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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
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
Club Administration
Bill King
Vice President
Shawn Tahririha
Assistant Secretary
Mahdieh Fetrati
Sergeant-at-Arms
Al Warren
Youth Services
Mark Young
Speakers
Annual holiday luncheon
in support of the Salvation Army
Dec 18, 2025 12:30 PM
David Graeme & Hesam Mirzaei @ Floga
Jamaica Hurricane Relief
Jan 08, 2026 12:30 PM
Rtn. Bob Bettson (@ Floga)
Classification/new member talk
Jan 22, 2026 6:30 PM
Rtn. Linda Warth (@ Floga)
Classification/new member talk
Feb 05, 2026 12:30 PM
Chrissy Cadorin (@ Floga)
Ravensbruck; Beyond the Barbed Wire
Feb 19, 2026 6:30 PM
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Terry
    December 21
Anniversaries:
  • Peter Vanek
    Joy Vanek
    December 22
Join Date:
  • Mel Smirle
    December 1, 1969
    56 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
Christmas Market in Mel Lastman Square
We’re proud to support NeighbourLink North York! 🎄
Rotary Club of Willowdale volunteers had a great time serving coffee, hot chocolate, and soup at the Christmas Market in Mel Lastman Square. A wonderful day of community and holiday spirit!
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Volunteering at Richmondhill food bank
Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Willowdale were out volunteering at the Richmond Hill Food Bank yesterday!
We’re grateful for every opportunity to serve our community — and we always have fun doing it!
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Social night
What an exciting and truly sumptuous dinner and social gathering with the Rotary Club of Willowdale at the wonderful Keyfi Istanbul Turkish Cuisine in Vaughan!
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