For the past decade, Claire who was born and raised in New Westminster has been a dedicated volunteer with the Rotary World Help Network, handling inventory, barcoding, sorting, palletizing, and operating warehouse equipment as needed. She has repeatedly participated in Rotary fundraising bike rides, completing distances from 50 to 120 km, and has supported additional community efforts such as the Legion poppy drive, Salvation Army bell-ringing, and serving lunches for the Union Gospel Mission.

Claire is known for her kindness, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to help others, including neighbours and family members. Professionally, she has worked part-time in the Mountain Equipment warehouse for 10 years and has spent two years as a provincial probation officer after earning her criminology degree from Douglas College.  

The Paul Harris Fellow award is a recognition by Rotary International for either a $1000+ donation or contribution of service.

It is named after Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, and honours both Rotarians and community members who have made significant contributions to the club and the community, or whose life embodies the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self".

Recipients receive a certificate and a pin.

Dan's Diner is doing good and delicious work and we've been pleased to give them some support.

Recently, club members visited Dan's Diner, an initiative to teach useful skills (commercial cooking) with practical mental health support for youth from difficult circumstances. Their philosophy is not necessarily to give their clients what they want, but what they need.

Dan's Diner teaches cooking skills and the kitchen turns out a marvelous variety of frozen, ready-to-heat meals with an ever- changing variety. They also cater events!  

“We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.”