The Rotary Club of
Orillia
 
Chartered 1945

A Sparkling Success!
Sip, Shop, and Sparkle was a success! Kudos to the organizing committee on an outstanding event. The fellowship, teamwork, and Rotary spirit on display made this a memorable evening for all involved.

Last Week’s Meeting Recap

Meeting Recap – November 11

Our November 11th meeting began with a moment of reflection in honour of the sacrifices made by Canadian military personnel.

Allan Lafontaine shared updates and ideas for the Pollinator Garden Project, encouraging members to offer input and consider joining the committee. We are currently seeking a committee chair for this initiative. Please connect with Allan if you’re interested in taking on this role.

We then welcomed guest speaker Frank Corker from the Orillia Pickleball Club, who provided an informative overview of the sport’s rapid growth and the challenges local players face in securing court space. The club is actively seeking donations to support the construction of new courts at the Orillia Recreation Centre.

A big thank-you to Dale for stepping in to chair the meeting- your leadership was much appreciated!


This Week’s Meeting – November 18th

This week Rob Kloostra will be delivering his classification talk. We will also be doing our Student of the Month presentations, and Trina will be presenting a membership minute.

Plus, Dale & Kirsten have an exciting announcement to share about an 80th anniversary giving campaign!

This Week’s Agenda Overview

Agenda ItemDescription
Welcome and Introductions Toast and Welcome
Classification TalkRob Kloostra
Student of the Month Presentations 
Member EngagementBirthdays, Anniversaries, Happy Bucks, 50/50
AnnouncementsAny additional news or reminders for members
Adjournment ~ 6:15 p.m.

Join Online

Members who are unable to attend this week’s meeting in person are invited to join online using the link below.

 Join the Meeting: Click here to join the Rotary Club of Orillia Meeting on Microsoft Teams

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What’s On Deck:

Vocational Service Award Nominations Close November 21st
Reminder to submit your nominations!

  >>Nominate Here

Orillia Santa Claus Parade- Saturday, November 22
This year’s float will have the theme of “80 years of giving”, featuring gift boxes and club members dressed as toys walking along the float. If you can help out by walking with the float, contact Dale or Tony. 

There will be a float decorating session on Wednesday, November 19 at Orser Technical on Harvie Settlement Road. It will be indoors and will start at 5:00 p.m.Thanks to Tony for spearheading!

If you signed up to volunteer with parade marshalling with the Orillia & District Chamber of Commerce, note that parade staging will take place at the e-Capital building on West Street South (next to Home Hardware). The Chamber’s events coordinator Justin will be emailing volunteer instructions and you can reach him at events@orillia.com.

Christmas Tree Decorating at Quayle’s Brewery- Thursday, November 27.         A fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season! We’ll be decorating a tree in support of Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, and then heading inside the Brewey where food and beverage will be available for purchase. >>note there will not be a regular meeting on Tuesday 

Charter Night – Tuesday, December 9th
Celebrating another year of Rotary fellowship, service, and accomplishments! 

  >>Charter Night details and tickets here.

Get Involved – Unite for Good!

Our club’s strength comes from our members’ passion and involvement.

 Every small action,from volunteering at a local fair to supporting global health, helps create a better, fairer world.

Quote of the week: 

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” 

— Henry Ford

Upcoming Events

Weekly Meeting - Mayor of Orillia Don MacIssac
Jan. 20, 2026
4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
 
Student of the Month/Classification
Jan. 20, 2026 5:15 p.m.
 
Club Social - The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
Jan. 27, 2026
4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
 
AGM + Kyle Peacock classification
Feb. 03, 2026
4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
 
Weekly Rotary Meeting - 1st Tuesday
Creative Nomad Studios
Feb. 03, 2026 4:45 p.m.
 
View entire list

In honour of the club’s 80th anniversary, Charter Night will have a 1980’s Christmas theme. Dress up in 1980’s inspired holiday attire or as a character from your favourite ‘80s Christmas movie. 

  >>Charter Night details and tickets here.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays
John Hammill
January 9
 
Mario Tulipano
January 10
 
Spouse Birthdays
Dave
January 13
 
Claire Webb
January 21
 
Anniversaries
Grant Honsinger
Paula Hill-Coulson
January 1
 
Paula Hill-Coulson
Grant Honsinger
January 1
 
Jed Levene
Islay Levene
January 9
 
Ralph Cipolla
Dianne
January 10
 
Join Date
Cliff Whitfield
January 1, 2007
19 years
 
David Slocum
January 1, 2005
21 years
 
Grant Honsinger
January 6, 2015
11 years
 
Paula Hill-Coulson
January 6, 2015
11 years
 
Kevin Vennard
January 15, 2005
21 years
 
Alasoba Kelsy-Braide
January 17, 2025
1 year
 
Useful Links
Rotary International Login Page
Rotary Club of Orillia Website
District Website
Travel Maven Website (offers Rotary Tours)
Rotary Facebook Page
Rotary Linkedin
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