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Club Happenings
Representatives from the Ottawa Rotary Club (Che Weist and Robert Therrien) were honored to attend a donor appreciation event at York Street Public School on May 15th, 2025.  In conjunction with its Children's Foundation, the Ottawa Rotary Club provided $8,600 to equip the school's new community kitchen.  This was only one of several amazing projects undertaken by the school this year.  We would like to thank the wonderful staff at York Street Public School, and especially their incredibly dynamic principal, Mr. Jonathan Coupland, for their tireless work and dedication to improving the school and making their community a better place to live and learn.
 

This past week, members of Rotary Ottawa club rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at the Ottawa Food Bank to help sort food donations. Together, we helped sort food for distribution to families and individuals in need across our community. It was a rewarding experience that embodied Rotary’s commitment to service above self.

Thank you to everyone who came out to make a difference—we’re proud to support such an essential organization in our city!
On January 25th, members of the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Ottawa met for a guided historic walk of downtown Ottawa. We talked about the history of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier and Sparks Street, among the spots visited.

 
On a cold January morning, rotarians Angela Kelly, Robert Therrien and Ché Weist visited the Centennial Public School in Ottawa to distribute dictionaries to grade 3 students. This wonderful tradition has been coordinated for many years by rotarian John Lark.
 
The school staff and custodians were very welcoming. A guided tour of different classrooms showed  the professional care and extra attention provided, especially to young students with special needs. 
 

PARKDALE FOOD CENTRE - Recipes for Change

We have created a new style of event called Recipes for Change with aims to help fund our operations, provide an outlet for teams to engage with our community in the kitchen, and learn a little bit more about our food systems and have some deeper conversations about our relationship with the community and food security. Also it's super fun!
 
Everything is provided by Parkdale including ingredients, recipes, packaging, chef instruction and guidance, set up, tear down, and dishwasher.
 
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:   
Upcoming Events
Adventure in Citizenship 2025 / Redécouvrons Notre Citoyenneté 2025
A unique and special program for 160 youth May 25-28! 
See the Video too!
Free Reading Program
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. 
Rotary Club of Ottawa meets...

We meet In Person & Online
Mondays at 12:00 p.m.
Jack Purcell Centre and online
320 Jack Purcell Lane
Ottawa, ON K2P 2J5
Canada
Our club meets twice a month. 1. In-Person: Second Monday of the month at 12 pm at Jack Purcell Community Centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane). Please confirm your attendance. 2. Online: Fourth Monday of the month. Time: 7pm. Link to be sent.
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Club goes on the march against domestic

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Ex-officio, Children's Foundation
Director
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Chair - Community Service
Chair - International Service

AIC partners / sponsors:

 
 

Desjardins Ontario Credit Union
 
 

The many Rotary Clubs across Canada who sponsor their students' participation and travel.
Representatives from the Ottawa Rotary Club (Che Weist and Robert Therrien) were honored to attend a donor appreciation event at York Street Public School on May 15th, 2025.  In conjunction with its Children's Foundation, the Ottawa Rotary Club provided $8,600 to equip the school's new community kitchen.  This was only one of several amazing projects undertaken by the school this year.  We would like to thank the wonderful staff at York Street Public School, and especially their incredibly dynamic principal, Mr. Jonathan Coupland, for their tireless work and dedication to improving the school and making their community a better place to live and learn.
 

This past week, members of Rotary Ottawa club rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at the Ottawa Food Bank to help sort food donations. Together, we helped sort food for distribution to families and individuals in need across our community. It was a rewarding experience that embodied Rotary’s commitment to service above self.

Thank you to everyone who came out to make a difference—we’re proud to support such an essential organization in our city!
 
On a cold January morning, rotarians Angela Kelly, Robert Therrien and Ché Weist visited the Centennial Public School in Ottawa to distribute dictionaries to grade 3 students. This wonderful tradition has been coordinated for many years by rotarian John Lark.
 
The school staff and custodians were very welcoming. A guided tour of different classrooms showed  the professional care and extra attention provided, especially to young students with special needs. 
 
On January 25th, members of the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Ottawa met for a guided historic walk of downtown Ottawa. We talked about the history of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier and Sparks Street, among the spots visited.

Evening on the Rideau

On Thursday, November 7th, at the Art Gallery of Ottawa, members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa attended a fundraising event to support Operation Come Home in its valuable efforts to reduce, and hopefully eliminate, youth homelessness in Ottawa.