District Conference Opportunity: Do you know a company that might like to advertise or sponsor an event at District Conference? Let Scott know.
Last call for RCOS business cards. If you haven't already, please advise Scott whether you want cards.
The Happy Bucks fund jumped considerably as members made up for not contributing during COVID. Lots of happiness, lots of loonies.
With no scheduled speaker today, we discussed club issues including how we've changed the start of each meeting; more discussion will ensue. You can look forward to belting out the national anthem again, once COVID allows.
Alex Davidson soliloquized an apt description of what Rotary does. It was a delightfully poetic ode to how Rotary brings people together... all people. In a time when some politics and beliefs are having a polarizing effect, the strength of Rotary is critical. Rotary brings us together for community service, socializing and social benefit, and challenges us to do better (4-way test). Rotary is a refuge: we are accepted and we accept others, we are trusted and we trust others, we are valued and we value others.
Kateri Clark Receives 2nd Paul Harris Fellow Award
President Dave Gough presented Kateri Clark with her second Paul Harris Fellow. Member, and friend, Julie Cugalj gave a warm introduction that highlighted Kateri's commitment to Rotary and her enthusiastic energy.
The Paul Harris Fellow award originated in 1957 to recognize significant contributions to the Rotary Foundation. It is also awarded by Clubs to recognize longstanding and exceptional commitment to Rotary and community service.
Rotaract Club of Ottawa South's Great Pumpkin Carving Contest
Photos of the winning entries from the Rotaract Club of Ottawa South's pumpkin carving contest. They raised $365 for End Polio Now. Thanks to all who participated or donated
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RCOS Environmental Committee Enviro Tip
Laundry Strips - Part 2
Julie Cugalj brought us laundry strips to try at home.
If everyone switched to Eco-Strips we could eliminate 1 billion plastic jugs, and save truck fuel and CO2 equivalent to taking 27 million cars off the road a day... or planting 9 million new trees.
