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The new community hall is now under construction, with the foundation and floor being poured summer/fall 2022, and framing starting in March 2023. The goal is to have it completed for Fall 2023 and we need your help! With the increased cost of construction materials, there is a funding gap of $250,000. Please help us rebuild the community by donating through the Donate page, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, who will provide a tax receipt for amounts $20 or more. For donations over $500, please contact the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia office at accounting@cfns-fcne.ca, or for in kind items please contact Alana Hirtle or one of the Hall Trustees. Join in our efforts to rebuild Portapique! http://weblink.donorperfect.
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Rotary Fundraiser for PolioSwim or Walk to help eliminate Polio When: Sunday, October 23, 2022 Time: Aim for 30 minutes swimming or walking. |
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Portapique Playground Now Open!A bit of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of attendees at the Grand Opening of the new playground in Portapique, Nova Scotia on October 17. In the days following the April 2020 tragedy, The Rotary Club of Truro embarked on a project to assist the community of Portapique in their healing process. Over the past year, working with residents of the surrounding areas, the Community Build Up + Project was born. The Project is both an upgrade and an addition to the existing 200-year old Portapique Community Hall. The existing building will be incorporated into a new, larger structure which will enable social activities as well as other community events. The Rotary Club, along with the Trustees of the Community Hall, have partnered with the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning in Dartmouth, NS; the Centre held day camps for local children this past summer, and are already planning for winter, spring and summer 2022. Final building plans have been received, and the intention is to break ground on the addition before winter comes, with the building set to open next spring/summer. But the October 17 event was to celebrate the completion of the natural playground, featuring a wooden “log run”, slides, swings, hammocks, and lots of room to play. A multipurpose area for sports, flea markets, and other outdoor activities will be included in the final project. Although community support has been generous to date, the club is still in fundraising mode; the goal of the fundraising campaign is $300,000, with opportunities available for both cash and in-kind donations. Individuals wishing to contribute to the project may do so via the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia’s https://cfns-fcne.ca/portapiquecommunitybuildup/ (charitable tax receipts provided for amounts of $20 or more); Rotary Clubs may donate directly to the Rotary Club of Truro, P.O. Box 115, Truro, NS B2N 5B6. Join us in our efforts to rebuild Portapique! |
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Portapique Community Build Up + ProjectIn the days following the April tragedy in Portapique and surrounding areas, the Rotary Club of Truro, Nova Scotia struck a committee, “Rotary Cares” to see how we may be able to assist the community in their healing process. We have spent the last few months working with residents of Portapique; and are pleased to announce the project we’ve entitled “Community Build Up +”. |
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Rotary In the Pride ParadeJoin us as we show our Pride in the parade on Saturday, July 13. We will once again be joining the Dal AC crew on their float (i.e. hay trailer and tractor!) as we party through the streets of Truro. The parade starts at 2:00 pm and runs for about an hour, starting at the Colchester Legion Stadium parking lot, and ending at Civic Square. If you plan to participate on the float or walking beside it, please register now so we know numbers. You will have to choose to walk or ride, it is too dangerous to get on and off while the parade is in motion. Those people walking may hand out candy; it is not to be thrown from the float. Register for the event on our site. |
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Rotary Youth Leadership (RYLA) ExhibitYouth from local high schools participated in a day of learning and sharing hosted by the Rotary Club of Truro, May 31st, 2019. This year’s theme was “the environment”. Participants were engaged in a dialogue and presentations from various speakers on topics ranging from recycling, the ecosystem and energy conservation. The day ended with their reflections expressed through art. The artwork will be displayed for the summer in the gallery at the NSCC Truro Campus. |
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Brian and Jim's Excellent RI Convention AdventureBrian Matthews and Jim Gould are at the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg Germany and report they are having a good time. This quote from Brian: " Jim and I are having a great time. All flights through Gatwick and then Hamburg were right on time . The only issue we had was when our subway train was delayed in getting to the air airbnb but everything worked out. Our accommodations are fine. We made it back into town to go to a Fencing Fraternity where we were supplied with all the free beer we could drink and later had an exhibition of fencing. Not by drunken people by the way. Then we had a lovely dinner and caught up with old friends like Greg Trefry and Louisa Horne and Rob Christie. Even though we were late getting home last night on the subway it was uneventful. |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Day 2019The 2019 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) day was hosted by the Rotary Club of Truro on May 31st on the DalAC campus. There were 20 students from Tatamagouche Regional Academy, South Colchester Academy and Cobequid Education Centre (CEC). Three or four of the students were from the local Interactor clubs. The theme for this year's RYLA event was Environment Stewardship. Rotarian Ed MacDonald participated in a panel presentation along with Kevin and Darlyne Proctor from the Colchester Balefill facility on the topic. The last activity of the day saw the students painting individual posters of what they thought they could do, or what humanity needs to do, for the sustainability of our planet. The poster activity was led by Nuri Guerra, a local artist who owns Visual Voice, a studio in Truro, and the works will be on display at NSCC Truro Campus as the initial show. The aim is to have a show of the work at the local library as well.
Students gave the conference a high rating. Feedback such as "wish it could have been longer" and "enjoyed making plans to help rebuild our natural resources" made the day very worthwhile. Laurie Sandeson was in charge of the day. She was assisted by Ryan Beazley, Les Mosher, Derrick Higgins, Rod Jones, Wayne Gillis, Ed MacDonald, Ken MacDonald, Larry Beazley, Lech Krzywonos and non-Rotarian/Admin Support Jessie Patriquin from Sun Life. Thanks to the great team who came together to help pull this off! |
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Roadside Cleanup 2019Seven members of the Rotary Club of Truro, helped by several family and friends, spent a couple of hours doing the annual clean up of the Robie St./ Highway 102 interchange on Saturday morning May 25th. For once it was a pleasant day with lots of sunshine. Included in the pick-up party were; Ed MacDonald, Sue MacMillan, Rod Jones, Laurie Sandeson, Jim Goit, Ester Bejarano, Mike Topley, Maralyn Bowness, Richard Bowness and (not in the picture) Joel Hunter. We picked up 40 bags of garbage plus 14 bulky items (tires, signs, pylons, sheet plastic, etc). A whole truck load! Some of the more interesting finds included major car parts, underwear, shoes, an unopened package of smoked salmon and a 5 dollar bill. All adjourned for a well earned coffee when the work was done. Thank you to everyone involved. The entry to town from the highway looks much better.
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Club makes donation to Boys and Girls ClubThe Rotary Club of Truro Charitable Trust made a $25,000 donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Truro and Colchester to help with the purchase of a new van. A cheque was presented to Joanne Thibeau , Director of the organization at the Club's May 6th Meeting. Pictured flanking her after the presentation are Directors of the Trust, Rotarians Ed MacDonald, Laurie Sandeson, Ken Maclean and Ken MacDonald.
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RYLA Session to be held May 31stWhat? Truro Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference and Bursary Awards When? Friday, May 31st, 2019 (9 am - 2 pm) Where? MacRae Library, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Room #219 What? A one-day leadership training program for high school students; this year's theme is "Looking After Your Planet Earth"; there will be interactive, solution-finding group activities, a panel on environmental stewardship in Colchester County, ecological footprint exercise, creative session including environmental-themed songs and paintings, and a video featuring a high profile environmental challenge. Students can apply for two $500 bursaries - application to apply for the conference and the bursaries is May 24th. Information is available at local high school Student Services. |
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Tree Planting with the ScoutsRotarians Audrie-Jo McConkey and Esther Bejarano with their family and three Rotactors were paired with Scouts to plant trees at the old town dump site. It was a cold and damp day but the group still managed to plant over 1000 trees that will grow into a forest and help in the fight against runaway climate change.
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Truro Rotarians attend RLI Facilitator WorkshopThree members of the Rotary Club of Truro participated in the RLI workshop on the 9th and 10 of April in Halifax. Jim Goit, Barbara Goit and Laurie Sanderson joined the other Rotarians who facilitate sessions for RLI in updating their facilitation skills and talking about making the Rotary Learning program even better in the future. DG Rob Christie participated the sessions for District 7820 and incoming DG for District 7810, Noel Eustace is a long time RLI facilitator and supporter. A new RLI website has been launched with a simplified session registration process. Check it out at https://rliatlanticdiv.org. The next session of RLI will be in Truro at the NSCC on October 26 2019 and would be a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary and get more out of your membership. If you have questions contact Jim, Barbara or Laurie.
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South Colchester Academy Interact’s Coffee HouseSouth Colchester Academy (SCA) Interact’s Coffee House and Art Show held Wed. April 10th was real success drawing a crowd of almost 100 students, teachers, parents and interested people. Interactors did a great job of organizing: lining up students and teachers to perform, designing and printing a program, arranging for sound, the building, time and place, advertising, soliciting sponsors (Third Place Transition House, Roop’s Esso, Brookfield Bakery and Hurricane Heidi’s Café and Tim Hortons). In the photo are four hard working Interact students Delaney McLellan, Bryn Rankin, Chris Ross, Livi King and Alex Zhou who organized the Coffee House with staff advisor Chris Ross. |
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Photos from 93rd Charter NightIt was a great time at the 93rd Annual Charter Night held on April 11, 2019. A few pictures follow. You can see more on the clubs Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofTruro/ |
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Rotary Week In Truro Gets UnderwayMembers of the Rotary Club of Truro were in attendance to watch Tom Chisholm, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Truro and Christine Blair, Mayor of the County of Colchester raise the Rotary Flag at town hall. The flag was raised to announce the beginning of Rotary week in Truro and was accompanied by Proclamations from Truro and the County of Colchester. |
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Rotary at the MarketRotary Week in Truro began with the Club having a Community booth at the Farmers market on Saturday April 6th. In the picture are Club President Ryan and Club Secretary Jane. Also there were Rotarians Kevin, Lloyd and Mike who helped introduce market customers to our organization. Yearbooks were circulated and friendly chatter was well received by all who stopped at our table.
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Rotary Week ActivitiesRotary Week Activities: Saturday April 06, Community booth at the Farmers market, 8am-1pm. Ideally we will have enough people to do 2-3 shifts. Monday April 08, 11:30-1:30pm. Rotary Flag Raising: We meet at the Town buildings on Prince St. where Mayor Mills, Mayor Blair and President Ryan will raise the Rotary Flag at 11:30am. Then we will walk or drive back to the Best Western for a regular lunch meeting. Tuesday April 09, 5:30-7:30pm, Informal supper at the Nook and Cranny. Bring friends or family and enjoy the company of your Rotary friends. Wednesday April 10, Food Bank: Tour of the new facility starts at 11:30am. Preparation work is between 12-12:30pm and serving the clients is from 1-4pm. Please feel free to stop in for an hour or stay for the entire time. Thursday April 11, 6-9pm 93nd Charter Night, This year's speaker will be Danny Graham, Chief Engagement Officer, Engage Nova Scotia who will be speaking on the Quality of Life Initiative. There will be awards presentations for Community Service, Rotarian of the Year, Avenues of Service and Paul Harris Fellowships. If you have not yet registered, please do so asap Friday April 12, Tours of the Rotary House 1-3pm. This will be open to all Club members and the community. The CCW has put an ad on Radio inviting the public. We need Rotarian to greet people before the tours. Saturday April 13, Training for Leaders of Clubs at the NSCC. |
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Major Awards for 93rd Annual Charter NightThere will be three major awards presented at the 93rd annual Charter Night to be held on April 11, 2019.
The following people are also presented with Paul Harris Recognition: Les Mosher (+3), Barbara Goit (+2), Kevin Quinlan (+2), Matthew Hunter (+1) |
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93rd Annual Charter Night CelebrationsCome out to help the Rotary Club of Truro celebrate 93 years of Service to the community by attending the annual Charter Night Celebration on April 11, 2019. Our special guest speaker will be Danny Graham, Chief Engagement Officer, Engage Nova Scotia who will be speaking on the Quality of Life Initiative. There will be awards presentations for Community Service, Rotarian of the Year, Avenues of Service and Paul Harris Fellowships.
Please register on-line by clicking the button below to go the full event page with full details. Note: Rotary Club of Truro members Please use the "Members" button. All others please use the "Guest" button. |
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Ski Fun DayIt was a great day on Sunday March 10th at Ski Wentworth for the Rotary Ski Fun Day. 45 Rotarians, friends and family from Truro, Halifax and Moncton got together for a great time skiing and hiking on the mountain. There was a scavenger hunt (finding the Rotary signs) that was won by Truro Rotarian Adam Harris. The prize is a $150 donation to the Rotary Foundation. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Ski Wentworth and all the Rotarians who volunteered to help with registration and activities. Finally thank you to all those who came out to make it a fun event. |
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New Rotarian Inducted Into ClubPresident Ryan had the pleasure of inducting the newest Rotarian into the club at our regular meeting on Feb 25, 2019. Carrie Burke is the Operations Manager at East Coast Dental Centre and is now a Rotarian. Congratulations Carrie. President Ryan is shown with Carrie and her club sponsor Alana Hirtle.
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Club Receives 2017-18 Rotary International CitationAssistant Governor Jim Gould presented Immediate Past President Alana Hirtle with the framed Rotary International Citation for the year 2017-18 at the club's regular meeting on Feb 25th. Formerly known as the Rotary Presidential Citation, the award is presented to clubs who meet a number of goals and objectives set by Rotary International each year. The objective of the citation is to encourage clubs to plan, engage in the work of Rotary and excel at being a balanced Rotary Club. Of the 47 clubs in Rotary District 7820, the Rotary Club of Truro is one of only 12 clubs to receive the Rotary Citation for the 2017-18 Rotary year. Great work. |
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Lydia and Allan Sorflaten in EthiopiaOne of our traveling Rotarians, Lydia Sorflaten and her husband Allan are in Ethiopia with a team from the Canada Foodgrains Bank. Check out her excellent description of the county and it's people on her blog. Interesting stories and lots of Rotary connections.
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Vocational TourOn January 31st, ten members of the Rotary Club paid a visit to the Nook and Cranny Brew Pub and the Salty Dog Brewing company on Prince Street and heard all about the evolution of the micro brewing business from business owner Derek Forsyth. After hearing about the various challenges of the business, the group got to sample some of the great products and a some stayed to try out some items off the menu as well. It was an informative and fun event. Watch for the next one.
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Rotary Leadership Institute Spring SessionThe spring Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) session is being held in Dieppe NB on Saturday April 6, 2019 at the CCNB Campus, 505 Rue du College located off Champlain St in Dieppe, NB. The sign in desk opens at 8:15 am and the sessions will run from 9:00 am to about 4:00 pm. Having Rotarians attend an RLI session has proven to be a major benefit for both the member and their clubs. The basic RLI program consists of series of three one day Parts. The material in each part is organized to gradually increase the participants' Rotary knowledge and leadership skill and are taken sequentially over a period of time. An overview of the RLI program and the three parts can be found on the RLI page of the Website. Depending on there being enough people who register in advance, all three Parts of the program will be offered. If there are not enough registered for any of the Parts before the cutoff date of March 26th, that Part will be cancelled. |
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2019 Community Yearbook DistributedThe 2019 edition of the Rotary Club of Truro's Community Yearbook has been distributed by the Truro News in the flyers package. This is the 16th edition of the Community Yearbook that the Club has produced as a fundraising effort. No one is more pleased to have the Yearbook in peoples hands than Yearbook committee chair Lech Krzywonos. You can also check out the on-line version at http://rotaryyearbook.ca/2019-yearbook.
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Adventure in Citizenship Program ApplicationsThe Rotary Club of Truro is looking for young people in Colchester County to take part in the Adventure in Citizen Program. The Adventure in Citizenship program brings together a select group of 200 students from across Canada to learn about Canadian democratic institutions through meetings with political leaders, senior officials and each other. The Rotary Club of Truro will participate in the program again this year as we have since it started in 1951. We encourage 16 -18 year old high school students in Colchester County to apply. The Rotary Club will pay for the selected candidate to fly to Ottawa and attend the program which runs from April 28 to May 01, 2019.
The second stage of the process is a short interview by several Rotary members on February 22, 2019. Please refer as many young people that you know (or their parents) to the program as possible. Check out the details on the Adventure in Citizenship program at https://rotaryottawa.com/page/welcome-to-the-rotary-adventure-in-citizenship-program. There is also a great video on the site to watch. https://youtu.be/XfmCBYSmOHs |
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One of Many Christmas Index StoriesThis is just one of many Christmas Index Stories. The children of TJHS had a great night singing carols and collecting money for the Christmas index. It was a lot of fun the kids set up right next to Santa and it made the waiting in line to see Santa extra special this year. They collected $245 in total.
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Making a Difference in MongoliaThe Club received a nice Christmas Greeting and report from the Rotary Club of Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue in Mongolia. The report referred to the kindergarten project the club had supported. The full text of the note to Kevin Quinlan follows:
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Annual Rotary Family Christmas Brunch 2018The Annual Rotary Family Christmas Brunch held at the Best Western Truro - Glengarry on Dec 15th was a huge success. With 72 adults, 22 kids, (9 under 4) it was the best crowd since the days of Lorne Macdougall! Rotarians Al played the keyboard with Alana, Laurie and Barbie doing the singing and guitar playing. As always, Santa made his visit and all the good little boys are girls went home happy. Happy Holidays to everyone.
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Mongolian School Project Gets Visit from SantaThe Kindergarten school project in one of the Gur districts of Ulaanbaatar that was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue and supported the Rotary Club of Truro is up and running. The children have also had a visit from Santa. He dresses in blue in Mongolia. Check out more pictures. Trying to make sure that children are safe and happy, especially at Christmas time, is a universal theme for Rotarians.
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Club Christmas Social 2018About 40 Rotarians and friends met for an evening of fun, food and fellowship at the Rotary Club of Truro's annual Christmas Social on Dec 4th. It was a great time. The club members recorded their singing Christmas Greeting (the 10th in this tradition) and then with the musical leadership of Barbie Reynolds, Al Cooze and Laurie Sanderson, sang some more. We were sounding great. Check it out on the club YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/GLalXekVk6o Thank you to everyone for attending and making this a great party.
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Club Christmas Greeting 2018The Rotary Club of Truro recorded their annual Christmas Greeting at their Club Social held December 4th. They are sounding great. Thank you to all who participated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Truro Rotarians In Ugly Christmas Sweater RunThe Truro Run tribe organizes an Ugly Christmas Sweater Run to raise money for the Christmas Index. This year Rotarians Audrie-Jo McConkey (and her boys) as well as Matt Redmond ran in the event. Approximately $2,800 was raised. In the picture flanking Audrie-Jo are Run tribe members Brian Merrill and Christine Bulk. Great work. Nice socks AJ!
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EMS Fills the Ambulance with Toys for Christmas IndexRotarians helped the Paramedics from EMS fill an ambulance with toys for the Colchester Christmas Index program. This is the 4th year the drive has been held at Walmart and the public is really supportive, filling the van to overflow.
