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Welcome to the The Rotary Club of Windsor/Windsor Locks Website
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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the President of the Rotary Club of Windsor/Windsor Locks Connecticut, during this the 36th anniversary of the chartering of the Windsor Rotary Club. Our club directly supports and draws its membership from three towns in North Central Connecticut; Windsor, Windsor Locks and East Granby. It is comprised of nearly 40 business leaders who share our time, talent and resources to address a vast range of humanitarian and social issues.
The Rotary Club of Windsor/Windsor Locks is committed to supporting the youth in our community. We provide annual scholarships to promising high school seniors, deliver a dictionary to every third grader in our three town area and gift clothing and toys to needy families at Christmas. We sponsor a group of like-minded high school students, the Interact Club of Windsor High School. Monthly, we celebrate the students in the high schools in all three towns, by recognizing them for their leadership and accomplishments.
Internationally we have assisted with emergency relief efforts through the purchase of a Shelter Box for a family displaced by an earthquake in Italy. In coordination with all other Rotary International Clubs, we have raised funds to immunize children around the world in our commitment to eradicate polio. We have contributed to the building of water and sanitation facilities in Patzocom.
Economically, this has been a difficult year for our nation and our local communities. Many citizens have found themselves living on the edge of homelessness and hunger. We have partnered with others, preparing food for the homeless, replenishing food banks, donating medical supplies to migrant farm camps and making awards to local nonprofits whose missions support our citizens during these tough times
I am grateful to all who have said "yes" when I asked for your commitment this year. We may be small in number but we are big in heart as we roll up our sleeves for another year of living by the Rotary motto, Service Above Self. The future of Rotary is (securely placed) in your hands.
Yours in Rotary,
Pat Sidley, President
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