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I wanted to send a huge thank you out to all involved this past Saturday!Sounds like it was a great success and I can’t wait to see how they look today!I know this social isolation can have affects we don’t even really actualize till we see others we care about then we realize how much we miss the interactions !Very happy all went well, and I know the residents will be enjoying them NOW and in the months to come!We are very grateful for all of you to think about our residents and help them / us improve life for them.I’m sure the lights brightened their night and their hearts!Warm regards,Lori
What a great feeling to wrap up today on a number of fronts.
I'm sure we all feel relieved to have delivered our modules...
We are also, I'm sure, are very proud of what we achieved this week in moving this project forward.
Not that we get to rest for too long.
We start with Module 1 on December 3rd 7AM PST. The other modules are too follow about a week apart. The schedule to be discussed
with the school after Module 1.
Some notes and thoughts on the school, we will be updating this to everyone after Module 1 delivery. As we will learn more then.
This primary Catholic school is in a very poor area of Belize City. The students struggle to achieve anything past a grade 4 education.
May we who are merely inconvenienced, remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors, remember those most vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home, remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children, when their schools close remember those who have no options.
May we who have to cancel our trips, remember those that have no place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market, remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home, remember those who have no home.
During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbours.
Amen......
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Jeannie's photo of Granddaughter's kitten
over by Friday!
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
FedEx picked up 520 kits today for Days for Girls that will be headed for Afghanistan.
With love to Afghanistan! 520 kits left this morning on a journey half way around the world. A gift of love from the Port Moody Chapter to our global sisterhood. Be safe and know that you are in our circle of care. A great big "Thank You" to all members and those who contribute to the Port Moody Chapter. ❤️
Vida Peterson
Meghan gave an update on how Paul is doing and thanked Club for their thoughts.
Guest Speaker District Governor Carol Tichelman
Everything in Rotary playbooks is out the window due to COVID--every Club and every member is in a different place. Rotarians are people of action and these times are hard. There are 4 things to consider:
New Club models are required and being discussed.
What should/will a Club look like in 5 years?
Select new members carefully. Remember there is no wrong age.
Continue Club endeavors to end polio.
John Hopkins study shows Rotarians supply 57 million volunteer hours each year and it is worth appr. $850,000,000.
--This is our chance to show our communities what we can do. Rotary happens at Club level. Sees world where people unite. Rotary is committed to having membership averages of 30% women by 2023.
--Transmission of wild polio stopped everywhere through vaccination programs except for 2 countries. Last year there were only 79 cases in Pakistan and 53 in Afghanistan.
--Infrastructure created to do worldwide vaccination will be very useful going forward.
--Rotary added a 7th area of FOCUS qualified for Global grants--ENVIRONMENTAL “YEAH”
--Our District is continuing to support our members to attend Blood Donations
--Our District is starting a TOASTMASTERS Club via ZOOM
--Our District is looking to assist those Clubs applying for Global Grants
--Rotary opens opportunities
Rotary International Conference will be held in Taipei Taiwan June 12-16 2021
DG Carol presented “People of Action” Pin to Brian Wormald
Our Club is volunteering in November at 2 different Community service events:
With Fraser Health North we are covering logistics at “drive through” annual FLU shot vaccines at locations in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. This project along with 1 in Coquitlam covered by the 2 Coquitlam Clubs is targeting 100,000 flu shots in the month of November. There will be 3 shifts per day, 8am-noon, noon-4 and 4 till 8pm. It follows a model used in Australia as their fall flu happened during the onset of COVID.
Our Club will be providing volunteers to support the Port Moody Legion poppy donation program. Our Club will be standing outside the Starbucks at (IGA centre on Ioco), Government Liquor Store at Suter Brook, and outside the Saint James Well. Using 3 2 hour shifts each day at each venue (12 noon-2, 2-4, and 4-6). This Legion volunteer opportunity runs from November 1st till 10th only
****This amounts to a lot of volunteer shifts and hours****** Anyone who is able to volunteer for shifts please do so. Also feel free to bring friends and family.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING “YOU” WITH ROTARY!!!!
