Rotary Foundation Month

Doug Vincent is a Charter Member of Woodstock-Oxford Rotary (Ontario, Canada) and a third-generation graduate of his family’s successful farm equipment business.
He has served as a Federal RCMP Police Advisor, member of the Ontario Police Review Committee and the United Way allocations committee. Doug is an honorary General in the Philippine National Police, recognizing his role promoting global understanding and world peace.
Doug’s introduction to Rotary came as a GSE team member to Australia in 1977 and
he was a Team Leader to the Philippines in 1995. He travels the world on Rotary assignments, has served six years on the Rotary International COL and is a Rotary United Nations Ambassador (UNAC).
He is involved in Rotary Foundation at all levels and is a Benefactor and Major Donor. He has received several Leadership Awards, including: R.I. President’s Citation, Avenues of Service Citation, RI’s prestigious Service Above Self award and TRF Citation for Meritorious Service. He is also recognized as a distinguished Canadian with a Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Through his global Rotary humanitarian activities, Doug’s contribution is well known and he is often called Rotary’s “Roving Ambassador.” He is a speaker, writer, founding Chair of the Rotary International Peace Community program and a past Rotary Foundation Cadre Advisor.
In the words of the late Past RI President Frank Devlyn, “Doug Vincent is a soft-spoken Canadian, who can see the things that need to be done. Then he has the ability to create awareness and take the necessary action. He is an excellent example for us all to follow.”
2025
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
One Rotary Center, Evanston, IL 60201 U.S.A.
Speaker information on:
PDG Amb. Douglas W. Vincent
Rotary United Nations Ambassador
Past D7080 COL & RLI Founding Chair