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Rotary Club of Summerland 2015

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President’s message Roch Fortin

Rotarians urged to use their gifts Rotary International President K.R, Ravindran chose Be a Gift to the World as his theme for 2015 to 2066.

Ravindran urges Rotary members to give the gifts of time, talent and knowledge to improve lives in communities across the globe.

“Through Rotary, we can take these gifts and make a genuine difference in the lives of others and in our world,” Ravindran said.

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Your Summerland Rotary Club, just like hundreds of similar clubs around the world, undertakes projects and activities that improve the life of our community.

Evidence of your Rotary Club’s activities can be seen in our parks, trails, markets, young people’s events and development, events for the elderly, helping to build services for the disadvantaged and so many other initiatives.

We are not just dispensers of cheques, and our service projects are not intended as a quick fix for problems.

When a club decides on a community service project or activity, it will follow some best practices to evaluate the concepts and ensure that the resources put to the task will get the best result for all concerned.

Resources are not just money raised through our various initiatives. They also include the time and widely varied expertise of your Rotary Club members, volunteers from the

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We are more than just a group of men and women that meet for breakfast every Tuesday morning at Santorini’s.

We are part of Summerland and we all want to contribute in a positive way to the wellbeing of our community and around the world.

Do you think you have something to offer?

Why don’t you come on a Tuesday morning and see what we do to make a difference.

Finally, every year Rotary Clubs around the world choose to sponsor a local project that contributes to the social and economic development of their community.

This year our club will reach to our partners and stakeholders to work on a vision towards the protection and revitalization of Giant’s Head Mountain with the purpose to encourage health and wellness for our residents.

community and often in partnership with those that are served.

This is also how your Rotary Club grows.

As it gets more of the community involved in its activities, more learn they can make a difference through membership in Rotary. And that is why our Rotary motto is: Service Above Self.

This means that our community really has a stake in the activities of the Summerland Rotary Club.

We can’t respond to every community need as those funds raised through our events can

only go so far.

That’s why your support for Rotary is very important.

So much of those funds raised really go back into our community and make it a better place to live.

As a stakeholder, we are inviting you to help us decide on what Summerland needs next!

What is that next project or activity that Summerland needs?

We know that many of you have some absolutely great ideas for an activity or new town asset that will: o Improve community members’ lives o Involve the skills of those that are served o Be the best use of available resources, and o Empower our community to grow and prosper.

If you have that next great idea, we are interested in listening. Send the Summerland Rotary Club a note with a description of your concept to invite@summerlandrotary.org

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I was honoured when the Rotary Club of Summerland asked me if I would consider taking over the presidency of our club for 2015-2016.

At first I was hesitant because of other commitments to my young family and other nonprofit organizations in the area.

However, for the past two years as a regular member of the Rotary family here in Summerland, I realized that I was blessed with an incredible group of individuals that have contributed so much to the well-being of not only our community but to other areas of the world.

They are leaders, doers and compassionate individuals that care for our community not only on social issues but the economic development and promotion of Summerland as well. Such as the Rotary Giants Head Grind

(Christopher Walker Memorial Race) held during the long weekend of May every year.

This event raised over $100,000 for the Roch past two years Fortin with funds going towards the protection and trail improvement of Giant’s Head Mountain and to the Cancer Society.

Our Rotary Sunday Summerland Market has proven to be an incredible event for our town where locals were able to meet, socialize and showcase what Summerland has to offer.

The positive response from the downtown merchants has been exceptional.

Friendship, business relationships and working on social issues are a big part of our organization.

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Respecting a new culture in Brazil Bailey Johnson

No matter how you were raised or where you come from, you must respect your host family and their lifestyle.

It may be frustrating and it may be hard, but you are on an exchange to experience a new lifestyle, and if it is not what you expected or you don’t like it, you must respect it.

Some exchange students here are getting frustrated with the differences between Brazil and their home country. That makes me very sad.

The biggest advice I would have would be to try their lifestyle. Try communicating. Try speaking the language, even if it’s not right.

