Club Executives & Directors
President
Bruce Wehlau
Immediate Past President
Vic Budz
Secretary
John Beking
Treasurer
Nancy Miller-McKenzie
Constitutional Cmtee Chair
John Beking
Community Service Chair
Serge Lacroix
International Service Chair
Cora Beking
Membership Chair
Vic Budz
Public Relations
Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon
Foundation & District Chair
Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon
New Generations Chair
Cathy Gilpin
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May 10 Rotary Radio Day Auction Items
 
Hour 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.  
   
Auction Item descriptionDonorValue
Free Alignment43 Auto Works150
Gift CertificateKemptville Infinity100
Gift Certificate Smolkin's Men's Wear100
Gift Certificate for Breakfast for 2 PeopleHard Stones Grill50
Gift CertificateSugold Jewellers50
Anytime Fitness Kemptville gift CertificateAnytime Fitness372
Kemptville 73's FanPack (Jersey/Hoodie/Hat, 12 tickets)Kemptville 73's Jr. A Hockey340
   
   
      
  
 
Hour 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.  
   
Auction Item descriptionDonorValue
Oil Change, Oil, filter, 21 point InspectionHoward Wilson Motors154
Gift CertificateStevens Creek Décor Center100
Gift CardSew Kool Embroidery100
2 X $20 Gift CertificatesSam's Pizza  40
Lap Quilt (40" X 40")Helen's Sewing Room115
Certificate #2025-002 (Guided Wine Tasting for 10 people)Smokie Ridge Vineyard250
Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (1st of 4 bidding Hours)Canadian Tire1099
   
   
        
 
Hour 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.  
   
Auction Item descriptionDonorValue
Salton XL Digital Air FryerM&M Food Market110
Gift CertificateBrewing Oasis100
Gift Certificate (Pizzaria)Iron Forge100
Gift Certificate for any ServiceRPM Automotive100
Gift Certificate for 2 half hour Music LessonsRock my House Music Center60
Duct Cleaning Certificate (1st of 2 bidding Hours)RB Heating ClimateCare500
Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (2nd of 4 bidding Hours)Canadian Tire1099
   
   
      
 
Hour 11:00 a.m.- Noon  
   
Auction Item descriptionDonorValue
Gift Certificate for Dental Hygiene ServiceHygiene Now200
Gift Certificate for automotive workR. Rose Automotive100
Vitacare Soft Center Orthopedic Support PillowKemptville Chiropractic Clinic100
Gabriel Pizza Gift CardGabriel Pizza100
Gift BasketKemptville Animal Hospital85
Certificate #2025-003 (Guided Wine Tasting for 10 people)Smokie Ridge Vineyard250
Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (3rd of 4 bidding Hours)Canadian Tire1099
Duct Cleaning Certificate (2nd of 2 bidding Hours)RB Heating ClimateCare500
   
        
 
Noon- 1:00 p.m.  
   
Auction Item descriptionDonorValue
Picnic Blanket & $100 Crusty baker & $100 Kemptville Brewing CardsGrenville Mutual Insurance240
Organa Certified Organic Latex PillowGood Night Bed Company130
4 X $25 CertificatesNakhon Thai Restaurant100
Gift CardGreg's Quality Meats125
Gift CertificateClark Code Repairs100
15  Dozen Large Organic EggsBeking Poultry Farm150
Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (4th of 4 bidding Hours)Canadian Tire1099
   
   
 
         
 
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  
   
Auction Item descriptionDonorValue
Keurig K-Supreme Coffee MakerStaples210
Dress by EscapeJac's Boutique120
Dinner for 4Kemptville Family Restaurant100
2 hours of Silo Rental (Corporate Meeting Room)Kemptville Brewing Co.130
Certificate for private salt session for 2 peopleSaltastic Salt rooms & Spa120
Certificate #2025-004 (Guided Wine Tasting for 10 people)Smokie Ridge Vineyard250
Load of gravel delivered within 30 KmJ.D. Duke Excavation & Septic250
   
