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Welcome to the Rotary Club of St. Marys

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Rotary Parkview building

22 St. Andrews St. N., St. Marys
Parkview Hall, lower level east entrance
St. Marys, ON N4X 1C5
Canada

2nd & 4th Monday (see MEETINGS below) - attend via Zoom by emailing the Secretary

District Site

Venue Map

Rotary Hall Dinner Meeting

Jan 06, 2025 6:30 PM

Cindy Benning, District 6330 International Services Committee

Rotary Hall Dinner Meeting

Jan 20, 2025 6:30 PM

Chris Schroer, Community Development Manager, St. Marys and Area, United Way Perth-Huron

Community Dinner

Jan 27, 2025

St. Marys United Church

Rotary Hall Dinner Meeting

Feb 10, 2025 6:30 PM

Speaker TBD

Rotary Hall Dinner Meeting

Feb 24, 2025 6:30 PM

Speaker TBD

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100 Presidents

Posted on Dec 09, 2024

The Rotary Club of St. Marys proudly unveiled a plaque honouring the club’s 100 Presidents, generously donated by Rotarian Claire Sherwin and his wife Mary. This plaque commemorates the men and women whose leadership shaped the club's history and includes a holder for one of the symbolic walking sticks crafted by the late PDG Maurice Oliver. These cherished canes, rich in Rotary symbolism, celebrate service and tradition, reflecting the legacy of dedication that continues to inspire the Rotary community.

Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers - Murray Mitchell

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

Mayor Strathdee, on behalf of Governor General Mary Simon, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Murray Mitchell. The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers is a prestigious Canadian award that recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements by individuals from across the country. It is part of the Canadian Honours System and is awarded to those who have demonstrated commitment and made significant, sustained contributions to their community.

In addition to volunteering in the local community, Murray organized over 40 trips to developing countries including Malwali, Peru, Uganda, and notable “Hope for Haiti”.

The club sponsored several Hope for Haiti projects, one was to build a school. Several Rotarians have volunteered to do construction on several projects.

Murray was awarded a Paul Harris Award several years ago as recognition of his humanitarian service.

Beyond the Battlefield: War on the Home Front

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

Izzy Mitchell, Curatorial & Programming Assistant, St. Mayrs Museum & Archives, presented at the club's Remembrance Day Meeting. She presented information about what it was like on the Home Front: rationing, improving farming techniques, Victory Gardens, and so much more! The full exhibit is on display at the St. Marys Museum.

Rotary International Citation for 2023-24

Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2023-24. This past year, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future.
Sincerely,
Gordon R. McInally
2023-24 RI President

Eradicating Polio

World Polio Day - October 24, 2024

Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985 and was a founding member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. Through decades of commitment and work by Rotary and our partners, more than 2.5 billion children have received the oral polio vaccine.

For more information, including making a donation - endpolio.org

Award for Outstanding Club Secretary - Charlie Hammond

District Governor Katherine Hahan presented Charlie Hammond with the Wm. Gansler Award for Outstanding Club Secretary in District 6330 for 2023-2024

DG Vists RCSM

Katherine Hahn is this year's District Governor for Rotary District 6330. She officially visited the club at our last meeting. She first met with the Executive and then presented to the members. The district includes parts of Ontario and Michigan. There are 60 clubs in the district. For more information on District 6330, visit their website.

Charlie Hammond - King Charles III Coronation Award

Congratulations to Charles (Charlie) Hammond on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal!

Charlie Hammond has been a loyal and productive member of the Rotary Club of St. Marys for over 30 years. He has served as president of the club and has been recognized with the distinction of being a Paul Harris Fellow, a program set up as a legacy for the founder of the Rotary Club, Paul Harris. Through Rotary, he has supported important causes at home and internationally.

Charlie has also been active in providing leadership within the St. Marys BIA and promoting the town. Without Charlie, St. Marys might have been a very different place today. He was one of a group of people to successfully bring the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to Town of St. Marys. He served as a dedicated and respected governor and was a driving force in winning the bid against 13 other locations. He is a dedicated family man and loves serving his community.

Source: John Nater Facebook Post

Welcome Clara Licops from Belgium!

The Rotary Club of St. Marys is excited to welcome Clara Licops (aka “Cla”) from Furnaux, Belgium. Clara arrived on August 31st and is currently enrolled in grade 12 at St. Marys DCVI. Clara’s first language is French. In addition, she speaks Dutch, English and Spanish. Clara enjoys dance (reggae, contemporary and hip hop) and playing the violin. Clara is looking forward to making new friends and experiencing Canadian culture.

The Rotary Club of St. Marys is grateful to the 3 local families who will be hosting Clara during her exchange.

Clara Licops - Rotary Youth Exhange - arrives in Canada

Supporting Kenyan Students

Our Club provided feminine hygiene products for these students in Kenya.

Rotary All Wheels Park on James Street

On Monday, May 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., members of Council joined representatives from the fundraising committee, Rotary Club of St. Marys, and Saputo Inc. at Rotary All Wheels Park on James Street (180 James St. S) for the Official Opening.

In 2022, former Royal Family nanny Jean Rowcliffe partnered with teens Quinn and Sully Bolton to launch a fundraising campaign to revamp the St. Marys Skate Park. Throughout the project, the group secured $100,000 from the Rotary Club of St. Marys, $25,000 from Saputo Inc., and donations from supporters across the globe, totalling $208,443 in funds raised.

“It is great to see the park being used by riders of all ages, levels of expertise, and talents,” says Stephanie Ische, Director of Community Services. “We want to thank all the donors, including those that chose to remain anonymous, and the Skate Park Steering Committee. Your hard work and generosity have made the Rotary All Wheels Park on James Street inclusive and safe for all.”

The Skate Park Steering Committee is still actively seeking donations to support the cost of ongoing enhancements to the park, including signage, fencing, lighting, turf restoration and a bench. Members of the public can donate online with a credit card (www.townofstmarys.com/allwheelspark), through online banking, in person at the Municipal Operations Centre (408 James St. S) or by mailing a cheque to the Town.

 Additional information about the Rotary All Wheels Park on James Street and a full list of donors can be found at www.townofstmarys.com/allwheelspark.