Try. They really appreciate the effort and you gain their respect.

I am so fortunate with the family I am in. I love them and we really get along well, but if it is to be, it’s up to me.

The reason things are well is because I try.

And if you’re interested in exchange, you should as well.

I think it’s great if you want to introduce traditions or rituals from your country, but you must first accept theirs.

It’s not better or worse; it’s just different.

And soon you learn to love it and eventually miss it when you return home.

I have been noticing some

On the beach

Bailey Johnson, a Rotary exchange student in Brazil, enjoys some time at one of the beaches.

exchange students not getting along with their family, and I think that is the reason why.

I just wanted to get this out there before I forget, in hopes that a soon to be exchange stu-

dent will read it.

A quick update on the language. It is going great. I am picking it up and understanding a lot.

It was actually quite hard for

me to write this note because I haven’t been speaking much English. The language structures are very different, so it’s very hard transitioning back and forth. But I am so happy

with my Portuguese right now.

It’s not perfect, but it’s getting better every day.

And my host family is proud of me, which makes me even happier.

International exchanges offered to students Bob Van Balkom

Rotary Youth Exchange is an International student exchange program for students in secondary school. The Rotary Club of Copenhagen, Denmark initiated the first exchange in 1929, and the program has since spread world-wide.

Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people around the globe to experience new cultures. Current-

ly, about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary clubs every year.

Typically, students are sent to another country for a year-long stay, generally living with multiple host families during the year and being expected to perform daily tasks within the household as well as attend school in the host country.

The Rotary Club of Summerland has participated in the Youth Exchange Program since

1969/70, when the then Susan Agur (now Eden) became the club’s first Outbound Exchange Student, and spent a year in Australia where she made a number of lifelong relationships.

Since that time, the club has sponsored over 45 Outbound Students, while welcoming an equal amount of Inbound Students from places such as Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Norway, South Korea, Turkey and many

more.

Through this incredible opportunity, the lives of some 90 young people have been changed forever, as have the lives of their host families and the friends they have made while on their exchange.

Some of these young men and women have gone on to become Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars, and are still making a huge difference in the lives of people around the world.

If you or anyone you

know has a son or daughter that may be interested in spending the most incredible year of their life on an International Youth Exchange, the Summerland Rotary Club strongly urges you to have them contact their local Rotary Club to inquire as to how they may take advantage of this opportunity.

Currently, Rotary District 5060 is hosting some 35 exchange students from some 28 countries around the world and

is sponsoring an equal number of outbound students to those same 28 countries.

The majority of these young people will have been changed forever once they have returned home after their year living in a foreign country, and will tell you that it was the best year of their young lives.

Bob Van Balkom is the Youth Exchange Officer with the Summerland Rotary Club.

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At the market

Summerlanders and visitors attended the downtown street market on Main Street each Sunday during the summer and early fall. The markets were an initiative of the Summerland Rotary Club.

Members are at heart of Rotary Sue Eden

Our members are at the heart of our club. Our efforts are supported by Rotary International, our Rotary District and by our community.

We are 1.2 million neighbours, friends and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our cities and towns around the world.

Our differing occupations, ideas and experiences give us a unique perspective.

Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

Our distinct point of view and approach give us unique advantages.

We see differently. Our perspective helps us see challenges

in unique ways.

We think differently. We apply leadership and expertise to social issues and find unique solutions.

We act responsibly. Our passion and perseverance create lasting change.

We make a difference at home and around the world.

Our impact starts with our members — people who work tirelessly with our club to solve some of our toughest challenges.

Our efforts are supported by Rotary International, our members association and the Rotary Foundation, which turns donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world.

Rotary is led by our members — responsible leaders who

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help carry forward our organization’s mission and values in their elected roles.

Rotary has been making history and bringing our world closer for more than 100 years.

Since forming in 1905, we’ve taken on some of the world’s toughest challenges and helped a wide range of international and service organizations from the United Nations to Easter Seals get started.

We have specific causes we target to maximize our local and global impact.

