Trip of the Month Draw on August 4th, 2026
The Winner of the for Spain, Madrid Urban Tour For Two, 9 Days / 7 Nights is ticket # 035 Patty Callahan!
Runner Up Winners:
Ticket #594 Tish Tiller
Ticket #474 Kevin Angell
Ticket #321 Ann Browne
Ticket #269 Chris Pettigrew
Ticket #277 Steve Gillingham
Congratulations!
The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest is incredibly proud to present Hope Air with a cheque for $65,000 on August 6, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel 🎉
Our Club has been a proud supporter of Hope Air for many years, helping ensure that patients can access the medical care they need—regardless of the distance they must travel.
Through this generous donation, Hope Air can continue supporting patients through every stage of their journey to wellness, providing vital assistance such as free flights ✈️ and Home Away From Home accommodations 🏡.
❤️ And these funds are staying right here in Newfoundland & Labrador, directly supporting patients and families from our province when they need it most.
We are honoured to continue our longstanding partnership with Hope Air and to see the meaningful difference Rotary support can make in the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
📸 Left to right: Rotary St John's Northwest Past President, and former Board Member/Chair , and recognized Patron of Hope Air Jim Burton; Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest President Regina Russell; Hope Air Chief Executive Officer Mark Rubinstein; Hope Air Chief Development Officer Jon Collins; and Hope Air Director of External Relations, Atlantic Canada, Jacklyn Sullivan.
💛💙 Service Above Self. Creating Lasting Impact.
🕊️ In Memory of Rotarian Robert (Bob) Colford 🕊️
It is with great sadness that the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest shares the passing of our longtime fellow Rotarian, Robert (Bob) Colford, on August 4, 2026, in the presence of his loving family. Bob was 93 years young, just days short of celebrating his 94th birthday. 💙💛
Bob joined our Rotary family in September 1982, dedicating more than four decades to Rotary and to service in our community. He served as Club President from 1989–1990 and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow in 1996.
Many of our members will remember Bob fondly for his friendship, his love of Rotary, and his wonderful sense of humour. Bob always enjoyed an opportunity to speak to the membership—often with a lighthearted joke or two that brought smiles and laughter to the room. 😊
His 44 years of fellowship and service are an important part of the history of our Club, and we are grateful for the lasting contribution he made.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bob’s family and friends. ❤️
Rest in peace, Bob. Thank you for your friendship, your laughter, and your many years of Service Above Self. You will be fondly remembered. 🕊️
🔗https://www.cauls.ca/obituary/robert-colford
The Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Evan & Neva Johnson Music Bursary:
🎹 Blaire Brake – Stephenville, NL
🎹 Brooke Dalley – Twillingate, NL
🎹 Gemma Gosse – Stephenville, NL
🎹 Maryam Vadath – St. John's, NL
🎹 Susan Vadath – St. John's, NL
Each recipient has been awarded a $1,500 bursary in recognition of their dedication, talent, and commitment to musical excellence.
The Evan & Neva Johnson Music Bursary honours the legacy of Evan and Neva Johnson and supports young musicians as they pursue their educational and artistic goals. This year's recipients were selected from an impressive group of applicants from across Newfoundland and Labrador, making this achievement even more noteworthy.
We congratulate these outstanding young musicians and wish them every success as they continue their musical journeys. Your hard work, passion, and dedication are truly inspiring.
🎶 Congratulations to all of our 2026 recipients! 🎶
🇮🇹✈️ Welcome to Newfoundland, Pietro! 🇨🇦
The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest is delighted to welcome Pietro, our Short-Term Youth Exchange Student from Bologna, Italy.
Pietro is spending the next three weeks with his wonderful host family, Dale and Sandy, and their son Ian.
Following his stay in Newfoundland, Ian will travel to Bologna to spend three weeks exploring Bologna, Italy.
The Rotary Youth Exchange Program creates lifelong friendships, promotes cultural understanding, and provides young people with unforgettable opportunities to learn about the world firsthand.
We wish Pietro an amazing stay in Newfoundland and look forward to hearing about the adventures and memories both young men will share through this unique exchange experience.
Welcome, Pietro! We hope you enjoy every moment of your Canadian adventure. 🇨🇦❤️🇮🇹
Pictured: left to right ...
Rotarian Jane Simmons , Ian , Dale , Exchange Student Pietro , and seated Sandy
#RotaryYouthExchange #RotaryStJohnsNorthwest #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryInternational #CulturalExchange #WelcomePietro #BolognaToNewfoundland 🌎🤝
Northwest Rotary Community Housing Inc. Annual General Meeting June 18, 2026.
