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Black History Month 2021
The 2021 African Heritage Month theme, Black History Matters: Listen, Learn, Share and Act, recognizes the important legacy of people of African descent and the long-standing history in the development of Canada.
 
(photo and story credit - African Nova Scotia Affairs website - link below) 
 
Nova Scotia has more than 500 historic African Nova Scotia (NS) communities dating back over 400 years. NS has been a leader officially promoting and recognizing African Canadian heritage. Some efforts include:
  • 1985 - The official opening night of Black History Month at the Halifax North Library
  • 1987 - First meeting of the Black History Month Association
  • 1988 - First Black History Month in NS
  • 1996 - Black History Month renamed to African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia
Senator Donald Oliver, Q.C., was the first Black Canadian appointed to the Senate. His motion was the final parliamentary procedure needed for Canada's permanent recognition of Black History Month.
 
Bill shared this video with us: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/video
 
To learn more about our rich Black History, start by visiting this website: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month  . Here you will find many more links.
 
 
 
 
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What did you miss February 22 2021
Kentville Rotary: Paddy’s and Zoom meeting
 
This week we had two ways to join our meetings: In person at Paddy’s an, On Screen via Zoom. Due to technical difficulties we were unable to live-stream to Facebook. Note the new Zoom sign in credentials for 2021. If you don’t receive our weekly meeting reminders, contact Ellen to receive ZOOM access.
 
Chairperson:   Bill Denyar (Club Business Meeting) 
 
O Canada led by Sue
 
Bill welcomed everyone to the meeting. He also recognized the loss of former Kentville Rotarian: Mike Mills (Feb 16, 2021) and Honorary member: Fred Walsh (Feb 17, 2021).
 
Happy $$:
 
Sue is happy to have celebrated (virtually) her eldest granddaughter’s 7th birthday, Sue was present for cake time and singing Happy Birthday. Also, she joined in the painting party and was happy with her result. Joe is driving again after his surgery!.
 
John recounted the positive influence Fred Walsh had on both he and his family’s life. In 1997 he introduced John to the Nuffield Farm Scholarship. John is grateful for his friendship with Fred.
 
Ellen is happy to announce Dr. Lisa Barrett presented on the proper use of masks in the prevention of spreading COVID 19. Here is a link to her segment on CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/up-your-mask-game-1.5915539
More will be posted on the Foundation’s website.
 
Secretary’s Report:  Confirm the Board meeting will take place March 2, 2021
 
Illnesses: Heather and Carl are continuing their recoveries.
 
President's February Update:    
Following his update, Bill spoke about Black History Month. Please refer to the separate news story in this edition of the Spokesperson for more details.
 
Committee Reports:
 
Strategy Planning (Heather): Members of the committee will be engaging with each as they begin planning for our next three years. They are also consulting with Rotary International’s Action Plan to seek alignment. You will be hearing more of this at every club meeting.
 
Valley Faces of Business (Phil): Our New Year has kicked off and we are seeking to meet and exceed last year’s revenue. Theme under consideration is a tribute to first responders. Please finalize contracts in the next two weeks. If you are visiting a business or using their services, please approach them about being part of our book. Personal relationships help a lot in this instance.
 
Other Notices:
 
Rotary Foundation Minute: (Greg T) WHAT IS OUR GRANT MODEL DESIGNED TO DO?
  • Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission;
  • Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians;
  • Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals;
  • Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts; and
  • Gain greater understanding of The Rotary Foundation’s work and enhance Rotary’s public image
The Rotary Foundation is continuing to make a difference in our world!
 
 
Chase the Ace – Lucky ticket “774” belonged to Wally. He drew the king of clubs. The pot continues to grow and rolls over for another week.
 
Bill led the club in the four-way test.
 
Join us 12 noon on Monday, March 1st at Paddy’s (or via Zoom or Facebook Live) for our next meeting.