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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Terrace!
Terrace

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 12:15 p.m.
4332 Lakelse Ave
Terrace, BC V8G 1P1
Canada
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Reece Dozzi
Secretary
Manuela Krisinger
Treasurer
Rich Toomey
Service Projects
Chris Houston
Foundation Director
Sarah Zimmerman
Immediate Past President
Chad Sallenback
Membership
Valerie Gauvin
Public Relations
John Crawford
Club Administration
Brian Downie
Sergeant-at-Arms
Bryan Gascon
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TERRACE ROTARY AUCTION ANOTHER HUGE SUCCESS

Our 2025 Rotary Auction is complete and was very successful, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of Rotarians from our Club and Terrace-Skeena Valley, the donors and the bidders.  

While we were competing with Game 7 of the World Series, bidding was active and the Auctioneers worked hard to raise the bids.

At this week's Club meeting, we reviewed the Auction and our successes and ideas for change for 2026.

 

Numbers were down slightly from last year, but the Club is still pleased with the results.

 

The 65th annual auction was streamed live via Zoom from the Terrace Sportsplex, and Rotary spokesperson Brian Downie says preliminary figures show that 224 businesses donated 354 items, valued at over $75,000.  There were also $3500 in cash donations from local businesses.

 

The two-day auction generated $42,749 in bids.

 

By comparison, the 2024 auction featured 382 items, valued at just under $74,000, and generating $43,754 in bids.  

 

The money raised goes to fund worthy community projects in the Terrace area.

 

 

ROTARY AUCTION SITE NOW LIVE!
The 65th annual Rotary Club of Terrace Online Auction is coming up this weekend (November 1st and 2nd) -- and the auction site is now live!
 
 
Get your bids in early! Hundreds of items have been donated by area businesses -- see the Oct 23rd Terrace Standard for a list, and watch the auction for late additions!
All proceeds to support worthwhile community projects, as well as youth and international endeavours.
Thank you for your support!
 
 
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TERRACE ROTARY SUPPORTS SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS

Terrace Rotary supports local community organizations. 

This week, club president Reece Dozzi presented a $1500 cheque to Aron Nenninger of the Dare to Dream Foundation, in support of local school music programs.

 

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TERRACE ROTARY WELCOMES DISTRICT GOVERNOR JAN GISBORNE

It was our pleasure to welcome District 5040 Governor Jan Gisborne to this week's Terrace Rotary meeting.

Governor Jan presented Club President Reece Dozzi with a Major Donor Certificate in recognition of our club's contributions to Rotary International's fight to eradicate polio.

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TERRACE ROTARY AUCTION COMING UP SOON

The 65th Annual Terrace Rotary Live and Online Auction is coming up soon!

The auction takes place Saturday November 1st (5pm to 10pm PDT) and Sunday November 2nd (1pm to 9pm PST) in the Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room.

Terrace Rotarians have been busy canvassing local and area businesses for donations, in order to raise money for worthy community projects.

Pre-bidding will be available beginning Oct 24th at 5pm when the auction website goes live.

 

[PHOTO BELOW:   Terrace Rotary Online Auction from 2022 – Archives]

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TERRACE ROTARY WELCOMES RICK McDANIEL TO CLUB

Terrace Rotary is pleased to welcome realtor Rick McDaniel to our club. Rick is a long-time Terrace resident and active on many local community groups.

Rick received his Rotary pin at a recent meeting from Past President Chad Sallenback.

 

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ISABELLA KING -  2025 TERRACE ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
As students head back to classes for the fall session, Terrace Rotary extends best wishes to all of them.... with a special shout out to Isabella King, the recipient of this year's Rotary Club of Terrace $3,000 Scholarship.
 
Isabella plans to achieve a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science and majoring in Native Studies at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
 
Best of Luck Isabella!!
 
 
 
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GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF TERRACE ROTARY DUCK RACE:  PAT HOLLAND
Congratulations to Pat Holland -- the grand prize winner of $25,000 in the 2025 Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Race.
 
Pat held the winning ticket as her duck was the first to cross the finish line during the race on the Skeena River at Ferry Island on BC Day (Monday August 4).
 
