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e Stampede City Gyro Club consists of men, both working and retired, but all of like ethics and principles such that bonds of friendship form. Membership, which is by invitation, ranges in age from under 40 to 70+.

The Club m eets on the first and third Mondays each month from September to June for dinner meetings. The meetings normally include a variety of activities such as guest speakers, bowling, darts tournaments, etc and Gyro business is kept to a minimum to allow more time for "fellowship and fun".

The ladies (Gyrettes) are also involved in many additional Gyro social activities during the year as well as at District and International gatherings. It is difficult to find a time when Gyros and Gyrettes are not having fun.

Gyro exists throughout North America and the sole purpose of this organization is to promote "Friendship". Gyro came into being in 1912 when three college chums decided that their friendship, which had crystallized through their college years was worthy of perpetuation. Gyro carries with it no label of race, creed, political, or other club affiliation. While many Gyro clubs do support and contribute to community projects, the primary purpose of coming together as Gyros is for “friendship and fun".

The Stampede City Gyro Club is part of Gyro District VIII which consists of 15 Clubs located in southern and eastern British Columbia, in Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada and in eastern Washington and northern Idaho in the United States of America. Every year Gyros and their ladies (Gyrettes) get together for a Convention with other Gyro Clubs. Gyro District VIII also holds an Interim Meeting in March, at which time most of the business for the year is done. Other District and reglar inter-club activities include an annual curling bonspiel (“Curlorama”) at Banff each fall and golf during the summer. These District activities are opportunities to travel, make new friends, renew old friendships, and have fun.

In addition, Gyro International, through participation by representatives from each of the Districts together with the International Executive, provides a link tying together all Gyros. This organization exists for the purpose of cultivating and perpetuating the ideals and objectives of Gyro.
The name “Gyro” was derived from the principle of the rapidly spinning gyroscope . It maintains a remarkable steadiness in the orientation of its spinning axis and resists being deflected to any new orientation. It is said to have power, poise and balance. These attributes apply to Gyros.

If you have not heard of Gyro before, you are welcome to contact us for more information about our club or the nearest club in your area. We welcome all men of good character to join us for a unique friendship experience.