Opening/Chair: The chair for the day was Jane Gourley-Davis to lead the group in the singing of O Canada.
Visitors/Guests: No visitors or guests.
Member Health: No report.
Happy Mug: There was no mug as we were offsite however many happy Rotarians including Jane and Joanna.
50/50: No 50/50 this week.
Announcements and Reports:
Dave reported that the Rotary clothing that people had ordered was in his car and available for distribution. Please pick it up from him.
Matt reported on the progress for the yearbook. There were a number of individuals still unpaid from last year and he had new invoices if people needed them. He also reported that the solicitation seemed to be going well but encouraged people to get their calls made. There were still a number of businesses unassigned and the committee could use some help.
Kirk was going to start the process of taking pictures and would target to be done by the end of July.
Brian reported on the successful Highway cleanup Saturday thanking all those that attended.
Jim thanked all those who had attended the Rotary After Hours session and the 100th birthday of the Rotary Foundation last Thursday evening. Good times and best turnout yet. The next RAH is June 22nd. Program ideas welcome. Let's have some fun.
President's Report: President Ted officially welcomed Bart Hines back to the club after is almost a year's absence. Welcome back Bart.
Ted indicated that the club was looking for space for some tables and chairs that had been stored in Joanna's barn and had to be moved. Several options were brought forward.
The next Director's meeting will be June 6th. All members welcome. 7:00 pm in the RECC's internal boardroom. Ask at the RECC desk.
Speaker: Jennifer DeWolfe, Senior Case Worker with Housing NS for Northern Nova Scotia made a presentation today about the various programs that Housing Nova Scotia has to help community members improve their homes.
Jennifer stated that when people have the means to choose the housing that is right for them, they are healthier, happier, and go on to lead more productive lives. This benefits the whole of society.
Unfortunately, not all Nova Scotians have the ability to afford a home that meets their needs near the support network and services they require. From rising utility costs, increasing rent and other basic life necessities, getting a foot on the property ladder is becoming increasingly difficult. It is even more challenging for some individuals, such as recent graduates with a large student debt, lone parents, persons with disabilities, existing social housing tenants, and immigrants.
Housing NS strives to ensure that all Nova Scotians can live in a home that’s right for them, at a price they can afford.
Jennifer outlined the programs that Housing NS has available. In particular she mentioned the Emergency Repair Program (ERP) that will help people in Rural Nova Scotia who meet the criteria make repairs to homes up to $6,500. It is typically used to repair heating and plumbing systems.
She also mentioned the Access a home program that helps people adapt homes for people with disabilities. It will do everything from door nobs and bathtubs to access ramps.
The Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programs (RRAP) Forgivable Loan for homes which can provide up to $18,0000, was of interest to many. It is designed to do major repairs (such as roofs and electrical) to make homes livable and secure for people. There is more of a process to go through for this type of program but it is worthwhile to consider for people who meet the criteria.
There was a great turnout to the May edition of Rotary After Hours on Thrusday May 25th when Truro Rotarians celebrated the 100th Birthday of the Rotary Foundation. A quick game of Rotary Foundation Trivia was played followed by a special birthday cake which was enjoyed by all. We even sang (some would call it singing) Happy Birthday to the Foundation.
Join us for RAH next month. It's the last Thrusday of June at 5:15 pm.
Rotary Trivia Game
What is the mission of The Rotary Foundation? (To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, good will, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.)
T/F: The Rotary Foundation traces its beginning to a guy in Cleveland. (true. Arch C. Klumph, the 6th President of Rotary International, started the predecessor to the Rotary Foundation…the endowment fund was set up in 1917)
What was the amount of the first Donation to the Rotary Foundation? (The Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri, USA, made the first donation, of $26.50 in 1917)
The Foundation’s first grant, in 1928, benefited whom? (an international organization for crippled children)
What is the total assets of the Rotary Foundation endowed fund ($1.2B)
T/F: The primary means of funding The Rotary Foundation is thru a portion of Club member dues. (False. All funds to the Foundation come through donations from members and friends)
How much of a donation to the Annual Fund comes back to the District for District Grants. (50% in three years after the donation)
T/F: A Rotarian who has donated $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund, to Polio Plus, or to the Humanitarian Grants Fund qualifies to be a Paul Harris Fellow (true)
When a Rotarian makes or accumulates a total of $10,000 to the Foundation they are designated a ______ Donor. (Major)
What is the easiest way to make a Donation to the Rotary Foundation? (on-line through Rotary.org by clicking the Give link)
The Annual Adopt a Highway clean-up was held Saturday May 27th. The group of 11 hardy Rotarians met at the Canadian Tire parking lot at 9 am and then moved over to the Hwy 102 / Robie Street interchange to collect all the paper and plastic they could. The NS Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal provided the vests and bags and picked up the bags from the roadside.
While it was cloudy, overcast and on the cool side, the Rotarians collected approximately 25 bags of trash. There was consensus that this was down from previous years which is a good thing. In addition to the beer cans, coffee containers and car parts the group usually picks up, the most interesting find was the pregnancy test kit and the empty birth control container found a short distance from one another.
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President's Report: President Ted officially welcomed Bart Hines back to the club after is almost a year's absence. Welcome back Bart.
Speaker: Jennifer DeWolfe, Senior Case Worker with Housing NS for Northern Nova Scotia made a presentation today about the various programs that Housing Nova Scotia has to help community members improve their homes. 
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