Paul Allen, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, spoke with the club at our Friday morning meeting. You can see Paul's talk here: https://youtu.be/jeviWCIzzbg?t=1725

Two weeks from this Friday RibFest will be in full swing!

 

There are still a handful of open volunteer spots, plus some waste management teams are needed. Ashley will continue to try and fill these spots, but if not, Rotarians will be drafted in! Non-profit teams and groups who serve a four-hour waste management shift will receive a $400 donation.

Busy during RibFest? We need your help on June 24 moving RibFest items from our storage locker to a moving Pod. This process usually takes less than an hour and is followed by a social trip for pizza. Members pay for their own food. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Gardening gloves or other hand protection may be a good idea. See all the details and times here.

There is a Rotary friendship exchange between Calgary and Kentville this summer. Many of the visiting Rotarians will be in the city and coming to a BBQ at Stella Roy’s home on June 27th. Stella has very kindly invited fellow members as well.

On Saturday, June 10, Bob Power and his grandson, Rafe, did a beach cleanup along Hayes Beach. There were there for over three hours, and there is still more to be cleaned up. There were about 15 pots, five bags of styrofoam, other plastics, several items too large for bagging, and a propane cylinder.

 

If you are ever interested in joining Bob, please send him a message.

Last Saturday, June 10, a handful of Rotarians enjoyed fellowship and walked in Long Lake Provincial Park.

 

We plan to organize future fellowship walks of varying toughness.

Our club's board had its last meeting of the year. Led by president Jillian, board members Godfred, Ashley, Dav, Alex, Mike, Lori, and Tom, recapped the year and looked ahead for another Rotary year starting on July 1st. Board member Henk was away this week and was missed!

Our club was recognized with a membership growth award at the district conference last weekend. We are the only club in the district with double-digit membership growth! Well done Mike and his membership team.

Our Rotary Club will again be marching in the Pride Parade on July 23. Planning is still happening, but if you are interested, please mark your calendars and reach out to Alex Russell for details. Everyone is welcome!

Hello members and friends! Fellow member Tripta Devichand has donated her handmade quilt to be raffled off for the Red Cross Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal.

 

This internal raffle is open to all members. You may buy tickets on behalf of friends and family. Please do not advertise this on social media as this is an internal raffle and unavailable to the public.