Guest Speaker: Friday, July 15, 2016 Location: The National Club, 303 Bay St. July 1st marks a new year for Rotary and this year’s theme is Rotary Serving Humanity: three words that perfectly describe what we all do best — transforming lives in our local communities and around the world. The Rotary Club of Toronto has been changing lives in the city of Toronto for over 104 years. This Club has a rich tradition of responding to and serving the needs of those less fortunate. Members are dedicated to assisting those most vulnerable in the Toronto community by providing funding and expertise to programs which enhance the quality of life and human dignity of our fellow citizens. As members of a large Rotary Club, we should be proud of our history which dates back to 1912. It was the vision and passion of past members who have built this great Club and developed ground-breaking, innovative solutions to many challenges in the city including United Appeal (later becoming United Way), Care Canada, Youth Employment Service (YES), the Transition Centre at St. Michael’s Hospital, the Infirmary at Seaton House, and the Health Centre Health Bus. Many of the events that we celebrate today including the annual Christmas Party for Seniors and for Children, have been organized for decades and continue to delight those who attend each year. These notable service projects and events signify the importance of our work and why it is still so urgently needed.