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Here at home, in Ladner, Delta, our province of British Columbia, and worldwide, Rotary provides service to others, promotes integrity, and advances world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Our global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, and leaders volunteer their skills and resources not only to solve common issues and address community needs, but solve some of the world’s most complex and pressing problems. That takes real commitment and vision. Rotary members believe that we share a responsibility to take action to improve our communities.
Join us, so that we can make an even bigger impact – together. No challenge is too big for us. Become part of creating lasting change in our community and throughout the world in Promoting Peace, Saving Mothers & Children, Fighting Disease, Supporting Education, Supporting the Environment, Providing Clean Water and Growing Local Economies. In all these priority causes we are peacebuilders. We are People of Action.
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For 65+ years we have provided relief and built facilities for our community
Around the world our members help save and improve lives
Self development through service and fellowship
Rotary members have endless opportunities to learn about management, leadership and life
Leadership opportunities come in all forms at club, regional, national and international levels
Members work together in service, where they belong in a diverse, inclusive community of high integrity and respect
An old man who lived near the border lost his horse. His neighbours came to comfort him, but he said, “Who knows. This may be a blessing.”
A few months later, the horse returned, bringing with it a fine wild horse. The neighbours congratulated him, but the old man said, “Who knows? This may be a misfortune.”
Now in its 17th year, Adopt a Village in Laos began with a focus on improving education in remote, impoverished villages of northern Laos, by building new schools and providing education materials and equipment. When it turned out that many children could not make it to school because of illness from the contaminated water supply, the focus shifted to include safe water supply with a water filter and hygiene training to each family. In some cases permanent water supplies have included a dam and several km of pipe (or a well is drilled depending on the area), plus a water tank and taps throughout the village. Rotary Club of Ladner has been a long term supporter of the program.
Four Rotary Club of Ladner members on duty for an evening shift managing parking for the many hundreds of vehicles coming and going to and from the Barnside Harvest Festival in Ladner September 11 to 13, at the site and throughout the surrounding area, as an annual fundraiser.
There is value of a simple gesture, especially in a world of different cultures said Ladner Rotary member Marie-Laure Liao at a club meeting invocation on September 8, 2026 .
“We may speak different languages, follow different traditions, and express friendship in different ways,” says Marie-Laure. "In one culture, a hug may say, "Welcome." In another, a respectful distance may express exactly the same thing. Yet kindness is understood almost everywhere."
She said a smile, a handshake, a word of encouragement, a few minutes of our time, or simply choosing not to remain indifferent can have a much greater impact than we sometimes realize.
Ladner Rotary members enjoy a social on September 10, 2026 at the floating home of Ladner Rotarian Chris Scurr and Tonia Scurr in the Ladner area -- on the Fraser River with a garden, six balconies and beautiful river views. -- photos by Penny Offer
Past District Governor of Rotary District 7040, based in Montreal, Wong Kee Song visited Rotary Club of Ladner. He spoke highly of former Montreal Rotarian Marie-Laure Liao, now a member of Ladner Rotary.
The value of friendship was the theme of the invocation Ladner Rotary member Carol LeVasseur gave at the September 1, 2026 meeting of Rotary Club of Ladner. Friendship and Fellowship are key benefits all of us experience as Rotary members. Carol quoted extracts from the book, Simple Principles To Feel Better & Live Longer, summarized in these notes:
* Strong friendships are linked to longer life expectancy, sometimes more strongly than relationships with family members.
* Friends positively influence health habits by encouraging healthy eating, physical activity, and avoiding harmful behaviors.
* Friendships provide emotional support, acceptance, and encouragement that help people cope with stress, loss, and life's challenges.
* Meaningful social connections contribute to both improved well-being and increased longevity.
* The document suggests that women may live longer in part because they tend to build and maintain friendships more effectively.
