About us

People of action on the West Shore

We're part of Rotary International, a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbours, friends and leaders who come together to create lasting change, in our communities, in our countries and around the world.

Service Above Self

The Rotary motto. Our own club motto has long been "Helping Near, Helping Afar": we take care of the West Shore, and we use the global reach of Rotary to help people far from home.

Who we are

A club that fits real life

Rotary's presence on the West Shore began in 1972 with the founding of the Rotary Club of Colwood. The original Rotary Club of West Shore began in 2003, and the two clubs merged in 2017. Today we're one club serving Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, Highlands and beyond.

Our members are retirees, business owners, young professionals, parents and grandparents. We know everyone leads busy lives, so we're flexible: we don't expect you to attend every meeting, just to contribute in a way that suits you. Children are always welcome at our meetings and events.

We're particularly active in literacy and education, youth, playgrounds and parks, and clean water, and we love a good hands-on project.

Our historyMeet our board
A smiling member in a Rotaract cap and safety vest at a cleanup
A member in a colourful toque and safety vest at a trail cleanup
Our causes

What Rotary works on

Rotary members around the world focus on seven areas where we can make the biggest difference. Our club's projects touch almost all of them.

Promoting peaceBuilding understanding across divides
Fighting diseaseIncluding ending polio worldwide
Water, sanitation and hygieneWells, water towers and clinics in Malawi
Saving mothers and childrenHealthy families, here and abroad
Supporting educationLiteracy, scholarships and schools
Growing local economiesSkills, jobs and self-sufficiency
Protecting the environmentCleanups, salmon and green spaces
Our guide

The Four-Way Test

Rotarians around the world use this simple test in their personal and professional lives. Of the things we think, say or do:

  1. Is it the truth?
  2. Is it fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Our meetings

Most Fridays at 12:15 pm at Cherish at Central Park, plus a monthly evening social. Guests are always welcome.

Meeting details

Our district

We belong to Rotary District 5020, which brings together clubs on Vancouver Island, the BC coast and western Washington State.

District 5020 ↗

Our foundation

The Rotary Club of Westshore Sunrise Foundation is our club's registered charity (855873063 RR 0001). Donations help fund our local and international projects.

About our foundation