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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

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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.

 

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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 10th 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 

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 7th 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)

 

 
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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 23rd. 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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2019 - 2020 Rotary Presidents in Whistler
In the late afternoon of July 13th  long time Rotarian  in Whistler and inaugural member of the Whistler Rotary Millennium Club;
Brian Brown was installed as the Millennium President. Shown here with Brian is recently installed Rotary Club of Whistler President Janice Lloyd. A tasty pot luck was enjoyed after the Installation at the home of Past District Governor Lyn and Alex Stoshen on Green Lake.
July 9 AM Meeting Mary-Anne Prevost gives Iron Man Presentation
At our AM meeting at the WCSS Mary-Anne Prevost Whistler volunteer organizer for Iron Man the past 3 years gave a presentation about Iron Man details and volunteering for Iron Man. Mary-Anne has made volunteering at this event so much better adding her personal enthusiasm, friendly, yet professional athletic spirit  - Whistler style.

Canada Day Float 2019 Cougar Annie's Garden

 
The theme for the 2019 Canada Day Parade was the Wild West Coast. The Rotary Club of Whistler and Millennium Club took this very seriously and beavered away hours of creative teamwork re creating Cougar Annie's Garden of 1913 vintage in Hesquiat Sound.
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New Board and President Installation - June 25
The Rotary year is over.  On Tuesday night at The Venue the Rotary Club of Whistler celebrated the end of the Rotary year, the end of my two years of presidency, and the start of Janice Lloyd as President and the Installation of the new Board. Thank you all for your support over the years and congratulations to Janice.Lloyd.  You are going to be great!
 
 
 
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