Happy Canada Day  from The Rotary Club  of Simcoe

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.

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

John Featherstone, Director of International Service, Stephanie Christensen, Executive Director, ShelterBox Canada and President David Ferris

 

The Rotary Club of Simcoe and ShelterBox Canada Launch Matching Campaign in Memory of Simcoe Residents, Bob and Joyce Perks 

 
Simcoe, ON – [01/12/2026] – ShelterBox Canada, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Simcoe, is proud to announce the Perks’ Memorial Matching Campaign, a special initiative honoring the remarkable legacy of siblings Bob and Joyce Perks—two individuals whose lives were defined by compassion, service, and community.  
 
Bob Perks was a dedicated Rotarian for more than 33 years, serving the Rotary Club of Simcoe with passion and purpose. Deeply committed to Rotary’s mission, Bob championed international service and supported ShelterBox Canada’s work to help families rebuild after disaster. Joyce Perks was known for her warmth, humor, and love of animals. Together, Bob and Joyce shared a lifelong commitment to helping others—locally and globally.  
 
Through a generous bequest entrusted to the Rotary Club of Simcoe, Bob and Joyce ensured their legacy would continue to make a difference internationally. ShelterBox Canada is honored to be chosen as the recipient of this gift, allowing us to carry forward their vision of service.  
This winter, all Rotary Club donations to ShelterBox Canada will be matched up to $45,000 thanks to the Perks’ Memorial Matching Campaign. Every contribution will go twice as far—providing emergency shelter and essential aid to families who have lost everything after disaster, while memorializing Bob and Joyce’s extraordinary spirit of service.
 
For more information or to donate, visit: shelterboxcanada.org/donate 
 
Media Contact:  
Stephanie Christensen  
Executive Director  
stephchristensen@shelterboxcanada.org 
 
 

Want to donate to the Bob & Joyce Perks Memorial Matching  Campaign, click here>  https://give-can.keela.co/shelterbox-canada 

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Club News
Susan Somogyi
Susan Somogyi

June 1, 2026

Story by Jean Hackman

Photograph by  Jean Hackman

 

At this week’s meeting, Susan Somogyi introduced us to the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and how it will change our world over the next 10 years. After hearing her talk, I decided to give it a try. I downloaded ChatGPT (it’s free) and I now have a virtual “assistant” that I named Mike.

 
Simcoe Strong - Josh Paxton
May 11, 2026
Story by Jean Hickman
Photograph by Jean Hickman
 

Josh Paxton, Simcoe Strong

 
At this weeks meeting, we heard from Josh Paxton representing Simcoe Strong. Simcoe Strong is there to start a conversation about making our community stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram and help make Simcoe Strong. #simcoestrong

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Posted July 1, 2026