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Fraternal Organizations
Doreen Merdith 604 485 6880
A sorority offering cultural and social services to its members. Membership by invitation. Not affiliated with any universities or colleges.
Freemason Triune Lodge #81, A.F. & A.M
Gordon Osmond 604 483 3944
Norm Monro 604 487 9358
A fraternal organization (the oldest in Powell River) for men over 21 years of age.
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (except July and August) Lodge Room, Dwight Hall
Gizeh Shrine Club, Sunshine Coast (Freemasons)
Box 1516, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0
Norm Monro 604 487 9358
Shriners are distinguished by an enjoyment of life in the interest of philanthropy with an emphasis on support of a building children’s hospitals.
Regional Website About the Powell River Chapter
4943 Kiwanis Avenue, V8A 5H5
Rob Maitland 604-
Sid Allman 604-
Kiwanis Village 604 485 5210
Services to the community include bus stop benches, senior citizens’ housing (Kiwanis Village, formerly Evergreen Court, Kiwanis Assisted Living Building), Kiwanis Lifeline, scholarships and assistance to programs for children.
Meetings: 7:30 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
c/o 9 – 4651 Harvie, V8A 2P4
Elio Cossarin 604 485 4569
Jerome Desilets 604 485 4372 Email
Roman Catholic Church group involved with community projects of all kinds.
P.O. Box 44, V8A 4Z5
John Van Rietschote 604 487 1228 Email
Dean Gerhart 604 485 9288 Email
Gord
Hurlburt 604 483 2231 Email
Glen Frazer Email
The Powell River Lions Club members come from all walks of life. They subscribe to the philosophy of helping others through volunteer programs and service. The club raises money to benefit our community, our country, and the less fortunate around the world. Their motto is "We Serve". All new members welcome.
Meetings:
1st Thursday of the month -
Snickers Pizza, 4591 Marine.
3rd Thursday -
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #97
Barb Amour 604 485 7308 Email
Largest fraternal organization in the world. Raises funds for cancer research; prepares bandages for cancer dressings and supplies dressings to cancer patients upon doctor’s referral. Does other community work and provides scholarship for local student.
PO Box 74, V8A 4Z5
An organization of business and professional leaders, men and women, united world-
Meetings: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the Town Centre Hotel.
Royal Arch Masons, Papyrus Chapter #27
First Principal: Dick Sankster 604 485 6653
Norm Monro 604 487 9358
Meetings: 3rd Monday of January, May and October; 1st Saturday of March.
Call for
more information.
c/o H. Jensen, 7172 Huntingdon Street, V8A 1N8
Harald Jensen 604 485 9317
Helen Augustinson 604 485 2641
Outreach Program, Ski for Light, is a program of cross-