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Continued from page 32 they continue to provide. internationally, from helping those child and maternal health; peace
in need in their own communities and conflict prevention; disease
whether that community is local The following Cornwall Sunrise to working toward a polio-free prevention and treatment;
or international. Recipients of Rotarians were recognized world. Rotary launched its polio water, sanitation, and hygiene;
a Paul Harris Fellowship have for being extremely active in immunization program, PolioPlus, community and economic
been generous with their time, supporting a wide assortment in 1985, and in 1988 became a development; supporting the
their energy, and their financial of club activities, providing leading partner in the Global Polio environment.
contributions and are deserving of leadership, insight and wisdom Eradication Initiative.
this prestigious recognition. that are essential elements in the For many Rotary Clubs,
club: Jennifer Deschamps, Sheila The Rotary Foundation is this financial contribution is
The strength of our community Tallon, Stefano Delacosta, and the charitable arm of Rotary an opportunity to recognize a
and the success of many of Rotary’s Roger Lee. International. From the perspective deserving individual by bestowing
accomplishments depend upon About Rotary of The Rotary Foundation, a Paul Paul Harris Fellowship. This
the friends of Rotary who make & The Rotary Foundation Harris Fellowship recognizes a recognition is an honour that is
generous contributions in a variety contribution of $1000 USD to The presented to a worthy community
of ways. This year’s honourees Rotary brings together a global Rotary Foundation in the name member or Rotarian who has
from the community were Mike network of community leaders of the recipient. These funds are made significant contributions
Piquette, sports enthusiast and dedicated to tackling the world’s used to provide grants that assist in the form of activities or
coach of minor sports; Lee most pressing humanitarian the humanitarian and educational achievements. The universal
Theodore, a leader in making challenges. We connect 1.2 million projects of Rotary Clubs both motto of Rotary is “service above
positive change; Marc Poirier of members from more than 35,000 locally and internationally. self” and it is safe to suggest that
Minimax Express Transportation Rotary Clubs in almost every Qualifying grants fit one of when clubs choose to honour
Inc. As well, the staff of Minimax country in the world. Their service Rotary’s seven areas of focus someone, this is a consideration
were recognized for the assistance improves lives both locally and - basic education and literacy; in the selection process.