Rotary is Celebrating 100 Years in Camrose
The Rotary Club of Camrose was chartered on March 24, 1924. In celebration of 100 years of Rotary in Camrose we will be hosting three events:
- Online Auction, April 16 to 30
- 100th Anniversary Gala, April 27
- Family Fun Day, June 15
Online Auction April 16 to 30
The online auction features a variety of items - experiences, merchandise, gift cards, and more. You also have the opportunity to donate to our causes:
- Days for Girls Camrose Team creating and sending menstrual health kits to girls in need around the world. Almost 6,000 produced to date
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Camrose Affiliate serving 325 children under 5 in Camrose City and County with a new age-appropriate book every month
- Rotary Youth Exchange giving high school youth a one-year immersive experience abroad while we host a student from abroad
- Other projects addressing Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus, including Community Economic Development and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
The Online Auction will be live on April 16 at can.givergy.com/RotaryCamrose100/.
100th Anniversary Gala April 27
Our Gala Celebration will be at the Days Inn Norsemen where will Honor Our Past | Celebrate Our Present | Build Our Future. From the special welcoming cocktail, enjoyable cocktail hour musical entertainment, delicious buffet dinner, live auction of six special experiences, timely keynote, and fellowship our goal is to entertain you and share the impact of Rotary in Camrose and around the world thanks to the support of our community and the passion of our members.
Venue, event particulars, and Ticket information is at can.givergy.com/RotaryCamrose100/.
Family Fun Day June 15
Saturday, June 15 is a time for our community to enjoy a free, family oriented day of games, food, and fellowship at the Camrose Rotary Pavilion by the Stoney Creek Centre. Our butterfly and hummingbird gardens are close by while our Camrose Rotary Peace Path featuring trees planted to recognize Rotary Youth Exchange students going abroad (outbound) or being hosted by families here (inbound). The students spend close to a year in an immersive cultural experience usually hosted by three to four different families while attending school and being part of the local community.
More details about the Family Fun Day will come as we approach June.
For information on any of the events here, email RotaryCamrose@gmail.com.