Our guests this meeting were:
Maureen Boyd – Rotary Assistant District Governor & Kristina Chung, Executive Director of the ERH Foundation.
The Importance of New Memberships:
- Rotary clubs need new members to continue their mission of service and to maintain a diverse and active community.
- New members bring fresh energy and enthusiasm, which can help to keep the club vibrant and engage.
- For individuals who are looking to give back to their community and add more meaning to their lives, joining a Rotary club can be vital for their own personal growth. Working with fellow members in communities builds strong, lasting friendships while fostering ethical standards and global understanding.
- Also joining a club can foster a sense of belonging and respect among its members, regardless of their backgrounds - it encourages a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is essential for creating lasting change.
Assistant Governor Maureen Boyd spoke to us about the upcoming Rotary, Area D Membership Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, Mar.19, 5:30-8pm
Guest Speaker: Mike Roux
Location: Room#1 Poirier Recreation Centre. Light supper provided.
Register by sending an email to AG Maureen Boyd… maureenelizabethboyd@gmail.com Or let President Alison know if you are interested in attending. Registration is limited to 40 attendees.
Victoria and Joan representing Rotary at the Tri‑Cities Chamber International Women’s Day Luncheon—celebrating the incredible contributions of women locally and around the world.
Speaker This Week: Kristia Chung from The Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
Who the Foundation Supports:
Eagle Ridge Hospital
Eagle Ridge Manor
Adult & Youth Mental Health
Community Health Programs
The ERH Foundation Mission:
To enhance the delivery of health care services in the Tri-Cities through philanthropy and advocacy.
Powered by Community Generosity:
Individual Donors, Businesses, and Community Groups like Rotary!
And Signature Events like the Westwood Honda Charity Golf Classic and the Evening of Caring Gala.
Emergency Department Expansion – The Largest Campaign in the History of the ERHF:
- Emergency Department now 3 times larger
- Expanded Cardiology & Outpatient Services
- Designed for growing patient needs.
The expansion also Includes Restoring Confidence After Cancer including the Ariola Tatttoo clinc and the Facial Aestheic Medical Tattooing Clinic.
Thank you Krista for coming out to speak to our club; you gave a very informative and interesting talk.
Hey everyone, help us support the POCO Rotary Club on April 10th and let’s all get together for a fun pub night at the Cat & Fiddle Pub!
Final Chance to Donate your used eye glasses to The Langley Rotaract Club!
The donations are for a small Rotary project in Mexico. For info, please contact Zack Parker, President of Langley Rotaract Group or Glen Brown from our club
Today is Monica’s Birthday!
Thank you Monica for the compassion you bring, the optimism you share, and the example you set. Wishing you a day filled with joy, appreciation, and all the warmth you so generously give to others. Happy Birthday, Monica — we are so grateful for you! 
Tickets are selling fast for our Rotary “Search For The Pint - Go to SearchforthePerfectPint.ca. Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
Looking for volunteers to help with the HIP – Honouring Indigenous Peoples event – a weekend bringing Rotary groups together with Indigenous youth. This event aims to foster reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and cultural understanding among Indigenous and non-indigenous youth across Canada for community well-being and advancing the next generation of leaders.
Please contact Cleone or Darrell to be part of this important, exciting and high energy event!
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 28/26
Looking for volunteers to help with the beer garden. Great community event and lots of fun!
Please contact Neil Nyberg on how you can help out!
The date is now set for Dan’s Celebration of Life: Saturday Mar.28th, 2:00 pm at the Meadows Gardens Golf Course, Pitt Meadows
To all of our Rotary Interactors, Rotaractors, Club Members, and Community Members Out There - Get your Creating Juices Flowing with our Golden Spike Front Page Photo Contest!
We want YOU to help make our newsletter shine!
The Golden Spike Newsletter is searching for a fresh, fun, and fabulous new photo (or artwork) to splash across our front page. We’re talking bright, inspirational, and fun - and full of that amazing Golden Spike unifying spirit we’re known and loved for!
Think creativity. Think energy. Think: “This totally captures our club!” (No stock photos please)
Submit 1 or 2 original photos that show off the heart of our community
Best photo wins a prize!
Best photo wins a prize!
So rally your friends, and let’s see what awesome moments you can capture!
Deadline for submissions: April 30, 2026
Please email all submissions to: membership@portmoodyrotary.ca
For those of you who want to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email us with your email and telephone number. Thanks!
As we close this week’s newsletter, may we all strive to be our true Rotarian selves - happy and appreciative, act with kindness, and share love with everyone we meet. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the bombing in Iran last week. We also extend our care and support to our Iranian Rotary members during this extremely difficult time.