Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, February 8, 2024

Past-President Andre chaired the meeting. 

Nancy White was the winner this week in the Toonie Quest West draw.

Winter Carnival Event on Tuesday February 20 at the Rotary Arts Centre. Rotary with Xavier House is hosting a well name game show based on “Family Feud” which will be a Winter Carnival Local Feud between local groups. Come along on the 20^th to the Rotary Arts Centre, RAC to enjoy the fun. Cost is $10 and tickets are available at the RAC and Xavier House

Program-chair Andre introduced the guest presenter Dawn King, President of the Winter Carnival Committee.  Dawn presented a slide show about the activities taking place during Corner Brook Winter Carnival February 16 – 25, 2024. There are 94 different events advertised in the Winter Carnival booklet plus other activities not included in the booklet, which will all happen during Winter Carnival. The booklet has been distributed to homes in Corner Brook and is available from City Hall and the Winter Carnival office. All events are posted on the Carnival web page. 

She spoke about the motto for 2024 and how elementary school classrooms present suggestions with Eastside Elementary School Ms. Bromley’s Grade 6’s suggestion – It’s Winter Carnival ’24 with fun and games and more! - being the chosen motto.

The other contest for youth before Winter Carnival is the contest for high school students to select ambassadors for the carnival. Sadie McDonnell and Gavin Murphy are the ambassadors for 2024. They will attend functions and post on social media their experiences.

Dawn went through the different activities starting with the opening on Friday, February 16 when Leif the Lucky appears, and the carnival flag is hoisted. Throughout Carnival there are activities for all age groups including many meals, dances, a family fun day, and games.  There will be activities for everyone, so she urged Rotarians to get out and join in the fun.

 Dawn talked about the different levels of sponsorship of the Winter Carnival and the organisation behind this 10-day event and noted how over the years the budget has increased. This is a time when the community comes together to have fun, enjoy different foods and different activities. 

  Dawn answered a couple of questions before being thanked by Andre on behalf of the Club.