Editor: Scott Vetter, Assistant Editor: Rosemary Parker
Announcements
Environment Committee: Sherri gave a detailed update on how the RCOS Environment Committee is assisting Rotel in developing a waste reduction and recycling program. Sherri and Bill presented the benefits of such a program, initial steps, and touched on some of the provincial and municipal regulations.
Membership Committee: Kateri was happy to announce that Lisa Barleben will be joining RCOS, and we were all happy to hear so!
BGC Ottawa: Dave H. announced that he is volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club Ottawa to help them create a media program and recording studio.
Community Blend Coffee: David H has arranged an interview on Rogers Cable on Tuesday, November 15 between 2 - 3PM.
Calendars: We're raising funds for RC Ottawa West and our club with the sale of Rotary Cash Calendars for 2023. Only $20 and you get a chance to win every day of the year! Contact Dave G. or Kateri.
Christmas/Seasonal Get-together: Wednesday December 14 from5 - 7PM at KS on the Keys
No meetings on Dec 21 or Dec 28.
Upcoming District Training:
- Saturday, Nov. 12 - Grants Management Training (French) in Montreal
- Monday, Nov. 14 - District Training Assembly - Guest Speaker Ronald Servant - "Heart Led Leadership" 7-8 pm on Zoom
- Saturday, Dec. 3 - Grants Management Training (English) in Cornwall
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle
The goal is to use less and reduce waste. So hopefully you are creating less garbage and recycling fewer items.
Paper items contaminated with food go in the green bin (not black).
Be sure to rinse/clean items before they go into the blue box.
Do you know what is recyclable in Ottawa? Click below and find out.