Stories

On Monday October 2, 2017 Rotary International President Ian Riseley was the special guest for the Grand Opening of the Summerside Rotary Learning Centre. This great project is a great example of Rotary: Making A Difference!.

Summerside Rotarians gather for "End Polio Now" Live Stream at Red Shores

2014 Easter Seals Ambassador Brett Robinson and his mother Lynn came to our meeting this morning.  Brett is a non-traditional communicator and did an inspiring presentation using his computerized speaking program.

Tim O'Neill (right), retired Chief Economist of the Bank of Montreal is thanked by Rotarian Gordon Coffin for his presentation to the Club.  O'Neill, who now lives on Prince Edward Island gave us all a better understanding of the state of the Canadian economy. 

Rotarian/Publisher of the Journal Pioneer, Sandy Rundle presents a cheque for $4150.00 to Club President Tim Hockin.  The cheque represented half the proceeds from the Journal Pioneer/Rotary Book Sale held Oct 31-Nov 2, 2013.

Summerside Rotarians were recipients of an inspirational presentation today by Michelle Hogg from the Notre Dame Place Clubhouse.  Michelle is a participant in the Transitional Employment Program which assists people who experience mental illness return to work in the community.  Michelle (right) and Notre Dame Place representative Jo-Anne Praught were thanked by Rotarian Les Chipperfield and presented with Maurice Bernard prints in appreciation for their presentation.

Check out the article that appeared in the Journal Pioneer regarding her presentation.

Steve Cudmore jumped into icy waters to rescue a friend's dog stranded on ice on the North River.  Check out all the details.  Way to go Steve.

Corina and Peter Bolo shared their experience volunteering in Zambia with a Habitat for Humanity "Global Village" build. They, along with three other individuals are currently working to raise $35,000 CDN to help the village of Kamanga, Lusaka, Zambia complete a unfinished school. The school will be an expansion of the Fruitful Vine School, operated by the Community Based TB/HIV/AIDS Organization (CBTO), which is supported by the Stephen Lewis Foundation.  Rotarian Peter Brown presents them with a Maurice Bernard print in appreciation of their presentation.....and close to $250 was raised through fines and contributed to their cause.

Club member Bill Kendrick was honoured last night by being named the Island Rotarian Volunteer of the Year for 2013 as recipient of the George Tweedy Award.

Chair of Community Services Ted Cross presents Becky Mullen, Program Manager for Habitat for Humanity PEI with a cheque for $1000.00 from the Club. Ms Mullen indicated Habitat has acquired property in Summerside and is now looking for a family in need of a home.

Rotarian Joan Bailey from Airdrie, Alberta exchanges banners with President Tim. Ms. Bailey will be a regular of our Club for the next several months as she will be staying in the Summerside area while working on a book.

President Tim presents multiple Paul Harris Fellows to Rotarian John (left) and Rotarian Ralph (second right), and first time Paul Harris Fellow, Rotarian Scott (second left). Congratulations to all!

Al Frost (right) is welcomed to the Rotary Club of Summerside by sponsor Les Chipperfield.

Members of the Rotary Club of Summerside turned up at 6:45 am at the Salvation Army Thrift Store to support the Annual CBC Turkey Drive.

Welcome to our newest member, Georgia Ellis who was sponsored by Past President Heather Matheson.

 Summerside Rotarians Gord Coffin, Ralph Thompson and Derek Key are putting up the new sign for the Kensington Library assisted by good Rotary friend Alan Brown.

True to her word to wear a Leafs jersey if the Mardi Gras committee got more than 25 sponsors, she put on a brave face at the Pancake Breakfast....but also showed her true allegiance.

District Governor Bob Moffatt presents Summerside Rotarian Gerald Arsenault with the True Rotarian Award.

The 2011 Easter Seals Ambassador Hannah MacLellan thanks Rotary Club of Summeside

Recently, the Rotary Club of Summerside, sponsored by Napa Auto Parts, held its 28th annual Mardi Gras curling bonspiel. The event was an overwhelming success with 40 teams (160 players) participating.

Pictured below is Neil MacLean of Napa Auto Parts and the winning team skipped by Ian Power. Also in the picture is George Power and Kevin Wile. Missing is Kelly Power.

The 28th Annual Rotary Mardi Gras Curling Bonspiel is back!

Rotarian Paul Power recently represented the club at the Boys and Girls Club's announcement that construction will soon begin on the new Youth Engagement Centre. The Summerside Rotary Club was the major sponsor, donating $60,000. Joining in the picture is Tim Banks, of APM, Egmont MP Gail Shea, Summerside Mayor Bill Martin, Rachel Barry, with the P.E.I. Youth Council, and Adam Binkley with the Summerside Boys and Girls Club.

Our April 10th guest speaker didn't really have much to say but everyone was very impressed anyway.

Vector Aerospace's Rod Herbert joins Rotary.

Office Manager Seward Bouchie joins Rotary.

John Maynard shaved it all off in support of Prostate Cancer Canada.

Club member Phil Jost urges health reform during classification talk.

George Chuvalo pays surprise visit to Rotary

Mark Hickey becomes Club's newest member

District 7820 Governor Mark Brown presented Yolande Richard with the True Rotarian Award.

Three Oaks students Wayne Gallant, Alex Barry and Brittany Bradshaw, front row, were presented with STRIVE scholarships. On hand were, back row left, Jim Donovan, TOSH guidance councilor, Heather Matheson, Rotary Club of Summerside president and Rotarians and STRIVE committee members Marion Arsenault, Yolande Richard, Donna MacKay and Vance Bridges.

Two new members were inducted into the Club recently.

The Rotary Club of Summerside's True Rotarian Award for 2009 was recently presented to John McCarthy. In photo, from left-right, District Governor David Muise, Rotarian Ralph Thompson, Club President Heather Matheson, True Rotarian John McCarthy, and Assistant District Governor Bob Moffatt.

The Rotary Club of Summerside annually designates  a Paul Ha rris Fellow to recognize a person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of the Rotary Foundation to build world understanding and peace. During the joint Chamber/Rotary Lobster Luncheon on July 15, 2009, Dave Poirier was selected to receive this recognition because the Rotary Club of Summerside believes that his life exemplifies the humanitarian and educational objectives of The Rotary Foundation.

The Rotary Celebration Garden is an opportunity to recognize someone or something important in your life and support the community projects of the Rotary Club of Summerside.

Our guest speaker was Dr. Don Clark,  who is involved with FAME. The organization gathers and ships medical equipment all over the world and also sends out short-term medical missions.  Our Club is presently working with Rotarian Dr. Marvin Clark on sending a container of medical equipment to Haiti.  Dr. Don Clark gave a presentation on the country, which is the third poorest in the world.   This spring, a surgical team is going to Haiti on a medical mission.  Dr. Don Clark, who has been there on medical missions in the past, as well as Dr. Paul Schaefer of Summerside will be part of the medical team.  During his presentation, Dr. Don Clark showed pictures of the town they will be working in (the "town" has a population of 275,000).  The pictures show the poverty, pollution and deforestation that shape the area. Dr. Clark was thanked by Antoine Richard.

The Rotary Club of Summerside is very fortunate to have a diverse membership with many dedicated Rotarians. This year's recipient of the True Rotarian Award is no exception.