The 2nd Prize winner of a 30-minute helicopter ride, donated by Canadian Helicopter Ltd, was Ross Parnell of Prince Rupert.
 
Our 3rd Prize winner of a $500 gift card from Safeway was Codie Long.
 
And our 4th Prize winner of a $500 gift card from Canadian Tire was Paul Wilkinson.
 
A big Rotary THANK YOU  to our sponsors, to Emil Anderson Maintenance for traffic control on the bridge, to Canadian Helicopters for dropping the Ducks... and most of all, thank YOU for purchasing all 4,000 tickets in this year's race and for supporting Rotary!   
 
The money raised will be used to support worthy community projects in the Terrace area.
 
 
[PHOTO:  Our grand prize winner Pat Holland receiving her $25,000 cheque from Club President Reece Dozzi]
 
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2025 WILD DUCK RACE WEEKEND APPROACHING!
It's a highlight of Terrace's Riverboat Days opening weekend -- the Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Race -- and it's happening on Monday August 4th at 10am.
 
Canadian Helicopters will drop 4,000 plastic yellow quackers into the Skeena River at Ferry Island -- and then they'll make their way under the western section of the Dudley Little Bridge and be scooped up by a flotilla of boats, with a grand prize of $25,000 going to the holder of the ticket number matching the first-place duck's number!
 
Second prize is a half-hour helicopter ride donated by Canadian Helicopters -- third prize is a $500 gift card donated by Canada Safeway -- and fourth prize is a $500 gift card donated by Canadian Tire.
 
Proceeds go to support community projects funded by Rotary!
 
Good luck!!   Come on down and watch the fun!  Spectators allowed on the bridge, but please obey the folks who try to keep vehicle traffic moving through the area -- stay in the roped-off area!! 
 
REECE DOZZI INSTALLED AS NEW PRESIDENT OF TERRACE ROTARY
Terrace Rotary's youngest member is now our President.
 
Reece Dozzi took possession of the President's gavel from Chad Sallenback, during the club's recent Installation Barbecue at Dozzi Acres (the home of Reece's dad Paul).  
 
Also honoured was our Rotarian of the Year for 2024-25, Kara Loy.  
 
The new roster of directors were also installed:  Secretary Manuela Krisinger, Treasurer Rich Toomey, Membership Director Valerie Gauvin, Publicity Director John Crawford, Sergeant-at-Arms Bryan Gascon, Service Projects Director Chris Houston and Foundation Chair Sarah Zimmerman.
 
 
[PHOTO:   Incoming President Reece Dozzi]  
 
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[PHOTO:  Reece being sworn in by outgoing President Chad Sallenback]   
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[PHOTO:   Chad congratulating Rotarian-of-the-year Kara Loy]
 
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[PHOTO:  this year's executive -- Valerie Gauvin, Manuela Krisinger, Reece Dozzi, John Crawford, Rich Toomey, Bryan Gascon, Kara Loy

(Not pictured: Chad Sallenback, Chris Houston, Sarah Zimmerman)] 
 
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[PHOTO:  Our MC for the Installation -- Tyler Valouch]  
 
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CITY PARKS AND REC DIRECTOR ADDRESSES TERRACE ROTARY
Terrace Rotary was pleased to welcome Tara Irwin, the City's Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, to this week's meeting.
 
Tara talked about some of the city's plans for future projects, one or more of which may be eligible for a financial boost from Rotary.  
 
Rotary has funded several of the city's projects in the past -- and Tara thanked us for our contributions.    
 
The money is thanks to the generosity of Terrace and area residents who always show strong support for our two main fundraisers:  The Terrace Rotary Auction in November and the Rotary Wild Duck Race in August.
 
[PHOTO:    Tara Irwin, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture for the City of Terrace, addressing Terrace Rotary -- Jun 9, 2025]
 
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[PHOTO:  A partial list of some of the City of Terrace projects supported by Terrace Rotary] 
 
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Terrace Rotarian Brian Downie named the District's ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR
The Rotary Club of Terrace is proud to announce that our own Brian Downie has been named Outstanding Rotarian of the Year for the entire District 5040.
 
