Weekly Meeting - December 10, 2025
(Annual General Meeting)
Sam Monsour and David Oliver presented the financial statements for both the general and service accounts, prompting a lively discussion regarding the club's financial status. The board has promised to devise a strategic plan for future actions, with the intention of presenting this plan to the membership by the end of February.
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We extend our thanks to David and Chris Oliver for graciously hosting our Holiday Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6th. The evening was filled with delicious food and drinks, and the setting was a beautiful winter wonderland in Chelsea. Merry Christmas everyone!
We had a successful day selling calendars at the Christmas Market at the Long Island Centre, 415 Nicholls Island Road, in Manotick on Nov. 29th. We still have calendars available! They make great stocking stuffers.
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Mark your calendars!
CHRISTMAS WITH THE SALVATION ARMY
Saturday, December 13th - Christmas Kettles at Walmart, South Keys
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Rosemary/Jeff S
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Tom Batchellor
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Sean/Julie
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Scott Vetter
Wednesday, December 17th - Toy Mountain at Ottawa Citadel (1350 Walkley Road)
Please join us: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm as we present toys to children for Christmas.
If you are unable to attend the event, please let Rosemary know, as we would like to arrange pizza for everyone who will be there.
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A great event to check out this Christmas season. David Oliver is a member of Rideau Chorale and they will be presenting Handel's Messiah on December 13th. For tickets:
Rideau Chorale: Messiah
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Rotary Cash Calendars 2026 are here!!
This year’s calendar features stunning local photography by Rotary members and friends — and doubles as a lottery ticket for a full year of daily cash draws. $20 per calendar. Joan Hunter will have calendars available at our in-person meetings. Pick your calendars up from Joan as soon as possible. Please pay Joan by cash or by e-transfer: service@rotaryottawasouth.ca. Remember to state in the email the money is for calendars. Thank you. (Our club receives $10 for every calendar sold).
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'Dreams Take Flight Ottawa'
"One day each year, Dreams Take Flight Ottawa takes a large group of children from the National Capital Region and nearby communities on a fun-filled one day adventure to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
An aircraft is donated by Air Canada and crewed by Air Canada employees who volunteer their services. A Volunteer Corps works throughout the year to raise funds for aircraft fuel, park admission and other costs, and to organize the logistics of this busy day.
Flights, park admission, food, souvenir allowance, clothing and more are provided at no cost to the family". (Taken from their website)
If you would like to buy a $10 ticket (Total Prize Value: $9.900.00) to support this cause, contact Rotarian Rob Scaife at rob.scaife@gmail.com. To learn more about 'Dreams Take Flight Ottawa' check out their website:
https://yow.dreamstakeflight.ca/
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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
