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We are now conducting our meetings virtually. Every Tuesday at 3PM. If you are thinking about joining Rotary, or are a Rotarian visiting from another club, please feel free to join us online.

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Check our Calendar or List of Upcoming Meetings and Events for the details.

Forging on In Times of COVID19 Threat

The ingenious advent of ZOOM and programs like it have been a boon to the Rotary Club of Whistler.

Our Club has had two successful online meetings and is looking to a our third on April 7th at 3 PM.

Online meetings have a learning curve. With the help of excellent prompts from the internet

and helpful techie members-we are away! Past members, present members and friends have

logged in to our online meetings. https://zoom.us/j/625667107

Assistant District Governor, our tech wizard shown here

Murray Wood reported to our online meeting March 31st

on a Rotary International an online meeting hosted by

Mark Maloney President of Rotary International

and Jeffry Cadorette which was informational,

encouraging and fun.

Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton held forth on our

present situation in our community and recovery to a new normal.

Rotary clubs will be valuable in re establishing our tourist community.

Past President and Treasurer Ken Martin reported on our donation

for the Whistler Community Services Society Food Bank.

A huge surge of Food Bank users and the closure of key revenue

areas, the Re-Use-It and Re-Build- It, which generate

about $100,000 a month are closed.

Our Club is going to match donations which are designated for the Food Bank

Please think of donating.

Use this link.

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Next Rotary Club of Whistler online meeting April 7th at 3:00 PDT- See above for Link

Feb 20th Bulletin Update

Apologies for the lateness of our bulletins. Our Pres, Janice Lloyd has been off recuperating (but getting much better), and our Pres Elect Gill is off getting fully Rotary indoctrinated at the President Elect Training Seminar in Seattle this weekend.

This past Tuesday (Feb 18^th) we had a great presentation from Sandra Cameron for the Whistler Clinic Foundation talking about their latest fund raising initiative, $2M+ for a new and improved Trauma room, and a pitch for our club to dedicate to partner with them in their fundraising efforts (more on this to come along with pictures). Sandra was introduce by Clinic Foundation board member John Nadeau.

Assistant District Governor Murray Wood also presented Mary Scott with yet another Paul Harris pin, I think this is her 5^th (cumulative personal and club credit $5000US dollar donation) . Congratulations Mary.

On Tuesday Feb 11^th former Air Canada pilot David Spicer gave a very informative presentation on the Boeing Max 737 issues and specifically last year's crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10^th, 2019. David covered the cascading problems of inexperienced Ethiopian crew, shortcomings with Ethiopian Airlines maintenance and training procedures, FAA shortcomings resulting from a too close relationship with Boeing, and finally Boeing itself with many design and quality control issues, which continue to this day. We learnt a lot about the way airliners are designed, certified and put into service. David felt Boeing and the Max 737 still had a long way to go from having the worlds largest zero emission airline fleet (highlighted with images of hundreds of parked 737 Max’s).

A great turnout of 20+ Rotarians, former Rotary Club of Whistler Rotarians (Gord Leidal, John and Sheila Walker) and guests were on hand to listen to David.

On February 4^th was a business/End Polio update with Murray Wood stepping in on short notice to provide a great presentation. We also were treated to a video of Bill Gates discussing his foundations continuing commitment to Rotary Internationals End Polio program. (apologies for the short description as I missed this meeting)

Upcoming Events

We will be having an informal social Tuesday, Feb 25^th. All who are interested in a dinner evening out we will be meeting at Creekbread Pizza in Creekside at 5:30. This is a change from the previously announced Roland meeting. The Rotary Interactors are holding their annual fundraiser at Creekbread, with a silent auction and a significant percentage of your pizza purchase going to support their chosen cause.

This year’s Scavenger Hunt will be on Thursday, April 2^nd on Blackcomb Mountain. Registration is now open.

February 11, Former Air Canada Pilot David Spicer

Former Air Canada pilot David Spicer gave a very informative presentation on the Boeing Max 737 issues and specifically last year's crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10^th, 2019. David covered the cascading problems of inexperienced Ethiopian crew, shortcomings with Ethiopian Airlines maintenance and training procedures, FAA shortcomings resulting from a too close relationship with Boeing, and finally Boeing itself with many design and quality control issues, which continue to this day. We learnt a lot about the way airliners are designed, certified and put into service. David felt Boeing and the Max 737 still had a long way to go from having the worlds largest zero emission airline fleet (highlighted with images of hundreds of parked 737 Max’s).

