Rotary Club of BathurstDon McKay formerly of the Bathurst Rotary Club and now a member of the Rotary Club of Fredericton received the President’s Citation earlier this summer.
Shown in photo is Dave Balmain presenting Don with his award
Shown below is Ron Toivanen – chairperson at July 14th Weekly Rotary Meeting with Jenna MacDonald. Jenna is the Director of Marketing at the Port of Belledune
Doug Wolfe Manager of the Bathurst Marina provided information to the Rotary Club at a recent meeting. This important organization is a tourist attraction as well as a pleasure for local residents. Shown in photo is Mitch Poirier and Doug Wolfe.
Chair person Honorary Colonel Ian Oliver and our guest speaker Lieutenant Colonel Steven Bass. Steve spoke to us about the North Shore Regiment and history of the unit. It was very interesting and remembering our Veterans on “D” day which is celebrated on Saturday at the K C Irving with a BBQ put on by our Rotary Club. Look forward to seeing you all there.
1st Prize – Trip – Varadero – Iberostar Laguna Azul – Gail Nightingale – Sold by: Cletus Doucet
2nd Prize – $500 – Tracy Branch – Sold by: Tracy Branch
3rd Prize – $244 – Paul Daigle – Sold by: Al Cotton
4th Prize – $125 Sedona Gift Certificate – Daniel Barthelotte – Sold by: Bob Comeau
5th Prize – $125 Fashion Deck Certificate –Nathalie Dugas – Sold by: Al Cotton
6th Prize – $100 Danny’s Gift Certificate – Mona Glendenning – Sold by: Coleen Ramsay
7th Prize – $100 Atlantic Host Certificate – Linda & Gary Rogers – Sold by: Fenton Hickey
8th Prize – $100 Nectar Gift Certificate – Florence Erskine – Sold by: Al Buzas
9th Prize – $100 Tower’s Gift Certificate – Herbert Theriault – Sold by: Riba Riordon
10th Prize – $100 Nepisiguit River Company – Darlene Hickey – Sold by: Al Cotton
11th Prize – $100 Joey’s Gift Certificate – Amy Cormier & Tim Riordon – Sold by: Carl Kenny
12th Prize – $50 Nectarina Gift Certificate – Rose Marie Boudreau – Sold by: Cletus Doucet
The Rotary World Travel Draw has been so successful, we’ve sold all tickets for the 2014/2015 again this year.
While tickets are sold to previous purchasers FIRST, we have created a waiting list of people interested in purchasing the 2015/2016 series.
If you would like to add your name and number for a ticket for next year, please email n63052@nb.aibn.com – We will contact you during the sales period, IF there happens to be extra tickets available.
Thanks for your support of this worthwhile (and fun) fundraiser which supports Bathurst Rotary’s Community and International Initiatives.
As published in the Northern Light (Peter Assaff)
Paul Harris Awards Dinner set for May 14 at Gowan Brae
The Bathurst Rotary Club will be honouring three community leaders with the service club’s highest honour, a Paul Harris Fellowship, at a special ceremony and dinner on Wednesday, May 14 at Gowan Brae Golf and Country Club in Bathurst, N.B.
Mr. Don Kenny, Mr. Lévis Roy and Ms. Audrey Ronalds were all unanimous choices of the selection committee.
In addition to being made Paul Harris Fellows, a donation of $1,000 (U.S.) will be made in each recipients name to the Rotary Foundation, for a total of $3,000 (U.S.).
A valued member of the Nepisiguit Sports Lodge for close to 30 years, Don Kenny volunteers countless hours each year to allow snowmobilers to get the most out of the winter months by ensuring the trail system is one that residents and visitors alike can be proud of. A long-time leader with the First South Bathurst Scout Troop, he was also a valued coach with the Bathurst Minor Baseball association.
The owner of Épicerie Frenette in Beresford, Lévis Roy is known as much for his community involvement as he is for his smart business sense. Having grown his business from one employee to 40 over the last twenty years, he has also provided generous support to schools throughout the Chaleur Region; youth hockey, baseball and soccer programs; ATV and snowmobile clubs in the region; and has been a strong supporter of the Jeux de l’Acadie/Acadian Games.
A tireless volunteer, Audrey Ronalds devotes her time to helping youth, seniors, veterans and the less fortunate in our community. Her many initiatives include the Literacy Bridges Reading Program, Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit Visit A Hero Program and a Provincial Artisan and Craft Exposition. She also sits on the board of directors for the New Brunswick Association of Community Living, is the Provincial Chairperson for the Breakfast for Learning, a committee member of the District Health Advisory Council and is the chairperson of the Bathurst Rotary Club’s Literacy Committee.
Established in 1957 the award, named for the founder of Rotary International, honours individuals who have made substantial contributions to humanitarian and educational causes while being leaders in community service.
Tickets for this year’s event are available for Bathurst Rotary Club members and at Lakeview Inns and Suites at a cost of $33.
This year’s guest speaker will be Nancy McKay.
Founded in 1905 the Rotary Club has grown to become the largest service club in the world. This year’s Paul Harris Award winners will be joining distinguished ranks. Mother Theresa, Prince Philip, Ronald Reagan and Clint Eastwood are among those who have also received the honor.
Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization. Made up of more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas throughout the world, its more than 1.2 million members volunteer their time and talent to further the Rotary motto, Service Above Self.
In addition to supporting Rotary projects throughout the world, the Rotary Club of Bathurst has been instrumental in developing the all-access City of Bathurst Rotary Children’s Playground in Coronation Park, purchased the Rotary Venture Van, developed the Bathurst Volunteer Centre, and provided funds to help purchase a wheelchair ramp and an elevator for the Bathurst Aquatic Centre and an elevator for Holy Family Church. Proud supporters of the Chaleur Regional Hospital Foundation and the B. E. S. T. group, the Bathurst Rotary Club also contributes to safe grad at Bathurst High School, provides scholarships for students at BHS and École Secondaire Nepisiguit, sends a local student to the nation’s capital each year as part of the Adventures in Citizenship program, supports the Bathurst Area School Milk Fund, local school playgrounds and school libraries.