Wawa Celebrates Coors Community Cheer Check
The Rotary Club of Wawa accepted a cheque for $75,000 Molson Coors Canada for renovations at the Wawa Community Centre. As part of the Molson Coors Community Cheer program, all applicants were encouraged to rally support from their communities in the form of cheers (votes) – Wawa’s application to renovate the garnered 867 Cheers. Photo WEDC
Article courtesy WAWA Economic Development Corp.
The Rotary Club of Wawa accepted a cheque for $75,000 Molson Coors Canada for renovations at the Wawa Community Centre. Photos WEDC
WAWA, ON – Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Molson Coors Canada and the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa held a reception with members of the Rotary Club of Wawa and the Municipality. The event celebrated the hard work of the Wawa community and local organizations that supported the Rotary Club’s initiative to renovate the Michipicoten Community Centre. Over 100 communities applied to receive funding for support of community projects promoting healthy, active lifestyles. The Rotary Club of Wawa was one of 21 projects across Canada selected to receive a piece of the $1 million donation.
The EDC acknowledged the generous support of the Rotary Club of Wawa for sponsoring the Molson Coors application and all local media for the excellent coverage which promoted the program to residents. Dave White, Regional Sales Representative for Molson Coors Canada, was there to present the cheque and spoke of his excitement to see this project through to its completion.
“I am so excited that the community of Wawa will benefit from our Community Cheer program and I’m really looking forward to seeing the positive impact the new community centre will bring to everyone, all of us at Molson Coors are thrilled to be part of this!” said Mr. White
The event was also attended by the Mayor of Wawa, “I would like to thank the EDC, Rotary Club of Wawa and all Wawa Cheerers for supporting this project and showing true community spirit,” said Mayor Linda Nowicki. “Most importantly, thank you to Molson Coors for this generous donation. It will go a long way in helping the Municipality to make needed repairs to our arena’s heating and cooling system.”
Lori Johnson, Director of Community Services, wrapped up the reception by sharing that she was in awe of the enthusiasm, passion, and dedication of the volunteers who put their heart and soul into making sure Wawa is provided with great recreational opportunities. “The truth is that without all of you in this room tonight and those who are not here, the Community Centre and all of its recreational activities would not exist.” said Lori Johnson.
Molson Coors Canada has a long standing history of community engagement dating back over 225 years. Its founder, John Molson, believed we are all members of a larger community in which each of us needs to play a part. More details about the 2012 Community Cheer projects can be found on www.OurCommunityCheer.com.
