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One person can make a difference. Together we can change the world.
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Proud supporters of Rotary International
ROTARY has allowed us to surround ourselves with selfless individuals who both honour and share the vision “Service Above Self.” The Rotary club spends countless hours and days working to make our community and the world a better place. Rotary will enable us to use our skills to raise awareness and money for various causes locally and internationally. We are proud to be Rotarians and honoured to be part of such a generous and elite organization.
HUNDRED CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROTARY IN BC ABBOTSFORD FEB. 8TH - Rotary Clubs of Abbotsford celebrate “100 years of Rotary in BC” at the Reach Gallery Museum.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Rotary International President
SAKUJI TANAKA
FEB. 23RD - Rotary Peace Forum building on the Rotary theme “Peace Through Service” to share ideas and develop strategies to progress toward a more peaceful world.
APR. 16TH - 20TH - Rotary Club of Vancouver celebrates 100th anniversary and RI President Sakuji Tanaka’s keynote address to Vancouver Board of Trade. MAY 30TH - JUNE 3RD - iRotary District Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the District representing the Rotary Clubs of Abbotsford - District 5050.
FELLOW ROTARIANS!
A message from the District Governor
100 YEARS OF SERVICE ABOVE SELF!
Rotary International is the world’s oldest volunteer humanitarian service organiza-
groups,
tion. Formed on February 23,
and job training, provide clean
1905, Rotary currently has
water, combat hunger, im-
over 1.2 million members
prove health and sanitation.
in more than 200 countries.
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Rotary District 5050, which extends from Hope, BC to Everett, WA, has 58 clubs and
“Making Abbotsford the safest city in British Columbia“
just under 3,000 Rotarians. Rotarians are community leaders who volunteer their time and resources to change
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Rotarians support youth programs
and promote
raised millions more in both
community
dollars and in volunteer hours
education
spent in our home communities and internationally. Join us and make a difference. With your help, we will
In the 1980s Rotary began a
continue to make this world a
campaign for the global eradi-
better place and to help those
cation of polio. Thanks to Rota-
in need.
ry and our partners, only 215 children were infected by polio in 2012 - down from over half a million children dying every year when we started.
the lives of individuals. Rota-
Rotary District 5050 is
ry’s motto is “Service Above
a world leader in the fight
Self”, and we have a twin
against polio - raising over $1
focus of both local and inter-
million in just three years. In
national service.
addition, local Rotarians have
District Governor Sean Hogan
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
1 IS IT THE TRUTH?
Right from the start, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world’s most widely-printed statements of business ethics is The Four- Way Test.
2 IS IT FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED? 3 WILL IT BUILD GOODWILL?
Created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor and adopted by Rotary 11 years later, The Four-Way Test asks: “Of the things we think, say or do:
4 WILL IT BE BENEFICIAL TO ALL CONCERNED?
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A message from the Presidents I joined Rotary in 1995. It’s fair to say that I had little idea what Rotary was all about. Since that time I have come to realize that there is a great deal to know about the largest service club in the world, including the fact that there
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are over 1.2 million members around the world in more than 34,000 clubs. The Rotary Club of Abbotsford originated April 14th, 1950. The ideals of Rotary match me and many individuals just like me – the satisfaction of giving back to the community and the opportunity to change lives at home and around the world. The Rotary Club of Abbotsford does just that. Meeting every Tuesday at Noon, (Cascade Community Centre) 50-75 members enjoy networking and having fun. Find out more about what we do at:
Andrew Franklin President Rotary Club of Abbotsford
www.abbotsfordrotary.com or if you prefer, join us on facebook at: www.facebook.com/rotaryclub.abbotsford Consider this to be an open invitation. Contact a Rotarian in the city and experience how together we can change lives both locally and globally.
