A Double Double PHF for Cheryl and Mark Moore

Club President Kent Chisholm (r) confers Paul Harris Fellowship Awards on Mark and Cheryl Moore in recognition for their support for the Club's international activities and community projects.

Congratulations to Mark and Cheryl! Timbits for everyone! Hurrah!

Paul Harris Fellowship Presentations - Susan and Trevor Exnor

On behalf of the Club, Lynn Ternosky (left) presented Susan (centre) and Trevor Exnor (right), with Paul Harris Fellowship Awards in recognition of their continuing support for local initiatives. The couple has allowed their restaurant to be used as a fundraising venue for many projects including the inaugural Rotary Dragon Boat festival, support for winter activities, African and Russian ventures, and our own El Salvador Children’s project.

The Festival City Rotary Club wishes to recognize Ken Hansen with a Paul Harris Fellowship for his service to the club.

As the program co-ordinator for the Club, Ken has consistently obtained a variety of interesting speakers for our morning meetings. He has been a strong support of club activities and currently chair the Club's Service Committee.

Congratulations Ken!

Peter Moreton Presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship

Rotarian Peter Moreton (the bald guy with the ugly tie) was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship at the Club's November 10th meeting. Peter was joined by his wife Carol (far L), and Club Secretary Diane Yundt and Club President Kent Chisholm (far R).

Laura Pogson Awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship

Rotarian Laura Pogson (L) was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship at its weekly meeting on Oct 27. The award citation was as follows:

"The Festival City Rotary Club wishes to recognize Laura Pogson with a Paul Harris Fellowship for her service to the club, community and world. Laura was Club President from 2006-2007. She has been involved on a number of community committees that include: Stratford Perth County Community Foundation, Torch Relay Committee, Sister Cities Committee, and Divorce Care. On the international level, Laura has been active with First Steps, a Christian development organization fighting malnutrition in North Korea."

Club Secretary Diane Yundt (R) invested Laura on behalf of the club.

Congratulation Laura!

Ron Rogers Is Recognized with a Paul Harris Fellowship

Ron Rogers is being recognized for his service to the Club and Foundation with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Ron is a charter member and a strong supporter of Club activities and projects. As the Club's and Foundation's Treasurer for many years, Ron's sage advice and financial knowledge has stood the Club in good stead throughout turbulent economic times.

Wayne Young Receives a Paul Harris Fellowship

Assistant District Charles Hammond presented Club Member Wayne Young with his second Paul Harris Fellowship. The citation reads as follows:

Wayne Young is being recognized by the Festival City Rotary Club for his services to the Club. Wayne is a second time Paul Harris Fellow and is a strong support of Club projects and Rotary International activities. Each Tuesday morning, Wayne is always the first to arrive and sets up the room. He is among the first to greet members on their arrival, manages the attendance, and announces the guests. His welcoming smile, handshake and laugh, brighten up those dark, cold and early Tuesday mornings for all Club members.

Congratulations Wayne!

Carolyn Bart-Riedstra Presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship

Rotarian Carolyn Bart-Riedstra was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by her peers at the Club's meeting on September 29.

Carolyn's Citation reads as follows:

Carolyn Bart-Riedstra is being recognized by the Festival City Rotary Club for her services to the Community and Club with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Carolyn was the Club President from 2005-2006, a member of numerous committees and most importantly the driving force of the Club's Bingo committee. She is also being recognized for her service to the community as an archivist. As the Provincial Archives Advisor she has shared her expertise throughout Ontario in order to preserve our past.

Congratulations Carolyn!

Festival CIty Rotary Awards Vince Hill a Paul Harris Fellowship

Club Secretary Diane Yundt (left) and Club President Kent Chisholm (right) presented Rotarian Vince Hill (centre) with a Paul Harris Fellowship on September 22.

