27 members were present with 2 on Zoom and 1 guest, Sue Berezny.
John Heeringa reported to Ken that he was finished his chemo and hoped to be back soon.
Anne VanVlack presented on the 2022 Vital Signs Report, a product of The County Foundation. She provided a copy to members present and the full report is at PECdata.ca. It is a follow-up to the Covid-19 Impact Report in 2021. Its purpose is to provide the data to spark community discussion and inspire community action. This relevant and timely information informs decision-making by community leaders and the Foundation, and identifies opportunities for funding, collaboration and support within the community.
Details in the Report encompass the subjects of:
- Community - population stats
- Housing
- Economy
- Health & Well-Being - she recognized the work of our Nurse Practitioner Committee
- Education
- Food Security- now that Covid support cheques have ceased, more people are turning to foodbanks.
- Safety & Justice
- Transportation - she encouraged us to use the public transit as it is still on trial and needs riders.
- Environment
She introduced the new “Neighbourhood Small Grants” of $50 to $500 to support PEC residents who want to make their communities better places to live by organizing neighbourhood activities, celebrate diversity or share skills. Apply online at thecountyfoundation.ca .
Her call to action is:
- Share the info of the Vital Signs Report
- Contribute data
- Volunteer - Anne recognized the volunteer effort that Rotary members exhibit.
- Create a fund or contribute to one.
Other Business
Smart Serve - any members who want to be certified or re-certified so they are available for Rotary events are asked to advise Howard. He will advise the Board to get payment for the training.
The beach clean-up sheet will be out next week. Christine asked by Zoom for someone to take pictures that she would publicize.
Maple syrup - a few bottles are still available at Home Hardware.
Norm thanked his helpers for handling the D&D books.
David MacKinnon reported on a successful presentation of the Nurse Practitioner project to the Council last week. He believes that Council acknowledges our project is complimentary to their search for medical doctors. The second draft was aided by some County Foundation stats.
Trudy reported that the earthquake relief cheques went out to seven local families for transmission overseas totalling $12,975, including Rotary’s $3,000 contribution. She thanked Margo for leading this effort.
Today, Lana’s number was drawn (on her birthday) for the 50:50 but she did not draw the ace of spades.