Statement on Kamloops Indian Residential School
National Archives of Canada
News of the discovery of 215 bodies found in the area around the Kamloops Indian Residential School is once again a reminder of the harms families and survivors have suffered and continue to suffer. We are deeply saddened by this discovery and our thoughts are with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, as well as with all Indigenous communities across Canada.
The Rotary Club of Ajax continues to learn and seek ways to work with the community and our partners to provide resources and the support needed as determined by the community.
Our Drive Thru Ribfest is Back!
June 18, 19 & 20, 11am to 8pm.
Rotary Member Shares COVID-19 Experience
A member of the Rotary Club of Ajax shares her experiences caring for family members who have contracted COVID-19. They offered these suggestions to other Rotary Club members and our community.
If you know someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 and they are in quarantine here are some things you can do to help them and their family.
Delta's Drive In Bingo
This month the Rotary Club of Ajax is pleased to acknowledge charitable funds received from the Delta Bingo, are directly benefitting organizations in the Ajax Community: Ajax-Pickering Hospital, Grandview Kids Children’s Centre, and Salvation Army Community & Family Services - Durham Region.
These charitable funds are only possible when Delta Bingo can operate within the establish Durham Region Health guidelines. Delta is excited to announce Delta’s Drive-In Bingo will begin on Father’s Day June 20th. To buy your ticket and reserve your car spot, go to the following Delta Bingo Reservation Link.
Ajax Rotary Appreciates First Responders
This is first responders weekend. In appreciation for everything that they do, Ajax Rotary donated dinner for all of the ICU staff at Ajax-Pickering hospital last night and coffee and bagels for staff starting their shift this morning. In addition we donated Crispy Cream donuts to all of the fire halls and Ambulance stations in Ajax. From Ajax Rotary Thank you for helping the public get through this.
Ajax Rotary Crocuses In Bloom!
People walking, cycling and driving along Harwood Avenue across from the Ajax Plaza recently may have noticed a splash of spring colour along the boulevard in the form of beautiful purple crocuses. In October 2018, members of the Rotary Club of Ajax, with the supervision of staff from the Town Of Ajax, planted 4500 purple crocus bulbs under three trees
on the boulevard. Due to that effort the community is now being rewarded with
Photo courtesy of Ajax Rotarian, Tom Clarkson this beautiful spring display.
The project, PP4P or Project Purple For Polio was spearheaded by Ajax Rotarian Tom Clarkson, seen below, kneeling,
to help raise awareness of Rotary’s involvement in eradicating the wild polio virus. We’re this close! Only Afghanistan and Pakistan remain plagued by the virus today.
Our 70th Anniversary Guide is Out!
To celebrate 70 years serving Ajax and it's residents, we have put together a 40-page anniversary guide highlighting some of our accomplishments and long-standing members. Copies will be delivered in your Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser and you can also download your digital copy here - Ajax Rotary 70th Anniversary Guide
2021 Polar Plunge Raises Over $3,500!
Volunteers and community supporters came together to raise over $3,500 in the Ajax Rotary 2021 Virtual Polar Plunge in support of the Bolton C. Falby Breakfast Program. Rotary club members threw themselves into their fundraisers by creatively 'plunging' into cold water for the cause.
Watch Ajax Rotarian Steve White get pelted with 120 ice cold water balloons in front of the Rotary mural below:
Stacey Lepine, the Senior Manager with responsibility for the Make A Difference Department, is happy that DDSB was able to come together with the Rotary Club, especially since the need is so great during the COVID-19 pandemic. She says, “We recognize that it takes a community to support our children and youth. Partnering with Ajax Rotary who pride themselves on ‘Service above Self’ and have a mandate that calls on Rotarians as ‘People of Action’ to participate in an annual campaign that emphasizes ‘Together We Fight Hunger” aligns with DDSB strategic priorities of Well-Being, Success and Engagement.”
Visit our Facebook page here to see the videos of all our participants.
Catch the Ace is Back!
Ajax Rotary Catch the Ace is back ready to help another charity .Girls Inc Durham is a great charity we are happy to support. Our CTA goes live Dec 14th and the jackpot starts at a minimum $1000.
Visit www.ajaxrotarycatchtheace.org. Play to win and help your community at the same time!
The Rotary Club of Ajax would like to warmly welcome Deborah McDougall-Jones as our newest member. Here Deborah and club president Bruce Green help packing food for Kids Against Hunger.
The Rotary Club of Ajax would like to warmly welcome one of our two newest members Brad Fiamboli! Brad has already shown that he’ll be a great addition to the club and the Ajax community.
Ajax Rotary Donates $5,000 to Salvation Army
Rotary Club of Ajax President Bruce Green delivers a cheque on behalf of Delta Bingo to the Ajax Salvation Army.
Ajax Rotary Raising Funds
Ajax Rotarian Ken Hurst presents a cheque to the Salvation Army for $2,700.
October 8th Ken attached 120 Donation cards to the shopping carts at Steve and Amanda’s No Frills. Customers added the donations to their grocery bills.
2020 Paul Harris Award
Congratulations to Rob MacArthur who was presented a Paul Harris award for his exemplary service to rotary and the community! Rob represents all that Rotary tries to do - Service Above Self is both his and our motto. Presenting his award was long-time member René Soetens at the drivethru Ribfest in Ajax.
