Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, December 18, 2025.
President Olaf chaired the meeting.
Olaf welcomed Rotarians and guests attending the Rotary Club Christmas dinner.
He asked all attending to wish Kathleen and Gerry who were celebrating birthdays in December, a happy birthday.
Olaf then congratulated Rotarian Elaine, who has been named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. She will be invested into the Order on January 27, 2026, at Government House. Elaine has received this honour for her volunteerism service. The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the province’s highest honour and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an exemplary manner the province and its residents. Elaine was warmly applauded on receiving this honour.
Guest Musical Program
Program-Chair Rotarian Karen had arranged a musical concert after the traditional turkey meal was enjoyed. Karen introduced the student musicians who were performing. They were Carly Rae Mouland – guitar and voice, Jonathan Upward –bass saxophone, Mia Napoli-tenor saxophone, Leah Baker – alto saxophone and also Karen herself on saxophone.
The Christmas music concert began with Carly Rae singing and playing followed by solos from Jonathan and more from Carly Rae before the Saxophone Quartet ended the concert with a couple of Christmas selections. The concert was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Olaf thanked Karen and the student musicians for the wonderful Christmas concert. The meeting closed with everyone feeling very Christmassy,