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Rotary Club of Fort Erie Announces 50/50 Lottery

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

Rotary Club of Fort Erie in conjunction with Rotary Club of Mississauga and other clubs in Ontario is pleased to announce a 50/50 lottery. Tickets can be purchased on our website (cut and paste link or click on above tab):

https://FortErie.Rotary5050Lottery.com/

50% of amount purchased goes into weekly Jackpot. Majority of the rest goes into Ontario charities that Rotary Fort Erie chooses, or that You choose from a list of local charities (when available).

A small amount goes to fees charged by credit card companies, internet server & software maintenance, advertising, etc.

Details (Rules and/or FAQs) can be downloaded in pdf format at the above link. Click on Rules and/or FAQs at upper left.

Tickets buyers must be of legal age to purchase, and in Ontario. (Software checks your location, so please allow your browser to permit a location check if asked.)

Rotary Fort Erie celebrates Polio Day with Dance: Thu. 2019-Oct-24

Posted on Sep 22, 2019

The Rotary Club of Fort Erie is celebrating no Polio in Canada, and remembering

=> World Polio Day <=

Thursday, Oct 24th, 2019 , 7pm to midnight.

with a Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion, 130 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie.

Admission is $10. (proceeds to the club to run the event)

Cash bar & finger food. Dress is Business casual.

Charitable Donations will be accepted to Polio Plus, to eradicate Polio in the last 2 countries of the world that have Polio, Afghanistan & Pakistan. These donations to Polio Plus are matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates' Foundation.

We're lighting the Peace Bridge in 'pinkie purple' to remember inoculated people in developing countries...

their fingers are dipped in purple so that they aren't inoculated twice.

Celebration starts at 7pm with a short explanation of Polio Plus and then ... it's dance time!

Bring your wallets and dance shoes.

And hang onto your admission ticket for a door prize draw.

Rotary Connects the World along the Niagara River 2019-Aug-27

Posted on Aug 30, 2019

On Aug.27, a short ceremony was held to officially open the pedestrian and bicycle lane on the newly renovated Peace Bridge connecting Canada and USA.

This project promotes a healthier environment by connecting the biking and hiking paths as well as connecting people across the border of the Niagara River.

Dignitaries from both sides were there to celebrate the opening, including USA Congressman Higgins who noted that this was the opposite of "building walls". Representatives from Niagara area Rotary Clubs on both sides of the River also connected with the Ontario's Niagara Parks Commission and Niagara River Greenbelt Trail association.

Rotary sponsored FE Minor Baseball Rookie League 2019

Posted on Aug 20, 2019

YOUTH SERVICE

This year, the Rotary Club of Fort Erie sponsored the Rookie League of Fort Erie Minor Baseball.

On August 20th the championship game occurred and Rotary President Scott Broda presented the Trophy to the Purple team.

Hats off to the volunteer coaches, umpires and directors who understand the Rotary mottos:
“We profit most who serve best”
“Service above self”

There were at least 3 generations of coaches watching, cheering and teaching good sportsmanship - a lesson we all carry for life from the generations who served us when we were young.

Bahamas & DisasterAid.ca INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Rotary Fort Erie has donated $500 to DisasterAid Canada to provide immediate relief for Hurricane Dorian’s damages to The Bahamas.

=> CLICK below PHOTO for details! <=
(DisasterAid was founded by Rotary Clubs near Victoria BC.)

If anyone in Niagara also wishes to donate, here are 3 methods:

1. to Donate by CREDIT CARD, follow the link at the DisasterAid.ca website below the photo.

2. To donate by CHEQUE, mail it to :
. Rotary Club of Fort Erie
. PO Box 63
. FORT ERIE ON L2A 5M6
=> BY FRI. SEP 20th. <=

3. To Donate with CASH, please call
289-407-7045
and we will send someone to collect it, give you a receipt and send it to DisasterAid.

We will forward All these Cheque & Cash donations to DisasterAid Canada with a list of names, addresses & amounts for them to send your tax receipt ($20+).

=> Many thanks to MORE FM 101.1 for helping Rotary help The Bahamas! <=