Thank you very much to Karen DeLuca, Chief Librarian / CEO who made a very informative presentation to members of the Arnprior Rotary club on Monday. She talked about the Arnprior Public Library and the various services it offers such as lending library books * DVDs * CDs * magazines * audio books * Inter library loan service * children's programs and story times * large print materials * Free online databases including language learning, eBooks, Ancestry.ca,
to name a few.
As a thank you gift to Karen the Rotary Club of Arnprior will vaccinate 50 children against Polio in honour of Karen for her enlightening talk on the Arnprior Library.
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Today, on World Polio Day, Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners announced that wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. WPV3 is only the third infectious human disease-causing pathogen to be eradicated in history, following smallpox and wild poliovirus type 2. This achievement means that two of the three wild polio strains have now been wiped out, an important marker of progress against the disease.
The announcement comes on the heels of recent news that Nigeria has gone three years without a case of wild poliovirus, which means that the entire African region could be certified wild poliovirus-free in sometime in 2020.
“The eradication of wild poliovirus type three is a critical step in Rotary’s fight to eradicate polio,” said Michael K. McGovern, Chair of Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee. “Even as we’re addressing major challenges in Pakistan and Afghanistan, we continue to make historic progress that shows us that eradication is possible.
Today is World Polio Day—a time to reflect on our efforts, how far we’ve come, and the work that still needs to be done to fulfill our promise of a polio-free world. It’s important that we remain optimistic and harness the momentum of this good news as we tackle the remaining challenges in the global effort to end polio.”
The Grandma Cares program is a program of the Women’s Rotary Club ofChiang Mai Thin Thai Ngam. The program supports orphans and helps with the needs of children and youths who have been orphaned as a result of their parents dying from AIDS/HIV.
The program fund tuition for students twice in a Thai School term. The club’s emphasis is on good healthy livelihood and to stay in school to be good citizens.
This Rotary Club also supports some schools to see the needs of students for healthy vision.
Rotarians Harry and Myra Kamen from the Rotary Club of Arnprior have been going to Chiang Mai for a number of years to work with the local Rotary Club in the implementation of the projects.
In February 2004, the Rotary Club of Chiangmai Thinthaingam, District 3360, launched the "Grandma Cares" partnership program in which Rotary Clubs from around the world were invited to participate and to date, seven Rotary Clubs, including the Rotary Club of Arnprior are supporting this program.
Harry and Myra Kamen 4th from left with Rotarian P.P.Hope from the Rotary Club of Chiang Mai Thin Thai Ngam (Photos provided by The Kamen’s)
Rotarians Harry and Myra Kamen presenting a cheque from the Arnprior Rotary Club to the Women’s Rotary Club of Chiang Mai Thin Thai Ngam
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Children’s Sight Project
Myra Kamen helping at the Children’s Sight Project.
Notes provided by Rotarian Harry Kamen.
All photos courtesy of The Kamen’s.
Rotary Events in July
July 1st - 10th Annual Rotary Madawaska Duck Race followed by Fellowship at the residence of Rotarian Terry and Joyce Dawson.
July 1st - No Rotary Meeting
July 1st - Calendar Draw
July 8 - Official Hand Over, where Gerhard Peters will assume the duties as Club President. Meeting will be at Jane’s and Gerhard’s house. Pot Luck, will be at 6 p.m.
Last year in September 2018, a powerful tornado swept through the Ottawa area. Many of the homes, farm properties and a children’s recreational building in the Dunrobin area were either partially or completely destroyed.
Many Rotarians immediately went to work to help the families ravaged by the devastation.
On June 17, at the Kenwood Centre in Arnprior after 9 1/2 months since the disaster happened President Dave Palmer thanked Martha Weaver, District Governor, and several members of the Rotary Club of Arnprior for assisting him through the process to obtain funds from the District in order to help the victims of Dunrobin. Dave introduced Lori McGrath of the West Carleton Disaster Relief group who was delighted to announce that a local company SenStar had stepped in to rebuild the equipment shed, change room, bleachers and do other remedial work.
Dave especially acknowledged John and Beate Stewart from the RC of Chesterville who ran a fundraiser to raise money for this cause and Ed and his son Brent Smith of the RC of Ottawa-Stittsville Club who arrived with a $1000 cheque to be used towards the relief fund.
DG Martha Weaver helped present the gift cards provided by Rotary for families in need to Lori McGrath of the West Carleton Disaster Relief. A total of $1,320 was obtained in gift cards from each of following stores in Arnprior and area; Shell & McEwan gas stations, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, Rona and Sobeys.
Front row: John and Beate from the Chesterville Rotary Club, District Governor Martha Weaver, Lori McGrath of the West Carleton Disaster Relief, President Dave Palmer, and Ed Smith of the RC of Ottawa-Stittsville Club.
Left to Right. President Dave Palmer, Mayor of McNab Braeside Tom Peckett, MP Cheryl Gallant, Dr. Rev. Hughes, MPP John Yakabuski & Mayor of Arnprior Walter Stack
On Thursday April 25, the Grade 3 students of A.J. Charbonneau Public School were individually presented with free beautifully illustrated dictionaries to take home and use throughout their educational development.
The Dictionaries 4 Life program is a literacy program that had its origin with Rotary in the UK. It was first embraced by the Rotary Club of West Ottawa in District 7040 and more recently by more than a dozen other Rotary Clubs in District 7040.
These dictionaries will not only help the children with the English language but stimulate their interest in various subjects. Children will learn to use dictionaries efficiently to explore the spelling of words and their meaning.
Before making the book presentation we talked to the students about Rotary and the various projects we are involved in the community and also internationally.
The looks of delight as the students received their dictionaries and printed their names in them is what makes the whole effort so worthwhile.
Our thanks to Lisa Murphy Principal of A.J.Charbonneau School of the Renfrew County District School Board for making this possible and Rotarians David Grant, Rod Smith and Vila Smith for presenting the Dictionaries.
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 Reverend Dr. 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
Rotary Day winner $400.00
Janet Simmonds
Father’s Day winner
Darlene Mullens
Mother’s Day Draw $300.00
Arlene Holmes
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
March 3- Elliot Martin
April 1 Marion Neil
May 6 - Chris Jensen
June 3 - Kyle & Sarah Graham
July 1st - Jacques Lalonde
August 12 - Sherry Steeves
September 2 - Lynda Horner
October 7- Lorne Bretzlaff
October- Scott McLaren
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.
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
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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
Rotary Day winner $400.00
Janet Simmonds
Father’s Day winner
Darlene Mullens
Mother’s Day Draw $300.00
Arlene Holmes
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
March 3- Elliot Martin
April 1 Marion Neil
May 6 - Chris Jensen
June 3 - Kyle & Sarah Graham
July 1st - Jacques Lalonde
August 12 - Sherry Steeves
September 2 - Lynda Horner
October 7- Lorne Bretzlaff
October- Scott McLaren
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