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.
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Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario. He was also elected as the MPP for Etobicoke-North in 2018. 

Previously, Doug Ford served as Toronto city councillor from 2010-2014, and was vice-chair of the Budget Committee, where he delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. While on city council, Ford served on the board of Build Toronto, and was a director of the Canadian National Exhibition. He also served on the Civic Appointments Committee and the Government Management Committee at Council. 

A dedicated community leader, successful businessman with Deco Labels and passionate advocate for the people, Doug’s commitment to public service runs in the family. Three generations of Fords have served the people of Ontario in elected office. 

Doug is a life-long resident of the community of Etobicoke, and lives there with his wife Karla and four daughters. His commitment to public service includes over 20 years of dedicated work with the Rotary Club of Toronto West and serving as a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion."

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!