Oct.23, Friday, Next Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor. A special thank you to Danne for bringing smiles to our seniors by serving pie each month. And a huge shout-out to Thrifty Foods SuterBrook for their longstanding support and generous food donations, which have helped make so many of our club events a success over the years.
Event: - A Winter Welcome, Presented by the Crossroads Hospice Society
When: Nov.7th
Dress Code: Semi-Formal Festive Attire
Please reach out the Crossroads Hospice Society for more information.
Happy Thanksgiving to all Rotarians and your families!
As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to give thanks for Rotary and the incredible impact we make together.
Through our shared commitment to Service Above Self, Rotary saves lives and brings hope around the world, throughout our nation, within our communities, and even close to home.
Thank you to Claire Maclean for hosting our club this week at The Foundry Tri-Cities.
The Foundry Tri-Cities, a youth wellness centre operated by SHARE Family & Community Services provides a unique "one-stop" model - youth can walk in without an appointment and access a range of services including mental health counselling, medical care, substance use supports, peer support, employment services, and family resources.
By bringing these services together under one roof, young people receive timely support and a personalized care plan without having to navigate multiple agencies on their own.
A key strength of Foundry is its collaboration with Fraser Health, governments, local schools, community organizations, and non-profits.
This partnership approach allows professionals to work together to address complex issues including anxiety, depression, homelessness, substance use, and youth vulnerability, helping ensure that no young person falls through the cracks.
The Foundry Centre continues SHARE’s long-standing mission to support people through moments of vulnerability.
Co-designed with youth through a dedicated advisory committee, the centre prioritizes inclusivity and connection. The centre reflects priorities of today’s generation, especially for LGBTQ+ youth, newcomers, and those experiencing social isolation.
Thank you to Claire, CEO of SHARE, for your exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment in supporting vulnerable individuals and families, while being instrumental in ensuring access to critical safety resources within our community.
Our club is proud and delighted to present Claire and the entire SHARE team with a cheque in recognition of their outstanding work. This cheque is a portion of the proceeds of our Rotary 50/50 draw.
Also from the proceeds of our Rotary 50/50 draw, Frank presented a cheque to the Food Link Society and to KidSport Tri-Cities for all the great work these groups do and the positive impacts they make to our communities and beyond.
Great turnout for our RIIPS - Remove Invasive Plant Species event last Sunday at Rocky Point Park - we filled over 50 bags! Thank you to all the volunteers, the city staff, and to Bill and Devon for organizing.
A reminder to all club members to help keep our Rotary Little Book House at Old Orchard Park well stocked.
If you have gently used books to share, please consider dropping a few off during your next visit.
By keeping the shelves full, we help encourage reading, learning, and community connection for visitors of all ages.
Thank you for helping make this small but meaningful Rotary project a success!
Join Rotary. Change Lives, Including Your Own.
Are you looking for a healthier balance in life?
Would you like to connect with caring, community-minded people?
Are you passionate about:
Protecting our environment and creating a sustainable future?
Reducing food insecurity and helping families in need?
Empowering women and girls globally, including safety, education, healthcare access, equality, and reproductive rights?
Improving health and well-being in our communities and around the world?
Supporting education and literacy for children and adults?
Building stronger, more connected communities through service?
Promoting peace, understanding, and cultural connections across borders?
Creating brighter futures for children and youth through mentorship and opportunity?
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation where it is needed most?
Making a positive impact locally and globally?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, Rotary may be exactly what you're looking for.
When you join Rotary, you become part of a network of 1.4 million community-minded leaders, professionals, and volunteers dedicated to creating lasting change.
Together, we turn compassion into action and ideas into impact and communities grow stronger.
Join us and discover how your time, talents, and passion can make a real difference.
Our club’s members:
Supports local food programs
Champions environmental initiatives
Organizes family-friendly community events
Participates in meaningful local and international projects that foster inclusivity, unity, and positive change.
Develops leadership skills while making a real impact
Rotary offers a unique opportunity to serve, lead, learn, and connect. Through Rotary, service becomes friendship, purpose, and positive change.
Interested in learning more?
We'd love to meet you and share how Rotary can help you make a difference while enriching your own life.
Together, we can build a more caring, inclusive, and respectful world for all.
This month, we recognize the importance of helping learners of all ages reach their full potential.
Rotary believes literacy is the foundation of learning, opportunity, and hope.
Please Note: In honour of Truth & Reconciliation Day, there will be no meeting Wednesday, June 30th.
To honour this important day, we encourage members to take time to reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, learn more about the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, and consider how each of us can contribute to the journey of truth, reconciliation, understanding, and respect.
Our Sept.23rd Club Meeting:
Gaye, the lead of the Rotary Starfish Program, was presented with a cheque from a portion of the proceeds of our Rotary 50/50 draw.
The Starfish Program is a vital Rotary initiative that provides food assistance to children in need.
Through the collaborative efforts of the Tri-Cities Rotary clubs, volunteers assemble food hampers and coordinate the pickup and delivery of food to local schools, helping support vulnerable children and families throughout the Tri-Cities community.
A special Thank You to Gaye and everyone on her her team for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and helping to build stronger, healthier communities.
This week's guest speaker was Abby, who shared highlights from her Rotary Youth Student Exchange experience in Brazil.
About Brazil:
Brazil has a population of approximately 214 million people.
The official language is Portuguese, not Spanish.
The country is known for its rainforests, diverse wildlife, and beautiful beaches.
Agriculture plays a significant role in the nation's economy.
Abby’s Exchange Experience:
Abby spoke about experiencing homesickness when she first arrived, something many exchange students face when leaving home.
As she became more comfortable and developed new friendships, she gained greater independence and learned to be responsible for herself.
She also experienced culture shock and learned to adapt to different traditions and social customs.
One cultural difference she noted was Brazil's warm and affectionate nature, where hugging is common. Although unfamiliar at first, she grew to appreciate it.
Abby shared that her exchange experience opened her eyes to the many opportunities and perspectives that exist around the world.
It encouraged her to continue exploring new places and experiences while helping her become more adaptable, confident, and independent.
Thank you, Abby, for sharing your inspiring journey and for representing Rotary's Youth Exchange program so well.
On behalf of our club, President Nominee Monica proudly presented the Paul Harris Fellow Award to Joan.
The Paul Harris Fellow Award is one of Rotary's highest recognitions, honoring individuals who demonstrate outstanding service and a commitment to the ideals of Rotary.
Congratulations to Joan on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your dedication and contributions to our community.
Thank you, Monica, for presenting this meaningful Rotary honour and celebrating Joan's commitment to Service Above Self.
The Terry Fox Run took place on Sunday at Rocky Point Park, with the community turning out in impressive numbers.
It was a beautiful day for the event, with sunshine and great community spirit.
The run attracted the largest turnout seen in years, demonstrating the continued impact of Terry Fox's legacy. Participants of all ages came together to support cancer research and celebrate Terry's vision of hope and perseverance.
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, and helped make this year's Terry Fox Run such a tremendous success.
Congratulations to Monica, the lucky winner of this week's wine draw!
In addition to her adding to her wine cooler, Monica stepped up to fill in for President Darrell, successfully planning and leading this week's club meeting.
Well done, Monica, on a job exceptionally well done both as our wine draw winner and as our leader for the day!
‘Do you want to know a secret’?
Well, here it is ‘From me to you’:
With ‘A Little Help from my Friends’ Rotary Coquitlam Sunrise Club presents an evening to remember on Saturday 3rd. October at All Saints Hall Coquitlam, 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Ticket price $50 + a handling fee.
Presenting the best Beatles Tribute bands around, “The Early Beats”, playing timeless songs from the 60’s British Invasion.
Dress in your favourite ‘60’s attire or come as you are.
Don't Miss Out - Buy your tickets soon! Click here to purchase tickets
All money raised by Rotary will be helping local charities in the Tri-City area.
A reminder to all club members to help keep our Rotary Little Book House at Old Orchard Park well stocked.
If you have gently used books to share, please consider dropping a few off during your next visit.
By keeping the shelves full, we help encourage reading, learning, and community connection for visitors of all ages.
Thank you for helping make this small but meaningful Rotary project a success!
Join Rotary. Change Lives, Including Your Own.
Are you looking for a healthier balance in life?
Would you like to connect with caring, community-minded people?
Are you passionate about:
Protecting our environment and creating a sustainable future?
Reducing food insecurity and helping families in need?
Empowering women and girls globally, including safety, education, healthcare access, equality, and reproductive rights?
Improving health and well-being in our communities and around the world?
Supporting education and literacy for children and adults?
Building stronger, more connected communities through service?
