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KENORA, ON P9N 3X3
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Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre
Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre
470 1st Ave S
Kenora, ON P9N 1W5
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At Monday's Rotary meeting, Jeff Gustafson, professional angler shared stories with the club about his recent fishing experiences. The only disappointment was that he didn't bring a map of secret fishing spots on Lake of the Woods.
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Thank you to Randy Nickle and A & W for his generous donation to the Splash Park!
On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Rotary Club of Kenora’s Health and Hunger Committee welcomed John Currie to its meeting. Currie is executive director of HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) and a member of the Pickering, Ontario Rotary Club. He had been in Winnipeg for the launch of APTN’s First Contact series and was visiting his mother Dale in Dryden, his hometown. Currie was interested to learn about our local efforts in Health and Hunger and shared some about HIP, created by Southern Ontario Rotarians, to support the educational efforts of indigenous people and encourage all Canadians to be aware of indigenous issues, history and culture. l-r: Jim Retson, Fred Wright, John Dahl, Lloyd Mack, John Currie, Stacey Szajewski, Don Kehler and Anne Anderson (missing from photo).
July 30th Rotary Luncheon speaker - Reed Cuperio, LOWDPOA LakeSmart Program
LOWDPOA staff, Executive Director, Rotarian, Diane Schwartz-William, 2018 LakeSmart Ambassador Reed Cuperio and Assistant Executive Director, Rotarian Linda Nelson shared information about the Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association and their LakeSmart Program with Rotarians at the regular Monday meeting on July 30th.
Rotarian, Bruce Ormiston thanked Reed for updating the club on this unique community outreach program. The LakeSmart team offers environmentally-friendly messages to shoreline residents and anyone who enjoys the lakes and environment. The program, now in its 8th year continues to expand the broad range of information and activities that it provides, encouraging everyone to contribute to a healthier lake ecosystem.
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Rotary Splash Park Groundbreaking July 16, 2018
The Groundbreaking Ceremony held at the site of of the Rotary Splash Park in Norman Park was very well attended by Rotarians, supporters and plenty of children. President Lynn Carlson welcomed everyone, acknowledged our partners - City of Kenora, Northwestern First Nations Elder Jeanette Skead blessed the land, Mayor Canfield spoke about what a great addition the splash park will be for Kenora, and thanked Rotary for their gift to the city. Splash Park Committee Chair Deb LeMaistre acknowledged and thanked the major donors and all who have contributed to our fundraising efforts.
Groundbreaking was completed with the turning of the sod and a barbecue, complete with a beautiful cake.
Here is the link to the interview by CBC Radio Thunder Bay:
We had a visit today from the 2018-19 District Governor Elaine Thompson! Our club donated to Polio Plus in her honour and President Lynn got to preside over the meeting for the first time in her year as president.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE ROTARY LUCKY DUCK RACE!
OUR PARTNERS, THE KENORA SPECIAL OLYMPICS WILL RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE PROFITS, WITH THE REMAINING FUNDS GOING TO LOCAL CHARITIES
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WE have GREAT NEWS to share!!
City Council has passed a resolution to proceed with the construction of the Rotary Splash Park at Norman Park. The contract has been awarded to Sierra Construction of Kenora for a total cost of $537,637!!
The Rotary Club of Kenora is very grateful for the partnerships we have with the City of Kenora, the Northwestern Health Unit, Kenora Association for Community Living, and the Kenora Lake of the Woods District Community Foundation.
We're definitely going to make a BIG SPLASH to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Kenora!
Our fundraising continues as we aren't fully funded yet, so please support our efforts by donating, buying a brick, or attending a fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who has already donated. We are so grateful for your support!
City Council has passed a resolution to proceed with the construction of the Rotary Splash Park at Norman Park. The contract has been awarded to Sierra Construction of Kenora for a total cost of $537,637!!
The Rotary Club of Kenora is very grateful for the partnerships we have with the City of Kenora, the Northwestern Health Unit, Kenora Association for Community Living, and the Kenora Lake of the Woods District Community Foundation.
