New Members - David Cramton and Lois Knepflar

President Jack inducts David Cramton and Lois Knepflar into the Club as their sponsor Rotarian Laura Pogson and the club mascot look on. Welcome abroad!

Would You Eat this Man's Cooking?

The Shaghetti Dinner Fundraiser held at the Black Angus Restaurant on April 6 was a great success. Proceeds from the event when towards helping children attend school in El Salvador.


Rotarian Diane looks for her diamond ring in the salad.

Rotarian John demonstrates his uncanny ability to sleep standing up.

Rotarian Lynne Helps out the Band

The Dingmans sit down to feast.

Rotarian Kent sells 50-50 tickets

Festival City Walkabout for MS

Stalwart members of the Festival City Rotary Club MS Walkers, once again ventured out in the rugged terrain surrounding Lake Victoria in support of Multiple Sclerosis research on April 19th. Members of the intrepid crew were (L-R) Jennifer White, Jack White-Christman, Brad Braekevelt, Carolyn Dingman, Dianne Chisholm and Kent Chisholm. The team raised over $7,600 in the walkathon, with $700 from our club members.

Ten Things Every Rotary Exchange Student Should Know

The Rotary Club of Festival City Stratford Welcomes Rotary Exchange Student Marianna Rolda from Argentina.

Ten Important Things to Know about Living in Stratford:

1. Don't eat yellow snow.
2. Don't lick metal poles in the winter.
3. Keep your stick on the ice.
4. Despite common misconceptions, penguins can't drive zambonis.
5. Ice cream has no bones.
6. It does get warmer.
7. Don't dis the swans.
8. Swans are tasty with ketchup.
9. See #7
10. The Festival City Rotary Club is the "Fun Club".

Sgt-At-Arms David Gets in Touch with his Feminine Side

Club Welcomes Anna Sherwin

Assistant District Governor Charlie Hammond (R) inducts Anna Sherwin (Centre) into the Festival Rotary Club of Stratford., as Laura Jean Pogson (L), her sponsor looks on.

The Club Welcomes Kevin Gormley

The Club inducted Kevin Gormley at its Club Assembly on 3 March 2009. Kevin (R) is seen here with his sponsor, President-Elect Kent Chisholm (L).

I'd Rather Be Lucky Than Good

The Fearless Festival City Rotary Club Curlers displayed their skill and awesome daring at the 10th Annual Service Club Bonspiel at the Stratford Country Club on Saturday February 28th, 2009. Led by Skip Etienne "Missed it by that Much" Leushuis, Thomas "The Little Engine that Did" Leushius, Diane "The Hammer" Yundt, and David "I'd Rather be Lucky Than Good" Harvie, the team had 7 perfect scores of zero and won one end. Mrs. Etienne and the Club Standard formed the Cheerleading Squad. The Team did exceptional well at the Door Prize Draw, with David winning twice. Approximately $200 was raised for the Stratford General Hospital.

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 6 April 2009

The Rotary Club of Festival City Stratford and the Black Angus Restaurant located at 805 Downie Street present an "All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner" on Monday April 6, 2009. Proceeds from the dinner will go towards helping children attend school in El Salvador. 

Tickets are available from any Festival City Rotary Club members for $15.00 a seat.

Photo Credit: Jack's Mother

The Rotary Foundation Future Vision Pilot

In this Web video, Past RI Director and Future Vision Committee Member Mark Maloney explores what Rotarians need to know about the Future Vision Pilot, including the philosophy, grant structure, and need for pilot clubs and districts.

Watch the videos here.