The Rotary Club of Walkerton proudly presented a $1,000 donation to the South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council in support of its mission to strengthen literacy among youth in our region.
-
Rotary Club of Walkerton Planning Meeting 2025/26
Victoria Jubilee HallMay 29, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -
Rotary Club of Walkerton Member Meeting
LegionJun. 05, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -
Board Meeting - Walkerton Rotary Club
Condo Building 2 - Common RoomJun. 12, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -
Rotary Club of Walkerton Member Meeting
LegionJun. 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Community BBQ Raises $700 Toward $3,000+ Goal
The Rotary Club of Walkerton is excited to announce the launch of its Literacy Project, a new initiative aimed at supporting children's literacy and fostering a love of reading by providing new books to elementary schools in the Walkerton and Brockton area. With a fundraising goal of $3,000 or more, the project seeks to ensure that local students have access to a diverse selection of engaging, age-appropriate books.
The campaign had a strong start on Saturday with a community BBQ at the Grand Opening of Young’s Home Hardware in Walkerton, where generous supporters helped raise $700 in just one day.
How to Donate:
Community members, families and businesses can support the Literacy Project by sending an e-transfer to: rotary.walkerton@gmail.com
Please include “Literacy”, along with your name and email address in the message section so we can acknowledge your contribution and issue a receipt if needed.
Please include “Literacy”, along with your name and email address in the message section so we can acknowledge your contribution and issue a receipt if needed.
To contact us at on how you or your business can support this project, send email to rotary.walkerton@gmail.com
Let’s build a stronger future together — one book at a time.
“This project is about more than books — it’s about giving children the tools to imagine, learn, and grow,” said Jacqueline Hofmann, Rotary Club Secretary and Literacy Chair. “We are deeply grateful to Young’s Home Hardware for hosting us and to everyone who contributed to this important cause.”
The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to support Camp BUCKO (Burn Camp for Kids in Ontario) with a donation of $1,000 to help young burn survivors attend this life-changing summer camp.
Rotary Club of Walkerton Raises Over $4,000 for Polio Eradication on World Polio Day
On October 24, 2024, the Rotary Club of Walkerton commemorated World Polio Day with a successful fundraiser supporting Rotary International's mission to eradicate polio globally. The event saw the participation of 29 Rotarians and friends, reflecting the community's dedication to this critical cause.
This year's fundraiser achieved a remarkable total of $4,121, surpassing last year's contribution by $63.The funds comprised $3,121 raised during the event, supplemented by an additional $1,000 from the club's general funds.Special recognition goes to Bonne for her exceptional leadership in organizing the event and to all who contributed to its success.
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently presented four members of the 5th Hanover Scouts with a cheque for $1,000 in support of their upcoming World Jamboree in Australia. Scouts Daeyln Darian, Xzavier Zuk, Stella Huang, and Zarian Zuk, pose with Scout Director Rick Lamon and Exchange Student Vitoria Kuwano.
wano.
wano.October 17th, 2024
DG Katherine Hahn visits Walkerton, welcomed by the Rotary Club of Walkerton club President Adam Hofmann, Director Ash Puri, and Secretary Jacqueline Hofmann led the tour, showcasing the club’s achievements and the town’s highlights.
Left to right - Jacqueline Hofmann (Secretary), Katherine Hahn (DG 6330), Adam Hofmann (President)
Location: Lookout in Rotary (Cunningham) Park, Walkerton Ontario
Walkerton Rotarians , Gerry & Ingrid Gerlofsma, Albert Bonneveld, and Tim Mancell provided hot dogs for the children and parents who attended the recent safety event at the Saugeen Children's Village at Sulphur Springs Conservation area.
One student has arrived and the other student is about to leave! Welcome to Walkerton Vitoria! Thank you Mattheus for being with us!
July 1st each year is the changeover of club executives and directors. Past Assistant Governor Tim Mancell carried out the induction ceremony for the new President and board members. Newly inducted 2024-25 President Adam Hofmann presents the recognition plaque to outgoing president Tom Travery.
