Rotary Club of North Vancouver

06/15/2026

So sad! Neil was a member of our club before he moved to Langley.

With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and Club member, Neil McDonald, who left us recently.

Neil was more than a member of our Rotary family; he was a beacon of service, generosity, and leadership. His commitment to our Club touched countless lives, and his leadership of the Rotary International Youth Exchange committee for many years helped create opportunities and friendships that have enriched our community and the lives of young people around the world. His legacy in Rotary will endure through the programs he championed, the mentorship he offered, and the standard of service he modeled every day.

Our Club’s thoughts and prayers are with Neil’s family, and all who knew him. With heartfelt condolences and deep gratitude for Neil’s friendship and service.

04/14/2026

END POLIO NOW!

03/24/2026

What if every shot you took could make a difference? 🏀

That’s exactly what Hoop-A-Thon is all about. We are raising funds to support youth and community programs—and we’d love your support.

Let’s turn shots into impact 💙

🔗 Donate via link: https://go.rallyup.com/8891de/t/cosmopolitanrotaract/Team/Details

01/19/2026

Donate Your Gently Used Education, STEM, and Music Toys!

The Rotary Club of Port Moody is excited to announce a collection drive for gently used education, STEM, and music toys. These toys will be shipped to children in Belize, helping to inspire learning and creativity in communities that truly need them. If you have toys that have been outgrown but are still in great condition, this is your chance to give them a new home and make a difference both locally and internationally!

We are seeking donations of toys that encourage learning, creativity, and discovery, including:
• Educational games and puzzles
• Science, technology, engineering, and math kits
• Musical instruments and interactive music toys

All donated toys will be distributed through our Rotary Partners in Belize to schools and community programs generosity will makes a real difference!

DRIVE THRU Collection at Port Moody Hall
Simply bring your gently used toys to the Port Moody City Hall on the morning of the event. Volunteers will be on site to assist with drop-offs.
Date: Saturday, 2026-01-31
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thank you!!
www.portmoodyrotary.ca

01/04/2026

So sad!

Dan Gallant
May 26, 1945 – December 28, 2025

Members of the Rotary Club of Port Moody are saddened by the passing of Dan Gallant, who died on December 28 from injuries sustained on December 23.

Few have embodied the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” as profoundly as Dan.

Dan Gallant began his Rotary journey in Saskatoon in 1980, where he later served as club President. His banking career took him to Victoria, Burnaby, and Vancouver, where he remained active in local Rotary clubs. He joined us as a member of the Rotary Club of Port Moody in 2002. Beyond Rotary, Dan served on boards including Crime Stoppers, the University of Victoria Coop Program Advisory Council, and the University of Victoria Foundation Board.

After retiring as Vice President of TD Bank Group in 1999, Dan Gallant deepened his commitment to service through Rotary World Help (RWH). Witnessing firsthand in Africa the impact of donated medical supplies, he became the heart and soul of RWH. With his vision and tenacity, RWH has already delivered over 475 shipping containers of medical and educational supplies—valued at more than $166 million—to 61 countries, touching an estimated 15 million lives.

Almost every weekday, Dan Gallant could be found driving the RWH truck throughout Metro Vancouver and beyond, collecting supplies. He became an expert at dismantling hospital beds, assessing wheelchairs, and matching medical equipment with clinics on distant continents in need. His tireless efforts kept the RWH warehouse full and connected Canadian donors with agencies worldwide.

On weekends, he joined fellow Rotarians and volunteers to load containers destined for every corner of the globe. Dan Gallant was the face of RWH —reaching out to donors, hospitals, universities, schools and organizations to ensure that assets found new purpose where they were needed most. He spoke with humility, sincerity, and genuine appreciation for Rotary and community service. For Dan Gallant, helping others was truly a mission of the heart.

Dan leaves behind his devoted wife, Marion; his sons, Shaun and Darcy (Theresa); beloved grandchildren, Dakota and Olivia; brothers Rod (Mary) and Dale; sisters Audrey (Leo), Barbara (Gordon), and Beverley (Raymond); along with many nieces and nephews.
Dan leaves this world a better place.

11/11/2025

President Fred Sverre laid our club’s wreath at the North Vancouver Cenotaph at the closing of the Remembrance Day ceremony.

10/28/2025

A productive and fun evening for members of the Rotary Club of North Vancouver joined by members of the Rotary Clubs of Lions Gate, West Vancouver Sunrise and Vancouver, and family members. Thanks to the Third World Third World Eye Care Society Canada and Marina and Derrick for all the good you do in the world!

10/09/2025

Gotta love the comic strip funnies 📰🤣🦁⚙️

07/27/2025

This is whay we work so hard to end Polio.

Thank you Schwanke for sharing this story.

Paul Alexander, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 78, was one of the last people in the world to live inside an iron lung—a towering, tube-like machine that kept him alive for over 70 years. At just six years old, Paul contracted polio during the devastating 1952 outbreak in Texas. The virus paralyzed him from the neck down and left him unable to breathe on his own. Doctors placed him in an iron lung, telling his parents he might not survive the night. But Paul defied the odds, beginning a lifelong journey of survival within the humming, steel confines of the machine that would become both his prison and protector.

Despite his physical limitations, Paul lived a life of astonishing courage and determination. Using a plastic stick held in his mouth, he taught himself to write, eventually earning a law degree and becoming a licensed attorney. He also authored a memoir, *Three Minutes for a Dog*, typing each word painstakingly with his mouth. Paul never allowed his condition to define his worth. Instead, he became a symbol of resilience, dignity, and the power of the human spirit. Friends and followers from around the world drew inspiration from his story and admired his sharp mind, wit, and unwavering strength.

Paul’s passing marks not just the end of a life, but the closing of a chapter in medical and human history. His decades spent inside an iron lung are a sobering reminder of the devastating reach of polio, and the miracle of modern vaccines. But beyond the machine and the diagnosis, Paul Alexander leaves behind a legacy of perseverance and purpose. His life—brave, difficult, and deeply meaningful—touched thousands, reminding us all that even within the harshest limits, hope, intellect, and humanity can flourish.

07/22/2025

It began as a prize for a friendly competition among other Rotary Clubs. Adding to the intrigue is a bell from a popular ship, along with historical wood from Lord Nelson's vessel, Victory, which played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar. The rest is history.