Rotary Club of Lincoln Land Acknowledgment Statement
We are privileged to meet on lands of the Hatiwendaronk , the Haudenosaunee , and the Anishinaabe , including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, which they have called home for thousands of years and many continue to walk today. We strive to stand with all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, past, present, and future in promoting the wise stewardship of the land. Awareness of the hurt suffered in Indigenous communities through colonialization, racism, and injustice, is part of the painful journey that we travel. We seek to move forward with a spirit of peace, friendship and respect towards reconciliation and collaboration. 
What's Happening with Lincoln Rotary!
RCL Environmental Committee supports the Green Herons
RCL Environmental Committee supports the Green Herons
Lincoln Rotary Environmental Committee had the privilege of donating some funds to support the Green Herons in a tree planting project along the Konkle Creek trail in Lincoln.
The Green Herons are a Niagara-based community group that are on a mission to empower youth across the region, championing projects that safeguard our natural spaces and protect native species. Approximately 20 black and red oak were planted. #greenherons #rotarycluboflincolnON #areaoffocus #engagingyouth #EnvironmentalStewardship #supportingyouthinitiatives
World Polio Day Flag Raising 2025
World Polio Day Flag Raising 2025
Rotary Club of Lincoln marked historic progress toward a polio free world, while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease. This event was among thousands to be held by Rotary across the globe on World Polio Day. Joined by the Mayor, some councilors and staff raised the " END POLIO NOW" flag at Town of Lincoln, Ontario .
The flag was raised in honour of World Polio Day Oct 24. The flag will be flown for two weeks to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio- a vaccine preventable disease that Rotarians around the world are striving to eradicate from the world. Since Rotary and its partners launched the Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988 the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9%.
 
IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
After a summer hiatus IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE is back! Join us the third Wednesday of every month at The Shore from 5-6pm. Anyone welcome, come out meet some like minded people, share an event or cause you are passionate about. Come by for a break from routine, a drink and some conversation, stay for a bite to eat or carry on with your day. Mark your calendars for October 15th and November 19 the two next nights to join with us. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Lincoln. Hope to see you there! #itsfiveoclocksomewhere #breakfromroutine #RotaryFun #meetandgreetevent #rotarycluboflincolnON #lincolnontario #beamsvilleontario #VinelandON #jordanontario #campdenontario
District Governor Visit
District Governor Visit
On September 9 our District Governor Aaron Carleson visited our club for the annual District Governor visit. 
Aaron extended greetings on behalf of his home club, Lockport NY, as well as the District leadership team. He expressed his appreciation for Lincoln Rotarians serving among those on the District’s leadership team now and in past years.
Expanding on Rotary’s theme "Unite for Good", he explained that it is grounded in the VISION, "Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves."
As Rotarians, our collective focus has been on membership and securing Rotary's future. Rotary’s greatest asset is our members. Aaron shared his membership story that began when he moved from Texas to Lockport, NY & his new boss encouraged him to join Rotary to get to know his new community. He explained that his club has become like family over the past 8 years. In 'fireside chat' style, several club members shared their stories.
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Celebrating Rotarian Nour Hage
Celebrating Rotarian Nour Hage
Celebrating one of our amazing Lincoln Rotarians Nour Hage. On September 18, at Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards Nour received the Young Professional of the Year Award. This award recognizes a professional under the age of 40, who consistently demonstrates excellence in their occupation and/or has tackled the ever-increasing challenges of entrepreneurship. Congrats from all your proud Rotarian club members. #rotarycluboflincolnON #LincolnChamberOfCommerce #ProudRotarian
Community Care West Niagara Food Drive
Community Care West Niagara Food Drive
Another Lions Food Drive is in the books!
It was a beautiful day on September 22 and the amount of support we received from the Lincoln community was nothing short of amazing. Some Lincoln Rotary members and friends helped out today at the Community Care of West Niagara food drive. Special help our Rotary Exchange student Joaquin all the way from Argentina
 
“On behalf of #CCWN, and the Beamsville & District Lions Club, THANK YOU! We all truly appreciate everyone who was involved in making this annual event a success. Because of you, we were able to collect, sort, date sort, load, weigh and unload this year's non-perishable donations into our CCWN warehouse.”
 
