Rotarians: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.
Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service and today, Rotary has become a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. There are over 46,000 Rotary clubs in the world in over 200 countries.
The Rotary Club of Parksville was formed in 1984 and has carried out many projects in support of the local community and internationally, focusing on food security, education and literacy, homelessness, mental health, the environment, disaster aid, and support for the people of Ukraine affected by the ongoing conflict.
We live, work and play on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish peoples. We offer our respect and gratitude to the traditional
caretakers of this land, the people of the Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nations, for sharing their territory with us.
Upcoming Events
All meetings are in Pacific Time.
Please visit our Calendar page to see all upcoming events.
Calgary BIG WEST Breakfast
Speaker: Director Dan Himelspach
Topic: JOIN the fellowship of Zone 26/27 Rotarians, friends, family, and guests!
More info
Rotary Installation
Speaker: Outgoing President Glen Bonderud and Incoming President Garry Pendergast
Topic: The beginning of a new Rotary year. New Board and Officers installed.
More info
CLUB VISION STATEMENT
Your donations support our community through groups such as 100 Kids For Change Oceanside. Founder Janel Van Dongen is also an enthusiastic volunteer at the weekly Rotary Bottle Drop. Kudos to this incredible group of young people and to the work of the Hand & Hearts Food Program. 1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Rotary Club of Parksville
Rotary Club of Parksville is a service club of community leaders.
Rotary relies on the community to support such initiatives. Refundables are gratefully accepted at Speedy Glass, every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm.
Contact Us
Rotary Club of Parksville
Parksville, BC V9P 2G3 CAN
223 Mills Street Parksville, BC V9P 2N5 CAN
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5:30 - 7 PM
Email Address:
[email protected]
Phone: 250-228-3971
WE CONNECT PEOPLE
Rotary unites more than a million people
Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.
WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES
We take action locally and globally
Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.
WE SOLVE PROBLEMS
No challenge is too big for us
For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.
where people unite and take action
to create lasting
change across the globe,
in our communities, and in ourselves.