It was a celebration of vocational excellence as Rotarians,
families and friends gathered to honour nine community
members from the Windsor and Essex County area at its
meeting of Tuesday, Oct ober 27, 2009. It is a Club tradition
during October to recognize those in the community who
exemplify excellence in their chosen profession or
organization. Often they are the unsung heroes of their
workplace or organ ization, working with great dedication but
without fanfare . Following are the award recipients:
Dr. Janice Bellemore is an Optometrist who operates Complete Family Eyecare.
Nominator Gord Moore explains that every September Janice organizes a Kids Health
Day where more tha n 700 children receive free hea lth
screenings by fellowprofessionals who volunteer their time.
Dr. Gina Bulcke works in the area of ment al health addictions
at Windsor Regional Hospital. Aruna Koushik points out that
she works with tireless dedication to improve patients ’ lives
for this most vulnerable sector of our society.
Gisele Sullens nominated her personal trainer supreme,
Michael Dafesh, who goes above and beyond the call of duty
to inspire fitness and weight -loss in his clients. A student at
the University, Mike has a keen interest in health and fitness
and motivates other to keep moving.
Vicky Daw son and Pauline King are no strangers to
Roseland Rotarians. They we ar red coats and assist with our
fundraising events as community volunteers. In nominator
Anita Lepain ’s absence, Gord Orr paid tribute to these longtime
Ambassadors who are so appreciated in our community.
Patty Handysides “always reports the news (on AM800
CKLW) in a listener friendly way with all her facts carefully
researched .” This is according to nominator Paula Talbot whoalso paid tribute to Patty ’s great support of Windsor -Roseland events and programs.
Rev. Sue Paulton of St. Marks Church gives outstanding
leadership to her parishioners and makes a difference to
her community. Joyce Jones points out that the Rise &
Shine Breakfast Program is just one example of the
support that Rev. Sue and the church gives to this west -
end community.Mariette Renaud is the Recreation Coordinator for the
Town of Lakeshore. Darren Winger writes: “Mariette
has got Lakeshore ‘in motion ’ with fitness programs and
the promotion of healthy physical activities for children,
families and seniors in her community.
Judith Tenzer is in her 34 th year of volunteering for an
organization that arranges student exchanges. Often she
accompanies students to Europe and handles problems
that arise. Nominators Gloria Stephenson and Sue Zanin praise her selflessness

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