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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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.
 
90 Years of Service
 
Rotary Club of Kemptville
Cordially invites you to our
90 Years of SERVICE in the Community
October 15 2024
 
Catered Affairs
820 Heritage Drive, Kemptville
Please R.S.V.P. by October 1st Doors open at 5:30 for social time and dinner at 6:30 Cost $40
kemptvillerotary@hotmail.com
Please advise special meal requirements
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/
Kemptville

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Grenville Mutual Insurance Building (Community Room)
380 Colonnade Drive
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Canada
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1830 (6:30 PM) ET. If required, we will provide a virtual link.
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Rotary members assist with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Clubs donate supplies, raise funds, and volunteer

Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 16th consecutive year

Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 16th consecutive

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, to host 2028 Rotary International Convention

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, to host 2028 Rotary International ConventionRotary has announced that Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, will host its convention in 2028.The Rotary International Convention welcomes tens of thousands of

Camino walk raises funds and camaraderie for Florida club

Five members of the Rotary Club of Seminole Lake, Florida, hiked Spain’s Camino de Santiago raised about $7,000 to raise funds to help Ukrainian refugee mothers and children in the Tampa Bay area. It also brought the entire club closer together.

The polio shot heard round the world

A son recalls his father’s great medical achievement — and the moment he experienced that breakthrough firsthand