As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express gratitude for each of our Rotarians. Your dedication to service and your commitment to making our community stronger and better are truly inspiring. Whether it's through supporting local projects, contributing to global initiatives like PolioPlus, or simply showing up to lend a helping hand, your impact is felt far and wide. Rotary’s motto of "Service Above Self" shines brightly through everything we do together. Wishing you all a joyous Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, fellowship, and the warmth of knowing we are making a difference—both here in West Kelowna and around the world!

The Greater Westside Board of Trade is hosting their October Business After Hours on Thursday, October 17th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at City Furniture in West Kelowna. This event is a fantastic opportunity for our Rotary members to connect with local professionals and expand your network in a relaxed, social setting.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 17th
🕔 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
📍 Location: City Furniture, 2341 Bering Rd, Westbank, BC V4T 2P4

When you arrive, just let them know at registration that you are a guest of Das. We hope to see many of you there!

We are inviting members to make donations towards PolioPlus as part of our commitment to ending polio. To show our appreciation, each donor will receive a ticket for a chance to win a gift basket! For every $20 donation, you will receive one ticket, and for a $50 donation, you’ll receive three tickets. The draw for the gift basket will take place during the upcoming meeting. Let’s all contribute to the fight against polio and be part of the solution! Your generosity makes a difference.

Our very own Peggy Southin has written a powerful and informative article for World Polio Day, highlighting Rotary’s vital role in the fight to eradicate this disease. We encourage all members to take the time to read it and reflect on how far we’ve come and how close we are to a polio-free world.