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Coreen Rodger Berrisford
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Cleone Todgham
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Alan Schmelzel
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Cleone Todgham
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Michael Berrisford
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Gayle Carter
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Stephen Witiuk
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Glen Brown
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Welcome to the
Rotary Club of Port Moody
Port Moody

Every Member an Active Member

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 7:15 AM
St. James's Well Pub
Newport Village
248 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC V3H 5H1
Canada
If you would like to join our virtual meetings on Wednesday mornings, please contact us and we will make sure you are 'on the list'...
District Site
Bulletins
Venue Map
Rotary Club of Port Moody President

Meghan Lahti

member photo
Rotary Club of Port Moody Vision Statement
 
'We aspire to be a committed, collaborative and diverse club, who through fellowship and fun achieve positive changes within ourselves, our community and the world.
 
Our stories
What a District !!!!
President Elect Coreen ran the meeting 
 
Michael - Sweet Magnolia
 
 
RYLA is coming soon and if you know of anyone who is is 18 - 30 years old and would be interested in Leadership Training please have them contact Steve or Coreen.....
AG Al gave us an overview of our District & Area D
 
Our District 5050 has 53 Clubs
2200 members with 14 Assistant Governor's
 
Al is responsible for:
Rotary Club of Coquitlam 
Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise 
Rotary Club of POCO Centennial
Rotary Club of Haney
Rotary Club of Meadowridge
Rotary Club of Golden Ears
 
This will be the end of Al's term as DG and he asked if anyone that might be interested in taking on this role, to contact him for more information.  Gary, Aziz and Darrel would all agree that you learn a lot, meet so many people and have FUN doing this District job. 
 
Westhill Trail has started and Danne, Peter, Brian and George have been the guys who have put on the 'new roof'.
 
 
A huge thank you to College Park community, the Scouts and Innervisions for coming out to 'move that gravel'.  Phase two coming soon. !!!!
 
Instead of 'this'
 
 
We had 'this'
 
 
 
Babies and more babies
 
Cleone became a Grandma once again to a beautiful baby girl.  She can't wait to go visit and hold her.
AND
Meghan became a Grandma for the first time......Congratulations to this new chapter of your life.  A beautiful baby boy....
 
 
 
Thanks to Gayle and the Board we have approved several grants.  One of them was for the Grade 5 students at Heritage Mtn. Blvd.  We were asked to 'add' something to the basket that each student was receiving. We chose to add the 4 way Test Coin [ Words to Live by ] and a poster about Interact as they are all the age that might be interested.
Thanks again to Gayle for helping to put the gifts together.
 
 
 
 
 
SHRED-A-THON
Please spread the word for our SHRED-A-THON on June 5th, 2021 at Port Moody City Hall.  Our partners each year are
BEST SHREDDING,  City of Port Moody and Tri-City News.
 
Shredding is by donation to the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
 Please wear your mask and please do not get out of your car.
 
 
 
 
Mid May
President Meghan's thought for the week
 
Jeannie's photo this week
 
 
One of the favourite meetings we have, is when one of our Club members does their 'classification' talk and this last meeting was one of the BEST.  Our newest member Stephanie did her 'what makes Stephanie tick' talk and although most of us have not met her in person 'YET', we all got to know her through her talk and can't wait to meet in person.  
Stephanie's slide show was so well done and I think one of the first ones that used 'Rotary' as an example of how her life and career are similar.
We also now know why Stephanie's hand is 'alway up' for new adventures.  We are so grateful you are in our Rotary Club of Port Moody Stephanie.
Thank you......
 
 
 
Stephanie's career
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interactors are recruiting new members and doing a great job.  Thank you Steve for all the work you do with these young people.  Steve needs help.  Please contact him. http://steve.witiuk@gmail.com if you are interested in working with young
people.
 
 
The 'Spirited Book Club' has begun and our first 'zoom' was on Thursday.  Great turnout and quite amazing to hear all the different responses to the 'same' book.  Love it!  Thank you to Susan for starting this. Cheers !!!!
 
 
Clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd.  Well done group !!!
 
 
 
Westhill Trail has begun........
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cinco de Mayo
Happy Cinco de Mayo. 
  
President Meghan's thought for the week.
 
More Computer info from Micheal......
 
 
 
 
 
Clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Saturday May 8th, 2021.....Meet at Gallagher's at 9:00 AM
Thank you to Alan for once again organizing this.
The more the merrier and the faster it gets done.....
 
The 'Spirited Book Club' book review on Thursday, May 6th  at 5:30PM. Thanks to Susan for heading this up.
 
 
 
Website excitement
President Meghan's thought for the week.
 
 
Jeannie's photo of Kits Beach
 
 
Cleone - Rotary Gives a Ham......for Share
Great job -TEAM......the rest of the slides will be in Photo Albums
 
 
Brian:  Westhill park project 
 
 
 
Day for Girls packing for Beirut.....
 
 
WEBSITE Changes will set us apart......Great presentation by Michael and Alistair
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 'Spirited Book Club' is underway reading 'My Name is Leon'.
Thank you Susan for getting us started......
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Important to attend
Please attend our meeting on Wednesday as it will be very informative and they would like your feedback.
 
Apr 21, 2021 7:00 AM
Alistair Henry and Michael Berrisford
Our club and Technology - The how, why, where and what - In English we can all understand

Join Alistair and Michael for a inertactive discussion on how they are proposing to move the club forward with the use of Technology with regards to Websites, Communication and shared data 

The sun is shining
 
President Elect Coreen held the meeting this week and she was the Speaker for Community Service and what we will be doing this next year.  Well Done!!!
 
Thought for the week:
 
 
Jeannie's photo of the week.  Always beautiful - Spring time in Port Moody.
 
 
 
Condolences to Michael and family for the loss of his Dad.  
 
 
Coreen was the speaker this week and talked about the upcoming year and Community Service
 
Our Vision Statement:
 
 Upcoming Club Interests and more:
 
 
 
Glen sent this. 
 
 
If you're in the club and you are on Twitter, you can help promote our Twitter Account.  We have 180 followers and could sure stand to grow that number.  Here are some things you can do from your Twitter Account to help us grow:
 
  1. Follow us @PortMoodyRotary
  2. Like a tweet
  3. Retweet or Share a Tweet
  4. Share and comment on a tweet
  5. Reply to a tweet
  6. Retweet/Share a tweet with a #hashtag
  7. Retweet/Share a tweet with twitter influencer you are connected with @Rotary  @BradPitt @Hettburn
Thanks for your support and Happy Tweeting.
 
Glen
 
Steve sent photo
 
 
Happy 97th Birthday to Steve's Dad:
 
 
 
 
We have supported Innervisions Recovery House for 20+ years and they are celebrating their
30 year Anniversary.  We are so proud of all that they have done to help people in recovery.  Congratulations Billy & Kim and Max.....
 
