Opening/Chair: Dave Ritcey was the chair today. He asked Laurie to lead the group in the singing of O Canada. This was followed by a moment of personal reflection.
Visitors/Guests: Jim Harman had two guests today:
Ian Moffat is a friend visiting from Perth Ontario
partner Kyle Andrews who needs no introduction.
Speaker: Born and raised in Truro in the area called Hollywood, between industrial park and Millbrook Dan Nolan resides in Upper Stewiacke where he has been for the last 37 years.
Dan graduated in 1980 from CEC (honors with distinction) and was pursuing a career in veterinary medicine at the then NSAC but a weak stomach for blood changed his career path and he moved into the optical field He started work at Optical Factory and received his dispensing opticians license in 1982. He started managing the store on Prince Street in 1982 and has gone through several ownership and name changes Optical factory - Shorneys Optical - Shoppers Optical - and after being purchased by Luxottica now Pearle Vision . Dan has been serving Truro area for over 37 years.
Dan has been married for 33 years to Lila and they have 3 children and now a grand-daughter. Dan has always been active in the local sporting community as a participant and coach. He now enjoys running, cycling, swimming, playing ball, broomball, volleyball and hockey. This past summer completed he first trail ultra- marathon.
Don gave an interesting presentation on the OneSight organization that sponsored by Luxottica. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people around the world have vision problems and yet do Not have access to corrective eyewear.
Luxottica is a large global company that sponsors eye 40 global and 30 regional clinics each year to help overcome that problem. Don has attended regional as well as many international clinics in central and South America and the Middle East. He described the feeling that you get from being able to help people who have never had glasses to be able to see properly for the first time. It is fulfilling work.
The clinics may have from 40 to 60 members and they take all the equipment, materials and people necessary to do the examinations, manufacture of the lenses and fitting of the glasses on-site. Don related several stories of his work on these missions.
There is some fundraising involved in going on the mission clinics. Don had successfully organized the "Run for OneSight" event in Stewiacke for several years. This year they raised $1,500 for the cause. He invited members to participate or donate to the event when it occurs next year.
Don as thanked by Rotarian Wayne Gillis (Left) and Chair Dave Ritcey.
Member Health: There was no report today.
Announcements and Reports:
Rotarians were reminded of the Directors meeting, Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the NSCC boardroom. All Rotarians welcome.
Everyone as also reminded of the Vocational/Social event at the Raging Crow on Thursday evening at 6:00pm. Let Tom know if you are coming or not before the end of the day Tuesday.
President's Report: No president or secretary on hand today.
Happy Mug:
Terry was happy to have made $440 selling her knitted mittens. She has contributed it to the End Polio Now Campaign of the Rotary Foundation.
Kevin was happy to be returning to the Philippines this week on a CESO assignment.
Jim Harman was happy for the Heritage designation that his house had received in Maitland and for Rotarians and friends who had attended the dedication ceremony to help them celebrate. He and Kyle look great in their tops hats.
50/50: After a second ticket draw, Tom Savary had the right number but couldn't find the joker so the $38 pot was left to grow.
The longest serving active member of the Rotary CLub of Truro has died. Harry Pridham joined the Rotary Club of Truro on April 2, 1968 and has been a member ever since. The founder of Pridham's Studios in 1963 when he moved to Truro from New Brunswick, he opened studios in Amherst, New Glasgow and Sackville, N.B and Colour Labs in the studios in Nova Scotia.
We have not seen Harry for a long while at club meetings or events so many newer members would not have known him, however he remained a member of the club until his death at the age of 96 on October 30, 2019.
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The longest serving active member of the Rotary CLub of Truro has died. Harry Pridham joined the Rotary Club of Truro on April 2, 1968 and has been a member ever since. The founder of Pridham's Studios in 1963 when he moved to Truro from New Brunswick, he opened studios in Amherst, New Glasgow and Sackville, N.B and Colour Labs in the studios in Nova Scotia.
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