July 10, 2017 Bulletin

Opening/Chair:  Treasurer Les Mosher was chair today and he has president Alana to lead the group in the singing of O Canada.  This was followed by a moment of personal reflection.
 
Visitors/Guests: There were a few guests today:
  • Mike Mao who is Lydia's son in law and her technical assistant for the day.
  • Darlene Stevenson from the local ACOA office was Alana's guest.
  • Trinkie Coffin, wife and guest of Garth.
Member Health: Past President Ted reported that his son had been up and walking and although it was going to be a long road to recovery, things were looking brighter.
 
Happy Mug: There were a group of happy Rotarians today including Ted, Lloyd, Kirk, Jim Goit and Richard
 
50/50: Judy Nicholson had the winning ticket but missed the joker, so the pot builds.
 
Announcements and Reports: 
  • Judy announced the summer social to be held on August 13 at the home of Richard and Marilyn Bowness on Shortt's Lake.  Please see and respond to the invitation.
  • President Alana announced that she would like to have the Swim for Polio across Shortt's Lake again this year and that the morning of Aug 13th would likely be a good time.  A separate invitation and pledge sheets for that has been developed by Lydia. Swimmers and others attending please register. 
  • There was still time to register interest for the visit to Camp Tidnish and walk in the Truro Pride Parade on July 29th.  Please register ASAP or let Alana know if you are going to one of the events.
  • Jim announced that there were some changes coming to the Clubrunner website and our club was involved with a early beta test so people may notice some modifications and new featrues in the next few weeks.  He would provide a demo when it had stabilized a bit.  It is important to respond to the Event invites as that was part of the new member engagement tracking system. 
Speaker: Our own Lydia Sorflaten was the speaker giving the group an inside look at her recent CESO mission to Ethiopia during March and April of 2017.  
 
 
With the skillful use of slides and a personal account of the places she and her husband Allan went and the people they met, she was able to help the club understand the powerful effect that even seemingly minor contributions can make to people's lives.  She described the spirit of entrepreneurship that they encountered, particularly among women in the country. Lydia and Allan were able to help foster the further development of business through coursework that they provided.
 
Lydia also found a Rotary connection to her work in Addis and explained how Rotarians were helping to develop the people of the country.
 
There is an excellent summary of Lydia's travels on her blog at http://sorflatentravels.blogspot.ca/.  The slides for her presentation are also available to view.
 
Laurie thanked Lydia on behalf of the group for all she does.
 
Attendance: 56% with makeups.
 
Closing: 1:10 pm
Stories
4th Annual Swim for Polio
The 4th annual Rotary club of Truro's Swim for Polio across Shortt's lake will happen Aug 13th starting at 10:00 am.
 
The event will raise money to contribute to the End Polio cause.  With only 6 new cases world wide so far this year, the end is in sight but we need to keep the pressure up to eliminate this dread disease forever.
 
If you are going to swim (or just want to come and "spot" the swimmers) please register.  You can also support the event by making a contribution to Polio for one of the swimmers.  Details for the event can be found on the events page.
 
This is a fun event and a good lead in to the summer social.
Rotary Summer Social 2017 Announced
The Rotary Club of Truro Summer Social for 2017 will be held Sunday Aug 13, 2017 from 4 - 8 pm at the Shortt's Lake home of Richard & Marilyn Bowness,   This will be a ​pot luck supper and Rotarians are asked to bring food depending on the first letter of their last name.
 
Please check the official invitation and register for the event soon.  Please include the guests you are bringing so we have some idea of the numbers attending.
It's always a great time so please join us at the lake!  
 
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Upcoming Events
July Rotary After Hours
Sherlock's Piano Bar
Jul 27, 2017
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
 
Truro Pride Parade 2017
Colchester Legion Stadium
Jul 29, 2017
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Camp Tidnish 80th Anniversary Celebration
Camp Tidnish
Jul 29, 2017
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Swim for Polio 2017
Starting at Home of Richard And Marilyn Bowness
Aug 13, 2017 10:00 AM
 
Rotary Club of Truro Summer Social 2017
Shorrt's Lake Home of Richard and Mariyn Bowness
Aug 13, 2017
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
August Rotary After Hours
Sherlock's Piano Bar
Aug 24, 2017
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
 
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Member Birthdays
Adam Wyllie
July 8
 
Steve Gallant
July 11
 
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Dianne
July 2
 
Kirk Saint
Pam
July 3
 
Ted Jordan
Charlene
July 7
 
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
 
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27 years
 
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July 1, 2013
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July 1, 2001
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July 2, 1963
54 years
 
Mark Mason
July 11, 2005
12 years
 
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July 15, 2002
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July 22, 2002
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