We were very proud and happy to induct Mary-Lynne Curtis into the Family of Rotary! Pictured is Mary-Lynne with sponsor Claire Noseworthy, President Lynne Carlson, and Ron Noseworthy who performed the induction ceremony. Welcome Mary-Lynne!
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Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre
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470 1st Ave S
Kenora, ON P9N 1W5
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Over $11,000 has been donated this year to various nutrition programs in the Kenora area.
Two new members were inducted into Rotary. Welcome LaDon Klywak and Emma McDonald. Pictured with the new Rotarians are Membership Chair Gord LeMaistre and President Lynn Carlson
The Rotary Club of Kenora was very proud to induct 3 new members on Monday November 26th!
Pictured are President Lynn Carlson (left) and Pat Chernesky, District 5550 Membership Co-Chair (right) with new inductees Tanis McIntosh, Dan McCann, and Sat Gurram.
Pictured are President Lynn Carlson (left) and Pat Chernesky, District 5550 Membership Co-Chair (right) with new inductees Tanis McIntosh, Dan McCann, and Sat Gurram.
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The Rotary Club of Kenora has recently placed two little libraries constructed by Beaver Brae students in the community. One was placed outside Keewatin Place and the other in Rabbit Lake Trailer Park.
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Congratulations to the Winners of Rotary's Dream Trip Draw, held November 5, 2018!
Thank you to all who purchased a ticket. Our community is the real winner in this, as funds will be distributed throughout to causes such as school food programs, sports programs, etc.
Here is the complete list of winners:
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Lynn Moffatt from Community Support Services, District of Kenora Home for the Aged, receives a cheque for $500 from Rotary Club president Lynn Carlson.
Be sure to purchase your ticket before they're sold out! Only 576 tickets will be sold!
Tickets are available at select businesses throughout the community, or from any Rotarian.
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.
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World Rotary Day
Feb 23, 2019
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Paul Harris Night
Feb 25, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM -
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Mar 15, 2019 – Mar 17, 2019
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2019 Rotary D5550 Conference
May 02, 2019 – May 05, 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: