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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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Venue Map
Club Executives & Directors
President
Chad Sallenback
President Elect
Reece Dozzi
Secretary
Manuela Krisinger
Treasurer
Rich Toomey
Service Projects
Chris Houston
The Rotary Foundation
Brian Downie
Foundation Director
Brian Downie
Immediate Past President
Chad Sallenback
Membership
Bryan Gascon
Public Relations
John Crawford
Club Administration
Kara Loy
Sergeant-at-Arms
Reece Dozzi
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Stories
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)
 
It's Terrace Rotary Auction Weekend!
It's Terrace Rotary Auction weekend!! Time to get your bids in on some terrific items -- and help support community causes and projects in the Terrace area!
 
The 2024 Rotary Club of Terrace Live and Online Auction is Saturday and Sunday (Nov 2nd and 3rd) at the Terrace Sportsplex Banquet Room. Pre-Bidding on any item is now available until the item is sold in the Auction.
 
You should also note the Auction times are slightly changed from past years. Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm (Daylight time) and Sunday 1 pm to 9 pm (Standard Time -- did you remember to set your clocks back before bed Saturday night?).
 
We have an exciting collection of items available to bid on and you can view these items online. Pre-bids will be accepted until the item comes up to Auction on November 2nd & 3rd. To be eligible to bid, you must have a Bidder ID # from last year, or by sending us an e-mail at auction@terracerotary.org to register. During the Auction November 2nd and 3rd, call 778-634-3502 to register or register online. To bid during the live Auction, bid online or call to our phone operators at 778-634-3501.
 
On this website you will see the items to be auctioned with pictures during the Auction, and auctioneers can be seen on our Zoom meeting at 2024 Rotary Club of Terrace Auction. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82330503566
Items are arranged in hours, starting item number 101 during Hour 1 Saturday at 5pm: and wrapping up in Hour 13 Sunday (8-9pm).
Terrace Rotary Helps Fund Playground Equipment
The Terrace Rotary Online Auction is less than a month away -- but what does Rotary do with the funds raised?
 
Here's just one project we've contributed money to -- new playground equipment at Ecole Jack Cook.
 
Lia Wallace tells us "The playground is a huge hit. My kids tell me they have to line up for the monkey bars".
 
She provided these photos.
 
(PS: The Terrace Rotary Online Auction will take place November 2-3, streamed live from the Terrace Sportsplex)
 
 
 
Conservative Candidate Claire Rattee Addresses Terrace Rotary
Conservative candidate Claire Rattee was our guest speaker at this week's Terrace Rotary Club meeting, outlining her platform in the upcoming October BC Election.
 
(Skeena NDP candidate Sarah Zimmerman addressed a previous meeting)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NDP Candidate Sarah Zimmerman Addresses Rotary Meeting
Skeena NDP candidate Sarah Zimmerman was our guest speaker at a recent Terrace Rotary meeting, outlining her platform in the upcoming October BC Election.
(Conservative candidate Claire Rattee will address a future meeting)
 
 
 
Farmers Market Manager visits Terrace Rotary
Terrace Rotary was pleased to hear a presentation at our recent meeting from Skeena Valley Farmer's Market manager Mike Cotton, who outlined the economic and social benefits the market brings to the Terrace area.
 
Our upcoming meeting will once again take place at Beasley's Lounge at the Best Western, before we return to the Bavarian for our September 23rd meeting.
 
Terrace Rotary Welcomes visitor from Mexican club
Terrace Rotary was delighted to welcome Jose Bautista from the Rotary Club of Cholula Milenaria in Mexico (District 4185) to this week's meeting, which was held in Beasley's Lounge at the Best Western in Terrace.
 
 
 
 
Terrace Rotary Mourns Passing of Gus Gerdei
The Rotary Club of Terrace mourns the passing of the long-time host of our Monday Club meetings at the Bavarian Inn -- August "Gus" Gerdei.  
 
A memorial gathering for Gus will be held at the Bavarian Sunday, September 1st at 2:00pm.
 
Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and staff.
 
Rotary Duck Race Held at Ferry Island
The Rotary Club of Terrace held its annual Wild Duck Race at Ferry Island during Riverboat Days -- and the winner of the $25,000 first prize was Doris Munger of Granisle.
 
Second prize (a helicopter ride donated by Canadian Helicopters) was won by Nicole Lavoie of Terrace; third prize (a $500 Gift Card donated by Safeway) went to Laura Fandry; and fourth prize (a $500 Gift Card donated by Canadian Tire) was won by Annette Desch.   
 
A big thank you to the prize donors -- and to Canadian Helicopters for dropping the Ducks for us; Emil Anderson for traffic control on the bridge; Silvertip Promotions for our posters.
 
And most of all, a big thank you to everyone who bought Duck Race tickets, helping Rotary support community projects!
 
 
 
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Carmen Arts Group Receives Financial Boost From Terrace Rotary
Terrace Rotary was pleased to present a $1000 donation to the Carmen Arts Group for their Summer Arts Initiative
 
The Carmen Arts Group presents Gilbert & Sullivan's musical operetta "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Pentecostal Assembly (3511 Eby Street Terrace)
 
Performances: 
7pm Thursday August 1st
2pm Friday August 2nd
7pm Friday August 2nd
 
Tickets available in person at Misty River Books, and online via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carmen-arts-group-presents-the-pirates-of-penzance-tickets-940170674797
 
All tickets $20.00 and General Admission
Doors open 30 minutes before performances
 
Terrace Rotary Inducts New Member Kara Loy
Terrace Rotary was delighted to formally induct Kara Loy into the club this week.
 
