Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do, coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy, and planning for the future.
Protecting the Environment: Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.
Helping the environment: Will climate change bring more poverty? Will we be able to stop its worst effects? Former Rotary scholars and peace fellows who studied environmental issues offer their thoughts. READ MORE
Climate change: Rotarians understand that the whole world is their backyard. See what members are doing now to protect the environment. READ MORE
Saving habitats: Rotary members pledge to restore the monarch butterfly’s disappearing habitat. READ MORE
On December 19, 2024, President and Chancellor of Syracuse University, Kent Syverud, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, David Van Slyke, and Director of Alumni Relations at Syracuse University, Jessica Murray (PHOTO LEFT, L to R), each received a Paul Harris Fellow recognition from Rotarian John Ambrose Cooper (PHOTO RIGHT) member of the Rotary Clubs of Niagara Falls (NY) and Niagara County Central, and a Syracuse alumnus.
John presented these three PHFs in recognition of the recipients’ leadership as part of the Maxwell School centennial anniversary celebration (1924 – 2024)
By presenting this prestigious recognition to these senior leaders of his alma mater, John accomplished two significant achievements:
(1) he enhanced the image and awareness of Rotary International at this major educational institution; and
(2) by funding these PHF recognitions, he provided important financial support for our Rotary Foundation.
John hopes that his example will inspire other Rotarians to consider PHF recognition to the leaders of their alma maters, as well as other business and community leaders.
It is a great way to support our Foundation and promote Rotary at the same time. Recipients will feel greatly honored to receive this prestigious recognition.
The Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee of District 7090 is pleased to award THREE $1,200 USD scholarships to deserving high school graduating students!
Students must submit the scholarship Application to their local Rotary Club.
Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and 80 for certificate studies at one of our peace centers.
Fellows earn either a master’s degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of the Rotary Peace Centers, located within seven leading universities around the world.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace.
Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals or practitioners to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,800 fellows who now work in more than 115 countries.
Many serve as leaders in governments, NGOs, the military, education, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
For more information, and to apply by May 15, go HERE.
Jr. RYLA promotes, honours, celebrates and fosters youth leadership for high school student leaders 15 to 18 years old. Programming information can be found on our Jr. RYLA website.
In-Person May 2-4, Canterbury Hills, Ancaster, ON, CA
Virtual Sessions May 6 and 8
$330 USD (Rotary Clubs pay the registration on behalf of the candidates they select.
Brantford-Sunrise is pleased to announce the Club’s 5th Annual Online Auction, running April 17 to 27, 2025.
With the community’s tiniest and most vulnerable members in mind, proceeds from the auction will once again support paediatric programs at the Brantford General Hospital.
Here’s how fellow Rotarians can help make this event a continued success: donate new items or experiences (e.g., tickets to sporting events, theatres, etc.); share auction details to increase contributions and participation – and encourage bids; encourage others to check out the auction website, and bid starting April 17!
Updates will follow in the next couple of months, but in the meantime, those interested in donating an item or service are welcome to send an email to RotarySunriseAuction@gmail.com
And in belated news, the Brantford-Sunrise Club delivered 126 Christmas Poinsettias during their annual poinsettia campaign in late November, early December 2024.
There were 13 care homes included in the deliveries, much to the delight of the various residents.
PHOTO: Rotarian Mike Foster (centre back) delivered Christmas Poinsettias to St. Joseph’s Lifecare
The Rotary Club of Buffalo keeps things moving with plenty of social opportunities in addition to our service to others.
Rotarians recently had a delightful evening testing their Presidential knowledge (among other things) for Trivia Night at Founding Fathers.
Owner Mike Driscol has been serving up brews and burgers at this long-cherished establishment for 39 years and he certainly had us competing for prizes of candy.
Cheers also for the delicious meal from Southern Junction that had many going for seconds.
At the regular club meeting on January 15, 2025, Hamilton AM Club members welcomed Shannon Kyles who gave an excellent presentation on some of Hamilton's wonderful examples of outstanding Ontario architecture. Shannon has chronicled hundreds of prime examples of historic Ontario architecture on her website http://ontarioarchitecture.com/
A key reason for the presentation was to interest club members in the upcoming event, Open Doors, which will take place May 3 and 4 at as many as 50 historic buildings in Hamilton.
As well as being able to see the inside of these interesting structures, she is also looking for those interested in volunteering at a particular location - essentially recording the number of visitors.
Those who have done this in the past have found it quite an enjoyable experience.
Hamilton, Ontario has many historic buildings to explore, and Shannon is hoping her passion for the subject will encourage Hamilton AM members to enjoy "Open Doors Hamilton" in some capacity.
On January 25, Hamilton Convention Centre rocked with the annual Soupfest fundraiser - the premier event of Living Rock Ministries!
For 39 years, Living Rock Ministries has been a vital resource for youth in Hamilton, responding to over 22,000 visits last year alone.
They serve one of the city's most vulnerable populations: young people aged 13-25 facing challenges such as family loss, poverty, substance misuse, and mental health issues.
Living Rock Ministries has been committed to engaging, encouraging, and equipping youth to pursue their personal development goals, offering support and hope in their journey.
The Rotary Club of Hamilton AM has supported this important charity for a number of years and this year was no exception.
Because of this, the evening program included a heartfelt tribute to one of the club's long-time members, Paul Lakin.
Paul personally supported Living Rock in the past but could not this year due to illness. Sadly, Paul passed away on March 8.
Recognizing Paul's many contributions, club members personally donated $1000 in his name to Soupfest.
On Tuesday 04 March, Co-President Mary Mercato introduced our own RCNS members Jim & Marjorie Dawson to give us an update on their continuing work as Co-Chairs to the District 7090 Honouring Indigenous Peoples (HIP) Committee and more specifically the support they are coordinating and offering to the residents of Pikangikum First Nation.
