September 3, 2026 - BOS Rotary
We gathered at the Ramada Inn on Prince of Wales Drive at 7:00 pm, marking a delightful reunion after our summer break. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and exciting conversations. We welcomed four guests, providing an opportunity to learn about their unique experiences within the Rotary community. During our meeting, we addressed the vacant board positions for the upcoming year, urging members to consider which roles they might take on. With the merger of the two clubs, our membership has increased, presenting us with greater opportunities for involvement.
The Board Positions available are listed below.
1. Past President - Tom Batchellor
2. President - David Oliver
3. President Elect - vacant
4. Treasurer - Gaetan Ladouceur
5. Secretary - Peter van Rijn
6. Membership and EDI Chair - vacant
7. Youth Chair - Guido Ronci
8. Fundraising Chair - vacant
9. Community Service Chair - vacant
10. International Service Chair - vacant
11. Club Program Chair - vacant
12. Public Relations Chair - Vikta Paulo
13. Environment Chair - vacant
14. Polio and Foundation Chair - vacant
During the meeting, we recited The Four Way Test as a reminder of our core values as Rotarians.
Next Meetings:
1. Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
at The Ramada Inn located at 2259 Prince of Wales Drive. (Hybrid)
2. Board Meeting: Monday, September 21st at 5:00 pm (Zoom)
3. Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
At KS on the Keys, 1029 Daze St. (Hybrid)
(We will host the Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road)
Zoom Link for all three meetings:
Upcoming Events
Peter Chabursky, from Rotary Club West Ottawa, encouraged us all to attend the Ukrainian Festival which takes place on Sunday, September 13th. You can find more information on uafest.ca/unity-ride-drive
The Garden Party "Keep the Music Playing" is fast approaching - Oct. 4th.
Get your tickets soon as there are only a select number of tickets available.
Rotary Friendship Exchange - Nigeria (November 9-16, 2026)
"Rotarians building lasting friendships across cultures and continents".
If you are interested in this amazing opportunity please contact Teresa Whitmore by September 15th at +1 (613) 899 4776 or email her at teresawhitmore@gmail.com.
Bread Rescue
We are invited to help the Barrhaven Club with their bread rescue effort on Thursdays. Bread rescue takes place at The Lionhearts Office at 119 Iber Rd Unit 1, Stittsville. If you can help, contact Dominic Ofoluwa at rukkie2001@yahoo.com
Golf Tournament Postponed Until June 2027!!
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Rotary Ottawa South apparel is now available!
Cotton T-shirt - $20 Polo Shirt - $45
Payment options:
Cash (bring to a meeting)
E-transfer to: payment@rotaryottawasouth.ca
(Please include your name and “apparel” in the message! Use password: Rotary
