ABOUT US
Message from the President
I am excited and honoured to serve as President of the Kitchener Conestoga Rotary Club for the 2026–2027 term.
Having been a member of this club for the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the impact we make — both within our local community and internationally. Our club has a proud and longstanding history of service, built on a shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening the communities we serve.
Over the years, our members have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to making a meaningful difference, whether through impactful international initiatives or through local efforts that support those most in need across the Waterloo Region.
In particular, we take great pride in our signature charitable events. The annual Turkey Drive continues to provide vital support to families in our community during the holiday season. Lobsterfest stands as both a celebration of fellowship and a cornerstone fundraiser that enables so much of our international charitable work. In addition, the Golf Tournament is another key event that brings our members and community together in support of children in our local and international communities. Together, these events are a testament to the energy, generosity, and dedication of our members—past and present.
As I look ahead, my focus as President will be to build on the strong foundation established by those who have come before me. A key priority will be the continued growth of our membership. At a time when many service clubs are experiencing decline, our club has demonstrated resilience and momentum. We will continue to nurture that progress by expanding our successful Member Guest Events, and by further strengthening the work of our new Member Committee.
Equally important is our commitment to recognizing and celebrating the tenure, experience, and leadership of our long-standing members. Their dedication has shaped the culture of our club and continues to guide us as we evolve. By bringing together experience and new perspectives, we ensure that our club will remain vibrant, relevant, and impactful.
I look forward to working alongside our dedicated Rotarians in the year ahead as we continue to serve, grow, and uphold the values that define Rotary.
Yours in Rotary,
Scott Cressman
KCRC President 2026/27
Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club
The Club was founded on June 25, 1971 with the purpose of expressing the objectives of Rotary, by supporting local community causes but also having a strong international focus – a direction that continues to this day.
Membership
The Club meets every Friday at noon – usually at the Westmount Golf & Country Club – to enjoy fellowship and a guest speaker. On special event Fridays, the location of the meeting may change depending on the purpose.
Helping others, both locally and internationally, developing new friendships, and making solid professional associations, are major benefits of membership in Rotary. Since its inception, our Club has remained one of the most prominent in the Waterloo Region.
Fellowship Events
In addition to the regular Friday meetings, there are other events for members and for their significant others. These include Golf Days, the Family Picnic, Theatre Night, Ski Day, Trap Shooting, President’s Night, The District 7080 conference and the annual Rotary International Convention.
Our Charitable projects
Over the five decades of fun and fellowship the Club has been fortunate to have made a difference with both its Community and International projects. Since the beginning, it is estimated the Club has distributed over $15 million for charitable causes. See the Our Causes page for more information on the charitable work we have supported.
$15.1
MILLION
Distributed to charitable causes