Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, February 6, 2025
Vice-President Olaf chaired the meeting. Prospective Rotarian Linda Carroll was introduced and welcomed
Club Business
Olaf circulated a weekly visiting list for Rotarians who plan to visit Rotarian Gerry in Restorative Care in the hospital.
Toonie Quest West Weekly Draw
This week there was no winner so the prize money will be rolled over again for the next Thursday draw. Remember if you have a number play each week your number by paying a Toonie so that when your number is drawn you will be the person taking home the winnings.
Guest Speaker
Program-chair Rotarian Linda introduced the guest speaker Alaina Squires. Alaina is the Citizen Services Specialist, Citizen Services Branch- Atlantic Region Service Canada/Government of Canada. She covers the west coast of Newfoundland and presented on Service Canada’s programs, benefits, current procedures and directives.
Alaina began by talking about the programs and services provided by Service Canada by giving a brief overview of the programs offered by the agency.
She noted Service Canada provides a single point of access for a wide range of services. Service Canada can be contacted by visiting the local Corner Brook Centre, by phone or using the web address - eservicescanada.ca/en/service
Alaina then went through the different services covered beginning with an overview of Canada Pension Plan, then the Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan Disability, Social Insurance Number and the Canada Apprentice Loan.
During the presentation Alaina answered questions as different topics were discussed. She continued by discussing the Passport Services available before looking at Employment Insurance Benefits and the new benefits that now can be applied for.
She talked about everyone using a My Service Canada account (MSCA) which is an online way of accessing all the accounts she had mentioned plus a way of estimating monthly benefits.
She finished by talking about the Canada Dental Care Plan. There were several questions asked about this plan and people’s eligibility to join this plan.
Linda thanked Alaina for this instructive and interesting presentation during which many questions were asked and answered.