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Chairperson: Peter Muttart O'Canada led by Bill Denyar Prayer led by Al Mutch Visiting Rotarians: Rob Porter and Tom Herman - Mud Creek Rotary Guests: Heather Swetnam, guest of Julie, John Calpin and Ralph Comeau, guests of Phyllis and our Guest Speaker today Ginger McPhee with Chrysalis House. Happy $$$: Al to make our chair Peter happy because their seemed to be little response from the group today!! thanks Al!! Julie for the Rotary Training Day in Halifax, it was helpful and especially enjoyed the "RED " talks. These were video recorded and will be shared for use at the clubs. "Wine Survivor Winners" Chris Maynard reported back to the club on another successful social evening. By category these were our winners this year. By process of elimination the two final winners sharing the bottles of wine were Andy Vandermeulen and Ellen Crowley. Best homemade wine - Roger, Best appetizer - Karen Corey, and Best Desert - Exchange student Constance!!! Rural Urban Dinner - scheduled for Thursday April 16th - 630pm at Main Street Station Ballroom President's report by President Elect Bill - Reminders that we need to secure Auction Items, sell event tickets for "Bucket List" fundraiser, Apri 4th!! For Rotary members if you can invite and sell to your friends and family for a table of 10 that would be awesome!!!! Annette from the Foundation provided an update on sales and we still need everyone's help to make this a successful event. Illnesses update: Sandy home from hospital in Sydney and recovering back home in Baddeck, no update from Katie this week to hear how her and Finn are doing and Phyllis and Heather are planning a visit, Doug Morrison still in hospital with limited mobility. Guest Speaker - Ginger McPhee - Chrysalis House in Kentville Ginger shared an update on the need for shelters for Women and their children that are in abusive relationships. Locally and right across Canada the need is getting greater and there are never enough shelters to accommodate everyone. See slides below and pertinent information. The Rotary Clubs of Kings County Charitable Foundation was pleased to contribute to the new Shelter Housing campaign. Hopefully ground breaking will take place on April 16 weather permitting - alternate date is April 30th. Chase the Ace, ticket holder was Peter Muttart, but..........................It' a Roll-over!!!! |