Rotary Ski Day Scavenger Hunt Registration Now Open

Registration for Rotary's 2nd Annual Ski Day Scavenger Hunt is now open. Thursday, April 2nd on Blackcomb Mountain.

Bigger and better this year! Get your teams together, pick a team name, and dress accordingly. Prizes for best team and individual costumes.

Strong Women of Determination and Kindness

Our own Rotarian from Whistler. Erika Durlacher told her story of the the September 28 2015 Kilimanjaro climb of 5895 metres or 19,341 feet with her daughter her daughter and friend Abbie Milavsky. This was an amazing sojourn, the magnitude of which many of us may never experience. They climbed through the eclipse of the super moon, altitude sickness, freezing temperatures, carrying backpacks and stumbling slowly as they ascended the world’s highest freestanding mountain and the highest mountain in Africa. Thankfully the temperature did not go below -20 as expected.

We had the great privilege to welcome the Hon. Diane Griffin, Canadian Senator for the province of PEI at our January 22, Tuesday evening at the Whistler Museum. Diane is also a 25-year Rotarian for the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty in PEI. Shown with Senator Griffin is Secretary of the Rotary Club of Whistler Gill Forester.
Diane provided a very informing overview of the “new” Canadian Senate where Senators are now selected by what skills and experience they can offer the Senate, rather than appointed by the Political Party in power, sometimes based on how much money the appointee raised for the party. When a vacancy occurs (mandatory retirement at age 75) a “position opening” is posted, just like in private industry. Any Canadian can apply. The position is still “appointed” by the Prime Minister at the time, however with the intent of appointing the best qualified, regardless of political affiliation.

Current Senators for the most part now independent and can vote with an independent view. There remains a small caucus of Conservator Senators who typically vote along party lines (whipped). Diane described a bill that she proposed, that ultimately was approved by both the House of Commons and the Senate. The bill formally recognized Charlottetown as the birthplace of the Canadian Federation.

Diane also provided a brief update on her Rotary Club (50+ members) and the primary fund raising cause they are working on, having the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a book provision charity adopted in PEI. The charity provides a book a month for every child from birth to age 6.

January 7th 2020 Library Donation

On January 7th , our first General Meeting of 2020, at the cozy Whistler Museum a $ 15,000.00 cheque was presented to Library Director Elizabeth Tracy. The fundraising team led by "show runner" Library Board Chair Bevin Health Ansley (shown on the far left) and Whistler Rotary's own Ken Martin (shown on the far right) worked above and beyond to achieve a fine financial outcome for the Wonder Lab project for the Whistler Library. The Blues at Dusty's Event was held in September and well received by the community.

Jumping backwards like a receding hair ( hare) line Friday January 3, our Rotary Club of Whistler 2020 working committee group held a meeting at the TD Board Room to establish a list of Events we will undertake in 2020. Some items may be added however we have a good start on this years plans.
Our first Board Meeting of the Rotary Club of Whistler was held on Thursday January 9th 2020. Unfortunately our Secretary Gill Forester had broken her collar bone and was missed by the group.
January 14th at the Whistler Museum Erika Durlacher, a cherished member of our club, will present to us about her determined safari and soulful climb up the 19,340 foot or 5895 meter Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

2019 December Activities

Festive Holiday Salutations from The Rotary Club of Whistler

Our December meetings at the Whistler Museum started off with David Malaher taking the place of Library Director Elizabeth Tracy who was flu bound on December 3rd. After a tasty snack presented by Secretary Gill Forester, David stepped right up and gave a fascinating review of his spring, summer

and early fall travels on the east coast of the US

The Rotary Club of Whistler Annual General Meeting took place on December 10th. the meeting opened with an interesting bio from new member David Steven who will bring to us a tide of organizational and planning ability. Following Dave the meeting opened nominations for the Board of Directors for 2020- 2021. Eight members were presented and approved. Nominations closed. At the Rotary year end before June 30th our new Board will be sworn in prior to or at this beginning of the new 2020 Rotary Year.

Treasurer Ken Martin gave a presentation of our financial status including donations, investments and the operating budget however not the final delivery as more final details of 2019 first quarter are forthcoming from our accountants.

The December 15th Holiday Feast at the Whistler Golf Club was greatly enjoyed. The food presented by The Venue Chef's Ryan and Melissa was fantastic. It was said by many - they had not tasted better or more tender turkey. Appetites were whetted by a rowdy game of Secret Santa featuring items from the Whistler Re-Use-It. Laughter was one of the great sauces of the evening! Our guest from Mumbai, Kaustav Ghosh managed to arrive in time, by bus, to enjoy the feast and is shown with President elect Gill Forester exchanging flags. Kaustav is moving to Vancouver however is from a Rotary Club in Mumbai.

