The Rotary Club of Brampton had a packed agenda on the evening of March 2nd, 2026 with two dynamic speakers. First, District Governor Elect Uche Okugo shared information about Rotary International events and the upcoming Rotary International Convention.
Unite for Good has been the 2025 to 2026 RI presidential message. Uche highlighted the new theme for the next Rotary year. Engage to Inspire is new for 2026 to 2027.
Second, Jim Boyd, President & CEO of the Brampton Caledon Community Foundation (BCCF) presented information and an update on the BCCF. BCCF is a non-profit organization that manages, invests, and distributes funds to local registered charities. It is comprised of endowment funds.
An interesting fact that Jim shared was that the Winnipeg Foundation was Canada’s first community foundation. It was established in 1921. So, we have had a history of more than 100 years of community foundation activity in the country. The Winnipeg Foundation inspired other communities and acted as a catalyst across the country.
