Happy Canada Day!
This year marks the 159th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. As June comes to a close and July begins, I have mixed emotions. We have so much to celebrate and be grateful for including welcoming home our outbound exchange student, Mike, and at the same time saying goodbye to our favourite Swiss exchange student, Natalie.
June Recap
June was an amazing month for our club!
On June 4, we hosted another successful Golf Tournament at the Shelburne Golf & Country Club in partnership with the Economic Development Committee. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, participated, and supported this meaningful event. Your generosity and enthusiasm helped make the day a great success.
In mid-June, our exchange student from Switzerland, Natalie Worst, shared a wonderful presentation with the club, highlighting the differences between Canada and Switzerland while reflecting on some of her favourite memories during her year in Canada. We wish Natalie all the best as she returns home and thank her for being such a wonderful ambassador.
Planning is well underway for Pumpkinfest! Our committee (Michelle Chidwick) has been hard at work preparing for another fantastic event. For more information, please contact any Rotary Club member or email shelburnerotarypumpkinfest@gmail.com.
We wrapped up the month on June 25 by attending Come From Away at Theatre Orangeville. It was an outstanding performance that beautifully told the inspiring story of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and their incredible kindness during a time of crisis.
Looking Ahead to July
It's hard to believe we're already entering the second half of the year! Planning continues for several exciting upcoming events.
On July 25, we will once again host our annual Smoked Pork Chop BBQ Dinner in conjunction with the Pickin' in the Park Festival at the Shelburne Agricultural Community Centre. If you're interested in purchasing a dinner, please contact us early to avoid disappointment. Email us at shelburnerotary@gmail.com.
In Closing
We look forward to seeing many of you at our Pork Chop BBQ Dinner and thank you for your continued support of the Rotary Club of Shelburne.
A special thank you goes to our incredible volunteers. Each of you brings unique talents, dedication, and enthusiasm to our club, and your willingness to serve is what makes our projects and events such a success. Together, we continue to make a positive difference in our community.
Yours in Rotary,
Karen Webster
