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Club Treasurer Rich Toomey presented cheques of $3000 to the Terrace Church's Food Bank, $2500 to the Salvation Army and $500 to the Terrace Curling Club's efforts to replace worn out loaner equipment for junior curlers.

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Rotary Auction Generates Nearly $44,000 in Bids

Terrace Rotary issues a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported this year's Online Auction!

Some numbers:

Value of Donations $73,995

Cash Donations $ 5,350

Number of items donated 382

Number of Businesses Donating 236

Number of Bids 3362

Value of Auction Sales $43,754

The success of the Auction is due to the generosity of our business donors as well as all those who bid on items that were auctioned. Finally our thanks to Rotarians and volunteers who organized another successful Rotary Auction.

With this funding, our Rotary Club is able to fund community projects and help organizations meet their needs.

Recent Projects:

Ferry Island Rotary Playground

George Little Park Expression Swing

Ecole Jack Cook School Playground

Adventures in Health Care (with Skeena Valley Rotary)

Scholarships and Bursary

Previous Years:

Haugland Dog Park

Veritas Zip Line

REM Lee Hospital Foundation- Terraceview Lodge equipment

Rotary Splash Park (with Skeena Valley Rotary)

McConnell Estates Gazebo (with Skeena Valley Rotary)

It's Terrace Rotary Auction Weekend!

It's Terrace Rotary Auction weekend!! Time to get your bids in on some terrific items -- and help support community causes and projects in the Terrace area!

The 2024 Rotary Club of Terrace Live and Online Auction is Saturday and Sunday (Nov 2nd and 3rd) at the Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room. Pre-Bidding on any item is now available until the item is sold in the Auction.

You should also note the Auction times are slightly changed from past years. Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm (Daylight time) and Sunday 1 pm to 9 pm (Standard Time -- did you remember to set your clocks back before bed Saturday night?).

We have an exciting collection of items available to bid on and you can view these items online. Pre-bids will be accepted until the item comes up to Auction on November 2nd & 3rd. To be eligible to bid, you must have a Bidder ID # from last year, or by sending us an e-mail at auction@terracerotary.org to register. During the Auction November 2nd and 3rd, call 778-634-3502 to register or register online. To bid during the live Auction, bid online or call to our phone operators at 778-634-3501.

On this website you will see the items to be auctioned with pictures during the Auction, and auctioneers can be seen on our Zoom meeting at 2024 Rotary Club of Terrace Auction. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82330503566

Items are arranged in hours, starting item number 101 during Hour 1 Saturday at 5pm: and wrapping up in Hour 13 Sunday (8-9pm).

Terrace Rotary Helps Fund Playground Equipment

The Terrace Rotary Online Auction is less than a month away -- but what does Rotary do with the funds raised?

Here's just one project we've contributed money to -- new playground equipment at Ecole Jack Cook.

Lia Wallace tells us "The playground is a huge hit. My kids tell me they have to line up for the monkey bars".

She provided these photos.

(PS: The Terrace Rotary Online Auction will take place November 2-3, streamed live from the Terrace Sportsplex)

Conservative Candidate Claire Rattee Addresses Terrace Rotary

Conservative candidate Claire Rattee was our guest speaker at this week's Terrace Rotary Club meeting, outlining her platform in the upcoming October BC Election.

(Skeena NDP candidate Sarah Zimmerman addressed a previous meeting)

Rotarians at Work: Improvements to Terrace Playground

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.

Terrace Mayor Outlines Benefits Agreement at Recent Rotary Meeting

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.

NDP Candidate Sarah Zimmerman Addresses Rotary Meeting

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 meeting)

Farmers Market Manager visits Terrace Rotary

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 Welcomes visitor from Mexican club

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.

Terrace Rotary Mourns Passing of Gus Gerdei

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 Duck Race Winner Doris Munger

Congratulations to Doris Munger of Granisle -- our Grand Prize winner ($25,000 cash) in the 2024 Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Race!

Rotary Duck Race Held at Ferry Island

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)

Carmen Arts Group Receives Financial Boost From Terrace Rotary

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.eventbrite.com/e/carmen-arts-group-presents-the-pirates-of-penzance-tickets-940170674797

All tickets $20.00 and General Admission

Doors open 30 minutes before performances

Terrace Rotary Inducts New Member Kara Loy

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!!

Rich Toomey Named Terrace Rotary's Rotarian of the Year

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]

Terrace Rotary Helps Celebrate Local Playground Improvements

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 Inducts New Member Yvonne Koerner

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!

Terrace Rotary Welcomes New Member Gordon Blumhagen

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

Adventures in Health Care encourages northwest youth to explore careers in health care

"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.

Rotarians and Friends Busy Making Highway Cleaner

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]

Rotary Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup This Sunday

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.

Chad Sallenback prepares for 2nd straight term as Club President

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 Support the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles

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.

Terrace Rotary Welcomes Newest Member Adam Coultish

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.

Saša Loggin of Skeena Diversity on Value of Immigration

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.

Reece Dozzi receives 6th Paul Harris Fellow pin

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!

Jeff Sodowski addresses Terrace Rotary

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.

Terrace Rotary Donates $7250 to Starfish Backpack Program

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.

THANK YOU TERRACE for another successful Rotary Auction

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]

Terrace Rotary Supports Bathing Tub and Lift Project for Seniors

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.

Terrace Rotary 2023 Auction Website now LIVE

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!!!

Terrace Rotary Auction Less Than Two Weeks Away

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!)