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Succession is an essential part of leadership

Posted on Oct 27, 2026

National and international consultant in the field of education and Ladner Rotary member Avis Glaze gave this invocation at the club's October 27th meeting.

Recently, I listened to the speech of Rob Jetten, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, at the United Nations General Assembly. He made history as the country’s youngest ever leader and Prime Minister. He is 39 years old.

This re-awakened one of my concerns regarding leadership and the need for leadership succession and development planning in an organization. Who was his mentor, I wondered. How well is he prepared for the hurdles, setbacks, and trials, inherent in leadership, especially at that level and in these challenging times? Who is there to support him when the going gets rough? Does he have the humility to listen to the advice of individuals with more experience?

Then I reflected on how we are mentoring and supporting those who will replace us in our organization. We are very fortunate that mentorship is one of the goals of our Membership Committee.

Delta residents to display Canadian flags raised in community for Remembrance Day

Posted on Oct 27, 2026

Ladner Rotarians Chris Offer and Jim Burnett are among the club members raising a Canadian flag on the property of each subscribing Ladner resident around the week of Remembrance Day Canada Day on November 11 – having already done same for subscribers around Canada Day on July 1st – as a fundraiser for community service projects. The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen has been planting flags in that community as well. For half season rate of $30 residents can order a flag raised for this Remembrance Day period. Register

World Polio Day Oct 24

Posted on Oct 17, 2026

Polio is a potentially fatal, paralyzing disease that primarily affects children under five. It has no cure but is preventable through vaccination and can be eradicated.
- For over 35 years, Rotary’s PolioPlus program has helped lead global eradication efforts through fundraising, advocacy, volunteer mobilization, and mass vaccination.
- Since the Global Polio Eradication Initiative began in 1988, cases have fallen 99.9%; wild poliovirus remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan, in part because of conflicts in ideology and continued warfare in those countries make some of their more remote regions inaccessible.
- Rotary members have contributed over US$3 billion and helped protect more than 3 billion children across 122 countries.
- Major challenges include political insecurity, mobile populations, difficult terrain, vaccine refusal, misinformation, and reaching remote communities.
- Rotary commits US$50 million annually, matched 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation, for a combined US$150 million yearly commitment.
- More than 1 million Rotary members have contributed time and money, working with partners such as UNICEF and receiving support from public figures.

St. David's Church joins Ladner Rotary as a non-profit corporate member

Ladner Rotary inducted St. David's Anglican Church, in Tsawwassen, as a non-profit corporate member on October 20, 2026. Rev. Simbarashe Basvi, rector for St. David's who was already a member of Ladner, was joined by parishioners Anthony Hanna and Fredy Sanchez (absent) to make up the three for corporate membership

The church began in 1908 at Boundary Bay School. In 1954 a church was built at the corner of what is now 12th Ave. and 56th Street. In 1970 transferred to its new building on 51A Street. The church welcomes children and youth, families and singles.

Rotary-sponsored Interact Club now has a new display for its activities

Posted on Oct 16, 2026

Rotary Club of Ladner Supports the Interact Club of Delta Secondary School. Ladner Rotary's Youth Committee Director Chris Scurr presented the Interact Club of Delta Secondary School with a retractable banner to help promote the club and its activities.

The banner will be used at the school and at local community events to raise awareness of Interact and showcase the great work these young leaders are doing. It will also help promote fundraising initiatives, encouraging students and community members to get involved and support meaningful causes.

Rotary supports economic development as a way out of poverty in small villages worldwide

Posted on Oct 13, 2026

In the month of October we, in Rotary, recognize Community Economic Development as one of our seven Areas of Focus, according to Ladner Rotary member Peter Roaf in an invocation at a club meeting on October 13, 2026.

Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. That means one in nine people in the world does not have enough to eat, Of those hungry people 60% are women and girls.

70% of the world’s poorest people live in rural areas and depend on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood.

Rotary members worldwide work with The Rotary Foundation to provide sustainable solutions to poverty. In the past year The Rotary Foundation has spent US $9.2 million to grow local economies and reduce poverty.

Young community leaders found Delta’s first Rotaract Club

Posted on Oct 03, 2026

The first Rotaract Club in Delta received is charter from Rotary International on September 27, 2026. The 13 charter members of the club, which Rotary Club of Ladner has sponsored, are former members of the Interact Clubs at Delta Secondary School in Ladner and South Delta Secondary School in Tsawwassen, sponsored by Rotary clubs in those communities.

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Nov 17, 2026

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Nov 24, 2026

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Dale Saip, Senior Vice President of Vancouver Giants Hockey Club a recent nominee to the Delta Sport Hall of Fame for 2026 told Ladner Rotarians about his deep roots in Delta, He is a former Delta school board trustee, school board chair, and previously worked in real estate. Has been involved with the Vancouver Giants for over 26 years, including time with the Tri-City Americans before the Giants were established. Read More

Delta for People-Oriented Places, or Del-POP, is a community-driven advocacy group in Delta dedicated to making the city more inclusive and accessible. They focus on housing policies and land-use decisions to create a city where people of all backgrounds and income levels can thrive. Delta resident Norm Van Eeden Petersman leads the group. He spoke to Ladner Rotary on October 20, 2026. Read More

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