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Andrew and Ingrid were happy to be presented with a plaque in recognition of Bolton ($6900) and Orangeville ($4000) contributions to the new stove that was recently installed at Oliver House...a residential group home in Caledon offering 24 hour supervised and housing for community residents to support their mental health. |
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KIVA MicroloansMAKE A LOAN, CHANGE A LIFE! Bolton Rotary and Kiva have partnered to make an even greater impact on communities around the world, one loan at a time. Our money has been re-loaned three full times now, helping 133 women, in 23 countries. The average loan has been $350. Our default rate is only 0.02%! This is a world wide organization, active in over 80 countries, that administers micro loans to individuals, mostly single mothers. The Club became involved a few years ago with an initial investment of $5000 USD. This money is loaned out in small amounts, generally to purchase agricultural supplies or equipment, and is then paid back over time to then be re-loaned to the next recipient. There are partner agencies in the local area that administer the applications and the loans, and Dave keeps a close on the applications and the money. So far there have been a total of 4.9 million borrowers worldwide. For more info visit KIVA.org
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30th Anniversary Golf Charity Classic
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Soccer equipment to JamaicaFrank met with Dovelin Hawthorne who is organizing this initiative to send donations to two schools and an orphanage in Jamaica.
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Gift Cards to The ExchangeCharissa (right) was proud to be able to deliver $10,400 in grocery gift cards to The Exchange on behalf of the club. We recognize the urgent need this year in particular and happy to help in this crisis.
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Family Skate
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Santa Parade 2023It was a fantastic day for the parade as kids were excited to the build-up of Santa's arrival. 4,000 toothbrushes were distributed by members and friends of Rotary! A wonderful community event!
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Remembrance Day Vimy Ridge Oak TreeKelley Potter's remarks at 2023 Remembrance Day Ceremony a heartfelt tribute ....
Today, I wanted to talk to you about Vimy Ridge. By 1917, after three years of fruitless slaughter, the First World War had become a struggle of attrition. The opposing Allied and German armies were stuck in a stalemate on the Western Front — a vast line of trench works stretching from the North Sea through Belgium and France to the Swiss border. Millions of soldiers on both sides had been killed and wounded in battles that brought the war no closer to an end....keep reading |
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Caledon Fire & EMS RecognitionWe were so proud to be recognized by Caledon Fire and Emergency Services for our contribution to their Shop With a Firefighter campaign last year. Donations go toward 20 children of families in need so they can purchase Christmas presents for family members, wrap them at the local firehall and enjoy breakfast with the crew. A very rewarding and heartfelt program to be in partnership.
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HHR 2023 Spooktacular!What a great time at our Haunted Hill run! 100 runners were dressed in costume and ready to race. Happy smiles when they received their medal, goodie bag, tshirt and lots of food and snacks after the run. Thank you to our volunteers from Bolton Guides and Alphadogs Humberview Robotics team! Of course we couldn't do it without our generous sponsors....All-Lift Ltd, Banas Stones, Bolton Park Dentistry, Bolton Veterinary Hospital, Bolton Carpet and Interiors, Core Financial Group, Fines Ford, in Memory of Bob Smith, Metalcraft Spinning and Stamping, Nobleton Veterinary Clinic, Rafat, Ri-Go Lift Truck, Scotiabank, Sierra Excavating
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Soccer InitiativeA local business owner of Chatime is involved in sending soccer equipment to Jamaica to support youth programs for street kids through churches, youth groups, orphanages. Frank met with Dovelin Hawthorne who is organizing this initiative. |
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Nick Stepanyuk New MemberWelcome to our newest member of our Rotary family!
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Marnie's Therapy RoomWe are so proud to dedicate this new room in memory of Marnie Stewart. Marnie's desire to help charitable causes included the expansion of the Rotary Place Seniors Centre.
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Canada Dog GuidesWe have recently sponsored a Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide that, when trained, will go to a local vision-impaired Caledon resident. This program empowers Canadians with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence and independence by providing Dog Guides at no cost to them and supporting each pair in their journey together.
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HHR 2023We are again hosting the Haunted Hill Run on Sunday, Oct 29. The 1km FUN RUN shotgun is at 9:00 am and the 5km WALK/RUN begins at 9:30. Lots of fun for the whole family! The Fun Run is free to kids under 12 and the 5k walk/run is $25 to register 12+. Registration is now open. There is a prize for best costume, Humberview drama students will be doing facepainting and cheerleading, goodie bags, t-shirts and medals, non-permanent tattoos, hot chocolate and coffee, chili and hotdogs. Wear your costume and join in the fun!!!
