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Neighbours, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.

West Kelowna Rotarians are community-minded individuals taking an active role in West Kelowna. Formed in April 2009, we are a unique Rotary Club: we are primarily working professionals, our club’s average age under 50 makes us younger than most local service clubs, and a third of our membership is female. Whether you are a business professional, retiree or citizen who wants to make a difference, you are welcome as part of our Rotary family! We have a lot of fun together while working hard to achieve our goals for our community. We invite you to visit our weekly meeting to see what we are all about! We meet Thursday morning at 7AM at Kelly O’Bryan’s West Kelowna.

10/26/2026

Every Club Has Its Superstars — And We’re Lucky to Have Peggy!

We’re delighted to share this special moment featuring our own Peggy Southin, receiving recognition from District Governor Jill Leonard.

The little “Superstar” trophy says it all! ⭐ While we may not know all the details behind this recognition, we know that clubs like ours are made stronger by members who show up, lend a hand and contribute to the spirit of service that makes Rotary special.

Rotary is about more than what we accomplish as an organization. It’s about the people behind the work — the volunteers who give their time, the members who encourage others, and the community-minded individuals who help turn good intentions into meaningful action.

Peggy, we’re so happy to see you celebrated and are proud to have you as part of the West Kelowna Rotary family!

Congratulations, Peggy! Keep shining! 🌟👏

Want to meet people who believe in service, friendship and making our community stronger? We’d love to welcome you to West Kelowna Rotary. Send us a message if you’re interested in joining or would like to share your organization, nonprofit or community project with our club! 💙

10/23/2026

Smiles, colourful faces and a little candy made for a wonderful time at our West Kelowna Rotary booth at City Hall!

Our Rotarians were happy to welcome families, hand out treats and offer face painting as part of this community event. It was a simple but meaningful way to connect with local residents, share a few laughs and help make the day special for kids.

We believe community service isn’t only about major projects or fundraising campaigns. Sometimes, it’s about showing up, volunteering your time, creating a welcoming space and helping bring people together.

These moments remind us why we love being part of West Kelowna. A strong community is built through connection, generosity and people who are willing to get involved.

A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by our booth and to our Rotarians who volunteered their time!

Want to be part of the fun and make a difference in our community? Message us about joining West Kelowna Rotary! If you have a nonprofit, community initiative or inspiring story you’d like to share with our club, we’d love to hear from you, too. 💙

10/21/2026

Stronger Communities Start with Strong Connections.

Rotary brings people together; community leaders, professionals, volunteers and passionate individuals who share one common goal: making a positive difference.
We were pleased to welcome Assistant Governor Randall Bamford for a visit with our club president, Stephanie Oliver.

Visits like these are a great opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas and connect with the wider Rotary family. Across our district, Rotarians work together, share experiences and find new ways to support the communities we call home.

One of the things that makes Rotary special is that we don’t have to do everything alone. By building relationships with one another and with local organizations, we can turn shared ideas into meaningful action.

From supporting youth leadership and local nonprofits to responding when our neighbours need a helping hand, Rotary is about people coming together to make good things happen.

That’s the power of Rotary; connection, collaboration and Service Above Self.

Have you ever thought about getting involved in your community? We welcome people who want to meet others, share their skills and make a difference.
Interested in joining West Kelowna Rotary or presenting your organization, nonprofit or community project at one of our meetings? Send us a message — we’d love to connect!

10/19/2026

A Huge Congratulations to Mili Pan!

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Mili Pan, our West Kelowna Rotary-sponsored candidate, has been crowned the 2026–2027 West Kelowna Youth Ambassador!

And that’s not all! Mili also received the Congeniality Award, along with awards for Best Personal Speech and Best Sponsor Speech. What an incredible achievement!
Our club was proud to support Mili throughout her journey, and it was wonderful to see her confidence, dedication and leadership shine. Her success is something worth celebrating, and we couldn’t be happier for her!

At West Kelowna Rotary, we believe investing in young people means investing in the future of our community. Through programs that encourage public speaking, leadership, personal growth and community involvement, young people gain valuable skills and opportunities to discover what they can accomplish.

Supporting Mili has been a wonderful reminder of why youth leadership matters. We look forward to seeing all the great things she does during her year as ambassador!
Congratulations, Mili! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next!

Want to be part of a club that supports local youth and creates positive change in our community? Interested in becoming a member or sharing your organization or community project at one of our meetings? Send us a message — we’d love to hear from you!

10/15/2026

Celebrating the People Who Make Rotary Special!

A special moment for Frank Proto, our Past President, pictured receiving recognition from District Governor Jill Leonard.

Rotary is built on the dedication of people who give their time, share their talents and help bring our community together. Serving as club president is a significant commitment, and we are grateful for the leadership and contributions Frank has made to West Kelowna Rotary.

Behind every community initiative, fundraiser and act of service are people willing to step forward, take responsibility and work alongside others to make a difference.
We’re proud to celebrate our members and the many ways they contribute to our club, our community and the wider Rotary family.

