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District 5040 supports 51 Rotary Clubs in the Province of British Columbia. It provides opportunities for networking, information sharing, leadership and discussions of Rotary-related matters. It's aim is to recognize the service programs, projects, and public relations achievements of the Clubs within in the district. By doing so we look to inspire Rotarians to become more involved in service.

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Interactors join World Polio Day Celebrations

Posted by Brian Finley on Oct 28, 2018

The Interact Club of King George Secondary had a World Polio Day celebration on October 25th . Pictured are the Interactors and the Teacher Sponsors with the Mayor's City of Vancouver Proclamation for World Polio Day.. These students had a bake sale and raised funds for PolioPlus.

The Interact Club of Rockridge Secondary joined the West Vancouver Sunrise Club at their polio-focused morning meeting on Oct 25th.

In the back row are 2 members of the Interact Executive Serena Lu and Kassandra Harrison with their Principal Judy Duncan in the middle. Second row is Club President Ardath Paxton Mann and AG Ann Marie Ferguson. Front row is outgoing Mayor Michael Smith and Chief of Police Len Goerke who is also a member of the West Van Sunrise Club.

The Rockridge club also had a fundraiser event and raised $412 for PolioPlus.

Pumpkins for Polio was a fun fundraiser for the Interact Club of Brooks Secondary in Powell River with students from the general population donating a toonie for the right to create a carved pumpkin. As well as being fun, it helped raised awareness in the school of both the Interact Club and the battle to eradicate polio.

1,600 trees planted in BC to meet global Rotary challenge

Posted on Oct 27, 2018

Having hosted the Rotary Presidential Peacebuilding Conference 2018 on Environmental Sustainability and Peace last February, and since, having taken up 2017-18 President Ian Riseley’s “Tree Planting Challenge 2017-18” to Rotarians around the world to plant 1.2 million trees – one for each member -- Rotary District 5040 is now recognized for taking the tree planting challenge to heart. Our District, one of 171, is commended for placing service above self by serving the environment and its significant share in planting 1,600 trees, out of a total 4,739,607, as of July 31, 2018.

Pumpkins for Polio saves children for a lifetime

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 25, 2018

To mark October 24th World Polio Day, Rotary Club of Ladner has helped spare 9,800 children half way around the world from the crippling disease of polio by generating $7,761 raised from the sale of 100 pumpkins yesterday and an auction among members last week then matched 2:1.

World Polio Day was recognised across District 5040.

Posted by Brian Finley on Oct 24, 2018

Communities across District 5040 proclaimed World Polio Day on October 24th to create awareness of Rotary and our campaign for a polio-free world.

The list includes:

The City of Richmond
The City of Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver
The District of North Vancouver
The District of Squamish
The Resort Municipality of Whistler
The City of Prince George
The City of New Westminster
The City of Powell River
The City of Prince Rupert
The District of Kitimat
The Municipality of West Vancouver (recognition*)
The City of Delta (recognition*)

* These councils do not issue proclamations but Rotary and World Polio Day were recognised during Council Meetings.

Read the Proclamations below:-

PolioPlus funds generated from BC Lions vs Edmonton Eskimos Rotary Night

Posted on Oct 19, 2018

Rotarians attending the BC Lions vs Edmonton Eskimos Rotary End Polio Night on October 19 generated $380 for PolioPlus and the interest of the BC Lions in repeating such an event next year.

And the winners were the Lions and PolioPlus!

Delta City Council discusses fight to end polio

Posted by Peter Roaf on Oct 17, 2018

After launching the global campaign to rid the world of polio 30 years ago, Rotary International has involved governments, foundations and global health organizations, to reduce the number of cases worldwide from 350,000 to 22, sparing billions of children over that time from this crippling lifetime disease. Leading up to World Polio Day on October 24, 2018, the City Council of Delta, BC, discusses the importance of this End Polio Now campaign.

Learning and Development for Rotary District 5040

Posted by Penny Offer on Oct 18, 2018

Developing the skills and knowledge of Rotarians improves the effectiveness of clubs and our District 5040 in supporting Rotary’s goals and commitment to build communities and improve lives across the world.

To enhance leadership and improve performance which rewards us all at the end of the day, our Rotary District 5040 is taking learning and development to a new level in District 5040 with a District training committee, called “District Learning and Development Committee” to oversee training in the district and plan and conduct education and training events for all Rotarians.

Charter Event Rotary Club of Lillooet - Oct 20th

You're invited to the Rotary Club of Lillooet Charter Event!

The event will feature a fine dinner, social and silent auction

Help welcome one of District 5040s newest clubs.

Time: 5:00PM Oct 20

Where:Royal Canadian Legion Branch
737 Main St. Lillooet BC map

Rotaract September Update

With summer coming to an end, the Rotaractors of District 5040 were very busy and had a lot of fun during the annual PACE roundtrip. For those who don’t know PACE stands for the Pacific Canadian Experience.

The Rotaract Club of Burnaby hosts the event, along with the Rotaract Clubs of Victoria, Richmond and the Vancouver Young Professionals, at the end of August every year. We select six international Rotaractors to come and experience the beauty that is the Lower Mainland of British Columbia!

Columbia Rotary Positive Peace Project

Posted by Chris Offer on Sep 30, 2018

Rotary District 5040 is one of two international partners for a Rotary Foundation Global Grant project to support peace in Columbia. This is a legacy from the Presidential Peacebuilding conference held in Vancouver in February 2018.

