We were very happy to hear from Ross Jefferson, CEO of Discover Halifax. Discover Halifax is a non-profit, membership-based, destination marketing and sales organization. They work in partnership with the Halifax Reginal Municipality, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, and participating industry members. You can watch the presentation from Ross here: https://youtu.be/ZAMeo83-OUs

The International Committee has responded to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We will be giving $1,000 from our existing international budget to ShelterBox, who are on the ground now. Additionally, Rotary International has opened a disaster fund with money directed toward that disaster zone. We will also be giving $1,000 from our existing international budget to the disaster fund.

 

To give to ShelterBox, visit: https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/

To give to the Rotary International Disaster Fund, visit: https://my.rotary.org/en/donate

Mike Gibson and the membership committee have launched the Mentorship Program. While there will be more details shared later, each new member will be assigned a mentor to assist them through various activities and learn about Rotary. We are expecting some new members shortly.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mike Gibson.

During the assembly, the financial results of RibFest were shared. At this point, our final number is around -$177. While this is disappointing, we have to clarify that this number is after we have donated to the various non-profit and charitable groups that participate in RibFest.

As part of our operations, we donated:

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ashley.

We are hosting a quick, fun February fundraiser called "Rotary Babies". You can enter with or without a baby picture. The winner will receive half the pot, and the Club will receive the other half.

 

Here is what you need to do:

Tripta is on the committee to nominate the 2025-2026 district governor. If you have someone in mind who you think would be a great district governor, please reach out to Tripta. The deadline for nominations is January 27, 2023.

Our next Paul Harris Fellow night will be at the Westin Nova Scotian on April 20th. Please check your email for a for call nominations. We are looking for five people in our community who exemplify the values of Rotary. All nominations must be made by January 15th.