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🎉 What a Day! Over 400 students. 2 rockstar key

🎉 What a Day! Over 400 students. 2 rockstar keynote speakers. 18+ career mentors. And one unforgettable Career Exploration Day at McMaster Innovation Park!

From future firefighters to budding business leaders (and maybe even the next CFL star 🏈), our students left feeling inspired, motivated, and just a little full of pizza 🍕.

Huge shoutout to Simoni Lawrence, our Hamilton Tiger-Cat legend who brought energy, wisdom (and maybe a flex or two), and to Luckystickz, the musical powerhouse who struck every chord with his message of resilience and purpose.

A massive thank you to all the mentors who showed up, shared their stories, and proved that “What do you actually do all day?” can lead to life-changing conversations.

This amazing day wouldn’t have been possible without the support of:

💙 Hamilton Community Foundation’s ABACUS Program
💼 Junior Achievement of South Western Ontario
💛 And the one and only Rotary Club of Hamilton

🌱 You helped plant seeds for brighter futures—and who knows? One of these students might just be your future coworker, mechanic, or mayor!

👥 Want to be part of something bigger?

Do you believe in Service Above Self and making a difference in your community?

We’re looking for a few good people to join the Rotary Club of Hamilton.

🌐 Visit rotaryclubhamilton.ca to learn more and get involved!

#WorldOfChoices #JuniorAchievement #RotaryClubHamilton #MentorshipMatters #YouthEmpowerment #HamiltonProud #SimoniLawrence #Luckystickz #ThankYouMentors #CareerDayMagic #ServiceAboveSelf #JoinRotary #CommunityLeadership

He doesn’t wear a cape — he carries a gavel 🧑‍⚖️

Introducing the Rotary Action Figure, a cheeky tribute to real-life community champions who build little libraries, ring the Rotary bell, and raise funds for local causes 💙 — all while upholding “Service Above Self.” It’s the kind of heroism you won’t find in comic books, but you’ll see it every week at the Rotary Club of Hamilton.

Outfitted with all the essentials — a Sunshine Fund box, gavel, banner, and yes, even a Little Free Library — this figure isn’t just for laughs. It’s a symbol of the real impact Rotary has made in Hamilton for over 110 years. From feeding kids to supporting literacy and global health initiatives, we do the kind of work that deserves a spotlight… or at least a spot on your shelf.

If this made you smile 😄 — or made you wonder what Rotary is all about — that’s your sign to connect with us. We’re always looking for new members ready to lead, serve, and maybe inspire the next collectible.

🔗 Learn more: rotaryclubhamilton.ca

#RotaryHamilton #RotarianActionFigure #ServiceAboveSelf #VolunteerHamilton #CommunityLeadership #JoinRotary #NotJustAToy #RotaryCanada #GiveBackHamilton

🚨 Big News! 🚨 We are beyond excited to welc

🚨 Big News! 🚨

We are beyond excited to welcome Simoni Lawrence, former Hamilton Tiger-Cats legend and community leader, as a keynote speaker at Junior Achievement’s World of Choices Career Day on April 10 at McMaster Innovation Park!

From dominating the CFL field to giving back to the community, Simoni is more than an athlete – he’s an inspiration! 💪🏽 With multiple All-Star nominations and a passion for leadership and mentorship, he will share his journey of resilience, hard work, and what it takes to succeed in life, both on and off the field.

📅 Date: April 10, 2025
📍 Location: McMaster Innovation Park
🔗 Learn more: RotaryClubHamilton.ca

Join us as we empower the next generation with career inspiration and mentorship – another way the Rotary Club of Hamilton is making a difference in our community. 💙

#WorldOfChoices #RotaryClubHamilton #JAWorldOfChoices #SimoniLawrence #Leadership #Inspiration #HamiltonProud

💉🌍 Did you know? Polio cases have dropped by

💉🌍 Did you know? Polio cases have dropped by 99.9% worldwide, thanks to Rotary’s relentless efforts! We’ve helped vaccinate over 2.5 billion children, bringing us closer than ever to eradicating polio for good!

We’re this close to making history—join us in finishing the fight!

#EndPolioNow #RotaryFightsPolio #GlobalHealth #VaccinateEveryChild #PolioFreeWorld

World of Choices Career Exploration Day is Back! 🌟

On April 10, 2025, the Rotary Club of Hamilton and Junior Achievement of South Western Ontario will welcome over 400 students from Cathy Wever School and St. Ann Catholic Elementary School to McMaster Innovation Park for a day of career discovery!

What’s in Store?
🔹 Meet professionals from various career paths—trades, public services, and professional industries
🔹 Gain hands-on insights into exciting and in-demand fields
🔹 Be inspired by a keynote speaker (announcement coming soon!)

