About Us

Our Co-Presidents Message

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo!

We are delighted that you have taken the time to learn more about our club and the work we do. Rotary is about people coming together to create positive change, and our Ogopogo Club is a place where friendship, service, and fun go hand in hand.

Our members are united by a shared commitment to making a difference through hands-on volunteer projects, fundraising initiatives, and support for programs that improve the lives of children and adolescents both locally and abroad. Every project we undertake and every dollar we raise helps create lasting, positive change in our community and beyond.

If you are interested in finding a meaningful way to give back while making new friends and having fun, we invite you to join us at one of our meetings. We'd love the opportunity to get to know you, share our passion for service, and show you how you can make a difference through Rotary.

Together, we are creating enduring change—one project, one partnership, and one act of service at a time. We look forward to welcoming you.

Trish McLeod and Anne Brunton

Co-Presidents Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo

Our Rotary Ogopogo Club

At over 40 members strong, The Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo is one of the largest clubs in Kelowna. It was organized in 1993. Our members develop exciting community service projects that address many critical issues, including: children at risk, poverty and hunger, urban violence, illiteracy, drug abuse, and many more.

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.

Co-President

Co-President

Past President

President Elect/Exec

Secretary/Exec

Treasurer/Exec

Club Services/Director

Bill Sherlock

Community Service/Director

Paul Maarschalk

International Giving/Director

Cathy Goheen

Membership/Director

Mark Dixon

New Generations Service/Director

Public Image Chair

Speakers

Social Activities

Care & Compassion

Environmental Sustainability

Cathy Goheen

The Rotary Foundation

Steve Hesketh

Executive Secretary

Bill Sherlock

Our Core Values

With the kind permission from San Francisco Rotary Club

With the kind permission from Toronto Rotary Club

Our 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.

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for people and our partners to improve our communities through the Rotary platform.

Our Work

The various Philanthropic Committees and our Charitable Foundation work to make an impact on several economic, social and environmental challenges including: homelessness, hunger, social injustice, gender inequality, access to education, environmental sustainability, and challenges of recent immigrants and the poor. Funding priority is directed to the fields of health, education, youth and welfare, primarily in the Kelowna Area but also internationally.