About Our Club

What is Rotary?

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

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What We Do

Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 46,000+ clubs work together to:

  • Enhance the lives of those most vulnerable in our community
  • Increase access to education & mentorship programs
  • Promote peace through our work and relationships
  • Advocate, Protect and Support environment-related causes globally and in our communities
  • Raise funds to support our community initiatives and grow local economies
About Rotary Barrie-Huronia

Our mission

We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia team photo

About Our Club

Serving our community since 1976

The Rotary Club of Barrie – Huronia is one of three Rotary Clubs in the City of Barrie. It was first organized by the Rotary Club of Barrie in1976. Starting with a membership of 25 we have since grown to over 80 members. Over the past forty-one years we have completed many projects and addressed many individual needs. Two of our most visible projects include Rotary House and Cancer Center at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Center and the Gryphon Theatre, classroom facilities and scholarships at Georgian College. We are a team united by our shared interest to help our community and we have fun doing it!

Officers & Directors

President

John Alousis

President Elect

Roger Denize

Immediate Past President

Sandra Eckerman-Norton

Secretary

Wendy Miller

Treasurer

Lindsay Langlois

Chair – Monday Night Mtg

Keith Tribe

Club Service

Katherine Scharapenko

Community Service

Robert McHattie

Environmental

Robert Elrick

International Service

Joan Kelso

Membership

Glenn Prairie

New Generations

Pete Binsted

Public Relations

Lesley de Repentigny

Ways & Means

Joe Beleskey

Rotary Foundation

Heather Hill

Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back.

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Our fundraisers

The Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia hosts a number of
events every year that raise funds for our community.

2024 Boots and Hearts Barn Burner

Fund-raising hockey game with past and present NHL stars, stars of the PWHL and local celebrities.

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2024 Boots and Hearts Barn Burner

2024 Daily Cash Lottery

The Rotary Daily Cash Lottery raises approximately $80,000.00 per year in support of local community projects and organizations.

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2024 Daily Cash Lottery

Our areas of focus

The Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia is passionate
about the causes that are close to our hearts.

Photo of Rotary Club team working together

Community Initiatives at The Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia

Community Initiatives Together we raise funds to support our community initiatives and grow local economies.

Environmental Causes at The Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia

Environmental Causes We Advocate, Protect and Support environment-related causes globally and in our communities.

Youth Programs at The Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia

Youth Programs We invest in programs that help develop the next generation of leaders through education and mentorship.

Rotary Fishing Platform stone plaque by the waterfront

Community projects

We make a difference in our community

The Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia engages in a number of projects every year that raise funds globally and for our community. We use our knowledge of local issues to identify areas of need, then apply our expertise and diverse perspectives to find a solution.