Port Arthur Rotary Meeting August 13th, 2024
Today’s meeting, ably chaired by PE Hector Dougall, brought us Kieran McMonagle, Youth and Family Services Collaborator for the City of Thunder Bay (photo below). The Youth and Family Support Program (YFSP) aims to mitigate vulnerabilities, such as substance use, violence, and human trafficking that put youth and families at greater risk of criminal exploitation. The target population is youth aged 10-13 but is flexible to cater to both younger and older youth and their families. The program collaborates with organizations such as Our Kids Count, Evergreen United Neighbourhood and Thunder Bay Counselling. Kieran’s presentation was very well received and there were questions that she answered confidently with her knowledge and experience. Rotarians were keen to learn how we might support this type of program, and it was clear that we need to keep listening and learning and sharing what we know about this risk to our youth. For further information please go to www.thunderbay.ca/yfsp
Dr. Rupert Klein, Chair of the Psychology Department at Lakehead University was inducted into the club today. (photo) Introduced by Mark Tilbury who shared that Dr. Klein’s research is related to experimental psychology also mentioned that the Psychology Clinic at the Avila Centre is a real asset to the University. Immediate past president Shelley Crawford led ‘the charge’ and shared that Rupert has attended several meetings and has volunteered for various service activities to date. She presented Rupert Klein with a membership kit and Rotary pin with those in attendance and on zoom welcoming Dr. Klein to our club.
Announcements
Dave Silliman on: Wilderness Discovery Centre: a BBQ to be held on September 21 2:30 – 6:30
DDI July 25th served over 450 meals, thanked all who helped
DDI this month August 29 – volunteers needed for both morning and afternoon shifts
Bob Tomlinson Reported on Food Drive at 3 north ward grocery stores August 17 for DDI, Thanked Rotaractors and all club members who helped fill the shelves at the Dew.
Marg Woods Pollinator Garden pics due on August 31st. TBay Climate Transition Action Team info coming soon
Shelley Crawford Fellowship event info circulated via email…check them out for details
Sunday August 25: Dusty Roads Folk Band at Chippewa Park (Our own Dave Silliman will play) – bring a picnic for 1:15pm, concert starts at 2pm.
Tuesday August 27: Golf Tourney organized by Doug Shanks
Thursday September 12: Join our table(s) at the United Way Kick off Breakfast and support our member Albert Brule – contact Shelley for details
Hector Dougall Tuesday August 20 is a full-on session at Dougall Media 87 N. Hill St., with a board meeting with the new DG from 11am – 12pm, a club meeting with the DG from 12- 1 and a Rotary Radio Day info session from 2-3.
Reminder from Bran Walmark to encourage all applicants for funding should quickly be sent to the Allocations Chair bwalmark@tbaytel.net
Happy Dollars, led by Brent Boyko raised some good revenue for the club. Brent also finally received his Spark Plug Award as an outstanding Rotary “Gala Guy” (photo)