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Wellington

Service Above Self

We meet Tuesdays at 7:07 AM
Wellington Legion
364 Main Street
Wellington, ON  K0K3L0
Canada
Phone:
(613) 438-1219
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Phyo Kyi
President Elect
Dave Robinet
Past President
Alex Lacher
Director
David Smith
Director
Parker Gallant
Director
Karen Selick
Treasurer
Trudy Brown
Secretary
Howard Ziedenberg
 
President's Message

Phyo Kyi

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"Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves." The Rotary Club of Wellington will celebrate its 16th anniversary in 2018. We are a vibrant club, recognized as enthusiastic supporters of our community, to be counted on for both our charity and volunteering service above self, locally and internationally.  

“Be the Inspiration” is the theme for this year, and I am looking forward to working with every Rotarian and invite everyone in the community to help us improve our communities, locally and globally.

 
Home Page Stories
Rotarian Vintage
WellingtonRotary Launches Its Own Private Label Wine 
It takes a village to raise a vintage. That’s not how the old saying went. But the adaptation does fit for how The Wellington Rotary Club came to launch their own red and white wine. It did take a village to get this wine made, and the people that pitched in did so because they want to help raise money for an important community cause—the building of a new hospital in Picton.  NOW AVAILABLE AT LACEY ESTATES
For the full stories, read about it in the Wellington Times
2019 Spelling Bee
The 2019 Spelling Bee is underway.  Shown below are the students from CML Snider, Sunrise, and St. Greg's and Trudy Brown (a.k.a THE BEE) and Dawn Cutler..
  
 
   
2019 Family Day Rotary Free Soup & Free Reading Program
We are pleased to report that the Family Day Rotary Free Soup and Free Reading Program activities were a success!   There were 15 soup donors serving various delicious soups and an estimated 300+ bowls of soup were served.  There was also a good turn out for our first Free Reading Program community event.  Over 60 children visited the play area featuring mats, climbing cushions, jack back chairs, toys, and a coloring table for small children - all thanks to The Hubb. Most of the children were young; 1 years, toddlers, JK and SK, up to grade 4.   For more pictures of the Family Day Free Soup and Free Reading Program, click HERE.
 
 
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2019 Family Day 50/50 Draw Winner is...
VICKI CHATWOOD  is the winner of the Rotary Free Soup 50/50 Draw for the 2019 Family Day event.  The winning ticket was #8520141.  Pictured below is Vicki receiving the winning prize of $124.  The draw performed by Rotary Treasurer Trudy Brown and Linda Downey from the Storehouse Foodbank.   Also pictured below is Mrs. Eva Evans and kids at CML Snider Breakfast Program receiving the other half of the proceeds.
 
Wellington Rotary Donates $2,000 to Storehouse Foodbank
Wellington Rotary donated $2,000 to the Storehouse Foodbank in support of their Christmas Hamper programme. Presenting the cheque to foodbank volunteer  Lisa Marquardt is Rotary Past President Bill Mitchell, who is also a food bank volunteer, with President Phyo Kyi looking on.
Midtown Brewery Donates $1875 to Wellington Rotary 
Midtown Brewery donated $1875 to the Wellington Rotary from proceeds of their Art Show held during Water Week in August 2018.  About 17 local artists donated paintings which were sold for $250 each.   Half the proceeds were directed to the Lake Ontario Water Keeper, and the remaining half was donated to the Rotary Club, to be directed towards making improvements to the Wellington Beach and other water related projects in the community.   Thank-you Midtown Brewery, for all the good that you do for our community.   Pictured below (R to L) is Wellington Club President Phyo Kyi receiving the donation from Stew Jones and Mark Andrewski.
2018 PumpkinFest & Grape Harvest
On October 13th, our club participated actively in the Wellington Pumpkinfest celebrations. We were part of the Parade, and we had a volunteer team directing traffic as well as weighing the pumpkins. On the same day, a crew of us completed the grape harvest for the Rotary wine. To view the photo album, click HERE
Free Reading Program
The Rotary Club of Wellington is sponsoring a free, online reading program for children aged 4 to 12 as part of Rotary’s worldwide focus on improving literacy.  (click on the icon at left to access the program).
 
The program was developed by Essential Skills Software Inc. and is currently being used in more than 20,000 schools to provide individualized instruction. However, it can also be used by children in their own homes, without the need for school participation, so long as the child has a computer to use and access to the internet. Currently, more than 152,000 children are enrolled through 105 sponsoring Rotary clubs.  Parents can help their children enroll in a free account by clicking on the icon above.
 
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Saturday Night Fever Disco Ball
 
Annual Wellington Rotary Fundraiser Dinner, themed as Saturday Night Fever Disco Ball was held on August 25, 2018.  
 
