Posted by Sue Hammond

WINNING HELPS A FOREVER HOME

On October 31, 2020, representatives of the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue (NCCR) in Westfield, NY received the $1,000 grand prize of the Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville's Virtual Gold Rush from Helen Baran, a Westfield-Mayville Rotarian who sponsored this nonprofit's ticket. The Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville raised $4,400 for its student scholarships and also service projects from its first-ever Virtual Gold Rush.
Westfield-Mayville Rotarians Tracy Bennett and Dan Smith successfully co-chaired this fundraiser.
 
Gathering for the check presentation are (left to right) Dawn Turnstall, NCCR President; Marcia Okerlund, NCCR Director; Helen Baran; Ann Moelk, NCCR Staff Member, and Sam, a lucky dog who found his forever Gathering for the check presentation are (left to right) Dawn Turnstall, NCCR President; Marcia Okerlund, NCCR Director; Helen Baran; Ann Moelk, NCCR Staff Member, and Sam, a lucky dog who found his forever home on the same day.
 

IT'S IN YOU TO GIVE

Several Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville members assisted the American Red Cross during its October 29 blood drive held in Mayville, NY.
 
Pictured left are Rotarians Doc Hamels, Mike Harrington, Pete Bills and Jan Berkhouse (project chair) who volunteered during this event.  Along with pictured right (left to right) Barbara Fay and Dan Smith who also volunteered. 
 
The Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville was one of several Rotary District 7090 Area 16 Rotary Clubs who helped the American Red Cross with its multi-day blood drive.