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Rotarian Gerry Goddard, Larry Kormos being presented with certificate, Rotarian Craig Hunter and Rotarian Jim Jackson

“Larry Kormos is a Paul Harris Fellow (one of Rotary’s highest awards) and an active member for over 36 years. He joins a select group of Rotarians that have been awarded an Honorary Membership in The Rotary Club of Simcoe for their service and contribution to Rotary.”

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August 24, 2026 - Jeff Scott Medical Arts Bursary Awards - Jack Scott (Father), Jennah Edwards, Emily Rice, Jack Palermo and Carolyn Scott (Mother)

August 24, 2026  - Katelyn Pilgrim, Waterford Ontario, Simcoe Royary  Exchange Student, and Lyyli Nuutinen, Exchange Student from Finland 

Another successful Pancakes in the Park. We did have a ‘bit’ of rain on Sunday causing us to shut down early, but, all in all, a very good weekend.

June 23, 2026, Thor Olsen, 2026-2027 President accepting the gavel from 2026-2027 President David Ferris

June 26, 2026, 2026-2027 Simcoe Rotary Club Executive, Connie Forsyth, Treasurer, Thor Olsen, President, Amber McNight, Director of Youth Service, Angelle van Kleef, Secretary, Jean Hickman, President-Elect, David Ferris, Past President, and John Featherstone, Director of International Service. Absent Adam Veri, Director of Community Service, The Director of Club Service position is vacant.

July 8, 2026 - The Rotary Clus of Simcoe and Norfolk-Suririse conplete the installation of the Norfolk Haldimand Centre for Hospice Pallative Care sign in Jarvis, Ontario.

July 20, 2026, Dan Hill, Catch the Ace Raffle,  Sarah Muntz-Flowerday Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, CEO/Executive Director and President Thor Olsen

Gary Haviland, The Kinsmen Clbb of Simcoe and Rotarian Craig Hunter, Greens At Renton,  $ 5,000.00 donation for the Kinsmen's Simcoe Splashpad Renovation

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Host families are an integral part of the Rotary Student Exchange Program

Club News
Adam Veri, Mayor Elect, County of Norfolk

November 1, 2026

Story by C. Richard Campbell

Photograph from the archives

Congratulations to Rotarian Adam Veri. He will be sworn in shortly as the next Mayor of the County of Norfolk. Adam is a resident of Port Dover. He has beam a member of the Rotary Club of Simcoe for over 15 years. As a Rotarian, he is a Past President 2021-2022 and a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award.  At present, Adam is the club's Director of Community Service.

Camren Munim, Birds Canada
Camren Munim, Birds Canada

October 26, 2026

Story by Jean Hickman

Photograph by Jean Hickman 

 

Camren Munim from Birds Canada, Forest Bird section gave us a fascinating talk on the threatened and endangered birds that make the forests of Norfolk their home. She also told us of the steps being taken to support these birds and help them thrive.

Alan Duthie, Ward 5 (Simcoe) Councillor
Alan Duthie, Ward 5 (Simcoe) Councillor

October 19, 2026

Story by Jean Hickman

Photograph by C. Richard Campbell

Alan Duthie, Ward 5 (Simcoe) Councillor, County of Norfolk

At this week’s meeting, we had the privilege of hearing from Alan Duthie. As well as managing our local radio stations, he is also the current Ward 5 councillor and looking to get re-elected. Good luck Alan and thanks for coming out to speak to us!

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