WEYBURN - The Weyburn Rotary Club wrapped up their year with the last business meeting of the year on June 5 and their last social evening at Leiscester Family Restaurant on June 19. The business meeting attendees were provided with reports outlining the many ways in which the Weyburn Rotary club gives back to the community.
The Rotary Club provides financial support to many organizations providing programs and support to the community.
Recipients this year included: Weyburn Summer Swim program, Pickleball Weyburn, Inclusion Weyburn, Weyburn Wor-Kin-Shop, Envision Counseling, Weyburn Legion, Weyburn Public Library’ program Books for Babies, Canadian Mental Health Association, Weyburn Group Home, Weyburn Care-A-Van, Envision Counselling and Support Centre, and Weyburn Comprehensive School Band Trip.
Weyburn Rotary Club also helps by purchasing and providing fresh fruits and vegetables to Family Place twice a month. Rotarians purchase and provide personal care items that are then distributed by the Salvation Army, the Family Place and Weyburn Comprehensive School once a year.
Weyburn Rotary Club hosted many interesting and informative social evenings this year. These events varied in subject and were well attended. Bud’s BBQ, provided tips for backyard barbecues and told his story of starting a business in Ogema.
Rough Bark Greenhouse demonstrated how to plant a planter. The Rotary club went for a tour of Cedar and Vine to see their fine linen garment creations.
Doug Loden’s photo presentation of white-water rafting was exciting. The Weyburn Wood Carvers demonstrated their skills and displayed their wooden creations.
The Rotarians are always glad to help the youth of Weyburn and area. Graduates of Weyburn Comprehensive School were recipients of three scholarships, each valued at $1,000 each.
Weyburn Rotary Club are a community minded organisation who focuses on giving back. New members are needed and appreciated. If you or you know someone who would like to learn more about the Rotary Club or want to become a member, contact a member, or follow and message us on Facebook (Rotary Club of Weyburn).