Rotarian Will Small (Chair) and Rotarian Andrea Stack (Treasurer) sign the Operating Agreement for 2026–2028 at Rotary Manor.
About Rotary Manor
Built by the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest in 1988 A 46-unit housing complex providing affordable housing for seniors and individuals with physical disabilities Subsidized family homes supporting single parents and their children Governed entirely by Rotarians from the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest since its inceptionWe extend our sincere thanks to Will, Andrea, and all past and present Board members for their dedication to preserving and strengthening this remarkable Rotary legacy . A Rotary legacy of service, dignity, and community for nearly 40 years.
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🎉💙💛 Welcome, Rotarian Jamie Powell! 💛💙🎉
The Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest is delighted to officially welcome Rotarian Jamie Powell to our Rotary family!
Although Jamie was formally inducted at our Club Assembly on June 16, 2026, he has already been making a positive impact for nearly a year through his willingness to help, enthusiastic participation, and commitment to serving others.
Jamie has consistently stepped forward to support our club, embodying Rotary's spirit through fellowship, community service, and dedication to Service Above Self.
We are thrilled to have Jamie officially join our membership and look forward to the many contributions, friendships, and accomplishments that lie ahead.
Welcome, Jamie, to the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest! 🎉👏
🏆 Congratulations to Rotarian Liv Terese Martyn! 🏆
The Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest is proud to recognize Liv-Terese Martyn as the recipient of the prestigious True Rotarian Award, presented by President Larry Pittman on June 16, 2026.
The True Rotarian Award is one of the highest honors a club can bestow upon a member.
It recognizes a Rotarian whose quiet dedication, integrity, humility, and commitment to Service Above Self and the Rotary Four-Way Test exemplify the very foundation of Rotary.
Thank you, Liv-Terese, for your leadership, compassion, fellowship, and dedication to Rotary.
💙💛 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙💛
The Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest is proud to recognise Meghan Drover, Past President, and Regina Russell, President-Elect, on being named Paul Harris Fellows — one of Rotary International's highest honours. Both were presented by President Larry Pittman on June 16, 2026, at the Rotary Club Assembly.
This prestigious recognition is awarded to individuals who exemplify Rotary's motto of Service Above Self through their dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a positive difference in their communities.
Meghan's years of leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication have strengthened our club and inspired countless Rotarians. As Past President, she has left a lasting legacy of service and fellowship.
Regina's passion for Rotary, commitment to community service, and enthusiastic leadership as President-Elect continue to make a meaningful impact within our club.
Today, we celebrate two remarkable women whose contributions embody the spirit of Rotary and whose service continues to enrich the lives of others.
Please join us in congratulating Meghan and Regina on this well-deserved honour! 👏🎉
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On June 2, 2026, the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest welcomed guest speaker Dr. Rick Bhatia, who presented on “The Journey of a Lung Cancer Patient.”
Dr. Bhatia shared that a dedicated team of specialists from various departments meets every Monday to review newly identified tumor cases in patients and determine the best course of treatment for each patient.
He also explained the differences between MRI, CT (CAT) scans, and PET scans, and how each plays an important role in providing a precise diagnosis or guiding further diagnostic testing when needed , and provided updated statistics on the number of cases of lung cancer diagnosed each year in NL
His presentation was engaging, compelling, and insightful, providing attendees with a greater understanding of the collaborative approach and advanced technology used in lung cancer diagnosis and care in NL.
Thank you, Dr. Bhatia, for sharing your expertise and for the important work you and your colleagues do for patients throughout our province. 
🎉 Congratulations to Rotarian John Andrews on receiving his 20-Year Rotary Membership Pin! 🏅
For two decades, John has exemplified Rotary's motto of Service Above Self, making a lasting impact through his dedication, fellowship, and service to others.
Presented by President-Elect Regina Russell on June 2, 2026.
👏 Thank you, John, for 20 years of commitment to Rotary!
💙💛 #Rotary #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryStJohnsNorthwest #20YearsOfService
Congratulations
Rotarian David Butt
35 Years of Dedicated Rotary Service
The Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest proudly recognizes David Butt on receiving his 35-Year Membership Pin.
For three and a half decades, David has demonstrated Rotary's commitment to Service Above Self, making a meaningful difference in our club and community.
Presented by
President-Elect Regina Russell
June 2, 2026
💙 Thank You, David, for 35 years of dedication, fellowship, and service. 💛
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Another successful Club Assembly in the books for the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest this week! Thank you President Larry Pittman for your leadership and to the Board Members and Community Initiative Leaders for your dedication, reporting and contributions. It was so great to see so many wonderful Rotarians! A special shoutout to Meghan Drover who received her Blue Sapphire Paul Harris Fellow recognition! Service Above Self!
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