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About Rotary Club of Fonthill

The Rotary Club of Fonthill was chartered on June 11, 1991 under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Welland. Charter President Gayle Baltjes led a team of 25 people to join the service groups of Fonthill. Many people have come and gone through Rotary over the years, and our current membership stands at 36. Gail Levay is the only active Charter Member remaining in the club.

The largest fundraising effort by the Club was the 2005 drive to raise $100,000 for the provision of new uniforms and instruments for the E. L. Crossley S.S. Marching Band. Other past successes are the construction of the welcome sign for Fonthill and Club participation in the creation of the Steve Bauer Trail, a recreational trail for walking and cycling, which passes through the community and links to Welland. More recently, the Club was involved in securing a Trillium Grant for the sound system for the Fonthill Bandshell. In summer, free music performances of all types are offered on Thursday evenings for the whole community. Rotary also sponsors one of these very successful events. In fact, the Club chose to feature a representation of the bandshell on our Club banner, created in 2010.

The Club is very proud of the annual Canada Day Rotary Event in the Park which has grown since 2005 to be the place to bring young children for fun games, “bouncey castles,” and simple crafts, both before and after the Canada Day Parade. Since 2008, the Club has committed to providing funds to seek a permanent home and funding for Pelham Cares, a community service organization that includes a local food bank, transportation to medical appointments and subsidy programs for sports and camps for underprivileged children. Project Pelham Cares was spear-headed by the Rotary Club of Fonthill and quickly drew support from many others in the community. After several years without success, the process was kicked into high gear in 2013 with the recent purchase of a suitable building.

We continue to support literacy in the community by the donation of funds to the local library, to be used where library staff see the greatest need.

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Fonthill Rotarians look to reward Community Builders and Volunteers – Service Above Self

Fonthill Rotarians look to reward Community Builders and Volunteers – Service Above Self

Apr 16, 2025

The Rotary Club of Fonthill is once again ready to celebrate the humanitarian contributions of the Pelham community through the...

Rotary Club of Fonthill Sponsors Family Day Free Skate at the Meridian Community Centre

Rotary Club of Fonthill Sponsors Family Day Free Skate at the Meridian Community Centre

Feb 5, 2025

Rotary is excited to be once again sponsoring the Free Skate at the Meridian Community Centre on Family Day from 11AM...

Rotary Sponsored Family Day Skate in support of Food4Kids Niagara

Rotary Sponsored Family Day Skate in support of Food4Kids Niagara

Feb 4, 2024

Join us at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill for a Rotary Sponsored Free Skate on Family Day Feb 19...

Rotary Club of Fonthill donates funds to Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Niagara Chapter

Rotary Club of Fonthill donates funds to Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Niagara Chapter

Jan 23, 2024

The vital work of a local organization assisting Ukrainian newcomers to Canada has been enhanced by a recent donation from...

Rotary Club Grants Funds to Scientists in School for Pelham Programs

Rotary Club Grants Funds to Scientists in School for Pelham Programs

Dec 7, 2023

Students in Pelham will benefit from enhanced science programs next term thanks to a recent donation from the Rotary Club...

Rotary Interact Club of E.L. Crossley Organizes Food Drive for Pelham Cares

Rotary Interact Club of E.L. Crossley Organizes Food Drive for Pelham Cares

Nov 7, 2023

The Rotary Interact Club of E.L. Crossley is back up and running once again.  This energetic group of students is...

It’s Been an Active Fall Season for the Rotary Club of Fonthill

It’s Been an Active Fall Season for the Rotary Club of Fonthill

Oct 20, 2023

The fall of 2023 has been an active and productive season for our club, and it isn’t over yet!  Here...

Pelham Summerfest Rotary Arches Historic Ribbon-Cutting Event

Pelham Summerfest Rotary Arches Historic Ribbon-Cutting Event

Sep 8, 2023

It’s official!  The iconic Pelham Summerfest Rotary Arches are completed and have been officially transferred to the Town of Pelham...

Rotary Club of Fonthill Inducts Board of Directors for 2023-24 Rotary Year

Rotary Club of Fonthill Inducts Board of Directors for 2023-24 Rotary Year

Jun 30, 2023

Awards Presented to Rotary Club Members The Rotary Club of Fonthill held its annual Board Changeover Event at Wellspring Niagara...

Crossley Students Earn Rotary Distinction

Crossley Students Earn Rotary Distinction

Jun 14, 2023

The Rotary Club of Fonthill is excited to announce that they are presenting this year’s Rotary medallions and scholarships to...

E.L. Crossley Secondary School Awarded Rotary District Grant for Amphitheatre

Jun 8, 2023

Rotary Club of Fonthill Presents E.L. Crossley Secondary School with a District Grant for Outdoor Amphitheatre Rotary Club of Fonthill...

Rotary Club Of Fonthill Sponsors 2 Local Events

Rotary Club Of Fonthill Sponsors 2 Local Events

May 29, 2023

Rotary Club of Fonthill is providing $250 sponsorships to these two Niagara events Migrant Farm Worker Health Fair The Niagara...

Rotary #FamilyFarmFest 2023 June 17th at White Meadow Farms- Celebrate Summer Family Fun Country Style!

Rotary #FamilyFarmFest 2023 June 17th at White Meadow Farms- Celebrate Summer Family Fun Country Style!

May 22, 2023

The Rotary Club of Fonthill is excited about the new farm venue and theme for our Premier Summer Family Fundraiser....

Rotary Club of Fonthill Contributes $3,500 of Proceeds from Niagara Family Funfest 2022 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls and South Niagara

Rotary Club of Fonthill Contributes $3,500 of Proceeds from Niagara Family Funfest 2022 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls and South Niagara

Jul 29, 2022

The Rotary Club of Fonthill was pleased to present a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) at the Club’s...

Fonthill Rotary Supports Niagara Rotaract Food4Kids Food-drive/Fundraiser

Fonthill Rotary Supports Niagara Rotaract Food4Kids Food-drive/Fundraiser

Jan 2, 2022

SKATING EVENT POSTPONED Until Further Notice.  Due to Ontario government measures announced on Jan 3rd planning for this free skate...

Fonthill Rotary Supports Niagara Rotaract Food4Kids Food-drive/Fundraiser

Fonthill Rotary Supports Niagara Rotaract Food4Kids Food-drive/Fundraiser

Dec 15, 2021

The Rotary Club of Fonthill and the Niagara Rotaract Club are very excited to initiate a food and fundraising drive...

Pedal/Participate for Polio Event Sponsored by Rotary District 7090

Pedal/Participate for Polio Event Sponsored by Rotary District 7090

Sep 20, 2021

Rotary members in Western New York and Southern Ontario will participate in the 2nd Annual Dr. Ron Mergl Memorial Pedal...

Ten Rotary Clubs Band Together to Fund Humanitarian Project in Malawi

Ten Rotary Clubs Band Together to Fund Humanitarian Project in Malawi

Mar 10, 2021

Under the leadership of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club a total of 10 Rotary Clubs from both sides of the Niagara...

Jackpot Flower’s Next Spotlight Charity Is Rotary Club Of Fonthill

Jackpot Flower’s Next Spotlight Charity Is Rotary Club Of Fonthill

Feb 5, 2021

Rotary Club of Fonthill Featured as the next Jackpot Flowers Spotlight Charity After two successful campaigns in support of Hospice Niagara...

International Pedal for Polio Event, A Grand Success!

International Pedal for Polio Event, A Grand Success!

Nov 14, 2020

Cooler temperatures, occasional rain, and winds up to 25 MPH did not deter the over 80 cyclists and walkers who...

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