City declares Rotary Day to mark club's 105th anniversary
The City of Portage la Prairie proclaimed Feb. 23 Rotary Day with the signing of a proclamation at City Hall, Friday.
International Rotary Day on Feb. 23 is significant not only to recognize the many things Rotary clubs do in communities around the world but also to celebrate 105 years of service since the club was created back in 1905. The Rotary Club in Portage la Prairie will celebrate 61 years of service on Feb. 23.
Rotarians Preston Meier and Brad Poole were present for the signing of the proclamation.
“The Rotary Club has had a long standing commitment to the community. In conjunction with International Rotary Day we’re also partnering with Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC) for the jail and bail fundraiser on the 23rd to commemorate the day. All proceeds from that are going to go to expansion of the walking and biking paths within the community,” said Portage Rotary Club president Brad Poole.
Mayor Earl Porter said Rotary has always been a strong supporter of the community and is involved in many wonderful programs.
“Rotary has always been a strong supporter of the community. They were strong supporters of the PCU Centre, they’ve done the park, they’ve done the fountain in the lake – there are all kinds of issues that the Rotary have done and continues to do so we really appreciate them,” said Porter.
For the full story see the Feb. 21 issue of the Portage Daily Graphic.
Story courtesy Robin Dudgeon and Portage Daily Graphic