Rotarians and Community Leaders to be Recognized Annual Charter Night

The Club’s prestigious Community Service Award will be presented to Mr. Leo Rovers, President, L&R Construction Ltd. in Stewiacke. 

It is difficult to identify all the help that Leo has provided to individuals in our community as he quietly goes about doing for others without the need for recognition. It sometimes seems that he is involved with every project of note in the community. In addition to being a major contributor to the capital campaign for the construction of the new Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Leo has been involved in the conversion of Truro’s former fire station to the new Farmers’ Market as well as in improvements to the Truro Golf Club. He also provides his professional services through missionary work in Guatemala along with other community and congregation work within his parish. Although not a Rotarian, Leo embodies the Rotary motto “Service above Self”.

Mr. Keith Gillis, G&G Computers, is this year’s recipient of the Rotarian of the Year award. Since joining the Rotary Club in 2009, Keith has been very active in many aspects of Club service including the annual Auction and the Yearbook fundraisers. Always willing to take on service tasks, active in social functions and as a member of the Club’s Board of Directors, Keith lives what it means to be a Rotarian.

Mr. Lorne MacDougall will receive special recognition from Rotary International for his outstanding long service to Rotary in Truro. Lorne has continuously been a member of the Rotary Club of Truro since 1945 and during the 68 intervening years he has held every office in the Club including service as President in 1950-51. He continues to be a faithful and supportive member of the Club and attends almost every weekly meeting.

Paul Harris Awards will be presented to Adam Wyllie, Jim Goit and Dave Mills.

Two special guest speakers will also be in attendance. Ms. Tiana Fusco is a Rotary Peace Scholar who lives in Pictou. Mr. Bryn Styles, Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia, Ontario is a member of the Rotary International Board of Directors. Both will address Rotary’s Peace initiatives and how Rotarians are helping to change the world through their service.

The Rotary Charter Night is open to the public. Come help us celebrate. Tickets for the Feb 21st dinner at the Best Western Plus Glengarry Hotel are $30 and may be obtained by contacting Jim Goit at 895-7676.