The Rotary Club of Stratford was formed in 1922 with 22 members and has grown to over 100 members today, supporting numerous community initiatives and international projects over the past 100 years. The Club has sponsored other local Rotary clubs and youth programs while fundraising through events to fund projects focused on healthcare, recreation, education, and helping those in need both locally and abroad. The document outlines the Club's history, activities, initiatives, and impact over 100 years of service in the Stratford community and internationally.
This is the presentation from the Annual Gathering of Centre Wellington Community Foundation, open to the public and held on 10 June, 2014 at Aboyne Hall, Wellington County Museum, Fergus, ON.
We provided an update on the growth of the Foundation, had a panel to sample the kind of community dialogue we'll see next year during our Vital Signs process and finally "revealed" the 9 fabulous local projects that received cheques for Mini-Grant funding.
Raising Funds, Engaging Members, Doing Good in the WorldElizabeth Toms
Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation can be fun and
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innovative campaigns, recognizing and connecting with
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Accomplishing our goals doesn't have to be an uphill battle. The Valentine is fortunate to have the support of generous corporations, foundations and individuals who bring success to our mission. We invite you to become our partner as we continue to preserve and interpret the history of the Greater Richmond region. Supporting the Valentine is easy and can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
This is the presentation from the Annual Gathering of Centre Wellington Community Foundation, open to the public and held on 10 June, 2014 at Aboyne Hall, Wellington County Museum, Fergus, ON.
We provided an update on the growth of the Foundation, had a panel to sample the kind of community dialogue we'll see next year during our Vital Signs process and finally "revealed" the 9 fabulous local projects that received cheques for Mini-Grant funding.
Raising Funds, Engaging Members, Doing Good in the WorldElizabeth Toms
Fundraising for The Rotary Foundation can be fun and
inspiring, and come with personal benefits. Interested?
Join us to explore strategies for engaging members, creating
innovative campaigns, recognizing and connecting with
potential donors, and effectively sharing our story: Rotarians
and The Rotary Foundation are Doing Good in the World.
You probably have a club website, but are you using it to its
full potential? Rotary’s web team will talk about writing
content and telling stories to inspire your members and
intrigue potential Rotarians.
Accomplishing our goals doesn't have to be an uphill battle. The Valentine is fortunate to have the support of generous corporations, foundations and individuals who bring success to our mission. We invite you to become our partner as we continue to preserve and interpret the history of the Greater Richmond region. Supporting the Valentine is easy and can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
The Rotary Foundation is known for its commitment to
effective programs and making a difference in people’s
lives today. Discover how gifts to the Endowment Fund
can support the areas most meaningful to you well into the
future. Learn about naming a fund after yourself or a loved
one, making strategic outright gifts, joining the Bequest
Society, and becoming a Major Donor or Arch Klumph
Society member. Enhance your personal Rotary legacy while
providing for the future of our programs. Specific U.S. tax
benefits will be discussed in “Enhance Your Rotary Legacy
With U.S. Tax-Wise Gift Options,” which complements this
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This open meeting revealed results from 2016's event and an update on plans for 2017 and the chance to ask questions. Updated included about the Parade, stages, Pride Festival, UK Black Pride and more.
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What is Rotary? What do the members of the Leelanau County - Suttons Bay Rotary Club do for the local community and for the international community? View our presentation to find out!
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The Rotary Foundation is known for its commitment to
effective programs and making a difference in people’s
lives today. Discover how gifts to the Endowment Fund
can support the areas most meaningful to you well into the
future. Learn about naming a fund after yourself or a loved
one, making strategic outright gifts, joining the Bequest
Society, and becoming a Major Donor or Arch Klumph
Society member. Enhance your personal Rotary legacy while
providing for the future of our programs. Specific U.S. tax
benefits will be discussed in “Enhance Your Rotary Legacy
With U.S. Tax-Wise Gift Options,” which complements this
session.
Pride in London community open meeting 23 February 2017Pride in London
Pride in London holds three Open Meetings each year to report back to the community and to provide members of the community the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about our plans for Pride.
This open meeting revealed results from 2016's event and an update on plans for 2017 and the chance to ask questions. Updated included about the Parade, stages, Pride Festival, UK Black Pride and more.
The discussion was moderated by the chair of the independent Community Advisory Board.
What is Rotary? What do the members of the Leelanau County - Suttons Bay Rotary Club do for the local community and for the international community? View our presentation to find out!
