Chair: Craig MacMullen
Blessing: Shelley Fleckenstein
O’Canada led by Sue Ueffing
Happy Dollars:
Sue for a successful event in their gardens for the Hospice Society.
Shelley for the Foundation Dinner on Friday evening and CFL Football game in Wolfville between the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders, a well-planned event!!
THEN our Chair decided to cut with tradition and walked about from table to table asking people what they were happy about!! The only comment this scribe heard was one from Gerry Davis about 2 great acts from Newfoundland he saw this weekend.
Craig introduced our Guest Speaker, Gillian York providing us with an update on Food Insecurity and KCA PTA.
1 out of 4 children in NS lives in poverty which probably means that the same ratio applies to families.
Average salary for an individual in Kentville is $28,000 annually, you can see how that puts a strain on families after housing/rent, food and utilities are paid.
Gillian explained the history of their luncheon program, it is stand alone and funded independently. The program has a Red Seal Chef and two assistants that provide approximately 300 meals (healthy) every day.
Several times a year they may have special meal events like - Ukrainian theme, Pride week etc. and these will bring in some extra funding.
Sustainability going forward is positive and is good at present time. They are aware of the steadily increasing costs to run the program.
This issue is of great interest to our club which was obvious through all the questions and the response of by experienced and knowledgeable presenter!
Thanking our speaker was Elva Heyge and sharing that this was a timely and crucial topic for our times and our communities.
Committee Updates:
Polio Fundraiser – August 6th at Ueffing’s Cottage, bring your own everything except for the food. Chairs/plates/utensils/drinks/cups etc. etc. $30.00 p/person
Children under 10 FREE. Be sure to register on Club Runner!!
Tulip Ambassador Phil gave his last reminder for Tulips and thanked all those who purchased some, and we specifically acknowledged Shelley for her support!!
Foundation minute, given by Phil:
Chase the Ace, Ticket held by Jeff but……………….it’s a roll over!!