Thank you to Bill for the write up
Rotary has been asked to supply some volunteers to help with the POPPY DRIVE for 2020. It will involve working 2 hour shifts in 2 or 3 locations in Port Moody around Newport Village and Sutter Brook.
Vida reminded us of the Rotary friendship club. If anyone runs into trouble anywhere there is a Rotary Club they can phone for advice or assistance.
Steve would like to set up a committee of members who would be interested in helping him with the
YOUTH Committee. If you are at all interested or would like to know more about this committee please contact Steve & he will call a meeting in early December to discuss ideas of how to help with Interact and Rotaract and any other youth activities you would like to see happen. steve.witiuk@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in Committee
Yvonne being her beautiful self...
Oct 24th is World Polio Day and we are having a Virtual Polio Party.
It will start at 6:00PM and go until 7:30pm (or longer for whoever wants). Or just drop in at anytime just to say HI .....
Cleone will send the invite. Have your beverage of choice ready, you dinner or appies and if you like you can eat and dress in the fashion of one of our international projects - South Africa, Kenya, Belize, Peru. Please register so I have an idea of how many will be there.
If you would like to make a donation to Polio Fund then please e-transfer that to Michael.
See you soon! Call me if you have any questions. 778-223-2357.
Cleone
“Today”
By Tabasom Eblaghie
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be
I will move ahead with these words of promise
An agreement to move towards the best version of me
I promise to be gentle with my younger self
And to leave the past in the past
Decisions made and paths taken are forgiven
I did the best I could with what I knew back then
I promise to be kind to my older self
To make small choices today, tiny little steps
To lead to a healthier, wiser version of me
I am each choice I make, and I will choose well
I promise my soul to live an authentic life
Not one filled with apologies, excuses and anxieties
Nor one led by seeking the approval of Perfectionism and others
But rather one led by pursuing the approval of my Creator
I promise my heart to move towards Love
Towards the crossroads where Justice meets Kindness
Where logic of a wise mind can agree with the radiance of a loving heart
Not just for others, but to protect my most noble self
I will gaze upwards with my feet firmly grounded
In the knowledge of who I am and what I stand for
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be.
If not today, then when?
Rotary Meeting October 7, 2020 - Thank you to Bill for taking notes....
Meeting chaired this week by Michael Berrisford
Quote: “A good head and a good heart are a formidable combination but when you add to that a literate tongue and pen then you have something very special”
Westhill Park Rehab discussed.
Glen gave an update on International containers for Belize and Kenya
Anthony is following up on gaming grant application.
Aziz reminded us that October is POLIO Month and Cleone, who was just driving home, advised she will have a fundraiser plan for our next meeting.
Our guest speaker Lois advised Meghan she would not be able to make our meeting so has been re-scheduled to November 4th.
As “guest conductor” Michael filled in with his “what makes Michael tick” talk.
Born in 1957 in South Africa. Loved hiking from early on and showed pictures of his first hiking boots with screw on cleats. In those days in S.A. young me had to serve for 2 years in either the military or police--he chose to serve with Police and stayed on as a career for 22 years..
Married, had 2 sons, built his own house, went hot air ballooning. Milk was delivered by a milkman with a horse drawn cart. Spent the next 22 years discovering himself enjoying wine, classic cars and nature. Instrumental in 2 hiking clubs. He “worked to hike”.
Working for the police overlapped with the introduction of computers to policing plus constant upgrading. He loved the computer side of things and turned it into his ongoing career.
His son Kyle died in August 2015. Kyle was involved with brewing and selling mead at a number of breweries and he was pleased to advise us it is still being sold in pubs.
Good news came into his life when he met Coreen and they married in 2018. Thanks, Michael, for a great talk. We all learned a lot more about you.
