We are off for another fellowship and team building event! We will be cleaning painting and repairing.
Our chefs are ready to go.
Our first camp experience was in 1942 at the Easter Seals Camp which we helped fund. We were there until the camp closed.
The only years we have missed were 2020 and 2021 because of Covid. This will be our 16th year at Scugog.
Club Assembly May 8, 2024
Organized by Vice-President Dauna Jones-Simmonds and assisted by directors Neisely Eugene and Maureen Bird as well as techie Nikita Williams we were able to do presentations at our Assembly Know Your Club in front of a great crowd.
Maureen ran us through her 28 years of activity from Seniors Christmas Party, Habitat for Humanity to sweat equity trips to Malawi and Cambodia and looking forward to her 16th trip to Camp Scugog.
Videos were shown from John Fortney on club history of big projects, Bill Empey on Indigenous Working Group, Jake Tran on Seniors Working Group and Andy Wedderburn on Member Engagement Committee.
More presentation videos are ready for showing at meetings and will be available on line.
Nikita, Maureen, Dauna and Neisely celebrating success!
Grants Approved by our Rotary Club of Toronto Charitable Foundation
October 13, 2023 to December 1, 2023
Fred Victor Centre - Mortimer Avenue Backyard Improvement Project - $10,000
Canadian Diabetes Association - Camp Huronda: Diabetes Camp - $2,500
VOCA Chorus of Toronto – VOCA SiX - $1,500
SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival – “I Love to SING!” Youth Empowerment Through Music - $8,800
RI Annual Gift to The Rotary Foundation (Canada) - $40,000
The Rotary Foundation (Canada) - End Polio Now Campaign - $10,000
Lake Scugog United Church Camp Inc. - $2,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Canadian Landmine Foundation - Bakong Technical College, Cambodia - $1,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Canadian Society for Education in Sierra Leone (CanSerra) - $1,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Pine River Foundation - $1,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Progress Place Rehabilitation Centre - $1,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Daily Bread Food Bank - $2,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Covenant House Toronto - $2,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
The Salvation Army - $2,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Youth Employment Services YES - $1,000 - Funded by the Andrew and Michael Westlake Memorial Fund
Our Club Dollars at Work in Pictures
Always great to see our Club everywhere, from the big contributions such as SPRINT and St Mike’s Transition Centre, to the small little additions that make the world a better place…like our bench outside Sick Kids that provides a place to rest for so many healthcare workers, patients and families, often when it’s much needed.
SPRINT - creating a fleet of vehicles for use by Senior Groups in Toronto.
This has been a multi-year project
Our Health Bus at Church and Dundas
International Service has funded 80,000 syringes for Diabetics in St. Kitts - Dauna's birthplace
New Member Liam Hancock
Liam joined Rotary Etobicoke on April 6, 2022 and on May 8 transferred to our Club.
While a Member in Etobicoke, Liam has accomplished much in a short time. He has been a Board of Directors Member since 2023, and was the New Generations Chair. He also coordinated the reviewing of student applications for the merit award Program. He has a great deal of experience in working with youth. In High School, he was a Member and President of the Etobicoke Collegiate Institute’s Interact Club. While at University at Carleton, he was a Member of the campus based Rotaract Club of Ottawa South. He has used this experience well as he is currently coordinating activities with the Etobicoke Collegiate Interact Club and the
Richview Collegiate Interact Club. He also is working with the Rotaract Club at York University.
Liam has also been very active in many other areas with Etobicoke. He is a very hard worker that always seems to make himself available for events and projects where he can be of assistance. Not only was Liam active in the Club, but is also very involved in the Community. He is a Board Member of the Etobicoke Historical Society, and is also their volunteer Photo Collection Curator.
Liam embodies what a true Rotarian is, and is a good example of “Service Above Self”. He is an asset to any Club he is involved with.
🎉 We’re celebrating Asian Heritage Month! 🎉
This May, the Rotary Club of Toronto proudly honours the rich cultural tapestry and invaluable contributions of Asian Canadians to our community. From preserving traditions to embracing innovation, Asian Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the past and look forward with hope and optimism for the future.
Join us in amplifying Asian Canadian voices, fostering understanding, and promoting inclusivity. Together, let's build bridges of solidarity and appreciation.
Multicultural Day Celebration – Live Painting & Auction - June 12, 2024 5:40 pm sign-in
This event is to commemorate Multicultural Day (June 27th). It is a social networking event and there will be an artist painting live. We will auction the artwork using various platforms including (social media – Facebook, club meetings) at the end of the event. Reisha Felix (Artist and Founder) from ReiCreations Art will be the artist for the night. You can learn more about Reisha at ReiCreationsArt.com
We had another very successful networking event at the National Club.
Four members talked about their careers and all enjoyed the fellowship.
Thank you Andy Wedderburn and your great team!
Rotarians Keeping Busy
Incoming District Governor Virginia O'Reilly (Toronto East) and our incoming President Binoy Luckoo at training in Chicago
Gerry and Maureen Bird, TP and Anny-Sandra and Jayson celebrating Bowmanville Rotary Club 100th Anniversary in April
Members Esther, Susan, Natalie, Sergio, Sefer, Nikita (Faculty) and Altaf at Rotary Learning Institute in April. A day of learning all about Rotary!
Upcoming Meetings and Events
May 24-26, 2024
Members Only Scugog Retreat
Wednesday Dinner, June 5, 2024
National Indigenous Day
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Live Painting & Auction
Friday, June 21, 2024
Lunch - Changeover
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Misko-Aki Visit
Wednesday Dinner, July 3rd, 5:30
Binoy Luckoo Throne Speech
WhatsApp Group
We have sixty-nine members on this chat for fast communication. It worked wonderfully during our tree event. Ask to join - any member can add more people from the club.
SPRINT - creating a fleet of vehicles for use by Senior Groups in Toronto.
Our Health Bus at Church and Dundas
International Service has funded 80,000 syringes for Diabetics in St. Kitts - Dauna's birthplace
Incoming District Governor Virginia O'Reilly (Toronto East) and our incoming President Binoy Luckoo at training in Chicago
Gerry and Maureen Bird, TP and Anny-Sandra and Jayson celebrating Bowmanville Rotary Club 100th Anniversary in April