Campbell River Daybreak Rotary

Daybreak Rotary Quacker 5000 Duck Race and Dance

2011-08-22T12:07:00.000-07:00

The Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club in Campbell River is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year this September 17 & 18th. Kick off our 'Duck' weekend September 17th with the 'Quacker Dance' featuring Campbell River's own 'Mr. Completely'. This will be the last show the the band so get your tickets and dance the night away at the Sportsplex at 8pm. Tickets for the dance are available at the Campbell River Visitor Centre, Music Plant and Royal Coachman Liquor Store for $20 ($15 if you have a duck dance coupon from the purchase of a duck). The night not only features great entertainment at a great location but includes door prizes and your chance at 50/50 draws.

The next day, September 18th the race and festivities begin. The ducks are dumped in the river at around 1pm at the Duncan Bay Road bridge and they take about 30 minutes to get to the finish line at the Campbell River Lodge. Other activities at the CR Lodge is entertainment, kids activities and BBQ. The 20 lucky winners will be announced on site! Proceeds from this fundraiser go toward community projects. A list of some of the previous projects or donations are:

Karl Uhlig Garden at the hospital,
Yuculta Lodge Sun Room.
Woods Creek enhancement,
Strathcona Gardens – water bikes,
Words on the Water,
Bridge in the Beaverlodge Lands,
Community garden,
Skate Park,
Maritime Heritage Centre,
Food Bank,
Association for Community Living Kitchen,
Salvation Army,
Strathcona Wilderness Centre,
John Howard Society,
Playground on the spit,
Playground at Centennial Pool,
Search and Rescue,
Head Injury Society building project,
Disc Golf park,
Outdoor Basketball court at the Sportplex,
Slowpitch Assn.,
CR Celtic Arts Society,
Willow Point Scouts,
Forest Circle Child Care Program at Timberline,
Lights on the Pier,
The Waterpark to be completed by May 2012

As you can see by this extensive list by helping support Rotary you are also supporting your community.

Water and Sanitation project is complete!!

2010-11-09T10:05:00.000-08:00

The Need

More than 1 billion people lack access to a safe reliable source of drinking water, and more than two billion lack access to any sanitary means of excreta disposal. Combined with unsafe hygiene practices, the result is nearly 1.8 million deaths per year, the vast majority children from diarrhea related illness. The poor suffer disproportionately from inadequate water supply, sanitation, and hygiene, which helps perpetuate a cycle of disease and poverty. Further, many women and girls spend hours each day fetching water for their families, time that could be spent learning or other productive activities.
It is this situation that made our Club determined to undertake a water and sanitation project where there is need and a way for us to make a difference in a sustainable way. Our search has resulted in such a project being born this past year.

The Project

The Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Campbell River and a Campbell River Citizens group has sponsored clean water and sanitary systems for six schools in Naivasha, Kenya as a Rotary International World Community Service Project. The initial agreement and project completion is the result of months of planning and hard work by the Rotary Club of Naivasha, Kenya. Funding raised by all three community organizations and a Rotary International matching grant (DDF) resulted in a commitment of twenty one thousand ninety dollars ($21,090.00 US) for the project. Each school received a twenty cubic meter water tank, a septic tank, six toilets for the girls and three toilets and a urinal for the boys. One thousand trees were planted at each of the schools. Children will be able to bring a water container to school and take home a litre of water daily. In a recent conversation, Richard, McGonnell President of the Naivasha Rotary Club, says the ability to take home a litre of water each day encourages the students to attend school. He went on to say that these children have so little that even the gift of a pencil changes their lives. This new relationship with the Naivasha Rotary Club will allow more projects to be undertaken in this part of Kenya.

The Naivasha Rotary Club is about 20 people strong in a wide spread community of about 30,000 located northwest of Nairobi. The area is arid for at least half the year, and much of the water that does exist is high in salinity and not fit for regular use. It is not uncommon for people to have to manually carry clean water for many kilometers to reach schools or homes.
We are very excited to be able to help people in a community much less fortunate than ours to receive what we consider basic and taken for granted. For communities such as Naivasha such improvements are received gratefully as marvelous gifts.

The project was completed this past October on budget. Given the total of 6 schools more than 2700 students will reap the benefits of this project in addition to the work provided for local citizens and educational benefits for all concerned.

