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Willowdale

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Floga Estiatorio and Event Space
1957 Kennedy Rd
1st week for Lunch @ 12.30pm
Scarborough, ON M1P 2L9
Canada
First Thursday at 12:30pm and the third Thursday at 6:30pm. Contact: John Simpson- jsimpson002@sympatico.ca or 905.477.3013 for details
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To Join us, contact Al Warren at al@alcomenterprises.com
Club Executives & Directors
President
Howard Back
President Elect
Shawn Tahririha
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
Vice President
Shawn Tahririha
Assistant Secretary
Mahdieh Fetrati
Sergeant-at-Arms
Al Warren
Youth Services
Mark Young
Speakers
Tyler Snure
Help foster a love of reading in the community.
May 07, 2026 12:30 PM
Hanna Hall and Michaela Riche
The Lay Up program for youth
May 21, 2026 6:30 PM
Dan Trommater
Purpose driven Teams
Jun 04, 2026 12:30 PM
President’s Night
Change over dinner
Jun 23, 2026 6:00 PM
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Kathy Mezei
    April 8
  • Margaret Adat
    April 17
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Rufina
    April 11
Join Date:
  • David Graeme
    April 1, 2019
    7 years
  • Jobson Easow
    April 1, 2019
    7 years
  • Uka Marchena
    April 11, 2019
    7 years
  • Al Warren
    April 28, 2005
    21 years
Upcoming Events
  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
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive, Rotary-sponsored training program for young people (typically ages 15-30) to develop leadership skills, communication, and problem-solving through workshops and seminars. Our Club sponsored  Karsten Chan, who made a presentation of his experience at RYLA, to the club
 
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Social Night
Rotarians don’t just serve—they celebrate too. Beyond our humanitarian efforts, we value fellowship, laughter, and connection. Social night dinners are a chance to unwind, strengthen friendships, and enjoy the spirit of togetherness that makes Rotary truly special. At the Arirang Korean BBQ AYCE restaurant
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