Union Gospel Mission

2021/22 Giving goals

This year we set the same target as last year $9,000 for all giving to all sources. We are off with a quick lead to the year given how we restructured the membership fees this year, to include an out of the gate donation. Total raised so far this year is : $1,468.00

Rotary Foundation - $1313.00

Polio - $155.00

GOLF fun & Fundraiser

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The First Club Golf day Took Place on June 4th at Mylora Executive Golf Course in Richmond. e are helping sponsor, read more about that here: https://vancouverfraserviewrotary.org/Stories/international-project-for-water

This was a fun event and one that will will likely run again in the summer

International Project for Water

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Recently we had the opportunity to contribute to an international project being championed by the West Vancouver Sunrise Rotary club. The RC Bulindo WASH project is a water and sanitation global grant project in Uganda they are leading. The grant is matched by District 5040 at 100%, and by the Uganda district at 150%, so it would be a 3.5 times multiplied contribution at any level. Our Club, Vancouver Fraserview, has donated $610, ($500 U.S.) to help this project.

Total budget for the project is just over $68,000

Bulindo is a neighborhood in Kira Municipality, Kyaddondo County, Wakiso District, in the Central Region of Uganda.

Facilitate and underground well drill project located in the area of the areas school, this will facilitate:

School children, Teachers and the close by health centre access to clean water
The nearby Community that will have access to clean water
The health clinic that serves the community
Clean water should reduce disruption time for students
Improved Hygiene practices
Reduce the incidence of water bourn deceases and the cost of medical attention for them.
Improve school grades for students

Past President Ellen HSU Featured

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Our own Ellen Hsu, Past President was recently Featured in a leadership section of INPUT magazine, along with a focus on her work with Rotary through the Rotary Club of Vancouver Fraserview and the focus of the club.

2020/21 Giving Goals results

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We have set the goals for giving to $9,000 for this year, so far we have raised and donated $12,800.00

Rotary Foundation - $2132.00

Rotary Foundation (Paul Harris Award) $685.00

Rotary World Help - $870.00

Mask Project - Rotary Foundation - $904.00

Donate Your Lunch Rotary Foundation - $909.50

Rotary Polio Fund - $1,200.00

Giving Tuesday Dec 1st - Foundation - $4,400.00

International, Autism Burma - $1,000.00

Union Gospel Mission - $700.00

Dave Hamilton

From Darcy Long District Governor 2018-2019

March 30,2021

Dear Rotary Family,

It is with profound sadness I share with you the news of the passing of our beloved District Governor Dave Hamilton. Dave lost his battle with Prostate cancer last night (Mar 29), with Tanya by his side.

There has been such an outpouring of love from all of you, and I have no doubt Dave has felt it and it has helped to comfort him in his final days.

As that same love will help Tanya, and Dave’s family, in the days moving forward as we all grieve with them.

The Rotary Family has lost a true champion, humanitarian, and friend.

Due to the Covid Pandemic restrictions we are unable to meet in person to celebrate Dave at this time.

Rest assured as soon as there is an opportunity to gather, notice will go out for a celebration of life to be held at the Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen as per Dave’s request.

We will pass on more information as it becomes known to us.

Rest in Peace Dave. Thank you for sharing your dance moves with us.

You were an amazing friend and inspirational leader who will truly be missed.

With very heavy hearts,
Darcy and Doug

Announcing the Dave Hamilton Service Above Self Bursary

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A Legacy That will Transform

The Dave Hamilton Service Above Self Bursary will make it possible for students to reach for the stars and pursue their dreams after high school. This bursary will be available to any high school graduate of District 5040 and will be awarded to students who demonstrate:

being part of the Rotary family (Interactor)
examples of Service Above Self to the community
good citizenship
satisfactory academic progress
the commitment to continue their education or skills development.

There will be a formal application process. Details to follow.

Please donate by using the donate button below:

Donate your Buns

The regular End of March Meeting which again will be virtual. Zoom Link to follow.

A simple basket of buns is something we take for granted on the lunch or dinner table, but there are many areas of the world where this is not true, and this simple basket of bread would be seen as a gift for families that are starving. A small amount of money like $2.50 also seems insignificant to us who are fortunate to live in Canada but again that $2.50 can do so much in starving communities, without the simple things is life like clean water, shelter and bread.

For this meeting we challenge the team to simply donate the value of the Buns they would have eaten at a real lunch. So for this month its an easy $2.50 donation that again will go to the Rotary Foundation.

Foundation Virtual Event

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Help on its way to Belize

Rotary World Help Sends much needed aid to Belize

Rotary clubs around Greater Vancouver and BC joined together to fund goods to be shipped to Belize that needed aid. Rotary Club of Vancouver Fraserview was happy to help and received this wonderful letter from Rotary World Help

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the eleven clubs who answered our call for help to sponsor a container of medical supplies to be sent to Belize. The container was loaded on Saturday and will be on its way to Belize soon. More photos can be found on our website.

We could not successfully continue the great work of assisting overseas communities without the commitment of our members so once again a big thank you to all of you and we look forward to a day, hopefully in the not to distant future when we can enjoy meeting each other in person at another container loading.

Yours in Rotary,

Bridget Jacob, LLB

Secretary, Rotary World Help

Donation For Rotary World Help

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Rotary World Help looks to help countries and groups around the globe a need for medical support has been identified in Belize and a request for aid has been received.

While the goods for the container are all donated and managed by the RWH, the funds to ship the container are not, RWH is looking to see if a number of clubs could partner in providing funding for this Belize shipment, and requires about $8,000 Canadian to ship and send the container to Belize. Currently the Rotary Club of Port Moody is delivering on a Global Grant to assist with Literacy and education. This is going well and connection with the Rotary Club of Belize and the local community is very strong.

Our Club (Rotary Club of Fraserview) has stepped up and Donated $500 Canadian to help fund this container and move the medical supplies from the Warehouse to Belize where they are needed most.

Pink Shirt Day

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Purchase your official Pink Shirt Day merchandise and support anti-bullying initiatives in BC!

This Pink Shirt Day, our focus is working together and treating others with dignity and respect. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all and shown the importance of helping one another and advocating for those who need it. Help us “lift each other up” and support programs that encourage healthy self esteem and teach empathy, compassion and kindness.

4 Star Rating

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For the 13th consecutive year, Rotary has received Charity Navigator's highest rating: https://on.rotary.org/3nXN5yB

The Foundation earned the recognition for adhering to sector best practices and executing its mission in a financially efficient way, demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only one percent of the organizations Charity Navigator evaluates have received 13 consecutive 4-star evaluations.

"Your achievement and 4-star rating will enhance your organization’s fundraising and public relations efforts,” says Michael Thatcher, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator. "This exceptional designation sets the Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness."

Donate your Lunch

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Union Gospel Mission

This year we ran a donate your lunch campaign with members given that we could not meet for lunch. We chose to raise money for the Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver. This drive was a huge success and we were able to collectively raise $700 for the Mission which equals about 200 meals for those in need in Vancouver.

We had executive members present the cheque to the mission pictured are: Ram, Ellen, and Blaire.

Giving Tuesday Dec 1st, 2020