Due to the ice storm weather, this was a virtual meeting via Zoom.
Editor: Scott Vetter, Assistant Editor: Rosemary Parker
Announcements
Welcome to Past-District Governor Fay Campbell.
Update from Fay: Past-District Governor Fay Campbell continues to be busy with Rotary activities:
--- She was in Brazil in November looking at starting an academy with several Brazil Clubs. She is now looking for local support to help make that happen. Stay tuned!
--- She commented on the impressive President-Elect Training recently held in Cornwall. She particularly liked the message of "no hierarchy in Rotary", every one pitches in with an attitude of all for one and one for all.
--- Fay's annual garden party supports supports a musical school in Jamaica that gives the gift of musical training to rural kids, who often return that gift to their communities with concerts and music lessons. Look for your invite to the garden party in August.
Youth Services: Malik reported that the schools we support with an annual bursary have all been contacted and a few have already responded. We will present the bursaries to the students at an RCOS June meeting.
Membership: Kateri reported that we now have 24 active members and 5 honourary members. Go team! Kateri also commented on the President-elect Training - how it was well structured and very inspirational.
Annual Satisfaction Survey: Check your Inbox for the annal membership satisfaction survey. It is important to hear back from everyone, so take a few minutes to complete it today.
Community Blend Coffee: Our club will be placing another coffee order with Happy Goat, so contact Scott with your orders for you, a friend or family.
Rotary Club West Ottawa is looking for captivating photos for their 2024 Cash Calendar. The theme is "Scenes from the Greater Ottawa Area" and submission deadline is May 1, 2023. Photos must be high-resolution, landscape. For more information contact Kateri or Scott.
To learn more about Rotary and specifically Rotary clubs in Ottawa visit: rotaryinottawa.cool
Rotary International: RI President-Elect Gordon McInally Announces 2023-24 Presidential Theme
Kateri cued up a very engaging speech Gordon McInally. He is an impressive orator and his message his equally as interesting.
It's a little under 20 minutes and you're sure to find it time well spent.
Andre reported that Rotary Ottawa South had a great time at Friday night's music trivia event hosted by Rotary Kanata. Out of the four Rotary teams present, we did more than hold our own and won the bragging rights for the top Rotary Club in 2023! In total there were 22 tables with teams of six creating a buzz of laughter and camaraderie throughout the evening. Our team landed near top six overall and we were very happy to be part of the $4,500 raised overall. Lots of fun - see you again next year!
Several members of RCOS were thrilled to chat with Past-DG Fay Campbell at the virtual meeting on April 5, 2023.
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