1938 Lager

Cheers to 85 Years: Southampton Rotary Club Unveils Exclusive "1938 Lager"
in Partnership with Three Sheets Brewing!
The picture shows members of Southampton Rotary and Three Sheet Brewing owners Jeff Carver and Curtis Thomas.
From Left to Right: Sylvia Sheard, Tony Sheard, Jeff Carver, Curt Thomas, Cathy Janveau, Jim Wade and Dave Bertrand.
 
Southampton Rotary Club is excited to announce we have partnered with Three Sheets Brewing to produce a limited edition special brew known as 1938 Lager.
 
Jeff Carver, the driving force behind Three Sheets Brewing said: “I have been a longtime admirer of the good work of the Southampton Rotary Club and in recognition I am delighted to offer a special edition brew to commemorate the club’s 85th Anniversary.”
 
Dave Bertrand Club President advised:
“The club was thrilled to have been selected by Three Sheets to brew a special beer in our honour.”
He went to say “Club members ran a competition to pick a suitable name and by a unanimous vote “1938” was selected to mark the year the Rotary Club of Southampton was established”.
 
Extract from the Brewmaster’s notes about the lager:
“A light, crisp, and very drinkable beer, this beverage represents something that brings people together to celebrate ties of friendship and service that unite us all.”
 
Where can you purchase 1938 Lager?
The beer is now exclusively available from the Three Sheets Brewery Tap Room, 1246 Goderich Street, Port Elgin.
 
The beer retails at $5 per can and 50% of the proceeds of every can sold will be donated to support Southampton Rotary Causes.
 
CHECK OUT THIS SHORT VIDEO OF THE CANNING BRIGADE: CLICK HERE
1938 Lager Tony Sheard 2023-11-09 05:00:00Z 0

Peter Day Memorial

On Thursday, November 2nd. 2023 a $2000 cheque was presented to Fred Schlenker of the Bruce Ski Club in Hepworth, by Mary Ellen Harrigan, the chair of the Youth & Vocational Committee of the Southampton Rotary Club. The funds were given to Rotary by family and friends in memory of long-time Rotarian Peter Day. The Ski Club used the funds to build a shed to store the ski equipment for the Jack Rabbit equipment.
Photo shows, left to right: Brad Churchley, John Conlin, Mary Ellen Harrigan, Fred Schlenker, Bob Speight, Dave Bertrand and Ron Downie.
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20th Annual Dinner Auction, 2023 - RESULTS

 
20th Annual Dinner Auction – Exceeds Expectations                             November 2nd, 2023.
 
Southampton Rotary held its 20th Annual Dinner Auction in support of Rotary Causes and the GC Huston Playground Project at the Walker House last weekend. The capacity crowd enjoyed a sumptuous 3 course dinner, and were entertained by the guest auctioneer, Bill Walker, former MPP and now President and CEO of the Organisation of Canadian Nuclear Industries.
 
GC Huston School Principal, Hugh Morrison gave a compelling address to illustrate the power of play and advised the new playground initiative transcends mere playground equipment; it's about crafting an inclusive space where children can play, learn, grow, and create cherished memories.
 
Dave Bertrand, President said “Businesses, citizens and friends once again demonstrated their unwavering support for Southampton Rotary causes on October 28th with a lively, sell-out dinner auction. The end result of all the very generous bids and donations was very positive indeed, and the Fund-A-Need portion of the night, by master auctioneer, Bill Walker, netted over $40,000 toward Southampton Rotary’s $85 000 goal to pay for a new state-of-the-art accessible play structure on the G.C. Huston school yard. Without such a generous, supportive community, ambitious goals like this would not be reachable. On behalf of our club and the community, thank you, to the friends of Southampton Rotary..!
 
