Speakers
Speaker | Date | Topic |
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11:45 Guest Speaker Rose Powers | Feb 10, 2025 11:45 AM |
Sport A Rainbow Initiative
![]() Rose Powers is the founder / operator of Sport a Rainbow, and has dedicated her life to developing and promoting female hockey in Peterborough, Canada. Rose began playing hockey in 1979, and was involved with the Peterborough Girls Hockey Association (PGHA-Ice Kats) as a player, coach and later became the PGHA President from 2004 – 2013. Rose was inducted into the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame in 2020, in recognition of her contributions to hockey in Peterborough, as well as women’s box lacrosse and Slo-pitch. After 30 years of working with youth in crisis, Rose has built a solid foundation of trust and compassion in the community, and has a unique understanding of the challenges facing youth today. Rose has always been a strong believer in equality and inclusion for all in sport, and one of her biggest inspirations is her niece, Sophie. Rose hopes that by taking the Sport a Rainbow Pledge, athletes, coaches and teams will foster safe spaces for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, orientation or ability. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 Guest Speaker Christian Harvey | Feb 24, 2025 11:45 AM |
One City Peterborough
![]() Christian Harvey is the Executive Director of One City Peterborough, an organization committed to fostering where everyone belongs and together we flourish. Through innovative initiatives such as housing support, harm reduction, and restorative justice, Christian has become a known advocate for marginalized populations. Known for his ability to inspire action and foster collaboration, he regularly speaks on topics like poverty reduction and community resilience. Rooted in empathy and a deep commitment to inclusion, Christian works hard to build a more just and equitable society in Peterborough and beyond. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 Guest Speaker Ally Buck | Mar 10, 2025 11:45 AM |
ShelterBox Project Update
Ally Buck, Rotary and Community Fundraising Coordinator with ShelterBox Canada, will provide a Zoom presentation on the history and status of ShelterBox as a Rotary Project. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 Guest Speaker Kevin Donovan | Mar 24, 2025 11:45 AM |
Toronto Star
![]() Kevin Donovan is the Toronto Star’s Chief Investigative Reporter. His focus is on journalism that exposes wrongdoing and effects change. Over more than three decades, he has reported on the activities of charities, government, police, and business, among other institutions. Donovan also reported from the battlefields in the Gulf War and the war in Afghanistan following 9/11. He has won three National Newspaper Awards, two Governor General’s Michener Awards, the Canadian Journalism Foundation award and three Canadian Association of Journalists Awards. As the Star’s editor of investigations for many years, Donovan led many award-winning projects for the paper. He is the author of several books, including “Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation” and the “Dead Times” (a fiction novel). Kevin will join our meeting by Zoom. If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 International Service Committee | Apr 14, 2025 11:45 AM |
International Project Updates
If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 Guest Speaker Mark Reesor | Apr 28, 2025 11:45 AM |
Peterborough Police
If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 Guest Speaker Mary Smith | May 12, 2025 11:45 AM |
Nine Ships 1825
If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 Cathy Bruce, President | May 26, 2025 11:45 AM |
Trent University
If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 AM TBD | Jun 09, 2025 11:45 AM |
TBD
If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |
11:45 AM TBD | Jun 23, 2025 11:45 AM |
TBD
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11:45 Presidential Changeover Meeting | Jul 14, 2025 11:45 AM |
Changeover Meeting
If you would like to attend this meeting as a Guest, please email: contact@peterboroughrotary.ca Meeting Location: McDonnel Activity Centre Deadline for optional Lunch order ($20) is Thursday at noon the week before the meeting or you may bring your own meals at no charge. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82832051360?pwd=LzRYcGZsTjYrUk5BYTd1WHYySWpKdz09 |