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
To Join us, contact Al Warren at al@alcomenterprises.com
Club Executives & Directors
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Community Service
International Service
Rotary Foundation
Membership
Fundraising
Club Administration
Vice President
Assistant Secretary
Sergeant-at-Arms
Speakers
Food waste in Canada
Jun 19, 2025 6:30 PM
Spinal Research
Sep 04, 2025 12:30 PM
Palmistry and other psychic readings
Sep 18, 2025 6:30 PM
Slight of Hand with no Hands
Oct 23, 2025 6:30 PM
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Carol Barney
    June 4
  • Maria Jobson
    June 8
Join Date:
  • Howard Back
    June 5, 1980
    45 years
  • Heather Graeme
    June 7, 2019
    6 years
  • Laurie Back
    June 15, 2015
    10 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
Neighbourlink North York partnering with the North York Seniors Centre on the 4th Move-a-thon & BBQ on Saturday May 3rd! The event includes a 4km walk, run, and 8km bike ride from the park through the Finch Hydro Corridor followed by a BBQ featuring delicious food. There are plenty of free components including live entertainment, a caricature artist, kids activities, giant bubbles, milk tea and more! Thank you Rotarians for Volunteering at this event 
Established in 1962, Roy Foss Motors Ltd. owns and operates two of the largest General Motors dealership franchises in Canada. With nearly three centuries worth of combined technician experience in our service bays, and a working inventory of over 250,000 different vehicle parts items, Roy Foss Motors has become a landmark destination for competitively priced, high-quality maintenance and repair services.
 
Thank you David Smirle (GM) for Hosting Rotary Club of Willowdale at your dealership.
Volunteering at a food bank sends a powerful message of compassion, community engagement, and the importance of fighting hunger. It demonstrates a commitment to helping those in need and contributes to a more equitable society. By donating your time and skills, you directly impact the lives of individuals and families struggling with food insecurity, offering them a lifeline and a sense of hope
IN THE NEWS: Rotary International

The Board conducted a special session following the unexpected resignation of RI President-elect Mário César Martins de Camargo on 8 June. Based on RI code and policies, the Board selected the new president-elect from a pool of candidates who were considered by the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in August 2023.

How a Rotary initiative turns old computers into new opportunities

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Italy, Uganda, and Taiwan.

Sparks fly as Rotary members focus their cameras and freeze-frame the wonders of the world for Rotary magazine’s 2025 Photo Awards.

Club goes on the march against domestic

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