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Rideau Kiwanis Hall of Fame

2007-06-21

The Hall of Fame was established in Kiwanis year 2003-2004 to honor members of the Kiwanis Club of Rideau who have contributed significantly to the way the Rideau Kiwanis Club has been able to help the community.




Abe Bookman

Charter Member.
Joined Kiwanis in 1955.


Worked with others in our fund raising coupon program to the amount of over 1 million dollars.

Was instrumental in our Christmas Cake Program.

Currently a life member.

Abe Millar
(Deceased)

Charter Member.
Joined Kiwanis in 1957.


Worked with others in our fund raising coupon program to the amount of over 1 million dollars.

Norman Lesh

Joined Kiwanis in 1955.


Worked with others in our fund raising coupon program to the amount of over 1 million dollars.

Was instrumental in our Christmas Cake Program.

Currently a life member.

Awarded Kiwanis Legion of Honour in 2003.

Norm Veary

Joined Kiwanis in 1963 with exemplary service.

President in 1997 with Distinguished Award.

5 time Distinguished Secretary Award.

Currently a Life Member.

Recipient of the Mel Osbourne Award 2004.

Saul Ages
(Deceased)

Charter Member.
Joined Kiwanis in 1955 with badge number 1.

Was known as Mr. Kiwanis.

Worked for the Rideau Club and it's members above and beyond the call of Kiwanis.

The Saul Ages Campership Award is dedicated to his work.

William Joe

Charter Member, Life Member.

Recipient of the Legion of Honor, 1962 Club President.

Has worked diligently in the coupon fund raising project, Boys Club, Ways and Means.

Still very active making use of his experience to help others.

Tsin Van

Charter member, life member.

Recipient of the Legion of Honour, 1976 Club President.

World reknown and official photographer of our Club.

Still contributes to Kiwanis projects.

Has words of wisdom for everyone.

Frank Gray

Life member.

After joining Kiwanis in the Chatham Club, 1959, he came to Rideau in 1963.

Frank convened the Christmas cake drive, Gray's cup, club treasurer from 1971-1992, assisted the coupon program, volunteer reader in the literacy program and ticket seller at the 67's hockey games, chairing other committees.

Ted Best

Ted served as the Kiwanis Club of Rideau (Ottawa) President in 1984-1985.

He chaired all committees and has sponsored some 42 new members over his many active years. During the second term as Lt. Govenor Jacques Dallaire presented Ted with Govenor's Award for the best Kiwanis Club in the E,C&C District.

Dave Molot

Dave is a Charter Member of the Club (1956) and was Club President in 1967 during which year the Kiwanis Band Shell at Vincent Massey Park was built.

Dave is a Past District President of Kiwanis and a valued member of the "coupon committee" for many years. Dave is now over 90 years young.


Related Club Background Pages

Contact The Kiwanis Club of Rideau
Rideau Kiwanis can be reached via email, phone at (613)731-9886, or mail at Villa Marconi, 1026 Baseline Rd, Ottawa ... more

History of the Club
The Kiwanis Club of Rideau (Ottawa) Inc. was organized on October 28, 1955 with 30 members, sponsored by the Kiwanis ... more

2007/ 2008 Club Officers and Directors.
2007.10.01 ~ Directors and Committee Chairpersons 2007-2008. President - Jacques Dallaire President Elect - Kim ... more

Rideau Kiwanis Hall of Fame
2007.06.21 ~ The Hall of Fame was established in Kiwanis year 2003-2004 to honor members of the Kiwanis Club of Rideau who have ... more

2006/ 2007 Club Officers and Directors.
2006.10.01 ~ President: Joel Edelson Immediate Past President: George Old Secretary/Treasurer: Karen Barton Directors: Kim Chadsey ... more

President's Report to the Kiwanis Club of Rideau (Ottawa) of the 89th Annual Convention of the Eastern Canada and Caribbean
2006.09.14 ~ Members of Rideau Kiwanis: The convention was held in St. Johns NL from Thursday 03 to Saturday August 05 at the Delta ... more

2005/ 2006 Club Officers and Directors.
2005.10.01 ~ George Old -- President Hugh O'Gorman - Immediate Past President Karen Barton - Secretary/Treasurer Our Director ... more


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