22,000lbs and counting, as donations are still being dropped off, was collected.  Also, donations collected were over $5,500 in funds, which is equivalent to over 10,000 meals!
THANK YOU AGAIN! Together we are "Growing our Community Beyond Hunger".
Great Day, Great Fun, Great Cause!
Great Day, Great Fun, Great Cause!
Another successful fundraiser for Lincoln Rotary. We held our annual cycling tour on August 23 with approx. 65 cyclists riding their chosen route. The cyclists had the choice of riding a 100km, 75km. 50km and a fun 20km tour all through the beautiful Beamsville Bench.
All cyclists had the option to stop at one of our incredible venues. Thanks, go to
Dillon's Small Batch Distillery, Black Bank Hill Winery and Bench Brewing Company for treating our cyclist to a taste of Lincoln.
Also a shout out to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Campden General Store for hosting some refueling stops for the long distance riders.
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Bike the Benchlands - Last chance for reduced registration!
Bike the Benchlands - Last chance for reduced registration!
Don’t miss your chance to ride for a great cause, and save while you do.
Join us on Saturday, August 23 for Bike the Benchlands, a community cycling event with routes for every level. Enjoy rest stops, a post-ride lunch, and a wine gift bag, all while supporting youth in our community.
Here’s what you need to know:
🚲 $95 until August 15
📈 $105 after August 15
Register now at BikeTheBenchlands.ca and get ready to ride your way.
The sun sets on the Sunset Music Series 2025
The sun sets on the Sunset Music Series 2025
As the sun sets on another amazing season of the Sunset Music Series, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make it happen.
To our presenting sponsor, Niagara Peninsula Energy — and to our incredible community supporters Sunrise Greenhouses, RE/MAX Team Swayze, FBH Group, Civiconnect, Wills Chevrolet, Buick GMC and the Fleming Foundation.
We’re so grateful to partner with the Town of Lincoln and Note for Note Professional Music Productions to bring this series to life each summer. It truly takes a village, and what a great one we have.
Bike The Benchlands Coming Soon!
Bike The Benchlands Coming Soon!

JOIN US SATURDAY AUGUST 23, 2025 for a ride through Lincoln, heart of Niagara's Benchlands!

For our cyclists, this will be a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE of natural scenery, vineyards, and rural countryside.  As you ride DISCOVER the wineries, craft breweries and vast dining experiences available to you  PICK YOUR ADVENTURE!  100km, 75km, 50km and Fun Wine Tour

After the success of last year and by popular demand we have added a 100km. adventure option!
 
