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Rotary Curlers Help Rocmaura Raise Over $12,000
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FEB 2024 - Rotary Partners with Kaleidoscope to Help HomelessRotary Saint John is outfitting 11 self-contained units with fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, bed frames and mattresses to provide homelessness people in Saint John and warm secure and safe place to live. Kaleidoscope is the lead on this project - Rotary is assisting with furnishing the units. |
2022 Rotary Scholarships Announced |
Rotary Announces October 20 Date for Annual GalaRotary Saint John to honour three exceptional community leaders with Paul Harris Fellowships. Ms. Roxanne Fairweather, co-CEO of Innovatia, Ms Lisa Keenan, chair of the board of Port Saint John and a lawyer with Brenton Kean, and Ms Monica Chaperlin, executive director of BCAPI will be awarded Paul Harris Fellowships in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the Saint John community. Rotary thanks Arthur & Sandra Irving as Title Sponsor for the 2022 Fundraising Gala Event For Information, Tickets, Sponsorship Inquiries please click on the Annual PHF Gala tab in the menu bar at the top of the home page or read more... |
Ukrainian Refugee Relief Fundraiser |
2021 Gala PostponedThe 2021 Annual Fundraising Gala has been postponed due to the current levels of Covid 19 cases in the province. When the province lifts the emergency order in place, the club will consider rescheduling the event. We thank our sponsors for their support and plan to carry out our plans to support literacy programs and meals for youth at risk in the city of Saint John. Our 2021 Sponsors included: Irving Oil Port Saint John Innovatia B&N Flooring Clow Canada McDonalds Restaurants Arrow Construction |
Announcing 2021 Annual PHF Rotary GalaThe Rotary Club of Saint John is preparing to host the first live fundraising gala since 2019. On October 21 please join us in celebrating and recognizing the accomplishments of three exceptional women who have made outstanding contributions to our community. This year's event will help disadvantaged youth in our region with food security and literacy. Details will be announced later in August. Tickets and and sponsorship packages go on sale in September.
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Faces of Rotary |
Graeme Stewart-Robertson with ACAP
Today we welcomed Executive Director of ACAP Saint John Graeme Stewart-Robertson. He leads one of Atlantic Canada’s most innovative non-profits, seeking to bridge the gap between ecology and social science to create equitable, inclusive environments in Canada’s oldest city. With over twelve years of experience in designing, implementing and managing community-based environmental projects, he is now recognized as a local authority on New Brunswick watersheds and has authored published reports on ecological restoration, geography, and urban environmental sustainability. Thank you for the informative and interesting talk, Graeme! We also welcomed a traveling guest from Prairie du Chien Rotary Club in Wisconsin, USA! Thanks for visiting us, Michael Ripp. If you are interested in joining our club - message us today. We are a diverse club of community-minded professionals who meet on Mondays at 12:15 at the Union Club on Germain Street. |
PHF Presentations 2019The Rotary Club of Saint John was pleased to host their annual gala on Friday, May 24th at the Delta Marriott Hotel. During this extraordinary evening, Saint John Rotarians honoured Mr. Arthur Irving and Mr. Glenn Cooke with the Paul Harris Fellowship. Irving Oil chairman Arthur Irving, left, and Cooke Aquaculture CEO Glenn Cooke were presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship, the Rotary Club's highest international honour, during an evening awards gala at the Delta Marriott Hotel on Friday. ( Photo Courtesy of the Telegraph Journal ) |
TRC Teen AwardsOur club President, Corey Childs presenting Alyssa Evans an award for her outstanding work in the community. We were also proud to sponsor this incredible put on by the Teen Resource Center! |
Camp GlenburnThis is some of the great work that our club does in our community! We were very pleased to be able to present this cheque on Friday night at our annual gala! |
Kayla Johnson Projects & EventsWe were very pleased to have Kayla Johnson from Kayla Johnson Projects & Events come and speak with us today! Very informative meeting! |
Port Saint JohnRotary Club of SJ welcomed Jim Quinn, CEO of Port Saint John to present to our group. |
TRC Cheque PresentationAt today's meeting, club treasurer Mike Schulze presented a cheque to Laura of the Teen Resource Centre in support of their 11th annual Teens Who Care Event. Every year the TRC recognizes 10 youth in the community who are making a difference in their schools and their local and global communities. This will take place on May 29th. Are you interested in learning more about what Rotary is all about? Message us today! We meet on Mondays at noon at the Union Club on Germain Street. #RotarySJ #Rotary #serviceaboveself |
Glen Hicks - UStationRotary Club of SJ welcomed Glen Hicks, co-founder of USTATION. He describes his business as a curated common space with a variety of independent and small group working areas. Unlike traditional co-working spaces that focus more on collaboration, UStation focuses on the individual by giving them access to the technology that will aid users in productivity. Are you interested in learning more about what Rotary is all about? Message us today! We meet on Mondays at noon at the Union Club on Germain Street. #RotarySJ #Rotary #serviceaboveself |
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Lisa Keenan - SJ Port AuthorityPort Saint John First Canadian Port Authority With Women as Chair and Vice Chair Of Its BoardLisa Keenan, a fellow Rotarian, was recently elected to the position of chair of Port Saint John board by her peers. In a recent meeting of the board of directors for Port Saint John, Lisa Keenan was elected to the position of chair of the board by her peers, the Port announced on Thursday. She has been a member of the Port Saint John board since 2015. Keenan joins Donna Gates who has been vice-chair of the board since February 2018. Keenan’s election makes Port Saint John the first Canada Port Authority with an all-female board leadership team. Keenan has been practicing law in Saint John for more than 20 years, working primarily on criminal, administrative, family and real estate law. She has served on several boards, including as past president and director of Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc., president of the New Brunswick Red Cross, and member of the board of governors of the Canadian Red Cross. Keenan is a recipient of the E. Neil McKelvey. Q.C Pro Bono and Volunteer Service Award from the Canadian Bar Association. The role of Port Saint John board chair has a two-year term, with eligibility for re-election. |
Reaching Out to ReadRotary Club of SJ welcomed public health nurses, Kelly Harrell and Michelle LeBlanc who spoke to the club today about the Rotarians Reaching Out to Read program.
