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Latest Happenings At The Club

Highlights of more community & worldwide club initiatives

Building for the Future: YMCA Sierra Leone

For more than 25 years, Christian Kamara has worked to empower young people and strengthen communities across Sierra Leone. As Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Sierra Leone and a longtime member of the […]

YMCA CEO Jill Tettmann Visits the Club

Jill Tettmann has led the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka as President and CEO since 2020, guiding the organization through pandemic recovery and into one of the most ambitious chapters in its history. She visited the Rotary […]

100 Years of the Royal Canadian Legion

The Royal Canadian Legion has been a cornerstone of Canadian community life since 1926, and the Barrie branch has been part of that story for 97 of those years. At a recent Rotary Club of […]

Kempenfest 2026: Another Amazing Weekend on the Bay

Kempenfest is one of those events that needs no introduction in Barrie. Every summer, the waterfront comes alive with artisans, food, live music, and the kind of community energy that reminds you why this city […]

Camelia Marica: A Journey of Courage, Resilience and Service

Some Classification Talks stay with you longer than others. Camelia Marica’s was one of those. Born in Transylvania, Romania, Camelia grew up under communism, where food was rationed, opportunities were limited, and dreaming of a […]

The Legion Delivers: $88,665 for Rotary

The Catch the Ace fundraiser has been one of the Rotary Club of Barrie’s most successful initiatives in recent memory, and the June 25 cheque presentation made that very clear. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch […]
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Jeff McCuaig President, Rotary Club of Barrie

Jeff McCuaig

President, Rotary Club of Barrie

2026 / 2027

A message from Our Club President

Here in Rotary, we don’t just talk about service—we live it. Together, we have the opportunity to support projects that address real community needs, empower youth, develop future leaders, and build lasting partnerships throughout our city. By honouring our traditions while embracing new ideas, we will ensure our club continues to thrive and create lasting, positive change. My hope is that, at the end of this Rotary year, every member looks back with pride—not because of what one person accomplished, but because of what we achieved together through Service Above Self.

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What is Rotary

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

Let's Make Barrie Better Together

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Years Helping Barrie

What We Do

Community Improvement

Charity Fundraisers

Fight Disease Globally

Provide Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

Save Mothers
and Children

Support Education

Grow Our Local Economy

Protect the Environment

Is there a community service project we could help you fund?

The Rotary Club of Barrie allocates a finite budget annually for community initiatives. Consequently, we meticulously evaluate each funding application, considering the balance between benefits and costs, while also acknowledging other financial requests. Our commitment extends to supporting both individuals and organizations, with a primary focus on contributing to capital expenses and addressing specific needs. It’s important to note that our assistance is directed towards endeavors that directly benefit the local community of Barrie and its residents, emphasizing tangible impacts rather than covering fundraising or operational expenses.

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Weekly Club Meetings

Thursdays at 12 PM

General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre,
205 Lakeshore Drive
L4N 7Y9

Evening Club Meetings

Thursdays Evenings at 6:15 PM
(No meeting the first Thursday of the month)

Barrie Legion, 2nd Floor
410 St. Vincent Street
L4M 4A6