The new Rotary Playground was officially opened today, with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Peter Chirico, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, and members of the Rotary Clubs of North Bay and North Bay-Nipissing.
The Rotary Club of North Bay is seeking nominations for their 2nd annual “Unsung Hero Service Award” initiative to recognize and honour individuals, who have made a positive and substantive contribution to their community or workplace, and yet do not seek recognition. This exemplifies Rotary’s motto “Service above Self”.
Left to right: Kevin Oschefski, Country 90.5 FM, Jeff Hobbs, Rotary4Kids Chair, Gisele Lynch, Rotary Children’s Committee Chair
By the time this year’s radio-a-thon wrapped up at 10:00 am today, “Rotary4Kids” had raised $80,000 with donations still coming in.
October is Community Economic Development Month
Rotary members help Indian weavers achieve better wages and working conditions.
Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. Read more >