On Saturday April 18 2026, in partnership with the wonderful Guelph GoGo Grannies (4 G’s) our club hosted a delightful Scrabble fundraising event that brought the community together. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and joy, creating a warm and inviting space for everyone. Guests enjoyed a variety of exciting activities, from craft stations to 50/50 raffles, delicious snacks, and refreshing mocktails. The lively sounds of music filled the air, alongside fun gift card giveaways and so much more. It was a beautiful reminder of the amazing things that can happen when we come together for a shared purpose.

Most importantly, the funds raised during this special day will make a meaningful impact. Proceeds totalling $2,777.91 went to support “The Bench” in downtown Guelph, which works tirelessly to combat hunger and homelessness. 

Meanwhile, the dedicated GoGo Grandmothers contributed to the HIV/AIDS Family Support Program in Africa, empowering families and providing vital resources across the globe.

The day was filled with friendly competition, culminating in an incredible team score of 809! Most groups scored between 400-550, making it an exciting event to remember. We can't wait to see everyone again next year for more fun and community spirit!

                        The Champion Team!  With 809 points

The 2025-2026 District 7080 Governor, Susanne Zbinden, made her first official visit to our Rotary club on September 25th 2025.  The in-person meeting, held in the evening at Symposium Cafe in Guelph, featured presentations by the DG, the club and a special new member (Lauren Jamieson) induction.  A donation of $1,000 is being made to The Rotary Foundation's PolioPlus Fund in appreciation of her visit.  As well a photo album has been prepared photoalbums/2025-district-7080-governor-visit.  Attendees included members, Friends of Rotary and a member of the University of Guelph Rotaract Club.

The Rotary Club of Guelph South presentation to the new District Governor included brief snippets and photos from each of the 24 years since our club was chartered, along with information on our impressive history of donations made to worthy charitable organizations.  A link to our presentation: documents/en-ca/00016b4c-2fb8-4cfb-a7c4-ad70d405b211/1

Newest Rotarian Lauren Jamieson formally welcomed to the Rotary Club of Guelph South by (L-R Sponsor Celia Clark, Past President
John Persson and Disrict 7080 2025-2026 Governor Susanne Zbinden

We're proud to welcome Lauren as our newest Rotarian! Lauren was introduced to the club by Rotarian Celia Clark who will act as her sponsor. Lauren is not a stranger to many members, having attended meetings and volunteered at events, and in fact is our first “Friend of Rotary”  to make the move to becoming a full Rotarian and Active Member of our Rotary Club.

We have recently welcomed Sean Carscadden as our newest member.  We hope to have him do his Classification Talk within the next couple of months, but Sean is an Air Ambulance pilot with the Ornge so his availability can never really be guaranteed….medical emergencies don't necessarily respect Rotary meeting dates/times!  We'll look forward to that opportunity to learn more about Sean….