April 15th
 
Today marks the 30-Year Anniversary of InnerVisions Recovery Society. We are so grateful for everything we have been able to accomplish over the past 30 years. What started as just the dream of two recovering addicts has become a reality, and has helped countless people to start their lives over. We hope you enjoy taking this trip down memory lane with us, and celebrating our 30-Year Anniversary. 
 
Here is the YouTube VIDEO.....
 
 
Please copy and paste this link and the end of the video will just warm your heart.  For those of us that know Billy, this will make you smile, for those that don't, you will now know why we support Innervisions.......
 
 
Stephanie:  This is my dog, Rudy, making a very careful selection of a stick at the Noons Creek Hatchery near the inlet. 
 
 
 
I took this from 'I love Port Moody' FB site.....Thank you Jeff
 
PORT MOODY PATIOS!
 
In an effort to help local restaurants, pubs, cafes and coffee shops this post is a list of all the Port Moody places with patios! This is because we know that there are a bunch of newer residents who are members of this group and share info.
Please comment adding missing patios or any specific information you might have on hours, capacity and if they are pet friendly if you wish.
MOODY CENTRE AND CLARKE STREET
 
 
Saint St Grill
 
MURRAY STREET & ROCKY POINT PARK
 
Pajo’s
The Boathouse
The Canteen (opening soon)
 
SUTERBROOK
Romer’s
JJBean Coffee
Starbucks
NEWPORT VILLAGE
 
Vera’s
Brown’s Social House
 
COQUITLAM FAVOURITES
 
Beanery Coffeehouse & Eatery
 (101-2591 Panorama Drive)
 
Me-N-Ed's Pizza
 on Austin
 
Fairways Grill & Patio at the Westwood Plateau 12 Hole Executive
 
 
 
 
 
 
Big thank you to all  in helping to remove, the requested Christmas Lights at The Manor
 
Thanks to Bill for dropping off and marking the plastic tubs he kindly donated.
 
Thanks to Stephanie for stepping up and marking the location of the various light strings.
 
We all got stuck in, working as a team, which meant we were finished in just one hour!!!
 
Great Team work…….. Thank you!
 
Peter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate and more
President Meghan's thought for the week
 
Jeannie's photo of the week - Thistle and the Bee
 
 
President Elect Coreen encouraged us to join Fiesta.
 
 
The Club Training Fiesta is here through the Month of April. For more information and to register CLICK HERE.  https://www.district5050.org/stories/online-training-opportunities
 
 

Training for Clubs

Training Fiesta - replacing what was the District Learning Assembly

It’s a Fiesta! Launching March 31st!
Yes; all through April we are celebrating learning and development for Rotarians in District 5050 with our Club Training Fiesta.  It all kicks off March 31st with a special presentation from Dr Kent M Keith, Rotarian and author of The Paradoxical Commandments speaking to us about Servant Leadership and the 4-Way Test.
 
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Rotary and is geared to incoming or existing Club Board Members as well as those new to Rotary who want to get a better idea of the scope and breadth of our organization. Watch for information coming soon on the District 5050 website about sessions such as:
 
 
April 12, 2021            Club Training Fiesta - Michael Caruso
April 12, 2021            CTF - Understanding your Fellow Rotarian
April 13, 2021            Club Training Fiesta - Public Image Workshop
April 13, 2021            CTF - Role of the Club Foundation Chair
April 14, 2021            CTF - Membership Innovation
April 15, 2021            Club Training Fiesta - Youth
April 19, 2021            Club Training Fiesta - Fundraising Online
April 20, 2021            CTF - Club Runner Communication Tools
April 21, 2021            CTF - Understanding Paul Harris Recognition
April 21, 2021            Club Training Fiesta - Role of the Club Secretary
April 21, 2021            CTF - New members
April 22, 2021            CTF - Presidents-Elect - District Budget
April 22, 2021            Club Training Fiesta - Club Runner Event Planner
April 26, 2021            Club Training Fiesta - Fundraising - Jesse Sidhu
April 27, 2021            CTF - Understanding your Fellow Rotarian
April 27, 2021            CTF - Hybrid Meetings - Mitty Chang
April 27, 2021            CTF - Scholarships & Peace Centers
April 28, 2021            CTF -  Networking Plus 
April 29, 2021            CTF - The Rotary Foundation Endowment Fund
April 30, 2021            Club Training Fiesta Closing Session
 
 

Clubrunner Training Webinars

Clubrunner provides Rotarians ongoing training by webinars, below is a list of webinars scheduled . If you are interested,it is a good idea to register in advance due to limitations on participants. 

All webinars are scheduled for noon PST.

Here is a link to a list of all Webinars: https://site.clubrunner.ca/page/webinars  Recorded webinars also get posted for those who want to see them again or can't attend live.

Darrell had two guests today, his beautiful wife Krista [ no video of her] and Tom Dutta

 
And as always Darrell had an amazing guest speaker who I'm sure had more questions asked of him than any other guest speaker we have had.  
Thank you Darrell for always bringing great speakers to us.
 
This week we had the privilege of listening to Michael Geller.

Michael Geller is a Vancouver-based architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer with four decades’ experience in the public, private and institutional sectors. He also serves on the Adjunct Faculty of Simon Fraser University. He is a regular contributor to the Vancouver Courier and Vancouver Sun and a frequent commentator on urban issues across Canada.

He is president of The Geller Group which specializes in planning and real estate consulting for a variety of large and small-scale residential and mixed-use projects. He also undertakes small property developments on his own, or in partnership with others. 
Michael has been honoured as a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners and Life Member of the Architectural Institute of BC.

     
     
     
     
    Another good crew for clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd.   - Ian took photo
     
    Yvonne, Cleone, Bill, Micheal, Coreen, Darrell, Ian and Alan.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    'The Spirited Book Club' has begun -  Thank you Susan for getting this started. This month's selection is:
    'My Name is Leon' 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Can you believe it is APRIL?
    President Meghan's thought for the week.
     
     
     
    Jeannie's photo this week - Sunset in Port Moody
     
    Dr. Jim Lane - visiting Rotarian from the Coquitlam Club 
    Jim came to tell us of their fundraising event.
     
    Rotary Rush......
     
     
    Thank you to Glen who saw this on FB......We all remember Past President Nick.
     
    President Meghan spoke to us about her trek on the Camino......So interesting and beautiful. We knew she had determination, but this was amazing.!!!!!
     
    This is where Meghan walked......for over a 'MONTH'.
     
    The different routes you can take..
     
     
    The sign you look for to make sure you are on the correct route.
     
     
    The people you meet along the way.......friends and strangers who become friends.
     
     
     
     
     
    Thank you for sharing your experience and I think you have motivated some to take their own Trek.....
     