Promoting peace, understanding, and cultural connections across borders?
Creating brighter futures for children and youth through mentorship and opportunity?
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation where it is needed most?
Making a positive impact locally and globally?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, Rotary may be exactly what you're looking for.
When you join Rotary, you become part of a network of 1.4 million community-minded leaders, professionals, and volunteers dedicated to creating lasting change.
Together, we turn compassion into action and ideas into impact and communities grow stronger.
Join us and discover how your time, talents, and passion can make a real difference.
Our club’s members:
Supports local food programs
Champions environmental initiatives
Organizes family-friendly community events
Participates in meaningful local and international projects that foster inclusivity, unity, and positive change.
Develops leadership skills while making a real impact
Rotary offers a unique opportunity to serve, lead, learn, and connect. Through Rotary, service becomes friendship, purpose, and positive change.
Interested in learning more?
We'd love to meet you and share how Rotary can help you make a difference while enriching your own life.
Together, we can build a more caring, inclusive, and respectful world for all.
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information – your email address and telephone number. Thanks!
Please note: Our next meeting, Wednesday, Oct.7 will be held at The Foundry Tri-Cities.
This month, we recognize the importance of helping learners of all ages reach their full potential.
Rotary believes literacy is the foundation of learning, opportunity, and hope.
Our Sept.16th Club Meeting:
We were pleased to welcome Bill Robson as our guest speaker.
Bill has served Rotary in numerous leadership roles, including PolioPlus Chair, Assistant Governor, Foundation Chair, District Governor, Membership Coordinator, and Governor-Elect Trainer.
He is also a member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisors and serves as our district's representative to the 2028 Council on Legislation.
What is the Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisors?
The Cadre is a global network of experienced Rotarian volunteers who provide technical expertise and guidance to support Rotary grant projects around the world. Cadre members help ensure projects are well planned, sustainable, and make a lasting impact in the communities they serve.
Key contributions of the Cadre include:
Advising clubs on project planning, feasibility, design, and sustainability.
Supporting Rotary grant applications and helping projects achieve long-term success.
Conducting financial audits and ensuring proper stewardship of Rotary Foundation funds.
Performing on-site assessments to evaluate ongoing and completed projects.
Assisting clubs and districts with community needs assessments and project development.
Why the Cadre is Important
Helps ensure Rotary's humanitarian projects are effective, sustainable, and accountable.
Provides specialized expertise in areas such as health, education, literacy, small business development, microcredit, and financial auditing.
Strengthens the impact of Rotary grants by sharing best practices and professional knowledge worldwide.
Thank you, Bill, for sharing your insights and for your dedication to this vital Rotary role. Your passion for service and commitment to ensuring Rotary projects create lasting change are truly appreciated.
A reminder to all club members to help keep our Rotary Little Book House at Old Orchard Park well stocked.
If you have gently used books to share, please consider dropping a few off during your next visit.
By keeping the shelves full, we help encourage reading, learning, and community connection for visitors of all ages.
Thank you for helping make this small but meaningful Rotary project a success!
We are pleased to receive a big thank you from the Blue Mountain Quilters' Guild of Anmore for our Rotary Club's support through the use of our online payment system.
Rotary is proud to offer access to our payment platform at no cost to fellow community non-profit organizations.
Rotary is about more than service projects. It is also about building connections, sharing resources, and helping other organizations succeed.
Crossroads Hospice Society Invitation to Treasures of Christmas – A Winter Welcome!
Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with connection, inspiration, and the magic of winter.
Guests will enjoy captivating entertainment, alongside exquisite culinary creations and a range of engaging activities that support the invaluable work of Crossroads Hospice Society.
We invite you to dress in semi-formal attire with a festive touch inspired by our Winter Welcometheme.
This is more than just an evening out; it's an opportunity to celebrate the season of giving and demonstrate the power of community!
Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and help make a meaningful impact in the lives of hospice patients and their families.
Tickets are on sale now! Gather your friends, reserve your seats, and join Crossroads Hospice Society for another memorable Treasures of Christmas!
Join Rotary. Change Lives, Including Your Own.
Are you looking for a healthier balance in life?
Would you like to connect with caring, community-minded people?
Are you passionate about:
Protecting our environment and creating a sustainable future?
Reducing food insecurity and helping families in need?
Empowering women and girls globally, including safety, education, healthcare access, equality, and reproductive rights?
Improving health and well-being in our communities and around the world?
Supporting education and literacy for children and adults?
Building stronger, more connected communities through service?
Promoting peace, understanding, and cultural connections across borders?
Creating brighter futures for children and youth through mentorship and opportunity?
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation where it is needed most?
Making a positive impact locally and globally?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, Rotary may be exactly what you're looking for.
When you join Rotary, you become part of a network of 1.4 million community-minded leaders, professionals, and volunteers dedicated to creating lasting change.
Together, we turn compassion into action and ideas into impact and communities grow stronger.
Join us and discover how your time, talents, and passion can make a real difference.
Our club’s members:
Supports local food programs
Champions environmental initiatives
Organizes family-friendly community events
Participates in meaningful local and international projects that foster inclusivity, unity, and positive change.
Develops leadership skills while making a real impact
Rotary offers a unique opportunity to serve, lead, learn, and connect. Through Rotary, service becomes friendship, purpose, and positive change.
Interested in learning more?
We'd love to meet you and share how Rotary can help you make a difference while enriching your own life.
Together, we can build a more caring, inclusive, and respectful world for all.
Thank you to President Nominee Tom for stepping in and leading our meeting while President Darrell was off on his latest adventure, exploring the world with friends and fellow Rotarians.
We know that Darrell can relax knowing the club was in such capable hands this week!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information – your email address and telephone number. Thanks!
Learning about Rotary's Cadre, Basic Education and Literacy Month
This month, we recognize the importance of helping learners of all ages reach their full potential.
Rotary believes literacy is the foundation of learning, opportunity, and hope.
Our Sept.9th Club Meeting:
Our Guests This Week: Kathleen Olson – District Governor, Maureen Boyd – Assistant District Governor, Marcela - RCPM inductee, Brian Comin – Port Moody Golden Spike Days, Rusty Johnson – “Rusty The Ribber”, and Sam Zacharias- Port Moody Police Dept.
DG Kathleen was delighted to induct our newest member, Marcela, to our Rotary Club.
Bringing an international perspective, natural curiosity, and a strong commitment to service, Marcela has a background in science, technology, leadership, and sales.
She is passionate about advancing practical, community-focused initiatives. We look forward to the contributions she will make to our club and community. Welcome to our Rotary family Marcela!
Paul Harris Fellowship Recognition:
The Paul Harris Fellowship is one of Rotary's highest recognitions awarded to individuals who have made contributions to the Rotary Foundation or demonstrated outstanding notable community service to Rotary's mission - services supporting humanitarian, educational, and peace-building projects around the world.
This week, we were pleased to present the awards to:
Past President Alison Young with a Paul Harris Fellow +1 for her continued contributions to Rotary and community initiatives.
Rusty Johnson, whose longstanding support of Ribfest and award-winning barbecue team have been integral to the event's success.
Brian Comin, Director of the Port Moody Golden Spike Day Society, for his support of community events and the Tap & Go program.
Sam Zacharias of the Port Moody Police, recognized for the outstanding partnership and support he and his team provide at Ribfest and many other community events.
Our guest speaker this week, DG Kathleen:
We were pleased to welcome Kathleen Olson, Rotary District 5050 Governor and a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington.
Introduced District 5050's new Community Engagement Initiative, encouraging clubs to invest more resources directly into community impact projects
Emphasized the power of partnerships, both within Rotary and with community organizations, to amplify impact.
Shared inspiring stories from Rotary's work in Lesotho, demonstrating how collaboration can transform lives and communities.
Encouraged members to tell Rotary's story more often and more effectively so others understand Rotary's impact
Challenged clubs to invite more people into Rotary service projects and fellowship activities to strengthen engagement and membership growth.
Highlighted the importance of supporting The Rotary Foundation, noting that every contribution helps fund local and international projects.
Kathleen's message was simple and powerful: when we connect with purpose, invite others to join us, and work together, there is no limit to all the good Rotary can do.
A special thank you to Dan, who generously donated his winning bottle of wine to Marcela, our newest member!
Proof that you don't need a big crowd to make a big difference. Our Heritage Mountain Clean-Up team was out there, picking up litter, helping our planet, and earning a few extra steps along the way!
A reminder to all club members to help keep our Rotary Little Book House at Old Orchard Park well stocked.
If you have gently used books to share, please consider dropping a few off during your next visit.
By keeping the shelves full, we help encourage reading, learning, and community connection for visitors of all ages.
