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Wilbur is an abondoned, blind Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig who has been adopted and will live a full well cared for life at Kindred Farm Sancutary. The Rotary Clubs of White Rock and Semiahmoo both visited the farm March 10 to learn about Wilbur and all the rescue animals at Kindred whose story of rescue is used to help at risk youth learn empathy by learning how to care for the animals and do some farm type activities. White Rock Rotary had donated funds to build a fence, not to be outdone, Semiahmoo Club plans to supply and build a fence around the newly build children's barn. Kindred formerly Sali is enjoying its new permenant home in Aldergrove where kindness is built right into the name. Winston Conyers and Keryn Denroche founder were happy to tell past Kindred stories of successful outcomes to the group.
 
The roadmap to a world permanently free of polio took a significant step forward this week as the Global Certification Commission Containment Working Group (GCC-CWG) concluded its quarterly face-to-face meeting in White Rock, British Columbia. During the visit, GCC-CWG members joined local Rotarians at the Rotary Club of White Rock for their weekly meeting, witnessing firsthand the grassroots advocacy and fundraising that have fueled the global movement since 1985. Rotary International is a a foundational partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).
March 3, 2026
Our club welcomed special guest speaker Dean Rohrs, District Foundation Director and Past Vice-President of Rotary International. She spoke about the impact of the Rotary Foundation and how Rotary’s global network turns local contributions into life-changing projects around the world. Following lunch, Liliane Boualam and Dr. Arlene King of the World Health Organization’s Polio Containment Working Group presented a global update on polio eradication, outlining progress, ongoing challenges, and the international efforts required to safely contain and eliminate the virus.

February 24, 2026

Chinese New Year Celebration Luncheon

Our Club celebrated Chinese (Lunar) New Year with a special luncheon featuring beautiful performances by the Fairy Dance Group and Zhilin Dance Group, along with a cultural video presentation and guest introductions. After lunch, Bo Long stepped in as MC, guiding the afternoon program and helping keep the celebration lively and engaging. We also shared updates on the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser, President-Elect Learning in Seattle, and complimentary TEDx White Rock tickets available to members. Thank you to Bo and the Social Committee for organizing such a wonderful celebration of culture and community.

February 17, 2026

We were pleased to welcome Maura Fitzpatrick from PLEA Community Services as our guest speaker. The Club also recognized Sargam Bhanot as our Leaders of Tomorrow winner, joined by her mother Bhavita Sharma and grandmother Anita Sharma. We were honoured to welcome Ernie Klassen, MLA for Surrey South, who presented an official message from the Prime Minister of Canada in recognition of Lunar New Year.

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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.
 
Speakers
Karn Sahota
Mar 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Sher Pride Vancouver
Greg Duly
Mar 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Save The Children
Robyn Curtis
Mar 31, 2026 12:00 PM
2026 District Conference
Brad Davie
Apr 07, 2026 12:00 PM
Chief, White Rock Fire Dept; community needs and emergency response
Greg Moy
Apr 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC); impact of severe weather on insurance
Kristina Eng My Life
Apr 28, 2026 12:00 PM
My Life (Krsitina) & Past VP Rotary International, now District 5050 Foundation Chair (Dean Rohrs)
Sandra Dumitras
May 05, 2026 12:00 PM
A Rocha - CAFI
Kingsley Griffin
May 19, 2026 12:00 PM
Kingsley Griffin - Founder, Kingha Coffee Company; My Life
Lara Hein
May 26, 2026 12:00 PM
Volunteer, Junior Achievement BC; youth financial literacy
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Book Donations
are welcome 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 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.
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