The Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club hosted our annual Paul Harris Gala at historic Navy Hall on the shores of Lake Ontario on May 15, 2025. 80 Rotarians, guests and our five honourees enjoyed a magnificent dinner provided courtesy of Club Member Anne Dickson (Executive Catering). Among the attendees were MP Tony Baldinelli, a representative from MPP Wayne Gates, and Deputy Lord Mayor Erwin Wiens. Presentation of the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow recognition for service to the community was made to Rotarians Betty Disero, Greg Fedoryn, and Martin Quick, as well as prominent NOTL residents Julia Buxton-Cox and Dr. Richard Merritt (see left PHOTO). Many thanks to Members Brian Carberry, Jan Van Haren, and Carol Lipsett for all of their work leading up to this magnificent evening of fun and fellowship, acknowledging outstanding examples of service above self.Also, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Club has partnered with the Rotary Club of Santa Cruz, Bolivia on a substantial Global Grant that will fund Immunohistochemistry equipment that will increase the speed and capacity of cancer detection. This will reduce times from two months to shorter than two weeks to get a diagnosis and treatment if required.
Finally, our membership continues to grow as we welcomed our newest member, Ann Hill in May. (PHOTO RIGHT)