Tony Sheard, the Auction Co-Chair said “We extend special thanks to National Bank Independent Network for being our Presenting Sponsor, Kelly and Sons for being our Table Sponsor and The Saugeen Team at Century 21, In Studio Reality for hosting the Bubbles Reception and all the businesses who donated items for the auction or took ads in our program. Without their support we would not be able to stage such a fun event., so we encourage everyone to support our community by continuing to SHOP LOCAL..!”
 
He further acknowledged “The net proceeds for the evening exceeded $65,000 and wished to thank all our Rotary members, partners, and friends who worked tirelessly to make this event such a success.”
 
Mark your calendars for next year’s event, which will return to the Walker House on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
Picture Shows Auctioneer Bill Walker and Auction Co-Chair Sylvia Sheard.
20th Annual Dinner Auction, 2023 - RESULTS Tony Sheard 2023-11-04 04:00:00Z 0 Auction,GC HUSTON

Backpacks 2023

🎒✨Brightening Futures with Backpacks! 🌟🎓 - September 2023.
We're thrilled to share the success of our 2023 Backpack Program! With our help, students at GC Huston, Northport, Saugeen Central, and St Joseph are starting the school year with confidence and a smile. Together, we're shaping brighter tomorrows! 🌈📚 #CommunityStrong #BackToSchoolMagic" #RotaryPeopleOfAction "
Backpacks 2023 Tony Sheard 2023-09-27 04:00:00Z 0

Peace Pole Re-dedication 2023

Rededication of Southampton Rotary Peace Pole: Embracing Peace in Ojibwa and Japanese
September 21, 2023
Earlier today at Perkins Park Southampton, we came together for a momentous occasion to rededicate the Southampton Rotary Peace Pole. This powerful symbol of unity united community leaders, representatives, and residents for a day of reflection and peace.
The ceremony featured addresses from notable figures, including Club President Dave Bertrand and Deputy Mayor Diane Huber, Lori Kewaquom from Saugeen First Nation illuminated the translation process of the Peace Pole's message into Ojibwa. - "Bekaadesewin".
This year the club is hosting Rei Kaneda, a Japanese Rotary Youth Exchange Student, and the club added a Peace message in Japanese and Rei took the opportunity to bring greetings from her home country.
Past President, Jenny Amy gave a short address on the meaning of peace to conclude the ceremony and formally invited all present to reflect and rededicate the pole by saying the words 'May Peace Prevail on Earth'.
Peace Poles Originated in post-WWII Japan, and our Pole now stands as a beacon of Rotary's commitment to peacebuilding. Inscribed with 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' in eight languages, it embodies the collective hope for peace worldwide.
Peace Pole Re-dedication 2023 Tony Sheard 2023-09-25 04:00:00Z 0

Everyone Can Play Launch, GC Huston

September 13th, 2023
 
 
Playground Project – GC Public School, Southampton – Everyone Can Play!
 
At a landmark signing ceremony this morning at GC Huston Public School, President Dave Bertrand and School Principal Hugh Morrison signed a Memorandum of Understanding to embark on an ambitious project to build an inclusive school playground that will benefit all students, regardless of their abilities.
 
The estimated cost of this project is approximately $115,000, and the school already has funds in reserve of around $30,000, which they will pledge to help make this playground a reality. With Rotary’s participation, we have an opportunity to bridge the remaining $85,000 shortfall together. 
 
The target is to raise all the funds by Spring of 2024 to enable the School Board to tender and install the play equipment, ready for the new school year in the Fall of 2024.
 
