Proclamation - Rotary Club of Shelburne and Flag Raising 2026

Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of the Council of the Town of Shelburne, proclaims Wednesday, April 22nd, as: "Shelburne Rotary Day", in the Town of Shelburne, and I urge all citizens to recognize the many contributions Shelburne Rotary  has made to our community and commend the club for a wonderful heritage and a bright future.

Flag raising is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. April 22 at Jack Downing Park.

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Shelburne Rotary Day

WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Shelburne was established on April 22nd, 1938; and

WHEREAS, the club members work for the benefit of our community and the world; and

WHEREAS, the motto of Rotary is "Service Above Self"; and

WHEREAS, the club donates to many organizations and projects every year; and

WHEREAS, the club performs many community service projects and hosts many events through the year; and

WHEREAS, the club was a leader in the Shelburne Community Kitchen, Shelburne Food Bank including the Cargo van and the Shelburne Rotary Splash Pad fundraising; and

WHEREAS, the club has shown by its actions and good works for the past 88 years that it is a significant asset to the community, providing leadership and funding projects and organizations that have greatly benefited the greater community and its citizens, as well as people around the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Mills, Mayor of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, April 22nd, as: "Shelburne Rotary Day", in the Town of Shelburne, and I urge all citizens to recognize the many contributions Shelburne Rotary has made to our community and commend the club for a wonderful heritage and a bright future.