Upcoming Events
Speakers
Tim & Margareda Melnichuk
Mar 16, 2026 6:30 PM
Renewed Hope
Dr. Tanyss Munro
Mar 23, 2026 6:30 PM
Amarok Society
David Reale
Mar 30, 2026 6:30 PM
Log home - labour of love
No Meeting
Apr 06, 2026
Easter Monday
Tyler Snure
Apr 13, 2026 6:30 PM
Service Clubs - Literacy & Love of Reading
Special Event
Apr 20, 2026 6:30 PM
Lift the Lid on Mental Health
Antje vanDipten
Apr 27, 2026 6:30 PM
Zachary's Camp
Club Executives & Directors
President
Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Club Services Director
Community Services Director
International Director
Foundation Chair
Membership
Youth Services Director
Sergeant-at-Arms

Welcome to Bolton, in the Hills of Caledon!

Bolton

 Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Rotary Place
7 Rotarian Way
Bolton, ON L7E 1Y2
Canada
Join our club!
We are a high-spirited, active club with strong ties in the community. Take a look at our website to see some of the recent accomplishments. New members are always welcome.  Make your contribution count! Email boltonrotary@gmail.com to have someone call to connect.  
Home Page Stories

Our club has recently been hosting a series of speakers on mental health topics.  This has sparked an initiative to involve everyone in our neighbourhood to raise awareness and encourage communities to come together to discuss mental health topics. 

Lift the Lid is a national campaign launched by Australian Rotary Health that we are emulating.  Our first topic will be a presentation and open discussion on Burnout:  Managing Your Workload: Navigating pressure, priorities and people lead by Parm Chohan of Conquer Leadership at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 20 at Rotary Place, Egan Room. A light dinner (provided by Coffeetime) will be served. There is no fee for this event, but please confirm your attendance  by emailing boltonrotary@gmail.com

Burnout is increasing every year and affects almost 50% of Canadian workers. This doesn’t stop in the workplace. Canadians are experiencing mental health concerns in all areas of their lives. Rotary Club of Bolton invites you to Lift Your Lid on Mental Health. Reclaim control over managing time, tasks, and energy. Parm will help participants pause, reflect, and approach their workload, whether that’s in business, home or school, with greater clarity, intention, and alignment. 

 

A site visit to Irving Tissue worthwhile.

 

There was a year review at Irving Tissue and Rotary Club of Bolton has been featured in the presentation by the Company President and Plant Manager as one of the community partners. I just thought it would be nice for us to see that.

 

 

 
The Rotary Club of Bolton has had great success with their Caledon Kids First Program!  It is a funding program in sports and wellness programs for families in need.  Youth have participated in dance, soccer, karate, skating, baseball, hockey, music, swimming, etc.  and over the 5 years we have sponsored 200 youth under 18. 
 
YOUR DONATION will be greatly appreciated!!
We are so appreciative of everyone's heartfelt support and involvement in our projects.  The generosity of this community is inspiring.  We have so many worthwhile causes that resonate with people - SOUL SOUP, Shop with a First Responder, Peel Paramedic Holiday Hope, Grocery Gift Certificates to The Exchange, Kiva Microloans, Ukraine Crisis Support, Caledon Kids First, Oliver House, Bolton Rotary Peace Park, and many more.  Make your donation count as 100% of all net proceeds go toward the project.  Click on the Donate button or e-transfer treasurer@boltonrotary.ca

Rotary Clubs of Bolton, Caledon and Shelburne collaborated to furnish the outside lobby patio at the Headwaters Hospital. This is a quiet place for patients, staff and visitors to gather their thoughts and get some fresh air. The Friendship Gardens is a volunteer project for everyone to enjoy the gardens as they change with the seasons.

Frank conducted the induction ceremony for Andrea Hardcastle.  We know she will be an amazing Rotarian! A big welcome to our newest member.  

What a huge success!  We reached capacity of 150 skaters so a few folks had to wait until others left.  Everyone had a great time at the FREE FAMILY SKATE - at Albion/Bolton Arena - on Tuesday, December 30 from 10 - 11:30 am.  with free hot chocolate, coffee and snacks.  A  fun activity between Christmas and New Year's!

 
We have begun preparing Soul Soup at The Exchange. This is a program that makes big-batch soup to be distributed at CCS-The Exchange to provide a healthy food option. It's a great way to volunteer and meet new people! Anyone wishing to donate funds or volunteer can do so at boltonrotary.ca. If you wish to donate product please email boltonrotary@gmail.com and we will arrange for drop off or pick up.