     
    Rotary Gives a Ham foodraiser was this past weekend.  Thank you to everyone who bought hams.  Photo album is at the bottom of the Spike.
     
    This is a FB write up from one of our past outgoing Exchange Student's MOM who is always a great supporter of our Rotary Club.  Thank you Cathy.
     
    Cathy wrote:
    Heading home with our package from the “Port Moody Rotary Gives a Ham” promotion. Our purchased package includes a Chilliwack ham, cranberry mustard from Fort Langley, tulips from Langley, a pumpkin pie from Thrifty’s and chocolates ... best of all the promotion allowed Rotary to contribute a large donation to our local food bank. ♥️ No one takes care of logistics better than Rotary volunteers ... this was one smooth process! Tomorrow I’ll make scalloped potatoes and roasted vegetables for a great Easter dinner.
     
    AND looks like Glen's family received their Ham package too !!!!  Such beautiful children !!!
     
     
     
     
    WAYS to make $$$ for our CLUB....
    Port Moody Liquor Store - ask for your purchase to go to the Port Moody ROTARY CLUB
     
    Take your bottles to RETURN-IT with 6047899849 on the bag and our Club will get the credit
     
     
    Fundscrip - Sign up and save money on all purchases at supporting stores
     
    Remember to sign up for Fundscrip to start ordering gift cards for all your gift card needs! 
     
    You may be planning to give gift card for upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, etc. Or you might have regular everyday purchases like groceries and gas that you could pay for with gift cards. Someone just mentioned to me that they are planning some big gardening projects - pay at Canadian Tire or Home Depot with gift cards and get some money back for the club! 
     
     
    Use this link to register as a supporter of our club, and all your purchases will automatically send proceeds back to the club. 
     
    You may have some questions about how to register or the ordering process; please send me an email and I'm happy to help while we all get comfortable with this process!!! 
     
     
     
     
    Mark this  Saturday April 10th on your calendar to help clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.  Everyone meet at Gallaghers in Newport Village at 9:00AM.
    Thank you to Alan for once again organizing this.  Cleaning up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. is a great way to get out and get some fresh air, and show the Community that our Rotary Club cares.....
     
    Happy Easter
     
     
     
    President Meghan thought for the week.
     
    Jeannie's photo of Foggy Day on Inlet Trail
     
    Guest Speaker - Gavin Keeton - Nizika School Ablution blocks replacement in Grahamstown
     
    Photo of Michael presenting the money from the Rotary Club of Port Moody to Gavin in Grahamstown for this project.  Our Club was one of many to help with this Global grant project.
     
    Before and after photos of just what can be done together 
     
    After
     
    Always another chance to go visit South Africa......Thank you to Isy who always organized the trips there.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    And what better than to support one of our own......
     
     
    Berrisfords IT Services
     
    There is an Afrikaans saying ‘Local is lekker’ and while there is no definitive translation for ‘Lekker’, the closest in this context is probably ‘Local is the Best’ and that is what I offer you, the best technology advice and service in the Tri Cities and beyond.  It is always better to use one’s own device when learning something new or technologically challenging but we have had a few different challenges over the past year which means that I have had to perfect the remote control service as well. From Apple to Microsoft, from IOS to Android, BITS is the answer to you better understanding this new world we live in.
    Have a look at my website to see what others have said about Berrisfords IT Services – www.BerrisfordsIT.ca or send me an email at michael@berrisfordsit.ca
     
     
    Another Favourite of ours:  SAINT ST. GRILL...
     
     
     
     
    Ross wrote:

    From the moment you walk in the door, Saint St Grill is a place both familiar and yet unlike anywhere else.

    Sitting on bustling Saint Johns St. it is an oasis of calm in Moody Centre. The relaxing eclectic interior welcomes you with soft romantic colours and an array of unique decor spilling from every corner.

    The superbly crafted menu from our highly talented Executive Chef Juraj Dado offers an ever changing array of seasonal creations as well as regular favourites.

    Whether for a memorable romantic dinner, or a group celebration, attentive and gracious service awaits you from our experienced and professional service team.

    Welcome . . . .
         Relax . . . .
              Enjoy !

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    District 5050 Club opportunities for learning for new members and 'old'
     

    District Fiesta - District training for club officers and all members 
    March 30th to April 30th.
    Sessions during the week
    1 hour 6:30 and 8:00 PM
    Registration for information session on March 30th - https://district5050.org/event/club-training-fiesta-opening-session/
    Registration for other sessions on district5050.org

    District Conference
    May 14-15
    Registration and information https://district5050.org/50004/Page/ShowSitePage?ClassCode=SitePage&Slug=district-conference-2021

     

    Exciting News.  Dan Gallant has been selected as brakeman on Canada’s national bobsled team. 


     

     "The Spirited BookClub"

    Spring is in the air
     
     
    President Meghan's thought for the week
     
    AG Al's photos from Golden Ears Park
     
     
    Dr. John Higenbottam spoke to us about the Vision for the Riverview Lands
     
    A beautiful piece of property owned by the people of British Columbia
     
     
    If you are interested:
     
    Please join us for a virtual Community Information Session (CIS) to kick off the master planning process.

    When: March 30, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 pm
     
    Where: Online via ZOOM. Please register for the event at sumiqwuelu.eventbrite.ca
     
     
    When you buy your 'beverages' at Port Moody Liquor store, remember to tell them to put the REBATE to Port Moody Rotary Club.
    and.....when you return your bottles to Return-It put them in a clear bag with this number on it 6047899849 and our Rotary Club will get credit for the bottles
    This is an easy fundraiser for us.....Thank you for participating.
     
     
     
     
    Tri-Cities Dispatch.....
     
    Tri-Cities News has always been so supportive of what we do as Rotarians.  If you are interested you can get the Tri-Cities Dispatch on your email.  Jeremy is a great writer and I think you will enjoy.
    Here is their note:
     
    Awesome news - 

    On behalf of our team, I wanted to thank you for supporting local news. 

    We'll be launching our Friday email very soon.

    By signing-up for Tri-Cities Dispatch, we've entered to win one of two $75 gift cards to Morning Tide Eatery, a local Tri-Cities brunch restaurant. We'll draw the names at the end of the month.

    Any by recruiting one additional person, you've doubled your chances of winning the prize. Every new person you refer increases your odds of winning.

    Here’s your unique referral link again: https://tricitiesdispatch.com?rh_ref=ebe03991&utm_source=email

    Thanks again and feel free to reply to this email if you have any questions.

    — Tri-Cities Dispatch Team
     
    Restaurant to support.....
     
    Willy's Galley is a great place to have breakfast or lunch.  Bill was just there and said they have increased the size of the deck.   Please support local business.
     
