ROSCOMMON– The Roscommon Rotary raises most of its money from their annual Spring Auction and Duck Race. According to Rotarian, Jim Anderson, the club is “made up of people who care about the community and the world.”
Roscommon Rotary contributed over $126,000 to various projects in support of the community, during the last fiscal year, ending June 30, 2025. Projects included were: Roscommon Metro Park improvements, Wallace Park, Children’s Christmas party, Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center, Roscommon Literacy in conjunction with the Dolly Parton Literacy program, Roscommon County Community Foundation, College Scholarships, Polio Plus, and many others.
Kayla Vredeield’s rubber ducky swam into First place in the Roscommon Rotary Duck Race July 13, giving Kayla $3,000!
Swimming to Second was the duck of Jennifer Ferris, and Third was Wagner-Walsh Funeral Home. In all, $10,000 was paid out to finalists and heat winners. All 1200 ducks were sold prior to the race, which grossed $30,000.
