Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial
100 Years of Service Above Self
To honour our Centennial, our Club planned 5 Legacy Projects and many special events. It was an incredible year full of celebrations! Have a look at everything that went on throughout 2018:
First debuted at our Centennial Kick-Off Luncheon, this video highlights the incredible history of Rotary Club of Windsor (1918). Huge thank-you to Media Street Productions Inc. for putting this video together for us, and for really showcasing the amazing work our Club has done throughout the years.
Legacy Project
This much-needed learning Centre is a place for school children to do homework, access the internet and get assistance with English and computer skills. Thanks to member and past District governor Dr. Rick Caron and to everyone who helped make this initiative a reality. Learn More.
Legacy Project
October 14th marked a significant accomplishment: The Grand Opening of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Hub. Features include A 3-kilometre trail that connects the Chrysler Canada Greenway, Herb Gray Parkway Trails and Town of Lasalle Trails and informative Rotary signage throughout! Learn More.
After years of keen anticipation and planning, the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) started its Centennial year celebrations with the Centennial Kick-Off luncheon. The January 8th event was a truly momentous occasion, and with close to 300 people in attendance, the feeling of excitement in the room was undeniable. Learn More.
For over 2 years, members of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Committee have been planning for the Centennial Gala in recognition of 100 years of service to our community and around the world. The Caesars unanticipated strike posed a massive last-minute complication, however in true Rotarian form, the committee rose to the challenge and succeeded to host a hugely successful, beautifully elegant and truly powerful celebration. The evening of Saturday, May 12th was an example of what Rotarian Fellowship is all about. Learn more.
In commemoration of our Club's Centennial, we chose three major past local projects we've helped over the years and planted trees: Safety Village, The John McGivney Centre and Maryvale. Learn More.
Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives and create a better world. These areas encompass some of the world’s most critical and widespread humanitarian needs, and we have a proven record of success in addressing them. The Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Speaker Series focused on each one of these areas, and the selected speakers are all experts on their topics. Click here for a recap of each of the 6 of the Centennial Speakers
Legacy Project
The Grand Opening of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Plaza, a truly significant recognition of our Club’s Centennial, took place on the evening of Tuesday, May 29th, 2018. A beautiful night (with perfect weather!) set the stage for what proved to be an absolutely monumental event. To begin the ceremonies, Piper Greg Pearson played, followed by rhythmic sounds of Spirit of Four Directions, led by Theresa Sims. Carly Kelly sang the Canadian and US National Anthems.
Our Club partnered with the City of Windsor to create an absolutely incredible destination on Windsor's beautiful Riverside. Features include lush landscaping, a canopy and trellis, picnic tables, swing benches, informative plaques illustrating the Club's history and the highlight: A unique geodesic light sculpture created by artist/sculptor Nicolas de Cosson and powered by ENWIN Utilities. This light feature displays a show of light, making the plaza particularly spectacular at night. Learn more.
Legacy Project
The Clean Water Project in the Town of Jirapa, Upper West Region of Africa to provide a significant source of clean water, improving and securing this critical need for more than 18,000 people. Learn more.
Legacy Project
Our Club has established an annual scholarship fund for our Rebounder Exchange students to support them with their educational goals as they attend a post secondary education program. This program is being made possible through a partnership with the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. This year's award recipient was Sydney Helbich, former Youth Exchange student who just returned from Brazil (and was previously an exchange student in Mexico). Read about her experiences and her acceptance of the scholarship fund at the August 20th Rotary meeting here.
Our Club sponsored not 1 but 2 free days at the Chimczuk Museum. Geared towards the community, both events proved to be very popular, with over 350 people from the community enjoying the museum both days - that's over 700 visits! Part of the fun included a scavenger hunt in our Club's very own Rotary exhibit, meaning more people got to learn about all the incredible things we've done over the years... and can "take a little bit of Rotary" with them in the future!
A fun, elegant night was had by all in attendance at the Grand Opening of the Club’s Museum Exhibit, entitled “A Century of Service Above Self: Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)". The exhibit will run until the end of the year at the Chimczuk Museum. Learn more