Club News
Spotlight on Service and Dedication

 

🎤 Guest Speaker Highlight: Gary Thandi, founder of Moving Forward Family Services, shared his inspiring journey of creating a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health support across BC and Canada. From his personal experiences to helping over 6,500 clients with services in 33 languages, Gary is bridging the gap for those in need. 🙌

💫 Magic of Rotary Coin: A special shoutout to Terry Peel for embodying Rotarian values with quiet dedication. From working behind the scenes at events to contributing thoughtful insights to the community, your efforts are truly appreciated! 👏

Celebrating Paul Harris Award Recipients
 


Congratulations to James Strachan, Michael Pearce, Darryl Walker, and Fred Wickens for their generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation! Special recognition to Fred Wickens for achieving a new milestone with a pin featuring three red stones.
Celebrating Leaders of Tomorrow, Supporting Literacy, and Honoring Service at Our Rotary Meeting! 


🎉 Congratulations to Astrid Maynes for receiving the Leaders of Tomorrow Award! Presented by Michele, Astrid received a Confidence Coaching gift certificate and attended with her proud parents. Wishing her continued success as she exemplifies Rotary’s core value of "Service Above Self." 💙 Learn more about this inspiring program running from November 2024 to May 2025, recognizing Grade 12 students for leadership and volunteer excellence.
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"Empowering Communities: Naa Sheka's Inspiring Journey"


From Ghana to White Rock, Naa Sheka's journey is a testament to giving back and celebrating diversity. From building libraries in Ghana to empowering communities through fashion and philanthropy, she is a true force for positive change.
An Inspiring Evening with Shivani Gupta


Shivani Gupta shared some of her very interesting life story as the club relocated to the Ocean Promenade Hotel to accomodate a rental at the field house. Pictured here with club president Anthony.
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
Anthony Manning
Vice President
Winston Conyers
President Elect
Kristina Eng
Past President
Irene Dahl
Secretary
Mo Olayemi-Oyeniyi
Treasurer
Linda D'Onofrio
Director
Darryl Walker
Director
Ethan Martin
Director
Bo Long
Director
Sasha Makogonska
Director
Nirmal Takhar
Director
Terry McGauley
Foundation Chair
Fred Wickens
Welcome
 
We are currently meeting for lunch at the Rotary Field House in the South Surrey Athletic Park on Tuesdays at 12:00pm, we are also broadcasting on Zoom. Please contact us for the Zoom link, or if you would like to attend the in person lunch meeting.
 
Speaker List at Upcoming Tuesday noon Meetings:
 
January 21
Business Meeting 

January 28
Laurie Mc Farlane:
Stroke Recovery Association

February 4
Chinese New Year

February  11
Indra Bhan: 
Chamber of Commerce

February 18
Repair Cafe:
Gillian Roberts
 
February 25
Dianne Sawicki: 
Kent Street Seniors

March 4 
Alex House: 
Penny Bradley
Upcoming Events
Book Sale News
 
Book Donations
accepted at the Rotary Fieldhouse in the South Surrey Athletic Park
 
Donations of books in good condition are welcome. We cannot accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, manuals, or damaged books. Thank you for your understanding.
 
Books can be donated 24/7 at the Blue Bin on the North side of the Rotary Fieldhouse, located at 2197 148 St, Surrey, south of the Surrey Eagles Hockey Arena.  Large donations can be dropped off Monday or Thursday mornings 9-11.  We can help you unload directly into the book warehouse and not fill up the bin.  If you need help picking up a large donation of books, we can help.  Contact us at rotaryclub.booksale@gmail.com for assistance.
Club Executives & Directors
President
Anthony Manning
Vice President
Winston Conyers
President Elect
Kristina Eng
Past President
Irene Dahl
Secretary
Mo Olayemi-Oyeniyi
Treasurer
Linda D'Onofrio
Director
Darryl Walker
Director
Ethan Martin
Director
Bo Long
Director
Sasha Makogonska
Director
Nirmal Takhar
Director
Terry McGauley
Foundation Chair
Fred Wickens
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Rotary Club of White Rock Wins Best Non-Profit Organization Award at South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
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Rotary's response to U.S.'s plan to withdraw from World Health

Rotary members jump into action to help Los Angeles wildfire victims

Massive wildfires in Southern California, USA, have destroyed at least 12,000 buildings, razed neighborhoods, and displaced tens of thousands of people

Jimmy Carter's vision for peace

This story appeared in the February 2018 issue of Rotary magazine.  It’s a crisp, sunny day in late October, and school groups are touring the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in

Espresso in a war zone

Adventure or misadventure, roving correspondent Scott Simon finds enlightenment in a life of travels

The liberation of Julie Mulligan

After being kidnapped abroad, Rotarian Julie Mulligan set out to live a more authentic life of Service Above Self

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