What Did You Miss – October 27, 2025
Chair: Michael Fairn
Guests: Rhea Smith and her son Michael, guest speakers Michelle and Adam from Camp Brigadoon.
Happy $:
Michael: Happy to be a part of Kentville Rotary, a great club.
Phyllis: Wally reported last week that a new baby was imminent, and he arrived last Monday night and is a beautiful baby!
Rhea: Happy to be back! Is now working in Occupational Health and Safety with Stelle Auto. Her son Michael graduated from Acadia and looking for work in accounting and her older son is working out of Wolfville as a paramedic.
Craig: Received help from Rotarians because of his shoulder to bring in bags of wood pellets.
Sue: Happy to be back from the Netherlands, got to see family, but Joe came back with a cold.
Heather: Happy to have had Phyllis and Rena join her to organize the cupboard in the back.
Greg: The cupboard has arrived for the AV equipment and will have it ready soon!
President’s Report:
Phil talked about visiting Brigadoon.
Lots of events! Please sign up ASAP!
Nominating committee for the Board of Directors– interested people please reach out to Phil, Matthew or Rick.
Presentation – Michelle and Adam from Camp Brigadoon
Wally introduced Michelle and Adam for their presentation on Camp Brigadoon.
Adam reviewed the camps background, the types of camps and experiences that participants have, and what’s to come.
Members asked Adam and Michelle questions about the camp and their experience. The full presentation should be availalbe to view soon.
Greg Trefry thanked Michelle and Adam for their presentation and work at the camp.
Committee Reports:
Thursday evening Interact club is decorating a Halloween party – at the community garden. Reach out to Pierre for more info or to help!
Special events – Upcoming events: Family Christmas Party – December 6th, Christmas Cocktail party – December 18th, Dickie Baxter Christmas Lunch – date TBD but likely the 3rd/4th week of November.
Rural/Urban: Wally – Rural/Urban dinner with guest speaker Sylvain Charlebois on November 13
Club did the Four Way Test and Adjourned!
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