Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, July 4, 2024
President Jackie chaired the meeting.
Guests - Laeora Staples, mother of the guest speaker Gavin and Paula, Grudich teacher sponsor at CBRHS for the Adventures in Citizenship program were introduced and welcomed
Club Business Meeting
Jackie informed the club that the idea of a sponsorship program for the Rotary Club and Xavier House for the Toonie Quest West weekly 50 -50 draw has been suggested. More details about this idea will be discussed later when the idea has been pursued further.
Guest Speaker
Kathleen introduced the guest speaker Gavin Staples. He is the CBRHS high school student who won the Adventures in Citizenship speak- off held in March. This earned him the opportunity to go to Ottawa from May 16 to May 29th to participate in the Rotary Adventures in Citizenship event arranged by the Rotary Club of Ottawa. He with other Rotary sponsored high school students, gathered in Ottawa to gain a better understanding of Canada and the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
Gavin began by stating what a great experience it was to be part of this program and he thanked Rotarians for giving him this opportunity. He went through the day-to-day activities and talked about the different presentations given. He visited the Canadian War Museum which he found amazing. Another day they went to a Quebec maple sugar farm. A highlight for Garvin was the visit to Parliament. Gavin had a tremendous experience in Ottawa as part of the Adventures in Citizenship program.
Adam thanked Gavin for his talk before the meeting was adjourned