Opening/Chair: Les Mosher was the chair for the day. He asked President Alana to lead the group in the singing of O Canada. This was followed by the moment of personal reflection.
Visitors/Guests: Josh MacGrath, GM of Truro Toyota was the guest of Richard Bowness.
Chelsea Carr Kinnear, a 4th year chiropractic student from Fall River was the guest of Joanna Christianson.
Speaker: The Speaker for the day was Rotarian Lech Krywonos, Principal of the NSCC Truro Campus. Born in Poland, raised in Australia, Lech lives in Valley with his wife Tari, two daughters, two cats and a black lab.
Lech spoke about the NSCC and it evolution from a set of independent vocational training schools into the integrated post secondary institution it now is.
The Truro Campus graduates about 200 students per year and statistics show that 93% come from the area and over 92% stay to work in the community. The average age of an NSCC student is 25 and a very high percentage come to the college with some previous post secondary experience. Because they tend to be older, the majority of these student also have to balance more life commitments such as work and family than their younger university student counterparts do. Money is always tight and is often a challenge for the students to complete their programs.
He spoke about the student Urgent Aid bursary program that provides the students support in the times of need. While there had been funding from major benefactors, the program was oversubscribed and there was need to continue to seek more funding.
This lead Lech describing the NSCC Foundation and the Make Way capital campaign. With a provincial goal of $25 Million, each campus had a sub goal of their own. Money raised locally would stay with the local campus.
In the course of the campaign over the past several months, he had been engaged in discussions with leaders in the community to show them what the College could offer and to seek out partnerships that would lead to community growth. Ultimately if the students of the collage succeed in their educational goals, the whole community will be better off.
Lech was thanked by Past President Ted Jordan.
Member Health: No report.
Announcements and Reports:
Ted reported on behalf of the planning committee for Charter Night. The ticket sales are going well with over 85 currently spoken for. There are still a significant number of Rotarians who have not indicated they are going and he encouraged everyone who has not yet done so yet to register on the website.
Barbara reported for Steve Gallant who was still in need of Rotarians to help with RYLA event on April 13th at the NSCC. He needs at least two or 3 people to help interview students and review their portfolios for the bursaries we provide. Please contact Steve or Barbara if you can help.
President's Report:
President Alana begin by reported that she had just done an interview with the TDN for Rotary Week and encouraged everyone to watch for it.
Ryan had just released the events that were planned for the week. There was something for everyone. Check out the story in the bulletin and on the website. There would be opportunity for volunteering on several days, but we hope to have as many rotarians as possible engaged in the events.
The Homeless Outreach shelter was looking for volunteers to help with overnight shifts at the shelter. Please check out their facebook page and the story about their need in the newspaper.
Happy Mug:
Brian Matthews was glad to be home after a great vacation in Mexico where he learned to scuba dive.
Martina was also happy to be home after a vacation that include skiing in Austria, sun in Morocco and wine in Spain.
50/50: Our guest Chelsea had the winning ticket but missed the joker and the $45 pot.
This April 16-22nd will mark our first annual Rotary Week in Truro. I’m excited to announce that we have a full itinerary of activities for Rotarians and friends of Rotary to participate in. I would encourage every club member to take in at least one event. The public is always welcome.
Rotary Week Itinerary
Monday April 16, 12:00-2pm, We will have the regular lunch meeting and then walk or drive down to the Town buildings where Rotarian and town CAO, Mike Dolter will raise the Rotary Flag.
The Rotary Club of Truro is pleased to have inducted another new member at their March 26th meeting.
Steve Batreaux is a certified Financial Planner with Credential Financial. Prior to joining the team at Community Credit Union, he was with RBC. Steve currently resides in Dartmouth with his wife, three children and two pets, and is hoping to move to Truro in the near future. Steve volunteers some of his time with the United Way.
Steve's club sponsor is Wayne Gillis.
Pictured is Club Secretary Lech Krzywonos (standing in for Wayne Gillis), Steve Barteaux and Club President Alana Hirtle.
Thank you to Fulton Insurance Agencies Ltd and Rotarian Adam Wyllie for joining the list of sponsors of the Rotary Club of Truro website. Website Sponsors ads appear on the website main page of the site as well as most all of the subpages and club newsletters.
The website continues to be a critical communication tool for our club and it reaches not only all our members but many Rotarians and visitors to Truro who come to our site. By offsetting the cost of the technology, sponsorship of the website is important in helping the club fulfill its objective of providing service to our community.
Thank you all our continuing sponsors.
If you would like to become a website sponsor, please check out the website sponsorship guide page or contact Jim Goit. It's a great way to show your support of Rotary.
Did you know you can add the Rotary Club of Truro's event calendar to your personal calendar? It's a great way to have details on club events, speakers etc appear automatically on your computer or handheld device, right with your personal appointments. It's easy.
1) Just to the club's website http://rotaryclubofruro.ca and click on the Calendar menu item. Then the "Subscribe to Calendar"
2) When you slick on the Subscribe button, another box will open with a link to the calendar. There are also detailed instructions that pertain to the three main types of on-line calendars. Just follow the instructions that apply to you.
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The Truro Campus graduates about 200 students per year and statistics show that 93% come from the area and over 92% stay to work in the community. The average age of an NSCC student is 25 and a very high percentage come to the college with some previous post secondary experience. Because they tend to be older, the majority of these student also have to balance more life commitments such as work and family than their younger university student counterparts do. Money is always tight and is often a challenge for the students to complete their programs. 
The Rotary Club of Truro is pleased to have inducted another new member at their March 26th meeting.
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