December 19 a faithful group of Rotary Club of Whistler members journeyed to the Skatin Community School in the Head of the Lake area near Skookumchuk 58 kilometers north of Mount Currie along a very challenging bumpy road to deliver gifts and goodies from the WCSS and our Club.

After a Holiday Hiatus our next meeting will be January 7th 2020 and Board Meeting January 9th 2020

Whistler Scouts

November 26 Leaders Ainslie Conway and Elise Maskell present to the Rotary Club of Whistler at the Whistler Museum. They have revived the Whistler Scouts and seek RCOW sponsorship.

Remembrance Day 2019

Remembrance Day in the Olympic Plaza Cenotaph was attended by many local Rotarians past and present. RCOW Vice President Marg Pallot stands second from the left along with Eva Zebrowski and Doug Forseth.

After the ceremony cookies and hot chocolate were appreciated by all attendees.

November is Foundation Month

November 19th Murray Wood, ADG for Sea to Sky, took the floor on the subject of the Rotary International Foundation. November is Foundation month. Murray outlined the various ways the Foundation works and how our Rotary International donations are respected world-wide for going straight to the cause without a large amount of overhead, however a lot of organizing from within and matching up with clubs in countries that need our help makes this work.

Claire Moses Chairperson of the WCF speaks to Whistler Rotary

November 12 Chairperson Claire Moses of the newly renamed Whistler Community Foundation formerly the CFOW spoke to the AM Rotary meeting. Shown with long time member and speaker organizer Wendell Moore, Claire outlined how the overall role the Investment structure works and the management of the WCF Foundation Investments. Claire identified our 3 Rotary Club of Whistler Foundation accounts in her description of how our investments are managed.

Polio Plus and Guess Who?

World Polio Day was honoured and celebrated at the Whistler Museum as Mayor Jack Crompton, Whister Rotarian, read the declaration to our meeting. Following this Polio Plus Chairperson for area 5040 Brian Finley gave a presentation and spoke about the world situation, up to date statistics and where we are going with Rotary International and Polio Plus. the evening was very moving and left us with plans to collaborate and join with other Rotary Clubs in our District to do additional fundraising for World Polio. Method of donations was reviewed.

A discussion on sponsoring Whistler Scouts enthusiastically followed. Shown in picture on the right: Mayor jack Crompton 2nd from right, Brian Finley, chair of District 5040 Polio Plus on the right, left Murray Wood, Assistant District Governor and President Janice Lloyd, 2nd from left.

All three clubs in the Sea to Sky corridor participated in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner fundraiser for Rotary International. Shown here is a content, hungry bunch of Rotarians from Squamish and the two Whistler Clubs getting ready to enjoy dinner at the top of the 120 steps to President Janice's house. Great information and stories were shared: thoroughly enjoyed by all. All claimed the climb invigorated them.

Polio Plus at the Whistler Museum

October 29th Rotary Club celebrates Word Polio Day with the Mayor's Declaration and World Polio review by Polio Plus Chairperson Brian Finley. Whistler Museum 6:00. See you there!!

Rotary observes World Polio Day

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. Rotary plays a major role with the Global Polio Initiative which is a global multi organization international effort to eradicate the disease.

On October 24th, World Polio Day, the Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (GCC) is expected to declare poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) as globally eradicated. The declaration will be broadcast on the internet and viewers are welcome to follow the proceedings through a WebEx broadcast that will be available here.

Closer to home the Resort Municipality of Whistler has declared October 24th as World Polio Day and we thank the Mayor and Council for recognizing this important day. A copy of the proclamation is on the left (Please click image to read the proclamation).

The Rotary Club of Whistler will observe World Polio Day on October 29th during the club's regular meeting at the Whistler Museum. Resort Municipality of Whistler Mayor, Jack Crompton will present the Proclamation to the club. In addition Brian Finlay District 5040 End Polo Now chair will make a presentation about the disease, the impact of the disease and the world wide fight to completely eradicate it.

Michael Blaxland Presents his Bio at the Whistler Museum

Tuesday October 15th in our cozy Whistler Museum Michael Blaxland, sitting third from the left, has been coming to Whistler since the early 1970s after graduating from Dalhousie Law School. He built for us a tale of making his way to British Columbia for a variety of reasons after law school: spinning a web through life with his love of skiing, travel, law, fair mindedness and our land of opportunity in the wild west. Michael elaborated on how he has now found himself sitting as an arbitrator or as some might describe adjudicator for many parties in British Columbia and the Yukon Territories.

