NV Rotary 50th Anniversary






FIFTY years ago, the North Vancouver Rotary Club came into being. A lot has changed since then, including the inclusion of women into the organization, but the service club remains steadfast to its creed as ". . . an organization of business and professional persons united world wide who provide humanitarian service." Last Monday, it was time to celebrate at North Vancouver's Cheers restaurant. The honour guard was present, as was Rotary members from across the North Shore. Past and present dignitaries mingled during the reception and, after dinner, guest speakers took to the microphone. Congratulations Rotary!

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The North Shore News was well represented at the event. Former promotions manager Trixie Agrios (from left) caught up with marketing team leader Mark Hood and classified's Kelly Pownall.

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Past president Bob Nowell and assistant governor Jacci McTavish are both proud members of the North Van club.

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A toast to the occasion from Bud Fast (left), the club's community services director, and Jeff Pearce, one of the club's past presidents.

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District governor Dave Kirk and the club's current president, Sonia Wolowidnyk both delivered speeches later in the evening.

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Being a district governor's wife is a role that Sheila Kirk carries out with grace. She chatted with Mel Endelman, assistant governor, during the cocktail reception.

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Make new friends, but keep the old. Stan Wood (from left) was president from 1993-94 while Irwin Stewart was past district governor. Terry McGauley was past president from 1987-88.

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North Shore News general manager Doug Foot (left) will soon be a member of Bodo Vajem's Lions Gate chapter. Bodo has been a Rotarian for 30 years.

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West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Jeremy Dalton (from left), seen here with wife Leah and realtor Tony Breen, will be running as an independent in the up-coming provincial election.

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Federal MP Ted White, seen here with wife Sue, took a break from Ottawa to join in on the festivities.

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Seaforth Highlander piper Rod McTaggart, dressed in his kilt, took time to admire the gigantic cake. Wonder if he got a piece after he piped in the head table?

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Receiving guests in the foyer was club members Neil Creighton (from left), Mary Motta, Brian Motta and Alnasir Khan.

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It's always a proud moment when the North Van RCMP honour guard can attend. From left: Cst. Carlos Rockhill and Cst. Owen "Rusty" Rusticus.

Larger copies of the above photos are available by request. Please email your requests (including title of event, date of event and names of people in photo), to cbarr@westvancouver.com (or click on the name below) and I will be happy to forward you the photo. Thanks.

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