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Congratulations to the 2014 Rotary Scholarship WInners

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Hello Rotarians,

The Rotary Scholarship committee has chosen the following 3 scholarship recipients for 2014

$500 BHS Rotary Scholarship: Alexandra Erb (930 Sycamore Avenue, Bathurst)

$500 ESN Rotary Scholarship: Jean-Philippe Savoie (440 Route 160, Allardville)

$500 “Morley Foran” Rotary Scholarship: Adam Kenny (25 Basin Road, Bathurst)

These recipients have been chosen based on the following criteria:

1) Academic achievement

2) Enrolled in post-secondary studies

3) Community involvement

4) Extra-curricular activities

For the “Morley Foran” Rotary scholarship, we were also looking for somebody who has shown entrepreneurial skills or ambitions.

Guest Speaker Lieutenant Colonel Steven Bass

Chair person Honorary Colonel Ian Oliver and our guest speaker Lieutenant Colonel Steven Bass. Steve spoke to us about the North Shore Regiment and history of the unit. It was very interesting and remembering our Veterans on “D” day which is celebrated on Saturday at the K C Irving with a BBQ put on by our Rotary Club. Look forward to seeing you all there.

June 2014 World Travel Draw Winners

1^st Prize – Trip – Barbados – Bougainvillea Beach – DeeDee Davidson/Evelyn Doucet-Daigle– Sold by: Bob C

2^nd Prize – $500 – Ellen Poirier – Sold by: Maria Mallet

3^rd Prize – $244 – Murielle Godin – Sold by: Loftus Benjamin

4^th Prize – $125 Sedona Gift Certificate – Reginald Chiasson – Sold by: Gerry Legere

5^th Prize – $125 Fashion Deck Cert –Nathalie Raymond / Sharon Jagoe – Sold by: Sharon Jagoe

6^th Prize – $100 Danny’s Gift Certificate – Charlotte Grolouis – Sold by: Jacques Groslouis

7^th Prize – $100 Atlantic Host Certificate – Vanessa Cormiers – Sold by: Bernie Cormier

8^th Prize – $100 Nectar Gift Certificate – Donald & Suzanne Theriault – Sold by: Sue Stever

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

10^th Prize – $100 Nepisiguit River Company – Jessica Lavigne – Sold by: Fenton Hickey

11^th Prize – $100 Joey’s Gift Certificate – Mona Bartholotte – Sold by: Bob Comeau

12^th Prize – $50 Nectarina Gift Certificate – Kelly Morrison – Sold by: Fenton Hickey

Three Community Members Receive Paul Harris Fellows Awards

Mr. Don Kenny, Ms. Audrey Ronalds, and Mr. Lévis Roy and Ms. Audrey Ronalds were all unanimous choices of the selection committee to receive a Paul Harris Fellows Award.

In addition to being made Paul Harris Fellows, a donation of $1,000 (U.S.) will be made in each recipients name to the Rotary Foundation, for a total of $3,000 (U.S.).

A valued member of the Nepisiguit Sports Lodge for close to 30 years, Don Kenny volunteers countless hours each year to allow snowmobilers to get the most out of the winter months by ensuring the trail system is one that residents and visitors alike can be proud of. A long-time leader with the First South Bathurst Scout Troop, he was also a valued coach with the Bathurst Minor Baseball association.

The owner of Épicerie Frenette in Beresford, Lévis Roy is known as much for his community involvement as he is for his smart business sense. Having grown his business from one employee to 40 over the last twenty years, he has also provided generous support to schools throughout the Chaleur Region; youth hockey, baseball and soccer programs; ATV and snowmobile clubs in the region; and has been a strong supporter of the Jeux de l’Acadie/Acadian Games.

A tireless volunteer, Audrey Ronalds devotes her time to helping youth, seniors, veterans and the less fortunate in our community. Her many initiatives include the Literacy Bridges Reading Program, Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit Visit A Hero Program and a Provincial Artisan and Craft Exposition. She also sits on the board of directors for the New Brunswick Association of Community Living, is the Provincial Chairperson for the Breakfast for Learning, a committee member of the District Health Advisory Council and is the chairperson of the Bathurst Rotary Club’s Literacy Committee.

Established in 1957 the award, named for the founder of Rotary International, honours individuals who have made substantial contributions to humanitarian and educational causes while being leaders in community service.

This year’s guest speaker was Nancy McKay.

Founded in 1905 the Rotary Club has grown to become the largest service club in the world. This year’s Paul Harris Award winners will be joining distinguished ranks. Mother Theresa, Prince Philip, Ronald Reagan and Clint Eastwood are among those who have also received the honor.

Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization. Made up of more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas throughout the world, its more than 1.2 million members volunteer their time and talent to further the Rotary motto, Service Above Self.

In addition to supporting Rotary projects throughout the world, the Rotary Club of Bathurst has been instrumental in developing the all-access City of Bathurst Rotary Children’s Playground in Coronation Park, purchased the Rotary Venture Van, developed the Bathurst Volunteer Centre, and provided funds to help purchase a wheelchair ramp and an elevator for the Bathurst Aquatic Centre and an elevator for Holy Family Church. Proud supporters of the Chaleur Regional Hospital Foundation and the B. E. S. T. group, the Bathurst Rotary Club also contributes to safe grad at Bathurst High School, provides scholarships for students at BHS and École Secondaire Nepisiguit, sends a local student to the nation’s capital each year as part of the Adventures in Citizenship program, supports the Bathurst Area School Milk Fund, local school playgrounds and school libraries.

