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Latest Happenings At The Club

Highlights of more community & worldwide club initiatives

Welcome to the Club, Abi Giwa

The Rotary Club of Barrie welcomed its newest member at a recent meeting; Abi Giwa was officially inducted into the Club, bringing with her a background in Conflict Resolution and Government, a classification that speaks […]

Arkady Spivak: From the Soviet Union to the Stage in Barrie

Some Classification Talks are informative. Arkady Spivak’s was a full performance. Introduced by Arlette Utton, who described him as intelligent, funny, and daring, Arkady arrived at the podium with a story that spans continents, cultures, […]

A Visit from District Governor Drew Markham

Every year, the District Governor makes the rounds to visit Rotary clubs across the district, and when Drew Markham came to the Rotary Club of Barrie, he brought a message worth hearing. Introduced by Jim […]

President Jeff McCuaig Inducted into the Polio Plus Society

Rotary’s commitment to ending polio is one of the longest-running and most impactful initiatives in the organization’s history. Since 1985, Rotary International has been working toward a polio-free world, and the progress has been remarkable. […]

Unconscious Bias Awareness

Not every presentation leaves a room sitting with its own assumptions. This one did. Sue Cook introduced Debbie Opoku and Lisa Harripersad from Georgian College, two experts in unconscious and hidden bias, for what turned […]

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 […]
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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