On August 7th, Rotarians from Districts 7080 and 7090 gathered at Hamilton Stadium for Rotary Roar—an evening of PolioPlus fellowship. With perfect weather and an exciting game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and BC Lions (ending in a 41–38 overtime win for BC), the event was a sellout success.Seventy-five guests arrived in End Polio gear, enjoying the game from both an indoor Club Level lounge and 50 outdoor balcony seats. The pre-game program was co-hosted by Badar Shamim (District 7080 Polio Chair), Elaine Richard and Frank Adamson (District 7090 Polio Co-Chairs). Special guests included Valarie Wafer, Past RI Vice President and Chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, and Thie Convery, District 7090 Polio Champion and founding Chair of the STamp Out Polio (STOP) satellite club.
Halftime featured a celebration of PolioPlus Societies, with 13 District 7090 charter members recognized and pinned by inaugural member Thie Convery assisted by Valarie Wafer. The evening wrapped up with the announcement of the winner of a global return ticket courtesy of Turkish Airlines, with auction proceeds supporting RI’s Polio Fund.
Special thanks to sponsors Anderson’s Electronics Inc. and Kwik Fit Niagara, and to organizers DGE Joanne Serkeyn, AG Cathi MacDonnell, EPNC PDG Lisa Bishop, PDG Frank Adamson, Badar Shamim, and Elaine Richard.