Rotary brings people together to take action in our communities and around the world.

District 7040 serves communities across southeastern Ontario, southwestern Quebec, Nunavut, and the North Country of New York State.

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Rotary brings together people who want to make a difference. From supporting local communities to tackling global challenges, there is a place for you to get involved.

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Rotary in Action Across District 7040

Guided by Rotary’s Action Plan, our clubs are creating impact, building connections, and strengthening communities locally and globally.

Increase Our Impact

Supporting communities through local projects and global initiatives that create lasting change.

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Expand Our Reach

Growing Rotary by connecting with new communities and increasing awareness of our impact.

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Enhance Engagement

Creating meaningful experiences that inspire participation, leadership, and connection.

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Increase Our Ability to Adapt

Embracing innovation and new ideas to ensure Rotary continues to evolve and grow.

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Youth & Leadership

Developing future leaders through programs like RYLA, Interact, and Youth Exchange.

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Zone DG Meeting
Sep. 28, 2026 8:00 p.m.
Truth and Reconciliation Event in Stittsville
W. J Bell Rotary Peace Park

Sep. 30, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Rotary Leadership Institute Part 1 - Open to ALL!!
Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre

Oct. 03, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Caribbean Night 2026
Montreal West City Hall

Oct. 03, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Keep the Music Playing Garden Party
Residence of Her Excellency Marsha Coore Lobban

Oct. 04, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

From Arnprior to Kharkiv: A Rotary Connection Bringing Warmth to Ukraine

Rotary Connections in Action

Warmth Stitched Across Borders

How a friendship between Rotarians in Arnprior and Kharkiv is helping bring warmth to people in Ukraine

Arnprior Rotarian Gerhard Peters shares the story behind the blanket project.

At the 2026 Ukrainian Festival in Carleton Place, members of the Rotary Club of Arnprior shared a story that connects their community with Kharkiv, Ukraine. A blanket made there can offer comfort to someone living without reliable heat. Making it also provides work and purpose for people in the city.

The connection began at the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, where Arnprior Rotarian Gerhard Peters met Olga Lalovenko of the Rotary Club of Kharkiv Friends. Olga later came to Carleton Place with her two youngest children after a stay in a refugee camp in Poland. Through their conversations, Gerhard learned about her club's warm blanket project.

The Dictionary4Life Books Arrived, and Look What Fun We Had!

After a remarkable journey from Dubai to Ottawa, 1,560 Dictionary4Life books arrived safely in District 7040. On August 17, Rotarians from across the district gathered to collect their books, while Rotary Club of West Ottawa volunteers prepared dictionaries for local Grade 3 students.

Hugh Williams and Nicho Bonetti, Susan Diening’s grandson, pitching in.

1,560 books. Three pallets. One extraordinary journey. Thanks to the efforts of Rotarians, shipping partners and volunteers, these dictionaries are now on their way to students across District 7040.