Paul Harris Celebration

 

Fenelon Falls Fire Fighters (Station #22) and St. John Ambulance (Kawartha Lakes) joined the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls at tonight’s meeting.

Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney was best known for founding Rotary International in 1905.  In 1957, The Paul Harris Fellows program was established to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Rotary Foundation.  Paul Harris fellows include Mother Theresa and Nelson Mandela, to mention a few; good examples of those who made daily contributions to Service Above Self.  

Tonight the Paul Harris was presented to Walter Sweeney.  A resident of Fenelon Falls, Walter has 36 years of service as a volunteer Fire Fighter in Fenelon Falls, as well as a member of St. John’s Ambulance during those 36 years.   Walter spends most of his weekends at local fairs, public educational events or first aid classes throughout the area; always contributing his time to the good of others.  President Dave Kish presented Walter Sweeney with his Paul Harris Award.  

The St. John’s Ambulance was presented with financial support from the Rotary Club.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Fighters (Station 22) were also presented with financial support from The Rotary Club.

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Paul Harris - circa 1896

 

President Dave Kish, City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham, newest Paul Harris recipient Walter Sweeney, City of Kawartha Lakes Counsellors Doug Emslie and Steve Strangway and City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst

 

 

The newest member of an elite group - the Paul Harris Society Walter Sweeney receives his award from President Dave Kish

 

Thank you Walter for all that you have done for our community. A well deserved award. 

 

 

 

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