rotaracts
Oct 06, 2020 12:00 PM
Rotary Youth Exchange
Oct 20, 2020 12:00 AM
New cultural plan for the City of Abbotsford
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News
Rotary Club of Abbotsford Installs New Board of Directors for 2019-2020.
1st Annual Abbotsford Rotary Club - Berry Blitz Event raises $5,000 for local charities!
 
An Abbotsford Rotary 1ST is a win for many – Raising over $30,000 for 3 local charities – with International impact!
Rotary Club of Abbotsford Presents $9,000 in Scholarships to Abbotsford Grads
 
Rotary Club of Abbotsford Installs a New President for 2018-2019
 
Rotary Club of Abbotsford Awards $11,000 of Community Service Grants to Local Charities
 
Prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Awarded to Tim Philips and Chris Dominato
 
Club Information
Rotary Opens Opportunities
Abbotsford
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army - Cascade Community Church
35190 DeLair Road
Abbotsford, BC V3G 2E2
Canada
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Big Dreams Launch
See this link for more information.
 
Thank you to everyone who shared this information with organizations they know. Numerous proposals were submitted by the December 31st deadline and will now be reviewed by the members of the board of directors. They will report back to you once the top proposals have been selected and presentations to the membership are scheduled. Stay tuned for further updates!
Blueberry Blitz
Thank you to everyone that purchased blueberries and raspberries as part of the Blueberry Blitz!
 
We are happy to report that we have raised $5,700 to date - the sale runs until February 7th by pick-up only at Berryhill Foods. Make sure you let them know your purchase is part of the Rotary fundraiser so the money will be directed to us.
 
A reminder, the money raised goes toward our Community Grants programs.
Malawi Girls On The Move Christmas Newsletter
Dave Loewen received this newsletter from the Malawi school, where our sponsor student attends. He is quite impressed with this initiative and how much they have accomplished in the short life of their project. We want to be sure the newsletter is available for our club members to read, noting we are about to enter into the third of a four-year sponsorship for our student, Lucy.
Help Wanted
A great way to make an impact as a Rotarian is to get involved with your club. Here are the current available opportunities:
 
WANTED: Alternate Director, Public Relations.  Providing support for Rotarwrites, Big Dream Launch, club communications including website, etc.  Average time commitment 3-4 hrs/month. Contact Deanna
 
WANTED Alternate, Club Secretary.  Providing support in club document management, District 5050 communications, etc.  Average time commitment 2-3 hrs/month.  Contact Chris
 
WANTED: Director, Club Administration and Alternate, Club Administration.  Providing support for weekly speakers, service to club members, front desk.  Average time commitment 2-3hrs/month. Contact Milt
 
WANTED: Rotarwrites editor. Update and send out the weekly club newsletter. Average time commitment 0.5-1hr/week. Contact Deanna
 
Sunshine Report

 

August Sunshine Report

 

Happy Birthday!

 

Bill Thiessen - August 15
Barry Champion - August 18
Deanna McIntyre - August 31
 

Happy Anniversary!

 
Les & Cathy Squire - 40 years / August 2
Rod & Cathy Thomson - 45 years / August 2
Mark & Shelly Dana - 8 years / August 3
 
Happy Rotary Anniversary!
 
Ken Funk - 26 years / August 1
Yvonne Douma - 6 years / August 5
Les Squire - 2 years / August 14
 
 
 
Rotary Theme for March 2020 

CELEBRATE ROTARY WATER AND SANITATION MONTH!

Promote World Water Day
 
World Water Day on 22 March is an opportunity to learn about Rotary’s commitment to provide clean water and sanitation.
During March, Rotary Water and Sanitation Month, many Rotary clubs around the world will be celebrating our commitment to create healthier communities by supplying clean water and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
 
 
District Conference 2020
Please note the District Conference has been cancelled. All club members should have received the following message March 16:
 
It is with deep regret that I must inform you that Conference Chair Kevin Wood and I have decided that we must cancel the Rotary District 5050 Conference this year.
 
The government of BC has banned all gatherings over 250 people and we will have over 250 people at our conference. The government has recommended not having gatherings of more than 50 people. 
 
There are now over 100 cases of the coronavirus in BC and health experts are expecting this number to increase.  As you may know, at this time in both the United States and Canada, the goal is ‘flatten the curve’ so as not to overwhelm the health care system. 
 
We want to ensure all Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and their partners and children are kept safe.
 
We would like to thank the Conference Committee for all its hard and dedicated work over the past two years to put on what we believe would have been an excellent conference with great attendance including over 60 new conference attendees.  We would also like to thank our generous sponsors who supported the conference with $20,000.  
 
We will start to process refunds soon but please give us some time to do so. 
 
We will be meeting with the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel to determine the best way to cancel room bookings so please do not contact the hotel.   For those who booked rooms at other hotels, please contact them directly.
 
And please be safe and stay healthy.
 
At your Rotary Service,
 
Brad
 
Brad Whittaker
District Governor  2019-2020
Rotary International District 5050
1-604-819-6402
Join Us on Social Media!
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 NEW District 5050 Facebook is: www.facebook.com/rotary5050/

 

The link for our Club's Facebook is: http://www.facebook.com/RotaryClub.Abbotsford 

 

The link for our Club's Twitter is: https://twitter.com/AbbyRotaryClub  

 

Look for our Club on Instagram at “AbbyRotary”

 

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!

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