Thank you for helping make this small but meaningful Rotary project a success!
Join Rotary. Change Lives, Including Your Own.
Are you looking for a healthier balance in life?
Would you like to connect with caring, community-minded people?
Are you passionate about:
Protecting our environment and creating a sustainable future?
Reducing food insecurity and helping families in need?
Empowering women and girls globally, including safety, education, healthcare access, equality, and reproductive rights?
Improving health and well-being in our communities and around the world?
Supporting education and literacy for children and adults?
Building stronger, more connected communities through service?
Promoting peace, understanding, and cultural connections across borders?
Creating brighter futures for children and youth through mentorship and opportunity?
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation where it is needed most?
Making a positive impact locally and globally?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, Rotary may be exactly what you're looking for.
When you join Rotary, you become part of a network of 1.4 million community-minded leaders, professionals, and volunteers dedicated to creating lasting change.
Together, we turn compassion into action and ideas into impact and communities grow stronger.
Join us and discover how your time, talents, and passion can make a real difference.
Our club’s members:
Supports local food programs
Champions environmental initiatives
Organizes family-friendly community events
Participates in meaningful local and international projects that foster inclusivity, unity, and positive change.
Develops leadership skills while making a real impact
Rotary offers a unique opportunity to serve, lead, learn, and connect. Through Rotary, service becomes friendship, purpose, and positive change.
Interested in learning more?
We'd love to meet you and share how Rotary can help you make a difference while enriching your own life.
Together, we can build a more caring, inclusive, and respectful world for all.
And thank you once again to President Darrell, whose wit, wonderful sense of humour, and strong leadership inspire us all and make us stronger Rotarians.
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information – your email address and telephone number. Thanks!
Visit From Our District Governor Kathleen Olson, new inductee and Paul Harris Awards
Our garden is a small but important step toward supporting biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
Thank you, Peter, for your outstanding work as our Treasurer.
Your commitment and diligence help turn generosity into action, giving our club the opportunity to create hope, positive change and support communities here and around the world.
Join Rotary. Change Lives, Including Your Own!
Are you looking for a healthier balance in life?
Would you like to connect with caring, community-minded people?
Are you passionate about:
Protecting our environment and creating a sustainable future?
Reducing food insecurity and helping families in need?
Empowering women and girls globally, including safety, education, healthcare access, equality, and reproductive rights?
Improving health and well-being in our communities and around the world?
Supporting education and literacy for children and adults?
Building stronger, more connected communities through service?
Promoting peace, understanding, and cultural connections across borders?
Creating brighter futures for children and youth through mentorship and opportunity?
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation where it is needed most?
Making a positive impact locally and globally?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, Rotary may be exactly what you're looking for.
Rotary Is People of Action!
When you join Rotary, you become part of a network of 1.4 million community-minded leaders, professionals, and volunteers dedicated to creating lasting change.
Together, we turn compassion into action and ideas into impact and communities grow stronger.
Join us and discover how your time, talents, and passion can make a real difference.
Guided by the motto Service Above Self, our Rotary Club of Port Moody turns ideas into action and creates lasting change both here at home and around the world.
Rotary offers a unique opportunity to serve, lead, learn, and connect.
Through Rotary, service becomes friendship, purpose, and positive change.
Interested in learning more?
We'd love to meet you and share how Rotary can help you make a difference while enriching your own life.
Together, we can build a more caring, inclusive, and respectful world for all.
Still Need A Few Volunteers for the Terry Fox Run!
Before his death on June 28, 1981, Terry Fox achieved his once unimaginable goal of raising $1 from every Canadian.
More importantly, he inspired a lasting legacy through The Terry Fox Run, an event that continues to support cancer research and bring hope to millions.
Since 1980, The Terry Fox Run has raised more than $850 million for cancer research in Canada.
Help continue Terry’s legacy!
Terry Fox Run: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Rocky Point Park
Created and managed by SHARE, Foundry Tri-Cities, a welcoming space where young people can access mental health, wellness, and other support services all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth.
It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
A reminder to all club members to help keep our Rotary Little Book House at Old Orchard Park well stocked.
If you have gently used books to share, please consider dropping a few off during your next visit.
By keeping the shelves full, we help encourage reading, learning, and community connection for visitors of all ages.
Thank you for helping make this small but meaningful Rotary project a success!
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
And Thank You President Darrell for leading another great meeting! We love your spirit, dedication and we truly appreciate you!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information – your email address and telephone number. Thanks!
New Sign for Our Pollinator Garden and our Treasurer's Report
This week’s meeting was a wonderful reminder of the power of community, generosity, and service.
Our guests were: Marcela, Bruce, Brooke, Chris, and Ben & family.
Congratulations to our Ribfest 50/50 Grand Prize Winners! A local family took home an incredible $32,327.50! The other half of the 50/50 fundraiser continues to support food security projects in our community through the Tri-City Rotary Clubs.What a true win-win for everyone!
Giving Back Locally and Globally, our club was proud to present several contributions supporting meaningful causes:
$25,011 donated to Camp Jubilee, helping provide life-changing camp experiences for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
$500 donated to Meadow Ridge Rotary-supported project in South Africa.
$500 contributed to the Amanda Todd Legacy, supporting students through educational opportunities.
$9,021.89 presented to Bruce, President of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam for their share of the proceeds from the Pop Hut at last month's Port Moody Rotary Ribfest.
$7,152.40 presented to Chris & Brooke, Rotary Club of Coquitlam in support of Santa Margarita School Project, an international education project in Uruguay who were also our guest speakers for this week’s talk.
One of our members summed up the impact of these donations perfectly: “Rotary is about doing good in our community and around the world, and seeing the difference we can make when we work together.” beautifully said.
We were delighted to welcome guest speakers and Past Presidents Chris and Brooke from the Rotary Coquitlam Lunch Club, who shared their passion for the Santa Margarita School Project.
The project will transform unused space into new classrooms and washroom facilities, creating safer and more supportive learning environments for children living in a community facing significant challenges.
The school not only provides education, but also meals, family support, and opportunities that help young people build brighter futures.
Chris & Brooke, your presentation beautifully reflects Rotary values of compassion, education, inclusion, and service above self. We thank you for your team’s dedication and wish you every success as this project moves forward.
And Chris won the wine draw this week, proving that nothing brings Rotarians together quite like a fine beverage!
Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute their time, talents, and generosity.
Together, we are creating lasting impact, one project and one act of kindness at a time.
Volunteers Needed for the Terry Fox Run!
Before his death on June 28, 1981, Terry Fox achieved his once unimaginable goal of raising $1 from every Canadian.
More importantly, he inspired a lasting legacy through The Terry Fox Run, an event that continues to support cancer research and bring hope to millions.
Since 1980, The Terry Fox Run has raised more than $850 million for cancer research in Canada.
Help continue Terry’s legacy!
Terry Fox Run: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Rocky Point Park
Volunteers Needed For:
Registration
Serving hot dogs
Event setup and cleanup
Assisting participants
General event support
Please join us in making a difference and supporting cancer research.
Created and managed by SHARE, Foundry Tri-Cities, a welcoming space where young people can access mental health, wellness, and other support services all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth.
It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
A reminder to all club members to help keep our Rotary Little Book House at Old Orchard Park well stocked.
If you have gently used books to share, please consider dropping a few off during your next visit.
By keeping the shelves full, we help encourage reading, learning, and community connection for visitors of all ages.
Thank you for helping make this small but meaningful Rotary project a success!
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
And Thank You President Darrell for leading another great meeting! We truly appreciate you!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information – your email address and telephone number. Thanks!
Great Meeting This Week with our special guests, Khayanga, Michelle, and Marcela
Khayanga is a beautiful, strong, inspirational community leader in Kenya whose dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact in countless lives.
Over many years, she has worked closely with our Rotary club, helping to identify community needs, building local partnerships, and ensuring the success of a variety of projects in her countryincluding:
Days for Girls - supporting girls' health, dignity, safety, and education in projects that provides menstrual health, dignity, and opportunities for women and girls.
Establishing an education centre creating learning opportunities for local students and community members and setting up training programs in:
Mechanics
Sewing
Information Technology (IT)
Created a library to provide access to books and learning resources.
Helped equip people with practical skills and knowledge.
Through her leadership, vision, and passion for service, Khayanga continues to strengthen communities and create opportunities for a brighter future. Our club is so proud to call her our dear friend.
Thank you, Khayanga, for your outstanding leadership, kindness, and friendship - we look forward in working together soon on another project!
Michelle is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) at Atlas Brain Health.
She assists in educating individuals to create and maintain brain health and also supports brain injury survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone struggling with brain health concerns.
