The Calgary, Centennial, Chinook, East, North, Sarcee, West and Fish Creek Rotary Clubs have initiated a "one door" application for Rotary support in time, talent and treasure. By applying once, your request for support will be shared with all eight participating clubs. Please click the logo to the left to submit an application.
Rotarians gather in each others homes to build lasting friendships and enjoy a hot meal with great conversation. This is just one of many social activities that members and friends enjoy about being in Rotary.
On Monday December 20/21 Calgary West Rotarians” kicked COVID to the curb” as they prepared baskets and boxes of items to THANK and show their appreciation to the Rockyview Seniors Health team and the Acute Geriatric Units healthcare workers.
The short-term exchange program(STEP) is a reciprocal family-to-family exchange for students between the ages of 15-19 at the time of the exchange. It offers students the opportunity to gain international understanding while becoming familiar with another culture. The exchange takes place over the summer months.
To apply:Online Application (Applications for the Summer 2022 Exchange Year are now open, with the caveat the exchange will only proceed if it is deemed safe to do so)
On Saturday November 19th members of several Rotary Clubs and the District Indigenous Relations Committee were given an introduction to the Siksika Nation’s history at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, the site of the signing of Treaty No.7 in 1877. A guided tour of the museum provided the start of a journey of learning about the historic events and the cultural value of the site for the Siksika Nation enhanced by the rich variety of the archaeological resources that reflect the long history of Blackfoot Crossing.
For 11 days we honoured them, but we will never forget them. Thank you for the large role you played in fulfilling our commitment to our heroes who gave up their tomorrows for our today. The Field of Crosses memorial was their homecoming, our chance to call out a simple thank you and by your actions you joined the chorus.
Providing families, previously homeless, with basic household needs as they move into their new dwelling units. The Calgary West Rotary Club donated $5,000.00 towards this project.
On Monday Nov 1, 2021 The Rotary Club of Calgary West presented our Citizenship Award to Tim Fox. Calgary West Rotary members were asked to submit worthy candidates for consideration of the Rotary Club of Calgary West Citizenship Award which would be recognized through presenting the individual with a Paul Harris Fellowship.
On Thursday July 22, 2021 the Calgary West Rotary Club successfully completed our annual BC Fruit Fundraiser, previously named BC Cherries Fundraiser.
Duncan Stanners was our lead for the 2021 BC Fruit Fundraiser (previously known as BC Cherries Fundraiser). Duncan's team of supporting volunteers consisted of the Dohertys, President Marlene, Dan, Thomas and Riley, Judy Cochran, Terry Felton, Rod McMahon, Les Morgan, Gord Cox, Bill Quinney, David Williams, Linda Anderson, Malcolm Harrison, Don Edie, Bob Acton, Robyn Braley, Joe Klassen and the Stanners Laurie and Logan.
Local pick up and delivery day was Thursday July 22, 2021 at the Grace Presbyterian Church in downtown Calgary. This year Red Haven Peaches were added to the event and were very popular, selling 96 boxes! Additionally, the Lapin Cherries were also very popular selling 105 boxes. Approximate net proceeds raised: $8000.00!!! Proceeds support programs and initiatives ofThe Rotary Club of Calgary West.
Thanks to all of our customers for their generous support of the 2021 BC Fruit Fundraiser.
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Is part of the global organization known as Rotary International;
Is a group of leaders who serve to change lives locally and globally;
Is committed to the principles of reconciliation as laid out in the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada;
Aims to work tireless toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion both in our organization and throughout the world.
In our 2022-2023 Rotary year, we will focus on care and comfort not only for our members but for the communities we seek to serve at home and globally.
CARE: Our members are important and we seek to understand why they joined Rotary and what we can do to help them realize their Rotary dream of service above self - the way they Imagined Rotary when they joined.
We will seek to assist with community needs through projects that will educate and inspire the various interest groups operating within communities.
COMFORT: We aim to be there for our members in time of need and to provide support through manpower and fund raising to assist our members with the social projects they have chosen to champion.
We will work tirelessly to bring comfort to those in our community and globally who need our understanding and help - be it through continuing our commitment to End Polio; providing support through our funding raising projects such I Can for Kids, Shelter Box, and African projects; focusing efforts here and abroad to Empower Women and Girls to realize their potential; and working to increase awareness of the danger of “human trafficking” not only in the world but right here at Calgary