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Everything you need to know about our upcoming Canada Day fundraiser! |
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Student Awards and ScholarshipsHelping Burlington Area Students to Pursue Post-Secondary Education and Training Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore established in 1972 and Rotary Club Burlington Lakeshore Charitable Foundation established in 1991 provide student awards in excess of $50,000 annually.
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Adventure in CitizenshipStudents, we are now accepting applications for the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program. To find out more, click here. ![]() |
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Athletic Awards 2018Applications are now being accepted for 2018 Student Athletic Awards. ![]() |
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Rotary in Action: Khokana Women's Income-Generating Skills Post EarthquakeRotary in Action - Income-Generating Skills to Women Post Earthquake This is the second project Meadowvale sponsored for Earthquake relief in Nepal since 2015. It received contributions from the Government of Canada, D7080 (DDF), TRF World Fund, and RC Montreal, Burlington Lakeshore, Patan, Mississauga Meadowvale, Branchburg Township (USA), and D7510 (USA), totaling $42,263 USD. ![]() |
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Rotary Youth Exchange Recruitment - Applications due by November 3rdIt is that time once again to recruit students for the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. Rotary is seeking students between the ages of 15.5 and 18 on Sept 1, 2018, who might consider going on Rotary Youth exchange next school year. |
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50-50 Lottery WinnerRibfest 2017: 50-50 Lottery Winner Announced! |
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Ribfest Friday - Burlington Teen Tour BandBurlington Teen Tour band will do a march through the Spencer Smith Park sometime around 4:30 Friday afternoon (September 1st). Time not exact yet and it is rather impromptu. |
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Saturday is Hospice Day at Canada's Largest RibfestThe Rotary Clubs in Burlington were the force behind the original capital campaign to build the Carpenter Hospice. In fact, the official name of the Hospice is the Rotary Hospice known as Carpenter Hospice. Len Carpenter contributed a significant amount of money and that’s when his name was added. |
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Rotary Global RewardsHelp Us Promote Rotary Global Rewards Rotary Global Rewards, our member benefits program, offers discounts on products and services from local and global merchants, along with opportunities to give back to Rotary. |
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Student Awards 2017Rotary Burlington Lakeshore has been presenting Student awards for the past 26 years and now has the honour of being one of the highest student awards programs in Ontario. This year a total of $66500 was awarded to students from the Halton Region. |
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RI Conference - Atlanta 2017Rotary International Convention in Atlanta was a great success! |
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Rotary International Convention in Atlanta Coming Up Soon!In preparation for a 2017 Rotary International Convention to be held from 10th to 14th of June in Atlanta, Georgia, here is a look at the last year’s convention. |
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San Jacinto Latrine ProjectOn Tuesday, February 21st, the 200 Latrine Project in Lomas, San Jacinto was started and will deliver the first 50 latrines for the month of February.
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Now Accepting Applications for both RYLA and Rotary Adventure in CitizenshipRotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore is now accepting applications for both RYLA and Rotary Adventure in Citizenship for 2017!
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Rotary Foundation Named World's Outstanding Foundation for 2016The Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of Rotary—a global network of volunteers committed to improving lives and communities around the world—has been named the 2016 Outstanding Foundation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
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Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Gives Back
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BURLINGTON LAKESHORE AND CANADA’S LARGEST RIBFEST GIVES BACK FOUNDATION STUDENT AWARDS
BURLINGTON, Ontario- The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore (RCBL) announced the winners of 9 scholarships recipients at the annual awards banquet held last night. $47,500 in student scholarships were awarded by the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore and its charitable foundation. Out of a total of 62 entries received, this year nine awards of $2,500 have been given to exceptional Burlington high school students. In addition a $15,000 Graduate Scholarship was awarded to Kathryn Sinden M.Sc.
The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Charitable Foundation was established in 1991 to provide educational awards to graduating high school students in the greater Burlington area, to assist them with post-secondary education costs. These awards are made possible because of our fundraising event, Canada’s Largest Ribfest.
The Foundation is an endowment funded so that these awards can be provided each year from income earned by the Foundation assets. The criteria for the selection of students winning an award include: academic average; community and school volunteer service; demonstration of leadership in school or community activities; and financial need
A special feature at this year’s awards ceremony was the announcement for the music lineup for Canada’s Largest Ribfest and featured a showcase performance from students at Merriam Music, a partner of Canada’s Largest Ribfest who will also be taking to the Gazebo Stage all weekend long later this summer.
Winning Students for 2013 Academic Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
International Studies Award in honour of Kan Nakazawa
The Vocational Studies Award in Memory of Ron McDermott
The Fine Arts Award in honour of Leon and Betty Laron
The Educational Studies Award in memory of Bev Bowra
The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Graduate Scholarship
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Golf Gives Back 2012-13
The Six Grand Golf Travel prizes include:
A trip for four to Pebble Beach Golf Links and San Francisco. A trip for four to British Columbia’s Columbia Valley Golf Trail. A trip for four to Cape Breton Island. A trip for four to Walt Disney World. A trip for four to Mont Tremblant and Montreal A trip for four to the 2013 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, New York.
Please visit the lottery website www.golfgivesback.org for more lottery details. Queries can be forwarded to either Colin Gray @ colingray@colingrayca.com or Ron Lambert at lambert_ron@hotmail.com |
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Fighting Hunger in Our Schools![]()
Following the introduction by Dorothy Schan, |
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Rotary Helps Food Banks - Burlington PostA local Rotary club is spearheading a fundraiser to benefit food banks in Hamilton.
A local Rotary club is spearheading a fundraiser to benefit food banks in Hamilton. The Hamilton/Burlington Rotary Capital Fund — established in 2010 among District 7080 and 7090 Rotary clubs — has the goal of increasing the capacity and delivery efficiency of the emergency food system through Hamilton Food Share. The Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore has pledged $100,000 over a five-year period to initiate the Rotary Capital Fund, to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the food-bank system and infrastructure of the large food banks. "I am particularly proud of the contribution the Burlington Rotary clubs have made as they realized poverty has no boundaries and Hamilton is where the problem lies at this time," said Jim Bridle, co-chair of the Community Service Committee for the Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore. Nine Burlington and Hamilton Rotary clubs contributed or pledged to contribute in 2010 and 2011. Between April 2010 and March 2011, the Rotary clubs involved granted $51,000 to nine Hamilton-area food banks or social service agencies, with the Burlington-Lakeshore club giving $40,000 of the total. The money was used by social service groups for capital projects like buying storage containers, forklifts, weight scales and freezers or doing kitchen upgrades. The Hamilton/Burlington Rotary Capital Fund — established in 2010 among District 7080 and 7090 Rotary clubs — has the goal of increasing the capacity and delivery efficiency of the emergency food system through Hamilton Food Share.
The Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore has pledged $100,000 over a five-year period to initiate the Rotary Capital Fund, to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the food-bank system and infrastructure of the large food banks.
"I am particularly proud of the contribution the Burlington Rotary clubs have made as they realized poverty has no boundaries and Hamilton is where the problem lies at this time," said Jim Bridle, co-chair of the Community Service Committee for the Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore.
Nine Burlington and Hamilton Rotary clubs contributed or pledged to contribute in 2010 and 2011.
Between April 2010 and March 2011, the Rotary clubs involved granted $51,000 to nine Hamilton-area food banks or social service agencies, with the Burlington-Lakeshore club giving $40,000 of the total.
The money was used by social service groups for capital projects like buying storage containers, forklifts, weight scales and freezers or doing kitchen upgrades.
The Hamilton/Burlington Rotary Capital Fund — established in 2010 among District 7080 and 7090 Rotary clubs — has the goal of increasing the capacity and delivery efficiency of the emergency food system through Hamilton Food Share.
The Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore has pledged $100,000 over a five-year period to initiate the Rotary Capital Fund, to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the food-bank system and infrastructure of the large food banks.
"I am particularly proud of the contribution the Burlington Rotary clubs have made as they realized poverty has no boundaries and Hamilton is where the problem lies at this time," said Jim Bridle, co-chair of the Community Service Committee for the Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore.
Nine Burlington and Hamilton Rotary clubs contributed or pledged to contribute in 2010 and 2011.
Between April 2010 and March 2011, the Rotary clubs involved granted $51,000 to nine Hamilton-area food banks or social service agencies, with the Burlington-Lakeshore club giving $40,000 of the total.
The money was used by social service groups for capital projects like buying storage containers, forklifts, weight scales and freezers or doing kitchen upgrades.
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Thanks from a past Athletic Award winnerJune 30, 2011 We received this very nice thanks and an update from one of our past award winners this week. Nice to maintain contact with our past winners as they progress through their academic and athletic pursuits, on the way to becoming the leaders of our community in the years ahead.
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Burlington-Lakeshore Increases Scholarship FundingTthe Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore Foundation have voted in major changes to their academic scholarship program for the students of Burlington. All academic scholarships have been increased by 40%, with each award recipient now earning a scholarship of $3,500. As well, the number of scholarships presented has been increased from 9 to 10. The Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore Foundation, together with the Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore, take pride in supporting the efforts of our youth to develop their skills, and is the largest private funder of scholarships for Burlington youth in the community. |
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FREE Rotary Youth Programs - from scholarships to camps!We are so excited to offer all high school students and young university students these fantastic opportunities to help them as the begin to think about their professional careers in the Burlington area!
All of these program are provided FREE! So tell your friends and join in on these amazing chances to go away to school for a year or help out with tuition fees! A full list of the programs is below - just check the box if you want more information |
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CANADA’S LARGEST RIBFEST GIVES BACK![]() BURLINGTON, Ontario- The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore (RCBL) announced the winners of 9 scholarships recipients at the annual awards banquet held last night. $47,500 in student scholarships were awarded by the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore and its charitable foundation. Out of a total of 62 entries received, this year nine awards of $2,500 have been given to exceptional Burlington high school students. In addition a $15,000 Graduate Scholarship was awarded to Kathryn Sinden M.Sc.
