Change 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. 

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 you 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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 Wednesday Meeting Speaker

Wednesday May 13, 2026

Calling all early birds (and bat fans) !!

Start your Wednesday morning with a "wing-side" seat at the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo. We are thrilled to welcome Emma Hanson as our guest speaker to dive into the fascinating world of bats and the incredible work being done by BEEPS (Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society).
Whether you’re a nature lover or just curious about our nocturnal neighbors, you won’t want to miss the latest news on conservation efforts, bat health, and how these amazing creatures support our Okanagan ecosystem.
Meeting Details:
🗓 When: This Wednesday morning
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM
📍 Where: Deli City Cafe (111-1889 Springfield Rd, Kelowna)

Interested in attending one of our Wednesday meetings? Please reach out to us at membership@rotaryogopogo.com for more details or let us know you are coming.

Learn more about our Weekly Meetings and Weekly Speakers.

Laptop Donation and Training

Monday May 11, 2026

We have some exciting opportunities coming up to serve our community, have some fun, and make a real impact — and we’d love your help!
Our next laptop distribution session is happening on May 11th at 1:30 PM at St Michael's Cathedral, Kelowna, and we are looking for friendly volunteers to help recipients learn how to use their new laptops. You do not need to be a tech expert — just patient, welcoming, and willing to help someone get started!
Learn more about this event.
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FREE Tax Clinic, Session 2

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! First FRIDAY of each month, starting May 1st till December 4th, 2026, from 9am to 12pm, @Saint Michael's Cathedral.

Learn more about our Tax Clinic.

Wednesday Meeting Speaker

Wednesday May 5, 2026

Join Us to welcome Hodo Pourpirali  from UBC at our Wednesday Morning Meeting.

Hodo is Ph.D. Candidate at the University of British Columbia. Urban and Regional planning / Sustainability.
Her research interests encompass various facets of urban and regional development, including housing, social welfare, inequality and poverty, TOD, and land use planning. Her thesis focuses on assessing the impacts of housing supply provision on affordability and neighborhood change in the Mid-sized City of Kelowna. 

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Wednesday Meeting Speaker

Wednesday April 28, 2026

Get ready for an inspiring morning!

We are excited to host Luke Large, Executive Director of The Bridge Youth & Family Services, as our speaker tomorrow at our 7:15 AM Wednesday Morning meeting.

Join us in person at Deli City Cafe, 1889 Springfield Rd to hear Luke present on The Bridge's vital work in youth recovery in the Kelowna area.

Come along to hear about this important community initiative and learn how we can continue to support our youth. We look forward to seeing you there.

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International Project Honduras

Wednesday April 28, 2026

Changing lives, one project at a time!
We are so proud of the incredible progress our team is making in Comayagua, Honduras this week. From sustainable infrastructure to community support, the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo is on the ground putting "Service Above Self" into action.
Check out this short video to see the impact of your support and the hard work of our dedicated volunteers!
Project Highlights:

  • Direct Impact: Working alongside local partners to meet community needs.
  • Sustainable Solutions: Building a brighter future for the families of Comayagua.
  • International Fellowship: Strengthening the bonds between Kelowna and our global neighbors.

A huge thank you to everyone who makes these missions possible. Whether you donated, volunteered, or shared our story—you are part of this change!

Watch the video update.

Adopt a Road

Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - Roadside Cleanup Success! 

A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers who joined us on Saturday April 25th, 2026 for our regular Adopt-a-Road cleanup in downtown Kelowna! We had a fantastic turnout, and it’s amazing to see the difference a few hours can make. Our team worked hard along the roadsides to clear away litter and keep our downtown streets looking their best for everyone who travels through them.

Learn more about Ogopogo Adopt a Road.

FREE Tax Clinic, Session 1

Weekly on Friday, starting March 6 till April 24, 2026

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!

Learn more about our Tax Clinic.

Wednesday Meeting Speaker

Wednesday April 21, 2026

We’ve got a great meeting lined up for tomorrow.

We’ll be gathering at the Innovation Center downtown to welcome our guest speaker, Cheryl Pull from OVAD . Cheryl will be sharing all the details and stories about the upcoming Deaf Camp —it’s going to be an inspiring talk!

This is a community-focused event, so please bring your friends and family along. The more, the merrier!

See you all there! 
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