Empowering youth with knowledge and opportunities is what Rotary is all about!

📅 Date: April 10, 2025
📍 Location: McMaster Innovation Park

Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Hamilton’s World of Choices Committee—Past President Alex Moroz, President-Elect Adam Oldfield, and Al Luchin—for their continued commitment to shaping the future of our youth.

🔗 Interested in supporting or mentoring? Get involved today!

#JAWorldOfChoices #RotaryHamilton #CareerExploration #EmpoweringYouth #BuildingTheFuture

🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Did you know? Some o

🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Did you know? Some of the best family events in Hamilton are hosted by Rotary! From our Eggstravaganza Easter event and Falloween Halloween celebration to our heartwarming Children’s Christmas Celebration, Rotary is all about bringing families together, creating unforgettable memories, and strengthening our community bonds.

These events aren’t just about fun—they’re about making sure that every family, regardless of background, has access to free, engaging activities that bring people together. Imagine kids running through the park on an Easter egg hunt, laughing as they pick out Halloween costumes, or lighting up with joy at a Christmas feast. 🎭

That’s the power of community, and that’s what Rotary is all about! Join us at our next event and be part of the fun, connection, and celebration!

#RotaryEvents #FamilyFun #HamiltonTogether #CommunityCelebrations #MakingMemories

🚨 Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Get ready

🚨 Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🚨

Get ready to be inspired! 🎤 Dejehan "Luckystickz" Hamilton – an internationally acclaimed musician, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker – is taking the stage at Junior Achievement’s World of Choices Career Day on April 10 at McMaster Innovation Park!

From rocking the stage as one of Canada’s top steelpan artists to empowering youth through Tune In Foundation, Luckystickz is living proof that passion and hard work can turn dreams into reality. He’s here to share his journey, challenges, and successes, motivating students to embrace creativity, resilience, and the power of believing in themselves.

💡 Don’t miss this electrifying keynote session!
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
📍 Location: McMaster Innovation Park
🔗 Learn more: RotaryClubHamilton.ca

This is just another way the Rotary Club of Hamilton continues to support and uplift our local youth through education and mentorship. 💙

#WorldOfChoices #RotaryClubHamilton #JAWorldOfChoices #Luckystickz #Motivation #CareerInspiration #SteelpanToSuccess

Your Future, Your Choice! The Rotary Club of Ham

Your Future, Your Choice!

The Rotary Club of Hamilton and Junior Achievement of South Western Ontario are bringing World of Choices Career Exploration Day to McMaster Innovation Park on April 10, 2025!

Who’s Attending?
✅ Over 400 Grade 7 and 8 students from Cathy Wever School & St. Ann Catholic Elementary
✅ Industry professionals from trades, public services, and professional sectors
✅ A keynote speaker sharing an inspiring career journey (announcement coming soon!)

👩‍🏭👨‍💼👩‍⚕️ From skilled trades to business, public service, and beyond—students will explore a world of possibilities!

📅 Mark your calendars for April 10 and be part of this incredible opportunity to inspire the future workforce!

#CareerExploration #JAWorldOfChoices #RotaryHamilton #BuildingTheFuture #FutureLeaders

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is Back for 202

The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is Back for 2025!

Looking for a FREE summer program that helps kids boost their reading skills while having fun? The Rotary Summer Literacy Program returns July 15 – July 26, offering two weeks of learning and adventure for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5!

🚨 Registration isn’t open yet! Want to be the first to know when it does in April? Sign up for our notification list now!

📩 Get notified here:
👉 https://rotaryclubhamilton.ca/rotary-summer-literacy-program-registration/

By signing up, you’ll receive:
✅ Alerts when registration opens
✅ Program updates & details
✅ News on Rotary’s impact in the community

Why Rotary?
For 25+ years, the Rotary Club of Hamilton has supported local kids through:
📖 Summer Literacy Program – Helping thousands improve reading skills
📚 A Book for Every Child – Providing books to kids across Hamilton
🎓 Youth Leadership Programs – Empowering young leaders
🎁 Holiday Giving Initiatives – Ensuring no child is left behind

Spots fill fast—stay in the loop!

📍 Follow us for updates:
📘 Facebook: @RotaryClubHamilton
📷 Instagram: @RotaryHamilton

#RotarySummerLit #StayInTheLoop #RotaryHamilton #FreeSummerProgram #LiteracyMatters

The Future Starts Here! Join us for World of Cho

The Future Starts Here!

Join us for World of Choices Career Exploration Day on April 10, 2025, at McMaster Innovation Park! This exciting event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Hamilton and Junior Achievement of South Western Ontario, will bring together over 400 Grade 7 and 8 students from Cathy Wever School and St. Ann Catholic Elementary School to explore career opportunities.

