"For upholding and furthering the principals and ideals of the Rotary way of life"

 

The one and only Mel Groom! PHF+4

 

When the COVID-19 pandemic was announced in March, local Rotarians immediately started to discuss how they could help support the Pelham community.  In mid March, they began a Mask Project.  Since then members and friends of the Rotary Club of Fonthill have sewn and donated over 3000 masks to the Pelham and Niagara community.  So far these fabric masks have been donated to not for profit organizations such as Youth Resources Niagara, RAFT, Hope Centre, Pelham Cares, and the March of Dimes.  In addition, masks have been donated to support youth in the care of Family and Children’s Services NIagara, to the Greater Niagara General Hospital and the Welland Hospital, to Wellspring Niagara and to seniors in most of the long term care facilities and homes in Pelham, Welland and farther afield.  

 

Rotarians Mel Groom, Angela Carter, Annie Holtby, Paul (and Jennifer) Allen and Ann Harrison along with Honorary Rotarian Tove Bowman have harnessed support from family, friends and neighbours to achieve this milestone in our service project.  The club thanks all those who have donated time prepping and sewing masks, and donating fabric and supplies.  

 

St. Catharines May 25 2020 — Seven Rotary Clubs in Niagara (The Rotary Clubs of St. Catharines Lakeshore, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls Sunrise, Fonthill, Lincoln, Grimsby, and Welland) have joined forces to supply Samsung Tablets to each of the Long-Term Care Homes managed by the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 

As we are all too aware, the residents of these term care facilities are in "lock-down", unable to see or speak to their loved ones outside of the home other than waving at a window. COVID-19 has imprisoned the senior generation of families, especially at a time when they need their family’s words, smiles and love.   

Local Rotary Clubs across Niagara wanted to help. After contacting the Regions LTC coordinator, who canvassed all their facilities, it was agreed that on-line communication was a real need and that all 8 of their facilities wanted tablets for their residents use. 

The Rotary Club of Fonthill recently donated a supply of colouring books to Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation.  

 

The Foundation forward this letter of thanks with testimonials from Care Partners and persons living with dementia.

 

Due to the current global Covid-19 pandemic, our Club's 2019-2020 Exchange Student, Fanny returned home to Namur, Belgium. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to say Thank You/Merci to everyone before leaving, but is hoping that she will be able to return with her family for a proper Club sendoff soon! 

 

Under very tight timelines prior to her flight, she was able to complete her beautiful Canada quilt, which she is proudly displaying!

 

Fanny posted on Facebook a moving message reflecting on her magical and life changing 220 day exchange to Canada. Fanny closed her post, "This isn't a goodbye, but a see you later. It's just another page I'm having to turn in my book, but it's not the end of my story. I love you all and will miss you lots..see you guys later"

 

   

 

 

The Rotary Club of Fonthill is pleased to announced that Purse Bingo is back by popular demand on April 3, 2020! 

"Welcome new member John Cappa! Sponsored by the erstwhile traveler Angela Carter." Mike Tayler, President, Rotary Club of Fonthill

 

Rotary International President Elect Holger Knaak anounced the new theme to incoming District Governors at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA today.

Rotary District 7090 Governor Elect Frank Adamson shared news of the new theme with the Rotary Club of Fonthill from the Assembly.

Read more on this exciting event and the new theme here: Rotary Opens Opportunities

RI President Elect Holger Knaak and Suzanne with DGE Frank and Judy Adamson at the International Assembly in San Diego.

Our Rotary Club of Fonthill is growing again!  Welcome to Heather Scott, our newest member!  Heather is a long-time resident of Niagara and believes in our motto of "Service Above Self".   We look forward to her friendship and support in the coming years!