Witnessing journeys toward fulfilling lives is Michelle’s greatest reward.
What you do today shapes the brain you have tomorrow. Your brain can change at any age.
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to build new connections, strengthen existing ones, and adapt throughout life.
Brain health is not just about childhood development or recovery after injury. It matters at every age!
Your brain controls thoughts, emotions, movement, and essential body functions.
Most people think about brain health only after a problem occurs.
Prevention is more effective than managing damage after the fact.
Just as we monitor heart health early, we should invest in brain health early.
Small, healthy habits today can provide long-term protection and benefits for your brain.
Build healthy habits now - the benefits compound over a lifetime!
Thank you, Michelle, for your inspiring and informative talk.
Your message reinforced the importance of brain health and will empower us to take small steps today that can make a lasting difference tomorrow.
If you would like to reach out to Atlas Brain Health please go to www.atlasbrainhealth.com or michelle@atlasbrainhealth.
Volunteers Needed for the Terry Fox Run!
Before his death on June 28, 1981, Terry Fox achieved his once unimaginable goal of raising $1 from every Canadian.
More importantly, he inspired a lasting legacy through The Terry Fox Run, an event that continues to support cancer research and bring hope to millions.
Since 1980, The Terry Fox Run has raised more than $850 million for cancer research in Canada.
Help continue Terry’s legacy!
Terry Fox Run: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Rocky Point Park
Volunteers Needed For:
Registration
Serving hot dogs
Event setup and cleanup
Assisting participants
General event support
Please join us in making a difference and supporting cancer research.
Created and managed by SHARE, Foundry Tri-Cities, a welcoming space where young people can access mental health, wellness, and other support services all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth.
It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
A reminder to all club members to help keep our Rotary Little Book House at Old Orchard Park well stocked.
If you have gently used books to share, please consider dropping a few off during your next visit.
By keeping the shelves full, we help encourage reading, learning, and community connection for visitors of all ages.
Thank you for helping make this small but meaningful Rotary project a success!
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
And Thank You President Darrell for leading another great meeting! We truly appreciate you!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - your email address and telephone number. Thanks!
Why More People Are Joining Rotary and Why You Might Too:
Are you looking for a healthier balance in life?
Would you like to connect with caring, community-minded people?
Are you passionate about:
Protecting our environment and creating a sustainable future?
Reducing food insecurity and helping families in need?
Empowering women and girls globally, including safety, education, healthcare access, and reproductive rights?
Improving health and well-being in our communities and around the world?
Supporting education and literacy for children and adults?
Building stronger, more connected communities through service?
Promoting peace, understanding, and cultural connections across borders?
Creating brighter futures for children and youth through mentorship and opportunity?
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation where it is needed most?
Making a positive impact locally and globally?
If you answered Yes to any of these questions, Rotary may be exactly what you're looking for.
Rotary Is People of Action!
When you join Rotary, you become part of a network of 1.4 million community-minded leaders, professionals, and volunteers dedicated to creating lasting change.
Together, we turn compassion into action and ideas into impact and communities grow stronger.
Join us and discover how your time, talents, and passion can make a real difference.
Guided by the motto Service Above Self, our Rotary Club of Port Moody turns ideas into action and creates lasting change both here at home and around the world.
Our club’s members:
Supports local food programs
Champions environmental initiatives
Organizes family-friendly community events
Participates in meaningful local and international projects that foster inclusivity, unity, and positive change.
Develop leadership skills while making a real impact
Rotary offers a unique opportunity to serve, lead, learn, and connect. Through Rotary, service becomes friendship, purpose, and positive change.
Interested in learning more?
We'd love to meet you and share how Rotary can help you make a difference while enriching your own life.
Together, we can build a more caring, inclusive, and respectful world for all.
President Darrell giving the royal wave to his fellow Rotarians before the meeting, looking sharp in his snazzy new Rotary shirt.
Solving the World’s Problems, One Coffee at a Time.
And another group of our Rotary’s Strategic Planning Department.
Our esteemed guest on Teams today:
Good news! Chauffeured in her motor home from the West, the mysterious Princess Mystique Stjernegaard has successfully and safely relocated all her staff to Manitoba for the summer.
Volunteers Needed for the Terry Fox Run!
Before his death on June 28, 1981, Terry Fox achieved his once unimaginable goal of raising $1 from every Canadian.
More importantly, he inspired a lasting legacy through The Terry Fox Run, an event that continues to support cancer research and bring hope to millions.
Since 1980, The Terry Fox Run has raised more than $850 million for cancer research in Canada.
Help continue Terry’s legacy!
Terry Fox Run: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Rocky Point Park
Volunteers Needed For:
Registration
Serving hot dogs
Event setup and cleanup
Assisting participants
General event support
Please join us in making a difference and supporting cancer research.
Invitation to all Our Club Members
Please join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of the Miller House Facility, part of the Innervisions Recovery Centre.
Date of Event: Monday, August 10th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Miller House, 20581 Maple Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC
Details:
This new expansion represents an important step forward in our commitment to providing safe, compassionate care for individuals and families affected by addiction in our community.
Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony, and there will be an opportunity to tour the newly expanded space.
Note from Max Weselowski, Executive Director: “We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and recognizing the collective effort that made this expansion possible.”
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth.
It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
Closing Message:"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Mahatma Gandhi
Born at the end of the war in Britain, Peter spent his younger years exploring many different paths - from being a horse jockey apprentice to selling encyclopedias door to door in Montreal. Along the way, he collected countless stories, all told with his trademark humour.
He married the love of his life, Cindy, who shared in his many adventures and have been together for over 60 years. Eventually, Peter found his calling in the heating and ventilation industry, working on high-rise buildings and later, welcoming his son into the business.
Peter has always had a passion for cars and a habit of putting his whole heart into everything he does. Above all, he is known for his remarkable resilience, meeting life's challenges with determination, optimism, and a smile.
Peter’s more than 25 years of Rotary membership reflect not only his commitment but also the unique spirit, warmth, and enthusiasm he brings to our club.
Please join us on August 8th for Hands Across the Border, where neighbors become friends and borders become bridges.
Invitation to all Our Club Members - Please join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of the Miller House Facility, part of the Innervisions Recovery Centre.
Date of Event: August 10th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Miller House, 20581 Maple Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC
Details:
This new expansion represents an important step forward in our commitment to providing safe, compassionate care for individuals and families affected by addiction in our community.
Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony, and there will be an opportunity to tour the newly expanded space.
Note from Max Weselowski, Executive Director: “We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and recognizing the collective effort that made this expansion possible.”
For nearly two decades, George & Linda Balzer has been the driving force behind Summer Sundays, the beloved free outdoor concert series at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.
Through their vision, energy, and commitment to community, Summer Sundays has brought thousands of people together to enjoy live music while raising funds for Crossroads Hospice Society.
George is known for turning great ideas into reality, building partnerships, supporting talented, local musicians, and creating opportunities for families and friends to connect through music.
His dedication has made Summer Sundays a cherished tradition in Port Moody and a lasting contribution to the community.
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth.
It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
Closing Message: Thank you, Alan, for taking the helm this week while our President is off by the ocean chasing fun, excitement, and adventure. We appreciate you keeping us on course!
Welcome Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, Our Rotary International President, 2026-2027!
Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, became our Rotary International President July 1, 2026 - making him only the second African to lead Rotary’s global network of more than 45,000 clubs.
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His theme for this Rotary year is “Create Lasting Impact”, encouraging members to work together to make a meaningful difference locally, globally, and personally through actions that lead to lasting change.
Make clubs more welcoming and inclusive
Carry out service projects that create sustainable, long term change
Build on the connections formed under the previous year’s message, “Unite For Good”
Focus on meaningful community impact, peacebuilding, and the continued fight to eradicate polio.
Yinka has been a dedicated Rotarian for more than three decades, beginning in Rotaract in 1984, and then joining the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi in 1994. Over the years, Yinka has served Rotary in numerous leadership roles, including District Governor, Rotary International Vice President, and member of the Rotary International Board of Directors.
“Rotary transforms lives—not only through the projects we deliver, but through the hope we share, the meaningful relationships we build, and the shared purpose we inspire.” — Olayinka Hakeem Babalola
Please join us on August 8th for Hands Across the Border, where neighbors become friends and borders become bridges.
Invitation to all Our Club Members:
Please join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of the Miller House Facility, part of the Innervisions Recovery Centre.
Date of Event: August 10th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Miller House, 20581 Maple Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC
Details: This new expansion represents an important step forward in our commitment to providing safe, compassionate care for individuals and families affected by addiction in our community.
Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony, and there will be an opportunity to tour the newly expanded space.
Note from Max Weselowski, Executive Director, Innvervisions: “We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and recognizing the collective effort that made this expansion possible.”
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth.
It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
A big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion.
Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
Closing Message: Thank you all for your ongoing commitment to our club and community - we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Well done, Team Rotary Club of Port Moody - Another Major Success for our 2026 Rotary Club of Port Moody Ribfest!!
What an incredible weekend! After many months of planning, organizing, problem-solving, and hard work, our 2026 Rotary Club of Port Moody Ribfest has proven to be another tremendous success.
Like any large community event, we experienced a few little hiccups along the way, but thanks to the dedication, flexibility, and teamwork of so many amazing people, everything came together beautifully. Seeing the grounds filled with families, friends, laughter, great food, and community spirit made every hour of effort worthwhile.
A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to all of our fellow Rotarian volunteers, our outstanding non-Rotarian volunteers, our generous sponsors and community partners, the talented ribbers and vendors, the entertainers who kept the energy high, and especially the thousands of customers and supporters who joined us throughout the weekend. You are the reason this event continues to grow and thrive year after year.
Ribfest is about so much more than great food. It is about bringing people together, building connections, celebrating community, and raising funds that allow us to support important local initiatives as well as international projects that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
We should all be incredibly proud of what we accomplished together. The countless volunteer hours, the months of preparation, and the commitment shown by everyone involved have resulted in an event that reflects the very best of Rotary's motto: Service Above Self.
Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way, large or small. Your support, enthusiasm, and dedication helped make Ribfest 2026 another memorable and impactful success.
Together, we are making our community stronger and changing lives both locally and around the world!
Our two other guests: Calia Galvin, our Rotary Foreign Student Exchange will be flying off to France and Maria Dupuy from Ferney-Voltaire (north-east France) will be our guest in Port Moody.
Maeva presenting President Darrell with the banner from her club, the Forney-Voltaire International Rotary club.
L'Arche Greater Vancouver is dedicated to supporting and empowering people with and without developmental disabilities through inclusive communities that promote dignity, mutual respect, and personal growth.
Thank you ladies for coming out to our club and sharing your inspiring presentation about L'Arche Greater Vancouver's housing development project.
We appreciated learning more about this important initiative and the ongoing need for accessible, inclusive, and welcoming housing.
Your presentation helped us better understand the difference safe and supportive housing can make in people's lives and the positive impact it has on building stronger communities.
Thank you for your dedication and for the meaningful work you and L'Arche Greater Vancouver are doing.
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
A big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion.
Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number.
And thank you all for your ongoing commitment to our club and community and we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Glen and Ian were out at Moody Centre Train Station last Friday handing out our Rotary Ribfest bookmarks. Big thanks to Glen for jumping in and designing these fun, eye-catching bookmarks to help spread the word about our upcoming Ribfest. Sounds like people really loved them! Such a great Rotarian—always setting the bar high for the rest of us!
Great volunteer turnout for Golden Spike Days this weekend! A big shout out to our organizers—Ian, Peter M, and everyone who helped make this event happen!
The Travelling Peace Arch, beautifully displayed in an ornamental wooden box, was presented by Glen to our incoming President, Darrell. This meaningful symbol represents our ongoing friendship and unity with our neighbours across the border in our Rotary District 5050.
Maureen Boyd, our Assistant Governor, shared a great “Year in Review,” highlighting Rotary’s vision of people coming together to create lasting change in our communities and beyond. She also reminded us of our key priorities: increasing our impact, expanding our reach, enhancing engagement, and staying adaptable.
Maureen also announced that Peter M. has accepted a role on the District Financial Committee—congratulations, Peter!
Huge thanks to Maureen for always leading by example and inspiring all of us, not just in our club but across the district and beyond. And as if that wasn’t enough, she was awarded the Gold Finch Award for District 5050 at this year’s District Conference—wow, what an honour!
Maureen, you truly live and breathe Rotary. We’re so proud of you and so lucky to have you as one of our leaders!
And our winner of this week’s wine draw is Tom!
A heartfelt than you and farewell to you, President Alison for your dedicated service throughout the 2025–2026 year. Your presidency has been a reminder of what Rotary is truly about: service, inclusion, accessibility, and community. And you have embodied all of that with grace and sincerity.
You have made a lasting impact on this club. And we are so grateful. We hope you feel incredibly proud of yourself, of everything you’ve accomplished.
REMINDER: No Club Meeting Next Week as we all celebrate Canada Day! Our next meeting is July 7th!
Gayle, our Book Boss, diligently oversees the management of the little Rotary Library at Old Orchard Park. She keeps the shelves well stocked and, whenever books start to run low, she goes on the hunt for more.
Gayle is currently looking for some great book donations to keep our little Rotary library thriving—please contact her if you can help in any way – Thank you Gayle!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
If you haven't already, please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th.
An Excerpt of the Invocation from our 2026-2027 RCPM Installation:
In these times, Rotary’s principles become more relevant than ever. As we look beyond our community, we are reminded that despite differences in nationality, language, culture, faith, or whom we choose to love, people everywhere share similar hopes—safety, opportunity, dignity, and a better future. These shared aspirations unite us far more than what divides us. - Ian MacPhail, President Nominee & PP
ROTARY MINUTE: from our Rotary Magazine, May 2026 Edition:
In the article “It’s foundational” (February), Alison Sutherland wrote about the eight pillars that support Positive Peace. I believe, however, that this list is missing a critical ninth pillar: a stable climate.
A warming planet is causing increasing heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and crop failures, which in turn are causing a rise in conflicts and migration. These things all work against peace and make the eight other pillars must more difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. Without a stable climate, there will be less and less peace. Rotary, working within the environment area of focus, can help prevent still more warming and climate disruption. The children of the world are hoping we have the wisdom to do so.
Learn more about how you and your club can help by visiting the Rotary climate action team website at rcatnow.com – Mitch Williams, Midhurst, Ontario
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
A big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion. Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
Seeking Ribfest Sponsorship for our great Port Moody Ribfest!
Our Guests At This Week’s Meeting: Geoff Scott – Tri Cities Community TV, Lisa Kabatoff, Meghan Lahti – Mayor of Port Moody
For our final community grant of our Rotary’s fiscal year, our club is so pleased to present a grant to Tri Cities Community TV (TCCTV), a non profit organization based in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody.
Dedicated to highlighting local voices and community events, TCCTV also offers training in media production and provides opportunity for community members to share their stories.
Thank you Geoff for the work you, Cathy, and the rest of your team for all the important work you do in bringing us all together through your community story telling.
Our club is happy to welcome Meghan Lahti, Mayor of Port Moody, as our guest speaker. A long-standing member of our club, Meghan took time out of her busy schedule to reconnect and share updates, which we greatly appreciated.
Meghan was first elected to City Council in 1996 and, in 2022, was elected as Port Moody’s first female mayor. She has focused her term on managing growth, particularly by supporting transit-oriented development and new housing projects in the city’s core. Her record emphasizes maintaining quality of life—highlighted by high resident satisfaction—while addressing challenges such as traffic congestion, infrastructure limits, and regional transit funding pressures. She has also prioritized transparency, community engagement, and balanced economic growth through business support initiatives and long-term planning strategies.
Meghan spoke to us about the many awards Port Moody has received in the past couple of years, including a notable environmental recognition for having the second-best tree canopy in the Lower Mainland—an achievement that reflects the city’s strong commitment to sustainability and natural beauty.
She also highlighted exciting progress on the Inlet Field House project, a significant community initiative that includes a valued partnership with Rotary. In addition, Meghan shared the important work her council has done in supporting seniors in the community, ensuring they remain connected, supported, and well-served.
Throughout her term, Meghan and her council have focused on maintaining a careful balance—encouraging much-needed housing development to strengthen the city’s tax base, while preserving the harmony, livability, and environmental beauty that make Port Moody such a special place.
As Meghan shared, “Our goal is to grow thoughtfully—supporting our community’s needs today while protecting the character and natural beauty that define Port Moody for generations to come.”
Thank you Mayor Meghan for coming out to our club this morning.
Gayle, our Book Boss, diligently oversees the management of the little Rotary Library at Old Orchard Park. She keeps the shelves well stocked and, whenever books start to run low, she goes on the hunt for more.
Gayle is currently looking for some great book donations to keep our little Rotary library thriving—please contact her if you can help in any way – Thank you Gayle!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th.