At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns.

Through our network of resources and partners, we help in efforts to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean

All you do for our community and around the world is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and generousity.

We always look forward to hosting your weekly meetings.

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Locally we have become a well respected service club, and we are committed to local projects.

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Also, we are great supporters of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, which is truly amazing.

Our Rotary International theme this year is “Be a Gift To The World.”

If you would like to get involved with some great local people and help your community and your world and would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We would like to hear from you.

For more information, please contact President Roch Fortin at 250-462-0570 or Membership Director Sue Eden at 250-4940505 (Royal LePage.)

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On the run

More than 420 participants registered for this year’s Giant’s Head Grind. This is 100 more than last year’s registration. The money raised goes to colon cancer diagnostics and research, and to the upkeep and improvement of the trail system in Giant’s Head Park.

Hundreds participate in Giant’s Head Grind

The Summerland Rotary Club, together with the WalkerMatthews family and a group of enthusiastic and dedicated local Summerland residents, once again hosted a successful Giant’s Head Grind and Christopher Walker Memorial Race on May 16.

The aim of the event is to showcase Giant’s Head Mountain and the community of Summerland while raising funds for colon cancer diagnostics and research.

Proceeds of the race are also being used to work with the city on upkeep and improve-

ment of the trail system in Giant’s Head Park.

In this, the second year of the event, there were over 420 participants registered (100 more than last year) and 361 finishers. Another 80 people joined in for the post race barbecue.

Collectively they raised just

under $40,000 with donations still continuing to come in. The youngest finisher — carried the entire way by her dad — was just 11 months (Everett Walker Kitchen), and the oldest finisher was 81.

Participants came from as far away as Oregon and Califor-

nia and many from the lower mainland and Alberta.

Join us for next year’s race, May 21, 2016. Registration will open on Nov. 21, six months before race day.

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Ann Kemp Another exciting Summerland Blossom Pageant ended in May. Participants in this program are sponsored by local organizations and businesses.

The Summerland Rotary Club has been a proud supporter for many years knowing, as a sponsor, what worthwhile training this is for Grade 11 students.

During 2014 to 2015, Emma Thomson was Miss Rotary and she is now a Summerland princess. Well done, Emma.

For 2015 to 2016, Rotary’s representative is Autumn Baxter.

The club is looking forward to getting to know and support her as she progresses through the program.

It is always very rewarding to see our candidate “blossom” throughout the year.

Pageant is not a beauty contest; far from it.

There is heavy emphasis on public speaking which has been found to be invaluable in promoting confidence building in the candidates.

Many of us might wish we could stand in front of an audience and make a speech, but after participation in the training, this is a skill most of the candidates master.

Many lifelong skills are taught such as vehicle maintenance, finances, some local history, participation in community activities, helping others and in the case of the Rotary candidate, attending club meetings to learn about the aims and objectives of Rotary and their projects, both at home and internationally.

The candidates compete against each other in that some events, particularly the speeches, are judged, but there are also activities which require the group to cooperate with each other, support each other, and have fun along the way while they are doing this.

Many long-term friendships are formed between the candidates.

Every young lady who participates can be counted a success and we are happy for all that they have gained from taking part.

The Rotary Club is proud of its support of this program and the benefits it offers.

Thank-You Summerland Rotary Club

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Turkish student spending year in Summerland A student from Turkey is in Summerland this year under the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

Egehan Solak, from Izmir, Turkey, has been in Summerland for the past two months and is adapting to a new country and culture.

For Solak, the biggest adjustment is in the language.

“I’m trying to communicate with other people, but my English is no so good,” he said, “so making friends is a little bit hard.”

He has also noticed differences in the culture of the community.

The biggest difference is in the more relaxed pace of life in Summerland.

His home city of Izmir, with a population of roughly 3.5 million, is much more crowded and much busier.

The school work is also an adjustment for him because of the difficulties he has experienced with the language.

