A partial charitable tax receipt will be issued in accordance with CRA.
Proceeds from the Deep Roots Dinner will go towards the Museum’s Endowment Fund. This fund will enable the museum to preserve our nationally significant artifacts & our historic site, grow the collection, and ensure that there is access to free programming for all community members.
Anna Murre was very pleased to introduce guest speaker Jessica Wilson, Cultural Development Coordinator, Town of Lincoln.
Jessica, who is responsible for the management and operation of the museum, provided a most interesting and inspiring presentation on the evolution of the museum. Since its inception in 1953 on the banks of the Twenty Creek in Jordan Village, the museum has grown exponentially with the support of hundreds of community members who have in the past and continue to uphold the importance of preserving the rich heritage of our town.
With the completion of the newly constructed single-storey museum and cultural centre in Fall 2021, the community celebrated. The new facility is approximately 8,400 total gross sq. ft. and designed to properly house the artifacts and exhibits that showcase Lincoln’s uniqueness within the region of Niagara. Located on the site of the old museum with renewed pedestrian access across the historic site to the Twenty Mile Creek, it was funded by both public funds and private contributions from businesses and residents. Of utmost significance was the donation of $1,000,000 fundraised over 30 years by The Heritage Gift Shopin Jordan Village, managed and run by volunteers.
VISION
The Museum will be a vibrant gathering place that shapes our community by engaging and inspiring residents and visitors in the celebration of heritage and culture.
MISSION
The Museum is dedicated to the interpretation, exhibition, research, and preservation of past, present, and future narratives relevant to the Town and the Niagara Region. Enriching the cultural fabric of our community through inclusive engagement will empower us to listen, learn and acknowledge our history.
Jessica’s PowerPoint presentation included an excellent overview and beautiful images of the museum’s BUILDINGS, PROGRAMMING & STATISTICS.For up-to-date details on all that the museum has to offer, click here to go to the website. Jessica explained that there are two galleries in the new building where the exhibitions in each change twice a year. With this, folks have the opportunity to return often and learn something new about Lincoln’s heritage on each visit.
Jessica ended her presentation by welcoming Lincoln Rotarians to plan an on-site meeting at the museum. She also encouraged members to join other community members at the upcoming “Deep Roots” gala dinner, scheduled December 7, 2023. This annual dinner is a fundraiser for the museum endowment fund with a goal to raise $250,000 of which 24% has been secured to date.
Anna offered much appreciation to Jessica and underlined her invitations while adding two others: Pioneer Day (September 16) & Starlight Market to coincide with the Jordan Village Christmas tree lighting event (November 19). Both events are taking place at the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre.
To conclude, Martha Kralt, Lamplighter Tour Producer, expressed great thanks to Jessica for the museum’s accommodation as the tour’s gathering location for our 2023 production.
Club President Joanne Serkeyn welcomed 15 attendees including Dale Hatch and Todd Overholt, soon to be inducted as Lincoln Rotarians. Past President Brenda Kell-Kotwa offered the Land Acknowledgment followed by aJohn F Kennedy quote…
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”
Brenda was very proud to announce that Lincoln Rotary received the 2022-23 Rotary Citation from RI President Jennifer Jones.
The Rotary Citation recognizes the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Working to achieve the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. A welcoming and engaging club not only fosters a positive experience for its members, but also reflects the values of Rotary. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come. Goals include increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to the Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community.
50/50 DRAW
Bob Groh had the winning ticket but chose the 3 of diamonds rather than the ace of spades. And so, the pot grows...
HAPPY BUCKS
Joanne S - her injuries (very sore bruises on her shoulder & elbow) were not worse than what she endured on her bike ride
Dave F - Liz is home after 3 weeks away in England Phil G & Barb M - just happy Paul R - is sure that his 15 year old grandson will be an aerospace engineer when he grows up Dale H - feeling good. Walked to the meeting this morning Terry K - a happy buck to Joanne for hero wounds Sue F - Dale is joining us today Brenda KK - also for Dale & for a week away with all the kids at a luxurious cottage - games, boating, swimming…a great time by all Todd O - for the Coroner’s Office acceptance of his letter of resignation. We hope your sick pup will be better soon! Debbie K - celebrating 50 years of marriage on August 25. We are all so very happy for you & Henry! Martha K - looking forward to camping soon with 7 grandchildren
PROGRAM
Pegged as a “CATCH UP" on Lincoln Rotary activities, the primary focus was on the upcoming Bike the Benchlands fundraiser, scheduled Saturday, August 26.
Martha Kralt, Lamplighter Tour 2023 Producer, reported that after 20 consecutive years this will be the final production. Please remember October 3 is a special performance at Providence Church. As of today 115 tickets have been sold. This year there will be a 50/50 draw instead of the raffle items. Terry K, a longstanding Lamplighter actor and production team member, noted that the 2023 plays are of very high quality in writing and research.
John Maynard, Sunset Music Series Lead, provided a brief summary of the 2023 series that ran at Charles Daley Park on the four Tuesday evenings in July. While all four concerts went ahead as planned, projected attendance and revenue was down because of inclement weather forecasts and competition from similar events elsewhere in Niagara.
To conclude the meeting, President Joanne led the reciting of the 4-way test.
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Pegged as a “CATCH UP" on Lincoln Rotary activities, the primary focus was on the upcoming Bike the Benchlands fundraiser, scheduled Saturday, August 26.
