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December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

The eradication of polio has of course been Rotary International's major worldwide, corporate effort since the early 1980’s.  And remarkable progress has been made.  The job is not finished however and you can rest assured that we will not, cannot, set this torch down until that job is finished.

Disease prevention and treatment is one of the Rotary Foundation Areas of Focus.  And for good reason.  The health and vitality of a person, a family and a community can be seriously impaired by what in many cases is a preventable disease.  Disease prevention is really a keystone to progress in other areas as well because of the interplay with other areas of focus like Water and Sanitation and Maternal & Child Health.

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News
Rotary Family Christmas Dinner

A wonderful time was had by Rotarians and their families and Persons with Disabilities Committee clients and community members.

 

Community Services Donation
Community Service Committee donation to the "After the Bell"  program for students!
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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Stories
What Did You Miss - December 9, 2025

Rotary Zoom meeting December 8th, 2025

Chairperson:  Bill Denyar  

Guest Speaker:  Chris Maynard – Finance

Matt Connolly opened the meeting with MI’kmaq-Gi”  land acknowledgement.

Happy $$:  Garth for a successful family and PWD Christmas dinner and thanked all those who attended, supported and volunteered.  Matt for all the help with decorating and music led by Gerry Davis.  Phyllis is feeling better and recovering well from her knee operation.  Micheal had a great time at the Rachel McLean Concert in Wolfville with guest stars Heather Rankin and Dale Miller – Awesome concert! Karen Theriault announced the Heather is having an open house at her art studio this coming weekend and all sales will include a donation to the Hospital Foundation. Bill for his daughter and son in law purchasing a home in north Kentville. Kimberly for spending time with her grandson and a sad Happy Dollar that he Rotary Club in Hawkesbury after 65 years of service had to close.

Guest Speaker Chris Maynard shared information on the club Fund Budget and the club Project Fund.  Details on both will be circulated to all members through separate email.  There were lots of good questions and discussions on both.

Presidents Report:  Club members have been invited to New Minas Christmas event at Benjamin Bridge Winery December 11th @ 5pm!

Jan 28th, 2026 joint meeting of all Valley Clubs at the Old Orchard Inn at 7am for Breakfast meeting with the district Governor.

Big thank you from Phil for all the folks who organized the Christmas/PWD dinner on Saturday

Reminder that next week is our AGM, hope to have a great turnout!

Committee Reports deadline for submission this coming Friday

PAST PRESIDENT REPORT – 2024-2025 – MATT CONNOLLY

Brian reminder of the Turkey luncheons served by our club at NKEC

Illnesses: Greg Butler was in hospital this weekend, he is now recovering at home and we wish him well and speedy recovery!