🔎 What to Expect?
✅ Hands-on discussions with professionals in trades, public services, and professional careers
✅ Real-world insights from industry leaders
✅ An inspiring keynote speaker (to be announced soon!)

This is a chance to spark new career dreams and open doors to the future!

📅 Date: April 10, 2025
📍 Location: McMaster Innovation Park

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Hamilton’s World of Choices Committee—including Past President Alex Moroz, President-Elect Adam Oldfield, and Al Luchin—for making this possible.

#JAWorldOfChoices #RotaryHamilton #EmpoweringYouth #CareerDay2025 #FutureLeaders

🚨 Big News! 🚨 We are beyond excited to welc

🚨 Big News! 🚨

We are beyond excited to welcome Simoni Lawrence, former Hamilton Tiger-Cats legend and community leader, as a keynote speaker at Junior Achievement’s World of Choices Career Day on April 10 at McMaster Innovation Park!

From dominating the CFL field to giving back to the community, Simoni is more than an athlete – he’s an inspiration! 💪🏽 With multiple All-Star nominations and a passion for leadership and mentorship, he will share his journey of resilience, hard work, and what it takes to succeed in life, both on and off the field.

📅 Date: April 10, 2025
📍 Location: McMaster Innovation Park
🔗 Learn more & donate: RotaryClubHamilton.ca

💙 When you donate to Rotary Club of Hamilton programs, 100% of your money goes directly back into the community – with NO administration fees! Every dollar supports vital initiatives like youth mentorship, career development, and leadership training, helping us create a brighter future for the next generation.

Join us as we empower the next generation with career inspiration and mentorship – another way the Rotary Club of Hamilton is making a difference in our community. 💙

#WorldOfChoices #RotaryClubHamilton #JAWorldOfChoices #SimoniLawrence #Leadership #Inspiration #HamiltonProud #CommunityImpact

📚 The Rotary Summer Literacy Program is Back! 🚀

For 25+ years, this FREE program has helped kids boost reading skills, build confidence, and have fun! We’re excited to return July 15 – July 26, 2025, with two weeks of literacy activities, outdoor games, music, and more for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5.

🚨 Registration isn’t open yet! 🚨
Sign up now to be first in line for updates and get notified when registration opens in April!

📩 Join the list now:
👉 https://rotaryclubhamilton.ca/rotary-summer-literacy-program-registration/

Why sign up?
✔ Get notified when registration opens
✔ Receive camp updates & key dates
✔ Learn how Rotary supports kids year-round

Rotary in the Community:
📖 Summer Literacy Program – Keeping kids learning
📚 A Book for Every Child – Providing free books
🎓 Youth Leadership & Mentorship – Empowering young minds
🎁 Holiday Giving Programs – Supporting families in need

Don’t miss out—sign up now and be the first to know when registration opens!

📍 Follow us for updates:
📘 Facebook: @RotaryClubHamilton
📷 Instagram: @RotaryHamilton

#RotarySummerLit #BeTheFirstToKnow #RotaryHamilton #FreeSummerProgram #SignUpNow

🙏 Thank You to This Week’s Speaker – Flip f

🙏 Thank You to This Week’s Speaker – Flip from Bethesda Services!

A heartfelt thank you to Flip Livingstone, Coordinator of Community Relations at Bethesda, for joining us at this week’s Rotary @ Noon. Your presentation was both powerful and inspiring, highlighting the critical work Bethesda does to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Hamilton and Niagara.

From sharing the real-world challenges faced by the people you serve, to reminding us all how advocacy, inclusion, and compassion can create lasting change—you’ve given us a lot to think about and act upon. Your message reinforced the true spirit of Rotary: “Service Above Self.”

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn more about how our club members and community partners can engage with Bethesda through volunteering, donations, sponsorships, and outreach.

Thank you, Flip, for the work you do—and for sharing your time, energy, and expertise with us 💙

🔗 Learn more about our upcoming events and initiatives at rotaryclubhamilton.ca

#RotaryHamilton #BethesdaServices #ThankYouFlip #RotaryAtNoon #ServiceAboveSelf #CommunitySupport #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters

🌟 Happening TODAY at Noon! 📍 Rotary Club of

🌟 Happening TODAY at Noon!
📍 Rotary Club of Hamilton – In Person
🎤 Guest Speaker: Flip Livingstone from Bethesda

Join us for Rotary @ Noon as we welcome Flip Livingstone, Coordinator of Community Relations at Bethesda. Since 1937, Bethesda has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Hamilton and Niagara—today, learn how you can help make a difference through volunteering, advocacy, and community support. 💙

Don’t miss this inspiring session—see you at noon!

