Club Executives & Directors
President
Bruce Wehlau
Immediate Past President
Vic Budz
Secretary
John Beking
Treasurer
Nancy Miller-McKenzie
Constitutional Cmtee Chair
John Beking
Community Service Chair
Serge Lacroix
International Service Chair
Cora Beking
Membership Chair
Vic Budz
Public Relations
Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon
Foundation & District Chair
Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon
New Generations Chair
Cathy Gilpin
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Rotary Radio Day News release
 
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Rotarians Take to the Airwaves: Kemptville Rotary Club
Hosts Radio Day Extravaganza
 
Kemptville, May 10th — Get ready to tune in and support your community as Kemptville's Rotary Club gears up for a day of live radio at Moose FM 97.5. On Saturday, May 10th, from 8 AM to 3 PM, local Rotarians will step out of their comfort zones and onto the airwaves for a special event aimed at raising funds for a good cause.
Throughout the day, Rotarians will not only host the radio shows but also engage in lively discussions, interviews, and even read commercials purchased by local businesses. The event promises a diverse lineup, including interviews with Rotary youth exchange students, club members, and reflections on Rotary's impactful 90-year history in the community.
Adding an exciting twist, donated items will be auctioned off every hour, ensuring that every dollar raised stays right here in Kemptville. The majority of the proceeds will benefit Shalom Small Homes, highlighting Rotary's commitment to local philanthropy.
As Spring approaches, Rotarians will be contacting businesses to solicit for advertisements and donated items for the May 10 event. 
For more details on how to support this initiative, whether through purchasing advertising slots or donating items for auction, please contact Vic Budz at         403-363-2205 or vicbudz@gmail.com
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from your local Rotarians and make a difference in your community!
                                                                                                      
Kemptville Rotary Welcomes New Members
Our club is pleased to welcome new members Randy Yochim and Bruce Enloe. Both Randy and Bruce are excited to be joining us.  We look forward to their friendship and assistance in becoming a more significant force in our community.
 
 
 
 
Rotary Radio Day on May 10
On May 10 2025, Kemptville Rotary will be hosting the First Annual Rotary Radio Day! 
 
Beginning March 21 local Rotarians will be out in the community, selling advertisements and collecting donated items from our Business Community.  On May 10 Rotarians will be "ON AIR" from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Moose 97.5 FM.  Each hour, we will be Auctioning a different set of donated items, Reading advertisements, Interviewing guests, and Talking about Rotary locally and beyond!
 
Approximately 2/3 of the profits from this event will be committed to the local "Shalom Small Homes" project, with the remainder supporting other local Rotary endeavors. 
 
Note-  For more information, or to purchase an advertisement, or donate an item, contact Vic Budz at 403-363-2205 or Bruce Wehlau at 613-408-3007
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Kemptville Rotary Radio Day   
 
Saturday, May 10, 2025       8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Celebrating 90 Years of Community Service
 
Our club is celebrating 90 years of service to our community. We recently held a celebratory dinner at Catered Affairs where Paul Harris Fellowships were presented to Vic Budz for his contributions to Rotary and the Rotary Foundation as well as to David Shanahan and Marguerite Boyer of The North Grenville Times for their ongoing support of our club.
Pictured below are some of the recipients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Young Writers Contest
Winners of the Annual Rotary Young Writers Competition received $1,000 in prizes donated by The Egg Marketing Board at a recent Rotary Club meeting. This year entries were allowed to be in any form of media and attracted video, art and written entries! Pictured below are some of our Rotary club members, winners' families and winners Jaxon William, Emili Park-Viger, Wayne Henshall, Zoey & Kelly Dulmage.
 
Shalom Small Homes
Our club recently decided to support Shalom Small Homes. Pictured below are President Bruce and members of the club presenting a cheque for $10,000 to founder Janne Ritskes.
 
Welcome New Members
Our club is pleased to welcome new members Angie Ford and Marc-Andre Montpetit to the club. We look forward to their friendship and assistance in improving our club going forward.
 
Rotary Youth Exchange
An experience of a lifetime: Rotary’s short term exchange program
Reproduced with the kind permission of the  North Grenville Times
 
August 15, 2024
 
Aaron Windisch and Gavin Cloutier
 
Gavin Cloutier, a youth from North Grenville, recently embarked on a transformative journey through Rotary’s Short Term Exchange Program (STEP), spending three weeks immersed in the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland. In turn, his Swiss counterpart, Aaron, discovered life in Eastern Ontario.
Gavin’s selection for the program was a culmination of diligent preparation by both himself and his family, who engaged in weekend sessions to ready themselves for the adventure ahead. Upon Aaron’s arrival just in time for Canada Day, he was greeted with the unexpected heat and flat terrain of his new surroundings, which remained unchanged throughout his stay.
During Aaron’s visit, Gavin’s family warmly embraced him into their summer activities, ensuring he experienced the best of Canadian hospitality. A highlight of their itinerary was a memorable road trip encompassing Niagara Falls, Muskoka, and the enchanting 1000 Islands. In Kemptville and Ottawa, the boys undertook a spirited treasure hunt, delving into local culture, sites and history.  Of course, there was also time for swimming, fishing and canoeing.
The exchange was reciprocal, as Gavin accompanied Aaron back to Switzerland this long weekend, eager to explore a new country and its rich cultural tapestry. As Gavin prepares to return home just in time for school, anticipation brews to hear about his enriching experiences abroad and the enduring bonds forged through Rotary’s global exchange initiative.
Rotary Citation
For the second year in a row, our club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve in the Rotary year. We were 1 of only 11 clubs in our district to achieve this award.
 
Camp Merrywood 2024
Every year, our club provides a pizza night for the campers and staff at the Camp Merrywood Easter Seals Camp. This event is one of the highlights of our Rotary service year, bringing together Rorarians and their families to provide this meal. Pictured below are some shots of our crew getting ready to serve the campers.
 
 
About Rotary
The Rotary Club of Kemptville is a group of like-minded people working to improve our community and have fun doing it. Ninety percent (90%) of our funds and actions are dedicated to local projects. Local projects we support include the Youth Centre, Camp Merrywood, House of Lazarus, the high school science fair as well as providing bursaries to deserving, graduating high school students.. We also promote local events like the annual Santa Claus Parade. We are part of a 1.2 million member global organization, and we do support some international work.  To see who we are follow the link https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1096/Documents/en-ca/10104f36-a94e-48fe-9a4d-a792642d514d/1/
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Grenville Mutual Insurance Building (Community Room)
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