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A Rotary member talks about the value Rotary has provided to help him
accomplish his personal and professional goals,
and why others could discover the value in becoming Rotary members.
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Coast Tsawwassen Inn
1665 – 56th Street
Delta, BC V4L 2B2
Canada
Delta, BC V4L 2B2
Canada
Dale Saip, Senior VP of Hockey, at the Vancouver Giants Hockey Club, and a long-time Trustee on the Delta School Board, spoke about the Vancouver Giants Hockey Club, many years part of the Western Hockey League.
Delta Mayor George Harvie spoke to Ladner Rotary members on March 11, 2025 about changes coming to revitalize the Ladner waterfront and community, and about ongoing issues for which he has been advocating over time, health care services and port security. Photo of the Elliott Street Wharf and waterfront in Ladner planned by and with the City for upgrade and development as an attractive venue for residents and tourists.
As the cost of food continues to rise, food for the Rotary-sponsored pantry program, for Delta Secondary School students of families who need a hand up over weekends, and the South Delta Food Bank will be supported by the Ladner Rotary Shred A Thon on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The April 5th Shred A Thon will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the property behind Eastlink (Delta Cable) at 5381 Ladner Trunk Road in Ladner.
Any individual, company or organization can bring their old tax returns, credit card bills, business records, bank statements, and personal information documents so a shredding company can safely and securely shred the paper on the spot.
Richard Wischnewski told Rotary Club of Ladner on March 4, 2025 about Ladner Business Association (LBA), where he is the current President, and about Delta Gymnastics, where he is Executive Director.
LBA is a community-minded business association. It enriches the South Delta community as it empowers local small, medium and large businesses, service organizations, not-for-profits and government. Members benefit from promotion of each other's businesses, advocacy on behalf of the business community, hosting networking events and business workshops, and giving back to the community.
Delta Gymnastics Society is a leading gymnastics clubs, supporting gymnasts, at every level of experience and age. It lives by its motto, “Where kids are first” as it coaches and trains young children and provides programs for seniors. The goal is to give children a lifelong passion for physical activity and to empower them to become successful people through gymnastics.
On a winter vacation in the Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa, Mexico, earlier this month Ladner Rotarian Denis Denischuk came upon a prominent boulevard sign with the Rotary Wheel, with place and time of the local club meetings (seen in photo). By wondering around the commercial district of Ixtapa Denis found the club's own air-conditioned meeting room. Of the 13 members in the club, six were on hand at the evening meeting to greet him warmly, some in English and some in Spanish. No dinner was served, just some savoury snacks, water or white wine.
Kyndred Community Living Society, formerly Delta Community Living Society, supports people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential in living and belonging in their community. Kyndred community connections, family supports, employment opportunities, and supportive housing options with a commitment to life-long learning, choice and self-determination.
Delta's Chief Constable Harj Sidhu, who spoke to Ladner Rotary members on February 11, 2025, was appointed to his position in November 2024. He is the department’s first South Asian Chief Constable. He started his career with Delta Police Department in 1993. His appointment to the top position from within the department is less usual generally for police departments in appointing their Chief Constables.
He has a strong commitment to collaborating with the community and stakeholders, working together to problem solve issues, and create solutions tailor made to Delta, and presides over the department’s “No Call too Small” approach over policing.
BC Women's Health Foundation Manager, Engagement Cheryl Gipson spoke to Rotary Club of Ladner members about the importance of women's health, largely overlooked in the past, and current fundraising priorities for the Foundation and, in turn, BC Women's Hospital.
In 2025, in the Chinese Lunar calendar, the Year of the Snake is about introspection, strategic planning, and personal growth. You are encouraged to take a step back and reflect on your lives, goals, and aspiration, becoming more attuned to your inner self, leading to greater self-awareness and personal development. The Snake's influence promotes careful planning and strategic decision-making. The Snake is known for its wisdom and intuition. Its energy can bring new opportunities, especially those that require careful consideration and strategic approach. The Snake's ability to navigate through challenges with grace can inspire individuals to do the same.
Jesse Webb, who joined the Rotary Club of Ladner in December gave his "Classification Speech" for fellow members to get to know him a little better. Manager of the Delta Funeral Home, in Ladner, Jesse started life in Kenora, Ontario. After college he moved to BC where he started in the funeral service business. After transferring to positions in Toronto, Houston, Dallas and Orlando, he returned to the Lower Mainland. Jesse, his wife Ashlee and their two sons, aged 14 and 10, live in South Surrey. He says he looks forward to participating in Ladner Rotary to provide service to the community -- "service" being the key word which he provides through his occupation and personal life.
For the 13th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. 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.
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