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Christmas Index Program Gets into GearThe 2018 edition of the Colchester Christmas Index program got into high gear as we got closer to the Holiday season. Our Christmas Program exists to help families at Christmas time that may be facing financial challenges and stressful situations. We understand there isn't always extra money for special occasions like Christmas. The Christmas Index is a cooperative effort of groups and individuals in Colchester County dedicated to providing assistance for those in need at Christmas time. The objective is to ensure those needing assistance receive it. The ultimate goal would be to have each family that requires assistance be matched to a group, family or individual. There is a lot of activity going on at the Christmas index Center at 136 Esplanade in Truro.
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Swim for Polio gets RI RecognitionThe Rotary Club of Truro's Swim for Polio Project was recently profiled on the Rotary Service in Action blog site. This blog is read internationally and will bring attention to our club's efforts in the fight to End Polio. Check it out at https://rotaryserviceblog.org/2018/11/27/rotary-ideas-helps-further-club-fundraiser/ Thank you to all those who participated in the event. |
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Club Presents Scholarship to International StudentRotary Club of Truro President Elect, Lech Krzywonos, and Immediate Past President, Alana Hirtle, were on hand to present the 2018-19 Dal AC International Student Scholarship at the University's awards banquet November 22nd. The recipient is Shuyue Li (she goes by Annaliese) who is from Jiaxing, China. Annaliese is enrolled in the Bachelor of Technology, Landscape Architecture program. Congratulations Annaliese.
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Dave Ritcey Inducted as Newest RotarianDave Ritcey, Directory, Community and Business Development for the Community Credit Union was inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Truro at the Club's November 19th regular meeting. Immediate Past President Alana Hirtle performed the ceremony aided by Dave's sponsor Wayne Gillis. Dave is a very active community volunteer with particular experience in leadership roles in Junior Hockey and sporting events locally as well as nationally. Welcome to Rotary Dave.
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Santa Claus ParadeThe Rotary Club of Truro entered the Annual Santa Claus Parade on Truro on Nov 17th. It was a cold 2.5 km walk for the 15 Rotarians and friends who accompanied the float around through the streets of town passing out candy canes and exchanging christmas greetings. Thanks to Richard Bowness and Truro Toyota for loan of the truck and trailer and to Brian Matthews and Wayne Gillis who headed up efforts to design and decorate the float.
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Short Term (Summer) Exchange ProgramThe Club is looking for Colchester area high school students aged 14-19 who would be interested in an International Exchange this summer. The Rotary Club of Truro will help set it up the exchange which is family to family. A printed brochure is available and a post is on the Club's Facebook page. Please share. Rotarian Ken Maclean and Barbara Goit can answer questions and people can email trurorotary@gmail.com or FB message the club with questions or to request an application form. The deadline for applications is Nov 23, 2018. |
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Support The Rotary Foundation in NovemberIn November, we celebrate Rotary Foundation Month and the contributions our members make to their communities and around the world. And 27 November is Giving Tuesday, a global online movement for charities and individuals to celebrate and encourage giving. This year, make The Rotary Foundation your charity of choice. Donations to the Foundation help supply vaccines to protect children from polio, train peacebuilders in conflict resolution, and build sustainable communities for a better future. You CAN make a difference. Be the Inspiration.
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Club Makes Contribution to NSCC Student Emergency FundThe Rotary Club of Truro made a $30,000 contribution to the NSCC Foundation Make Way campaign. The funding will go towards the NSCC Student Emergency Fund. NSCC Truro campus principal and Truro Rotarian Lech Krzywonos explained that the funds will be endowed and, for years to come, will be used to assist Truro campus students who find themselves in financial difficulties during the school year. Shown in the picture are Michelle Bussey (Director, Development, NSCC Foundation), Barbara Goit (NSCC Foundation Board Member and Truro Rotarian), Lech Krzywonos (Principal NSCC Truro Campus and Truro Rotarian) and Ken MacLean (of the Rotary Club of Truro Foundation). |
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New RLI FacilitatorsTruro Rotarian Laurie Sandeson joins the group who completed the RLI Facilitators training program held at the Oct 27, 2018 and is now ready to lead future RLI discussion group sessions around the region. Being an RLI facilitator is both a challenging and rewarding experience as you get to participate in the development of more knowledgeable Rotarians and the strengthening of Rotary clubs. Congratulations to all.
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Rotary Leadership Institute Part 3 GraduatesTruro Rotarians Alana Hirtle and Lech Krzywonos were among those who graduated from Part 3 of the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) program held in Truro on October 27, 2018. This completes the total of 3 days of training aimed an increasing the participants knowledge of Rotary and sharpening their leadership skills. Congratulations Alana and Lech. Also participating in the general RLI sessions on Oct 27th were Anna Rutherford who completed Part 1 and Ryan Beazley who completed Part 2.
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DG Helps Open Music ParkDistrict 7820 Governor Rob Christie was on hand to help officially open the new Rotary Music Part on Civic Square in Truro on Oct 22, 2018. Shown in the photo are (L-R) Rotary District Governor Rob Christie, Mayor of Truro, Bill Mills, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester, Nick Sharpe, President of Rotary Club of Truro, Ryan Beazley |
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New Members InductedThe Rotary Club of Truro inducted two new members at their meeting on Oct 22nd. Matthew Hunter is Truro's national champion in swimming and kayak. A graduate of CEC, Matthew works at both the Holiday Inn and Cineplex in addition to being involved in numerous sporting activities in town and around the province. He is an active fundraiser and a person who pushes the boundaries of what a person is capable of. Matthew remains very ambitious and recently began a triathlon career. His current goals include becoming more independent, working with animals and honing his triathlon skills. He is thrilled to be joining the Rotary Club of Truro. Pictured are (L-R) President Ryan Beazley, DG Rob Christie, Matthew and his sponsor Rotarian Laurie Sandeson. Adam Harris is a Lawyer specialising in civil litigation at the law firm Burchell MacDougall LLP. Adam grew up in Bible Hill and attended Saint Mary’s University. He attended the University of Ottawa for law school and articled and worked in the area of personal injury at a law firm in Ottawa. After a brief stint in Pictou County, he returned home. Adam, his wife Lisa and son Casey, live in Truro. He is looking forward to being more active in his community through Rotary. Pictured are (L-R) President Ryan Beazley, DG Rob Christie, Matthew and his sponsor Rotarian Barbara Goit. |
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World Polio DayOct 24th is World Polio Day. The End Polio Now campaign, led by Rotary International, raises awareness of what can be done to make polio a disease of the past. This Wed, October 24th , World Polio Day will serve as a timely reminder of what well-funded and well-supported global immunization initiatives can do to fight back against even the most frightening diseases. So far this year there have been 22 wild Polo cases in two countries in the world. Still far to many. However, if we stopped immunization now, it is estimated that within 10 years there would be 200,000 children paralyzed by the disease. Our contributions help in the battle will help to prevent that. Events such as our Swim for Polio are important to raise funds for the End Polio initiative. Through it and with individual donations by Rotarians our club has contributed $3,402 US this year so far. All donations will be matched two to one by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation so our efforts will be greatly multiplied. It's important that you support the End Polio Now effort and make a contribution to the cause. Check out the program on the End Polio Now website and help in the battle to end this disease. We are so close.
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Thank you to Bollywood Night SponsorsThe Bollywood evening was generously supported by the following sponsors. Thank you. |
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Bollywood Event Great SuccessThe 5th annual Bollywood night held September 21st was another great success. Hours and Hours of planned paid off with wonderful support from the community. Some 22 Rotarians took part in the evening many volunteering for tasks such as taking tickets, selling bracelets and managing the silent auction. Jane did a great job again as co-MC this year. The food was fabulous and the feeling of the crowd was wonderful. Thank you to everyone for a great event.
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Rotarians Help With Golf TournamentNine rotarians from the Rotary Club of Truro volunteered with the Colchester Community Workshops annual Golf Tournament as on-course help as Hole-In-One spotters, with the marshmallow drive, football toss, cash collection, refreshment cart, sale of contest buttons and cheat sheets. Rotarians also helped with the distribution of gift bags. An additional nine Rotarians were golfing in the event and helped with fundraising. Our teams collected a total of approximately $5,600 and the event is estimated to have generated about $28,000.
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Rotary Summer Social 2018The Rotary Club of Truro held their annual Summer social at the summer home of Richard and Maralyn Bowness on Shortts Lake on Sunday Aug 19th. The weather was pretty much perfect, the food was excellent. A great time for everyone. It was the Richard and Maralyn's anniversary so the club helped them celebrate with a cake. Thank you Richard and Maralyn for hosting and to Judy Nicholson for organizing the event. Also thank you to all those who participated. Check out more photos on the club's Facebook page.
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Swim for Polio 2018There were 15 swimmers who crossed the lake on the 5th Annual Rotary Club of Truro Swim for Polio. The water was warm and everyone had a great time. We were joined by a mot of friends including swimming champ Matthew Hunter. There is still time to make a contribution to help the club make their goal. Donations can be made to any Rotarian or directly on http://ideas.rotary.org/…/69aee430-190f-4c7e-b648-64d5618a9…. We'll be totaling the amount in another week or so. Check out more photos on the Club's Facebook page.
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The Club Has Visitors from New MexicoJanet and Mellow Honek are Rotarians from New Mexico who travel and live in their motor home. After attending the International Convention in Toronto, they are on a tour of Eastern Canada with an RV caravan. Mellow is a member of an E-club and Janet is the Travelling Ambassador for the Rotary Club of Las Cruces (Rio Grande). There was a banner exchange with President Ryan. Safe Travels. |
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Fall Session of Rotary Training Coming in OctoberThere will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary as well as sharpen you leadership skills at the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) that will be held this fall in Truro. The session will be held in Truro on October 27th at the NSCC Truro campus starting at 9:00 am and ending at about 4:00 pm. Members are encouraged to register early for the appropriate Part. You can find out more about the Institute by checking out the RLI website (click) or by asking Jim or Barbara Goit. The Rotary Club of Truro has one of the highest percentage of members who have taken an RLI course of any club in the region and we're lucky that it it happens regularly right here in town. Invest in yourself and Rotary be coming out to an RLI session. |
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Truro Rotarians in Pride ParadeSeveral Rotarians took part in the 2018 Pride Parade in Truro on July 14th. The group road on the colourful DalAC float showing off the Rotary Banner. Show in the photo are (l-R) Candy, Rotarian Alana, Kyle and Rotarian Jim. It was a beautiful day and it looks like everyone had a great time.
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Club Supports Project in MongoliaAs a result of a visit to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia by our travelling Rotarian Dr. Kevin Quinlan, the Rotary Club of Truro has supported a project that a Rotary club there has started. The project is to set up schools in the Ger (traditional tents) community for young children who have to stay home to tend the fires in the tents while their families are away. The president of the club sent a nice note to recognize the contribution. |
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New Rotarian joins our ClubWe are pleased to welcome Al Cooze as the Club's newest Rotarian. Al was recruited by Ken MacLean, who had a hunch in church one Sunday, turned around and saw Al and simply asked, "would you like to join Rotary", to which Al simply replied, "yes". Al recently moved to Truro from NFLD, with his wife. He enjoys travel, golf, and music. We've been told he'll play any brass instrument he can get his hands on! We are hoping Al will play some Christmas Carols on the piano at our Christmas Party. Al has already helped with service work. He has been active with other service groups such as Kinsman and the Alzheimer's Society. Before he retired, he was the General Manager for Zellars. Al is excited to be a part of our Club and get involved in the community and we are excited to have him. |
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Rotary Club of Kenora Member stops by for a visitJim Retson from the Rotary Club of Kenora joined us for our June 18th meeting. He shared with us that his club has about 70 members, 35% - 40% of which are women. He went on to share that his club's last three presidents were also female. The Rotary Club of Kenora contributes $10,000 annually to Shelterbox https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/ as well as $10,000 annually towards building new schools in Guatemala. The Rotary Club of Kenora is hopeful to have a First Nations Rotary Club North of Kenora in the coming months. Alana and Jim exchanged club banners. It is always interesting to have visiting Rotarians. It gives us the opportunity to hear first hand what other clubs are doing. Thanks for joining us Jim! |
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Club Executive for 2018-19 ConfirmedThe Club was pleased today to confirm the election at the Semi-Annual meeting held on June 25 of the Club's principal Executive Officers for the 2018-19 Rotary Year. Ryan Beazley becomes President, Lech Krzywonos moves up to VP and Jane Gourley-Davis joins the team as Secretary. Congratulations to all The list of all Club Directors and Chairs appears on the Club's website under the Club Organization Menu Link.
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Another New Member for the Rotary Club of TruroThe Rotary Club of Truro is pleased to have inducted a new member at the Club meeting on June 11th. Terry Pook has been a Rotarian since 2002 and has moved to Truro only a month ago from Ontario. Her most recent club there was the Rotary Club of Grand Bend. Before she retired, Terry was a Nurse Practitioner Specialist in HIV /AIDs. She has been on several NIDs in India and Africa. She is interested in International and local service work. Terry is married to John, has 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 1 dog. Rotary has been a big part of Terry's life and she stated how happy she was with the reception she had received since moving to Truro and how she looked forward to being a member of the Rotary Club of Truro. |
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Rotarians at the Food BankA group of Rotarians and friends volunteered at the Colchester Food Bank on Friday, June 1st. They included Mengdi (Dalhousie AC), Chester MacPhee, Sruti (Dalhousie AC), Youwei Chen, Judy Nicholson and Mark Mason. Other volunteers were there but missed the photo. Colchester Food Bank is a not-for-profit agency that receives no government funding for its day-to-day operations, relying on its generous donors and Volunteers to help provide food for those in need. For Rotarians, this is a great way to serve the community. Contact Mark if you are interested in being part of the next group going to volunteer. |
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Vocational Tour to NSCCMembers of the Rotary Club of Truro toured the Truro Campus of the NSCC for their May Vocational meeting. Campus Principal Leck Krzywonos showed the group some of the exciting changes happening on the campus with major physical upgrading to several of the building including the old pool which is being refitted as vocational training center. There are plans in place for pedways to eventually connect all the buildings. Lech shared the growth plans for campus telling us that the student population was now over 800 and continuing to grow. Joining Leck on the tour were Tom Savary, President Alana Hirtle, Jim and Barbara Goit. Following the visit ,the group repaired to Sherlock's at the Best Western where they joined Judy Nicholson for some fun social time. Thank you for the tour Lech. We're very fortunate to have such a great educational facility in our community.
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Kevin Quinlan Visits Rotary Clubs in the PhilippinesOur travelling Rotarian, Dr. Kevin Quinlan is on a CESO assignment in the Philippines and took the opportunity to visit with a couple of nearby Rotary Club. The first was the Rotary Club of Tuguegarao Citadel. He reports that there is a good balance of men and women and that their main activities include helping poor farmers and supplying eyeglasses. They expressed a need for an international partner to be able to apply for a Rotary grant so some further discussion will be necessary. The DGE is a member of this club. |
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Club Receives District Governors CitationThe Rotary Club of Truro has been awarded the District Governor's Citation for work toward achieving all the requirement of the Rotary Citation by the time of the District Conference. Our club was only one of 10 in the District to receive the award. The Rotary Citation was formerly known as the President's Citation and the date for finally completing all the requirement has been moved to the end of the Rotary Year. Achieving the Rotary Citation indicates that the club has worked hard in meeting all it's obligations as a Rotary Club in all Avenues of Service and is a well run and balanced club. The award was presented to President Alana by Vice President Ryan Beazley who was at the recent District Conference in St. John's. Alana said how proud she was of the effort that many have made towards achieving the award. She also said that while it was a real team effort, the citation would be hanging in her office! Congratulations to all.
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Roadside Cleanup 2018Thanks to those who gave up their Saturday golf game, gardening or just about any other activity on a beautiful morning to tramp up /down the ditches at the Robie Street / Hwy 102 interchange picking up assorted waste which has been launched from the windows and the backs of trucks over the last year. Included in the pick-up party were; Ken McLean, Rod Jones, Ed MacDonald, Brian Matthews, Chester MacPhee, Ken MacDonald, Tom Savoury and Mike Topley. Some 34 bags of garbage and a small kitchen stove were collected! All adjourned for a well earned coffee when the work was done. See you next year, same time, same place. Mike |
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Tree Planting SuccessAs part of RI President Riseley's tree challenge, each club around the world was tasked with planting one tree per member this year. The Rotary Club of Truro was pleased to have partnered with the local Scouts Canada troop to plant trees at the old Truro dump site. On Saturday, May 5th, Rotarians, family and friends including Audrie-Jo & Mike McConkey, Barbara Goit, Wayne Gillis, Youwei Chen, Alana Hirtle, Jane Gourley-Davis, Garth and Trinkie Coffin, Lydia Sorflaten and Mark Mason accompanied by students Katie, Marianne and Minseo all met up with the scouts and paired off to plant approximately 1000 spruce seedlings donated by the the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. They will grow into a great forest some day on this reclaimed site. A big thank you to Audrie-Jo for arranging this activity! |
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Kevin Quinlan visits Rotary Club in MongoliaOur travelling Rotarian, Kevin Quinlan, met up with the Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue Rotary Club in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, which was celebrating its 5th anniversary. Kevin reports that the Club is the 1st and only club formed totally by former Rotaract members. They stick to the 18-30 year rule so after the age of 30 they can join a club. A group of Rotaractors got together and formed this club. There are 14 Rotary Clubs, 15 Rotaract Clubs and 3 Interact clubs in the city of Ulaanbaatar. |
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Vocational Visit to Maritime Auto PartsOn the club's vacational tour April 26th several members of the Rotary Club of Truro were given a tour and explanation of the Auto Recycling and Parts business by owner and Rotarian Andrew MacDonald It was fascinating. He explained how the cars came to the facility and how ultimately almost every part was turned into something that could be used again. Great visit. |
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Rotarians at the Farmer's MarketRotarians staffed a table at the Truro Farmer's Market on Saturday, April 21st. giving out Community Yearbooks and talking about Rotary. It was a great way to end a highly successful Rotary Week. Shown in the photo are part of the crew, Judy Nicholson, Jim Goit, Jim Gould and Ryan Beazley.