Everyone Can Play Launch, GC Huston Tony Sheard 2023-09-12 04:00:00Z 0

Shop Local Mural

The Rotary Club of Southampton and Southampton Arts are delighted to confirm the installation of a mural in the “Gateway to the Arts” alley between the Town Hall and the Art School in Southampton, Ontario, Canada.
This whimsical mural of the High Street was originally commissioned by the Rotary Club of Southampton in 2022 for use as a tracking board for “Toonies for Tom”, a Rotary fundraiser for a CT Scanner for the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, raising $20,002 for the campaign.
The painting was created by local artists and friends of Southampton Arts and the project was led by Darlene McConnachie and Jo Ann Sturgeon.
After the “Toonies for Tom” campaign, the artists asked if the mural could go on permanent display and Rotary suggested changing the title to reflect a “Shop Local” theme.
The mural was installed by Town staff on August 2, 2023 and a photo op with the artists, Sara Porter of the BIA and Art School Manager Michelle Casolino was held on August 15, 2023.
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Rotary Youth Exchange 2024-25 Dave Bertrand 2023-09-07 04:00:00Z 0 Youth Exchange
Rei Kaneda Starts Her Canadian Journey Dave Bertrand 2023-08-24 04:00:00Z 0

Dinner of the Month 2022

 
    DINNER OF THE MONTH
    Tickets are available until the end of January 2022...have you got yours? 
     
    Drop by "A Little of This and That" on the High Street or call Jenny 519 797 1818 to get yours. 
     
    Draws are the FIRST Wednesday of the Month from January to June 2022 at 6:00 pm.
     
    Your name could appear here?
     
    Winners:
    • January 5th 
    • February 2nd
    • March 2nd
    • April 6th
    • May 4th
    • June 1st
    Dinner of the Month 2022 Tony Sheard 2022-01-03 05:00:00Z 0

    Swing into Summer Online Auction

     
    Our Golf Tournament may be sold out....but have we got an opportunity for you to have some fun and support our causes.

    Why not register in our " Swing into Summer" Online Auction Click here to register and start bidding.

    Lots of great items, including Go Pro Camera, Restaurant Gift Certificates, Golf Shirts, Coffee maker, Gift Ideas, and much much more. Keep checking back as we add more items.

    The auction closes on June 30th at Midnight.

     
     
     
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    Every Child Matters – Honouring Indigenous People

    As we mourn the more than 1,000 children, as we wear orange, as we add an Every Child Matters banner to our Facebook page many of us are asking, how do I learn more? how do I understand? how do I help make a real difference? Rotarians in our area have started down this path. Our District Governor wrote. “This …will be a journey though some darks places on the way to enlightenment and unity.” 
     
    Our District has joined HIP – Honouring Indigenous People, a Canada wide group of Rotarians and non-Rotarians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous who’s mission is to catalyze societal change by inspiring Indigenous & Non-Indigenous relationship building, strengthening community well-being and advancing the next generation of leaders. 
     
    You don’t need to be a Rotarian or Indigenous to be a part of this. Click here to check out their website, sign up for their newsletter and to follow them on Facebook 
     
    To read District Governor David Elliott's email to all area Rotarians and to watch last week's presentation on Honouring Indigenous People Click on  Read More
     
    Every Child Matters – Honouring Indigenous People Susan Macdonald 2021-06-01 04:00:00Z 0

    Jigsaw Puzzle

    The third in a series of Jigsaws will be available from May 5th at the "Light House Photo Gallery" and  "A Little Of This And That, both located on the High Street in Downtown Southampton, for a minimum donation of $20 CASH. or if you are from out of town don't worry just email us at rotary1938@gmail.com for delivery and shipping options.
     
    Our third Jigsaw in the series features a photo taken by the flag in Southampton at "Dominion Lookout" generously donated by Carol Norris of the Light House Photo Gallery.  Framed prints of the photograph are also available from Carol's Store. You can find out more about Carol's award-winning photography by CLICKING HERE.
     
    The 308 piece jigsaws are 17 inches x 11 inches when complete.....happy puzzling..!
     
     
    SOLD OUT
    The second in a series of Jigsaws will be available from Tuesday, November 8th  at the "Light House Photo Gallery" and  "A Little Of This And That, both located on the High Street in Downtown Southampton, for a minimum donation of $20 CASH. or if you are from out of town don't worry just email us at rotary1938@gmail.com for delivery and shipping options.
     
