Speakers
No Meeting
Feb 17, 2025
Family Day
Betsy Sharples + Sandy Setley
Feb 24, 2025
Trucks For Change + Remote Vet Tech
Betty Jo Parent
Mar 03, 2025
SPOUSAL - Olympics + Pan Am
Business meeting
Mar 10, 2025
Updates
St. Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2025
SPOUSAL - SOCIAL
Kevin Junor
Mar 24, 2025
No 2 Construction Battalion in WW1
Susanne & Dave
Mar 31, 2025
SnD Property Investments
Brian Van Arem
Apr 07, 2025
Equine Veterinarian
Ryan Richards.
Apr 28, 2025
Bolton Recreational Sports Club
Club Executives & Directors
President
Past President
President-Elect
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
Doesn't that look fabulous?  ahhh... imagine taking a seat and grabbing a beer after your 18 holes on the course.  Right now Caledon Woods is snow covered but by Thursday, May 22 we are hoping for fantastic weather for our annual Bolton Rotary Charity Golf Classic.
 
Register at boltonrotarygolf.ca - same price as last year $200 for 18 holes with cart on a ClubLink member course, BBQ lunch, food on course, Prime Rib dinner and prizes.  We were sold out a month prior to the tournament last year so register early.
 
If you want to sponsor, please go to our website for more information - bonus incentive if you sponsor by March 15.  All net proceeds go to local community projects and charities.  
 
Bolton Rotary is offering a food challenge to donate soup ingredients to The Exchange (55 Healey Road) or any cash donation will be matched to $2500 for the month of February, 2025.
 
Think about the winter weather and how different types of soup warm the soul.  We will cook once a month and make giant vats of soup to freeze for patrons of the Exchange.  
   
"Soul Soup" is a comforting, nourishing dish often associated with warmth, healing, and emotional comfort. It’s more than just a meal; it’s a metaphor for something that feeds not only the body but also the spirit. A Soul Soup might be made with wholesome ingredients like stock, canned tomatoes, olive oil, spices, legumes...  simmered slowly to create a rich, flavorful broth. The key to its essence is the care and love put into its preparation, which makes it feel like a cozy hug in a bowl.
 
To volunteer to cook or offer soup ingredients email boltonrotary@gmail.com.  To donate go to boltonrotary.ca.
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.
 
 
YOUR DONATION to SOUL SOUP 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.  
 
 
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 155 youth under 18. 
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.  
It’s Bolton Rotary’s 75th anniversary and what a night to remember!  December 9 at Rotary Place our annual Christmas auction gave us a chance to reunite with as many members and friends as possible who have contributed so much to our longevity and success over the years.  Current members will brought the auction items and took turns being auctioneer to give Murray a reprieve.  It’s quite hilarious how each member has their own unique style. Proceeds for the night went to Shop With a First Responder and World's Biggest Meal for Polio.  Our RI theme this year is the Magic of Rotary and we took the liberty to extend that to Christmas Magic – a time to recall and make memories.  A video presentation of people and events over the past 75 years ran throughout the evening.  It was a night to remember and reminisce.

 
Friends and family joined in the  family skate on Friday, Dec 27 at Albion/Bolton Community Arena.
We were happy to see so many members of the community participate with free hot chocolate and snacks while they took a short break from the action.  
We have donated $1000 to this worthy program...Karen Pauloni was happy to receive the cheque from Charissa.

Peel Paramedics want to show our vulnerable seniors they’re not alone by gifting them holiday baskets filled with small treats, thoughtful gifts, and essential items they may need.

Last year our team of Community Paramedics in collaboration with Peel Paramedic Association filled and delivered 400 baskets.

This year, our goal is to reach 500 seniors.

How can you help? 905-799-7800 ext. 2739 or communityparamedics@peelregion.ca
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. 

Planning is underway for an annual project that helps children from families experiencing financial difficulties or crisis in Caledon. This fits in nicely with our program Caledon Kids First that supports kids who want to participate in sports or wellness programs. 

The 12th annual Shop with a First Responder happens Dec. 1. As part of the initiative, participants experience a morning of shopping, gifts and food while building positive relationships with police officers and firefighters.  We have donated $1000. to this worthy project.  

