Rotary Club of Sarnia
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is a volunteer service club in Sarnia-Lambton that organizes fundraisers and community programs to support local needs. The club runs signature events such as a TV auction and pancake breakfast, awards Community Action Grants for projects ranging from small amounts to tens of thousands of dollars, and sponsors services like free family swims, public forums, and donations to local charities and emergency equipment. Members also join broader Rotary initiatives, including polio eradication campaigns and disaster relief partnerships. The club welcomes new members who share its values and offers opportunities to participate in service and community engagement.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
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World Polio Day reminder
The Rotary Club of Sarnia reminds the community that World Polio Day is on October 24, 2026, noting that global eradication is nearly within reach. It is a quick call to acknowledge recent progress and to consider supporting local Rotary efforts around vaccination and awareness.
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Rotary Club of Sarnia weekly meeting update
The Rotary Club of Sarnia shared a warm recap of its weekly meeting on October 21, 2026, with visits from District 6330 Governor Lorna Gunning Fratschko and Assistant District Governor Marie Watson, plus celebrations for three members' birthdays. The update highlights strong club fellowship and a lively, upbeat atmosphere.
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Upcoming observances: World Polio Day then Halloween
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted a brief announcement highlighting World Polio Day followed by Halloween. This friendly reminder points to two timely observances you may want to note for awareness and seasonal planning.
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Support for Yinka's Coco Challenge and visit from District Governor
The Rotary Club of Sarnia announced its support for Yinka's Coco Challenge and welcomed District Governor Lorna Gunning Fratschko on 2026-10-20. The club shared a group photo with Coco and many Rotarians including President Joe Cebulski and other leaders, underscoring local engagement with the End Polio Now campaign.
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Support for Yinka's Coco Challenge and governor visit announcement
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted support for Yinka's Coco Challenge and announced that Rotary District 6330 Governor Lorna Gunning Fratschko will visit on 2026-10-21. The brief announcement links the club to wider Rotary campaigns with hashtags emphasizing lasting impact and polio eradication.
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Coco travel post
Rotary Club of Sarnia shares Coco's final European moments on October 19, 2026, including visits to the 5,500 year old Ggantija Temple, an outing to the Opera La Traviata, and downtime at the Blue Lagoon on Comino Island after a 155 km Camino hike. The post celebrates travel, cultural sites, and the personal journey alongside Rotarian Mike Hurry.
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Member participation in Coco Challenge on the Camino
Rotary Club of Sarnia member Mike Hurry joined Yinka's Coco Challenge on the Camino, sharing photos from the trail, the church in A Lavacolla, and a final moment in front of the Cathedral in Santiago. The post connects the walk to Rotary's Create Lasting Impact and End Polio Now efforts with a set of campaign hashtags.
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Support for Yinka's Coco Challenge
The Rotary Club of Sarnia publicly supported Yinka's Coco Challenge in a post published on 2026-10-18, using social tags that link the effort to polio eradication and community impact. The short announcement highlights local Rotary involvement and uses hashtags to broaden reach.
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Club president at Candidates Meet and Greet
President Joe Cebulski of the Rotary Club of Sarnia joined Yinka's Coco Challenge mascot Coco at the Candidates Meet and Greet at Lambton Mall, using the appearance to spotlight community engagement and Rotary campaigns such as polio eradication. The club shared the moment with hashtags #CreateLastingImpact and #EndPolioNow to amplify outreach.
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Rotary Club ethical guide and membership invitation
The Rotary Club of Sarnia highlights the Four Way Test as its ethical guide and invites people who share those values to consider membership. The short announcement frames the Test as the foundation for Rotarian decisions and offers a friendly call to connect with the club.
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Yinka's Coco Challenge Camino hike
Rotary Club of Sarnia member Mike Hurry is hiking the Camino Trail with Yinka's Coco Challenge, Coco, with Coco featured on the bridge entering Melide and in Arzua. The post highlights campaign hashtags linking the hike to CreateLastingImpact and EndPolioNow, and invites community attention to the initiative.