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Wellington Rotary Donates $1000 to PECMHF 
The Wellington Rotary donated $1,000 to PECMHF to help with equipment purchases in 2018.  The Club is also working in close collaboration with PECMHF to raise funds for the New Hospital Capital Fund, which is a longer term project.
2018 Past Presidents Dinner
The 2018 Past Presidents Dinner for Wellington Rotary was held on June 5th.  Reg Gemmell was honoured for his long years of service as 
Secretary, as he is handing the baton over to Howard Ziedenberg this coming year.  Alex Lacher was applauded for his successful year as President, and was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. David Smith was awarded the Rotarian of the Year honours.  The incoming Board for the 2018-2019 fiscal year was introduced.   Past President Mike Lattner presided over the ceremonies.  More pictures in the Photo Album on this website.
  
2018 Rotary Beach Cleanup 
Many thanks to all the Rotarians and Community members (parents and kids alike) who gathered at the Rotary Beach for our annual spring cleanup on Tuesday May 8th. over 50 people showed up to sweep the boardwalk clear from encroaching sand,  picked up garbage and litter on the beach close to the boardwalk, and everyone enjoyed some camaraderie and fellowship with burgers and hot dogs on the BBQ after the hard work.  For more pictures click HERE:
  
Wellington Rotary Bottle Depot Customer Appreciation Day
Please visit the Wellington Rotary Bottle Depot on Wednesday May 2nd. Come and see our recently repaired floor, tour our operation, and enjoy complimentary coffee & donuts.  And bring your empties for recycling while you're at it!!
Help for Toni Murphy-Beaudrie
Toni Murphy-Beaudrie, a Wellington resident, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She will need to have a mastectomy in the coming weeks followed by chemo therapy. Her husband Mike will need to take time off work to help her and look after the children,  and financially they will need assistance in their journey through this crisis. Toni is a top volunteer with the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank, and always giving of her time and going the extra mile, she's a lady with a great big heart!  The Rotary Club of Wellington has donated $500 to help Toni and her family.  Please help them by donating at https://www.gofundme.com/fight-for-toni
Presenting the cheque to Toni are Rotarians Brian McGowan and Bill Mitchell.
 
Thank-You, Cattlemen's Association!

Dr. Hancock of the Cattlemen’s Association presents a $10,000 cheque to the Wellington Rotary Foundation New Hospital Capital Fund.  Receiving the cheque from Dr. Hancock (second from right) is, left to right, Mike Lattner (Past President), Howard Ziedenberg (Secretary Elect), and David Smith (Chair of the Wellington Rotary Foundation's New Hospital Capital Fund project)

Diners & Duffers Coupon Book 2018 Now Available!
The 2018 Rotary Diners & Duffers books have arrived!!!  $3500 Value! Available March 17th! $35 each! 
Get yours through a club member, visit Nash Home Hardware or stop into the Wellington McDougall Insurance office.
Gil Van Soelen
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our club's Charter members, Gil Van Soelen. We will miss him terribly.
2018 Family Day Rotary 50/50 Draw Winner Is ....
The Winning Ticket Is:  #4520343.  The Draw prize was $252.50. Proceeds of the draw were donated CML Snider School Breakfast program. Seen below from top left to bottom right: (1) Accepting the donation on behalf of all Faculty and Volunteers of CML Snider School Breakfast program was Nancy Vickers, School Principal;  (2) Monica and Neil Dowson from Wellington the lucky winners of the 50/50 draw on Family Day;  (3) The winning ticket;  (4) little Lilly Tobias of Wellington who helped us draw the winning ticket. Congratulations! #familyday
 
 
Honouring Service to the Club
Dick McArthur is honoured for many years of service providing tremendous leadership in running the Bottle Returns Depot.  Dick has now passed the baton to a committee of five able bodied Rotarians a.k.a. Bottle Depot Action Committee (BDAC), led by Mike Lattner.
 
Liz Bozma is honoured for coordinating the speakers' schedule for the club in the past years.  Liz has now passed the baton over to Alex Mayeski.
2017 Christmas Dinner
We had a great evening of fellowship and merry cheer at the Wellington Rotary Christmas Dinner held at the Wellington-on-the-Lake community centre on December 19, 2017.  Please see more pictures Here
2017 Wellington Rotary Anniversary Celebration
  
Our 2017 anniversary celebration was held on November 14 evening at the Hinterland & County Road Beer Company. We had a fabulous dinner prepared by Chef Neil, followed by an awesome bonfire under the starlit skies. What a great way to promote fellowship and celebrate 15 years of Wellington Rotary!  Check out our photo album (at bottom right of this page) for a complete set of pics.
 
 
Speakers
Dave Robinet
Jul 02, 2019
Liam Smith
Jul 09, 2019
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Mike Branscombe
Jul 16, 2019
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue - Fire Safety Program
Rob Brown & Dave Robinet
Jul 23, 2019
Counters Down Project
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