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Nov. 14, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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"My Foundation Story"
Nov. 22, 2022
Dean, her husband Rhino and their 3 children emigrated to Canada from South Africa 32 years ago. Dean grew up in Zambia and after marrying Rhino lived in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa. Dean was born into a Rotary family and when Rhino joined Rotary in 1986, he became an active Rotarian until she joined Rotary in 1989. On arriving in Vancouver both Dean and Rhino joined the Rotary Club of West Vancouver and at present are members of the Rotary Club of Langley Central in District 5050. Her best experience is leading teams of Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors to Africa, and seeing how this volunteer experience changes their lives. |
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Rotary Community Service Grant
Nov. 29, 2022
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Dec. 12, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Mennonites in the Valley
Dec. 13, 2022
Richard Thiessen is Executive Director of the Mennonite Heritage Museum in Abbotsford, BC. Previously, he was Librarian at Mennonite Brethren Bible College / Concord College, and Library Director at Columbia Bible College. He has served as president of both the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada and the Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia, and was also active for many years with the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society. For 20 years he has been involved with GAMEO: the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online (www.gameo.org). He created the website www.mennonitegenealogy.com in the late 1990s to help make Mennonite genealogical resources available to the public. Richard has served on a number of local, provincial, and national church committees in both Mennonite Brethren and Mennonite Church contexts. At present, Richard is preparing to co-lead a Mennonite Heritage tour to Poland in the summer of 2023. Richard and his wife, Karen, love to travel and to learn more about the places and people they see and meet. They have visited over 40 countries and have travelled extensively through both Canada and the United States. They believe that one of the best things they ever did as a family was to spend two months in Ethiopia volunteering at the Meserete Kristos College. Richard loves photography, visiting museums, listening to music, collecting stamps, growing lilies, and cheering for the Montreal Canadiens.
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Christmas 2022
Dec. 20, 2022
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Jan. 09, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Rethinking Canada-Africa Relations in an Era of Shifting Global Order
Jan. 10, 2023
Edward Ansah Akuffo is an Associate Professor of International Relations, and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, Canada. He is also the immediate Past-President of International Studies Association, Canada Branch. Edward is an Adjunct Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of New Brunswick-Fredericton, and a member of the University of Waterloo based Defense and Security Foresight Group. Edward’s research focuses on Canada’s foreign and security policy in Africa, African Union-NATO interregional security cooperation, and maritime security in Africa. His work has appeared in several academic journals and edited books. He is the author of Canadian Foreign Policy in Africa: Regional Approaches to Peace, Security, and Development (Ashgate/Routledge, 2012). |
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Prevention of Workplace Violence
Jan. 17, 2023
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Building bridges of understanding between immigrant communities and local residents.
Jan. 24, 2023
Raj was born in the south of India. He has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree and Masters in Hydraulic Engineering (India) and a Masters in Mechanics and Hydraulics (USA). He came to Canada in 1973 and now lives in White Rock. He is retired but still provides worldwide assistance in subjects of his expertise. Raj has extensive experience at senior levels in the World Bank, United Nations Specialized Agencies, and private sector. Raj is a Director of the Sources Foundation in White Rock which operates various facilities to meet the needs of the community. He is a Director of New Bridge Academy, helping to build bridges between the incoming Chinese immigrant community and area residents. Raj is a multiple Paul Harris fellow and a major donor to the Rotary Foundation. He is Chair of the Canada-Tunisia Inter Country Cultural Committee of the Rotary International. He is also a member of three Rotary Action Groups: Water and Sanitation, Environmental Sustainability, and Honouring Indigenous People as well as a member of the Whisky Dram Rotary Fellowship Group.
