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Rotary Club of Kenora
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KENORA, ON P9N 3X3
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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.
Denise Lysak from the Lake of the Woods Brewing Company step in at the last minute on March 27th to give an update on what the Brewing Company is involved with. Presentation came 2 days after their Earth Day Cleanup in Kenora. Planting trees, charity pints, Beer for a Cause are just some of the community projects that BrewCo is involved in.Pictured here is Rotary President Lloyd Mack presenting a certificate to Denise for her presentation. The club honours all speakers by making a donation to the Rotary Foundation on their behalf
A group of 10 Rotarians came out to support the Lake of the Woods Brewing Company in their efforts to clean up the street of Kenora.About 70 people came out to pick up garbage filling a large dumpster. The clean look of the town was very noticable. Rotarians met after the event to share a meal together. Thank you goes out to BrewCo for continuing this annual cleanupBelow, John, Judy, Payden & Demi busy at work. More pictures available of the Rotary Facebook page
Congratulations to Guy Saurette, Kenora's newest Paul Harris Fellow. President Lloyd presented the certificate and pin to Guy at a NOW packing event. This is Guy's first PHF
Executive Director Lois Bailey of Wigwas, Program Manager Sheelagh Reid and Enviromental Service Manager Kerry Livingstone gave the club an informative update on what has changed over the past few years at Wigwas Elder and Senior Care Home. Changes from a tired operation to a now vibrant home for seniors are easily spotted when you visit Wigwas. Lois kept reenforcing that it was her hard working team that allowed all the positive changes .
The Legacy of Lucia Melnick Forever an endowment fund that the KLWCF has set up in her honour . The banner was proudly displayed at this year's Festival of the Arts. The arts is something that Lucia always supported and participated in. Lucia was a long time honourary Rotarian until her passing in the fall of 2023
The St. Thomas Aquinas Interact Club in Kenora made a generous donation to the Ripple Effect Scholarship Fund. They raised $600 to send a student at the Santo Domingo Xenacoj School to high school for a year!
This is the 5th consecutive year the students have sponsored a student in Guatemala.
April 8th had City of Kenora staff shoveling out the Rotary Peace Park. When will there be spring?
KCA - Kenora Chiefs Advisoy
Jun 22, 2026
Makate Waagamichiwanang Gakinaa'amaatiwin on Strecker Road 5:00 p.m.
by Debra LeMaistre
This is a PARTIAL List of those who have benefited from donations from the Rotary Club of Kenora:
