As we gather this week, let’s take a moment to reflect with a Thought for the Day:
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi
This quote reminds us why we are here—not just to connect, but to make a difference. Whether through small acts or large projects, every effort we make contributes to a better world.
Let’s continue to lead with heart, serve with purpose, and uplift each other as we move forward in our Rotary journey.
What is your favorite thing about being a Rotarian?
To give back to the community and be of service to those in need.
Tell us something others might not know about you?
I was scared of ostriches when I was 7 years old.
Congratulations on Your Graduation!
Warmest congratulations to Rotarian Anissa Mustafa (shown in the photo below) onher recent graduation from the Master's in Management program at Crandall University!
Anissa's hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and this milestone is a testament to her commitment to excellence. RotaryMWR is confident you'll continue to make a meaningful impact both professionally and in our Rotary community.
Forest Glen School 18 Hole Mini Putt
Congratulations to Michelle Phillips LeBlanc, teacher at Forest Glen School (shown in the photo below with Superintendent Randy MacLean) for her annual "Bring a V.I.P. to the V.I.TEE." mini golf course!
Seven (7) of the 18 holes were designed and constructed by the grades 3 & 4 classes over the last couple of months as a STEM challenge (project-based learning experience).
The students did an amazing job!
Students chose the following themes: anime, Tetris, space, Canada's resources, hockey, lego and art. For the first year ever, a class included coding in their project.
Students invited guests to play with them during their Physical Education classes. President Sherry Trenholm and Rotarians Atilio Guerrero and John Wishart as shown in the photos below embraced the opportunity to visit this incredible mini golf course.
May 16, 2025, RCMWR Meeting Update
RotaryMWR Edith Cavell (EC) School Lunch Program Presentation
Congratulations and tremendous thank you ECCommittee Chair Karla McLean for her leadership, and excellent presentation on the EC Lunch Program.
RotaryMWR adopted EC in 2011. At this time 45% of the school families were single-parent families and the students represented over 65 different countries.
RotaryMWR has provided medals for the winners of intra-mural programs, served pancake breakfast, spaghetti supper at the parent teacher night, planted flowers and trees at Victoria Park and 2 trees at the school provided by Darrell Nameth, the owner of Lawn Rangers Landscaping, and supplied 70 iPads to the middle school students during the pandemic. In addition, RotaryMWR volunteered to do painting at EC and in 2015 completed a $28,000 kitchen renovation.
The involvement of the RotaryMWR has made a visible difference to EC School – staff and students know and smile at us when we are in their school. Our RotaryMWR sign proudly hangs in the hallway by the public entrance to the school. It reads simply: “Rotary Club of Moncton West & Riverview, Proud Partners with the Students, Staff and Parents of Edith Cavell School.”
A special thank you to Edith Cavell School Principal Angela Pleshka and Vice Principal Tyler Hardy for a PowerPoint presentation on Edith Cavell School highlighting the following information:
The Story of Edith Cavell School
Enrolment 20204-2025.
Criteria for Lunch Program.
Importance of the Lunch Program.
Moving Forward.
Thank you to the EC Committee
RotaryMWR extend our heartfelt thanks to the following EC Committee members for their incredible dedication in preparing lunches for 80 students each week during the school year, from Tuesday to Friday.
Your consistent effort and generosity have made a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives.
Chair Karla McLean/ John Aguiar
Sue Murray/Don Botten
Peter McIntyre
Les Elliot
Darrell Nameth
Richard Jardine/ Carolyn Jardine
Doug Baker
Alex Aguiar
Dave Maynard & Family
Noel/Karen Eustace
Sherry Mourant/ Eric Mourant
Nigel Bayliss
Stu Musgrave
David Close
Jamie Smith
Susy Campos/ Jeremy Hoyt
Lisa Gallagher/ Reid MacDiarmid
Catherine Black & family
Mark Estey & family
Allan MacLellan/Wanda MacLellan
Ian Franklin/ JoAnn Franklin
Sharon Niles/ Dave Niles
The Moncton West Rotary Charities provides the funding for the EC lunch program. Last year this EC lunch program cost approximately $20,000.
Future funding options for the EC Lunch Program include Rotary District Grant, Sponsorship including 'Sponsor a Day' for$150 to provide lunches for 80 EC students.
Special Thank You
A special thank you to the following RotaryMWRElectors for attending Rotary District 7815 Special Meeting - Noel Eustace, Darren Hansen, and Karla McLean. Truly appreciated.
Volunteers Wanted
Host Families and Drivers needed for the Rotary Friendship Exchange for our visiting Rotarians from Peru that will be in Greater Moncton Area from June 7 to 12, 2025.
If you are hosting Rotarians from Peru, you are not required to be a driver. Hosting typically involves providing accommodations, meals and companionship - not necessarily transportation. Other volunteers or organizers can assist with driving and logistics if needed.
Please contact Noel Eustace <bumperchute@ca.inter.net> for further details and to volunteer.
Ribfest 2025
- We are just over 4 weeks until Ribfest and help is urgently needed at the Committee level to make sure we can run the event safely.
- Also, we urgently need someone to help with sponsorshipas the previous sponsorship chair has left the club.
People can volunteer for both at the same time as well so if they can be a volunteer to work but also can be a supervisor contact person during their shift.
Please contact Colin Reeves as soon as possible, f you are willing to help with any of the roles above.
Colin Reeves <colin.reeves007@hotmail.com>
Upcoming Events:
- May 29-June 1, 2025: District Conference at The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- June 11, 2025: Social with Rotarians from Peru, and other Greater Moncton Rotarians at Legend's Restaurant. More details to follow soon.
- June 19-22, 2025: Ribfest
- June 21-25, 2025:Rotary International Convention, at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Register today for the incredible Convention experience of a lifetime.
-July 18, 2025: RCMWR Fun Golf atHillsborough Golf Club - starting at 11:15 am. (no luncheon meeting on this date)
-August 22, 2025: RCMWR Lobster Party at Lisa Gallagher's residence. (no luncheon meeting on this date)
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