Since the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa was formed on December 22, 1917, the world has changed, and the Club has been a positive instrument for change in the world. To celebrate our 100 years of service to the community, this special part of the site will highlight some of the stories and projects taken on by the Club. The full list is here, and a list of recent additions is below.
At our Annual General Meeting in January 1990, the motion to accept women in our club was defeated. Following this meeting the Board felt that the question had to be addressed again and took a proactive stance by inviting written comments from our members. At our meeting on February 23, 1990, a motion was passed – 97 in favour – 28 against, to allow women’s membership in the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa.
In 2002 our club hosted the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District Convention at the Ottawa Congress Centre with a total of 670 registrations. The Convention was a financial success with a net profit of just over $1,000.
The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa contacted all other Kiwanis Clubs, our families, friends, and business associates, and we were able to contribute $114,000.00 for the Canadian War Museum, and two 'Kiwanis' classrooms were named to educate Canada's youth in the museum.
In 1953, Camp Banting, the first camp in Canada for diabetic children, was established at the YMCA Camp at Shirley’s Bay under the very able direction of Kiwanian Gordon Currie, himself a diabetic. Our club ran the camp for 30 years until it was taken over by the Canadian Diabetes Society.
One of the first projects undertaken by our Club in 1918 was the arrangement made by members to furnish automobiles for the conveyance of our war veterans from the Central Station to their homes on their arrival in the city.
2018-11-09 12:00 Ottawa Kiwanis Club
The speaker for our luncheon is still being confirmed.
2018-10-26 12:00 Ottawa Hunt Club
Our speaker will be Heidi Sveistrup from the Bruyere Research Institute.
Dispose of your personal records securely— and support Kiwanis programs, too!
Bring your old tax files and other personal records for this one- day fundraising event. Watch as Shred-it technicians securely shred your documents in their mobile shredding trucks.
Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hampton Park Plaza, at the intersection of Carling and Kirkwood just of the Queensway
COST: $8.00 per box (up to 1 cu.ft.), maximum 5 boxes per person
2018-10-12 12:00 Ottawa Hunt Club
Our speaker will be Zainab Muse – CEO and Founder of Wingd who will be speaking on Youth Advocacy, Entrepreneurship and Diversity & Inclusion.
2018-09-28 12:00 at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club
Lunch was well attended with 65 members and guests. Thank you to Jamie Johnson for showing the video of the past year’s activities. Immediate Past President Steve Moore offered his thanks to everyone for their support during the past year and incoming President Mark O’Neill was proud to share his plans for the new year starting October 1st.
Thank you to the outgoing Board for their personal efforts. The new Board of Directors is noted at the bottom of this newsletter. A new year ahead – it’s a great time to be part of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa!
In advance of the turn over luncheon on Thursday September 27, 2018, at the Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, QC., join us to welcome incoming Kiwanis President Mark O’Neill and to say thank you to departing President Steve Moore.
The evening starts at 5:00 with a tour of the new exhibit “Medieval Europe” followed by a three-course dinner at Bistro Boreal and entertainment.
For a mere $50.00 you get free parking, private tour of Medieval Europe, a three-course dinner, entertainment and the scintillating company of friends ready to relax and welcome the new Kiwanis year. Meal selection and payment required by September 20, 2018
It’s heartening to see communities coming together to support the many who are still recovering from #ottstorm.
The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa is proud to support the efforts through a $7,660 donation to the Ottawa Food Bank and wishes all affected a swift recovery.
#afterthestorm #ONStorm
Donations can be made online here ->
Monday, September 17, 2018
A very successful event was held at the Techumseh Golf Course on Monday, September 17th, thanks to the generosity of our corporate member James Maxwell of the Investment Partners Fund Inc., and, Pierre Fortin of Groupe Fortin.
A good turnout of participants enjoyed the perfect weather on the golf course, followed by a delicious beef dinner, and the company of good friends - new and old.
The final amount is still to be calculated but we are pleased to estimate results of $25,000. Final report to follow soon.
Proceeds of the tournament will help support the projects of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa.
2018-09-14 12:00 at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club.
Join us to hear more about Kiwanis Corporate Membership from one of our own members, Mark Bonneau from the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club.
Mark will speak about their long-standing relationship with our club as one of our first Corporate members.
We will also be introducing a number of new members.
12:00 at the Boat House Restaurant.
A round table to share time with fellow members.
