The newest member of the Rotary Club, Ben Philippe, joined Al Gaines in-studio Friday as part of Rotary Radio Week.
Philippe joined the Rotary Club in September.
Philippe moved to Canada about 10 years ago and Dauphin 6 years ago and says he wanted to find a way to give back.
“My family and I have been welcomed so warmly by the community and offered so many opportunities that I started thinking, how can I give back? One of the Rotary members said ‘well, think of the Rotary’ and I gave it some thought and I said, yeah I think it would be a great way to give back to the community.”
He says the pandemic has made it an interesting year to join the Rotary Club and he’s still discovering lots.
Philippe was introduced to the club by Mel Wyshynski while they were working together.
“We talked about it and he showed me what Rotary is about and how to join. I attended three meetings, I was invited by the club, and I decided to step forward and put my application in and it was accepted, so, I’m delighted.”
The Rotary Club meets once a week on Tuesdays.
If you missed club president Wanda Sime yesterday, click here.
