The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie After Five is the newest Rotary Club in Grande Prairie, becoming chartered on July 18, 2012, with 33 members. This membership number has stayed consistent over the years, allowing for easy collaboration with other clubs and access to more granting opportunities. Though our numbers are smaller, you wouldn’t know it from our output. Rotary After Five members are very hands-on with our fundraising and community service initiatives, willing to put in the sweat equity for the causes that mean a lot to us. No matter the age of our members — young professionals just starting their careers or retirees looking for projects to keep busy — everyone contributes as much as they can.
Amongst our members are many whose professional backgrounds are in the education system. Current and past teachers, as well as superintendents and division employees, are within our ranks, inherently giving the club a passion for youth initiatives.
After Five meets every Wednesday at the Delta Hotel, with meetings held in person at this time. The room opens at 5:00 p.m., with the meeting starting at 5:30 p.m.
Rotary After Five members focus on initiatives that create hope in our communities. As a club with many members from the public sector, we already work this into our day-to-day and are excited to spread this work further amongst our communities.
Our meetings are perfectly timed to suit those with daytime working hours, allowing you to wrap up the work day, make a difference in your community, and still have plenty of time to spare in the evening.
We welcome new members! Contact us in advance of the next meeting so we can arrange to have a FREE meal for your first meeting! To reach us, please email afterfivegp@gmail.com.
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie are proud to support the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, offering students the unique opportunity to experience new cultures, broaden their horizons, and build lifelong global connections.
Through this program, local students can study abroad, while students from other countries immerse themselves in our community. By fostering cultural understanding and personal growth, the Rotary Youth Exchange helps shape tomorrow’s leaders, promoting peace and goodwill across borders. Join us in creating a more connected and compassionate world through the power of international exchange.
Donate, request funding, attend a meeting — however, you want to work together, give us a call and let’s see what we can do!
The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie After Five has always been community-oriented, known as a regular sponsor of Grande Prairie’s Community Kitchen. The club also regularly offers their services to seniors, helping them as they downsize their homes and move into different centres, saving them time and money coordinating on their own.
The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie After Five also sponsors the Interact Club at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, further promoting a love for Rotary in our community’s youth.
