Upcoming Events
Speakers
Antje vanDipten
Apr 27, 2026 6:30 PM
Zachary's Camp
Doug Woods
May 04, 2026
Olympian - Bolton Pole Vault facility
Diana Mollicone
May 11, 2026
Coffee Time Bolton
President, Frank Macellaio
Jun 15, 2026
Changeover: SPOUSAL
Uche Okugo - SPOUSAL
Jul 13, 2026
District Governor 2026/27
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Frank Macellaio
Past President
Karen Fast
Secretary
Doug Prince
Treasurer
Chris Blackmere
Club Services Director
David Kostynyk
Community Services Director
Charissa Yavtucovich
International Director
Tunde Obatolu
Foundation Chair
Don Ogden
Membership
Don Ogden
Youth Services Director
Bob Palmateer
Sergeant-at-Arms
David Anstey

Welcome to Bolton, in the Hills of Caledon!

Bolton

 Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
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7 Rotarian Way
Bolton, ON L7E 1Y2
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Join our club!
We are a high-spirited, active club with strong ties in the community. Take a look at our website to see some of the recent accomplishments. New members are always welcome.  Make your contribution count! Email boltonrotary@gmail.com to have someone call to connect.  
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Lift the Lid on Mental Health

Burnout:  Managing Your Workload: Navigating pressure, priorities and people lead by Parm Chohan of Conquer Leadership at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 20 at Rotary Place, Egan Room. A light dinner (provided by Coffeetime) will be served. There is no fee for this event, but please confirm your attendance  by emailing boltonrotary@gmail.com. 

Our club has recently been hosting a series of speakers on mental health topics.  This has sparked an initiative to involve everyone in our neighbourhood to raise awareness and encourage communities to come together to discuss mental health topics. 

Lift the Lid is a national campaign launched by Australian Rotary Health that we are emulating.  Burnout is increasing every year and affects almost 50% of Canadian workers. This doesn’t stop in the workplace. Canadians are experiencing mental health concerns in all areas of their lives. Rotary Club of Bolton invites you to Lift Your Lid on Mental Health. Reclaim control over managing time, tasks, and energy. Parm will help participants pause, reflect, and approach their workload, whether that’s in business, home or school, with greater clarity, intention, and alignment. 

Charity Golf Tournament 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026….See this lovely photo of Caledon Woods on a warm sunny day?  Well it's the opposite to what we endured last year.indecisionThanks to everyone for their fantastic support and to the sponsors who continue their generosity to our event.  We are hoping for a glorious day this year as in most of the past 35 years.  To register or sponsor go to boltonrotarygolf.ca. All proceeds from the day will go to local and international charities and groups that we have profiled on our website.

Donate 
 
YOUR 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 - SOUL SOUP, Shop with a First Responder, Peel Paramedic Holiday Hope, Grocery Gift Certificates to The Exchange, Kiva Microloans, Ukraine Crisis Support, Caledon Kids First, Oliver House, Bolton Rotary Peace Park, and many more.  Make your donation count as 100% of all net proceeds go toward the project.  Click on the Donate button or e-transfer treasurer@boltonrotary.ca
Proud Supporters of Alphadogs

Humberview Robotics team - qualifying for Ontario Provincials with their robot Moto Moto currently ranked 2nd in Canada and 8th in the world.   

Scientists in School

Over the past two years, your generosity has helped us deepen our impact, expand our reach, and strengthen our commitment to delivering meaningful STEM learning experiences to children and youth across Canada. Because of you, 650,000 children and youth over the last two years experienced hands-on learning that sparked curiosity, built confidence, and opened their eyes to new possibilities.

 

This report reflects more than numbers. It tells the story of what we can accomplish together: expanding access for underserved communities, strengthening partnerships, investing in innovation, and continuing to learn from the evidence about what truly makes a difference for young learners.

Irving Tissue

A site visit to Irving Tissue worthwhile.

 

There was a year review at Irving Tissue and Rotary Club of Bolton has been featured in the presentation by the Company President and Plant Manager as one of the community partners. I just thought it would be nice for us to see that.

 

 

Caledon Kids First
 
The 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 200 youth under 18. 
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Furnishing Patio at Friendship Garden

Rotary Clubs of Bolton, Caledon and Shelburne collaborated to furnish the outside lobby patio at the Headwaters Hospital. This is a quiet place for patients, staff and visitors to gather their thoughts and get some fresh air. The Friendship Gardens is a volunteer project for everyone to enjoy the gardens as they change with the seasons.

Newest member Andrea Hardcastle

Frank conducted the induction ceremony for Andrea Hardcastle.  We know she will be an amazing Rotarian! A big welcome to our newest member.  

Free Family Skate
What a huge success!  We reached capacity of 150 skaters so a few folks had to wait until others left.  Everyone had a great time at the FREE FAMILY SKATE - at Albion/Bolton Arena - on Tuesday, December 30 from 10 - 11:30 am.  with free hot chocolate, coffee and snacks.  A  fun activity between Christmas and New Year's!

