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1 of 5 26/07/2012 11:08 Thu Jul 26, 2012 Home Editor Greg Loskow If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor. Speakers Jul 30, 2012 Chair: Sarah Campbell Dana Holtby - Canada World Youth Program Aug 06, 2012 Civic Holiday No Meeting Aug 13, 2012 Chair: Kirk Saint Club Meeting Aug 20, 2012 Chair: Bart Hinze Kim Carter - ALS Aug 27, 2012 Chair: Christine Blair Melissa Higgins & Renee Poirier Parents Supporting Parents Society (Bright Skies Day Camp) Sep 03, 2012 Labour Day No Meeting Sep 10, 2012 Chair: Mike Michaud Jennifer Spicer - United Way of Colchester executive director Sep 17, 2012 Chair: Joanna Christianson Jud Pearson: Returning officer of Truro Sep 24, 2012 Chair: Jim Gould View entire list... Club Events Stories July 23, 2012 Posted by Laurie Sandeson Rotary Club of Truro Bulletin The Start: Chairperson Heather-Anne Grant called the meeting to order and following O Canada and Rotary Grace, she introduced herself. Heather-Anne grew up on a dairy farm in Hardwoodlands. She graduated from NSAC (Agricultural Economics) and completed her Masters in the same field from U of Alberta. She was employed with AgraPoint International, CIBC and was a part-time sheep farmer for a period of time. Heather-Anne is presently an employee of NSAC and coordinates the International Food Business Program. She enjoys running, gardening and travelling. As a first year member of the Rotary Club, she is looking forward to learning more about the organization and getting involved. Attendance: 62% Fun Fines: Dave fined all those who did not get down to Halifax to take in the Tall Ships Festival. Happy Mug: Ed, Brian and Jim Gould were extra happy today. 50/50: Al Hollis had the opportunity to find the elusive joker but fell short - the kitty climbs to over $100. Committee Reports: Al Begin got the 2013 Auction off to an early start with the auctioning of a Rotary t-shirt donated by former member, Barb Allan. Jim Gould was the winning bidder. Next Week's Program: Dana Holtby - Canada World Youth; Chairperson - Sarah Campbell Secretarys' Report: Jim congratulated all those having birthdays or anniversaries during the month of July. President's Report: Laurie welcomed members back from summer vacations. She noted that there would be no meeting on August 6th (Natal Day holiday). The Board of Director's met on July 3rd and the following business items were discussed: Financial report was received from Les Mosher - the community account had a balance of $88,434 with A/R of $7293 (related to Yearbook from previous years) and A/P of $6500 (related to bursaries yet to be paid out). The Club account had a balance of $750 - revenues of $19,888 and expenses of $22,682 A budget for 2012/13 was presented by Laurie and approved by Directors Directors approved a $10 increase in membership fees bringing dues to a total of $185 for the year Yearbook pictures are being taken now and Laurie advised members that there will be a group photo of entire Club membership in mid-september Directors agreed to forgo the Fun Fines Pass Card for 2012/13 Discussions are underway with town officials regarding opportunities for the

2 of 5 26/07/2012 11:08 Aug Director's Meeting Home of Mark Mason Aug 07, 2012 07:00-09:00 Aug Social Thursday Aug 16, 2012 05:15-06:15 Sept Director's Meeting Home of Joanna Christianson Sep 04, 2012 07:00-09:00 Sept Social Thursday Sep 13, 2012 05:15-06:15 Meeting adjourned. Club to participate in Rotary signage in Victoria Park; options will be presented to the Board for consideration. Bursary award letters were presented to winners from the 5 Colchester County High Schools Jim Goit has submitted his application to be Group Study Exchange Leader for the 2013 GSE - the Club has supported his application. Off-site meeting possibilities were offered up (e.g. tour of Civic Centre and new hospital; meeting and tour of Millbrook Interpretation Centre; Perennia Innovation Centre, Camp Tidnish) Oct Director's Meeting Al Bégin Oct 02, 2012 07:00-09:00 Oct Social Thursday Oct 11, 2012 05:15-06:15 Nov Director's Meeting David Mills Nov 06, 2012 07:00-09:00 Nov Social Thursday Nov 15, 2012 05:15-06:15 Dec Director's Meeting Dec 04, 2012 07:00-09:00 Rotary Christmas Brunch Dec 15, 2012 Jan Director's Meeting Home of Jim Gould Jan 08, 2013 07:00-09:00 Jan Social Thrusday Jan 17, 2013 05:15-06:15 Feb Director's Meeting Home of Judy Nicholson Feb 05, 2013 07:00-09:00 Feb Social Thursday Feb 14, 2013 05:15-06:15 Rotary Club of Truro 87th Annual Charter Night Feb 21, 2013 06:15-11:00

3 of 5 26/07/2012 11:08 Mar Director's Meeting Mar 05, 2013 07:00-09:00 Truro Rotary Auction Mar 11, 2013 08:00 AM - Mar 25, 2013 09:00 Mar Social Thursday Mar 14, 2013 05:15-06:15 Apr Director's Meeting Apr 02, 2013 07:00-09:00 Apr Social Thrusday Apr 11, 2013 05:15-06:15 May Director's Meeting May 07, 2013 07:00-09:00 May Social Thrusday May 16, 2013 05:15-06:15 Jun Director's Meeting Jun 04, 2013 07:00-09:00 Jun Social Thursday Jun 13, 2013 05:15-06:15 Website Sponsors Please visit our Sponsors. Click here to place your ad Website Sponsors Interesting in sponsoring this site? Click here and sign up today!

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