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Peace Park BeautyAfter a late spring work party by Rotarians and friends, the Peace Park on Glasgow Road looks beautiful in it's late summer glory!
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Chris Blackmere - PHChris was recognized with a well-deserved Paul Harris Fellow award at Changeover!
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Brian - Rotarian of the YearCongratulations to Brian James as he was awarded ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR for Bolton Rotary at Changeover 2023.
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Service Above Self“Service above Self” is the Rotary motto and Bolton Rotary has certainly put service into action this year! Here are a few of our accomplishments:
A BIG THANK YOU to all the donors and volunteers over the past years who have helped us make our projects so successful…whatever the cause, members and friends of Rotary rally to help out. A chance to meet new people, give back to the community and just have FUN. Interested?? Check us out at boltonrotary.ca, get in touch and come join us! |
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Uganda Project 2022
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Gift cards for The Exchange - CCS
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Volunteer It's a Great Feeling!projects so successful….Hwy 50 planting, Haunted Hill Run, Charity Golf Tournament, Family Skate, Sewing Kits for Indigenous Students, Water and School projects in Guatemala, Medical Supplies for Ukraine…whatever the cause members and friends of Rotary rally to help out. A chance to meet new people, give back to the community and just have FUN. Interested?? Email boltonrotary@gmail.com to learn more about different volunteer opportunities or to join the club.
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Charity Golf TournamentA great day at Woodington Lake Golf Club for our 29th annual Charity Golf Classic! Thanks to our sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made the day fantastic! We had a full day of activities that included food holes, beverage sampling, on-course games, antipasto bar reception and prizes. Having fun and giving back to the community is what it's all about. Over the past years we have raised over $2 million that has gone directly back to local youth programs, hospitals, seniors activities, hospice, park facilities and local charities.
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Humberview Robotics AlphadogsThe Alphadogs would like to thank Bolton Rotary for their donation of $5000 to purchase a new bandsaw for the Manufacturing room, along with a rivet tool, impact driver and wireless soldering iron.
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Indigenous student Sewing KitsOur club has partnered with Burlington North Rotary to provide kits of sewing supplies to students in the STEAM Six Nations Polytechnical School. If you have gently used items at home or would like to donate to this project please email boltonrotary@gmail.com and we will be happy to pick up or arrange donation location prior to Feb. 13.
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Shop a Success!Firefighters accompanied the kids to help them shop for gifts for their family. Members of all the partner groups were on hand to offer congratulations on the success of the program Donations will continue through Christmas to kick-start next year's shopping excursion.
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Gift Cards for 'Season of Hope' programEd Broeders, Community Service Director, presented Kim D'Eri, The Exchange with $3000 in grocery gift cards to distribute to the 'Season of Hope' program. This year co-ordinated by Caledon Fire and Emergency Services team for Caledon Community Services so families have food and pharmacy items for the holidays.
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Family Skate - Dec 28FREE FAMILY SKATE - at Albion/Bolton Arena - on Dec 28 from 10 - 11:30 am. The Rotary Club of Bolton is sponsoring this public skating event with free hot chocolate and snacks. Tell your friends and lace-up for a fun activity between Christmas and New Year's! Caledon Recreation requires participants must wear CSA-approved helmet and single-blade skates prior to accessing the ice |
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Helen Wicki-Nadler InductionWe were thrilled to induct Helen Wicki-Nadler into our 'family of Rotary' last week!
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Murray Stewart TrailWe were able to utilize the Murray Stewart Trail during the Haunted Hill Run. Proud to honor Murray with this prominent feature in our community. Thanks to TRCA Bolton Camp staff for grooming it for a great event on Oct 29 but in any weather it's a beautiful walk!
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Charissa inductionWe are thrilled to welcome Charissa Yavtucovich as a new member to the club! We know her contributions will be remarkable!
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Rotary Youth ExchangeYouth Exchange students begin their journey to becoming global citizens. Through Rotary Youth Exchange, students 15 – 18 years old, will live with several families and go to school in that community, to experience life in a different country and culture. Students will begin this adventure in August 2023 – building of life-long friendships and the development of new skills – which culminates in an altered perspective of themselves, other people, and communities in the world. Rotary Youth Exchange students are the young leaders who will be the future force for social justice and peace locally and internationally. To find out more about this program go to facebook/boltonrotary or email youth@boltonrotary.ca |
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Haunted Hill RunWhat an awesome day at the Haunted Hill Run! Here are some of the costumed runners getting ready for the 1k Fun Run. Hundreds of family members came out to cheer on the runners and socialize with friends and neighbours. Thanks to the volunteers and sponsors who helped make this such a success! |
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Save lives in UkraineTHANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SO GENEROUSLY DONATED TO THIS PROJECT!! We have reached our goal of matching donations up to $10,000 to help in this ProjectVolya.ca. Kevin Leach is working with front-line medics in Ukraine to help them secure medical supplies.
