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WOW a new WEBSITE

President Meghan's Thought for the Day

Jeannie's photo

Anthony had great news for us.....our Gaming Grant came through. Thanks for all the hard work.

Thank you to Alistair, and his committee, Stephanie, Michael, Mike, Ian and Linda for all the work. It is truly amazing.

It will be launched soon......Thank you Alistair......

Innervisions BBQ......thank you Ian for the write-up

On Thursday July 10th RCPM once again gathered up its utensils, aprons
and BBQs and with a COVID friendly group of volunteers set about
cooking lunch for the InnerVisions crew. In between cloud bursts the
sky cleared long enough to have a rain free event and as you would
expect a good time was had by all.
The InnerVisons BBQ is one of those things, that, like pie days and
Christmas decorations at the manor, is a staple "feel good" service
for our club. It's an inspiration to see a group of young men from all
over BC (PG, Cranbrook, Ft St John, Van Island as well as lower
mainland) that have taken the courageous step of admitting temporary defeat; of
admitting an addiction problem and setting about making it right. It takes
a lot of courage and perseverance to stick with it.. something to
be admired.....they in turn sincerely appreciated the efforts of our
club..a good win win. Hats off to this team of volunteers to make it happen:
Linda, Frank, Danne, Navid, Bill, Ian, Terry & Dan and the club
support behind it.

A great team came to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Thanks to everyone who came to help out. Many hands makes light work.

We got everyone in the photos except Susan. Thanks to Alan, Bill, Dave, Terry, Cleone, Coreen, Susan, Aziz and Linda.

Youth Exchange

Information Session

June 16^th at 7:00 pm

Register Here: https://district5050.org/event/youth-exchange-q-and-a-for-clubs-1/

Pop in for an open house style Q and A about Rotary Youth Exchange! We will be online to answer your questions from 7pm-8pm on Wednesday, June 16th. Join us any time.

We put together this packet to share a little more about the Rotary Youth Exchange program and how easy it is for your Club to get involved.

What’s inside the attachment?

Meet five of our local students who went on Youth exchange!
How much will Youth Exchange cost our club/students?
What does our club need to get started?

One of the benefits of being in Rotary is our international reach. Whether we are bringing water to communities in Central America or Africa, providing technology and innovation to provide equality, or vaccinating against Polio, our reach spans mountains, oceans, and borders.

That is why our Rotary District 5050’s Youth Exchange program is so important. By bringing today’s youth into our international Rotary family, we are teaching the next generation the importance of thinking beyond your own backyard when it comes to sharing resources and planning for the future. The program also promotes peace - one of the cornerstones of Rotary.

You might be amazed at how much your Club can benefit from Youth Exchange. In fact, there are likely potential members in your area for whom an Exchange changed their lives decades ago and who are ready to become champions for the program - and new Rotary members.

We put together this packet to share a little more about the Rotary Youth Exchange program and how easy it is for your Club to get involved.

Note: As with any email list, the one we used may not have the correct recipient for your club. I would most appreciate it if you could forward this information to those people in your club. All members are invited to join our Q and A and our program! Thank you for your help.

Felicity Dye

Chair-District 5050

360.815.3199

Group Email: rotary5050ye@gmail.com

www.youthexchange5050.org

Why we do it

SHRED-A-THON......and why we do it

It was such an exciting day and it seemed to just fly by.....so much work by so many people.....Our Rotary Club is amazing. It was great to see everyone in person to laugh and talk to each other. Thanks again to everyone who helped in one way or another.

We could not do this without our partnership with The City of Port Moody, Tri-City News and BEST SHREDDING who once again went above and beyond the call of duty. Coquitlam Signs, Canadian Tire and Port Moody Foundation also helped make this a huge success.

BUT most of all.....this is why we do this.....

Just a couple of photos......look at our photo album [2021 SHRED-A-THON] and when I figure out how to turn those photos around we will be laughing.....

Stephanie :Our bin 'diver'.....AND she will never go to Dental school

Everyone took turns breaking down the cardboard... Here is Danne & John

Guess who is collecting bottles? Thanks Bill

The only time that they rested - Christine & Mike, Dan, Alan & Ian

Peter & Michael collected all the donations......well done

Gayle dumpster diving too.

Trish our happy money counter......

There are loads more photos. Thank you everyone for working so hard. Sore muscles, sore backs, nails broken, voices strained, a little blood, but Happy Happy Hearts.

Police and more

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.

June is National Indigenous History Month, we ask that you support this national time of mourning to honour these children. HIP (Honouring Indigenous People) is asking everyone to wear orange. Let’s walk together and show our support.

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.

Valarie Wafer Dean Rohrs
Rotary International Director Rotary Foundation Trustee

Rotary Zones 28/32
valarie.wafer@gmail.com

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.