   
 
      
Kemptville Rotary Radio Day Coming Soon
Attention Kemptville Businesses  Buy 3 - 30 second Commercials for only $99 -- or donate a Live Radio Auction item.   Commercials will be aired during Rotary Radio Day Support Shalom Small Homes and other local Rotary Initiatives  Call Vic 403-363-2205
 
 
Rotarians will host the radio shows and also engage in lively discussions, interviews, and read commercials purchased by local businesses. This will be a diverse lineup, including interviews with Rotary youth exchange students, club members, community leaders, and reflections on Rotary's impactful 90-year history in the community.
Adding an exciting twist, donated items will be auctioned off every hour, ensuring that every dollar raised stays right here in Kemptville.  The majority of the proceeds will benefit Shalom Small Homes, with the remainder benefiting other local Rotary projects.
 
 
 
Kemptville Maplefest  April 5 &6  2025 (800+ served)
Celebrate spring with a sweet tradition as Ontario Maple Weekend returns. Discover the craft of maple sugaring and savour the pure, delicious taste of Ontario maple syrup—an iconic springtime treat. Mark your calendars to join us at our Agroforestry Centre (2627 Bedell Road) the first weekend in April.

Kemptville Rotary and Kemptville Youth Centre providing a pancake breakfast. Suggested donation: Adult $10, children $5.  All proceeds support local projects.

 
 
 
March 2025 Science Fair
Earlier this month, the Rotary Science Fair was held at North Grenville District High School.  Kemptville Rotary supports the event financially as well as providing a light breakfast and lunch for more than forty Judges, including several Rotarians.
 
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Rotary Radio Day News release
 
Headline:                                                                  
Rotarians Take to the Airwaves: Kemptville Rotary Club
Hosts Radio Day Extravaganza
 
Kemptville, May 10th — Get ready to tune in and support your community as Kemptville's Rotary Club gears up for a day of live radio at Moose FM 97.5. On Saturday, May 10th, from 8 AM to 3 PM, local Rotarians will step out of their comfort zones and onto the airwaves for a special event aimed at raising funds for a good cause.
Throughout the day, Rotarians will not only host the radio shows but also engage in lively discussions, interviews, and even read commercials purchased by local businesses. The event promises a diverse lineup, including interviews with Rotary youth exchange students, club members, and reflections on Rotary's impactful 90-year history in the community.
Adding an exciting twist, donated items will be auctioned off every hour, ensuring that every dollar raised stays right here in Kemptville. The majority of the proceeds will benefit Shalom Small Homes, highlighting Rotary's commitment to local philanthropy.
As Spring approaches, Rotarians will be contacting businesses to solicit for advertisements and donated items for the May 10 event. 
For more details on how to support this initiative, whether through purchasing advertising slots or donating items for auction, please contact Vic Budz at         403-363-2205 or vicbudz@gmail.com
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from your local Rotarians and make a difference in your community!
                                                                                                      
Kemptville Rotary Welcomes New Members
Our club is pleased to welcome new members Randy Yochim and Bruce Enloe. Both Randy and Bruce are excited to be joining us.  We look forward to their friendship and assistance in becoming a more significant force in our community.
 
 
 
 
Rotary Radio Day on May 10
On May 10 2025, Kemptville Rotary will be hosting the First Annual Rotary Radio Day! 
 
Beginning March 21 local Rotarians will be out in the community, selling advertisements and collecting donated items from our Business Community.  On May 10 Rotarians will be "ON AIR" from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Moose 97.5 FM.  Each hour, we will be Auctioning a different set of donated items, Reading advertisements, Interviewing guests, and Talking about Rotary locally and beyond!
 
Approximately 2/3 of the profits from this event will be committed to the local "Shalom Small Homes" project, with the remainder supporting other local Rotary endeavors. 
 
Note-  For more information, or to purchase an advertisement, or donate an item, contact Vic Budz at 403-363-2205 or Bruce Wehlau at 613-408-3007
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Kemptville Rotary Radio Day   
 
Saturday, May 10, 2025       8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Celebrating 90 Years of Community Service
 
Our club is celebrating 90 years of service to our community. We recently held a celebratory dinner at Catered Affairs where Paul Harris Fellowships were presented to Vic Budz for his contributions to Rotary and the Rotary Foundation as well as to David Shanahan and Marguerite Boyer of The North Grenville Times for their ongoing support of our club.
Pictured below are some of the recipients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Young Writers Contest
Winners of the Annual Rotary Young Writers Competition received $1,000 in prizes donated by The Egg Marketing Board at a recent Rotary Club meeting. This year entries were allowed to be in any form of media and attracted video, art and written entries! Pictured below are some of our Rotary club members, winners' families and winners Jaxon William, Emili Park-Viger, Wayne Henshall, Zoey & Kelly Dulmage.
 
Shalom Small Homes
Our club recently decided to support Shalom Small Homes. Pictured below are President Bruce and members of the club presenting a cheque for $10,000 to founder Janne Ritskes.
 
Welcome New Members
Our club is pleased to welcome new members Angie Ford and Marc-Andre Montpetit to the club. We look forward to their friendship and assistance in improving our club going forward.
 
Rotary Youth Exchange
An experience of a lifetime: Rotary’s short term exchange program
Reproduced with the kind permission of the  North Grenville Times
 
August 15, 2024
 
Aaron Windisch and Gavin Cloutier
 
Gavin Cloutier, a youth from North Grenville, recently embarked on a transformative journey through Rotary’s Short Term Exchange Program (STEP), spending three weeks immersed in the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland. In turn, his Swiss counterpart, Aaron, discovered life in Eastern Ontario.
Gavin’s selection for the program was a culmination of diligent preparation by both himself and his family, who engaged in weekend sessions to ready themselves for the adventure ahead. Upon Aaron’s arrival just in time for Canada Day, he was greeted with the unexpected heat and flat terrain of his new surroundings, which remained unchanged throughout his stay.
During Aaron’s visit, Gavin’s family warmly embraced him into their summer activities, ensuring he experienced the best of Canadian hospitality. A highlight of their itinerary was a memorable road trip encompassing Niagara Falls, Muskoka, and the enchanting 1000 Islands. In Kemptville and Ottawa, the boys undertook a spirited treasure hunt, delving into local culture, sites and history.  Of course, there was also time for swimming, fishing and canoeing.
The exchange was reciprocal, as Gavin accompanied Aaron back to Switzerland this long weekend, eager to explore a new country and its rich cultural tapestry. As Gavin prepares to return home just in time for school, anticipation brews to hear about his enriching experiences abroad and the enduring bonds forged through Rotary’s global exchange initiative.
Rotary Citation
For the second year in a row, our club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve in the Rotary year. We were 1 of only 11 clubs in our district to achieve this award.
 
Camp Merrywood 2024
Every year, our club provides a pizza night for the campers and staff at the Camp Merrywood Easter Seals Camp. This event is one of the highlights of our Rotary service year, bringing together Rorarians and their families to provide this meal. Pictured below are some shots of our crew getting ready to serve the campers.
 
 
About Rotary
The Rotary Club of Kemptville is a group of like-minded people working to improve our community and have fun doing it. Ninety percent (90%) of our funds and actions are dedicated to local projects. Local projects we support include the Youth Centre, Camp Merrywood, House of Lazarus, the high school science fair as well as providing bursaries to deserving, graduating high school students.. We also promote local events like the annual Santa Claus Parade. We are part of a 1.2 million member global organization, and we do support some international work.  To see who we are follow the link https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1096/Documents/en-ca/10104f36-a94e-48fe-9a4d-a792642d514d/1/
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Grenville Mutual Insurance Building (Community Room)
380 Colonnade Drive
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
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