Rotary Club of Ladner Bulletin, January 30, 2024 (Jan 30, 2024)

January 30, 2024

Longest serving member receives Rotary award

Posted on Jan. 24, 2024

Paul Harris Fellows honourees are individuals who meet high professional and personal standards set forth by Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. Honourees may have contributed more than US $1000 to The Rotary Foundation or may be recognized with this award by their club for extraordinary service above self. Dr. Arthur Birk received a Paul Harris Award +2

Kirkland House a landmark of Ladner heritage

Posted on Jan. 23, 2024

In 1910 William Kirkland commissioned Ladner architect J.B. Elliot to build him a large Edwardian-style home on the family farm. Construction on what would be named ‘Hawthorne Grove’ began in that year and was completed in the fall of 1911. The pioneer Kirkland family was prominent in the political and social life of Delta and resided in the house until the late 1940s. In 1949, Claire Haynes purchased the home and farmed the 280 acres until the mid-1950s. Then followed a series of house renters and the farm buildings were abandoned. -- stock photos courtesy of Delta Optimist and Kirkland House Foundation

McKee House lunch and tour field trip

Posted on Jan. 16, 2024

Ladner Rotary members took a field trip to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner on January 16, 2023 for lunch and a tour. The Centre for those 50+ years of age is operated in partnership with the City of Delta and the volunteers of the McKee House Seniors' Society. President of the Society, Mae Quon-Forsythe, spoke to club members and led a tour of the facility, with its large hall, multipurpose/activity space, meeting rooms, snooker room, lounge with fireplace and cafeteria.

Delta Quilters support various causes with their craft

Posted on Jan. 09, 2024

The Boundary Bay Quilters’ Guild encourages its 90 members in their love of quilting through workshops, demonstrations, guest speakers and small groups. It inspires creativity, learning and friendships among members and provides outreach where help is needed in the community.

Vocational Service a theme in January

Posted on Jan. 04, 2024

January is a time when Rotary recognizes the purpose and value of "vocational service". As one of Rotary's five Avenues of Service, Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. By including men and women from diverse professions and backgrounds, Rotary recognizes the importance of all skills and occupations.