Thank you to President Alison for running our weekly meetings, along with all the work that you do behind the scenes—we truly appreciate you!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
An Excerpt of the Invocation from our 2026-2027 RCPM Installation:
In these times, Rotary’s principles become more relevant than ever. As we look beyond our community, we are reminded that despite differences in nationality, language, culture, faith, or whom we choose to love, people everywhere share similar hopes—safety, opportunity, dignity, and a better future. These shared aspirations unite us far more than what divides us.- Ian MacPhail, President Nominee & PP
ROTARY MINUTE:
In February 2026, Rotary magazine highlighted a global peace effort spanning Colombia, India, and Chad. In Colombia, Rotary partnered with the UN World Food Programme to break cycles of violence and poverty, while in India, a regenerative agriculture project restored stability for over 1,100 farmers across 50 villages. In Chad, a Rotary Peace Fellow helped more than 100 former women fighters rebuild their lives through training and cooperative work—showing that peace grows where dignity and opportunity are restored.
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
A big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion. Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
Darrell, our President-Elect (and Governor Nominee!), is currently in Taipei attending the Rotary International Conference.
The Rotary International Conference is a global gathering of Rotary members from around the world. These conferences bring together thousands of leaders, volunteers, and changemakers to share ideas, learn best practices, and celebrate the impact of Rotary projects worldwide. It’s an opportunity to hear inspiring speakers, explore innovative service initiatives, and build international partnerships that strengthen local and global efforts.
At its core, the conference reflects Rotary’s values of service above self, leadership, fellowship, diversity, and integrity. Attendees return with fresh insights and renewed energy to support projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, support education, grow local economies, and protect the environment.
We look forward to hearing Darrell’s insights and experiences when he returns!
Our team: 1 Litterbugs: 0 - This month's Heritage Mtn Cleanup was another success! 😆
Thank you everyone for all of your help!
Our Guests At This Week’s Meeting: Alan Hurley & Kathy Wolchuk from Coquitlam Search & Rescue and Maureen Boyd, Assistant Governor and Denis Boyd, Vice Governor - District5050
So lovely to have Maureen & Denis join us at this week’s meeting.
President Elect Darrell & Gayle are pleased to present Alan & Kathy with a community grant for The Air Rescue Association Canada.
This association is a nationwide volunteer aviation organization dedicated to providing air search and rescue support services.
We sincerely appreciate all that you do and feel very fortunate to have such an invaluable resource in our community.
Vice Governor Denis presented a Paul Harris Fellowship, Major Donor Awards to Brian Wormald & Steve Witiuk in recognition of their support of The Rotary Foundation.
Also Steve was presented with a Bequest Society, Level 4 Award.
Thank you Brian & Steve – your incredible kindness and generosity will help support and advance many meaningful Rotary Foundation projects.
Gary Wiggins gave his Classification talk this morning. Gary’s talk provided a wonderful glimpse into his life, from how he met his lovely wife to his career journey—rich with both funny and heartfelt stories. You are truly amazing, Gary—strong, kind-hearted, and possessing such a generous and loving spirit.
Gayle, our Book Boss, diligently oversees the management of the little Rotary Library at Old Orchard Park. She keeps the shelves well stocked and, whenever books start to run low, she goes on the hunt for more.
Gayle is currently looking for some great book donations to keep our little Rotary library thriving—please contact her if you can help in any way – Thank you Gayle!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th.
Thank you to President Alison for running our weekly meetings, along with all the work that you do behind the scenes—we truly appreciate you!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
An Excerpt of the Invocation at our 2026-2027 RCPM Installation:
In these times, Rotary’s principles become more relevant than ever. As we look beyond our community, we are reminded that despite differences in nationality, language, culture, faith, or whom we choose to love, people everywhere share similar hopes—safety, opportunity, dignity, and a better future. These shared aspirations unite us far more than what divides us. - Ian MacPhail, President Nominee & PP.
ROTARY MINUTE: from our Rotary Magazine, May 2026 Edition:
In the article “It’s foundational” (February), Alison Sutherland wrote about the eight pillars that support Positive Peace. I believe, however, that this list is missing a critical ninth pillar: a stable climate.
A warming planet is causing increasing heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and crop failures, which in turn are causing a rise in conflicts and migration. These things all work against peace and make the eight other pillars must more difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. Without a stable climate, there will be less and less peace. Rotary, working within the environment area of focus, can help prevent still more warming and climate disruption. The children of the world are hoping we have the wisdom to do so.
Learn more about how you and your club can help by visiting the Rotary climate action team website at rcatnow.com – Mitch Williams, Midhurst, Ontario
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
A big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion. Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
Our Installation Evening for the upcoming Rotary year 2026-2027, took place Thursday evening at Saint Street Grill.
With a fun nautical theme, it was a truly celebratory and memorable night!
Thank You President Alison Young and Welcome Incoming President Darrell Burnham!
Our new Board Installed!
And a huge shout out to Clayton Anderson who helped with the organizing, supplied all the backdrops, and managed the photo shoot. Clayton is a great photographer and is always fun to work with. Thank you again for all your hard work and support in most of our events.
Another big shoutout and a heartfelt thank you to Juraj, Lynn, Jay, and the entire team at Saint St. Grill for the delicious meal and outstanding service!
A very successful Shred- A- Thon Saturday, June 6th. A beautiful day with a few cloud bursts but all in all, a great fundraising event.
Thank you to all our many wonderful volunteers for coming out to make this event so successful and a big Thank You to Alan for organizing us all.
And also a big Thank You again to Clayton for the set up and take down and again for your supplies.
And Now to your Weekly Meeting:
This week’s meeting's speakers wereSylvie Jensen, Shalon Morrison from the Crossroads Hospice Society.
Crossroads Hospice Society is a non-profit serving the Tri-Cities, supported by dedicated staff and volunteers
Provides compassionate, person-centred care to individuals with advanced illnesses
Supports families through grief while ensuring dignity, inclusivity, and respect for all
Embraces a flexible approach—recognizing there is no “one-size-fits-all” care model
Since 2004, the Crossroads Hospice Thrift Store has offered an affordable shopping alternative
Donations and purchases help sustain the Society’s mission and operations
Provides quality items while reducing landfill waste
The Crossroads Hospice Society is seeking donations for essential equipment to support patient care.
President Alison presenting the Golden Spike to Sylvie & Shalon. Thank You ladies for your informative and passionate talk on the Crossroads Hospice Society. We truly appreciate all that you do and feel incredibly fortunate to have such an incredible resource in our community.
Our other guest this week was Stewart Brotchie and our club is delighted to award another community grant — this time to the Rocky Point Dragon Boating Association.
Congratulations Stewart!
Gayle, our Book Boss, diligently oversees the management of the little Rotary Library at Old Orchard Park. She keeps the shelves well stocked and, whenever books start to run low, she goes on the hunt for more.
Gayle is currently looking for some great book donations to keep our little Rotary library thriving—please contact her if you can help in any way – Thank you!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
And next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
Seeking Ribfest Sponsorship for our great Port Moody Ribfest!
And please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th
ROTARY MINUTE: from our Rotary Magazine, May 2026 Edition:
In the article “It’s foundational” (February), Alison Sutherland wrote about the eight pillars that support Positive Peace. I believe, however, that this list is missing a critical ninth pillar: a stable climate.
A warming planet is causing increasing heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and crop failures, which in turn are causing a rise in conflicts and migration. These things all work against peace and make the eight other pillars must more difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. Without a stable climate, there will be less and less peace. Rotary, working within the environment area of focus, can help prevent still more warming and climate disruption. The children of the world are hoping we have the wisdom to do so.
Learn more about how you and your club can help by visiting the Rotary climate action team website at rcatnow.com – Mitch Williams, Midhurst, Ontario
Thank you to President Alison for all the time and effort you put into organizing and running our weekly meetings, along with all the important work you do behind the scenes—we truly appreciate it!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
"In these times, Rotary’s principles become more relevant than ever. As we look beyond our community, we are reminded that despite differences in nationality, language, culture, faith, or who we choose to love, people everywhere share similar hopes—safety, opportunity, dignity, and a better future. These shared aspirations unite us far more than what divides us."
Yesterday was our Rotary Tri-Cities Epic Day of Service. This year, our Tri-Cities Rotary groups chose to plant a Pollinator Garden on The Crunch (between Landsdowne & Steeple).
It was an incredible day of community, collaboration, and environmental impact. Seeing all four Rotary clubs come together with such energy and purpose made it truly special. Together, we’re helping create habitat and support essential pollinators like bees and butterflies, while contributing to a healthier, more resilient ecosystem.
Our first pollinator: a bumblebee!
Bumblebees, butterflies, are just a few of Mother Nature's superstars that play a vital role in our planet’s health:
Pollination powerhouses: They help pollinate many of the crops and plants we rely on for food.