THE FUTURE GENERATION IS THE
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Rotary’s 5th avenue of service is “New Generations”. The future of our society is with The Abbotsford Sumas Rotary club is the magic club. We turn strawberries
our young people. New Generations is young
into playgrounds, wheelchairs and water projects. We believe in service above
people aged 12 to 30. Rotary dedicates itself to-
self as we address local and international needs of individuals and countries.
wards our youth and young adults through the
We are a dynamic blend of youth and experience working for the common
many service programs in their community.
good, exemplifying Rotary ideals. We meet weekly for fun and friendship, and channel our time, talents and energy to help people and communities in need. Our primary fundraising event is our annual strawberry sale which takes place in June each year. This has been a huge success for our club for sixteen years. In 2012 we hosted our first Saint Patrick’s dinner, dance and silent auction and
Ralph Payne President Rotary Club of Abbotsford - Sumas
raised over $12,000 to fund the various projects we support throughout the year. This year’s event will be on March 16, 2013 at the Bradner Hall. We would love to have you join us at our regular breakfast meeting every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Cascade Community Centre on DeLair
Rotary instills commitment to service, leadership, and civic consciousness with our young. The Rotary Clubs of Abbotsford are passionate in our new generation of young people. We commit ourselves to them by developing their personal growth and helping them to learn on how to lead by giving back to their community, and to live today by leading and learning into the future. (Continued on page 5)
Road. Check us out online at www.abbotsfordsumasrotary.org.
Coming from a different generation than the average Rotarian I am often asked what Rotary is. The simple answer is that it’s a service organization. However, in such a simple form, that definition misses the true scale and impact of what Rotary is to the world. Maybe you’ve seen a need in your own community and wondered how you could help. Maybe you want to use your professional skills to help others – or even learn new skills. Maybe you’re seeking connections with other service-minded professionals in your community or abroad. I can tell you I joined Rotary because I was a new professional in this community and I wanted to network and meet other professionals in a fun environ-
Tyler Coburn President Rotary Club of Abbotsford - Matsqui
ment, but this is not the reason I’m still in Rotary. It is more than just a club, it is a way to live your life, it is service above self! Join us every Thursday, 6:15 pm at the abc Restaurant www.abbotsfordmatsquirotary.org.
“ WE STAYED TO CHANGE THE WORLD We joined for fellowship & business.
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ROTARY’S AVENUES OF SERVICE: COMMUNITY SERVICE
NEW GENERATIONS
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Helping young people to become the next generation of leaders, visionaries and peacemakers. Connecting Young Adults to a global network of friendship and action.
Address local needs and work with our community to bring lasting improvements
Meet humanitarian needs around the globe and promote world understanding and peace
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CLUB SERVICE
Fun, build friendships and admin of club
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VOCATIONAL SERVICE Volunteer professional services to serve others and promote integrity through the 4-way test
1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries in the world.
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The power of YES
Like most large organizations, Rotary International has its share of mission statements, and mottos that try to capture the spirit and purpose of its members. Rotary stands by its “4-Way Test” as a model for ethical and moral conduct of its 1.2 million members in over 34,000 clubs. The “Service Above Self” motto has guided and influenced Rotary clubs in British Columbia for 100 years, positively impacting virtually every single BC community.
In Abbotsford, saying YES means building Rotary Stadium, one of our community’s premiere gathering places. It means building Rotary House, a learning facility for mentally and physically challenged pre-school children. It means paying off the mortgage for Abbotsford Hospice and doing significant fundraising for the new Campus of Care. It means providing scholarships to every single high school in Abbotsford as well as students at UFV.
But there’s one particular catch phrase that you won’t find in any of service club’s official material that gets passed around like a secret handshake. It’s simply this: “When Rotary asks, you say YES”.
Rotarians saying YES means turning strawberries into community playgrounds, turning golf balls into Sally Ann soup kettles and turning beer and sauerkraut into teddy bears and disaster recovery equipment for Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service.
From the global commitment to End Polio Now, Rotarians have raised millions and almost singlehandedly taken a global pandemic that killed tens of thousands to a disease on the brink of global elimination.