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Rotarian and Community AwardsThe Rotary Club of Truro recognized three individuals with prestigious awards at their annual Charter Night Event. Click the name for the Citation details. Left to Right are Jim Goit, Rotarian Service Award, Matt Redmond, Rotarian of the Year Award and John Kelderman, Community Service Award. Congratulations to all. |
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Tours of Rotary HouseRotarians took part in tours of Rotary House as part of Rotary Week activities. The staff and clients of the Colchester Community Workshops were proud to show of their facilities and the work that they do. The Rotary Club of Truro is proud of its long and ongoing relationship with the Workshops as they make a difference in our community. |
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Paul Harris Recognitions 2018There were a number of Paul Harris Fellowships recognitions presented at the 2018 Charter Night Celebration. Included in the photo are left to right:
Wayne Gillis (PH +2), Dg Don Sword who did the pinning, Jim Goit (PH +4), Audrie-Jo McConkey (first PH), Judy Nicholson (PH +2), Rod Jones (PH +8), Dave Mills (PH +3). Richard Bowness (PH +6) was absent for the presentation. |
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Rotarians at the Food BankAbout 14 members of the Rotary Club of Truro assisted by a number of International students helped out at the Colchester Community Support Society - Colchester Food Bank on Wed, April 18th. This was the second event planed as part of Rotary Week activities. It was busy time for everyone! |
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Flag Raising Kicks off Rotary WeekRotary Week got off to a great start with the official flag raising in front to the Truro Town Hall right after the Club's Monday April 16th regular meeting. A large number of enthusiastic Rotarians watched as Town of Truro Mayor Bill Mills and Colchester County Mayor (and Rotarian) Christine Blair helped President Alana Hirtle raise the Rotary flag up the pole. It will fly for the remainder of the week in recognition of the role that Rotary has played in the community for the past 92 years. |
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RYLA 2018 Successful EventThe Rotary Club of Truro sponsored a one day Rotary Leadership Award (RYLA) day on April 13th. A total of 39 grade 10, 11 and 12 students from South Colchester Academy (SCA), Cobequid Education Center (CEC) and North Colchester High School attended the workshops, working together on leadership skills and finding out more about Rotary. Some 14 of the students passed in personal portfolios and were interviewed by a team of Rotarians. The top two, Emma Toole and Veronica Hawkes were awarded with $500 bursaries to help with their post secondary education. Congratulations to all those attending. Thanks to Rotarian Steven Gallant for organizing this great event and to Rotarians Sarah Boss, Youwei Chen, Jim Goit, Ken MacDonald, Les Mosher, Darlene Stevenson and Lydia Sorflaten for helping out. |
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Members and Friends Volunteer for Canadian Cancer SocietyRotarian Youwei Chen answered the call to the club from the Canadian Cancer Society to help sell Daffodils in support of their annual Daffodil month fundraising efforts. Over the period of March 22 to 24, Youwei and his friends he recruited to help him, Zhujun Qiu and Ziwei Zheng, covered shifts at the booth and sold all their flowers. This was the first time Youwei had been involved with a fund raising effort for an organization and he said they all had fun. Rotary Service comes in many forms and helping other charities other than Rotary reach their goals is just one of many ways it can be done. Thank you Youwei. |
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Rotary Week Activities AnnouncedThis 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
I look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Ryan Beazley Vice President and Chair of Rotary Week |
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Steve Barteaux Inducted as Member of the Rotary Club of TruroThe 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. Welcome to Rotary Steve. |
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Fulton Insurance Newest Website Sponsor 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.
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92nd Annual Charter Night Celebration Open for RegistrationRegistration of the 2018 Rotary Charter Night celebration is now open. (Click here for the registration page) Please register for tickets to the event via the Members or Guests buttons. Note: Non-members of the Rotary Club of Truro may register using the "Guests" button. The special guest speaker will be Maggie MacDonnell, the 2017 Global Teacher of the Year and is sure to inspire you. Check out the web page on her prize and be sure to watch her videos. There will also be several Rotary awards presented including the Community Service Award and Rotarian of the Year and Paul Harris Recognition. Come out, bring a friend and help celebrate 92 years of Rotary in Truro and area. |
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Two More New Members Inducted.The Rotary Club of Truro was pleased to induct two new members at their Feb 26th regular meeting.
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Truro Andrea and Jim. |
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New Member InductionPresident Alana Hirtle formally induct Anna Rutherford into the club as an active member at the club's regular meeting on February 5, 2018. Anna was born and raised in the Truro area. Her grandfather was Dennis Wright, a member of the Club in the 1990's. After working in western Canada for a few years after graduation, Anna returned to our area and is now Community Relations Coordinator with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester. Anna was presented with her pin and material by her sponsor Brian Matthews. Anna told the group she looked forward to being a Rotarian and getting to know everyone in the club. Welcome Anna. |
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Nominate Your NeighbourNominate Your NeighbourThe Town of Truro is looking for submissions for the “Nominate Your Neighbour” campaign. Please help identify those individuals, couples or families who make our community neighbourhoods great. Those who through their selfless efforts, help to create a more connected, friendly and safer community and those who are working to make their community great. You may find more information on the Town’s Facebook and website: Deadline for nominations is February 5. Please nominate your neighbour today! |
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Club Presented with End Polio Now CertificateThe Rotary Club of Truro was recognized by the Rotary International Foundation for contributions to the End Polio Now Campaign last year. The certificate was presented by Assistant Governor Jim Gould to President Alana Hirtle.
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Certificate of Appreciation From Easter SealsThe Rotary Club of Truro was pleased to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Easter Seals for its continuing support of Camp Tidnish and their programs for Nova Scotians with disabilities.
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Looking for Applications for the Adventure in Citizen ProgramThe Rotary Club of Truro is looking for young people in Colchester County to take part in the Adventure in Citizen Program. |
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Spring Rotary Leadership Institute in DieppeThe spring Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) session is being held in Dieppe NB on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the CCNB Campus, 505 Rue du College located off Champlain St in Dieppe, NB. The sign in desk opens at 8:15 am and the sessions will run from 9:00 am to about 4:00 pm.
The basic RLI program consists of series of three one day Parts. The material in each part is organized to gradually increase the participants Rotary knowledge and leadership skill and are taken sequentially over a period of time. An overview of the RLI program and the three parts can be found on the RLI page of the Website. All three Parts of the program will be offered. The cutoff date of Mar 21st however space is limited in each part, so don't delay in registering if you want to attend. Registration is all done on-line by clicking this link. The fee payable by cheque (or cash) at the door is $125. Breaks and lunch are included in the fee. When you register, indicate you are paying by cheque. The Rotary Club of Truro will support members who want to attend by paying the registration fee. |
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Two New Members InductedThe Rotary Club of Truro was pleased to induct two new members at their December 11, 2017 meeting. Darlene Stevenson spent 28 years in the public service, recently retiring from ACOA. She lives in Masstown with her husband Sid Peters, Chief of the Glooscap First Nation. Her son Dylan works in financial services and daughter Joecy is in grade 12, looking at going into chiropractic. Darlene is an avid horsewoman and is Secretary of the NS Pony Club. She looks forward to learning more about Rotary and expanding her range and options for community service. Darlene is sponsored by president Alana Hirtle. Youwei Chen grew up in Fujian, China and came to Canada in 2008. He graduated from Dalhousie University with a B.Sc degree in Agricultural Economics. He spent a few year working in the food industry as supervisor, restaurant owner and now have moved on as an entrepreneur in B2B and B2C E-commerce. He also looks forward to learning about Rotary and engaging with the community. Youwei is sponsored by PDG Jim Goit. |
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Rotary Family Christmas Brunch 2017There was another great Rotary Family Christmas Brunch held on Saturday Dec 9th at the Best Western Truro - Glengarry. With a total of 84 in attendance including 25 children a great time was had by all. The group with entertained by the Fiddling McConkey brothers. Santa made his usual visit however this year the role was played by Jim MacLean as Santa Ed was not back from Florida yet. |
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Holiday Greeting Video - Let There be PeaceThe Rotary Club of Truro's Annual Holiday Greeting Video. This year with the Theme "Let there be Peace" |
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AGM 2016-17 PackageThe 2016-17 AGM for the Rotary Club of Truro was held Dec 4th, 2017 at the Best Western Truro - Glengarry. The full package of reports is available for those that missed it.
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2018-2019 Club Executive ElectedThe 2018-19 Executive for the Rotary Club of Truro was confirmed at the club's Annual General Meeting held December 04, 2017. Ryan Beazley will become President and Lech Krzywonos will move up to Vice President. Jane Gourley-Davis will join the team as Secretary for the year. The Rotary Club of Truro is fortunate to have members come forward to assume the important leadership roles for the Club. Congratulations to all. |
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Rotarians Involved With Christmas IndexThe Colchester Christmas Index Program is in full swing and Truro Rotarians are assisting and participating in many ways. These are a few pictures of just some of activities this week. The Christmas Index Program makes a very difficult time of year for many, just a little bit brighter.
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Nov Rotary After Hours/Vocational VisitThe Rotary Club of Truro held it's November 23rd Rotary After Hour/Vocational Visit at G&G Computers where Rotarian Keith Gillis told the 8 members and one guest in attendance about his business and the challenges it faces in attracting and retaining qualified employees. We also discussed the latest advances and trends in technology and even got a chance to try out a Virtual Reality setup. Fun. Thanks to Keith for hosting and for those who attended. |
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Mrs. Frances Sproule donates Canada 150 Quilt to ClubMrs. Frances Sproule is a quilt maker extraordinaire! Over the years, her quilts have gone as far away as Australia. But at 95, quilting has slowed down! Frances's late husband, Clifton H. (Tip) Sproule was a Rotarian in the Truro Club for many years. Frances always contributed baby quilts to the Rotary auction. She is a wonderful person with a great sense of humour. Frances donated this gorgeous Canada 150 quilt to the Rotary Club of Truro. It is all hand stitched and hand embroidered and took countless hours to make. The club will use it as a fundraiser to support club programs. Thank you, Frances.
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Clubrunner Mobile App has Major ImprovementsThe Clubrunner Mobile App has recently added even more enhancements. Check out their new video. If you do not already have the app, you should check it out as it makes it super easy to get in touch with other club members and stay up to date with Club news and events. Available for IOS and Android phones. Click image or go to https://youtu.be/HaKrBA0ItEY to see the short video.
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Rotary Club International Student Bursary AwardedPresident Alana was on hand at the recent DalAC Scholarship Appreciation night and presented the Rotary Club of Truro's International Student bursary to student Shixin Cai from China. Congratulations.
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2016-17 Club Financial Statements PresentedThe Club's Financial Statements for the Rotary Year 2016-17 are now available on the website for inspection. Click on the link to get your own copy for review prior to the Dec 4th Annual General Meeting. Questions may be directed to Ken MacDonald.
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Record of Formation of Rotary Club of Truro Uncovered.Catherine Saunders (wife of Rotarians Dale Saunders) was researching her family history (her Mom was born on Port Hood Island, Inverness County). As she was looking through the ‘Inverness County Bulletin’ in the records at the Nova Scotia Archives in Halifax and happened upon an article about the formation of the Rotary Club of Truro dated February 27th, 1926. The article refers to a meeting in Truro "last night" (Feb 26th) although other newspaper articles indicate it was Tuesday night (Feb 23rd) which is the night our history indicates was the actual date. There were 25 members of the Rotary Club of Halifax and 15 members of the Rotary Club of New Glasgow who met with about 15 men from the Truro area to have dinner and discuss the formation of a Rotary Club in Truro. The next meeting of the new club was to be held on March 5th. While official records from RI show the Charter date as April 2nd, 1926, our own club history shows that March 5th is the date the club held its own inaugural meeting and received its charter from Charles Burchell, third Vice President of Rotary International. The paper work may have taken time to get to RI headquarters. http://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000001276/en-ca/files/sitepage/detailed-history-1926-1961/intro/intro.pdf Thank you to Catherine and Dale for finding this item and sending it along to us. |
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Truro Rotarians Complete RLI SessionsThree members of the Rotary Club of Truro joined 26 other Rotarians from all over the region on Saturday, Oct. 28th to sharpen their leadership skills and learn more about Rotary. Lech Krzywonos completed Part 1, Alana Hirtle did Part 2 and Barbara Goit completed the Group Discussion Leader /Facilitator training program which qualifies her to lead future RLI sessions. Reaction to the day was, as always, very positive and people were wondering when the next session will be held so they could register. RLI will next be in Dieppe, NB on April 7, 2018. Registration will open soon. Let's get a carload or two and go up for the day.
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Augusto Enriquez Preformed for ClubAugusto Enriquez is one of the most well-known and charismatic singers in Cuba. He spoke to the Rotary Club of Truro on Oct 30, 2017 about Los Primos and efforts to secure musical instruments for children in Cuba As a bonus, he gave an impromptu performance as the end of his presentation, promising to come back to do a full concert for us.
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Opportunity to support Christmas Index for RunnersThe Ugly Christmas Sweater Run is on this year Dec 3rd. The registration fees go to the Christmas Index. Interested runners should check it out. Rotary Team? |
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DG Don's Visit to ClubDistrict Governor Don Sword made his official visit to the Rotary Club of Truro on October 23. In addition to meeting with the Directors and Chairs and speaking to the Club at our meeting, the DG and his wife Pat visited Rotary House and the Colchester Community works as well as other projects around the community. They also attended the club's Get to Know Rotary event in the evening, interacted with Rotarians and potential Rotarians and then helped us celebrate World Polio Day. It was a busy time in Truro! We appreciated the DG's message of encouragement and are working to helping him fulfill his PIPE dreams.
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Get to Know Rotary Event SuccessfulThe Rotary Club of Truro held its first Get to Know Rotary event at the Best Western Truro Glengarry on the evening of Oct 23rd. Three individuals interested in knowing more about Rotary talked to some of the 15 Rotarians as well as the DG and his wife Pat. The group also celebrated world Polio Day happening on Oct 24th. We are SO CLOSE. |
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Get to Know Rotary EveningThe Rotary Club of Truro is hosting a special reception in the private dining room at the Best Western Truro - Glengarry on Monday October 23, 2017 from 5-6:30 pm. This informal event will give you an opportunity to meet some members of the Rotary Club of Truro and learn more about Rotary and the good work being done in our community. It is also an opportunity to meet the District Governor Don Sword and his wife Pat and hear about the work of Rotary around the region and the across the world. They will also help us celebrate World Polio Day on Oct 24th. All are welcome to this special evening. There is no admission and light snacks will be provided. Bring a friend and find out what it means to be a Rotarian. Spread the word by sharing our Facebook Event post at http://tinyurl.com/y7n4qb8w. Think of someone who would make a good Rotarian and bring them to the meeting. |
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Fourth Annual Bollywood Night Great SuccessThe 4th annual Bollywood night sponsored by the Rotary Club of Truro was one of the best yet. Om and Meena Khanna were again key to the organization and success of the event. There were 20 Rotarians in the total of 300 who enjoyed the evening. The food and entertainment were excellent. All money raised will help with the club support of programs such as sending campers to Camp Tidnish. Thank you to all involved.
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Club Member Photos 2017
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Rotary Friendship Exchange Team from Estonia & Finland in TruroThe 10 member Rotary Friendship Exchange team from Estonia and Finland spent a couple of hours in Truro on Sunday, September 17th at the fall farm Social hosted by the Rotary Club of Truro. About 50 Rotarians, friends and family enjoyed the event, held at the home of Laurie and Mike Sandeson, there was local food and fun for all. A copy of the team information is available as a download. The team exchanged Club banners with President Alana and gave a brief description of Rotary in their home countries. They also had the opportunity to learn a bit about our area while enjoying their meal before moving on to their next stop. It was a great day for everyone. Special thanks to Laurie and Mike for hosting and to Judy Nicholson for her hard work and organizational skills.
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Rotary Leadership Institute Session in TruroThe Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a series of one-day courses offered to help refine a Rotarian's leadership skills and increase their base of knowledge about Rotary. Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business, professional and community leaders who want to become more knowledgeable Rotarians and more effective leaders in their vocation and their Rotary club. It is open to all Rotarians but is especially beneficial for newer Rotarians. You can find out more about RLI and the various sessions by checking out our on-line resources. Experienced Rotarians will be the leaders of the sessions and you will meet other Rotarian from clubs all over the Atlantic region. The fall session of the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) will be held Oct 28, 2017 in Truro at the Truro Campus of the NSCC, 36 Arthur St. We are planning to offer all Parts of the training if enough Rotarians from District 7810 and 7802 register On-line registration is available by clicking this link. Don't delay as space is limited for each Part. Our club will us the regular October Rotary Hours session to host a reception at the Best Western Truro - Glengarry on October 27th starting at 7:00 pm. It is be for all Rotarians who are in Truro for the RLI event on the 28th. Participating in RLI has proven to be the defining moment for many Rotarians. We hope as many Truro Rotarians as possible will attend both the Friday Night reception and the RLI itself on Saturday. |
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August Rotary After Hours at the OasisThe Rotary Club of Truro holds a Rotary After Hours meeting once a month to give Rotarians and others a chance to get together in a none formal setting, have some fun and talk about Rotary. On August 24th we met at the Oasis Bar and Pool area of the Best Western Truro - Glengarry. Many (most) of us have never been to this space at the Glengarry despite having been at the hotel many many times over the years. Newly renovated, it a great place to meet, especially on such a beautiful summer evening. There will be a break in the Rotary After Hours meeting during September given the other events already scheduled but will return October 27th when the club will be combining the meeting with a hosted reception for Rotarians in Truro for the Fall Rotary Leadership Session at the NSCC on October 28th. We hope to see you at the next event and if you have an idea for an After Hours meeting in the future let us know.
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Rotary Swim for PolioThe Rotary Club of Truro held it's 4th Rotary Swim of Polio across Shortt's Lake on Sunday August 13th. A total of 6 swimmers take part with several others watching from boats as they made their way across. Funds raised will go to the Rotary Foundation's End Polio Now Cause and you can still show your support by contributing at http://Rotary.org/Give Shown are swimmers Trish Toole, Audrie-Jo McConkey, Lydia Sorflaten, Ed MacDonald, Marilyn Brown and Louisa Sorflaten.
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Summer Social 2017The Club held it's annual summer social at the Shortt's lake home of Richard and Maralyn Bowness. on August 13th. The weather cooperated to make it another great event and there was enough food and drink for many more. Thanks to Judy Nicholson chair of the committee, Ed for Bar tending (kind of) and Richard and Maralyn for hosting us. A great time was had by all. |
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Rotarians in the Pride ParadeRotary Club of Truro members joined their friends on the DalAC float in the annual Truro Pride Parade Saturday July 29th. Pictured are Mark Mason and Audrie-Jo McConkey (who both work at DalAC) along with Marilyn Brown and Club president Alana Hirtle. It looks like everyone had fun. |
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Visit to Camp TidnishOn Saturday, July 29th, Camp Tidnish celebrated 80 years of offering summer camps to children, youth and adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Brian Matthews, Wayne Gillis and Laurie Sandeson attended the Open House representing the Rotary Club of Truro. They were pleased to tour the cottages and see first hand the heat pumps that were up and running which our Club helped purchase. It’s a remarkable Camp and a project that the Rotary Club of Truro should be very proud to have supported for many years. |
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New Commenting Feature added to Club Website StoriesClubrunner has added a new feature to our Club's website stories. Members are able to comment on and "like" stories for others to see. It's a great way for club members to share their thoughts on particular stories and engage with club activities. Remember you can also "share" particular stories with your favourite Social Media channel by clicking on the social media bar. Let us know what you think. |
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Rotary Summer Social 2017 AnnouncedThe Rotary Club of Truro Summer Social for 2017 will be held Sunday Aug 13, 2017 from 4 - 8 pm at the Shortt's Lake home of Richard & Marilyn Bowness, This will be a pot luck supper and Rotarians are asked to bring food depending on the first letter of their last name. Please check the official invitation and register for the event soon. Please include the guests you are bringing so we have some idea of the numbers attending. It's always a great time so please join us at the lake! |
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4th Annual Swim for PolioThe 4th annual Rotary club of Truro's Swim for Polio across Shortt's lake will happen Aug 13th starting at 10:00 am. The event will raise money to contribute to the End Polio cause. With only 6 new cases world wide so far this year, the end is in sight but we need to keep the pressure up to eliminate this dread disease forever. If you are going to swim (or just want to come and "spot" the swimmers) please register. You can also support the event by making a contribution to Polio for one of the swimmers. Details for the event can be found on the events page. This is a fun event and a good lead in to the summer social.
