Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach

06/08/2026

06/02/2026

Our Rotary Club’s June 1st meeting was very “powerful”. President Kathleen invited Rotarian Aundrea Thompson, to introduce our guest speaker, Holly Gray, Administrative Assistant at Wasaga Distribution. Holly gave an “electrifying” talk on how local electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed to homes and businesses Wasaga Beach. The power is generated by companies like Ontario Power Generation, transmitted across the province by Hydro One, and then handed off to Wasaga Distribution to handle the final delivery to your doorstep. Holly handled questions from members and we wrapped up with 50/50. Next meeting will be on Monday June 8, 6 pm at The RecPlex, in Wasaga Beach. Please join us.

06/02/2026

05/26/2026

During our Rotary Meeting on May 25, we celebrated Rotarian Steve Wallace’s 71st Birthday. President Kathleen introduced President Elect Kevin de Groot who chaired our Community Conversations panel of Rotary Exchange Students: Ava Pratt, Sofia Pedrosa and Rotary Youth Leadership Student Anika Furtado. Rotarian Kevin asked each student questions on the theme of Youth, Our Future Leaders. Some of the areas of discussion were: The Role Young People Have in Decision Making, Jobs, Transportation and Environmental Concerns. One student discussed her interest in the development of a Thriving Integrated Community. Young people are not given the voice they deserve in helping adult leaders in our society. When Kevin asked all three students who has inspired them, all three mentioned their Mothers. Platinum Sponsors of Community Conversations are: CorvetteLottery.com
Baker Tilley, Assisting You Social, Ainley Associates. Gold Sponsors : PRO FIT Window and Door. Door Prize sponsored by Tim Hortons.

05/25/2026

Happening tomorrow.

Join us for Youth, Our Future Leaders, part of the Community Conversations speaker series.

This inspiring evening will feature three young leaders sharing their journeys, challenges, and experiences through international travel and leadership opportunities.

Wasaga RecPlex – Oakview Room
Doors open at 6:45 PM
Presentation begins at 7:00 PM

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

More information: https://www.wasagabeachrotary.com/community-conversations/

05/22/2026

Just three days to go until our next Community Conversations event:

Youth, Our Future Leaders

Hear from three inspiring young leaders as they share personal stories about leadership, travel, resilience, and experiences that shaped their perspective on the future.

Monday, May 25
Wasaga RecPlex – Oakview Room
7:00–8:00 PM | Doors open at 6:45 PM

Free to attend.

More information: https://www.wasagabeachrotary.com/community-conversations/

05/14/2026

Rotarian Mike Foley who also serves as an SCDSB Trustee and Rotarian Bryan Davies attended the Junior Achievement Class at Wasaga Beach Public School on May 13. Madison Rentner, the area JA Manager for Wasaga Beach and Collingwood welcomed the Rotarians to be part of the Class. Junior Achievement encourages young students to develop viable Business Models as a wonderful learning experience. The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach provides funding for Junior Achievement Programs through our Corvette Lottery.

05/12/2026

Our meeting on Monday May 11 was a very exciting one. After President Elect Kevin de Groot demonstrated his projected budgets for 2026-2027, we welcomed Alison Durtnall, District 7010 Service Projects Director, who shared a series of wonderful Rotary Awards for our Club. Alison Durtnall has been a Rotarian for 20+ years, member of Rotary Club of Barrie, past New Generations Chair and 10 years with Youth Exchange. President of the Rotary Club of Midland in 2008. Professor at Georgian College specializing in advertising and marketing. Alison is currently the District Service Projects Director and Vocational Service Chair. Among other awards for our Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, Alison presented us with the coveted “Number 1 Club in District, 7010 award.” Our small Rotary Club accomplishes great things.
Next meeting will be on Monday, May 25 launching our Club’s Corvette Lottery Charity Evening. Please join us at The Rec Plex in Wasaga Beach at 6:00 pm