Opening/Chair: Chairperson Ted called the meeting to order and led in the singing of O Canada. After a moment of personal reflection, he asked that any guests be introduced. We were happy to welcome Melanie Grant to the meeting.
Happy Mug: The Happy Mug had only one deposit today from Joanna. She’s happy to have her son, James, closer by at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Attendance: 52%
Visitors/Guests: Melanie Grant
50/50: Garth was unable to find the joker.
Committee Reports:
Christmas Social – Judy announced that the December Board meeting and social will be held Dec. 6th at the home of Jim and Barbara Goit in Valley.
The Christmas Brunch will be held Saturday, Dec. 10th at the Glengarry – more details to follow.
Secretary's Report: Ryan announced birthdays and anniversaries for the month of October. Congratulation to all!
President's Report:
Ted announced that the Board is considering a new fund raiser called “Ribfest”. Apparently, it has been very successful in Halifax and Sydney.
The Board has decided not to participate in the “True Rotarian” award. Our Club will stick with its usual awards which are presented at Charter Night.
Strategic planning process is underway for the Club.
Adam receives general e-mail inquiries and forwards requests to appropriate members for response. He has asked that he be copied in the response so he knows the inquiries have been dealt with.
Yearbook 2017 is nearing completion.
Still looking for a Charter Night speaker – send suggestions to Kevin.
Club made a $500 donation to the Anti-Poverty Network.
Ted has received a new member application.
Speaker: Rotarian Alana Hirtle
Alana gave a great presentation on the Club’s Strategic Planning process which is now underway. The old plan expires this year.
Alana spoke about the importance of planning and the process involved in getting a new 3-year plan in place. She is welcoming input from all members. Anyone who would like to be part of the process should let Alana know. First step will be a review of the old plan – what is working, what is not. It is suggested that a half day to full day strategic planning workshop be held in January, facilitated by a third party. The plan is to present the new strategic plan at the semi-annual meeting in June, 2017.
Alana was thanked for her presentation and enthusiasm and there was a good show of support for this activity.
The Rotary Club of Truro Recognitions Committee is seeking nominations for the Community Service Award. This award is presented to a deserving citizen, who has provided outstanding service through volunteer work or financial support to organizations and / or families in need in our community. Full details of the award including past recipients can be found on the Club Website
The deadline for submissions of nominations is November 30, 2016. The award will be presented at the 91st Club Charter Night on February 16th 2017.
Send submissions to Rod Jones, Chair Recognition Committee
A Rotary member for 14 years, Elva is a Paul Harris Fellow and a sustaining member of the Rotary Foundation was Assistant Governor of Southwest Nova Scotia for three years and District Grants Coordinator and as well as District Foundation Chair, guiding our clubs through the new Rotary Foundation model. Throughout this time she has continued to effectively serve her club in several capacities.
Elva’s professional life includes 13 years as a Chemistry lecturer at McGill University and 15 years with the Federal Government as Public Administrator responsible real estate portfolios in NB, NS, and NL
Her hobbies include travel, which she has done extensively including several international Rotary projects and Friendship Exchanges. Her interest in community theater has led her to the position of Vice-chair of the CentreStage Theater in Kentville for the past 15 years.
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