The Paris Independent
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November 6, 2021
SERVICE CLUBS SATELLITE ROTARY CLUB TO LAUNCH IN PARIS By Carolina Saenz Attention Parisians! A satellite rotary club is coming to Paris! Aware of the importance of community service clubs, new Paris resident Dale Hall is determined to bring the benefits of a satellite rotary club home. A Rotarian for 5 years, Hall served as president of the Niagara Sunrise Rotary Club and has been involved in the Brantford Sunrise Rotary Club since moving to the area. Moving to Paris in July 2021, Hall quickly recognized the need for more than a traditional Rotary Club in the city. “When I look at the future of Rotary, I think it is a different type of meeting. So, when my wife and I moved here we agreed to open a Rotary Club in Paris with the new satellite model,” says Hall. The Rotary Satellite Club of Paris will be sponsored by the Brantford Sunrise Rotary Club and operate as its extension. As Hall explains, the satellite model “Is essentially a Rotary Club for the 21st century.” As opposed to the
traditional model, a satellite model aims to be more inclusive of all members of the community. Back in the 90s and earlier, rotary clubs were mostly popular for men and business professionals. This new model caters to the next generation of Canadians. “Rotary has made it a mandate to really push towards having more diversity, more equity and more inclusion in Rotary as a whole,” explains Hall. “We want family units to feel welcome to come to meetings and projects together. I think all families are looking for more things to do in a cost-effective manner, so what a better thing to do than help out in the community,” adds Hall. Furthermore, the satellite club will aim to be more action and service oriented by meeting once every 3 to 4 weeks but still participating in a good number of projects. This will cater better to busy families and open the rotary club experience to more members of the community.
The exact plans, of course, will be dictated by the members who will create the identity and image of the club. One of the main goals of the satellite club will be to help and work alongside existing community service organizations to serve the needs of the Paris community and all of Brant County. Continued on Page 7
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER HONOURED
Paris Optimist Past President Larry Crawley presents Marilyn McCulloch with The President’s Citation for Outstanding Optimist Club Member 2020 – 2021. The award is bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates exceptional dedication, care and love of the Club, Club Members, District, and Optimist International. Photo Courtesy of Paris Optimist Club
