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Rotary Club of Kenora
P.O. Box 164
KENORA, ON P9N 3X3
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Thank you Rotarians and students for helping clean up the Rotary Peace Park June 30th
Outgoing president Lloyd Mack welcomes incoming President Michael Szajewski
Gord LeMaistre presents a PHF+1 pin to Sandra Poole
Guy and Lorraine enjoying the change over meeting
Kim C and Arnie B
Long term Rotarians Damon M and Len M enjoying Change over meeting at 901Westside
Playground on Coney moving ahead quickly
Cheryl Leischow and Theresa Neufeld the joint owners of Norcare Inc presented a cheque for $5000. towards making the Rotary Playground on Coney Island fully assessable to all. About Norcare Inc.
Norcare Inc. is a Treatment Foster Home Network located in Kenora, Ontario.
Typically, Norcare places children and youth through the referral process from outside agencies.
Norcare strives to provide a high level of quality care that is Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive.
It is our goal to work in partnership with placing agencies, biological families, and their communities to ensure all aspects of the child’s needs are met while receiving our services in out of home care.
Norcare Inc was the first business to purchase a heavy duty wooden picnic table with a plaque that will include their company logo and be placed by the new playground on Coney Island for all to use. Contact John Dahl if you are interested in purchasing a table in honour of someone or as a way to promote your company. jjdahl@shaw.ca
Typically, Norcare places children and youth through the referral process from outside agencies.
Norcare strives to provide a high level of quality care that is Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive.
It is our goal to work in partnership with placing agencies, biological families, and their communities to ensure all aspects of the child’s needs are met while receiving our services in out of home care.
Norcare Inc was the first business to purchase a heavy duty wooden picnic table with a plaque that will include their company logo and be placed by the new playground on Coney Island for all to use. Contact John Dahl if you are interested in purchasing a table in honour of someone or as a way to promote your company. jjdahl@shaw.ca
The City maitenance dept was busy this past week raising the water pump that shots up water on Rotary's Goodwill Geyser.
When they tested out the geyser in May they thought all that was needed was to clean some of the plugged sprayers. It appears
to be a lot more.
Slowly the pump is pulled up
The pump is being sent to Winnipeg to see what the actual problem is.Depending what they find the Geyser may be out of service this summer
The Kenora Chiefs Advisory Camp on Strecker Road held a Connection Meeting. Included was a camp tour and a walleye Dinner. Eighteen Rotarians enjoyed the evening on June 22/26
Rotarian Marion Wright shows off a new friend. Well done Marion.
The Rotary Club of Kenora extends its sincere thanks to Kenora Hospitality Alliance for its generous grant of $5,000 in support of our fundraising efforts for the Rotary Playground on Coney Island.
Our Club has committed to raising $66,000 toward the construction of an accessible playground that will provide inclusive play opportunities for children and families in our community. This generous contribution brings us one step closer to making this important project a reality.
Thank you to the Kenora Hospitality Alliance for investing in a more accessible and welcoming community for everyone.
Kenora's newest Rotarian is Sheeba Gill. Left to right Fred Wright, Lloyd Mack, Sheeba Gill and Jim Retson
The Rotary Club of Kenora came out in force to help feed all the golfers at the annual Community Foundation BBQ. The money raised for our partnership will be added to the Rotary Endowment Fund. Fund currently sits over $72000
Former Exchange Student from Australia, Katie Holt (now Page), visited Kenora this week with her daughter Annabel. Katie was here for her year long exchange 20 years ago. A pot luck dinner was held at Noseworthy's home. "The exchange changed my life"
Rotary Foundation at work. The district grant matched our $1500 and allowed us to purchase 3 Gladiator Crab Apple trees for the Rotary Peace Park
MUNA students St Thomas Aquinas
Stephanie Titova and Izzah Imran, and Laura McNulty (partner Mehrosh Tanveer unable to attend)
Stephanie Titova and Izzah Imran, and Laura McNulty (partner Mehrosh Tanveer unable to attend)
It is always great to hear from local Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) teams on their experience. Representatives from the four
Beaver Brae teams and two St. Thomas Aquinas teams spoke to our club on Monday, May 25. On May 1 and 2, there were 70 teams that
debated two resolutions at the Assembly in Winnipeg. Each team was assigned a country in the United Nations model and was expected to
articulate how their nation would position themselves in the debate on two resolutions researched prior to the event.