This is the first time a member of our club has received the District's highest honour and we can't think of anyone more deserving!
 
The "Rotarian of the Year" award honours a District 5040 Rotarian who exemplifies "Service Above Self," adheres to the Four-Way Test, and significantly contributes to the club's mission, operations, and community or international service.
 
The honour was bestowed at this year's District Conference held at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
 
Here he poses with our club President-elect Reece Dozzi in front of the banner showing all winners of the award over the past years.
 
Congratulations Brian on a well deserved award!
 
 
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Terrace Rotary Helps College Students advance their education
Terrace Rotary is beginning a new Endowment fund at Coast Mountain College, and has donated $10,000 to the CMTN Foundation as our initial contribution (to be matched by the College).
 
The fund will support two yearly awards of $1200 each to deserving students -- one for the academic program and one for the trades program -- at Coast Mountain College.
 
The Rotary Club of Terrace already provides scholarships for high school students through the Northwest Scholarship Foundation and to UNBC Students.
 
Club President-elect Reece Dozzi presented the cheque to CMTN's Yvonne Koerner at this week's Rotary Club meeting.
 
 
 
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Rotarians in action: Highway Cleanup south of Terrace
The annual Rotary Springtime Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup took place Sunday along Highway 37 south of Thornhill.
 
We had 32 participants this year including members of both the Rotary Clubs of Terrace and the Rotary Club of Terrace-Skeena Valley, as well as 11 members of Terrace Ringette and other volunteers!
 
Thanks everyone for helping out!  And thanks to all motorists along the route who honked their encouragement and kept an eye out for us!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ROTARY HELPS IMPROVE THE LIVES OF TERRACE SENIORS 
Terrace Rotary President Chad Sallenback and President-elect Reece Dozzi presented a $10,800 cheque today to Chris Mallett of the Dr REM Lee Hospital Foundation.
 
The donation will allow the purchase of one complete Gantry Ceiling Lift and Motor System at Terraceview Lodge.

The lift will improve the lives of Terraceview residents by allowing patients with evolving physical detriments to stay in their rooms where they reside, rather than transferring them to an unfamiliar setting.
 
This is important especially with residents that suffer from dementia as moving to another room or unit can often increase their confusion and delirium.
 
The installation of the ceiling lifts will also improve the work environment for TVL staff as it will help to mitigate musculoskeletal injuries.
 
 
Chad Sallenback, Reece Dozzi, Chris Mallett
[PHOTO:   Terrace Rotary President Chad Sallenback and President-elect Reece Dozzi presented a $10,800 cheque today to Chris Mallett of the Dr REM Lee Hospital Foundation -- APR 2025]
 
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The Value of International High School Students Detailed at this week's Terrace Rotary Meeting
Terrace Rotary was pleased to welcome Joe and Maiya Dominguez to this week's club meeting, and to learn more about Coast Mountains School District 82's International Homestay Program which hosts international students attending high school here.
 
The value of this program to our community and to the students themselves was detailed by Joe and Maiya.
 
 
 
 
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Terrace Chamber Exec-Dir Addresses Rotary Club
Terrace Rotary was pleased to welcome Terrace Chamber of Commerce executive director Ward Skinner to this week's meeting.
 
Ward, who is also a Rotarian (Skeena Valley club), outlined some of the keys to being successful in business, which is extra important in these uncertain and volatile times.
 
 
 
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Welcome Harman Singh to Terrace Rotary
Meet Harman Singh, our newest Terrace Rotarian. Harman was welcomed into the club at this week's meeting by his sponsor, President Chad Sallenback, and by the rest of the club.
 
Harman is new to Terrace and will be the new manager/partner of City Furniture.
 
Great to have you on board, Harman!
 
 
 
 
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Terrace Rotary Welcomes Christina Hansen from Carmen Arts Society
Terrace Rotary was pleased to welcome Christina Hansen of the Carmen Arts Society to this week's club meeting.
 
Christina updated our members about some of their recent performances and how Rotary's ongoing support has allowed them to continue to offer outstanding shows, including their upcoming presentation of "The Sound of Music".
 
