A huge thank you to every Rotarian who came out to volunteer at Ribfest this weekend! We had approximately 80% participation from our club members, and that is something to be incredibly proud of. I said many times leading up to the event that this was truly an "all hands on deck" weekend, and you delivered! I noticed quite a few members who seemed to be there all weekend — Laszlo and Doug immediately come to mind — and I know there were many others who put in countless hours.
A special thank-you goes to Craig, who led the organizing crew and did an incredible job pulling everything together, and to Sandra, who once again took on the important job of running the beer tent. It takes a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes, as well as hundreds of volunteer hours during the event, to make Ribfest the success that it is.
I'm guessing we surpassed the amount we raised last year, which means we will be able to do even more good work in our community and around the world. I'm especially pleased that some of you planned your summer vacations around Ribfest — it says a lot about the commitment and spirit of this club as this event continues to grow.
I am so proud of this Rotary Club and the reputation we have built in St. Albert. When our community sees us come together like this, they see what Rotary is all about: service, friendship, fellowship and fun. Ribfest 2027 is already on the calendar — August 6, 7 and 8! Please mark the dates now and plan to join us again. I can't wait to see what we accomplish together next year! Together we are making a difference.
