Happy Rotary New Year!
Our 2026-27 message, Create Lasting Impact, encourages all of us, as people of action, to work together to make a meaningful difference in our communities and around the world. It builds on the ways in which members have strengthened their connections to each other and to their communities to Unite for Good, the 2025-26 message. Now, Create Lasting Impact will harness those connections and inspire our members, participants, and the public to take collective actions that lead to a sustainable difference — globally, locally, and personally.
I encourage you to read RI President Olayinka Babalola's message and his story in the July 2026 Rotary magazine.
President Jeff sent out a Rotary New Year message to all members and one part that really stood out to me was his comment about listening to our members - both new and tenured. Let's talk about how to make things better in our local and international community. By working together, we can “Create a Lasting Impact”.
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Last week we enjoyed a fellowship BBQ on a perfect summer day! Thank you to all that worked to put this together. The food was delicious and it was great to see so many Rotarians bring their families. We had two visitors as well - Joanne (JoJo) from the Auburn-Lewiston Maine USA club and Bruce from Burlington Central club. They shared the story of how they met and JoJo shared her international work project. Just another example of how two strangers happen to meet and develop a connection where boarders and distance don't matter. President Jeff is taking on the role of President for another year and there are some changes within the board. We had a great year with increase in membership, amazing community work done and members going on an international mission as well. Thank you to all those members that have done so much this year and especially to those tenured members that have given so much over the past years. We have had tears of joy and tears of sorrow and thankfully have our “family of Rotary” to lean on when we need the support - always remember there is someone you can reach out to if needed! Here are a few pictures from the BBQ.
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Canada Day was celebrated well and a few members were on hand at the Bandshell to hand out about 500 cupcakes. Our members have volunteered for this for many years and it was a lot of fun to see the smiles on the faces (as well as the red icing) of so many!
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Coming up in July:
July 6th - New member induction/vocational talk
July 13th - TBA
July 18th - Annual Rotary Family Day - from 11-1 at the Splashpad; YMCA will be joining us to do some activities with the children; we will have Moka from Victim Services join us; we will be giving out free ice cream coupons. The event is meant as a thank you to the community for their support and to let people know about Rotary so wear your Rotary swag and come out for some fellowship and talk to the community!
July 20th - DG Drew Markham club visit - meet our new District Governor & please do have your questions ready for him!
July 27th - Rotary Golf Day
Rotary Golf Day & Fellowship
$15.00 – $100.00Price range: $15.00 through $100.00
Members of Rotary In North Bay! Come Play!
Monday, July 27th
Entry Fee: $100.00 Per Player
(Osprey Members $60.00)
Lunch Only $15.00
Dinner Only $35.00
This is a private event
Join other Rotary members and friends for lunch, an afternoon of golf and dinner on the patio.
This event will be tee-times commencing at noon. (lunch served from 11:30 AM)
Includes:
18 Holes Golf with a Power Cart
Burger or Sausage lunch before golf
Steak Dinner following golf
No prizes, just fun and fellowship
That’s right, two meals and 18 holes of golf on a cart for $100.00
Sign up as a single, twosome, threesome or foursome.
Non Rotarian guests are most welcome and encouraged to attend.
Register By July 24th
Entry or Meal Fee Due With Registration
https://ospreylinksgolf.com/product/rotary-golf-day-fellowship/
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Our club supports the vet bills and feeding for Moka - she is the trauma response support dog. We are invited to the tour so please do reply to the email noted to register.
Guided Tour of the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC)
The Rotary Club of North Bay is cordially invited to join Victim Services of Nipissing District and the Trauma Support Dog Program for a guided tour of our Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.
This invitation is extended in appreciation of Rotary’s generous sponsorship of our Trauma Support Dog Program. Your support has helped make this important work possible, and we would be pleased to show you firsthand how Moka supports children, youth, and families navigating the justice system.
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Happy Birthday to:
Marlene Alger - July 4th
Jack Lockhart - July 9th
Chuck Verge - July 9th
Happy Anniversary to:
Jack and Bea Lockhart - July 1st - 59 years
Rotary Anniversary:
Ron Farrell - July 7th - 46 years
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See you on Monday, July 6th!
If you are not able to attend in person, here is the Zoom link to the meeting:
To join the meeting via Zoom - CLICK HERE.
