Kentville Rotary: Zoom meeting and Live on Facebook

 

Due to new Province wide gathering restrictions, our meeting was 100% virtual. You can join us via Zoom or watch the Facebook Live feed in our Private Group. If you missed this meeting continue reading below for highlights or checkout the Facebook live feed.

 

 

O Canada led by Sue

 

Gerry welcomed everyone to the meeting including visiting guest Rotarian: Rod McMahon (Calgary West) and Guest Speaker Susan Miles.

 

 

Sue: Happy to be joining her granddaughter’s school class in Ottawa… a fun new experience

 

Gerry: Happy that our medical services and GP’s have moved into the 20^th century making way for far more efficient medical appointments and communications. He recently received an email reminding us “We must come together to slow the transmission”.

 

Craig: Happy that after a long time of wondering he has discovered he belongs to an Andrew MacMullen.

 

 

Bill welcomed guests Susan and visiting Rotarian Rod.

 

Reminder: There is still time to register for the “Celebrate our Foundation” virtual charity event. Registration is open for the District Conference and AGM.

 

Secretary’s Report: nothing new to report

 

Illnesses: Doug M is slated to be moved to Kentville (at Evergreen).

 

 

Rick G introduced Susan, a retired health care specialist with 35 years of experience in both patient care and management positions who came back to work in 2017 for Nova Scotia Health as the program Lead for Palliative Care Volunteers in the Annapolis Valley.

 

She is a graduate of Acadia University and the Halifax Infirmary. Program development in a keen interest and a skill set the she is happy to continue to use in such a great way.

 

In her own words “No sense in boring everyone with much more.”

 

Susan thanked Rotary for inviting her to speak and for their generous donations to the community.

 

Palliative care volunteers were scarce until a few years ago. They started as part of a VON project. A void was created when volunteers were no longer part of the VON. Dr. Lori Burgess concerned of this void, invited and encouraged her friends to fill this void. A working group was set up to create a new program. Susan took on the job as Volunteer Coordinator.

 

Volunteers are compassionate and caring people from all walks of life. They assist with in home, hospital, Valley Hospice and nursing home palliative care patients. The volunteer commitment is for one year and they must apply to NSH and pass a background check, second interview and rigorous training program before they begin their service.

 

Once trained volunteers are matched with patients (based on best fit). Volunteers do not provide medical services, they can provide a variety of supports – ie: play cards, visit, sit vigil, garden, admin work etc… All volunteers sign confidentiality agreements and report to the Volunteer Program Lead. At this time they are on pause or have gone virtual due to the pandemic. There are currently over 50 volunteers with some unable to participate at this time.

 

Many heard about the flood at the Hospice which forced it to close for a 2 ½ months. They have been working to get back up to full operation and are currently operating at about 80%.

 

Wally thanked Susan for speaking to us on such short notice. Her presentation was informative and highlighted the importance of palliative care volunteers. They are indeed a special and dedicated group of people.

 

 

Special Events (Sue): Committee meeting to discuss the upcoming Polio fundraiser.

 

Strategy Plan (Heather): Focused on connecting with community leaders and groups. The original plan to have an assembly in May is being reconsidered due to gathering limits. Stay tuned for more information.

 

Valley Faces (Phil): We have surpassed $100,000 in ads sold and continue to track ahead of last year. That said; we still have a way to go before reaching our goal. Please follow up with your contacts and get the contracts signed and returned ASAP. If you want to know the status of your clients, send a quick email to Rod and he will contact you with the details.

 

 

WHAT TYPES OF ROTARY FOUNDATION RECOGNITION EXIST FOR CLUBS?

100 Percent Paul Harris Fellow Club: Rotary Clubs in which 100 percent of all dues paying members are Paul Harris Fellows receive special recognition from the Rotary Foundation. Qualifying Rotary Clubs receive a special club recognition banner and join an elite group of clubs. Once a club reaches 100 percent PHF status, the District Governor or Rotary Foundation chair must request the recognition from The Rotary Foundation. This recognition is a one-time-only award, but the intent is that the club will maintain its membership at the 100% Paul Harris Fellow level.

100 Percent Foundation Giving Club Banner: This banner is awarded to clubs that achieve an average of $100 in per capita giving and 100 percent participation, with every dues-paying member contributing at least $25 to any or all of the following during the Rotary year: Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, approved global grants, or Endowment Fund.

100 Percent Every Rotarian Every Year Club Banner: Rotary clubs must achieve a minimum Annual Fund contribution of $100 per capita during the Rotary year, and every dues paying member must personally contribute at least $25 to the Annual Fund during the year.

The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation also present club recognition banners each year to the three Rotary Clubs in each District with the highest per capita in Annual Fund Giving.

100% Paul Harris Society Club Banner: This recognition is awarded to clubs in which every dues-paying member has contributed a minimum of $1,000 to the Annual Fund, the PolioPlus Fund, or an approved global grant during the Rotary year.

Will our club be recognized by The Rotary Foundation this year?

 

Birthdays: Cate Savage, Doug Hill, Phyllis Jarvis, Gerry Davies, Peter Muttart, Kate Seaman

Anniversaries: Randy and Brenda Crozsman (18 years), Heather and John Lohr (35 years), Peter and Janet Muttart (55 years)

Rotary Anniversaries: Gerry Davies (5 years), Shelley Fleckenstein (6 years), Joe Ueffing (33 years)

 

Chase the Ace – Currently on pause.