We are Kalamalka Rotary.
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 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 email us and check us out over lunch.
Guests are welcome to attend our Thursday noon meetings to experience what Rotary is all about!
Kalamalka is one of two Rotary clubs in Vernon, BC. The other club, Silver Star Rotary , adheres to the same values and code of conduct yet develop their own program partnerships, projects and fundraisers.
Community Projects & Donations
The proceeds of Kalamalka Rotary’s Annual Dream Auction in November allow the club to support community based and international projects.
Local projects are normally in one of four areas of focus:
- Parks and Recreation
- Arts and Science
- Education
- Healthcare
Vocational Service
Vocational Service recognizes the various businesses and occupations that members of Rotary pursue. It is one of the five Avenues of Service for Rotary.
Rotarians are encouraged to foster high ethical standards in their business and professions and to recognize the value of all occupations as every occupation has an opportunity to serve society.
Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation transforms Rotarian donations into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
The Rotary Foundation, the funding arm of Rotary International, enables Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion worldwide on life-changing, sustainable projects.
Community Service
Kal Rotarians are also active in the community doing hands-on projects. Each spring and fall we clean-up the Kal Lake Look-out on Highway 97 S. During the year, we support a variety of events – such as Vernon Winter Carnival and the Canadian Blood Bank. In 2019-2020, we supported local organizations (Women’s Transition House, Gleaners and Canadian Mental Health Association) through work parties and volunteering).
