Such great atmosphere at the Well on Wednesday. Exciting to see everyone back and of course those on zoom too.
Jeannie sent in this photo:
Guests: Wolf Schamberger, neighbour to Peter Cuthbert (and hopefully new member) and TJ Gibson.
Wolf also won the $50.00 gift certificate for the 'early bird draw'......Well done.
Wolf also won the $50.00 gift certificate for the 'early bird draw'......Well done.
TJ was sent to Camp Jubilee by our Club and his emotional visit gave us all the 'exact reason' why we send Kids to Camp. Thank you TJ...
Guest Speaker: TJ Gibson gave us an update on his time at Camp Jubilee. TJ works at Black Sugar Coffee, and ran into Ian at coffee. 12 years ago he was sponsored to do a counsellor in training program. He was excited and it changed his life! All his friends have come from camp and has experienced so many small things that have come out of his experience there. What a moving talk! Reminds us all of why we got into Rotary.
Birthdays: Andy Berrisford Oct 22 and Susan Miller Oct 23
October 24 is World Polio Day. Our club does contribute $2500 per year to GolfFun which is out district's main fundraiser for Polio. However there are lots of other ways to contribute including directly to PolioPlus, or email money to treasurer@portmoodyrotary.com
Congratulations to Al Stjernegaard on earning his Paul Harris +4 for his contributions to the Paul Harris Society.
Imaginary pin.....it will arrive soon....Congratulations to Dave Stone for earning his first Paul Harris Fellowship for his contributions to the Paul Harris Society.
Rotary RIPS was on October 16. This is a program to help eliminate invasive plant species from the Port Moody environment. There was only one volunteer who showed up, in the pouring torrential rain. Kudos to Brian for organizing!
October 18 was our Board meeting. A grant was approved in principal for a great project. New View Society (Poco) needs $3000 for a new lunch program. They will come speak with us at a meeting to share.
October 18 was also a joint meeting between Rotary and Toastmasters. Paul shared his story about Paul Harris and enjoyed the meeting.
On October 23 (Saturday), Brian organized a tree planting and shrub planting at our Westhill Park project.
Brian sent us all an extensive report on the 'happenings' for this projection Saturday. Brian you have taken this project 'full' on and we are grateful for all the work you have done. Thanks also to Dan G, Michael, Glen and Sarah [from the City]
Giving Blood is a goal during October (Ve vant your bloooood). Register online at blood.ca or 1-888-2 Donate
Bill attended a marketing meeting for all of Area D, to help promote all our events within the community and cross-market each others events. Its also important to know where the money goes and the programs that receive the funds. Our club was identified as having a good social media presence, which a lot of Kudos go out to Alistair, Michael, Claire, and all the others who helped with that ongoing project.
October 28 is the Golden Ears club's pub night fundraiser at the Reach Pub. $25 for a beer and burger, and tickets are available by email at goldenearsrotary@gmail.com
Trish gave us an update on GoForRotary. Still a few days out till Nov 1 start, and lots of donations are coming in. Sponsors are also donating funds and in kind prizes. 46 participants so far - Share The Word!!!!! (More details below)
Upcoming events:
Loading Container to Belize - November 6
Thirsty Thursday - 5:30 at the legion Nov. 18
Manor Decorating - Nov 20
Innervisions Chili Lunch - Dec 8
Manor Christmas party - Dec 10
Remember to sign up for the Go For Rotary program, an online challenge to raise funds and promoting fitness, running, walking, and all sorts of yoga. Go to www.bit.ly/GoForRotary. Register early and there are lots of prizes!
Manor Decorating - Nov 20
Innervisions Chili Lunch - Dec 8
Manor Christmas party - Dec 10
Remember to sign up for the Go For Rotary program, an online challenge to raise funds and promoting fitness, running, walking, and all sorts of yoga. Go to www.bit.ly/GoForRotary. Register early and there are lots of prizes!
RI Moment of the week
Our Rotary Success with the PolioPlus Campaign
Because of Rotarian support, more than 2.5 billion children have received polio vaccines and have been protected against this crippling disease for life. There are currently only two countries that are endemic: Afghanistan and Pakistan. We must not stop our efforts until we give the children a Polio Free world!
Will you help The Rotary Foundation make history by eradicating Polio from our planet? Give today at endpolio.org.
Thank you to Mike P for sending me the notes from the meeting almost before the meeting is over. I really appreciate that Mike
Look for the random October photos at the bottom of the Spike. Thank you Yvonne, Susan and Brian for taking photos...