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Happy Canada 150 DayMembers of the Rotary Club of Truro wish everyone a Happy 150th Canada Day.
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Turn over CeremonyThe Rotary Club completed the turnover of executives at the semi annual meeting held on June 26th. Outgoing President Ted Jordan Presented Alana Hirtle with the President's Pin and Alana in turn presented the gavel plaque to Ted in recognition of his great service to the club during the past year. Thank you both for all you do. |
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New Flag for Rotary ClubPresident Elect Alana Hirtle and incoming Youth Chair Barbara Goit show of the new Rotary Flag that will be displayed a club meetings.
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2017-18 Club ExecutiveThe Club Executive for 2017-18. Thank you all.
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Club Presents 2016-17 Community Service AwardRoger Ryan is the 2016-17 recipient of the Rotary Club of Truro's Community Service Award. The Community Service Award goes each year to a non-Rotarian within Truro or Colchester County who has provided outstanding service through volunteer work and financial commitment to organizations or individuals in need. This year’s recipient is Roger Ryan. He and his wife Barbara took over Ryan’s IGA from is father Jack in 1976. Ryan’s IGA was one of the “go-to” businesses in Truro for community groups, sports teams, and service clubs…..nobody ever left Ryan’s IGA empty handed. Congratulations Roger.
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Rod Jones Receives Paul Harris +4As he was away at the time of the annual Charter night celebration, Rotarian Rod Jones was presented his Paul Harris +4 recognition pin at the Club's June 19th regular meeting. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. For each additional $1,000 gifted, the multiple number +1 to 9 is added until the Rotarian reaches Major donor status at $10,000. Established in 1957, the PHF is used to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships. Thank you Rod for your generosity to the Rotary Foundation. Shown in the photo are Ken MacDonald (Recognition Committee), Kevin Quinlan (2017 Charter Night Chair) and Rod Jones. |
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Club Unveils Strategic Plan for 2017-2020The Rotary Club of Truro has a new Strategic Plan covering the years 2017-2020. Lead by incoming club president Alana Hirtle a committee has worked for the past few months consulting with club members and crafting a plan to guide club activities into the future. You may download your own copy of the plan from the club's website.
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Heart of the District AwardOur club is extremely proud of Immediate Past District Governor Jim Goit, pictured here with his lovely wife Barbara, as he was presented with the "Heart of the District" award yesterday at the District 7820 Conference in Wolfville. The award recognizes a past District Governor for outstanding service to the District during and after his DG year. Well done Jim!
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Adopt a Highway clean-upThe 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. Thanks to everyone for this community service. Mike Topley Chair
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Rotarians Celebrate 100 Years of the Rotary FoundationThere 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. |
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Student RYLA Videos Released on Club YouTubeThe Rotary Club of Truro hosted a day long Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) session for high school students on May 5, 2017 at the Truro Campus of NSCC. As part of the leadership training the students divided into groups and created short videos about issues faced by young people. The seven videos have been posted to the Club's YouTube site. Please have a look. |
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May Rotary After HoursDon't forget the May edition of Rotary After Hours happening on Thrusday May 25th at 5:15 pm at The Best Western Glengarry. Mark it in your calendar and come out to enjoy some Rotary fun. Bring a friend!
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100 Years of ServiceThere is still time to make a donation and help celebrate 100 years of Rotary Doing Good in the World.
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Successful Rotary Youth Leadership Award Session HeldThe Rotary Club of Truro hosted a very successful Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Event in Truro on Friday 5th 2017. This year’s RYLA event had 37 students in attendance with students attending from each of the 5 large regional high schools. This year we also had 2 students attending from the Halifax district to participate in the day and will be taking feedback to the Rotary clubs there. Winners of the two $500 bursaries were Josey Peters, a 17 year old student from CEC , as well as Lindsey Burgess, also a 17 year old student from CEC. Out of the 37 students, 17 were prepared for their interview with a personal portfolio. A special thanks to Rotarians Jim Gould and Ken MacDonald who were tasked with the job of reviewing all the portfolios and holding the interviews. The day consisted of many activities for the students to participate in as well as a chance to each group to produce a 5 minute video on the challenges and advice they would provide to students entering high school. This year we provided the students with a binder that they could use as a personal portfolio in the future. |
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Skiers to Report on Club Supported Project at Ski WentworthIt started as a casual conversation in the Ski Instructors locker room at Ski Wentworth during the winter of 2014 with the observation that there was a need for improved adaptive ski equipment for disabled skiers. This evolved into a Rotary District Grant application that was submitted and approved in 2015-16. A funding partnership between Alpine Nova Scotia, The Rotary Club of Truro and Rotary District 7820 resulted in the purchase the first new Sit Ski at Wentworth in some time. It arrived in March 2016 just as the season was ending. Now that there has been a full year to use the machine, Ed McQuillan, Chairman NS Chapter of the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing and Ski instructor Hiro Ozawa will come to tell the club about the impact this sort of equipment has in the lives of disabled skiers. Ed and Hiro will be speakers at the Rotary Club of Truro's May 1st noon meeting at the Best Western Glengarry. Injured in a ski accident that left him in a wheelchair, Ed has a first hand perspective on sports for the disabled. He is Chairman of the NS Chapter of the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing. A professional ski and snowboard instructor at ski Wentworth since 2000, Hiro is a CADS (Canadian adaptive snow sports) ski level 3 course conductor, snowboard level 3 course conductor and someone who teaches instructors in the use of such equipment. Come join us to hear from Ed and Hiro on May 1st. |
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Truro Rotarian Continues work in EthiopiaLydia Sorflaten and her husband Allan continue their work in Ethiopia helping local people with entrepreneurial skills and business development. Her blog describes very well the people she is meeting and the hard work that is going into helping in the distant land. Follow along at http://sorflatentravels.blogspot.ca/. |
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March Rotary After HoursThe popular Rotary After Hours sessions are starting up again. Join other club members for a once a month informal hour of conversation and sharing. There is food and drink as well if desired! Sessions will be the last Thursday of the month, 5 -6 pm ,Sherlock's Piano Bar @ the Best Western Glengarry. The March one is on the 30th. Bring a friend and introduce them to the fun side of Rotary |
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Clubrunner Mobile App Gets UpdatedIf you haven't checked out the Mobile version of the Clubrunner app recently, you should. There have been significant improvements in the latest version and it is a now a useful tool for Rotary members to have ready access to our Club Information. Available for both Google and IOS, (Sorry Blackberry users) just search in the appropriate App store for the Clubrunner App. Once Installed, you will need to log in with your username and password. There are several features in addition to the Member Directory that you will find useful.
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Truro Rotarian on Guatemala Outreach ProjectTruro Rotarian Mike Topley joined the 2017 Guatemala Outreach Team building safe cooking stoves. Indoor cooking with open fires leads to serious health issues for the people of rural Guatemala and the design and installation of safe stoves has been the thrust of a local group for several years. Rotary is a supporter of this worthwhile effort. Check out https://www.facebook.com/GuatemalaOutreach/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
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Major Awards for 91st Annual Charter NightThere will be three major awards presented at the 91st annual Charter Night.
The following people are also presented with Paul Harris Recognition: Rod Jones +4, Dave Mills PH +2, Jim Gould PH +1, Adam Wyllie +1
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Rotary Sleigh Ride SocialStory and pictures on the club's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofTruro/
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New Member InductedThe Rotary Club of Truro is pleased to inducted Sarah Boss in the club as its newest member.
A graduate of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Agricultural Economics, Sarah is the Commercial Account Manager for RBC in Truro. Previous to that she was RBC Branch Manager in her home town of Amherst.
Sarah and her husband Curtis live in Murray Siding with their two children.
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Club Looks for Applications for Adventure in CitizenshipThe Rotary Club of Truro is looking for young people in Colchester County to take part in the Adventure in Citizen Program.
The Adventure in Citizenship program brings together a select group of 200 students from across Canada to learn about Canadian democratic institutions through meetings with political leaders, senior officials and each other. The Rotary Club of Truro will participate in the program again this year and encourages 16 -18 year old high school students in Colchester County to apply. The Club will pay for the selected candidate to fly to Ottawa and attend the program. Our application process calls for a short essay (approx. 250 words) or a 30-90 second creative video on “What does being a Canadian citizen mean to you?“ The deadline for application to the Rotary Club of Truro is March 20th. Send completed essays or videos to trurorotary@gmail.com by midnight March 20, 2017. Share the post on the clubs Facebook page and refer as many young people that you know (or there parents) to the program. Check out the details on the Adventure in Citizenship program at http://rotaryottawa.com/ |
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Registration for District Conference OpenThe District Conference website (http://7820conference.com) is now open and early registration is encouraged. There looks to be a great program in the Annapolis Valley.
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New Member InductedThe Club was pleased to induct Adrian Nauss as a member of the Rotary Club of Truro.
Adrian is manager of the local branch of RBC. He comes to Truro with considerable Rotary experience as he was previously a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor where he had reached the position of Club vice president before coming to Truro.
Welcome Adrian.
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91st Annual Charter NightNote: This event has been postponed to Feb 23rd due to the bad weather forecast for Feb 16th.
Join us for the 91st Annual Rotary Club of Truro Charter Night
6:30 pm on February 16, 2017 at the Best Western Glengarry.
The guest speaker will be Rick Janega, President and CEO Emera, Newfoundland and Labrador responsible for the The Maritime Link.
There will be several awards that evening including:
Tickets ($46.00 which includes $6.00 HST) are available from Kevin Quinlan - (kevin.quinlan@nscc.ca) - book your tickets early. For more details or to register on line go to the event page by clicking this link. |
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2017-18 Club Executive ConfirmedThe 2017-18 Executive for the Rotary Club of Truro was confirmed at the club's Annual General Meeting held December 19, 2016. Alana Hirtle will become President and Ryan Beazley will move up to Vice President. Mike Dolter will join the team as Secretary for the year. The Rotary Club of Truro is fortunate to have members come forward to assume the important leadership roles for the Club. Congratulations to all.
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Toast to Rotary Club of Brisbane AirportThe Rotary Club of Truro recorded a return toast to the Rotary Club of Brisbane Airport. The Brisbane Airport Club sent notice of their toast on December 6th and the Truro Club reciprocated with a recorded toast on video.
The practice of toasting clubs is a great way to build friendships and acknowledge the worldwide nature of Rotary International.
Click to play the toast.
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Christmas Brunch Great SuccessThe 2016 Rotary Club of Truro Annual Christmas Brunch was a great success again this year. There was a special visit from Santa and all the good little girls and boys were very excited to see Ho Ho.
Seasons' greeting to everyone.
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Truro Rotarian Al Bégin Gets his RobesTruro Rotarian Alain Bégin has been sworn in as provincial Court Judge.
While he has been posted to the Sydney area and has resigned from the Rotary Club of Truro, we are all proud of Al's accomplishments as a Rotarian.
Several Rotarians were in attendance for the swearing in ceremony. You can read about Al's appoinetment at http://www.trurodaily.com/news/local/2016/11/25/alain-begin-sworn-in-as-provincial-court-judge-.html
Congratulations and good luck Al.
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Truro Rotarian wins Photography AwardCongratulations to Truro Rotarian Kirk Saint who was named 2016 Portrait Photographer of the year by Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) Atlantic. You can see Kirk's photos by clicking here.
Is it any wonder the club's photos look so great! Congratulations Kirk.
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Chris MacDougall Presentation on Charlie's Ride.Chris MacDougall made an excellent presentation at the November 21st Rotary Club meeting about his cross country bike trip across Canada in support of cancer research. This video is a summary of that presentation.
Make a donation to Charlie's ride at https://dmrf.ca/about/our-stories/charlies-ride-for-cancer-research/
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Arthritis Society - Camp JoinTogetherThe Rotary Club of Truro made a contribution to the Arthritis Society for Camp JoinTogether. The following is their report on the camp. Camp JoinTogether 2016 was amazing! Because of the support The Society received, we were able to accept 80 children and from all reports this camp was the BEST EVER! Following is the link to Camp JoinTogether 2016 video. Please cut and paste the url to view. The song playing is the new Camp JoinTogether camp song, Fun Forever (at Camp JoinTogether) created by a Dad and his music students at NSCC. https://drive.google.com/file/ Thank you again for your support – you have truly made a difference in the lives of children living with arthritis With Kindest Regards, Joni
Jone E. Mitchell, CFRE
Director of Development, Atlantic Region The Arthritis Society
210-3770 Kempt Road, Halifax, NS B3K 4X8
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Christmas Index Kicks Into GearThe Christmas Index of Colchester County has begun operations for the year. A project of the Rotary Club of Truro, the Colchester Christmas Index is a cooperative effort of groups and individuals in Colchester County dedicated to providing assistance for those in need at Christmas time. The ultimate goal is to have each family that requires assistance matched to a group, family or individual.
You can help! Go to http://cobequidchildrenfirst.com/ and download the forms to support a family.
Rotarians (and others) can also help by volunteering at the Index Centre in the Truro Centre Mall Esplanade. Contact volunteer coordinator Chester MacPhee. 902 673-2850
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Theme Banner PresentedThe Rotary 2016-17 Theme Banner, Rotary Serving Humanity, was presented to President Ted Jordan by DG Elva Heyge at the Oct 31, 2016 meeting of the club.
A recording of DG Elva's presentation to the club can be found on the Club's Facebook page.
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Community Service Award NominationsThe Rotary Club of Truro Recognitions Committee is seeking nominations for the Community Service Award. This award is presented to a deserving citizen, who has provided outstanding service through volunteer work or financial support to organizations and / or families in need in our community. Full details of the award including past recipients can be found on the Club Website
The deadline for submissions of nominations is November 30, 2016. The award will be presented at the 91st Club Charter Night on February 16th 2017.
Send submissions to Rod Jones, Chair Recognition Committee
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Colchester Highland GamesLindy Finnie (Linda@colchesterhighlandgames.com) of the Scots Society of Colchester and Event coordinator for the Colchester Highland Games made a presentation to the Rotary Club about the games coming to Bible Hill, September 9th, 2017.
Check out the group's website. (http://www.colchesterhighlandgames.com) They are looking for volunteers for many activities and you have a chance to be part of this historic and fun event.
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Thank yous
Bollywood Success
Pie Eating Contest Great Time to Promote Rotary
Polio Swim Challenge
Rotary Polio Jersey Challenge
Club's Speaker for July 25th Livestreamed on Facebook
Annual Summer Social Fun
3rd Annual Bollywood Night Coming
Swim for Polio Annunced.
The Gavel is Passed
New Board of Directors Installed
Club is Recognized by Province
Rotary Club Cheers for Charity
Slideshow of Mme. Oussematou's Visit is now Made Available
Clubs Clean up
Rotary Matches Interact Club Fundraising
Club Makes Major Donation to IWK
Tom Savary Inducted as Member of Club
Successful District Conference
New Member Inducted
Donation to Food Bank Made
Club Donates to Third Place Transition House
Rotary Club dispenses $300,000 from trust to organizations
Contribution to St. Vincent de Paul
Donation to Nova Scotia Health Authority Early Years Project.
Club Makes Donation for Improvements to Camp TIdnish
Rotarian Martina Munden made the presentation. Accepting the cheque on behalf of Easter Seals were
Club Provides Support to Arthritis Society
http://arthritis.ca/news-and-
Colchester East Hants Hospice Society Benefits from Rotary Donation
Supported provided to Scotia Pool
Club Provides Support to Maggie's Place
Rotary Events Sparks Interest in Joining
Club Makes Contribution to JDRF
Club Completes District Grant with Delivery of SitSki to Wentworth.
Another New Member Inducted
New Member Inducted
The Avenues of Service Award goes to Dave Mills
Mark Mason named Truro Rotarian of the Year
Stu Rath Winner of 2016 Community Service Award
90th Charter Night Event
Colchester Christmas Index
New Rotarian Inducted
Club Christmas Greeting 2015
Thanks from Haiti
Thank you Truro Rotary Club:
In 2007, our family went on a trip to build a school in Dominican Republic at one of the NPH homes there.
... When I was there in 2013 I saw a beautiful clinic that was totally bare of equipment or electricity. We were about to build a new hospital in Truro, so that’s when the idea hit me...I know who needs the old equipment from Truro. Yet, back home, that simple idea took two years to convince the government to release their excess. Thankfully, our MLA’s did their job and we were given 90 days to get the stuff out. Volunteers came from nowhere and the Rotary Club leaped in faith to help get our equipment to the Sister Margaret Clinic in Fond des Blancs, Haiti.
Truro Rotarians Complete Rotary Leadership Training
Bollywood Night Great Success
Club Supports Students to Attend RYLA on the Rock
Rotary Club Receives Eleanor Norrie Award
Outgoing President's 2014-15 Final Report
Club 2015-16 Directors Elected at Semi Annual Meeting
President | Kevin Quinlan (elected Dec. 8, 2014) |
Vice President | Ted Jordan |
Secretary | Stephen Gallant (elected Dec. 8, 2014) |
Treasurer | Les Mosher |
Immediate Past President
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Directors | Larry Beazley |
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Joanna Christianson | |
Alana Hirtle
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Rotary Youth Leadership Award Session Sucessful
The 2015 Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) session held in Truro on May 14th. The day-long workshop was attended by 25 very engaged local highschool students.
Session leader Rotarian Stephen Gallant was assisted by Mark Mason, Rod Jones, Matt Redmond, Ed MacDonald and Marilyn Brown. The students brought their portfolios that were judged and each was interviewed by a team of Rotarians. Two Rotary Leadership Awards to be used as bursaries for University for further education were given out at the end of the day as a result
Congratulations to all.
Mike Dolter newest Member of Rotary Club of Truro
District Conference 2016 Video and Conference Website Launched.
District Governor Banner Turn Over
Club Shelter Box Hero at District Conference.
Youth Leadership Conference
Lydia Sorflaten given Avenue of Service Award.