     
     
    Belize container packed on Saturday - these are some of the items collected from Club members.
    See at the bottom of Spike the Photo Album of Belize container....
     
     
     
    Westhill project is going to start.  Needed:  Strong backs & lots of smiles.......
     
    Thanks Peter for the photos.....
     
     
    Cleone thanks for the group photo
     
    Rotary Club of Port Moody should be very proud of all the good work being done in our Community and around the World.
     
     
     
    Please consider attending the RYLA Information Night on Mar 24. 
     
     
    St. Paddy's Day
     
     
     
     
    President Meghan's thought for the week
     
    Jeannie's photo of the Inlet Trail......just beautiful
     
    It is always a good day when we Induct a new member into our Club.  Welcome Stephanie and we all look forward to meeting you in person and working on projects with you.
     
     
     
     
     
    Our Guest Speaker was Dr. Jack Taunton
     
     
     
    Paul was dressing up to feel good this week.....Made us all smile.
     
     
    Belize container needs the following:
     
    DVD's
    Scanners
    Printers - Wireless
    Printer Paper
    Large TV 48 or 55" TV with HDMI cable
    Toiletries 
     
    Please contact Glen or Dan.
     
    What a great turnout for Cleaning up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. [11] Rotary Club of Port Moody you ROCK
    And so nice to see Stephanie already helping out......
     
     
    Vice Admiral Charles Munns spoke about National Security at the Rotary Club of Oro Valley meeting and he said this:
     
    It would be wonderful  if we all lived by these values:
     
    Mom's Rule - If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all
     
    Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
     
    Rotary's 4 Way Test
     
    Is it the Truth?
    Is it Fair to all concerned?
    Will it build good will and better friendships?
    Will it beneficial to all concerned?
     
     
    Are you remembering to buy your spirits & wines at Port Moody Liquor Store and telling them you want the benefit to go to the Rotary Club of Port Moody.....
     
    AND The Rotary Club of Port Moody was well represented as a 'team' for Quiz Night fundraiser for Douglas College, along with the Sunrise Club.... We came in 4th.....Perfect, just perfect.....
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    March Madness
     
    President Meghan's thought for the week
     
    Two of Alistair's photos of Inlet Trail.  We live in a beautiful part of the world and Alistair has captured that of our own home town.
     
     
     
     
     
    Guest Speaker this week: Dr. Ray Baker
     
     
    Dr. Ray Baker spoke about Addictions and how they can be overcome.
     
     
     
    With Everyone's help this can be overcome.....
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    So much going on in our Rotary Community.  If you can help out these clubs please do.

    Here are some of the links to online events for March/April

    Coquitlam Chocolate sales - https://fundraising.purdys.com/1208806-83886

    Port Moody Give a Ham - https://www.rb.gy/pc3yx2

    Last chance to get your order in:

    Coquitlam Sunrise Quiz night - http://douglascollege.ca/quiznight

    Coquitlam Sunrise Auction (part of quiz night) now live - https://www.32auctions.com/quiznight2021

    Haney/Meadow Ridge Duck Race - http://Rotaryduckrace.ca

     

    Past member Terry Peachey and her husband Walter sent this photo in after a trip to Chile in 2019

    Very cool Public Art.

     

    Good news for Belize........Another container full of hospital supplies will be going to Belize.  Thank you to Dan and RWH for asking clubs from District 5040 and 5050 for help.  If you can help we need the following as soon as possible as container leaves very soon.  Please contact Glen and he can arrange either pick up or where to drop off:

     
     -  DVDs
     - a 48" or 55" TV with HDMI cable
     - wireless printer
     - scanner
     - computers
     
    (Please ensure electronics are in good working order.  If you have questions check with Al, Mike B. or I about suitability).
     
    If you are out shopping and would like to add items we could also include:
     - toiletries
     - computer paper

     

    Peter has our Rotary Store open for business.....he will deliver to you if you would like anything.....Please let him know.

    Peter Cuthbert:  plcuthbert6@gmail.com

     

    Next clean up date for Heritage Mtn. Blvd. is scheduled for this Saturday March 13th.  This is such a great way to show our Community how much the Rotary Club of Port Moody cares....

    Meet at Gallaghers, in Newport Village at 9:00 AM sharp

     

     

     

     

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
    Rotary Gives a Ham- Will you?
    We have extended the deadline for a few days to order your ham and give one to SHARE our food bank.
    Please tell your family, friends and neighbours to pass this along and order now.
    Thank you....

    Tell me more!

    Join the Rotary Club of Port Moody and the SHARE Food Bank in providing needy families with a delicious holiday meal and you get a great ham package!

    Your $50 Ham Package

    You receive: 
    • 1 kg ham,  a pie, cranberry mustard sauce, chocolates and daffodils (over $42 value)
    • The  great feeling that a needy family was able to enjoy a holiday meal too!
    SHARE receives:
    • A 1 kg ham and monies that will amount to over $52
    Pick up your ham package from Port Moody Middle School on Saturday, April 3rd from 10 am -2 pm, just in time for Sunday Easter dinner.

    How do I take part?

    Order before March 18 as we only have 200 Ham Packages available!

    To Order

    1)  Open your banking app and send an e-transfer payment to Treasurer@PortMoodyRotary.ca

    2) Make the payment for $50 and in notes section include only your name, phone number and email address

    It is important you include your contact information with your eTransfer otherwise we won't be able to get a hold of you. 
     
    3) Within 48 hours of receiving the payment, we will call you to book in your pick-up time and will email you a receipt
     
    If you do not hear from us, please send an email to Events@PortMoodyRotary.ca with your full name. 

    Our Sponsors

    Our partners helped us multiply your $50 purchase to a value of $94!
     
     
      
      
      
     
     
     
     
    Joe - Keeping kids out of gangs
     
    President Meghan's thought for the week.....
     
    Jeannie's photo from Oregon coast
     
    Stephanie joined us for her third meeting....
    Our Santa for 15 years Hugh Mitchell from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club came for a visit
    Also from the Sunrise Club - Co-President Greg Garrison
     
    Douglas College, along with the Coquitlam Sunrise Club is putting on a Fundraiser and we should put in a team or two......AG Al has signed up and when YOU do, put the Rotary Club of Port Moody on the sign up and we will all be together.
    Jim Watson has been in Rotary for many years and came to 'check us out'...
     
    Our Guest Speaker this week was Joe Calendino and his wife Dory.
    Joe is the founder of Yo Bro and Yo Girl Youth Institute and his talk is about Keeping Kids out of Gangs.
     
    To contact Joe directly:  joe@byg.ca or at the YoBro Yo Girl Institute:  ybyg.ca
     
    Joe's wife Dory
     
    Joe Calendino
     
     Joe has written a book that is available.
     
     
     
    Bill sent this and so true.......
     
     
    Hugging.....
     
