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Paul Harris Fellow

Kari Wilkinson was recently presented with a Paul Harris Fellow +3 recognition by Foundation Chair Sterling Land. The club members congratulated Kari for her contributions to Foundation, and for her efforts in being such a supportive and hard-working member of our club.

Interact Club News

On Monday 25 October, Salmon Arm Secondary Sullivan Campus Interact club members
outlined their club initiatives which include local community projects and a re-launch of the Shuswap Youth Launch that was so successful in a virtual
format last year.

Farewell to Patrick & Colleen

Oct 4 was President Patrick and Colleen's last meeting as they are moving back to High River.

Jourdyne Mason Bio

New member Jourdyne Mason gave her bio on Monday 27 Sept. She was born in Kelowna and grew up in BC's southern interior. She attended University of Calgary and did her chiropractic studies in Toronto. She enjoyed many sports and was actively involved in Guiding. In 2017 she cycled across Canada. Salmon Arm is her first chiropractic job.

Fire Relief

The Rotary Club of Salmon Arm has donated $2000 to the Lytton Fire Relief. The money will be added to the funds that through Red Cross are being distributed to the residents of Lytton, who lost their homes and businesses.

Salmon Arm Foreshore Christmas Island

The commemorative plaque for Christmas Island at the Salmon Arm Foreshore was just refurbished after showing some wear and tear. Christmas Island was built and dedicated in 1991 to Eric Christmas, a long-time Rotarian who was very involved in saving the foreshore and developing the sanctuary. Eric passed away in 1990 and a plaque was erected in his honour.

Provincial Government Recognizes our 75th Anniversary

Greg Kyllo, our MLA, handed our President Norm Brown a congratulations citation certificate - this year is our 75th year of service in Salmon Arm and the Shuswap.

Rotary is Still Tops

Our Float in the Christmas Parade

Thanks to members Rob, Garry, Kari, Maureen, Deb, Nicole, and Jourdyne for creating and manning our entry in the Salmon Arm Christmas Parade on November 27. They took second place.

Redemption

Retired Judge Ted Brecknell is all smiles as he accepts a certificate of appreciation from Isabel Reinertson for his presentation to the club meeting on Monday 15 November.

Shuswap Climate Action

On Monday, Nov 1, Julia Beatty and Frederick Vroom from Shuswap Climate Action gave an impassioned presentation on our changing climate, focusing largely on the Shuswap. They illustrated how individuals and governments can act now to mitigate the accelerating changes.

International Projects -Transitions, Guatemala

In Guatemala, about 10% of the population has a disability: the need for prosthetics and wheelchairs is overwhelming. For over 15 years the Rotary Club of Salmon Arm has contributed to this need, thanks to member Maureen McTavish, who had travelled to Guatemala, seen the need first-hand, and met Alex Galvez, co-founder of Transitions. When Maureen returned home, she introduced Alex and the project to our club.