Kelly established a partnership with her local Rotary Club and began to coordinate this program a little over two years ago in the St. Stephen and St. George area.
She is also a member of the Born to Read board.
Michelle is with the Healthy Families, Healthy Babies program here in Saint John and has recently joined the Reaching Out to Read group as a coordinator in Saint John.
Both Michelle and Kelly feel that providing literacy tools and resources to the families of Saint John is the key to resiliency and enhancing early and lifelong learning.
Are you interested in learning more about what Rotary is all about? Message us today. We meet on Mondays at noon at the Union Club on Germain Street. |
Amy Shanks - Boys & Girls ClubThis afternoon our club president, Corey Childs presented a $5000 dollar cheque to Amy Shanks of the Saint John Boys & Girls Club. We are delighted to help support programming for children and youth in our community. #serviceaboveself #RotarySJ |
Junior Achievement - AwardOur club was very pleased to be a sponsor for the Junior Achievement Awards dinner this evening. Our club President, Corey Childs presenting the volunteer of the year award. |
Lily Lynch - Sankara CuisineRotary Club of SJ welcomed Lily Lynch, current COO and co-founder of Sankara Cuisine.
She spoke to the club today about the shared online marketplace where both customers and chefs/vendors benefit from buying and selling authentic ethnic cuisines and crafts.
Are you interested in learning more about what Rotary is all about? Message us today! We meet on Mondays at noon at the Union Club on Germain Street. |
Juliana PrestesOne of our newest Rotarians is featured in this speaker series We're thrilled to announce next week's lineup of incredible speakers.
Read a little bit about them and hear their stories among friends at the Union Club on Wednesday!
The Saint John Region Chamber The Varanda Network Sankara Touchstone AcademyDalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) |
New Members InductedOur club President, Corey Childs inducted two new members into our club today, Juliana Prestes and Ryan Moore. Are you interested in joining Rotary? Send us a message to find out more. We are a diverse, community focused group of individuals who meet every Monday at noon at the Union Club. #serviceaboveself #RotarySJ |
Don LeBlanc - Loyalist HouseDon LeBlanc is a fellow Rotarian and local historian. He delivered a talk to the club today about of the life of the infamous Benedict Arnold. He is giving the free presentation tomorrow to the public at the library uptown from 2:30 - 4 PM so be sure not to miss it! Link to Don's event: https://www.facebook.com/ We meet on Mondays for lunch at 12:15 PM.#rotarysj #serviceaboveself |
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Winter Ice-Breaker Social |
Impart - Health ProfessionalsHealth Professionals, Tech Business Team UpImpart, a research group at the medical school, is working with Innovatia, the provincial government, the New Brunswick Heart Centre, and Family Plus on the Vulnerability Index Project.
The goal of the index is to help doctors get a better understanding of their patient’s social circumstances in order to better treat them.
Our fellow Rotarian, Juliana Prestes is the lead researcher on this project.
Dr. Keith Brunt and Juliana Prestes (Image: Cherise Letson/Huddle Today) |
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Rotary WheelMuch like the Rotary wheel, Rotary has evolved since its early years. Check out this early design from 1906! |
Saint John Community Food BasketRotary Club of SJ welcomed John Buchanan, current Executive Director of the Saint John Community Food Basket Inc. and past president of our club.
He spoke to the club today about the organization and all it does to meet the needs of the hungry in our community.
Are you interested in learning more about Rotary and our club? Message us today.
We meet on Mondays at 12:15 PM at the Union Club on Germain Street. #RotarySJ #Rotary |
Year of the TreeThe Rotarian Magazine has been nominated for the 2019 Best Cover Contest by the American Society of Magazine Editors. View the cover and cast your vote by liking the post here --> https://on.rotary.org/2FSUZpz |
Rotary FactsDay by day, year by year, Rotary members around the world are making a difference, transforming their communities, their nations, their world — and themselves. Learn more about our impact: on.rotary.org/annualreport |
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Christmas at Boys & Girls ClubMany thanks to all the Rotarians who helped serve Christmas Dinner at the Boys and Girls Club this week! What a grand time! #Serviceaboveself#RotarySJ If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Corey Childs our President at corey.childs@nb.aibn.com. We meet Mondays at lunch time at the Union Club on Germain. We are a diverse club where you will make lasting friendships and have a lot of fun while doing good in our community. |
Catapult Coffee & Studio#RotarySJ welcomes "Catapult Coffee & Studio" - a division of OutFlow - Saint John housing & assistance. Thank you Mariam Weston! |
Celebrating ChristmasMerry Christmas From All of Us A lovely Christmas Dinner at the Boys & Girls Club with my friends in #RotarySJ! Rotarian Rod Flood was recognized for #Service Above Self! |
Sandra Hachey - ToastmasterWelcome to our guest speaker, October 29th, 2018 - Sandra Hachey A lot of people communicate poorly using a lot of umms and ahhs when presenting in front of a group of people. Sandra Hachey was telling #RotarySJ about the Toastmasters Youth leadership program for teens. Rotary is sponsoring a pilot Jr. Toastmasters program the second semester at Saint John High this year! |
Newcomer ConnectionsMeet our Monday Luncheon guest speaker Jia Jia Meng. "JO JO" is the employer liaison with Newcomer Connections at the YMCA. For more information visit their website at : Saint John "Y" |
BIG 50/50 WINNERThis weeks winner Chris MacNair picked up his cheque this week! You could be next! GET YOUR TICKET! or Pick yours up today at one of our other 8 locations: Esso West & Quispamsis Ultramar Bayside Dr. JeanCoutu Millidgeville Harbour Station Saint John Regional Hospital Scholten’s Shell Convenience - Grand Bay-Westfield Airport Runway Convenience. You can also purchase your ticket online at http://www.thebig5050sj.com/ |
District Governor - Silvana BoscaSilvana Bosca - Our new Rotary District 7810 Governor 2018-19 joined us at the Union Club on Germain St. In Saint John today! She’s from the Bathurst Club. She is pumped that we have had 2 new members join in June! |
Don LeBlanc - Honourary MemberCongratulations Don Leblanc on becoming an honourary member of the Rotary Club of Saint John! Don has over 33 years as a member and has received a Paul Harris Fellow and Rotarian of the Year Award! Presented by Club President Corey Childs and District Governor Silvana Bosca
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Swiss Rotarian - VisitThis is Bridget from Switzerland! She brought a rotary banner from her country while she is visiting Canada and Saint John today!! We presented her with one of our club banners to take back to her club Angenstein! |
Chili & Rib Champions 2018 |
District 7810 RecognitionCongratulations Rotary District 7810 for being honored for the most funds contributed worldwide to the eradication of Polio Campaign!! Our very own Don LeBlanc is pictured on the left side of this photo as he attends the Rotary International Conference in Toronto on behalf of our Rotary Saint John Club.
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Convention Update 2018Rotarian Don LeBlanc updating our club on his recent trip to Toronto for the National Rotary Convention. |
Rotary Theme 2018-19RI President-elect Barry Rassin’s theme for 2018-19, Be the Inspiration, asks Rotarians to inspire change in the world and in each other. “I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration to help Rotary move from reaction to action — to take a hard look at the environmental issues that affect health and welfare around the world and do what we can to help.” |
Past President - PresentationSally Cummings is presented her Past President's Plaque by incoming President Corey Childs. Congratulations Sally on a great year and for your commitment to the club. |
Brenda Leblanc - Induction |
Corey Childs - Club President 2018/19Congratulations to Corey Childs who was inducted as the new President of the Saint John Rotary Club! He received his new President's pin. Farewell to Sally Cummings who served as President for 2017-2018. Sally received a beautiful plaque in recognition for her service to the club and community. |
Honoured GuestsThe Hon. Frank McKenna presented his Paul Harris Pin by Club President Sally Cummings (left) and District Governor Iris Sullivan (middle). The Friar Sisters performing at the Gala prior to recieving Certificate of Recognition for Service to the Community. |
Paul Harris Fellow - Imelda GilmanImelda Gilman is presented with her Paul Harris Fellowship at #RotarySJ. This is the highest recognition given to an individual who has donated $1000 dollars to the Rotary Foundation, and is one of the most prestigious honours in Rotary, named after Rotary Founder Paul Harris. By giving in this way, Imelda is part of the eradication of polio, a partner in creating peace, a person who supports clean water, and makes this world a better place. Congratulations!
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