As part of the ongoing development of the Bethany Rotary Partnership Project (BRPP), representatives of the BRPP Committee met at Humpty’s on March 14 where Tony Knight presented a $25,000 cheque representing Rotary Club of Calgary West’s initial contribution to the project.
Bethany Care Society Board Chair, Jerry Rasmussen, and Bethany Care Foundation Board Chair, Susan Healy, expressed their gratitude for this generous donation and spoke about the many benefits to Bethany, goodwill and friendships already being realized during these early days of the partnership. The proposed Rotary Atrium Garden will be at the heart of Bethany Riverview, a purpose built dementia care residence to be constructed in SE Calgary over 2016-2018. Calgary West’s gift will be utilized to kick start the project, and in particular, the design process for the Atrium.
The Committee is continuing to respond to numerous requests for presentations on the project to Clubs in the District and invites all Clubs to learn more about the BRPP and opportunities that will be jointly developed throughout the life of the partnership to promote both partner brands and to advance Rotary International’s challenge to Rotarians to participate in service, not only ‘for’ seniors but ‘with’ them.
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