SINCE 1943
On January 23, 2019, the Rotary Club of Welland was presented with a Director’s Recognition Award by the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) in recognition of its contribution to the public school system and its students stretching back to 1943 when the Club sponsored an elementary school playground. In 1946, the first High School scholarship was awarded. Since 1963, bursaries, in various formats, have been awarded annually assisting over 200 students. The club has also contributed to breakfast, Read to Feed, and anti-bullying programs along with a contribution of over $35,000 for educational technology upgrades to four DSBN elementary schools utilizing District Grants. Other programs having an effect on the School Board and its students include Niagara Nutrition Partners, Youth Exchange, and SLAPSHOT.