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November is Rotary Foundation Month

In Rotary, November is designated as Rotary Foundation Month. This month highlights the importance of The Rotary Foundation and encourages Rotarians to contribute to its various programs and initiatives. The Foundation transforms donations into projects that address global issues like poverty, illiteracy, and disease.

Learn more here

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Note from NKEC

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 QR Code below or 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.

I thought it may be nice to share with our Rotarian friends to share in our community to continue to promote our hot lunch program funding.

Ian Campbell

Blomidon Naturalists Photo Exhibition

See the below information on the Blomidon Naturalists Photo Exhibit, where our Club is a platinum sponsor!

See the Blomidon Naturalists website more more information!

Enviroclub Silver Award 23-24
Upcoming Events
Mentor Mentee Mingle
Sep. 24, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC-03:00)
Rural Urban Fall Tour
Sep. 25, 2026
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
End Polio Now Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Sep. 26, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Companion Club Inaugural Meeting
Sep. 27, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Rotary- RFE Visitors from the Netherlands
Oct. 01, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Stories
What Did You Miss - November 3, 2025

What Did You Miss – November 3, 2025

Chair: Pierre Hoebers

President’s Report:

Phil welcomed guests Larry and Alan.

Leadership roles on the Board, there are several coming vacancies! Consider joining! Contact the nominating committee of Matthew, Rick or Phil.

Special lunch at Dickie Baxter’s – November 26th – Direct result of Strat Planning

NKEC – Special turkey dinner lunch for high school students, supported by Rotary with our Interact Club. We can help serve the meal – December 16th or 17th. More information to come!

Presentation – Alan Warner, Blomidon Naturalists Society

Pierre briefly introduced Alan Warner.

Alan described the work, projects and goals of the Society. Alan’s presentation is available here. Check out more about their photography event that Kentville Rotary is sponsoring!

Karen thanked Alan for his presentation! 

Committee Reports:

Special events: Melina & Karen – Upcoming events: Family Christmas Party – December 6th, Christmas Cocktail party – December 18th, Dickie Baxter Christmas Lunch – November 26th - $54 all included, sign up online. 

Opportunities to get involved in the turkey dinner with NKEC coming soon.

Karen will have samples of wearables for Rotary next week.

Rural/Urban: Wally – Rural/Urban dinner with guest speaker Sylvain Charlebois on November 13th. 113 Attendees!

50/50: Roxanne won the draw! Congratulations! 

Club did the Four Way Test and Adjourned!