District Governor Bala Naido Visits Sea to Sky Clubs

Thursday October 10^th we had a joint meeting of the two Whistler Clubs with our District Governor Bala Naidoo not only speaking to us but also inducting a new member into the Rotary Club of Whistler, Jamous alJamous. Welcome to Rotary Jamous!

This was a special opportunity to have the District Governor of 5040 induct

a new member. Bala did so with an inspiring speech on ecouragement and looking to the future and the fine qualities Jamous brings to Rotary.

Chris Oddleifson: October 1st at the Whistler Museum was Hockey Night

Retired Hockey Player, draft pick for the Oakland Seals, shown with Past President of the Rotary Club of Whistler Ken Martin was forward for the Vancouver Canucks in the 1970's. He played with hockey greats - the likes of the great Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr, told us the in's and out's in the world of hockey leagues, locker room deals and the NHL history holding us enthralled. Chris's career beginnings in a small prairie town, the early days, sprinkles of luck, dedication and core courage to the hanging up his competitive skates made fantastic listening material. We were dished up loads of hockey history from an extraordinarily nice player who continues to give to the game and communities in his retirement.

Red Letter Evening at Dusty's Blues

Rotary Club of Whistler held Blues at Dusty's Fundraiser Saturday September 21st with a fantastic Silent Auction, excellent Blues Jazz Band, tasty ribs and excellent extras. All proceeds are going to the Whistler Library Wonder Lab, a new technology marvel for library users.

Shown shaking a leg to the fine tunes of the Bradley McGillivray Band are Rotary Past President Ken Martin and Bevin Heath Ansley, Chairperson of the Whistler Library Board of Directors.

Membership Walk With Wendell

September 18 our Membership walk with Wendell Moore, long time Rotarian and Whistlerite who has a wealth of history and grand stories of early skiing and living in Whistler. We finished up having a snack and continuing a recount of our memories.

September Activities

September 7^th Grand Fondo a great success!

Meet Jamous alJamous, a fledgling Rotary Club of Whistler candidate for membership, handing out medals to the weary peddlers in the finish area before they head to the Olympic Plaza for a well-earned beer and food. Your Rotary Club of Whistler assisted the Whistler Community Band at the 2019 Grand Fondo. The band is largely made up of high school students who need financing for their equipment, transportation and various needs.

Cheakamus Crossing Block Party

Doug Ryan, Organizer of the Cheakamus Crossing Block Party Delivers a cheque to the Rotary Club of Whistler for the funds that were not used for the Party. Shown in the snap (left to right) are Murray Wood Assistant District Governor, right, Janice Lloyd and organizer Doug Ryan. Thanks be to Doug!

Dog Days of Summer - PACE Visit

The Whistler Rotary Club had a busy week in

these Dog Days of summer. Pres. Janice Lloyd

of the Rotary Club of Whistler and Janie Harper

of the Millennium Club serve up delicious complimentary

Gelato cones to a huge line up at the Cheakamus

Crossing Block Party.

PACE Visitors August 2019

Columbia, Poland, Italy, Germany, Guatemala and Mexico were represented on August 28th to the Rotary Club of Whistler and the Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium. These wonderful youth are Rotaractor’s who travel together Internationally sharing

the fantastic work their clubs achieve in their communities and nearby where ever help is needed. A fine spread of salads and deserts was served along with barbecue on Dianne and Barry Maskell’s deck. Each PACER presented on their clubs projects and history. We were so very impressed by this remarkable commitment and success.

August 20th Spearhead Hut Donation

Rotary Club of Whistler Secretary Gil Forester presents Spearhead Hut organizer and fundraiser Andre Charland with a $5,000 cheque for bunks at the newly built Spearhead Hut. The funds arise from the Jim Duncan Fund held by our Whistler Rotary Foundation.

Farewell David Oakes

August 13th we gathered at Dusty's Backside to recall and roast David Oakes. Quite a lot of revering was done in view of his dedication to projects, knowledge of Rotary history and famous newsletter that was circulated until ClubRunner moved in.

David has been a faithful and valuable member since 1996. He moves to Comox with his dear wife Brenda.

At this same meeting we welcomed new member David Steven.

Pancake Breakfast and Iron Man 2019

Pancake Breakfast at Dusty's a drooling success and very fine production thanks to the volunteers and Show Runner Secretary of the Rotary Club of Whistler Gil Forester shown below ready to flip those flap jacks with the anxious to eat line up! Fresh organic blueberries from Pemberton were donated as was the real maple syrup.

