Rotary Club of London

08/16/2026

Rotarians and a Robot Rehab a Beach. London area Rotarians took part in an event in Port Burwell sorting debris collected by a Robot Beach Cleaning machine dubbed BeachBot or BeBot. According to a report by Sean Irvine for CTV News, it is part of Pollution Probe's effort to collect data for a report on the impact of debris and microplastics on the Great Lakes shorelines in both Canada and The U,S.A. These photos show Rotarian volunteers as they sort the materials. A freeze frame from the CTV report shows Rotary Club of London President Steve Knox who served as spokesperson for the Rotarians.

08/16/2026

Rotarians, a Robot and Restoration
Last week a team of Rotarians from London took part in an event on the beach at Port Burwell as part of Rotary's commitment to the environment. Rotary Club of London President Stephen Knox appeard as a spokesperson for the volunteers.

A robot is being used to remove microplastics and other debris from beaches in our region.

08/11/2026

Rotary does a lot here in London Ontario. Being a member of a Rotary Club helps you develop consciousness of the needs in your community, and in the world. And being a member of a Rotary Club helps you develop the skills and the connections to meet those needs. If you have ever felt there is something missing in your community, or in your life, joining a Rotary Club can help,you find that missing piece.

People often ask me how I arrived at this moment. The truth is that no one arrives here alone.

Over the past four decades, Rotary has introduced me to mentors, lifelong friends, and opportunities to serve that have shaped both my personal and professional life.

Here are a few things you may not know about me. More importantly, I hope they remind you that every Rotary member has a unique story worth sharing.

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08/10/2026

At the Rotary Club of London meeting on Aug 10, 2026, Dr. Oleksa Drachewych, assistant professor of history at Western University and lecturer at King’s University College. Dr. Drachewych discussed his 2026 book "Replaying the Second World War: Soviet Parallels and Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in the Russo‑Ukrainian War" highlighting how WWII memory informs contemporary Russian actions and the historical parallels behind atrocities in Ukraine. Rotarians stay informed with outstanding speakers. Why not look into joining us?

07/27/2026

Glenn MacFarlane used
humour and music to deliver an insightful, informative—and thoroughly
entertaining—look at Canada’s contributions to the International Space Station.
After a 35-year aerospace career working on the original Canadarm, Canadarm2,
the Mobile Base System and Dextre, Glenn capped his talk with a musical nod to
space: an adapted rendition of "Space Oddity" (Chris Hadfield).
Photos from the meeting below. Presentations like this are one of the many benefits of joining Rotary.
Interested in visiting a meeting or becoming a member? Message us or visit our
page to learn more.

07/20/2026

Newly inducted Rotary Club of London president Stephen Knox presented Rotarian Cristian Popescu with the Jack Burghardt Comminity Service Above Self Award at the July 13, 2026 changeover meeting.
The Jack Burghardt “Service Above Self” Award recognizes a Rotary Club of London member who is primarily an active volunteer in non‑Rotarian community work and secondarily an active member within the Rotary Club of London.

Cristian exemplifies this award through his work with Westminster Wildbots and the Robotics initiative — mentoring students, leading hands‑on sessions, and bringing STEM opportunities to local youth. His commitment shows how community service builds brighter futures. Please join us in celebrating his contributions.

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07/16/2026

07/15/2026

Thanks Sifton ! This evening contributed to Rotary's ability to do good works in our community and around the world. Learn more about Rotary and thé things we do https://www.rotarylondon.org/

07/12/2026

The New Rotary Year begins July 1 ! On July 13, 2026 the Rotary Club of London's president's gavel will be passed from Lian Bardaweel to Stephen Knox. Happy New ROTARY Year to all Rotarians.

06/20/2026

On Saturday, June 6, our Rotary Environment committee teamed up with Climate Action London and First St Andrews United Church to host a discussion on the advantages of Solar panels for the home. The event was led by John Watson of Bluewater Energy, who delivered an entertaining and informative presentation on why taking advantage of such an abundant energy source makes sense for the planet as well as for your wallet. There is no question that many of the attendees came away with renewed enthusiasm to "Go Solar." A great example of Rotary taking its Environmental message to the wider community!