There is no better way than to have a Rotary Club of Port Moody meeting and induct two new members to our Club.
It was wonderful to see Martin Han and his wife Eunice there to support him and to top it all off, it was Eunice's birthday.
and also have Melissa Martensen join us as well.
Birthday's
Gary had a big birthday and we wish him many many more, Healthy & Happy years.
Gerry & Marlene celebrating their Anniversary
George B celebrating 25 years with our Rotary Club.
Ian won the wine 'again' and donated it back AND his number was drawn again. I think he rushed out to buy a lottery ticket.
May 20 - RIBFEST meeting - Bill's building
May 28 - Vote on the Legacy project.
The following ordinary resolution will be proposed for approval at the Society’s Special Meeting of Members to be held at the Curling Lounge, Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Rd, Port Moody BC V3H 2V7, on May 28, 2025 at 7:30 am:
RESOLVED AS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION that the Rotary Club of Port Moody ("the Club") commits a total contribution of $xxxxx toward the Legacy Project, contingent upon the successful conclusion of ongoing negotiations by the Legacy Committee and the approval of a final agreement by the Board. The Club agrees to allocate between $xxxxx and $xxxxx from existing funds immediately, with the remaining balance to be secured through investments, donations, and a fundraising campaign, and to be paid no later than upon the completion of the building.
The Legacy Committee will provide an update on the current negotiations with the City.
If you are not able to attend the meeting and you are still able to vote using the attached Proxy Form. The completed Proxy Form must be received no later than May 26, 2025.
Then we have a ROTARY week...
June 2nd - International meeting - Linda & George's home 5:00 pm. everyone welcome. POT LUCK, please bring something to share and your beverage of choice.
June 5th - Installation night - Please sign up for this too.
June 7th - Please sign up for SHRED-A-THON
Pie day at Eagle Ridge Manor was on Friday May 16th. Danne & Haleh attended and the residents love that we do this. Danne has taken charge of Pie Day for years now and the Manor is very grateful. Thrifty's donate the pies and Danne and now Haleh go and cut them up and serve them to the manor residents. On line this week:
Steve - Camping - trying out the new camper
Susan - getting over sickness, but still organizing Installation night with Trish
Ramin - at work
Paul - at work......Nice to see you all.
Amanda Todd Golf Tournament
Darrell has a 4 foursome entered, and if anyone else would like to join them, please let him know
Friendship exchange
Years ago our Rotary Club of Port Moody did a friendship exchange to South Africa.
The ‘Eiland Huis’ South Africa Project – Update April 2025
Planned Friendship Visit to South Africa
- The Port Moody Club and the Melkbos Club are planning a Friendship Visit for Canadian Rotarians
involved in the project to South Africa. This will not be a formal Rotary Function.
- The Melkbos Club will host the Canadian visitors
- The visit will be about one to two weeks long, with preliminary dates as the third week of August (from abt. 17 August)
- The primary itinerary (organized by the Melkbos Club) will be:
- A visit to the Melkbos Club
- A visit to Cape Town (Kirstenbosch, Table Mountain, etc)
- A visit to the Eiland Huis in St Helena Bay (possibly overnight)
- A trip to view the Namaqualand Daisies, if the timing is right.
- A possible secondary itinerary (probably not organized by the Melkbos Club) may include:
- Travelling the Garden Route
- Visits to National Parks
Anyone interested in participating in the Friendship Visit, please contact Andy Berrisford berrisaj@outlook.com
Planned Friendship Visit to South Africa
- The Port Moody Club and the Melkbos Club are planning a Friendship Visit for Canadian Rotarians
involved in the project to South Africa. This will not be a formal Rotary Function.
- The Melkbos Club will host the Canadian visitors
- The visit will be about one to two weeks long, with preliminary dates as the third week of August (from abt. 17 August)
- The primary itinerary (organized by the Melkbos Club) will be:
- A visit to the Melkbos Club
- A visit to Cape Town (Kirstenbosch, Table Mountain, etc)
- A visit to the Eiland Huis in St Helena Bay (possibly overnight)
- A trip to view the Namaqualand Daisies, if the timing is right.
- A possible secondary itinerary (probably not organized by the Melkbos Club) may include:
- Travelling the Garden Route
- Visits to National Parks
Anyone interested in participating in the Friendship Visit, please contact Andy Berrisford berrisaj@outlook.com