Events

Rad Relish Co. was founded in 2021 by Garrett Millsap using his grandmother's famous zucchini relish recipe. Identifying a lack of Indigenous-made food products in the Canadian market, Garrett launched Rad Relish, which has grown into a national brand available in local markets, grocery stores, and online.

Lunch, learn and discussion regarding 2025 club fundraising efforts.

Including;

- Frank Proto: Explanation of appropriate rotary fundraising efforts

- Giving committee: Handouts of West Kelowna Club giving policy & discussion

- Discuss possible Taste of India Benefeicaries

+ Club Business

Carolyn is the Major Gifts Officer for the Rotary Foundation, Zone 24 and is also responsible for Polio, Development & Partnerships.

A member of Rotary Club of Ancaster A.M (Ontario) Carolyn is a second generation Rotarian. She is a Graduate of McMaster University and the University of Western Ontario. Carolyn was formerly with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Lyndsey holds a BA degree in International Relations and a MA degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. She spent 13 seasons as a wildland firefighter for the province of British Columbia. Lyndsey founded and ran a non-profit organization in Nicaragua where she worked for 8 years implementing appropriate technology to rural Nicaraguans.

As an avid event planner and fundraiser, Lyndsey has hosted and organized events both internationally and locally. She is also a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and consults on holistic health and fitness. Volunteerism has always been a significant part of her life and she has sat on many committees and advisory counsels such as the Ozanam Men’s Recovery House, the local Chamber of Commerce, and the International Network for Education in Emergencies.

Lyndsey became involved with the LHON community when she was diagnosed with the condition in 2018. She took part in a genetic drug trail and has seen significant vision recovery. Because of her vision loss / vision recovery journey, Lyndsey became involved with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and now works as a coordinator in career and employment.

https://lhoncanada.ca/lyndsey-rosevear/

Big Bear Innovation Center

+ Club Business & Lunch

Taste of India - Pre event meeting to discuss last minute details

+ Club Business & Taste Of India 2025 Debrief

Congratulations on a successful Taste of India!

- POST fudraiser discussion on what went well & what can be improved for next year

- Celebrate Springs arrival with an Easter lunch

We are honored to welcome Gem Munro, co-founder of Amarok Society: Start With Mothers, to our Rotary meeting. Gem will share how his organization is tackling the global learning crisis by empowering mothers in impoverished communities to become teachers, transforming not only their own lives but also the futures of countless children. Join us for an inspiring talk about the profound impact of education and how grassroots efforts can create lasting change.

We need Rotarians to volunteer to man a Rotary booth for the MBSS Mental Health Walk

https://www.walkformentalhealthmbss.com/

🌭 Frankly Speaking… It’s Time to Celebrate! 🍔

We are grilling up a warm farewell to Frank B as he passes the presidential tongs and flipping the welcome for Frank P as he takes over the helm!

📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
📍 Location: 2670 Taneda Road, West Kelowna
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
🌭 Burgers, Brats & Backyard Cheers (Weather permitting)

- just good food, great company, and a well-earned toast to both Franks! ➡️ As always, please fill out the Google Doc to let me know if you can make it and if you are bringing a guest: RSVP Here