Pictures
2008
On March 17, 2008, Richard Smith of the Sussex and Area Community Foundation spoke to the Club about the activities of the Foundation over the last year. He was accompanied by Neville Gossman.
On April 21, 2008, Sussex Rotarian Haley Bettle spoke to the Club and gave an informative update on the Sussex Real Estate market, and the changes over the years since she entered the profession in 2002. Haley was introduced by Rotarian Peter Haines and thanked by Kim Pearson.
While visitng the club on April 7, 2008, District Governor Nominee Gordon Dempsey inducted Sussex Rotary's newest member Kevin Simpson in the Club. Pictured above watching as Kevin receives his Rotary pin is PP Kim Pearson, chair of the Membership Development Committee.
Membership Development
On April 7, 2008 ADG Kevin Tupper of the Rothesay-Kings Rotary Club and District Governor Nominee Gordon Demspey visited the Club as guest speakers and talked about membership development and retention. Pictures above from right to left are Kevin, Gordon, and Rotarian Haley Bettle.
Rotary Friendship Exchange
Sussex Rotary's speakers on March 10, 2008 were Saint John Rotarians Jay Kimball, and David Merrithew. Jay and David spoke about Rotary International's Rotary Friendship Exhange program. Both had participated in an exchange to Kansis City a few years ago, and had hosted the same Kansis City Rotarians in Saint John. From this exchange, they have gained life long friends who have met since then to attend a football game.
Heart & Stoke Foundation
On Feb. 18, 2008, Joan McDonnell of the Heart & Stoke Foundation gave a most interesting talk on the risk factors associated with having a heart attack or stroke. Joan and her husband both have hadheart attacks, so could relate personal experiences to the membership.
Adventures in Citizenship 2008
Past President Robert Kimball congratulates Laura Stairs on being chosen as Sussex Rotary's representative to attend the Adventures in Citizenship program in Ottawa, and presents her with the necessary final forms for making the trip. Laura is a Sussex High School student, and will be in Ottawa April 27th to 30th. The costs of the trip and program are paid for by the Rotary Club of Sussex as part of its vocational and youth programs.
Wine Tasting
On Jan. 15, 2008, Cindy Macaulay, owner of Crafters Vineyard, gave a talk about making wine, either from a kit or from fresh fruits. Cindy told the Club she also makes the wine at her store for customers if they prefer this approach. She brought three types of wine with her, and as seen in the bottom photos, everyone had a sample of each. She also brought four one litre bottles to be used as a door prize. These were won by Harley Geldart, Robert Kimball, Robert Black and Murray McGibbon.
Rotarian Harley also presented a toast with the wine to the newly married "Mrs. Keri Marr".
Guest Speaker Robyn Doull
On Jan. 7, Rotary's first speaker for 2008 was Robyn Doull, Administrator of the Sussex Health Center. Robyn was introduced by RotarianBob Black and member of the Sussex Health Center Foundation's Board of Directors. Robyn spoke to the Club on both the role of the Sussex Health Center's Foundation which is currently fund raising for a new PET Scan machine, and the challenges facing the Health Center.
2007
Christmas Boxes 2007
Each Christmas, the Club packs for sale Christmas boxes comprised of product from local merchants. Pictured helping with the packing are Rotarians (L-R) Chairman Bob Black, Honorary Rotarian and Mayor Ralph Carr, Peter Haines, Frank Darrah, and Don Dobbin. Over 240 boxes were packed and sold.
Christmas Parade 2007
On Dec. 8, 2007, the Sussex Rotary Club participated in the Town of Sussex Christmas parade. The Club purchased a new banner and passed out candy canes with Rotary information literature attached.
Representing Rotary in the parade were (L-R) Secretry Frank Darrah, PP Peter Haines, President Donna Gilchrist, PP Kim Pearson, and friends of Rotary Susan and Taylor Pearson .
Sussex Rotary Club celebrates 30 years
By Charlene MacKenzie
Published Tuesday December 4th, 2007
Appeared on page B2, Kings County Record
Rotary District Governor Terry Lenihan spoke
at the Sussex Rotary Club's 30th anniversary dinner Nov. 16, 2007
Having both genders and a range of age groups in its membership continually brings vitality and new ideas to the Sussex Rotary Club as it celebrates its 30th year.
Rotary District Governor Terry Lenihan, guest speaker at the Rotary's charter night Nov. 16, commended the service club on its progressive practices and its willingness to serve not just in the community but in the world beyond.
Rotary member Bob Kimball was master of ceremonies, welcoming guests including Kings East MLA Bruce Northrup, Sussex Mayor Ralph Carr, Rotary district officials and representatives of other local service clubs to the charter night dinner at the Sussex Golf and Curling Club.
