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Guestspeaker Lynn Arsenault, VP Customer Service, NB Power

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Ron Toivanen with Guestspeaker Lynn Arsenault, VP Customer Service, NB Power

She spoke about the challenges and changes NB Power is looking at to improve Customer Service

Lynn discussed NB Power’s current challenges and future vision. She started off by mentioning that June is electricity month. The main challenge that NB Power faces is the daily Two Peak Challenge of early morning and early evening peak load demands. With Siemens, they are investigating a smart grid approach by use of smart meters to reduce peak load demands. Amongst other programs, she mentioned were the LED program and Energy Vampires. Also noted NB Power has to make a decision on the Mactaquac Dam. http://www.mactaquac.ca/

In addition, Lynn mentioned that Efficiency NB became part of NB Power as of 1 April. http://smarthabits.ca/. Another tidbit that she shared was that tropical storm Arthur was the worst storm in its history to affect the NB Power distribution system.

June 2015 World Travel Draw Winners

Rotary World Travel Draw Winners – June 2015

1^st Prize –Riviera Maya, Grand Sirenis Resort – Reg Boucher Sold by: Greg Ireland

2^nd Prize – $500 – Jim Duncan – Sold by: Al Cotton

3^rd Prize – $244 –Lisa Lapointe – Sold by: Al Cotton

4^th Prize – $125 Sedona Gift Certificate – Carole Legacy – Sold by: Adam Chamberlain

5^th Prize – $125 Fashion Deck Cert –June Boulay – Sold by: Sue Stever

6^th Prize – $100 Danny’s Gift Certificate –Nicole & Mario Mallais – Sold by: Jason Moffitt

7^th Prize – $100 Atlantic Host Certificate –Luc Dugas – Sold by: Al Cotton

8^th Prize – $100 Nectar Gift Certificate – Jim MacDonald – Sold by Al Cotton

9^th Prize – $100 Tower’s Gift Certificate – Danny & Elaine Godin – Sold by: Al Cotton

10^th Prize – $100 Nepisiguit River Company – Louise Godin – Sold by: Al Cotton

11^th Prize – $50 Chicken King- Pierre Morais – Sold by: Al Cotton

12^th Prize – $50 Catherine & Co. –Kathy Conde – Sold by: Adam Chamberlain

Bathurst Rotarians Supporting Bayview Trucks and Equipment

Bathurst Rotarian volunteers supporting the Bayview Trucks &
Equipment Open House in Bathurst on May 27

Camp Rotary On-Line Auction

Camp Rotary On Line Auction

Camp Rotary is an accessible summer camp located at Grand Lake, New Brunswick. It is owned and maintained by the Fredericton Rotary Club and operated by Easter Seals. The camp allows people with a variety of challenges to have a summer experience that would not normally be available to them including swimming, boating and all the summertime activities many of us take for granted.

We appreciate the on-going support of other Rotary Clubs which has helped the Fredericton Rotary Club in our efforts to maintain, and improve the facilities at Camp Rotary. We are excited to announce that our club’s key fund raising event will be an on-line auction that will run May 22 through June 1, 2015. You can register for the auction at:

http://www.camprotaryauction.ca/

Auction items will be revealed in the coming days and include a variety of items such as travel vouchers, sporting equipment, household appliances, gift certificates and home and garden items. If you would like to donate an item, you can contact Eric at ericlcook@hotmail.com We encourage you to register and participate in the auction. Happy bidding!

Eric Cook -Fredericton Rotary Club Ericlcook@hotmail.com

Terry W. MacDonald – Executive Secretary – Rotary District 7810

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D-Day Parade and Rotary BBQ

Bathurst Rotary will once again take part in the upcoming D-Day Celebration/Rotary BBQ, on the 6th of June at the Bathurst High School. This is a free event for the general public, sponsored by Rotary. We will be serving our remaining veterans and serving members of the North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, and the general public, after that morning’s D-Day Ceremony.

Guest Speaker Kellie McLean – Infection Control Vitalité

Kellie McLean and Greg Ireland at Rotary on Monday May 11. Kellie spoke about a new initiative in Infection Control, patients holding healthcare personnel accountable for cleaning hands regularly. By asking, have you cleaned your hands.

Kellie McLean, Regional Infection Prevention and Control Manager at Vitalite Health Network, Chaleur Region

Kellie discussed the importance of health care professionals washing their hands before interaction with any patient; the “Washed Their Hands Initiative”. A pertinent statistic in this regard is that between eight and twelve thousand Canadian patients die each year from hospital acquired infections. Therefore, it is every patient’s right to request that all health care professionals wash/sanitize their hands before dealing with them. Kellie stated that alcohol based Purell hand sanitizer is the gold standard for hand cleanliness.

Paul Harris Award Recipients 2015

Shown in Photo: President Gilles Deveaux, Emile Babineau recipient, Vice President Carl Kenny

Shown in Photo: Bernard Cormier, Carmel Hickey (recipient), Gilles Deveaux

Shown in Photo: Adam Chamberlain, Cletus Doucet recipient, Gilles Deveaux

Shown in Photo: Gilles Deveaux, Cletus Doucet, Carmel Hickey, Emile Babineau and Guest Speaker: Roger Brown – Assistant Commissioner RCMP

World Travel Draw Winners May 2015

Rotary World Travel Draw Winners – May 2015

1^st Prize –Nassau Breezes Resort – Karl Hachey – Sold by: Al Cotton

2^nd Prize – $500 – Jacques Cormier – Sold by: Al Cotton

3^rd Prize – $244 –Michel Boudreau – Sold by: Cletus Doucet

4^th Prize – $125 Sedona Gift Certificate – Maurice Robichaud – Sold by: Loftus Benjamin

5^th Prize – $125 Fashion Deck Cert –Linda Knowles – Sold by: Jason Moffitt

6^th Prize – $100 Danny’s Gift Certificate –Marjorie Goulard – Sold by: Bob Comeau

7^th Prize – $100 Atlantic Host Certificate –Gilles Duguay – Sold by: Al Cotton

8^th Prize – $100 Nectar Gift Certificate – Robert and Lynn Young – Sold by Wayne Cormier

9^th Prize – $100 Tower’s Gift Certificate – Lloyd Boudreau – Sold by: Al Cotton

10^th Prize – $100 Nepisiguit River Company – Daryll Stothart – Sold by: Al Cotton

11^th Prize – $50 Chicken King Emile Babineau – Sold by: Rita McGrath

12^th Prize – $50 Catherine & Co. –Rickey McLean – Sold by: Ian Oliver

Guest Speakers- Jason Carr, Director Strategic Initiatives, NB Community Living and Diane Cormier

Speaker Jason Carr, Director Strategic Initiatives, NB Community Living, & Diane Cormier Northrup. Bathurst – seen in photo with Audrey Gammon

Vision: Full participation of children and adults with an intellectual disabilities in all aspects of society.

Mission: NBACL works to ensure that people with an intellectual disability, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their communities as valued and contributing members.

NBACL was founded in 1957; 50 years ago by parents
It is estimated that 22,000 New Brunswickers have an intellectual disability
Over 40% of children in foster care are children with disabilities, due to lack
of support for their families
We receive over 200 requests for assistance every month
70% – 80% of adults with an intellectual disability are either unemployed or underemployed, although capable of working if properly supported

NBACL has offices in Bathurst and several other NB communities.

For further information see website: http://nbacl.nb.ca/

Guest Speaker Michael Buzas

GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Buzas, ElmTree Resources

Michael discussed the past, the present and the prospective future of mining in the Bathurst area

Rotary Club of Bathurst

Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada