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Fort McMurray Fires - a story of hope, love and community

The Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium is hosting an exceptional speaker via Zoom on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 8:00am to share a wonderful story about the mental health recovery film "Back Home Again" for children who experienced the trauma of the unthinkable Fort McMurray fires in May 2016. (Watch the trailer.)

Volunteering to help support the next generation

Rotarians have a lot to share with each other, with youth and with members of the wider community who can learn and benefit from their expertise. That's why we are calling for volunteers to help support the next generation at upcoming CEC events.

District Awards to Luisa and Chris

On March 17, 2023 Assistant District Governor for the Guelph Wellington Cluster, Tracey Curtis, presented District Recognition Awards to Luisa Del Rosario and Chris Vandergrift for their extraordinary service through our club, benefitting large numbers of people.

Guelph Tree Planting 2023

Rotary International is globally committed to supporting the environment, and the City of Guelph is determined to increase its tree canopy. Our club's Environment Committee is glad to share some of the wonderful opportunities to get involved locally.

NEW - Rotary Reading Buddy Program

The Brant Avenue Public School has asked our Rotary Club for volunteers to support reading activities with some of their youngest students once a week, to encourage their interest in learning and specifically in reading.

New Member: Welcome Robert Turner

The Rotary Club of Guelph is delighted to welcome its newest member, Robert Turner, inducted on Friday, March 10th, 2023. An architect, he is now the sole owner of Fryett Turner Architects, Inc. having taken over the business from our former Rotarian, Jim Fryett.

The Secret 3K run/walk in Guelph was great

Almost 200 people showed up to support Guelph's first ever "Secret 3K" walk/run on March 8th, 2023, creating a hive of happy activity on the trail behind the covered bridge. Rotary's support was evident!

HIP update webinar - March 21

On March 21, 2023 at 7pm, the Rotary Club of Guelph's Indigenous Awareness Committee will host a webinar with guest speaker John Lomax, for an update on the HIP organization (Honouring Indigenous Peoples). Register HERE to receive the link.

Fundraiser by Rotary in Cambridge

Our friends at the Rotary Club of Cambridge Preston-Hespeler are holding their second annual CRYSTAL DROP GALA on Friday, March 31st to raise funds for the WATER FIRST program that is a favourite of our own club, too (read more). WATER FIRST addresses water challenges in Indigenous communities right here in Canada. Get Gala tickets HERE.

Small Rotary club in Ecuador’s Andes delivers big on water project

High in the Andes, an indigenous community had been waiting more than a decade for clean drinking water.

First Rotaract RPIC talks about creativity, community, and hats

As World Rotaract Week (13-19 March) kicks off, Rotaractor and public image coordinator Philip Flindt shares his secrets for planning exciting events.

Measuring our results: Making sure that we’re changing lives for good