Rotary Club of Wellington, Ontario

08/26/2026

Wellington Rotary Online Auction:
Aug 24 - Sept 7, 2026
Rotary Club of Wellington
https://wellingtonrotary.ca/stories/wellington-rotary-online-auction-(aug-24-sept-7)-2026
About Our Auction
This year, the Rotary Club of Wellington will be fundraising in partnership with The County Cares – Food Bank Benefit with proceeds going to the Wellington AND Picton Foodbanks. The Benefit is being held at The Regent on Sunday, September 6th in remembrance of Cynthia Riordan. Cynthia was the past president of the Wellington foodbank who died earlier this year- she was a kind and generous person who was respected by all.
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08/21/2026

Summer 2026: Rotary Round Up
Wellington Rotary's Maple Syrup Fundraiser Sweetens the Future of Local Health Care - July 2026
The Rotary Club of Wellington donated $10,000 from the proceeds of its annual Maple Syrup Fundraiser to support The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation's Back the Build Campaign.
For more than 14 years, the Rotary Club of Wellington has been one of PECMH Foundation’s most dedicated philanthropic partners. Through community-powered fundraising initiatives—ranging from maple syrup sales and bottle depot proceeds to annual dinners, dances, and auctions- the club has contributed more than $625,000 to strengthen health care close to home.

06/22/2026

Spring Round Up for Rotary Club of Wellington:

On June 2, 2026 Conrad Guziewicz was inducted as a new member of the Rotary Club of Wellington by President Yvonne Buys. Welcome aboard Conrad!

06/22/2026

Spring Wellington Rotary Round Up 2026:

On May 27, 2026, Rotary Club of Wellington, President Yvonne Buys and President-elect Christopher Campeau presented a cheque of $1,000 to County FM General Manager, Craig Mills
County 99.3 FM is a volunteer-driven community radio station for Prince Edward County. Recently County FM’s Radiothon successful surpassed its $70,000 funding goal to raise $79,136.

06/22/2026

Spring Wellington Rotary Round Up 2026

On May 19 2026, Mary McCown presented her classification speech to fellow members of the Wellington Rotary Club, sharing her fascinating personal journey to her "Little House in the County."
Earlier on November 25 2025 Mary McCown was inducted as a new Wellington Rotary Club.

02/18/2026

TUESDAY, February 24, 2006, 7pm

The Rotary Club of Wellington's next Wellness Series topic:
"Anxiety...an emotion, a symptom, or an illness? A complex experience with many faces.

Presented by:
Dr. Joseph Burley MD, FRCP
Psychiatrist, Queen's University

Location:
Wellington Legion
364 Main Street
Wellington, ON

Rotary Club of Wellington, Ontario

12/24/2025

The Rotary Club of Wellington's Cheque Presentations to Storehouse Foodbank- Totalling over $7,500 in Donations!!
On Saturday December 19, 2025, The Rotary Club of Wellington presented a cheque of $6,938.65 to the Storehouse Foodbank as part of their proceeds from their Annual Dinner Dance and Online Auction held on Oct 18, 2025.

Addtionally a second cheque of $575 representing donations given by the Wellington Rotary Foundation was provided to the Foodbank.

The total amount donated to the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank was just over $7,500.

Here is a photo of the first cheque presentation to Susan Melvin, Storehouse Foodbank volunteer.

From left to right in the photo are Chris Campeau (President Elect Rotary Club of Wellington and Storehouse volunteer), Susan Melvin (Storehouse Foodbank volunteer), Yvonne Buys (President Rotary Club of Wellington), and Bill Pennell (Treasurer Rotary Club of Wellington and Foodbank volunteer).ting donations given by the Wellington Rotary Foundation.

12/24/2025

On December 19th, 2025 at our Rotary Club of Wellington Annual Christmas Party, Howard Ziedenberg and Bill Pennell each received their 3rd Paul Harris Fellowship. A Paul Harris Fellowship is granted to someone who truly embodies the spirit of Rotary. This individual leads quietly, serves generously, and consistently puts community before self. Through their commitment, compassion, and willingness to step up whenever help is needed, they make a meaningful and lasting difference. Howard and Bill were recognized for not only what they have done, but who they are - examples of “Service Above Self” in action. Congratulations Howard and Bill.

12/23/2025

The Rotary of Wellington Rotary Club Makes an Impact on Health Care!
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation received a $7,000 gift from Wellington Rotary's Roaring 20's Dinner, Dance, & Auction event held on Oct 18, 2025.
PECMH From left: PECMH Foundation Executive Director Shannon Coull, Back the Build campaign cabinet chairperson Nancy Parks, Wellington Rotary Treasurer Bill Pennell, Wellington Rotary President Yvonne Buys, and Wellington Rotarian Trudy Brown.

12/23/2025

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation recognizes Wellington Rotary for donating nearly $7,000 from their October 18 Roaring 20' dinner, dance and online/live auction event.

💙 Wellington Rotary’s Roaring ’20s Fundraiser Makes an Impact 💙

Wellington Rotary’s Roaring ’20s Dinner, Dance & Auction raised $13,877.30, including a nearly $7,000 gift to the PECM Hospital Foundation in support of the new hospital build. An equal amount supported the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank.

With great food by Chef Michael Hoy, live music by The Reasons, and generous community spirit, the night was a true celebration of giving back.

Thank you, Wellington Rotary, for helping strengthen health care in Prince Edward County 💙