What Did You Miss – July 24, 2023
Chair: Bill Denyar
Blessing: Matt Connolly
Guests: Alex Handyside (visiting Rotarian), and Greg & Allison Butler (being inducted).
O'Canada: Pierre led O’Canada
Happy $$:
Matt: Happy because he and his wife got their cat back after being missing for the day/night. Luckily, they found the kitty under the neighbor’s car! Hei s also happy because they are building a new backyard with a bandstand and tiki bar, great for entertaining!
Greg: Al Mutch turned 90 years old today, he couldn’t come to visit the meeting because of a birthday lunch with his wife, but he’d like to come back to visit soon!
Craig: His son recently got married in an outdoor ceremony – the weather predicted 100% rain, but it was sunny and beautiful!
Ellen: Recently got her second Paul Harris fellow, it’s surprising how easily the donations can add up when you make them on a regular basis.
Board Induction: Bill inducted the new Board. Thanks for all of the hard work of the outgoing directors and appreciation to the incoming directors!
President’s Report: Ellen thanked Bill and the Board of Directors. Ellen discussed that we would be looking at ways to engage our new members in ways that were meaningful to them. We’re also going to continue the fun and fellowship as well as being involved in the community. There are many upcoming ways to get involved including the Oakdene Day BBQ on August 25th, Environment Day on September 9th and Hospital BBQ on September 20th. Lastly, Rewind is doing a school supply drive again this year if you’d like to get involved in that. Ellen also wished Happy Birthday to all of the August birthdays!
Illnesses: Ellen let the club know that Don Wells’ Celebration of life is Monday at 3pm.
Induction: Greg Butler and Allison Scott Butler were inducted to the club! Welcome to Kentville Rotary!!
Committee Reports:
Trish – our inbound exchange student is arriving on August 26th. Would love for a good contingent from the club to be there to Welcome her. Thanks to Wally and Pierre for coordinating driving. They still need a host family for the second leg of her stay, so if you know of anyone who would like to participate let her know. If you haven’t had a criminal record check in a few years let her know and she can help you get one.
Craig – Please add a photo and your birthdate to Clubrunner. If you need any support, let him know.
Pierre – shared some information about pollinators (it’s not just bees!) and ways we can support them!
Bill – There are lots of upcoming events through Community Services- Oakdene Day (Aug. 25th), Environment Day (Sept. 9th), Hospital BBQ (Sept. 20th).
Phyllis – September 16th – Chicken BBQ at the Ueffing’s house as a Polio fundraiser. More information to come!
Phyllis – September 16th – Chicken BBQ at the Ueffing’s house as a Polio fundraiser. More information to come!
50/50: Allison Butler won the 50/50 – $45 she donated back to Fred W.
Meeting ended with the 4 Way Test!!