In August, the Campbell River Baptist Church undertook a humanitarian mission to Kenya. While there, they travelled to Naivasha and were able to visit one of the schools where the water and sanitation project has been completed. They met with members of the Rotary Club including Richard McConnell, an active leader in the project. The Campbell River contingent recently did a nice program for our club, including video and pictures, some of which are attached. The people may be poor but they are beautiful and happy as the pictures attest to.

The Naivasha club is a busy and active one for its size involved in a variety of projects including a centre for abused children, a new hospital and projects similar to our own previously completed in conjunction with other Vancouver Island Clubs.
Selecting the right partner club for a project such as this is critical for a variety of reasons including financial efficiency and completion of work as planned.
We are excited to be connected with the Naivasha Club which has a stellar reputation for getting things done right!!

This is the first International World Community Service project that the Campbell River Daybreak Club has led since 1993. It is particularly unique because of the collaboration between our two Campbell River Clubs and a Campbell River district Citizens group.
We hope to build on this successful project and if possible maintain our collaborative focus on Kenya, and Naivasha in particular.

Our congratulations go out to the Naivasha Club, District 9200 in Kenya for the hard work and dedication in completing this worthwhile water and sanitation project.

Campbell River Rotary's Water Project in Kenya.

2010-11-03T11:24:00.000-07:00

Water and Sanitation Project in Naivasha Kenya
Campbell River Daybreak Club supported by the Campbell River
Noon Club and certain citizens of Campbell River

The water and sanitation project is completed!!

The Need
More than 1 billion people lack access to a safe reliable source of drinking water, and more than two billion lack access to any sanitary means of excreta disposal. Combined with unsafe hygiene practices, the result is nearly 1.8 million deaths per year, the vast majority children from diarrhea related illness. The poor suffer disproportionately from inadequate water supply, sanitation, and hygiene, which helps perpetuate a cycle of disease and poverty. Further, many women and girls spend hours each day fetching water for their families, time that could be spent learning or other productive activities.
It is this situation that made our Club determined to undertake a water and sanitation project where there is need and a way for us to make a difference in a sustainable way. Our search has resulted in such a project being born this past year.
The Project
The Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Campbell River and a Campbell River Citizens group has sponsored clean water and sanitary systems for six schools in Naivasha, Kenya as a Rotary International World Community Service Project. The initial agreement and project completion is the result of months of planning and hard work by the Rotary Club of Naivasha, Kenya. Funding raised by all three community organizations and a Rotary International matching grant (DDF) resulted in a commitment of twenty one thousand ninety dollars ($21,090.00 US) for the project. Each school received a twenty cubic meter water tank, a septic tank, six toilets for the girls and three toilets and a urinal for the boys. One thousand trees were planted at each of the schools. Children will be able to bring a water container to school and take home a litre of water daily. In a recent conversation, Richard, McGonnell President of the Naivasha Rotary Club, says the ability to take home a litre of water each day encourages the students to attend school. He went on to say that these children have so little that even the gift of a pencil changes their lives. This new relationship with the Naivasha Rotary Club will allow more projects to be undertaken in this part of Kenya.

The Naivasha Rotary Club is about 20 people strong in a wide spread community of about 30,000 located northwest of Nairobi. The area is arid for at least half the year, and much of the water that does exist is high in salinity and not fit for regular use. It is not uncommon for people to have to manually carry clean water for many kilometers to reach schools or homes.
We are very excited to be able to help people in a community much less fortunate than ours to receive what we consider basic and taken for granted. For communities such as Naivasha such improvements are received gratefully as marvelous gifts.
The project was completed this past October on budget. Given the total of 6 schools more than 2700 students will reap the benefits of this project in addition to the work provided for local citizens and educational benefits for all concerned.
In August, the Campbell River Baptist Church undertook a humanitarian mission to Kenya. While there, they travelled to Naivasha and were able to visit one of the schools where the water and sanitation project has been completed. They met with members of the Rotary Club including Richard McConnell, an active leader in the project. The Campbell River contingent recently did a nice program for our club, including video and pictures, some of which are attached. The people may be poor but they are beautiful and happy as the pictures attest to.
The Naivasha club is a busy and active one for its size involved in a variety of projects including a centre for abused children, a new hospital and projects similar to our own previously completed in conjunction with other Vancouver Island Clubs.
Selecting the right partner club for a project such as this is critical for a variety of reasons including financial efficiency and completion of work as planned.
We are excited to be connected with the Naivasha Club which has a stellar reputation for getting things done right!!
This is the first International World Community Service project that the Campbell River daybreak Club has led since 1993. It is particularly unique because of the collaboration between our two Campbell River Clubs and a Campbell River district Citizens group.
We hope to build on this successful project and if possible maintain our collaborative focus on Kenya, and Naivasha in particular.
Our congratulations go out to the Naivasha Club, District 9200 in Kenya for the hard work and dedication in completing this worthwhile water and sanitation project.

