It is through tears that I must tell you that our dear friend and sister in Rotary, Jeannie passed away. We will all miss Jeannie's bright light, fiesty spirit and big, big heart. We all know how valiantly she fought her cancer and we can take some solace in knowing that she was ready to pass and to join her son Steven. As she told us "LEAVE YOUR LIGHT ON" even as we mourn our loss.
There will be a Club memorial at a later date.
We are collecting her photographs, if you have some, please forward to me and we will make a photo gallery with them.
Peace be with you.
President Coreen
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21 years Steve Witiuk has been a member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody
Steve has held various positions in the Club, Treasurer and most recently New Generations Chair. He has done an outstanding job and is now looking for someone to mentor to take over next year.
Our thoughts and prayers for Jeannie's family.
President Coreen welcomed George Broderick back as a member.
Guests this week were : Wolf who has been with us for 4 meetings now
Andy Berrisford, husband to Yvonne
Guest Speakers: Tiffany and Chantelle from New View Society.
Tiffany and Charlene came to Update us on New View Society and the Teaching Kitchen / Launch Program
Talk about energetic women who love what they do!!! They told us about the 'teaching kitchen' and how and why they do this. So many good reasons to support this request we had from them. Thank you ladies for your presentation.
Chocolate.......everyone loves Chocolate
Support the Rotary Club of Coquitlam with their Purdy's chocolate drive. Great Christmas gifts
Rotary Club of Coquitlam is customer # 57055
Message of Hope
We are once again, along with the Soroptimist's, going to help 50 women in need. Please help where you can. You can deliver to Treetops #108 - 101 Parkside Drive. Just leave at the front door please. If you have any questions please message Linda Balzer at 604-341-4387
Please pass this along to your family, friends and neighbours. We can all help a little.
Have you ever moved and had to buy all the things you needed to start a kitchen. It is frustrating and expensive! Now what if you were a woman “in need” with not much time or money?
Help the Soroptimist's and Rotary Club of Port Moody deliver a Message of Hope to 50 women “in need”. With your help we would like to put together a “Kitchen Essentials” gift package to these young women who go to Bea’s Kloset, a free store for women and girls transitioning into a life of their own. The following items are needed:
Help the Soroptimist's and Rotary Club of Port Moody deliver a Message of Hope to 50 women “in need”. With your help we would like to put together a “Kitchen Essentials” gift package to these young women who go to Bea’s Kloset, a free store for women and girls transitioning into a life of their own. The following items are needed:
The following items are needed:
Foil
Wax paper
Parchment paper
Saran Wrap
Cleaning supplies
Dish Detergent
Lunch bags
Baggies
SOS pads
Paper towels
Sponges
Dish Towels
Tea Towels
Broom
Dust pan
Thank you for your support
You will have made someone who needs it, much merrier this Christmas!
Soroptimists &
Rotary Club of Port Moody
Soroptimists &
Rotary Club of Port Moody
What can you give a woman who just turned 107?
107 ACTS OF KINDNESS
Several people have contacted Jeff McMillan to ask if there was anything being organized for Mary Anne Cooper's 107th birthday. There is no parade or fanfare planned for her birthday this year.
One question that I never thought I would ever ask in my lifetime is 'What do you get someone who is turning 107?'
The simple answer is, something that makes her smile. Click on the link below to take the MAC pledge and do something kind between October 23rd and Mary Anne's birthday on October 30th .
Be sure to use the hashtag #MAC107 when posting or email your birthday wishes to happybirthday@spiritofportmoody.ca
https://spiritofportmoody.ca/kindness/
Together we are better, and life is an adventure. So let's show Mary Anne that we know the importance of kindness and helping others.
#MAC107
Several people have contacted Jeff McMillan to ask if there was anything being organized for Mary Anne Cooper's 107th birthday. There is no parade or fanfare planned for her birthday this year.
One question that I never thought I would ever ask in my lifetime is 'What do you get someone who is turning 107?'
The simple answer is, something that makes her smile. Click on the link below to take the MAC pledge and do something kind between October 23rd and Mary Anne's birthday on October 30th .
Be sure to use the hashtag #MAC107 when posting or email your birthday wishes to happybirthday@spiritofportmoody.ca
https://spiritofportmoody.ca/kindness/
Together we are better, and life is an adventure. So let's show Mary Anne that we know the importance of kindness and helping others.
#MAC107
Updates were given by Brian on the Westhill project, and from Susan on the Book Club. Susan and Jim hosted a pot luck dinner for the first 'in house' Book Club meeting and it was very well attended. They had a great time and had good discussion on the book 'The Hummingbird'..... The next book was suggested by Ian.....Please pick up your own copy and join in the fun......The new book will be 'Three Cups of Tea'.
'Go For Rotary' has started, BUT never too late to invite people to come along for the FUN....
Glen has done an outstanding job promoting this, but it has to be done by all the club members. I wonder who will come in FIRST.......
December 8 - Joint Christmas Party with all 4 Clubs.....- Boathouse. More information to follow