Welcome to the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay (Fort William) website. I have the privilege of being the Club President for the Rotary year 2010/11, the year in which we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Rotary House Lottery. This project, which has been successful in raising millions of dollars for charitable groups over the years, epitomizes the Rotary motto "Service above Self". We look forward to the hard work that will make this event successful in its’ Silver Anniversary year!

However, our club is more than just the House Lottery –there is the fellowship of the weekly meetings, the community events during the Christmas season, special event fundraisers, participation in Rotary programs to promote international goodwill, support of the Rotary International goal to eradicate polio, direct international projects and much more.

Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Our Rotary club is around 40 members strong, and we aim to "fight above our class" and accomplishing goals that make the time spent worthwhile. Our weekly meeting’s feature speakers and presentations outlining worthy projects in our Community and in the world beyond our borders, reflecting the current President of Rotary International’s theme "Building Communities -- Bridging Continents". If you have contemplated joining a service club, we welcome you to our website and if you are interested in what you see, please do not hesitate to contact one of our members. We would love to see you at one of our meetings!

David Knutson, P. Eng.

President, Rotary Club of Thunder Bay
(Fort William)

2010 - 2011