    After this pandemic, be sure to start 
    hugging again! 

    Why? Because hugging is practically 
    perfect.       
    It helps the body's immune 
    system.      
    It cures depression.     
    It reduces stress.    
    It's rejuvenating.      
    It has no unpleasant side effects.        
    It is all natural—contains no chemicals, artificial 
     ingredients, pesticides, nor 
    preservatives!     
    There are no parts to break down, no monthly payments; 
    it's non-taxable, non-polluting, and best of 
    allit's fully 
    returnable!        

     
     
     
    Gayle's Camellias are in bloom. - Spring is coming
     
     
    Brian got new babies & a house for them to play on.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Rotary Day
    Evan wrote:
    Happy World Rotary Day!!! 🎉
    Today, the 23rd of February is not only the day we celebrate the 116th Anniversary of the foundation of the very first Rotary club, the Rotary club of Chicago. But it's also world #RotaryDay, a day where we can be proud and celebrate the achievements and successes of all the Rotarians and the extended Rotary family around the world who do great things in their community.
    Be sure to spread the word about why you're in Rotary and why today is a very special day for our great organization. You can do this by wearing your branded Rotary club shirt or other Rotary branded apparel out in public today and start a conversation.
     
     
     
    Lots of stories
    President Meghan's thought for the week
    Jeannie's photo - The Rose
     
     
    Belize update.......Thank you Al for the update on the Belize prison and how much the inmates are enjoying learning.  Our Rotary Club should be very proud how we have helped this country. 
     
    Send your favourite RECIPES I know you are all cooking at home.  We have some good ones.....Check them out.
     
     
     
     
     
    Don't forget.......
     
    When you go to Port Moody Liquor to buy your favourite beverages tell them to give credit to
    Port Moody Rotary Club.
    THEN take your empties to Return-it with this number on it 6047899849 and our Rotary Club will get credit for the bottles
    Al sent this:
    We were issued a Corp membership number, but when you go in to use the express kiosk you need
    to enter in the following number 6047899849.
    Sorry for any confusion.
    The kiosk will print labels that you attach to the bag. Dead easy and low touch.
     
    I have attached a poster you can print out to remind yourself and share with your contacts.
    100% of recycle fees are returned to our club.
     
    Here are a few tips:
     

    No Sorting Required

    Simply bring your labelled bags filled with unsorted containers to an Express Depot and we'll do the rest.

    Use Multiple Bags

    Heavy bags can break open and are difficult to handle. We recommend mixing in no more than 12 glass bottles along with your other containers in each Express bag.

    Bag Containers in Clear Bags

    Transparent recycling bags or clear trash bags are available for purchase at many grocery stores, drug stores, or hardware stores
     

     
     

     
     
     
    the-rotary-club-of-port-moody-liquor-and-empt.pdf
     
     
    Pass this along to all your friends and family.......We can make a difference for SHARE
     
     
    A huge THANK YOU to those that came out to help Clean Up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.
    Thanks to PP Alan for organizing.
     
     
    And a big THANK YOU to Dave Cooke who posted on the Port Moody Community Group FB page.  We had 15 comments and 1 share.  Way to go Rotary Club of Port Moody and thank you Dave Cooke.
     
    Thank you to Micheal for the Ntsika project in Grahamstown, SA.  It is now finished.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Love new member Classification talks
    President Meghan's thought for the day
    Jeannie's photo of the week - 
    Great to see Stephanie at her second meeting  ---
    Past member Lisa was at our meeting this week and we are so happy she joined us.  Hopefully we will see Lisa again soon.
     
    We always say that some of the best meetings we have are when members give their Classification talk, and Alistair did not disappoint us.
    Oh my gosh, what an amazing journey he has been on so far...  Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
    One of Alistair's passions is FRIENDS and FOOD
     
    Just some of Alistair's talents and passions
     
    Yes, and he is an artist too.
     
    AND a photographer
    We are grateful that Alistair is in our club and that he has jumped in to help us with our
    Fundraiser - Rotary Gives a Ham....Do YOU?
     
     

    Tell me more!

    Join the Rotary Club of Port Moody and the SHARE Food Bank in providing needy families with a delicious holiday meal and you get a great ham package!

    Your $50 Ham Package

    You receive: 
    • 1 kg ham,  a pie, cranberry mustard sauce, chocolates and daffodils (over $42 value)
    • The  great feeling that a needy family was able to enjoy a holiday meal too!
    SHARE receives:
    • A 1 kg ham and monies that will amount to over $52
    Pick up your ham package from Port Moody Middle School on Saturday, April 3rd from 10 am -2 pm, just in time for Sunday Easter dinner.

    How do I take part?

    Order before March 12 as we only have 200 Ham Packages available!

    To Order

    1)  Open your banking app and set up a new payment to Treasurer@PortMoodyRotary.ca

    2) Make the payment for $50 and in notes section include only your name, phone number and email address

    It is important you include your contact information with your eTransfer otherwise we won't be able to get a hold of you. 
     
    3) Within 48 hours of receiving the payment, we will call you to book in your pick-up time and will email you a receipt
     
    If you do not hear from us, please send an email to Events@PortMoodyRotary.ca with your full name. 
     
     
     
     
    Thank you to Aziz who did a Rotary Innovation presentation to 15 members of the PNW Passport Club.  It was well received, and it was fun to meet Rotarians that he hadn't met before.
    We are so fortunate to have Aziz in our Club with all his Rotary knowledge.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Don't forget your VALENTINE
    Don't forget your VALENTINE.......
     
     
     
     
    President Meghan's thought for the week.
    Jeannie's photo from Oregon Coast
     
     
    Stephanie Plourde was at our Zoom meeting and was 'checking us out'. Stephanie is interested in Rotary and reached out to our Club.  Welcome Stephanie
     
     
    Guest Speakers were from Coquitlam Search & Rescue .....
     
    Helena Michelis and Thomas Zajac
     
     
    We are so lucky to have SAR based in our Tri-Cities Community
     
     
     
    Such a beautiful Sunrise
     
     
     
     
    Rotary Gives a Ham....Do YOU?
    It's all coming together !!!
     
     
     
    Thank you to Alistair for creating the poster and the scheduling, to Claire for the Social Media, to Michael for the finances, and of course to the 'team' that Cleone headed up to get this going.  Well done everyone......
     
    There is more detailed information on the event's webpage.
     
     
    A 101 Year Old Vet's Wish Granted
     
    On February 3rd, I watched with tears in my eyes as Scott Wood, a piper, rushed home from work so he could play the pipes for a 101 year old World War II vet at Eagle Ridge Manor.  The resident was tapping his toes and fingers as he told his daughter that he could hear the pipes and that he was very happy.
     
