AND THE WINNER IS...
The final honor for the IPDG is to give out the Governor’s Trophy! Again, I am so disappointed that I can’t be there to hand this out personally, but I am fortunate enough to have other PDGs' to bestow this honor for me!
This year, the club I have chosen to honor has demonstrated Service Above Self in every sense of the word. They are a close-knit group who works together in the face of crisis, in the spirit of 
caring and with joyous celebrations. At the last minute, their President-Elect had to step down due to illness and a very nervous PE stepped in to pick up the pieces. I remember speaking to her in the very early weeks and told her “not to worry – everything will be all right”. The club came together to support their new President and forged a path forward full of new opportunities and experiences. Over the past year, this club has been a very strong supporter of Rotary Youth Services, increased its membership, performed several local community projects, and hosted our District Conference as well as an outstanding Paul Harris gala event!! It is my great honor to announce that the Rotary Club of Niagara on the Lake is the winner of the Governor's Trophy for 2018-2019.
caring and with joyous celebrations. At the last minute, their President-Elect had to step down due to illness and a very nervous PE stepped in to pick up the pieces. I remember speaking to her in the very early weeks and told her “not to worry – everything will be all right”. The club came together to support their new President and forged a path forward full of new opportunities and experiences. Over the past year, this club has been a very strong supporter of Rotary Youth Services, increased its membership, performed several local community projects, and hosted our District Conference as well as an outstanding Paul Harris gala event!! It is my great honor to announce that the Rotary Club of Niagara on the Lake is the winner of the Governor's Trophy for 2018-2019. Congratulations to every club member for all of the hard work and dedication you’ve given to Rotary, your local community, and the international community as well. You are truly a shining example of Service Above Self, and have shown us how to be Flamingos of Change! Congratulations!!
Melisa Schrock, IPDG