What did You Miss - November 25, 2024

Chair: Greg Trefry

 

 

Sue led O Canada

 

Guests: Margaret Schleier Stahl, Pam Power (guests of Matthew), Kathleen Novelia (guest of Pierre), Patrick Whynot (guest of Heather).

 

Shelley – Went to a recent Holly Carr/Alan Bateman open house and reminded the club of Light in the Forest, Holly Carr’s show on mental health.

Kathleen – Is going to Brisbane in January and secured housing. She also brought a pre-arrival checklist and Welcome guide for the Annapolis valley that may be beneficial for exchange students.

Karen – is thankful as Phil Warren and Ian Blenkharn have agreed to join the VRHF Board of Directors. Also, on Thursday they have their Festival of Lights donor appreciation event and tree auction fundraiser.

Rena – Thanks to Greg, Shelley and Ian for speaking about Valley Faces last week and for other members for agreeing to help.

Carl – He got his cast off, but six weeks of physio is upcoming.

Sue – Has an X-ray today “to see why she is such a pain in the arse”

 

President’s Report: Please wear a Rotary pin to meetings.

Illnesses: Craig shared that he is doing okay, but they have found a cancer in his shoulder and are working on the best treatment to move forward.

Stephen is doing better after a pneumonia.

 

Find Katie’s presentation here.

 

Pierre – Environment - This Month November 29th is Black Friday - the official start of the holiday shopping season known for deals, deals and more deals. Put up your hand if you've lined up at 6 a.m. for a great sale. Same here.) But if Black Friday is all about consumption and spending, Green Friday also November 29th encourages shoppers to reconsider their purchases and start buying more responsibly, sustainably, locally, ethically and mindfully. Green Friday started in 2015, but it was influenced by Canada's "Buy Nothing Day," which dates to 1992. An educational initiative meant to promote mindful shopping - or literally taking a day to not buy anything at all - turned into a movement that reminds us that there's an environmental cost to overbuying. While Black Friday has its benefits (none of us are immune to the tough economy, and sales can certainly help families, there are underlying issues putting a strain on our planet that can't be ignored: This is a day that discourages widespread overconsumption, waste (all that non-biodegradable packaging fills up landfills, as do the impulse purchases we end up not wanting or needing), increased carbon emissions, overconsumption of energy and unsustainable shopping practices, to name just a few. Green Friday raises awareness amid the environmental crisis we're in and reminds us to consider our purchases and the effects they have on our world.

Phyllis – Family Christmas Party is December 7^th, and there will be a food bank box at the event and at the regular meetings on both December 9^th and 16^th.

December 19^th is the cocktail party. $20 per person and send money for both events to Chris Maynard.

 

Club did 50/50 (President Matthew won!) and the 4 Way Test and then Adjourned.