Daybreak Rotary presents wheelchair to Campbell River resident

2010-09-09T15:24:00.000-07:00

Campbell River Daybreak Rotarians Hansi Zihlman, Jurgen Kettler and Tom Robinson were on hand to present a wheelchair to Frances Powers of Campbell River. Wheelchair Foundation Canada was contacted by Mrs. Powers daughter Cathy Merrill and as a result Hansi Zihlman of the Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club was able to provide one for her. This is the first time Rotary was able to provide a wheelchair for a Campbell River resident; so this was a great day and the wheelchair was a perfect fit!!
Hansi is the Chair for the Wheelchair Committee and has confirmed the next wheelchair fundraiser; Dancing and Tapas III which will be April 16th, 2011 at the North Island College. To date Campbell River Daybreak Rotary along with Campbell River Rotary has fundraised for 1160 wheelchairs that were sent to Arequipa Peru and Argentina which will be delivered January 2011. For more information on how you can donate to the Wheelchair Foundation contact Hansi Zihlman at 250-337-8422.

Daybreak Rotary Quacker 5000 Duck Race

2010-09-06T12:24:00.000-07:00

The Daybreak Rotary Club of Campbell River presents the 22nd annual Quacker 5000 duck race. This annual event takes place September 26th, 2010 at the Campbell River Lodge. All the festivities start at 1pm and the duck race starts at 3pm. Join us in our biggest fundraising event of the year and help us raise money for Campbell River's first water park and other local projects. You can buy your duck for $5 from any Daybreak Rotarian or at the following locations:

Quality Foods, Canadian Tire, Save-On-Foods, Thrifty's, Village Liquor Store, Willow Point Liquor Store, and the Farmers Market on Sundays.

When you purchase a duck you receive $5 coupons for:

the restaurant at the Coast Discovery Inn,
Ricky's
Banners
Royal Coachman Pub

Plus you also receive a buy 1 get 1 free Big Mac at McDonald's (Campbell River) and buy 1 single scoop waffle cone at the Discovery Pier and get 1 free.

You will also have a chance at winning one of the following 17 prizes:

3 night cruise and 3 nights in Las Vegas for 4 OR 7 nights in Disneyland for 4
Infrared Sauna
1-hour scenic helicopter flight
Frame print by Diane Michelin
Napoleon propane BBQ Model 405
Two "6 pac ski passes"
Mastercraft power tool workbench
$500 Grocery smile card from Thrifty's
18 holes of golf & power cart
5 hours labour towards a home or car install from McKay's Home Theatre Centre
Acer 22" LCD Monitor & Wireless mouse
Grant Signs gift certificate
$250 meat smile card from Thrifty's
4 pre-season Canucks tickets
16 GB Apple iPod
Bounce-A-Rama Party Pack
1 month Wave Strength Vibration sessions by Dr. Guthy

WHAT A DEAL!!

This event could not be possible without our sponsors; you can check them all out at http://www.crdaybreakrotary.org/duckrace/sponsors10.htm.

4th Annual Quacker Duck Dance

2010-08-20T10:43:00.000-07:00

Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club is at it again - "Making Service Fun!!" The popular dance is September 25, 2010 at 8pm at the Sportsplex again this year. This year the line up is the always popular local band 'Mr. Completely. This event will support the construction of Campbell River's first waterpark and for other local projects. There will be door prizes and draws throughout the evening plus great dance music. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25 and are available at the Music Plant on 11th Avenue, the Royal Coachman Liquor Store on Dogwood Street and at the Campbell River Visitor Centre in the Tyee Plaza downtown. If you would like to reserve a table for 8 or 12 people please call Glen at 250-287-0441. This event is sponsored by Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. For more information please call 250-830-0411 ext 1 or 1-877-286-5705.

New 2010/2011 Board announced!!

