Waterdown News

Posted by Jeff Kleven

READY, SET, DRAW

 
Rotary Club of Waterdown began selling tickets for their first 50/50 draw for up to $10,000 in the middle of September.  They targeted a Canadian Thanksgiving Monday (October 11th) draw. They used word-of-mouth, email and social media as their channels of out-reach as well as in-person tables at the local BIA farmer’s market and local Rotary / Chamber golf tournament.
 
Nick Brown, Director of Fundraising explained , "Given this was our first 50/50 draw, we were very pleased with the results."  Tyler Otterspoor, a Burlington, Ontario resident’s ticket was drawn and he took away $7155.  Tyler explained he would put the money towards an engagement ring for his fiancé.’  Talk about a win-win-win!"
 

WISHES COME TRUE

The Rotary Club of Waterdown’s Youth Services Director, Darryl Kirkland is plugged into the local community and their needs. He saw their need for Christmas gift cards and quickly requested and secured approval for $850.
 
He contacted and donated them to a local organization that’s been working in Waterdown for over 15 years helping equip families with tools to create healthier futures. The organization’s Executive Director shared this word of thanks by email:
 
Darryl, 
 
I wanted to thank you for and the Rotarians for your generosity this Christmas. The gift cards you donated are an amazing support to the families we work with.  
 
I had the opportunity to drop off some gifts and gift cards to a family this morning. When the six-year-old girl saw what was brought, she stood at the door with her eyes wide and her mouth open. She kept looking at her mom in disbelief and kept saying,“WOW, Santa Claus came.” Your generosity has helped support some of the families we work with in practical ways, as well as reminded them that they are loved and cared for.  
 
We are so thankful to be a part of a community that believes in what we do.
 
Thank you for all you do in our community and for your support over the years.