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Sports on Tap

2606 Lorne Avenue
P.O. Box 441
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3L6
Canada

We are currently meeting in person every second Tuesday at Sports on Tap in the meeting room (Dog Pound). You may join us in person. Please view the calendar for upcoming meeting details.

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St. Edward's School Donations

This past month we made a donation to St. Edward's School for their land-based education program. The cheque for $1350.00 will help support a number of children in this special program designed to reconnect children with the land and creation and is both culturally and academically important. St. Edward's School believes that by connecting people, especially youth, to the land, they cultivate a deep respect for nature, traditional knowledge and sustainable practices. Through land-based learning, students gain hands-on experiences that deepen their understating of nature, traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship. With this donation St. Edwards has been able to provide opportunities such as outdoor classrooms, ecological studies at Eagle Creek and Batoche in the past and traditional teachings with Knowledge Keepers.

In addition to the above donation, the club donated $450 towards the purchase of the sausages for a BBQ held at St. Edwards for students and staff.

Nutana Collegiate Donation

In August Vanessa O'Malley, an English as an Additional Language teacher at Nutana Collegiate here in Saskatoon, presented to the club. After her excellent presentation, the board agreed to support her request with a cheque for $1,350 towards Nutana Collegiate. This cheque will help them purchase e-readers which will be used by students learning English as an additional language so that they will have equal opportunity and exposure to the rich literature being taught in their academic classes. The e-readers support their specific learning needs by offering translation in their native language, dictionary and audio options at the touch of a screen while eliminating distractions that come with other electronic devices such as iPads.

Vanessa O'Malley and Past President Kim Horan

Oskayak Scholarship Presentations

In the spring, Karol Komar attended the Oskayak High School graduation to present two $1,000 scholarships to students who will be continuing on to a post secondary school in the fall. This year's recipients are Nickolas Ermine who is currently enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan in Biology and Marco Turner who is enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan in Engineering. The club wishes both of these students every success in their future studies.

Nicholas Ermine

Marco Turner

Give Like Dolly Day

A NEW ANNUAL TRADITION FROM THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF DOLLY PARTON

On September 25, The Dollywood Foundation is introducing Give Like Dolly Day — a new annual tradition created to honor Dolly’s generous heart and her lifelong commitment to children. For more than 30 years, Dolly’s dream has helped put books into the hands and hearts of children around the world. And because of the dedication of Local Imagination Library Partners and the communities they serve, that dream continues to grow. In the weeks since Dolly’s passing, we’ve witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of love, gratitude and support from people around the world. Give Like Dolly Day is an opportunity to turn that love into action by giving back to children and communities, just as Dolly did throughout her life. We’re inviting people everywhere to support organizations doing meaningful work for children where they live — beginning with their local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.

A NEW ANNUAL TRADITION FROM THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF DOLLY PARTON THE NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION

To support the Saskatoon partnership of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, please use this link to make a donation: Enhanced Profile - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Thank you for your support!

Brick Dedication Ceremony 2026

On Tuesday, September 22nd at Rotary Park we held our annual Brick Dedication Ceremony. Grade 8 students from St. Anne's Inquiry School presented the program. View the full photo album from the day here. Thank you to photographers Derrick Kunz, Communications Consultant for Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Candace Odishaw from Nutana Rotary Club.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Celebration

On Friday, June 26th at Alice Turner Library, we were joined by the community to celebrate 20 Years of the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Canada and 5 Million Books delivered to children through the program. Amanda Lanoway, Regional Lead for Dollywood Foundation of Canada, joined Nutana Rotary Club members Candace Odishaw, Betty Anne Arscott, Peggy Clark and Karol Komar for an hour and a half of reading for the kids, songs and music, coloring activities, cake and juice. A few of the attendees were currently registered in the program with us. We appreciate everyone coming out. I think club members had as much fun as the kids! View photos here.

Cow Plop Bingo 2026 Wrap Up

Our Second Annual Cow Plop Bingo was a huge success. It was a beautiful warm day with very little wind. An improvement over last year. The other improvement was that within 20 minutes of the cows, Moolah and Patti, being led on the field, there was a plop! Yes…no waiting 1 hour this year. Our newbie cow Patti did the winning plop giving square number 117 majority winner. Pamela Conner held the lucky ticket and won herself $2000. Congratulations Pamela! Here's the winning plop.

2025-26 ROTARY YEAR

With the Rotary year coming to a close at the end of June, here is a listing of where the club has donated to in this Rotary year.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

The club is proud to be sponsoring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. There was overwhelming interest in the program and within 3 days we received 300 applications to the program. In May of this year our club committed to putting $10,000 per year over the next year into the program which will fund just over 200 applicants into the program. The club will work hard on securing additional funds so more children can get the benefit of reading. If you are unaware what the program is, for approximately $50 per year each, children receive a free age appropriate book mailed to them each month from birth to age 5, or depending upon when their application is approved. If you can help us get more children approved in the program, please go directly on our DPIL donation page and donate there. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

Here is the link. Enhanced Profile - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Thank you for your support.

