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: Rob Morton

"...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.

The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Durham

Rotarian Peter Bocking presents the Boys and Girls Club of Durham with a $3,000 cheque. Since 1963, the Boys and Girls Club of Durham (formerly Eastview Boys and Girls Club) has provided recreational and social development programs in Durham and has grown into one of the Region’s most established and effective youth-serving organizations. With a membership that currently exceeds 1000 children, we are pleased to provide fully equipped facilities to match our wide range of quality programs. For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Durham please visit http://www.bgcdurham.com/.

Indigenous Service

As you may know, our board voted to create an Indigenous Service committee, a sub-committee of Community service under the leadership of Peter Bocking & Andrew Butterworth. This committee will be exploring ways our club can serve the Indigenous Peoples of Canada though member & community education, indigenous consultation outreach, and projects... When John Currie from HIP (Honouring Indigenous People) came to our club he recommended that anyone and everyone view the television mini-series First Contact. The videos are available here https://aptn.ca/firstcontact/video/

MTC TV Bundle Winner

Congratulations to Sylvia German who won an incredible prize package of a Samsung 75” 8K UHD HDR QLED TIZEN SMART TV, Samsung 500W 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with wireless subwoofer and a PS4 Console Bundle, all generously donated by MTC Factory Outlet. Way to go Sylvia and THANK YOU MTC!

Whitby Ribfest 2019 Waste Management Success

Whitby Ribfest 2019 had a goal of diverting as much waste as possible to compost/recyclables and it was a TREMENDOUS success! Click Read More and watch the video below...

Thank you to our guests, volunteers, and sponsors (Brooklin Home Hardware, Fastenal, Green Tractors, Don Mitchell, Elizabeth Roy, Rhonda Stevens Mulcahy, JoAnne Alexander, Maleeha Shahid, Steve Lee). Congratulations to Whitby Sunrise Rotarians Blair V. Buchanan and Mark Wittgen for all your hard work and dedication bringing this to fruition.

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Through a Rotary Club, you can connect with your community by learning about its needs and working on long-term solutions. When you work with local leaders and beneficiaries, you’ll strengthen both your community and your ties to it. Participating in a project that positively touches someone else’s life can be life-changing for you as well. . . . . #rotary #connectforgood #connect #communityconnections #community #rotaryinternational #solutions #communityleaders #lifechanging #helpingothers #volunteer #dogood #rotaryd7070 #district7070 #ontario #rotarywhitbysunrise #townofwhitby #durhamregion

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Membership in a Rotary club offers you opportunities to connect with other professionals who aren’t afraid to lead and are dedicated to making a difference. Spending time with your fellow club members — whether to attend a meeting, plan a project, exchange ideas, or just have fun — can lead to lifelong friendships. When you get involved and make connections, you will inevitably grow as a person and develop new skills. . . . . #rotary #connectforgood #connect #leaders #leadership #makeadifference #friendship #newskills #rotaryinternational #rotarywhitbysunrise #townofwhitby #durhamregion

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Upcoming Speakers

Erica Mugan-White

Feb 26, 2020

March of Dimes

Carol Vandersanden

Mar 04, 2020

We Grow Food.

Past Speakers

Jody Swain

Feb 12, 2020

Hire and Fire your Kids

Dr. Scott Henderson

Feb 05, 2020

Trent University in Durham

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St; Vincent"s Kitchen
St. Vincent's Kitchen

Mar 12, 2020
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Board Meeting
Royal Le Page

Mar 16, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Business Meeting
Mar 18, 2020

Community Information

What's going on in our backyard.

On Thursday, January 30th, The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise will host The Roaring 20’s in 2020 Casino Night. Raise much-needed funds for our community with Rotarians and business leaders while socializing in the beautiful setting of Heydenshore Pavilion, 589 Water St, Whitby. Guests will enjoy a buffet of light finger foods from Whitby’s Greek Tycoon Restaurant, a cash bar, and much more! The evening will feature casino games, raffles, auctions, and entertainment. For Tickets call Patrick Bennett at 905-620-4499 Ext. 222 or email pbennett.mbj@gmail.com.

Thank you to one of our great sponsors for helping us to achieve our fundraising goals! Delta Bingo & Gaming is an established name in the bingo industry celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. Delta Bingo partnered with the OLG to revitalize the traditional bingo experience and enter into the era of modernization through electronic gaming. The Delta Group owns and operates 18 locations in North America and supports over 750 local charities.

The 9th Annual Whitby Ribfest is July 10th - 12th, 2020. 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!