Club Inducts Two New Members
Richard Haines Presented with Rotary Club Youth Leadership Award
An “electrifying” Presentation on Wind Energy and Electric Vehicles
Rotarians Walk in "Coldest Night of the Year" Event
Rotary House Celebrates 10th Anniversary March 11, 2015
Club Inducts New Member
Hospital Equipment Arrives in Haiti
Truro Rotarians Complete District Grants Training
Truro Rotarians Lydia Sorflaten and Alana Hirtle completed the training necessary enabling the club to apply for District grants for 2015-16. The two hour session organized by the District Foundation Team was held at the Best Western Glengarry on Saturday Jan 10th for Rotary clubs in Central & Northern Nova Scotia.
Club Inducts New Member
Rotarian Lorne MacDougall Dies
Don Ross Performs at Club Meeting
Mo Bro Mark Mason goes Candy Cane Style.
Rotary Club Warm Hearts for International Students
Recognition Nominations Call
Winter Clothing for International Students
Interactors Help with Haiti Hospital Project
Club video
Hospital Equipment to Haiti
New Members Inducted into Club
Truro Members Experience RLI
District Governor Stella Visits Truro
Club Supports Development at Colchester Community Worksop
Fall Farm Social Great Fun
Club Members join Big Finish to Big Ride
Rotarian on Big RIde for Cancer
Rotary Repairs School Community Spirit Builds Befang NW Cameroon Africa
First Bollywood Night to Remember
Rotary Leadership Institute in Truro
The next Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) sessions will be held in Truro on October 25th. All three parts will be held as well as Group Discussion Leader and a Graduate Course depending on numbers registered in each.
AG Visit to Club
Club Supports Bright Skys Camp
Bollywood Night Fundraiser
Dinner and Dance
Thank you for your support.
Support Rotarian Meg MacDougall on her Big Ride
Club Swim to End Polio goes "Swimmingly"
2014 Summer Social
Donations to Maggie's Place Recognized
Club Receives RI Presidential Citation with Distinction
Club Presented with Gifts from Rotary Club of Kumbo, Cameroon
Karen Boyd is newest Member of the Rotary Club of Truro
Rotarians and Friends Picking up
Rotary Project Sustainability in the Cameroon
Stoves Built in Guatemala
Befang Primary School Project
Annual Auction Successful
There was over $31,000 in bids received (65% of item value.. the second highest % since 2008). With the addition of $5000 in cash donations, the club is well on its way to having a big portion of the funds necessary to support community programs and projects for the coming year.
New Website sponsors
Truro Rotary Auction Launches
Supplies Support Fish for Hope Project in the Congo
David Gray Inducted as Member
Club Supports Literacy Project in Seychelles
Former Club Member Recognized With Memorial Plague
Follow Africa Blog of Lydia and Alan Sorflaten
Video Thank You to Thie Convery
Thursday Social
2013-14 Award Recipients
Avenues of Service Citation
The Avenues of Service Citation provides a means for Rotary clubs to personally recognize one member of the club for his/her outstanding efforts in the Five Avenues of Service.
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Dr. Garth Coffin
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Paul Harris Fellowship
Donors of US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program, or people who have that amount contributed in their name, are recognized as Paul Harris Fellows by Rotary International.
Donors of US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program, or people who have that amount contributed in their name, can be recognized as Paul Harris Fellows.
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Laurie Sandeson
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Dr. Kevin Quinlan
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Rotarian of the Year
The Rotarian of the year is presented to a deserving and active Member of the Rotary Club of Truro, who has provided outstanding service to our Club and Rotary in the last year.
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Chester MacPhee
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Community Service Award
The Community Service Award if presented to a deserving citizen, who has provided outstanding service through volunteer work or financial support to organizations and/or families in need in our community.
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Special Invitation to 88th Charter Night
Lindsay MacKinnon rejoins Truro Club
Welcome back Linsday!
Global Grant for School in Cameroon
Club Celebrates Lorne MacDougall's Birthday
Rotary Christmas Brunch Successful
Christmas Greeting from Rotary Club
88th Annual Charter Night
The banquet will be held February 20th at the Best Western Plus Glengarry and will feature awards and recognition of Club Rotarians and community members. Reserve your tickets today by registering on-line at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1276/Event/2978b7b2-73ac-4ce1-96c2-e7e947e9c890
See the full invitation.
Making a Donation to the Rotary Foundation
GiveToLive Banff to Boulder Bike Ride
Congratulations Meg. Job well done.
Rotarian Ed MacDonald named President of Recyclers Association.
A past president of the Rotary Club and former owner of Maritime Auto Parts Ltd, Ed his been involved with the ARA board of directors for 12 years, and the executive committee for the last three.
Ed's son Andrew now runs the business and is carrying on the Rotary tradition as a member of the Truro Clubs Board of Directors.
Congratulations Ed.
Rotarian Audrey-Jo McConkey Receives Alumni Award
Audrie-Jo is an active member of the Rotary Club of Truro and we congratulate her on her award. In the photo making the presentation is Dwane Mellish, Alumni Association President (left) and Dr. David Gray Dean of the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture.
The full citation for Audrie-Jo's award follows.
Spreading the word about Low Income Energy Effeciency Program
- make upgrades to insulation
- seal holes and cracks
- all at no-charge
Further information is available on the Effeciency Nova Scotia Website. http://www.efficiencyns.ca/energy-solutions/low-income-service/
If anyone has any questions or wants any more information they can e-mail Allie at allie@trinitymaintenance.com or call her at 1-877-955-4333.
Allan Sorflaten Presented Rotarian Spouse/Partner Service Award
This award recognizes spouses and partners of Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplaryhumanitarian service through Rotary.
District Governor Greg Coldwell Makes Official Visit to Truro
After a very productive visit with the Board of Directors, DG Greg inducted two new members (Meg MacDougall and Alana Hirtle) into the club, presented the Rotarian of the Year pin to Keith Gillis and the Rotary International Rotarian Spouse award to Alan Sorflaten. He also delivered a very inspirational speech on what it means to be engaged in Rotary and how the work we do impacts on lives around the world.
Pictures of the event are available on the club's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151764946938757.1073741831.62552913756&type=3&uploaded=8
Two new members of Club Inducted
Meg MacDougall (left in photo) is an Associate Lawyer in Corporate Commercial Law at the firm of Burchell MacDougall in Truro. She is also the grand daughter of long time Truro Rotarian Lorne MacDougall.
Alana Hirtle (right in the photo) is the Manager of the Super 8 in Truro. Having recently moved to Truro with her husband Sid, Alana is an experienced meeting planner and looks forward to helping the club serve the community. Her sponsor is Barbara Goit.
Welcome to Rotary.
Club Support Workshop Golf Fundraiser
2008 - Top Fundraising Team
2009 - Top Fundraising Team
2010 - Top Fundraising Team
2011 - Top Fundraising (Duffers) & 2nd (Aces)
2012 - Top Fundraising (Duffers) & 2nd (Aces)
2013 - Top & 2nd Highest Fundraising Teams
Rotary Family Farm Social
About 47 members, family and guests enjoyed a potluck supper, BBQ hotdogs and hamburgers, visits to the barn to see the cows and cats, tractor driving and a hay ride to a place called Paradise. There were some interesting finds by some of the children. Importantly there was also a lot of Rotary conversations and fellowship.
Thank you to the social committee and to Laurie, Mike and their family for opening the home.
Check more picture on the club Facebook page.
Making Good Presentations
Sept 9 Bulletin
Rotary Leadership Institute Oct 19th
The fall session of the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) will be held in Truro on Saturday October 19th. Members are encouraged to attend Part 1, 2 and 3 will be offered if numbers warrant and the Club will pay for your registration cost. You may register on the District website.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary and meet Rotarians from all over Atlantic Canada.
Also, don't forget the reception hosted for RLI participants in town by the Rotary Club of Truro Friday evening at 7:00pm, at the Glengarry. All Rotarians are welcome even if you are not going to the RLI session.
Golf to support Rotary House
The 12th Annual Golf Classic to benefit Rotary House takes place Thursday, October 10th and our club would like to enter at least two 5 member teams. if you'd like to enjoy a great day of golf, for a worthy cause contact me ASAP so the teams can be formed and fund raising can begin.
- 18 holes of Golf / Scramble Format / 9:00AM shotgun start
- Prizes, draws, contests and lots of laughs.
- Teams of five should raise at least $750 in pledges
- Pledges exceeding $1,000/team receive recognition.
- You can also collect pledges through secure online donations.
- Official tax receipts will be issued for donations over $10.00
- Prizes for the top 2 fundraising teams and top 3 golf teams.
- All golf skill levels are encouraged
Sept Birthdays and Anniversaries
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MacLean, Ken |
Sharon |
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Clark, Paul |
Toole, Anne |
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Weldin, Clyde |
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MP Addresses Club
Membership Month Presentation
Rotary International Exchange Student Arrives
Our inbound student is Manuel Matín González from the town of Teguesta in Tenerife, the Canary Islands, Spain. Manuel was welcomed to the club at our regular meeting on August 19th. We found out that he loves the outdoors and plays many sports although he especially likes basketball and surfing. He has an older sister studying medicine and a twin brother still at home.
Rotarians were encouraged to get to know Manuel and show him the pleasures of living in the Truro area.
Pictures from Summer Social 2013
Aug Birthday's and Anniversaries
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Hinze, Bart | Aug 02 | ||
Corcoran, Sharon | Aug 03 | ||
MacDonald, Kenneth | Aug 06 | ||
Saunders, Dale | Aug 06 | ||
Campbell, Sarah | Aug 12 | ||
MacDonald, Andrew | Aug 21 | ||
Beazley, Larry | Aug 24 | ||
Brown, Marilyn | Aug 27 | ||
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Coffin, H. | Coffin, Mary Catherine | 50 years | Aug 03, 1963 |
Mason, Mark | Christine | 22 years | Aug 11, 1991 |
Michaud, Mike | Marianne | 7 years | Aug 12, 2006 |
Quinlan, Kevin | Sharon | 14 years | Aug 14, 1999 |
Nicholson, Joseph | Saulnier-Nicholson, Angele | 23 years | Aug 18, 1990 |
Bowness, Richard | Maralyn | 41 years | Aug 19, 1972 |
Saunders, Dale | Catherine | 29 years | Aug 25, 1984 |
Fraser, Matthew | MacKinnon, Naomi | 2 years | Aug 29, 2011 |
Sorflaten, Lydia | Allan | 45 years | Aug 31, 1968 |
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Grant, Heather-Anne | 2 years | Aug 29, 2011 |
Sarah Porter Asks for Volunteers for Junior Achievement
11th Edition of Truro Community Yearbook Underway
Presidential Plaque Presented
Allison MacIsaac Speaks to Club on Efficiency Nova Scotia
2013-14 Club Executive
Long Time Rotarian Riley Marshall dies
July Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Gallant, Stephen | Jul 11 | ||
Wyllie, Adam | Jul 08 | ||
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Gillis, Wayne | Val | 43 years | Jul 18, 1970 |
Gould, James | Gloria | 33 years | Jul 21, 1980 |
Jones, Rod | Kathe | 37 years | Jul 17, 1976 |
Jordan, Ted | Charlene | 10 years | Jul 07, 2003 |
MacDonald, Ken | Betty | 35 years | Jul 11, 1978 |
Saint, T. | Pam | 24 years | Jul 03, 1989 |
Weldin, Clyde | Dianne | 53 years | Jul 02, 1960 |
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Corcoran, Sharon | 11 years | Jul 15, 2002 | |
MacLean, Kenneth | 12 years | Jul 01, 2001 | |
MacNaughton, David | 50 years | Jul 02, 1963 | |
MacPhee, Chester | 7 years | Jul 31, 2006 | |
Mason, Mark | 8 years | Jul 11, 2005 | |
Matthews, Brian | 11 years | Jul 22, 2002 | |
Reynolds, Barbara | 23 years | Jul 01, 1990 |
June 24 Bulletin
June 17 Bulletin
June 10 Bulletin
Report on District Conference
Wayne Gillis Receives Paul Harris Fellowship
GSE team Video
June Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Mosher, Leslie | Jun 03 | |||
Clark, F. | Jun 07 | |||
Topley, Michael | Jun 21 | |||
Bradley, Ernest | Jun 27 | |||
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Christianson, Joanna | Christianson, John | 20 years | Jun 12, 1993 | |
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Coady, Lloyd | 26 years | Jun 01, 1987 | ||
Bégin, Al | 5 years | Jun 02, 2008 | ||
Loskow, Greg | 3 years | Jun 07, 2010 | ||
Michaud, Mike | 4 years | Jun 08, 2009 | ||
Bradley, Ernest | 23 years | Jun 18, 1990 | ||
Goit, Barbara | 19 years | Jun 19, 1994 | ||
Mills, Dave | 13 years | Jun 26, 2000 | ||
Jordan, Ted | 15 years | Jun 29, 1998 | ||
MacDonald, Kenneth | 15 years | Jun 29, 1998 |
Rotary Club of Truro Awarded 2012-13 Presidential Citation
May 27 Bulletin
Two members Re-inducted Into The Club
Club Donates to Maggies Place Move
GSE team from District 3310 Visits Truro Area
May 13th Bulletin
May Birthday and Anniversaries
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Jones, Rod | May 14 | ||||
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Goit, James | Goit, Barbara | 40 years | May 19, 1973 | ||
Taylor, Rebecca | Taylor, Dan | 18 years | May 27, 1995 | ||
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Gallant, Stephen | 6 years | May 07, 2007 | |||
Beazley, Larry | 19 years | May 09, 1994 | |||
Mattie, Jody | 9 years | May 15, 2004 | |||
Sorflaten, Lydia | 11 years | May 27, 2002 | |||
Gillis, Wayne | 19 years | May 30, 1994 |
Roadside Pickup Complete
Colchester Community Workshop Gives Back to Rotary
Moved by a presentation made at a Rotary Club of Truro meeting concerning the battle to end Polio, the staff and clients of the Colchester Community Workshops looked for a way to help. They stuck on the idea of a "Pennies for Polio" campaign and over the past year they collected donations in a penny jar in their New-to-You Store. Contributions were made by clients, staff and customers in the store.
Once the money was counted and rolled, the $1206 was donated to the Rotary Club of Truro to be directed to the Rotary International campaign to end Polio. This was an exciting venture for the Clients of the workshop and demonstrates just how generous the people of Truro really are.
April Birthday and Anniversaries
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Bowness, Richard | Apr 19 | |||
Ross, Ronald | Apr 21 | |||
Nicholson, Judy | Apr 22 | |||
Fraser, Matthew | Apr 25 | |||
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Brown, Marilyn | 17 years | Apr 01, 1996 | ||
MacDougall, R. | 68 years | Apr 02, 1945 | ||
Marshall, Riley | 49 years | Apr 02, 1964 | ||
Pridham, Harry | 45 years | Apr 02, 1968 | ||
Carter, Blair | 1 years | Apr 16, 2012 | ||
Collins, Michael | 2 years | Apr 18, 2011 | ||
Hinze, Bart | 4 years | Apr 27, 2009 |
Rotary Auction Begins
The Truro Rotary Auction as begun. Almost 700 items are up for sale on the Club's Auction website trurorotaryauction.com.
Money raised will go to support the many worthy projects that the club will carry out in the coming year.
Everyone is encouraged to check out the site, register for a PIN and then BID HIGH and BID often.
The Auction will conclude on March 25th.
Rotarians Collect Donations at Opening of Rath Eastlink Community Centre
Members of the Rotary Club of Truro collected donations at the opening of the new Rath Eastlink Community Centre on March 2nd. All proceeds will go toward the Colchester Community Workshops Foundation and Rotary House. In addition to a free will offering for the otherwise free hockey game between the Truro Junior A Bearcats and the Metro Shipbuilders, Rotarians held a silent auction and raffle for limited editions hockey prints of Sydney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. Over $5000 was collected by the end of the evening and a good time was had by all.
Full picture album at http://tinyurl.com/cyy3kcm
March Birthdays and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | |||
Name | Date | ||
Sorflaten, Lydia | Mar 03 | ||
Saint, T. Kirk | Mar 06 | ||
Weldin, Clyde | Mar 09 | ||
Carter, Blair | Mar 10 | ||
Mills, Dave | Mar 13 | ||
Pridham, Harry | Mar 13 | ||
Malone, Jason | Mar 18 | ||
Gillis, Wayne | Mar 19 | ||
Penton, Erica | Mar 19 | ||
Goit, Jim | Mar 26 | ||
Johnstone, Ryan | Mar 26 | ||
Anniversaries | |||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date |
Clark, F. Vince | Evelyn | 62 years | Mar 23, 1951 |
Join Date | |||
Name | Years | Date | |
Bowness, Richard | 18 years | Mar 01, 1995 | |
Christianson, Joanna | 19 years | Mar 01, 1994 | |
Ross, Ronald | 1 years | Mar 26, 2012 | |
Campbell, Sarah | 5 years | Mar 31, 2008 | |
Nicholson, Joseph | 10 years | Mar 31, 2003 |
Junior Achievement Members speak to Club
Members of Junior Achievement spoke to the Rotary Club telling us about their program and their company called East Coasters. The coster product they have come up with is very "saleable" and the group is have a great learning experience. https://www.facebook.com/EastCoastersNS?ref=stream
Keith Gillis Named 2013 Rotarian of the Year.
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, Keith is very active in club social functions and as a member of the Club’s Board of Directors.
In his daily routine Keith lives what it means to be a Rotarian.
Keith was out of the county at the time of Charter Night and his award was accepted by G&G co-worker Mike McGuire. Keith did send a video thank you from Egypt.
Community Service Award Winner Active Internationally
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".
The following video shows Leo and his group working in Guatemala building stoves to help the local people.
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Truro's Most Experienced Rotarian Receives Special Recognition from Rotary International
Most of us will never be able to claim 68 years of continuous service to any organization but the Rotary Club of Truro's Lorne MacDougall can do just that.
Surrounded by family and friends, Lorne received special recognition for his long service to Rotary from Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka at the Club's 87th annual Charter Night Ceremony held on the evening of February 21st. The framed letter from President Tanaka was signed by 14 past RI presidents and was presented to Lorne by Rotary International Director Bryn Styles.
Still a faithful and regular attendee of the the Club's weekly Monday meetings, Lorne just celebrated his 95th birthday in January. He joined the club as a young lawyer on April 2, 1945 and was president of the Club in 1950-51. That was the year that RI President Arthur Lagueux visited Truro, the first of only two occasions that an RI president has been to Truro. (The second time was John Kenny in 2010)
A Paul Harris Fellow since 1987, Lorne was awarded the Avenues of Service Citation in 2008-09.
Lorne is an inspiration to all of us. Congratulations Lorne.
