The Rotary Club of Fonthill is pleased to congratulate E.L Crossley 2021 graduates Parker Triano and Isabel Song who are this year’s Rotary Scholarship recipients. Through their years at E.L. Crossley, Parker and Isabel have both demonstrated through their actions their commitment to the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”. At their graduation this year, Parker and Isabel will each be presented with a Rotary medallion and scholarship cheque to support their post-secondary education.
Rotary Clubs Support Call for Funds to Purchase Oxygen Concentrators for Rotary Oxygen Banks in India
In response to an appeal from Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer and District 6400 Governor Aruna Koushik, District 7090 Governor Frank Adamson has reached out with a challenge to Clubs in our district.
Governor Frank Adamson has issued a challenge for 10 District 7090 Rotary Clubs to come forward with contributions of $1,000 USD each.
The Rotary Club of Fonthill has committed $1,000 USD with matching funds of an additional $1,000 from a generous local 'Friend of Rotary'. Governor Frank and his wife Judy are matching with another $1,000 bringing the Fonthill Club total to $3,000 USD.
The Rotary Club of Fonthill in partnership with Rotary International District 7090 has gifted $5000 to I-CAN-T.E.R. to purchase a horse drawn lawn mower.
June 12, 2021 Update
A four person delegation of Fonthill Rotarians toured I-CAN-T.E.R. Farm today so see the new mower and learn more about the organization's activities and plans. Representing the Club were District 7090 Governor Frank Adamson, President Hugh Graham and two former Presidents, Mel Groom and Annie Holtby.
Details of Equipment
Pioneer Horse Drawn Gang Rotary Mower
Pulled by Chester I CAN-T.E.R.’s 11yr Percheron Canadian Cross
I-CAN-T.E.R. Farm is a therapeutic equestrian riding association and allows individuals with barriers to flourish through nature, gardens and horses. They are in planning stage to create and maintain a vegetable garden on the property which will be used for individual training and required maintenance. In concert with this new project, we are purchasing a horse drawn mower. Delivery is expected this spring and we look forward to seeing this mower using true horse power in action!
