Leo Hughes at home with his wife Margaret. . Photo courtesy of Derek Dunn/Metroland.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada and Queen Elizabeth II’s representative, has granted the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Rotarian Leo Hughes of Arnprior.
The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers is a Canadian decoration which recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields and pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers.
The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers will be awarded to the Reverend Doctor Leo Hughes during a ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Arnprior on May 23rd. The 87-year-old Mr. Hughes has been an exceptional volunteer in the community, co-founding the Arnprior branch of the Rotary Club, providing support to the local Legion and veterans and for years as reverend of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
On a chilly Monday morning in March, several members from the Rotary Club of Arnprior, came with their shovels, picks and hand tools to put up two Grove Fundraising Campaign progress signs (aka the Thermometers). The first Grove Thermometer sign is now located on Madawaska Blvd in front of RONA whilst the second sign went up on Daniel Street at Desjardins Insurance (formerly State Farm Insurance) across from Canadian Tire).
Thanks to the following, Arnprior Regional Health Foundation for providing the supplies, Wayne Croft for the construction of these signs, RONA/Sullivan’s for donating the materials and cement blocks to hold the signs in position and Robert Hughes from Hughes Brittle Printing for the printing of the signs and providing assistance in delivering the structures to the sites.
The campaign goal of the Arnprior District Hospital is to raise $5 million towards the Grove Nursing Home of which $4 million is needed to help build the new Home and $1 million for the purchase of new hospital medical equipment.
Photograph courtesy of Vila Smith (Rotarian).
Rotarians from left to right: Bruce Buie, Gerhard Peters, David Grant, Dave Palmer, Mike Steeves, Rod Smith and Bruce Hill, Executive Director, Arnprior Regional Health Foundation
A.J. Charbonneau Public School in Arnprior offers a variety of programs and services that help students succeed at school. The school has been offering a Snack Program for the past few years, with the assistance of the Renfrew County Food for learning grant and community partners. They offer healthy snacks at both nutrition breaks, prepared by their life skills program. This program is offered to all grades, JK through Grade 8.
By promoting healthy eating and providing nutrition programs in school settings, students have the potential of achieving optimal health, growth and intellectual development. Many children come to school without breakfast, for a variety of reasons. This translates into a child’s inability to concentrate, increased restlessness and disruptive behavior, which affects the learning conditions in the classroom.
The Rotary Club of Arnprior is pleased to support this program and seen here presenting a cheque to Ms. Lisa Murphy, Principal of A.J. Charbonneau, is President Elect and Foundation Chair Gerhard Peters.
Photograph courtesy of Vila Smith
2019 Cash Calendar Winners
Congratulations to the following winners.
The Early Bird winners drawn on the Nov. 24th Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale
were:
Lucien Clouthier $500
M. Sullivan & Sons $300 Sponsor and donated it back to the club
Donna Gunn $200
January 7 - M. Sullivan & Sons Sponsor and donated it back to the club
February 4 - Adrienne Smith
March 4 - Elliot Martin
April 1 - Marion Neill
Special Draw Family Day
February 18 - Joseph Antrozi
Rev Leo is at it once again, selling the newly released 2019 Rotary Cash Calendars.
Leo Hughes is well known throughout Arnprior and the Valley for his benevolent activities and is working again to support good causes.
A major portion of funds raised will be going towards the redevelopment of the Grove and Arnprior Hospital including equipment and other things in the community such as support to the Mobility Van.
In mid July, Marlayna Griffin a grade 11 student at Arnprior District High School attended the 2018 Students On Ice Arctic expedition.
Many local businesses and charitable organizations including the Rotary club of Arnprior were happy to help Marlayna achieve this amazing educational opportunity.
The Rotary Club of Arnprior has helped with Shelter Boxes by providing emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disasters. In appreciation, to continue to support disaster relief the Club has received a ShelterBox Canada Hero Bronze certificate.
Rotary Member Emeritus
During the year-end changeover dinner meeting on July 9/18, the Rotary Club of Arnprior awarded John Litva with a Rotary Member Emeritus award in recognition of his outstanding service and contributions to Rotary. John is a Past President of the Club.
Photo below from Left to Right, Leo Hughes, Dave Palmer (in coming President) and seated is John Litva
Paul Harris Fellowship Award
The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Several Rotary Club of Arnprior members were awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship on Monday during the club's annual changeover meeting at the residence of Rod & Vila Smith’s . This year the award went to three Rotarians. They were Dave Palmer for his contribution to the Rotary Foundation, Rod Smith and Mike Steeves for “service above self.” These Rotarians have joined past and present Rotarians in receiving this prestigious honour.
Rod presenting the Paul Harris Award to Dave Palmer
Another sellout year for the Annual Mad Duck Race ticket sales 2018.
The Rotary Club of Arnprior 9th annual Mad Duck Race took place on July 1. This year saw another sell out in ticket sales. Fifteen hundred ducks floated down the Madaswaska River. Money raised from the sale of these tickets will go towards the Grove Re-development in Arnprior.
The winners for this year’s Mad Duck Race were
1st ........ Forrest Williams ... $1000.00
2nd....... Kim Palmer ... $500.00
Thank you to all those who supported us by purchasing tickets.
The ducks will be resting up for next year.
