On Tuesday evening, and after a great summer break, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise (RCNS) members, family, and friends, gathered at the Waterford Legion for social reconnection and to conduct some overdue business at hand. Details of the business conducted can be seen at the 'Read more ...' tab (below) along with a variety of supporting photos.Of particular note, Past-President John Wallace proudly informed us that we had been awarded the 2023-2024 Rotary Citation by Past-President Gordon R McInally.
To earn the citation, a Rotary club need to set goals for more than half of the available RI goals and achieve them.
So, last year, we set ambitious goals, we met them, and we were recognized by the highest level for our achievement.
This award is a feather in the cap of our Sunriser Club and its leadership team; in particular, for our Past-President John Wallace. BZ John.
Now, back to community work ...
- Jim Simpson
General Gathering and Those Who Served.
Co-Presidents Ross Gowan and Mary Mercato led us through the proceedings.
We are getting used to the warm welcome and great food offered up by the staff and volunteers at the Waterford Legion. Once again, we thank them for their hospitality. Moreover, we are grateful for the continuing work by Gail Bouw and the Club Services team in organizing these great social gatherings.
Special Guest(s).
Newest club member & Past District Governor Lisa Bishop, along with out-going Assistant Governor Keith Jones, introduced us to Assistant Governor Elect Area 1 & 2, Ken Tota (RC of Brantford Sunrise) and his wife Sheila Turner.Ken offered a few introductory remarks to inform us about his background and eagerness to get on with the job.
New Business Member.
The Norfolk General Hospital Foundation was introduced as our newest Business Member. Brand new RCNS additions, Emma Rogers and Sarah Muntz-Flowerday joined in for the induction. See www.norfolk sunrise.org for a separate story covering this terrific news.Paul Harris Award(s).
The Club took the opportunity to award Paul Harris Fellowships to five of its members for the extraordinary work they do in our communities. Separate stories cover this good news concerning Jim & Marjorie Dawson, Rudi Atkinson and Tina & Roddy Millea and may be found at www.norfolksunrise.org.