Rotarians and Community Leaders to be Recognized Annual Charter Night
Each year the Rotary Club of Truro celebrates its founding by recognizing the accomplishments and service of Rotarians and individuals in the community. This year’s dinner will be held February 21 at the Best Western Plus Glengarry Hotel in Truro. This year the awards will be:
- Leo Rovers - Community Service Award
- Keith Gillis - Rotarian of the Year Award
- Lorne MacDougall - Special recognition from Rotary International for outstanding long service
- Adam Wyllie, Jim Goit and Dave Mills - Paul Harris Awards
Three New Members Inducted into Rotary
The Rotary Club of Truro inducted three new members into the club at their regular meeting February 11th 2013. President Laurie welcomed the three into Rotary and wished them all the best. Congratulations Rebecca, Erica and Andrew and thank you to Wayne, Laurie and Ed for proposing them.
February Birthday & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | |||
Name | Date | ||
Clark, Paul | Feb 20 | ||
Anniversaries | |||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date |
Fleming, Carl | Valerie | 29 years | Feb 25, 1984 |
Join Date | |||
Name | Years | Date | |
Clark, F. | 28 years | Feb 01, 1985 | |
Johnstone, Ryan | 3 years | Feb 01, 2010 | |
Mosher, Leslie | 43 years | Feb 01, 1970 | |
Wyllie, Adam | 5 years | Feb 11, 2008 |
87th Annual Charter Night Program Announced.
Tickets are now on sale for the 87th Annual Rotary Club of Truro Charter Night scheduled for February 21st, 2013 at the Best Western Plus Glengarry in Truro.
The program theme will highlight Rotary International Peace theme. In addition to Club and community awards, the night will feature two speakers. Tiana Fusco, from Pictou is District 7820’s 2012 Rotary Peace Scholar and Bryn Styles, of the Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia, Ontario is a member of the Rotary International Board of Directors representing Zone 24 & 32.
Additional details may be found at http://tinyurl.com/bboc9jt.
Tickets are $30 and are available at the regular Monday noon meetings of the Rotary Club in the weeks leading up to the event or by contacting Jim Goit, 902-895-7676 or JbGoit@gmail.com
2013-14 RI Theme Announced
Each year RI introduces the theme for the upcoming year at the International Assembly in San Diego. The theme will be "Engage Rotary, Change Lives". An interesting history of all the RI president's themes can be found at http://www.rotaryfirst100.org/presidents/themes/
GS Illum School Project Has Built Strength of Spirit
Club Celebrates Birthday of Most Experienced Rotarian
The Club was pleased to celebrate the birthday of Lorne MacDougall at their regular meeting. Lorne who will turn 95 on January 12th, was in his regular place when the cake was brought out by President Laurie Sandeson. He had no problems with blowing out the candles.
Lorne will have a logged a remarkable 68 continuous years as a member of the Rotary Club of Truro this April. A picture (inserted lower right) of how he looked in the club's 1947-48 photo shows him as looked as secretary.
Congratulations Lorne! You are an amazing man.
January Birthday & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | ||||
Name | Date | |||
MacPhee, Chester | Jan 03 | |||
MacDougall, R. Lorne | Jan 12 | |||
Collins, Michael | Jan 16 | |||
Nicholson, Joseph | Jan 19 | |||
Hollis, Alton | Jan 25 | |||
MacNaughton, David | Jan 28 | |||
Stevenson, Alexander | Jan 28 | |||
Anniversaries | ||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | |
Langford, Grant | Arlene | 50 years | Jan 20, 1962 | |
Join Date | ||||
Name | Years | Date | ||
Blair, Christine | 19 years | Jan 01, 1995 | ||
Hollis, Alton | 38 years | Jan 01, 1976 | ||
Nicholson, Judy | 7 years | Jan 19, 2007 | ||
Winters, J. Bob | 53 years | Jan 19, 1961 | ||
Saunders, Dale | 10 years | Jan 27, 2003 | ||
Fraser, Matthew | 3 years | Jan 31, 2011 | ||
Gould, James | 3 years | Jan 31, 2011 | ||
Saint, T. Kirk | 10 years | Jan 31, 2004 |
Rotarian Receives Special Awards from Russian Government for War Time Service.
Long time member of the Rotary Club of Truro, Riley Marshall was one of several men presented with the Ushakov Medal for bravery for their Second World War efforts during the Murmansk Run. The Murmansk run saw convoys from around the world sail into the Arctic Ocean to deliver much needed war materials to the Soviet Union. Temur Tairov, a representative of The Russian Federation, presented the medals on Monday Dec, 17, 2012.
Riley is congratulated by friend and fellow Rotarian Lloyd Coady.
The full story on the awards can be found on the Truro Daily News website at http://www.trurodaily.com/News/Local/2012-12-17/article-3142204/Local-veterans-remembered-for-efforts-during-Second-World-War/1
Santa visits
Santa made his annual visit to the Rotary Club Christmas Brunch held December 15th. All the good little boys and girls got to have a chat with him. There were carols sung and a great family time was had. Thanks to co-chairs Audrie-Jo McConkey and Alex Stevenson for the great job of organization.
Club Records Greeting at Annual Christmas Party
The Club recorded it's Video Christmas greeting at the annual Christmas party following the regular monthly Director's meeting. Merry Christmas to all!
Cyber Internet Safety Society Makes Presentation
Rotarian Brian Matthews Third from Left thanks (Left to Right) Todd Taylor, Barry Mingo, and Jon Keddy of the Cyber Internet Safety Society for their presentation to the Club on the Cyber program.
They showed an excellent video on the program.
Dec Birthdays and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | |||||
Name | Date | ||||
Fleming, Carl | Dec 04 | ||||
Bégin, Al | Dec 05 | ||||
Quinlan, Kevin | Dec 06 | ||||
MacLean, Kenneth | Dec 18 | ||||
Marshall, Riley | Dec 24 | ||||
MacDonald, Edward | Dec 31 | ||||
Anniversaries | |||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | ||
Mills, Dave | Margo | 20 years | Dec 19, 1992 | ||
Join Date | |||||
Name | Years | Date | |||
Kingsbury, Lucien | 26 years | Dec 01, 1986 | |||
Quinlan, Kevin | 11 years | Dec 01, 2001 | |||
Ross, Wilfred | 2 years | Dec 13, 2010 | |||
Hanes, Mike | 6 years | Dec 31, 2006 |
Rotary Club Recognized For Contribution to Parents Helping Parents
The Rotary Club of Truro has been recognized by Truro-Bible Hill MLA Lenore Zann for it's contribution to the Parents Supporting Parents Society.
The contribution will help the organization provide additional program to children.
Rotary Member and Staff repair and Donate Scooter
Rotarian Ed MacDonald and the staff of Maritime Auto Part have given a renewed sense of freedom to a person with limited mobility.
Maritime Auto had been given a damaged handicap Scooter by Portage Mutual Insurance. The staff at Maritime took the scooter, repaired it cleaned it up, and found a suitable recipient in the local area. He is thrilled. As the gentleman said as he wheeled around the parking lot "I’ll be able to go anywhere, wait till my friends see me now!”. He felt like a kid again! .
Thank you to Ed and the staff of Maritime Auto for living by the Rotary motto "Service above Self".
Rotary Club Contributes Tablet for CEC Interact Fundraiser
Cobequid Educational Centre's (CEC) Interact club's President Hilary MacIntyre informed the Rotary Club of Truro that the group's first project for the year would be support for the Canadian Food Grains Bank. As a fundraisers for this project they plan to sell tickets to students. The Rotary Club decided to support the Interact club with the donation of a Nexus 7 tablet as a prize. Community Chair Dave Mills (right) and Deputy Chair Keith Gillis (left) presented the tablet to Hilary at the school. Good luck to the Interact Club and keep up the good work.
Club Meeting of Nov 5th on YouTube
The Nov 5th meeting of the Rotary Club of Truro is now on-line on the Club's YouTube channel. This is the last upload of the experiment into publishing video's of the meetings. Watch it, let us know what you think and get a makeup. http://youtu.be/IJJRN-c9w_A
Club Meeting of Oct 29th on YouTube
As an experiment, the meeting of the Rotary Club was recorded and placed on the Club's YouTube site. The idea is to demonstrate the feasibility of using this form of social media to help those who can't always attend the regular meetings stay engaged in the activities of the club. You can access the video by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSb_7yEdl3o&feature=youtu.be
Let us know what you think. Viewing the video will count at a makeup. If you need the makeup, why not try out the new online form? just click on the members only tab on the right of the top menu of the website and fill out the makeup request form.
Jim
Follow the Club and District on Social Media
If you want to keep with the latest happenings in the Rotary Club in Truro and you use Facebook and/or Twitter, a great way to do that is to "like" the Club's Facebook page {https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofTruro) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/trurorotary). In addition to finding out what is going on you can post your own stories, events and pictures or share what you think other members might be interested in.
Rotary District 7820 has a similar setup and you can follow their sites as well. Check out http://rotary7820.com for details.
If you are not familiar with social media and would like to be, let me know and I'd be happy to help you.
Jim
November Birthday and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | ||||
Name | Date | |||
Grant, Heather-Anne | Nov 01 | |||
Michaud, Mike | Nov 03 | |||
Blair, Christine | Nov 07 | |||
Coffin, Garth | Nov 07 | |||
Coady, Lloyd | Nov 16 | |||
Ross, Wilfred | Nov 19 | |||
McConkey, Audrie-Jo | Nov 21 | |||
Anniversaries | ||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | |
Sandeson, Laurie | Mike | 22 years | Nov 03, 1990 | |
Collins, Michael | Kristell | 2 years | Nov 06, 2010 | |
Join Date | ||||
Name | Years | Date | ||
Langford, Grant | 26 years | Nov 01, 1986 | ||
MacDonald, Ed | 20 years | Nov 01, 1992 | ||
Coffin, Garth | 14 years | Nov 09, 1998 | ||
Clark, Paul | 1 years | Nov 21, 2011 | ||
Stevenson, Alexander | 1 years | Nov 21, 2011 | ||
Gillis, Keith | 3 years | Nov 23, 2009 |
President Elect and Secretary Elect named for 2013-14 year
At the semi annual meeting held Oct 22nd, the Rotary Club of Truro named Al Bégin to the position of President Elect and Dr. Kevin Quinlan to the position of Secretary Elect for the Rotary year beginning July 1st, 2013.
Al is a partner in the Law firm of McLellan Richards & Bégin and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Truro since 2008.
Kevin is the Principal of the Nova Scotia Community College (Truro Campus) and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Truro since 2001.
Congratulations to both Al and Kevin.
The remaining members of the Board of Directors are elected at the Clubs Semi Annual meeting in June.
South Colchester Academy Interact Club plans for 2012-2013
Club makes $7500 Donation to Parents Supporting Parents Society
Rotarians and Guests Tour New Health Centre.
The new Health Centre will is right next door to the Civic Center. Both are exciting additions to the Truro and area community and the Club is proud to have contributed to them.
Check out more pictures the Club Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151109386458757.451169.62552913756&type=3
Rotary Leadership Institute Hold Successful Event in Truro
There were 50 Rotarians from around Atlantic Canada taking part in the event. Five members from the Rotary Club of Truro participated by taking a course. Secretary Jim Gould completed Part 1. President Laurie Sandeson and Bulletin Editor Greg Loskow completed Part 3, the last of the three core courses. Congratulations on graduating from the three part program.
Marlin Brown and Joanna Christianson took a Graduate Level course in public speaking.
RLI is an excellent way to learn more about Rotary as well as develop key skills that help in your service to community and vocation. Please consider taking one of the program the next time it is offered.
District Governor Tom McCaughey visits the Club
In addition to meeting with the board of Directors and finding out more about the club, DG Tom addressed the club, recognized some long serving Rotarians and inducted the newest member of the club Audrie-Jo McConkey. Accompanied by Assistant Governor Wayne Gillis, the McCaughey's also visited the Colchester Community workshop and Rotary House.
An album of photos is posted on the club's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151090652698757.447892.62552913756&type=1
Thank you to Tom and Shirley for coming to Truro.
Audrie-Jo McConkey inducted as newest member of Rotary Club of Truro
End Polio Now Campaign Offers 3:1 match
Tom McCaughey
DG District 7820
Oct Birthdays and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | |||
Name | Date | ||
Langford, Grant | Oct 10 | ||
Hagen, Arnold | Oct 19 | ||
Mason, Mark | Oct 23 | ||
Jordan, Ted | Oct 25 | ||
Sandeson, Laurie | Oct 30 | ||
Anniversaries | |||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date |
Matthews, Brian | Carol | 40 years | Oct 07, 1972 |
Hinze, Bart | Helen | 38 years | Oct 19, 1974 |
Join Date | |||
Name | Years | Date | |
Sandeson, Laurie | 4 years | Oct 06, 2008 | |
Jones, Rod | 4 years | Oct 20, 2008 | |
Topley, Mike | 15 years | Oct 20, 1997 |
Time For Rotary Campaign Announced.
Share the gift of Rotary. Invite a friend or colleague to one of our meetings.
Club Hosts BBQ in support of Truro Minor Football Association
It was fitting that the club helped celebrate the event as the Rotary Club of Truro was one of the early sponsors of the minor football in Truro and there was a trophy given for many years called the Rotary Cup.
Despite the rainy weather everyone had a great time. Thank you to all those to participated.
Additional pictures can be found out the Club's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151078566478757.445390.62552913756&type=1
Summer Social at Sandeson Farm
Project to Renovate & Equip a School in North West Cameroon Launched.
Sept Birthday and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | ||||||||
Name | Date | |||||||
Hanes, Mike | Sep 04 | |||||||
Christianson, Joanna | Sep 09 | |||||||
Mattie, Jody | Sep 20 | |||||||
Gillis, Keith | Sep 21 | |||||||
Matthews, Brian | Sep 21 | |||||||
Anniversaries | ||||||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | |||||
MacLean, Ken | Sharon | 46 years | Sep 03, 1966 | |||||
Clark, Paul | Toole, Anne | 11 years | Sep 29, 2001 | |||||
Join Date | ||||||||
Name | Years | Date | ||||||
Weldin, Clyde | 36 years | Sep 01, 1976 | ||||||
Goit, Jim | 7 years | Sep 12, 2005 | ||||||
Fleming, Carl | 3 years | Sep 28, 2009 |
Club Members Tour Civic Center
The group reports that it is an enormous and very impressive facility.
Rotary Club of Truro Make Headline News in Tobago Newspaper
July 5, 2012 the Rotary Club of Truro made news headlines in the Tobago News local newspaper. Working through the Rotary Club of Southwest Tobago, the Rotary Club of Truro has brought help for fishermen in the form of two dinghies (small, well built row boats). These boats will be used by some 20 fishermen to get to and from their boats. Without a wharf, they were using a rubber tube to get out to their boats. Below is the article from the Tobago News.
Aug Birthday and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | |||||
Name | Date | ||||
Hinze, Bart | Aug 02 | ||||
Corcoran, Sharon | Aug 03 | ||||
MacDonald, Ken | Aug 06 | ||||
Saunders, Dale | Aug 06 | ||||
Campbell, Sarah | Aug 12 | ||||
Beazley, Larry | Aug 24 | ||||
Brown, Marilyn | Aug 27 | ||||
Anniversaries | |||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | ||
Coffin, Garth | Coffin, Mary Catherine | 49 years | Aug 03, 1963 | ||
Mason, Mark | Christine | 21 years | Aug 11, 1991 | ||
Michaud, Mike | Marianne | 6 years | Aug 12, 2006 | ||
Quinlan, Kevin | Sharon | 13 years | Aug 14, 1999 | ||
Nicholson, Joe | Saulnier-Nicholson, Angele | 22 years | Aug 18, 1990 | ||
Bowness, Richard | Maralyn | 40 years | Aug 19, 1972 | ||
Saunders, Dale | Catherine | 28 years | Aug 25, 1984 | ||
Hagen, Arnold | Heather | 18 years | Aug 27, 1994 | ||
Fraser, Matthew | MacKinnon, Naomi | 1 years | Aug 29, 2011 | ||
Sorflaten, Lydia | Allan | 44 years | Aug 31, 1968 | ||
Join Date | |||||
Name | Years | Date | |||
Grant, Heather-Anne | 1 years | Aug 29, 2011 |
Club helps Trekking4Transplants
The Trekking4Transplants tour is raising awareness and funds for organ transplants.
Members of the Hub Cycle Spokebenders cycling club accompanied Kibby and Daman as they rode into town. A more detailed description of their stop in Truro and their cross county adventure can be found on their website. http://trekking4transplants.ca/2012/07/02/day-21-june-22-2012-antigonish-to-truro-126km/
Directors Hold First Meeting
President's Message
July Birthdays and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | |||
Name | Date | ||
Wyllie, Adam | Jul 08 | ||
Gallant, Stephen | Jul 11 | ||
Anniversaries | |||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date |
Weldin, Clyde | Dianne | 52 years | Jul 02 |
Saint, Kirk | Pam | 23 years | Jul 03 |
Jordan, Ted | Charlene | 9 years | Jul 07 |
MacDonald, Ken | Betty | 34 years | Jul 11 |
Jones, Rod | Kathe | 36 years | Jul 17 |
Gillis, Wayne | Val | 42 years | Jul 18 |
Gould, Jim | Gloria | 32 years | Jul 21 |
Join Date | |||
Name | Years | Date | |
MacLean, Ken | 11 years | Jul 01 | |
Reynolds, Barbie | 22 years | Jul 01 | |
MacNaughton, Dave | 49 years | Jul 02 | |
Hagen, Arnold | 7 years | Jul 11 | |
Mason, Mark | 7 years | Jul 11 | |
Corcoran, Sharon | 10 years | Jul 15 | |
Matthews, Brian | 10 years | Jul 22 | |
MacPhee, Chester | 6 years | Jul 31 |
2012-2013 Executive Installed
· Treasurer - Les Mosher
· Sergeant at Arms - Chester MacPhee
· Directors –
· Joanna Christianson
· Keith Gillis
· Ted Jordan
· Mark Mason
· Mike Michaud
· Dave Mills
· Judy Nicholson
· Joe Nicholson
Outgoing president Jim Goit was presented with his Past president's pIn and Gavel and he wished new President Laurie Sandeson and her team the best of luck for their year.
Application Call for Outbound Group Study Exchange to Southeast Asia
The Study Exchange will occur the four weeks between 18th May - 14th June 2013. There will be also be time needed before then for orientation and planning once selection of team members has been made.
This is an exciting opportunity for personal growth and development.
Rotary Friendship Exchange Concludes
At the Monday meeting the 5 clubs who were represented from District 9650 exchanged banners with the Truro Club and expressed their thanks to our members for their hospitality. They headed to St. John's Newfoundland for the final leg of their trip.
Thanks go the Christian Blair, Judy Nicholson and Ryan Johnson as the committee who organized the events in our area and to all the Rotarians who volunteered their time and homes to host our guests. It was a great experience for all involved.
Club Has Successful Lobster Social
The social was planned to coincide with the visit of the Rotary Friendship Exchange tour from Australia. The Rotarians from downunder seemed to enjoy their time at the lake and expressed their appreciation to the Rotary Club of Truro for their hospitality.
