Chairperson: Julie Sweet
O'Canada led by Sue
Prayer by Cate Savage
Guests: Russ Sanche, Community Development Director of the Valley Refuge Association and Susan Demont, Host Home Program Coordinator. They will both be assisting Greg Trefry as guest speakers.
Happy $$$:
Sue - had a lovely Xmas in Ottawa with son, daughter-in-law, and the two most wonderful grandchildren in the world!
Roger - is back from his nice, long vacation in Florida. He too stop in Ottawa over the holidays and met three of his "newest" great grandchildren while there.
Jeff - Santana is back on the CK hockey team after her absence from the team while away on her Rotary exchange trip. She had a 4 goal game and 2 assists against Avonview on the weekend, and will be on the All-Star team in two weeks time. Very exciting.
Heather - gave us an update on the exchange program. Very excited to report that we have two outbound students, Owen Kidston out of NKEC, and Paige Meisner from CK. Stay tuned for more info on this.
Julie - happy to report that her son is recuperating well from a recent operation.
Cate - happy to celebrate her Mom's 85th birthday on the weekend with family & friends in the city.
Presidents Report by PE Phil Warren as Rod is in Mexico: Phil wished everyone a Happy New Year! Wanted to remind us of the Club's Annual meeting to take place at Riverside Court on January 21st. Sit down meal for 5:30pm, meeting to begin at 6:30pm. As well, looking for reports from all committee chairs for this meeting, as well as from the nominating committee.
Phil also mention the passing of David McKeage, the founder of the Brigadoon Village. David battled cancer four times in his life, and died on Sunday, January 6th, after complications from his most recent cancer treatment. He was 49 years of age, and is survived by his wife Krista, and three year old son Bennett. He leaves behind this incredible legacy, Brigadoon Village. We will be forever grateful for everything he has done to make this world a better place.
Secretary's Report by Rick Graham: Reviewed correspondence from Operation Eyesight thanking us for our generous donation in past year of $3003.90. This was monies collected under our Fred W Happy dollars for 2017/18.
The club also received a Xmas greeting from Marie Ecabert (exchange student 17/18), and a thank you note form Uncommon Common Art for our support to them over the past year.
Rick also mentioned the passing of Rotarian Kelly Ells' Mom, Madame McAdoo. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kelly during this difficult time.
Illness to report - none
Guest speaker - Greg Trefry representing Rotary Clubs of Kings County Charitable Foundation, spoke to us on their undertaking of the "Homeless No More" program. The main reason this project was taken on by the RCKCCF, was back during the DOT democracy, it was realized that the other projects that were being voted on, could have been supported by the Project fund or the Club fund, whereby this one would not have been, so the RCKCCF felt that it was a project that they would like to support.
In 2017, 119 youth in the Annapolis Valley were connected with the Portal and identified as homeless or at rick for homelessness. 50% were couch-surfing. The Portal Youth Outreach Association works in partnership with other youth serving organizations to see that all youth have a safe, supportive, and nurturing home. Their task or mission is to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness in the Kings County. Through their Host Program, they seek to find this safe place for youth ages 16-18. They are looking for people that can provide a home where youth can experience love and a sense of belonging as they overcome their obstacles.
Russ echoed Greg's comments, and introduced Susan Demont, who is the Host Home Coordinator. Susan is very excited about her role, and works as a support person to the host homes. This relationship is key in order to have the host home be successful. To date, there is over a dozen host homes in Kings County, but always looking for more.
Together the Portal works together with mental health professionals, Family & Children Services, the Educational system and other contacts to help with their youth. They become a stronger team when everyone works together.
Committee reports-
Soc. committee - by Sue - Games night at the Ueffings for Sunday, January 20th, 7pm. Everyone welcome. Brings something to share to nibble on, your favorite game if you would like. An email will go out shortly.
Youth committee - by Kate - Adventures in Citizenship - if you know anyone between the ages of 16 - 18 years, that would love to travel to Ottawa for four days to learn more about our Canadian capital, please contact Carrie Rand (guidance counsellor at NKEC). This will take place starting on April 27th, 2019. Great opportunity.
Soc. committee - by Sue - wine survivor - open to everyone. To enter the draw you will need to bring a bottle of wine and $20.00. This will be collected until mid-Feb when a draw will be done at our annual Wine & Appetizers evening (date to be announced soon). More details to follow.
Chase the Ace - Pot is $356.95. Karen held the winning ticket but...............It's a Roll-over!! Karen got to take home $11.50.
Big THANKS to our Scribe today!!! Marian Cameron-Sampson
Happy New Year!!! 
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