Editor: Scott Vetter, Ass't Editor: Rosemary Parker
Guests: Ish Chawla (Vik and Kateri's daughter), Adam Joiner, Jessie-Lee Wallace and Anne Premachuck from BGC Ottawa
Announcements
Community Blend Coffee Website and marketing collateral are being designed and will be available soon to help clubs sell the coffee.
Golf Tournament June 6 Please approach any contacts for Tee signs ($150), auction items and golfers ($1500/foursome). Volunteers will also be needed the day of.
District Conference 22. May 4, 5, 6, 7 Because this conference is focused on Body, Mind & Spirit, in addition to the scheduled program each day, the following EXTRAS will be available to all registered participants:
House of Friendship
Gentle Yoga
Mindfulness Exercise
Ottawa Exercise Buddies- Do some Tai Chi & learn how to set up your own virtual exercise buddies including all forms of exercise
If you haven’t already registered for the District Conference (Discon2022 - Hybrid) being held May 4, 5, 6 and 7, please do! $126.50 to participate in person or $26.50 to join online. More detail to follow in future communications, or go to this page for more information and how to register: https://rotary7040.com/sitepage/discon-2022/
Raffle two tickets for the March 26 Senators game was won by a colleague of Kateri. Thanks to all who bought tickets.
David's Rotary Moment
A Prayer for Ukrainians from David Oliver
Yesterday, we heard a President ask our Members of Parliament to imagine, to feel, the fear that is upon the hearts and minds of every Ukrainian parent.
Guide us, who are gathered to contemplate work with our youth in Ottawa, to consider how essential peace and security are for all our plans.
Open our eyes and hearts as we now pray for peace for the people of Ukraine. Help us as Canadians and our government to have the wisdom to find and build peace.
RCOS Partners with Ottawa Boys and Girls Club Ottawa
RCOS is thrilled to be working with the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club (BGC Ottawa), the main beneficiary of our upcoming golf tournament. Most everyone is familiar with the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club as an active and impactful member of our community for many decades.
We were joined by several members of BGC Ottawa; Adam Joiner, CEO, Jessie-Lee Wallace, Director, Major Gifts & Communications, and Anne Premachuck, Advancement Officer.
Adam gave an impassioned talk about what BGC Ottawa has meant to him - it was a second home for him. He started going their at age 9 and working their at twelve... he neve really left! (Fun fact: Adam worked at Rotel for two years and remembers it fondly.)
Adam spoke of the common ground between BGC Ottawa and Rotary: working with youth, those who are vulnerable, diversity, and creating stronger community.
Currently they welcome over 5,000 kids annually, and they aim to double that by 2024. They have four club houses and serve 19 neighbourhoods. Although it involves a lot of sports, programming and good nutrition, their primary goal is building character and foster respect for oneself, others and the community. (Another fun fact; 80% of their staff grew up using BGC services.)
Read more about their presentation by clicking below:
Annie Premachuk, Jessie-Lee Wallace and Adam Joiner from the Boys and Girls Club Ottawa with Dave Gough and Chris Meechan from the Rotary Club of Ottawa South.
Don't miss our next meeting via Zoom. Click the button below next Wednesday at 6:20 PM.
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