With the support of a slide presentation, they provided a wonderful overview of that community and the progress that have made over 10 years as related to water, power, music, biking, canoeing schooling, health care etc etc.
It was a great story of personal accomplishment with the help from many others.
See the ‘Read more …’ tab for reference links, the presentation and certain photos.
Without the right tools, becoming a good writer, active reader and critical thinker can be difficult.
But 375 third graders in six area schools are getting some help in developing comprehension and communication skills that will serve them the rest of their lives by receiving their own personal dictionaries through an Olean Rotary Club program.
The dictionaries provided through this fund include maps, weights and measures, the United States Constitution, and a list of the U.S. Presidents, along with other data.
"We are reaching out in our community with a very positive program targeting literacy at the third-grade level," said Paula Bernstein, Olean Rotary Club president and Area Governor.
"The children enjoy having their own book and the schools and teachers also appreciate what we do for the kids."
Working with the Cattaraugus Community Foundation, the Olean Rotary Club's Dictionary Project is part of a national effort to provide all students with a dictionary.
The Olean Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12:10pm at the Bartlett Country Club, new members are always welcomed.
The Olean Rotary Club will present its seventh annual “Service Above Self” Award to Franciscan Sisters of Allegany with a dinner from 5:30–8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Woodside Tavern on the Range, 3319 W. River Road.
Cocktails will start at 5:30 followed by a buffet dinner at 6:15 with a cash bar and the presentation to conclude.
The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany is a congregation of Catholic women and their associates serving the poor and marginalized of Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, Mozambique, and the United States for over 160 years.
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany will jointly become the seventh recipient of the annual Rotary award.
Previous winners have included Meme Yanetsko; Olean Area Service Club with the Exchange Club, Lions Club and Zonta; Allegany American Legion Ritual team; and Crandall’s family Curt, Cathy and Cory, Dan Evans, Linda O’Brien, and Dan Spring; and last year’s winners, Enchanted Mountain Garden Club of Allegany and Olean Gardens and Beautification Committee.
All past winners are welcome to attend, and everyone is welcome to celebrate 2025 winners.
Firing Up the Grill – Rib Fest Officially Launched!
The countdown to the Rotary Club of St. Catharines’ most anticipated event of the year has begun!
On January 23rd, John Potts, co-chair of the Rib Fest Committee, officially launched the 25th anniversary of Rib Fest.
With promises of sizzling barbecue, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun, John emphasized the importance of teamwork, calling for volunteers and sponsors to make this milestone event bigger and better than ever.
The Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club welcomed a new member, Lindsay Andrews at its recent meeting.
Pictured (LEFT) is President Janese Berkhouse presenting Andrews her Rotary certificate of membership.
At the same meeting, Stephanie Stevens (RIGHT) , Executive Director of the Westfield YWCA, shared the services that her agency provides and gave a tour of the 5 Airbnb rooms that are available for visitors to stay while visiting in the area.
Rotary honors a teacher and mentor with the 2025 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership AwardThis Turkish Rotarian has promoted women’s financial literacy, funded scholarships for girls, and
Young trailblazers find inspiration at Rotaract UN Days. Three participants tell us about the experience, their takeaways, and what it was like to enter the halls of the historic Palais des Nations.
Since 2018, members of the Interact Club of Lotus Valley International School in Noida, India, have been manufacturing menstrual pads for girls and women, using a process they perfected at their school outside of Delhi
Rotary honors six People of Action: Champions of PeaceThe honorees’ projects empower farmers and refugees, heal postwar trauma, and establish dialogue among diverse
Rotary highlights six ‘Champions of Peace’EVANSTON, Ill., USA (24 Feb. 2025) — Six Rotary members and participants from around the world have been recognized as Rotary People of Action: ‘Champions of
Rotary to host peacebuilders in IstanbulPeace experts and Rotary members from 88 countries will explore challenges and solutions for sustainable peace.EVANSTON,
On December 19, 2024, President and Chancellor of Syracuse University, Kent Syverud, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, David Van Slyke, and Director of Alumni Relations at Syracuse University, Jessica Murray (PHOTO LEFT, L to R), each received a Paul Harris Fellow recognition from Rotarian John Ambrose Cooper (PHOTO RIGHT) member of the Rotary Clubs of Niagara Falls (NY) and Niagara County Central, and a Syracuse alumnus.
The Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee of District 7090 is pleased to award THREE $1,200 USD scholarships to deserving high school graduating students!
Each year, 
Brantford-Sunrise is pleased to announce the Club’s 5th Annual Online Auction, running April 17 to 27, 2025.
The Rotary Club of Buffalo keeps things moving with plenty of social opportunities in addition to our service to others.
Open Doors Hamilton is Coming, May 3, 4, 2025
On January 25, Hamilton Convention Centre rocked with the annual Soupfest fundraiser - the premier event of 
Dr. James MacFarlane - to sleep perchance to dream?
The Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club reflects on 2024 as we plan for 2025. 
On Tuesday 04 March, Co-President Mary Mercato introduced our own RCNS members Jim & Marjorie Dawson to give us an update on their continuing work as Co-Chairs to the District 7090 Honouring Indigenous Peoples (
Without the right tools, becoming a good writer, active reader and critical thinker can be difficult.
The Olean Rotary Club will present its seventh annual “Service Above Self” Award to Franciscan Sisters of Allegany with a dinner from 5:30–8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Woodside Tavern on the Range, 3319 W. River Road.
Bob Perks retired from active membership with the Rotary Club of Simcoe, after 33 years of active service.
Firing Up the Grill – Rib Fest Officially Launched!
The Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club welcomed a new member, Lindsay Andrews at its recent meeting.
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