According to Frank
Posted by Frank Wilson
on Mar 08, 2015
Frank Wilson did not know much about Rotary until he got an invitation to a meeting in the 1980s. Since that time, Wilson has been learning more about Rotary and its operations. Once a member, Wilson became interested in the Youth Exchange Program. “As I learned more about this program, and also the Group Study Exchanges, which brings people from many different countries to our doorstep, I came to believe that these two initiatives are two of the best things Rotary International does,” Wilson said. “These exchanges have brought a number of youth and interesting groups to Watrous over the years and I am happy to say that our club has been an exceptional host in accommodating them.” Wilson, who has personally hosted a number of exchange people said both parties learned a lot from each other during the opportunity. “In addition to the exchange programs, I can take some pride in the fact that locally our club has shown generosity to a large number of projects, individuals and organizations which have come to us for financial assistance or to provide manpower on certain occasions. We do not hand out huge amounts of money but do provide enough assistance, financially and otherwise, to help things get done.” In recent times, a few Rotary projects stand out for Wilson: the Rotary Walking Trail, paved north of eighth avenue on Main Street and the trail’s gazebo. “Many residents will also remember the RCMP Musical Ride coming to Watrous a number of years ago. This was a very successful Rotary fundraising project, which enabled Watrous Rotary Club in partnership with the Watrous Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to complete Watrous Memorial Park and the Cenotaph. As always, I am among many Rotarians that enjoy our mutual fellowship as we meet, greet and share a meal once every week.”