October 17, 2021: The Wellington Rotary Memorial Garden Dedication event was held to honour Rotarians who had passed while in service. Each honoured member brought their own distinctive self into our Club, strengthening it with their energy, skills, and spirit; and bettering it through their fellowship and friendship. The members of the Rotary Club of Wellington thank them for their service to Rotary and our community. The eight members honoured on this date were:
- Don Wight (1955-2007, 5 yrs Service, Charter Member)
- Chuck McWilliams (1934-2016, 10 yrs Service)
- John Mulder (1934-2016, 9 yrs Service)
- Gord Lloyd (1926-2017, 15 yrs Service, Charter Member)
- Gil Van Soelen (1938-2018, 16 yrs Service, Charter Member)
- Art Sinclair (1946-2019), 12 yrs Service, Club President 2011-2012)
- Brian McGowan (1951-2019, 9 yrs Service, Club President 2013-2014 & 2014-2015)
- Jim Van Kregten (1937-2019, 17 yrs Service, Charter Member, Club Treasurer 2002-2007, Honourary Member, Past President Amherst Club)
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October, 2021: Past President Howard Ziedenberg presented Friend of Rotary Kimball Lacey from Lacey Estates with a Rotary Certificate of Appreciation for his volunteerism to help with our various projects including the white wine production for the New Hospital Fundraiser. Thank-you for your Service Above Self, Kimball!
October, 2021: Past President Howard Ziedenberg presented Paul Greer from Greer Excavation with a Rotary Certificate of Appreciation for Paul's volunteerism to help the Rotary with our various construction projects such as the Millennium Trail, the Rotary Beach, the Memorial Garden, etc.. Thank-you for your Service Above Self, Paul!
Congratulations to Alyssa Lancione, who has been selected to receive a $1,000 Indigenous Professional Bursary Award from the Rotary Club of Wellington in 2021. The Wellington Rotary Club is a member of the Rotary Indigenous People's Partnership Committee, which has awarded a total of three $1,000 bursaries to Indigenous students this year.
The 2021 Rotary Diners & Duffers Coupon book is now available for purchase for $35. Please contact a Rotarian near you, or visit the Wellington Home Hardware for your copy.
