Chilliwack Rotary announces new president for 2026-27

CHILLIWACK — The local Rotary Club has selected Chilliwack-born and raised Jared Mumford as its newest club president for 2026-27, succeeding Dr. Ralph Jones.

Mumford has been a Rotarian since 2021, with his experience including a two-year stint as Director of Community Service and one as President-Elect. He has also served as a school board chair and business consultant.

“This club has been quietly doing good work in Chilliwack for almost a century, and it’s an honour to help carry that forward. I thank Past President Ralph Jones and his board for passing over the club in excellent shape,” he said.

Jones led the club through initiatives such as the Hope Slough restoration, international library projects and over $30,000 in local university scholarships – work that Mumford hopes to build on during his term.

“This year we are well into planning with the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve to restore salmon spawning channels and create interactive educational elements like viewing platforms and upgraded trails,” Mumford added. 

“We are also working to include more community grants, university scholarships, funding for youth leadership and the creation of a project portal where community members can suggest or request volunteer help for smaller, community-based projects.”

Mayor Ken Popove attended the event on June 27 for the ceremonial exchange of the Order of Chilliwack – the city’s highest honour for a community organization – from Jones to Mumford.