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Rotary Club public appearance at Lambton Mall
Members of the Rotary Club of Sarnia, including President Joe Cebulski, joined Yinka's Coco Challenge and Coco at an all candidates meet and greet at Lambton Mall, posted on October 17, 2026. The club used the appearance to underscore community impact and polio eradication efforts with hashtags like #CreateLastingImpact and #EndPolioNow.
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World Polio Day awareness
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is calling for community support for World Polio Day on October 24, 2026, urging people to help eliminate polio. This local appeal ties into broader eradication efforts and is a timely moment to connect with Rotary initiatives in Sarnia.
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Coco Challenge travel update
Rotarian Mike Hurry has taken Yinka's Coco Challenge Coco to the Camino Trail, where she is reported at the 164.5 kilometer mark and is featured in Lugo. The Rotary Club of Sarnia notes Coco also made a new friend from China, showcasing the international connections of the Coco Challenge.
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Coco travels to Malta photo update
Coco accompanied Rotary Club of Sarnia member Mike Hurry to Malta, with photos from a balcony, a city wall, and St. John's Cathedral posted on October 16, 2026. The update ties the trip to Rotary campaign hashtags including #EndPolioNow and #cocochallenge, and offers a quick visual highlight for club followers.
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Announcement of upcoming activities
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted an announcement on 2026-10-16 flagging upcoming activities and opportunities to get involved in local community initiatives. Check the club channels for details about meeting dates, volunteer opportunities, and event specifics.
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Member abroad social update
Rotary Club of Sarnia member Michael Hurry was pictured having lunch at a market in Madrid on October 16, 2026, with new friends from the USA, alongside Yinka's Coco Challenge Coco. The club post uses hashtags that connect this casual meetup to broader service themes like creating lasting impact and ending polio.
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Member travel update with mascot Coco in Madrid
Rotary Club of Sarnia member Michael Hurry has taken Yinka's Coco Challenge mascot Coco to Madrid, where Coco was at the Royal Palace on 2026-10-15 awaiting the President of France for his annual visit. The post underscores Rotary themes such as lasting impact and polio eradication with hashtags linking the travel update to the Coco Challenge.
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Yinka's Coco Challenge
Rotary President Yinka Babalola launched Yinka's Coco Challenge to raise a million US dollars to immunize about a million children against polio. District 6330 and the Rotary Club of Sarnia encourage donations ranging from $25 gifts to $25,000 sponsorships, with more details at yinkascocochallenge.org.
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Support for Canadian Red Cross wildfire response
The Rotary Club of Sarnia announced support for the Canadian Red Cross wildfire response on October 15, 2026, noting donations will aid relief, recovery, and community resilience. The post emphasizes community solidarity and uses hashtags #Rotary, #PeopleOfAction, and #CanadianRedCross to amplify the appeal.
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Rotary Club municipal candidates open forum
The Rotary Club of Sarnia and Lambton Mall hosted a municipal candidates open forum on October 3, 2026 at Lambton Mall in Sarnia, where each candidate had a table to share literature and speak with voters. The event combined civic conversation with a friendly Rotary atmosphere, including lighthearted activities by club members.
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Support for Yinka's Coco Challenge at District Learning Assembly
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted support for Yinka's Coco Challenge at the District Learning Assembly on October 2, 2026, naming President Joe Cebulski, Past President Kurtis Lush, and Johnna Johansen. The update used the hashtag #createlastingimpact to emphasize the club's community focus.
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Mayoral candidates discussion thank-you and voting encouragement
The Rotary Club of Sarnia thanked mayoral candidates Mayor Mike Bradley, Bill Dennis, Carrie McEachran, and Scott Molson for an informative discussion held recently, and noted that Yourtv Sarnia taped the session. The club urged residents to be informed about the issues and candidates, and to get out and vote.
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Introduction to Rotary from Jennifer Jones
The Rotary Club of Sarnia published a short introduction to Rotary from Jennifer Jones, described as Rotary International's first female president, with her affiliation noted as Windsor, Canada. This concise piece presents leadership perspective and an accessible entry point for people curious about Rotary and community service.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statement
The Rotary Club of Sarnia issued a statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, inviting the community to listen and reflect and affirming Every Child Matters. The message was published on 2026-09-30 by the Rotary Club of Sarnia.