Biodiversity champions: By supporting plant reproduction, they help maintain healthy and diverse ecosystems.
Climate contributors: Thriving plant life, supported by pollinators, helps absorb carbon and stabilize our climate.
Our guests at this week's meeting: Mark Parent, Lisa Kabatoff, Gene Vickers, and Devon Wilson
Lots of Birthday Wishes to Bill Lawrie from our club this meeting. Bill is our amazing and passionate recycling guru! Bill, your hard work and dedication for making a positive impact does not go unnoticed. You help keep us all on track (and a little greener every day!).
Cheers to you Bill – hope you are having a great Birthday celebration with your family and loved ones!
Gene Vickers, shown here with Gayle Carter and Gary Wiggins - three of our charter members—is now part of the Vernon Club. Gene played a key role in founding our club, and as a truly dedicated Rotarian, his impact continues to shape who we are today. It was so lovely to have you back for a visit, Gene!
Induction – Devon Wilson
We are so happy to have our Induction Ceremony for Devon Wilson. Devon has seen first hand how people can rise out of poverty and create sustainable community growth through accessing opportunities they otherwise would not have had. In the past 10 years, she has worked and volunteered with non-profit organizations in projects that support vulnerable children’s education, marginalized people’s economic development, women’s empowerment, conservation of at-risk species, and food and water security in economically impoverished regions of the globe. Devon is excited to be grounded in her local community here in Canada, where she can continue her passion for building a better world. We are so thrilled to welcome her to our Rotary Club!
Our club is delighted to award another community grant — this time to Mark Parent of the Port Moody Sea Cadets!
These funds will support a one-day diving training experience for the cadets, offering them a unique and exciting opportunity to build new skills and confidence.
The Sea Cadets is a national youth organization for individuals aged 12 to 18, dedicated to fostering citizenship, responsibility, self-discipline, leadership, physical fitness, and teamwork.
We’re proud to support programs like this that help shape the next generation of leaders. Congratulations, Mark, and best wishes to the cadets on their upcoming training!
Classification Talk – Peter Muir recently updated his classification talk from a few years ago and shared it with our club. It was a great presentation — and especially the humourous perspective from both Peter and Meryl.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Peter!
Gayle, our Book- Boss, diligently oversees the management of the little Rotary Library at Old Orchard Park.
She keeps the shelves well stocked and, whenever books start to run low, she goes on the hunt for more.
Gayle is currently looking for some great book donations to keep our little Rotary library thriving—please contact her if you can help in any way – Thank you!
And Peter Muir is the lucky winner of this week’s wine draw!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
A big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion. Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
And next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store!
Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
Seeking Ribfest Sponsorship for our great Port Moody Ribfest!
And please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th.
ROTARY MINUTE: from our Rotary Magazine, May 2026 Edition:
In the article “It’s foundational” (February), Alison Sutherland wrote about the eight pillars that support Positive Peace. I believe, however, that this list is missing a critical ninth pillar: a stable climate.
A warming planet is causing increasing heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and crop failures, which in turn are causing a rise in conflicts and migration. These things all work against peace and make the eight other pillars must more difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. Without a stable climate, there will be less and less peace. Rotary, working within the environment area of focus, can help prevent still more warming and climate disruption. The children of the world are hoping we have the wisdom to do so.
Learn more about how you and your club can help by visiting the Rotary climate action team website at rcatnow.com – Mitch Williams, Midhurst, Ontario
Thank you to President Alison for all the time and effort you put into organizing and running our weekly meetings, along with all the important work you do behind the scenes—we truly appreciate it!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
“A loving heart radiates kindness, embracing every neighbor beyond race, religion, or difference.” Author Unknown
Tom gave his classification talk on his career in retail property management, taking us from Eastern Canada all the way out to the West Coast. He moved around quite a bit over the years, which made for some great stories. It was a really interesting talk—and pretty funny too!
A message from Al Stjernegaard, Canadian Chair Rotary ICC Canada/USA/Belize/Honduras/Guatemala:
“The Rotary Belize team volunteered to host a table at the House of Friendship at the district conference.
Attending were Arid Flavelle and Harmit Bath from Abbotsford, and Glen Brown and Al from our club. During the breaks, the House of Friendship was very busy and we talked to 100’s of people.
After the conference we received an email for the Rotary club of Monroe asking us to present to their club on the Belize projects.
They also announced that they had set aside $1,000 US to give away to a project their team deemed the most inspiring.
They selected the Belize Literacy team. Well done team!"
DID YOU KNOW?
When we fill out our census form, this information helps plan:
Where hospitals get built
How many schools a community needs
Federal transfer payments to your province and city
Your representation in Parliament
Housing policy and affordable housing investment
Where newcomers get settlement services
Funding for Indigenous communities
Funding for language programs
Where food banks and social services get located
Roads, transit, bridges, and broadband planning
Emergency preparedness and disaster response
Rotary’s passion has always been rooted in strengthening communities and if we all want to keep it strong and vibrant, filling out your Census forms is vital.
SHARE is currently reaching out to Rotary Presidents and members to highlight the importance of becoming a SHARE member for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
Rotary’s support as a SHARE member plays a vital role in strengthening the organization’s ability to meet its society requirements and enhances the success of key funding applications, including gaming grants.
Your participation helps ensure continued impact and sustainability for the important work they do in our community.
A BIG SHOUT OUT & THANK YOU to Juraj, owner of the Saint St.Grill for hosting us again this year for our annual Rotary club’s Installation Dinner.
Despite food costs having quadrupled over the past few years, Juraj – owner of Saint Street Grill, has kept his prices unchanged for several years! A huge Thank You and deep gratitude to this incredible restaurant for their commitment and generosity. It truly does not go unnoticed.
Our Installation dinner is coming up in less than 2 weeks!
Enjoy a wonderful dinner and a fun-filled evening — with a few surprises along the way!
Join us as we say a heartfelt thank you and farewell to President Alison, and extend a warm welcome to our incoming President, Darrell.
It’s going to be a special night you won’t want to miss!
Submit your payment to treasurer@rotaryclubof portmoodyOR pay at next week's meeting to Alan, our friendly cashier.
Another big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion. Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Next time you’re picking up your favourite spirits, please remember to support our local Port Moody Liquor Store! Every time you make a purchase, simply mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody, and a portion will be donated to our club!
ROTARY MINUTE:from our Rotary Magazine, May 2026 Edition:
"In the article “It’s foundational” (February), Alison Sutherland wrote about the eight pillars that support Positive Peace. I believe, however, that this list is missing a critical ninth pillar: a stable climate.
A warming planet is causing increasing heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and crop failures, which in turn are causing a rise in conflicts and migration. These things all work against peace and make the eight other pillars must more difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. Without a stable climate, there will be less and less peace. Rotary, working within the environment area of focus, can help prevent still more warming and climate disruption. The children of the world are hoping we have the wisdom to do so.
Learn more about how you and your club can help by visiting the Rotary climate action team website at rcatnow.com" – Mitch Williams, Midhurst, Ontario
A big thank-you to President Alison for all the time and effort you put into organizing and running our weekly meetings, along with all the important work you do behind the scenes—we truly appreciate it!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
“When love guides our actions, service becomes a bridge—uniting people across race, faith, and culture in goodwill and peace.” Author Unknown.
Our guests this week: Maureen Boyd - Our Assistant Governor, Dale Bryant – from Nothin Dragon, Krista Burnham – from The Pacific NW Passport Club, and Victoria Segovia -our Rotary Foreign Exchange student.
Gayle Carter is very pleased to award a Community Grant to Dale Brant of the Nothin Dragon Boating Association. This grant is dedicated to providing high school students with the opportunity to get out on the water, learn boating safety, and experience the natural beauty of our stunning inlet.
Last week, the dragon boat was filled with graduates from Moody Middle School, giving them a memorable and educational experience.
Thank you, Dale, and the Nothin Dragon team for sharing your knowledge and for teaching these students such valuable skills.
Our Exchange Student Victoria Segovia from Paraguay, and also our Guest Speaker this morning with her secondary host family, President Elect Darrell & lovely wife, Krista.
Victoria shared her experience adapting to life in Canada, including learning our language and customs.
She spoke about the important role of her host family and Rotary, who welcomed her with kindness and always made her feel at home.
Victoria has made many friends, continued her passion for volleyball, and grew more independent through her time here.
She is very grateful for her Rotary experience, which helped her build friendships, improve her language skills, and develop a strong appreciation for service, culture, and community.
Thank you Victoria for being brave enough to say yes to this life-changing student exchange opportunity! It’s been such a special privilege for our club to have you as our exchange student; we truly loved having you we truly love seeing you at our club meetings, our events, and hearing about your latest Canadian adventures!
