Near term meetings March 9th & 23rd. It costs nothing to send an eCOG to a friend/prospective member/neighbour. Please advise Keith of names/contact info.
Have a suggestion for an eCOG-Bulletin article/story, please let Keith know.
Our upcoming meeting is on Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Grove located at the Western Fairgrounds.
Time: The fellowship room and buffet will open at 11:30AM. Please plan to arrive no later than 11:45 AM to serve yourself and find a table. Our meeting will start promptly at noon and conclude by 1:00 PM.
Guest Speaker: Romel Mostafa-Assistant Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy at the Ivey Business School. Topic: “Tariffs and Transformation: Building a Stronger, Smarter, More Resilient Canada—Starting in Southern Ontario.
Cost: $25.00 per person (self-serve lunch buffet).
To ensure accurate numbers for the venue, we kindly ask that you register no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, February 6th. After registering, please e-transfer your payment to The Rotary Club of London at sronson55@gmail.com. Include the names of all attendees in the e-transfer memo so that Sandy Ronson can track payments.
Romel Mostafa is an Assistant Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy at the Ivey Business School. Romel’s areas of research and expertise include strategy & capability development in new firms, innovation & competitive dynamics, industrial evolution & policy, as well as behavioural decision-making. He has published in a number of leading academic journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, Journal of Risk & Uncertainty, Organization Science and Management Science. His research and commentaries have been featured in global media outlets such as CNN, NPR and the New York Times. Romel has taught both at graduate and undergraduate levels, and received several teaching awards. He obtained his PhD and MSc from Carnegie Mellon University, and BA from Lawrence University.
Through Clubrunner on February 17th all members received the Districts Environmental monthly new letter. It contains 12 pages of insightful information, be sure to have a look.
Celebrating 65 Years of RYLA in District 6330
Dear Rotarians, We hope this message finds you well. This message is being sent to all Club Presidents, Club Secretaries as well as those connected to Youth Exchange, Interact and Youth contacts. As we prepare for the Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders, we want to provide you with crucial details for the upcoming event on May 8th - 10th. Location and Facilities: This year, all students will be accommodated at Ontario Hall, located at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. All activities will take place within the residence premises. Students are advised to pack accordingly for the program sessions, casual evening dance, and potential outdoor activities. Registration & Cost: Clubs can register students at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjTQhCYM7JTNB3AOdXpbqo7YgwgcHQj3xPnRciW0hkoquxqw/viewform?usp=publish-editor. The deadline for registration is April 8th, 2026.
The cost for this year’s seminar will be $460 CAD / $340* USD per student, ($410 CAD for Inbound Youth Exchange Students.) Payment Deadline is April 11, 2026. (*exchange rate to be adjusted at time of registration)
Contact Information: For questions, comments, or concerns, contact us at d6330ryla@gmail.com. Please see the attached Information for Rotary Clubs, Schools, Students and Parents for more details on the RYLA program. Sincerely,
The Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders District Committee
Myrna Inglis District 6330 Secretary minglis65@hotmail.com 519-881-0586 H, 519-881-7296 C
--WESTERN ROTARACT'S COFFEE CHAT INVITATION--
We are running a coffee chat for the beginning of March. This coffee chat is an exciting event where members from various Rotary clubs can come together to chat, network, and get to know one another! Attendees will include Rotarians, Interactors, exchange students, and more (meaning there will be people of all ages and experiences for a great mingling experience). We'll be serving coffee and snacks, and expect it to be a nice, relaxed event!
When: Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 2-4pm
Where: University Community Center - Community Room (269C) at Western University
For sign ups, if members could email me, pflemin5@uwo.caif they wish to attend with their:
1) First and last name
2) Club they belong to
3) Phone number or email
This link will take you to a google form that may make the sign-up process for the Coffee Chat a bit easier.
There is parking available for our event on campus at the rear of Social Science (lot J on the map), as well as at Springett (lot I on the map). I attached the pdf for parking below. Thank you, Paloma Fleming, VP Liaison | Western Rotaract.
--AROUND THE WORLD & LOCALLY-ALL THINGS ROTARY--
Wow! A $50 MILLION USD Donation from a single Rotarian to The Rotary Foundation...Now that is what I call a generous dedicated member! A prominent Indian developer and longtime Rotary member, Ravishankar Dakoju, has pledged a donation of approximately US$50 million to The Rotary Foundation, describing philanthropy as “a duty.” Dakoju made the announcement during Rotary’s International Assembly in Orlando, Florida. The contribution will be made jointly with his wife, Paola Dakoju, who is also a Rotary club member.
Did you know? Rotary funds fully supported fellowships for peacebuilders around the world. The Rotary Peace Fellowship covers tuition, room & board, travel, and field study expenses for leaders pursuing a master’s degree or professional certificate in peace and development studies. From government and nonprofit leadership to human rights, education, and international organizations, Rotary Peace Fellows are making a real impact and addressing the root causes of conflict like poverty, inequality, and lack of access to education. Applications are open February 1 – May 15.
Sir Clem Renouf, the 1978-79 Rotary International president who helped propel Rotary toward its top goal of eradicating polio worldwide, has died at age 99.
Renouf was a member of the Rotary Club of Nambour, Queensland, Australia, for 70 years. He served as RI director, Foundation trustee, district governor, RI committee member and chair, and International Assembly discussion leader.
Rotary Club of Waterloo supports Dragonflyers Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team Our mission and vision is to promote Awareness to the public and within our communities for other Breast Cancer Survivors. We will achieve this mission by working together as a competitive Breast Cancer Team, showing positive support to each other.
Weekly Coffee Klatch
Weekly ZOOM “Coffee Klatch” each Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Bring your own coffee of course.
Romel Mostafa is an Assistant Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy at the Ivey Business School. Romel’s areas of research and expertise include strategy & capability development in new firms, innovation & competitive dynamics, industrial evolution & policy, as well as behavioural decision-making. He has published in a number of leading academic journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, Journal of Risk & Uncertainty, Organization Science and Management Science. His research and commentaries have been featured in global media outlets such as CNN, NPR and the New York Times. Romel has taught both at graduate and undergraduate levels, and received several teaching awards. He obtained his PhD and MSc from Carnegie Mellon University, and BA from Lawrence University.
Applications are open February 1 – May 15.
Rotary Club of Waterloo supports 
