Events

The Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  

This year it is in collaboration with the Toronto West Club and ECI interact Club - we are aimimg to drop off 1000 bags, details to be confirmed. Volunteers needed to drop off the bags and pick up. 

Bag Drop Off Wednesday, 27th of September 3:30pm

Pick up of Bags Sunday,  1st of October. 3pm

Volunteers needed on above dates and between 22nd and 26th to bag prep. 

Carla Neto brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Executive

Director at Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke. With over twenty years of experience in the

VAW sector and a Bachelor of Social Work, Carla approaches her work through an

intersectional feminist lens, integrating anti-racist/anti-oppressive, trauma-informed,

and harm reduction principles.

Prior to her tenure at Women’s Habitat, Carla managed the YWCA Toronto Women’s

Shelter and Transitional Housing and Support Program for over a decade, amassing a

rich tapestry of experience in women's support and empowerment.

Carla's journey at Women’s Habitat began as the Manager of Community Programs,

where she oversaw Counseling Services, Housing and Transitional Supports

Services, Parenting programs, Girls-focused programs, and Life Skills Drop-in

programs, significantly elevating service delivery and introducing innovative

approaches and new programming.

Carla's leadership philosophy centers on building capacity, resilience, and

sustainability for women and their dependents seeking services while aligning

strategies to combat gender-based violence. Under her guidance, the Women’s

Habitat Outreach Centre prioritized skill-building and housing readiness programs,

along with prevention-focused initiatives for boys and young men.

Her strategic and compassionate leadership, coupled with her unwavering

commitment to advancing the cause of gender-based violence prevention, makes her

a driving force behind Women’s Habitat's continued success and impact.

Join the global movement on 24 October as Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs around the world take action to promote awareness of polio and raise funding for Rotary’s polio eradication efforts. With poliovirus being reported in previously polio-free areas, the past few years have truly shown that polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere.

In this critical year for polio eradication, we need your help to show the world the tenacity of Rotary members in accomplishing an audacious goal: a polio-free world. Visit our World Polio Day webpage for resources and tips on how you and your club can participate in promoting a polio-free world on 24 October.

Let’s make polio history. Together, we end polio!

Register your club's participation

Join us for an update from our own Bob Scott.

Bob was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, and received a medical degree with distinction from the University of Edinburgh in 1957.  Bob immigrated to Cobourg Ontario Canada, where he continued as a small-town general practitioner which involved all aspects of medicine. He was a coroner for the Province of Ontario and investigated more than 1,200 cases before retiring in May 2003.

Bob became a member of the Rotary Club of Cobourg, in 1971 and served as President in 1978-79 and subsequently on many District 7070 committees and on many committees for Rotary International after his year as District Governor in 1987-88.  He was elected a director of Rotary International in 1996 being appointed vice President for the year 1997-98. In 2010 Bob Chaired the Montreal Convention 

In 2004, Bob became a Rotary Foundation trustee and elected Chair of the Trustees in 2007-08. In 2006, he began his term as chair of the International PolioPlus Committee a position he held until 30 June 2014.  He rejoined the committee as of 1 July 2015 as an advisor for 2 years. He has taken part in many National Immunisation Days in many counties including Pakistan, India, Nigeria, and Egypt.

  A Paul Harris Fellow, Bob has received the RI Service Above Self Award, The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service and The Distinguished Service Award, the International Service Award for a Polio-Free World, and the Four Avenues of Service Citation. He has been named an outstanding leader in polio eradication by the United Nations Foundation and has received the Glenn Sawyer Service Award from the Ontario Medical Association for professional and community achievement. He received the Sitare-i-Khidmat award from President Zardari of Pakistan and was awarded the Order of Chad at the level of Chevalier by President Deby. Bob received the Sovereign Medal for Volunteers from the Governor General of Canada, and he also received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal 

Bob has been married to Ann an Honorary Rotarian for 64 years. They are both major donors of The Rotary Foundation and members of the Arch Klumph Society. They have 4 married children and 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

2023 Canadian Twist on Beaujolais Fundraising Celebration!

The annual Beaujolais Nouveau Fundraising Celebration hosted by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke, is making some changes this year, this year it is called Canadian Twist on Beaujolais, members from Toronto Rotary Club join us in organizing the Annual Celebration.  An evening of Wine, Delicious Food, Entertainment, Exciting Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction. All funds raised will go to support the the devasting disasters in Morocco, Libya, Afganistan and Nepal. All proceeds will go to Shelter Box.  

Come out and Join Us!

Special Wine Selection this Year to Salute the Canadian Twist on Beaujolais!

Book Your Tickets Today!

***Special $90 per person***  

includes 3 glasses of Wine

Payment by Credit Card when registering.

Register Now!

This is an over 19 event.

