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Announcements
Welcome to guests Jonelle Istead, Chief Advancement Officer and Annie Premachuck, Advancement Officer of BGC Ottawa, and Ian Schwartz (who we understand is seriously considering membership, so be nice to him for another week).
Golf Committee Meeting: Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30 PM, after our online Club meeting.
Programming: Andre confirmed that we have several great speakers at our upcoming meetings, so don't miss out; attend to be entertained and informed.
We are looking for applicants for the Global Grant Scholarship. Know a student looking to earn their Masters degree abroad? They should apply to by March 31. https://www.rotary7040.com/page/scholarships.
On Friday, 31 March 2023 the Rotary Club of Kanata is hosting their Music Trivia Night at the Kanata Legion from 6 – 10 pm. Kateri right away if you wish to participate.
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BGC Ottawa Celebrates 100 Years and Plays Golf with RCOS
Jonelle Istead,
Chief Advancement Officer at BGC Ottawa
We were really happy to have Jonelle Istead and Annie Premachuk from BGC Ottawa join us today. The Boys and Girls Club Ottawa is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. Jonelle commented that, as today is International Women's Day, the first female member of BGC-Ottawa was admitted in the 1970s. And now, over 5,000 male and female youth interact with BGC Ottawa every day.
Myriad programs and resources are available, from after-school homework support, creative art programs, recreational and competitive sports, social recreation, mental health support, youth outreach programs... there is a wealth of activity, support and resource.
Entrance to the clubs and participation in the many programs is free for the boys and girls. Over 50% of the organization's funds are raised by individual donations; which presents an incredible challenge every year to continue to provide these essential services for Ottawa's youth.
While Jonelle and Annie were here, RCOS presented a cheque to BGC Ottawa. We're anxious to raise much more for the worthy organization at this years golf tournament.
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