Events

Our meeting this week is sure to be an inspiration to all of us. Youth of today are our leaders of tomorrow. We will be hearing from some young people who are definitely leaders of tomorrow but are already having an incredible positive impact on our world today.

We will be hearing from the co-presidents of our St. Pete's Interact Club. They will be sharing about their club's achievements this past year, their activities and projects. We will also hear from former interactor, Emily Tung. Emily is a third-year student at University of Toronto pursuing a double major in Economics and Environmental Studies. She grew up in Ottawa and was a founding member of the Interact Club at St Pete's. She was also involved in organizaing RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership) for our District. All of these experiences have led her to a passion for environmental justice and climate action. She will be speaking to us today about her plans to spend three months in Ghana as a HerStart Fellow with Youth Challenge International. 

Please note: This is a Wednesday evening meeting. We will have some social time from 7-7:30 pm and then begin the formal part of our meeting. We hope that all members can join us in welcoming and supporting these incredible young people!

Our guest speaker today is author Anne Raina. Anne worked for many years in the public and not-for-profit sectors. She was a senior executive with a national disability organization when struck with multiple disabling autoimmune disorders herself.

She has been writing poetry, skits and short stories for friends and family since she was a child. Although previously published in magazines and newspapers, Clara's Rib was her first adventure in publishing a book. To date, 4,000 copies have sold. She was awarded the Canadian Lung Association's 2014 Heather Crowe Award for raising awareness about lung health. In 2015, Anne published two children's books - The Kangaroo With the Wooden Shoe and Things That Go SPLAT! In 2016, she published The Kangaroo With the Wooden Shoe - Book Two and Things That Go Where They Shouldn't. She is a member of The Ottawa Story Spinners, a writing group who publish a book of short stories annually in The Black Lake Chronicles series, Volumes I through VI. Anne is currently working on her mother's biography for publication.

Anne will have her book available for sale at our meeting.

Join in a fun evening of mini-putt at Mer Bleue Golf. Cost is $14.75 plus hst per person payable at the course.

Location: 3686 Navan Rd.

Club Assembly meetings are our monthly opportunity to discuss business that is important to the club.

In this final Assembly meeting of this Rotary year we will review goals and achievements of this past year and start making plans for the year ahead!

The Rotary Club of Orleans is pleased to present awards to area youth that exemplify strength of character such as leadership, compassion, integrity, perseverance, etc. Youth receiving these awards will be honoured and celebrated at this very special annual event.

In anticipation of the new Rotary year starting July 1, the Club Changeover is a special event to mark the end of a Rotary year and the beginning of a new one. We will celebrate the achievements of the club over the past year, acknowledging the work of outgoing President Gayle and the Board of Directors, and officially inducting new club President Raj and new board members for the coming year. This is an annual celebration that signifies our commitment to the ongoing work of our club.

This is a celebratory event, not to be missed. All members are encouraged to attend. Friends and family are also welcome!

The changeover will take place in the home of Gayle and Nabil at 3 Centrepark Drive in Blackburn Hamlet. It is a potluck dinner. Gayle and Nabil will provide grilled meat and non-alcoholic beverages. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.

Join us at Gabriel's Pizza, 2158 St Joseph Blvd for an evening of food and fellowship.