2010-06-22T09:11:00.000-07:00

June 15th at the Maritime Heritage Centre the Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club celebrated their year of service. Outgoing President Dave Free reflected on the year’s accomplishments which included, numerous donations to non-profit organizations, student bursaries, another sold out Duck Race fundraiser, a successful 1st annual Wine and Blues Festival, successful Dancing and Tapas wheelchair fundraiser, sent Shelter Boxes to Haiti, and married a couple from Germany at a morning meeting. Also celebrating was Rotarian of the Year Mr. Don Jesse.
Assistance District Governor was on hand to present three District awards for literacy and two for attendance he then conducted the installation of officers for 2010/2011 and they are as follows:

Craig Gillis, President
Glen Clark, President Elect
Dave Free, Past President
Kelly Fisher, Membership
Don Huestis and Mike Rushton, Service Projects
Dave Bazowski, International Service
Jim Voth, International Service & Budget Advisory
Mark Eikeland, Fundraising
Rhonda Harper, Public Relations
Sandra Poirier, Rotary Foundation
Leah Tremain, Literacy
John Hayes, Secretary
Ted Martin, Treasurer

Campbell River Daybreak Rotary is Busy, Busy, Busy

2010-04-20T14:22:00.000-07:00

Today's meeting at the Royal Coachman Pub was great fun!! Leah Tremain presented a Literacy Leader Award to the local chapter of Altrusa International. As part of this award Daybreak Rotary and Literacy Now are contributing 350 'I Love to Count' DVD's to their Books for Babies program. What made this extra special is they were invited to the meeting this morning but didn't know why. Suprise!!
We also honoured our 'Student of the Month' this morning who was Nicole Crooks a grade 11 student from Timberline. Nicole's accomplishments are many but one that really impressed myself specifically was her application for a cancer research internship in Victoria this summer. We all wish her luck.
Our presentation was Arlene Leduc with 'Nourish the Children' - although I had not heard of this organization they have created along with Nu Skin a product called VitaMeal which is specially formulated for malnourished children. Their website http://www.nuskin.com/en_US/corporate/company/nourish_the_children.html for more information.

Campbell River Rotary Social Night a Success!!

2010-04-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

April 1st at Crystal Lanes was the place to be if you were a Rotarian in Campbell River. Great competition, excellent pizza and of course fellowship was in the air. Daybreak Rotarians and Noon Hour Rotarians joined together to bowl, play crib, and have a drink or two. I'm not sure at the end of the night which team ended up winning but I think we were all winners because it was so much fun and well organized. In my lane I was the queen of the gutterball but I did have two strikes and a couple of spares, my husband Bert caught on quick and was a pro after the first two and Brian and Denise from the Noon Club gave us pointers and encouragement when I wanted to throw in the towel....I should have played cards!! I noticed all the other lanes of bowlers were having just as much fun as we were - it was great to see. Thanks to Suzanne and Dave for organizing this event and I hope there will be more. After all, we are all Rotarians for the same reason and we celebrate it in style.
Campbell River Daybreak Rotary meets every Tuesday morning at 6:45am - 8am at the Royal Coachman Pub and the Campbell River Rotary Noon club meets every Wednesday at 12p at the Coast Discovery Inn in the Tyee Plaza downtown Campbell River.

Tapas Fundraiser a success for many!

2010-03-30T13:40:00.000-07:00

The Campbell River Daybreak Rotary Club is hosted the 2nd annual Dancing and Tapas II. This Rotary effort, in conjunction with the Wheelchair Foundation of Canada, will provide wheelchairs to children or adults in need in the Philippines. Saturday night's focus was on the wheelchairs, but it was also about the food and music from Latin America. The renowned South American band Kumbia invited dancers to Merenge, Cha, Cha, Rumba, Samba and Tango. Non dancers enjoyed a latin dance demonstration. With the help of the students and instructors in the culinary arts program at North Island College five Tapas stations served culinary appetizers from oysters to South American exotic bits and fruits and there were several bars offering wines of the region and Pisco Sour. This fundraiser has already successfully delivered two full containers of wheelchairs to the needy in regions of Peru and Venezuela. Daybreak Rotary in Campbell River along with members of the Campbell River Rotary Noon club raised $2000 for student bursary for the Culinary Arts Program at the North Island College plus $30,000 for wheelchairs.