Past President Receives Award
Ken Woodley, our president last year, received a Paul Harris Award from District Governor Ross Tyson.
Ken Woodley joined the Yellowknife Rotary Club in 1998.
Since that time, Ken has served as Chairman of key Yellowknife Rotary committees.
His most memorable contributions include Rotary Radio Days and the Yellowknife Rotary Waterfront Park.
Ken has participated in various positions on the club's Executive. This includes a four year stint as Secretary of the Yellowknife Rotary Club.
He served as president of the Club during the 2007/2008 year.
During his time as president, he was a true to the motto: "Renewing Our Commitment". Ken is always a committed Rotarian and can be spotted at Rotary events, such as the Bike Auction, the Canada Day Parade, Rotary Roses, representing Rotary at the Yellowknife Spring Trade Show, and he is actively involved in the Kids Ahead Reading Program.
Ken and his wife Margret have opened their hearts and home to 7 Rotary exchange students and dozens of Northern Experience high school students as well as students who have been part of the Tiptoe Through the Caribou northern experience. Canadian and international students have received a warm Northern welcome, thanks to Ken and Margret Woodley.
In addition to his Rotary contributions, Ken is active in the Yellowknife community in other ways.
He known for his contribution to the success of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) where he has participated, both on-stage and as a board member and president of the NACC board.
Ken is a consistent, dedicated and highly valued contributor to this Club and to our community. He is always ready to help with initiatives which improve our community and improve our world. No job too big or no Random Act of Kindness is too small for this outstanding Rotarian.
Since that time, Ken has served as Chairman of key Yellowknife Rotary committees.
His most memorable contributions include Rotary Radio Days and the Yellowknife Rotary Waterfront Park.
Ken has participated in various positions on the club's Executive. This includes a four year stint as Secretary of the Yellowknife Rotary Club.
He served as president of the Club during the 2007/2008 year.
During his time as president, he was a true to the motto: "Renewing Our Commitment". Ken is always a committed Rotarian and can be spotted at Rotary events, such as the Bike Auction, the Canada Day Parade, Rotary Roses, representing Rotary at the Yellowknife Spring Trade Show, and he is actively involved in the Kids Ahead Reading Program.
Ken and his wife Margret have opened their hearts and home to 7 Rotary exchange students and dozens of Northern Experience high school students as well as students who have been part of the Tiptoe Through the Caribou northern experience. Canadian and international students have received a warm Northern welcome, thanks to Ken and Margret Woodley.
In addition to his Rotary contributions, Ken is active in the Yellowknife community in other ways.
He known for his contribution to the success of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) where he has participated, both on-stage and as a board member and president of the NACC board.
Ken is a consistent, dedicated and highly valued contributor to this Club and to our community. He is always ready to help with initiatives which improve our community and improve our world. No job too big or no Random Act of Kindness is too small for this outstanding Rotarian.