    Our second Jigsaw in the series features a photo of Chantry Island generously donated by Carol Norris of the Light House Photo Gallery.  Framed prints of the photograph are also available from Carol's Store. You can find out more about Carol's award-winning photography by CLICKING HERE.
     
    The 308 piece jigsaws are 17 inches x 11 inches when complete.....happy puzzling..!
     
     
     
     
     
    Our First Jigsaw - The Harbour is almost SOLD out.
     
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    RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

     

     
    ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS – Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders
     
    Southampton Rotary invites High School Students to attend this virtual life changing seminar on May 14th and 15th 2021 and Rotary will cover the cost for up to 6 students……So, it’s FREE!!!
     
    What is the RYLA Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders?
     
    RYLA  - Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders is a weekend seminar usually held at Western University in London, Ontario. This year, however, it will be virtual! Our seminar is devoted to enhancing and expanding your leadership skills and abilities to be the next generation of leaders in communities.
     
    RYLA aims to:
    • Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth;
    • Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders;
    • Encourage leadership of youth by youth;
    • Recognise publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities
     
    Every RYLA program covers the following core topics
     
    o   Fundamentals of leadership
    o   Ethics of positive leadership
    o   Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
    o   Problem-solving and conflict management
    o   Rotary's purpose and service to the community
    o   Building self-confidence and self-esteem
    o   Elements of community and global citizenship
     
    Please email Southampton Rotary at southamptonrotary@bmts.com  if you are interested in attending by April 10th with your contact details and the reason why you would like to attend.
     
     
    RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Susan Macdonald 2021-03-22 04:00:00Z 0

    SHRED-N-GO how it works

    HOW IT WORKS 
    Address: 39 Grey Street South, Southampton. September 18th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
     
    3 BOX LIMIT PER HOUSEHOLD
     
    COVID protocols are in place. Please wear a MASK.
     
    Entry is by donation…suggested minimum is $10 per Bankers Box or equivalent. (3 box limit per household) Have your cash or card payment method ready. (CASH preferred)
     
    On arrival choose your lane.
    • RIGHT Lane is Credit/Debit/Cash
    • LEFT Lane is CASH only
    After making your donation proceed to the next available unloading slot.
     
    Volunteers will help take the boxes, from your vehicle and quickly verify there are no metal or foreign objects and will then dump them into a Wasteco bin.  
     
    The Wasteco bin holds 10 boxes and is then lifted and dumped into the truck and the shredding begins. You may keep your boxes or you may discard them into the special cardboard recycling bins.
     
    On completion proceed towards the exit where the first 250 people will be offered a white pine seedling tree seedling.
    SHRED-N-GO how it works 2021-03-18 04:00:00Z 0

    SHRED-N-GO maps and directions

     
     
     
    Please follow the green arrows on the map and the blue and white Rotary signs on the roadways
     
    Watch out for our Rotary volunteers who will show you the way
    SHRED-N-GO maps and directions 2021-03-18 04:00:00Z 0

    SHRED-N-GO Our Sponsors

    Thank you to our Sponsors. It's companies like these and the people behind them that make our community a special place
     
     
     
                                     
     
     
     
    Co-operators
    281 Goderich St, Port Elgin
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Don Amy – Wilfred McIntee & Co Brokerage
    181 High St, Southampton
     
     
     
     
     
    RBC - Meeting Place
    556A Goderich St, Port Elgin  
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Susan J. Dollar Law
    44 Albert St S, Southampton
     
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    Dr Arra - COVID-19 Vaccines in Grey Bruce

    Wednesday, March 3rd at 7.15 p.m. 
    Speaker, Dr. Arra, Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health
    This is a free event
     
    We would like to offer all the communities in Grey Bruce the opportunity to join our Club’s meeting via Zoom Webinar, to hear our Speaker Dr. Arra from the Grey Bruce Health Unit speak on "COVID-19 Pandemic Management and rollout of Vaccinations in Grey Bruce". 
     
    Registration for this event is now Closed 
     
     
    Questions may be submitted during the meeting using our Zoom online Q and A feature.
     
