Rotary’s Commitment to a Polio-Free World
World Polio Day provided Rotary Club of Barrie members with an inspiring reminder of the impact one person can make. This year, Rotarian David Tisch, affectionately known as the “Prince of Polio” in our Club […]
Building Stories, Systems, and Futures With Jennifer Podemski
Introduced by Arkady Spivak as the “Mary Poppins of human potential,” Jennifer Podemski captivated Rotary members with her thoughtful reflections on storytelling, leadership, and the power of creating lasting change. Best known for her award-winning […]
Rotary Club of Barrie Supports Inclusive Hockey
The Rotary Club of Barrie is proud to support inclusive sports in our community. Recently, Past President Stu McMillan presented the Barrie VOLT hockey team with new jerseys ahead of their upcoming tournaments. VOLT Hockey […]
Boosting Community and International Projects
At a recent Rotary Club of Barrie meeting, Past President Ian Pavlik proudly presented three cheques on behalf of the Charitable Foundation, supporting a variety of important community and international initiatives. The Foundation has been […]
Hunter Markle Joins Rotary Club of Barrie
Past President Bob traded in his usual Fun Run t-shirt for a jacket and tie to proudly induct a new member into the Rotary Club of Barrie. Hunter Markle, introduced by her sponsor and father, […]
Rotary Donates To ReACT Kenya
At our recent meeting, The Rotary Club of Barrie was proud to present a $5,000 cheque to Michael Christianson on behalf of ReACT Kenya. This dedicated organization works to rescue, restore, and release at-risk children […]
Youth Haven: Building a Brighter Future for Our Community’s Youth
At our recent meeting, PP Chris Gariepy introduced guest speaker Lucy Gowers, Executive Director of Youth Haven. Lucy delivered a moving presentation about the incredible journey Youth Haven has taken to their new location on […]
Rotary Wins Big With Catch The Ace!
The Rotary Club of Barrie was proud to celebrate the incredible success of our most recent Catch the Ace lottery with a cheque presentation to President Todd for $385,000. David Mills introduced the hardworking Catch […]