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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Simcoe which is located about 11.5 kilometers from the north shore of Lake Erie in the Town of Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. The Club was chartered in 1925 and serves Simcoe, Norfolk County and the world-wide community.

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Bob Perks Awarded Honourary Membership

March 20, 2023

Bob Perks has retired from active membership with the club after 33 years of active service. However, he returned today to accept a Certificate of Honourary Membership (seen here with Craig Hunter).

Bob started his career in the oil refinery business with Frontenac Oil in Port Credit before moving to Port Dover and joining Rotary in 1990. He served as club President in 2008/9. Bob is also a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.

Our Rotarian John Featherstone recalled the generosity and fellowship of Rotary on the occasions when he and his wife Deb would share a meal and beverage at Bob's house or upon an invitation to the entire Board of Directors.

Bob, it's an honour to know you - congratulations.

Apple Hill Lavender Farm

February 27, 2023

Storey by: C. Richard Campbell

Photography by: Dave Ferris

Melissa Schooley, Director of Operations spoke to the Club about Apple Hill Lavender Farm. There are different ways to communicate with an audience and each speaker has her or his own style when making a presentation. Forget the slick PowerPoint presentation. Fill two bags with Mason jars containing Medicinal herbs, add a healthy measure of enthusiastic delivery; combine with knowledge about your subject and you have the recipe for telling your story.

The "farmers" of Norfolk County have adapted to changing environments and reinvented themselves to grow new crops and establish new agricultural-related businesses. Many have made the transition from the profitable Tobacco crop to alternate crops. The Windham Centre-based Apple Hill Lavender Farm is composed of a 40-acre apple orchard, 10 acres of Lavender fields, a commercial boutique, and a Medicinal Herb business. Apple Hill Lavender Farm is another excellent example of Norfolk County's "farmers" adaptability, innovation, and risk-taking.

Rotary Simcoe Welcomes Another Two New Members

March 6, 2023

Story by: C. Richard Campbell

Photography by David Ferris

Gerry Goddard, President and Sponsor, Rotary Simcoe, New Member, Stephen Frank, New Member, Brian James, and Craig Hunter, Sponsor

On March 6, 2023. Stephen Frank and Brian James were inducted into The Rotary Club of Simcoe by Rotarian Dan Hill. The Rotary Club of Simcoe which was charted in 1925 now has a membership of 35 active members.

Rotary Vocal Arts Award - Cameron James Ngnie-Teta

Story by: C. Richard Campbell

Photograph provided by: Norfolk Musical Arts Festival

Norfolk Musical Arts Festival

February 27 to March 2, 2023

Simcoe, Ontario

After a Covid19 interruption, the Norfolk Musical Arts Festival resumed. The Rotary Club of Simcoe has provided financial assistance to the Festival for probably more than 30 years.