Incoming president Michael Szajewski (left) chaired the Monday meeting where members got a chance to know our newest Rotarian Walter Stewart (right)
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KENORA, ON P9N 3X3
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On behalf of President Lloyd Mack it is my pleasure to invite you to A Special Rotary Evening of Celebration. The Paul Harris Recognition Dinner is the Rotary Club of Kenora's premiere event of the year.
This year our club is recognizing Ursula Larsson and Chris Penner with Honorary Paul Harris Fellow Awards for their significant volunteer contributions, in the spirit of Rotary, to our community. They exemplify Rotary's "Service above Self " motto for devoting their time, effort and passion for the betterment of our community.
We will also recognize member contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
Keynote speaker District Governor Wayne Jacobsen and his wife Gwen will be our special guests.
Please come and join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and good food!! Family and friends are also welcome!
Please rsvp by no later than Monday February 16. E-transfer to: sreid.rotary@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards
Gord LeMaistre, Chair
Gord LeMaistre, Chair
Foundation Committee
Rotarian Anne Anderson, Literacy Committee chair, presents Shelayne Raymond with the 2026 Kenora Community Service Award, a $1000 scholarship for Seven Generations Education Institute students. Shelayne is in her first year of the two-year Social Service Worker diploma offered by SGEI in partnership with Canadore College.
Shelayne exemplifies 'Service above Self' in a variety of contexts. Her volunteer role for Kenora Pride includes supporting events, participating in meetings, sitting on committees and connecting with the community in a welcoming and inclusive way. Her instructors at Seven Generations describe her as engaged, friendly and approachable; someone who will always consider the perspectives of others and contributes to academic debates. She is a natural servant leader within Seven Generations and her community.
Rotarians remember that we have many partnerships in Kenora that support us in different ways. Planning to go out for lunch? Choose a restaurant that helps our causes. Did you know that the Lake of the Woods Brewing Company presently gives us $4 from each Rotary Crowler that the sell in their retail store. That money is ear marked to help build the Rotary Playground on Coney Island
Every Thursday morning the NOW volunteers come out to help fill ad deliver bags to the different schools
NOW bags heading down to the cars to be delivered to schools by club Rotarians
Each NOW bag contains an assortment of cereal, nutrition bars, fresh fruit, some tinned goods and a cookie to name just a few of the items.
Guest speaker on January 26 was Bob Stewart talking about local stories and history of Kenora from his days of working at the Kenora Miner and News. Bob has written 3 books to date about local events.
The Club has invested in some electronic Zoom gear to allow club members to still be part of the Rotary meetings. January 26th meeting had Ron Noseworthy attending from his home. Ron was able to see and hear presentation. The Zoom link will only be sent out if you contact Fred Wright at fred.wright2020@gmail.com prior to meetings.
And the winners are
Puerto Vallarta-Joan Novak/Marva Sellers
Varadero- Sarah Gilbert
Las Vegas-Tanner Olson
Kelowna-Liz Boucha
Cayo Coco -Don Brown
Mayan Riviera-Brandon Woods
Nashville -Kevin Cornish
Montreal -Erin Rody
Halifax _Maureen Spencer
Phoenix -Pauline Gander
Thank you to everyone that sold tickets and to all the lucky winners
Thank you ticket sellers for making this year's Dream Vacation Draw another success. The club's programs could not exist without the profits of this fundraiser. We sold out 3 days before the draw. Well done everyone
Please welcome Salvation Army Officer Walter Stewart as Kenora's newest Rotarian. (Left to Right)Rotarians Lynn Carlson, Ron Noseworthy, Walter Stewart and President Lloyd Mack help with the induction.
Dean Irvine addresses the club with his interesting Vocational talk on January 12
A popular Fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Kenora is the Dream Vacation Draw. Always a sell out. Tickets fit nicely into a stocking hung by the chimney with care. Contact any Rotarian for your dream ticket.
Northern Credit Union's Giving for Good is an annual holiday campaign designed to provide financial and in-kind support to local charities across the 25 communities they serve. Assistant manager Andrew Drew presented $2,500 on behalf of the Kenora branch to Nutrition on Weekends (NOW) Kenora co-chair Jim Corbett (left) and Rotary President Lloyd Mack.
NOW is one of the two recipients of the Giving for Good program chosen by employees at the local branch.
In December 2025, the Giving for Good campaign reached its most significant impact yet, donating a total of $130,000 to over 55 charities across Ontario.
A wonderful evening at the Rotary Christmas party on Dec 11 at the Lake of the Woods Brewing Company. Dinner, drinks, games and a sing a long all contributed to a great evening for the 30 plus guests
See a complete set of photos under photo album Christmas Mix and Mingle 2025
Poplar and Birch clothing store felt that it was important to support the NOW program in Kenora. A small business with a generous $500 donation. Thank you owner Ashley. This food program could not survive without support from our community
President Lloyd Mack chaired the Dec 8th AGM meeting and proclaimed Michael Szajewski as the incoming president for the Kenora club. Debra LeMaistre, the chair person for the Special Projects Committee gave a report on our upcoming partnership for the Rotary Playground on Coney Island. Anne Anderson from the Literacy Committee gave a report on a new reading program geared for new Canadians and others.
Century 21 , again had their annual Christmas Photo Shoot with all proceeds going to the NOW program. The event raised $4,500 this year bringing the 6-year total to $25,000 for the students that receive the food bags every Friday. This year the Nutrition on Weekends is used by 250 students
Rotary Club of Kenora was honoured to host the President of Rotary Foundation Canada. Eva Vida gave us an update on the incredible work that the Rotary Foundation supports and her encouraging words about how we can increase our impact both globally and locally. Eva talked at length about how the grants work to support our local projects. She thanked us for all the support our shows to our community.The Community Service Committee donated $1000.00 towards the Salvation Army Miracle Marathon on Nov 21.
left to right Club President Lloyd Mack, Community Service Chair Kelly Williams, Kenora Salvation Army Walter Stuart and Lt Col John Murray
Reminder the Salvation Army Kettle Program will start soon and is looking for volunteers to man kettles at different locations
The partnership with the Kenora Chapter of Ontario Special Olympics continues to be a good fit with the Rotary Club of Kenora. This year Special Olympics was given a cheque for $7491 as their half of the profits. Well done everyone.
Jason Lava, president of the Royal Canadian Legion in Kenora gave an update on what legion is doing in honour of Rememberance Day.
The October 27th Rotary meeting had Chris Locke (left) and Greg Breen (right) of the City of Kenora, give an update on what was happening with upcoming projects in KenoraLeft - Chris Locke and right - Greg Breen
Rotarians and Friends of Rotary came out on Friday Oct 24th in support of World Polio Day. Thanks to Gord LeMaistre and his committee for planning and organzing a wonderful evening.
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Kenora Winter Carnival Rotary Chili
Feb. 27, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Sunset Country Handbell Ensemble
Mar 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Performance to thank Rotary for donation to the group
by Debra LeMaistre
This is a PARTIAL List of those who have benefited from donations from the Rotary Club of Kenora:
