What Did You Miss – May 13, 2024
Chair: Bruce Simmons
O’Canada: Sue Ueffing
Happy $:
Bruce: Happy to report that the brain aneurism that they detected, does not seem to be a cause for concern. He has learned that 2% of people could have an undetected aneurism!
Stephen: This weekend Oakdene Park community gardens starting up again. On May 18th there is a work party to get them up and running. 10am-4pm volunteers can come, and lunch is provided!
Chris: Went on a trout fishing trip and all four who went caught fish!
Cate: Got to open her summer house in Parrsboro and have a visit with her father on the way home.
Sue: Had a great Mother’s Day!
Presentations: Ian Campbell, NKEC
Brian introduced Ian.
Ian started by thanking the Club for a great time at the 100 Year Gala. They were happy to join the fun and support the Club in return. Ian went on to describe the relationship between the Club and the school and the background and how that relationship has come to be. He also described programs including the hot lunch program and Grab and Go breakfast program.
Ian then discussed the positive impact that these programs had on attendance and motivation for the students. There was a question from the members on how they choose who is part of the hot lunch program, and Ian explained that the school counsellors identify the kids that need the support and how it is offered.
Ian’s presentation is here.
Ian also followed up his presentation with an email on donations for the School Food Program, copied below:
I wanted to pass along, online donations are now available for our School Food Program (as well as a few other programs) by following the link:
https://avrce.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/4/322/false/true?school=606&initiative=0
When folks donate through this secure page, automatic tax receipts will be sent for the contributions.
Committee Reports:
Interact - Pierre: The interact club would like to do a clean up of the Harvest Moon trail – more info to come!
Special events – Phyllis: There are a couple of extra tickets to the tattoo/bus if you’re still interested. Soon the offer will go out to the New Minas Club.
Club did the Four Way Test and Adjourned!