WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF KELOWNA OGOPOGO
 
Thank you for visiting the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo, website. With over 40+ members, the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo is one of the largest clubs in Kelowna. It was organized in 1993 and was proudly founded by a young, diverse group of business professionals. Enjoy exploring our site and learning about the various benefits of joining our club, our impact on the community, and how you too can make a difference by joining us. 
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Our President's Message

"It is my privilege to serve as President of the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo for the 2025/26 year. Our club members have a lot of fun together at our weekly meetings, our social functions and our service projects. We provide support to each other and educate each other with our personal knowledge and experience and also with the guest speakers that we have at most of our meetings. Our service projects include both “hands on” volunteer work and fundraising projects to facilitate giving money to worthy charities.

If you are interested in expanding your social network and giving back to our community with your time then please come and check out our club. You can attend as many meetings as you like before making a commitment to join the club."

Brian Hillaby

 
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Free Tax Clinic   
 
Tax Season is Here, Kelowna!
Don’t let tax forms stress you out—the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo is back to help you navigate your 2026 returns!
We are proud to host our Free CVITP** Tax Clinics throughout March and April 2026 sponsored by the CRA. Our dedicated volunteers are ready to help eligible community members get their taxes filed accurately and on time.
 
Key Details:
  • When: Weekly on Fridays, starting March 6th till April 24th
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
  • Where: St. Michael’s Cathedral (Corner of Sutherland and Richter)
  • Cost: Completely FREE for those who qualify!
How to Join:
We want to make this as easy as possible for you! We are offering two ways to get your taxes done:
  • Book an Appointment: Secure your time slot by email only at taxclinic@rotaryogopogo.org
  • Walk-ins Welcome: Feel free to drop by between 9 AM and noon, though please note that appointments will take priority.
Let’s get those returns filed so you can focus on enjoying the spring!

 

 **For more information about the CRA program, please click here. 

To volunteer, please email: taxclinic@rotaryogopogo.org 

If you are unable to attend one of our clinics in person please email us for further options: taxclinic@rotaryogopogo.org 
 
For more information about our Tax Clinic, click here.
 
 

Our Annual Whisky Tasting Fundraiser 2026

 
What a night on Friday, February 27th, 2026 for Kelowna!
 
The Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo is still buzzing from the success of our annual Whisky Tasting fundraiser. We are incredibly proud to share that thanks to our amazing community, we had over 100 attendees join us to raise thousands of dollars for a great cause!
 
A Tradition of Giving
Since our first pour in 2008, this event has been an annual commitment to our community. This year’s proceeds are a vital part of our $25,000 donation to the Okanagan College Foundation, supporting the next generation of leaders right here in our valley.
A Huge Thank You
An evening like this doesn’t happen without incredible partners. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to:Change 
The Main Event
Guests were treated to a journey through the Highlands and beyond, tasting 7 of Scotland's finest malts. From the peaty to the smooth, it was a masterclass in craftsmanship.
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, bid on items, and toasted to the future of our community. We’ll see you next year!
7th Annual Ogopogo Rotary Club "Fancy Pants" Golf Tournament 2025
A huge thank you to everyone who made the 7th Annual Fancy Pants Golf Tournament 2025 a smashing success this last September! We were thrilled to hand over a cheque to the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) in Kelowna, thanks to your incredible generosity.
Pictured here, Brian Hillaby, President of the Ogopogo Rotary Club, is seen in his truly stunning fancy pants, presenting the cheque to Ginny Becker, Executive Director of CYAC. This vital donation will support the amazing work CYAC does for vulnerable children and families in our community. As Ginny Becker shared, “It truly has become one of the fund-raising highlights of our year. It's so fun to take the day and interact with your club members and community on the golf course. It does more than raise money, it also raises important awareness and connection for our work. We could not be more grateful to all of you for being by our side for all of these years and helping to ensure that our work persists.”
And a special shout-out to organizer Ray Lewis, who said, "So very glad we could be part of the CYAC story again this year! Such a fantastic organization doing incredible and complex work for our community. Fancy Pants is all about having a great time while giving back. The generosity of our sponsors ensures that the fun on the course translates into real impact in our community."
Together, we're making a real difference for the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna !
Save the date for the next tournament in September of next year! We're already looking forward to another fantastic event.
 
 

2025 Kettle Campaign, Salvation Army 

The Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo had a wonderful time collecting donations for a worthy cause with the Salvation Army Kettle this past Saturday, November 15th, 2025.
A huge thank you to everyone in our generous community who stopped by and donated. Your contributions make a real difference.
We are also incredibly grateful to Francis Cheng from Raymond James for their generosity in matching all donations!
The Salvation Army collects money every year as Christmas approaches to help those who are most in need in our community. Thank you for helping us support their vital work!

FEATURED PROJECTS

Tax Clinic
 
Tax Season is Here, Kelowna!
Don’t let tax forms stress you out—the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo is back to help you navigate your 2026 returns!
 
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Apple Picking / Apple Pies 2025
 
Every year, our Club picks apples at Sadie’s Acres for the Okanagan Food Bank. Bonus: Sadies Acres also donates enough apples to our Club to make 100 apple pies! Making the pies is as much fun as picking the apples. PIES ARE SOLD OUT!! Thank you to Independent Grocers for their continued support, providing the pie shells.

New! Afternoon Meetings
 

Say goodbye to morning alarms and hello to afternoon fun! 

Too busy in the mornings but love making a difference? Ogopogo Rotary has you covered! Our new afternoon meetings are the perfect, low-key way to discover what we're all about. Come learn about our exciting events, impactful projects, awesome social gatherings, and how we're making a real splash in the community.

New Spot, New Time! Every fourth Wednesday of the month, catch us at Spaces at the Innovation Centre, kicking off at 4:30 PM. We can't wait to meet you!

Learn more about Events and News!
 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF KELOWNA OGOPOGO

 
Enjoy opportunities for service above self and leadership.
 
Fostering friendships with an international network of like-minded individuals.
 
Gain an expanded business and community network while experiencing personal growth.
Vision 
Be the organization of choice to fulfill one's philanthropic and fellowship goal by achieving, along with our partners, a community impact of at least $100,000
Mission
To provide opportunities for people and our partners to improve our communities through the Rotary platform. 

With the kind permission from Toronto Rotary Club

Membership in Numbers

Featured Projects and Initiatives

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