Board of Directors - Tuesday, Feb. 28, 610 Bronson
Adventure in Citizenship – Thursday, March 16, 6:00 PM, 610 Bronson
GUEST SPEAKER:
Our Speaker was introduced by Glenn Campbell, Program Committee. Jennifer Mallard received a Bachelor of Architecture degree (with distinction) from Carleton University in 1989. She joined Diamond Schmitt Architects, Toronto, in 2000. Ms. Mallard thanked the club for the invitation. Her father was a Rotarian and her family hosted a Rotary exchange student.
The NAC was one of the centennial projects, created as a gift to Canada. It represented a bold confidence as Canada grew as a nation and moved into the future. Construction began in 1968. Opening Day, July, 1969. There were various slides of the original construction and visits by political officials.
The NAC was purposely built in a ‘brutalism’ style and has long been criticized for its ‘bunker’ façade on Elgin St. In 2010, Alexandra Ordolis and Brett Donahue came to the NAC to perform in Romeo and Juliet. They were amongst the top students at the National Theatre School, but they couldn’t find the front door. In 2011, the NAC started thinking about Canada’s 150th celebration. The NAC’s objectives for Architectural Renewal:
Enhance the visibility and appeal of the NAC, with a warm and inviting entrance that will embrace Confederation Square.
Create an animated hub along Elgin Street, and reinforce the NAC’s profile, identity, and presence in the National Capital, and the country.
Respect the architecture and character defining elements of Fred Lebensold’s design.
The 70,000 square foot addition will bring light and transparency into the buidling. This transparency will also connect the creative activity within the NAC to the City of Ottawa. The 225 million dollar renewal represents the biggest investment in cultural infrastructure by the Government of Canada to mark the sesquicentennial. The new project will signal a new entrance, protect view corridors (e.g. War Memorial) and enhance the experience for patrons. The National Arts Centre is Canada’s home of the performing arts. The entry lantern will project images of artists performing at the NAC, and at arts institutions across Canada. The lantern will also be a shared asset for the capital to display images of important national events like Canada Day, Remembrance Day and Winterlude.
On Canada day, 2017, the NAC plans to be on the official itinerary of the Prime Minister, and possible\y included in the Royal Tour. NAC staff are busy coordinating a ribbon cutting, and the lighting of the lantern between 10 and 11 am. There will be a performance of a significantly Canadian performer, open to the public inside the new lobby spaces.
E-News - February 27, 2017
Glenn Campbell - Enews Committee
Sergeant-at-Arms Glenn Campbell convened us for President John Lark, who asked the blessing for our meal.
There were 32 Rotarians and guests present on this sunny end of March Monday. Charles Melchors welcomed the visitors:
Margaret Miiro – Rotary Club of Muyenga, Uganda
5 guests from the National Arts Centre
Tom Wilkinson, Rotarian, PEI (past District Governor)
Laura Roulston – President, Rotaract Club of Ottawa
Kokoro – our club’s exchange student, Japan
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Adventure in Citizenship - With a little more than 2 months to go before our 67th annual Rotary Adventure in Citizenship. Host Families Needed: Please circulate flyer at your office/ social media. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
Ruddy Shenkman Hospice – President John announced that Dawn Cooper, a Rotarian who is working with Hospice Care Ottawa will be making a presentation to the BOD about multi-club initiative to sponsor the building of a room at the Ruddy Shenkman Hospice which will be built this coming summer. Each Ottawa Club is being asked to make a contribution of $10,000. The total cost will be $100,000. President John will present a motion asking that the Ottawa Rotary Club Children’s Foundation consider making a $10,000 donation to this initiative. The final decision will rest with the Board of the Foundation
Rotaract - Laura Roulston reminded Rotarians about 2 events.
The annual Bowling Fundraiser is being held at West Park Lanes this Thursday at 7pm. You can register at the event. Proceeds to the Rotary Home (adult respite program).
North Korea - President John invited Tom Wilkinson to speak about the work in North Korea. In 2005, our club hosted officials from North Korea who visited to learn about agricultural techniques. They also travelled to PEI. Club member, Eva Hammond was instrumental in organizing the initiative. Tom reported that his club continues to work on projects in North Korea. Much of the communication is via one of the officials who visited Canada in 2005. Former Rotary Club of Ottawa member, Randall Eastman (who now lives in China) is another conduit for project work. Randall continues to be very active in promoting growth in Rotary throughout China. The next project is to provide hot water to an orphanage with children aged 4-12 years old.
RAFFLE:Provided by Dan Kelley, won by a guest from the NAC.
HAPPY $ 2's
Glenn Campbell – invited Kokoro, our exchange student from Japan to come forward and exchange a banner from her sponsor club.
Gib Patterson – happy to be back in Ottawa following travel in the southern U.S. He is pleased to learn that the All That Jazz Golf Tournament, BBQ and Auction has been moved to June 23 (from September).