 
Soul Soup 
We have begun preparing Soul Soup at The Exchange. This is a program that makes big-batch soup to be distributed at CCS-The Exchange to provide a healthy food option. It's a great way to volunteer and meet new people! Anyone wishing to donate funds or volunteer can do so at boltonrotary.ca. If you wish to donate product please email boltonrotary@gmail.com and we will arrange for drop off or pick up.
Haunted Hill Run/Walk 2025

Wow, what a great event.  Over 200 runners all dressed in costume, 75 kids participated in the Scavenger Hunt, 3 school teams  competed for bragging rights and $500 participation awards.  Our sponsors came through BIG time and we so appreciate their contributions!  Another heartfelt community event.   

Hunt park benches

Ruth and Richard Hunt Park is on Kingsview Road near Humberview School. The park had no seating for parents and grandparents to rest while the kids played on the equipment.   Bolton Rotary has now dedicated 2 benches to this park.  Richard Hunt was previously awarded a Paul Harris Fellow by the club to recognize their community involvement and commitment.  

Simmons Trail Caledon East

Bolton Rotary supports the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy boardwalk building activities at Simmons Nature Preserve in Caledon East. A small but mighty crew of staff and volunteers was able to install a beautiful 32' boardwalk on September 14th. This boardwalk not only gives hikers a safe and mud free passage but also protects some sensitive species in the vicinity. We will continue to phase in additional boardwalk sections in the spring.

Club Excellence Award for Rotary year 2024–25
 14th August 2025
 
Dear President/Past President Rtn. Karen Fast,
It gives me immense pleasure to share the exciting news that your club has been awarded the Club Excellence Award for Rotary year 2024–25 — 
the most significant recognition a Rotary club can achieve.
This award reflects your club’s commitment to achieving its goals, strengthening Rotary, and making a lasting impact in your community and beyond. 
Your leadership, along with the dedication of your members, has played a key role in this accomplishment.
 
Rtn. Sohail Naseer, PHF+1
PDG, District Governor RY 2024-25
Rotary District 7080
 
 


 

 
KIVA Microloans
Bolton Rotary has been funding microloans through KIVA over the past few years. Last year we made 258 loans in 25 countries. The default rate for these loans is less than 1%. These loans make life-altering changes to their income capability.
Here is a story about Editha. She is 55 years old, separated mother with two children. She lives in the Western region of Uganda.
She's a hardworking woman who's mostly a farmer. Editha owns a banana and maize plantation as her major source of income. They have been challenged by low yields during the harvest season due to lack of fertilizers. This loan will enable Editha to increase harvest. Crop farmers may use the funding for agricultural inputs such as farm machinery, tools, pesticides, seeds, etc,
This is just one heartwarming story of how our club makes a difference in the world.
The Pediatric Intensive Unit in Guatemala
 
 
As part of a global grant for the improvements to The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Zacapa Hospital, Zacapa, Guatemala.
Thank you for your leadership Aldo and Barbara. We will be saving many young lives for many years to come.
CCS Presented Rotary Club of Bolton the Kindness Heroes Award
 
On June 25, 2025 the Caledon Community Services presented the Rotary Club of Bolton the Kindness Heroes Award at their Annual General Meeting held at Humber River Centre. What a great honour it was to accept the award for the amazing work we do.
Project Volya Global Grant 2024
7 Highly technical training mannequins have now arrived in the Ukraine!
Project Volya is a civilian initiative to provide Ukrainian civilians and front-line personnel with life-saving medical supply resources they need to survive in view of the Russian aggression as well as training in the use of such medical supplies. $30,000 was collected by local Rotary clubs and matched through District and RI grants.  This has been a huge initiative by our club and we
are proud to see it come to fruition.  
$10,000 Grocery Gift Cards
Charissa met with Carol to drop off  $ 10,400 worth of gift cards which will  bring relief and smiles to many Caledon families in need this season and beyond.  The need has never been greater.  
 
Our 'service above self' continues to make a direct impact right here at home. 
Peace Scholarship
We're proud to support the Conrad Grebel Peace Scholarship Award for a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies. Our $6,000 donation helped to surpass the district 7080 goal in 2024. A strong message that our club honors the pillars of peace in Rotary.
CMOW Cheque presentation
Charissa presenting a $5,000. cheque to Kim for Caledon Meals on Wheels.  CMOW has been in Bolton for 40 years, serves over 25,000 meals a year and has over 100 volunteers. The offer more than just meals... social and wellness programs, visiting and security checks. 
Generations Park
Bolton Rotary is proposing a new  Rotary Generations Park at the corner of  Kingsview and Rotarian Way. Michael Hoy, Manager of Parks and Natural Heritage with the Town of Caledon will be presenting concepts for consideration on April 15 at our weekly business meeting.    Mayor Groves and councillors will join us at this meeting.  
Murray Stewart Trail 
We 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!
Canada Dog Guides
We 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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