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Sep. 04, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Chair - Brian Matthews. PM Meeting
Sep. 10, 2018 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Doug McMillan is Interim Division Head Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Professor at the Dalhousie University Department of Pediatrics and the IWK Health Science Centre. Dr. McMillan has a BSc an MD (University of Alberta) did his Pediatric residency at the Foothills Provincial General Hospital, University of Calgary, Calgary and a Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonary Disease and Neonatology at the Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California Medical Center. Initially at the University of Calgary (currently professor emeritus), Dr. McMillan was Chief of the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (1980-1995). In 2004, he moved to Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre (Division Head, 2004-2009) where he currently holds a university post-retirement position and is currently Interim Division Head. Dr. McMillan’s research during his career includes studies in basic sciences, clinical trials, ethics, epidemiology and education. He has been actively involved in education of various health care professionals, including being the director of the Fellowship Program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine both in Calgary and Halifax. Most of his current research focuses on newborn care programs in the developing world which will be the topic of his presentation to our club. Doug is a Rotarian and past president of the Rotary Club of Halifax. |
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Sep. 21, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The 5th Annual Bollywood is being organized jointly by a committee of the Rotary Club of Truro and Om and Meena Khanna (and friends). It will be held September 21, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Truro starting at 5:30 pm. East Indian cuisine dinner followed by East Indian and Western entertainment It is a great event, at a low cost and gives us the opportunity to let the community know what Rotary does. Contact Jim Gould or other member of the Bollywood Committee about Tickets. $60 or table of 10 for $550. Gold Sponsor:
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Chair - Judy Nicholson Lunch meeting at NSCC, Salon C
Sep. 24, 2018 12:00 p.m.
Sunday Agyekum, is a Rotarian from Ghana, West Africa. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Cape Coast Central, District 9102. He was born in Ghana on 18th March, 1983 and he is the oldest of six. He has a wife, Ellen and they’re expecting to welcome their first child in October this year. He is actually a boy and his name is Amiyine which means “He knows God” Sunday migrated to Canada, January this year as a Permanent Resident to join his wife who is a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Moncton City Hospital. Prior to his coming to Canada, he worked as the Corporate Affairs Manager of Groupe Nduom, a multi-national company with over 50 companies in Ghana, Togo, Liberia, UK and the United States. Sunday holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana but for a fresh and humble beginning with his new life in Canada, he decided to go back to school to attain some Canadian Education. He is currently reading two programs; Supply Chain and Logistics at Eastern College and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management at Crandall University, both in Moncton. Sunday has been a Rotarian for the past 4 years and for 3 consecutive years, he was the Director of Public Image for the Rotary Club of Cape Coast Central from 2015 to 2018. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and has attended 4 District Conferences and two International Conventions; South Korea 2016 in Seoul and Toronto, 2018. |
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Oct. 02, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Oct. 26, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Nov. 06, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Dec. 04, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The Club Holiday Social (8:00 pm) will immediately follow the December Director's meeting (7:00 pm) on December 4th. You are welcome to come to one or both. Bring along your favourite snack, finger food or hors d'oeuvre to share. Try to think of something that does not require the oven if possible. Beverages will be provided. Bring your partner or a friend (if you can) and help us launch the holiday season! Always a good time! |
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Dec. 15, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
COME JOIN US FOR SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER! Price for Breakfast/Brunch Buffet
Breakfast/Brunch starts at sharp 10 am/Santa arrives at 11 a.m./Christmas songs etc There will be gifts from Santa for children 12 and under Please send names and ages of children to Judy as soon as possible. |
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Chair: Jim Goit
Jan. 07, 2019 12:00 p.m.
Leslie Wilson is President and General Manager of Ski Wentworth. She’s also co-chair of Kerr Controls and on the management team at Wilsons Fuel. She sits on the boards of the Atlantic Snow Resorts Association and the Canadian Ski Council. Leslie graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in physical and health education, and followed that up with a journalism degree from Humber College. Before hitting the slopes, she established her journalism career at the Truro Daily News before moving on to positions at CBC, Global, the National Sport Centre in Calgary and the Calgary Sun. Leslie has been inducted into the Colchester County Sport Hall of Fame, for her achievements in Track and Field. She’s also in the University of Toronto Sport Hall of Fame and was Nova Scotia female athlete of the year in 1986. Lesley’s father Dave is recipient of the Rotary Club’s 2014-2015 Community Service Award. The Wilson family has always been great supporters of Rotary. |
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Jan. 08, 2019 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Feb. 05, 2019 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Chair: Kirk Saint
Feb. 11, 2019 12:00 p.m.
Warren and Andrea Manthorne will tell us about the wooden ships and boats they are bulding in Upper Onslow at the Eye and Batten Wooden Boatworks. Warren and Andrea have lived in Truro for about 27 years. Warren is from the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia (Seal Harbour, Guys. Co) and Andrea is from St. John's NL. They have been building boats together for about 28 years and Warren has been building them since the young age of 13. Boat building has been in his family for at least 7 generations. You'll be surprised about the size of their operation right in our community. Using traditional medhods, they are working on 2 schooners presently, their largest project is the 23-metre schooner Lena Blanche. |
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