The World is Coming To Calgary in 2025
A Time of Giving
Rotarians are generous, offering their time, talent, and resources to support our community. As the year comes to a close, we're inviting everyone to contribute to the important work of our club. At the top of the list is a request for all Rotarians to donate to the CRCF or The Rotary Foundation (Annual Fund Share so $$$ come back to our District), in any amount that feels right. We also want to highlight a few specific causes deserving of your attention:
Your donations make a big difference - Thank You!
Writing Cards for Our Serving Troops
 
Our Rotary Family taking action to make a difference in the world!
Welcome to
The Rotary Club of Calgary (Downtown)
 
Welcome to The Rotary Club of Calgary's website. Our club, consisting of over 130 dedicated members, boasts a rich history of local and global impact. Dating back to 1914, we take pride in being the home club of James Wheeler Davidson, who played a pivotal role in chartering 27 Rotary clubs worldwide. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our mission and activities.
 
At our core, we are PEOPLE OF ACTION who collaborate with communities in Calgary and across the globe to address challenges and foster positive change.
 
Are you someone who aspires to be a catalyst for change? Do you have a passion for making a difference but are unsure where to begin? If so, we invite you to join us at one of our weekly meetings, either in person or via Zoom. We warmly welcome you to become a part of our Rotary family as we work together to create a brighter future.
 
Expectations
At our club, we acknowledge the fast-paced nature of today's business world. In response, we have evolved our expectations over the years to align with the busy lives people lead. We encourage our members to engage in club activities that hold personal significance to them, allowing participation in any of the following areas:
  • Youth Service (Mentorship, Youth enrichment programs, Arts)
  • Community Service (Education, Mental Wellness & Food Security)
  • Early Childhood Literacy
  • International Service 
  • Club Service 
  • Vocational Service 
While we achieve great things collectively through sharing our talents and our time,  members are also expected make a philanthropic contribution to the Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation and/or The Rotary Foundation. This provides Rotary with the resources to give support to communities, both locally and abroad.
 
Benefits
Becoming a Rotary member connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Through regular meetings and events, you’ll:
  • Catch up with good friends and meet new ones
  • Discuss your community’s needs and develop creative ways to meet them
  • Connect with other citizens who care and are changing the world
  • Expand your leadership and professional skills
Make a difference in the world, in your community and in yourself!
 
 
Upcoming Events
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To Join In person meetings you must purchase tickets by Friday evening before a Tuesday meeting. Click on the event title.
 
Here is the ZOOM information for Tuesday ZOOM Meetings:
What's it all about?
What's Rotary?
 
 
Some Myths about Rotary
 
How do I volunteer in Rotary?
 
 
 

 

Our Club's Activities
Our Rotary Family In Action
Our Rotary Family in Action
Manon Mitchell
 
Our club meeting last Tuesday November 5, presented an opportunity for all our Rotary family to get together, take action, and have a positive impact.
 
The event was inspired by a friend of mine, Major John Lilje, with whom I served in the early 1980s. When I reached out to John several years ago when I was MC of the Rotary Remembers event, I wanted to hear his lived experience of being in today’s Canadian Armed Forces. I asked him what we, the general public, could do to support our troops and he was the one who mentioned writing Christmas cards.
 
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Win Trip for 2 with Westjet
Win a Trip for 2 and Support ECL
Steacy Pinney
 
We are holding an awesome raffle on December 10 at our Christmas Dinner party. WIN TWO (2) tickets on any regularly schedule West jet flight. We have printed only 200 tickets and they are $20 each. Proceeds from this raffle are in support of Early Childhood Literacy (ECL) programs and projects.
 
There are a few tickets lett. They will be on sale at our November 26 club meeting and if there are any left we will bring them to the club Christmas Dinner on December 10th, the night of the draw.
 
Make a donation Make an Impact
Make A Donation ... Make An Impact
Terry McMahon
 
The Mayhood Honour Roll displays the names of Rotarians who have contributed their treasure to either the Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation and / or The Rotary Foundation. It's nearly the end of the year and still time to make your donation to HAVE AN IMPACT and get that CHARITABLE DONATION receipt. These are our Foundations and provide the fuel for our club and other Rotarians in our District to execute projects of IMPACT in our community and abroad. Every contribution counts- big or small. Make a donation ... make an impact!
Spotted in Prague
Spotted in Prague - World Polio Day Oct 24, 2024
Bob Taylor
 
"Here is a photo we took in front of Prague Castle on World Polio Day.  Wearing these shirts provided to talk to a few people about the success and ongoing challenges."
 
Way to go Madeleine and Bob; promoting Rotary and our flagship project is so easy ... just wear the shirt! Happy Holidays you two!
 
The Rotary Employment Partnership
How Rotarians Make it Happen
Rotarians open the doors of business for people with intellectual disabilities. People get jobs as organizations become inclusive employers. Last year our Coordinators were introduced to 75 prospective employers in District 5360. These introductions resulted in 35 new jobs for people with developmental disabilities. Building connections between the Partnership and business is how Rotary does its part. 
 
 
Our Vision
The Rotary Club of Calgary is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we support, and for our partners and Club members. It is a sustaining community investor, inspiring others towards service and philanthropy, a model for the values of Rotary within the communities we serve locally and internationally.
Our Mission
The Rotary of Calgary provides unique opportunities for community service by allowing like-minded members to use their skills, experience, and resources to make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Values
Service  - we support the less fortunate in our own city and globally through volunteerism and philanthropy
Fellowship - we build mutual trust and friendship among members who share common values
Diversity - we recognize how significantly stronger we are when we celebrate our differences and respect one another.
Integrity - we do what is right, knowing that we can achieve more together by being open and honest.
Leadership - we feel the pulse of our community and listen while engaging with its leaders and change-makers.
 
 
 
 
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