    We look forward to you joining our meeting.
     
    In recognition of Dr Arra’s talk, the Southampton Rotary Club will be making a donation to the Rotary Foundation END POLIO NOW Campaign to assist in Rotary’s ongoing vaccination effort to rid the world of polio.
     
     
    READ MORE to Meet Dr Arra 
    Dr Arra - COVID-19 Vaccines in Grey Bruce Susan Macdonald 2021-02-19 05:00:00Z 0

    Culinary Wars on Huron Shores Challenge

    Fridays -  April 9th and April 30th
     
      2nd Culinary War on April 9th 
         with Chefs Kendra and Stacey from the Little Black Dog who will whisk us off to Ecuador
     
    Regular - $30.00 - Watch Along Ticket
    VIP - $70.00 (includes Ingredients Pack for 2) so you may cook along...Limited availability!
     
     
     
     
    Proceeds to "Southampton Rotary COVID-19 Response Fund"
     
    Thank you to our Chefs
    Kendra and Stacey, Little Black Dog
     
     
    Event subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time
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    Rotary Winterama - 2021

    Winterama has gone virtual....check out our NEW Special Wintrama Page where you can support your local School online.

     

    Winterama Web Page

     

    #RotaryResponds  #RotaryWinterama  #RotaryBearama

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    Dinner of the Month Winners - June

    Congratulations to our June Dinner of the Month winners !!!
     
     
     
     
    Jane Kramer of Southampton wins a $250 gift certificate from Ristorante Rosina  
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Betty Macdonald of Southampton wins a $50 gift certificate from Duffy's 
     
     
     
     
    This was the last draw for the Dinner of the Month - Thank you for supporting us and our projects
     
    Dinner of the Month Winners - June Susan Macdonald 2021-01-07 05:00:00Z 0

    Dinner of the Month Winner - May

    Congratulations to our May Dinner of the Month winners !!!
     
     
     
     
          
    Dale Robinette of Southampton wins a
    $250 gift certificate for Room 797
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Elyse Curtis wins a
    $50.00 gift certificate for the Berkshire
     
     
     
     
     
    Watch out for the next Draw on June 2nd   
     
    Dinner of the Month Winner - May Susan Macdonald 2021-01-07 05:00:00Z 0

     Dinner of the Month Winners - April

    Congratulations to our April Dinner of the Month winners !!!
     
     
     
     
          
    Gwen McGrenere of Southampton wins a
    $250 gift certificate for the Elk and Finch
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Gary Cobean of Southampton wins a
    $50.00 gift certificate for the Wismer House
     
     
     
     
     
    Watch out for the next Draw on May 5th  
     
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    Dinner of the Month Winner - January

    Congratulations to our January Dinner of the Month winners !!!
     
    H. Briggs from Southampton wins a $250 gift certificate from the Walker House
     
     
     
    Linda Harwood from Port Elgin wins a $50 gift certificate from the Little Black Dog.
     
    Don't forget you can still get tickets until January 31st from any Rotarian or just message us.
     
    Watch out for the next Draw on February 3rd.
     
    Dinner of the Month Winner - January Susan Macdonald 2021-01-07 05:00:00Z 0

    The Our 2020 Ornament – The Chantry Lighthouse

    Sorry, ALL SOLD OUT..!
    Rotarian Liz Hawthorne has commissioned a decorative ornament of Chantry Island Lighthouse and the proceeds are going to support the Rotary Club of Southampton’s community and international projects.
     
    This the third in a series of ornaments. The first was an ornament of a water droplet to signify Rotary’s commitment to clean water and to support a global grant for a clean water project in Cameroon.
     
    The second was a star which contained the outline of a mother and child to signify Rotary’s focus on Maternal Health and the funds raised supported a maternal health project in Cameroon.
     
