Message from the President

Harbouside is part of the worldwide family of over 30,000 rotary clubs in 165 countries with more than 1.3 million members all of whom are dedicated to making the world a better place. The major thrust of Rotary International is to rid the world of Polio, in addition each club has its own particular local and overseas projects to support. Harbouside is involved with fresh water supplies in Honduras, with a school in northern India, and other humanitarian projects. The needs of so many stricken by war and natural disasters are being helped by our international association of business and professional leaders in the hope that through their efforts peace and understanding may prevail.

At home we are proud of our record community programs such as the boys and girls club, the water park at Beacon Hill, the YMCA Camp Thunderbird, George Jay School, and donating to projects for the needy. This year we will be helping with the new “Our Place”
building on Pandora Avenue. Local high school students take part in Rotary International youth exchange programs, Scholarships are awarded to those who have good grades and give what spare time they have to the community and to those who otherwise would not get a post secondary education. We also promote Ambassadorial scholarships for graduate students and send young business people overseas on study groups to learn and promote international understanding.

To raise funds for these projects our ninety plus members work hard on fund raising projects such as Roses for Rotary, Christmas cake sales, the annual Brunch & auction, our annual ‘Hoot’ auction, garage sale, and other spontaneous fund raisers. We work hard and have a lot of fun.

Please take a moment to visit our website and learn more about Harbouside. We are a very energetic club with a passion for service, fellowship and fun. We welcome new members, so please come and join us for breakfast on any Wednesday morning at 7.00 AM at the Union Club. We would be pleased to welcome you as our guest.

John D. Sansom
President
Victoria-Harbourside Rotary Club.