At present we meet in a hybrid format - live at The Spire and via Zoom.
The Rotary Four Way Test
Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned
Rotary Reflection
For food in a world where many walk in hunger
For peace in a world where many walk in fear
For friends in a world where many walk alone
And for the opportunity to serve others through Rotary,
May we be truly thankful!
The Loyal Toast
Rotarians and guests, to the King, Canada, and all its Peoples
Acknowledgement of Territory
We are gathered on traditional Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat Territory. we are grateful to be able to join together in Rotary Fellowship on these lands.
John Schreiner receives loaf of bread as thank-you for his talk
Dr. John Schreiner, Queen's Professor Emeritus in The Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy brings a physicist's expertise to the field of radiation oncology. As a leader in sharing such expertise in low- and middle-income countries, he spoke to our club January 20, 2026 of his collaboration with Kenyan colleagues to establish a Master of Science program in Medical Physics.
In the developing world there is as low a ratio of operating radiation oncology machines as 1 per 50 million people. However the issue is not availability of machines - it is an issue of trained personnel. John is working with colleagues in Kenya to help establish an M.Sc. program in medical physics to help correct the situation.
Hear John's entire talk and note how the collaboration operates just as Rotary does.
March 3rd - John Andrew (speaker), Jaycee Walker (guest of John Andrew)
Visiting Rotarians
March 17th - Linda Clouthier - Kingston.
March 31st - Cynthia Surette - Napanee, Laura Carter - Kingston Waterfront
Speakers in March
Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary was pleased to welcome John Andrew on March 3rd as our guest speaker. Representing Hope Air, John shared how the organization is breaking down barriers to healthcare by ensuring Canadians can access the medical care they need — regardless of where they live or their financial circumstances.
Hope Air is dedicated to easing the stress of travel by providing families from coast to coast with free flights and accommodations, helping patients focus on what matters most: their health and recovery.
On March 17th we welcomed our own Linda Schmalz and Linda Clouthier from the Kingston Rotary Club (a.k.a. “the Lindas”) to speak about a new fundraising event for Easter Seals - an open water swim taking place on Saturday, July 4th. This will be modelled after the very successful swim that takes place in Ottawa every year.
There will be ample opportunities for members to get involved. Scan the QR Code the volunteer.
On March 31st, we welcomed Cynthia Surette, President of the Napanee Rotary Club. Cynthia talked to us about their 100th Anniversary Gala on Friday, May 1st, and the projects they are working on. It was a great presentation from the President of a very active Rotary Club.
Please check the Bingo schedule, and email Greg with what dates you can work
April spots available, April 16th 5 pm, April 30th, 5 and 7 pm
Ana da Ponte Thomson (onging)
Please, Please, PLEASE set a reminder to respond when Jim sends out his email confirming your attendance at our weekly meeting, and if you are having breakfast. This aids Ana in ordering food. (I set a reminder in my phone for every Sunday morning to remind me to respond).
If you are submitting dues payments, fines/happy buck payments, social payments, anything to do with the club operations side of things, please use the rotarydapontethomson@gmail.comemail.
For anything related to our service projects - auction sponsorship payments, donations to external projects (eg. Tanzania student support, support of the Jazz Band, etc.) please use the ckrotaryservice@gmail.comemail
Requesting cheques from Treasurer: please fill out Cheque Requisition form.
When applicable, please attach receipts or other documents supporting the request for funds. Cheque Requisition form requires signature from Committee Chair.
Once filled out, the form can be personally given to Treasurer or emailed to Treasurer : dapontethomson@gmail.com
You may find this form in Club Documents in ClubRunner under the heading : Forms
Closing Remarks
50/50 Draw! - Greg Mumford (17th), Bill Gray (31st)
