ESTEVAN - The Rotary Club of Estevan has been a big part of the community for over 100 years, and it is looking forward to celebrating the milestone.
The club is going to host a centennial event on April 19 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course's clubhouse. The event will feature a supper, speeches, a celebration of the club's history and live entertainment.
Estevan Rotary president Theresa Williams will make a presentation to the Rotary Club of Weyburn, as it was the Weyburn club that sponsored the establishment of the Estevan club back in 1923. Weyburn Rotary president Jill Thorn will give a response. Williams will then reflect on Rotary's impact on the community over the past 100 years.
Art Beselt, who is currently an assistant district governor for Rotary International District 5550, will introduce the current governor, Sonja Susut, who will pay tribute to the club and present a couple of Paul Harris Fellowship Awards.
Dennis Moore, who has been a big part of the club for many years and is currently an honourary Rotarian, will be the guest speaker for the event. He will be introduced by Jeff Ward.
Last Birds, a North Portal-based folk duo comprised of Mike Davis and Lindsay Arnold, will be the entertainment for the evening.
More than 120 people are expected to attend the bash, including current members and their families, plus club supporters and former members.
Williams said there is a lot of excitement within the club for the centennial evening. She noted the club currently has 38 members. There are also members at large. Those are people involved with Rotary but not able to make all of the meetings.
"We could always use new members," she said.
The club meets every second Tuesday over lunch at the Days Inn Estevan. They also like to have a social outing every couple of months that allows club members to further socialize.
"Being part of Rotary is more than just saying you care, and gives more than just hope to humanitarian needs," the club stated in a write-up. "Being a Rotarian gives fellowship and united assistance to achieve the goals to actually help, to make a long-lasting difference to our and other communities as better places to live, and as a Rotarian, you will help save and improve lives globally."
The club noted being a Rotarian isn't all work. The social outings include barbecues, lunch meeting, and games and activity nights.
Anyone who is interested in becoming a member can email the club at rotary.estevan@gmail.com, or message the club through its Facebook page.
