Rotary West Radio
Club Podcasts
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
Photos, Fundraisers & Events
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
Our 2018-19 outbound student is Emma Raleigh-Smith, a Grade 12 student at Bishop Carroll High School. Emma is going to Brazil. [updated February 6, 2019]
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
March
Homes of Hope
home building trip to Mexico
May 3 - 5, 2019
District Conference
in Olds
May 5
Feed the Hungry
at St Mary's Church
May 29
Pick up your PRE-ORDERED Plants & Veggies
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Bishop Kidd School
1420 - 28 Street SE, Calgary
June 1 - 5, 2019
Rotary International Conference
in Hamburg, Germany
Our Club
Fund Raising
Help our club help Communities
Celebrate ‘Water is Life!’ Dinner & Dance
Help us raise funds to provide clean water for villagers in Honduras!
Date: March 30, 2019
Time: 6:30 – Midnight
We are the proud home of District 5360 Governor Dan Doherty and his wife Marlene.
CalWest Rotarians raised $350,000 for this project!
We Helped Raise $1,000,000
Calgary West member Darren Grierson (L) facilitated a donation of $100,000 from the Desjardins Group to the Rotary-Atrium project. Click here for Past President Tony Knight (R) on Global News Radio 770 CHQR
Our Newest Members
WELCOME!
About Us
Save a Life …or 8
Our Organ Donation Awareness Project
Guest Speakers & Field Trips
Past Meetings
Rotary West at the Joyce
Glenn Street (R), founder of Street Characters Mascots, Interviews President Tim Anderson
see the photos
Lougheed House Field Trip
Excellent meal, great fellowship
Informative talk and tour with ED Kristin Evenden
read the article
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, March 4
Monica Ercolessi
Fund Development, Sonshine Community Services
read the article
Monday, March 11
Literacy Program with Krista Poole, CEO Can Learn
read the article
Monday, March 18
Armstrong the Guide Dog with Bill Faulkner
Monday, March 25
Noon Assembly/ Team Meeting
Thursday Evening
ROTARY WEST at the JOYCE
a regular meeting at an informal venue
March 28
"Sundown Safari" from the participants who recently travelled to Africa.
Monday, April 1
Just Back from Mexico!
Homes of Hope House Building Team
15th Home Build Anniversary
Featuring those who participated
Monday, April 8
Gary Mar, CEO of PSAC
and former Alberta Envoy to Asia and Washington
topic: "What's Up with China?"
Monday, April 15
Dr John Rook, Managing Director (Calgary) and
Director of Strategic Initiatives at The Mustard Seed
and Author of "Beyond Shelters"
Morning Show Interview
Monday, April 22: No Meeting, Easter Monday
Thursday Evening
ROTARY WEST at the JOYCE
a regular meeting at an informal venue
April 25
details coming soon
Monday, April 29
Fascinating Details of Gut Microbiome Science
Author, World-class Researcher
Dr Marie-Claire Arrieta, Ph.D, Assistant Professor Cumming School of Medicine, U. of C.
Monday, May 6
Meals on Wheels – A Calgary West Project
Monday, May 13
Rotary West – In House “Fun and Fellowship” Programme
Monday, May 20
No Meeting, Victoria Day
Thursday Evening
ROTARY WEST at the JOYCE
a regular meeting at an informal venue
May 23
details coming soon
Monday, May 27
Laura Pipolo - Youth Exchange - Adventures in Citizenship - RYLA
Monday, June 3
Manning Innovation Awards tentative
Monday, June 10
Dr. Phil Langill, U of C Professor, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Monday, June 17
Gavel Turnover, Tim Anderson to Gerry Meek – Team Meeting
Monday, June 24
Special Red & White Canada Day Programme
Thursday Evening
ROTARY WEST at the JOYCE
a regular meeting at an informal venue
June 27
details coming soon