Introducer: Caroline

Bob Harrison will introduce 

                                   David is a writer, speaker and educator 

Please find some of his background, expertise, or the key topic(s)  he likes to speak about           

Jocelyn Burns Regional Director of Sales- Riverstone Retirement Communities 

https://www.riverstoneretirement.ca/

• Over 20 years of experience in retirement living

• Leadership roles from Sales to General Manager to Regional Director

• Key role in expanding Riverstone from 6 to 12 communities in Ottawa

• Strong focus on supporting seniors and their families during transitions

• Known for energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence

Introducer and thanker: Erin Ueffing

    A small overview about Anne

Atif Rashid, CPA, MBA: Atif Rashid is a globally recognized leadership and resilience coach, inspirational speaker, and stand-up comedian whose life story exemplifies overcoming adversity through the power of mindset. As a cancer survivor and right-leg amputee, Atif has transformed profound personal challenges into a mission to help individuals and organizations lead with resilience, authenticity and courage. Holding an MBA and CPA and having shared his message on global stages including TEDx, he blends strategic insight with humor to create deeply human, impactful learning experiences. Through his global movement, Inspire1 - Impact Billions, Atif is fighting emotional poverty by empowering people to take one intentional action at a time to create meaningful, lasting change.

Introducer and Thanker: Hugh Williams 

Hello Fellow Rotarians and Friends,

We’re inviting you to join us for a hands-on morning of service!

• Saturday, May 9th
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• 1705 Robertson Road, OCAPDD.

We’ll be rolling up our sleeves to help with whatever is needed most that day: preparing garden beds for vegetable planting, clearing weeds and brush, and getting the space ready for a new accessible pathway that will allow individuals using wheelchairs to pick their own produce from the garden.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support a local organization doing incredible work. OCAPDD runs a social enterprise garden that produces fresh food, supports programming, and donates excess produce to the local food bank. It’s a powerful example of community, inclusion, and sustainability in action.

Friends and family are absolutely welcome. I’ll be bringing my kids - and the TimBits!

Sign up here: Gardening and Lunch RSVP

If there’s enough interest, we can head out for lunch together afterwards as well.

A few quick notes:

• Please dress for outdoor work (and a bit of mud)
• We’ll go ahead rain or shine, with adjustments as needed
• More details will be shared closer to the date

We’d love to see a great group out for this. It’s a simple way to make a real impact together. 

For additional information, please feel free to contact us via our Facebook

John Heckbert
 Executive Director, Operation Come Home
Short important points to highlight John's background, expertise, or the key topic(s) he will be speaking about

Ending Youth Homelessness in Ottawa

Private Market Housing Solutions

Social Enterprises in Ottawa

if the club members want to connect they can find John at this one link. He would like to share it with us at https://ca.linkedin.com/in/john-henry-heckbert

Introducer and Thanker: Hugh William

Abdi will present in person

Introducer and Thanker: Lynne Fraser

Introducer and Thanker: Lynne Fraser

Hello Fellow Rotarians and Friends,

We’re inviting you to join us for a hands-on morning of service!

• Saturday, June 13th
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• 1705 Robertson Road, OCAPDD.

We’ll be rolling up our sleeves to help with whatever is needed most that day: preparing garden beds for vegetable planting, clearing weeds and brush, and getting the space ready for a new accessible pathway that will allow individuals using wheelchairs to pick their own produce from the garden.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support a local organization doing incredible work. OCAPDD runs a social enterprise garden that produces fresh food, supports programming, and donates excess produce to the local food bank. It’s a powerful example of community, inclusion, and sustainability in action.

Friends and family are absolutely welcome.

A few quick notes:

• Please dress for outdoor work (and a bit of mud)
• We’ll go ahead rain or shine, with adjustments as needed
• More details will be shared closer to the date

We’d love to see a great group out for this. It’s a simple way to make a real impact together. 

For additional information, please feel free to contact us via our Facebook

Introducer and thanker: Marcia Armstrong

The Social & Recreation Committee

is pleased to invite you, your families and guests to a 

Club Pool Summer Party!

Saturday, June 18,

1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Hosted by Erin and Sandy Ueffing, 40 Spring Cress Drive.