Congratulations, Frank! Thank you for being part of the work that keeps Rotary moving forward.

Interested in meeting people who care about their community and want to make a difference? Message us about becoming a West Kelowna Rotarian! If you represent an organization or have a community project or story you’d like to present to our club, we’d love to hear from you. 💙

10/13/2026

Helping Local Children Thrive

At West Kelowna Rotary, we believe that strong communities are built by supporting the organizations doing meaningful work right here at home.

We were proud to present SPARK with a $500 donation to support its new hippotherapy program for children. 💙

SPARK provides horse-assisted therapy, creating opportunities for people to experience the unique connection between humans and horses as part of their healing and personal growth. These kinds of programs can offer meaningful support, helping participants build confidence, develop new skills and experience the benefits of therapeutic connection.

We are grateful to organizations like SPARK that are finding thoughtful, compassionate ways to support children and families in our community. By supporting local nonprofits, we can help make valuable programs possible and strengthen the network of care available to our neighbours.

For us, Rotary is about more than fundraising, it’s about connecting with community partners, recognizing important work and helping good things happen. Service Above Self! 💙

Want to help make a difference in our community? Interested in becoming a West Kelowna Rotarian or sharing your organization, nonprofit or community project with our club? Send us a message — we’d love to connect!

09/28/2026

🇧🇷 Welcome to West Kelowna, Mateus! 🇨🇦

We were so excited to welcome our new Rotary Youth Exchange student, Mateus, to one of our club meetings recently!

It was a wonderful opportunity for our members to meet him, hear a little about his home in Brazil and begin getting to know the newest member of our Rotary family. ❤️

Rotary Youth Exchange is about so much more than travelling to another country. It's about building friendships, experiencing different cultures, learning from one another and creating connections that can last a lifetime.

We are so excited to have Mateus here in the Okanagan and look forward to seeing all the adventures, experiences and memories he makes during his exchange year!

Welcome to the West Kelowna Rotary family, Mateus! 🇧🇷🇨🇦

Want to be part of the Rotary community? Whether you'd like to become a member, support youth programs, or share your organization or community project with us, send us a message! We'd love to hear from you.

09/25/2026

We are so proud of our sponsored candidate, Mili Pan, who recently joined us to give a presentation to the West Kelowna Rotary Club! 🌟

Mili shared her goals and vision as a candidate for the West Kelowna Youth Ambassador Program, and it was wonderful to hear her speak with such enthusiasm and confidence.

As a club, we are proud to support young people in our community and give them opportunities to grow their leadership skills, build confidence and become involved in their community.

Her Election Night is coming up on September 26, and we want to wish Mili the very best of luck! 💙

Good luck, Mili! We are cheering you on! 👏

Interested in becoming part of West Kelowna Rotary or sharing a youth, community or nonprofit initiative with our club? Send us a message — we'd love to connect!

09/23/2026

Rotarians Peggy and Midge, who helped purchase and donate much-needed supplies to the Salvation Army during the Summerland wildfire response.

When our neighbours were facing evacuation and uncertainty, the need for basic necessities was immediate. Our club purchased approximately $2,000 worth of supplies, including underwear and socks in a range of sizes for men, women and children, and donated them to help support evacuees.

We are grateful for the organizations and volunteers who step up when our communities need them most — and proud that our Rotary members are willing to roll up their sleeves and help.

This is Service Above Self. 💙

If you'd like to be part of a group that believes in supporting our community when it matters most, consider joining West Kelowna Rotary. And if you have a community project, organization or story you'd like to share with our club, send us a message!

09/21/2026

When wildfires forced families from their homes this summer, Jennifer Henson of the Salvation Army Okanagan Central was right there helping lead the emergency response and supporting evacuees.

Jennifer and her Salvation Army team have a long history of stepping forward during times of crisis. During the 2023 West Kelowna wildfire response, she and her team worked directly with evacuees and first responders, providing food, refreshments, practical assistance, and emotional and spiritual support.

And this summer, she was once again there when our community needed help.
We are incredibly proud to have Jennifer as a member of the West Kelowna Rotary family. Her commitment to helping others is an incredible example of what community service looks like in action.

The Salvation Army does so much to support people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we are grateful for the work they do in our community. 💙

Jennifer reminds us that service isn't just something we talk about — it's something we do.

That is Rotary.

If you've ever wanted to make a difference in your community, come join us! West Kelowna Rotary brings together people from all walks of life who want to give back, build connections and make our community stronger.

Interested in becoming a member or sharing your organization, project or community story with our club? Send us a message — we'd love to hear from you!

Address

3470 Carrington Road (Weekly Meeting At West Kelowna Kelly O’Bryan’s)
West Kelowna, BC
V4T3C1

Opening Hours

11:30am - 1pm

Website

https://www.westkelownarotary.com/

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