Attendance (#): 7 In attendance were: Pres. Danielle, Rots. Donnie, Hoyles, John, Gord, Tharanee, Dave
Regrets: Rots. Bob, Keith
Meeting Minutes
A quorum was declared.
Time: 6:09PM
4-Way Test of the things we think, say or do
Moment of Reflection
Rotary Minute
Rot. Hoyles reflected on what can be accomplished when Rotarians work together with good faith and comradarie.
Rot. Gord explained to the prospective members the advantages of membership in a Rotary Club
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians
None
Introduction of Guests
Olubunmi Duduyemi, who recently graduated from McGill with a Ph.D. in animal science.
Adam Carmichael for his second meeting.
Charles Adebayo
Adoption of Agenda
MOTION by Rot. Dave that the agenda be accepted as presented, with the addition of a discussion about an International Project and discussion about collaboration with the Rotary Club of Sydney Sunrise. Seconded by Rot. John. Motion Carried.
Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting
MOTION by Rot. Dave that the minutes of the May 14 meeting be approved. Seconded by Rot. John. Motion Carried.
Email from Rot. Kevin Armstrong, District Membership Chair SENT TO ALL MEMBERS re: MEMBERSHIP ROUNDTABLE – TOMORROW NIGHT – May 27th
For Information
May 26, 2026
Email from Rotary International re: Make the most of America’s 250th anniversary in your community sent in error
For Information
June 3, 2026
Email from Rot. Kevin Armstrong, District Membership Chair SENT TO ALL MEMBERS re: Membership Roundtable Wrap and Thank You!
For Information
June 1, 2026
Email from Chris Etienne, 2024-2026 Rotary International Director TO ALL ROTARY MEMBERS IN ZONES 28 & 32 re: Get “In the Zone” with Rotary Zones 28 & 32 – great ideas for your club and district!
For Information
June 1, 2026
Email Robert Earle, Rotary Club of Dartmouth Rotary Foundation Chair re: follow-up email Rotary Global Grant Scholarship
For Consideration
The Secretary will respond that this is not something we support
June 1, 2026
Email from ClubRunner re: A Sneak Peek at What’s New in Nova
For Information
The Secretary will share the email with Rot. Tharanee
June 9, 2026
Email from Rotary International Data Services re: Take Action: Preparation for the July 2026 Club Invoice
For Information
We are up to date
June 10, 2026
Committee Reports
Golf Tournament
Rot. Hoyles reported: Rots. Hoyles, Bob, Tharanee and Gord attended the latest Golf Tournament committee. The event is Sept. 25. Protocase is sponsoring the dinner and two teams. Rot. Hoyles invited the prospective members Bunmi, Adam and Charles to help.
Rot. Keith has sent an email that he is available to assist with this year's golf tournament in any way possible, sponsoring a hole and providing additional graphics for social media. Maybe enrolling a team. Rot. Keith will also check with his photographer to see if he is available for a few hours on the day.
Breakfast Program
June 12 Rots. Hoyles and Anush will attend
June 19 Rots. Dave and Alfred will attend
Review Action Register
The memory is full. Rot. Hoyles will consult Rot. Brandon about how to correct this.
An Action Register is a register of commitments made by Rotarians. One is maintained for both the General Membership and the Directors.
Rot. Hoyles will go to Sobeys tomorrow night to pick up the hot dogs, condiments, etc. Rot. Hoyles reported that Rot. Bob has arranged for Riverview Interact students to help with the preparation and serving.
Onboarding prospective members
Rot. Hoyles reported that in the next few weeks a Fireside Chat will be organized. It was observed that neither Rots. Danielle nor Anush attended a Fireside Chat.
New Business
Better liaison with RCSS
Last week, on Friday evening, the RCSS invited us to help paid the steel plant Ladle situated where Open Hearth Park meets Prince Street. Unfortunately, due to the late notice, we didn't participate. We need to work toward better liaison with the RCSS.
International Project
Rot. Gord reported that PDG Ian Doyle will be visiting us to invite the RCOS to participate in providing a dental clinic in Nigeria. The plan is to access a Global Grant from RI. Rot. Gord also told the prospective members about his experience in Nigeria with the RI President at the time.
Scholarships
Rot. Bob provided an email to say that the scholarship cheques have been delivered to Eskasoni, Riverview and Sydney Academy.
50/50
On behalf of Rot. John, Rot. Donnie selected the Queen of Spades.
Meeting Host (Happy/Sad Fines, Ticket Draw, Distribution of Meeting Fines)
Happy Fine for Rot. Hoyles who announced that Bilynda is retiring from Registrar at CBU. Rot Hoyles attended the CBU Convocation and witnesses Bilynda installing the third Chancellor of the university. On top of all that, Bilynda and Hoyles are celebrating 28 years of marriage on June 20!
Happy Fine for Rot. Donnie beginning his one-year term as President of the Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council of The United Church of Canada
Happy Fine for Rot. Danielle who is grateful that Rot. Hoyles hosted our Lobster/Steak Party last Sunday.
Happy Fine for Rot. Tharanee who had two daughters graduate from university on the same day
Happy Fine for Dr. Bunmi who just graduated with his Ph.D.
Treasurer's Report
E-transfers: E-transfers to the club may be made to treasurer.sydneyrotary@gmail.com !!
President's Remarks (Directors' Meetings, District News, Special Reports)
Round Table
None
Guest Speaker / Special Program
None
There being no further business, the Chair ended the meeting.
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