Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Club Social	Sep 26, 2023 5:30 PM	Evening social meeting at The Senior's Centre
New Member TBA	Oct 03, 2023 7:15 AM	Getting to Know You Join us as we get to know one of our new members. We will also briefly discuss the local grant applications.
Rachel Doornekamp and Sara Ogilvie	Oct 10, 2023 7:15 AM	The Inclusive Play Project Join us this morning and hear about a community initiative called the Inclusive Play Project. The group is advocating for and raising funds for a fully accessible, all inclusive playground in Kingston. The project is partnering with the City, as well as Extend a Family and KidsInclusive, and is quickly picking up traction (the Kingstonist just wrote an article about the proposed playground https://www.kingstonist.com/news/inclusive-play-project-advocates-for-a-kingston-playground-for-everyone/ ) but they are quickly becoming in need of volunteers to help with promotions and fundraising.
Dr. Pardeep Ahluwalia	Oct 17, 2023 7:00 AM	District Governor visit Dr. Pardeep Ahluwalia was born in India, grew up and was educated in the UK, and finished his academic training in Ottawa, Ontario, where he made his home with his wife, Simmy; their son and daughter-in-law, Amrit and Amanda, live in London ON. Following academic training in pharmacology and post-doctoral research in behavioural neuroscience, Pardeep joined the Canadian federal public service. During his career, Dr. Ahluwalia gained extensive experience in university research policy and program management; in domestic and international science and technology policy analysis and development; in the management of science and research programs and facilities; and in areas of social and economic development related to international development assistance.After considering various service organisation options, Pardeep chose to utilise his skillset within Rotary International in order to help those less fortunate. He joined the Rotary Club of West Ottawa in 2016, where he served in a number of roles: Club President for two consecutive terms; Chair of the Lottery Calendar Fundraiser; co-Chair of the International Service Committee. Pardeep also led the development and adoption of the 2021 District 7040 Strategic Plan. Dr. Pardeep Ahluwalia assumed the role of District Governor for D7040 in July 2023.
Foundation Committee	Oct 24, 2023 7:15 AM	World Polio Day October 24th is World Polio Day. We will discuss Rotary International and our Club roles in making Polio only the second disease to be erradicated in human history.
Committee Chairs	Nov 07, 2023 7:15 AM	Club Assembly - Service Projects Review Will will summarize our grants and projects year to date.
Ray Vos of Gallery Raymond/Creative Framing	Nov 14, 2023 7:15 AM	The Kenya Initiative Join us as Ray talks about The Kenya Initiative: from Street to School. The purpose of the initiative is to provide educational support to disadvantaged Kenya youth to help them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. The Kenya Initiative: from Street to School is a charitable organization whose primary purpose is to provide educational support (primary school, secondary school, or college/university) for disadvantaged young people in Kenya. The Initiative extends occasional support to widows caring for grandchildren whose parents have died or left them.
Stacy Kelly - Community Foundation for Kingston	Nov 21, 2023	Happenings at the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area (CFKA) Stacy joined CFKA in August 2022, bringing expertise in philanthropic strategy and charitable operations, campaign management, annual giving, major giving, corporate and community engagement, and volunteer management. This morning we will hear about what's new at CFKA.
Annual General Meeting	Dec 05, 2023 7:15 AM	Officers for the next Rotary year will be confirmed, as well as other Club business.
No meeting today	Dec 26, 2023	Happy Holidays!
Committee Chairs	Feb 06, 2024 7:15 AM	Club Assembly - Service Projects Review We will summarize our service projects year to date.