NOTE: Spokesperson formatting change, all updated committee reports listed below regular meeting recap. Scroll down to the bottom!!
Chairperson: Karen Corey
O'Canada led by Sue and Opening prayer led by Larry
Visiting Rotarians: Roger Sevigny - St Pierre et Miquelon
Happy $$$:
Sue for celebrating 46th wedding anniversary with Joop!
Katie shared that her wedding date is only 12 days away and she is VERY HAPPY!! That makes it July 20th!!! Congratulations Katie from all of us!!!
Roger for his first official visit to our club from another club - you're always welcome Roger!!
Heather shared that her family met up with Simon which was one of the Clubs past Exchange Students - many years ago!!
Presidents report(s) - Past President Rod had the pleasure of introducing this years board with their official directors pins including President Phil.
Guest Speaker - Bryon Crossman - Our newest member/classification talk
Bryon shared that he is not that comfortable talking in front of a crowd, but for a man who "shot from the hip" he delivered a wonderful recap of his up to now life's venture. Born and Raised and living in Canning all his life except for 4 years in Halifax. When he was younger he enjoyed and participated in many sports. He worked on farms for long time which he really enjoyed.
He moved in to the Insurance Brokerage profession which he eventually owned and then sold. From there he worked for Planters Equipment selling John Deer commercial equipment. Life was good and then one rainy day he was driving and hydro-planed, was T-boned by a truck. Bryon was in critical condition, the next 3 years he worked through extensive rehabilitation and since then Bryon has adjusted to living with the long term affects. Bryon is very grateful for the professional care her received from the individuals in our medical community!!
Bryon went back into the work force and presently owns a number of Transit Buss Shelters across the Valley. This helped the county defray the costs while he provides opportunities to advertisers. He is also able to give back to the Community by placing Ads at no charge to support local charities ( worth approximately $40,000 per year) and this includes Rotary as well.
Bryon started a Bee Keeping business as a hobby which has turned into a larger operation then he anticipated, enjoys it thoroughly but it became too much and just recently sold to an interested party in PEI. Now he plays in the Bee keeping industry by helping other Bee Keeping operations.
Bryon has been with Rotary for one year, he likes what we do, he really enjoys our monthly Baking Night for the school, in fact soooooo much that he is chairing this committee for the upcoming year. Bryon likes to give back and he says "we" now!!!
Thank you Bryon for sharing and we are glad to have you on the Rotary Team!!
Public Relations: Kelly acknowledged and thanked Bryon for the Bus shelter Ads featuring Rotary. A picture of one of the bus shelters made it into the District Newsletter.
NKEC BAKING: Marian on behalf of the club extended sincere THANKS to Karen for being the lead on this program for the past 5 years. At the same time welcomed and thanked Bryon for taking over as the Chair!
EVENT REMINDERS - July 18th Kings County Foundation garden party at the Ueffings
July 19th Hospital Foundation - Dining with Doctors
Chase the Ace - ticket holder Katie, but......................It's a Roll-over