.
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
District Site
Venue Map
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
Chrissy Cadorin (@ Floga)
Ravensbruck; Beyond the Barbed Wire
Feb 19, 2026 6:30 PM
View entire list...
Links
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Howard Back
    February 6
  • David Graeme
    February 14
  • John Simpson
    February 20
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • David Graeme
    February 14
Anniversaries:
  • Jobson Easow
    Maria Jobson
    February 9
  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.
_________________________
 
Click on this link to make donations to this project.
https://willowdalerotary.org/page/donate/
-------------------
 
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.
_______________________
 
 
 
 
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
NeighbourLink North York

Service above self- A message from NeighbourLink North York!

 
On this #ThankfulThursday we're grateful for our friends at the Rotary Club of Willowdale. We first connected with them two years ago when they volunteered to serve hot chocolate at the 2023 Christmas Market. Since then they’ve been steadfast supporters of NeighbourLink, volunteering at different events and programs. Over the last year they’ve also raised funds and made significant financial contributions to our food hubs, youth programs and senior programs. While at this past Christmas Market, their president Howard presented us with a cheque representing their incredible contribution of $30,000 throughout 2025!
The Rotarians in this club are passionate about serving the community and they do so with such kindness. We look forward to future collaborations and caring for our neighbours!
 
Paul Harris
Presentation of Paul Harris 2 & 3 to Past President and Assistant Governor Mr. Jobson Easow by President Mr. Howard Back.

A Paul Harris Fellow is an individual honored by Rotary for a significant contribution to The Rotary Foundation, recognizing their support for its charitable and educational programs, promoting world peace, and upholding Rotary's ideals of service; recipients get a certificate, pin, and medallion. This recognition, established in 1957, honors Rotary founder Paul Harris and can be given for donations to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or Foundation grants, often in recognition of community leaders or dedicated Rotarians.
Cheque presentation 
Cheque Presentation of $15,000 by President Howard Back to the Salvation Army Yorkwoods
IN THE NEWS: Rotary International
Rotary International launches new peace center in India

Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University will train peace and development professionals from across Asia

In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease loneliness

In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease lonelinessHow a nation more than halved its suicide rate with helplines and other community-based

A. Lincoln, Rotarian?

Abraham Lincoln a member of Rotary?!? While history may say otherwise, Rotarians have long embraced the Rail Splitter as one of their own.

The next generation of chess masters

In India, a chess renaissance draws players to the game and its gifts, and Rotary clubs are helping to expand access

Rotary projects around the globe February 2026

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Jamaica, Hungary, Mauritius, and Vietnam.

Previous
Next
Photo Albums
Enter your email address and the message you want to send.
fields are required