Please visit our website located at http://www.suttonsbayrotary.com
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One hundred years ago, RI President Arch Klumph proposed an endowment that would “do good in the world.” The Rotary Foundation was born! ~ So... how are we doing in that “doing good” business? In a word, magnificent!
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This slide presentation presents the many ways you can become involved in the community of Dryden through membership in the Rotary Club of Dryden so as to personally enhance our city while learning personal skills and enjoying fellowship with other members of the community.
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2. The Rotary club of Stratford is woven into the very fabric of our
community. Many of our community builders have been and still
are Rotary Members. Collectively we have championed positive
change in our community and internationally.
3. 1922
Club formed with 22
members
1947
Club has grown to 88
members and District
Governor is Oliver
Gaffney
1996
Women join the club,
Elizabeth Gaffney and
Linda Bathe are our
first female members
2022
Club has 98 Active and
17 Honorary members
for a total of 115
Rotary Club of Stratford Has
Grown Over the Years
6. THE FOCUS OF THE CLUB HAS
EXPANDED OVER THE YEARS.
1922 to 2022
• Crippled Children
• Boys Work (Youth
Services as it is
called today)
• Local Recreational
Facilities
• Healthcare Facilities
• International
Community
Development
• Clean Water
• Environment
7. ROTARY CLUB OF STRATFORD
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
• First established in 1955.
• Enabled the Club to recognize donations through
the issue of tax receipts.
• A separate Board of Directors from the Rotary
Club established for the Foundation in 2020/21.
• In 2020/21, there were 994 tax receipts issued
recognizing people’s contributions to the
Foundation.
• $246,000 of charitable work done in the year.
10. These initiatives
and many more
have changed the
map of Stratford
with Rotary
projects all over
town supporting
our citizens and
building our
community.
11. THESE INITIATIVES GROUP INTO
THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES
• Our Club
• Our Community
• International Projects
12. OUR CLUB
Fund Raising while having fun:
• Dragon Boat Festival
• Christmas Craft Show
• Celebrity Reading of A Christmas Carol
• Scotch Mist
• Golf Tournament
• Stratford Home and Leisure Show
• Catch the Ace
• Dave Blackburn Memorial Car Rally
• Weekly Foundation Auction
13. OUR COMMUNITY
This fund raising has allowed us to support:
• Rotary Complex
• Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth
• Stratford General Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit
• Secondary School and University of Waterloo Bursaries and Scholarships
• Respite House
• All Wheels Park
• Volleyball Courts at SERC
• Riverbank and Path Renewals around Lake Victoria
• PLOW – Public Library on Wheels
• Interact Club
• Rotaract Club
• Rural Urban Dinner
• The Local Community Food Centre
• House of Blessing
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14. OUR COMMUNITY
• We have collaborated with others on projects:
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
• Habitat for Humanity
• Northwestern Special Education Friendship Games
• Central High School – OSAID Conference
• Stratford Perth Museum
• Care Partners and Stratford Social Services
• Stratford & Areas Builders Association
• House of Blessing Food Drive
• Special Olympics Baseball Tournament
• United Way Perth-Huron
• Fryfogel Inn Arboretum
• Adopt-A-Highway Program
• NPH Nicaragua Orphanage
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15. OUR COMMUNITY
• The club supports many youth focused initiatives:
• Rotary Youth Leadership Training
• Rotary Y – Hockey funding equipment
• Junior Achievement
• The Ottawa Adventures in Citizenship program
• Minor Hockey
• Next Generation exchanges
• Rotary Youth Leadership in Action program
• Secondary School and University of Waterloo Bursaries and
Scholarships
• Honour Student Banquet
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16. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
• Aquabox
• COMMIT
• Polio Plus
• Wheelchair Project
• Pediatric Solar Panels
• Earthquake Relief
• Pediatric Heart Surgeries
• Addiction Relief Centre
• Change Her World
• School and Health Supplies
17. Come and Join Us!
• Follow us on Social Media
• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
• Website is rotarystratford.com.
• Be part of our events
• Attend the events
• Be a sponsor at our events.
• Support our sponsors.
