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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

Projects need to be capital in nature, have a broad community impact and a defined start and finish. The applicant must demonstrate sustained organizational capacity and financial accountability.

Since 1985, the Kal Rotary Dream Auction has raised over $ 4,440,000 which has been directed to youth program and to worthy local and international projects and programs.

The Local Donations Committee of Kal Rotary accepts applications for Local Donations until December 31 of each year. The Committee then reviews the applications and selects those that meet the criteria and makes recommendations to the Executive and membership, as appropriate, for their endorsement. Normally, the Committee receives requests that total up to six times the funds allocated; so not all requests can be accommodated.

2020 Donations

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Year	Area of Focus	Local Donation Recipient	Description
2020	Community Health
		Schubert Centre	New furnace for Senior’s Centre
		Archway Society for Domestic Peace	Child-centered family therapy room upgrade
		Brain Trust Canada	Laptop and desktop computers
		Halina Centre (Vernon Senior Citizens Recreation Society)	Recumbent cross-trainer exercise equipment
		Vernon Restholm Association	BX Creek bank restoration
		VDACL (Venture Training)	Wheelchair accessible van

	Environment and Parks
		Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society	Discovery Room HVAC and Boiler upgrade
		North Okanagan Cycling Society	New 3.6 km mountain biking trail in Kalamalka Provincial Park

	Athletics and Recreation
		CRIS Community Recreational Initiatives Society	Used cargo van for transport of accessibility equipment
		Lavington Community Association	Building/roof for Jeffers Park Skating Rink
		Vernon Ski Club	Ski Club cabin upgrade
		Vernon Search and Rescue Society	Winter Personal Protective Equipment for 80 volunteer members
		Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boating Club	Dock expansion project to accommodate club growth and regattas

	Arts and Culture	O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society	‘The Mansion’ porch restoration
		Vernon Community Music School	Smith House (Music School) restoration

2019 Donations

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Year	Area of Focus	Local Donation Recipient	Description
2019	Community Health
		Vernon Jubilee Hospital	Surgical Care for Life Program – lighting for new operating room
		Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon	Kitchen Upgrade
		Kindale Society	Stairway lift for residents
		Community Dental Access Center	New Compressor for dental equipment
		JoeAnna’s House	Regional accommodation for families at Kelowna General Hospital
		North Okanagan Youth and Family Services	Outdoor Landscaping at building expansion
		Haven Place	Building improvements

	Environment and Parks
		Allan Brooks Nature Centre	Building’s interior and exterior upgrades
		Abbeyfield Houses of Vernon	BX Creek bank stabilization
		Maven Lane Daycare	Outdoor playground equipment
Year	Area of Focus	Local Donation Recipient	Description
2019
	Athletics and Recreation
		Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports	Purchase of several new pieces of ski equipment for skiers with disabilities
		North Okanagan Optimists Club	Sponsorship of Unplug and Play Week
		North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association	Utility Terrain Vehicle (side-by-side) to assist with daily ranch chores
		1^st Coldstream Scouts	Attendance at Provincial Jamboree