Rotary Club of Barrie
District 7010
President Susan Shaw
Message from the President
Building Communities, Bridging Continents is the Rotary International theme for the 2010-2011 year. This very much reflects who we are and what we do as Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Barrie as it identifies the need to give back to both our local and international communities.
The Rotary Club of Barrie possesses a strong commitment to support our local community by funding major projects such as the Royal Victoria Hospital and Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, Georgian College, Hospice Simcoe, and the Barrie Public Library. Our environmental concerns are evident with the construction of the Rotary Islands and annual tree planting endeavours, support of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Fort Willow and the Nine Mile Portage just to name a few. Smaller organizations and individuals in need also receive the support of our Club. We are committed to continuing that assistance with our ongoing fundraising efforts that include events such as the Rotary Beer tent at Kempenfest, Oktoberfest, Spring Tonic, the Rotary Auction, Trip of the Month tickets, and the Annual Rotary Fun Run.
Our Club is passionate about enhancing our community. This allows Rotarians to enjoy their work and leisure activities while helping to enrich the lives of our fellow citizens.
The Rotary Club of Barrie bridges continents as it reaches out to international communities less fortunate than us. As Rotarians, we partner with Clubs in other countries and on other continents to make our world a better place. We have helped to build a brick plant in Honduras, supported an orphanage in Kenya, built an irrigation system in Ecuador, delivered wheelchairs to third world communities, provided disaster support, and much more. The Student Exchange and Group Study Exchange programs create and support international understanding.
The core values of Rotary include diversity, service, fellowship, integrity and leadership. My task as President of the Rotary Club of Barrie is aided by the consistently strong core values of our membership. With the encouragement of friends, family and members of this Club, I look forward to a very successful year.
I am extremely proud to be an active member of this club. The more you get involved with Rotary, the more Rotary will reward you.
Dr. Susan Shaw
President
Rotary Club of Barrie 2010-2011