President’s Message

2008 -09

Rotary is the oldest service club in the world.  Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community’s most influential decision makers.  Service programs that address health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy and the environment are some of the areas in which opportunities exist for club members to advance humanitarian service.

The Rotary motto is, “Service above Self”.  Pursuing this ideal allows Rotarians to experience the fulfillment that attends contributing to the community.

There are more than 31,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries.  Rotarians develop an understanding of humanitarian issues first through learning from fellow club members who have been engaged in delivering to the community and internationally through service projects and exchange programs over the years.  Arguably Rotary’s highest objective is to build goodwill and peace throughout the world.

The fellowship of Rotary is reflected in the Port Hope Rotary Club where weekly club programs keep our members informed about events in the community, the nation and the world. 

Although the focus is on service, this service is delivered in a friendly and fun-filled setting.  Our members are ethical and committed men and women who represent a variety of community interests.  Through team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization and communication, leadership skills of club members are exercised and enhanced.  Rotary provides an opportunity to motivate, inspire and mentor others.

Rotary’s social activities and functions provide an outlet and healthy diversion from the demands of professional and personal schedules. 

Through interaction with club members, and members of the general public, locally, in the district, and internationally, Rotarians are able to deliver the Rotary message to the world.

Each year the new international president of Rotary develops a theme.  This year Rotary International President D.K. Lee has chosen the theme, “Make Dreams Real”.  International President Lee asks Rotarians everywhere to focus on the most precious resource of every community: our children.

The Rotary Club of Port Hope has programs designed to assist people of all ages, but over the years there has been a special emphasis on providing assistance to children, young people and vulnerable individuals. 

We are proud of our 86-year history and it is our intention to continue in our efforts to serve the community, both locally and throughout the world by extending a friendly hand and using the synergy of friendship and fellowship embodied in the spirit of Rotary.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Rotary.

Sincerely,

Jim Hunt, President

Rotary Club of Port Hope

(905) 885-2782

E-mail:  jthunt@eagle.ca