Thank you, Ms.Julia Savalli, one of the Support and Education Coordinators from the Alzheimer Society of BC. Such an informative presentation on Brain Health this morning.
This morning, Blair Kennedy presented Paul Harris Awards to both Chris Pughe and Pat Atkinson for their continuing generous donations to Rotary. Congratulations and thank you both for your incredible support!
This year our Dean Crain award goes to Susan Ness. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour.
There's no better way to get the holiday spirit than by participating in the annual Victor Ghirra Toy Drive. Richmond Sunrise Rotary was there and feel privileged to be able to support such a heart-warming, worthy cause.
In keeping with our non-denominational seasonal activities, Sam organized a Sergeant At Arms secret gift event, and everyone at this morning's meeting was pretty happy with it! Good think Sam enjoys buying, wrapping and event-creation! Thanks, Sam!
Thanks to Richmond Sunrise Rotary for supporting the Dec. 6 vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Your presence and the loan of the Rotary tents was very much appreciated.
Richmond Sunrise Rotary is supporting Metro Theatre, which continues to offer live theatre to young and not-so-young patrons throughout the lower mainland. Bobby Ghirra presented our donation cheque on Thursday.
Richmond Sunrise Rotary is very happy to support the Victor Ghirra Toy Drive again this year. As well as a monetary donation, Rotarians donated toys chosen for the meaning they hold in our lives and for the memories they elicit of giving and receiving during the holiday season. Our contributions will help 20 organizations who work with children and their families and who are in need during this holiday season. By supporting the Ghirra Family and Riverside Banquet Halls, we contribute to the Grand Toy Count. Please see the Invitational Poster included here.
Please see the Invitational Poster included here. This year’s poinsettia fundraiser collected over $2000 towards the Rotary Foundation. We combined distribution of the poinsettias with our annual Christmas luncheon. Thanks to Blair Kennedy and the Foundation Committee, and to the Ghirras at Riverside, for organizing and hosting this festive event.
This week, Rotary Sunrise created 30 boxes of essential and luxury items for a group of women coming to our area for support and treatments. This is an extension of the Shoebox Project to which we donated funds. Thank you, Rotarians, for your generous contributions to these women.
This Thursday we presented a cheque to Kathy Howarth, co-chair of the Richmond Chapter of the Shoebox Project. The project’s mission is to uplift and empower women who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness through in-kind support, education, and community participation. Visit their website https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/home to learn more and for the opportunity to make a donation. Each year, needs are increasing, and we are privileged to support this project.
Thanks to Debbie Murphy who hosted (in absentia) our Rotary Ladies’ Luncheon at Chop. An amazing group of women who shared wonderful food, words of wisdom and wine!
November 23 found many of our Rotarians at the Foundation Dinner and judging by the photos, it was a good time!
If you haven’t heard of Sach-in-Motion, it’s time you did! Sachin Latti is bound and determined to raise $1 million to support those who are, or have been, suffering from mental illness due to their engagement in the service professions - police, fire, paramedics, veterans, etc. You can see his YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjCJhNZSiDU Follow sach.in.motion on Instagram. Our Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club was very inspired as he spoke to us this week about his goals and dreams.
Welcome back, Lawrence Chew (Chewy)! How great it is to have you back with your Rotary family. Now you can proudly wear your Rotary name badge!
A fun time at our morning meeting on Hallowe’en. We dressed from a decade, ranging from a decade in the late Cretaceous Period of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, to this decade (if none of our previous decade clothing still fit). We created spooky gingerbread houses and filled bags of candy for those in need. The M’s plus A won the house contest – congratulations! Thanks to Sam for organizing the festivities! Happy, safe Hallowe’en to everyone!
Thanks to Kal Doshanj for updating us about the incredible work being done by Kidsplay, both locally and worldwide. Kidsplay was our ASK organization, supported by Richmond Sunrise Rotary donors at the 2024 Gala.
We were well represented at the KPU Appreciation Dinner by Pat Atkinson and Bobby and Ethan Ghirra.
Some people make a world of difference, and Marg Dixon is surely one of those people. Congratulations, Marg, on your 9th Paul Harris Award!
Welcome to Moe Leghari who is our newest Rotary member.
Such a pleasure to welcome Peter Roaf, Assistant Governor District 5040, to speak at our Rotary meeting last week. Always an inspiration and a reaffirmation of why we are Rotarians.
They’re at it again! Sunrise Rotarians are back at Gilmore Elementary, flipping pancakes and making friends!
Today, through Kiva, we chose several small businesses world wide who are in need of loans in order to be successful. This is an annual donation made by Richmond Sunrise Rotary and we are proud to say that 95% of the loans we finance have been repaid. Kiva is a beautiful way to help entrepreneurs in need. Check it out at kiva.org.
We were all winners at the Tsawwassen Springs Golf Tournament in May, organized by the Richmond Firefighters. Richmond Sunrise was a very proud sponsor. .png)
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