Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, August 28, 2025

President Olaf chaired the meeting.

Guests, Lisa Snow, prospective Rotarians Linda Carroll, Janice Spencer, Kim Legge, and Kim’s guest Jennifer Lewis were welcomed. 

 The Toonie Quest West 50-50 draw had a winner this week. Remember if you have paid in advance to the weekly toonie draw do check the date you need to start paying again your weekly toonie.

 Gerry announced he has booked the Rotary Christmas Dinner for November 20^th.

 This will be a meal at the Wine Cellar for Rotarians, partners, family and friends.

 Rotarians reserve and mark the date in your calendar. Details will follow closer to the November date.

Olaf announced that Corner Brook Rotary Club has donated to the Canadian Red Cross in support of wildfire relief in Newfoundland and Labrador. This donation will be matched by the federal government and the provincial government with the result that every $1 donated will become $3 to support the families and individuals most impacted by wildfires in the province. 

 Club Sergeant-at–Arms

President Olaf invited nominations from the membership for a Sergeant-at- Arms.

Gerry was nominated and agreed to accept this position for the coming year. 

Kathleen introduced guest speaker Louise Gauthier who was to speak about CB Nuit 2025.  Louise was joined by fibre artist Larry Weyland.

 Louise began by introducing fibre artist Larry and spoke of the giant lobster she had created.

 She then turned to the CB Nuit web site on the screen and both Louise and Larry used this to talk about the CB Nuit 2025.

CB Nuit’s aim is to create community through Art and this year it will be held on Saturday September 13 on West Street, Corner Brook.

 This is the 9^th year of the festival and again what has been planned will be a   magical and inspiring evening of art.

Louise and Larry looked first at the members of the board and then continued by reviewing some of the projects based on the theme for this year BLOOM and the artists behind the different projects.  They talked in detail about several projects including the one in which Bernice Hillier and her son Noah Hamilton will give a 25 – 30-minute talk blended with music and live radio.

 Louise and Larry’s talk about the different many varied projects made everyone eager to visit CB Nuit on West Street, September 13 for a wonderful varied artistic experience.

 Jackie thanked Louise and Larry for the interesting talk and how CB Nuit 2025 will give Corner Brook a marvellous evening to look forward to and to attend.

  Before the meeting adjourned, President Olaf announced that the club will be donating to CB Nuit 2025 to support the wonderful evening planned.