Welcome to the new Rotary year! As we celebrate the many completed projects of our past year, we look forward to renewed fellowship and service during our summer and autumn activities.

At the RI Convention in Calgary, Stephanie Urchick, outgoing president, reminded us to recognize the power of our relationships. She spoke about how the world can feel divided but how “Rotary brings together people from every corner of the globe, not to erase our differences, but to celebrate them” Peace, she said, is “the presence of understanding.”

Stephanie had wise words: “Rotary’s most powerful asset has always been our members…We talk a lot about goals and strategy but, without friendship, without encouragement, none of it takes hold. Rotary works because we belong here…This is our community and it matters.” This message reinforces what we know about the Wakamow Rotary Club.

Through our projects to support those who are less fortunate, community does matter to us. Together, we commit to putting the needs, expectations, and growth of our participants at the centre of all we do. We each know why Rotary is important to us.