Above l-r: Lauren Fagnilli, Esther Kolapo (partner Dorcas Kolapo unable to attend), Cecelia Hodson, Sydney Tacknyk (partner Henri
Degagne-Ross unable to attend) and Kayhne McDonald (partner Emma Wheatley unable to attend). Congratulations to Emma and Kayhne
for winning the Rais Khan Memorial Award for Diplomacy. Kayne shared a secret to success as the French delegates was having a baker
make macarons for them to share with teams they were in negotiations with at the conference
Beaver Brae teams and two St. Thomas Aquinas teams spoke to our club on Monday, May 25. On May 1 and 2, there were 70 teams that
debated two resolutions at the Assembly in Winnipeg. Each team was assigned a country in the United Nations model and was expected to
articulate how their nation would position themselves in the debate on two resolutions researched prior to the event.
Above l-r: Lauren Fagnilli, Esther Kolapo (partner Dorcas Kolapo unable to attend), Cecelia Hodson, Sydney Tacknyk (partner Henri
Degagne-Ross unable to attend) and Kayhne McDonald (partner Emma Wheatley unable to attend). Congratulations to Emma and Kayhne
for winning the Rais Khan Memorial Award for Diplomacy. Kayne shared a secret to success as the French delegates was having a baker
make macarons for them to share with teams they were in negotiations with at the conference
Rotary was well represented at the May 28 Volunteer Fair held on the Rotary Walking Track at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre.
There were about 10 Rotarians involved in staffing or organizing the booth including: l-r - Guy Saurette, Kelly Williams, Lynn Carlson and
Ron Noseworthy
There were about 10 Rotarians involved in staffing or organizing the booth including: l-r - Guy Saurette, Kelly Williams, Lynn Carlson and
Ron Noseworthy
Fred Wright (left), who twice served District 5550 as District Governor, was one of two Rotarians leaving the district board to receive recognition and the appreciation of the District during the Saturday, May 9, closing banquet for the 2026 District Convention held in Neepawa. District Governor Wayne Jacobsen thanked Fred for over a decade of service to the board of governors including chairing both Membership and Public Image committees in the 2025-26 year. Congratulations Fred!!
Rotary Club of President Lloyd Mack would like to thank the club for the surprise certificate presented for Exceptional Service
Above Self by District Governor Wayne Jacobsen at the 2026 District Convention on May 9.
Above Self by District Governor Wayne Jacobsen at the 2026 District Convention on May 9.
The Rotary Club of Kenora recognises the outstanding contributions of Lloyd Mack in Service Above Self, some of which include (And not limited to): Lloyd was a founding member of our Nutrition on Weekends Project and he continues to champion it and serve it weekly.
Lloyd resurrected the Geyser Gleanings, a publication that he provided for the Club for many years when he was Club
Secretary.
Lloyd has inspired us through implementation of our District Action Plan by: a. Engaging our members and community through his publication in the Gleanings and follow up in social media of very positive stories about our members.
b. Emphasizing the need for effective Public Image both internally and in our community through social media and
more traditional means.
c. Reaching out in varied ways to engage our members,including personal interviews and personal contacts.
d. He ensures that our community and members are aware of our impact.
e. He ensures that we expand our reach by partnering with other community organizations.
f. He has made membership growth a priority, and we have grown.
Lloyd is an active participant in all that we do in our Club and community.
Lloyd Mack is an exemplary Rotarian and deserves special recognition.
Congratulations Lloyd
Lloyd resurrected the Geyser Gleanings, a publication that he provided for the Club for many years when he was Club
Secretary.
