Hall of fame
Members honored for their exceptional commitment to the organization
Gordon Stewart
Joined the Royalmount Kiwanis Club (chartered in 1955) in during the 80's Gord was always available to serve on various committees and became one of Royalmount’s outstanding presidents.
After Royalmount surrendered its charter in 1993, he joined the Lakeshore Club together with the late past Lt-Governor Claude Ducket and Jacques Dubuc.
Gord was the originator and first chairman of our Golf tournament, served as a Director and on many committees, has been most active in visiting the Blind, Bingo and the Vets, active in all our fundraisers and now for a number of years has ably carried out the duties of Sergeant at Arms.
Gord is a true Kiwanian and we are all proud to have him as a Member of our Club.
Wim Laarhoven
Wim Laarhoven is a true Kiwanian and has been an invaluable member of this club since 1983. He led the club as President in 1997 and served as a former Treasurer and Director for many years. He provided outstanding leadership for many years in the Annual Golf Tournament and the Annual Holiday Nuts & Cakes Sales. Wim was a relentless volunteer with the club and served as a long-time Director of the Kiwanis Lakeshore Foundation. During his tenure Wim was one of the leaders in helping to bring our club and foundation up to the level of $100,000.00 in annual donations to the community and the children we support. To this day Wim remains a dedicated contributor to the Club as well as an inspiration to us all.
Peter Bedard
Almost a charter member of the Club with over 60 years of outstanding service to the community. Past President and one member that deserve a special recognition for the ongoing success of the Club. A fundraiser like no others. Peter was very much involved in the 2010 Club's review and reorientation.