We're definitely going to make a BIG SPLASH to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Kenora!
Our fundraising continues as we aren't fully funded yet, so please support our efforts by donating, buying a brick, or attending a fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who has already donated. We are so grateful for your support!
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Race will be held at McLeod Park at 11 A.M. on July 1st. Come and cheer on your duck!!
A BBQ, kids' fish pond, and other events will also be taking place!
Tickets are available at Frosted Foods, Johnson's Pharmacy, The Standard, and Safeway or from Rotarians.
Tickets are $10 each
Cash Prizes!
Tickets are available at ScotiaBank, Johnson's Pharmacy, Consumer's Frosted Foods and Safeway
A donation of $5,000 was made to the Rotary Splash Park fundraising campaign in memory of former Rotarian George Curtis. Pictured is Rotarian Claire Noseworthy, Mary-Lynn Curtis, and George's daughter, Rotarian Darcia Curtis.
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Marie Loewen and Heather Bird held a donut sale to raise funds for the Rotary Splash Park. Pictured here with Heather's son Eli is Heather, and Rotary President Deb LeMaistre. Funds raised were $1,400!
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New member Brandon LaPointe, Manager of Kenora Honda was welcomed into the family of Rotary!
Pictured left to right: Membership Chair Gord LeMaistre, Assistant District Governor Fred Wright, New Member Brandon, President Deb LeMaistre.
Rotarians were out in the community serving food at the Fellowship Centre lunch sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church! Pictured are Rotarians Mike and Stacy Michael Szajewski and John Dahl
“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.”― Martin Luther King Jr.
Bowls and cutlery to four school breakfast/lunch programs: St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope John Paul II, Evergreen and Beaver Brae were delivered today, a donation from the Rotary Club. Also a set of pots & pans, cooking utensils and dishes were donated for transitional housing units at the Kenora Fellowship Centre.
A donation of $1,000 was presented to Habitat Representative Joan Schelske (centre). Presenting the cheque is Rotary Treasurer Barbara King (left). Right is Rotary President Deb LeMaistre.CANADIAN TIRE DONATES TO THE KENORA ROTARY SPLASH PARK
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Pictured is John Dahl, Fundraising Chair, Randy Orford, Canadian Orford, Associate Dealer - Canadian Tire, Rotarians Deb & Gord LeMaistre, Committee Chairs
Canadian Tire has donated $5,000 to the Rotary Splash Park Fundraising Campaign! Thanks for your support!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS NOW A SERVICE PARTNER OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
EVANSTON, IL (October 2, 2017) — More than 1 billion people around the world live in inadequate housing according to the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements. Through a partnership between Rotary and Habitat for Humanity, more will have access to safe and affordable housing across the globe.
The partnership will facilitate collaboration between local Rotary clubs and local Habitat for Humanity organizations, enabling Habitat to extend their volunteer pool by tapping into Rotary’s 1.2 million members in 200 countries and regions.
Members of Kenora City Council and Rotarians gather to raise the Rotary Flag in celebration of Rotary International Week.
Centre: Mayor David Canfield
Rotary’s $1500.00 donation to the Kenora Arts went back to the Community 100%. Employees at Riverview Industries designed and built brackets for theatre lighting. Rotarian Len Mark is seen overseeing the installation at Knox Church where Concerts are held throughout the fall and spring. Chairperson and Rotarian Lucia Melnick looks forward to the enhanced experience of the performances for the community.
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World Polio Day
Oct 24, 2018 11:59 PM
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Dream Vacation Draw
Ristorante PizzeriaNov 05, 2018
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Rotary New Years Eve Family Event
Kenora Recreation CentreDec 31, 2018
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM -
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Mar 15, 2019 – Mar 17, 2019
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2019 Rotary International Convention
Jun 01, 2019 – Jun 05, 2019
by Debra LeMaistre
This is a PARTIAL List of those who have benefited from donations from the Rotary Club of Kenora: