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Hugh Williams
Fellow Rotarians and friends,
I am honoured to serve as President for our Club.
This year – our club's 107th – the need for service in our community is greater than ever. We will continue to find new and impactful ways to support those in our community and develop partnerships with other service organizations and Rotary projects.
Rotary is an inspired and passionate organization. Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Let's have a memorable and wonderful year!
Hugh Williams, Rotary Club of Ottawa President, 2023-24
In partnership with staff at the Grandmaitre, Virgo and Evans law firm, the Rotary Club of Ottawa was pleased to provide toys for the children at the Oshi Kizis Indigenous Women’s Shelter in Ottawa.
Our annual winter clothing drive, led by Rob T. was another big success with particular shout-outs to Angela K, Che W, and Eva H. and to all who contributed. Thank you!
With support from the Rotary Ottawa Children's Foundation, the Community Service Committee funded these worthwhile local community-based charitable organizations and their projects in 2022-2023:
Our International Service Committee helped women and children in many of the most dire places in the world in 2022-2023. Read more below...
They arrived - 156 students from all across Canada and sponsored by Rotary Clubs in their community by car, bus, train and plane, on Saturday, May 13 for four full days of activities, presentations, social events, museums, trips...
View the map of all the Rotary Clubs and Communities that sponsored them.
They left exhausted, uplifted and thankful for an experience none will forget and all will cherish. Hear their story...
The eradication of Polio around the world is largely because of the efforts of volunteers like Past President 2001-02 Eva Hammond. This photo is Eva explaining how you can tell when a child has had their first dose of the vaccine because of their painted fingernail (more recently a “purple pinky”). Read more about Eva's story below.
At the club's AGM on Monday, Dec 5, community member Bjorn Helby was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow. Here's why...
In the presence of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, the Rotary Club of Ottawa met on June 5 to induct 14 new members into the club and recognize two recipients of the Paul Harris Award: Ché Weist and John Lark.
The Door Youth Centre is a place where young people can gain the knowledge and skills that help them become independent, responsible, and productive members of the community. And it has the support of the Ottawa Rotary Club.
Members of the Ottawa Rotary Club recently gathered at the Proulx Sugar Bush and Berry Farm to enjoy the classic Canadian experience of fresh spring air and maple syrup.
The Rotary Club of Ottawa has a long history of welcoming exchange students to Ottawa. As we prepare to welcome students to stay with three families in 2022 – 2023, it’s time to catch up on what’s been happening with students we hosted in past exchanges. It’s also time to appreciate the excitement felt by our present group of Ottawa students preparing to head out in the coming school year to adventures and an immersive learning situation abroad.
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Breakfast Prep at Operation Come Home
Operation Come HomeApr. 02, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. -
AIC (Adventure in Citizenship) Planning Meeting
Via ZoomApr. 03, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. -
Community Service Committee
ZoomApr. 03, 2024 6:30 p.m.
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Club Fellowship Lunch
Jack Purcell Community Centre - Rm 101Apr. 08, 2024
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. -
RC Ottawa Board Meeting
Carlingwood Library (or online)Apr. 10, 2024 6:15 p.m.
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New Generations Committee
Apr. 11, 2024 5:30 p.m.
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Our Club on Zoom
Via ZoomApr. 22, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -
Prepared and Positive - Mental Health Forum
Saint Paul UniversityApr. 27, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. -
Community Service Committee
ZoomMay 01, 2024 6:30 p.m.
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RC Ottawa Board Meeting
Carlingwood Library (or online)May 08, 2024 6:15 p.m.
A complete, fun, interactive English literacy program for grades K to 6. Click the logo to create a "classroom" on our club's campus, add your learners, and you're all set. It's an engaging platform with over 3600 activities!
More info at Be Reading.
Literacy lasts a lifetime.
More info at Be Reading.
Literacy lasts a lifetime.
The value of a well
Rotary project supplying clean water to Zimbabwean villages brings wide-ranging benefits
Remembering Paul Alexander, who lived 70 years in an iron lung
How the polio survivor learned about Rotary
Rotaract club in Bangladesh rocks on, raises profile
Members of the Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid use popular music to boost Rotaract’s profile, attract members, and raise funds for projects.
Rotary honors a tireless advocate for women and girls
The 2024 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award recipient promotes women’s health and empowerment
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Our annual winter clothing drive, led by Rob T. was another big success with particular shout-outs to Angela K, Che W, and Eva H. and to all who contributed. Thank you!
In partnership with staff at the Grandmaitre, Virgo and Evans law firm, the Rotary Club of Ottawa was pleased to provide toys for the children at the Oshi Kizis Indigenous Women’s Shelter in Ottawa.
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