Iron Man 2019 was a success and volunteers from our Club very much stood out as welcoming and helpful to the huge event machine that will hold the world famous Triathalon in Penticton next year.

Shown here are Captain Murray Wood, Wendell Moore ( right) Dianne Maskell and Barry Maskell ( left)

End of July

Speaker Laurie Cooper the enthusiastic and heartwarming; the founder of Canada Caring initiated an advocacy, support and sponsor, not for profit organization that has assisted numerous immigrants who were previously refugees,

Shown with one of her 'survivors' Mohamed who now works at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler told us his wrenching tale of escape.

Retired lawyer, dedicated humanitarian and local resident Michael Blaxland was inducted into the Rotary Club of Whistler on the evening of July 23^rd. We gave a welcoming cheer to Michael.

His knowledge and interests will be very much appreciated. Michael quickly stepped up to sell tickets at our dusty's Pancake Breakfast

Foundation Scholarship Presentation:

Rotary Club of Whistler Foundation Scholarship winner Lauren Wentzel, was awarded her scholarship on the evening of July 23. Although Lauren’s name was misspelled on the mock cheque we got it right on the real one that gets deposited into the bank. This September 2019 Lauren is going to the University of Calgary to start Engineering studies and will keep in touch. Shown presenting the Foundation cheque is Rotary Club of Whistler Vice President Marg Pallot.

David Oakes, a dedicated regular at Iron Man is shown on duty for the Iron Man athlete's sign in at the Olympic Plaza in Whistler is moving to Vancouver Island.

David leaves us in September for Comox on Vancouver Island where he will unite with Vancouver Island Rotarians. We hope his new club appreciates what we have lost.

All the best David and Brenda.

A send off will be held on August 13th starting at 5:15 at Dusty's Backside. Please join us to wish David and Brenda well.

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Forging on In Times of COVID19 Threat

Strong Women of Determination and Kindness

January 7th 2020 Library Donation

2019 December Activities

Festive Holiday Salutations from The Rotary Club of Whistler

After a Holiday Hiatus our next meeting will be January 7th 2020 and Board Meeting January 9th 2020

Whistler Scouts

November 26 Leaders Ainslie Conway and Elise Maskell present to the Rotary Club of Whistler at the Whistler Museum. They have revived the Whistler Scouts and seek RCOW sponsorship.

Remembrance Day 2019

Remembrance Day in the Olympic Plaza Cenotaph was attended by many local Rotarians past and present. RCOW Vice President Marg Pallot stands second from the left along with Eva Zebrowski and Doug Forseth.

After the ceremony cookies and hot chocolate were appreciated by all attendees.

November is Foundation Month

Claire Moses Chairperson of the WCF speaks to Whistler Rotary

Polio Plus and Guess Who?

A discussion on sponsoring Whistler Scouts enthusiastically followed. Shown in picture on the right: Mayor jack Crompton 2nd from right, Brian Finley, chair of District 5040 Polio Plus on the right, left Murray Wood, Assistant District Governor and President Janice Lloyd, 2nd from left.

Polio Plus at the Whistler Museum

October 29th Rotary Club celebrates Word Polio Day with the Mayor's Declaration and World Polio review by Polio Plus Chairperson Brian Finley. Whistler Museum 6:00. See you there!!

Rotary observes World Polio Day

Michael Blaxland Presents his Bio at the Whistler Museum

District Governor Bala Naido Visits Sea to Sky Clubs

Chris Oddleifson: October 1st at the Whistler Museum was Hockey Night

Red Letter Evening at Dusty's Blues

September Activities

September 7th Grand Fondo a great success!

Cheakamus Crossing Block Party

Dog Days of Summer - PACE Visit

PACE Visitors August 2019

August 20th Spearhead Hut Donation

Farewell David Oakes

Pancake Breakfast and Iron Man 2019

Iron Man 2019 was a success and volunteers from our Club very much stood out as welcoming and helpful to the huge event machine that will hold the world famous Triathalon in Penticton next year.

Shown here are Captain Murray Wood, Wendell Moore ( right) Dianne Maskell and Barry Maskell ( left)

End of July

Foundation Scholarship Presentation:

David Oakes, a dedicated regular at Iron Man is shown on duty for the Iron Man athlete's sign in at the Olympic Plaza in Whistler is moving to Vancouver Island.

September 7^th Grand Fondo a great success!