    The Light Houses are available for $5.00 each at a Little of This and That, High St Southampton, or by contacting any Southampton Rotarian
    The Our 2020 Ornament – The Chantry Lighthouse Susan Macdonald 2020-11-07 05:00:00Z 0

    1945 - Saugeen Memorial Hospital
     

    The Rotary Club of Southampton was the original donor
     
    In 1945, as World War II was drawing to a close Southampton Mayor Ellis Millard had a dream to open a hospital as a memorial to the men who gave their lives in this ultimate sacrifice.
     
    The project was first supported by the Club who in September 1945 pledged $15,500 towards the purchase of Hillcrest Lodge as the site of the new hospital.  That's a whopping $260,000 @ 2022 price levels..!
     
    The total cost of the project was around $50,000. The Hospital was opened on October 16th, 1947 and boasted 21 adult beds and 7 infant cubicles according to the first Annual Report.
     
     
     
    Hillcrest Lodge Post Card Image.
    1945 - Saugeen Memorial Hospital  Susan Macdonald 2020-10-13 04:00:00Z 0

    1940 - War Time Donation to Southampton UK
     

    1940 Southampton, Ontario Club made a donation of 200 GB Pounds (the equivalent of 13,000 GB Pounds or around 22,000 Canadian Dollars in today’s funds) to the Rotary Club of Southampton UK club to help support the city right after it had been heavily bombed during WWII.

     

     
    2015  A British record dealer based in Austria discovered an old acetate recording of a soundtrack from the UK club thanking the Ontario club for their donation and he contacted the club via Facebook Messenger.  
     
     “Best wishes, from Andrew Milton, I am a record dealer and recently came across some acetate recordings dating from the 1950's, one of which appears to include a recording of a message to your Rotary Club from the Southampton Rotary Club in the UK. I have sent the recording to the Rotary Club in the UK in the hope that you can communicate with them about it. I'd be grateful if you could let me know if it means anything to you.”  Listen to the Recording
     
    2019 The two Southampton Clubs reconnected when an Ontario Rotaran visited the UK Club and made a presentation about  Southampton Ontario to the UK Club.
     
    The story of the ongoing connection between the two Southampton Clubs was recently featured in the Peace Edition of the UK and Ireland Rotary Magazine. Susan Macdonald said “I was thrilled to be interviewed about this when Colin and I visited with the UK Club and I made a presentation about our Southampton and the history between the two clubs”. Take a look:
     
     
    1940 - War Time Donation to Southampton UK  Susan Macdonald 2020-10-13 04:00:00Z 0

    1981 - Rotary Hall
     

    The Club built the Rotary Scout and Guide Hall at 39 Grey Street, South

     

    The Girl Guides still use this space, and many community organizations hold meetings and gatherings in the Hall

    1981 - Rotary Hall  Susan Macdonald 2020-10-13 04:00:00Z 0

    Winterama

     
    Rotary Winterama is a FUN AND FUNDRAISING PROJECT promoted by the Rotary Clubs of Southampton, Tara, and Port Elgin held in February each year for the benefit of local schools and Youth Programs in our area.
     
    This year eight local schools are set to take their winter activities to the next level through February, in an attempt to travel virtually around the world in 28 days. Students from GC Huston, EPESCS, Northport, St. Joseph's, SDSS, Sauble, Hepworth and Tara will be skiing, skating, snowshoeing, sledding, walking and running their kilometers, to compete against, and alongside, other students, classes, schools and assorted club groups.
     
    Big winter movers will win bronze, silver or gold medals for reaching target individual distances, and top classes in each school will win recess activity buckets full of fun, active things to do at recess. Rotary Winterama skates with Bearama have been booked for noon on February 25th (Plex) and noon February 26th at Shallow Lake.
     
    The Nuclear Promise X Company (NPX) from Kincardine has kindly designed a Winterama website app where students record their kilometres daily, see how they rank compared to others, and track their Winterama journey around the world.
     
    While enjoying their winter activities and keeping active, students are collecting pledges from supporters to earn money for their schools' special projects. Local businesses and individuals have also generously sponsored the event, to help defray costs and to support Rotary youth programs in our area.
     
