Proposed New Member - Darryll White

Darryll was born and raised in Calgary, is married to Patricia, has three children and seven grandchildren, of whom he is very proud.  Darryll's 13 year old grandson Raine was recently acknowledged by Portland Rotary member and President of Golden Leaf Educational Foundation Kilong Ung for his philanthropic work to enhance educational opportunities for young people in Cambodia.

Darryll has been employed by the Government of Alberta for the past eleven years, most recently with Aboriginal Relations, but has worked in public service for 23 years primarily working in community development.  An extensive traveller, Darryll has a desire to improve social and economic outcomes for women and children, locally and around the globe.

Darryll White has previously been involded in Lions Club of Canada, Variety Club of Canada and the United Way Capital Region as Chair of the Provincial employees campaign.  He is an avid golfer, curler and squash player.  

Darryll believes strongly in the Jack Layton quote: "Love is better than anger, Hope is better than fear, Optimism is better than despair.  So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic - and we'll change the world."

Darryll White is proposed for membership by Mike Ryan.