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September is Basic Education and Literacy Month

Rotary's Basic Education and Literacy focus occurs in September, aligning with National Literacy Month. Rotary members worldwide participate in activities and projects to support education, such as funding schools, training teachers, offering scholarships, and promoting girls' education.

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News
Blomidon Naturalists Photo Exhibition

See the below information on the Blomidon Naturalists Photo Exhibit, where our Club is a platinum sponsor!

See the Blomidon Naturalists website more more information!

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 - September 15, 2025

What Did You Miss – September 15, 2025


Chair: Greg Butler

Guests: Dorothy Miller, Katherine Campbell, Bonnah Carey and Lindsey Lowthers.

Happy $:
Greg: His dog unfortunately passed away. 
Sue: Nephew from Holland, Fred, went to Ottawa to visit Sandy, so Sue went to visit for a few days, and saw her grandchildren! Her and Joe are leaving for the Netherlands for a month soon.
Garth: His niece and husband visited from Nottingham, England.
Melina: Participated in the Terry Fox Run/Walk on the weekend, thanks to the Rotarians who donated/supported!

Presentation – Bonnah Carey and Lindsey Lowthers, Evangeline Mental Wellness Hub
Bonnah and Lindsey shared the mission of the Evangeline Mental Wellness Hub, statistics about the hub, programming, their greenhouse and garden, and volunteers. They also explained the transition from the Evangeline Club to the Evangeline Mental Wellness Hub. Then they reviewed their goals for the future. 
Club members asked questions and Greg thanked them for their presentation.

Committee Reports
Wally - Rural/Urban: Reminder of the Rural Urban tour on October 1 – more information and registration here.
Melina - Special Events: End Polio Now BBQ – registration here - ends Friday.
Pierre - Community Services/Environment: Blomidon Naturalists photo exhibit wind up at Benjamin Bridge at November 9th, Kentville Rotary is a Platinum Sponsor! - see the news section for more information!
Phyllis - Family of Rotary: Al Mutch’s wife doing well in hospital and going home soon!

50/50: Cate won the draw! Congratulations!

Club did the Four Way Test and Adjourned!