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Ross Rotarian of the YearRoss Gray receiving Reg Pacey: Rotarian of the Year Award 2022 recognizing
INVOLVEMENT in all Club activities, WILLINGNESS to accept Rotary Assignments, ONE who Practices and promotes the FOUR-WAY TEST, ONE who represents good Rotary Citizenship |
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Brian Willing Worker AwardBrian James receiving 2022 William E. Egan: Willing Worker Award This will be awarded to a current Rotarian who demonstrates exemplary service to Rotary and the community. This member will possess the personal characteristics and attributes which reflect the Bill Egan philosophy of teamwork. Bill was always there – willing, to not only give a hand, but to stay until the job was done. They must be willing to walk-the-walk when it comes to hands-on leadership. This is an award to honour one of our most industrious members, a true testament to “Service above Self”. |
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Paul Harris AwardsGwen and Romas Krilivicius received Paul Harris recognition at this year's Changeover celebrations. Well deserved!
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Changeover 2022Changeover 2022 - A BIG thank you to Rita Cantelon for her 2-year Presidency and now welcoming Andrew Morgan, President 2022/23. Rita also received a prestigious Paul Harris Award!
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Bolton200BirthdayWe were part of the Bolton Bi-centennial celebrations on June 4! So much fun giving Tattoo's to kids and 'young at heart'.
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Golf 2022!Fabulous day at Woodington Lake yesterday.! We had 144 players on the Legacy course. Everyone talked about the course being in such great shape. This team wasn't the winning foursome but they sure had fun!! Thanks to all our sponsors, golfers and volunteers for making this such a big success.
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Home and Lifestyle ShowSee us at the Home and Lifestyle show in Albion Bolton Community Centre on weekend of April 28 - May 1. Here's your chance to ask questions and discover what Rotary is all about and our impact in the community!
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28th Annual Charity Golf ClassicMay 19, 2022 at Woodington Lake Golf Club. Join us for another great day on the links! Registration is closed now but we are still seeking sponsors...go to boltonrotarygolf.ca.
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Bolton200 Discovery GameBolton200 Discovery Game has been developed by the Rotary Club of Bolton for the Bolton bi-centennial. The family-focused game is free for all to join. It will challenge participants to find mystery locations and intriguing history within Bolton. People can enter at any time during the game. We will announce ‘high points’ teams on social media but really the game is just for fun, physical outdoor activity and learning about your community’s history. The game is run through a mobile app, GooseChase, where you will see the list of challenges and be able to upload your photos and videos. The game will be launched on March 1 and run until June 3. Tell others so they can join in the fun! Find out more at Bolton200.ca you can join anytime!! Step 1 – upload Goosechase app on your phone. The game name is Bolton200 or code is 8Z66MZ Step 2 – go to the ‘missions’ and see which of them you want to play. Step 3 - upload your photos and videos of good times and smart answers! If you get stumped on a challenge, email admin@boltonrotary.ca for clarification, directions, or answers. |
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Graydon Bolton AnthemAs part of our Bolton200 Discovery Game we will be asking families to explore Bolton in many different ways. One challenge will be to take a video of someone singing this Ken Graydon song from 1972 about Bolton for the 150th anniversary. The music https://youtu.be/oRK31K7fSv8 . Words below. |
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Caledon Kids FirstThe Rotary Club of Bolton has had great success with their Caledon Kids First Program! It is a funding program in sports and wellness programs for families in need. Youth have participated in dance, soccer, karate, skating, baseball, hockey, music, swimming, etc. and over the 5 years we have sponsored 155 youth under 18. |
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$20,000. to Water FirstThank you everyone for your help in supporting this worthy cause. You should all be very proud of yourselves! The Rotary Club of Bolton cannot be more pleased by the outpouring of community involvement. If you would like to see more of what the Rotary Club of Bolton is doing and would like to be a part of this dynamic group, please contact us at boltorotary@gmail.com |
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Ground Breaking Rotary Place Expansion(Photo Credit: Dan O’Reilly) Bolton Rotary Club president Rita Cantelon, Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson and Caledon Seniors Centre past president Nora Martin, celebrated on Sept. 24 to mark the construction of the Rotary Place expansion. 26 years after the facility was built, the long-awaited $10-million expansion to Rotary Place in Bolton, the home the Caledon Seniors Centre with an anticipated completion by the fall of 2022. It will include three new multi-purpose rooms, a new commercial kitchen, a new OPP satellite station, storage space and connection to the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. |
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DonateYOUR DONATION will be greatly appreciated!! We are so appreciative of everyone's heartfelt support and involvement in our projects. The generosity of this community is inspiring. We have so many worthwhile causes that resonate with people - Kiva Microloans, Ukraine Crisis Support, Caledon Kids First, Water First Indigenous Internship, Murray Stewart Trail, Bolton Rotary Peace Park, Shop with a Firefighter and many more. Make your donation count as 100% of all proceeds go toward the project. |
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Bolton Rotary Golf Charity TournamentWell, another successful year with our mini-tournament format last Thursday, September 30! We reached our golfer limit and thrilled with great sponsors so we can continue to do great work through their generosity. Some of the proceeds will go to Caledon Kids First and Water First projects.
