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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Kitchener Grand River

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Tuesdays at 7:15 AM

The Crazy Canucks

141 Ontario St N.
Kitchener, ON
Canada

We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:15 am. There will be no meetings until September.

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MISSION OF OUR CLUB

The Kitchener Grand River Rotary Club is a diverse and engaged organization dedicated to supporting children, youth and future leaders locally and internationally by way of living and promoting the ideals of Rotary

Catch the Ace - Jackpot Over $17,500

Jackpot over $17,500 and Growing ! Only 16 cards left to choose from !

Last week's winner Bill A. chose card #46 revealing the Six of Diamonds. He won the weekly prize of $516.

When you buy tickets you have a chance to win the weekly prize and if your card is the Ace of Spades you will also win the Progressive Prize which is nearly $17,500 and growing. The next weekly draw is on Thursday July 28th.

The deadline to get your tickets as always is Wednesday at Midnight.

Don't forget that you have to purchase a ticket the week of the draw to qualify for both the weekly and progressive jackpot!

When you play Catch the Ace not only do you have a chance to win great prizes but you also win by knowing that the net proceeds will all be going to KidsAbility.

President Changeover Dinner

The Rotary Club of Kitchener Grand River had their President's Changeover Dinner on June 28, 2022, where the Club recognized the many outstanding contributions of it's outgoing President Steve Knipping and welcomed in the President for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year, Vanessa Marshall, and her Board members.

Paul Harris Awards were given out to three very well deserving recipients:

Amichai Tsarfati

Bill Brubacher

Rodney Goetz

Additionally, several Milestone's were celebrated including:

Rotary Anniversaries

31 YEARS: Rod Goetz and Jon Kaufman

30 YEARS: Pierre Lapalme and Bill Muirhead

25 YEARS: Gerry Muller

10 YEARS: Abe Herbst

5 YEARS: Lori Hough and Anne Kalbfleisch

Milestone Wedding Anniversaries:

45 YEARS: Duane and Gloria Eby

Paul and Revie Walman

40 YEARS: Lori and Mark Hough (absent)

Pierre and Terry Lapalme

35 YEARS: Anne and Bill Brubacher

30 YEARS: Kathi Smith and Ray Teed

5 YEARS: Gerry Muller and Anne Maranda

Incoming President Vanessa provided an outlook for the 2022-2023 Rotary Year, which can be read under News Stories on our Website.

Send Em Off Smiling - August 9, 2022

Members of our club will be once again helping pack backpacks for Send'em Off Smiling on August 9, 2022. This is a great initiative that our club has supported both financially and with hands on help for several years. If you are interested in volunteering please reach out to Vanessa.

If you are interested in finding out more about Send'em Off Smiling go to their website at http://sendemoff.ca

Rotary Night - Pathers Ball Game - August 4th

The 5 KW clubs will be having a Rotary Night at Panthers Baseball on August 4. Please come out to celebrate Rotary. Bring your family and any prospective members for this special event.

Tickets can be purchased through https://www.seatgiantevents.ca/event/Kitchener-Panthers-Single-Game-Tickets

Be sure to use the promo code ROTARY2022 to get the special pricing.

Let's have a ball!

PRESIDENT CHANGEOVER DINNER - 2022

Join for our first in person changeover dinner in 2 years! the dinner will be held at Golf's Steakhouse.

Additional details will be shared closer to the date.

MUDPUPPY FAMILY CHASE

Back after a two year hiatus, we are excited to be holding our MudPuppy Event in person once again. Some event modifications have been made to ensure all volunteers, guests and participants feel safe. Registration opens March 21 at:

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/startup.aspx?eventid=374079

Breakfast Meeting
Kypreos Restaurant

Sep 13, 2022
Breakfast Meeting
Kypreos Restaurant

Sep 27, 2022

Stephanie A. Urchick selected to be 2024-25 Rotary International President

Stephanie A. Urchick is selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International

Recognizing a woman’s worth

Programs of Scale grant-winner Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria helps families by focusing on the fundamental needs of women

RI President Jennifer Jones crosses Canada from coast to coast to coast

Organized around several hubs, the tour started on 17 June to draw attention to the positive impact that clubs have in their communities.

Rotary Projects Around the Globe August 2022

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Venezuela, Greece, Madagascar, and Kazakhstan.

Rotary Fellowships amplify Ukrainian relief efforts

Rotary's global network has sent millions of dollars' worth of relief to help the people of Ukraine. Rotary Fellowships have amplified the impact of these efforts.