DG Uche visited his home club on September 21st, 2026 and the Rotary Club of Brampton was pleased to receive his official visit. He shared a message aligning with Creating Lasting Impact and membership enhancement. He encouraged members to take advantage of the many opportunities that Rotary affords. In addition, he promoted the upcoming District 7080 Conference on October 3rd and the incredible lineup of guest speakers.
The Rotary Club of Brampton meets Mondays from 12 noon to 1:30 pm EST and from 6 to 7:30 pm EST the first Monday of the month. We also have evening meetings for special events, so check our club calendar if you want to visit. Each week, we have exciting speakers on our agenda. We would love for you to come out and join us to get a taste of the Rotary experience.
We are located at:
Blair's Catering - The Glen (Under new management)
1857 Queen Street West
Brampton, ON
L6Y 0B6
There is a $25 fee for lunch. Please contact the Club Secretary at secretary@rotaryclubofbrampton.com if you have any questions.
We look forward to hosting you at our next weekly meeting!
The Brampton Cluster event, the Cowboy Casserole luncheon, was a big success on September 28th 2026. This annual event is important for several reasons. First, this event was an opportunity to network and showcase the great work that the Rotary Clubs in Brampton are doing to support the community.
Second, we connected with members of the other four Brampton Clubs and with the many community members who were present.
Finally, a meaningful part of this event is presenting a joint donation to a local charity. The charity we supported this year was the Boys and Girls Club of Peel, which runs children-focused programs, youth programs and summer day camps. We are thrilled that the Boys and Girls Club of Peel was the beneficiary of our joint donation.
On September 14th, 2026, the Club was thrilled to hear Trudy McFarlane's Classification Talk. Trudy shared her story with us. We heard about how she wanted to be a doctor from a very young age and her commitment to family and community. She also shared her dedication to mentoring and guiding the next generation of physicians at TMU School of Medicine and encouraging their engagement with the community to make a difference.
Our new Duo Sergeant of Arms model has been an enjoyable change of pace. This week, we had Tim and Brad back at the Glen as a dynamic Sergeant At Arms team.
The Rotary Club of Brampton held its Global Eats, Local Beats celebration on Friday, September 11, at The Glen. The evening brought together members, friends and guests to celebrate the rich cultures and diversity within our community through delicious food, music and entertainment. The youth musicians showcased their incredible talents.
The event was also held on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and a special invocation honoured the lives lost while reminding us of the value of life, the importance of peace and understanding, and the strength we find when communities come together.
What a fun-filled night! It was a wonderful evening of fellowship, culture and celebration, with proceeds supporting youth initiatives in our community.
We were thrilled to induct Dr. Amandeep Kaur, our newest member, to the Club on August 31, 2026. Amandeep is a Resident in the Post Graduate program at TMU's School of Medicine. Amandeep is very passionate about Rotary and giving back to the community. In fact, she is familiar with and knowledgeable about Rotary. She was a member of Rotary in India before her relocation to Canada. We are very happy she decided to transfer her membership to the Rotary Club of Brampton.
At our meeting Monday, August 17, 2026, members enjoyed two presentations highlighting the wonderful experiences and friendships created through Rotary Friendship Exchange.
Nigeria Friendship Exchange
The Nigerian Friendship Exchange took place from April 30 to May 12, 2026. Throughout the visit the Canadian team experienced the warmth, kindness and generous hospitality of Nigerian Rotarians who proudly shared their culture and communities with their Canadian guests.
Among the many memorable experiences, the team participated in a polio Immunization initiative, visited schools and communities and attended District 9111 Conference.
The Canadians arrived in Nigeria as visitors, were welcomed as family and left as friends.
Taiwan Friendship Exchange
The presentation on Taiwan showcased a beautiful country and it's warm and welcoming people. In conjunction with the Rotary International Convention, held June 13 - 17, 2026, Canadian Rotarians had the opportunity to participate in pre and post Convention Friendship Exchanges.
They experienced Taiwanese culture first hand, enjoyed a wonderful variety of foods and were warmly welcomed into the homes of Taiwanese Rotarians. The experience provided a wonderful opportunity to build friendships while learning more about the country, its people and traditions.
Those who attended these Rotary Friendship Exchange were interested in participating in another Exchange. Noma Vales, Rotary Friendship Exchange Committee Chair for District 7080, shared upcoming opportunities to join an Exchange. She highlighted visits to Mexico and Brazil.
Cheque Presentation
On August 17th, we also had a cheque presentation to the Brampton Ontario Speed Skaters (BOSS) to support their low income skaters and equipment needs. Paul Schenk, Manager, Commercial Planning & Activation for Greater Toronto Airport Authority, came to the club to accept the cheque on behalf of the BOSS Board of Directors.
Our speaker on August 10, 2026 was Francis Tiangson, Manager for Under The Same Sun, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with albinism.
Francis gave an informative presentation on albinism, a rare, inherited genetic condition that results in little or no production of melanin, the pigment that gives colour to the skin, hair and eyes.
