One hundred and twenty golfers and several volunteers from both Clubs took part, including District 7090 Governor David Alexander and Past District Governor Scott Marcin. Unique to this event, all 18 holes had a contest and prize, along with two hole-in-one contests. After golf, everyone sat down for a Korean dinner at the Pelham Hills Golf Club, participated in a 50/50 draw and took a chance bidding on silent auction items.
The Rotary Auction Niagara is back, bringing together six Rotary clubs across the Niagara region for a joint fundraising effort that promises to make a substantial impact in local communities. Scheduled to launch online on November 27th at 8 a.m., the online event will offer unique auction items, services, and experiences to bidders while raising vital funds to support local charities and initiatives.
The Rotary Club of Welland is pleased to congratulate the 2024 Rotary Gold Medallion recipients from the graduating classes of 5 Welland and 2 Port Colborne High Schools.
Immediately after the official District Changeover event on June 22, 2024 was complete, the Rotary Club of Welland invited all guests to the dedication of a red oak tree in memory of Karen Oakes. Welland Rotary President Tammy Morden began the dedication ceremony.
The Rotary Club of Welland held its fourth ‘annual’ Purse Bingo supported by 250 Bingo enthusiasts on Wednesday May 2nd at the John Michael’s Banquet and Event Centre. This was an increase of almost 50 bingo players!
Welland Rotarians braved the sunshine and spring-like weather to visit Fred Farnham (Freddie the Clown) to celebrate his 97thbirthday which is officially on February 24th. Rotarians Sandy and Hugh Graham presented Fred with a Birthday dinner. Always with a smile, Fred stated that “today I’m 96, tomorrow I’ll be 97 and on Sunday I’ll be in my 98th year!