Club Executives & Directors
President
Nadia Diakun-Thibault
President Elect
Vic Budz
Immediate Past President
Nancy Miller-McKenzie
Treasurer
Dave Pelletier
Constitutional Cmtee Chair
Vic Budz
Community Service Chair
Serge Lacroix
International Service Chair
Cora Beking
Membership Chair
Cora Beking
Foundation & District Chair
Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon
New Generations Chair
Nancy Miller-McKenzie
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Links
Young Writer's Contest
Our Rotary Club recently held a young writers competition in conjunction with the Kemptville Youth Centre's annual book fair. This year's event, our second and sponsored by the Egg Farmers of Ontario had two categories; authors between the ages of 10 to 13 and authors from 14 to 18. The submissions were judged by an independent local panel. Prizes for each category were $400 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place.
Placings in the 10 to 13 category in order of finish were Elizabeth Newman, Ethan Geurts and Ayla Ritchie. Placings in to 14 to 16 year old category were Andrea Geleynse, Eliza Batchelor and Oceanne Joanette. Congratulations to all!
Pictured below are the winners with Rotarians Cora and John representing the Egg Farmers of Ontario and club president Nadia.
 
Kemptville Live
Another successful year of the Kemptville Live Music Festival has passed. Five days of music and fun were enjoyed by thousands on the Kemptville Campus.
 
 
The winner of this year's Rotary Club 50/50 draw was Amanda Lalonde with winning ticket number 3820. Thanks to everyone for your support of our community initiatives.
Rotary Year End
The last couple of weeks have been busy ones for our club. Pictured below, Rotarian Vic presented our Rotary bursaries to deserving students at North Grenville District HS and TR Leger. Unfortunately, we don't have a shot of the grad from St. Michael's.
 
 
 
Subsequent to that, the club held its annual pot luck Officer changeover dinner and social gathering at Rotarian Nancy's. The evening concluded with Past President Nancy placing the president's pin on incoming President Nadia.
 
 
The finale for the year had Rotarians John and Cora from our club attending a reception for incoming Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. It is worth noting that Jennifer is the first female president of  Rotary International and is Canadian. Pictured below are Rotarians John and Cora with President Jennifer and Past District Governor Faye.
 
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, and the high school science fair. We also promote local events like the annual Canada Day parade and duck race. We are part of a 1.2 million member global organization, and we do support some international work.  For more information, visit https://www.kemptvillerotary.ca/.
Kemptville

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Kemptville Youth Centre
5 Oxford St. W.
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Canada
Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Tues of the month at 1830 (6:30 PM) ET. When required, we will provide a virtual link.
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The human touch

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Olena Morhun fled with three of her children and made her way to Puławy, Poland. There they were welcomed by Krystyna Wilczyńska-Ciemięga, one of many Rotary members who have opened their homes to refugees.

Rotary Projects Around the Globe - October 2022

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and New Zealand.

A new weapon against polio

A modified vaccine offers hope that eradication is closer than ever.

Register now for World Polio Day 2022

Register now for World Polio Day 2022World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond: A healthier future for mothers and children, will be held virtually and in-person on 21-22 October in Geneva, Switzerland. The event will highlight the status of polio eradication and address the

Mobile clinic delivers free healthcare for Wisconsin’s underserved communities

Rotary clubs in District 6250 (Wisconsin and Minnesota, USA) have donated a mobile clinic to St. Clare Health Mission, a community organization in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that provides primary and specialty health care services at no cost for those without access to insurance.

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