It's JUNE !!!

President Meghan's thought for today

Jeannie's photo

PDG Denis Boyd and DG Carol Tichelman presented the Ron Goldfinch MVR award to our very own AG Al

Very well deserved......

Our Guest Speaker - Eugene Au

SLAVERY STILL EXISTS

Their vision: To rescue millions, protect half a billion and make justice for people wo are poor unstoppable.

Where they work:

For further information :

And Rotary information:

Another way for us to earn money is if you purchase Tru Earth 'on line' our Rotary Club will get 20% of money purchased. Our Rotary Club is signed up.....you just need to login and purchase product.

Awards and more awards

President Meghan's thought for the week

Jeannie's photo. - Jellyfish

President Meghan gave out Rotary of the Month pins to:

Gayle: For all the work she does in the club and for the Community Grants

Brian: for Leading the Westhill project

Alistair : Stepping up as a new member offering to do our website and help with Westhill

Peter: Leading the Westhill 'roof' project

Stephanie: Again stepping up as a new member, helping with website, clean up and Westhill

Susan: Starting the book club

Linda ......just cause [thank you]

District Awards

Dates:

June 5th - SHRED-A-THON - Port Moody City Hall at 9:00 - 3:00 pm

Volunteers start at 8:15 am

June 10th - Thursday - BBQ for Innervisons at Prairie Ave.

June 24th - Virtual Installation night.

Westhill Loop Trail -

Peter is going to put the cap on the roof and came for instructions on the safety belt.....

AND Peter was 'on the roof' [ with Danne's help] and it is now completed

The entrance-way is now totally finished. I installed the Satin-Coat Cap Flashing, with Danne’s help.,

this morning. (Satin coated S/M will protect the cedar shingles from a moss build-up). AND as always there is a story to be told: lol.

More about WESTHILL LOOP TRAIL

Claire interviewed Brian at Westhill and posted on Facebook. Great job both of you. Claire has a real talent for this.

https://www.facebook.com/460024087354760/videos/138869774958052

Our New Number is:

123 1234567

Should be easier to remember. Write it down and keep in your wallet. Please pass it along to friends. Please do not use the old number any more. Thanks Mike and Al for changing this.

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:

Follow us @PortMoodyRotary
Like a tweet
Retweet or Share a Tweet
Share and comment on a tweet
Reply to a tweet
Retweet/Share a tweet with a #hashtag
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.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oT1SQfBMhU

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

Originals Cafe

Mexicano

Gabi & Jules

The Burrard Public House

GRIT Studio

Saint St Grill

Black Sugar Coffee House

Kaffi Espresso Bar

Pizzeria Spacca Napoli

Fraser Mills Fermentation Co.

Livelyhood

MURRAY STREET & ROCKY POINT PARK

Pajo’s

The Boathouse

The Canteen (opening soon)

Caffe Divano

SUTERBROOK

Romer’s

JJBean Coffee

Starbucks

NEWPORT VILLAGE

St. James's Well

Vera’s

Brown’s Social House

Gallagher's Coffee Bar & Cafe

BARNET HIGHWAY

Willy's Galley

COQUITLAM FAVOURITES

Beanery Coffeehouse & Eatery

(101-2591 Panorama Drive)

Me-N-Ed's Pizza

on Austin

Mariner Beer

Fairways Grill & Patio at the Westwood Plateau 12 Hole Executive

Caffe Divano

#portmoodypatios #myportmoody #community #supportlocal

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 Club Training Fiesta - Role of the Club Secretary

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 20, 2021 CTF - Polio Plus - an update past, present and future.

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 Club Training Fiesta - Club Runner eBulliten Feature

April 28, 2021 Club Training Fiesta - Club Runner Website Designer

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!

https://www.fundscrip.com/support-a-group/4AFNJB

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!!!

https://www.fundscrip.com/support-a-group/4AFNJB

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

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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.

Their website is: https://willys-galley.business.site

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.

Robert Murray

Jun 16, 2021 7:15 AM

Co-Gen Rotary – Working Inter-generationally to Power Positive Changes.

Lori Travis

Jun 23, 2021

Impact of Residential Schools

Coreen Rodger Berrisford

Jul 07, 2021

President's address to the Club

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2021 - Shred-a-Thon

2021 Westhill Park

2021 Rotary Gives a Ham

2021 Valentine - Spread a Little Love

2020 Message of Hope

2020 Manor Decorating

2020 Westhill RIPS

2020 Pig Roast

2019 Christmas Share Train

2019 Eagle Ridge Christmas Party

2019 Innervisions Chili lunch

2019 Christmas Decorating at the Manor

2019 RIBFEST

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Rotary Club of Port Moody Community Grant

Al's Spiced Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Broccoli and Cranberry Salad

Trudy's Watermelon Salad