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Wow!! What a turn-out today!! (last count 55+) Chairperson: President Phil Warren  O'Canada led by Sue and Thanksgiving led by Rev. Randy Visiting Rotarians: Members of the Australia Friendship Exchange - Bruce Walker and Ann Kimberley, Sue and Jeff Paini, John and Beryl Strang, Andrew Treadwell and Jan Macdonald, Andrew and Kathryn Lelliott. Lunenburg Rotarians - Kevin Crouse, Donald Gray and Bob Rutherford. Russ Sanche - Mud Creek Rotary, and Roger Sevigny - St.Pierre en Micquelon Rotary. Guests: Jayme Butt (Camp Brigadoon) guest of Wally Jarvis, Gale Gordon guest of Garth Gordon, Anja - last years exchange student guest of Leah and Constance and Chiara this years Exchange Students. Chloe Teller guest of Russ, and Suzanne Sevigny guest of Roger. Happy $$$ Sue & Joe for their son Jost and daughter in law Susan joining the Halifax Rotary Club. Rod for Paddy's Staff for all their extra efforts in preparing and serving today (without appropriate notice from the club) for all our extra Guests - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! Ann Kimberley  Thank you on behalf of all the Friendship Group to our host families - Trefry, Jarvis, Denyar, McMahon and Heyge. Also our drivers/tour guides - Roger, Wally, Rod and Pierre. For the Potluck and hosts Joe and Sue on Saturday evening!! Anja on behalf of the exchange students to Jeff and Trish for their trip the Brier Island for Whale watching. They did get in the water with a Zodiac only to return as we had "white knuckle" riders as the waves were to high and no whales!!! Special guest presentation today was by the visiting Rotarians from Australia, each couple presented and shared some facts and information on their clubs, projects, location and family including photographs. The Rotary club Banner Exchange representing 5 clubs from Australia. Garth thanked our guests but not without referring to and making a joke about their Kangaroos, it was funny!! "Homeless No More" program - Russ provided the Club with an update on the programs - what is happening and the next steps and where help is needed. PWD committee - Jeff shared information on existing clients, what we have done, how we have helped individuals in our community. Jeff provided specific details on two of these scenarios!! Camp Brigadoon - Jayme shared with us a brief history, what the camps do for children that have the opportunity to attend, and what the most recent donation funded at the camp. This was a combined 50/50 contribution by Shelley Fleckenstein and the Kentville Rotary Club. Chase the Ace - ticket holder Peter Clarke.................................but It's a Roll-over!!!! Public Service Announcement - Federal Election Oct.21st - Kings/Hants still has lots of positions to fill on voting day - Can you help?? or know someone who can?? See ELECTIONS.CA |
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