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Business Meeting

Aug 22, 2018

Dr. Jennifer Mueller at PCC

Aug 29, 2018

McMaster Family Health Unit

Rebecca MacPherson and Bradley Baranowski

Sep 05, 2018 7:15 AM

Diet and Alzheimer's

Meeting at Niagara College

Sep 12, 2018 5:00 PM

Indigenous Education

No Meeting at Lookout GC

Sep 19, 2018 7:30 AM

Open Mgt for Members/BD Mgt @ Pelham Community Centre

TBD

Sep 26, 2018 7:15 AM

Breakfast at Lookout

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Fonthill Bandshell Sponsor
Aug 23, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:20 PM
Indigenous Education Evening
Sep 12, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rotary Leadership Institute Niagara College NOTL
Sep 15, 2018
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mayors' Debate and Meet the Candidates
Fonthill Legion

Sep 18, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:20 PM
Club Social at Legion to Chase the Ace
Oct 04, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:20 PM
District Conference
Oct 20, 2018 8:30 AM
Paul Harris Evening for Rotary Club of Fonthill
Nov 01, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:20 PM

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Club Supports Wellspring Capital Campaign

Posted by Frank Adamson on Jul 23, 2018

Welcome Home and Well Done Tour du Lac Cyclists!

Yesterday, 16 tired, but enthusiastic cyclists and 4 support drivers crossed the finish line at the new home of Wellspring Niagara after circumventing Lake Ontario in the second annual Tour du Lac ride to raise funds for a great program. We were met by family, friends, donors, Rotarians and Fonthill Lions Club members who co-hosted a BBQ for us. Mayor Dave, Executive Director Ann Mantini, Chair Joe Matthews and District 7090 Rotary Governor Melisa Shrock were there to congratulate us on another successful ride. Three Wellspring “Warriors”, people living with cancer with the support of Wellspring were present at the start and the finish of the ride to cheer us on and to give us the inspiration to carry on around the lake. This ride is supported by a number of Rotary Clubs in Niagara as well as Kingston, Webster, N.Y. and Lockport N.Y. who have hosted dinners for the team every year. Last year we raised $90,000 and we are close to our goal of $80,000 this year. We are still accepting donations. http://ow.ly/wxhg30l4GUC Our goal is to raise $250,000 for the naming of the Rotary Tour du Lac Room at the new centre. So we will be back next year. A big shout out to our sponsors who underwrite all of our costs: Lucchetta Homes, Boggio Pharmacy, Root Bissonnette Walker LLP, Rotary Club of Fonthill, Stolk Construction, Kwik Fit Niagara, Safestor and Willowbrook Nursery. And thanks to the cyclists, support drivers and their families for supporting us and those that made donations to them. Frank Adamson, Chair, TDL

July 11 Meeting Minutes

Minutes from Club Meeting July 11, 2018

Thanks to Annie for taking and recording notes!

Mudfest Wrap Up

The Rotary Club of Fonthill is excited to announce that we have presented a cheque for $8000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters South Niagara at our weekly morning meeting from Niagara Mudfest Challenge proceeds. We could not have done this without the very generous support of our sponsors, Bissell’s Hideaway, Pen Financial Fonthill Branch, RBC Dominion Securities, Welland Honda, Sobey's Fonthill, Zavcor Trucking, Boggio Family of Pharmacies, Tim Horton’s Fonthill, Contour Foot Care, Pelham Volunteer Firefighters, Station 3 and Kwik Fit Niagara. The Club also presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Rotaract Club of Niagara in recognition of their volunteer labour. After 6 years of dirty mud fun, this is the last Mudfest Challenge. Major donations have also previously been made to Pelham Cares, Wellspring Niagara and End Polio Now Campaign.

Mudfest Success!

Posted by Paul Allen on May 16, 2018

The course was all set at Bissell's Hideaway, there was mud aplenty, the warm weather cooperated, coffee and Timbits had been delivered for the 320 Mudfest registrants!

Amazing support was secured from the corporate, community and public sector. Nearly 100 fantastic volunteers stepped forward to help us again making sure Mudfest was safe and FUN!

Proceeds will be presented to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Niagara and used to support our Club’s Youth programming.

Many thanks to everyone for again making Mudfest a HUGE community success!

Rotary Club of Fonthill donates tree in memory of long-time high school educator

On April 23, members of the Rotary Club of Fonthill joined current and former staff, along with students and community members for a special tree planting at E.L. Crossley Secondary School in Fonthill.
Members of the school’s Interact Club and teaching staff spent time honouring the memory of Sharon Keller, a special science teacher who passed away suddenly last fall. A teacher at the school since the beginning of her career in the mid-1980s, Ms. Keller (as she was known to her students) was much more than an amazing educator; she was an environmental leader and tireless promoter of all things science and technology.