Delta Heritage Society promotes and protects Delta’s rich and diverse history for now and for the future. The Society oversees the artifacts and archival documents that have been entrusted to our care by local residents and beyond. The Society collaborates closely with the City of Delta on policy and delivery of archival, interpretive, educational and exhibition services. Items from our collection are displayed in the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre. Jean Pearce and Susan Haines from our spoke to Ladner Rotary members about Delta Heritage Society on September 8, 2026. Read More
In the past 25 years the Take a Hike Foundation has graduated 2,000 youth experiencing vulnerability and changed the trajectory of their lives. The program primarily serves underserved youth experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, financial hardship, substance use issues, and some prior justice system involvement. Take a Hike is a full‑time alternative education program for Grade 10–12 students whose lives, mental‑health challenges, trauma, or instability make mainstream school inaccessible. Youth are referred through partner school districts and attend. Jayden Williams, Take a Hike's Manager of Philanthropy, spoke to Rotary Club of Ladner on September 1, 2026. Read More
Ladner Business Association Executive Director Kathy Dance and LBA Board Director Corbin Auriti presented to the Ladner Rotary on the early December Breakfast with Santa tradition of 50 years in the community. Read More
Corbin Auriti, of No BS Technologies Inc. in Tsawwassen, started his company in 2015 to focus on delivering clear, friendly, and personable IT expertise. From the microscope hardware level, to server infrastructure, and many things in between Corbin provides advice and services to help local businesses cut through the jargon and help simplify solutions from various platforms tailored to client needs. Read More
Elle Hunter, Ladner-based home stylist and stager spoke to Ladner Rotary members on June 9, 2026 about her boutique company ellement re:design which takes care of clients' design, styling and, when preparing to sell their homes, staging, needs with a focus on their home’s best features, and appeal to the demographics in their neighbourhoods. Read More
Lara Victoria, Executive Director of the Delta Community Foundation -- which the Rotary Club of Ladner founded -- reported in presentation to Ladner Rotary on May 26, 2026, that the Foundation offers several categories of giving, including donor-directed gifts, scholarships, and flexible emerging funds. Progress is being made towards the Foundation’s goal of reaching $5 million which can generate much more in service to the community where there is need. Overall, the presentation emphasized the value of local philanthropy, long-term community impact, and building a culture of giving for future generations. Read More
KinVillage is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting older adults to live with dignity, independence, and connection at every stage of aging. A $6 million capital campaign is now underway for a new KinVillage Community Centre, where people of 55+ come together to stay active, socialize, and have fun, through workshops, games, dancing and gentle exercise. Kristen Thomas, KinVillage Director of Development, presented to Ladner Rotary members on May 19, 2026. Read More
Renie D'Aquila, Executive Director of Ladner-based REACH Child and Youth Development Society, spoke to Ladner Rotary about the need for support in expanding their partial day pre-school program to a full day daycare program to meet the growing need to serve 75% of parents who are dual income. REACH provides support for neurodiverse children, from birth to age 25, and their families in Delta, Surrey, White Rock, and Langley. Its aim is to build inclusive, accessible, supportive societies where all individuals flourish by actively engaging the children and families in their own services towards lifelong self-determination. Read More
Since 2024 Ladner Village Revitalization has been the focus of a staff task force. The aim has been to activate Ladner Village and advance redevelopment of the Ladner Waterfront, particularly through these six priority projects to be implemented over the next five years: Chisholm Street Wharf / Spot on the Water Park; Chisholm Street; Mixed Use Tourist Accommodation; Elliott Street Wharf; Pedestrian Events and Celebrations; Ladner Village Branding and Wayfinding. Paula Kolisnek, City of Delta, presented to Ladner Rotary members the 2026 Ladner Village Revitalization Action Plan on April 21, 2026. Read More
Since 1972 Deltassist has been promoting the well-being of the people of Delta. It is an accredited, non-profit which cares for the community by providing a wide range of community-based social service programs for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors. Deltassist responds to needs in the community by offering free of charge professional and volunteer services for the social, psychological, and physical well-being of individuals, families, and the community regardless of age, ability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. Deltassist Executive Director Julie A. Chadwick spoke to Ladner Rotary on March 31st and said that Deltassist is "Caring for our Community" and that "Need Knows No Season". Read More
BC's Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt has championed the rights of seniors for 30 years at the local, provincial, national and international levels. In the past Dan has held leadership positions in senior-living and long-term care homes in the Lower Mainland for over 10 years where he helped shape a dementia-friendly future for seniors and their loved ones. He has also served as adjunct professor of gerontology at Simon Fraser University and sessional instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has also been a surveyor with Accreditation Canada, reviewing quality improvement and person-centred care at long-term care homes and community-based service providers across Canada. Read More
Danica Gallaher, Community Relations Manager, Fortis BC, a member of Ladner Rotary, updated Ladner Rotary on the Fortis BC LNG Expansion plans and progress at the Tilbury Industrial Park location. Tilbury LNG Storage Expansion project, which could start construction by Spring 2027 will ensure FortisBC can continue to provide reliable and resilient energy services to customers, including during potential system disruptions due to extreme weather. It will replace the original Tilbury facility with a new modern facility that maintains essential gas supply and operational capability. Read More
Some of the other speakers visiting Ladner Rotary
Simply Estate Clearing Inc., supporting will excecutors with estates Read More
Allison Grimwood, Kyndred Society, helping disabled find, land jobs. Read More
Richard Wischnewski, Exec Director, Delta Chamber of Commerce Read More
Sarah Strother Group Publisher for the Delta Optimist newspaper Read More
Deltones Toastmasters Club on becoming a better speaker, leader. Read More
Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, John Treleaven, Read More
Canadian Snowbird Association. Bud Conroy Read More
Wills & Estate Planning, Oliver B. Hamilton, Lawyer Read More
Eastlink cable television, Travis Goodman, Manager, Consumer Sales Read More
Ebike Delta, Chris Scurr, owner Read More
Our BC/Canada economy, Rosanne Horner, VP Business Dev Bank, Read More
Vancouver Giants Hockey Club and the WHA, Dale Saip, Giants VP Read More
City of Delta updates, Mayor George Harvie Read More
Kyndred Community Living Society, Anita Sihota/Marta Davis Read More
New Chief Constable Harj Sidhu, Delta Police Department Read More
Women's & Newborn Health, Cally Wesson and Cheryl Gibson BC Women's Health Foundation Read More
Barnside Harvest Festival, John Donnelly, Producer Read More
Rotary Club of Atlantis, South Africa, Rotarians Chris & Penny Offer Read More
Rotary International Club Excellence Award for 2024-25
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