Welland News

Posted by Don Thorpe

AND THE WINNERS ARE

The Rotary Club of Welland held its 6th Annual Bocce and Past Night on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Casa Dante. 83 Rotarians, family, and friends came together to socialize and have fun.
 
The club Rotarians welcomed back friends from the Special Olympics, two teams from the Rotary Club of Grimsby and one team from the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls, along with their inbound Youth Exchange Student Hisataro Bando - pictured left receiving the club's banner.
 
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The tournament winners taking home the coveted trophy were the Grimsby Hooligans consisting of Rotarians Jim Noordermeer, Jim Howden, Wayne Fertich and Joan Whitson. Runner ups were the Welland team of Peter and Nancy Inman and Brad and Jillian Wood.
 
We can’t forget our terrific host Casa Dante.

SMART TVS FOR KIDS

The Rotary Club of Welland, for many years, has supported children and youth to be their best. Since 2010-2011, Welland Rotary has been supporting educational technology upgrades in various elementary schools located in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, which are lacking in resources. On September 26th, the club donated $4,953 to St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School completing a three-year program. This year’s contribution provided the school with three Smart TVs to enhance the learning experience for the students.  District 7090 has provided a District Grant in each year of our Program.
 
Presenting the cheque to Principal Jeff Moccia (right) are RC of Welland President Tammy Morden (left) and Community Service Chair Peter Inman (centre).