🔗 Details at rotaryclubhamilton.ca

#RotaryHamilton #RotaryAtNoon #BethesdaServices #CommunitySupport #ChangeLivesToday

🚨 Rotary @ Noon – Special Guest Speaker 🚨

🚨 Rotary @ Noon – Special Guest Speaker 🚨

The Rotary Club of Hamilton is excited to welcome Flip Livingstone from Bethesda on March 27 for an inspiring Rotary @ Noon Meeting. Bethesda has been transforming lives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing essential support and opportunities to thrive.

Learn how community involvement makes a difference and how your support can create real change.

📍 In-Person at Rotary Club of Hamilton
🗓️ Thursday, March 27, 2025

#RotaryHamilton #BethesdaServices #MakingADifference #CommunitySupport

🚨 Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🚨 Get ready

🚨 Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🚨

Get ready to be inspired! 🎤 Dejehan "Luckystickz" Hamilton – an internationally acclaimed musician, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker – is taking the stage at Junior Achievement’s World of Choices Career Day on April 10 at McMaster Innovation Park!

From rocking the stage as one of Canada’s top steelpan artists to empowering youth through Tune In Foundation, Luckystickz is living proof that passion and hard work can turn dreams into reality. He’s here to share his journey, challenges, and successes, motivating students to embrace creativity, resilience, and the power of believing in themselves.

💡 Don’t miss this electrifying keynote session!
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
📍 Location: McMaster Innovation Park
🔗 Learn more & donate: RotaryClubHamilton.ca

💙 100% of your donations go directly into programs that support our community – NO administration fees, just real impact! 💙 Your support helps fund programs like youth mentorship, career education, and leadership development, ensuring that every dollar makes a difference.

This is just another way the Rotary Club of Hamilton continues to uplift and support our local youth through education and mentorship. 🙌

#WorldOfChoices #RotaryClubHamilton #JAWorldOfChoices #Luckystickz #Motivation #CareerInspiration #SteelpanToSuccess #CommunityImpact

🧡 Rotary @ Noon – Bethesda & How YOUR Support

🧡 Rotary @ Noon – Bethesda & How YOUR Support Changes Lives

Join us Thursday, March 27 at Noon as we welcome Flip Livingstone, Coordinator of Community Relations at Bethesda, to the Rotary Club of Hamilton! 💬

Discover how Bethesda has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1937 and how YOU can make a difference through advocacy, volunteering, and community partnerships.

📍 In-person meeting | 🤝 Inspiring conversation
Let’s create lasting change—together.

🔗 Learn more: rotaryclubhamilton.ca

#RotaryHamilton #BethesdaServices #RotaryAtNoon #CommunitySupport #ChangingLives

🌈 Help us light the way for Hamilton’s youth!

🌈 Help us light the way for Hamilton’s youth! 🌈

The Rotary Sunshine Fund, established by the Rotary Club of Hamilton, supports initiatives that bring hope and joy to children in our community.

Your donation goes directly towards making dreams come true—whether it’s through educational opportunities, community projects, or life-enhancing experiences.

Every child deserves the chance to succeed. Together, we can build a stronger, brighter future for all.

💛 Give today and change a life: rotaryclubhamilton.ca/donations/rotary-sunshine-fund/
#CommunitySupport #RotarySunshineFund #DonateForChange #HamiltonStrong

📖🎓 Did you know? Kids who keep reading over

📖🎓 Did you know? Kids who keep reading over the summer perform better in school and develop stronger learning skills!

That’s why Rotary’s FREE Summer Literacy Camp helps kids stay engaged with books, tutors, and fun educational activities. Learning shouldn’t stop when school is out, and we’re making sure every child in Hamilton has the tools they need to succeed!

#ReadToSucceed #RotaryEducation #ChildrensFuture #HamiltonReads #BuildingBrighterFutures

📚 A Huge Thank You to Bill King! 🎤 What a f

📚 A Huge Thank You to Bill King! 🎤

What a fantastic Rotary @ Noon meeting today with the one and only Bill King! He took us on a wild ride through Hamilton’s history, sharing stories from his latest book, Weird and Wonderful Hamilton. From bizarre local legends to little-known historical gems, Bill had us laughing, learning, and questioning just how weird (and wonderful!) our city really is.

A huge thank you to Bill for his incredible storytelling and for reminding us why Hamilton is such a fascinating place. If you haven’t picked up a copy of his book yet, what are you waiting for?

Want to be part of inspiring meetings like this? The Rotary Club of Hamilton is always looking for good people who want to make a difference in our community. If you believe in Service Above Self and want to help Hamilton thrive—while enjoying great fellowship along the way—come join us!

📩 Message us to learn more about how you can get involved!

#RotaryHamilton #WeirdAndWonderfulHamilton #BillKing #HamiltonHistory #ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary@Noon

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