Members of the Rotary Club of Terrace and the Rotary Club of Terrace-Skeena Valley were busy over the weekend, helping the City of Terrace install two new play structures at the Rotary Playground on Ferry Island.
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Terrace Mayor (and Rotarian) Sean Bujtas was our guest speaker at a recent Terrace Rotary Club meeting. He outlined some of the details of the groundbreaking Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance agreement with the BC Government.
Skeena NDP candidate Sarah Zimmerman was our guest speaker at a recent Terrace Rotary meeting, outlining her platform in the upcoming October BC Election.
(Conservative candidate Claire Rattee will address a future meetin
Terrace Rotary was pleased to hear a presentation at our recent meeting from Skeena Valley Farmer's Market manager Mike Cotton, who outlined the economic and social benefits the market brings to the Terrace area.
Our upcoming meeting will once again take place at Beasley's Lounge at the Best Western, before we return to the Bavarian for our September 23rd meeting.
Terrace Rotary was delighted to welcome Jose Bautista from the Rotary Club of Cholula Milenaria in Mexico (District 4185) to this week's meeting, which was held in Beasley's Lounge at the Best Western in Terrace.
The Rotary Club of Terrace mourns the passing of the long-time host of our Monday Club meetings at the Bavarian Inn -- August "Gus" Gerdei.
A memorial gathering for Gus will be held at the Bavarian Sunday, September 1st at 2:00pm.
Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and staff.
Congratulations to Doris Munger of Granisle -- our Grand Prize winner ($25,000 cash) in the 2024 Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Race!
The Rotary Club of Terrace held its annual Wild Duck Race at Ferry Island during Riverboat Days -- and the winner of the $25,000 first prize was Doris Munger of Granisle.
Second prize (a helicopter ride donated by Canadian Helicopters) was won by Nicole Lavoie of Terrace; third prize (a $500 Gift Card donated by Safeway) went to Laura Fandry; and fourth prize (a $500 Gift Card donated by Canadian Tire) was won by Annette Desch.
A big thank you to the prize donors -- and to Canadian Helicopters for dropping the Ducks for us; Emil Anderson for traffic control on the bridge; Silvertip Promotions for our posters.
And most of all, a big thank you to everyone who bought Duck Race tickets, helping Rotary support community projects!
(for more images, click "Read More" button)
Terrace Rotary was pleased to present a $1000 donation to the Carmen Arts Group for their Summer Arts Initiative
The Carmen Arts Group presents Gilbert & Sullivan's musical operetta "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Pentecostal Assembly (3511 Eby Street Terrace)
Performances:
7pm Thursday August 1st
2pm Friday August 2nd
7pm Friday August 2nd
Tickets available in person at Misty River Books, and online via Eventbrite: https://www.
All tickets $20.00 and General Admission
Doors open 30 minutes before performances
Terrace Rotary was delighted to formally induct Kara Loy into the club this week.
She was formally welcomed at our weekly meeting by Club President Chad Sallenback and by her sponsor Bryan Gascon. Welcome Kara!!
The Rotary Club of Terrace has chosen Rich Toomey as its "Rotarian of the Year" for the past Rotary year (2023-24).
The announcement was made by Club President Chad Sallenback at the Club's Installation Meeting held last week at the Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse.
Rich was recognized for his tireless work as Club Treasurer as well as helping to organize and manage the sale of tickets for one of the club's main fundraisers: the annual Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Race.
[PHOTO: Terrace Rotary Club President Chad Sallenback and Rotarian of the Year Rich Toomey]
Members of the Rotary Club of Terrace were on hand to celebrate the city's George Little Park playground expansion project.
Several new features have been added, including two specially-designed swings to accommodate children with accessibility challenges.
PHOTO: City Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Tara Irwin demonstrates one of the new swings.
Terrace Rotary was delighted to formally induct Yvonne Koerner into the club. She received her Rotary pin at this week's meeting from Kara Loy, who proposed her membership.
Welcome Yvonne!
The Rotary Club of Terrace is pleased to welcome Gordon Blumhagen to the family of Rotary.
Gordon was inducted into the club at this week's meeting -- he's pictured here along with his sponsor, Terrace Rotarian Dave Merritt
"A Showcase of career pathways and opportunities in health sciences" That's the aim of ADVENTURES IN HEALTH CARE, a project of the Rotary Clubs of Terrace and Terrace-Skeena Valley, which took place this past week (May 1-3) in Terrace.
We thank our partners at Coast Mountain College, UNBC Northwest Campus, Northern Health and School District #82 (Coast Mountain) for their enthusiastic commitment to the initiative. Also a big "thank you" to Coast Cedar Dental, Dr. Shimperton of Fusion Care and the paramedics.
Click "Read More" tab below for more information -- and more pictures.
Members of the Rotary Clubs of Terrace and Terrace-Skeena Valley joined with other community members Sunday to clear debris along Highway 37 south of town.
Rotarians from both clubs were busy taking part in their annual Spring Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up, with a number of other groups participating, including the Terrace Northmen Rugby club, L'ecole Jack Cook and the Terrace Ringette Association. We thank everyone for their help in gathering up 62 bags of trash -- and thanks to all motorists along the route who kept an eye out for us!
[All photos by Sarah Zimmerman, Sean Bujtas]
The Rotary Club of Terrace and the Rotary Club of Terrace-Skeena Valley will team up again this Sunday (Apr 14 from 10am to 12:30pm) for the Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up.
Last year, we were assisted by members of the Terrace Minor Hockey U-18 team, North Coast Nightmares Roller Derby Team and Terrace Scouts.
Motorists along Highway 37 South from the Roundabout to the Airport Turnoff are asked to keep an eye out for us... and please drive with caution!
