Presented by: Bob and Cheryl. A photo of Caleb MacArthur's grave site was shared. It was covered in superhero figures. Caleb passed away at the age of 3 years old in 2015 from cancer. Caleb's Courage was a charity of Ribfest. March 24 was Superhero Day in the CBRM recognizing the importance of raising public awareness of childhood cancer. Caleb's Courage endowment fund helps "little superheros fighting big battles".
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians
None present
Introduction of Guests
Norma Jean MacPhee who is the Welcome Coordinator with the Cape Breton Partnership
Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting
Motion by: Cheryl
Seconded by: Brandon
Result: Motion carried.
Review Action Register (Separate document, maintained by Club Administration Director)
Hoyles had nothing to report
Committee Reports
Club Administration Committee (Director: Hoyles Whiting)
No report provided
Membership Committee (Director: Krista Rose)
No report provided
Public Image Committee (Director: Keith Buckland)
No report provided
Service Projects Committee (Director: Debbie Walsh)
No report provided
Bob reported that he sent along to the chair people for the upcoming Rotaract conference the contact information for the CBU Rotaract Club.
Darren had sent by email earlier in the week a photo of Riverview Interact Club members who had cleaned up the area around the County Arena and the school. Every two weeks the Interact club will do a clean-up in the area. Bob noted that here is a need for supervision by the school, so the clean-ups will be done on school days, so maybe the Interact Club won't be able to participate in our spring clean-up scheduled for a Saturday.
Ways & Means Committee (Director: Dave Mitten)
No report provided
Rotary Foundation Committee (Director: Bob Munroe)
No report provided
New Business
Please share the Rafflebox fundraiser by social media or other means. It is suggested that Rotarians could support Rafflebox in place of paying $5 per week for our 50/50 draw which we can't do while meeting by Zoom. Following Cheryl's suggestion, Darren will put a Rafflebox reminder in the weekly email with the Zoom link.
We still need volunteers to help with Brandon's upcoming vaccination clinics.
Round Table
John reported that the Wilkinson Trust will have $10,000 for scholarships this spring
Brandon reminded that Rotary leadership training is this coming Saturday from 9 to 3.
Meeting Host (Happy/Sad Fines, Ticket Draw, Distribution of Meeting Fines)
Happy Fines: Cheryl got her first vaccination yesterday as did Bob and Pat.
President's Remarks (Directors' Meetings, District News, Special Reports)
Attendance was low at last week's Directors' Meeting. The time was spent discussing Brandon's directors roster.
Guest Speaker / Special Program (If applicable)
Speaker: Norma Jean MacPhee, Welcome Coordinator with the Cape Breton Partnership
Topic: Genesis of the Cape Breton Welcome Network
Presenter: Norma Jean MacPhee, Welcome Coordinator with the Cape Breton Partnership
The Cape Breton Welcome Network supports Island communities in welcoming newcomers. The Network of local volunteer-led community groups will help to make every newcomer feel connected in their new home. Communities are healthier, happier and more productive when newcomers are supported, welcomed and can fully participate in society and the local economy. Funding is from the NS Office of Immigration.
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