Welcome to the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise

OUR AVENUES OF SERVICE

Making a difference in our backyards.

Community Service projects are local initiatives, activities, and events that Whitby Sunrise Rotarians engage in to enhance the lives of those around us. Together we're making a difference in our community!

YOUTH SERVICE

Enriching the lives of young adults.

Youth Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community, international service projects and exchange programs.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Changing lives around the world.

With International Service The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise is helping others in communities around the world. Through our international projects in the Dominican Republic, Laos and Thailand we are changing lives!

VOCATIONAL SERVICE

Passion, integrity, and intelligence.

With Vocational Service Rotarians use their professional skills to serve the local and global community, practicing their professions with integrity, and inspiring others to behave ethically through their own words and actions.

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Our Motto: Service Above Self

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From our President: Patrick Bennett

"...If you’re interested in getting more involved in our community, making new friends and having some fun, the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise might be just what you’re looking for. Rotary is the largest service club in the world, consisting of approximately 1.2 million volunteers in over 200 countries. Rotary is where neighbours, friends and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders and take action to create lasting change. Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world..." Read More

Our Structure

Rotary is made up of three parts: Our clubs, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation. Together, we work to make lasting change in our communities and around the world.

Learn more about our structure.

Rotary Meeting Speaker—Mayor Don Mitchell

Posted on Mar 28, 2018

Mayor Don Mitchell delivered his annual address highlighting a number of the Town of Whitby’s major accomplishments in 2017, including the continued revitalization of both Downtowns, progress on active transportation and ongoing transformation of the Town as a destination. The Mayor also provided a snapshot of the Town’s 2018 priorities, including the redevelopment of Town Hall and creation of an Innovation District. The Town’s 2018 Budget Highlights provides additional details on the topics covered by the Mayor and can viewed at whitby.ca/budget.

Rotary Meeting Speaker—Greg Frankson

Posted on Mar 14, 2018

Rotary member Greg Frankson spoke about the theme of anti-racism by sharing some of his personal experiences in the community and he offered some points about the progress we’ve made to date as a society and where we still need to make additional progress to eliminate racial inequality. He also talked about the origins of March 21 and reflected upon the unfinished legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968 – fifty years ago next month.

Rotary Clubs of Whitby—Helping Durham Region - Rogers TV

The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise Helps Horses Help Canada Help Youth

Posted on Apr 24, 2017

On April 2nd the Sunrise Rotarians were at Absolute Equestrian Centre helping Horses Help Canada with their Durham Location Open House.

Community Information

What's going on in our backyard.

The 7th Annual Whitby Ribfest is July 6-8th 2018. Each year Whitby Ribfest welcomes thousands of guests who enjoy a great line up of awesome entertainment, the best savoury ribs, a full midway experience, shopping at the many marketplace vendors, and a cold beverage on a hot summer weekend!

The Free Reading Program is a reading program that provides an effective literacy program for children that has a social media twist that helps the sponsor too. They partner with organizations looking to improve literacy in their community or around the world.