Come find out about the Canadian Blood Services "Partners for Life" Program. The Rotary Club of Richmond is in the process of becoming a Partner for Life.
He served the Rotary Club of Richmond as Treasurer 2002-2005, Vice President 2007-8 and 2017-18 and as Youth Service Chair for several years. Under his leadership, Rotaract was never stronger. David also served the club through many years on Golf Committees, Fund Raising Dinner Committees and Board positions. You could always count on Dave and his wife Kei attending and supporting Rotary events and socials. You could always count on Dave for practical guidance on Rotary Club of Richmond budgets and business plans. Dave was one of the six standing members at the Club’s lowest ebb and he stayed steadfast through our resurgence.
After a valiant fight, his health gave way early Sep 5th, 2022. He passed quietly in his sleep surrounded by his loving family.
Classification: Real Estate Law, joined the Rotary Club of Richmond in March 1985
David joined our club after one of our members Bill Foster asked him to join a club meeting. David's most unforgettable event was raising $1,600 on Jun 7, 2001, giving up his long time beard. During one of the President’s dinners, members gleefully took turns to shave off his beard.
Professionally David has his own law firm in Richmond, he graduated from University of British Columbia Law School, LL.B. He received a Masters degree in Urban Renewal before going into law. David enjoyed travel and visit museums. He traveled abroad as often as possible. He and Kei took many long trips together and explored all corners of the globe….even Antarctica. What you might not know, in his time, he served on the Board of the North Fraser Port Authority and Rotary Hospice House.
Rotary builds lifelong friendships....For over 20 years, David and his wife Kei, fellow Rotarian Philip and his wife Cecilia had been meeting up every Saturday morning for a weekly walk and brunch, occasionally they are joined by Mahase and his wife Zorina.
4 Amigos (Dave, Philip, Mahase & Keith) and family Minter Garden Outing
Exchanging Rotary club Banners in Kushiro, Japan
Dave and Kei visiting Kushiro, Japan
One Rotarian friend expressed at late 2021 dinner at his home, “we should do this again soon”. Dave was quick to respond with something like “these are just words and we HAVE to do it”. In the hospital Dave said, and I will paraphrase, “there were times when we had choices, to spend a bit more, go somewhere, do things and see people. Before it’s too late, we ought not let those times pass us by”.
Rotary Club of Richmond owes much to David Takahashi. He was a reliable supporter, always at fundraisers, meetings, events and socials. He served the club on the Board and in Club Leadership. He was there through the challenging years for the Hospice House and for the club’s recent success. Whilst perhaps quiet and reserved, he was a worker and contributor, in a word a “ROCK”.
Our deepest condolences to Kei and family, Dave will be missed.
Notice: Celebration of Life to be determined of. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to "Rotary Hospice House" in memory of David. Donation tax receipts will be issued. Donations can be made in the following ways:
Interac e-Transfer - Please send notification to Jacqueline Ho treasurer@richmondrotary.com with the following message: In memory of David Takahashi by (your legal name) at (your address for sending donation receipt).
Bank cheque – made payable to "Rotary Richmond Foundation". Please include "In memory of David Takahashi" along with your contact phone number. Mail to: P.O. Box 94181, Station M, Richmond, BC V6X 8A3
Another tragedy has struck. This time with severe flooding in Pakistan.
Severe flooding has struck Pakistan, leaving one third of Pakistan under water and uprooting millions of lives. This is one of the worst climate induced disasters Pakistan has ever faced after record torrential rainfall and melting glaciers in the country's northern mountains caused devastating floods. Rainfall is nearly three times higher than average.
This never before seen flooding has forced millions to leave their homes, destroyed crops, infrastructure, and impacted clean drinking water. 150 bridges and other critical infrastructure has been destroyed, stranding millions of people.
Relief efforts in Pakistan are struggling to keep up with demand, with only 250,000 people in shelters of the 33 million who are impacted. More than 1100 people have lost their lives already.
Rotary and it's partner Shelterbox are stepping in to help.
The Rotary Foundation through the Disaster Relief Fund will be supporting relief efforts in Pakistan and will assist in rebuilding, as they have in Ukraine and other disaster zones. You can donate here.
Rotary partner, ShelterBox, is sending an emergency response team to review the situation, and will soon be providing shelter for impacted Pakistanis. ShelterBox teams work with disaster-hit families around the world, offering emergency shelter and other essential items to support them in rebuilding their lives.
In order to provide lifesaving aid, ShelterBox has launched an emergency fundraising appeal. The Pakistani government has requested 1.5 million tents, and ShelterBox's work is more important than ever. You can learn more about ShelterBox and donate by visiting here: https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/pakistan-flooding/
Be a proud sponsor of our Ukraine Humanitarian Relief concert. We have exciting sponsorship opportunities for your organization that also contribute to a great cause!
Richmond Rotary is hosting it's annual Rotary Pops Concert on September 17th 2022 at the Gateway Theatre. One of our largest events of the year.
The Ukraine Relief Fund needs your help - and it's also a great opportunity for you!
Here are our great sponsorship opportunities for our Rotary Ukraine Relief Fund Concert on September 17th, 2022.
$500 - 4 show tickets and a full page ad 5.25" W x 8.25"H in Concert program book.
$300 - 2 show tickets and a half page ad 5"W x 4"H in the Concert program book.
The package includes an ad in the program book, a mention on social media, the website, newsletter, and onsite video and promotion!
All sponsors must provide their print ready ad in the 300 pdi, jpeg or pdf.
To become a sponsor, please contact Co-President Suna Yee president@richmondrotary.com
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