ABOUT OUR CLUB

On the north east shore of Lake Ontario is a peninsula that is Prince Edward County, total population of about 25,000, a shoreline of 800 kilometres, rural in nature with the recent addition of a flourishing viticulture. One of three small population centres in The County is the village of Wellington, with about 2,000 inhabitants. In early 2002, a small group in the village began to explore the possibility of forming a Rotary Club, hoping to establish a service profile because of the area’s increasing role as a retirement destination and a growing interest in the fledgling wine industry.

After several months of meetings with members of the nearby Rotary Club of Picton (formed in 1943, providing lots of experience and guiding wisdom), the Rotary Club of Wellington received its Charter in November, 2002, with its first president, Jim Bancroft, presiding. The evening celebrated its twenty founding members. At the time, the new club was grateful for the support and interaction of several neighbouring clubs and this close relationship and co-operation continue.

This year, the Club is celebrating its 20 year anniversary, and we have become a significant service club for the community, with our "Service Above Self" and "We Don't Just Donate, We Participate" motto.

Lyn McGowan

"Service Above Self" is the principal motto of Rotary"

In spite of 2 years of COVID, Rotary International has continued to grow beyond 1.2 million members across the world. International and local Rotary Clubs are comprised of neighbours, friends, and business associates who as leaders and problem-solvers bring lasting changes to the world. Our local community has been well served for two decades by members of The Rotary Club of Wellington. In my opinion this club is comprised of one of the finest group of dedicated volunteers in this nation. I am proud to be President during the year we celebrate its 20th Anniversary (2002-2022) of dedicated "Service Above Self" to our local and international communities.

“IMAGINE ROTARY" This year's RotaryTheme was introduced by Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. She is a Canadian and the first female President of Rotary in its 120 year history. Her challenge to Rotarians world wide is to "Imagine changes Rotarians can make to transform the world"

Invitation to Speakers and Organizations Our Rotary Club welcomes speakers on a wide range of topics but in particular we are looking for worthy organizations that need our support. To make a presentation or solicit support for your cause, please Contact Us or contact David Smith.

Our Club needs Volunteer Help (Become a "Friend of Rotary") Many local residents who want to help our Club become "Friends of Rotary" because they cannot make a fulltime commitment as a member of the Wellington Rotary Club. They assist us with a few hours a month volunteering at the bottle depot and other local initiatives. You will find it inspiring and enjoy the fellowship while giving back to this wonderful community. For more information please contact me by email at Ken Robertson.

Ken Robertson

President (2022-2023)