3 December 2012

Rotary Club of Truro Bulletin

The Start – Chairperson, Kirk Saint called the meeting to order. Following the national anthem and grace, Kirk gave a brief introduction. He was born in Labrador and later lived in Newfoundland before moving to Truro. He has married to Pam for 25 years, and they have two adult children, Ashley and Zach. .

Attendance – 65%

Fun Fines — David Mills fined all in attendance who have not attended a Director’s Meeting in 2012 Council meeting.

Happy Mug — Judy Nicholson, Laurie Sandeson, Lorne MacDougall, Jim Gould, and Kirk Saint were very happy today.

50/50 Draw — The elusive Joker eluded yet again!

Member Health – Richard Bowness is resting at home. Wayne Gillis reported that former District Governor, Reginald Gunn died recently at the Edinburgh section of Shannex. Reginald was a 54-year Rotary member.

Committee Reports:

Ken MacLean asked members to help the Recognition Committee to identify potential recipients of Community Service Awards,

Brian Matthews reported on behalf of Rotary Foundation that 13 Club members have signed up made donations to the Share program.

Secretary's Report – Jim presented information about birthdays, anniversaries and years of service in Rotary.

President's Report – Laurie reported that there will be a Directors meeting at the home of Barbie Reynolds tomorrow starting at 7p.m.. The address is 63 Queen St. She also reported that the Club Christmas Brunch takes place on 15 December at the Glengarry starting at 9:30 a.m.

Laurie inducted new member, Jason Malone. Jason grew up in St. John, New Brunswick. He has lived in North and West Vancouver, central New York and most recently, southwestern Quebec while working in Cornwall, Ontario. He now lives in Truro with his son.

Jason used to own and operate an information technology company that designed networks and websites for small to medium businesses. He has been a volunteer firefighter for 18 years and is in the process of joining one of the local departments. Jason was a director and vice president of Cornwall business network in Ontario. Jason is a member of the local curling club.

Jason is continuing his Ford experience from Ontario by selling new Fords and used vehicles at Hollis Ford in Truro.

Kirk St. introduced guest speaker, Placide Chiasson, whose presentation was entitled Water of Life. This organization works closely with school children in Truro and district schools to raise funds for enabling villages in developing countries obtain pure drinking water from wells. This water replaces water typically drawn from impure sources with resulting serious effects on the health of those using this water.

Water of Life involves the recipients of the wells throughout the process by having them match the financial contributions of Canadian schoolchildren and by constructing the wells.

 Joanna Christianson thanked the speaker.

Meeting adjourned by the Chair at 1:15