James MacNutt (Chair), Ann Worth (PEI Aquaculture Association), Rick Gallant (President)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
James MacNutt (Chair), Ann Worth (PEI Aqualculture Alliance), Rick Gallant (President)
 
 
Rotary Club of Charlottetown
November 17, 2014
Meeting Minutes
 
Chairperson: Jim MacNutt called the meeting to order with the Island Hymn, Rotary grace and toast to the Queen.
 
Sergeant of Arms: Dale Turner collected Happy Dollars.
 
Chairperson Jim introduced the head table.
 
Secretary Kim Nickerson report:
  • There were 30 members present
  • 1 scooter with 7 make ups
  • Our guest speaker, Anne Worth, was a guest of Rotary
  • Jim Travers won the 50/50 for the week in the amount of $18.00. I forgot the deck of cards so the jackpot continues for another week! Thankfully our guest speaker brought some prizes to buoy the spirits of those hoping to win over $600 in the jackpot!
 
President Rick’s Report:
  • Rick spoke about his attendance at the Rotary Mini Conference held at Camp Gencheff this past weekend. There were 7 of our members in attendance.
  • There were presentations on our 2017 Centennial celebrations, District 7820 membership initiatives, Rotary Foundation and a project under Rotary World Help initiated by the Summerside Club.
  • Rick also congratulated Michelle Lazaratos on her recent commendation from District Governor Stella Roy for her work in Youth Exchange.
 
Chair Jim MacNutt introduced guest speaker Anne Worth. Anne is the president of Worth Consulting and represents the PEI Aquaculture Alliance. She was present today to speak on the topic of aquaculture on PEI.
 
Guest Speaker – Anne Worth
  • Aquaculture is… the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish and seaweed in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments.
  • An important industry to PEI with aquaculture happening in 25 bays and estuaries with over 750 people employed in the industry.
  • Did you know that PEI harvests 70% of the mussels produced in Canada?
  • Over 93 % of seafood and shellfish processing plants are physically located in Rural Prince Edward Island. This geography drives local employment and economic development in Rural Communities.
  • As an industry, they are committed to managing our aquaculture operations in an environmentally sustainable manner.
  • Mussel landings 50,023,000 pounds and the landed value is $30,014,000. Oyster Landings 6,143,000 pounds and the landed value is $7,617,000. Cultured finfish value is $3,200,000. Combined Value: $ 40,831,000
 
Co-Chair Phil Floyd thanked Anne for her presentation.
 
Chair Jim adjourned the meeting with the signing of O Canada.