Media Release
Rotary flag flies in Collingwood to mark Rotary4KIDS, Day of Giving and On-Line Auction
Collingwood's mayor, Brian Saunderson, joined Rotarian John Saul, at the flagpole at the Collingwood Public Library to hoist the Rotary Flag and proclaim April 1st 2021 as the "Rotary Club of Collingwood - South Georgian Bay Day" in the town of Collingwood.
The flag-raising and proclamation was done to bring awareness to Rotary4KIDS Day of Giving, which takes place April 1 as a radio-thon on 95.1 The Peak FM.
It involves 12 hours of dedicated programming to raise money for local children and youth in the greater Collingwood area.
Rotary District 7070 Announcement
Stop the Presses !!
Feb 1, 2021
The announcement has just been made that our own Rotary International Director for RI Zones 28 and 32, Valarie Wafer, has been appointed Rotary International Vice President for the Rotary year 2021-22.
Congratulations Valarie, from all of your friends in Rotary District 7070 and fellow members of Collingwood-South Gerogian Bay.
A very good choice.
District Governor Nominee Designate , JUANITA Hodgson
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
November 27th, 2020
Dear Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors:
On behalf of your Nominating Committee for District 7010, I am delighted to share with you that a successful candidate has been selected for the position of District Governor for 2023-2024.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Juanita Hodgson from the Rotary Club of Collingwood-South Georgian Bay will be our District Governor Nominee Designate for 2023-2024.
The committee was unanimous in its decision that Juanita is an excellent choice for District Governor for the year 2023-2024.
Juanita has been a proud member of Rotary since February 2007 and has served in a number of capacities in the club that eventually lead her to become Club President in 2017/18. She has been an Assistant Governor for Area 5 from 2018 to the present.
Juanita’s passion for youth and polio eradication shine through her Rotary club’s involvement. In Juanita’s words: People, passion and the will to make a difference in our world is very powerful especially when you add Rotary.
Juanita brings to the position of District Governor her passion, her complete dedication to Rotary and District 7010, and her desire to do the amazing work of Rotary in our own communities and beyond.
Please join me in congratulating our new District Governor Nominee Designate, Juanita, on her new role. Congratulations Juanita!
Yours in Rotary,
Lynne Chant,
Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha
District Governor, 2020-2021
District 7010
Paul Harris Fellow Awards
PHF Award to Larry Law
PHF Award to Chris Dopp
PHF Award to Chris Dopp
From Past President Jeannine Faubert:
Larry Law is the CEO and President of Law Cranberry Resort Ltd. We know the impact as a major employer that Living Stone and Living Water Resorts have had here in Collingwood.
The vision of the company is to be a fun and CARING company and to live out and care for others while inspiring those around him to do good deeds and make a positive impact in the community.
On a personal level, Larry financially supports and promotes humanitarian
projects throughout SE Asian countries and Africa. Locally, he is a faithful
supporter of Georgian College, the Collingwood Library, Campbell House Hospice, our hospital, and the Institute of South Georgian Bay.
We know him as our major sponsor for our Rotary 4KIDS fundraiser this year. He has been steadfast in his support of our Human Trafficking victims. As you know, these individuals are near and dear to my heart. However, this Spring, he responded to an incredible need to shelter homeless individuals once Out of the Cold highlighted the need during our current pandemic.
For all these wonderful deeds, and to quote Rotary International
In appreciation of the tangible and significant assistance given furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.
I award you this Paul Harris Fellow Award. You are now included among all the other Paul Harris Fellows worldwide who share the vision and the ideals of our first President Paul Harris Service Above Self.
I am honored to award and recognize you with a Paul Harris Fellow
PHF Award to Chris Dopp
PHF Award to Chris Dopp
PHF Award to Chris Dopp
From Past President Jeannine Faubert:
Chris is the owner and President of The Mortgage Center here in town.
He has been giving out turkey dinners for almost 20 years now.
That in itself is truly general and of great assistance to many in our community but this Spring his demonstrated Service Above Self once again.
In May, he saw a need in our town due to the impact of retail and service closures due to the COVID virus. His generous spirit prompted him to hand out 100 grocery care packages to those hardest hit by the pandemic.
In June, as closures continued, he elicited the assistance of a few partners and this time handed out an additional 150 care packages to anyone in need.
For all theses wonderful deeds, and to quote Rotary International,
In appreciation of the tangible and significant assistance given furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.
I award you this Paul Harris Fellow Award. You are now included among all the other Paul Harris Fellows worldwide who share the vision and the ideals of our first President Paul Harris Service Above Self.
I am honored to award and recognize you with a Paul Harris Fellow