    Over $550,000 has been raised and distributed back to local schools and the community in the past 20 years.
     
    THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
     
    How it works:
     
    What and when is this Rotary Winterama “Move On Out” Challenge?
    The Rotary Winterama “Move On Out” Challenge is being offered, from February 1st to 28th, to 8 participating local schools. Last year, students collectively travelled half way around the world with their winter activities! This year, we want you to go ALL the way around the world!!! Schools, classes and individuals can challenge themselves in wintry fashion, and earn money for their schools while they are logging kilometres.
     
    Where will we do the activites?
    You can do them outside or at any arena/ facility. These include your local arena, rink, ski club, ski hills, trails, sliding hills or walking routes.
     
    Where do we record our kilometres?
    Record your kms, using your personal ID on the NPX Innovation Winterama app, CLICK HERE
    We are VERY grateful to NPX Innovation from Kincardine for providing this great app to record your results.
     
    Why should we participate?
    We encourage you to challenge yourself, your class or school to strive for a personal fitness or social goal. Also, if your class is the top kilometre class in your school, they will win a recess activity bucket full of fun things to do at recess. And, you can show your citizenship skills by earning money for your school. Remember, 100% of what you earn will go directly back to your school.
     
    How do we get pledges for activities that we decide to do?
    Some people will want to sponsor you a given amount to encourage your overall participation. Others may want to sponsor you a certain amount of money ($0.50 or $1.00) for every km that you travel in your chosen activity. Either way, remember that while you are logging personal kilometres, you will also be earning important dollars to help your school out!
     
    You can use the paper pledge form, to keep track of your pledges, or you can create your own Canada Helps pledge web page CLICK HERE   To get Paper Pledge Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
     
    What if we have trouble with kilometre recording or the Canada Helps pledge tracking?
    To see how the NPX kilometre tracking website AND the pledge tracking website works, just watch our instructional video CLICK HERE
     
    What are the events?
     Skating
    When public skating, count your laps. Every 6 laps counts as one kilometre. When playing hockey or attending a figure skating lesson, every game or lesson counts as 3 kms of skating.
    Downhill Skiing
    Every complete run counts as a kilometre.
    Cross-Country Skiing
    Look at the club map or google maps to see how many kms you travelled in your loops, or just assume that, for every 10 minutes, you travelled one kilometre.
    Snowshoeing
    Use a map or google maps to track your kms, or assume that,for every 15 minutes, you travelled one kilometre.
    Walking / Hiking / Running
    Use a map or google maps to track your kms, or assume that, for every 10 minutes of brisk walking, you travelled one kilometre. If you are jogging, give yourself a km every 7 minutes.
    Sledding
    Look at the length of your run, and see how many runs add up to 1000 m or a kilometre. Remember that walking back up the hill counts too!!!
     
    Enjoy and Thank you for particpating..!
     
    2022 RESULTS 
    Winterama pays back over $12,000 at award ceremonies at local schools around the area.
    Local Elementary School Students Get Active With the Rotary Winterama Olympics Challenge organised by Southampton Rotary Club and Tara Rotary Club.
    Local elementary school students earned important fundraising dollars for their schools, and embraced winter activities this past February through the 20th Annual Rotary Winterama campaign. Students brought in a collective total of over $12,000 directly to their schools, to help fund breakfast programs and important school projects. Local corporations, businesses, and individual supporters generously stepped up as well, and donated over $12,000 to the campaign, allowing the participating Rotary Clubs to defray the costs of Winterama, and broaden their services to support youth programs in our area. This year’s Winterama offered a Winter Olympics Challenge to students, where students accumulated kilometres doing fun winter activities during the period of the 2022 Winter Olympics. High-achieving students in local schools earned bronze, silver, and gold medals if they met certain kilometre benchmarks. Top classes in each school were also awarded a recess activity bucket, hand-delivered by Bearama, to help them keep active at recesses.
    Participating students in local schools logged a total of over 21, 000 kilometres during the campaign… more than halfway around the world! See some of the smiling faces below, skating with Winterama mascot “Bearama", and later wearing their medals. A total of 233 students skated, skied, sledded, hiked, and snowshoed their way to their Rotary Olympic Challenge medals, and many more accumulated kilometres trying their best.
    The top four pledge-earning students in Winterama also won prizes for their hard work fundraising for their schools. In first place was Charlie Schaab, EPESCS, who raised $1200. Second place prizes winners were Serenity and Andre Saunders, G.C. Huston, who each raised $795. Third place went to Sam Stephenson, EPESCS, who raised $720 for his school.
    Amabel Sauble deserves a special mention, despite being the smallest school population-wise (162). They accumulated a total of 6603 kms, or 41 kms per student!!!
     