Membership Renewal Earlybird Draws are happening.
Terry sent this photo of 'no log booms' in the Inlet
Congratulations
Marc Snow
Our District Governor Nominee Designate DGND
Please send your best wishes and congratulations to Region 6 Assistant Governor Marc Snow. Marc will become District Governor of District 5500 in the year 23-24. snowarizona@gmail.com
Marc is a past president of the Oro Valley RC and has been a Rotarian for over 11 years. Marc also serves as the Board Secretary on the Rotary Vocational Fund of AZ ( TRVFA ) and is a board member of Healing Arizona Veterans. His passion for Rotary shows through in all his Rotary work and endeavors.
Marc has a 32-year career at Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon Companies spanning Subcontract Manager, Contracts Negotiator, Program Manager, Functional Organization Manager, as well as a Mergers and Acquisitions Director.
As the Governor of District 5500, I would like to personally congratulate Marc, who has shown to be an outstanding Assistant Governor in his region and a leader in our District.
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I don’t know the damage to the engine yet
Lower Mainland, BC. George Garrett—award-winning reporter, beloved community champion and a co-founder of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society has announced his retirement from the Board of the Society, effective August 31st, 2020.
Since February 2016 when the service launched, the Society has recruited close to 200 drivers and dispatchers to drive cancer patients to and from their appointments with free, safe and timely transportation. In total, the Society has facilitated 58,886 patient trips and driven 1,730,941 kilometers: an astonishing amount given its humble but ambitious beginnings as an idea launched by three friends.
“Put simply, it wouldn’t be possible for us to have supported so many cancer patients if it weren’t for George Garrett,” explained Bob Smith, President of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. “His bold vision for a level of care and support for those facing this debilitating illness, combined with his passion and energy, enabled us to grow rapidly to meet the needs of cancer patients for access to care. We will always be grateful for the legacy George shares with us and wish him the best as he steps down from his day-to-day commitments.”
Garrett leaves the Board with parting gifts: a substantial transfer of securities will benefit the current drive for funding operations now and a Legacy Pledge in his Will to lead the Society’s launch of the Legacy Giving Program, designed to assist the VCDS in the creation of a sustainable financial future. Donations such as these ensure that cancer patients across the fifteen communities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will continue to have access to free, reliable and safe transportation to their cancer treatments.
Of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society’s services, one cancer survivor shared, “I had no way to get to my treatments and no money to take a taxi. Before hearing about your wonderful service, I was very depressed. You relieved an enormous burden. All my drivers were wonderful and caring. You helped save my life.”
Garrett says working with Founding President Garth Pinton and the late John MacInnes was a challenge in the early stages but cancer patients and their families as well as the general public became aware of our service and it began to grow. As well as providing free rides for hundreds of patients our volunteer drivers and dispatchers developed a bond with patients, providing them with the assurance that we would always be there for them. Garrett added, “Thanks to donations from many sources in our first five years we know we’ll be there for cancer patients for years to come.”
For media inquires please contact us at media@volunteercancerdrivers.ca
Areas served are North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody), Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Mission.
Days for Girls packing for Beirut
Port Moody liquor store will give us a community rebate if you remember to tell them that your bill be marked as Rotary Club of Port Moody.
And here is: Annie Oakley Western Cup Finals Dock Diving
Look at that smile !!!
Steve Rutledge -Adopt A Village in Laos
If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Steve anytime and feel free to forward his contact information. Meanwhile, here is a link to the youtube video that he presented last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0PDnQHbPR8
Blueberries for SHARE. -
Who doesn't love fresh blueberries! Vida and I thought some of SHARE's clients would love them as well and so did one of the blueberry farmers.
So come on out and let's clean up what is left of her field, and then bring them to SHARE on Tues morn. Wed they will be in boxes for SHARE's clients to enjoy.
Tues Aug 2nd - 8:30 am - 10:30 am (or earlier if there are lots of us)
431 A Prairie Ave
Please register or let me know. Thanks!