 
 
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Hospital Equipment Fundraiser Addresses Terrace Rotary Meeting
Terrace Rotary is a proud supporter of the Dr REM Lee Hospital Foundation and its ongoing campaigns to bring much-needed medical equipment to Terrace.
 
At our club meeting this week, the Foundation's Ron Bartlett told us about some of their current fundraising plans, and he thanked us for some of our recent contributions.
 
 
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Terrace Rotarian John Heighington a 7-time Paul Harris Fellow!
Congratulations to John Heighington, who has earned a Paul Harris +7 pin, for his tremendous and ongoing contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
 
John received his pin from president-elect Reece Dozzi at this week's Terrace Rotary meeting.
 
 
 
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High School Golf Program receives big boost from Terrace Rotary
Terrace Rotary is proud to support the Caledonia Secondary School's golf program through a $5,000 donation to the practice facility's simulator machine.
 
Cal's Dave Lewis tells us "the students have loved it so far. It's a great piece of technology."
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Terrace Rotary Supports Local Youth Skiers
Terrace Rotary is pleased to support My Mountain Co-op's Snow Angels program at Shames Mountain with an annual contribution of $2,500.
 
The Northern Snow Angels’ program is available to all schools and organizations bringing groups to MMC-Shames Mountain. The goal of the program is to provide free skiing and riding by offering lift, rentals and lessons to those who want to participate but are unable to afford it.
 
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Adventures in Health Care: A Rotary Initiative
Terrace Rotary is proud to be part of an initiative to encourage the development of health care professionals in our region.
 
Rotary "Adventures in Health Care" started in Prince George in 2016, and in Terrace in May 2023 with 35 students from Caledonia Secondary School, Centennial Christian School and Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School.
 
This year, 2025, we are inviting the neighbouring communities of Prince Rupert, the Nass Valley, Stewart, Hazelton and Smithers to apply.
 
The program is highly successful due to the support of University of Northern British Columbia, Coast Mountain College and Northern Health, and local community health partners.
 
Adventures in Health Care expanded to the Northeast in 2024 and to Quesnel in 2025.
 
 
The Adventure:
This annual event will provide a unique opportunity for Grade 10 & 11 students to have a better understanding of the career opportunities in health care for their future careers.
 
Through hands-on activities in medical training facilities, and meeting with current students, educators and professional workers, participants will come away with a clearer understanding of what a career in health care could be.
 
Check the videos at www.adventuresinhealthcare.com to get a better understanding of what students will be experiencing during their Adventures in Health Care.
 
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K'san Society's Harvest Programs Described to Terrace Rotarians
Terrace Rotary was pleased to welcome the K'san Society's Kaitlin Todd and Vicky Serafini to this week's meeting.
 
Kaitlin and Vicky updated our members on K'san's important work in our community, including their Tuesday lunch program, Friday Food Share, Harvest Share and Community Meals and Skills Development.
 
They also talked about Volunteerism and their need for more volunteers to help out.  If you'd like to give them a hand, contact K'san for more information.
 
 
 
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Terrace Rotarians Reece Dozzi and David Try Honoured with Paul Harris Pins
Congratulations to Terrace Rotarians Reece Dozzi and Dr David Try, for their outstanding contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
 
David has earned a Paul Harris +4 pin, while Reece was given a Paul Harris +6 pin.
 
The presentations were made by club president Chad Sallenback at recent club meetings.
 
Congratulations Reece and David for your ongoing contributions to the good work Rotary does around the world.
 
 
 
[PHOTO:     Chad Sallenback presenting a Paul Harris +6 pin to Reece Dozzi]
 
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[PHOTO:   Chad Sallenback presenting a Paul Harris +4 pin to Dr David Try]
 
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Red Cross HELP Program Outlined at Terrace Rotary Meeting
Terrace Rotary was pleased to welcome Penny Code and Cory Godder of the Canadian Red Cross to this week's meeting.
 
They told us about the HELP Program, which provides free, by-donation medical equipment loans, allowing clients who have undergone surgery, illness or injury to safely recover at home and continue to participate in community life and get back their lives.
 
They are in real need of volunteers -- go to their website to see how you might help!
 
