2019 Projects and Events
A very successful year!
Christmas gifts for women in the Women's Shelter delivered December, 2019
Christmas bags for seniors and shut-ins delivered December 17, 2019
Ham Sales - Nov/Dec 2019 -Thanks to all for your support - $2350 raised for community projects
Oktoberfest at the Curling Club - October 18, 2019 - Rotary Club will be serving the meal. Click here for poster!
Beavers Hockey Team - The Rotary Club has again sponsored the Beavers Hockey Team for 2019-2020 - look for our logo in the ice.
Rockhaven School - $100 donation made
Rotary's Community Recognition Award for 2019 was presented to Robert and Therese Hutton at the Concert at the River on August 15th, for all their contributions to the community of Blind River!
$1200 yearly donation to Shelterbox - emergency disaster relief
Music at the Marina - with Bubbles for Polio - July and August 2019 -
click here for July event, and here for August event.
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Concerts by the River, Summer 2019 - click here to see the program.
Between the Concerts by the River, Music at the Marina, and 4 BBQS, Rotary raised about $3400 this summer, PLUS another $1400 was sent to the End Polio Campaign.
Thank you to the performers, and the audiences, for supporting Rotary!
click here for July event, and here for August event.
and
Concerts by the River, Summer 2019 - click here to see the program.
Between the Concerts by the River, Music at the Marina, and 4 BBQS, Rotary raised about $3400 this summer, PLUS another $1400 was sent to the End Polio Campaign.
Thank you to the performers, and the audiences, for supporting Rotary!
Thank you to Scott Woods and Band: as well as organizer Tammy Roques, for the $695 donation to Rotary from the June 13th, 2019 concert in Blind River!
Thank you to Valumart: for the opportunity to man their "Eat Together" BBQ on June 14th, 2019 - Rotary received $835 in donations!
Rotary donates scholarships for higher education to 2-4 Blind River high school students yearly - now $1000 each
The Rotary Club of Blind River often helps individuals with costs related to medical or disability issues. One such donation this spring was a battery for a wheelchair/scooter.
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Beautifying Blind River! $1900 donation to build and plant the flower box at the corner of Woodward Ave. and Murray St.
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Successful Golf Tournament!
Thank you to everyone who supported the 29th Annual A.J. Shamus/Cecile and Gerard Menard Memorial Golf Tournament on May 25th! $1000 was donated to the All Star - EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Blind River. The rest of the proceeds will be used to support other local and international needs in 2019/2020!
Thank you to everyone who supported the 29th Annual A.J. Shamus/Cecile and Gerard Menard Memorial Golf Tournament on May 25th! $1000 was donated to the All Star - EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Blind River. The rest of the proceeds will be used to support other local and international needs in 2019/2020!
2019 ongoing: The Rotary Club of Blind River is in the process of developing a welcome package that will be distributed to newcomers to the Blind River area by Rotary members. We are gathering a collection of information, offers, and items that introduce newcomers to the many amenities and services Blind River has to offer. Our goal is to start distribution later this spring. The website (www.welcomeblindriver.ca) will be expanded as the process continues.
2019 ongoing: The Rotary Club of Blind River, with the help of a matching grant from Rotary International, is donating funds for the Timber Village Museum to produce information panels for their displays. The first panels will be unveiled on May 26, 2019. The second stage will be completed in the fall.
April 20, 2019: Easter Egg Hunt - chocolate eggs donated by the Rotary Club of Blind River
April 2019: $250 donation to Ecole Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nored, to assist students in attending the French culture weekend (FESFO)
March, 2019: 10 x $50 gift cards donated to the Blind River Library as prizes for their events throughout the year
March, 2019: $500 donation to the ESCJN Hockey Team to help them attend a tournament in Ottawa.
February, 2019: $250 donation to help 2 teams of young athletes attend the Manitoulin 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament
February, 2019: Rotary Club of Blind River commits to Bronze Sponsorship of Blind River Festivals
February 22, 2019: Family Day hot dog/chili fundraiser at the Curling Club on Winter Carnival weekend: over $300 raised for Rotary projects.
