The fundraising committee develops ideas and organizes various events throughout the year to raise funds for the clubs discretionary use. Sometimes we have a specific cause to which we contribute funds i.e. polio plus. Other events raise funds that go directly to the clubs to distribute to local, national or international causes.

Fundraising events most often include Rotarians, and members of the community and focus on incorporating family, friends and neighbors wherever possible.

The Rotary Club of Port Hope was founded in 1922 and currently has about 50 members from all professions and walks of life in the community. Its objective is to promote fellowship, world understanding and peace, and to foster the ideal of service.

Through the Club’s fundraising efforts, it is able to enhance our community, help local organizations and individuals with their endeavors, foster youth development, and through Rotary International, support educational and humanitarian efforts around the world.

Port Hope Fall Fair

One of the Rotary Club’s traditional fund raising activities occurs at the Port Hope Fall Fair, which takes place September 12^th, 13^th, and 14^th. Here you will find us barbequing hotdogs, hamburgers, and sausages on a bun and serving these with cold drinks just outside the Recreation Centre. This is a wonderful family and community fair and an event that we are proud to be involved with for so many years.

Oktoberfeast

In September, we will be offering a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the Memorial Park in Port Hope as part of the Downtown Heritage Business Association’s new Oktoberfeast celebration on Sunday, September 28^th from 8:30 to 11 a.m..

The 500 Club

Tickets are now available for this lottery which has been part of the Port Hope Rotary Club for several decades. Your purchase of a ticket not only includes a meal and a night filled with wonderful entertainment as the last of the 500 tickets are drawn for a grand prize but also a change to win at the 11 monthly draws throughout the year. This year the dinner and draw will be held at the Best Western in Cobourg on October 6th 2008

For More Information and Tickets Contact
Ken O’Neill
Residence: (905) 885 – 4872
oneilly@sympatico.ca.

The Christmas Ham It Up With Mustard Promotion

The wonderful tradition of the Port Hope Rotary Club continues as the club prepares to take orders for their Christmas Ham Promotion, "Ham It Up With Mustard". Along with selling 2.2 kg black forest hams, the club will compliment these sales by offering specialty gourmet mustards in four tantalizing flavors - Canadian Maple, Honey Tarragon, Cranberry Port, and Hot Whiskey. The ham and mustard combination makes fabulous corporate gifts, door prizes, house warming gifts, or as a means of showing your appreciation to friends, colleagues and relatives during the upcoming holiday season.

The hams are available for $25 and the 190 ml. mustards are sold for $6 each with all proceeds donated to community, county, and international special projects. To order contact any Port Hope Rotary member or call Andrew Haynes (905-753-2365). andrewhaynes@sympatico.ca

Lobster Dinner and Silent Auction

The Lobster Dinner and Silent Auction held in May has become our major fund raiser over the past five years. Averaging 1 ½ pounds, lobsters are caught, flown in and served the same day along with salads, baked potatoes, and desserts which featured a chocolate fountain last year. This fun-filled evening includes local entertainment and a chance to bid on some exclusive and exciting auction items. For more information on this “don’t miss” event, contact Joyce Best 905-372-3673 or joyce_best@hotmail.com.

Planning is underway for a fabulous future fund raiser for the fall of 2009. Stay posted for upcoming details while our committee compiles some wonderfully exciting details!

Current Project: Rotary Park

The Riverfront Walkway was started in late 2001 and was a joint effort of the Rotary Club in conjunction with the Town of Port Hope. After much planning the work of constructing the walkway was started in the spring and summer 2002 and the first section was completed in 2003 providing a walkway from Walton St. along the river to Peter St. with walkways from the river to Queen St., the library, and a double walkway to the Town Hall. The Walkways feature engraved pavers which are along the borders of most of the way. Engraved pavers may be purchased at a cost of $50.00 providing a permanent record of many families. Both locally and many from out of Port Hope with family ties.

Sale of pavers is still on going. The construction of a rotunda took place in the summer of 2004 along with many new trees, decorative benches and lighting throughout the park. Thus creating a wonderful area for the enjoyment of all visitors to and citizens of Port Hope.

The first phase was completed on target to celebrate the hundredth birthday of Rotary Clubs world wide in February 2005.

The second phase south of Robertson Street will start soon.

Historically, Rotary Park was started in approximately 1922 with purchase of land and creation of the park, including Rotary Bridge (a foot bridge) across the river. The park turned over the town of Port Hope in 1925.

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