Annual fundraiser brought in $13,000 for community service projects
The lucky winners of $10,000 in the 2024 Rotary Club of Perth-Andover cash draw are Jeannette and Rick Watson of Forest Glen.
“Rotarians congratulate Jeannette and Rick Watson for their win. The Watsons are long-time supporters of the club. Their support, and the assistance of everyone in the community, enable the club to continue our record of community service,” said Louiselle St. Amand, club president.
Rotarians gave away $16,000 in prizes during the annual cash draw.
Other winners included Murray Grant, $1,000 early bird winner; Gus Briggs, $1,000 early bird winner; Trish VanGogh, $1,000 early bird winner; Mary Anne Ayoob, $100; Susan Shumate, $100; Hazel, Melanie, and DeNelda Moore; $100: Barb Boone, $100; Dennis and Donna Ruff, $100; Brad Kennedy, $250: Arnold and Jan Brooks, $500; Dawn Bishop, $750; and Barb and Ross Rideout, $1,000.
All 500 tickets for the event were purchased, and Rotarians raised more than $13,000 to be used for community service projects.
St. Amand said club members depend on the cash draw and other fundraisers to help support the community, including local schools, Making a Difference Food Bank and community needs.
“This year the Rotary Club is focused on ongoing improvements at the Perth-Andover Rotary Park. We are pleased to see the new pavilion is a popular locale for residents and hope to soon make an announcement on the new accessible washroom complex for the park,” she said.
St. Amand said recent improvements to the pavilion include new custom-made wheelchair-accessible picnic benches. The five large benches can seat up to 10 people each.
Pavilion usage is free. Residents are urged to reserve the locale by calling the Perth-Andover Recreation Department at 506-273-4844.
