Welcome

Dear Fellow Rotarians, Friends and Community Partners,

On May 1st, 1916, the Rotary Club of Ottawa was officially chartered as Ottawa’s first service organization.  Since then, thousands of local Rotarians have dedicated themselves to advancing the value of “Service Above Self” to make a lasting impact.  Fittingly, creating a lasting impact happens to be Rotary International’s theme for 2026-27.   This theme encourages all of us, as people of action, to work together to make a meaningful difference in our communities and around the world.

As we proudly mark 110 years of continued service, we carry forward that legacy with renewed energy and purpose.  With your help, we will continue to focus on meaningful actions and lasting impact be it via our community service and international service projects, our fellowship events or in the delivery of our youth programs including our signature Adventure in Citizenship program.  Together, we will continue to build upon the strong foundation established by those who came before us.  

Robert Therrien,  P.Eng.

President, Rotary Club of Ottawa (2026-2027)