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May 07, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Well we have a date, time and location, all we need now is the scotch.
We will try to have a good selection available, some you might know, some you might not but all will be true to the scotch. For the well tested and novice alike, an evening of fellowship and taking a sip of these delights will be well worth the time.
Some of you have already expressed an interest but I am sending this to all club members in case other want to attend or have a significant other that might enjoy this evening as well.
It will be held May 7 at 6:30pm at the Moncton Masonic Club, 115 Queen St, Moncton, use the Alma St entrance. Price $40/each. Limited to around 30 people and we have about 15 or so already that have expressed an interest in attending so respond when you can. Bring $40 that night or etransfer me at nigeltsb@gmail.com
From the Highlands to the Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelton and Islay we shall take a journey and drift off to the moors afar. A chart is attached for your review.
Nigel Bayliss/Marc Lapointe - a joint venture for spirits and social gathering
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The Canadian Masters National Weightlifting Championship
Jun. 17, 2022
Jill Miller Has been associated with the sport of Olympic style weightlifting for 50 years and competing as a Master Athlete for 30 years. She along with her husband Ken have served as Competition Directors of the World Masters Weightlifting Championships, the Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships, the Canadian Championships for elite athletes and over 30 years of annual provincial championship in Ontario, including many world championship qualifier events. Jill moved to New Brunswick with her husband in September 2020, taking up residence in Shediac. The move to this area was in part motivated by the growing strength of Weightlifting in the province and the desire to help move this even further forward. Jill is an international technical official for Weightlifting and has served in this role, north and south America, Asia and Europe. She is on her way to serve at the Commonwealth Games in August this year and her husband is currently in Mexico as an official at the Youth World Championship. Jill trains and certifies Weightlifting Coaches in the National Coaching Certification program.
Jill and Ken are no strangers to Rotary as Ken is the holder of the Paul Harris award and Jill & Ken were very involved with the Youth Exchange program for over 10 years hosting young people from, Denmark, Argentina, Taiwan, Brazil and the Philippines. |
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Systemic Racism
Jul. 15, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Commissioner Manju Varma Bio From 2001-2008, she was an Assistant Professor with the University of New Brunswick. Later, she joined the Federal government and has worked at Canadian Heritage, Correctional Services Canada, and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) where she created and led the Office of Inclusion, Equity and Anti-Racism. She is also a certified Conflict Mediator (Harvard Law School) and Negotiator (Dalhousie University). Currently, she is a partner in Engaging Matters Diversity Consultants and is New Brunswick’s Commissioner on Systemic Racism; this position is the first of its kind in Canada.
Manju Varma, Ph.D, a déménagé au Canada avec sa famille à l’âge de deux ans et a grandi à Moncton, au Nouveau-Brunswick. Elle a obtenu son doctorat en éducation antiraciste de l’Ontario Institute in Education/Université de Toronto. Au cours des 30 dernières années, elle s’est concentrée sur les questions liées à la diversité et à l’antiracisme au Nouveau-Brunswick et a publié à l’échelle nationale et internationale sur les sujets de la santé mentale, de la diversité et des jeunes et de l’éducation antiraciste. De 2001 à 2008, elle a été professeure adjointe à l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick à la faculté d’éducation. Elle a travaillé pour Patrimoine canadien et Service correctionnel Canada et à l'Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA), où elle a créé et dirigé le Bureau de l'inclusion, de l'équité et de la lutte contre le racisme. Elle est également une médiatrice de conflit certifiée (Harvard Law School) et une négociatrice (Université Dalhousie). Actuellement, elle est partenaire de la société Engaging Matters Diversity Consultants et Commissaire au racisme systémique du Nouveau-Brunswick ; ce poste est le premier du genre au Canada. |
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Living your dreams, working hard to achieve your goals
Jul. 29, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Greater Moncton native Thane Dunn has taken his love for Elvis Presley and turned it into a fulltime living. He has won two World titles and is widely regarded as one of the very best in the business.He is actually endorsed by people who worked and performed with the real Elvis. His talk today focuses on Living your dreams and working hard to achieve your goals no matter what field you're in. |
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Shelter Movers
Aug. 05, 2022
Renée began her career with the Federal Public service in 2013. She first fulfilled strategic advisory roles alongside various Assistant Deputy Ministers before working in trade development for creative industries. |
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Justice Facility Dogs. La Belle Marielle
Aug. 12, 2022