Below are some photos from the 2023 event.
Terrace Rotary President Chad Sallenback is gearing up for his 2nd consecutive term at the helm of the club.
Chad recently attended the annual President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) for the Pacific Northwest Region at Seattle/Tacoma, Washington.
Here he greets the incoming district governor for District 5110 (Alaska), Marty Metiva.
Rotarians annually support the Salvation Army- Terrace Corp by helping at the Kettles- a significant Salvation Army Christmas fund-raiser. The Salvation Army uses these funds to support the needy in the community. Rotary Club of Terrace Past-President Manu
ela Krisinger presents a cheque for $2500 to Captain Sabrina Silvey for this year's Kettle Campaign.
ela Krisinger presents a cheque for $2500 to Captain Sabrina Silvey for this year's Kettle Campaign.Terrace Rotary is pleased to welcome our newest member, Adam Coultish.
Adam's membership was proposed by Val Gauvin, who was first in line to welcome him to the family of Rotary at this week's meeting.
This week's Terrace Rotary meeting featured an interesting and informative presentation from Saša Loggin, the Executive Director of the Skeena Diversity Society.
Saša detailed the important contributions that recent immigrants have made to Terrace.
Congratulations to Reece Dozzi -- for receiving his 6th Paul Harris Fellow pin, in recognition of his continued contributions to the Rotary Foundation and the good work of Rotary everywhere.
Reece was presented with his pin by club president Chad Sallenback at our November 20th meeting.
Reece is our youngest member, showing that the future is indeed bright!
This week's guest speaker was Jeff Sodowski, a fundraising consultant working with the Dr REM Lee Hospital Foundation on the NeoNatal ICU project for the Hospital.
Jeff had some exciting things to say about the new Mills Memorial Hospital currently under construction in Terrace and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
At this week's meeting, Terrace Rotary President Chad Sallenback was proud to present a $7250 cheque to Giselle Birch who is a member of our sister club, the Rotary Club of Terrace-Skeena Valley, to support their amazing Starfish Backpack program which provides nutritious food to school students in need here in the Terrace-Thornhill area.
Preliminary figures show bids were up this year compared to 2022, as the Rotary Club of Terrace held its annual Online Fundraising Auction over the weekend.
Auction chair Brian Downie says this year's bids totalled $47,842 -- which is a three thousand dollar increase over last year's preliminary figures.
In addition, local businesses donated a total of $3,450 in cash to the club.
[PICTURED BELOW: Rotarians Dave Merritt and Chad Sallenback at the 2023 Terrace Rotary Online Auction]
The Rotary Club of Terrace was proud to present a $10,000 donation to the Dr REM Lee Hospital Foundation, to assist in the purchase of a Bathing Tub & Lift for the Skeena Unit at Terraceview Lodge.
Pictured below are (left to right) Carla Lennert (Terraceview Lodge Long Term Care manager), Frances Tooms (Nurse Manager), Chris Mallett (Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation Chair), Craig Dunfield (Foundation Director), Chad Sallenback (Rotary Club of Terrace President)
The new bathing tub and lift will allow seniors with mobility challenges to safely bathe in a new jet bath with lift.
The 2023 Terrace Rotary Online Auction website is now LIVE and accepting pre-bids.
You can view the full list of items at http://www.auction.terracerotary.org/ -- you will need a Buyer number -- but if you don't have one, you can request it at the website.
The full list will also be available in the November 2nd edition of the TERRACE STANDARD (and also check out the Standard's October 26th edition for a story on this year's auction)
All items donated by local and area businesses and organizations -- we thank them for their generosity -- and we thank YOU for your support! Happy Bidding!!!
The 63rd Annual Terrace Rotary Auction is fast approaching -- taking place in the Banquet Room of the Terrace Sportsplex November 4th and 5th.
The hours this year will be as follows: Saturday November 4th from 5pm to 10pm Pacific DAYLIGHT Time, and Sunday November 5th from 1pm to 9pm Pacific STANDARD Time (make sure you remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday the 4th!)
[PHOTO: a scene from last year's Terrace Rotary Auction]
Colin Mohr Wins $25,000 -- because his was the fastest duck in this year's Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Race.
And he was just as fast as his duck was, racing down to Ferry Island today to receive his prize money from Club President Chad Sallenback
Terrace Rotary donates $2,000 to Terrace Branch 13 of the Royal Canadian Legion for their sign project.
PHOTO BELOW: Legion Branch 13 president Agnes Taylor receives cheque from Terrace Rotary President Chad Sallenback.
Terrace Rotary teams up with Rain-Catcher Gutters to apply finishing touches to the McConnell Estates Gazebo project
Terrace Rotary prepares for new Rotary year by installing our next president Chad Sallenback and the 2023-24 executive
Incoming District 5040 Governor Ron Malmas (Rotary Club of Terrace Skeena Valley) presents incoming Terrace Rotary President Chad Sallenback
with the 2023-24 Rotary Banner and our theme for the coming year: "CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD"
Terrace & District Community Services Society Executive Director Michael McFetridge tells Rotary about Foundry Terrace project set to begin this fall.
Terrace Rotarian Brian Downie was recognized for his ongoing contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
At this week's meeting, Brian was presented with a special Major Donor crystal recognition piece by Club President Manuela Krisinger.
The Rotary Club of Terrace is pleased to donate $8,000 to the Terrace Bluebacks Swim Club towards their Capacity Building project.
On Friday (Feb 10), members of the Bluebacks received the cheque from Club Secretary Dave Merritt and President Manuela Krisinger
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Rotary Club of Terrace Auction
Terrace SportsplexNov. 02, 2024 5:00 p.m. –
Nov. 03, 2024 10:00 p.m.