For complete summary of today's meeting, members click on President Shelley Crawford's Annotated Agenda email communique of November 14th
Feature Presentation:
The Role of Ontario's Conservation Officers
Sgt. Davis Viehbeck
Conservation Officer
Thunder Bay MNRF Enforcement Unit
The role has changed significantly for those dedicated MNRF conservation officers (formerly "game wardens") providing this service over their 125 year plus history.
Sgt Viehbeck's address was a comprehensive overview of the history, duties, and many challenges. There are (only) 200 COs in Ontario, (the catchment area larger than France).
The message and conclusions?: Sgt. Viehbeck epitomizes the need for dedication to fairly enforce the legislation (primarily the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and regs), being a spokesperson for conservation ethics, dealing with the public often directly in remote areas, and promoting awareness and outreach generally to the public at large. Today's talk was just that.
For him the rewards are numerous, each day being a new experience as a steward for life on the land (and water).
There was a valuable Q & A session with members testimonials to his great work and personal interactions with him from their own past. He was introduced by President Shelley Crawford and thanked by John Stephenson.
His mother Barb Viehbeck and past president Guy O'Brien were special guests attending.
Feature Presentation:
The Role of Ontario's Conservation Officers
Sgt. Davis Viehbeck
Conservation Officer
Thunder Bay MNRF Enforcement Unit
The role has changed significantly for those dedicated MNRF conservation officers (formerly "game wardens") providing this service over their 125 year plus history.
Sgt Viehbeck's address was a comprehensive overview of the history, duties, and many challenges. There are (only) 200 COs in Ontario, (the catchment area larger than France).
The message and conclusions?: Sgt. Viehbeck epitomizes the need for dedication to fairly enforce the legislation (primarily the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and regs), being a spokesperson for conservation ethics, dealing with the public often directly in remote areas, and promoting awareness and outreach generally to the public at large. Today's talk was just that.
For him the rewards are numerous, each day being a new experience as a steward for life on the land (and water).
There was a valuable Q & A session with members testimonials to his great work and personal interactions with him from their own past. He was introduced by President Shelley Crawford and thanked by John Stephenson.
His mother Barb Viehbeck and past president Guy O'Brien were special guests attending.
Remembrance Day 2023:
The club participated in numerous ways at the November 11 Remembrance day ceremonies at FW Gardens and Waverly Park (laying of wreathes, general attendance and band music)
Business Highlights:
This is a very busy season for the club. There are numerous opportunities for service, learning and fellowship See side panel Events listing..
Two notable items today:
Dew Drop Inn in October served 570 people, verifying the common trend everywhere of food insecurity. The club continues supplying needed volunteers.
Rotary Radio and TV Days are upon us. 7 TV ads are sold and some Radio Day ads as well (good work all)
The club participated in numerous ways at the November 11 Remembrance day ceremonies at FW Gardens and Waverly Park (laying of wreathes, general attendance and band music)
Business Highlights:
This is a very busy season for the club. There are numerous opportunities for service, learning and fellowship See side panel Events listing..
Two notable items today:
Dew Drop Inn in October served 570 people, verifying the common trend everywhere of food insecurity. The club continues supplying needed volunteers.
Rotary Radio and TV Days are upon us. 7 TV ads are sold and some Radio Day ads as well (good work all)