    Lori Carlisle, the recreational therapist with a giant heart, makes magic happen for those in her care. I had asked what Rotary could do to help and she mentioned that this resident would love to hear someone play the bagpipes. The Rotary network came through with Meghan Lahti calling Scott. He just said it would be his honour and rushed home from work to make a happy memory for the vet, his family,  Scott. Lori and whoever hears the story.
     
    Cleone Todgham
     
     
     
     
    None of us are going out much these days, so we are all cooking !!! We have lots of 'foodies' in our Club and some amazing 'Chefs', so I thought it would be great if we shared some recipes.  
     
    I don't know about you, but I tend to cook the same thing over and over so I thought if we shared recipes we would all have something new to 'cook'.
     
    SO, please send me your recipes, and I will post them on our Club Runner page under 'recipes'.....
     
    I hope lots of you will participate and our families will look forward to new meals.
     
    Thank you.
    Linda xo
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    A Wonderful Story
    Bill sent us this great story.....
     
    This explains why friends forward jokes. 
    I've never thought of it this way before.
     
    A man and his dog were walking along a road.
    The man was enjoying the scenery, 
    When it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
    He remembered dying and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
    After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road.
    It looked like fine marble.
    At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
    When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.
    He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
    When he was close enough, he called out, 
    “Excuse me, where are we?” 

    “This is Heaven, sir,” the man answered.

    ”Wow! Would you happen to have some water? the man asked.
    ”Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.”
    The man gestured, and the gate began to open. 
    “Can my friend,” gesturing toward his dog, “come in, too?” the traveler asked.
    ”I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.”
    The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
    After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. 
    There was no fence.
    As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
    ”Excuse me!” he called to the man. 
    “Do you have any water?”

    ”Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.”
    ”How about my friend here?” the traveler gestured to the dog.
    ”There should be a bowl by the pump,” said the man.

    They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
    The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
    When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
    ”What do you call this place?” the traveler asked. 

    “This is Heaven,” he answered.

    ”Well, that's confusing,” the traveler said.

    ”The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'”
    ”Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's Hell.”
    ”Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?”

    ”No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.”
    So-o-o-o. Now you see, sometimes, we wonder why friends keep forwarding stuff to us without writing a word.
    Maybe this will explain it.

    When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do?  You forward email's!
    When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes!
    When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how . . . . You forward stuff!

    A 'forward' lets you know that . . 
    You are still remembered, 
    You are still important, 
    You are still loved, 
    You are still cared for.

    So, next time if you get a 'forward', 
    Don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke, but that you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile.
    You are welcome at my water bowl anytime !!
     
     
    Thank you Bill......wonderful story about Friendship.
     
    February already
     
    WOW it's February already......
     
    Thank you to PP Ian for chairing the meeting..
    Thought for the week.....
    Jeannie's photo this week from Mundy Park
     
     
     
    Spread a Little LOVE for Eagle Ridge Manor......
    Trish and Cleone made some Valentines
     
     
    Woodlands Park Development - Guest speakers were:
    Peter Edgar, Maureen Salmundsen, Blaire, & Mark Ostry.
    What a fabulous well thought out project for our Community.
     
     
     
    Master Plan Community
     
    For more information:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Susan has come up with a great idea......Book and Wine Club....  More information to follow....
    Spread a Little LOVE - Eagle Ridge Manor
     
    All the Valentines were Delivered - thank you Gayle.  This is what I wrote to the Community:
     
     
    The Rotary Club of Port Moody wants to give a huge big thank you to all who participated in SPREADING A LITTLE LOVE by making Valentines for Eagle Ridge Manor Residents. We would also like to give a big thanks to Riley and his team at St. James' Well who allowed us to have the 'drop off' box there. We are thrilled with the response we received and once again, this just proves what a wonderful Community we live in. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.....
     
    Gary sent these in.....Thanks for the giggles.  I will share over the next while.
     
     
     
    Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.  - Thank you Alan for organizing.  This is always fun and nice to get together.
     
    Next clean up date is scheduled for Saturday February 13th
     
    Meet 9:00 am at Gallagher's Coffee Shop in Newport Village
     
    Usually takes less than one hour - then an opportunity for Social distanced coffee after the work is completed.
     
    Come join us for some fellowship and the opportunity to clean up our community.
     
    See you then.
     
     
     
     
    Rotary Gives a HAM, do YOU?
     
    Fundraiser for SHARE coming soon.  More information to follow.
     
     
     
    Farm Fresh
     
     
    Our Guest Speakers this week were Chris [chef] and Rayne Beveridge who own
    YELLOW FARM HOUSE.

    NATURAL SUSTAINABLE ETHICAL DELICIOUS

    We are dedicated to the highest level of care for the land, our animals, our customers, and the environment.

     
     
    Their mission is:
    We are a certified organic, vertically integrated, no-till, bio-diverse, regenerative farm. We use the land responsibly; giving consideration to the natural ecosystems that we inhabit and cultivate our land sustainably. We grow over 2oo varieties of crops, and offer high quality, nutritious, and flavourful food at accessible prices. You can purchase a membership for our weekly CSA farm boxes, fresh produce, preserves, and baked goods from Our Grocer, and hand-crafted meals at our Sunflower Cafe; with the majority of ingredients coming from our land. We are “certified organic in transition” with FVOPA, and will be fully “certified organic” May 2021.
    Their website is:  https://yellowhousefarm.ca
    Here are some photos of their produce and their animals.....I think many from our club will be visiting their farm and restaurant that will open June 1st., 2021.
     
     
     
     
    Heritage Mountain Secondary.....
     
    I'm sure a few of our Rotarians received this letter but wanted to share with you.  This is an amazing opportunity to listen to the Grade 12 Students tell about their journeys.
     
    I do hope many Rotarians will sign up.
     
    January 20, 2021

    Greetings from the Woods! 

    On Wednesday, February 17 each of our senior students will be demonstrating his/her accomplishments in a Capstone Presentation (formerly Grad Transitions) to complete Career Life Connections 12.  We have approximately 300 students who will be ready to speak about their Capstone Project and their future aspirations.  We would like a member of our community to participate in each of the presentation panels. Of course, in this unusual year we are going to do this virtually through Zoom. This is where you come in! 

    As a community member, we thought you might like to be a panel member for a morning or afternoon.  We plan to have you watch 4 or 5 presentations and will send a feedback sheet in advance so you can make comments.

    We are confident that our students will amaze you!  We are pleased to invite you to share this positive experience with us.  

    Please feel free to extend this invitation to any community member who might be interested. 

    Please email me igay@sd43.bc.ca by Friday, Feb 7 to let me know if you would be willing to participate on this day (please indicate all day or am or pm).

    Thank you for considering this! 

