Stories

On Monday August 19th, The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls lost a dedicated and special Rotary Member, Bert Schertzing, at the age of 74. Bert, you will be missed! 

On July 7th , 2024, the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls, Ontario, presented student Shredeev Patel with the Dr. Ron Mergl Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $5,000CDN.

The Little Lending Library was a District initiative in 2021 in which many participated. We are happy to report that the new unit has been installed! 

The 2024 Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Evening was fantastic!! The Rotary Club honoured community members who make this City and this world a better place.

Trivia Night this year was a huge success!!

 

We had 400 people attend, including our District Governor Scott Marcin and DG elect Dave Alexander. It was a night full of fun, food and prizes for all! 

On June  26, one leg of the Canada Games Torch Relay took place in Niagara Falls. There were about 150 participants in the relay, some of whom were runners, some supporters and 28 Rotarians and partners from both the Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls Sunrise clubs.

Inoculating hyenas in Africa against rabies, combating polio in slums of India among lifetime of helping others.

 

This Tuition scholarship of up to C$5000.00 will be presented to one Niagara Falls student, who is pursuing a full time university science, agricultural, animal, pre-vet or pre-med program. Applicants should show moderate to high academic achievement and show evidence of "Service Above Self" through giving back in a volunteer role to the local and/or global community. Recipients will be selected by a Scholarship Selection Committee. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, please see the requirements listed below.

 

On September 14^th Rotarians attended a flag raising ceremony at Niagara Falls City Hall. A Rotary flag, donated by the Jaluvka family, was raised in honour of the 100^th Anniversary. That evening at the City Council meeting, Rotarian Jan gave a presentation on the history of Rotary and all the amazing things the Club has done over the last several years, including the Club’s local and international contributions

The Rotary Club put together 130 summer survival bags, which were dropped off to the Niagara Falls Soup Kitchen (Community Outreach Program) and distributed to community members that are in need, who attend the facility for their daily meals.

Niagara Falls Rotary project comes to fruition! Members of the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls recently enjoyed their first group walk, on the recently established Rotary Storywalk Pathway.

Dr. Ron Mergl was a dedicated member of our club and donated much time and money to the Rotary International goal of eliminating poliovirus from the face of this earth, and saving many children from being crippled or dying.

Pres. Barb presented Ann-Louise Branscombe with a certificate of appreciation from our club for the longstanding support NF Rotary Club the Rotary International Foundation.

Paul Harris Awards were presented to Club members by John Beyer : Dalt Lindsay, GlynThomas & Dave Sabina.

President Barb Greenwood presented Rotarian Robb McLeod with a Niagara Falls Corporate Recognition Award for support by Star Gas over many years.

The Shaver Hospital was founded by Dr. Cecil Shaver, who was a pioneer in the treatment of chest diseases, especially TB.

 

Rotarian and Lobster Committee fellow Adrian Smith presents 2019 cheque to Club.