Check out pictures at https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofTruro
McLellan Richards & Bégin newest Website sponsor
The website is a critical communication tool for the club and reaches not only all our members but many Rotarians and visitors Revenue for the ads helps maintain a strong website and therefore helps the club meet the objectives of serving the community.
Thank Al.
Rotary Club of Truro Receives Three Awards at District Conference
The Club has planned and worked very hard for these awards and the recognition by District and Rotary International is well deserved.
The awards were presented to President Jim Goit and Past President Ken MacLean by District Assistant Governor, Wayne Gillis.
June Birthday and Anniverseries
Birthdays | |||
Name | Date | ||
Mosher, Les | Jun 03 | ||
Clark, Vince | Jun 07 | ||
Topley, Mike | Jun 21 | ||
Bradley, Ernie | Jun 27 | ||
Join Date | |||
Name | Years | Date | |
Coady, Lloyd | 25 years | Jun 01 | |
Begin, Al | 4 years | Jun 02 | |
Loskow, Greg | 2 years | Jun 07 | |
Michaud, Mike | 3 years | Jun 08 | |
Bradley, Ernie | 22 years | Jun 18 | |
Mills, Dave | 12 years | Jun 26 | |
Jordan, Ted | 14 years | Jun 29 | |
MacDonald, Ken | 14 years | Jun 29 |
Rotary Friendship Exchange itinerary
Reconnecting with Rotary Exchange Student
Maite lived in Truro with Rotarians including Jim and Barbara in 1998 when Barbara was president of the Club. She is now an Architect living and working in Milan.
Jim and Barbara had a great visit with her.
President Jim's trip to Italy
Rotary Club Assists CEC Interact Club with Fundraising Objectives
Club President Jim Goit and Vice President Laurie Sandeson presented Interact Club President Hilary MacIntyre with the Rotary Club's contribution at there regular meeting May 9th at CEC.
Truro Member Kirk Saint on Epic Motorcycle Adventure
May Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | ||||||
Name | Date | |||||
Loskow, Greg | May 07 | |||||
Jones, Rod | May 14 | |||||
Anniversaries | ||||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | |||
Goit, Jim | Barbara | 39 years | May 19 | |||
Join Date | ||||||
Name | Years | Date | ||||
McCabe, Bruce | 27 years | May 01 | ||||
Gallant, Stephen | 5 years | May 07 | ||||
Beazley, Larry | 18 years | May 09 | ||||
Mattie, Jody | 8 years | May 15 | ||||
Sorflaten, Lydia | 10 years | May 27 | ||||
Gillis, Wayne | 18 years | May 30 |
Rotary Presented "Friend of NSAC" Award.
The Club joins a select group of individuals and organizations who have recieved the award in previous years. The Friend of NSAC Award recognizes individuals or organizations from outside the NSAC community who have been instrumental in furthering the aims of NSAC. You can read more about the award at http://nsac.ca/admin/
Club President Jim was especially pleased accept the award on the Club's behalf given his long association with the College. NSAC and Rotary have always had a close relationship.
This is a wonderful recognition of the work that Rotary does in the community. We should all be very proud.
Annual Highway Cleanup Complete
The crew picked 48 bags of trash including everything from Tim Hortons cups, Kentucky Fried and MacDonalds containers, every kind of plastic imaginable, lots of Styrofoam, car parts including a complete Honda front bumper) and one pair of men’s cotton briefs.
Members participating included Brian Matthews Jim Goit, Chester MacPhee, Ken MacLean, Carl Fleming, Wayne Gillis, Heather-Anne Grant. Not in the picture were Laurie Sandeson, Lloyd Coady and Mike Topley who was behind the camera.
Everyone was cold but the interchange looks much better!.
Rotary Bursary Form for 2012 Available
This Bursary is made possible through the generosity of families, through funds provided by the Rotary Club of Truro, and through other special donations and bequests. THE DEADLINE for application has been extended until May 8th.
Club Helps With Purchase of Special Van
A few picture are attached.
April Birthday and Anniversary Report
Member Birthdays | ||||
Name | Date | |||
Gould, Jim | Apr 02 | |||
Bowness, Richard | Apr 19 | |||
Ross, Ronald | Apr 21 | |||
Nicholson, Judy | Apr 22 | |||
Fraser, Matthew | Apr 25 | |||
Join Date | ||||
Name | Years | Date | ||
Brown, Marilyn | 16 years | Apr 01 | ||
MacDougall, Lorne | 67 years | Apr 02 | ||
Marshall, Riley | 48 years | Apr 02 | ||
Pridham, Harry | 44 years | Apr 02 | ||
Collins, Michael | 1 years | Apr 18 | ||
Hinze, Bart | 3 years | Apr 27 |
New Member Blair Carter Inducted
Blair was born in Halifax, and was the son of a military family, so has lived in most parts of Canada. He is married to my beautiful wife Rosemary, and have 3 lovely daughters, Victoria-16, Nicole-13, and Caroline-10. Blair and his family live in Valley.
Blair has been in the financial services industry for 15 years, the past 4 with RBC Dominion Securities. He spends his spare time playing golf, play hockey, and spend time at their cottage on the north shore of PEI.
2012 Auction Donors List
A full list of all the donors is available at http://trurorotaryauction.com/All%20donors%20list%202012.pdf
New Member Inducted
Truro Rotary Auction Kicks Off
South Colchester Interact Club Academy Receives Charter
The Interact Club of South Colchester Academy officially received its ‘Certificate of Organization’ signed by Rotary International’s President Kalyan Banerjee and Rotary Club of Truro’s President, Jim Goit. Emily Neilson, Club President received the official charter on behalf of the group. The Interact group at SCA was established September 2011. Chris Ross is staff advisor for the group.
District 7820 GSE Team in Taiwan
March Birthday and Anniversary Report
Member Birthdays | |||||
Name | Date | ||||
Sorflaten, Lydia | Mar 03 | ||||
Saint, Kirk | Mar 06 | ||||
Weldin, Clyde | Mar 09 | ||||
Mills, Dave | Mar 13 | ||||
Pridham, Harry | Mar 13 | ||||
Gillis, Wayne | Mar 19 | ||||
Goit, Jim | Mar 26 | ||||
Johnstone, Ryan | Mar 26 | ||||
Anniversaries | |||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | ||
Clark, Vince | Evelyn | 61 years | Mar 23 | ||
Join Date | |||||
Name | Years | Date | |||
Bowness, Richard | 17 years | Mar 01 | |||
Christianson, Joanna | 18 years | Mar 01 | |||
Campbell, Sarah | 4 years | Mar 31 | |||
Nicholson, Joe | 9 years | Mar 31 |
Rotarians Awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards from Truro and District Chamber of Commerce
News Release
February 29th, 2012
TDCoC Names Recipients of 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award
Two very familiar names in the Truro/Colchester business community have been chosen as the recipients of the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Truro and District Chamber of Commerce and the Business Development Bank of Canada. The award honours a lifetime of commitment to the local business and charitable communities.
Colchester County Recognizes Club Contributions
Rotary Wheel Found
A very old Rotary International Wheel was recently unearthed, literally, in the Truro area and given to the Rotary Club of Truro.
It comes with its own mysteries. Made of heavy iron, the wheel was found beneath the sub floor of a home on Wynn road during the course of renovations. How it got there... no one knows.
Five Rotarians Named Paul Harris Fellows
Eleanor Casey named for Community Service Award
This year’s recognition goes to Eleanor Casey. Eleanor is away however her son Bruce has agreed to accept on her behalf this evening.
Rotarian of the Year Named
Avenues of Service Citation goes to Lloyd Coady
Rotary Club Awards Paul Harris Fellowship to Ken Eisner
Awards to be Presented at 86th Annual Charter Night
- Avenues of Service Citation - Lloyd Coady
- Rotarian of the Year - Dave Mills
- Community Service Award - Eleanor Casey
- Paul Harris Fellow
- Richard Bowness +4
- Jim Goit
- Ken MacDonald
- Chester MacPhee
- Judy Nicholson
February Birthdays and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | |||
Name | Date | ||
Cameron, Jim | Feb 13 | ||
Clark, Paul | Feb 20 | ||
Anniversaries | |||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date |
Fleming, Carl | Valerie | 28 years | Feb 25 |
Join Date | |||
Name | Years | Date | |
Clark, Vince | 27 years | Feb 01 | |
Johnstone, Ryan | 2 years | Feb 01 | |
Mosher, Les | 42 years | Feb 01 | |
Wyllie, Adam | 4 years | Feb 11 |
EastLinkTV Coverage of Jan 23rd Meeting Air Dates.
Feb 5th, Thursday @ 9pm on EastLink TV.
Speaker for 86th Annual Charter Night will be RI Director Kenneth Grabeau
Nutrition Care for People Living with HIV and AIDS in Cameroon Africa
Rotary Club of Truro Sponsors ‘Train the Trainer Nutrition Counselling Seminar’ in Cameroon
All Rotary Clubs welcome the opportunity to help with development activities in poor countries. CESO (Canadian Executive Service Organization) Volunteers Allan and (Truro Rotarian) Lydia Sorflaten spent October and November in Africa with the Integrated Development Foundation (IDF), a Non- Government Organization (NGO) based in the Cameroon.
Club Celebrates Birthday of Long Time Rotarian
January Birthdays and Anniversaries
Name | Date | |||
MacPhee, Chester | Jan 03 | |||
McCabe, Bruce | Jan 08 | |||
MacDougall, Lorne | Jan 12 | |||
Collins, Michael | Jan 16 | |||
Nicholson, Joe | Jan 19 | |||
Hollis, Al | Jan 25 | |||
MacNaughton, Dave | Jan 28 | |||
Stevenson, Alexander | Jan 28 | |||
Anniversaries | ||||
Name | Spouse | Years | Date | |
Langford, Grant | Arlene | 50 years | Jan 20 | |
Join Date | ||||
Name | Years | Date | ||
Blair, Christine | 17 years | Jan 01 | ||
Hollis, Al | 36 years | Jan 01 | ||
Nicholson, Judy | 5 years | Jan 19 | ||
Winters, Robert | 51 years | Jan 19 | ||
Saunders, Dale | 9 years | Jan 27 | ||
Fraser, Matthew | 1 years | Jan 31 | ||
Gould, Jim | 1 years | Jan 31 | ||
Saint, Kirk | 8 years | Jan 31 |
Christmas Party 2011 Great success
The 2011 Christmas breakfast was a great success. Almost 90 Rotarians and their families enjoyed a visit from Sanata Ed and his elves.
Thank you to the social committee for their hard work on this event and Happy Holidays to everyone.
Jim and Laurie lead the group in Chrismas Carols
Report On The Atlantic Path Cancer Research Project
Interact South Colchester Academy Alive and Well
Rotary Club Christmas Greeting
Paul Clark joins Rotary Club
Paul was born in Sydney N.S. and has been living in the Truro area for the last 40 years.
Paul is an entrepreneur, co-owner of Inglis Jewellers (one of the Bald Boys), co-owner of a real estate holding company and co-owner and partner in several other business ventures.
Paul is proud of his 14 year son Reilly who is athletically gifted and has turning into a fine young man. He is married to the beautiful and independent Anne Toole and considers himself very fortunate to have such a great family.
Paul loves going to work every day and has a strong work ethic instilled into him by his father. When he is not at work, he likes to golf and to travel with his family.
Alex Stevenson New Member of Club
A graduate of Acadia University, Alex has been with TD since 1998, during which time he’s had the opportunity to work in Halifax, Toronto and (now)Truro.
Alex is married to Natalie and they have 2 children, 1 year old daughter Caitlin and 3 year old son Gavin. Life is busy but fun! Alex and his family have relocated to Truro recently and are enjoying getting to know the new community and new neighbours.
Outside of work, Alex likes to spend time outdoors doing a variety of activities.
Welcome Alex.
Joanna Christianson Attains RLI Level III
Rotarian Joanna Christianson was awarded the Rotary Leadership Institute Level III certificate and Pin at the regular business meeting of the Rotary Club of Truro on Nov 21st.
This is a significant achievement for Joanna as she has completed all three levels of the Rotary Leadership course. Joanna thanked the club for supporting her and recommended the RLI program to all members.
Shown in the picture making the presentation to Joanna is Club President Jim Goit.
CEC Interact Club has Great Start to Year.
The CEC Interact Club, has more than 40 student members and is working in the community and abroad, helping local and international organizations, charities and fundraisers. Rotarian Brian Matthews is shown on a recent visit to the club.. You can't help but be impressed.. PHOTO COURTESY TRURO DAILY NEWS
RYLA event for Truro Club - November 4, 2011
23 Students attended the RYLA event day held on November 4th, 2011. This year the event was held at NSCC Truro Campus.
Congratulations to the winners of the two $500 bursaries Wendy Castein and Patrick Ross from CEC.
The day consisted of a welcome from President Jim Goit, a presentation from NSAC Leadership Team, as well as numerous group activities throughout the day.
Herb Peppard visits Club
Randy Crozsman Visits The Rotary Club of Truro
Pictured at left is Randy Crozsman - Volunteer Provincial Coordinator (Nova Scotia) for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank as he speaks to our Club during our October 31, 2011 meeting.
Nov Birthdays and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays | ||||
Name | Date | |||
Grant, Heather-Anne | Nov 01 | |||
Michaud, Mike | Nov 03 | |||
Blair, Christine | Nov 07 | |||
Coffin, Garth | Nov 07 | |||
Coady, Lloyd | Nov 16 | |||
Ross, Wilfred | Nov 19 | |||
Anniversaries | ||||
Name | Spouse Name | Years | Date | |
Sandeson, Laurie | Mike | 21 years | Nov 03 | |
Collins, Michael | Kristell | 1 years | Nov 06 | |
Join Date | ||||
Name | Years | Date | ||
Langford, Grant | 25 years | Nov 01 | ||
MacDonald, Ed | 19 years | Nov 01 | ||
Coffin, Garth | 13 years | Nov 09 | ||
Gillis, Keith | 2 years | Nov 23 |
Club Makes Contribution to Colchester Food Bank Association
Rotary Club of Truro Responds to Polio Plus Challenge.
Members of the Rotary Club of Truro have supported the Polio eradication cause for many years having contributed more than any other club in the region. To mark World Polio Day on Oct 24th, the Club with further add to their commitment by making a $2,000 club contribution and encouraging all members to donate on their own. Our club total approaches $90,000 since 2007.
Rotary House Challenge Success
Rotarians were well represented at this year's Rotary House Golf Challenge. It was delayed a week due to inclement weather, and thankfully, it was a glorious autumn day for Wednesday's event. We can be very proud of Rotarian support for this event, as 13 of our members were golfing or volunteering. Additionally, four Rotarians planned on attending and worked to secure pledges, but with the change in tournament date, had conflicting schedules.
Full Photo Album can be found on the club Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofTruro
Rotary Club Supports Cancer Research Study
The Rotary Club of Truro recently supported Atlantic Path by recruiting about 250 volunteers to take part in a research study designed to understand why some people get certain diseases, including cancer. The study focuses on differences in genetics, environment, lifestyle and diet. Rotarians, including, from left, club Atlantic Path co-ordinator Wayne Gillis, Judy Nicholson, Richard Bowness, President Jim Goit and Dave Mills, helped distribute Atlantic Path kits. CARL FLEMING - TRURO DAILY NEWS
Check out http://atlanticpath.ca/ for more details on the project.
Rotary Club Makes Contribution to Maggie's Place
The mission of Maggie's Place is to enhance the health and social development of children and their families, in Cumberland and Colchester Counties. They support families through the preconception, prenatal, infant, early childhood and youth periods with an emphasis on the ages 0-6 early childhood period. The donation by the Rotary Club will be used to enhance programs for the many community members who use their many services.
Rotary District 7820 releases Strategic Planning Report for Comment
As part of its strategic planning process, the District has surveyed clubs and has released a report on the survey. The report is available on the District web site. www.rotary7820.com .
You can find the report on the Services tab on the top menu and can get a copy by clicking on District Strategic Plan. Comments are welcome
South Colchester Academy: New Interact Group
It is interesting how so many of these students have come to know Rotary: participating in RYLA, receiving bursaries, being sponsored to attend “Adventure in Citizenship’ program in Ottawa and knowing of some of Rotary’s work in the area. Students expressed interest in learning more about Rotary’s work Internationally. Mrs. Shea has agreed to be staff advisor
We welcome the group into the Rotary family and look forward to an exciting year.
Thank you from Adventures in Citizenship Participant
Rotary Club of Truro works with Rotary Club of Southwest Tobago
Rotary Club of Truro (working through the Rotary Club of Southwest Tobago) will fund materials and labor to build two small boats for the Barbados Bay Fishermen to be owned and operated by the Barbados Bay Fishermen Association (BBFA) on Barbados Bay at Studley Park, Tobago. What may appear to be a project to build two small boats for fishermen to get to their fishing boats is really a move to assist in a more democratic governance
New Membership Strategy Adopted by Club
- Induct a total of ten (10) new members by 01-Jun-2014 on the following schedule.
- four in 2011-12
- three in 2012-13
- three in 2013-14
- Achieve a net increase of five members by 01-July-2014
- Reduce the average age of membership by three years (59 to 56) by 30-Jun-2014.
- Attendance
- Achieve overall attendance of 85% or better any three months per year from 01-Jul-2011 through 30-Jun-14 (does not have to be consecutive months).
- Achieve a yearly attendance average of at least 80%.
Christine Blair Gets Village Volunteer Award.
The Village of Bible Hill has honoured Rotary Club of Truro member Christine Blair for volunteer service. The village has planted an elm tree at Holy Well Park and placed a plaque in recognition of her work.
Christine is a county councillor, a representative for Bible Hill on the Truro and District Chamber of Commerce and a board member of Colchester Regional Development Association. Congratulations Christine for your "Service Above Self"!
Atlantic PATH: Cancer Research In Atlantic Canada
Tony Lorning of Atlantic PATH (The Partnership For Tomorrow's Health) spoke to our Club regarding their in-depth study investigating how genetics, the environment, lifestyle, and behaviour contribute to the development of cancer. The group is currently recruiting participants and champions for their 30 year study involving 30,000 Atlantic Canadian's. Shown in the picture are Wayne Gillis of The Rotary Club of Truro (left) and Tony Loring of Atlantic PATH (right).
Rotary Club Makes Contribution to Horn of Africa Relief
Newest Member of Rotary Club Inducted
Rotary Leadership Institute In Truro Oct 15
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Atlantic Division Atlantique, will be holding the fall "learning" day on October 15, 2011 in Truro. We encourage all Rotarians to sign up to continue their Rotary Education. There is so much more to know!
The RLI is a great opportunity for Rotarians to learn more about our organization and to sharpen the skills you have already developed as a member. The Rotary Leadership Institute
(RLI) is a series of fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses offered
to refine a Rotarian's leadership skills and increase their base of
knowledge in Rotary.
Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business and professional persons who want to be more
effective in their vocation and club and more knowledgeable
Rotarians.
This year participants may register online by going to the District 7820 website ( www.rotary7820.com) and clicking on the RLI feature in the center Column. It’s quick and easy. Alternatively you may print off the form and fax or e-mail it to the address provided.
Parts 1, 2, 3, and Group Discussion Leader courses will be held so there will lots of Rotarians to network with.
The Rotary Club of Truro will be hosting a reception for all participants on Friday Oct 14 from 7-9 pm in the bar area of the Best Western Glengarry, so if you are in the area, please stop in.
Ri President Talks about Membership
Summer Social HUGE success
The 2011 Rotary Summer Social was a huge success this year. Held at the home of Richard and Maralyn Bowness at Shortt's Lake on August 3rd, about 50 members and guests were in attendance. There was food enough for everyone (and then some) and as fitting the Caribbean theme, we eat jerk and curried chicken prepared by NSAC student Denae Roman from Jamacia. With Reggae and steel band music playing and tropical shirts and shorts much in evidence, it was a night to remember. Check out the photo library on the club website or on our Facebook page (photos courtesy of Richard)
Thank you to the Social Committee lead by Chairs Sharon Corcran and Marilyn Brown assisted by Judy Nicholson, Mark Mason and many many others.
August is Membership Month
The Rotary Club of Truro would like to get back to the 65
member mark so that means we will all have to pitch in and bring in new
members. The membership committee will
be working on a Membership attraction and Retention strategy for the year and
we’ll need your help.
Bruce McCabe earns True Rotarian Award
District Governor, Bob Moffatt Visits Truro Club
The District Governor of 7820, Bob Moffatt visited the Rotary Club of Truro on July 25. After meeting with the Directors, he and his wife Karen attended the Club meeting and he addressed the membership. After the meeting they had a tour of Rotary House accompanied by Grant Langford and Jim Goit. Both Bob and Karen were impressed with the work of the Club.
New Rotary related Moble Apps Available
There are two new Moble Rotary Apps that might be if interested if you have an IPhone.
You can now search for a Rotary club with RI's free iPhone Rotary Club Locator App. You might also be interested in the ClubRunner Mobile App. Not only does it help find clubs like the RI App but it will let you log into our Clubrunner site, read stories and look up member details.
Ernie Bradley Turns 80
President's Report 2010-11
The 2010-2011 Rotary year is coming to a close. One year ago I stood here and set out some goals for the upcoming year:
- Interact Club: This is no longer a goal but a reality, thanks to the hard work of Brian, Lydia and Ryan.
- To have 100% participation by our members giving to the Rotary foundation: We fell short of this goal but did have eight members receiving their Paul Harris Fellows on Charter night.
- Keeping fun in Rotary: I feel this was a success with our summer social, Christmas
brunch, directors party, Thursday night make-ups and Charter night,
which I feel is the grand finale of our social year.
President and Directors Installed
Message from In-coming President
Message from Outgoing DG Mark Brown
Rotary Club Makes Contribution to Truro Police Service Cyber Program
The Rotary Club of Truro has made a contribution to the successful Truro Police Service "Cyber" Anti-Bullying program. The $3,000 donation was accepted by Const. Todd Taylor and Const. Jon Keddy (right in picture) and will go toward promoting the Truro Police Service’s Cyber program which educates young people about the dangers of cyberbullying and promotes internet safety. Judy Nicholson presented the cheque on behalf of the Club.
CEC Rotary Interact Club.
RYLA Session in Truro Great Success
Helping the Family Home for Children in Arima,Trinidad
Few experiences top the feeling that we have helped children improve their lives in a developing country. Over the last 10 years, the Rotary Club of Truro has helped an orphanage in Trinidad/Tobago, most recently in a major building project. At visit at Easter time, 2011 found the children growing, excitely involved in a new enterprise. Read on....
Club Receives District Governor's Citation
Rotary Club of Truro Awarded Presidential Citation with Distinction
President elect Jim Goit accompanied by Secretary elect Laurie Sandeson and Assistant Governor Marilyn Brown accepted the Citation on behalf of the club from District Governor Mark Brown.
exp Newest Website Sponsor
Deadline for Rotary Club Bursaries May 1st
Club Represented at Saltscapes Restaurant Opening
Mike Collins Newest Rotarian
April 16th Highway Cleanup Complete
The Highway Clean-up Committe had a good turnout for the annual Adopt-a-Highway Community Service project. Thanks to Al Begin and sons Patrick & Cameron, Keith Gillis, Laurie Sandeson, Carl Fleming, Chester MacPhee, and Wayne Gillis. The group gathered 68 bags of trash, a car muffler, grocery cart and a 2x12 plank, 12' long.
The most
succesful finder was Carl who discovered a Bing Crosby CD of Old time
Christmas songs. Fun to imagine the circumstances that it would have
been chucked out the window........the Robie Street interchange is
clean.
Three more Club Members Complete Part 3 of Rotary Leadership Institure Training
The Truro Rotary Auction Comes to Great Conclusion
The 64th Annual Truro Rotary Auction is now over and has been judged a success by all those involved. In the end there was a total of $32,681 bid on the 672 items. A total 69.1% of the value of the auction items was achieved which is slighted better than in the last couple of years. With cash donations, a total of more than $39,000 will be realized by the auction.
March Birthday & Anniversary Report
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2011 Charter Night a Huge Success
G&G Computers Newest Website Sponsor
G&G Computers of Truro has joined other local businesses and organizations as a sponsor of the website Rotary Club of Truro's.
Rotarian Keith Gillis feels that everyone deserves a well made PC as well as service that is second to none. His company G&G Computers tries to excel at both of these requirements.
Thank you for your support Keith
8th Annual Advertising Yearbook Released
The 8th Annual Rotary Club of Truro Advertising Yearbook has been distributed throughout Truro/Bible Hill and Colchester County and should be in people's hands now. Pictures of 206 local business and Individual advertisers are features in this colorful and informative magazine. The proceeds from subscriptions from the Yearbook are used to support the many projects of the Rotary Club.
Thank you to all those who participated. Additional copies are available by contacting any member of the Club.
BellAliant Newest Sponsor of Website
BellAliant, a longtime supporter of the Rotary Club of Truro, has joined our list of website sponsors. Their ad now shows on all our pages and joins our other sponsors in helping to cover the cost of the website. Thank you.
If you are interested in becoming a website sponsor please check out our sponsorship guide or contact Jim Goit.
Club member Profiled in National Magazine
New Members Join Club
Rotary Club Recognition Nomination Form
Youth Leadership Awards
New Member joins Club
Rotary Club Holiday Greeting
2011-2012 Club Executive Announced
Club makes $10,000 donation to Camp TIdnish
Club Make Donation to Colchester Food Bank
Bank
Rotary Club Supports Project
The Rotary Club of Truro has supported an initiative of the Colchester Community Workshop to purchase a vehicle to transport clients of the workshop. President Ken MacLean is seen in the photo in front of Rotary House presenting a cheque for $5,000 to Diane Standing, Executive Director of the Workshop Foundation.
Rotarian Helps WUSC students at NSAC with Technology
Rotarian Keith Gillis wins Small Business of the Year Award
Since its creation in 2001, G & G Computers has grown by dealing with customers in a friendly and straight-forward manner. G & G services all makes and models and builds custom systems based on the needs of the customer, whether they are a business professional, student, gamer or home user. The staff at G & G are passionate about computers are consider themselves enthusiasts. The company is always looking for new ways to serve its customers in this world where technology is constantly changing.
In the picture Keith (left) is presented the award by Don Locke of RBC (Award Sponsor)
Truro Club (Team A) take winning Trophy for Rotary House Golf
The "Young Guns" Team B, made up of Mark Mason, Al Begin, Keith Gillis and Adam Wyllie matched Team A in golf score but fell short in fund raising for the cause. They did claim to have been better dressed however.
Thanks to all that participated.
Truro Club members Participate in Rotary Leadership Institute
Bun Hay Passes
District 7820 Govenor Mark Brown Makes Official Visit to Club
Ernie Bradley given True Rotarian Award
Guatemala: Breaking the Silence
Erika Young will be entering Law school in the fall, having witnessed firsthand some of the struggles of the people of Guatemala. Erika shares from her life changing experience as part of the Breaking the Silence’s 22nd annual delegation to Guatemala. The Rotary Club of Truro is proud to have helped Erika participate in this excellent ‘on the ground experience’.
An "ACE" of a Past President
Photos from Rotary Summer Social
Rotary Summer Social
The Rotary Cub of Truro Summer Social will be held June 22, starting at 5:30pm. The venue will be Ed MacDonald's Cottage on Shortt's lake. You can register online or contacting anyone on the social committee.
New President and Executive Installed
- President Ken Maclean,
- Secretary Arnold Hagen,
- Vice-President Jim Goit,
- Treasurer (interim): Dale Saunders,
- Sergeant-at-arms: Wayne Gillis
- Directors:
- Al Begin
- Sharon Corcoran
- Chester MacPhee
- Mark Mason
- Dave Mills
- Judy Nicholson
- Kevin Quinlan
- Laurie Sandeson
- Al Begin
Rotary Club Bursaries Awarded
July 8 Bulletin
Peace Theme for Charter Night
Rotary Peace from Bernie Pitzel on Vimeo.
RI Peace theme for 87th Charter Night. Do you have your tickets yet? http://tinyurl.com/bboc9jt.
25 February 2013
11 December 2012
3 December 2012
Interact Club of South Colchester Academy has Successful Year
Congratulations to the Interact Club of South Colchester on a successful year. Pictured here are some of the members receiving the cheque for the matching Shelter Box from the Rotary Club of Truro. Some of their year’s activities are summarized below.
Colchester Community Funeral Home Newest Sponsor For Rotary Club Web site
Rotary Fun Fines Pass Card
Club Members with District Roles
Eradicate polio
Auction Donors
RI Conference Checkin
President Brian passed along the following message:
"We have heard from the Mayor of Montreal, Father Rocky from the phillipines, Antonio from Cypress. We have eaten well and met so many interesting people from around the world. Please share with the club at our lunch today.... Brian, Marilyn and Sharon. Garth was with us yesterday but his voice is problematic today..... Brian"
Curling Team Canada
Annual General Meeting Minutes
Semi Annual Meeting Agenda
Presidential Citation
To qualify for a citation, clubs must meet membership goals and have an activity from three of the six categories in the strategic plan (Polio eradication, Public image, Service Membership, Vocational service and Leadership.
Colleen Pinkney Rink visits Truro Rotary Club
Newest Sponsor for website
Thanks to partner and Rotarian, Rod Jones.
Four Members Attend Rotary Leadership Institute
Airtimes for Dr. Hurley's April 12th Presentation
Dr. Noel Hurley's presentation to the club will air on EastLink TV – Channel 4 – in
Thursday,
April 22 - 9:00pm
Thursday,
April 29 - 7:00pm
Rotary Seed Funding helps Hospice
Truro Club Unveils New Logo
Building a Home for Children in Arima Trinidad
Rotary Funspiel
84th Charter Night
Charter Night on Eastlink
The following are the airdates for the video of the Rotary Club of Truro Charter Night that was taped by Perry
Cheverie on Feb 23.
It will air as part of the Podium TV series on EastLink TV –
Channel 4 in the
Friday,
March 5 – 9:00am
Monday,
March 8 – 9:00am
Tuesday,
March 9 – 9:00am, 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Wednesday,
March 10 – 9:00am
Thursday,
March 11 – 9:00am & 7:00pm
Eastlink Airdates for Destination Colchester
The following are the airdates for the Creston Rudolph – Destination Colchester presentation that was taped on Monday, Feb 15. It will appear on Podium TV series on EastLink TV – Channel 4 in Truro on the following airdates:
Feb. 25 - 9:00pm
Feb. 26 - 9:00am
March 1 - 9:00am
March 2 - 9:00am, 7:00pm & 9:00pm
March 3 - 9:00am
March 4 - 7:00pm
Newest members of Rotary Club
Rotary Cub of Truro Donates Shelter Boxes to Haiti
So far our club members have pledged enough for two of the $1,000 boxes. The Club will match that amount to buy another two boxes. The Nova Scotia Community College has put on a big drive within their campus and is expecting to contribute enough for an additional two boxes.
One of our members had supplied information to one of his clients and they have donated $2,000 directly to ShelterBox. Members report that many of their business are in the process of fundraising toward the effort.
Advertising Yearbook Hits The Street
The 7th edition of the Rotary Club of Truro Advertising Yearbook was released in the Truro are the first week of January.
The 226 business, organizations and individuals who support the effort by buying an picture ad in the 46 page magazine are contributing directly toward the more than $50,000 that the Club will use to support community projects.
Thank you to all the companies, organizations and individuals that participate.
Christmas Breakfast
New Club Member makes New York Times
Keith Gillis, one of the Rotary Club of Truro's newest members, has been featured in a story about the Makkar performance mouthguard in the New York Times . Check it out at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/17/health/nutrition/17fitness.html?r=1&ref=style.
The developer of Pure Power Mouthguards is Truro dentist Dr. Anil Makkar.
New Club Logo
Rotary Christmas Greeting
Summer Social Photos
An album of photos from the Rotary Summer Social are now on the club's Facebook fan page. Check them out and leave your comments. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Truro/62552913756
Rotary Shirts Available
Les Mosher Presented with Gift
Of the many ways to offer support to the orphanages, building supplies and equipment can be donated. Ian presented Les Mosher with a gift from the DR children as a thank-you for the chop saw that Les and Home Hardware had donated.
Notice of AGM / Constitution and Bylaw Changes
Rotary Donation Recognition
Birthday and Anniversaries
There are a number of Birthday and Anniversaries during Dec. Please make sure to congratulate those people on their special day.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award 2009 given
The History of the 4 way Test
A Story Behind
The Four-Way Test
By Darrell Thompson
More than 60 years ago, in the midst of the Great Depression, a U.S. Rotarian devised a simple, four-part ethical guideline that helped him rescue a beleaguered business.
Newest Website Sponsor
Speaker thanks Club for Donation
Cathrine Yuill, Executive Director, Colchester East Hants Hospice Society spoke to the club on Oct 5th. She outlined the programs of the Society and thanked the Rotary Club of Truro for their $10,000 donation that will go towards the hiring of a grief counsellor. Club President Brian Matthews is shown with Ms. Yuill at the meeting.
Rylie Marshall presented with True Rotarian Award
Congratulations Rylie!
New Member in Truro Rotary Club
Newest Website Sponsor
District Governor Visits Truro Club
In addition to meeting with the Club Executive and Directors, DG David addressed the membership, assisted with the induction of new member Carl Fleming and presented a True Rotarian Award to club member Rylie Marshall.
8th Annual CCWF’s Rotary House Challenge
New Rotary Promotional Video
A new Rotary Promotional Video found on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vVyG0TJBWM&feature=channel_page
RI President's Explains 2009-10 Theme
RI Convention Montreal June 2010
This video is of RI president Kenny and his wife checking out Montreal, the site of the June 20-23, 2010 RI Convention. The URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJT-a8R3oUg The Convention website may be found at https://rotary2010.com/
Semi Annual Meeting
Lunch Speaker to Air on EastLink TV
Used Medical Equipment to Africa
40 walkers and 3 wheel chairs from Truro are on their way in a container of used Medical Equipment is being shipped by Rotary District 7820 to Africa.
Rotary and CESO Guyana
Group Study Exchange from Japan
Auction Website Opens
Rotary Club of Truro RYLA Bursaries
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Seminar
Rotary Club of Truro Newest Rotarian
RIP John Kenny visits Nova Scotia
Brian Matthews Travel Reports
New Website Elements
Monthly Attendance Shows Improvement
Month | Attendance for Month |
Jul 2008 | 71.35 % |
Aug 2008 | 72.59 % |
Sep 2008 | 82.81 % |
Oct 2008 | 74.65 % |
Nov 2008 | 75.00 % |
Dec 2008 | 80.00 % |
Jan 2009 | 76.35 % |
Feb 2009 | 85.52 % |
Mar 2009 | 74.90 % |
Charter Night 2009
Putu Duff: A World of Challenge
Through her growing years, Putu Duff called Indonesia and Truro/Shortts Lake her home. Her studies and work has taken her to Alberta, Africa, India, Mexico and now Vancouver. Our Rotary Club helped her with travel expenses to Mexico City where she shared her research findings on AIDS treatment in Uganda with the International Community.
Newest Web Site Sponsor
Rotary House Face Lift
Rotary/CESO: Partners in International Service
A Little Help Goes A Long Way
Camp for Disabled Children in Armenia
Canada Indonesia and Truro CWY
Canada-Jamaica Literacy Exchange Program
The Canada-Jamaica Literacy Exchange Program continues. Mary Burey, born in Jamaica, visits the schools in Jamaica where the books send. In a return visit this November, Mary takes 50 more books in her suitcase; this time to be donated to an 'early school' in Jamaica.
Rotary Club of St Lucia Youth Workshop
Rotary Club Communicty Partners 2007-2008
Every year the Rotary Club of Truro partners with a number of community organizations and individuals to provide service in the community and internationally. A listing for 2007-08 is now available.
Medical Equipment Lending Program Helps Many
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The Rotary Club of Truro has long been involved in helping people in the community who need medical equipment. Wheel chairs, lift chairs, walkers, hospital beds, medical bath lifts are loaned out. The Veterans and Rotary work together to meet the needs of individuals.
Rotary Club International Student Bursary Awarded
The Rotary Club of Truro International Student Bursary was awarded at the NSAC Student Awards Banquet October 23rd to student Sukkasini Thissaverasingan.
Canada/Indonesian World Youth
Rotary helps orphanage in Trinidad
Cycle to Walk Tour arrives in Truro
Canada World Youth Needs Assistance
Aug 2008 District newsletter on-line
Zone 22 Donald MacRae Peace Award
2008-09 Annual Advertising Yearbook Launched
Summer Social 2008
2008 Rotary Auction
Sponsor the Rotary Website
We are looking for sponsors for the Rotary Club of Truro website. We accept image or text ads that will appear on the front page on a rotating basis as well as other pages on the site. The ads get sent to all Rotarians with each weekly newsletter.
It's a great way to get recognized for supporting the Rotary Club of Truro.
Charter Night 2008 Great Success
Quick Guide to Attendance
Canada-Jamaica Literacy Exchange Program
Opportunity knocked when Elizabeth Walker, Project supervisor for the Canada World Youth Jamaica/TruroLiteracy Exchange Program, spoke to the Rotary Club of Truro. Nine Jamaicans and nine Canadians would bespending 12 weeks Sept-Dec 2007 with host families in Truro leaving Dec. 5th to spend 12 weeks in Jamaica. Complete Article posted in the Feb 2008 Lighthouse.
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