All photos below are courtesy of Buena Dejoode
Rotarians, family and friends showed up in kayaks, canoes and a boat to help catch the ducks as they floated away on the mighty Madawaska River.
Photo above showing Terry Dawson reading the winning numbers.
Induction Of New Members
On June 4th 2018, the Rotary Club of Arnprior welcomed two new members with the induction of Larry Moher and Diana Tomazin.
Terry welcomed Larry to the Club with a brief introduction.
Larry grew up in Ottawa and pursued a career in electrical merchandise sales. After his retirement in 2008 he moved to Arnprior where he works part-time at Home Hardware. Larry is an avid traveller and has made 6 major overseas trips. Larry particularly likes the international focus of Rotary and hopes to get actively involved with Rotary.
Terry Dawson presented Larry with a Rotary pin and badge.
Larry will be mentored by Terry.
Bruce Buie welcomed Diana to the Club with a brief introduction.
Diana grew up in St. Catherine’s and has relocated herself along with her mother to Arnprior where she has had a Family Law practice since 2011. Diana enjoys travelling and her travels have taken her mainly to Europe. Diana is very encouraged by the global involvement of Rotary and is looking forward to getting involved with Rotary.
Bruce presented Diana with the Rotary pin and badge. Bruce will also mentor Diana.
Bruce Buie, Diana Tomazin Larry Moher, Terry Dawson and Rod Smith
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In the Spring of 2018, a group of "Me to We" students from Arnprior District High School (ADHS) travelled to Quito, Ecuador and the surrounding areas on an educational trip. The students learned much about life in Ecuador including the interests of similarly aged students and did a number of activities such as planting trees on a farm, constructing a new kitchen for a school, visiting a cacao farm, and, as a highlight, visiting the Amazon rain forest.
Students Tessa and Kaylee along with their teacher Mark Wroe presented a 4 1/2 minute video of their trip to the Rotary Club of Arnprior on May 14. The Club donated $2,200 to the group of students to assist with the trip out of proceeds from the 2018 Arnprior Rotary Cash Calendar fundraiser. Art students at ADHS partnered on the project by providing most of the artwork for the calendar.
Pictured below Rotarian/Treasurer Jane Peters, Students Tessa and Kaylee, Rod Smith President of The Rotary Club of Arnprior and in the background ADHS teacher and one of the chaperones Mark Wroe
May 23, 2018 was proclaimed “Rotary Day by Mayor David Reid and the Arnprior Town Council.
A number of events were organized to celebrate Rotary Day.
The celebration started with the raising of the Rotary flag at Town Hall by Mayor Reid and Rotary founding member Leo Hughes. Joining in the special occasion were Town Councillors, members of the public and Rotarians.
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Refreshments and snacks were provided to the public at a Rotary booth at the corner of Madawaska Blvd and John St. S. Rotarians sold Mad Duck Race Tickets to be drawn on Canada Day for a cash prize of $1000 for 1st prize and $500 for the runner up. Tickets were also sold for the 2018 Rotary Cash Calendar.
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A Tree planting ceremony was held at the corner near the Rotary community benches by the Mayor, Gallery Gift Shop representative Tara Pocket and new Rotary Club of Arnprior members Buena Dejoode and Larry Moher.
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Club of Arnprior donation of an equipment item (Patient Lift with
Scale, $7300) for the Arnprior Grove Redevelopment Project. Present
for this announcement was Arnprior Regional Health Foundation Board
member Chris Coady. Rod was pleased that the Rotary Club of Arnprior
could show early leadership in supporting the Grove fundraising
campaign along with other service clubs, businesses and individuals and
urged the community to jump on board the campaign
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ticket for the special $400 Rotary Day Prize, from the sale of the
Arnprior
Rotary Club Cash Calendar. The draw was made by Dave Pelkey of the
Vintage Crate and the winner was Kim Peters. The winner of the April
Cash Calendar monthly draw, Roberta Ferguson, was awarded her $200
following this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBofagSqdAI
video taping this event. Paul is a Friend of Rotary.
The Rotary Club Cash Calendar draw was made by Dave Pelkey of the
Vintage Crate and the winner was Kim Peters.
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New Member Induction
Andrew Simms was welcomed to the Arnprior Rotary Club by Club President Rod Smith. Pictured here is Brian Patterson who is Andrew’s mentor donning the Rotary pin during the induction.
Welcome Andrew
The winning ticket for the special $400 Rotary Day Prize, from the sale
of the Arnprior Rotary Club Cash Calendar was made by Dave Pelkey of
the Vintage Crate and the winner was Kim Peters.
The winner of April Cash Calendar monthly draw, Roberta Ferguson, was awarded her
$200 prize
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2019 Cash Calendar Winners
Congratulations to the following winners.
The Early Bird winners drawn on the Nov. 24th Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale
were:
Lucien Clouthier $500
M. Sullivan & Sons $300 Sponsor and donated it back to the club
Donna Gunn $200
January 7 - M. Sullivan & Sons Sponsor and donated it back to the club
February 4 - Adrienne Smith
March 4 - Elliot Martin
April 1 - Marion Neill
Special Draw Family Day
February 18 - Joseph Antrozi
Welcome to Our Club
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(corner Edward St S & William St W)
Arnprior, ON K7S 3W4
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