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Exchange student

Egehan Solak, from Izmir, Turkey, is studying in Summerland this year. Solak is participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

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Sunday market added to community Members of the Rotary Club wanted to do something to add to the downtown atmosphere of Summerland.

Markets have been a proven way to add to the vibrancy of other towns. Why not here?

A weekly market was seen as an opportunity to showcase our local farmers, artisans, restaurants, wineries, crafters, local businesses, home business entrepreneurs, not-forprofit groups, entertainers, and groups promoting Summerland’s lifestyle, tourist opportunities and special events.

We saw a weekly market as an opportunity to attract new business activity, additional tourist visits and add to the quality of life experiences for Summerland residents. It was great to see how

the market also evolved into a community meeting place as market goers circulated through the 50 or so booths.

We’re encouraged by the amazingly positive feedback we’ve received from the general public and vendors. We often heard vendors and tourist visitors commenting on how friendly a town we have — PR you can’t buy.

We’ll be back again next year building on this year’s successes. Thanks to Mayor Peter Waterman and the council and staff, the public works department, Randy Brown of the B.C. Liquor Control and Inspecting Branch, Juanita Gibney of Source Graphics and Print, Drew Tyler of Mott Welsh and Associates, Todd Laidlaw and

his staff at True Grain Bread , the Summerland Review and Penticton Herald, EZ Rock 98.5 FM, the many market vendors and contributors, market manager Laurel Burnham, as well as a host of volunteers from the community and from the Summerland Rotary Club.

A market just doesn’t happen because of a few people.

Want to be part of our organizing team (Roch Fortin, Aart Dronkers, Laurel Burnham, and Paul Barber) or want to share your thoughts and ideas?

You can contact our group through Paul at paulandcharlotte.barbur@gmail.com.

Thank you Summerland for making this year’s market such a great success. We hope to do even better next year.

been part of the Summerland Secondary School team this year.

This winter, he also plans to try winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.

Solak also plans to present information about Turkey and its culture to Summerlanders.

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This annual bursary is in memory of Art Sewell, one of Summerland’s most dedicated community members and an active Rotarian for 35 years.

Exchange student memories

Sue Eden, a former Summerland Rotary Exchange Student, and Pata, a former Brazilian Rotary Exchange Student, reflect on their times as exchange participants. Once again this year, the Summerland Rotary Club has sent one student to Brazil. Another student, from Turkey, is in Summerland this year.

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$100 Challenge funded blood drive Sylvia Mott

One month into the school year, life at Summerland Secondary School is as crazy and busy as ever.

Students have settled into the rhythm of classes, tests, and extra-curricular activities.

The leadership class is buzzing with activity, and new projects are coming together with hard work, lots of planning, and a healthy dose of fun.

The posters festooning the school (advertisements for upcoming spirit days and other events) and the tangible enthusiasm in the leadership classroom are reminiscent of last year – especially of a certain project of which our school is immensely proud.

It was in December, 2014 that this project began.

Several leadership students had formed a group with the intention of raising awareness around the school of the need for blood donation after learning that very few students had any knowledge of Canadian Blood Services, let alone the donor clinics held in Penticton every month. It was soon evident that a different approach was needed to encourage students to donate blood, other than simply putting up posters.

The students set to work brainstorming and planning, and thus creating the 2014 Blood Drive/Grad Fundraiser.

This unique project was envisioned to target the specific age range of high school students who were 17 years old or older, as this is the age of donor eligibility as well as the age of the majority of grade twelve students.

Blood donors

Students from Summerland Secondary School participated in a blood donation fundraising drive. In the back are Taylor Ledoux, left and Riley Ledoux. In the middle row from left are Gurek Rathore, Curtis Detchkoff, Maximillian Von Krosigk, Emma Cameron, Alyssa Minaker and Rachelle Neilson. In front from left are Janelle Rumball, Kendra Reger, Emma Thomson, Sylvia Mott, Teagen Kew and Erin Fotherby.

The students raised a total of $492.

The idea was simple: to ask local businesses to pledge money to the Dry Grad on the condition that a busload of students would go to a Penticton Blood Clinic and donate blood.