Annual DDay BBQ – KC Irving – Volunteers Needed

Bathurst Rotarians,

June 7 will be the annual DDay BBQ at the KC Irving Center this year.

We will need cooks, servers, and cleaners.

Anyone able to help out should contact either Meredith Caissie city.tourism@bathurst.ca or Don McKay mailto:dj.mkay@live.com who will be putting together a schedule.

Tent will be set up at 9:30, “workers” will be needed from 10 am to 1:30 pm

Thanks for your participation at this important event

Bathurst Rotary Lobster Party – Bathurst Marina

Hi Friends,

A few more details concerning the upcoming Bathurst Rotary Lobster Party:

Where: Bathurst Marina

Date: May 30

Time: Cocktails 6 pm – Dinner 7 pm

Cost: $20 per person – pay at the door – must have reserved a ticket

Invited: Rotarians and friends

Entertainment: Gary and Bernice

Please note that in order to keep track of all who are coming (names and number of people), please reply to this email at n63052@nb.aibn.com before May 23 and I’ll ensure enough lobster is ordered by the group.

Please also note for non-lobster eaters, a steak option is available but again, we need to know the names and numbers by May 23. n63052@nb.aibn.com – see ya’ll there!

Sue

World Travel Draw Winners – May 2014

1^st Prize – Trip – Varadero – Iberostar Laguna Azul – Gail Nightingale – Sold by: Cletus Doucet

2^nd Prize – $500 – Tracy Branch – Sold by: Tracy Branch

3^rd Prize – $244 – Paul Daigle – Sold by: Al Cotton

4^th Prize – $125 Sedona Gift Certificate – Daniel Barthelotte – Sold by: Bob Comeau

5^th Prize – $125 Fashion Deck Certificate –Nathalie Dugas – Sold by: Al Cotton

6^th Prize – $100 Danny’s Gift Certificate – Mona Glendenning – Sold by: Coleen Ramsay

7^th Prize – $100 Atlantic Host Certificate – Linda & Gary Rogers – Sold by: Fenton Hickey

8^th Prize – $100 Nectar Gift Certificate – Florence Erskine – Sold by: Al Buzas

9^th Prize – $100 Tower’s Gift Certificate – Herbert Theriault – Sold by: Riba Riordon

10^th Prize – $100 Nepisiguit River Company – Darlene Hickey – Sold by: Al Cotton

11^th Prize – $100 Joey’s Gift Certificate – Amy Cormier & Tim Riordon – Sold by: Carl Kenny

12^th Prize – $50 Nectarina Gift Certificate – Rose Marie Boudreau – Sold by: Cletus Doucet

DDAY – BBQ – June 7 – KC Irving and Coronation Park

The Bathurst Rotary Club, for a number of years, have provided a free community BBQ in conjunction with the Anniversary of D-Day (held on the Saturday closest to the Anniversary date of June 6th).

This year, the North Shore Regiment, who had their named changed a few years back, are now being honoured and will have their original name restored at the event at the KC Center on Saturday June 7th.

In previous years, the veterans were marched in the the Memorial Site at the North end of Coronation Park. Chairs were set up and many if just stood nearby. The event started with a Master of Ceremonies (often Graham Wiseman was involved on behalf of the City and t he Legion). There was a moment of silence at 11am and after the ceremony everyone was invited to the BBQ

In recent years held at BHS cafeteria but was in the tennis court at the onset.

Our Rotary Club will do this year’s BBQ, for those who attend and for anyone who comes out, until the food is all gone, at the entrance to the KC Irving Center.

Details on hours and activities to follow

Spring Cleaning with Meaning Clothing Drive

Wanted to share with all of you the overwhelming and
huge success of Anglophone North’s (Bathurst, Jacquet River, Dalhousie,
Tide Head) clothing drive in partnership with the New Brunswick
Association for Community Living.

Some of most rural schools and the Bathurst Community have managed to raise
close to 900 bags of clothing. YES, 900 bags to support initiatives within
each school. Tide Head has chosen the Children’s Wish Foundation, Jacquet
River – new books for their library and literacy within the Bathurst
Community.

When we first took on the project we never would have imagined it to be as successful as this. The support of some of our most rural schools and their communities was amazing. Also adding that each community now has a greater understanding of the New Brunswick Association for Community Living, who they are and the support they offer to families and people with intellectual disabilities.

I would like to add a huge thank you for all the work and support from
our community schools people Cindy Courier and Aysleigh Lefurgey, and
NBACL board member Diane Cormier Northrup. The Bathurst Education
Center team was also a great support!

We had some great BHS volunteers on Saturday along with many other community volunteers
always willing to pitch in to land a hand whenever needed. I am confident this will become an annual event.

Never underestimate the power and support from small communities!

Have a great week everyone.

Audrey Ronalds
Community Engagement Coordinator
Anglophone North

Waiting List Created for World Travel Draw Tickets

The Rotary World Travel Draw has been so successful, we’ve sold all tickets for the 2014/2015 again this year.

While tickets are sold to previous purchasers FIRST, we have created a waiting list of people interested in purchasing the 2015/2016 series.

If you would like to add your name and number for a ticket for next year, please email n63052@nb.aibn.com – We will contact you during the sales period, IF there happens to be extra tickets available.
Thanks for your support of this worthwhile (and fun) fundraiser which supports Bathurst Rotary’s Community and International Initiatives.