Rotary International sent out this message. We would like to extend our deep condolences and sympathies to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation on the discovery of 215 children on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops British Columbia.
The discovery of these children is a powerful yet painful reminder of our history. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission research indicates that at least 3,213 children are reported to have died over 140 years of operation at over 150 Residential School locations.
No words can describe the scale of pain and trauma that First Nations peoples have, and are experiencing at this moment.
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| | | May we all keep this part of our history as a reminder and a beacon in front of us as we work with our Rotary ideals to bring peace and equality to all. |
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Valarie Wafer Dean Rohrs
Rotary International Director Rotary Foundation Trustee
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President Meghan was unable to attend our meeting and so we had PP Ian take the meeting. Great job Ian.
Jeannie's photo:
Soon will be the unveiling of our new website. So much gratitude to Alistair, Stephanie & Michael and Ian for all their input......SO EXCITING
Our Police Chief David Fleugel was our guest speaker and he gave us so much great information about the Port Moody Police Department.
David Fleugel
Chief Constable
Chief Fleugel has been in the field of policing for over 28years. Chief Fleugel has 25 years of experience with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Chief Fleugel spent all of his career in the RCMP in metro Vancouver arear performing municipal policing at all levels. The last position he held in the RCMP was at the rank of Superintendent as the Officer In Charge of the Ridge Meadows Detachment. In the spring 2017, Chief Fleugel proudly joined the Port Moody Police Department. Chief Fleugel has a bachelor's degree from Carleton University, as well as certificates in criminal justice from the University of Virginia and incident command system from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. He is also a proud graduate of the Canadian Police College Executive Development Program and also the FBI National Academy.
Chief told us about their Public Safety during Covid times
Strategic plan for a Safe and Engaged Community
IT changes for the Police - Digital evidence management program, body camera's, street check and evolution of policing in regard to mental health.
We had 34 members in attendance and questions were flying for our Chief who answered them all.
We are so fortunate to have our own Police force in Port Moody. 'No call is too small' is their motto.
Time to get together.......Thank you AG Al for leading this.
Mix an outdoor activity with having a drink together in a safe manner.
June 19th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Looking to support all levels of engagement.
1) "Feel the burn" - a 26 KM bike ride around the POCO trail
2) "Smell the flowers" - a medium duration walk on a part of the POCO Trail
3) "Smell the Beer" - just drive over to our meet up spot and have a beer
If you are interested and able to attend on the 19th please sign up.
We will flesh out the details on start time/starting points and where we well meet for a beer over the next week or so.
Open to members and their families.
We will setup it up so we are outside for our beer portion of the day.
We will respect safe distance and personal boundaries as we slowly move forward with the opening guidelines.
CLEAN UP Heritage Mtn. BLVD. THIS WEEKEND
Yes it is that time again.......This Saturday June 12th.....9:00 AM meet at Gallaghers to Clean up Heritage Mtn Blvd. Thank you Alan for heading this up.
