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What Did You Miss – October 6, 2025 Chair: Wally Jarvis Visiting Rotarians: Thomas from Germany and Tom Herman from Mud Creek, Guest Speaker, Grant MacEachern Happy $: Shelley: has her brother-in-law here and happy to see Al Mutch Mayor Dave: Another wildfire but was under control very quickly. And Go Blue Jays! Thomas from Germany: His clubs are adopting Happy dollars and 50/50! Matt: He’ll be chaperoning the kids going to HIP Garth: Happy to see Grant. And met another Garth, has only met three in his life! Heather: October the 18th, the reunion for the women with Autism group. 10am-2pm in Heather’s barn. Come and get involved. Pierre: Came back from Holland with his daughter and did a cool virtual reality Abba show in London! Persons with Disabilities Committee: Family coming from Chrysalis House need furniture – see Garth if you can help! Garth reported on the recent work of the Persons with Disabilities Committee. Inducted Al Mutch as an Honorary Member! Congratulations Al and thank you! 
President’s Report: Consider attending the Mini Conference at the Flowercart on Saturday, October 18th. Also, the girl Strong Reunion for Females with Autism on that day. Phil then discussed the support the local clubs were providing for fire departments and evacuees during this wildfire season. October 24th is World Polio Day – we raised over $2100 at fundraiser, consider making an extra donation this month. Consider joining the Board of Directors as Matt (Past President) and the committee put together the slate of officers for next year. Presentation – Grant MacEachern, Calgary Rotarian Al spoke about Lou MacEachern and introduced his son Grant MacEachern from Calgary. Calgary Rotarian Grant MacEachern has come to Kentville especially to meet members of our club. Grant's father was Lou MacEachern who kick started the Rotary Clubs of Kings County Charitable Foundation several years ago. See Grant's presentation on the Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation. 
Greg Trefry thanked Grant MacEachern. 50/50: Grant won and donated the winnings back to Fred W! 😊 Club did the Four Way Test and Adjourned! |
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