Dundas Valley Sunrise News
Posted by Robert Morrow
15th ANNUAL PAUL HARRIS CELEBRATION
The Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club held its 15th annual Paul Harris dinner and celebration this week. The club honoured some Rotarians and also non-Rotarians from the community and made a special presentation to Susan Lowery, in memory of her late husband and Rotarian, David Lowery. For their contributions to the Stars of Dundas - an annual event celebrating local talent - the club honoured Erin Bree Pierce LeBlanc and Joan Ballantyne. For contributions to various community programs, awards were presented to Jim Sweetman (environmental – given by David Carson) and to Max Ratevosian and Melania Lawliw (arts – both given by Wayne Massey). An award was presented “in absentia” to Dr. Anka Masek Tonkovic and will be given in Croatia to the recipient by Rotarian Vlad Veckie later this summer. The club is most grateful to District Governor Elect Kevin Crosby for his attendance at the event and for taking part in the presentation of the Paul Harris Awards.
The club was honoured to have as its guest speaker, Glen Grunwald, the director of Athletics and Recreation at McMaster University. Glen was a former NCAA basketball player and captain of the 1981 NCAA champion Indiana Hoosiers. His career has involved General Manager’s roles with the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Glen’s talk was an inspiration to the members and guests.
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District Governor Elect, Kevin Crosby, congratulates Jim Sweetman on his Paul Harris Award. Jim was honoured for his contributions to the local community in the area of the environment. |
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Rotarian and Paul Harris Society member, Ernie Romain, shares a joyful moment with Glen Grunwald, the guest speaker at the DVSRC Paul Harris dinner.
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PDG Ralph Montesanto never misses a moment for a hug as he presents Joan Ballantyne, a wonderful supporter of the arts in Dundas, with her Paul Harris Award.
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