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Meeting Date: February 23,2021
 
Chair: Brandon
Greeting / Attendance: Brandon
Bulletin Editor: Cheryl

Attendance (#):  14

Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
  • Time: 6:05PM
4-Way Test
  • Led by: Bob Munroe
Moment of Reflection
Rotary Minute
  • There was no Rotary Minute
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians
  • None present
Introduction of Guests
  • None present
Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting
  • Bob moved to approve, Cheryl seconded. Motion passed.
Review Action Register (Separate document, maintained by Club Administration Director)
  • Hoyles reviewed AR with group
  • Cheryl had completed action relaying information to AFP Cape Breton that we are looking for volunteer projects.
  • Action of reviewing AR with Christine was completed
  • Adding Instruction tab was completed by Hoyles
Committee Reports
  • Club Administration Committee (Director: Hoyles Whiting)
    • Report provided by Hoyles.
    • Cheryl Marsh was added to Club Administration Committee.
  • Membership Committee (Director: Krista Rose)
    • No report provided
  • Public Image Committee (Director: Keith Buckland)
    • No report provided but Brandon stated that images should go up from Curling for a cause.
  • Service Projects Committee (Director: Debbie Walsh)
    • No report provided.
    • Brandon has reported that there is now a vacancy in Service Project role and if anyone has an interest to contact him.
    • Bob reported that our Interact Club at Riverview is leading a food drive campaign for the benefit of Loaves and Fishes. This campaign is school wide, not just Interact Club members. Bob has asked that all members contribute to drive as the Interact club’s drop off day is March 11th. Acceptable items are: Potatoes, can mix veggies, tea bags, mayo, can meats, sugar, flour, ketchup, carrots, jam, peanut butter, small Juice boxes, pudding, cookies, and nonperishable items. Superstore and Sobeys gift cards are also acceptable.
    • Bob also reported that he did meet with Air Cadets last week.
    • Brandon reported on Curling for a Cause: committee has reached target of 12 teams and asked membership for limited volunteer roles. Brandon had asked for membership to stop by if they would like. Item added to AR for Brandon to ask Ian Doyle and Sunrise to stop by.  Item added to AR for Lisa to get Rotary flags for event.
  • Ways & Means Committee (Director: Dave Mitten)
    •   No report provided
  • Rotary Foundation Committee (Director: Bob Munroe)
    • Bob had nothing new to report.
    • Club can reach to Brandon or Bob if anyone would like more information
New Business
  • Gord mentioned that global grant was approved for $41,000 US for equipment for Armenia.
Topic #1 (if applicable — to be determined prior to the meeting)
  • Topic: Proposal of Drive-thru Ribfest
  • Presenter: Lisa MacDonald
  • Notes: Lisa provided presentation on Ribfest. There was discussion amongst membership. Item was added to AR for Lisa to create a sub-committee and present to membership at a meeting created specifically for Ribfest to inform membership before voting.
  • Lisa provided presentation to be placed on Clubrunner and link: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2029640
Topic #2 (if applicable — to be determined prior to the meeting)
  • N/A
Round Table
  • Bob stated that if we move forward with Ribfest, Sunrise members may volunteer although they do not want to host.
  • Donnie stated New Waterford voted not to participate in Ribfest this year.
Meeting Host (Happy/Sad Fines, Ticket Draw, Distribution of Meeting Fines)
  • None to report
Secretary's Report (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Correspondence)
  • Brandon presented in Christine’s absence.
  • Alistair’s Birthday is February 26th
  • David Risk 24 Rotary Anniversary is coming up
President's Remarks (Directors' Meetings, District News, Special Reports)
  • In Darren’s Absence, Brandon reported that we need to keep structure to our meetings and respect member’s time.
Guest Speaker / Special Program (If applicable)
  • N/A
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