We miss her already, and wish her a bright future in the years to come!

 

2nd Row: Olivia Bragg (Pathfinder)

 

 

Rotary Members & Partners                        $50 each

Rotaract & Interact Members                      $0 each

 

Each year, the club hosting our annual Conference, chooses a local charity as a recipient of any fund raising conducted during the conference. In the past, proceeds from Sgt at Arms fines, raffles, auctions etc. have been donated to a local charity.

Because this year’s event will be virtual, we are asking all registrants to consider making a donation to the Rotary Club of Melfort’s designated local charity, North East Outreach & Support Services known as NEOSS.

East Outreach & Support Services (NEOSS) offers assistance to all people in Northeast Saskatchewan.  Support is given through seven departments: Domestic Violence Shelter, Community Short-Term Receiving Home, Second Stage Housing, Walk-in Counseling, Outreach, Melfort Youth Evolution, and a 24/7 Crisis Line which extends to other provinces and countries. Individuals may access services through NEOSS if they need a safe place, support, advocacy, referrals, someone to talk to, or if they are in crisis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you know, our Rotary Club has applied for funding for Rotary Park path improvements through the Newsask Challenge 4 Communities grant.  Part of the process hinges on obtaining votes in favor of our charity over our competitors.  All of the information is on their website:  http://www.cfsask.ca/newsask.

 

 

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Our Rotary Park is a beautiful green area in the heart of residential Melfort. Our community is growing and there is an influx of young families seeking outdoor recreational opportunities. With the support of our Rotary Club and a commitment of care by the City of Melfort, we can foster greater usage of the park by people of all ages.

 

With the support of a 2016 Co-op Community Spaces grant, we will be refurbishing the pathways in our 8.5 acre park, installing a tot playground structure, and putting in family picnic shelters.

 

In alignment with the City of Melfort’s new brand, Play Melfort, we will be offering a much improved recreational space for everyone to enjoy.

 

In a ceremony held Friday, June 24, 2016 at Rotary Park, we celebrated this new partnership and publicly acknowledged the support of Co-op Community Spaces. Randy Wasserman, the Manager of our local co-op, Prairie North Co-op, was on hand to make the official announcement along with City of Melfort Mayor Lang  and members of the Rotary Club of Melfort.

The Rotary Club of Melfort volunteeers were out completing the 2014 Canadian Foodgrains Bank project harvest on Tuesday, September 23 on the outskirts of Melfort at the farm of Wayne Claggett.

Exchange student Aline Zengaffinen is enjoying Canada, but noticing a few differences compared to Switzerland, her home.

 Melfort Journal Tuesday, August 23, 2011 2:11:39 CST PM

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The Melfort Memorial garden is not a campsite, but members of the Melfort Rotary Club will be camped out there all day tomorrow (Aug. 24) and overnight raising funds for Shelter Boxes.

 

 

 

 

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With summer vacation looming just around the corner, there are several different camps available to keep local kids busy this summer in Melfort.
The Melfort and District Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Centre is hosting three sets of Mini Golf Kids Camps. These week-long camps are offered to kids ages 6 through 12, and cost $10.00 for the week.
The first week runs from July 21-25, the second week from July 28 through August 1, and the third week is August 11-15. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Kids will be kept busy with mini-golf, games, crafts and snacks throughout the week from 1-5 pm each day, Monday through Friday.
The Melfort Dance Centre is also hosting their Summer Groove Dance camp August 25,26,27. Each day will feature 4-5 dance classes, in a variety of genres.
Tuition fees vary depending on the registrants age, ages  7 and up are welcome. Partial tuition will include one class per day for a reduced rate. The early registration deadline is June 30.
The Melfort Rotary Club is also encouraging young people of Melfort to apply for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp. This event will be held at the Anglican Church camp in Clear Lake, Manitoba.
There are two age categories, ages 12-14 (basic), or ages 15-17 (advanced). Basic will take place from August 4-9, and advanced from August 11-16.
The camp will feature co-operative games, debating, international event discussion, leadership, recreational activities and other topics of interest.
Gailmarie Anderson advised that there is an application that must be completed for consideration, and it’s a good idea for those interested to prepare a reference, and advise of their hobbies, interest and community involvement.
Each local Rotary club sponsors the attendees and makes arrangements for transportation. There are typically two young people who attend from Melfort each year.
Those interested must apply by June 15, and can get more information by contacting Gailmarie Anderson at the museum or by visiting the Rotary District 5550 website.
The museum is also finalizing plans for their annual “Time Warp” day camp in the months of July and August. Further details will be available at a later date.
Melfort day camps will once again be taking place this year throughout the week of August, with each week featuring a different destination, and theme.
“Our camps are an option for some parents as daycare, and for some this is an option for younger kids who may not be old enough to go off to camp with their older brothers and sisters. The Stoney Lake camp focus is water, Torch is horse stuff, and the drama camp is focusing on theatre,” said Victoria Riley, organizer.
The week of August 12-15 will have kids going to Stoney Lake each day from 9-5. August 19-24 is drama camp week from 8:30 through 5:30 each day. During August 26-29 from 9-5,day campers will be traveling to Torch Trail Bible Camp.    
The meeting place for parents to drop off and pick up kids for these three camps is at the Kerry Vickar Centre. The costs associated are $30 per day, which includes everything except for a bagged lunch.
 

By Shelley Tomlinson, Melfort Journal Tuesday January 10, 2012 3:47:33 CST PM

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Rotary exchange students show their country's colours during a parade of flags at the Melfort Curling Club during a sports related weekend in Melfort this past weekend.                                    

 

By Byron Hackett, The Journal

Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:36:49 CST AM

 

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:37:48 CST AM

michael.oleksyn@sunmedia.ca

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On June 17, 2014, the Rotary Club of Melfort presented a cheque for $6600 as a Silver Sponsor of the Habitat

 for Humanity project in Melfort.