The citation reads as follows:

The Rotary Club of Festival City wishes to recognize Vince Hill's many years of service to the Club as its Newsletter Editor. Each week without fail, Vince faithfully crafts a newsletter of the Club's doings that is both interesting, informative and fun. VInce Hill clearly exemplifies Rotary's motto: "Serve Above Self".

Congratulations Vince!

Carolyn Dingman Awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship

At it's September 15th meeting, the Rotary Club of Festival City presented a second Paul Harris Fellowship to Rotarian Carolyn Dingman. Seen above is Club Secretary Diane Yundt (L), Carolyn Dingman (C), and David Harvie (R).

The citation reads as follows:

"Courage is not the mighty oak standing before the coming storm, but rather the delicate flower that blooms in the snow."

Courage is found in everyday things, in sometimes surprising , unsuspecting and quiet places. Carolyn Dingman is an example to the Club of such Courage.

The Festival City Rotary Club wishes to recognize Carol's leadership as Club President in 1998-1999, her involvement in all club activities and committees, as well as her work as Club Team Captain for the annual MS Walkathon, by awarding her a Paul Harris Fellowship.

Carolyn's membership in the Festival City Rotary Club humbles us, inspires us and ennobles us.

Congratulations Carolyn!

Jane Kirkpatrick Awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship

At its September 1st meeting, the Festival City Rotary Club awarded Jane Kirkpatrick (R) with a Paul Harris Fellowship for her outstanding support of Rotary ideals and service to the Club. President Kent Chisholm (L) formally presented the award to Jane on behalf of the Club.

The citation reads as follows:

Jane Kirkpatrick is a Charter member of the Festival City Rotary Club. She has served in a number of roles: Club President from 1996-1997, RI Foundation Commttee Chair, the Club's Secretary for 5 terms, and a Board member of the Club's Foundation.

In all ways, Jane embodies Rotary International's motto: "Service Above Self".

This is Jane's second Paul Harris Fellowship awarded by the Club. Congratulations Jane!

Carol Rock and Lynne Ternosky Receive Paul Harris Fellowships

On behalf of the members of the Festival City Rotary Club, District Governor Tanya Wolff (far left) and Assistant District Governor Charles Hammond (far right) presented Carol Rock (left of centre) and Lynne Ternosky with Paul Harris Fellowships.

Lynne's Citation reads as follows:

As the past chair and a current member of the International Committee, Lynne has identified and led the Club's international development projects. These have included a Community Needs Assessment Trip to El Salvador which led to the creation of a rural literacy project. This project sponsors a number of children to attend school by providing uniforms, shoes, school supplies, and a nutritional program. She has mastered the complexities of the matching grant processes and has promoted and advocated the project within our District giving the Club's project a District-wide focus and effort. She recently returned from El Salvador after leading a Youth Group visit. Lynne has been appointed the District's GSE Outbound Team Leader to Columbia in 2010.

Lynne Ternosky has demonstrated her vision to see, her faith to believe, and her courage to act.

Carol Rock's Citation reads as follows:

Carol Rock has many achievements within Rotary that have included Club President in 2002-2003, a term as Assistant District Governor, and Chair of the Club's Vocational Committee, to name just a few. She is presently involved in the Joint Rotary Youth Exchange Committee with the Noon Club and is Chair of the Club's Fundraising committee. She was instrumental in the creation of the Club's Foundation and has served on the Board of Trustees from its inception. Her international service has include a Community Needs Assessment Trip to El Salvador and active participation in the Club's International Committee.

In all things and in all ways, Carol Rock has exemplified what is best in our Club and in Rotary International.

Congratulations to both Carol and Lynne.

Jack Gets a Paulie

The Festival City Rotary Club was pleased to present Past President Jack West with a Paul Harris Fellowship at its last meeting. President Kent (L) and Club Secretary Diane Yundt (R) presented Jack (Centre) with the award citing his leadership, service to the Club, participation in all Club events, and his ability to make short pants look good.

Congratulations Jack!