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Rotary Club of St. John Sponsors Planter in Franklin A. Powell Sr. Park

New Planter Unveiled, Franklin A. Powell Park, Cruz Bay (Photo courtesy Rotary Club St. John)

The Rotary Club of St. John has officially unveiled a newly completed planter in Franklin A. Powell Sr. Park, a project made possible through a partnership with Elroy Hill, St. John deputy director of the Sports, Parks, and Recreation Department. This initiative aims to enhance the park’s entrance with sustainable landscaping, offering a beautiful and inviting space for residents and visitors.

Project Details:

1. Location: The designated planter is situated at the park’s front edge, conveniently

located as you exit the ferry terminal.

2. Design and Maintenance: Alfredoโ€™s Landscaping designed the planter and

recommended a routine maintenance plan to ensure the planterโ€™s longevity.

3. Maintenance: The Rotary Club of St. John members will provide ongoing

maintenance, including plant care, trash removal, and general upkeep.

From left, Elroy Hill, Sports, Parks, and Recreation; Teri Mandemaker, secretary of Rotary Club of St John; Celia Kalousek, treasurer of Rotary Club of St John; Jennifer Stone, president of Rotary Club of St John; Tom Pullen, member of Rotary Club of St John (Photo courtesy Rotary Club St. John)

Beautification of the Park:

During the event to formally present the planter to the Sports, Parks, and
Recreation Department, Hill expressed his appreciation to the Rotary Club of St John, and he welcomed other organizations and businesses to adopt more planters in the park. Hill and Jennifer Stone, president of the Rotary Club of St. John, agreed to work together to see if there was further interest in adoption of planters by the community.

To be considered in this Beautification of the Park effort, please email Jennifer Stone at JenniferStoneSTJ@gmail.com or any member of the Rotary Club of St. John.

About the Rotary Club of St. John:

The Rotary Club of St. John is committed to supporting and enhancing the community
through service projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts, aligning with Rotary
Internationalโ€™s mission to create lasting change in local communities and globally. With a
motto of โ€œService Above Self,โ€ Rotary unites people from all continents, cultures, and
occupations to tackle pressing challenges, from health and education to environmental
sustainability.

For those interested in making a positive impact, we invite you to connect with us by
messaging us via our Facebook page for membership information or by attending our monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at The Marketplace.

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