We would like to thank all of you who have supported our annual Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw. The Grand Prize Draw was made on June 20th, 2024 at our last regular meeting before the summer months. The Grand Prize winner of $5,000 is Jim and Darlene Bohnert holders of ticket #024. Making the draw is oubound exchance student Brielle Jimenez from Sacred Heart High School. Looking on are Rotarians Tim Mancell, Tom Traversy, and Flo Gutscher
As part of D6330 Hand Up Committee, the Rotary Club of Walkerton was the lead club in this Economic Development Project in Santa Cruz Guatemala. The project empowers women to become entrepreneurs and operate their own businesses.
Thanks go to our 3 two term presidents for a very successful 3 hours. .Sam & Earl made about 25-30 circuits of the area behind the arena pulling between 400 and 500 family members in Doug’s sleigh. Thanks go to our 3 two term presidents for a very successful 3 hours.Winners of the 4th draw of the Walkerton Lottery Draw were:
Draw #4– February 1st, 2024
PRIZE INNER SOLD BY
$1,000 Jan Holman Tom Traversy
$500 Donna MacDonald Jim Bohnert
$300 Sue Welcher Tim Mancell
$250 KISSES Flo Gutscher
$200 Brian O’Hagan Self
$150 Bobbi Lynn Phillippi Flo Gutscher
Draw made by Nikki Allen
President Tom Traversy and sponsor Bill Schmidt conduct the induction ceremony admitting Monica O'Hagan into the Rotary Club of Walkerton. Fellow Rotarians came up and congratulated Monica with a big Rotary hug!
The Rotary Club of Walkerton presents a cheque for $1,000 to Food Bank Director Dianne Waram. Present were Rotarians Tom Traversy, Nina McTeer and Don Moore.
Proceeds from a recent silent auction were presented to Wes for Youth Online. Accepting the cheque from exchange student, Simon Liese, is Emmaline Drewett.
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre Legacy Scholarship Fund has awarded $1,500 to Katelynn Lavergne of Owen Sound.On August 10th, Suzaane Brown, Caleb Brown and Don Moore welcomed out newest exchange student, Simon. He will be attending WDCS in September.
Our final draw for the 2022-23 Walkerton Lottery series was drawn on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Drawing the winning ball were exchange students Palmy Wowatwarin and Josh Sim (outbound) with Rotarians Flo Gutscher and Tim Mancell looking on. Tim sold the winning ticket to......Eugene Holst!
The 2021-2022 Walkerton Rotary Lottery GRAND PRIZE winner was drawn on June 16, 2022 by Past District Governor Jim Schlatman of the Rotary Club of Hanover. The winner is Joan & Neil White of Walkerton. 
October 27th is World Polio Day and Walkerton Rotary is hosting the World's Greatest Meal to help eradicate polio. Our meal consists of soup and sandwiches and your donation of $25 or more will help our cause. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match these contributions 2:1.
At the Rotary District 6330 Conference, held in Walkerton on the weekend, Walkerton Rotarian Terry Kerrigan and his wife Sharon, middle, were recognized for becoming major donors to Rotary International with their donation to the Rotary founndation. The Kerrigans said they made the donation in honour of Walkerton Rotarian Don Moore, right, who served as District Governor this past year. “He is an inspiration to us all,” Terry said. Also taking part in the ceremony was Mildmay Rotarian Kelly Fotheringham, Rotary Foundation District Chair. The money has been directed towards water and sanitation projects and to literacy projects. A major donor is someone who donates a minimum of $10,000US. The Kerrigans become the first major donors from Walkerton.
Rotary District 6330 held its annual conference in Walkerton on the weekend, wrapping up Walkerton Rotarian Don Moore's year as District Governor. Rotary International representative Elizabeth Usovicz presented the governor with a gift for his dedication.
Rotary Thanks You (EN) from Rotary International on Vimeo.
A message from RI President Ron D. Burton and Rotary Foundation Chair, D. K. Lee....
The Rotary Club of Walkerton has added a New Facebook Page.
Please follow the link and like our page! https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofwalkerton
"If Rotary is to stay relevant in the 21st century, it must work to improve access to clean water, combat hunger, and expand literacy" stated Rotary International President John Kenny. In the words of Nelson Mandela, "no country can succeed if its future leaders are not educated".
Rotary invites the general public to participate by visiting www.rotary.org/endpolio to learn about polio eradication and contribute to the challenge match.
Since 2000, Shelter Box has help thousands of victims all over the world.
.png)
Service Above Self
PO Box 103
Walkerton (Municipality of Brockton), ON N0G 2V0
Canada