Steve Deighton Receives Paul Harris Award
The following is President Bruce's introduction of Steve Deighton for a Paul Harris Award.
It gives me great pleasure to ask one of our club members to come forward and receive a Paul Harris Fellowship Award.
In 2008 Steve Deighton took over the role as President of the Dundas Cactusfest committee. Many folks knew it was time for some new blood with fresh ideas; but, no one was too excited about taking on this task.
Steve took on this often thankless role and the Dundas Cactusfest has never been better. Not only did Steve bring fresh ideas, he brought all kinds of new talented performers and exhibits to the festival. In fact the festival now goes for several more blocks along
Steve is the Owner of GoBee Industries Inc. and very generously donated $10,000 to the Rotary Rink in the
In 2009 Steve had a very difficult setback with the tragic loss of his good friend Jeffrey Roche and his wife Hannah. To make this even more difficult, Jeffrey was Steve’s Vice President and right hand man at Go-Bee.
To honour Jeff & Hannah’s memory Steve established the Jeffery G Roche Memorial Award. This award will support a student at the
You see, Steve not only got his staff at Go-Bee through this nightmare he also continued with his commitment to the Cactusfest.
Needless to say Steve does not sit still. He not only found time for his family but he also started a new company - Sweetness Bakery in 2010. He continues to add new locations and is working on a mobile unit. Steve is an entrepreneur, a businessman and a valued member of the Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise.
Please welcome Steve Deighton to come forward.