New President: Brian Reid
I am absolutely thrilled to step back into the role of President for this year! It feels great to be back, and I’m looking forward to another incredible journey with all of you. My first term in 2016 was an unforgettable experience, and I’m eager to see what amazing things we can achieve together this […]
Golf Tournament Success! $23,000 Raised!
We are pleased to announce that Kalamalka Rotary and the Vernon Golf & Country Club raised $23,000. in support of the Starfish Backpack Program. Thank you so much to all donors and participants — see you next year!!!
New President: Tom Lewis
Dear Kalamalka Rotary Members, I am honored and humbled to assume the role of President of our esteemed club for the 2023-24 term. As a member of Kalamalka Rotary for the past five years, I have personally experienced the transformative power of our organization. It has not only helped me feel connected to this incredible […]
KIVA Micro Loans
Rotary was founded by businesspeople so its no surprise that we love funding entrepreneurs. Particularly, when we enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work by women in developing countries. This way, these women can better support their families and communities. Since 2015, Kal Rotary has provided 7302 micro loans, […]
Kal Rotary 2021 Vocational Award
Peter and EA Moore At this Thursday’s (Mar 10, 2022) luncheon meeting, we awarded Kal Rotary’s 2021 Vocational Service Award to our very own Peter Moore. Peter joined Kal Rotary in 1993 so he could join some community-service projects, and to network with new people. He’s stayed in Rotary because of the multitude of long-lasting […]
This is How Rotary Changes the Lives of Young People.
What’s it like to be a Rotary exchange student during the onset of a global pandemic? Read about Vernon’s own, Cyan Ross-Van Mierlo’s experiences in Brazil which included several months in quarantine with her host family in Sala São Paulo. The Rotary Youth Exchange Program, has become one of Rotary’s most respected and valuable programs. […]
Okanagan Science Centre
Jim Swingle recently spoke to Kal Rotary members about “what’s new” at the Okanagan Science Centre. He also gave a short interview that you can see that at our Facebook site – www.facebook.com/kalrotary/videos/189642335638941/ Jim is on the left in this photo with Rotarian Stephen Russell.
Welcome New Members
Club President Carmen Larsen (left) and Jim Ferguson (right) had the pleasure of inducting Chelsea Kidd and Geoff Gibbons into the club as our newest members. Jim outlined the benefits and expectations of belonging to Kal Rotary.
Halloween
At our October 31st, Halloween, meeting some of our members arrived in costume. Good spirit.
Front Row Foundation
Angie MacDougal spoke to our club about the Front Row Foundation. It is a charity driven organization with a goal of providing people dealing with a life threatening illness the chance to do something they have dreamed of doing. Her interview on Facebook explains this in detail and can be viewed at – https://www.facebook.com/kalrotary/videos/1154096081447677More information […]