Due to poor anticipated weather swimming is off, but anyone and everyone are welcome to hang out!

You don't need to bring anything but yourselves and your smiles!

Snack and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided by the hosts.

Parking

Please park on Spring Cress Drive or, if you don't mind a short walk, on Foxglove Crescent.

Simply come on in when you arrive!

We're looking forward to an afternoon of outdoor summer fun!

Please RSVP with the form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsfczFEbALI3PwAj3wv2F5HbncMAcPGHbU9fhdumac0S6x4A/viewform

Name: Michael Lawson

Title:  Humanitarian Representative to Canada, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) 

Michael will be speaking from his perspective as a representative of MSF to describe his organization's work as a provider of emergency medical humanitarian care to people affected by conflict and crisis in more than 70 countries around the world, and will highlight the specific challenges facing humanitarian responders in 2026: increased global humanitarian needs; decreased global humanitarian funding; and the erosion of global norms and respect for international laws that protect civilians and aid workers in conflict zones. 

Website: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/

Introducer and thanker:  Lynne Fraser

TJ

• I've worked with the Ottawa Community Land Trust (OCLT) since 2023, guiding the organization’s initial housing acquisitions, capital growth, partnership development and community engagement. 
• Throughout the 20 years prior, I've worked in various policy, research and community development roles addressing homelessness, housing security, social finance, social innovation and infrastructure - in positions with the federal public service and several non-profit environments. 
• alongside the OCLT, I'm committed to the preservation and expansion of affordable housing, both within the Ottawa region and across Canada - and engaging community in co-developing new, community-led solutions. 

TJ

Chloe is a trained Public Historian, with an MA in Public History from Carleton University.  

In May 2026, she launched her most recent exhibition at the Bytown Museum: "What's in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits." She is passionate about local history, community, and accessibility and brings these to the forefront of all her work and is committed to sharing the stories of the place she calls home with as many people as possible. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-d-044324a8/
Bytown Museum website: https://bytownmuseum.ca/en/ 

Introducer and Thanker: Ron Doll

TJ

Introducer and thanker: Gord Leverton

Preferred Name
Gabrielle Tiangco
Title/Position
Director of Communications, S.W.A.M. Canada
President, S.W.A.M. Ottawa 2025-26 Academic Year
Background / Key Topics
Leads national communications for S.W.A.M. Canada, helping expand accessible one-on-one swimming lessons for children with disabilities across Canada.
Has led the growth of S.W.A.M. Ottawa through volunteer recruitment, community partnerships, fundraising, and program development.
Passionate about health promotion, volunteer leadership, and creating inclusive recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate from the University of Ottawa and incoming Physiotherapy student.

Introducer and Thanker: Dave Morton

Isaac Bayor is recording his video.  Presented on August 11th, 2026

Intro and thanker: Gord Leverton

 We are really looking forward to your upcoming presentation.

·       Your preferred name: Cindy Manor

·        Vice President of Philanthropy

      As a mother with lived experience in youth addiction and related mental health issues, I will forever be indebted to the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre for saving           my son’s life. My mission is to reduce stigma and shame that so unnecessarily comes with addiction and mental health.

With over seven years as Vice President of Philanthropy at Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, my focus has been on advancing the organization’s mission through strategic leadership in donor management, major gift development, and stewardship. I have successfully developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies, leading to a $20 million capital project fundraising campaign and increased organizational visibility.

·       Any links you’d like us to share https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-manor-b968682a/  www.davesmithcentre.org

·       Your preference for presenting:  IN PERSON

Bring the whole family and join the Rotary Club of West Ottawa for a fun-filled day at OCAPDD's beautiful Silver Spring Farm! Enjoy a day of community, activities, and fresh air while learning more about the incredible work OCAPDD does to support adults with developmental disabilities. Stop by the Rotary tent to say hello, discover how we're making a difference in our community, and find out how you can get involved.

Whether you're looking for a great family outing or are simply curious about Rotary, we'd love to meet you on Saturday, August 22 at Silver Spring Farm, 1705 Robertson Road.

Interested in volunteering with us? We'd love to have you! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/EmBSdrEBqJdnfx6F9. Everyone is welcome!