Vernon Silver Star Rotary

Silver Star Rotary Club in Vernon, BC, Canada

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Our presenter this week Vicki Proulux (pictured with James Kanester) receives a cheque to the Canadian Mental Health Assoication- Vernon. The funds received are in memory of Dr Craig Goplan and will be used for youth mental health programs under one roof called The Foundry.

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Silver Star Rotary Scholarship recipient Ethan Horsley from WL Seaton Secondary pictured with Jim Kanester and president Gene Vickers this past week. Ethan was presented with a $2,000 cheque from our club for his continuing education. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

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"The Goal Of Kindness" founder Shelley Zupp, with Tiana Coldin, Dave Weatherill and Gene Vickers. Shelley shared her inspirational journey in 2022 as she delivered soccer gear to eight countries in Central America and Mexico to orphanages, churches and schools. #thegoalofkindness

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Get2Thr representative Ann Marie Tosse is presented with a cheque from Silver Star Rotary (also pictured Gene Vickers and Jim Kanester). Get2Thr is available to help students to get to their extracurricular activities by partnering with local ride shares. https://t.co/r7iM4yr06P

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Vernon Silver Star Rotary presents a $1,000 cheque to Vernon Community Radio- Valley 97.9 FM president Ken Hardie (also pictured is Gene Vickers and Jim Kanester). Valley FM will focus on local news, music, arts, talk radio and community events.

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Silver Star Rotary announces Nixon Wenger as a major sponsor again this year. Thank you for your generous support towards creating an unforgettable evening for Dads and Daughters.

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Our presenters this week Garry McKraken and Bob Harding from Wounded Warriors Cdn with Keray Regan and Gene Vickers . Garry and Bob shared their stories of dealing with PTSD and how the culture of mental health for veterans is changing. Charity Ride link: https://t.co/tJnYEknVtX

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Watch for ticket info coming soon.

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Silver Star Rotary welcomed our newest member this week, Julius Huhs. Also pictured are Don Miller, Dave Weatherill and President Gene Vickers. A big Rotary welcome to Julius.

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Kim Fuller from Abbeyfield Vernon and Dave Weatherill this week. Silver Star Rotary is proud to be a supporter of Abbeyfield Vernon, where residents have the opportunity to socialize and live in a supportive, family atmosphere, while directing their own lives.@AbbeyfieldVernon

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Okanagan Rail Trail executives Toby Frisk and Shelia Fraser (middle) are joined by Bob Benedek and Gene Vickers after their presentation this week. FORT is a volunteer, non-profit organization and official NGO partner to the rail trail owner jurisdictions. @okrailtrail

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Okanagan Learning Foundation Board members Tracey Barrie and Naomi Erickson are presented with a cheque for $2,000 by Jim Kanester this week. Since 2016 the OLF has organized and managed programs for students and educators at all School District #22 Secondary Schools. @OKLearns

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Our Rotarians and Coordinator Mel Maglio at this year's Scholarship Selection at the SD#22 Board Office. Missing from photo is James Kanester and Givonna De Bruin.

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World Traveler and Mountainer Stano Faban with Dave Hoyte and President Gene Vickers this week. Stano shared in his presentation breathtaking panoramas from his home in north-central Italy, where he offers Trekking & Ski Touring Adventures through Entovaadventures.

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Thanks to everyone involved in the planning of a successful evening on March 5th to acknowledge the hard work of volunteers for the Silver Star Rotary-Father Daughter Enchanted Evening. Watch for news and date soon on when registration will open for this fall's event.

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Jamie Hickey with Don Miller, shared his inspiring story this week of overcoming obstacles and adversity which eventually led to a new career path. Congratulations Jamie on your Rookie Of The Year Award with A&S Insurance.