Kristal LeBlanc is the CEO of the Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre located at the Courage Centre. She has been leading this dynamic and passionate team at the Centre since 2011. Kristal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Applied Health Services Research from the University of Prince Edward Island. LeBlanc’s research, and subsequent publications, concentrate on the needs of older women experiencing intimate partner violence. From 2017 to 2019, Kristal worked with various community partners to embark on a $4.3M capital campaign to build the first Centre of excellence in trauma-informed practice for victims and perpetrators of crime. This 19,000 square foot facility brings together diverse partners from health, social services, and criminal justice all in one location. Armed with a passion to bring innovation to victims of crime in Southeast New Brunswick, LeBlanc worked with the Courthouse Dog Foundation and Justice Facility Dogs Canada to develop and implement the first Justice Facility Dog program in New Brunswick. Marielle is a 6-year-old standard poodle who is a graduate from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. To respond to the changing resulting from Covid-19, LeBlanc is working with her community partners to develop the first trauma-informed daycare in New Brunswick, and only the second in North America. The “Little Courageous” will be destined for children who have had a negative adverse event such as exposure to family violence. Kristal has been recognized for her work in community through various awards including a Woman of Distinction Award, Chamber of the Commerce Women of the Year President’s Award from the Chamber of Commerce of Cap-Acadie, Top 20 under 40, and was recently awarded a Rotary 101 Resilience Award. |
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Aug. 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Greetings Some of you may have received a notice about this event but we are sending it again as a reminder. Join fellow Rotarians and friends for a fun night of bourbons and a few snacks. We are already at 70% capacity so get your name in soon so you dont miss out. We are having a selection of 5 fine Bourbons lead by Ken Arsenault so it will make for a great evening. Arrive at 6:00 pm for chat and conversation with the tasting starting at 7:00pm If you have any questions or need help registering you may contact Nigel Bayliss nigeltsb@gmail.com 506-866-1372. Hope to see you there. Your social committee |
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Aug. 19, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
We are looking forward to a great 2022 Lobster Party at a stunning location, Lisa Gallagher's house by the Shediac River. |
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Sep. 01, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Emergency Preparedness
Sep. 16, 2022
Conrad Landry began his career as a Paramedic in 1988. In 2001 he became a firefighter and is currently the Fire Chief, Director of the Emergency Management Organization and Director of Community Safety for the city of Moncton. Chief Landry received his Degree in Science and Master’s in Business Administration from University of Moncton and a Masters in Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads University. Conrad has gained significant experience in emergency management as Incident Commander. These incidents include large structure fires, forest fires, floods, ice storms, snowstorms, hurricanes, major concerts, pandemic and refugee resettlement response. |
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Area Rotary Clubs Meeting
Sep. 29, 2022
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Moncton Airport
Oct. 14, 2022 12:00 p.m.
Courtney is the President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority. She joined the the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) in 2017 and has been an integral member of the YQM management team in the role of Director, Finance and Administration until May of 2022 when she became the airport’s first female President and CEO. She is responsible for airport operations and growth of YQM from the passenger, cargo and commercial perspectives. She is a disciplined and thoughtful leader with a strong understanding of the economic importance of Greater Moncton’s airport to the community it serves. Prior to joining Vantage and YQM, Courtney worked with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, where she led internal audit, IT financial planning and performance, risk management and compliance efforts over a six-year period. She began her career with international assurance, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton LLP in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and several professional designations as a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor. Courtney also serves on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton. |
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Senior Challenges
Oct. 28, 2022
Cecile Cassista is executive director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights which she founded in 2014. She is also a councillor-at-large for the Town of Riverview.
A champion of her community of Riverview, Ms. Cassista sees her role as representing the interests and concerns of residents in areas such as immigration, affordable housing and senior care. In 2006, she co-founded the Seniors’ Roundtable for the Town of Riverview, which organizes the Year of the Older Person, a popular celebration that attracts many seniors from the Greater Moncton area.
The Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights works to achieve and maintain affordable and accessible programs to enhance the quality of life for seniors and their families. Cecile puts her energy and enthusiasm into raising awareness of issues important to them, and particularly to those who reside in nursing homes and senior care facilities. |
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