Rotary Club of Sarnia
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is a volunteer service club in Sarnia-Lambton that brings together local business and professional leaders to deliver community and international service. The club organizes fundraising events such as an annual TV auction, pancake breakfasts, and participation in campaigns like Race to Erase to support youth programs, literacy, health, environmental stewardship, and international water projects. Members host informative speakers, run volunteer initiatives including beach clean-ups and Little Free Library donations, and invite prospective members to sample meetings and get involved.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
Recent Activity
Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park overview
Dr. Katherine Albion of the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park presented to the Rotary Club of Sarnia about the park s focus on commercial offices, collaboration, strategic partners, and commercialization centre labs and pilot plants. The park is described as Canada s largest clean tech incubator and a research and development site for new businesses seeking pilot facilities and partner connections.
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Thank-you note for presentation on Scouts and local youth opportunities
The Rotary Club of Sarnia thanked Antony Deakin for an informative presentation on Scouts and local youth opportunities, highlighting outdoor activities and the motto "leave no trace." The note recognizes local pathways for youth engagement and environmental stewardship within Scouts programming.
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Guest speaker presentation by medical association president
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the American Medical Association, spoke at the Rotary District 6330 conference hosted by the Rotary Club of Sarnia on June 1, 2026. His presentation examined when the physician becomes the patient, emphasized population health as the guiding priority, and applied the #4waytest to medical practice.
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Invitation to sample a Rotary Club meeting
The Rotary Club of Sarnia invites you to sample a meeting, promising interesting guest speakers and a friendly group. Email info@rotarysarnia.com to arrange a visit and learn how you might get involved with the club.
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Lifetime Achievement District Service Award
Jamie Pole of the Rotary Club of Sarnia received a Lifetime Achievement District Service Award at the Rotary District 6330 conference on 2026-05-30, honored for growing Paul Harris program participation to 120 annual contributors. The announcement highlights Jamie's lifelong commitment to Rotary, noting his attendance at RYLA number 5 in grade 10, and includes a photo with PDG @SonjaGlass and District Governor Jeffrey Ferweda.
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Rotary Club positive mission statement
The Rotary Club of Sarnia shared a warm message on 2026-05-31 celebrating positive people doing purposeful work locally in District 6330 and around the world. The post conveys a welcoming, service minded spirit with an upbeat tagline and emojis that emphasize connection and optimism.
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Race to Erase participation
Rotary District 6330 Exchange Students are participating in the Race to Erase, raising funds for local charities, the Rotary Club of Sarnia announced on 2026-05-30. The post highlights community fundraising and uses the hashtag #Race to Erase to invite public awareness and support.
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Rotary Race to Erase pitstop attendance
The Rotary Club of Sarnia shared a friendly update celebrating people who attended the Race to Erase pitstop on May 30, 2026. It is a local community note acknowledging turnout and support for the event, posted by the Rotary Club of Sarnia.
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Thank-you to visiting speaker
The Rotary Club of Sarnia thanked Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia, for his remarks at the District 6330 conference, noting his use of the Helen Keller quote about collaboration. The brief message was published on 2026-05-29 as a public acknowledgement from the club.
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Environmental stewardship activities
The Rotary Club of Sarnia emphasizes environmental stewardship with community beach clean ups and volunteer activities. For details on upcoming clean up dates, meeting locations, and how to take part, contact the club at info@rotarysarnia.com.
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Membership invitation to join local service club
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is inviting local residents to join and become active in community and global service. The brief membership call encourages people to move from the sidelines into action, with details about meetings and next steps available from the club.
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Rotary membership announcement and contact info
The Rotary Club of Sarnia celebrates being part of a 1.4 million member global network and highlights local clubs including Sarnia, Sarnia Bluewaterland, and Sarnia After Hours. They also call out Rotary Passport members, Interactors, and Rotaractors, and invite interested people to reach out at info@rotarysarnia.com.
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Rotary Club congratulates Race to Erase on 20th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Sarnia congratulated Race to Erase on its 20th Anniversary and encouraged community members to consider supporting the Race, the teams, and the local charities that benefit. This short announcement highlights a community partnership and an invitation to get involved in supporting local causes.
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Support for local youth robotics team
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is supporting the Royal Thunder Robotics Team, a non profit program for students in grades 7 through 12, using funds earned via Jackpot Time. This acknowledgement highlights local fundraising helping youth gain hands on experience in science and technology and supports their competition efforts.
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Rotary Club member collaboration and values statement
The Rotary Club of Sarnia emphasizes that many members build life-long friendships through collaborative work and a shared commitment to The Four Way Test. The brief values note highlights teamwork, ethical decision making, and the social bonds that grow from serving together.
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Rotary purpose statement and contact post
The Rotary Club of Sarnia shared a simple purpose statement, we help people, and invited the community to reach out by email at info@rotarysarnia.com. The post is a warm opening to learn about local service projects and volunteer opportunities with the club.
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Welcome message to new followers
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted a warm welcome to new followers on 2026-05-20, naming Mason Vye, Adrian P Brewer, Raquel Lozano Fernandez, Issa Ibrahim Ibrahim, Blaise MacIsaac, Akuffo Augustus, and Nate Lamore. The brief announcement signals an intent to build community ties and invites followers to stay tuned for club updates and opportunities.
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New followers shout-out
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted a warm welcome on 2026-05-20, thanking new followers by name and inviting them into the club community. This brief shout out highlights local engagement and is a friendly prompt to follow or interact with the club for future updates.
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Welcome message to new followers
The Rotary Club of Sarnia posted a warm welcome to seven new followers on 2026-05-20, naming each person to acknowledge their support. This brief social message encourages continued engagement with the club and signals where to find future local updates.
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International aid and water-well partnership
The Rotary Club of Sarnia reports a new partnership with Scouts Canada to build fresh water wells for small communities in Africa, showcasing continued international aid activity. The brief update highlights collaboration on water infrastructure projects that aim to improve access to clean water.
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The Four Way Test as moral compass
The Rotary Club of Sarnia describes The Four Way Test as its moral compass, a framework the club has applied since 1932 to promote peace by ensuring all opinions are heard. Contact the club at info@rotarysarnia.com to learn how the test guides their local activities and community conversations.
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Overview of Rotary and its youth programs
Rotary International is a global service network with 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members in 200 countries, partnering with the United Nations on peace, conflict resolution, and disease eradication. Youth programs include Rotaract for ages 18 to 30 and Interact for ages 12 to 18, often based in colleges and high schools and run locally through clubs like the Rotary Club of Sarnia.
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Founding of Rotary
Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer, founded Rotary in 1905. For local information connect with the Rotary Club of Sarnia at info@rotarysarnia.com.
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Join Rotary Club of Sarnia
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is inviting people to join and learn about its seven focus areas, including disease prevention, water sanitation, maternal and child health, education, community economic development, peace, and environment. Joining is presented as the first step toward engaging with local humanitarian and service projects supported by the club.
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Evolution of the Rotary Wheel
The Rotary Club of Sarnia published a short historical look at the evolution of the Rotary Wheel on 2026-05-15, noting that across its 98 year history the club has used several symbolic devices. The piece highlights the wheel motif as part of the club's local heritage and identity.