Bring a bucket and a smile!
Vida and Cleone
PS The short notice is because it was an opportunistic idea at the end of that farm's season. If this pilot works there may be more in the future.
If you would like to join our virtual meetings on Wednesday mornings, please contact me and we will make sure you are 'on the list'...
Recon of Westhill Park
Dave took this photo after the Clean-up of Heritage Mtn. on Saturday. Beautiful flowers.
Every year at this time we meet at the Saint Street Grill to celebrate the outgoing President and welcome the new President.
Thank you to Bev Harrington DG 2021-2022 for doing such a great job Inducting Meghan as President and Inducting the new Board as well as giving 'all' members a responsibility to help in all ways that they are able.
And to Raj Rajagopal - DG 2022-2023 for his kind words
And to Carol Tichelman - DG 2020 - 2021 for always being so supportive of our Rotary Club and for her very kind words. Carol is looking forward to working with Meghan this coming year.
The New Board is:
President: Meghan Lahti
President Elect: Coreen Berrisford
Treasurer: Michael Berrisford
Secretary: Alan Schmelzel
Vice President/Port Moody Foundation: Mike Clay Rotary Foundation/Past President: Cleone Todgham Community: Coreen Berrisford
Membership: Gayle Carter
Youth: Steve Witiuk
International: Glen Brown
Club Service: Linda Balzer
Vocational: Paul Mitchell-Banks
Public Relations: Claire Lambert
Thank you Cleone Todgham for your year of service as president. Welcome Meghan Lahti as our new 2020- 2021 President.
Thank you everyone that served on the board for 2019 - 2020
- and welcome all of the board members for 2020 - 2021 to support Meghan and the Rotary Club Port Moody.

Some of the things that were achieved in 2019 to 2020 term were:
Monthly pie days at the Eagle Ridge Manor, Bi weekly readings to the patients at Eagle Ridge Manor in the evening, a Christmas party hosted by the club and decorating the outside and inside of the Eagle Ridge Manor as well as supporting their music program.
Hot chocolate stands, cookie decorating and face painting at the Christmas train which supports Share
Sewing 2500 masks during the Covid pandemic for locals.
Sewing 50 Days for Girls kits.
A Remembrance Day wreath.
$21,000 to send kids to camp.
$48,000 in grants to local groups, Schools or nonprofits.
Rotary Club Port Moody also donated Internationally…
Currently to the Belize educational project, Ecuador medical and educational project, Kenya educational and medical project and South Africa feed the people event and also a school project.
There is so much to be proud of of all of the accomplishments from the Rotary Club Port Moody.
Thank you everyone for continuing to support our club without you, we would not be able to do what we do.
If you are interested in joining the Rotary Club Port Moody, please reach out to us and send us a line!
Membership@portmoodyrotary.ca
We are looking forward to our annual Shred-a-Thon this September 12th from 9 am till the truck is full.
And although we have had to pause our Search for the Perfect Pint and our RIBFEST this year, we are more than ready to have you all back enjoying this community next year.

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Container going to Kenya. Thank you ROTARY WORLD HELP......
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Anniversary dinner - Covid style - great take out from Rosa's and table with candles at Rocky Point presentation stage. Listening to soundtrack from A Good Year and awaiting the Solstice!
Peter & Cindy
Pitt Meadows Rotary trail
Chicago Rotarian Xavier Ramey says the key to creating an equitable society is understanding where we’ve been.
Maternal health projects give Rotary clubs in Uganda a sense of purpose during COVID-19 restrictions
Seventy-five percent of the world’s plant species are dependent on pollinators, such as the monarch, to survive
The idea that Rotary should own its headquarters dates back at least to the 1920 convention, when RI President Albert Adams said that he hoped to someday see the headquarters in a beautiful building of Rotary’s own.
Hunger and malnutrition unleashed by COVID-19 could carry the impact of the pandemic far into the future.
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