The Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise celebrated its 30th anniversary on 10 September with a lunch at Petersons Champagne House.
The club began when a group of younger local men and women wanted a different kind of Rotary. Active, less formal, female inclusive and meeting first thing in the morning, with leadership shared by women and men.
Pictured are Founding charter members (L-R) John Norris, Peter Jamieson, Jeff Jansson, Geoff Hurt, Dollina Renton).
Thirty years later, those early risers have made quite an impact.
Toronto Sunrise has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and contributed countless volunteer hours to projects at home and further afield.
Locally, members have supported people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, youth mental health, the Cancer Council and women and children escaping domestic violence.
They’ve also created opportunities for young people through youth exchange, the National Youth Science Forum, Science and Engineering Challenge, leadership programs and driver training.
Further afield, projects have helped provide toilets so girls can remain at school, hygiene packs for remote Aboriginal communities to reduce Tricoma, medical assistance and support for communities affected by disasters..
Some projects are big. Others simply start by asking, “What can we do?”
Two long-time community contributors were recognised at the anniversary lunch with Paul Harris Fellow honours.
For around 20 years, Colin Peterson and Robert Hertogs have worked together on a wine fundraiser that has raised approximately $270,000 for community service projects.
Petersons Wines supplies cleanskin wine at a generous price. Rotarians label and distribute the bottles, with the proceeds returning to community service.
Simple idea. Long-term commitment. Remarkable result.Perhaps that sums up Toronto Sunrise rather well.
Friendship. Practical ideas. People willing to lend a hand. And 30 years of quietly making things happen.
Happy 30th birthday, Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise
Thirty years later, those early risers have made quite an impact.
Toronto Sunrise has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and contributed countless volunteer hours to projects at home and further afield.
Locally, members have supported people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, youth mental health, the Cancer Council and women and children escaping domestic violence.
They’ve also created opportunities for young people through youth exchange, the National Youth Science Forum, Science and Engineering Challenge, leadership programs and driver training.
Further afield, projects have helped provide toilets so girls can remain at school, hygiene packs for remote Aboriginal communities to reduce Tricoma, medical assistance and support for communities affected by disasters..
Some projects are big. Others simply start by asking, “What can we do?”
Friendship with purpose
Two long-time community contributors were recognised at the anniversary lunch with Paul Harris Fellow honours.
For around 20 years, Colin Peterson and Robert Hertogs have worked together on a wine fundraiser that has raised approximately $270,000 for community service projects.
Petersons Wines supplies cleanskin wine at a generous price. Rotarians label and distribute the bottles, with the proceeds returning to community service.
Simple idea. Long-term commitment. Remarkable result.Perhaps that sums up Toronto Sunrise rather well.
Friendship. Practical ideas. People willing to lend a hand. And 30 years of quietly making things happen.
Happy 30th birthday, Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise
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