St. Edward's Cheque Presentation 2025

President Kim Horan and club member Dorothy Hudson presented St. Edward's School with a cheque for $2700 for the school's land based learning programs.

The Sound of Reconciliation Wrap Up

On Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the beautiful new awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik St. Francis School, in collaboration with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools we hosted the Sound of Reconciliation. This was a celebration of cultural dance and music. This fundraising event merged Indigenous music with the Saskatoon Concert Band. The funds raised through this event are part of the Rotary Club’s commitment to support the schools cultural education program by helping to meet costs relating to music and dance instruction and performance that are not covered through Provincial education funding.

Brick Dedication Ceremony 2025

The Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana invites members of the public to attend a ceremony at the Peace Plaza in Rotary Park on Tuesday, September 23rd, beginning at 12:15, at which time a brick will be dedicated to honour 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Awardee Narges Mohammadi. This year’s brick is sponsored by Nutana Rotary Club members Dorothy Hudson and Bill Christensen.

Empowering Rural Communities with Equitable Water and Sanitation in Upper East Ghana

In Kalbeo, a community in the Upper East Region of Ghana, people do not have easy access to potable water. Women and children have to walk long distances to access it and the lack of toilets contributes to problems with sanitation. This results in a number of water borne diseases . One of our members, Hannah Enti Brown brought this to our attention and in August 2024, the Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon Nutana, Bolgatanga and Novi Michigan joined forces with residents of Kalbeo to help them achieve their dream by constructing a borehole, several collection points and 80 microflush toilets.

Oskayak Graduation 2025

Nutana Rotary co-President Peggy Clark attended the Oskayak Graduation on June 26th to present two $1000 scholarships for continuing education. The first recipient is Kaysie Morin Prosper, a young artist and the second one is McKayla Longman. Each recipient will receive their cheques once they have confirmed enrollment and attendance at a post secondary school. Congratulations to both recipients.

Thank you to our Sponsors

With the Cow Plop Bingo wrapped up for its 1st year, we would like to thank all of our sponsors including Wholesale Club, Rent it Store, SMP, Rooterman, 24 Hour Signs CJWW, Star Phoenix, Sutherland Community Association for use of the rink and Sutherland School for use of the park. Thank you to Moolah the Cow and her handler Ethan Nienhuis. Thank you for everyone that bought tickets and came out to support the barbeque. We will see you next year!

Cow Plop Bingo Winner

On Sunday, June 8th the club held its first annual Cow Plop Bingo. At 2 pm Moolah, the cow, came into the rink. After an hour of Moolah walking around the rink, she decided she didn't have to go, so all Cow Plop tickets were placed into a draw bin and Ben Brooks of CJWW drew the winning the name. Congratulations to Kyden Farr of Saskatoon with ticket number 487. Kyden has won the prize of $1500. Candace Odishaw, fundraiser chair, presents the cheque to Kyden.

St. Frances Cree Bilingual School cheque presentation

On June 18th, the club presented St. Frances Cree Bilingual School with the club's third installment of our $100,000 commitment. A cheque for $20,000 is presented.

From left to right is Kelly Cardinal (Superintendent of Education at Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, Ron Boechler, Vice Chair, Board GSCS, Jim Gilles, Saskatoon Nutana Rotary Club, Betty Anne Arscott (co-president of Saskatoon Nutana Rotary) and Peggy Clark (co-president of Saskatoon Nutana Rotary)

Oskayak Scholarship Presentations 2024

Each year the club offers two one thousand dollar scholarships to graduates of Oskayak High School whom will continue their education at post secondary schools. This year's recipients are Kendra (Kenny) Parenteau who was accepted into U of S Arts and Science program and Darrion Stone who is studying Social Work at FNU - First Nationals University this year. The club wishes both a successful journey in their post secondary studies.

Brick Dedication Ceremony 2024

On Tuesday, September 24th, The Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana in partnership with St. Anne Inquiry School and Meewasin Valley Authority held its 17th annual Brick Dedication Ceremony at the Peace Plaza in Rotary Park. This year's brick is dedicated to honor 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Awardees Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad and was sponsored by club member Joe Dierker and Louise Rochon.

African Heritage Night

On Friday, May 3rd, the club held African Heritage Fundraising Night in collaboration with Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation. The evening was filled with amazing African food dishes, entertainment which got guest up dancing, fellowship and of course fundraising. Thank you to all that attended the event. A list of sponsors is attached, however we would also like to thank our media sponsors CJWW, 98 CoolFM, 92.0 The Bull and CBC Radio One. Thank you to Global for adding us to their event calendar. A special thank you to Saskatoon Community Foundations, Captain Taxi and O'Reilly Insurance, our cash sponsors. Also a thank you to 24 Hour Signs for printing our tickets. In addition to all of these sponsors listed, we had many great silent auction items donated which helped with the profits of the event. A list of those items and companies that donated them is attached. THANK YOU!! You can view some photos here: photoalbums/2024-african-heritage-night

St. Edward's Cheque Presentation

In January, club member Dorothy Hudson presents St. Edwards School with a cheque for $2700 for their land based program. Pictured below, Dorothy Hudson, Will Grant, Holly Hill and Curtis Howe.