An organization of business & professional leaders united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
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Saying YES means walking a section of Discovery Trail. It may look like you’re just picking up trash, but really you’re getting some free exercise and priceless camaraderie. It means taking time out of your busy
Saying YES means you get to see the excitement in the face of a young boy going off to summer camp. It also means the look on the face of that child’s single working Mom, knowing that her child isn’t going to miss out this time simply because there isn’t money to pay for it. It’s the miracle of taking the trip of a lifetime to help Rotaplast (www.rotaplast.org) reconstruct a baby girl’s deformed face in the Philippines or Peru. But it’s also the look of hope in her mother’s eyes, knowing her baby girl now has a fighting chance for a normal life. It’s sending Rotary Shelter boxes (www.shelterboxcanada.org) to Haiti after the earthquake that get there before any other foreign aid. But its also seeing the flicker of hope in the faces of one single family that has lost everything.
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“WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE OPEN TO LEARNING THE POWER OF YES.“ BRUCE BECK
week to attend a breakfast, lunch or evening meeting, but really it’s you connecting with your amazing neighbors and colleagues while at the same time being inspired and challenged by guest speakers. Saying YES can sometimes take you outside your comfort zone, like driving around pilots during the Abbotsford International Airshow or Christmas partygoers with Operation Red Nose. It may mean wearing lederhosen or dirndl during Octoberfest, building new structures for disabled children at Zajak Ranch or even having your head shaved by professional hockey players during Cuts for the Cure. But in reality, what you’re really doing is building stories that you will retell for years. Local Rotary clubs are always looking for new members to answer the call for the next 100 years. We’re looking for people open to learning the power of YES. Rotary is asking. Say YES. It’s an experience that will change your life.
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(Continued from page 3) New Generations is the umbrella of many Rotary sponsored programs throughout the entire world that shapes our future leadership by giving them the resources to grow through programs like:
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INTERACT - a Rotary sponsored program of 12 to 18 year old students who meet to foster friendships that learn to develop leadership skills, helpfulness to their community, understanding the value of hard work, and advancing international good will.
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ROTARACT - a Rotary sponsored program of 18 to 30 year old young adults that meet in their community or University as a club. All of Rotaract efforts begin at the grassroots level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social need while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.
to 19 years of age. They live and study in another country developing many life skills while learning a new culture
YAIL (Youth Adventures in Leadership) learn skills in developing their leadership and networking skills among their peers. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) for young adults aged 18-25. It provides leadership training, and recognizes youth who give back to their
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When we think back over the years, there were many events that made us the individuals we are today. There are also major milestones that can be life-altering. Most of us go through life focused on family and career, however at some point we realize that we need to find ways to give back to our community. We believe that joining Rotary is one of those life-altering moments. You may be asking yourself what is Rotary all about? What actually happens at club meetings? What do Rotarians do? Who are they? Why do we care? Let me start by telling you about the club. Known as The Rotary Club of Abbotsford, it is the largest and oldest club in the city, celebrating its 63rd anniversary this year. The club consists of a diverse group of individuals from financial advisors to firefighters, from insurance brokers to investment bankers, in fact over 75 members from all walks of life. We meet every Tuesday at 12 noon for lunch. This is where we have the chance to build new business connections, friendships and plan on how we can give back to our community.
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The Rotary Club of Abbotsford meets every Tuesday at Noon at Cascade Community Centre, 35190 DeLair Rd.
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Through the strength of the club we have been able to achieve a number of significant goals over the last six decades. Over fifty years ago, this Rotary club partnered with the Abbotsford Flying Club and provided seed money to launch what is known today as the Abbotsford International Airshow. With the help of corporate sponsors and the generosity of local residents, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for initiatives within our community; The construction of Rotary Stadium, a $3,000,000 sports facility, provided the capital funding for Rotary House pre-school, a learning facility for challenged pre-school
children, assisted the Abbotsford Hospice Society with $200,000 towards retiring its mortgage, donated $200,000 to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Care Centre, to purchase equipment and furnishings for the children’s area, donated $50,000 towards the development of Campus of Care – a unique facility housing Abbotsford Hospice, Matthew’s House and Canuck Place, donated $25,000 towards the publishing of an Epilepsy book for children, funding of a summer camp for 58 underprivileged children from Abbotsford through the Salvation Army.
