Rotary Bulletin - February 16, 2012

Posted by Karen Noiles 
on Feb 16, 2012
 

CHAIRPERSON

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  • O’Canada
  • Blessing
  • Breakfast

Karen chaired this morning’s meeting and started things off with a Positive Thought.  (Thanks for taking notes, John.)

VISITORS

None.

GUESTS

Wayne introduced two representatives from the Cancer Society: Susan and Sheri.

MAKE-UPS

  • ImageMarita attended Amherst Club;
  • Pam H. has a couple from the Dominican;
  • Paul Harris Committee and Membership both met this past week;

BIRTHDAYS

None.

ANNIVERSARIES

None.

PIN PAL

None shared.

50/50 DRAW

$11.00 was won by someone…

HAPPY DOLLARS

Pernille, Ove, Barb J, John, and Ken all shared Happy Dollars.

NEXT

Paul Harris Celebration Dinner at St. Ann’s Church at 6pm.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Reports were given by the Fundraising, Membership, and Paul Harris Committees.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

None announced.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

ImagePresident Ken reminded us of the upcoming Paul Harris next Thursday evening and informed us that the District Governor would be in attendance.

GUEST SPEAKER

ImageBefore introducing today’s guest speaker, Susan and Sheri wanted to thank Rotary for their participation at Relay for Life, explaining a bit of their goals and introducing Susan as the new Chair for the Sackville area.

ImageAlso, Gayle presented Leslie with the award for Spiciest Chili from the Chili-Cook-Off.

ImageBrian then introduced David Listke who works at Mount Allison in the Geography (??) Department.  David spoke to us about the potential flooding in Sackville should sea levels rise and our dykes no longer work.  They are studying the Tantramar dykelands and what would happen to our area.  Weather and climate change are big factors in this study.  David asked what were we going to do about it?  He also circulated a survey, before and after, asking various questions to help them in their research.

ImageSeveral areas are at risk in Sackville with a 8.9 meter surge, including the Trans-Canada highway – which would be partially cut off.  Bridge and Lorne streets would both be under water.  Our new Town Hall would also be at risk.

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Dianne thanked David for his informative presentation.

Once surveys were completed, President Ken adjourned with the stating of the 4-Way Test.

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