Another successful Fundraiser with Easter Seals NL!! 
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The Easter Seals NL and its supporting sponsor, the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest, partnered to host a well-attended "Run Walk Stroll and Roll" Fundraiser at Bowring Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. We are pleased to share that $20,000 was raised through the event.

A substantial number of participants and volunteers contributed to the event's success. As this initiative is a long-standing charitable commitment of our club to Easter Seals, we are pleased to support its success.

What does Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador offer: over 20 programs and services that help persons with disabilities, ranging from camps, recreational activities, to creative expression through music, dance, and art, family events, to employment and educational disability awareness programs. These programs consistently help individuals with disabilities reach new heights year after year. This includes everything from increased physical ability and self-esteem to securing meaningful employment.

Donate here .....https://easterseals.akaraisin.com/ui/NLdonate/donations/start

🎉 An Exciting Day at Rotary! 👏
The Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest is thrilled to share some joyful highlights from our meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025—an afternoon filled with pride, inspiration, and warm welcomes!

🌟 1. Celebrating 20 Years of Service – Sharon Barnes

President Larry Pittman proudly presented Rotarian Sharon Barnes with her 20-Year Service Pin. Sharon has been a pillar of our club, contributing in countless ways—from hands-on volunteer efforts to serving on the Board of Directors and as a Past Club President. A multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Sharon embodies the spirit of Rotary through her dedication, leadership, and service.
Thank you, Sharon, for 20 years of commitment and for being a true Rotarian!

🌍 2. Welcome, Rotary Exchange Student – Tanuya Oesterlein

We were delighted to welcome Tanuya Oesterlein to her first club meeting! Tanuya is a 17-year-old student from Switzerland, here in St. John’s for the 2025–2026 school year as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program.
We are honoured to sponsor Tanuya on this incredible journey and look forward to making unforgettable memories together.
Welcome to our Rotary family, Tanuya! 🇨🇭❤️🇨🇦

🗣️ 3. Words from President Larry Pittman

President Larry took a moment to share the club's upcoming plans, along with a heartfelt message about his journey to Rotary leadership. He spoke about how his professional work and lifelong commitment to volunteerism made becoming Club President a natural next step.
Thank you, Larry, for your vision and dedication as we head into an exciting Rotary year!

💙 Rotary in Action – Fellowship, Leadership, and Service Above Self!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow, serve, and connect with our community and the world.

📜Winner Announcement!

The Rotary Club of St John's Northwest is pleased to announce Angelina Dodge as one of the five deserving students chosen to receive the Evan and Neva Johnson Music Bursary for 2025! 👏

Pictured alongside her private music teacher, Jessica Collins, and Rotary President-Elect Regina Russell, Angelina, a Holy Spirit High School student, will utilize this bursary to further her piano education, exploring theory and refining her techniques.

Jessica notes that Angelina, although a later beginner, is demonstrating rapid and natural progress.

We offer our congratulations and best wishes for her continued musical pursuits.