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๐โจ Celebrating 35 Years of Rotary Excellence! ๐ฅณ๐
Last month, our club marked a significant milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Charter of the Strathroy Rotary Club! ๐๐จ๐ฆ
We were honoured to have had 7 charter members present at the celebration: Janet Gibbons, Anne Wolf, John Asher, Tom Enright, Gord Hale, (pictured above) and Marilyn Buttery (who had to leave before the picture was taken). They shared some stories from the early days of the club, reminiscing about the journey and impact we've made together over the years. ๐๐ผ๐
We were excited to present Marilyn Buttery with a Paul Harris Fellow for her incredible dedication and commitment to Rotary and the Strathroy community over the years!
In addition to celebrating the 35th anniversary of our charter, we The Strathroy Rotary Club proudly holds the title of being the first Rotary Club in Canada to charter with women! ๐ช๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ This is an achievement that we continue to celebrate and uphold with pride. ๐ If you want to read more about the history of the club, click here.
Not as old as the Gutenberg Bible, but above you'll see a picture of our original charter from Rotary International!
Here's to 35 years of service, fellowship, and making a positive difference in our community and beyond! ๐๐
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๐ Exciting News! ๐ The Strathroy Rotary Club is thrilled to announce a donation of $2,500 to Caradoc North Public School in support of their play structure fundraiser! ๐๐ฐ
In the snapshot of this joyous moment, meet the individuals making a difference: on the left, Strathroy Rotary Club Youth Services Director, Meredith Chatelain; in the middle, Club President-Elect, Tim Boerma; and on the right, Caradoc North Public School Principal, R. Stinson! ๐
Get your team of 6 together and join us on Friday,
November 10 for a night of questions and answers,
teams and trials, and fun and laughs!
All proceeds will support Strathroy Rotary Club's community service projects and programs, such as the Strathroy-Caradoc All-Wheels Park, the Strathroy Rotary Club Scholarship, the Youth Exchange Program, and more!
Doors open at 6:15 pm, trivia starts at 7 pm.
Snacks are included and there will be a cash bar.
We hope to see you there!
Tickets link: http://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/registrations/publicfill/eventpublicfill.aspx?evtid=b7c918e6-a59e-4ecc-858d-e983016b8c5b
The Strathroy Rotary Club was honored to be involved in the grand opening of the All-Wheels Skate Park. We participated with municipal officials and several of our supporters and donors who help us raise $200,000 for this significant community recreational project.
Join us on July 8 for the GRAND OPENING of the All Wheels Park!
Taking place at 1 p.m. at the Fair Grounds Recreation Complex (334 Metcalfe St W., Strathroy), the grand opening will feature live demonstrations from Olympians and professional skateboarders.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the All Wheels Park is designed for all skill levels. Make sure to visit and try it out for yourselves!
The winning ticket for our Rib-Fest 2023 50/50 draw is 598465. Contact us to claim your prize of $425!
The Rotary Club of Strathroy is pleased to announced their "Service Above Self" Scholarship for students in grade 12. Interested students who meet the criteria and demonstrate Rotary International motto "Service Above Self" are eligible to apply for this $2,000 Scholarship.
Please download application form, complete, and email to strathroyrotaryscholarship@gmail.com
Application deadline is June 1, 2023.
Link - Scholarship Information
Link - Application Form
Our club is working at perfecting our hybrid meeting set-up so members, presenters, and guests can attend from anywhere. Itโs a work in progress, but weโre getting there! If youโve been interested in attending a meeting but arenโt able to make it in person, consider joining us via Zoom! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12 pm. Contact Us and weโll send you the Zoom link.
Community support for the All Wheels Skate Park project continues to grow. Last week the Strathroy Rotary Club was pleased to received two major community donations towards the project.
Donation of $30,000 from
Aamjiwaang Chippewas of Sarnia First Nation
in partnership with Suncor Adelaide Wind Power
Donation of $20,000 from
ENTEGRUS
Thanks to our generous sponsors and participants and volunteers, we are pleased to report we had a very successful fundraiser once again. Over $9,500 was raised and will assist Rotary's efforts to support the construction of The All Wheels Park.
Golfers tell us they had a great day and the food and facilities at Caradoc Sands were once again great.
The following people were winners:
The All Wheels Park is receiving strong support from the community. Last week, donations totaling $45,000 were received from Commonwealth Financial, Ricco Foods, Adelaide Wind Project and Mayor Joanne Vanderheyden.
Construction on the project has begun and is expected to be completed by mid-July.
Mayor Joanne Vanderheyden and Strathroy Rotary Club President Fraser Macdonald officially kick off the All Wheels Park project to be located at the Fair Grounds. The Strathroy Rotary Club has committed $200,000 towards the project. Work is expected to start next summer with completion in early fall.โโโโโโ
As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, colour, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Rotary cultivates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in which people from underrepresented groups have greater opportunities to participate as members and leaders.
The Rotary Club of Strathroy Memorial Trail is just steps away from our downtown area. It meanders through the municipality allowing those taking advantage of it to enjoy nature at itโs best.
The trail, on the south and north ends of Strathroy, connects with the Conservation Authority's trail system creating a city-wide public trail system. The trail begins just east of the corner of Albert St. and Carrie St, and extends all the way through town, continuing through the Conservation Area and up to Second Street.
Service Above Self
Strathroy, ON N7G1Y5
Canada