Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, May 22, 2025
Incoming President Olaf chaired the meeting.
Gerald Baker, father of Rotarian Adam was welcomed as a guest
Club Business
- Olaf had attended as a voting delegate, at the Special General District Zoom Meeting 7815 held on May 20th. He gave a brief report on this effective meeting that dealt mainly with the governance of the district. There were about 60 Rotarians from across the district on this zoom meeting. The meeting included a report on 2024-25 activities, several resolutions and the election of district directors for the coming year
- Camber Arts had sent an information sheet to the club regarding their many activities and donation details. This information was available to those at the meeting.
Guest Speaker
Rotarian Adam welcomed the guest speaker Billy White who works in the Tourism Office of Corner Brook City Hall.
Billy began by passing out flyers about the Jigs and Wheels Festival to be held in Corner Brook from July 25 to August 3, the 2025 Cruise Schedule plus Key Insights targeting the Cruise Industry.
The main part of his presentation was to give Rotarians an update on the 2025 Jigs and Wheels Festival. He walked us through the Schedule of Events starting with the Festival Opener on the Majestic Lawn Friday July 25. That evening at the Majestic Lawn there would be music starting at 7pm from The Griffins and Friends followed by Kacie and the Wannabe Lovers and the Merrymaker, then Kim Mitchell and lastly Randy Matthews and Co.
Saturday, July 26 will be a very busy day from Adult Dirt Bike Rides from 10am to 4pm at Marble Mountain Resort, Western Speedpark action at the Civic Centre Parking Lot, a Tree Party at Blow Me Down Cross-Country Ski Park and a Family Fun Party Carnival in the afternoon and Rockateer Treats at the Majestic Lawn.
The Winter Carnival Appreciation BBQ will be held at Civic Square with Corner Brook Disc Golf for beginners on Mayfair Avenue.
Each following day is full of different activities so go on-line to
www.jigsandwheels.ca for the full schedule.
The festival will end on Sunday August 3 with Ribfest which happens Friday to Sunday at Margaret Bowater Park, Yoga at Bartlett’s Point Park, ATV Groups Adventure Ride in City Hall Parking Lot and in the evening 6.30 to 8pm there will be a Drive-in-Bingo sponsored by Xavier House to which Rotarians and friends usually help. Note to Rotarians to keep this date free so you help at this Drive-in Bingo event.
Billy continued his presentation by referring to the visiting cruise ship’s starting with the Carnival Pride on June 4 and how the fall festival ‘Colours of Corner Brook’ will coincide this year with the visit of the Cunard liner Queen Mary 2 on October 13th. This festival features a harvest theme with live music and vendors and the passengers and crew will be warmly welcomed.
Billy answered questions before being thanked for his presentation and the meeting adjourned.
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