About Us
Being a Kalamalka Rotarian
What We're All About
You won’t find corporate intrigue, shareholder revolts, or venture capital dramas at our meetings. What you will find is lunches, community spirit, camaraderie and plenty of laughter and intentional celebrations.
WE are Kalamalka Rotary. Currently 85 strong and growing!
We believe in a world where people unite in generosity, care for others and take the actions that improve the lives of people – across the globe, in our communities, and, yes, in ourselves.
We do serious work, but never take ourselves too seriously.
If this sounds like you, then please be our guest any Thursday at noon on Zoom or at an on-site meeting when COVID restrictions lift. Watch the Events Calendar for our meeting location.
Who We Are
Kalamalka Rotary is a vibrant group of 85 Rotarians of varying backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experiences learn more
Kalamalka in our Community
We are people of action who see the challenges facing communities and through service make a direct and lasting impact learn more
Kalamalka Around The World
Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever learn more
The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation transforms Rotarian donations into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world learn more
Weekly Meetings
- Go to "Contact us" - https://kalrotary.ca to find out our new meeting location.
- NEW LOCATION! Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 32 St., Vernon BC, V1T 5P1 We meet every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday from: 12:00 - 1:15PM (4th Thursdays will be TEAM meetings. Where there is a 5th Thursday in the month their will be no team meeting.
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Our Members
Who We Are
Kalamalka Rotary is a vibrant group of 85 Rotarians of varying backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experiences. What we have in common is our passion for improving the lives of others, in our community and around the world.
If you enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, who join together and make positive changes in people’s lives, join us!
Guests are welcome to attend our Thursday noon meetings (on Zoom) to experience what Rotary is all about!
Since Rotary was founded in 1905, the world’s demographics have shifted, the pace of change has accelerated, and the technology has created new opportunities for connective and service. What haven’t changed are the values that define Rotary: fellowship, integrity, diversity, service and leadership.
Why They Joined Kal Rotary
Meet some of our Members:
Peter Moore
“I knew nothing about Rotary when I was asked to join, 26 years ago. Since then Kal Rotary has been a source of inspiration, lasting friendships, and enormous fun. I’ve had the honour of being director, club president, and assistant district governor, not one of which has seemed like any chore at all. Rotary does wonderful work locally and internationally, and at the same time offers terrific social events. I’m hooked.”
Barb Keith
“I joined Rotary shortly after arriving in the Okanagan. To me, Rotary means being part of a huge family that work together to support, educate and improve lives and living conditions not only in our community but throughout the world. If Rotary takes on a cause “it gets done”. I am proud to support and be part of that positive commitment to our community and internationally.”
Faith Wood
"I personally love the way Rotarians get their hands dirty with work party initiatives. This is not just a group of people writing cheques. It is rewarding to help others with kind acts of service. As well, I particularly enjoy the way that our Rotary club is committed to social activities that bond members together."
Andy Betschler
“I am always amazed, humbled and inspired to see how Rotarians roll up their sleeves to get things done! The success of the Starfish Pack Program, the CMHA Kitchen Project and the Dream Auction is good examples of what committed Kal Rotarians can achieve by working together! I am proud to be a part of that.”
Rob and Miska
“The club does so many great things for the community and internationally as well. And the membership is very friendly, open, and forward thinking. It is good for business relationships, but it is also great for social activities too. It’s hard for me to walk down the street and not be able to greet a fellow club member with a friendly hello.
The thing about Rotary that I share with people all of the time is our efforts to rid the world of Polio. To me, this is an amazing and monumental project that has affected the whole world’s health and has pretty much eliminated a disease that doesn’t need to be on earth anymore. This is a “world” thing. The WHOLE WORLD! It’s amazing that a service club can have the power to organize and pull off such a feat that has such an important global impact.”