On September 20, 2024, RCMWR members enjoyed 2 presentations.
First presentation was a surprise visit from Rotarian Sean Yo, from the Rotary Club of Guelph, Ontario. Sean is a Paul Harris recipient, born in Moncton, moved to Ontario in the 70s. and is visiting the area with his mom for 3 weeks.
Our weekly guest speaker was Joline Cyr, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sister of Greater Moncton.
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Moncton, mission is to ignite the power and potential of young people through life-changing mentoring relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 95 agencies across Canada dedicated to empowering youth by fostering meaningful, developmental connections.
Did you know Mentees participating in the BBBS program are 78% more socially competent, 85% show improved self-esteem and mental health and 72% show improved academic performance and school engagement.
For more information visit bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/moncton.
New Community Project
Catherine Black, RCMWR Chair of Community Service has organized a RCMWR quarterly dinner preparation for "The Ronald McDonald Family Room". This Room is for families with patients under the age of 18 receiving care at The Moncton Hospital.
The Ronald McDonald Family Room volunteer/service opportunity will offer support to the community and a fellowship opportunity for members to get to know each other more.
Catherine will be coordinating a menu that is family-friendly, nutritious, and delicious and purchasing the groceries for families.
Catherine requires volunteers to assist with the first meal preparation scheduled for Wednesday October 16, 2024.
Location: Moncton Hospital Ronald McDonald Family Room, second floor mezzanine near the library
Group Arrival Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Dinner Time: 5:00 pm
Number of People to Serve: 20 servings
Suggested Group Size: 2-6 people
If you are interested in volunteering for this community project, please contact Catherine Black <cathyblack47@hotmail.com>
What is "Guest Who's Coming to Dinner?"
It's a fun evening where hosts don't know who's coming to dinner until you show up at their door! And guests don't know where they're going until the night before when we send out the email with location and time details. The element of surprise is part of the fun!
It's a great way to get to know fellow Rotarians you may not have yet gotten a chance to connect with as much as you'd like.
Most of all, it's a lovely evening with great food, lively conversation and even better company!
Photo above was taken at the Guest Who's Coming to Dinner host's home of Ketan and Binita Raval.
The Guess Who's Coming to Dinner events will be scheduled for Fall 2024, Winter and Spring 2025.
Due to the significant amount of work organizing this event three times this Rotary calendar year only one evening will be selected for dinner. So, if you unable to attend the Fall 2024 dinner, you can schedule to attend in 2025.
Special Thank You
Huge thank you to Nadine Larche who has volunteered to organize the Guess Who is Coming to Dinner events this Rotary year.
"Volunteers Required"
Edith Cavell School Lunch Program
- If you are interested in helping the children at Edith Cavell School, please reach out to Karla McLean and she will add you to our roster for the 2024-2025 school year:<karlamclean86@gmail.com>
Sunshine Committee
- Volunteers (total 2) required for the Sunshine Committee to provide support to Fellow Rotarians who are injured, wounded or distraught. Contact Darrell Nameth if you would like to join the committee.
<dsnameth49@rogers.com>
Youth Exchange Committee
- Volunteers (total 3) required for the RotaryYouth Exchange Committee.
Roles are flexible according to availability and include school contact, Counsellor (student buddy system), event planning, drives and chaperone, administrative tasks, and hosting.
Contact Jesse Kerpan if you would like to join the committee.
<jesse.kerpan@gmail.com>
Social Committee
Volunteers (total 2) required for the Social Committee as they are recruiting new members. Contact Sandy Mollins if you would like to join the committee.
<sandy.mollins@gmail.com>
Upcoming Events:
- October 5, 2024: Rotary Leadership Institute is holding all 3 RLI levels in Truro on October 5th, 202,4 at Nova Scotia Community College. Deadline for registrations September 26, 2024.
Training starts at 9am sharp and runs till about 4, lunch is provided.
- October 7, 2024, 4 PM -6 PM World Polio Presentation to Moncton City Council
- October 18, 2024, 6 PM: True Crime Murder Mystery Buffet Dinner and Tour for RCMWR members and their guests at the Albert County Museum. Maximum attendance is 80. This dinner replaces the Rotary luncheon meeting on this date and the meal cost is the same for regular members. Guests, family members, retired and senior active members cost will be $25/person.The buffet dinner will be served in the community hall at 6 PM sharp.
- 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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