SAVE THE DATE: REGISTRATION LINK:  http://bikethebenchlands.ca
Sunset Music Series 2025 Launch
Sunset Music Series 2025 Launch
A great night at Charles Daly Park ! The weather was perfect and the music outstanding. Thank you to The Hired Hitmen! A great start to the Lincoln Rotary's Annual Sunset Music Series. A free family friendly concert in the park! Join us Tuesday nights in July for some fun, good music and good eats. Food trucks are available onsite. Food trucks open 530pm and the music starts at 7pm. Check out our website for more details. https://sunsetmusicseries.ca/home 
Green Herons
Green Herons
The Lincoln Rotary Environmental Committee donated funds to help support the Green Herons and all the work they have been doing. An update from the Green Herons…they are 2 days into the Jordan Harbor clean up and have pulled 17 bags already, planted a pollinator garden for a senior today, and last week two of our youth were flown into Yellowknife to accept the Wade Luzny Youth Conservation Award from the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Its been a spring full of growth for us and we really appreciate you helping us extend our impact.
For more info on the Green Herons https://thegreenherons.org/
Sunset Music Series 2025 Launch
Sunset Music Series 2025 Launch
Get ready to twist, shout, and relive the golden era of rock 'n roll with The Hired Hitmen! Known as Niagara’s premier oldies band, they bring jukebox hits from 1955–75 to life with a high-energy show that fills the dance floor. Expect classics from Elvis, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, and more. A perfect kickoff to the Sunset Music Series!
The Sunset Music Series is a community project led by the Rotary Club of Lincoln, in collaboration with the Town of Lincoln and Note for Note Professional Music Productions.
Presented by title sponsor Niagara Peninsula Energy, with support from Sunrise Greenhouses, RE/MAX Team Swayze, FBH Group, Civiconnect, Will's Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Grimsby. and the Fleming Foundation. #sunsetmusicseries2025 #musicinthepark #supportlocalmusic #rotarycluboflincolnoncanada
West Lincoln Community Care Backpack Program
West Lincoln Community Care Backpack Program
For al those that wonder where the money from your donations are used in our community. A recent donation was made to West Lincoln Community Care by Lincoln Rotary to help support their Backpack program. "Thank you for taking an interest in West Lincoln Community Care and our Backpack program. We are a registered charity and have been assisting families since 1984. Every August we provide backpacks, lunch bags, all the supplies and school snacks for children of West Lincoln. https://westlincolncc.com/backpack-program/ Last year we assisted 110 students. At this time, we currently already have 102 students registered. Canadian Tire Bank provides every child with a brand new pair of running shoes and our organization purchases the supplies necessary to equip kids for success in the Fall. "
Sharlene Volpatti
Manager – Client Services & Food Bank
West Lincoln Community Care
YMCA Donation
YMCA Donation
 
On June 10 Rob Foster Foundation Chair and Joanne Serkeyn  President of the Rotary Club of Lincoln presented Jonna Wolfenberg Manager of Philanthropy of the YMCA of Niagara a donation of $5520. This donation was made possible by applying and receiving a Rotary District 7090 Grant. Using this grant the club was able to significantly enhance the donation. The generous support from the Rotary Club of Lincoln will directly fund access to the YMCA of Niagara’s Summer Camp for children and youth through our Helping Hands Program and the YMCA of Niagara day camp programs. The donation ensures that no child is left behind due to financial barriers and that every child has the chance to experience to PLAY, GROW, THRIVE and sense of belonging that camp provides. This support bridges the financial gap for these families—turning what would be an unreachable opportunity into a real, life-enhancing experience. The donation will help support approximately 60 children and youth to our day camps. Pictured left to right Rob, Jonna & Joanne.
May 27 Jam Packed Meeting
May 27 Jam Packed Meeting
On May 27 the morning club meeting was jam packed! We had the privilege of three speakers. First up was Coco Chan this year's inbound exchange student from Taiwan. Coco resided with our host families for the past year and attended West Niagara Secondary School.
Coco's youth exchange was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lincoln & The Grimsby Evening Rotary Club. We would like to thank the three host families for making Coco's visit a reality and thank Coco for being a courageous young person open to learning about Canada and letting us learn a little bit about Taiwan. 
We then heard from Bryan Rose from the Niagara Community Foundation a pillar of our region, actively promoting philanthropy to support the charitable sector in our communities. By building positive, long-lasting relationships between donors and the causes they support, NCF helps sustain positive change in Niagara, now and for the future.
Last but not least we heard from Jonna Wolfenberg - Manager of Philanthropy YMCA to tell us about the YMCA youth programs and a little more detail around the YMCA Summer Adventure Camps.
Upcoming Speakers
Dr. Karl Stobbe / Bob Groh
Nov 11, 2025 7:15 AM
Affordable Housing
Sue Foster - District 7090 Foundation Grants Chair
Nov 25, 2025 7:15 AM
District & Global Grants
John Kralt
Dec 09, 2025 7:15 AM
RCL Annual General Meeting
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