Rotary Club of BathurstTickets are available after April 28 from Rotarians – cost $33 per ticket
Venue: Gowan Brae – May 14, 2014
Awards Presented To: Don Kenny, Lévis Roy and Rotarian Audrey Ronalds
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.
1st Prize – Trip – Mayan Riviera – Grand Sunset Princess – Delma Robert – Sold by: Bernie Cormier
2nd Prize – $500 – Michel Fournier – Sold by: Irenée Robichaud
3rd Prize – $244 – Gerry Hudon – Sold by : Al Cotton
4th Prize – $125 Sedona Gift Certificate – Florence Erskine – Sold by: Al Buzas
5th Prize – $125 Fashion Deck Certificate –Carol McKiel – Sold by: Frederic LeFrancois
6th Prize – $100 Danny’s Gift Cert. – Anne Buzas – Sold by: Al Buzas
7th Prize – $100 Atlantic Host Certificate – Georgette Assaff – Sold by: Keith Assaff
8th Prize – $100 Nectar Gift Certificate – Patrice Godin / Carlene McCaffrey– Sold by: Al Cotton
9th Prize – $100 Tower’s Gift Certificate – Alfred Hornbrook – Sold by: Jason Moffitt
10th Prize – $100 Nepisiguit River Company – Carla Thibodeau – Sold by: Greg Ireland
11th Prize – $100 Joey’s Gift Certificate – Pam Sealy / Lisa Chamberlain – Sold by: Bernie Cormier
12th Prize – $50 Nectarina Gift Certificate – Holly Gillis – Sold by: Bernie Cormier
The Venture Van is a project operated by the Bathurst Rotary Club to assist people of the region requiring assistance in mobility by using the Venture Van.
Nepisiguit Progressive Conservative MLA Ryan Riordon presented an $8000 grant for the club’s Venture Van on behalf of Claude Williams, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. This funding comes from the province’s Vehicle Retrofit Program.
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April 19, is the birthday of Paul Harris. Follow link about for all the great achievements.
Again this year, the Rotary Club of Bathurst is offering the following 3
scholarships:
BHS Rotary Scholarship ($500)<http://www.bathurstrotary.ca/bursaries-bourses/bhs/>
Bourse
Rotary ESN (500$)<http://www.bathurstrotary.ca/bursaries-bourses/esn/>
2014
“Morley Foran” Scholarship ($500)<http://www.bathurstrotary.ca/bursaries-bourses/morleyforan/>
– (will be given to BHS student this year) (alternates every year between BHS
and ESN)
Graduating students from both schools can submit before May 31st,
2014 their application using this link: http://www.bathurstrotary.ca/bursaries-bourses
The selection criteria are the same as previous years ( i.e. – Academic Achievement,
Enrollment in post-secondary education, Community Involvement, Academic and
Extracurricular Activities). The club scholarship committee will be selecting the three scholarship recipients.
Thanks
Robert Vautour
1st Prize – Trip – Punta Cana – Memories Splash Resort – Claude Doucet – Sold by: Carl Kenny
2nd Prize – $500 – Dorothy Comeau – Sold by: Bob Comeau
3rd Prize – $244 – Louis Ferron / Nadine Losier – Sold by : Al Cotton
4th Prize – $125 Sedona Gift Certificate Paul Lacroix / Marilyn Pretty – Sold by: Gordon Pitre
5th Prize – $125 Fashion Deck Certificate –North Shore Welding – Sold by: Adam Chamberlain
6th Prize – $100 Danny’s Gift Cert. – Denys Lagacy – Sold by: Fenton Hicky
7th Prize – $100 Atlantic Host Certificate – Conor Riordon – Sold by: Riba Riordon
8th Prize – $100 Nectar Gift Certificate – Tom Young – Sold by: Bernie Cormier
9th Prize – $100 Tower’s Gift Certificate – Daniel Doucet – Sold by: Fenton Hickey
10th Prize – $100 Nepisiguit River Company – Carol Albert / Luc Roy – Sold by: Al Cotton
11th Prize – $100 Joey’s Gift Certificate – Jamie & Chelsea MacLaggan – Sold by: Adam Chamberlain
12th Prize – $50 Nectarina Gift Certificate –Earl Bepperling – Sold by: Al Cotton
If all goes as planned, the first draw of the 2014/2015 tickets will be March 10, 2014. For all who supported this great Rotary fundraiser, thank-you and good luck!
February 23 will be the Snow Bear Carnival for young and old with many indoor and outdoor activities.
Registration is from noon – 3 – door prizes will be drawn at 4 pm (winners must be present)
Where: BHS – Saint John St. Entrance
Volunteers needed – please contact:
Riba Riordon – 732-5261 or Katherine Cooney 544-1552 for more information