Chairperson: Kelly Ells
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O'Canada: led by Brian Smith
Grace: by Phyllis Jarvis
Guests: Ellen Stoddard guest of Leah, Bryon Crossman guest of Martha, Brenda Crozsman guest of Randy and Exchange Student Anja
Guest Speaker: Heather Lohr
Happy $$ - Chris Mynard shared a sad and happy dollar with a story on how quick someone's life can change. His daughter was driving just the other side of exit 12 on highway 101 when she had to swerve to miss a transport truck, her and two other cars ended up in the ditch but luckily everyone was okay - just badly shaking up - it could have been a lot worse if it was not for their quick response.
Bill Denyar brought us up-to-date information on his visit with Doug Morrison - he is doing much better and would welcome any visits from club members. He is still in the hospital in Kentville.
President's Report: Shelly shared lots of club members Birthdays and Wedding and Rotary Anniversaries!! Rotary Foundation money was distributed as $50,000 to the Portal and $7,000 to the Skate Park.
Secretary's Report: Next board meeting is Wednesday Feb. 7th at 4PM, Valley Faces meeting on Feb. 7th at 8AM at Carl Kent's office. Brian also shared an update on the Strategic Plan, we had great feedback and discussion at the Club Assembly. Next phase will be to finalize Club Vision Statement and Key Priorites which will take us to the next club assembly scheduled for February 20th - 530pm at Paddys NOTE - there is no Monday meeting February 19th!!
Valley Faces cheque delivered to Middleton by Larry - here's the proof as he makes the draw for this week's Toonie winner. Thanks Larry!!
New Member Induction: Membership chair Leah White introduced Ellen Stoddard and shared with us Ellen's Bio. President Shelly and Secretary Brian presented Ellen with her Rotary pin and membership certificate. It's always a GREAT DAY when we welcome a new member in the world of ROTARY - Welcome Ellen!!
Guest Speaker - Heather Lohr, club member who returned last Fall from her walk on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
Heather shared with us that they walked for 6 days with just a back-pack and never knowing where they would end up sleeping for the night. All the the accommodation is bunk-bed style sharing with others. Heather shared that is was relaxing and wonderful to know that each day all you had to do was wake-up and walk. "You did not have any of the other responsibilities that you do everyday when at home - it was great!"
Heather shared what she had in her back-pack, footwear for the walk, some of the food experiences and that the wine was good! Above are some of the slides that Heather shared with us.
Chase the Ace - winning ticket by Chris Maynard..........................but it's a roll-over!!