The Rotary Clubs of Fonthill and Welland jointly hosted their second annual Rotary Golf Tournament on September 13, 2024.

One hundred  and twenty golfers and several volunteers from both Clubs took part, including District 7090 Governor David Alexander and Past District Governor Scott Marcin. Unique to this event, all 18 holes had a contest and prize, along with two hole-in-one contests. After golf, everyone sat down for a Korean dinner at the Pelham Hills Golf Club, participated in a 50/50 draw and took a chance bidding on silent auction items.

This year the net proceeds of more than $16,000 are being donated to Youth Resources Niagara; a nonprofit, multi-faceted agency consisting of three supportive homes that are complemented by a variety of community-based programs. Every year Youth Resources Niagara provides services for over 160 youths in our community who are homeless, have been placed in FACS care or come into contact with the legal system. The Cheque presentation was made on November 21, 2024.

Danielle Hordenchuk, Executive Director of Youth Resources Niagara stated “I would like to once again extend our sincere gratitude for the generous support of the Rotary Clubs of Welland and Fonthill. The funds raised through this initiative will significantly contribute to our ongoing efforts to support at-risk youth in the Niagara region. Fundraising events like this enable us to offer our youth programs that go beyond the basic necessities covered by our standard funding. Specifically, the proceeds from this fundraiser will allow us to enhance our existing recreational activities, including, but not limited to, improvements to our basketball court, the purchase of physical fitness equipment, and the expansion of general  programming. While these objectives may seem modest, they represent opportunities for youth who otherwise may not have access to such activities.”

Our generous sponsors included Presenting Sponsor Turf Net Sports Supplies; Lunch Sponsors Sandhill Investment Management, MacLeod Automotive, Kwikfit (Niagara) and Stolk Construction; with Beverage Cart Sponsors  Root Bissonnette Walker LLP and Freight Xtension. The hole-in-one contests were sponsored by Turf Net Sports and Vermeer’s Garden Centre.

Thanks to Fonthill’s Hugh Graham (Past President 2003-2004, 2020-2021) and Welland’s Tim Proctor (Past President 2017-2018) for leading the way to make a fun and successful event! And thank you to all of the volunteers and golfers who participated. See you next year.

L-R Fonthill Rotarian Hugh Graham, Danielle Hordenchuk, Executive Director of Youth Resources Niagara, Welland Rotarian Tim Proctor, Fonthill Rotarian Mike Taylor