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Rotary Donates to Help Losotho

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Peg Hebert founder of Help Lesotho (a charity working to help with HIV and AIDS awareness and other programs in Lesotho, Southern Africa), visited Bathurst and attended a Rotary Luncheon. Rotary gave a donation to Help Lesotho when she was here. Gary Branch continues to support the project through various community initiatives and our district. Shown in photo from left to right: Gary Branch, Peg Hebert, Audrey Ronalds

Rotary Lobster Gathering May 24, 2013

May 24, 2013 – drinks at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm.

LOBSTER supper – $30 per person – Tickets available from Bob Comeau, Fenton Hickey and Gordon Pitre – (please advise if you would like something other than lobster).

Location: Erabliere Sucre D’Or – 180 Chemin des Ressources

Message from the Rotary International President 2013 – 2014

There’s a lot that’s different about Rotary today. But the foundation that Rotary is built on hasn’t changed. Rotary is based, as it’s always been, on our core values: service, fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership.

The Four Way test:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Everyone of us in Rotary is here because we were invited, and because we made a choice to accept that invitation, to get involved and to make a difference.

In the 2013-14 Rotary year, our theme and my challenge to you, will be ENGAGE ROTARY, CHANGE LIVES.

You’ve chosen to wear the Rotary pin. The rest is up to you

Ron D. Burton

2013-14 RI President

“New Rotary Van 2005” …. retro

It’s hard to believe that the “New Rotary Van 2005” is now almost eight (8) years old! Shown here are photos of the “new van”, in October 2005. Bathurst citizens with disabilities have enjoyed the benefits of using the Rotary Venture Van over the years. Rotary continues to save for a “new van”, and wishes to thank it’s many contributors to the Rotary Fundraising Functions which permit us to provide this valuable community service. Shown in the photos are: Clarence Bastarache (Venture Van Board Member), Frederic Lefrancois (past Rotary President), Keith Assaff (Rotarian and Venture Van Board Member), Marcel Lavigne (Venture Van Driver).

Thane Dunn Concert in November a Huge Success

Saturday, November 17, 2012 will go down as a memorable evening for Elvis fans in Bathurst and surrounding areas. Not only were Elvis fans entertained by Thane Dunn and the Cadillac Kings, but the evening’s proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new Rotary Venture Van serving those in need of transportation, in and around the Bathurst region. A huge thank-you to the performers, to local businesses that contributed in any capacity to the event, to Rotarians who worked hard at preparing for the evening and working behind the scenes, and to Elvis fans young and old who attended.

Bathurst Rotary Welcomes Newest Member

Susan Stever is a Bathurst native and resident. Working at Xstrata Zinc, Brunswick Smelter as the Occupational Health Nurse and Supervisor since 1994, she has raised a family and held several volunteer positions in the area, provincially, and across Canada. This includes roles on health and safety professional boards, as volunteer and official for the BLAST Swim Team and Swim NB, various roles on the Parkwood Heights Home and School executive, and several other community volunteer positions.

Bathurst Rotary to Donate Easter Basket to Parkwood School Auction

Bathurst Rotary is donating an Easter Basket to the Parkwood Heights Elementary School Easter Basket Auction being held March 27.

Proceeds from the Easter Basket Auction will go towards the purchase of eight, (8) Bay Swing Sets for children in wheelchairs.

Thank-you to Rotarians who provided items for the beautiful basket.

World Travel Draw Winners for November and December 2012

November 2012 Winners

1st Prize winners of a trip for two to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Raymonde Drysdelle

2nd Prize winners of $500 cash is Gerald Savoie

3rd Prize winner of $244 cash are Denis & Sylvie Guitard

4th Prize winner of $125 from Sedona is Natalie Melanson

5th Prize winner of $125 from Captain’s Cabin is Renee Buraglia

6th Prize winner of $100 GC from Danny’s is Holly Whelton

7th Prize winner of $100 GC from Atlantic Host are Cynthia & Calvin Good

8th Prize winners of $50 GC from Brasserie O St.Pierre is K. Brent Spencer

9th Prize winner of $100 GC from Nectar is Ghislaine Darveau

10th Prize winner of $50 GC from Nectarina is Jean Marc Duguay

December 2012 Winners

1st Prize winners of a trip for two to Costa Rica Melissa Mckay

2nd Prize winners of $500 cash are Joan & Greg Castle

3rd Prize winner of $244 cash is Gerald Pitre

4th Prize winner of $125 from Sedona is Janice Hache

5th Prize winner of $125 from Captains Cabin is Danny Couture

6th Prize winner of $100 GC from Danny’s is Ken & Alice Martin

7th Prize winner of $100 GC from Atlantic Host is Chantal Richard

8th Prize winners of $50 GC from Brasserie O St.Pierre are Chris Dobson

9th Prize winner of $100 GC from Nectar is Rachel Boucher

10th Prize winner of $50 GC from Nectarina is Paula Doucet

World Travel Draw Winners for June 2012

1) $3,400.00 Marc Andre Breau (Haut Sheila) wins the TRIP to Disney Orlando staying at the Disney Pop Century Hotel for 7 nights sold by friend of Rotary Joan Gionet

2) $500.00 Suzanne Chiasson-Boudreau (Bathurst) sold by rotarian Morley Foran

3) $244.00 Maureen Daigle (Bathurst) sold by rotarian Cletus Doucet

4) $125.00 (Sedona) Armand Roussy (Bathurst) sold by rotarian Julien Albert

5) $125.00 (Fashion Deck) Pauline & Eric Doucet (Petit Rocher) sold by rotarian Silvana Bosca

6) $100.00 (Danny’s) Anita Hachey (Robertville) sold by rotarian Frederic Lefrancois

7) $100.00 (Atlantic Host) Richard Doucet (Beresford) sold by rotarian Morley Foran

8) $50.00 (Brasserie St-Pierre) Stephen Legacy (Bathurst) sold by friend of Rotary Joan Gionet

9) $100.00 (Nectar) Roger Theriault (South Tetagouche) sold by rotarian Gary Winsor

10) $50.00 (Nectarina) Gerald Theriault (Bathurst) sold by rotarian Gary Winsor

Stephen Lewis videos : A Preview of What’s Come For Our 75th Anniversary Celebration

Stephen Lewis will be our featured speaker during our 75th Anniversary celebration of Rotary in Bathurst. In preparation for this event, we’ll be posting a few videos from this talented speaker to give you an idea of what’s coming up.

Rotary Club of Bathurst

Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada