Chairperson: Wally Jarvis
O'Canada led by Pierre
Grace by Jeff
Guests: Exchange students Anya and Marie
Happy $$$:
Roger lamented about the lack of participation in the singing of O'Canada - probably because the "key" we started in was a little high!! What do you expect from a tenor!
Kate Seaman briefed us that parents of student picked to go to Ottawa have changed their mind however, follow up through some frantic calls led us to another successful candidate as replacement.
Pierre shared that he received a wake up call courtesy of Joe Euffing this morning at 445AM. Not getting to the phone on time the voice mail said " Hi, it's Joe - just sitting back relaxing on the cruise enjoying a beer as we cruise through Austria" Looks like Joe does not know his time zones very well!!!
Larry for the opportunity for him and Leah to represent the Club at the Kings County Volunteer Appreciation dinner.
Guest Speaker: Virginia McIntyre - Dealing with Chronic Pain. Leah introduced our guest speaker as she is the Team Lead for the Chronic Pain department at the WKM Health Centre in Berwick. Virginia has dealt with much chronic pain and is a volunteer facilitator which allows her to share her story and train others in managing chronic pain
First picture shows fellow Rotarian's all pitching in to solve some technical issues!!.................and they got it to work!
Leah explained that there is a big difference between Acute and Chronic Pain - Acute is needed pain and allows for healing, Chronic is pain from 3 to 6 months and beyond and causes for Chronic Pain are not always clear and made worse by Anxiety, Insomnia, anger, stress and thus more pain.
Virginia shared that persons dealing with Chronic Pain are " Alone" and Isolated from Family, peers and usually in distress and scared!! Virginia was lucky that she managed to decrease her pain by 50% and learned to Self Manage her pain and accept the NEW NORMAL!
89% who suffer with Chronic Pain do not share with others.
Kate Seaman thanked our speaker and especially for her courage to share her story with us
Presidents Report: Shelly shared this months Birthdays and Marriage and Rotary Anniversaries. Reminder of Past Presidents Dinner May 7th (no regular meeting that day), Brigadoon request for volunteers, Oakdene Clean-up us June 9th. anyone still wishing to attend District Conference there are some registrations available that other clubs are not using.
Shelly advised that our long time Rotarian and friend Roxanne has to step down as full time member however, she will stay involved as a supporter in "Friends of Rotary" We hope to see you soon Roxanne!!
Secretary's Report: Rick shared that anyone still wishing to attend District Conference there are some registrations available that other clubs are not using.
Our meeting on May 14th at the Kentville Fire Hall will require attendance confirmation - look for registration on Club Runner!!
President Heather of the New Minas Sunrise Rotary Club invites us to attend special breakfast May 9th - tribute to David White - you need to let them know!! Meeting is at Ken Wo Golf club
Rotary Float: Heather Tupper is looking for 2 volunteers - a young person representing youth and an elderly person to represent our founder of Rotary who will be dressed the part. Apple Blossom Parade. Please contact Heather Direct.
PWD Committee Report: Carl shared the following:
Budget for committee is split between Adult unrestricted funds $19,500 and Children restricted funds of $26,000.
Expenditures this year: Camp Tignish camper fees, Christmas dinner for the community, help to autistic children that attend special schools, young mother with baby formula, tuition for Kings County student at Landmark East School, Aldershot School playground for the challenged children, assisted in purchase of wheelchair accessible van, taxi's for low income lady to get to medical appointments, scooter for adult, drug costs, groceries and gas for persons with medical emergencies.
There was no "Chase the Ace" this week.
FLEXIBILITY - "To improve is to change - to be perfect is to change often" Winston churchill
One more reminder - no luncheon meeting next Monday and May 14th meeting at Kentville Fire Hall