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Plants for Essential Workers It was important for us to recognize and honor the front-line workers in our community. Plants went to local EMS, Fire, Police, nursing homes in the spirit of the Rotary motto 'Service Above Self'.
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Planters and Peace Park gardens
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Guides - ButterflyWay |
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3 Student Awards at Humberview
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Rotary helped start United Nations 75th anniversary of United Nations/Rotary involvement. Did you know? Rotary was instrumental in establishing the United Nations following the Second World War. From April to June 1945, delegations from 50 nations attended the United Nations Conference on international organization in San Francisco, with the task of writing a charter which was acceptable to all of them. Rotary International was one of 42 organizations asked to serve as consultants. On April 10 a live-stream event will feature notable service projects and offer “behind-the-scenes" talks with leaders from the United Nations and the Rotary world. Full details and free registration here: https://www.75yearsofact
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Egg Painting Distribution
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Rotary, BCC, CrockadoodleMelissa, Sarah, Rita, Andrew and Ross were on hand to present the cheque to Crock-a-Doodle and Bolton Business Crew in support of the Easter Egg decorating project for local children.
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Egg Decorating for the kids
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Watershed Cleanup - Apr 24
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RI's new area of focus: Supporting the environment. There's no better way to celebrate than participating in the first ever Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup on April 24, 2021. So on Saturday 24th our club members will do a spring cleanup, of the parklands along the Humber, in our Peace Park on Glasgow Road. |
Peace Park Flags
Guatemala School
Christmas auction-a-thon
Forgetful Elf volunteers
Donation to Meals on Wheels
Caledon Seniors Roast Beef Dinner
Halloween Fun
Guatemala School honors Hectorine
ShelterBox Disaster Relief
Golf Fall Mini-tournament - Oct 1
Devil's Pulpit Foursome Auction
Summer Gathering
President 2020/21 Rita Cantelon
Proud recognition for Covid response
Ring in the 'new'
Another 1000 masks
Grocery Gift Cards
$12,500 in grocery cards to be distributed to families very quickly, they will supplement non-perishable hampers that we continue to make available to low income families. The Exchange has well over 300 families that rely on our food support to maintain a healthy diet. Your kindness ensures fresh produce, eggs, milk, poultry and lots of other nutritious food is provided to many Caledon residents during these incredibly challenging days.
Banas Stones donate masks
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Red and Black Dinner Dance
Along The Bunny Trail - colouring page 2020
Caledon Girls Hockey Association
Matthews Hospice donation
Matthews House Residential Program provides quality, compassion and comfortable care for clients at end of life. Our care is provided without cost.
We are currently the largest residential hospice in the CHLIN and our 10 beds help fill the gap for hospice palliative care beds in our community.
South Africa incubator project
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Haunted Hill Run quite a success!
Haunted Hill Run 2019
Becky Smith - Paul Harris Fellow
Tyler Viaene Paul Harris Fellow
John Williams memorial bench
Frank Macellaio Paul Harris Fellow
Excellent night at Changeover!
Golf Day Success!
Along the Bunny Trail
Fire and Emergency Equipment in Guatemala
Sanitation project in Botswana
Volunteer MBC appreciation
Santa Parade 2018
Stewart/Williams celebration
Haunted Hill Run/Walk
Thailand youth exchange arrives!
Chloe Outbound
Welcome to Adrian Weglo
Murray Stewart Trail
Willing Worker Rick Arthur
Rotarian of the Year 2018
Welcome Fouad
Margo & Diana Burno - Foundation Endowment
Along the Bunny Trail
Youth Exchange on their way!
YMCA Cedar Glen gets 4 new cabins
Kids First Caledon
Hockey Equipment to Indigenous People
School supplies to Guatemala
Ugly Sweater Competition
Welcome Maureen Hart
TRCA Bolton Camp Revitalization
Christmas Auction 2017
Santa Parade 2017
District Governor visit Dec 6
Haunted Hill Run big success!