Lloyd has inspired us through implementation of our District Action Plan by: a. Engaging our members and community through his publication in the Gleanings and follow up in social media of very positive stories about our members.
b. Emphasizing the need for effective Public Image both internally and in our community through social media and
more traditional means.
c. Reaching out in varied ways to engage our members,including personal interviews and personal contacts.
d. He ensures that our community and members are aware of our impact.
e. He ensures that we expand our reach by partnering with other community organizations.
f. He has made membership growth a priority, and we have grown.
Lloyd is an active participant in all that we do in our Club and community.
Lloyd Mack is an exemplary Rotarian and deserves special recognition.
Congratulations Lloyd
Debra LeMaistre, Past President 2017-18 of the Rotary Club of Kenora, is taking on the role of Assistant Governor for Northwestern Ontario on July 1. District 5550 is returning to the model of Assistant Governors and Deb’s role is to act as liaison between our 2026-27 District Governor (Warren Thompson from Winnipeg-Assiniboine) and the Kenora, Dryden and Sioux Lookoutclubs, fostering communication, and providing District support to our three clubs. She will visit these three clubs during the year.
Jake on the Lake was the guest speaker at the May 11th Rotary meeting. Jake gave us the back ground on how Wauzhushk Onigum got this community radio station.
The Rotary Club of Kenora was well represented at the District 5550 Conference held in Neepawa May 8-9. From l-r: Lynn Carlson, Christine Hansen, Fred Wright, Deb Lemaistre, Lloyd Mack, Shirley Mack, Ron Noseworthy, Claire Noseworthy and Gord Lemaistre. The conference theme was ‘We are all Canadian.’
On May 1 and 2, student teams from Beaver Brae Secondary School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School participated in the Model United Nations Assembly in Winnipeg. The Rotary Club of Kenora is beyond proud of the hard work in simulating negotiation and consensus-building on global issues with delegates from across Northwestern Ontario, Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.Each team was assigned a country in the United Nations model and was expected to articulate how their nation upholds and advances truth,
ensures access, and strengthens resilience in the global system in debate on two resolutions researched prior to the event.
The four teams from Beaver Brae (top photo) were: Henri Degagne-Ross and Sydney Tacknyk, Lauren Fagnilli and Cecelia Hodson, Dorcas Kolapo and Esther Kolapo, and Kayhne McDonald and Emma Wheatley. A special round of applause to Emma and Kayhne for winning the Rais Khan Memorial Award for Diplomacy.
Representing St. Thomas Aquinas were: Stephanie Titova and Izzah Imran (above photo), and Laura McNulty and Mehrosh Tanveer (below photo)
Rotarian Anne Anderson (left) and President Lloyd Mack (right) congratulate Cierra Olsen on her receipt of the Rotary Club of Kenora Community Service Award at Confederation College. The mother of two (a 5-year-old) daughter and a 3-year-old son) is an upcoming graduate of Confederation College, where I will receive her Early Childhood Education diploma. She has 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field, working with various ages groups ranging from infant to school aged children, and has volunteered with the Girl Guides of Canada, working with the Sparks and Embers (5-8 years), and on occasion, she volunteers for my daughter’s school, helping with hot lunches.
Cierra has been accepted into the Social Services Worker (Accelerated) program with Confederation College in the fall of 2026, and plans to continue her education even further to ensure she is providing quality care throughout her professional journey.
This winter there seemed to be a lot of vandalism at the Rotary Peace Park. Every bench had some of the composite plastic boards broken off. Both picnic tables had graffetti on them.
When the town was alerted they jumped into action by removing the graffetti and replacing all the boards with treated lumber. Treated lumber was chosen as the composite boards cost just under $100 per board. It would have been a thousand dollar touch this time.
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Pinecrest Teddy Bear Picnic
Jul. 14, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. -
Coney Island Fish Fry
Jul. 17, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -
Rotary & Special Olympics BBQto Honour Susan LeMay
Kinsmen Club HouseJul. 22, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -
Rotary Lobsterfest
Sep. 19, 2026
Club President, Michael Szajewski
Jul 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Vocational Talk: Granite, Governance and Lessons Learned
by Debra LeMaistre
This is a PARTIAL List of those who have benefited from donations from the Rotary Club of Kenora:
