Kentville Rotary: Paddy’s and Zoom meeting

 

This week there were 3 ways to join our meetings: In person at Paddy’s, On Screen via Zoom and on Facebook Live.

 

 

 

O Canada led by Sue

 

Bill welcomed everyone to the meeting including guests: Trish Rafuse, Brian Hermiston and Donna Hatt.

 

 

Sue is happy for the beautiful weather on this the 2^nd day of spring, laundry drying outdoors and driving her motor bike to the meeting!!

 

Ellen is anxiously awaiting her daughter’s baby #2 arrival.

 

Carl is happy to be back to in-person meetings after a successful total hip replacement and recovery.

 

Secretary’s Report: Rick read a piece of correspondence from a neighbour of Fred W, recognizing the great deeds of Rotary.

 

Illnesses: none to report

 

New Corporate Member Induction: Kings County Family Resource Centre. President Bill presided over the induction ceremony. Donna Hatt, Executive Director was presented with a certificate and Rotary Pin. The Kings Family Resource Centre strengthens the lives of families and inspires growth by providing quality programs and resources in a respectful, supportive learning experience. It has been in operation since 1989 and is a non-profit, charitable organization located in Kentville.

 

 

 

Bill attended a meeting of Valley Rotary presidents and incoming presidents at Heather Hennigar’s place. Clubs in attendance were New Minas, Kentville, Wolfville and MudCreek. A key area discussed was the challenges of membership. All clubs are supportive of the joint committees and looking for others that might work. Secondly, there was an expression of interest to plan joint social events. Another topic was regarding joint service projects in the local community (ie. beach cleanups, trails, etc..)

 

 

Centennial Planning (Rick G) Six members have expressed interest thus far: Ellen C, chair (and president of the centennial year), Rick G, Randy C, Gary C, Pierre H, Phyllis J and Rick G.

 

Strategy Planning (Rick R) : They have been reviewing the survey results and chasing after a few more to ensure most member voices are heard. They will report back to the club shortly.

 

NKEC Interact Club (Wally): Due to COVID the interact club is inactive (suspended) this year. We are all hopeful that the club will be resurrected in the fall pending the pandemic situation.

 

International Services (Elva): Three global grants have been submitted to Rotary International. One has been approved and the other two are being discussed and awaiting approval. The Committee is working on a global grant to be hosted in our area (Kentville). Stay tuned for more on this.

Zones 28 and 32 are planning a Virtual Gala on May 12^th as a way to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. Click on the "Do Good" image to view a promotional video or for more details including how to purchase tickets use this link: Celebrating our Foundation. 

 

Valley Faces of Business (Phil): We are doing well, but still quite a ways from our goal. Please make contact with your businesses and 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.

 

 

Rotary Foundation Minute: (Phil) HOW THE ROTARY FOUNDATION TOUCHED ONE PERSON’S LIFE

What we do is touch other people . . . open the horizon to them . . . say ‘You matter.’ You see, the five men who chose me to become a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar are gone . . . but they’re not. They never will be. Because along the way, I will in my own way share with others - and have - what those five men and the 60 members of the Marshall (Texas) Rotary and the tens of thousands of other members of Rotary did in 1956 when they said, ‘Bill Moyers, you can matter.’” Bill Moyers, TV journalist and commentator, and former Deputy Director of the Peace Corps.

 

Chase the Ace – Lucky ticket “5900” belonged to Chris. With 13 cards left in the deck, he drew a mystery card (not revealed to Zoomers)! But we do know it was not the ace!!! The pot continues to grow and rolls over for another week.

 

Bill led the club in the four-way test.