Rotary Foundation Month Presentation

Susanne Zbinden Bio

Susanne joined Rotary in March 2008 with the Rotary Club of Orangeville after having moved to Canada two years prior. After serving as Club Secretary for a number of years, she became Club President in 2014-2015. In October of 2021 Susanne changed clubs and is now a member of the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands.

Since 2019, Susanne has been a member of the District Training Committee, helping with events such as PETS, RLI and CLT. Susanne is in her second of three years as Assistant Governor for the Dufferin-Erin-Caledon cluster with six clubs. Furthermore, she is the current Annual Fund and Endowment Fund Chair within the District’s Foundation Committee.

Susanne is a multiple Paul Harris recipient, Paul Harris Society Member, Major Donor, Benefactor and Legacy Society Member.

Susanne is a trained linguist, fluent in seven languages. She is also a certified Business Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant. For several years Susanne worked as a Trade Show Specialist and Safety & Compliance Director for her husband’s transportation company. Last year, Susanne and her husband Richard very successfully started a new venture: Importing and distributing dental health products for cats, dogs and horses, and also nutritional supplements for cats and dogs.

Susanne lives in Caledon with her husband Richard Delongte, a Rotarian with the Guelph-Trillium club, and their dog Koa.