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Healthy Aging
Jan. 31, 2023
Christina has worked in the community social services sector for 43 years, providing services and programming to older adults, persons with disabilities, low-income & and their families. Along with a retired pastor, doctor, and teacher, she was involved in starting Abbotsford Association for Healthy Aging in 1989. The primary goal is to enhance the lives of our older adult community and ensure that senior individuals can retain their dignity and independence during the latter stages of life. We strive to be aware of the needs of our older adults and address this by creating programs that are thoughtful, engaging, and fulfilling to support our older community. |
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BC Seniors Games, 2023
Feb. 07, 2023
Mary was born and raised in Abbotsford and has strong connections to the community. She has been involved in numerous organizations over the years and has sat as a member of the Smart & Caring Community Grants Committee for the past five years. Mary was the recipient of the Community Builder of the Year in Abbotsford (2017) and was a two-time recipient of the Abbotsford Arts Council – Arty Awards for her passion in theatre. She was the founder of Business in Black which entertained audiences for the Business Excellence Awards for 15 years; the Director of the Abbotsford Heat ‘Fever’ Dance Team; and the Director of Ceremonies for the BC Summer Games in 2016. She is thrilled to be taking the role as President for the 55+ BC Summer Games to be hosted by Abbotsford this summer! |
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Feb. 13, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Dog & Cat Rescue
Feb. 14, 2023
Heart and Soul was founded in late 2015 by two like-minded people whose love for animals was like no other. We started as a small group and have now grown to the point where we are able to help 100’s of animals in need every year. Our main focus is educating on spaying and neutering so that we can help reduce the number of animals in need of help. Last year alone, we were able to find loving homes for 846 dogs and cats, as well as spay and neuter many more through our program.
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Harvest Fest
Feb. 21, 2023
Jo Holland is a career Firefighter for the City of Abbotsford and is also the Chairperson for Harvest Fest, an annual event hosted by the Abbotsford Firefighters Charitable Society. The presentation is aimed at promoting the event to a wider audience, thereby improving the effectiveness of this fun and worthy fundraising event. |
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Vital Signs
Feb. 28, 2023
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International Women's Day
Mar. 07, 2023
Sylvia came to Abbotsford in 1969 as a first year teacher. Abbotsford became her forever home and she had a rewarding 35 year career as a Business Education and Career Preparation Teacher. Sylvia is committed to giving back to her community through many volunteer positions including BC Games, Disability Games, Seniors Games, Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame, and the BC and Yukon Breast Cancer Foundation. Currently, she works as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition held yearly at Tradex, is the Registrar for Zone 3 BC 55+ Games, and, with husband, George, coordinates the Senior Mixed League at the Abbotsford Curling Club. Sylvia has inspired and mentored hundreds of young women in Abbotsford as a teacher and community leader. She has won numerous awards and citations for her outstanding work, including being named the 2021 Order of Abbotsford winner. |
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Mar. 13, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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5 Top Tax Mistakes to Avoid
Mar. 14, 2023
Doris Woodman-McMillan is married to Bill McMillan. She is originally from Alberta and grew up on a farm with five sisters. She moved first to Vancouver in 1985, then to Abbotsford in 1988. Between them Bill and Doris have four children. In 1999 Doris started Numbers Unlimited Bookkeeping as a way to supplement the family income and work around her children’s schedules. Numbers has grown over the past 23 years to a company with a staff of twelve, and works with a wide variety of businesses, providing full service bookkeeping and accounting services. In 2010 they won the Business Excellence Award for the Established Business of the Year. Doris was also nominated in 2011 for the Myrtle Everett Award. Doris has also sat on numerous boards – Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures, and Abbotsford Rotary to name a few. She has helped out in various capacities with Operation Red Nose, Abbotsford Connect, and other charities. She was a member of the Sister City Committee for a number of years, and sat on the Mayor’s Prosperity Task Force. |
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Central Fraser Valley Search & Rescue Society
Apr. 04, 2023
Formed in 1978, CFVSAR is comprised of over 25 unpaid professionals who have each undergone extensive mandatory Search and Rescue training. The Central Fraser Valley stretches from the west border of Chilliwack to the east border of Surrey, British Columbia Canada. Whether it be inland water and rivers, mountain terrain, high-angle rope, or urban rescue, our team of dedicated members are on-call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are a resource for agencies such as the RCMP, Emergency Management BC, and the Fire Department. Our members are trained in a variety of specialties, from rope rescue, swift water / flood rescue, avalanche response, and public education. |
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Apr. 17, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Update on Gallery 7 Theatre and a short walk through 30+ years of theatre in Abbotsford.
Apr. 18, 2023
Ken is the founding Executive/Artistic Director of Gallery 7 Theatre. In addition to managing the organization, Ken occasionally directs, acts, or does lighting design. He graduated from UFV with a Bachelor's Degree in English and Theatre back in 1997 and was honoured to be named an Alumni Top 40. Select directing credits include Doubt: A Parable and The Secret Garden. When not doing theatre, Ken enjoys announcing at air shows, going to the movies, and relaxing at home with friends or video games. |
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Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
Apr. 25, 2023
Barb is a retired environmental educator, who developed and managed youth Jennifer was raised in the Fraser Valley. She gained her Bachelor of Business |
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May 08, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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