Submitted by: PDG Craig Loughery

Example of Ely Rotary involved in Local events... Each year, there is a 26 mile Marathon in the fall, traversing the hills and lakefronts around Ely.. And each year, members of the Ely club operate a watering station along the way... as well as participate in the running. This year, member Mike Murray ran the half marathon; and members Emily Roose and Susan Polege were part of the "Limber Jills," a team of ladies that carried a canoe the full length..Here is a pic of Susan Polege portaging her 5 mile stretch..