Kimball noted that reaching the 30th anniversary was "quite an accomplishment" for the Sussex Rotary Club, which started out under the sponsorship of the Saint John Rotary and went on to itself sponsor the start-up of the Hampton Rotary Club.
Members range in age from their 30s and up, with the oldest member being 90, he said. It currently has 21 members about one third of them female with Donna Gilchrist as president and Kim Pearson as past president.
Northrup congratulated the club on reaching the 30-year landmark. He said it was great to be back in Rotary company he had been a Rotarian about a decade ago.
"The Rotary works as a team for the community it's men and women working together," he said, praising the crucial role volunteers play in communities as organizations and as individuals.
"It's exciting to go around and meet new people and see old friends at the clubs," Lenihan said of his role as district governor.
The district includes all New Brunswick clubs and two areas in Maine.
He encouraged Sussex members who have served executive roles in the past to consider serving on the district level, and spoke about the upcoming district conference in his home community of Bathurst in June 2008.
"One of the key, essential things in Rotary is making new friends, learning about what other people are involved in and helping communities. The local Rotary has made a huge difference in this community and Rotary has made a huge difference throughout New Brunswick and Maine."
Among the local efforts the Sussex Rotary Club has supported is the Portage program in Cassidy Lake for youth with addiction problems. The Sussex Rotary bought vans for the residential treatment facility and helped repair existing vans.
Lenihan said he was impressed with the Rotary Youth Merit Award applicants from the Sussex area.
"These kids are all winners and should be congratulated," he said, urging members to introduce these youth to Rotary activities and encourage them to become future Rotarians.
He also praised the Sussex Rotary for its focus on people with mental and physical disabilities, especially through Camp Rotary, a summer camp for youth with disabilities which also provides university student camp counsellors with valuable work experience.
Referring to an upcoming Rotary exchange in which a group of Rotarians from South Africa will be visiting New Brunswick, he urged the Sussex club to consider inviting the visitors to Sussex.
"The Sussex region and the valley are gorgeous. It's well-known that the farms down here are the best farms in the whole province," he said. "It's a great place to bring a group study exchange."
Rotary is increasingly getting involved in developing microcredit programs for countries such as South Africa, to give people in struggling communities small loans to start up community businesses and help them learn to run their businesses.
The goal is for the communities to "rise up and become economically self-sufficient," he said.
Getting involved in international projects "opens your eyes to the world of Rotary," he said, calling Rotary the world's biggest ambassador foundation.
"Do what needs to be done in your community, but don't forget the wider world of Rotary," he urged.
Referring to long-time Rotary member Harley Geldart, who was attending the event, Lenihan said, "I still see that sparkle in your eyes after all these years you still enjoy Rotary."
Pictured above (left picture) are Past President Keri Walker and Past President and Charter member Harley Geldart sharing a few stories from the past. In the right picture are D.G. Terry with his wife Margaret, and Assistant District Govenor Kevin Tupper.
Rotary Celebrates with Harley
On Aug. 27, 2007, the Sussex Rotarians helped Honorary Rotarian, Past President, and Charter member Harley Geldart's 90th birthday. Rotarian Bruce Northrup, on behalf of the Club, presented Harley with a gift.
PALS Gradualtion- 2007
Each June for the past two years, the Rotary Club of Sussex has prepared and served the dinner for the PALS graduation luncheon preceding the official graduation ceremonies.
Helping prepare and serve the the dinner are (L-R) Rotarians Frank Derrah, President Kim Pearson, President Elect Donna Gilchrist, friends of Rotary Susan Pearson and Cathy Currin, Rotarians Roger Albert, PP Bob Kimball, and Rotarian and MLA Bruce Northrup.
Tracy Friars, School District 6, Discusses "CELEBRATE"
Believe it! See it! CELEBRATE it!
On May 12, 1007, Tracy Friars who is on loan to School District 6 spoke to the Club about a program entitled "CELEBRATE, What's Right with the World" TM with DeWitt Jones.
CELEBRATE is a philosophy that encourages positive thinking. 7 Key Concepts of CELEBRATE are described in a DVD hosted by renowned photographer and motivational speaker Dewitt Jones which Tracy shared with the Club.
School District 6 has developed an in-depth program that supports the CELEBRATE philosophy in:
- Addressing Emotional & Social health as part of the “Healthy Living” agenda
- A means of addressing the outcomes from the 40 Developmental Assets study
- Initiating a comprehensive
program that will engage:
- Teachers
- Students
- Parents