    A big THANK YOU to all 2022 Winterama participants, sponsors and supporters!!
     
     
     
     
    Winterama Susan Macdonald 2020-09-30 04:00:00Z 0

    Huron Shore Run 

    Rotary Huron Shore Run is a community event raising money for the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation while promoting physical fitness through road races and walking.
     
    This is a class AA race accredited by Athletics Ontario. It is a beautiful course along the shore of Lake Huron, with very little elevation change. In addition to the half marathon, there are 5 km and 10 km races for various age groups (male & female) and a 3 km race for 14 and under. We will once again have a children’s PLAY Fun Run organized by Saugeen Shores PLAY Network.
    Huron Shore Run Susan Macdonald 2020-09-30 04:00:00Z 0

    Our History

    Our History
    This page contains some of the key events in our history and a  list of our Past Presidents and Club Members who have served beyond the Club level in support of our District 6330. 
     
    The Club was founded in March 1938 and held its Inaugural Charter Dinner at the Walker House in May.
     
     
     
     
    Our History Susan Macdonald 2020-09-24 04:00:00Z 0

    Creating and Maintaining Perkins Park

    In 1999 the Club bought the lot on Perkins Blvd (corner of McNabb and Highway 21) from the Perkins family for $30,000 and then in turn donated back to the town which made a double lot and formally created Perkins Park.

    Creating and Maintaining Perkins Park Susan Macdonald 2020-09-24 04:00:00Z 0

    Supplying Back to School Backpacks

    Southampton Rotary Club's Youth and Vocational Committee donates $400 to the Grey-Bruce United Way Backpack Program.
     
    The Committee members delivered the backpacks to G.C. Huston School for students needing backpacks and school supplies. Principal Hugh Morrison accepted the backpacks and thanked Rotary.
    Supplying Back to School Backpacks Susan Macdonald 2020-09-24 04:00:00Z 0

    Building an Accessible Playground 

    This joint $350,000 project with the Town of Saugeen Shores was completed in Summer 2010
     
    Our club with our friends from the Rotary Club of Port Elgin were the naming donors for the playground project by each contributing $25,000. Club members from Southampton were also key members of the Fundraising Committee that raised the full $350,000 over a 5 year period.
     
    At the time, this was the first fully accessible playground of its type in Bruce County and provides integrated play opportunities for young and old of all capabilities. A sensory garden is included in the design and this was named the Bruce Power Sensory Gardens after the company's lead donation to the project.
    Building an Accessible Playground Susan Macdonald 2020-09-24 04:00:00Z 0
    About Us - Who We Are Susan Macdonald 2020-09-24 04:00:00Z 0

    Backpacks for G.C. Huston

    Southampton Rotary Club's Youth and Vocational Committee donates $400 to the Grey-Bruce United Way Backpack Program. The Committee members delivered the backpacks to G.C. Huston School for students needing backpacks and school supplies. Principal Hugh Morrison accepted the backpacks and thanked Rotary.

    Backpacks for G.C. Huston Susan Macdonald 2020-09-04 04:00:00Z 0
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