The project is run by Ontario Provincial Police’s Caledon detachment and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services in collaboration with the Town of Caledon and Caledon Community Services. 

According to police, the initiative is supported by the Optimist Club of Caledon and relies on community support. 

The project was previously known as Shop with a Cop but was renamed last year after it expanded to include firefighters.

The annual Haunted Hill 1km Fun Run and 5km Run/Walk  was an outstanding success!  Lots of food, drinks, spooky decorations, music, prizes and a new scavenger hunt! Humberview School - Alphadogs team won the school challenge and will receive $500 and a pizza party for participating.  All of the costumes were fabulous!  Thank you to our SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS for making this day possible... Jim & Orma MAW Family, Albion Heating & AC, Sardo Foods, Bolton Park Dentistry, Blackmere Bros, Caledon Law, Rita Cantelon, Circle Group Construction, Kostynyk Denturist, Murray Stewart, Nobleton Veterinary Clinic, Rafat, Sunlife, Surteco North America
 
We will be celebrating our 75 years in several ways this year!  Starting with the District Governor visit on September 9 followed by a big Christmas auction event.  We are proud of the impact our club has made in the community and around the world over these 75 years and continuing to do good work in the spirit of 'Service Above Self'.   
Repairs to Oliver House driveway were done this week! Last visit to see the newly donated stove we realized the pothole condition of the driveway was VERY rough. Bolton Rotary again partnered with Orangeville Rotary to ensure the driveway was now safe for emergency and delivery vehicles. Recycled asphalt was installed, graded, levelled and mechanically rolled on 450' of driveway.
Our club was recently recognized as a Kindness Hero by CCS at their AGM...for making great things happen in Caledon! On the left accepting the award were Ed, Andrew and Charissa with Carol and Mariia making the presentation.
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.
A great big thanks to Dan and Chris who have been working hard to get the bench installed out front of Rotary Place. And a shout out to Deb May and Kathy Clarkson for working on the gardens. The bench has been donated by Mary Peotto and family in memory of her husband Frank T. Peotto.
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. 
We are proud to support Scientists in School as an addition to the curriculum in 5 local Grade 3 classes.  
 
Bolton Rotary is proposing a new  Rotary Generations Park at the corner of  Kingsview and Rotarian Way. Michael Hoy, Manager of Parks and Natural Heritage with the Town of Caledon will be presenting concepts for consideration on April 15 at our weekly business meeting.    Mayor Groves and councillors will join us at this meeting.  
Andrew and Ingrid were happy to be presented with a plaque in recognition of Bolton ($6900) and Orangeville ($4000) contributions to the new stove that was recently installed at Oliver House...a residential group home in Caledon offering 24 hour supervised and housing for community residents to support their mental health. 
 
MAKE A LOAN, CHANGE A LIFE!   Bolton Rotary and Kiva have partnered to make an even greater impact on communities around the world, one loan at a time. Our money has been re-loaned three full times now, helping 133 women, in 23 countries. The average loan has been $350. Our default rate is only 0.02%!  This is a world wide organization, active in over 80 countries, that administers micro loans to individuals, mostly single mothers. The Club became involved a few years ago with an initial investment of $5000 USD. This money is loaned out in small amounts, generally to purchase agricultural supplies or equipment, and is then paid back over time to then be re-loaned to the next recipient. There are partner agencies in the local area that administer the applications and the loans, and Dave keeps a close on the applications and the money. So far there have been a total of 4.9 million borrowers worldwide. For more info visit KIVA.org  
Frank met with Dovelin Hawthorne who is organizing this initiative to send donations to two schools and an orphanage in Jamaica.
We were so proud to be recognized by Caledon Fire and Emergency Services for our contribution to their Shop With a Firefighter campaign last year.  Donations go toward 20 children of families in need so they can purchase Christmas presents for family members, wrap them at the local firehall and enjoy breakfast with the crew.  A very rewarding and heartfelt program to be in partnership.
We are so proud to dedicate this new room in memory of Marnie Stewart.  Marnie's desire to help charitable causes included the expansion of the Rotary Place Seniors Centre.