Join us in Rotary
Maybe you'd like to join us as a guest at one of our weekly meetings. As well as being a strong part of the community, you can enjoy fun and fellowship with new people like you.BE A MEMBER OF ROTARY
You can join us and help with community and international projects. Here are some testimonials from existing Salmon Arm Rotarians:
Richard, 29 years old – “I was introduced to Rotary about four years ago in High River, Alberta and appreciated how much of a connection it allowed me to feel to the community. I was able to truly see the power and cooperation of Rotarians when the town flooded in June, 2013. As the residents returned to town and try to salvage what they could, bands of Rotarians from as far away as Ontario were roaming the streets to help rebuild. With the support of multiple Rotary chapters across the continent, it made a huge difference for everyone they touched.
“As well as the social aspect, I was able to find ways to give back in a fashion meaningful to me. After expressing that I enjoyed the education and career events, past president Norm placed me as chairperson for what eventually became the Career Mentoring Medley. This event allows me to volunteer for a cause I’m passionate about, give back to the community, and enjoy immensely. Rotary has helped make Salmon Arm my home.”
Gary, 69 years old – “In 1996 as president of the Salmon Arm Rotary Club and in Celebration of our Rotary Clubs 50th anniversary the Club embarked on a major project to clean up the boat basin and Marine Park. The boat basin took 3 years to get all the approvals from government as the lake is controlled by the Federal government and the land around it by the Environment department of the Provincial government but with the completion of the berm, fountain and Marine Park including boat launch and Gazebo the area is wonderful place for all ages. In the summertime the area buzzes with activity. I was proud to be a part of this project, and Rotary continues to be an important part of my life.”
OR … BE A FRIEND OF ROTARY
Have you ever thought that you could like to contribute to some of the community initiatives of service clubs but, with all your present obligations, it is just not workable on a regular basis?
We are inviting interested community members to join a list of potential supporters who would receive updates on coming events where we would need some extra help and they could elect to give whatever time they might be able to volunteer on any given endeavor. There are no membership dues or meeting attendance obligations. We would email interested participants a list of coming events on a regular basis. Those interested would be deemed to be “Friends of Rotary” and the list would only be used by our us. If a “Friends of Rotary” model might work for you, please contact Doug Leatherdale - djleather@shaw.ca or Hazel Nevrkla – hnevrkla@shaw.ca for further details or to add your name to our associate list.