Toastmasters

Thank you to Peter M & Gayle for the notes and photos.

Guests:

Mark George Incoming president of Poco Centennial Club

Sujata Lama from Royal Bank and was a Rotaractor

President Paul - Happy Birthday

Susan Thirsty Thursday on March 2 will be at Legion until May

 

PETS Susan was reasonably well behaved, reported by Glen.

Danne Dunlop updated us on the pleasure the residents have with Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor, held on last Friday of the month. Pies are donated by Thrifty's.  If anyone else would like to help Danne, please let him know.

RIBFEST Sponsorship is moving forward with one of the major sponsors being finalised.  Thank you Mike C. for all your work.

 

Please vote for Rotary Club of Port Moody for Not-For-Profit of the Year in the Tri-Cities Chamber 2023 Business Excellence Awards.  Vote once vote often !!!!

Polar Plunge was last Saturday 10:30 at Rocky Park Point.  Thank you to Ian, Trish, Glen, Susan, & Rick for participating. 

Upcoming Events

March 11- Grants Management Seminar Bellingham

March 25 -District Assembly

May 5-7 - District Conference $350

 

Port Coquitlam Pub Night at the Cat and Fiddle coming up for $25 for a beer and burger, includes bacon and cheese.

 

Presentation was by Mark George on Toastmasters.

Was not aware of the connections between Rotary and Toastmasters.

Toastmasters is a club and is very highly structured, timed to the minute and is about public speaking. Every speech is evaluated in a safe environment.

Rumour has it public speaking is the number one fear.  

Mark explained how toastmaster works and not everyone does speeches at the meeting.  It is more on how we communicate with others.

Found Toastmasters has provided him with more than public speaking and it has helped in today to today communications.

Mark provided an evaluation of our meeting speakers.  Many Um's & AH's were recorded.

 

Dan reported that the10th container being sent to Ukraine.  Global TV is showing a story on Ukraine on Saturday evening and may include one of our containers being unloaded.

 

The Polar Bear Plunge was a great success.  Here is Ian's notes:

 

We had a great day..set up our tent and had our crew of divers and supporters....cccooold!..great event and we are looking to commit bigger and better next year. I have suggested to Fraser that we should go with hot chocolate and pancake breaky next time..they run it we support it...hopefully rest of club will agree...we'll see...
 
A great way for Paul to celebrate his 63rd b'day and good fun and sense of accomplishment of all of those that dunked!
 
Rotary Octopi - Freezing for a Reason...
 
Photo evidence attached....with corobortrating witness/ support of Alan Schmelzel, May & Lee, Rick, Susan & Jim and Claire....a huge thank you to Clayton for participating and loaning the Hawaii  gear, Glen for his sense of humor and willingness to help get the message out and to all of those who contributed! We set a target of $1,000 and have over achieved so far to the tune of $ 2500 with more expected before closing donation site on Mar 5th. Hope I have not forgotten anyone!
 
  What a great group of Rotarians !!!!
Look for more photos on 2023 February Random Photos library and thank you to Clayton for all the fabulous photos.
 
 
Get ready to RIP - We need lots of volunteers to help out.