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Pres Message

Club Initiatives

 

Funds raised go to support...

 

Royal Victoria Hospital

  Hearts & Minds - $350,000

Georgian Centre for

  Wellness & Health - $250,000

Haiti Earthquake Relief - $50,000

City of Barrie

  SouthShore sign - $25,000

Hospice Simcoe - $24,000

Rotary Book Day - $8,389

Christmas Cheer - $2,500

Fort Willow Festival - $2,355

Sesquicentennial Clock - $91,565

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President's Message

It is truly an honour and a privilege to be the President of the Rotary Club of Barrie. I have accepted the trust the members have placed in me and pledge that with our board that is the leadership team, we will steward the club’s resources and represent the Rotary mission in an exemplary fashion.

 

As Rotarians we believe that by giving, we receive.  There is something very powerful in the act of providing service above self.  It fulfils us.  There are so many examples of this – you see it, you feel it -- whether it is delivering a cheque to someone in need, building a wheelchair ramp, digging in the dirt, serving the patrons at Kempenfest or pancakes at Spring Tonic – people appreciate what we do.

 

Rotary International President Jennifer Jones’ theme for this Rotary year is “Imagine Rotary”.  Jennifer told the incoming RI governors about a chance she took when a fellow member asked for assistance in getting a young peace activist out of Afghanistan during the U.S. troop withdrawal last year. At first, unsure how she could help, she relied on “that certain Rotary magic.” She contacted a former Rotary Peace Fellow she had met a few years earlier. Less than 24 hours later, the activist was on an evacuation list, and soon she was on her way to Europe.  

 

The message is that the connections we have in Rotary extend around the world. It is awe-inspiring when you think of it.

My personal project for the year is the Children’s Health of Ukraine.  With the help of District 2231 in Poland and with the coordination of Rotary Clubs in Ukraine, we are identifying children who have lost their fathers in the war and we will be sending them to summer camp, where they will hopefully forget the pain of war and heal to some degree at least for a short while.  

 

The Rotary Club of Barrie is made up of extraordinary people – individuals who are committed to doing their part to make the world a better place, individuals who act with integrity, and individuals who give of themselves so generously on a regular basis.  I’m truly excited about serving the club as President. I want to invite you to join us, learn what we do and share in the gift that is Rotary!

Chuck Boldt

President, Rotary Club of Barrie 

2022/2023

directors

 

President

  Chuck Boldt

Secretary

  Jeff McCuaig

Treasurer

  Chris Van Niekerk

Past President

  Jody Patfield

Program & Information

  Mike Grube

Community Service

  Michael LeCollier

Vocational Service

  Jacklyn Tuckey

Club Service

  Stuart McMillan

International Service

  Doug Jure

Membership

  David Thompson

Public Relations

  Darryl Smith

Special Projects

  Steve Blanchet

Sergeant at Arms

  Paul Markle

Webmaster

  Mark Adams

Environmental

  Todd Tuckey

Satellite

  John McNabb

Foundation Chair

  David Tisch

People of Action

 

Rotary International is 1.2 million neighbours, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.

 

Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.

 

Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

Rotary International
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