Terrance (Terry) Lawrence
Terry, a born and raised Calgarian passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025. Terry's early work career started in Banff at CIBC, he then attended night school at the University of Calgary while working at Decca Resources. Having founded multiple oil and gas companies both local and international throughout his career, he was the epitome of a hard-working entrepreneur. In addition to his career, Terry dedicated much of his time to volunteering. He was a member of the Rotary Club Centennial, Kinsmen Club Stampede City, and Kananaskis Alpine Ski Club. He also served as Chairman of the Canadian Juvenile Ski Championships 1990 and Chairman of a number of NorAm Cup Speed events at Lake Louise, among many other roles where he donated his time to support his daughters. Terry was passionate about flying his Cessna, skiing, cycling, sailing, traveling, motorcycle adventures and spending time with friends in Invermere. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patty; his children, Tammy and Sherry (David Anderson); his grandchildren, Sophie, Gavin, Cadence, and Eden; his sister Sue (Ron). Come and raise a pint at Terry's wake, at Limericks Traditional Public House (7304 Macleod Trail) on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 2:00 pm.
Welcome Back!
Serving over 700 veggie and beef burgers, Rotary Centennial helped celebrate "Welcome Back at our Connaught School".
Students (grades 1-6), parents teachers and volunteers were having so much fun they never noticed the 31 degree temperature. The burgers, chips, oranges and cookies all helped to make the day a success.
We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve and partner with Connaught School.
Students (grades 1-6), parents teachers and volunteers were having so much fun they never noticed the 31 degree temperature. The burgers, chips, oranges and cookies all helped to make the day a success.
We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve and partner with Connaught School.
This past July 2024, our club had the pleasure of partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Alberta to sponsor and build a remote-controlled car for a child who had a physical handicap. Centennial Rotary has had the pleasure to be part of the magic for two other car builds over the past few years. Each car build is unique and special for all involved.
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Tom Donaldson, the winner of the 2024 Vintage Classic Car Meet 50/50 draw, joined Rotary Centennial at their breakfast meeting on July 24th. After being presented with his winnings, Tom indicated that he will be donating the equivalent amount of his winnings back to Rotary to further support iCan4Kids and the Legion Food Bank. What a win-win! Congrats Tom and thank you for your generosity!
The winning number for the 50/50 draw from the 2024 European Classic Car Meet presented by the Vintage Sports Car Club of Calgary is:
D-10860
Pot $1,310
Winning Prize $655
The 50/50 proceeds will be split between The Legion's Veteran's Food Bank and ICan4Kids.
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It was outgoing President Gary Williamson's great pleasure to award the 2023-2024 Mike Smith Rotarian of the Year award to Tim Schaufele. Throughout the past year Tim has embodied the Rotary principle of Service Above Self and has made significant contributions to the club and community through his work as Chair of the Centennial Youth Services Committee. Congratulations Tim!
Rotary Centennial gathered at the Ranchmen's Club to celebrate President Gary Williamson's successful year. The members had an enjoyable evening of fellowship and food as we reflected in our past year's accomplishments. Gary awarded his executive with Paul Harris Fellowship awards and thanked the club for their hard work and support over the last year.
For this year's hampers and gifts, we gathered strong support from 41 individuals & families, the Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial and two knitting groups. On December 22nd, 6 two person teams were mobilized to deliver 10 hampers (5 Turkey & 5 Ham), 15 ladies' and 2 men's gift bags, 13 children's gifts and 3 pet treats to Elements CMHC client's homes throughout the city. Three large boxes of surplus items from our gift bags and hampers were delivered to Elements CMHC office on December 15th along with 37 ladies, 50 men's gift bags and 46 Christmas cards containing grocery certificates (15 - $100 & 31 - $50 certificates) . In the days before and after Christmas , Social Workers at Elements CMHC passed out the greeting cards with the enclosed gift certificates and a wrapped box of chocolates; the gift bags; and our projects other surplus items to clients dearly in need of these gifts.
All delivery teams reported success and recipients expressed deep appreciation, sincere gratitude and some tears for the gifts they received and the effort involved in delivering their homes. 
