Weekly Meeting - October 29, 2025
Guest Speaker: Chris Kloepfer, President - CAUGHT Foundation
Chris presented on human trafficking, highlighting its impact and the organization's efforts to combat it. The presentation covered various aspects of human trafficking, including its types, prevalence, and the challenges in addressing it. The foundation's work includes educational initiatives and assisting law enforcement with investigations. The discussion touched on the need for prevention, support for victims, and the complexities of implementing effective solutions. The presenters emphasized the importance of raising awareness and educating the public to help prevent trafficking.
Please view Chris's presentation below:
CAUGHT Foundation Mission Statement: By working with community partners and raising public awareness, we aim to combat human trafficking and child abuse by proactively providing education and connecting people with the appropriate resources while supporting law enforcement in their efforts to identify exploiters.
The CAUGHT Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation that was created by former Canadian law enforcement, military and intelligence professionals who wish to continue serving Canadians.
We are currently 100% run by volunteers but we are increasing our efforts with part-time staff to meet the growing demand.
The photo below was taken at World Polio Day Festivities - City Hall - October 24th, 2026
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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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Rotary Home Check Presentation
Our Wednesday, November 12th meeting will take place at Rotary Home, 823 Rotary Way at 12:30 pm. At this time we will present a check to Rotary Home from the money raised from our Golf Tournament.
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Reminder to check out a concert in support of Odenak on LeBreton Flats.
(ROS is a sponsor for this concert series).
FUN, MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP
Get ready for a fantastic night out! Lisa B. Band, led by the talented Lisa Barleben, will take the stage at Danby's Roadhouse, located at 6127 Perth St, Richmond, on Thursday, November 27th, starting at 7:00 pm. Enjoy an evening filled with great tunes, good company, and delicious half-price wings. Don’t miss out on the fun! See you there and bring your friends!
Rotary Ottawa South Christmas Potluck - Saturday, Dec. 6th at 3:00 pm
Mark your calendars! We will once again meet at David Oliver's house (3 CH Richens, Chelsea, QC)
HANDEL'S MESSIAH
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
Golf! Golf! Golf!
Mark your calendars for our 2026 Golf Tournament on June 2nd at The Meadows Golf and Country Club, located at 4335 Hawthorne Rd, Ottawa—just like last year! This promises to be an exciting event, and we invite you to join us in making it our most successful fundraiser yet!
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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
