.jpg)
On May 11, 2019 all Presidents of the four Rotary Clubs in the Sea to Sky corridor gathered next to Hilltop House above the Squamish Regional Hospital to donate to Dr. Judith Folleringill, retired palliative doctor and organizer of the Hospice a $ 100,000.00 cheque fund raised by the four clubs.
The sun shone on us April 2nd for our Scavenger Hunt on Whistler Mountain. Our group in excess of 50 persons including the 6 teams, some skiing, some observing had a fine time vicariously or cheering on the costumed participants that were hot on the trail after all of the 30 locations to find, photograph, then downhill to the finish at Blacks Pub.
Founding Member of the Rotary Club of Whistler, Peter Alder is presented the treasured Rotary mug by Janice Lloyd at the Alpine Cafe following a sumptuous dinner and Peter's presentation of plans for the rebuilding of the non denominational Whistler Community Chapel. This is to be constructed on Whistler Blackcomb near the World Cup Downhill race course near the Olympic rings in Whistler's Creekside on donated land.
.png)
The Rotary Club of Whistler donated $1,000.00 to the WCSS.
.JPG)
It's World Polio Day! The day when we reflect on the progress we have made against this horrible disease and reset our focus to eradicate it for good. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Global Polio Initiative which is an international effort to eradicate the disease. Rotary plays a major role with the initiative.
During the regular Tuesday morning meeting the Rotary Club of Whistler had two thumping good speakers who really got the blood flowing with or without caffeine.
At the same meeting Bryce Reynolds, Program Coordinator for Soap for Hope, Vancouver Island gave us an inspiring presentation on the collection, re purposing and distribution of used soap, liquid and bars from hotels and other locations. The bars of soap or single use ampoules of soap may be used only once then discard into trash. Entirely volunteer supported and organized, the soap once prepared, is shrink packaged in small or large amounts with a cloth and distributed to poverty stricken, challenged areas over the globe and in our own needy communities across British Columbia. Bryce was so effective in his delivery that a person wanted to dig right in and help.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler hosted the Subaru- Ironman - Canada banner event for the 6th time July 25th to the 30th this year. The Rotary Club of Whistler rolled out the red carpet. under the leadership of Murray Wood, dedicated Rotarian and this year's Assistant District Governor. His team warmly and heartily welcomed, using our special brand of cheer for the athletes and their families helping make their introduction to Whistler and the big race happen.
On August 4th and 5th the Rotary Club of Whistler served up pancakes outside of Dusty's in Creekside to the salivating masses that lined up for this tasty breakfast treat. Money Man David Oakes, long time dedicated Rotarian is in the background and Pancake Chef Gill Forester is in the white hat concentrating on perfect pancakes after tirelessly organizing the event and the donations. Perky pancake flipper Marg Pallot with her endless cheer and smile doled out these yummy cakes to an ever waiting line up. Some youngsters proudly boasted chowing down on as many as 12 cakes, drizzled with Canadian Maple syrup, each of the two mornings!
During the July 24th Rotary Club of Whistler morning meeting at the Whistler Racket Club Ewa (Eva) Zebroswski daughter of Walter Zebrowski, namesake of Eva Lake, updated the us on how she would like to increase the rewards and the receivers of the Walter Zebrowski Scholarship.
During the Tuesday July 24th morning meeting of Rotary Club of Whistler Napalese trekking guide Kalu Tamang entranced 25 members and guests at the Whistler Racket Club with facts and stores including breathtaking photos of what life looks like among the world's tallest peaks and the devastation following a major earthquake that ravaged his country. 
Venue Map
|
