Speakers

Jill’s passion for Rotary is rooted in Youth Services, including Rotary Youth Exchange, Interact, and RYLA. 
Her District Governor focus, Fuel the Future: Investing in the Next Generation, reflects her belief that Rotary’s greatest impact is not only found in the projects completed today but in the leaders, members, students, and community partners we encourage for tomorrow. 

We will gather at the Innovation Centre at 4:30pm and hear from Damon on the upcoming OKIFF, featuring 52 films, over 4 days in 6 venues.  

COFB Programs & Services Manager, Arella Hordyk will share with us the details of the new Food for Thought program.
Welcome to Food For Thought, a program dedicated to keeping kids in School District 23 fueled for play and learning!Our goal is simple yet impactful: to nourish young minds. We understand the crucial link between proper nutrition and a child’s ability to focus on their studies, engage in activities, and thrive in their learning environment. Learn more about the Food For Thoughts Program.

Brad is a member of the Sunrise Club and Chair of RMB Okanagan. He will explain this Rotary initiative to connect clubs with interested business leaders.
A Rotarian since 2014, Brad Serl enjoyed a membership with the Rotary Club of Kamloops until 2019 and then with the Rotary Club of Kalamalka during the 2020-21 Rotary year. He took on many leadership roles over his tenure with the Kamloops club, serving as a volunteer, as Membership Chair, and President of the club in 2018-19. His leadership extended beyond the club serving as a facilitator with the Rotary Leadership Institute from 2015-2017 and as co-chair of the Institute during 2017-18.