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Willowdale

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Grand Luxe Event Boutique
3125 Bayview Ave
North york, ON M2K 1G2
Canada
First Thursday at 12:30pm and the third Thursday at 6:30pm. Contact: Bill King at lyonrex@rogers.com for details
District Site
Venue Map
To Join us, contact Al Warren at al@alcomenterprises.com
Club Executives & Directors
President
Howard Back
Secretary
Heather Graeme
Treasurer
Margaret Adat
Past President
Howard Back
Community Service
Laurie Back
International Service
Hesam Mirzaei Rafsanjani
Rotary Foundation
Peter Vanek
Membership
David Graeme
Fundraising
Eric Azeez
Club Administration
Bill King
Vice President
Shawn Tahririha
Assistant Secretary
Mahdieh Fetrati
Sergeant-at-Arms
Al Warren
Youth Services
Mark Young
Speakers
DG Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas (@ Grand Luxe)
District Governor's official visit
Nov 20, 2025 6:30 PM
Phil Groff (@ Grand Luxe)
New Circles update
Dec 04, 2025 12:30 PM
Annual holiday luncheon
in support of the Salvation Army
Dec 18, 2025 12:30 PM
Rtn. Bob Bettson (@ Floga)
Classification/new member talk
Jan 08, 2026 12:30 PM
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Courtney Doldron
    November 3
  • Peter Vanek
    November 7
  • Stephen Phillips
    November 11
  • Shawn Tahririha
    November 12
  • Roger Basu
    November 22
Join Date:
  • Bob Bettson
    November 28, 2001
    24 years
  • Alice Bonavia
    November 29, 2016
    9 years
  Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick announced that the 2024-25 presidential theme is The Magic of Rotary and called on members to recognize and amplify the organization’s power to save lives.
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Click on this link to make donations to this project.
https://willowdalerotary.org/page/donate/
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Our Rotaract club receiving the District Award
 
 
Rotarian Bin Liu visited us from the Tokyo Chuo Rotary Club.
 
 
At the Food Bank in December 2022 with two of our newest members.
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Service Above Self as the principal motto of Rotary because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service.
Rotary Logo for Salvation Army after school computer Lab project
Our Board of Directors for 2024-25
A Note From Our President
Together, let us embrace the ideals of Rotary, build upon our rich legacy, and create a brighter future for all.
"The Magic of Rotary"
Howard Back
At the Toronto East Rotary Blues Fest 2023. 
We were happy to assist the Rotary Club of Toronto with their Tree of Remembrance in Dundas Square in December 2022.
 
Willowdale Rotarians in Action.
Helping out at Global Medic to pack hygiene kit including water filters to be sent to countries which were recently faced with war, earthquake, and disaster in many other ways. Global Medic, is a registered Canadian charity that has provided disaster relief and life-saving humanitarian aid since 2022.
Receiving Paul Harris +1
Receiving the most new membership award for the District
2024 Rotarian of the Year Awardees
 
 
 
Home Page Stories
Ham & Cheese Fundraiser
🎄 Rotary Club Christmas Ham & Cheese Fundraiser! 🧀🥩
Get ready for the holidays with our delicious ham and cheese sale, supporting local community projects this Christmas season.
✅ Premium quality hams & cheeses
🎁 Perfect for gifts or festive meals
💙 All proceeds go toward Rotary community initiatives
📅 Order Deadline: Friday November 14, 2025
Spread some holiday cheer — and enjoy great food while helping others!
Rotary Social Night
Rotary Social night @Dragon Legend. It was a very sumptuous dinner which was enjoyed by all. 26 Rotarians and Friends were in attendance.
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