In 1905, Paul Harris started Rotary. Rotary has evolved to a worldwide organization with over 32,000 clubs and over 1.2 million members. Rotary's motto this year, is “Create Hope in the World".
A Paul Harris Fellow is Rotary's highest award. It is awarded to a person who has been recognized as having done something significant for others.
This year, the Rotary Club of Shelburne is proud to recognize Ardith Dunlop for her outstanding efforts in leading the fight against food insecurity in Shelburne and area while exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing “Service Above Self".
For over 20 years, Ardith has served as the volunteer Co-ordinator for the Shepherd's Cupboard (Shelburne Food Bank). Her main duties in that role include scheduling other volunteers, purchasing groceries, picking up groceries at No Frills and Giant Tiger, organizing the Senior's Market (with the Rotary Club of Shelburne), fundraising and applying for grants, and much more.
Ardith regularly volunteers 4-6 days a week at the food bank, sometimes on weekends when she is called for emergency food.
Pictured (l to r): Shelburne Rotary President Bill Waite, Ardith Dunlop, Rotary 7080 District Governor Brenda Halloran
Rotary recently recognized Brian and Jeannette French and their business, Lennox Farms, with a Community Hero Award. Brian and Jeannette have supported many of Rotary's causes, including the Christmas Hampers and the Senior's Market. And in continuing the family tradition, their daughter is spearheading the holiday food drive at Centre Dufferin District High School in support of the Hamper program. For the last three years, Lennox Farms has also supported Rotary's Christmas basket fundraiser with delicious farm-made preserves.
Brian and Jeannette have also acted as guest speakers at our Rotary meetings and at cluster meetings, and they have hosted us at their incredible farm to show us the wonders of winter rhubarb and to bake in their industrial kitchen.
Pictured is Bobbi Ferguson, Director of Community Service (at left) with Jeannette and Brian
This event is a fundraiser for the many causes Shelburne Rotary supports, with a focus on eliminating food scarcity in our community. Join us August 13 at 5 pm as Early Morning Rain takes you on a musical journey through the remarkable life and career of Gordon Lightfoot. 2023 would have marked Lightfoot's 85th Birthday. In his memory, this spell-binding concert is the perfect celebration of his life. This concert includes hits like “Early Morning Rain," “If You Could Read My Mind," “Carefree Highway," “Sundown," “For Lovin' Me," “Canadian Railroad Trilogy," “Ribbon of Darkness," and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", just to name a few. Tickets: $60.00 per carload; $15 per person (leave your car at the gate and walk in). For tickets visit www.ShelburneRotaryClub.com or go to Pazazz Clothing Store, 122 Owen Sound St., Shelburne or call 519-278-4578.
Drive in Movie Night! This event is a fundraiser for the many causes Rotary supports, with a focus on eliminating food scarcity in our community. On Saturday, August 12, join us at Fiddle Park for two feature films. Come early for a fun kids dance party! Food booth will be open for drinks and snacks. Kids Dance Party at 6 pm Secret Life of Pets 2 at 7 pm Spiderman: No Way Home at about 9 pm Tickets: $25 per carload. For tickets visit www.ShelburneRotaryClub.com.
SING 2 (7 pm) & JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (9 pm) Double Feature Drive-in Movie on September 10 at Fiddle Park. This will be a fun evening for all ages! The Rotary Club of Shelburne is proud to partner with FLATO DEVELOPMENTS to bring you a Double Feature Drive-in Movie Night. All proceeds of this event will support food security focusing on youth and seniors. Flato's generous sponsorship ensures we can keep our ticket price low so we are requesting that each carload bring non-perishable food items appropriate for breakfast or lunch. 50/50 raffle and Concession. Tickets: $25 per car at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/drive-in-movie-in-fiddle-park-tickets-377544314207
