Welcome to The Rotary Club of Toronto

The Rotary Club of Toronto ("RCT") is a diverse group of individuals that believe in taking positive action and making a direct impact in our communities.
For over 100 years strong, we have been building fellowship, partnerships and contributing with our sweat and fiscal equity.  As an organization focused on service at the core, we believe in finding creative ways to work together and make a difference.

Our members are energetic professionals that like to get stuff done. We are constantly growing so reach out and come join a meeting to learn more.

 

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Presidential Address 2026-2027 - Pauline Lyons
Presidential Address 2026-2027 - Pauline Lyons
President's Address to The Rotary Club of Toronto
Poverty Reduction: Building Opportunity Through Service
 
Fellow Rotarians, Guests, and Friends of Rotary,
 
It is an honour and a privilege to stand before you today as President of The Rotary Club of Toronto. I am grateful for your confidence, inspired by your commitment, and humbled to serve alongside individuals whose generosity continues to improve lives across our city and around the world.
 
 
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Sold Out! Rotary Cocktails - R2R Speed Dating!
Sold Out! Rotary Cocktails - R2R Speed Dating!
Sep. 02, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
The National Club
Multi-Rotary Club Golf Tournament
Multi-Rotary Club Golf Tournament
Sep. 15, 2026 7:30 a.m.
Richmond Hill Golf Club
Scholarship Dinner - 2026 Winner Beatrice Dsouza
Scholarship Dinner - 2026 Winner Beatrice Dsouza
Sep. 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
The National Club
Wednesday Dinner Rotary Meeting - Speaker TBD
Wednesday Dinner Rotary Meeting - Speaker TBD
Oct. 07, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
The National Club
Friday Lunch, October 23, 2026 Rotary Meeting
Friday Lunch, October 23, 2026 Rotary Meeting
Oct. 23, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The National Club
Friday Lunch, Rotary Meeting - Speaker TBD
Friday Lunch, Rotary Meeting - Speaker TBD
Nov. 20, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The National Club
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MEMBERSHIP BY THE NUMBERS
   
160+
Total Active Members
   
33%
Female Members
   
67%
Male Members
   
100+
Professions
   
16+
Average Member Tenure
(In Years)
   
This Club is 
111
Years Old!
 
   
 
1,000,000
Annually Dispersed
 
   
 
60
Organizations Funded Annually
 
   
 
13%
Funded Organizations are International
   
 
87%
Funded Organizations are City of Toronto
 

Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Vision

Be the organization of choice to fulfill one’s philanthropic and fellowship goals by achieving, along with our partners, a community impact of at least $2 million.

Mission

To provide opportunities for people and our partners to improve
our communities through the Rotary platform.
 

Core Values

1 Integrity
Including our Rotary 4-way test:

1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
 
2 Philanthropy
Donating our time, expertise or money for human and environment welfare and advancement, locally and worldwide.
 
3 Leadership
Be it in personal, professional or community lives, we are leaders in our own right, achieving great things together.
 
 
4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We embrace a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, free of racism and oppression, where all members feel respected and valued regardless of their gender, sexual identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or life limitations
 
5 Friendships
Need we say more? We certainly enjoy a good laugh and company of our club members -yes that includes you!