    Sincerely, 

    Ingrid Gay, Career Life Connections

    Heritage Woods Secondary  

     
     
    Spread a Little LOVE  - Valentines project for Eagle Ridge Manor.
    We sent this message out to the community ....
    The Rotary Club of Port Moody would like to 'Spread a Little LOVE' for Valentines Day. We would like your help in doing this please. We would like to send these Valentines to Eagle Ridge Manor residents as well as other Seniors we know.
    If you could make Valentines with a message of LOVE on it and drop them off at St. James' Well, in Newport Village, on or before January 31st., 2021 that would be great. We know that the residents will be so very grateful for your thoughtfulness.
    Thank you so much for your help. Everyone needs a 'Little Love' and during this time it is so needed.
     
    The Box is at the WELL and a huge big THANK YOU to VIDA for making it and CLEONE for delivering it.
     
    A big Thank you to Riley and staff at St. James' Well for letting us use the Well as the drop-off for Valentines.
     
    Michael & Coreen snowshoeing and saw this beautiful 'halo moon'
     
     
     
    Spread a Little LOVE - Eagle Ridge Manor......
    Thank you to Meghan, Glen & Marcia, Susan, Cleone, Coreen, Gayle, Vida , Kari, and her two friends Shannon & Deirdre and Linda for coming to the Zoom meeting and making Valentines & to Dan G. for dropping off all the Valentines.  It was so much fun just to get together and laugh and share our Valentine Creations.  We do know that 'Hallmark' will be calling on Glen and Marcia for a contract for the amazing Valentines they created. [Well that's what Glen said, lol]
    Everyone did a great job and we are certain the Eagle Ridge Manor Residents will be so happy we thought of them.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    RAC - Random Acts of Kindness
    President Meghan thought for the week.....
    Jeannie's photo of the week.....just beautiful....Mundy Park
    Harriet Chang along with Amanda, Mason and Roxanne were our guest speakers.
    We can all learn from these young students with their RAC - Real Acts of Caring....  THANK YOU for showing us that even the smallest good deed goes a very long way.
    This movement started in Coquitlam and is now all around the country.
    These are some of the ideas to do during this time........
    Real Acts of Caring week is:  February 14-20.......Make a point of doing something kind for someone.....It WILL make a difference in their lives.
     
     
     
     
    Rotary Gives a Ham, do YOU ? - Cleone will tell us more later - Fundraiser for Share
     
    Brian has jumped in with both feet getting involved with our new directorship - Environment.  Thank you Brian and we look forward to the coming events.
     
    Cleone also thanked all those who have helped with the meal train for Patty.  Patty feels your love and is very grateful.
     
    Anthony reported that we should be hearing back about our grant application within a couple of weeks.
     
     
    AG Al sent this:  being that we have seen a few cat tails... lol
     
     
     
    Clean Slate
    Remembering Don
     
    President Meghan presented us this thought for the week.
    And Jeannie's photo of Jonathan 
     
     
     
    If you ever want to go to the South Pole you must talk to John and Holly Mikulik:  
    Here are a few of their photos.  What a great presentation and we can't wait to see the one from the North Pole.   
    Dress warm......
     
    This is where they slept.
    Sun tanning before your face freezes
    How far away?
    Just beautiful......
    Who are those masked Rotarians?
     
    A great turnout for our Heritage Mtn. Clean-up.  Great job everyone......
     
     
     
    A wonderful 'thank you' letter from a CABE student
     
     
    Steve is out camping again....First time in 2021 - Porteau Cove
     
    Steve also sent in this:  
    I know I shouldn't have done this, but I am 83 years old and I was in the McDonald's drive-through this morning and the young lady behind me leaned on her horn and started mouthing something because I was taking too long to place my order.  So when I got the first window I paid for her order along with my own.  The cashier must have told her what I'd done, because as we moved up she leaned out her window and waved to me and mouthed "Thank you", obviously embarrassed that I had repaid her rudeness with kindness.  When I got to the second window I showed them both receipts and took her food too.  Now she has to go back to the end of the queue and start all over again.
    Don't blow your horn at old people, they have been around a long time.
     
     
     
     
     
    It's a NEW YEAR
    It's a NEW YEAR and let's make the BEST of it.  Be HAPPY and LIVE EACH DAY........
     
     
     
     
    The Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast-Sechelt is having a FUNraising - with funds going to our proposed project in Ndandini, Kenya. 
     
     
     
    Remember when you go to Port Moody Liquor Store to ask them to put reward on to PORT MOODY  Rotary Club
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Here's to a New Year !!!
    It is with a very heavy heart to tell you the Patty's husband Don Klassen passed away.  Please keep Patty in your thoughts & prayers.  He will be missed by their family and friends.  Don had such a great sense of humour and adored his beautiful wife Patty.  We are so sorry to hear this news.
     
     
     
    The Best way to end the year is with a New Member - Alistair Henry.....
    Alistair is a great addition to our Rotary Club and we look forward to working with him.
    Welcome......
     
    Thank you to Alistair for this photo...
    President Meghan presented this for all of us to remember what is important in life.
     
     
    Chris Boyd presented to us the UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER Phenomena and how it all got started right here in our Community.
     
     
     
    Yvonne :  Made Christmas mince meat pies
     
     
     
     
     
    Christmas is just around the corner
    Don't forget to wear your UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER /or your 'nice' CHRISTMAS sweater to our zoom meeting.
    Our AGM was very well attended with 33 members attending.
    The new Board for 2021-22 is as follows:
     
    President - Coreen Berrisford
    Secretary - Alan Schmelzel
    Treasurer - Michael Berrisford
    Past President - Meghan Lahti
    Vice President - Ian MacPhail
    President Elect - Paul Mitchel-Banks
     
    Avenues of Service Directors
     
    Club Service - Aziz Saleh
    International - Glen Brown
    New Generations - Steve Witiuk
    Community Service - Cleone Todgham
    Vocational Service - Paul Mitchel- Banks
    Environment - Brian Wormald
     
    Congratulations to Dan Gallant and Claire Lambert for receiving a Paul Harris Award from Past President Cleone.  So well deserved.
     
    Message of Hope bags
    We received a message from Julie Kingsley:
     
    We shared some of the Message of Hope bags with a recovery house Talitha Khum in Port Coquitlam as the ladies living there used join us at our Warm Place for Women dinner. I wanted to share the feedback from the executive director with you....❤️
     
    These bags are just fabulous; they are perfect for the women! Thank you so much for all your assistance in facilitating the gift exchange from the Port Moody Rotary. 
     
    With much gratitude,
     
    Mary
    Love is all around us !!!!
     
     
     
    Special Thanks to Ian & Frank for getting the ball rolling for  RIBFEST 2021.  Alan, Al & Mike are also main stays with this leadership and we have many new members coming 'on board' to help.  Great job everyone.
     
