By Pam Gervacio
The Rotaract Club of HOPE 604 is proud to announce the Induction and Installation Ceremony of its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, taking place on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Metrotown Hall, 6515 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby.
Tickets are only $38 per person, which includes dinner, and proceeds will support the club’s rst service project for the month of July, in alignment with Rotary’s focus on Maternal and Child Health. The featured initiative—called the Jholo Bag Project—will provide school bags and school supplies to children in Nepal. This is a collaborative project between the Rotaract Club of Newroad Pokhara and the Rotaract Club of HOPE 604, led by Manish Karki, our Second Secretary, Membership Chair
The month of July marks the beginning of a new Rotary year across the world, as clubs globally welcome new leadership, set fresh goals, and reignite their commitment to service above self. This year’s theme for HOPE 604, “UNITE FOR GOOD,” sets the tone for a purposeful, compassionate, and action-driven year. The newly inducted Board of Directors brings together a dedicated and diverse team ready to serve:
- Pamela Gervacio – President
- Patricia Strowbridge – Vice-President
- Cristine Grace “CJ” Peroy – Secretary
- Manish Karki – 2nd Secretary and Membership Chair
- Sterling Rios – Treasurer
- Jinkee Celestino – Admin Chair
- Dublin Deus – Service Director, Past President
- Nav Sharma – Director of Local & International Projects
- Amen Sha g – President Elect
- Christine de Castro- Past President
- Matt Caparas- RCVM Rotaract Chair Mentor
President Pamela Gervacio shared in her remarks: “Thank you for trusting me with the presidency. It’s truly a blessing to have this opportunity to serve our community and make a difference, guided by the Four-Way Test. I’m so excited for what we’ll achieve together.”
Under her leadership, the club will align with the Rotary Action Plan, focusing on FIVE key priorities:
- Increase our IMPACT
- Expand our REACH
- Enhance Participant Engagement
- Increase our Ability to ADAPT
- HAVE FUN!
The installation ceremony is more than a celebration—it marks the beginning of a powerful journey of service and unity. With impactful projects like the Jholo Bag Project already underway, and a passionate leadership team guiding the way, the Rotaract Club of HOPE 604 is ready to make 2025–2026 a truly transformative year.
Join us—and together, let’s Unite for Good.
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