She was formally welcomed at our weekly meeting by Club President Chad Sallenback and by her sponsor Bryan Gascon. Welcome Kara!!
 
 
Rich Toomey Named Terrace Rotary's Rotarian of the Year
The Rotary Club of Terrace has chosen Rich Toomey as its "Rotarian of the Year" for the past Rotary year (2023-24).
 
The announcement was made by Club President Chad Sallenback at the Club's Installation Meeting held last week at the Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse.
 
Rich was recognized for his tireless work as Club Treasurer as well as helping to organize and manage the sale of tickets for one of the club's main fundraisers:  the annual Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Race.
 
 
 
[PHOTO:   Terrace Rotary Club President Chad Sallenback and Rotarian of the Year Rich Toomey] 
 
 
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Terrace Rotary Helps Celebrate Local Playground Improvements
Members of the Rotary Club of Terrace were on hand to celebrate the city's George Little Park playground expansion project.
 
Several new features have been added, including two specially-designed swings to accommodate children with accessibility challenges.
 
PHOTO:  City Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Tara Irwin demonstrates one of the new swings.
 
 
 
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Terrace Rotary Inducts New Member Yvonne Koerner
Terrace Rotary was delighted to formally induct Yvonne Koerner into the club. She received her Rotary pin at this week's meeting from Kara Loy, who proposed her membership.
 
Welcome Yvonne!
 
 
Terrace Rotary Welcomes New Member Gordon Blumhagen
The Rotary Club of Terrace is pleased to welcome Gordon Blumhagen to the family of Rotary.
 
Gordon was inducted into the club at this week's meeting -- he's pictured here along with his sponsor, Terrace Rotarian Dave Merritt
 
Adventures in Health Care encourages northwest youth to explore careers in health care
"A Showcase of career pathways and opportunities in health sciences"  That's the aim of ADVENTURES IN HEALTH CARE, a project of the Rotary Clubs of Terrace and Terrace-Skeena Valley, which took place this past week (May 1-3) in Terrace.
 
We thank our partners at Coast Mountain College, UNBC Northwest Campus, Northern Health and School District #82 (Coast Mountain) for their enthusiastic commitment to the initiative.  Also a big "thank you" to Coast Cedar Dental, Dr. Shimperton of Fusion Care and the paramedics.
 
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Rotarians and Friends Busy Making Highway Cleaner
Members of the Rotary Clubs of Terrace and Terrace-Skeena Valley joined with other community members Sunday to clear debris along Highway 37 south of town.
 
Rotarians from both clubs were busy taking part in their annual Spring Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up, with a number of other groups participating, including the Terrace Northmen Rugby club, L'ecole Jack Cook and the Terrace Ringette Association.  We thank everyone for their help in gathering up 62 bags of trash -- and thanks to all motorists along the route who kept an eye out for us!
 
[All photos by Sarah Zimmerman, Sean Bujtas]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Rotary Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup This Sunday
The Rotary Club of Terrace and the Rotary Club of Terrace-Skeena Valley will team up again this Sunday (Apr 14 from 10am to 12:30pm) for the Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up.
 
Last year, we were assisted by members of the Terrace Minor Hockey U-18 team, North Coast Nightmares Roller Derby Team and Terrace Scouts.
 
Motorists along Highway 37 South from the Roundabout to the Airport Turnoff are asked to keep an eye out for us... and please drive with caution! 
 
Below are some photos from the 2023 event.
 
 
 
 
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Chad Sallenback prepares for 2nd straight term as Club President
Terrace Rotary President Chad Sallenback is gearing up for his 2nd consecutive term at the helm of the club.
 
Chad recently attended the annual President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) for the Pacific Northwest Region at Seattle/Tacoma, Washington.
 
Here he greets the incoming district governor for District 5110 (Alaska), Marty Metiva.
 
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Rotarians Support the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles
Rotarians annually support the Salvation Army- Terrace Corp by helping at the Kettles- a significant Salvation Army Christmas fund-raiser.  The Salvation Army uses these funds to support the needy in the community.  Rotary Club of Terrace Past-President Manuela Krisinger presents a cheque for $2500 to Captain Sabrina Silvey for this year's Kettle Campaign.
Terrace Rotary Welcomes Newest Member Adam Coultish
Terrace Rotary is pleased to welcome our newest member, Adam Coultish.
 
Adam's membership was proposed by Val Gauvin, who was first in line to welcome him to the family of Rotary at this week's meeting.
 
 
Upcoming Events
Speakers
Chad Sallenback
Mar 17, 2025 12:15 PM
Club Business Meeting
Christina Hansen
Mar 24, 2025 12:15 PM
Carmen Arts Group "Sound of Music" Production
No Club Meeting
Mar 31, 2025
Evening Club Social
Ellis Ross
Apr 07, 2025 12:15 PM
Skeena-Bulkley Valley Conservative Candidate
Ward Skinner
Apr 14, 2025 12:15 PM
Win & Associates
Easter Monday
Apr 21, 2025
No Club Meeting
Chad Sallenback
Apr 28, 2025 12:15 PM
Club Business Meeting
Nicole Hendry
May 05, 2025 12:15 PM
Equine Assisted Therapy: Promoting Mental Health and Addictions Recovery
Pam Bibby & Lucy Stanford
May 12, 2025 12:15 PM
Lakelse Dragon Boat Society
Victoria Day
May 19, 2025 12:15 PM
No Club Meeting
Chad Sallenback
May 26, 2025 12:15 PM
Club Business Meeting
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