Chairperson: Jessica Clahane
O'Canada led by Sue - Opening prayer led by Shelly Phillips
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Jennifer Tufts, our guest speaker today
Happy $$$:
Rick for reaching sales of $115,000 in Valley Faces. Also the Kentville Historical Society has provided us space to "showcase" Rotary in their facility until their closing the End of October.
Ellen for a great visit out west to visit children and grandchildren and happy her contract with the Department of Health is completed.
Wally for the "Ride for Refuge" taking place October 5th, he is looking for team members (3 hands went up already) and you can ride, walk, run etc in support of the Portal located in Kentville.
Cate for finding out that one of her favorite wines (Merta - Portugal) can be ordered by the case from NSLC and have home delivery. No more trips to Halifax just for that!!
Sue for having this great weather which means she can ride her motorbike to meetings - like today!
Phyllis for the Foundation Garden Party happening this Thursday 5-7pm at the Ueffings
illnesses: Cate gave us an update on Sue McDougall (Hayes) - she is feeling well with some ongoing test to be done
Guest Speaker - Jennifer Tufts - CEO Valley Regional Enterprise Network (REN)
The Valley Regional Enterprise Network’s mission is to lead and enable regional economic growth and prosperity. Serving the Annapolis Valley region as a whole, we are uniquely positioned to objectively addresses the economic and business development needs of the region as a whole without being confined to municipal boundaries.
We are the “boots on the ground,” helping to link the private sector and public organizations around common objectives for regional economic progress.
Jennifer shared with us the Goals, Programs and Results of the REN. During the past several years they assisted 98 businesses of which 31 were start-ups. The "Connector Program" provides new immigrants, students, or anyone searching for work with existing businesses - Partners in the program are NSCC, Acadia University and Nova Scotia Works. There has also a connection with the Valley Manufacturing sector that focuses on Labour, Energy and Marketing.
Chase the Ace - winning ticket held by Joe, But..............................It's a Roll Over!!