• Donate
• From the website or CanadaHelps.org
• Become a member
• Email secretary@rotarystratford.com
19. Appendix A: Significant Initiatives by Year
Year Event Year Event Year Event
1905First Rotary Meeting in Chicago 1962Last Rotary sponsored camp held at Camp Kitchigami 1985Nevada Lottery Tickets
1922Organizational Meeting of Stratford Club 1962Seminar for Tomorrows Leaders 1988RCMP Musical Ride Brought to Stratford
1922Charter Night of Stratford Club 1962Goderich Club formed 1989Stratford Inner Wheel Club Established
1922Founding of Ontario Society for Crippled Children (OSCC) 1963Financial Contribution to Safety Patrol Jamboree in Ottawa 1998New Mental Health Wing at SGH ($200,000)
1923Club contributes to OSCC 1964Careers Day at Central High School 1990Careers Day revived at the Coliseum
1923Halloween Frolic starts and continues for 59 years 1965Rotary outdoor rink opens officially 1996Rotary Dragon Boat Festival Started
1924Woodstock Club formed 1965Bell Telephone book delivery for 8 years 2000Environment Committee established
1925Purchase land for Camp Kitchigami 1966Rotary Barbeques in the Park 2000Respite House Established
1925St. Marys club formed 1971Rotary provides $60,000 towards expanding Coliseum 2004Annual Golf Tournament
1927Rotary- Farmers Picnic 1971Interact club first established 2005Rotary pledge to immunize all the world's children for polio
1929St Marys Club operating 1971Parked Cars for Air Show at new airport 2006Aquabox Project Started
1932Rural Urban Dinner 1972Rotary Student Exchange program 2007Scotch Mist
1946Rotary Ann Started 1972Taking tickets for Plowing Match 2012COMMIT program founded
1946Listowel Club formed 1972Dufferin Park $7,000 contribution 2012Stratford Home and Leisure Show assumed in partnership with SABA
1947Rotary handles the Easter Seal Fundraising Program 1973Junior Achievement Club established 2013Hospice Steering Committee established
1951Ottawa Rotary Club Citizenship Project 1973Annual Hockey Tournament Started - 19 years 2016World Festival of Children's Theatre ($10,000)
1950'sEarly involvement with Stratford Festival 1974Halloween moved back to October 31st 2016Stratford-Perth Museum kitchen ($40,000)
1955Rotary Hockey League supported to 1982 1978Sports Celebrity Dinner 2017Hosted first New Generations Youth
1955Rotary Club of Stratford Charitable Foundation 1978Happy Bucks introduced 2017Short Story Contest established
1955Grand Piano Unveiled at Masonic Temple 1981OSCC renamed The Easter Seal Society 2018Catch the Ace
1958Honour Student Dinner 1981Final Folic run 2019Hospice Begins Operation
1960'sStratford Winter Carnival 1984Olde English Parlour January Outing for 3 years 2019Dave Blackburn Memorial Car Rally
1961Rotary Travelogue Series 2020COVID Mask Project
2020Zoom Meetings
20. Appendix B: Example of Rotary Commitments 2016/2017
REQUEST COMMITTEE $16,000 INTERACT $1,000
BLOCK PARENT $750 ROTORACT $1,000
UNITED WAY $1,000 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT $1,000
LIFESAVER PROGRAM $1,000 STRATFORD SOCCER $5,000
HOSPICE RESEARCH $20,000 AVON SCHOOL $10,000
WORLD CHILDREN’S TH. $10,000 HONOUR STUDENT $2,500
FOOD BANK $9,000 SPECIAL OLYMPICS $1,000
U OF W SCHOLARSHIP $2,500 ENVIRONMENT COM. $2,000
AQUA BOX $5,000 NORTHERN STUDENT $8,000
RESPITE HOUSE $5,000 INTERNATIONAL COM. $20,000
NEW GENERATION $500 LITERACY/R. READS $3,500
ROTARY COMPLEX $9,000 ROTARY HOCKEY $5,100
PROGRAM COMMITTEE $1,400 PROPERTY COMM. $400
TOTAL COMMITMENTS: $141,650
DR. SMITH AWARDS: $28,800
21. Appendix C: Acknowledgements
• Information sourced from:
• Service Above Self – The Rotary Club of Stratford 1922 – 1992 by Dean
Robinson
• Rotary Stratford Website
• Edited by: Charlene Gordon
• Prepared by: Gary Wreford
Editor's Notes
The Rotary Club of Stratford was chartered May 30, 1922, with twenty-two members.
Stratford was club number 1197 in the 17-year-old Rotary International organization.
The first president was D.M. Wright (1922-1924), followed by Dr. David Smith (1924-25).
The Club’s first projects were:
Purchase memberships in the Young Men’s Christian Association for a pair of young, needy brothers.
Establish a fund for assisting the poor.
Help the YMCA by purchasing a movie projector for use by the program staff.