Rotary Club of Sarnia
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is a volunteer service club in Sarnia-Lambton that brings together local business and professional leaders to provide community and international service. The club organizes fundraising events such as an annual TV auction and pancake breakfasts, hosts guest speakers, and runs volunteer initiatives including beach clean-ups, youth programs, and international water and relief projects. It supports local charities and partners with organizations like Lambton College and Scouts, and invites prospective members to attend sample meetings and get involved. For more information or to join, the club can be reached via its website or info@rotarysarnia.com.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
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Rotary Club of Sarnia: organizational overview
The Rotary Club of Sarnia underscores a values based mission, describing its members as honest, fair, and ethical people who work to bring goodness to Sarnia, the nation, and the world. The post notes the club has been active in Sarnia for over 98 years, highlighting a deep local history of service.
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Invitation to join Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Sarnia invites everyone to join and learn more about membership and volunteer opportunities. Email info@rotarysarnia.com to request details about meetings, projects, and how to get involved with the club.
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20th Race to Erase participation
The Rotary Club of Sarnia celebrated the success of the 20th Race to Erase on June 10, 2026, noting that the club served as one of the stops and praising funds raised for local charities. The brief report highlights community teamwork and Rotary support for local charitable causes.
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Birthday greeting for organization president
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted a birthday greeting on 2026-06-10 for their president, Kurtis Lush. It is a brief, warm recognition of his role and an invitation to connect with the club.
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Thank-you to Bob Bailey for provincial update
The Rotary Club of Sarnia thanked Bob Bailey, MPP for an informative provincial update and his visit to discuss local investments and community issues. The post recognizes the value of the conversation between the club and their provincial representative in Sarnia.
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Myles Vanni honored with Honorary Social Service Worker diploma
Myles Vanni of the Rotary Club of Sarnia received an Honorary Social Service Worker diploma at Lambton College convocation on June 9, 2026. College representative Rob Kardas praised Vanni for helping launch the Lion's Heart food bank and for long term student placement support, details reported by The Observer.
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Member honored for community service
The Rotary Club of Sarnia honors member Myles Vanni with an Honorary Social Service Worker diploma at the Lambton College convocation, recognizing his work launching the Lion's Heart food bank and providing student placements. Club president Rob Kardas praised Vanni as a great partner to the college and a perfect fit for the honor.
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Rotary historical founding note
Paul Harris founded Rotary in 1905, and the Rotary Club of Sarnia notes that the organization arrived in Sarnia in 1928. This brief historical note from the Rotary Club of Sarnia marks a long legacy of local service and community connection.
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Thank you to Sarnia Firefighters C-Shift
The Rotary Club of Sarnia publicly thanks Sarnia Firefighters C-Shift for providing yard cleanup services that support the club's Auction, published on 2026-06-07. The short note highlights the firefighters' dependable contribution and celebrates the partnership between first responders and a local service organization.
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Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park overview
Dr. Katherine Albion of the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park presented to the Rotary Club of Sarnia about the park s focus on commercial offices, collaboration, strategic partners, and commercialization centre labs and pilot plants. The park is described as Canada s largest clean tech incubator and a research and development site for new businesses seeking pilot facilities and partner connections.
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Thank-you note for presentation on Scouts and local youth opportunities
The Rotary Club of Sarnia thanked Antony Deakin for an informative presentation on Scouts and local youth opportunities, highlighting outdoor activities and the motto "leave no trace." The note recognizes local pathways for youth engagement and environmental stewardship within Scouts programming.
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Guest speaker presentation by medical association president
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the American Medical Association, spoke at the Rotary District 6330 conference hosted by the Rotary Club of Sarnia on June 1, 2026. His presentation examined when the physician becomes the patient, emphasized population health as the guiding priority, and applied the #4waytest to medical practice.
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Invitation to sample a Rotary Club meeting
The Rotary Club of Sarnia invites you to sample a meeting, promising interesting guest speakers and a friendly group. Email info@rotarysarnia.com to arrange a visit and learn how you might get involved with the club.
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Lifetime Achievement District Service Award
Jamie Pole of the Rotary Club of Sarnia received a Lifetime Achievement District Service Award at the Rotary District 6330 conference on 2026-05-30, honored for growing Paul Harris program participation to 120 annual contributors. The announcement highlights Jamie's lifelong commitment to Rotary, noting his attendance at RYLA number 5 in grade 10, and includes a photo with PDG @SonjaGlass and District Governor Jeffrey Ferweda.
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Rotary Club positive mission statement
The Rotary Club of Sarnia shared a warm message on 2026-05-31 celebrating positive people doing purposeful work locally in District 6330 and around the world. The post conveys a welcoming, service minded spirit with an upbeat tagline and emojis that emphasize connection and optimism.
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Race to Erase participation
Rotary District 6330 Exchange Students are participating in the Race to Erase, raising funds for local charities, the Rotary Club of Sarnia announced on 2026-05-30. The post highlights community fundraising and uses the hashtag #Race to Erase to invite public awareness and support.
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Rotary Race to Erase pitstop attendance
The Rotary Club of Sarnia shared a friendly update celebrating people who attended the Race to Erase pitstop on May 30, 2026. It is a local community note acknowledging turnout and support for the event, posted by the Rotary Club of Sarnia.
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Thank-you to visiting speaker
The Rotary Club of Sarnia thanked Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia, for his remarks at the District 6330 conference, noting his use of the Helen Keller quote about collaboration. The brief message was published on 2026-05-29 as a public acknowledgement from the club.
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Environmental stewardship activities
The Rotary Club of Sarnia emphasizes environmental stewardship with community beach clean ups and volunteer activities. For details on upcoming clean up dates, meeting locations, and how to take part, contact the club at info@rotarysarnia.com.
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Membership invitation to join local service club
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is inviting local residents to join and become active in community and global service. The brief membership call encourages people to move from the sidelines into action, with details about meetings and next steps available from the club.
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Rotary membership announcement and contact info
The Rotary Club of Sarnia celebrates being part of a 1.4 million member global network and highlights local clubs including Sarnia, Sarnia Bluewaterland, and Sarnia After Hours. They also call out Rotary Passport members, Interactors, and Rotaractors, and invite interested people to reach out at info@rotarysarnia.com.
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Rotary Club congratulates Race to Erase on 20th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Sarnia congratulated Race to Erase on its 20th Anniversary and encouraged community members to consider supporting the Race, the teams, and the local charities that benefit. This short announcement highlights a community partnership and an invitation to get involved in supporting local causes.
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Support for local youth robotics team
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is supporting the Royal Thunder Robotics Team, a non profit program for students in grades 7 through 12, using funds earned via Jackpot Time. This acknowledgement highlights local fundraising helping youth gain hands on experience in science and technology and supports their competition efforts.
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Rotary Club member collaboration and values statement
The Rotary Club of Sarnia emphasizes that many members build life-long friendships through collaborative work and a shared commitment to The Four Way Test. The brief values note highlights teamwork, ethical decision making, and the social bonds that grow from serving together.
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Rotary purpose statement and contact post
The Rotary Club of Sarnia shared a simple purpose statement, we help people, and invited the community to reach out by email at info@rotarysarnia.com. The post is a warm opening to learn about local service projects and volunteer opportunities with the club.