    Christmas looks like fun at the Witiuk home...and Santa showed up early......
    Santa stopped by to see if Lauralea’s sleigh would work for Christmas & to check out Lexie’s new stocking.  Just some of the projects Lauralea has completed this month.  
     
     
    President Elect Coreen has been busy making stockings......just beautiful
     
     
    Belize - Thank you to Cisco for sending this photo.
    Dave Stone:
    Did a hike in Belcarra regional park. 
    Dave made a Christmas card of this.....Great idea.
    Alan K: Dog walking at Barnet Marine Park
    Daisy and her friend Hudson......2 beauties for sure
     
     
    Claire:  
    We managed to gather about 300 items of clothing between Sophie at Charles Best and the Interactors as well as bags from the community.  All washed and folded. All in great shape.
    New underwear and socks were abundant, and some gift cards for compensation where needed.
    We rounded up 20 sleeping bags for $23. a bag (less than cost) from Canadian Tire Poco and Coquitlam.
    Received loads of Toiletries and purchased with some of the Cash donations where we fell short - there was a lot! 
    We managed to have some specific items purchased, like a pair of work boots for a young man that just started a job and was saving to buy some so he could keep his new job in a warehouse...he has no parents. 
    There was a young dad too...he just finished his first year apprenticeship while going to high school and being a new parent.
     
    There were $4700 given in gift cards.
    There was a cheque given for $1700 to CABE to use at their own discretion for items we fell short on.
     
    There were shoes donated by kids and coats too...all in amazing shape.
    Hair cuts for all 13 kids donated by Refresh Salon, Cobbs gave them each a gift card too.  
     
    We are so lucky.
     
    Merry Christmas.
     
    The Christmas Star over the Catalina's Monday morning
     
    Micheal & Coreen snowshoeing
     
    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
    AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.
     
    Innervisions Chili Lunch and more
    This week is our AGM.....Hope to see you all on Zoom !!!!
     
    The Rotary Club of Port Moody should be so very proud of all the work that has been done in the Community this season.....
    Eagle Ridge Manor decorating and Christmas party
    CABE collection of items for 'couch surfing' youth
    Belize 'on line' training project
    RWH delivery of container to Belize and beyond
    RIBFEST organizational meeting
    Message of Hope along with the Soroptimist's for Women in need
    Innervisions Chili lunch and gifts
     
    So many people in our Club so involved whether it is volunteering, donating, organizing and supporting.  
    We are Blessed !!!! Well done !!!!
     
     
    Thank you to our Chefs - AG and PP Al [ a veggie chili] , PP Alan, and PP Ian and Trish the Sous Chef for cooking at their homes the Chili Lunch for Innervisions.  It is so much different this year as normally we are with the men, cooking, setting the table, cleaning up [Bill], serving the food and just having fun with the men at Prairie.  
    A huge big thank you to THRIFTY'S in Port Moody for partnering with us once again and supplying the food.
    This year in the presents we gave to the men are:  coffee mug, gloves, toque, socks, toothbrush and paste and floss, tissues, & candy cane.  We know that the men will be very grateful for all we have done.  Thank you to everyone in the Club who helped with this project.  It just FEELS GOOD !!!!
     
     
    Vida with liners etc for the CABE project.
     
     
    Thanks to Jackie MacLean for her talk at our meeting about Substance Abuse.  Jackie is available for a free consultation if you or you know anyone who is motivated to make changes in their lives.
     
    Thank you to Jeannie for a fabulous photo of Rain Drops on a Spider web.
     
    President Meghan opened the meeting with this thought
     
    President Meghan gave out 2 awards for 'Rotarian of the month' for the Community projects that have been done.
    Congratulations to Claire and Paul for working on the CABE project.  Well deserved !!!
     
     
    Gleneagle School has sent us an invitation.  Please join in......
     
    We would love to have the members of the Rotary Club of Port Moody join us for our Livestream Christmas Concert this Wednesday at 2:00pm.  It will be recorded and uploaded to the Gleneagle Secondary website and our social media platforms in case you are not able to join us for the livestream.
     
    Sending my very best wishes to you all during the holidays and hope you can tune in.
     
    The Christmas season is here.  The Tri-Cities Seniors' Action Society and the Gleneagle Secondary School Music Department have partnered to deliver a Christmas musical treat for you.  (You will need to provide your own beverage & cookies)
    The Gleneagle Secondary School Concert Choir, Jazz Combo, Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Band will perform a selection of Christmas music for you--on Wednesday, December 16th at 2:00 pm.
    The concert is FREE and you will have front row seats in the comfort of your home.
    Please REGISTER by Clicking on the link below.  You will be sent the Zoom link on Wednesday morning--and a reminder--so you can enjoy this musical performance.
     
     
    Reminder when you go to the Port Moody Liquor Store to say you would like the credit to go to PORT MOODY ROTARY CLUB.  
    Here we go.....Christmas is coming soon
    Innervisions Chili lunch this week......Thanks to Ian & Trish, Paul, Alan & Al for being the chefs and cooking at home to deliver this amazing lunch to these men who are changing their lives 'One Day at a Time'. Thanks to Ian for picking up the presents for Innervisions and to all of you who donated items for these men.  We had socks, toques, toothbrushes and toothpaste, floss, tissues, coffee mugs, & socks.  Will be fun for the men to open.
    One chef Alan came to shop at Thrifty's....Gayle had the money and I was support.....
     
    Thanks to Thrifty's for once again supporting this great cause.
     
     
    Steve met up with the Interactors who have donated toques for Innervisions and our School project.
     
    Interactors hit the news !!!
     
    Nature is amazing.  Gayle sent this photo of a tree that the woodpeckers have been working very hard at.
     
    Alan & Nadine sent this and I thought would be fun for you to work on:  Give it a try !!!
     
    Rotary in the News !!!!
     
    Please send all your positive thoughts and prayers to Don & Patty.  Don is having brain surgery and he
    will need all our prayers.  Patty will need our support. 
     
     
    Aziz was on a zoom call with the Everett/Mukilteo club.  
    Busy still ...
    Cleone & Vida always busy
     
     
     
    I loved this photo we took at Harrison....
     
    Eagle Ridge Manor thanks us:
    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 
    Message of Hope exceeds expectations......I can not express how so very grateful we are for how our Port Moody Community has come together to help the Women in need with our Message of Hope we are doing along with the Tri-City Soroptimist's. 
    Thanks to Gayle and Linda Kozina for help putting all 50 + bags together.  We not only did that but we helped the girls who are 'couch surfing' and  Bea's Closet.  We are over the moon with the help from our Rotary Club and the Port Moody Community.  THANK YOU......
    Linda Kozina
     
     
     
    50+ Bags for Women in Need.....THANK YOU
     
     
    Steve and Lauralea on the last camping trip of the year.....What a view !!!!
     
     
     
     
     
     
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