Welcome to the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar

Are you someone who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service. 
           
 
Club News
Rotarian Ken Auden and Somer Deschambault-Page of the Humane Society
 
The Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Oakville, made donations of $7500 to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. This total donation of $15,000 successfully achieved the OMHS goal of raising over $45,000 to purchase a replacement van. This van will enable OMHS staff to transport rescued and injured animals as well as their staff.
This funding is separate from any revenue that the organization receives for enforcement purposes
 
 
 
To find out more about the Humaine Society. Click their logo
 
 
As a Club Member You Can Help Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
 
Jim Lilly showed us how to reduce our carbon footprint by almost 1 metric tonne.....it's simple; just signup to receive your monthly Rotary magazine online.
 
 
 
Here's how:
  1. Go to:  https://my.rotary.org/en/rotary-magazine/
  2. Click "Change to Digital Only"
  3. Fill in your personal details
    • name, address, email
  4. Enter our club name and your membership number
    • if you can't remember you number it's on a copy of your magazine or you can find it in your Member Profile in ClubRunner
  5.   Click " I elect to receive Rotary Magazine in digital form..." then " I'm not a robot" and finally  "Submit"
A copy of Jim's full presentation can be found Here
 
Please note: Switching to the digital version needs to be done by mid-June so that subscriptions which begin July 1st reflect the switch to digital.
 
 
 
At our January 16th meeting Co-president Lauri initiated a discussion about what our club’s future might look like.  Figuring out our future is a process of planning and developing strategies for future actions and developments.  It involves determining the best course of action, understanding future implications and assessing potential future outcomes. For example, it could pertain to personal growth or our club’s movement towards specific goals.
Lauri started by asking the questions
Question #1:  “What are you proud of and what are we good at?”.
Members provided some quality feedback which you can find... HERE.
 
Question #2:  "What are the Key External Factors or Developments Influencing RCOT?"
A list of possible external factors & developments are found... HERE.
Actions to be developed further with the members.
 
Our Future Figured Out: Draft Summary...HERE
 
As this exercise progresses, details will be provided via this site.  

100 Years of Rotary in Oakville:

Celebration Gala at the Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre
Apr. 30, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
To Read More and Register…..CLICK HERE
Read the Oakville Beaver News article.....CLICK HERE
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On Thursday January 23rd Co-president Lauri Asikainen addressed the club on the topic of Club Sustainability. 
 
If you missed this week’s luncheon CLICK HERE to view a copy of Lauri's presentation
 
If you would like to participate on a group to explore options for RCOT to move forward contact Lauri at: rcot65la@gmail.com
 
 
Meetings & Events 
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    Speakers
    100 Years of Rotary in Oakville Gala
    Apr 30, 2025 6:00 PM
    Special celebration celebrating Rotary
    NO MEETING TODAY
    May 01, 2025 12:00 PM
    PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND ROTARY GALA ON APRIL 30
    Tracy Leblond from Laurentian University at Mo's
    May 08, 2025 12:00 PM
    Recipient of our Rotary Indigenous Bursary for the 2024/25 School Year
    Lauri Asikainen & Claire Conway at Salvation Army
    May 15, 2025 12:00 PM
    Club Assembly, International MOB Discussion and Thanking Lauri for his term as President
    About Oakville Trafalgar
    Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of people who share your drive to give back.
    You are invited to attend an upcoming meeting; to find out more email: info@rcot.ca.
    Rotary at a Glance
    Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels.
    Contact Us
    The Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar
    PO Box 52104
    Oakville, ON L6J 5N5
    Or reach out to us from via email or our social media websites!