Chair: Pierre Hoebers
Pierre welcomed guests and visitng Rotarians - Holly Thompson, Crystal McDonald, Bryan Twohey, Thomas from Germany, Mercedes Herron, Patrick Whynot.
The meeting began with O Canada and Grace
Happy $:
Cate: Accepted offer on her house.
Valley Women's Connection VRHF as their charity of choice. May is the "Big Valley Give"
Elva: Magic Millions initative.
Matt: Thanks to Greg for taking care of Maria.
Sue: Happy to be warm and going to Rotary meeting of Aruba tonight.
Bill: Khatib started as Bill's admin assistant
Illnesses: Craig staying home currently from his chemo. Gerry Faulkner still in hospital, and Dorothy Maynard had a stroke on Saturday.
Guest Speakers: Pierre updated us on our upcoming Environment Day, June 7th - the presentation is included here.
Krista McDonald, from Wholesum Refillery, presented on products that provide low waste options. The shop is located in downtown Kentville, and is dedicated to sustainability and making it affordable. "Refillery" means just what it sound like - refillable packages that can be re-used, this promotes reduced packaging. It also promotes mindful consumption. Krista and her business partner have been there for three years. Presentation here.
Proposed new club member Mercedes Herron, Education Coordinator at Valley Waste shared with us "What can you really put in the green bin"! Mercedes discussed what trash goes where, and gave the members a quiz!
Holly Thompson invited invited the club to celebrate the 25th anniversary at the Old Orchard Inn on May 22nd.
Karen: Social committee - Center Stage and Dinner - let Karen know if you could do either Friday or Saturday, and choose from the Maritime Express shortened menu. See Karen's email for more details.
Heather:
March 17th new inductions of the proposed new members.
March 26th - App squared - Dickie Baxter - Learn to use the Club runner app and eat appetisers.
50/50 and the Four Way Test