“WE INVEST OUR TIME IN CHANGING LIVES AT HOME AND ABROAD,” SAYS ANDREW FRANKLIN, PRESIDENT OF RCA. Beyond cash donations Rotarians provide much needed support to other organizations. Just recently more than 15 Rotary volunteers provided a safe ride home for party-goers on behalf of Operation Red Nose. In addition, members of RCA committed to rolling up their sleeves and getting down to business at Zajac Ranch - a camp for children with life-threatening illnesses, Discovery Trail – a volunteer ‘clean-up’ service, Safe Ride Home at the Abbotsford Airshow, & Mentorship in Schools. RCA is committed to providing youth with opportunities to develop into tomorrow’s leaders. The club provides eighteen annual $500 Scholarships and Bursaries to graduating Abbotsford high school students. RCA provides six fully funded placements for youth to attend adventure and leadership programs. • YOUTH ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP is a Rotary
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RCA has sponsored an educational program for students in Abbotsford. Participants of the new HERITAGE MINUTES video program vary in age from 9-14 years. Partnered with the Reach Gallery Museum, students will bring history to life within the video. Heritage Minutes will be available throughout the School District and to the general public. President of Rotary International, Sakuji Tanaka, chose this year’s theme to be “Peace through Service”. “When we see the needs of others as more important than our own needs –when we focus on a shared goal that is for the good of all – this changes everything,” says President Tanaka. “It changes how we relate to the world. It changes our priorities. And it changes how we understand the idea of peace,” he says. Since we are fortunate to live in such a peaceful part of the world, RCA also turns its attention to areas beyond our borders to help those less fortunate including a partnership with an organization called Rotaplast. This partnership provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lip and palate. Overseas, we also support the End Polio Now campaign to eradicate polio from the world. On behalf of all Rotarians a huge thank you must be given to you, the residents of Abbotsford. Without your support we would not be able to help those less fortunate. The largest fundraiser of the year is the Rotary Million Dollar Hole In One. Over the last two years $50,000 in cash was presented to the Campus of Care, Abbotsford. The second fundraising event is Oktoberfest, now in its third year
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The outstanding fundraising ability of Rotary Clubs in British Columbia makes for better and more caring communities in the province and globally. The funds and volunteer time donated by Rotary clubs to their community locally and internationally brings life to the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”. For those who want to feel connected, Rotary helps give us a sense of community. For those wishing they could expand their business contacts, Rotary offers unbeatable networking opportunities. If you have a heart to serve, and want to work alongside others to give back and make a difference, then why not join us for lunch?
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The Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas is known as the “morning club”. We turn strawberries into playgrounds, wheelchairs, and clean drinking water. We are dedicated to improving lives in our community and around the world. We meet each Wednesday morning at 7AM at Cascades on DeLair Road. We meet here not only for the great breakfasts, but to assist the Salvation Army with their program to educate new chefs. This definitely fits in with our mandate of assisting local organizations.
Our Club supports literacy programs for disadvantaged youth in our community and around the world.
“THERE IS AN INFECTIOUS ENTHUSIASM WHICH IS APPARENT AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE MEETING ROOM.”
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The Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 AM at Cascade Community Centre, 35190 DeLair Rd.
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Our Club is somewhat unique in that we have a wide variety of ages and experience. We have members still in their twenties as well as a number of retired folks. There is an infectious enthusiasm which is apparent as soon as you enter the meeting room. We are committed to making a difference in our own community as well as internationally. Our group participates fully in our projects, in fact, at our 2012 Strawberry Sale, we had 100% of our members present, even though it was very nasty weather! The Abbotsford – Sumas Club focuses on children in almost every project we undertake. Our small club of 32 members has contributed over $163,000 in the past eight years towards building 10 playgrounds in our community, including; Berry Park, Mill Lake Park, Hoon
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Helping you along the path of life. MARRIAGE, FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING Dan has 23 years experience in saving marriages, 6 years as an elementary school counsellor and additional work in a maximum security prison. Dan has experience with a wide array of issues, including abuse, anger, selfesteem, addictions, depression, criminal justice involvement, bullying, victimization, conflict, anxiety and others.
