Trail Clean Up - Saturday Sept. 19th
It was clean-up time along the Fredericton Northside Trail on Saturday. Happy to report there wasn't a lot of garbage - just enough to make it worth our while. Happy to be supporting the Fredericton Trails Coalition. Clean trails = healthy community.
The 2026 Golf Fore Kids and Community is back again this year on Sunday, September 27th. The best ball (4-person) scramble is again being played at the West Hills Golf Club, one of the top golf courses in the province.
Presented by the Rotary Club of Fredericton North and West Hills Golf Club, the mixed open scramble is in support of Rotary’s community programs.
Over the years, the monies raised during this tournament have helped make it possible for Rotary to support several important community initiatives: the Nashwaaksis Memorial School nutrition program; the accessible dock system at Killarney Lake, Camp Rotary with purchase of a new van, The Gaiai Project (environmental awareness) in area schools and Josh the Otter books, a water safety program for preschoolers.
Multiflora Rose removal at Fredericton Botanic Garden
Five Rotarians, two root extractors, one spade, one pick-axe, one ATV/winch and one camera were needed for removal of invasive multi-flora rose bushes along the Creek-side Trail at the Fredericton Botanic Garden. The thick thickets and huge plants (one with a runner of over 12 metres!) are now gone.
Multiflora rose is a tenacious plant with multiple means of staying around for a long time so we know we'll need to be back but for now we're happy to have had success.
Rotarian of the Year
A Rotarian helps the club achieve its goals and acts with high ethical standards participating in the Clubs Community Projects.
This annual award is designated for a Rotarian in our Club who clearly stands out in demonstrating `Service Above Self". An outstanding club member who has made significant contributions to mission and operations and to one or more avenues of Community or International Service.
The award is given to a member who exhibits "Service above Self" in daily activities and promotion of Rotary by their actions and involvements. They are recognized for participation in one major activity or multiple activities and Committee Service. A candidate who is highly visible in the weekly activities of the Club.
The Selection Committee considered the following qualifying criteria:
Membership for at least one (1) year,
Membership in good standing,
An Active Membership Status,
Exemplary attendance record,
Involvement in Service and Fundraising Projects,
Participates in Club Social activities,
Has held an Office, served on the Board or Committee,
Invites guests and is active in membership recruitment.
This list is not all inclusive.
The Selection Committee identified several deserving candidates for the award.
This year’s recipient is Christina (Chris) Darrah.
Service Above Self
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