Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, March 13, 2025
President Jackie chaired the meeting.
Rotary Adventures in Citizenship Speak-Off
This is the meeting at which the Rotary Adventures in Citizenship speak-off is held. Rotarian Dianna chaired this event.
The winning high school student from the speak-off will be able to attend the Rotary Adventures in Citizenship 2025 program from May 25 to 28 in Ottawa. There will be around 150 high school students from across Canada attending this program. The students will experience tours, lectures, discussions and social events designed to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Canadian citizenship.
Rotary welcomed teacher sponsors from Corner Brook Regional High School, CBRH, Paula Grudich and from Immaculate Heart of Mary School, IMHS, Elaine King and Stephanie Lewis as well as guests Jeanette Higgins and Darren Brake.
Two students participated in the speak-off this year. They were Savannah Burden from CBRHS and Grace Brake-Higgins from IHMS.
The judges for the speak-off were Rotarians Elaine, Olaf and Kathleen.
Before lunch the judges interviewed each of the students.
After lunch the students spoke about ‘What does it mean to be a Canadian.” Both students gave excellent talks.
The judges then left the room to decide which student had won the speak-off and so be sponsored by Corner Brook Rotary Club to go to Ottawa in May.
The judges decided that the student going to the Rotary Adventures in Citizenship 2025 would be Savannah.
Both students were congratulated on their participation in the speak-off before the meeting was adjourned.