He spoke about the importance of raising awareness and challenging the myths and misconceptions surrounding albinism, particularly in parts of Africa. In Tanzania,people with albinism have faced discrimination, persecution and horrific attacks beacause of deeply rooted superstitions and misunderstanding.
Under The Same Sun works to protect and empower people with albinism, with a strong emphasis on education. One of the organization's goals is to see students with albinism graduate and succeed at every level of education, giving them the opportunity to build independent and fulfilling lives.
Francis' presentation was both educational and thought-provoking, reminding us that greater awareness and understanding can help replace fear and discrimination with dignity, acceptance and opportunity.
The Rotary Club of Brampton was delighted to receive Laija Marae Sinclair on August 10th, 2026, who was one of our two Honouring Indigenous Peoples Youth to Youth Gathering participants. Laija shared how this opportunity changed her perspective and she learned about Indigenous practices, beliefs and traditions.
Laija stayed on Six Nations reserve and tried traditional Indigenous foods. She enjoyed the Indigenous ceremonies where she learned to value gratitude and community. She noticed the deep respect given to Elders by the Indigenous community. She learned from Indigenous Elders who shared their knowledge and led ceremonies. She learned about Orange Shirt Day and the personal story of Phyllis Webstad which had an impact on her. Phyllis's story and her visit to a former residential school helped her understand the trauma of residential schools where children were separated from their families and abused.
Laija spoke about the ways her Y2Y participation helped her grow, be more confident and open-minded to new experiences. She had the opportunity to be featured on the news and speak about the impact this had on her.
Laija felt that a memorable part of the Gathering was being able to meet new people, making new friends, building connections and learning from people with different life experiences. These friendships and connections made her Y2Y experience even more meaningful. Overall, she gained a deeper understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and resilience.
Cheque Presentation
We also made a cheque presentation to Akshita Gupta, Founder of Young Legals, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to legal education for high school students underrepresented communities. We sponsored her attendance and representation of Canada through Grants and Awards Committee for the "Future Business Leaders of America" conference held in the US.
Our July 20th, 2026 guest speaker, Morad Al-Qadi, a Rotary Peace Scholar from Jordan delivered an inspiring presentation on building peaceful and just communities.
Morad shared his remarkable work promoting peace, justice, dialogue and understanding across communities. He emphasized that lasting peace is achieved when civil society organizations, local authorities and community members work together to build trust, strengthen inclusive governance,and resolve conflict.
His passion and commitment to creating positive social change left a lasting impression on our members. President Elect Rita Gayle thanked Morad for his inspiring presentation and his dedication to building a more peaceful world.
Our own Chris-Beth gave members a demonstration of Social Media posts and tips, so we can better make our own posts. This was very practical and informative.
Cheque Presentation
The Rotary Club of Brampton was pleased to present a cheque to Brampton Benders Running Club to support the Don Doan Dash Community Legacy Project. This event creates awareness of ALS in Canada. Holly Lumley, IT Director, Brampton Benders Running Club, joined us to accept the cheque.
Beth Stockill, accompanied by her father Steve, were hosted by the Rotary Club of Brampton on Monday July 27th, 2026. The Club sponsored Beth at Honouring Indigenous Peoples Youth to Youth Gathering 2026. We were delighted to hear about her experiences.
During the Gathering, Beth learned about Indigenous traditions, culture, spirituality and law. Key learnings Beth shared were the trauma of the Residential School System and the lasting impact on children and families, Phyllis Webstab's story and Orange Shirt Day, Soul of the Mother Ceremony and the Haudenosaunee Creation Story. Beth also learned about The Great Law. She shared three quotes that resonated with her as final takeaways during her presentation. First, Phyllis Webstab said "All human life is equal". Second, "Eternal reconciliation - it's not meant for just one moment.", and third, “There is no reconciliation without the truth.” This last quote is a key principle within the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work and a core principle of our path towards healing between Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian government.
Beth will continue to share her learnings from the Y2Y Gathering with her peers.
Our speaker on Monday, July 13, 2026, was Harnoor Sohi, a participant in RYLA 2026.
Harnoor was first introduced to Rotary while in high school, volunteering at Rotary's Rib 'n' Roll. During her time at Western University, she became actively involved with Rotaract, serving as Vice President of Fundraising and Finance for three years.
Before attending RYLA, she was interviewed by our President and President Elect and was asked what leadership meant to her. At that time, she didn't have a clear answer. Following her RYLA experience, however, she discovered that leadership is not about surrounding yourself with people who think the same way you do. Rather, it's about being curious enough to understand people whose experiences, perspectives, and values are different from your own.
One of Harnoor's greatest takeaways from RYLA was learning to replace assumptions with curiosity. Instead of deciding how someone might perceive her before even having a conversation, she now allows people to show her who they are.
Harnoor concluded by sharing that RYLA didn't change who she is; it changed the way she thinks, a powerful lesson in leadership and personal growth that resonated with everyone in attendance.
