Rotary Club of Sackville Bulletin July 2, 2015

 

 

Standing in for Ken, Josh chaired the meeting - having arrived at 7 a.m. !  Following the new format he gave his bio in 2 minutes: born in a suburb of Dorchester, his family are Partridges and Cormiers.  Educated at Dorchester Consolidated and TRHS, he did a B.A. at Dal in Political Science/History, then a law degree at U.N.B.  After articling for a year in Amherst he was called to the bar in both NS and NB.

 

Outgoing to Brazil RYE student Adam was welcomed.  Then two special guests, Tim Price and son Randy were presented with an all time record Gold Mine cheque for $2,165 !

 

50-50 Draw:  The jackpot is now over $90.  Trish’s number was drawn but unfortunately she picked the 3 of diamonds, not the ten.

 

Happy Dollars:  Trish had a wonderful Canada Day including an outing to Amherst Point.  Joyce went to Halifax to attend grandson Jonathan’s graduation from Halifax West High (on the Principal’s List).  Bill was sad Margot was not present for her last meeting (Moral: hug people when you get the chance); and happy his baby is coming from Newfoundland plus boy friend; he also told a great Two Dogs story.  Wynn was sad he missed the BBQ (a two day trial), and happy his granddaughter in Truro graduated with highest marks in Grade 12 Biology; plus he did an ad for his auction on 4 July (including paintings by notable local artists). Dianne was happy that Trish joined the Tuesday lady golfers; but sad that she’ll miss the next two meetings (going to St. John’s, Newfoundland). Ove visited Gayle in the Amherst Hospital and found her in good spirits. Charlie drew attention to a CBC radio program on the Canadian Flag which includes an interview with Ruth Stanley.

 

Next Week:  Chair: Louise;  Intro: Susan F;  Thanker: Dale;  Greeter: Joyce;  Set-up: Dale and George.

 

President’s Time: Dianne has met with PP John to check on Presidential duties. Members (especially new ones) are urged to check the different committees on ClubRunner and volunteer to serve on a committee of their choice.

 

RYE Committee: Susan F noted that all those in contact with RYE students need police checks, renewable every three years.  We will have an incoming student from Belgium arriving at the end of August.  There is an urgent need for host families !

 

Wayne presented attendance awards to Dale and Josh.

 

Sue (F not P) introduced Sarah Jarvis, Mount A student and recipient of Rotary bursary in 2014. Sarah gave an overview of her first year at Mount A.  Resident in Harper Hall, she survived orientation week and going to first classes, and made a number of close friends.  There is much emphasis on “School Spirit”.  A highlight was joining Garnet and Gold (Mount A’s oldest student society) and singing in the chorus of “Anything Goes.”

It was hard for Sarah to say goodbye to friends at the end of the academic year; she can’t wait to get back !  A possible career goal ? - Forensics/criminology. Charlie expressed thanks on behalf of the club: it was clear that our bursary has been put to good use.

 

The meeting closed with the Four Way Test.

 

Grocery cards: Thank you to Rotarians for supporting our club through grocery card sales - this week's sales were $550.00 and results in $27.50 profit for the club fund. Pam will confirm acceptance of SOBEYS CARDS at Foodland in Sackville.