President Dave Jones and team
If you were out and about last Saturday May 29th, you may have noticed a number of volunteers filling their blue bags around town. What were they up to, you ask?
Well, this event was originally planned for last year — and was delayed multiple times due to COVID. The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore finally was able to get out and move forward with their Annual Greenway/Community cleanup!
Cyndy Silvius
Fourteen teams of five gathered, following COVID guidelines, and spread out along the greenway, beaches and along many streets. Among the coffee cups, cigarette butts and other litter, hidden treasures were found, and in the end, the photos tell the story.
The volunteers were from Ortaliza Urban Farms, Libro Credit Union, Lee and Maria’s, Pelee Island Winery, Dr. Mark Olivito & Associates, the Town of Kingsville, Erie Shores Rehabilitation, The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore, N.J. Peralta Engineering and our youth team, sponsored by Ernie’s TV & Appliance.
Town of Kingsville Staff with Councillor Larry Patterson and Deputy Mayor Gord Queen
Every one of these volunteers exemplifies Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self.”
Cleaning up our greenway, parks, beaches and streets reflects the strength of fellowship within our Kingsville community. We celebrate this sense of community while also teaching our children and youth the power and purpose of giving.
Thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped clean up!
Heather Dunford LeBrun with a treasure
What is Rotary?
Locally, we are members of our community that look for ways to improve our town, and have a little fun while doing it. Globally, we are a network of over 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders and problem solvers.
Youth Team Led by Julie Love
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” ~ Rotary Vision Statement
If you are interested in learning more about the Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore, check us out on Facebook or contact the current President Dave Jones at (519)562-1525.
(back) Lynn McLaughlin, Emma and Heather LeBrun (front) Cyndy Silvius and Councillor Kimberly DeYong
Team Rotary!
Website:
Rotary
Email:
kingsvillesouthshore@gmail.com
Phone:
(519) 984-6007
Photos by Lynn McLaughlin
Thank you for the invitation to assist with the Rotary Day of clean up.
It was very interesting that members of our Town of Kingsville group where putting plans together for next year’s event .Now this is Community Pride. One final note that the Sponsors went over and above for providing everything from gloves to a fantastic Lunch Thank you