May was a busy month, as you will see from the things we did.
I especially, want to mention that we supported a very successful Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign. All funds raised from Smile Cookies support local charities. Thank you Tim's! (John and Meagan.) And thank you to the volunteer cookie decorators and all of the cookie buyers!
In May we had several presentations from different organizations, visited the Orangeville OSPCA, and made donations to very worthwhile organizations and causes.
This month, on June 5, we have our important EDC/Shelburne Rotary Golf Tournament fundraiser. A great day of fun, with golfing, an auction table, dinner and camaraderie.
At the end of this month, after two years as Shelburne Rotary President, I will move aside for new leadership from Karen Webster.
As of July 1, I will be Past-President, Director, International Services and our Rotary Youth Exchange Officer for our Youth Exchange Program.
I want to thank the Club for their support over the past two years as we worked together, driven by the motto, "Service Above Self". Whatever the event, fundraising or service project, all members of the Club were there to contribute how and as they could. We are a small group, with a strong desire to make life better in our community and the world.
We have a full schedule of events again this year. It's an exciting time to be a Shelburne Rotarian.
Let no one tell you that you can't make a difference. Take a look at Shelburne Rotary.
I would also like to thank the community for supporting Rotary when we reach out. From Town Council, to local businesses and individuals, we all need to work together.
Thank you all again.
Yours in Rotary,
President Bill Waite
tim hortons smile cookies
The Rotary Club of Shelburne wants to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to John and Meagan, and the entire staff at Tim Hortons Shelburne locations, for their generous support and donation of the Smile Cookie Campaign funds.
Funds raised will make a tremendous impact on causes that include the Shelburne Food Bank, the Christmas Hamper Program, the Backpack Program, and others.
And THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped Rotary decorate cookies and to all those who purchased cookies.
It takes all of us, working together, to truly make a difference in our community.
Andrew and Julianne from Streams Community Hub gave us a a great presentation at our May 22 meeting. What an amazing contribution to our community that we would not want to lose. To become part of their fundraising campaign to get 1000 $10 monthly donors click here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/be-one-of--1000.
June is Streams Month with numerous activities that Streams Community Hub is involved in around Shelburne. For more information click here.
Scores don't matter when you are having a great evening of fellowship and camaraderie. Members of the Rotary Club of Shelburne joined members of the Rotary Club of Orangeville at Bowling on Broadway for fun, food, and some (questionable) bowling.
We've written about our outbound student Mike who is heading off to France.
We can now announce that Shelburne Rotary will be hosting Natalie from Switzerland.
She will be attending the local high school, as will Mike in France.
The primary purpose of the Rotary Youth Exchange is to provide young people with opportunities to experience cultural exchange and develop into global citizens who promote understanding and peace. It aims to broaden their outlook by fostering international goodwill and enabling them to learn from different cultures, languages, and lifestyles.
Karen Webster, CPA, CGA is a senior manager at RLB, LLP, managing the Shelburne location. Karen has been an accountant in Dufferin County for over 25 years.
Karen’s family has deep roots and a long history in the Shelburne area. She grew up just outside of Shelburne on her parent's farm, helping out on the farm and in her parents hardware store (Lyon Pro Hardware).
Karen left the area for a few years to attend post-secondary school but returned to raise a family. In 2000 she built a house off her parent's farm, where she raised her two boys and remains today.
Karen has been involved in many non-profits, charities, community organizations and sports. Karen joined Rotary in 2022. She is passionate about giving back to the community she calls home.
When not working, you can find her with her partner Terry, fishing, playing sports, enjoying nature or travelling.
