On April 22, 1938, the Rotary Club of Shelburne was established to provide community service to our town and the world. We thank the Town of Shelburne for their proclamation and flag raising in honour of this occasion. Today, we are a group of 15 men and women, building on what was started 88 years ago. We acknowledge what that group started and are honoured to continue their legacy of community service.
The Shelburne Rotary Club is a diverse group of like-minded people passionate about making a positive impact in our community and around the world. We make friends and have fun while living the Rotary motto of “Service
Above Self”.
Our recent major local projects include:
-Community Kitchen at Fiddle Park
-donation of entire Nutcracker Gala proceeds to the Shelburne Food Bank
-Shelburne Food Bank Cargo Van
-Ongoing support to youth sports
-Ongoing support to the Food Bank
-Christmas Hampers
-Backpack Program
On April 22 the Town of Shelburne recognized Shelburne Rotary Day with a flag raising and proclamation.
Rotary Day Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Shelburne was established on April 22nd, 1938; and
WHEREAS, the club members work for the benefit of our community and the world; and
WHEREAS, the motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”; and
WHEREAS, the club donates to many organizations and projects every year; and
WHEREAS, the club performs many community service projects and hosts many events through the year; and
WHEREAS, the club was a leader in the Shelburne Community Kitchen, Shelburne Food Bank including the Cargo van and the Shelburne Rotary Splash Pad fundraising; and
WHEREAS, the club has shown by its actions and good works for the past 88 years that it is a significant asset to the community, providing leadership and funding projects and organizations that have greatly benefited the greater community and its citizens, as well as people around the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Mills, Mayor of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, April 22nd, as: “Shelburne Rotary Day”, in the Town of Shelburne, and I urge all citizens to recognize the many contributions Shelburne Rotary has made to our community and commend the club for a wonderful heritage and a bright future.