 
 
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Terrace Rotarians Learn Sobering Details About Human Trafficking
Our guest speaker at this week's Terrace Rotary meeting was Julia Nieckarz of School District 82, who gave a very sobering presentation on Human Trafficking in Terrace -- and how to keep our young people safe from this terrible scourge.
 
Thanks Julia for this timely and important presentation about a dark side of society that many of us think only happens in large cities.  Sadly, online predators can reach anywhere.
 
District Governor Visits Terrace Rotary
District 5040 Governor Drew Antrobus was our guest speaker at this week's regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Terrace.
 
As well as updating us on District news, Drew presented a special Rotary Citation to Club President Chad Sallenback, in recognition of our club's contributions to the global campaign to end polio forever.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Newest Terrace Rotarian:  Toni Kelly
Happy New Year!  We are pleased to begin 2025 with a welcome to our newest member:  Toni Kelly, who was inducted into the club by her sponsor, Bryan Gascon, and by Club President Chad Sallenback.
 
Welcome to the family of Rotary, Toni!
 
 
[PHOTO:   Our newest member, Toni Kelly, and her sponsor Bryan Gascon]
 
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[PHOTO:  Club President Chad Sallenback, new member Toni Kelly and her sponsor Bryan Gascon]
 
 
 
 
Terrace Rotary Contributes to Three Local Organizations in time for Christmas
With Christmas rapidly approaching, the Rotary Club of Terrace contributed funds to three local community groups this week.
 
Club Treasurer Rich Toomey presented cheques of $3000 to the Terrace Church's Food Bank, $2500 to the Salvation Army and $500 to the Terrace Curling Club's efforts to replace worn out loaner equipment for junior curlers.
 
 
 
[PHOTO:   Rotary's Rich Toomey flanked by John VandeVelde and Paul Moravec of the Terrace Church's Food Bank]
 
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[PHOTO:   Terrace Salvation Army Lt Sabrina Silvey and Terrace Rotary Treasurer Rich Toomey] 
 
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[PHOTO:   Curling Club President Roger L'Heureux and Rotary Treasurer Rich Toomey]
More Rotary Donations in the Season of Giving
Terrace Rotary continued to honour the Season of Giving in December, by making contributions to two more Community Groups.
 
At this week's Rotary Club Meeting, Rotary President Chad Sallenback presented a $3000 cheque to KidSport's Shelly Haynes-Marrelli, to support the local chapter of KidSport BC and their efforts to help area youth participate in sports.
 
Also recently, Rotary Treasurer Rich Toomey presented a $500 cheque to the Royal Canadian Legion's Agnes Kirkaldy, to support the Legion's Poppy Fund.
 
 
 
[PHOTO:  Rotary President Chad Sallenback presenting a $3000 cheque to KidSport BC's Shelly Haynes-Marrelli]
 
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[PHOTO:  Rotary Treasurer Rich Toomey presenting a $500 cheque to the Royal Canadian Legion's Agnes Kirkaldy] 
Rotary Auction Generates Nearly $44,000 in Bids
Terrace Rotary issues a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported this year's Online Auction!
 
Some numbers:
 
Value of Donations $73,995
 
Cash Donations $ 5,350
 
Number of items donated 382
 
Number of Businesses Donating 236
 
Number of Bids 3362
 
Value of Auction Sales $43,754
 
The success of the Auction is due to the generosity of our business donors as well as all those who bid on items that were auctioned. Finally our thanks to Rotarians and volunteers who organized another successful Rotary Auction.
With this funding, our Rotary Club is able to fund community projects and help organizations meet their needs.
 
Recent Projects:
 
Ferry Island Rotary Playground
 
George Little Park Expression Swing
 
Ecole Jack Cook School Playground
 
Adventures in Health Care (with Skeena Valley Rotary)
 
Scholarships and Bursary
 
Previous Years:
 
Haugland Dog Park
 
Veritas Zip Line
 
REM Lee Hospital Foundation- Terraceview Lodge equipment
 
Rotary Splash Park (with Skeena Valley Rotary)
 
McConnell Estates Gazebo (with Skeena Valley Rotary)
 
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