Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.
Interact clubs
Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills and learn about the world through service projects and activities.
RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun. Events range from one-day seminars to weeklong camps.
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and professionals up to age 30. Participants can design exchanges that combine their professional goals with a humanitarian project.
And, last but not least is Student Leadership Award Program for Students High on Learning, a program developed by District 7090 for students ages 15 - 19.
First of all, a big thank you to the 251 Rotarians who completed our District Survey. I appreciate that there were some glitches in the survey closing for submission without which there might have been even more who responded.
Here is a sampling of what you told us…
55% of the respondents said the District had taken some meaningful actions to help you and your club; another 35% said there were many or an extensive number of meaningful actions.
Only 23% of the respondents had never been to Rotary website to tap into the resources available to help your club with membership, foundation, public image, etc
One thing we know about Rotarians; if there is a problem that needs to be solved, you will find a Rotarian. Over the last century, Rotarians have taken on many problems facing our world, whether its fresh water, literacy, education, food insecurities, and polio eradication. The impact of Rotarians putting their talents and efforts to address these issues and many others has been meaningful and has benefited millions of people in all corners of our globe.
We invite you and your club to consider a contribution to help us establish a Best of Friends Heritage District 7090 Endowment Fund. Our goal is to raise USD $25,000 by July 30, 2022 to establish the fund and once it is established, it remains open for further contributions, along with planned gifts and bequest designations.
Saturday, June 25, 2022 In Person (between 10 AM-1:30PM TBC)
Thorold, ON, in conjunction with the Canada Summer Games Torch Relay co-hosted by The Niagara 2022 Host Society, and Niagara Rotary Clubs in partnership with Rotaract. Governor Anne Bermingham and Governor Elect Lisa Bishop have been selected as torchbearers. They will run a leg together, and symbolically pass the torch! The family of Rotary can run along with the Rotary torchbearers, and join in the fun and excitement. This is a great family opportunity. Light refreshments to follow. More details mid-May.
President Jennifer Jones will spend a day in the Greater Toronto Area Hub
We are very excited to share that 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones will kick off the Rotary year on July 1, 2022 with an Imagine Rotary Canada Tour. Each destination on the tour itinerary is intended to be a “hub” that will draw from surrounding Rotary districts and geographical areas.
Are you a Curler? We are searching for Rotarians who enjoy the sport of Curling. We want to share the fellowship and keen competition of Rotary Curling.
The Olean Rotary Club will be honoring those who honor the Lives of Loved Ones. The Crandall's family owns and operates the cemetery memorial business spanning four generations Crandall's Memorials
What do you get with only 4 Rotarians? It's math magic! What do you get when you add 4 Rotarians plus 6 neighbourly volunteers plus 19 students from an International School plus 3 from a local High School plus 2 sponsors all divided by 4 streets (about 8km total) with ditches leading down to Waverly Beach Park on Lake Erie?
Our aim was as simple as it was important - to work with others in the community to help with a cleanup of our local waterways - this as a part of a greater Rotary initiative to do something useful across the entire Great Lakes area, during this year's Environmental Week.
A huge thank you on behalf of the members of St. Catharines Lakeshore to Past President Bruce Timms for organizing and setting up this year’s Great Lakes Waterfront Cleanup Day event. Over 30 club members and friends removed litter at the club’s Charles Ansel Park (at the Welland Canal’s Lock One) and along the adjoining stretch of the Welland Canal Parkway to Cushman Road towards Lake Ontario. The “crew” included Rotaract Niagara President Kalynne Nguyen and 2 of their Rotaractors. The event was a great success as part of St. Catharines Clean City Pitch-In Day with 18 large bags of litter collected..
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines South is so thankful for the generosity of our fellow Rotarians and friends of Rotary. Collectively, the club has raised and contributed over $12,000, to go towards supporting the people of Ukraine. President Krystal Riddell proudly presented a cheque to Roman Fediw, which was forwarded on to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Cathy Henry was unable to attend in person, but her efforts towards this fundraiser did not go unnoticed! Thank you!
On April 23, Rotary Club of Grand Island Rotarians, several friends, UB Rotaract members and Grand Island students combined for a thorough, and rapid, clean-up along Grand Island’s Beaver Island Parkway, which is now part of the Shore Line Trail, providing walking, biking experience along much of the Niagara River.