The project will allow Rotarians to use their strength as conveners and community leaders to bring diverse groups of young people together. The goal is to forge relationships and provide a platform for dialog for with various peacebuilding groups. Signing the Colombian peace agreement put an end to one of the world’s longest armed conflicts, and marked the beginning of a process to build lasting, sustainable peace. Rotary can help shape this process by leveraging its networks and engaging key stakeholders to identify ways build peace at the local level.

Rotarians welcomed on exchange visit as Rotary celebrates 100 years in the Philippines

Posted on Sep 27, 2018

Rotarians have been investigating the late January early February 2019 Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) to the Philippines and are preparing to sign up. There is the option of a two week visit, or three week visit. 2019 will be a special centennial year for Rotary in the Philippines so RFE travellers could experience some special celebrations.

District recognized for 29 net new members in 2017-18

Posted on Sep 25, 2018

With 1,442 members on July 1, 2017 Rotary District 5040 grew by a net 29 new members to 1,471 by July 1, 2018. On behalf of the District, 2017-18 Governor Don Evans received recognition at the Rotary Zone conference in Montreal over the past weekend for the highest net gain in membership in Zone 24 West (Western Canada). Congratulations to all our 51 clubs, District board, Assistant Governors and membership committee.

International recognition for 18 Rotary clubs, 3 Rotaract clubs and one Interact club

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

For supporting each of Rotary's strategic priorities by meeting set goals in 2017-18, and, in some cases, going above and beyond by supporting and strengthening clubs, focusing and increasing humanitarian service and enhancing public image and awareness, an amazing 18 clubs, out of 51 in Rotary District 5040, three Rotaract clubs (ages 19 to 30) and one Interact club (high school age) are receiving the international Rotary Citation from 2017-18 President Ian Riseley.

District 5040 Recognized for PolioPlus Giving.

Posted by Brian Finley on Sep 24, 2018

At the Zone 24-32 Conference in Montreal, September 21st, PDG Don Evans, on behalf of D5040, received recognition for our contribution to PolioPlus during 2017-18. Highest total giving and highest per member giving in Zone 24W.
Certificates below....

More Innovative Rotary Clubs

Posted on Sep 09, 2018

A very successful RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) Part 1 course was held in Burnaby on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Twenty-two Rotarians completed the course. The day focused on dialogue, exchanging ideas and discussion on topics that included leadership, Rotary beyond the club, The Rotary Foundation, ethics and vocational service, engaging club members and service projects.

Rotary Club of Squamish raises $30,000 for Community Hospice

Posted by Brian Finley on Aug 14, 2018

On Sunday, August 12th during the Squamish Street Market, 2000 rubber ducks came out of the chute of a Cardinal Concrete truck into a pool. Five lucky ducks were then plucked from the pool by blindfolded "duck-grabbers". The 1st prize was $10,000 cash.

This was the finale of a fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Squamish in support of the new Sea to Sky Community Hospice.. The event raised $30,000 for the new facility which is planned to open in spring 2019. The four-room Hospice will be located between Hilltop House and Squamish General Hospital and will welcome Sea to Sky Corridor residents from all backgrounds, faiths, and income levels.

For more information and photos please click HERE..

Polio end near, but still a massive global effort

Posted by Peter Roaf on Aug 09, 2018

Children in India show their pinky fingers painted purple for a few days to indicate that they have received oral polio vaccination. Billions of children's lives around the world have been saved or spared the crippling, lifetime burden of polio since Rotary took the lead over 30 years ago in ridding the world of polio. We are almost there, but it will still take a massive effort of professional expertise and volunteer time and an estimated US$1.5 billion more to reach that goal. Rotary District 5040 Past District Governors, Chris Offer and Penny Offer, who are members of the Ladner club, explain the scope of the global campaign and their involvement in it.

Vocational Training Team (VTT) Leader chosen

During Spring Break 2019, in partnership with Kenya Connect, the Rotary Vocational Training Team (VTT) will visit schools in Kenya’s Kyaithani and Lower Yatta regions to become familiar with the educational environment and student needs in rural Kenya. It will work with local teachers and school principals to explore new ways of presenting material using computer and Internet technology.

The Selection Committee led by PDG Don Evans has completed their interviews of all applicants for the position of Leader for the VTT. PDG John Anderson has been chosen to lead the team to Kenya in March 2019 and work with the Kenyan team when they come to BC in April 2019.

Summer fun for kids at new Ladner Rotary Splash Park

Posted by Peter Roaf on Jul 14, 2018

Thousands of children and their families will splish splash their way through summer at no cost for many years to come with the opening of the Ladner Rotary Splash Park on July 14, 2018.

Polio Eradication - Rotary's #1 Humanitarian Priority

Posted by Brian Finley on Jul 14, 2018

Since 1979 Rotary has been at the forefront of the campaign to eliminate polio from the world forever. In 1985, Rotary launched its PolioPlus program, the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication through the mass vaccination of children. Rotary has contributed more than $1.7 billion and countless volunteer hours to immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. In addition, Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by donor governments to contribute more than $7.5 billion to the effort.. Since 1988, Rotary and our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have seen the number of cases drop from 350,000 per year in 122 countries, to just 22 cases in 2 countries in 2017.