Menu:

Selection of grilled pita with red pepper dip and humus 

Salad of local grape tomatoes with 

pearl bocconcini and basil

Field mixed green salad with an assortment of dressings

Mimico’s own Greek style salad

Domestic and imported cheese platter 

with assorted crackers

Variety of European cold cuts with assorted mustards, 

roasted red peppers and baguette

Chef carved striploin on mini kaisers with crisp onions

Chicken Veronique

Seasonal Mixed Vegetables

Mashed potatoes

Oven Baked Gourmet Cookies 

Assortment of miniature squares, mini tarts & French pastries

Freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee

Traditional tea

The Rotary Club of Etobicoke

Will be holding it’s

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

Wednesday, November 22, 2023. 6pm

All members are encouraged to attend (Quorum is required).

Note: In accordance with Club Bylaws, a quorum of Members is required for this meeting (1/3 of the Membership attending or by Proxy). If you are unable to attend this meeting, please fill out the Proxy and scan and return it to Secretary Ron Miller via email 

rjm-woxof@sympatico.ca

Only Proxies received by November 22, 2023 (12:00 PM) will be accepted

Several important votes by the Membership will take place at the AGM, including approval of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. 

The Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade started as an idea in 1990 as a collaborative effort between the Lakeshore Village (New Toronto) BIA and Long Branch BIA. 

Join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon

Our Very Own Jay Douglas - Entertainer

Door Prizes

Celebration

Cookie Exchange - bring your favourite Cookies to share

Please Register or Decline

Kids with Incarcerated Parents (KIP) Canada supports the needs of the over 375 000 children in Canada affected by their parent’s involvement in the justice system. The ripple effects of parental incarceration are often devastating for the children left behind. 

While every child has a unique journey, many face multiple adverse childhood experiences and several challenges including; ​

• Trauma
• Family instability
• Economic insecurity
• Stigma and social isolation 
• Compromised self-esteem
• Insecurity in familial relationships

Since the inception of the organization, Derek and Jessica have dedicated their lives to supporting children and families affected by the justice system. Prior to founding KIP Canada, Jessica Reid earned a Psychology degree from Trent University and worked with children and adolescents in several educational and mental health capacities while Derek Reid, a graduate of Western University, worked in the financial industry. During the summer of 2011, Jessica witnessed the devastating impact of parental incarceration on children in her role as an early educator. It was through this experience that she developed a passion for supporting these innocent victims and improving the lives of those affected by parental imprisonment.

For 24 years, our founder Jessica Reid was separated from her father, Derek Reid. As an adult, Jessica began the journey of locating her father. In June 2011, Jessica united with Derek for the first time. Although Derek and Jessica were not apart due to incarceration, the impact of being separated from each other coupled with the lack of resources available for children of incarcerated parents propelled their passion to develop a non-profit organization. As a result, Derek and Jessica founded Fostering, Empowering, Advocating, Together (FEAT) in August 2011.

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE FOR OUR NEXT MEETING 

12:00 NOON AT THE OLD MILL -- COST $25.00    -- PLEASE REGISTER

CELEBRATION OF ROBERT BURNS, SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL POET - WE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TASTE HAGGIS

RICHARD MEWHINNEY'S AMAZING UGANDA ORANGE TREE PROJECT. RICHARD WILL SHARE UPDATES AND THE NEXT PHASE

Valentine's Day & Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon

Clubhouse - Icing/Decorating cupcakes for Ernestine's, Women's Habitat, Liza House

Coldest Night of the Year - Walk for Haven on the Queensway -- Farewell & Thanks at 7 p.m.

At The Old Mill

Speaker: Donna Cansfield -- Donna  will share with us the details of her build in the Dominican Replublic

Where:     Old Mill

Cost:         $25.00

Time          12:00 p.m.

Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon sharp as Donna has another meeting to attend at 1:00 p.m.

We will also share the results of our survey.

You can also pay at the door

Disaster Relief Packing - 20 volunteers needed

To date - we have 13, please register.

OUR ANNUAL DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S MEETING

For all members of 

Rotary Clubs of - Etobicoke, Toronto West & Toronto Tibetan

Date:     March 13, 2024

Time:     11:30 a.m. for Presidents & Board Members to meet with John Burns- Oak Room

             12:15 p.m. members

Please bring a non-perishable food item (or donate cash, if you would prefer) to the meeting.  We will be packing for our various partners' food banks at our meeting of the 27th at the clubhouse.

Cost - $25.00 - parking pass will be sent to registrants on the 12th

Last Day for Registration 

Lynda

SPECIAL CLUB MEETING - GOALS FOR 2024-2025

Activities

1, Sorting and Packing Rotary Etobicoke food support for Haven Food Bank, Women's Habitat Shelter Food Bank and Ernestine's Shelter Food Bank 

2.  Decorating Easter cupcakes for Elisa House Women's Shelter

Charcutarie board with Crackers & Cheese

$10.00 and $5.00 for Polio Plus -  Total $15.00