On April 23 the Town of Pelham held it's Earth Day Eco-Fest Cleanup. The event was staged at the Meridian Community Centre with community groups displaying information on their environmental work and volunteers cleaning up the vacant lands surrounding the centre. This included storm water ponds and related waterways which are part of the Great Lakes Watershed.
On April 23 the Small but MIGHTY Lewiston/NOTL Rotary Club returned to the site of 2 cleanups last year, and cleaned again the Boat Launch Area of Fort Niagara State Park at the Mouth of the Niagara River as it empties into Lake Ontario.
On April 26, the Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise held its annual Paul Harris Dinner. During the event, President Tom McLeod presented this plaque to Thie Convery in recognition of her outstanding and long term efforts at supporting the eradication of polio.
At a festive celebration on March 29, 2022, Governor Anne Bermingham officially welcomed the Buffalo East Side Satellite Club based in Buffalo’s East Side community. According to data compiled by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, Buffalo’s East Side neighborhood is 73% African American. The development of the first Rotary club in this community reflects Rotary’s recognition of the value of ethnic and cultural diversity among its members.
Over 50 representatives of local organizations joined for a luncheon with featured speaker, New York Assemblyman, 144th District, Mike Norris, Tuesday at The Dale Association, 33 Ontario Street, Lockport, NY.
Represented were Lockport Elks, Lockport Lions Club, Toastmasters, Barge Canal Optimists, Monday Night Cruise Optimists, Sunrise Optimists, Zonta.and the Rotary Club of Lockport which hosted the gathering. Hosting duty has often rotated among organizations in the past. Rotary was honored to have District Governor-elect, Lisa Bishop of Delhi Rotary Club, Ontario in attendance.
The Rotary Club of Hamburg received visitors Governor-elect Lisa Bishop, left, and Governor Nominee Scott Marcin at its April 19 meeting at Uncle Joe’s Diner.
If you’re new to Rotary Club of Lincoln's Socials, you may not know this “Fun Fact” about the club. Every time there is a “5th” Tuesday in the month, the club gets together to be social. We have had the opportunity to meet in person for breakfast meetings for the past few weeks- but this was our first 5th Tuesday Social of 2022!
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore was pleased to welcome 73 Rotarians and guests (15 on Zoom and 58 in-person) representing 12 Rotary and Rotaract clubs to the Holiday Inn in St. Catharines for the Annual Niagara Region Joint Luncheon.
The Rotary Club of Welland’s 2nd Purse Bingo is ready to go on Wednesday May 25, 2022. It’s another great night out with friends and family, with some great purses as prizes. And a special extra Bingo Game to win a luxury purse!ohn Michael’s Banquet & Event Centre in Thorold. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Your ticket includes unlimited Pasta buffet (two types), meatballs, salad, bread, olives & marinated veggies starting at 5:30 pm, as well as water at table, snacks, Bingo cards for 10 games and a dauber. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.
On Saturday April 23rd in support of Earth Day and the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup initiative, the Rotary Club of Dunnville organized the clean up of Myrnam Beach at the James N Allan Park. A big clean up was completed by the club members and volunteers. Thank you!
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee led Liberian women in a nonviolent movement that helped end their country’s civil war. Now, she’s working to help other girls and women realize their own power. Hear her speak at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne.
Cataclysmic seasonal fires — overall made more destructive and more frequent by climate change — have struck in Australia and the western United States, prompting action from local Rotary clubs.
First of all, a big thank you to the 251 Rotarians who completed our District Survey. I appreciate that there were some glitches in the survey closing for submission without which there might have been even more who responded. 
Club Training Assembly YouTube Playlist!
One thing we know about Rotarians; if there is a problem that needs to be solved, you will find a Rotarian. Over the last century, Rotarians have taken on many problems facing our world, whether its fresh water, literacy, education, food insecurities, and polio eradication. The impact of Rotarians putting their talents and efforts to address these issues and many others has been meaningful and has benefited millions of people in all corners of our globe.
We invite you and your club to consider a contribution to help us establish a Best of Friends Heritage District 7090 Endowment Fund. Our goal is to raise USD $25,000 by July 30, 2022 to establish the fund and once it is established, it remains open for further contributions, along with planned gifts and bequest designations. 