Once the project was sanctioned by the school and a student survey showed a large amount of interest, it looked like the blood drive was set to go.

However, there was one major roadblock – the cost of transportation.

Around this time, the Summerland Rotary Club came to the leadership class to propose the $100 challenge.

The Rotarians explained that $100 would be given as seed money to any group that would use it for an original

project benefitting the school or greater community. The blood drive group was very excited – perhaps this was a way to fund the transportation and ensure that the blood drive would indeed go ahead.

It was much more than this.

Our $100 challenge Rotarian mentors, John Bubb and Enabelle Gorek, were enthusiastic and supportive. Their guidance, experience, and encouragement, as well as that of the Leadership teacher, provided the group with a strong foundation and the confidence to move forward.

As the real work began – requesting local businesses for donation pledges, getting students to sign up, creating waiv-

ers, booking appointments, arranging transportation, etc.

– the students were buoyed all the way by their team at Rotary and at school.

When the day finally came, 25 students were bused to the clinic.

What could have been a daunting experience had they been alone was instead a fun, peer-supported event. 13 successfully gave blood, and three even signed up for the OneMatch stem cell program.

Afterwards, they were treated to a pizza dinner donated by Prima Pizza.

It was inspiring and heartwarming to see the students’ enthusiasm as they donated for the first time or cheered

on their classmates, and many have since donated.

Some have even returned to the blood clinic with friends and family members, starting a whole new cycle of blood donors.

We are proud of all the students who participated, and grateful to our generous sponsors without whom it would not have been possible.

While Rotary provided both monetary sponsorship and mentorship to us, we would also like to thank the Rotary Club for the opportunities that the $100 challenge brings to our school and to the many strong leaders who take advantage of it.

Sylvia Mott is a $100 Challenge participant.

Students demonstrate public speaking skills Denese Espeut-Post

The 2015 School District 67/Rotary Public Speaking Competition was an enlightening event organized by SD67 and the Rotary Clubs of Summerland and Penticton.

Emceeing this event were Summerland’s very own Miss Summerland, Erin Sorenson and Miss Rotary, Emma Thomson.

This competition showcased students of School District 67 and gave them

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an opportunity to present their public speaking skills enhancing their professional and personal development.

Individuals glowed with confidence as they made their speeches.

Speakers were cri-

tiqued by a panel of judges marking poise, gestures, eye contact, voice projection, fluency, control and overall performance.

Congratulations to all the contestants who participated in the success of

this event and captivated our audience.

We would like to highlight the top selected contenders: Grade 10 students – Grant Mansiere (First Place), Victoria Richie (Second Place) and Jeff Swetlikoe (Third

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Place). Grade 11 Students – Anne Lu (First Place), Dan Nixon and Caitie Shaw (tied for Second Place). Grade 12 Students – Colton Van Camp (First Place), Taylor Arkesteyn (Second Place) and Nikita Pickard (Third Place).

Rotary Good Will Shakespeare Festival Thank you to Summerland Rotary, our major contributor.

Special thanks for the hot dog lunch served to Middle and High School participants on the Wednesday and Thursday during the Festival.

Thank You Summerland!

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Pioneer tea

The Summerland Rotary Club hosted the annual Pioneer Tea in May. The tea was an opportunity to honour longtime residents of the community.

Food Bank provides assistance John Bubb

The Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre thanks the Rotary Club of Summerland for its ongoing support of those in need in Summerland.

The Food Bank has been in continuous operation for 31 years and Rotarians have come to its aid many times to help with various challenges — individually and as a club.

In the past year we served 577 Summerland residents with supplementary food.

In 2013, in response to declining social services available in Summerland, the Food Bank took on responsibility for operating a one-stop resource centre to provide information and help to any Summerland resident in any kind of need.

Social services are typically delivered in diverse locations.

This requires people to first conduct research to find the most appropriate service and then to pay for their transportation out of limited funds.

Our vision was for a single place where people in need could come as they accessed the many services available to them.

