Posted by Bill Lawrie on Mar 06, 2019

Meeting was ably presided over by Past President Mike.

Guests: Mark Lindsay (our speaker) and Ruth Foster (Mossum Creek)

We celebrated birthdays for 4 folks who had birthdays recently but were away so we sang our traditional song for Brian W., Kay, Jeannie and Isy.

Announcements:

District Assembly is coming up in 2 or 3 weeks

Mike also thought there might be an RLI 3 meeting later this month.

Gayle is hosting a meeting at her house on Monday to help plan the Installation night for Cleone and the Thank you to Ian for his year.

Cleone managed to get storage space in Burnaby from her contact and Danne moved all the Lending Toy Library stuff from our lock up to the new BBY locker. Thanks Danne.

Saturday was our Heritage Mountain cleanup and it was cancelled due to the snow.  Stay tuned for the next time.

Alan K gave an update on SFPP. Riley has again signed up as a main sponsor plus will BBQ something for food. Posters have been delayed but due shortly. **remember we will be needing volunteers for set-up and take-down as well as at raffle tables, running ice to the brewers, etc. THURSDAY MAY 9th.

Thanks to Meghan for organizing the transitions event at Heritage Woods Secondary School. It was very inspiring by all accounts from our members who attended

Ruth spoke to us about a project she is working on with the City of Port Moody to organize a documentary of the life of 104 year old Maryanne Cooper. They are already filming interviews with Mary at home and around the City. Her life begins (1915) just after the founding of Port Moody (1913) so it will document the changes she’s seen in our Cities growth. Ruth has organized a Fundraiser Dinner at The Club Senior’s Centre (ground floor under the Crossroads Hospice) which will be catered by Fred Soofi from Pasta Polo Restaurant. The venue is small, only seats 40 people, so tickets will be in short supply. Their cost is $104.00 with a tax receipt given for $60.00. Tickets can be purchased at the finance counter at City Hall.

Our guest speaker, Mark Lindsay, spoke about the group he is executive director for—Access Youth Outreach Services Society. Their vision—No youth left behind

Born and raised in St. Mary’s Ontario. 12 years ago he became addicted to opioids, took him 2 years to overcome (it was before the days of fenenyl) and has been 10 years sober in April. He moved out to Vancouver and began volunteering on the DTES helping out and telling his story.

Mark is passionate about working with at risk youth, building relationships with this community—‘Youth are the leaders of tomorrow”   

Programs:

  1. Project Reach Out Bus is fitted out for kids. Out every Thursday and Friday evening from 4-11 pm. Staffed by 2-3 OutReach staff and 2-3 volunteers. No magic to outreach—just personalized 1 to 1 support. 1600 contacts in 2018 covering Tri Cities and sometimes to Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
  2. They have an OutReach office in Coquitlam Centre mall also Thursday/Friday from 3-9 pm staffed by 2 people. They work with Douglas College students as intern-like helpers. The Mall also supplies gift cards for the bus to hand out so kids can get food and clothing
  3. They have 1 Youth Empowerment worker full time to give 1-1 support for 12-23 year olds—act as advocates, take to appointments, etc.
  4. They have a new 5 year contract starting this spring with the YWCA for the Tri-Cities—teach kids about budgeting, living on their own, goal setting, finishing school, learning about career choices, etc.

They have their big fundraiser/Gala coming up September 29th. More info to follow when it is finalized.

 

This is the final weekly Conference email going out to all Rotarians in District 5050.

Thank you to all of those who have already registered for the District Conference - we have a great lineup of speakers and events for your enjoyment!
 
If you haven't registered yet, you have two days left for the discount registration rate. You also have the option or registering for the entire Conference, or the special Saturday Only registration.  CLICK HERE TO GET MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER.
 
This was also the final Weekly Prize Draw!  Congratulations to the winner of the Mystery Rotary Bling:  Peter Tam of the Haney Rotary Club!  
 
Golf Option:  Bill Murray (favorite of Governor Linda) is organizing a golf tournament for Thursday, April 11 at the Battle Creek Golf Course.  Bill has negotiated the cost down to a mere $23!  There are only 20 spots available so if you are interested, email Bill at bill@billandlindamurray.com

There's just over one month left until the Conference kicks off on April 11.
 
Join us and enjoy!  


Sean Hogan
Winner of the coveted No-Prize!
 
GIVE HER WINGS
 

 

Gayle & I attended GIVE HER WINGS and it was wonderful to experience first hand what our Community Grant to the Soroptimist has done.  Well done Rotary !!!