What do you get with only 4 Rotarians? It's math magic! What do you get when you add 4 Rotarians plus 6 neighbourly volunteers plus 19 students from an International School plus 3 from a local High School plus 2 sponsors all divided by 4 streets (about 8km total) with ditches leading down to Waverly Beach Park on Lake Erie? 
Our aim was as simple as it was important - to work with others in the community to help with a cleanup of our local waterways - this as a part of a greater Rotary initiative to do something useful across the entire Great Lakes area, during this year's Environmental Week. 
A huge thank you on behalf of the members of St. Catharines Lakeshore to Past President Bruce Timms for organizing and setting up this year’s Great Lakes Waterfront Cleanup Day event. Over 30 club members and friends removed litter at the club’s Charles Ansel Park (at the Welland Canal’s Lock One) and along the adjoining stretch of the Welland Canal Parkway to Cushman Road towards Lake Ontario. The “crew” included Rotaract Niagara President Kalynne Nguyen and 2 of their Rotaractors. 
The event was a great success as part of St. Catharines Clean City Pitch-In Day with 18 large bags of litter collected..
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines South is so thankful for the generosity of our fellow Rotarians and friends of Rotary. Collectively, the club has raised and contributed over $12,000, to go towards supporting the people of Ukraine. President Krystal Riddell proudly presented a cheque to Roman Fediw, which was forwarded on to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Cathy Henry was unable to attend in person, but her efforts towards this fundraiser did not go unnoticed! Thank you! 
On April 23, Rotary Club of Grand Island Rotarians, several friends, UB Rotaract members and Grand Island students combined for a thorough, and rapid, clean-up along Grand Island’s Beaver Island Parkway, which is now part of the Shore Line Trail, providing walking, biking experience along much of the Niagara River.
On April 23 the Town of Pelham held it's Earth Day Eco-Fest Cleanup. The event was staged at the Meridian Community Centre with community groups displaying information on their environmental work and volunteers cleaning up the vacant lands surrounding the centre. This included storm water ponds and related waterways which are part of the Great Lakes Watershed. 
On April 23 the Small but MIGHTY Lewiston/NOTL Rotary Club returned to the site of 2 cleanups last year, and cleaned again the Boat Launch Area of Fort Niagara State Park at the Mouth of the Niagara River as it empties into Lake Ontario.
On April 26, the Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise held its annual Paul Harris Dinner. During the event, President Tom McLeod presented this plaque to Thie Convery in recognition of her outstanding and long term efforts at supporting the eradication of polio.
At a festive celebration on March 29, 2022, Governor Anne Bermingham officially welcomed the Buffalo East Side Satellite Club based in Buffalo’s East Side community. According to data compiled by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, Buffalo’s East Side neighborhood is 73% African American. The development of the first Rotary club in this community reflects Rotary’s recognition of the value of ethnic and cultural diversity among its members.
The Rotary Club of Hamburg received visitors Governor-elect Lisa Bishop, left, and Governor Nominee Scott Marcin at its April 19 meeting at Uncle Joe’s Diner.
If you’re new to Rotary Club of Lincoln's Socials, you may not know this “Fun Fact” about the club. Every time there is a “5th” Tuesday in the month, the club gets together to be social. We have had the opportunity to meet in person for breakfast meetings for the past few weeks- but this was our first 5th Tuesday Social of 2022!
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore was pleased to welcome 73 Rotarians and guests (15 on Zoom and 58 in-person) representing 12 Rotary and Rotaract clubs to the Holiday Inn in St. Catharines for the Annual Niagara Region Joint Luncheon.
friends and family, with some great purses as prizes. And a special extra Bingo Game to win a luxury purse!ohn Michael’s Banquet & Event Centre in Thorold. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Your ticket includes unlimited Pasta buffet (two types), meatballs, salad, bread, olives & marinated veggies starting at 5:30 pm, as well as water at table, snacks, Bingo cards for 10 games and a dauber. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.
On Saturday April 23rd in support of Earth Day and the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup initiative, the Rotary Club of Dunnville organized the clean up of Myrnam Beach at the James N Allan Park. A big clean up was completed by the club members and volunteers. Thank you!
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