APRIL 14TH.  NIAGARA ROTARY CLUBS JOINT LUNCHEON attended by 10 clubs and hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore.
 
President, Linda Landry, presided over the luncheon at the Holiday Inn in St. Catharines. The guest speaker Steve Ludzik, was introduced by member Bob Miller. 
 
Steve was a player, a coach, an author, an analyst and a philanthropist.  Ludzy as he’s affectionately known, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2000. He founded the Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson's Rehabilitation at the Hotel Dieu Shaver in St. Catharines. The center opened in 2003 and is supported by funding from his annual Celebrity Roast & Charity Golf Tournament. Steve is hopeful that there will be a cure within the next 5 years.
 
In appreciation and recognition of his humanitarian efforts, Steve was the recipient of the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow, the highest recognition given by Rotary International. This award was presented by our District Governor, Kevin Crosby.   Designate District Governor Marlee Diehl, drew the 50/50 Ticket presenting the St. Catharines Club’s Exchange Student and Steve Ludzik with the proceeds.