September always seems to arrive with a change in rhythm. Across our community, children and young people (and teachers!) are heading back to school, from those taking their first steps into elementary classrooms to students beginning another year of high school or university. At the same time, mums are beginning to dot neighborhood porches, and the Carp Fair is nearly here. All the signs are telling us that autumn is just around the corner!
Dwight and I had a nice time at the Kanata 55+ Expo on Thursday. It was busier than expected and it was a great reminder that we need to be present at these kinds of community events.
ROK will also be manning a table at the Rotary Village during Ukrainian Fest on Sunday, September 13, at Riverside Park in Carleton Place. Feel free to stop by... and have a pierogi or two.
Later this month, I will be attending the 2026 Rotary Zone Institute in Cancún, Mexico. I am looking forward to meeting Rotarians from across our Zones, exchanging ideas, and learning all the Rotary things. I hope to return with plenty of useful insights and inspiration to share.
Hope you all have a great week! Enjoy the resources and updates below.
Jessica Zijlstra
Club Secretary
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Club Events
Ukrainian Fest 2026
Sunday, September 13 | 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Our club will join the Rotary Village at Ukrainian Fest 2026 at Riverside Park in Carleton Place.
Come enjoy the festivities, connect with fellow Rotarians, and celebrate Ukrainian culture. Pierogies will be aplenty!
Classification Talks with Rob and Kefas
Wednesday, September 16 | 7:30 a.m.
Join us as Rob and Kefas present their classification talks, giving us an opportunity to learn more about their professional backgrounds, experiences, and interests. Charles is on breakfast duty.
End Polio Now
Join a Polio Immunization Trip to India
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Agra Tajmahal have announced two National Immunization Day campaigns in October 2026 and March 2027.
This is a unique opportunity for Rotarians to visit India, administer two lifesaving drops of the polio vaccine to children, and witness firsthand the remarkable progress Rotary members in India have made in the fight against polio.
It is a truly inspiring experience that celebrates Rotary’s enduring commitment to a polio-free world and the End Polio Now campaign.
For information, contact:
Rtn Dr Shiv Sharma |Polio Chair | Jt Secertary|2025-27 Proud Member of Rotary Club Agra Tajmahal | RID 3110 | secretary@agratajmahalrotary.org WhatsApp at +919837061405
Membership Update
Understanding the State of Rotary Membership
Explore these three resources for an update on the state of Rotary membership and a closer look at where our new members are coming from.
State of Membership Video
Watch this video for an update on the current state of Rotary membership.
