St. Catharines News

Posted by Lezlie Murch 
 

20 PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS RECOGNIZED

Thursday September 3 was an exciting meeting at the Rotary Club of St. Catharines.  Not only was the club inspired by DG Kevin Crosby's vision presentation, they also had were joined by Foundation chair Karen Oakes, PDG who assisted in the recognition of 20 Paul Harris Fellows! 
 
Each year, club members contribute to the "EREY" (Every Rotarian Every Year), which is a contribution to the Rotary Foundation. The tradition of "EREY" in the club was initiated by Past President, Betty Lou Souter in the year 2004, along with PDG, Art Wing, both members of the Rotary Club of St. Catharines.
 
DG Kevin, Foundation Chair Karen, and Club President Cindy presented PH awards to the following club members:
  • 1st PH awards: Laura Hills, Oksana Fisher, Jim Denham
  • 2nd PH awards: Ed Silver, Rick Evans, Larry Iggulden, Mike Michaud, Norma Medulun, John and Kathleen Picken, and 3 anonymous club contributors.
  • 3rd PH awards: John Crossingham, John Potts, Liz Palmieri, Scott Schappert, Chris Bangham, John Snowling.
  • 4th PH award: Josephine de Rose (not a club member) 5th PH award: Jagdish Mehta Benefactors Recognition, which is estate plans of $1000.00 or more: Jim Denham, Peter Banwell, Art and Jackie Wing
  • Paul Harris Society: Art Wing, Jagdish Mehta, Scott Schappert, Josephine Derose
  • +8 PH Awards: PDG Art Wing and Jackie Herman-Wing