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January is Vocational Service Month

For January 2026, Rotary International's monthly theme is Vocational Service Month, focusing on using members' professional skills and high ethical standards to serve their communities, aligning with the 2025-2026 yearly theme "Unite for Good". Rotarians are encouraged to mentor, offer career guidance, and address community needs through their expertise, emphasizing integrity and the Four-Way Test. 

Check out this interview between Chris Etienne, 24-26 Rotary International Director Zines 28&32 and  Past District Governor Ron Smith about a Vocational Training Team Global Grant in Uganda. 

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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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What Did You Miss - January 5, 2026

What Did You Miss – January 5, 2026
Chair: Brian Hermiston
Visitors: Paul Morgan & Nancy Price, Alison Butler, Martin Fleckenstein, Zoe and Stacy Vries.
 

Club sung O’Canada and did a moment of reflection.

Happy $:
Sue: Happy to be in Aruba, arrive late but in one piece! 
Michael: Adoptive parents to two kitties coming today! 
 

President’s Report:
Phil welcomed guests, and reminded the club of the meeting with Marcel Gervais, on Wednesday January 28th. No meeting on Monday, January 26th. 
Currently, there is no President Elect, please consider that position. 
 

New Member Induction: Dr. Paul Morgan
Heather and Phil inducted Paul into the club. Welcome Paul!


 

Presentation – Zoe Vries, Exchange Student
Zoe described the family she stayed with, hiking and camping in Italy, living near Venice, and other activities. 
Greg Butler thanked Zoe for her presentation, and her initiative and courage in going abroad!

Check out Zoe's presentation here.


 

Committee Reports:
Karen: Sponsored turkey dinner at NKEC, and members volunteered! 
 

50/50: Rena won the draw! Congratulations! 
 

Club did the Four Way Test and Adjourned!