Rotary Club of BathurstGUEST SPEAKER: Michael Buzas, ElmTree Resources
Michael discussed the past, the present and the prospective future of mining in the Bathurst area
Jim clearly pointed out the challenges of the Transition Centre and its objective to refocus “at risk” students to continuing their education.
The challenge in a nut shell is to find a way to connect with students whose values are not in line with that of the school and the general population. What we see as an opportunity and what the students at risk see as an opportunity are entirely different… An example Jim provided, was that of an older truck, Jim saw it as an opportunity to rebuild, repair and recondition, some of the students at risk saw it as the value of 30 lbs of copper that could be removed from the truck and sold…without permission.
The Centre continues to reach out to students in hopes of being able to influence them into a generally more acceptable set of values. The program receives funding support which is greatly appreciated. Jim feels volunteers willing to work with these at risk students would be of great value.
Shown in photo: Carl Kenny (Rotarian) and Jim Chamberlain
Speaker Mitch Poirier, General Manger, Bathurst Chamber of Commerce Mitch provided updates on the Chambers activities: • A new phone application to access the site • Kathleen Lanteigne, hired for marketing the Chamber, is available on a consulting basis to Chamber members • A marketing Branding exercise is under way, to Brand the Greater Bathurst Region, emphasis on a positive message • Launched, Kit for members, to offer member discounts • In the initial stages of organizing a Wine Festival • Hope Atlantic, Volleyball Tournament organized for August 8 & 9 • A Tourism Guide scheduled for April 19 Check out the website at:
http://www.bathurstchamber.ca/pages/ChamberStaff
Speaker Hector Pictou, Mikmaq Aboriginal Rights Advocate
Hector spoke on the Constitution, Indian Act and their impact on women. Hector had been a delegate during the Trudeau government’s amendment of the Constitution in 1983. Hector pointed out that a Constitutional amendment required at least 7 provincial Premiers to be in favour of the changes. Shown in Photo: Hector Pictou with Rotarian Bruce Vienneau
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