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MARRIAGE, FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
We continue to provide such diverse items as sew-
The Club projects are funded by our annual Straw-
ing machines to disadvantaged women in India in or-
berry Sales, our very fun St. Patrick’s Day Dance, and by
der that they may start their own businesses, we build
grants received through BC Gaming Branch.
water wells in Africa, we provide books to schools, and
“WE HAVE A GOAL OF SPENDING AT LEAST 60% AT THE LOCAL LEVELS.�
wheelchairs to third world countries. Our latest undertaking is providing money to people in third world countries so that they may start an agricultural based
We welcome guests at our meetings, so join us bright
business to provide food for their families and earn an
and early for an enjoyable start to the day with great
income as well. These are loans and after just three
speakers, good fellowship, good food and a lot of fun.
months of lending the money, we are already seeing a
Please contact our membership chair, Kim Hissink at
return. We chose agricultural projects for the loans as
604-807-3771 if you are interested in learning more or
Abbotsford has a strong agricultural background.
would like to join our club.
Y E A R S
Y E A R SY E A R S
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R TARY IS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROTARY CLUB OF ABBOTSFORD-SUMAS RALPH PAYNE PRESIDENT | ralph.payne@shawcable.com
KIM HISSINK PRESIDENT ELECT | CHAIR | kim@bwregency.bc.ca
DOROTHY VAN DER REE VICE PRESIDENT | CHAIR | dorothy.v@msamuseum.ca
WENDY NEUFELD PAST PRESIDENT | proins@shaw.ca
SANDY WATSON SECRETARY | sandy_watson@shaw.ca
JOYCE BEAL TREASURER | joycebeal@gmail.com
ALISON GALL Sandy Watson, Rotary Abbotsford-Sumas, enjoys some fellowship at our pool party.
Mike Adkins, Mayor Banman and Sandy Watson at the kickoff breakfast for “When Pigs Fly� (Agrifair and Airshow).
Fun and Fellowship
MICHAEL (MIKE) ADKINS PROJECTS | madkins@goodlifefitness.com
at a member’s house in July. Spouses and families
opportunities for fun social activities held outside
are encouraged to attend these activities. We often
of our events and regular meetings.
have friends and
family members assisting at our
fellowship of our Rotary friends and participate in
fund raising events and enjoying the social activities.
activities such as bowling, our annual wine and
We have a warm and friendly atmosphere in our club,
cheese social, attending the horse races at Cloverdale
which considering we meet at 7AM, is something we
each Spring, and our annual pool party and barbeque
are quite proud of!
Celebrating 100 years together!
THOMAS MCMILLAN FOUNDATION | dedutch13@shaw.ca
The Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas has many We value the
CLUB SERVICE| ally908@hotmail.com
Y E A R S
DOUGLAS DUNN NEW GENERATIONS | douglas.dunn@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
ALLYCIA KLASSEN WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR | allyciaklassen@gmail.com
WENDY NEUFELD BULLETIN/NEWSLETTER | proins@shaw.ca
Proudly serving Abbotsford for 43 years by preserving the memories of our community. And now will be preserving and restoring the Historic South Poplar Schoolhouse.
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The Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui is a service club dedicated to improving lives of people, both in our community and around the world. Our club was chartered in 1985 and, although we number only about 25 members, our club is very active in providing service to the local and worldwide communities.
“OUR PROUD HISTORY HAS INCLUDED MANY PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.” Our club raises funds to support our projects through various events including our two major current fundraising initiatives, the Holly and Ivy Christmas House Tour as well as our annual Wine Festival & Silent Auction which will be celebrating its 18th year this coming spring.
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL
PROJECTS
The Rotary Club of Abbotsford - Matsqui meets Every Thursday, 6:15 PM at abc Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Road. (at the Best Western Regency Inn)
Visit: abbotsfordmatsquirotary.org RotaryAbbotsfordMatsqui
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The Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui’s Annual Wine Festival & Silent Auction is a fusion of many of the pleasures that abound in our community – art, food, music, fun and fine wine – along with an opportunity to give to a good cause. Some of the beneficiaries of the proceeds raised from this event include Abbotsford Hospice’s Campus of Care which brings together Hospice, Matthew’s House and Canuck Place. The funds raised from this festival have also been able to support both the building of Holmberg House and the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association in recent years. As a community service, our club has introduced the Abbotsford Environmental Leadership Awards event this past year. We believe that each of us, as individuals and
Our proud history has included many projects throughout the years. Some of the more notable ones being: $100,000 to the Abbotsford Recycling Depot for the purchase of a cardboard compactor and also building the George Tough Memorial Greenhouse on their premises. We also made and fulfilled a three year commitment to Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre to provide them with $50,000 for a quiet room in the Palliative Care Centre. Our Holly and Ivy Christmas House Tour, as the name would imply, consists of a tour of wonderfully decorated homes and businesses within Abbotsford and it is such a fun event. This past year we had themed homes (complete with actors!), over the top designs, decor and draw prizes for each venue. This event has provided the Food Bank with much needed funds these past few years.
Matt Robinson, Neal Doan, Mike Welte, Aird Flavelle serving at our annual Rotary Wine Fest.
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in our businesses are responsible for doing our part to preserve and, if necessary, restore the environment and this event serves to recognize environmentally conscious business leaders in the Abbotsford community who are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Our first, of what will be an annual event, was held last February to rave reviews. The newest avenue of service within Rotary is New Generations, our youth. The Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui is always very involved with the youth in our community, recognizing the positive change implemented by youth and young adults. We currently sponsor five scholarships for Abbotsford high school students and award a scholarship to a UFV student annually. In addition to this, we sponsor local high school students to attend Rotary’s Adventures in Leadership as well as the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards retreat, both of which most students report back as “lifechanging” experiences.
ture high-profile business or community leaders who update us on current happenings in their fields of expertise. Sometimes we are even in the presence of celebrity which happened recently when Global BC’s Senior Meteorologist, Mark Madryga, was our speaker. We’ve also experienced some excellent road trips recently, one of which included a tour of Coastal Pacific Aviation and their 747 flight simulator which proved to be a great time! Throughout our meetings, we enjoy relaxed and informal fellowship with our fellow members, who come from a number of vocational disciplines. As Rotarians, we have many opportunities to enjoy the fellowship of other Rotarians as we go about our fundraising activities and community service projects. Relatively small in numbers, very big in service and outstanding in fellowship: that’s the Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui, a fun club that gets results!
R TARY IS 2012-2013 EXECUTIVE BOARD
ROTARY CLUB OF ABBOTSFORD-MATSQUI TYLER COBURN
PRESIDENT | wtcoburn@gmail.com
BERT VAN DALFSEN
PRESIDENT ELECT & SERGEANT-AT-ARMS vandalfsen@shaw.ca
MATT ROBINSON
PAST PRESIDENT | info@matthewrobinson.ca
MONA GRANFORS
TREASURER | mmgran23@gmail.com
NEAL DOAN SECRETARY | nealdoan@yahoo.com
PETER SCALES
Internationally, the Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui is an ongoing contributor to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and its work in eradicating polio worldwide. For several years, our club assisted in raising funds for and delivering wheelchairs to the disabled in Guadalajara, Mexico, where we also provided playground equipment and literacy supplies to a local school. We are currently in the planning stages of an international water project with the intent of improving health standards and quality of life.