Currently we provide free office space to 13 social service agencies so that they can meet with their Summerland clients in Summerland.

In the past year, we arranged 259 agency/client meetings at the centre.

Last year it became appar-

ent that some of our clients at the lowest end of the poverty scale needed occasional use of a shower and laundry facilities. Summerland Rotary Club stepped up with a significant grant that allowed us to build an accessible washroom and a small laundry room.

The Summerland Kinsmen Club assisted in completing the project by purchasing a washer and dryer. Since its completion, 54 showers have been provided

and 72 loads of laundry completed. We do need to stress that these services are provided for emergencies only and not for public use.

We acknowledge with great thanks the generous support of Summerland Rotary Club to improve the lives of those in the greatest need in Summerland.

John Bubb is the president of the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is a volunteer program that the Summerland Rotary Club has sponsored for more than 30 years.

With the help of the Summerland Health Centre, meals are provided three days a week to both long and short-term clients.

But there is more to MOW than food.

This service allows people to live independently in their own homes while also providing regular human contact. For many, the friendly volunteer is as welcome as the meal.

Our volunteers do a variety

of jobs. A coordinator oversees paperwork and recruiting.

Monthly coordinators package the meals and send out the drivers.

Drivers pick up and deliver the meals.

Everyone’s role is vital to a smooth operation.

MOW is in need of a fresh crop of volunteers.

If you are interested in being a part of this very worthy cause, please contact the MOW coordinator, Charlotte Burley at 250-494-1173.

She will find a way for you to help make others happy.

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Rotary Club Members: The key to our success rests in people like you who embody the spirit of greatness.

Thank you for all your continuing support.

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Club supports international work After two years of planning, the Summerland Rotary Club recently contributed $1,400 U.S. to the ASAM Mission Library in Chimoio, Mozambique.

This grant was made possible through the District Matching Grant Program.

With this money, the Rotary

District 5060 matched Summerland’s contribution dollar for dollar.

The funding was specifically earmarked for the new library, providing reading tables, chairs, solar power, lighting and a secure book storage area with shelving

and ventilation.

The library, located adjacent to the mission school, will provide the students with the necessary school books and reference materials for 400 Mozambican students.

As Portuguese is the principal language, most of the writ-

ten reference materials have been supplied by Brazilian donors.

The dedication of the opening of this project will occur in mid-November.

A member of the Summerland Rotary Club will be in attendance.

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Thank You Rotary Club for being a part of Summerland History.

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Rotary Peace Fellows

Since 2002, up to 10 people a year participate in the Rotary Peace Fellows initiative in Tokyo. The program trains leaders to promote national and international cooperation, peace and conflict resolution.

Initiative promotes peace efforts Rotary Peace Fellows study together at the International Christian University (ICU) in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan.

Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in

their careers, and through service activities.

Starting in September, 2002, International Christian University was designated as one of seven Rotary Centres for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution throughout the world.

Each year ICU accommo-

dates up to 10 Rotary Peace Fellows who pursue a twoyear master’s level degree in peace studies and conflict resolution.

The Rotary Centres provide opportunities for fellows to study methods to deal effectively with obstacles, such as war, famine, poverty and dis-

ease that currently impede international cooperation and peace.

The Rotary Centres also aim to advance knowledge on issues of peace and conflict resolution in order to help cultivate the next generation of community and world leaders.

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Celebrating Shakespeare

Summerland Review file photo

Participants at the Good Will Shakespeare Festival participate in a drama workshop at Centre Stage Theatre. The festival is one of the many youth-oriented projects supported by the Summerland Rotary Club.

At school

Students at the Mucombezi School benefitted from the support of the Summerland Rotary Club.

Rotarians have been active in numerous international efforts over the years.

Support Rotary's fresh water campaign to provide fresh, healthy drinking water to the third world countries, and providing disaster relief to all parts of the world. For more information on Rotary Projects go to www.rotary.org.

Hundreds of millions of people have been immunized for polio in all countries all over the globe thanks to Rotary.

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