Stories


November is … Rotary Foundation Month November is Rotary Foundation Month - a time to celebrate the power of our Foundation to create lasting change at home and around the world. Since 1917, Rotarians have funded projects that fight disease, provide clean water, support education, grow local economies, and advance peace. This month we focus on learning and donating: Learning - about our Foundation, Donating - striving for Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) participation by donating a minimum of $25 USD annually. Go to https://trfcanada.org/ for The Rotary Foundation Canada, or https://www.rotary.org/en for Rotary International - the “donate” button on either of these websites will take you to a webpage where you can make your donation online. When donating, please login to accurately record your donation as a club member - and remember to select the “Annual Fund” or "End Polio" for your donation. If you have trouble logging in or, if you prefer to simplify the process, contact your club's Rotary Foundation Chair - Martin Ward (519) 671-6340 or martin.a.ward@gmail.com - he will be happy process your donation to make sure you receive appropriate recognition and a receipt for the charitable donation. Special bonus for donations made before the end of November - your name will be put into a draw for one of Co-President Mary's hand made, African themed, tote bags. Draw to be made at the club's Christmas party in December.	November is …		2025-10-09 04:00:00Z
Autumn Indulgence 2025 Click here for details about this year's Autumn Indulgence. Bidding on silent auction items is now available on-line. Click here to view the auction items and place your bids.	Autumn Indulgence 2025		2025-08-13 04:00:00Z
President's Message 2025-2026 Co-President's: Mary Ruston and Morag Watt This year we have co-president's - Mary Ruston and Morag Watt. Click the “read more” link to both of their messages. This promises to be another active and exciting Rotary year in Grand Bend. Read more...	President's Message 2025-2026		2025-08-13 04:00:00Z
Puttin' On the Ritz Early Bird Prize Read more...	Puttin' On the Ritz Early Bird Prize		2025-06-10 04:00:00Z
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre From the inception of the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre the Rotary Club of Grand Bend provided financial and physical support. From the first Board Chair Don Thedford and Treasurer George Shaw and member of our club served on the board of the GBACHC. This continues to this day. The 2025 AGM takes place on June 9th at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre from 5 pm to 6 pm. Registration begins as 4:30 pm. Read more...	Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre	SMR	2025-05-31 04:00:00Z
Warner Environment Education Fund	Warner Environment Education Fund	Max Morden	2025-02-24 05:00:00Z
Save The Date September 20 2025	Save The Date September 20 2025		2025-01-24 05:00:00Z
Giving Tuesday 2024 Support The Rotary Foundation this Giving Tuesday, 3 December. This global day of generosity is an opportunity for all members to make a big impact with a gift of any size. A donation to Annual Fund-SHARE supports projects you’re passionate about, both in your community and around the world. A gift to PolioPlus helps transport vaccines and immunize children to keep them safe. Donate Here	Giving Tuesday 2024		2024-11-07 05:00:00Z
World Polio Day October 2024 - Together, we end polio World Polio Day is 24 October - Register your World Polio Day event As the organization that made the first commitment to eradicate polio from the world, we need Rotary members and clubs to use their collective voice to advocate, raise awareness, and fundraise on 24 October for World Polio Day.	World Polio Day		2024-10-15 04:00:00Z
President's Message (2024-2025) Suzanne Davidson I am honoured to take on the position of President of such a vibrant, welcoming and active club. I’m also a bit nervous about trying to fill the very big shoes of now Past President Kerry. As you know, Kerry led us in an amazing year of accomplishments. The Theme of Rotary International this year is “The Magic of Rotary”. In every corner of the globe, Rotary brings the magic of hope, compassion, and change. With each project, each act of kindness, we unleash the power of Rotary to create lasting impact and transform lives. But as we know, magic is not waving a wand, but is the result of hard work, excellent planning, skill and determination. And those qualities sum up Rotarians. This is the point where I’m supposed to talk about my goals as President of the club. Mostly we’ll want to continue on the path that Kerry and his predecessors have laid out: promotion of the Community Centre, support of the Warner Preserve, emphasizing protection and improvement of our environment, serving our community and continuing our international work. Read more...	President's Message (2024-2025)	Suzanne Davidson	2024-07-03 04:00:00Z
Everyone welcome at the Climate Cafe	Everyone welcome at the Climate Cafe		2024-03-09 05:00:00Z
Basic Education and Literacy September is "Basic Education and Literacy" month across the Rotary world. Because of generous Rotarians, in the last Rotary Year, The Rotary Foundation provided nearly $6M to fund over 100 global grants addressing this critical area of focus. While more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate (roughly 17 percent of the world’s adult population), Rotarians around the world are finding innovative ways to expand access to education, to improve teaching methods, and to provide safe drinking water and sanitation facilities at schools.	Basic Education and Literacy		2023-09-22 04:00:00Z
Water Bottle Refill Stations The Rotary Club of Grand Bend, through the generosity of our community and the support of Lambton Shores, has installed 14 water refill stations. To download a copy of the map use the links below: get an image version here, or get a pdf version here	Water Bottle Refill Stations		2023-05-11 04:00:00Z
Warner Wildlife and Nature Preserve At the Grand Bend Rotary Autumn Indulgence event held on Saturday, October 1 2022, President-Elect Kerry Teskey announced an extraordinary gift to the community from Peter and Esther Warner. Peter, a charter member of the Rotary Club, has served the Grand Bend community in many ways, including his role in founding the Rotary Trail. On receiving a standing ovation after the President-Elect’s announcement, Peter admits to feeling humbled by the response and outpouring of support for the project. Read more...	Warner Wildlife and Nature Preserve		2022-12-10 05:00:00Z
Environmental Actions	Environmental Actions		2022-04-27 04:00:00Z
Help Fight Climate Change - Plant Trees This year’s Appeal at Autumn Indulgence 2019 was in support of: planting Groves of 10 Native trees in a border around the Klondyke Sports Park in Lambton Shores It's not too late to make a contribution to the effort: donate here Read more...	Help Fight Climate Change - Plant Trees		2019-10-12 04:00:00Z
Free Reading Program The Free Reading program is designed to support literacy by providing proven tools which will build your child’s reading skills outside the classroom. The Rotary Club of Grand bend is pleased to be able to make these valuable tools available to anyone without cost or obligation. We welcome your comments and encourage you to share the link with relatives friends and neighbours. Read more...	Free Reading Program		2018-10-25 04:00:00Z

Rotary Foundation Month

Suzanne Davidson

The Rotary Club of Grand Bend, through the generosity of our community and the support of Lambton Shores, has installed 14 water refill stations.