Welland Honda and Carstar Welland become Gold Sponsors of the 2018 Mudfest Challenge

Thank you our new Gold Sponsors! The Welland Honda/Carstar team, led by Clint Bowman, Lori Zanth and Chris Merritt, are excited to partner with the Rotary Club of Fonthill at the Niagara Mudfest Challenge on May 5th this year. Numerous staff have said they are ready and raring to go at the annual Niagara Mudfest to be held at Bissell’s Hideaway in Fonthill. Mudfest is the most important Rotary event of the year helping to raise funds and awareness for Big Brother Big Sisters of South Niagara. Formerly known as the Pelham Mudfest, the Niagara Mudfest Challenge is less than three weeks away. Keen Mudfesters ages six and over are asked to go to our website at niagaramudfest.com and sign up on Eventbrite today. Don’t miss out.

Rotary Club of Fonthill grant funds computers, skills program for Niagara Peninsula Homes

Posted by Barbara Bartholomew

Niagara Peninsula Homes, a non-profit social enterprise based in Welland, recently received eight laptops computers thanks to a District Matching Grant from the Rotary Club of Fonthill.
Both the Women Trade Centre and the Youth Centre will benefit from their usage, as office administration and related skills and programs will now be more accessible to those in these programs.
In particular, women returning to the workplace are taught how to complete their resume, do an online application for employment, as well as prepare for interviews. Rotarians Mel Groom and Barbara Bartholomew recently assisted new graduates with online applications, while mock interviews were held as well.

To learn more about Niagara Peninsula Homes and their work, visit http://www.nphcr.ca/

Women enrolled in the office administration program at Niagara Peninsula Homes take part in a seminar on creating online applications.

Rotaract Niagara takes on Coldest Night of the Year

The Rotaract Club of Niagara was pleased and honoured to be a part of 2018’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), which took place February 24 in communities around Niagara.

CNOY is a nationwide event that raises awareness and funds for individuals and families experiencing hunger, homelessness, and hurt all across Canada. The walk began at 5:15 pm in 121 locations throughout the nation, and consisted of more than 19,000 participants.

Fenwick Anthem

Posted by Bob Eamer

Rotary in Fenwick
It was a crisp -7 degrees January 24 th morning in downtown Fenwick when members of the
ROTARY CLUB OF FONTHILL gathered at the village’s most loved flag standard to sing a
lusty rendition of the Canadian National Anthem.

For the past two years during the months of January & February
the club has enjoyed the hospitality of the GRILL ON CANBORO
for their weekly meetings.
A wonderful way to start the day!

Rotary Club of Fonthill welcomes first Corporate Member

Time is often a challenge with businesses such as PenFinancial. We recognize that and Rotary Club of Fonthill has responded, since this type of membership has been specifically tailored for busy individuals who find it difficult to commit to regular weekly attendance. Busy corporate members benefit greatly from accessing a Corporate Membership, enabling the team to share attendance, thus maintaining a regular presence at functions, breakfast meetings and volunteer events.

If you like the idea of participating in a local vibrant charitable organization but don’t think you have enough hours in a day, this is an opportunity for you and your team to share the challenge. We invite you to join us for one of our 7:15 am breakfast meetings,
every Wednesday at Lookout Golf Course.

PenFinancial Credit Union’s Fonthill PenFinancial Credit Union’s Fonthill branch recently held its grand opening.
Celebrating the occasion are, from left: Adam Rempel, Financial Advisor;
Jody Vizza, Director ofBrand; and Kelly Sauriol, Branch Manager.

Rotaract Niagara induction - January 18th, 2018

Rotaract Niagara Induction - January 18th, 2018
We are excited to announce that the Rotaract
Club of Niagara became an official club this past
Thursday, pins and all. The induction meeting was
held at Rose City Kids in Welland, where club
executives and members received the honorary bell,
gavel, and banner. Rotaract exists under the umbrella
of the Rotary club, and consists of young professionals
and students that wish to make a difference both
locally and globally. There are currently over 9,500
Rotaract clubs in 177 countries worldwide, and
Rotaract Niagara is excited to become a part of this
growing number.

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One of the best, Doug Burr will be missed

BURR, Douglas Paul. It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Doug on Thursday October 5th, 2017 at the age of 72. His love and passion for life began when he met Susan; his wife of 48 years. They enriched their lives with the blessing of Julianne (Tim) Sviergula and Stephanie (Bill) McWilliams. His unconditional love flourished with the birth of his grandchildren Madeleine, Jason, Aaron, Lauren, Ryan, and Ashley. Doug was a very proud owner of Tim Hortons Fonthill. He was an avid golfer, supporter of Pelham Minor Hockey and instrumental in the development of the new Community Centre. He was a proud Rotarian serving as Past President and Charter Member. He was given the distinguished honor of receiving the Paul Harris award. In keeping with Doug’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family invites friends to St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church, Fonthill on Saturday October 14th where a Funeral Mass will take place at 11 am. Celebration to follow at Pleasantview Funeral Home, 2000 Merrittville Highway (905 -892-1699), Reception Centre at 12 noon. In lieu of all flowers, donations to Wellspring Niagara or Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research would be appreciated.

District 7090 Governor Reg Madison inducts four new members into the Fonthill Club on October 4

From left to right are Paul Snack (Club president), Jody Vizza (Corporate Membership), Cesar Maldonado and Maria Pozas (Couple Membership) and Brianna Willard (Young Rotarian Membership) along with Governor Reg Madison.