The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Charitable Foundation was established in 1991 to provide educational awards to graduating high school students in the greater Burlington area, to assist them with post-secondary education costs. These awards are made possible because of our fundraising event, Canada’s Largest Ribfest.
The Foundation is an endowment funded so that these awards can be provided each year from income earned by the Foundation assets. The criteria for the selection of students winning an award include: academic average; community and school volunteer service; demonstration of leadership in school or community activities; and financial need
A special feature at this year’s awards ceremony was the announcement for the music lineup for Canada’s Largest Ribfest and featured a showcase performance from students at Merriam Music, a partner of Canada’s Largest Ribfest who will also be taking to the Gazebo Stage all weekend long later this summer.
Winning Students for 2013 Academic Scholarships 1. Kate Bauer 2. Justin Saddlemyre 3. Amy Stringer 4. Nupur Kumar 5. Melanie Stone
Athletic Scholarships 1. Sarah Lowicki- Soccer 2. Emma Greco- Ice Hockey 3. Elijah Pawliw- Football, Track & Field 4. Meredith Adams- Rowing
International Studies Award in honour of Kan Nakazawa
1. Narmada Gunawardana
The Vocational Studies Award in Memory of Ron McDermott 1. Brett McCracken
The Fine Arts Award in honour of Leon and Betty Laron 1. Mackenzie Aker
The Educational Studies Award in memory of Bev Bowra 1. Carlee Bennard
The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Graduate Scholarship 1. Kathryn Sinden
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Invite a Guest to find out about Rotary![]() Please extend the hand of Rotary fellowship to your neighbours, your friends, your contacts, and bring them to Rotary as our guest. Rotary... 1.2 million people quietly doing great work within their community. Just imagine how much more we could do with 1.2 million.... and 1!
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A Christmas DelightJoin us for a Christmas concert and a memorable evening at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Saturday, December 8th, 7:30 pm is a Christmas concert to support the 4 Rotary clubs in Burlington, and our fundraising efforts for the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital expansion. The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir will entertain you with a selection of seasonal and memorable music, joined by Gordie Tapp, the Blazing Fiddlers and the Hamilton Children's Choir. Tickets are $30 in advance (prior to Nov 14), $35 after, and can be purchased by calling 905-332-8709
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Rotary helps food banksOctober 27, 2011
The Hamilton/Burlington Rotary Capital Fund — established in 2010 among District 7080 and 7090 Rotary clubs — has the goal of increasing the capacity and delivery efficiency of the emergency food system through Hamilton Food Share. The Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore has pledged $100,000 over a five-year period to initiate the Rotary Capital Fund, to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the food-bank system and infrastructure of the large food banks. "I am particularly proud of the contribution the Burlington Rotary clubs have made as they realized poverty has no boundaries and Hamilton is where the problem lies at this time," said Jim Bridle, co-chair of the Community Service Committee for the Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore. Nine Burlington and Hamilton Rotary clubs contributed or pledged to contribute in 2010 and 2011. Between April 2010 and March 2011, the Rotary clubs involved granted $51,000 to nine Hamilton-area food banks or social service agencies, with the Burlington-Lakeshore club giving $40,000 of the total. The money was used by social service groups for capital projects like buying storage containers, forklifts, weight scales and freezers or doing kitchen upgrades. |
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FORE!!..... Golf Gives Back Swings a WinnerOctober 12,
2011
Congratulations to Mike Cochrane who
won the Super Early Bird prize of a trip for four, this December to Ponte Vedra
Our Early Bird post Christmas draw
is coming up in January. A trip for four to Please visit www.golfgivesback.org for further information. |
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Canada's Largest Ribfest #16 Gearing Up!
Established as a prominent event in the Burlington community calendar, Canada's Largest Ribfest is growing again. Year sixteen brings new bands, more entertainment, more activiities to the waterfront in Burlington's downtown. Current information is available on the festival's website, www.canadaslargestribfest.com.
Our 16th year looks to be bigger and better than ever, a great event for the Burlington community to celebrate the end of summer. As the primary fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore, Ribfest profits remain in the community, funding community charities and programs.
See you there!
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Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore FoundationInformation Released for Rotary Scholarships 2009 The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Scholarship Awards has released information on their program. Details can be obtained by clicking through on the link provided at the left side of this page. The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore Charitable Foundation was established in Burlington in 1991 to provide ongoing educational awards each year to deserving students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Rotary is the largest single donor of educational scholarships in the Burlington area. Last year, a total of $30,000 in scholarship funds were awarded. It is recommended applicants submit their information in a timely manner. All information must be submitted no later than May 15 in order to qualify. More information can be obtained by contacting the Student Services office in Burlington high schools |
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