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 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
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.
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
January
Vocational Service Month
Monday, January 7 - read the article
Tina Varughese, Motivational Speaker
Inspirational, Funny, Thought Provoking! 66 attended
Monday, January 21 - read the article
Special Robbie Burns Day programme with
Dominik Diamond of Jack FM
Monday, January 28 - read the article
Stuart Cullum, President of Olds College
February
World Understanding Month
Monday, February 18: No Meeting, Family Day
Thursday Evening
ROTARY WEST at the JOYCE
a regular meeting at an informal venue
February 21
Glen Street: Street Characters
Founder and Top Dog; Fur Father of Harvey the Hound CALGARY MADE mascots at Superbowl LIII
at Joyce on Fourth
4 St & 24 Ave SW
No Cost except Munchies and Drinks
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
Thursday Evening
ROTARY WEST at the JOYCE
a regular meeting at an informal venue
March 28
details coming soon
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 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"
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
Dr Marie-Claire Arrieta, U of C, Microbiome and Child Immunity
May
Youth Service Month
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
June
Rotary Fellowship Month
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