Welcome to the Rotary Club of Simcoe which is located about 11.5 kilometres 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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Pancakes In The Park
Pancakes In The Park
Saturday July 30 to Monday August 1, 2022
7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival
 
Simcoe Rotarians will be flipping pancakes at its usual location in Wellington Park between Bonnie Drive and Windham Street.
You are welcomed to visit us and try our pancakes.
 
The Rotary Club of Simcoe
1925-2025
Serving Simcoe, Norfolk County and the worldwide communities
2022 Gord Watts Scholarship Awards
July 18, 2022
Press Release by Rotarian Mike Cobb

The Rotary Club of Simcoe Gord Watts Scholarship was established in 2012 to honour one of it’s own, Gord Watts, who passed away in 2007.  Gord Watts was a long time Rotarian active in all areas of the Club.  He had a dental practice in Simcoe for a number of years, but was also an accomplished artist, active in the Lynnwood Arts Centre, now Norfolk Arts Centre.  The scholarship is awarded yearly to deserving students graduating from a Norfolk County high school who plan on a post secondary education in the interdisciplinary fine arts.
 
Mike Cobb of The Rotary Club of Simcoe confirmed that Watts Scholarships have been awarded to the following students; Kiara Barrow, Delhi, who will go to McMaster University (Integrated Arts), Daphne Huyge, Valley Heights, who will be attend Fanshawe College (Fine Arts) and Hannah Woodley, Holy Trinity, who will be enrolled at the University of Waterloo (Architecture).  Cobb said that tuition has increased steadily over the years but the scholarship has remained at $1,000 since the initial one in 2012.  Accordingly, Cobb said that The Simcoe Rotary Club has increased the amount to $1,500.00 this year and plans to continue at this level in the future.  
 
Amy Martin - Norfolk County Mayor Candidate
Amy Martin - Norfolk County Mayor Candidate
July 11 , 2022
Story by: C. Richard Campbell
Photograph by: David Ferris
 
Ward 6 (Port Dover) Councillor, Amy Martin visited the Rotary club meeting to speak to the members why she wants to be Mayor of the County of Norfolk. She has the distinction of being the first Ward 6 female Councillor as well as the youngest.
In her 4 years of council, she has served a Deputy-Mayor.
During her speech, she mentioned that she is presently speaking to people rather talking about a platform. The Rotarians heard about stability in the Norfolk County Corporation and a re-emphasis on respect. She will attempt to narrow the gap between the west and east parts of the County. Each region having there own municipal service needs and wants. She also spoke of Infrastructure particularly water, service delivery and the cost thereof as well transparency in local government.
 
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President Gerry Goddard 2022-2023
President Gerry Goddard 2022-2023

July 1st, 2022

Story and Photograph By: C. Richard Campbell
 

The Passing of the Baton Gavel

 
On the left is "double-double" Gerry Goddard, incoming Club President accepting the gavel from Past-President "Hybrid" Adam Veri. The Port Diver dominance of the executive of the Rotary Club of Simcoe continues.
When we affectionallysmiley nick name Gerry "double-double" it is not for his coffee consumption but this is his second time as President. "Hybrid" Adam will forever have the distinction of being our President, presiding over Zoom and In-Person club meetings during his term of office.  
 
President Gerry Goddard and Past-President Adam Veri
 
Gerry Goddard, President 2022-2023 and Past-President Adam Veri (President 2021-2022)
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A Few of Our Causes

Upcoming Speakers
 
We meet every Monday at 12:00 noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 79, Clubrooms, 200 West Street, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K8 except for statutory and summer holidays 
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Dr. Gord Watts Scholarship
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