Fellow Rotarians and friends,
As your newly elected President, I am honoured to serve our club in the year ahead. I begin by celebrating the tremendous success of the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, with more than 17,000 Rotarians from more than 100 countries in attendance, it was a reminder of Rotary’s global reach and collective strength. The convention highlighted inspiring speakers , innovative service projects, and a renewed commitment to the values that define our organization.
Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo chose the theme “UNITE FOR GOOD’ calling on us to collaborate more intentionally, listen more carefully, and serve with open hearts. His message was clear: the world needs unity, and Rotary is uniquely positioned to foster it through friendship and service.
With more than 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries, Rotary continues to make a lasting impact-advancing peace, fighting disease, supporting education, and strengthening communities.
These efforts are possible because of members like you. My goal this year is to spend as much time as I can with members-to listen, learn and serve together.
I encourage each of you to reflect on why you first joined Rotary. For many it was the desire to give back, form meaningful friendships, and grow through service.
In a time when ethics are increasingly tested, let us recommit to living the Four Way Test- a timeless guide for personal and professional conduct:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
To those considering joining us: there are many ways to serve and grow here. We meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month for lunch at the Carriage House Inn, and on the last Thursday of the month for a fun filled pub night.
Visit our website for more details-we’d love to welcome you to visit our club as a guest.
Yours in Service
Wayne Wiebe, President
Rotary Club of Calgary Chinook
Est. 1977
Food. Shelter. Security.
Service Above Self
Calgary, AB T2H 0M2
Canada