Rotary Legacy FUNdraising Dinner

For the past several years Rotarian Jim Greenough (RC of Edmonton) and I (Jeff Polovik, RC of Edmonton Sunrise) have been working to help Rotary re-engage with Fort Edmonton Park. We have personally spoken to a number of the Rotary Clubs in the Edmonton area and shared the vision of a project that we can support which would provide a lasting legacy of the role that Rotarians played in the formation and building of the park.  Thanks to many of the Clubs and Rotarians who helped us by providing thousands of dollars to get this initiative moving.

We are co-hosting a FUNd raising event at Fort Edmonton Park on the 15^th of June, 2017.  We have obtained a full complement of sponsors who share the vision of Fort Edmonton and we have sold over 30 tables to event already.  We believe this will be a significant fundraiser and are excited to host this event.  Our objective is to create something quite different than the “usual” auction.  We obviously want to raise funds but also entertain and share with you the  exciting plans for the new expansion happening over the next 3 to 4 years.  There will be no silent auction and only a few interesting live auction items.  We have arranged for opening and closing entertainment that will leave you wanting more.

One of the major hurdles in moving this project forward over the last many years has been the lack of government funding.  We are pleased to advise that all three levels of government have committed over 150 million dollars to the expansion of Fort Edmonton Park.  The final hurdle is to secure the last 10 million dollars which is required to complete the entire expansion.

At the May 25 board meeting, the board approved a contribution to cover one table at the event desribed below. The contribution is in support of adding the Albion and and Windsor blocks to reaffirm Rotary's history and presence in Fort Edmonton. President Dimitri will announce how members can directly participate in the exciting event.