Ian Doyle
Dr. Ian DoyleRotary Club of Sydney Sunrise
DG 2020-21
Ian was born in Halifax but his roots are in Inverness County, Nova Scotia. Growing up he lived in various communities in Atlantic Canada before eventually settling in Mabou, Nova Scotia. He attended Saint Francis Xavier University where he received his BA and BEd. After three years of teaching, he returned to university to study Dentistry at Dalhousie. Ian began practicing in Westmount outside of Sydney in 1978. Currently he is semi retired but still practices when the need arises in his former clinic, does some hospital work and is a part time instructor at Dalhousie Dental School.
Ian has been involved as a volunteer in his community over the years. Through out his career he has also made a major commitment to organized Dentistry. Ian has been President of the Nova Scotia Dental Association, Chair of the Provincial Dental Board, and Canadian President of the International College of Dentists. He has taken part in 9 International Dental-Medical Missions, in South America, and the Caribbean, most of which have had some degree of local Rotary support. Ian has taken part and supported many local free dental days over the years to help those who do not have easy access to care. Ian has received the highest award from the NSDA for his contributions to the dental profession and was chosen as Alumni Volunteer of the Year by both Dalhousie University and the Dalhousie Dental School, in separate years .
Ian initially joined Rotary in1981 and after a leave of absence for about 2 years because of work and family commitments he returned to Rotary in Sydney where he has been President of both the Sydney Rotary and the Sydney Sunrise Rotary clubs.
Ian and his wife Anne, have hosted 6 international exchange students, attended 2 RI Conventions and they belong to the Rotary International Travel and Hosting Fellowship. Ian has done make up meetings all over the world especially during the 15 or so years that he achieved 100% attendance. He has been involved with many local Rotary committees over the years with a special soft spot for International and Student exchange. Ian is currently coordinator of the Paul Harris Society, a Paul Harris Fellow, A Major Donor, and soon to be member of the Bequest Society.
Ian has been married to his best friend Anne for nearly 40 years. Anne, who is a recently retired French teacher and school counsellor, was recently awarded the Rotarian Partner of the Year Award by Rotary International for her contributions to Rotary over the years.
Anne and Ian have three children, Ian (Kylene), Tricia (Lucas), and Brenden who are involved the medical and software development fields. They are fortunate to have 3 grandchildren.
Ian enjoys singing with the Cape Breton Chordsmen, a barber shop chorus, loves travel and he is an avid squash player.
Ian brings to the table a life long dedication to the improvement of his community, his profession, and a commitment to Rotary and he looks forward to serving in such a respected and caring organization.