Wow, what a great event.  Over 200 runners all dressed in costume, 75 kids participated in the Scavenger Hunt, 3 school teams  competed for bragging rights and $500 participation awards.  Our sponsors came through BIG time and we so appreciate their contributions!  Another heartfelt community event.   

Ruth and Richard Hunt Park is on Kingsview Road near Humberview School. The park had no seating for parents and grandparents to rest while the kids played on the equipment.   Bolton Rotary has now dedicated 2 benches to this park.  Richard Hunt was previously awarded a Paul Harris Fellow by the club to recognize their community involvement and commitment.  

Bolton Rotary supports the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy boardwalk building activities at Simmons Nature Preserve in Caledon East. A small but mighty crew of staff and volunteers was able to install a beautiful 32' boardwalk on September 14th. This boardwalk not only gives hikers a safe and mud free passage but also protects some sensitive species in the vicinity. We will continue to phase in additional boardwalk sections in the spring.

 14th August 2025
 
Dear President/Past President Rtn. Karen Fast,
It gives me immense pleasure to share the exciting news that your club has been awarded the Club Excellence Award for Rotary year 2024–25 — 
the most significant recognition a Rotary club can achieve.
This award reflects your club’s commitment to achieving its goals, strengthening Rotary, and making a lasting impact in your community and beyond. 
Your leadership, along with the dedication of your members, has played a key role in this accomplishment.
 
Rtn. Sohail Naseer, PHF+1
PDG, District Governor RY 2024-25
Rotary District 7080
 
 


 

 
Bolton Rotary has been funding microloans through KIVA over the past few years. Last year we made 258 loans in 25 countries. The default rate for these loans is less than 1%. These loans make life-altering changes to their income capability.
Here is a story about Editha. She is 55 years old, separated mother with two children. She lives in the Western region of Uganda.
She's a hardworking woman who's mostly a farmer. Editha owns a banana and maize plantation as her major source of income. They have been challenged by low yields during the harvest season due to lack of fertilizers. This loan will enable Editha to increase harvest. Crop farmers may use the funding for agricultural inputs such as farm machinery, tools, pesticides, seeds, etc,
This is just one heartwarming story of how our club makes a difference in the world.
 
As part of a global grant for the improvements to The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Zacapa Hospital, Zacapa, Guatemala.
Thank you for your leadership Aldo and Barbara. We will be saving many young lives for many years to come.
 
On June 25, 2025 the Caledon Community Services presented the Rotary Club of Bolton the Kindness Heroes Award at their Annual General Meeting held at Humber River Centre. What a great honour it was to accept the award for the amazing work we do.
A special thank you to the sponsors of our Annual Charity Golf Classic! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and support so many worthy causes in our community and abroad.  
See this lovely photo of Caledon Woods on a warm sunny day?  Well it's the opposite to what we endured yesterday.indecision but despite the AWFUL weather the team soldiered through and we had a successful golf tournament once again! The forecast just kept getting worse as the week went on but most of the diehard golfers and volunteers came out to play.  Thanks to everyone for their fantastic support and to the sponsors who continue their generosity to our event. All proceeds from the day will go to local and international charities and groups that you can track on our website.
Soul Soup is a natural partner with Coldest Night of the Year! Being held on February 22, a family-friendly, national walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
 
Right here in Caledon, it’s not always easy to see homelessness, but it is very real and growing. Go to ccs4u.org/donate/coldest-night-of-the-year to walk, volunteer or donate to the Bolton Team... raise awareness of hunger and homelessness in our community.
 
7 Highly technical training mannequins have now arrived in the Ukraine!
Project Volya is a civilian initiative to provide Ukrainian civilians and front-line personnel with life-saving medical supply resources they need to survive in view of the Russian aggression as well as training in the use of such medical supplies. $30,000 was collected by local Rotary clubs and matched through District and RI grants.  This has been a huge initiative by our club and we
are proud to see it come to fruition.  
The Alphadogs would like to thank Bolton Rotary for their donation of $5000  to purchase a new bandsaw for the Manufacturing room, along with a rivet tool, impact driver and wireless soldering iron.
Charissa met with Carol to drop off  $ 10,400 worth of gift cards which will  bring relief and smiles to many Caledon families in need this season and beyond.  The need has never been greater.  
 
Our 'service above self' continues to make a direct impact right here at home. 
We're proud to support the Conrad Grebel Peace Scholarship Award for a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies. Our $6,000 donation helped to surpass the district 7080 goal in 2024. A strong message that our club honors the pillars of peace in Rotary.
Charissa presenting a $5,000. cheque to Kim for Caledon Meals on Wheels.  CMOW has been in Bolton for 40 years, serves over 25,000 meals a year and has over 100 volunteers. The offer more than just meals... social and wellness programs, visiting and security checks.