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North Hill Planting Donor Recognition
Revitalization of the Bolton Camp Trails
Community Spirit Award 2017 - Fines Ford Lincoln
Welcome Allan Bennett new member
Clothes for Disaster Recovery - IRMA
IN JUST 2 DAYS!! It only took ONE phone call from Josh (in St. Kitts) to Romas.....Romas called Aldo.....Aldo called Joe (Kinsmen Club)..they said come and get all you need from the warehouse!.Sea Cadets also offered bags of cargo pants...Aldo called 4 Rotarians with Pick Up Trucks....See Photos Attached. All this will go to Romas’ warehouse & be added to much more that will be forwarded to St. Kitts for Disaster Recovery Distribution...ASAP. (We have Kids Running Shoes, Sandals, Boys Clothing , Girls Clothing, Ladies Clothing, Men & Boys Jeans, Shirts, Baseball Caps, etc. etc.). |
The supplies arrived!
Pencils= 292,594 , Crayons= 120,034 , Erasers= 97,559 , Sharpeners= 4,900 , Writing Books= 25,711 , Dictionaries= 960 , Protractors= 354, Compasses= 77 , + skipping ropes & soccer balls. |
Humberview Student Awards presentations
Golf Sponsorship Recognition event
Rotarian of the Year
Scott Fraser Paul Harris Fellow
Caledon Pare'nt Child Centre - support for Let's Get Together
Golf Classic huge success!
Chandler induction
Alphadogs - Robotics team 2017
April 13th - April 15th
The Hershey Centre
ACT Foundation Partnership recognition
Philippines Global Grant School project
Vitanova donation from Christmas Auction
Honorary member Becky Smith
Santa Parade 2016
Samaritan's Purse
Navy League donation from Rotaryfest
Club Visioning - hard at work
Joint Project - CPCC
Haunted Hill Run huge success
District Conference - Wonders
Daiki - Exchange Student from Japan
Jeanne Egan Honorary member
Welcome to Andrew Miller
New member Michael Abdallah
CAREER BUILDER AWARD - Tom Kitamura
Presidential Citation 2016
Interact Car Wash
Planters on Hwy 50
2016 Golf Tournament - biggest ever!
Animal Shelter Tree Planting
Pope for Rotary crowd
Bob and Sherrin Palmateer Polio Immunization Trip
Alphadogs Robot win 6th
Carretas School in Gualan
This is the 2nd phase of the work done at Las Carretas School.....the old one where the boy was trying to drink water from the tap....but no water, also where the dogs and pigs were in the mud on the street. Now they have 2 more classrooms, Toilets & wash station with clean water (there is a water tank on the roof).
Good work done by RC Gualan
Family Transition Place
New Member Greg Pannia
Interact Shoeboxes
Santa parade 2015
North hill baseball pavilion
Welcome to new member Karen Peirce!
welcome to Aurane!
Club BBQ summer 2015
Cavalier Truck logo
Portable Ultrasound for EGH
Ribfest 2015
Bob Palmateer Citation for Meritorious Service
School supplies to Gualan
Pan Am Torch Relay
Paul Harris Fellows
ACT CPR-AED training
New Stretcher for EGH
I look forward to seeing you all at your annual golf tournament in May!! Warmest Regards, Anna
Bob Smith plaque
Humberview Robotics Club
RI Convention Toronto 2018
Tourism Toronto is extremely pleased to announce that Toronto has just been chosen as the host city for the 2018 Rotary International Convention, to be held from June 24-27. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local Rotary Organizing Committee and congratulate them on an admirable job. Thanks to the Rotary International Convention, Toronto will welcome over 20,000 Rotarians and their families, which will represent some 40,000 room nights in downtown and west side hotels, with an estimated direct visitor spend of $32 million. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Air Canada Centre will serve as primary venues. Financial assistance for the event was made possible by the Convention Development Fund, a joint initiative of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, participating hotels and Tourism Toronto
Peace Park Credo
Respect for cultural diversity, and the life and dignity
of every person without discrimination or prejudice
Rejection of violence toward all people in all its forms
ResolutIon of conflict within local and global communities
Reconciliation of differences in the pursuit of harmony
TGH Kidney/Pancreas Transplant team
Kristin Morrison Andrea Norgate, Josh Lai, Debbie Findlay joined several of our members and expressed their appreciation for donations from our Electronic Re-cycling day.
A life was saved by a successful double kidney/pancreas transplant and now the patient is exhibiting no more diabetes symptoms.