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HEATHER BAINS
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DOROTHY FUNK & NEIL ALLERT
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AIRD FLAVELLE
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ECKART ADAM
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MARIE VAN DALFSEN
Our club meets every Thursday evening for dinner, fellowship and the organization of community projects to contribute to Abbotsford becoming a better community. All of our meetings include interesting guest speakers as the program for the evening and these often fea-
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“HUMANITY HAS BEEN WELL SERVED BY ROTAPLAST AND THIS TEAM,” SAID KEN FUNK, LONG-TIME MEMBER OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ABBOTSFORD.” time serving as mission director as he headed a group of Rotary International volunteers to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
tries around the world and works with hospitals, surgeons, local governments, NGO’s and other groups to bring needed care, medical equipment and supplies. Rotaplast, which was formed in 1992, has a longstanding partnership with Rotary Clubs around the world, and working with them at mission sites, Rotaplast helps support medical teams on-site. It was created to help facilitate a surgical program to treat children with the cleft lip and palate anomaly who would otherwise not receive surgical intervention. In 2012 alone, over 800 patients were treated with nearly 1,000 procedures. Since their first mission in 1993, Rotoplast has served more than 15,000 patients.
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In Honour of Donald Funk The Don Funk Memorial Award is
to fill a container and ship to needy
given to a member of one of Abbots-
countries. During the course of this
ford’s three Rotary Clubs who dis-
work, he amassed 55 container loads
plays exceptional club and commu-
of supplies for third world hospitals.
nity service. The award is presented
This was an amazing feat of organi-
in memory of Donald Peter Funk who
zation and planning.
was a member of the Rotary Club of
Don Funk was very humble about
Abbotsford from 1980 until his death
his accomplishments and had about
in 2002. During this time he spear-
him a quiet power that led others to
headed the formation of two new
help in any way possible.
Rotary Clubs, the Abbotsford Matsqui
The three Abbotsford Rotary Clubs
and the Abbotsford Sumas.
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Fellowship in Don Funk’s memory to Joyce Beal of the Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas was thrilled to be named the 2012 recipient of the Don Funk Memorial Award.
an outstanding Rotarian in our community. The award is presented at a dinner attended by all three clubs in June of each year.
OUR COMMITMENT TO LITERACY The Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas strongly supports literacy in its many forms, both in Abbotsford and in a broader setting. While we participate in international projects, such as sending books to schools in third world countries, our particular focus is within BC and Abbotsford. We are a major sponsor of the annual Heritage Fair which is put on by the MSA Museum Society. Students learn research skills through books, the internet, and by asking family members questions. The development of confidence through public speaking is as important as the written and visual components of these projects.
Our Club sponsors a “Scamper” program in our community. This is a summer literacy program for young students which takes place at the West Abbotsford Community School. We have sent books to libraries in smaller communities throughout BC which do not have libraries. Our members are committed to continuing to support projects aimed at increasing literacy in our community. We feel that without competent literacy skills, our young people will not have the opportunity to become productive members of our society.
The Rotary Foundation, which each year provides some US $80 million for international scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects large and small that improve the quality of life for millions of people.
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EXTREMELY PROUD TO SUPPORT SUCH A WORTHY CAUSE! Rotary’s foundation principle is “Service Above Self”. Our three Abbotsford Rotary Clubs exemplify this principle in their commitment not only to our community, but to people throughout the world. Thank you for your excellent work and leadership!
Michael de Jong, MLA
It’s not what we say that makes a difference, it’s what we do. Thank you for making it possible for us to give back to our communities.
Abbotsford West 604.870.4586 www.mikedejongmla.bc.ca mike.dejong.mla@leg.bc.ca
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One of the world’s
largest charities Throughout British Columbia, Rotary Clubs have been busy raising funds for both community initiatives and needs around the world including the eradication of polio. In fact, a study confirms that $8.5 million has been raised by Rotary clubs throughout the province during 2012. Locally a Rotary club is a small philanthropic organization that contributes to a variety of local and international community humanitarian and educational projects.
Rotary International is a worldwide network of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities
There are 147 Rotary clubs in British Columbia with a total
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support of many community groups. Globally Rotary clubs
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membership of more than 6700. Rotary clubs take on numerous projects in the communities including parks, youth programs, literacy, and the have diverse humanitarian projects including support for orphanages, health clinics, clean water, peace and literacy.
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Globally Rotary raises $1.5 billion every year in the nearly
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35,000 Rotary clubs in 200 countries and geographic areas.
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This makes Rotary one of the world’s largest charities.
One Hundred Years of Rotary in British Columbia 2013