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Vol.130 No. 27
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‘The magic of Rotary’ right at home
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Pr ess
Friday, Feb. 27 was truly a night to celebrate for the Rotary Club of Neepawa. That historic evening marked not only its annual Paul Harris Banquet, but also the 75th anniversary of the Neepawa service club. As a whole, Rotary first began with Paul Harris in Chicago in 1905, when he founded Rotary International and set up the Rotary Foundation. Since then, Rotary International has donated millions of dollars to projects and programs across the globe. “We call that the Magic of Rotary,” said Rotary District Governor Wayne Jacobsen. ‘An incredible accomplishment’ Locally, the Neepawa chapter kickstarted in 1951. That year, the Rotary Club of Neepawa held its first meeting in the Moonlight Banquet Room of the Royal Cafe (now Lee’s Village restaurant and a portion of FreshMart). From there, Neepawa Rotary has worked its own magic. It has supported a variety of home-grown initiatives and local organizations by hosting fundraising events such as the Rotary Auction and Rotary Book Sale. The most recent addition to the rural club’s history of community contributions is a landmark donation of $60,000 to the new Neepawa Regional Hospital. Continued on Page 16
PHOTO BY DIANE NORDSTROM
A historic gift capped off a historic evening on Feb. 27 in the form of a $60,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Neepawa to the new Neepawa Regional Hospital during the club’s Paul Harris Banquet and 75th anniversary. Shown at centre are members Chris Waddell, Ron Nordstrom, and Murray Newton. Back row: Mike Boyle, District Governor Wayne Jacobsen, President Rrain Prior, Bob Durston, Gwen Jacobsen, Bob Finlayson, Don Schmall, and Dave Bennet. At front are: Glen Cummings and John Drinkwater.
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