Did you know International Men's Day, celebrated annually on November 19, is a tribute to the men who enrich our lives with strength, compassion and unwavering support.
It's a day to acknowledge their sacrifices, celebrate their achievement and appreciate their invaluable presence as fathers, brothers, partners and friends.
New Rotary Luncheon Seating
Commencing November 22, 2024, all Rotary members attending luncheon meeting will be provided a colored paper to confirm their assigned table seating. The goal is to improve networking within the club and provide the opportunity for the exchange students and new and experience members to connect.
The RCMWR Greeters will be responsible for providing all members and guests with colored paper and directing them towards their assigned table.
Updates from November 15, 2024 RCMWR Luncheon Meeting
Club members welcomed our Rotary Youth Exchange Student Benison Enosh to our RCMWR Luncheon meeting. As noted in the following photos Jesse Kerpan, Director of Rotary Youth Services and his family were delighted to welcome Benison to Moncton NB.
We also enjoyed a visit from Marcel Gervais, 7815 District Governor Elect and Caroyln Ferguson,Senior Gifts Officer-Zone 28, The Rotary Foundation as shown in the photobelow.
Carolyn has worked fulltime since 2010 as part of a staff team of thirteen Major Gift Officers in North America and is the only Canadian-based employee for Rotary International; located in Ancaster, Ontario. As staff support to fourteen districts in Zone 28, this includes about 95% of Canada, the northern parts of Washington state, New York, Michigan and Maine and a small island that belongs to France off the coast of Newfoundland.
As a Major Gift Officer, Carolyn works primarily one on one with Rotarians and friends of Rotary, to invite their support of our Foundation mission through a Major Gift, Bequest, or planned gift.
Carolyn is also a second-generation Rotarian-her father is a past Centennial Governor from Sault Ste Marie, ON. Carolyn joined Rotary in 2004 and is current member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Ancaster. She is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Paul Harris Society and a Bequest Society member. She and her family have enjoyed hosting eleven youth exchange students in her home.
For more information visit my.rotary.org/en/donate
To contact The Rotary Foundation Planned Giving Team, please email: plannedgiving@rotary.org or call 1-847-866-3100.
RCMWR Membership Survey 2024
Juergen Weiland and Roberto Palma, Membership Committee Co-Chairs are to be commended on the excellent work preparing the RCMWR Membership Survey 2024.
Jergen did an awesome job presenting to the Club members the results of the RCMWR Membership Survey 2024.
Key Insights and Recommendations for Improvements are as follows based on the Survey 2024 results.
• Enhance Member Engagement
• Improved Social Dynamics
• Develop Leadership and Succession Plans
• Foster Adaptability and Openness to Change
• Evaluate Membership Costs
• Improve Communication and Community Engagement
• Attract a More Diverse, Younger Membership
The survey breakdown showed that member engagement, social dynamics, and leadership structure are the key areas that need attention, while resistance to change and cost-related issues are also relevant.
Rotary District 7815 Annual General Meeting(AGM) Update (November 20, 2024
Approvals received for the following:
Minutes of 2023-2024 AGM of May 21, 2023
District 2023-2024 Training Report,
Audited Financial Statements to June 30, 2024
Appointed Auditors for 2024-2025 (Kent & Duffett Chartered Professional Accountants)
Other Business
Seeking Candidates for District Governor Nominee - Deadline for submissions is November 30, 2024
RCMWR Secretary 2025-2026
An amazing opportunity to get more involved with the RCMWR Executive is to submit your name for the position of RCMWR Secretary 2025-2026.
Please contact Catherine Black, RCMWR President-Elect if you are interested in putting your name forward RCMWR Secretary 2025-2026 or if you want to nominate a fellow Rotarian.
New Rotary Pin
Club members dreaming of purchasing a new magnetic Rotary Pin (size 15/16" wide x 3/8" high)please contact Karla McLean Club Secretary at karlamclean86.gmail.com
(Please note this pin is not recommended for use with pacemakers)
Laptop Computer Request
Attention Club members our new exchange student Benson Enoshi from Uganda requires a laptop computer (used loaner or permanent) capable of running MS Teams.
If you can provide a laptop, please contact Jesse Kerpan, RCMWR Director, Youth Services at yeo@rotarymwr.ca
Rotary Leadership Insitute (RLI) Training
RLI sessions Levels 1 and 2 held on a Thursday evening from 7 pm -9 pm (2 hour sessions for 3 weeks) as follows:
Level 1: Thursday, January 9, 16 and 23, 2025
Level 2: Thursday, February 13, 20 and 27, 2025.
Cost is $65 per level.
An In-person session covering Levels 1, 2 and 3 will be held at CCNB Dieppe on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9am - 4pm.
Cost is $150 per student and includes lunch and refreshments.
Registration for the on-line sessions will open shortly and links will be sent through Club Runner.
Next Strategic Planning Session
Scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm with 1 hour for lunch break (11:30 am to 12:30 pm) at the YWCA Moncton, located at 135 Kendra Street.
Coffee, water and treats along with pens and notepads will be provided.
Lunch will not be provided to attendees.
On this date see you at the YWCA Moncton main entrance door adjacent the parking lot will be open at 9:45 am.
Session goal is to develop the high-level tasks under each of the table legs.
Please confirm your attendance with President Sherry Trenholm.”
At the completion of the Strategic Planning process, the draft document will be prepared for submission to the RCMWR Board for ratification.
Upon approval by the Board, Darren Hansen will make a presentation to the RCMWR Club members tentatively scheduled for February 28, 2025
Special Thank You
Tremendous thank you to Juergen Weiland and Roberto Palma for their excellent work on the development and presentation of the RCMWR Membership Survey.
Thank you to all the RCMWR members that completing the Membership Survey questionnaire.
Thank you to Noel Eustace and Maria Mutch for being the electors from the RCMWR for the November 19, 2024, Rotary District 7815 AGM.
Special thank you to Fancy Pokket Bakery for donating mini pita pockets for approximately eighty students at Edith Cavell School each Friday during the school year.
Upcoming Events:
-November 23, 2024, 10 AM-11:30 AM
Guided Complimentary Tour of Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral located at 226 St-George Street offered to the RCMWR members and guests. (50 attendees confirmed) Donations to the Church maintenance fund welcomed.
- December 6, 2024, 5:30 pm: Holiday Party including International Dancers - Legend's Restaurant, 377 Killam Drive
- December 13, 2024: RCMWR Annual General Meeting, Meeting Rooms A-C) (located adjacent to Legend's Restuarant), 377 Killam Drive
- December 20, 2024: Holiday Fun Social, Legend's Restaurant, 377 Killam Drive
- January 31, 2024: Charter Night, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6, 100 War Veterans Avenue
- January 3, 2025 - New Year's Levee
Dolma Food, 251 St. George Street
- May 29-June 1, 2025: District Conference at The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- June 21-25, 2025:Rotary International Convention, at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Register today for the incredible Convention experience of a lifetime. Last day for early-registration discount is December 15, 2024.
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