June 17, 2019 Bulletin

Opening/Chair: Wayne Gillis was the chair today and he asked Laurie to lead the group in the singing of O Canada.  This was followed by a moment of personal reflection.
 
Visitors/Guests:
 
Speaker: Joanne McPhee works for Maritime Travel here in Truro. She grew up in Gander NL and spends her time with her husband and their 2 children, 14 & 15! They
love to be outdoors and travel. Joanne and her husband are pretty involved in two specific sports. She coaches All Star cheerleading where her daughter is a member and her son is a completive in Trampolines.
 
Elena Silver is a Development Officer with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). She has been with them since December, 2018. Elena is the Staff Lead for Relay for Life HRM, Sydney, and Middleton. She is also the Staff Lead for RALLY for Life Truro and CIBC Run for the Cure Halifax. 
 
Elena has studied Communications and Public Relations at the University of Bucharest in Romania. In 2012 she immigrated to Canada and she lives in Halifax with her husband and their 4-year old son. Elena has a background in fundraising and has worked for the Parkinson Maritime Region and the AIDS Coalition of NS in similar positions. 
 
Elena begin by outlining some of the projects and program of the Canadian Cancer Society.(CCS)  Many people are touched personally by cancer and the CCS is responsible for many programs the help people deal with the disease and its effects on their lives.  In addition to funding cutting edge research, the CCS has cancer awareness programs and the Lodge that Gives to help families in the Halifax for treatment. These are just a couple of examples of their programs.  Check out the full story on their website http://www.cancer.ca. 90% of CCS activities come about as the result of fundraising in the community. 
 
Since her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer about 15 years ago, Joanne has tried to support and help with that cause as often as she could. However, over the last few years she noticed so many of my family and friends are affected by so many types of cancer, she thought it was time to step up her game, and she jumped in right away by helping recreate the Relay for Life event here in Truro.
 
Joanne explained that the Relay for Life in Truro has gone on for many years but in recent times has begun to diminish.  She had accepted the role of chair with the objective to revilitize the event.  It was being rebranded as the Rally for Life in Truro and rather than an over-night event, will now run from 5:00 - 9:30 on June 29th at the Truro TACC grounds. It will be very family friendly and there will be lots of fun and entertainment.  Luminaries are available for sale at all 3 MacQuarries locations as well as by emailing ~ jemcphee@gmail.com.
 
Members were encouraged to support the event by coming out and also by spreading the word though our personal networks.
Several members spoke highly of the work of the CCS and about the Relay for Life event.  Elena and Joanne were thanked on behalf of the club by Rotarian Ken MacDonald. 
 
Member Health: Brian reported that Gloria Gould was in the hospital in Halifax for a procedure.  All members of the club wish her a speedy recovery.
 
Announcements and Reports: 
  • Matt provided an update on the Yearbook. To date there have been
    • Agreed: 84
    • Pending: 19
    • Declined: 42
    • Not Yet Contacted: 475
  • Good progress this week! Lots of work left to be done.
  • This weeks Top “Prize”:  Lloyd Coady! 8 have agreed from his list of 21 AND almost all have already been contacted!
  • Jane reminded everyone to put Saturday Sept 28th in their calendars for Bollywood.  Another great event is planned.
President's Report: President Ryan reported that club members are again invited to participate in the July 13th Pride Parade on the DalAC float. 
 
He also reminded  everyone about the semi-annual meeting coming up on June 24th. 
 
Happy Mug: There were several happy Rotarians today:
  • Kevin was happy the Bruins has won at least 3 games.
  • Kirk was happy to have been at a sports photography conference in the States.  Lots of great ideas.
  • Brian was happy to be back from the International Convention.  He and Jim had a great time and wonderful experience.
  • Jane was happy to have had a good weekend in the Valley.
Brian presented President Ryan with a banner from the Rotary Club of Aberdeen.  He and Jim had stayed several days with Rotarians in that area while playing golf after the Convention.  This was arranged through the International Travel and Hosting Fellowship of which Brian is a member.
 
50/50: Adam Wyllie has the right ticket but could not come up with the joker so the $43 pot will continue to build.
 
Stories
Rotary Youth Leadership (RYLA) Exhibit
Youth from local high schools participated in a day of learning and sharing hosted by the Rotary Club of Truro, May 31st, 2019.  This year’s theme was “the environment”. Participants were engaged in a dialogue and presentations from various speakers on topics ranging from recycling, the ecosystem and energy conservation.  The day ended with their reflections expressed through art. 
 
The artwork will be displayed for the summer in the gallery at the NSCC Truro Campus.
Why Rotary - Ritcey
In case you missed our "Why Rotary?" profiles on the club Facebook page.
 
Throwback Thursday 1
In case you missed our Throwback Thursday posts on the Club Facebook page.
 
Upcoming Speakers
Jun 24, 2019 12:00 PM
Chair: Steve Barteaux
Jul 01, 2019 12:00 PM
Canada Day
Jul 08, 2019 12:00 PM
Chair - Tom Savary (Meeting at NSCC Cafeteria)
Jul 15, 2019 12:00 PM
Chair - Kirk Saint
Jul 22, 2019 12:00 PM
Chair - Rod Jones
Jul 29, 2019 12:00 PM
Chair - Ches MacPhee
Aug 05, 2019 12:00 PM
No Meeting due to Provincial Natal Day
Aug 12, 2019 12:00 PM
Chair - Alana Hirtle
Aug 19, 2019 12:00 PM
Chair - Ed MacDonald
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June 3
 
Ken Banks
June 5
 
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June 7
 
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June 8
 
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June 21
 
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July 8
 
Jim Harman
July 11
 
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July 11
 
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Dianne
July 2
 
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Pam
July 3
 
Ted Jordan
Charlene
July 7
 
Esther Bejarano
Natasha Tobin
July 10
 
Ken MacDonald
Betty
July 11
 
Rod Jones
Kathe
July 17
 
Wayne Gillis
Val Gillis
July 18
 
Jim Gould
Gloria
July 19
 
Mike Topley
Maureen
July 21
 
Sarah Boss
Curtis Boss
July 25
 
Darlene Stevenson
Sid Peters
July 26
 
Join Date
Jim Gould
June 1, 1995
24 years
 
Lloyd Coady
June 1, 1986
33 years
 
Wayne Gillis
June 1, 1994
25 years
 
Al Cooze
June 18, 2018
1 year
 
Barbara Goit
June 19, 1994
25 years
 
Dave Mills
June 30, 2000
19 years
 
Ken MacDonald
June 30, 1999
20 years
 
Ted Jordan
June 30, 1998
21 years
 
Terry Pook
June 30, 2002
17 years
 
Barbie Reynolds
July 1, 1990
29 years
 
Ken MacLean
July 1, 2001
18 years
 
Mark Mason
July 11, 2005
14 years
 
Sharon Corcoran
July 15, 2002
17 years
 
Chester MacPhee
July 31, 2006
13 years
 
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