Rotary Meeting Jan 20 th
Co President Drina opened the meeting
Speaker Mark Chipman Youth Services Director and wife Leslie were introduced
Six members of the Port Hope High School Interact Club were also in attendance.
Kevin made an announcement that the Walk for Youth Wellness Hub raised around 25,000 with 5,000 help from Rotary geared towards mental health support.
Jan introduced Mark Chipman and his wife Leslie. Mark is the youth services director of district 7070.
Mark spoke about Interact and other youth services. He started with the vision statement of Rotary which is making lasting change in our community and across the world.
He then spoke on interact which got its name from a combination of international and action. It is school based and sometimes community based for kids 12 – 18. He spoke on the benefits of interact such as leadership skills that are gained, giving back to the community, networking with Rotarians, references and building your resume. He also spoke about the process of formalizing the club and electing a board.
Mark then spoke about the other youth services such as the Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium which is a 4 day event for youth 16 – 20 where they learn leadership skills and
public speaking , the youth exchange for those 15 – 19 and Rotaract for those 18 + who are not
ready yet to become a full fledged member of Rotary.
Co President Drina opened the meeting
Speaker Mark Chipman Youth Services Director and wife Leslie were introduced
Six members of the Port Hope High School Interact Club were also in attendance.Kevin made an announcement that the Walk for Youth Wellness Hub raised around 25,000 with 5,000 help from Rotary geared towards mental health support.
Jan introduced Mark Chipman and his wife Leslie. Mark is the youth services director of district 7070.
Mark spoke about Interact and other youth services. He started with the vision statement of Rotary which is making lasting change in our community and across the world.He then spoke on interact which got its name from a combination of international and action. It is school based and sometimes community based for kids 12 – 18. He spoke on the benefits of interact such as leadership skills that are gained, giving back to the community, networking with Rotarians, references and building your resume. He also spoke about the process of formalizing the club and electing a board.
Mark then spoke about the other youth services such as the Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium which is a 4 day event for youth 16 – 20 where they learn leadership skills and
public speaking , the youth exchange for those 15 – 19 and Rotaract for those 18 + who are not
ready yet to become a full fledged member of Rotary.
Updates
Kevin spoke about the Polar Bear swim on Sat – Sun at Campbellford that Lorenzo is participating in a link will be sent out by Ron
Ron Tuttle spoke about the Youth Exchange and teaming up with Northumberland Sunrise.
Interviews will happen on Wednesday we have 2 – 3 candidates and should have a student at the end of the week.
There is a donation to be made to the Youth Wellness Hub up to 10,000 to equip the kitchen.
They will purchase the items and send us the receipts motion made and voted on. Bruce Coleman seconded the motion and the motion was passed.
Bruce Coleman gave an update on the Coldest Night of the Year. Coldest Night and Enjoy the Flavours are one week apart. After feedback from the club it was decided that we would join the team from Port Hope United. Diane Millington will register the team tonight and will send out a link through club runner.
Bob Gibson gave an update on PHHS Community event on Feb 12. Rotary will have a table social night 5:30 – 8 pm Something will be sent via club runner
John Mowat spoke on the passing of Roger Ingram there will be a time a date to come for a service.
Steve spoke about the committee meeting of Enjoy the Flavours this Thursday at Café Liviv at 5 pm. Tickets will be available for Thursday.
Ron Tuttle spoke about the Youth Exchange and teaming up with Northumberland Sunrise.
Interviews will happen on Wednesday we have 2 – 3 candidates and should have a student at the end of the week.
There is a donation to be made to the Youth Wellness Hub up to 10,000 to equip the kitchen.
They will purchase the items and send us the receipts motion made and voted on. Bruce Coleman seconded the motion and the motion was passed.
Bruce Coleman gave an update on the Coldest Night of the Year. Coldest Night and Enjoy the Flavours are one week apart. After feedback from the club it was decided that we would join the team from Port Hope United. Diane Millington will register the team tonight and will send out a link through club runner.
Bob Gibson gave an update on PHHS Community event on Feb 12. Rotary will have a table social night 5:30 – 8 pm Something will be sent via club runner
John Mowat spoke on the passing of Roger Ingram there will be a time a date to come for a service.
Steve spoke about the committee meeting of Enjoy the Flavours this Thursday at Café Liviv at 5 pm. Tickets will be available for Thursday.
The meeting was closed with the singing of O Canada