Happy New Year! As we begin a new year together, we wish you and your loved ones health, happiness, and fulfillment in the months ahead. Thank you for the dedication, generosity, and fellowship you continue to bring to our club and to the communities we serve.
January’s Rotary theme is Vocational Service. Vocational Service reminds us to use our skills, talents, and professional experience to make a positive difference—by upholding high ethical standards, mentoring others, and applying our expertise in service to our communities and beyond. Each Rotarian’s vocation is a powerful tool for service, and together we can inspire leadership, integrity, and purpose in the work we do every day.
January 16 & 23 - As detailed to members by email yesterday, we are having crucial fundraising brainstorming sessions. Its important for us to have as many members' voices around the table and that we are all willing to step up to find and implement new and creative fundraisers. Location: Curl Moncton
February 20 - Charter Night! This is our annual celebration of our Club and an opportunity to recognize members of our club and community. This will be an evening event (no noon meeting). More details and registration from will follow in next few weeks. Location: Legends
April 24 - Ticket Draw. Juergen and Andrew have agreed to again be our fearless ticket draw leaders.
Join us as we Unite For Good Times in Shediac, New Brunswick, from May 29 to 31, 2026.
Experience a weekend full of connection, inspiration, and unforgettable Rotary moments.
📅 May 29:PELS & SELS In-person learning sessions for all incoming Presidents and Secretaries
📅 May 29-31:North Atlantic District Conference 2026 For Rotarians and partners 📝 Registration will be opening soon!
At this week's meeting (held at LEGENDS), we have Senator Dawn Arnold (and fellow Club Member) as our guest speaker and her presentation will focus on her journey from Mayor to the Canadian Senate. We have invited members from area Rotary Clubs, and the meeting will be held at Legends.If you plan on bringing a guest to this week's meeting, please email our Sergeant-at-Arms David Maynard at davemaynardnb@gmail.com (and let him know if your guest has dietary restrictions), preferably by end of day tonight (Wednesday) .
Yours in Rotary,
Catherine
Catherine Black
President, Rotary MWR
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jesse Kerpan
October 5
Donald Botten
October 10
J Douglas Baker
October 27
JoAnn Franklin
October 30
Anniversaries
Allan MacLellan
Wanda MacLellan
October 9
Jon Andrews
Debbi Andrews
October 11
Jesse Kerpan
Hélène Kerpan
October 22
Join Date
Jesse Kerpan
October 1, 2014
12 years
John Patterson
October 1, 2019
7 years
Jon Andrews
October 1, 1992
34 years
Karla McLean
October 3, 2018
8 years
Michael Thiel
October 11, 2019
7 years
Barbara Elias
October 19, 2018
8 years
Ron Lord
October 28, 2016
10 years
Meeting Responsibilities
Oct. 23, 2026 - If you cannot attend, please arrange for a replacement
Chair
Eustace, Noel
Introducer
Thanker
Attendance N.1
Lapointe, Marc
Attendance N.2
Kanyana, Aisha
Greeter
Trenholm, Sherry
50/50
Patterson, John
Set Up (11:30-12 and 1:00-1:30)
Botero, Felipe
Set Up (11:30-12 and 1:00-1:30)
Maynard, David
Set Up (11:30-12 and 1:00-1:30)
Jardine, Richard
Oct. 30, 2026 - If you cannot attend, please arrange for a replacement
