The Calgary West Rotary Club is a group of like-minded people who have a passion for making a difference and having fun while doing it. We are leaders committed to the ideal of serving others in our community and internationally.
Why not check us out? We meet Mondays at 12:10 noon at the Grey Eagle Hotel, 3779 Grey Eagle Drive (corner of 37 St SW & Glenmore Trail) click for directions, and visitors are welcome!
- A Safe Place for Leaders
- Meetings offering value, relevance
- Interesting, informational and educational speakers
- Connect with positive People
- Mentor and be mentored
- Engaging local and international service projects
- Fun and fellowship
Rotary After Hours
Are you interested in service? Does Rotary appeal to you? Is getting out to Monday noon meetings a hassle?
Check out Rotary Calgary West After Hours. This vibrant group meets in a casual setting twice a month to connect and to make a difference supporting causes they are passionate about. Learn More
Photos, Fundraisers & Events
Our 2018-19 outbound student is Emma Raleigh-Smith, a Grade 12 student at Bishop Carroll High School. Emma is going to Brazil. [updated December 27/18]
Our inbound exchange student, Laura Pipolo has arrived from Brazil, and is attending St. Mary’s High School. [updated Sept 21/18]
Visit our Youth Programmes page [updated June 1/18] for links to our Rotary Youth Programmes, and to read articles and reports from our Youth Reps.
Upcoming Events
February 12-13, 2019: Strawberry Shortcake & Gourmet Cookies Assembly
February 14, 2019: Strawberry Shortcake Delivery
March
Homes of Hope
home building trip to Mexico
May 3 - 5, 2019
District Conference
in Olds
May
Feed the Hungry
at St Mary's Church
June 1 - 5, 2019
Rotary International Conference
in Hamburg, Germany
Our Club
Fund Raising
Help our club help Communities
Order Strawberry Shortcakes
& Gourmet Cookies
Order by Thursday, February 7, 2019
Big, Beautiful, Blooming
Plant Sale with NSTEP
Order by Thursday, February 15, 2019
We are the proud home of District 5360 Governor Dan Doherty and his wife Marlene.
We Raised $1,000,000
Calgary West member Darren Grierson (L) facilitated a donation of $100,000 from the Desjardins Group to the Rotary-Atrium project. Past President Tony Knight (R) appeared on Global News Radio 770 CHQR with Gord Gillies and Sue Deyell to break the news about the donation and to describe the Atrium and why it is important. Jennifer McCue, President and CEO of Bethany (C) received the cheque.
Our Newest Members
WELCOME!
About Us
Local Community Service in action
Rotary Employment Partnership from Allan (Al) McMillan
Please have a look at the REP Newsletter as well as this Video highlighting Geologic Systems Inc. work with the Rotary Employment Partnership.
Habitat for Humanity
Save a Life …or 8
Our Organ Donation Awareness Project
Guest Speakers & Field Trips
Monday, December 10 - read the article
Field Trip to the New Calgary Library
Over 73 in attendance! What an experience.
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January
Vocational Service Month
Monday, January 7
Tina Varughese, Motivational Speaker
read the article
Inspirational, Funny, Thought Provoking! 66 attended
Monday, January 14
Keith Blake, Chief of Police, Tsuut’ina Nation
Monday, January 21
Special Robbie Burns Day programme with
Dominik Diamond of Jack FM
Thursday Night
January 24 at 6:00 pm
Al Coates, former GM of the Calgary Flames
"Used Sports Equipment Bank for Kids in Need"
at Joyce on Fourth
4 St & 24 Ave SW
No Cost except Munchies and Drinks
Monday, January 28
Stuart Cullum, President of Olds College
February
World Understanding Month
Monday, February 4
World Community Service, HEDC Programme
Monday, February 11
Meeting Cancelled in favour of Strawberry Shortcakes: Assembly 12th & 13th , Delivery 14th
Monday, February 18
No Meeting, Family Day
Thursday Night
February 20
Rotary West Radio "LIVE”
Monday, February 25
Field Trip Lougheed House
Kristin Evenden Executive Director
March
Literacy Month
Monday, March 4
Local Community Service with Monica Ercolessi of Sonshine Community
Monday, March 11
Literacy Program with Krista Poole, CEO Can Learn
Monday, March 18
Armstrong the Guide Dog with Bill Faulkner
Monday, March 25
Noon Assembly/ Team Meeting
April
Maternal and Child Care Month
Monday, April 1
Homes of Hope - 15th Anniversary
organized by Dan and Marlene Doherty with many "hands-on" participants
Monday, April 22
No Meeting, Easter Monday