Congrats to Darrell, this week’s lucky wine draw winner!
Our own Brian Wormald—who, along with his many Rotary commitments, is actively involved with Rotary World Help—and fellow Rotarian Ron Allegretto recently connected with Selene Peeling, Recreational Therapist at Eagle Ridge Manor, to donate three recliners.
These chairs are in pristine condition, easy to recline, and equipped with wheels and brakes to ensure both comfort and safety for residents.
Just another example of Rotarians quietly making a difference—an average day in Rotary!
A BIG SHOUT OUT & THANK YOU to Juraj, owner of the Saint St.Grill for hosting us again this year for our annual Rotary club’s Installation Dinner.
Despite food costs having quadrupled over the past few years, Juraj – owner of Saint Street Grill, has kept his prices unchanged for several years! A huge Thank You and deep gratitude to this incredible restaurant for their commitment and generosity. It truly does not go unnoticed.
Our Installation Dinner is coming up fast – if you haven’t already, please submit your payment to treasurer@rotaryclubof portmoody OR pay at next meeting to Al, our friendly cashier.
Another big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year in supplying beautiful centrepieces for our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion. Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
DID YOU KNOW?
That when we fill out our census form, this information helps plan:
Where hospitals get built
How many schools a community needs
Federal transfer payments to your province and city
Your representation in Parliament
Housing policy and affordable housing investment
Where newcomers get settlement services
Funding for Indigenous communities
Funding for language programs
Where food banks and social services get located
Roads, transit, bridges, and broadband planning
Emergency preparedness and disaster response
Rotary’s passion has always been rooted in strengthening communities and if we all want to keep it strong and vibrant, filling out your Census forms is vital.
And please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th.
Looking for volunteers for our Shred-A- Thon, June 6th- another great Fundraiser! Event starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:00.
Thank you President Elect/District Governor Elect Darrell for running this week’s meeting!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
“When love guides our actions, service becomes a bridge—uniting people across race, faith, and culture in goodwill and peace.”
Our guests this week: Maureen Boyd - Our Assistant Governor, Dale Bryant – from Nothin Dragon, Krista Burnham – from The Pacific NW Passport Club, and Victoria Segovia
Gayle Carter is very pleased to award a Community Grant to Dale Brant of the Nothin Dragon Boating Association. This grant is dedicated to providing high school students with the opportunity to get out on the water, learn boating safety, and experience the natural beauty of our stunning inlet.
Last week, the dragon boat was filled with graduates from Moody Middle School, giving them a memorable and educational experience.
Thank you, Dale, and the Nothin Dragon team for sharing your knowledge and for teaching these students such valuable skills.
Our foreign exchange student, Victoria Segovia Borja, and also our morning's Guest Speaker, shown here with her secondary host family, President Elect Darrell & lovely wife, Krista.
Victoria shared her experience adapting to life in Canada, including learning our language and customs.
She spoke about the important role of her host family and Rotary, who welcomed her with kindness and always made her feel at home.
Victoria made many friends, continued her passion for volleyball, and grew more independent through her time here.
She is very grateful for her Rotary experience, which helped her build friendships, improve her language skills, and develop a strong appreciation for service, culture, and community.
And thank you Victoria for being brave enough to say yes to this life-changing student exchange opportunity! It’s been such a special privilege for our club to have you as our exchange student; we truly love seeing you at our club meetings, our events, and hearing about your latest Canadian adventures!
Congrats to Darrell, this week’s wine draw winner!
Our own Brian Wormald—who, along with his many Rotary commitments, is actively involved with Rotary World Help—and fellow Rotarian, Ron Allegretto recently connected with Selene Peeling, Recreational Therapist at Eagle Ridge Manor, to donate three recliners.
These chairs are in pristine condition, easy to recline, and equipped with wheels and brakes to ensure both comfort and safety for residents.
Just another example of Rotarians quietly making a difference—an average day in Rotary!
DID YOU KNOW?
That when we fill out our census form, this information helps plan:
Where hospitals get built
How many schools a community needs
Federal transfer payments to your province and city
Your representation in Parliament
Housing policy and affordable housing investment
Where newcomers get settlement services
Funding for Indigenous communities
Funding for language programs
Where food banks and social services get located
Roads, transit, bridges, and broadband planning
Emergency preparedness and disaster response
Rotary’s passion has always been rooted in strengthening communities and if we all want to keep it strong and vibrant, filling out your Census forms is vital.
A BIG SHOUT OUT & THANK YOU to Juraj, owner of the Saint St.Grill for hosting us again this year for our annual Rotary club’s Installation Dinner.
Despite food costs having quadrupled over the past few years, Juraj – owner of Saint Street Grill, has kept his prices unchanged for several years! Our gratitude goes out to Juraj and his team of this incredible local restaurant for their commitment and generosity. It truly does not go unnoticed.
Our Installation Dinner is coming up fast – if you haven’t already, please submit your payment to treasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca OR pay at next meeting to Al, our friendly cashier.
Another big Shout-Out from our club to Susan and her talented team at Elderberry Floral for once again sponsoring the Rotary Ribfest Lounge this year and supplying beautiful centrepieces for of our guest tables in the Lounge!
If you haven’t yet visited this lovely local shop, we highly encourage you to do so. Elderberry Floral specializes in artistic, high-quality floral design and offers beautiful creations for any occasion. Conveniently located on St. John’s Street in the heart of Port Moody, it’s a true community gem worth supporting!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Strawberry Sale Fundraiser Returns!
And please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th.
Thank you President Elect/District Governor Elect Darrell for running this week’s meeting!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
“When love guides our actions, service becomes a bridge—uniting people across race, faith, and culture in goodwill and peace.”
Our long time club member and overall lovely human being, Al Stjernegaard, being awarded the first recipient of the Dan Gallant International Service Award by District Governor Isabelle Martinez Hayer at this weekend's Rotary District Conference in Harrison.
Congratulations Al, on receiving this award! This remarkable achievement honours a legacy of service that Dan would been so very proud to see continued.
Our club has done it again – this year's Search for the Perfect Pint was a huge success and all for a great cause - raising funds to support both our local initiatives and international events!
And a huge shout out and a big Thank You goes out to all of our sponsors. Without your support, this event would not have been possible.
Our Meeting this week:
Guests: Andrea Corrigan - Hope for Freedom Society, Devon Wilson – International Development Project Manager/Passionate Humanitarian Leader for Climate Change Resilience, Female Empowerment, & Poverty Reduction, Paul Henderson from the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and John Lok, our Guest Speaker
Monica & Devon share a quick huddle over their morning coffee.
We are very proud to award our Rotary Community Grant to Andrea Corrigan from The Hope for Freedom Society. Hope for Freedom Society is located in the Tri-Cities area and is a live-in recovery residence for adults who have substance related issues and require housing and emotional support.
John Lok is a long‑time teacher and school leader in private and semi‑public schools.
His talk was all about making schools feel more human – more real connection and face-to-face learning, less screen time, and a bigger focus on children’s healthy development.
A sincere thank you John for sharing your experience and thoughtful insights on how the education system is changing during these uncertain times.
It’s the Al Stjernegaard week! Congrats to Al on winning this week’s wine draw winner!
Join us in recognizing World Immunization Week during your meetings an in your communities
Please,
help raise awareness of the need to keep our children healthy!
understand that most of the children infected with polio will not present paralysis nor other symptons, but still can pass on the virus (two wild polio cases already this year),
inform your communities that
polio is only a plane ride away (the polio virus was detected in London sewage for the second time this year)
no child is safe until all children are safe
ADVOCATE - DONATE - EDUCATE
At this weekend's Rotary District Conference, Peter Tam, Lee Harmon, and President Elect Darrell Burnham in front of Miss Vicky - our "rolling ambassador" on the importance of polio vaccinations and that together, communities can help finish the job in the eradication of polio.
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Please sign up to volunteer at our Ribfest – July 17 to 19th.
Please get out to the Inlet Centre Fire Hall to give blood – Tuesday, May 5- donating blood is life saving!
Looking for volunteers for our Shred-A- Thon, June 6th. another one of our great Fundraisers! Event starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:00. Organizer: Linda
Thank you President Alison for another great club meeting!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King
Happy Volunteer Week to all of our amazing, hard working Rotary volunteers! Thank you for the countless ways you support our community and share the incredible spirit of Rotary—bringing good to our world through inclusion, kindness, and service above self.
And all the work our volunteers do in our international communities!
Our guests these morning are 2 potential Members of our Club:
Devon Wilson – International Development Project Manager/Passionate Humanitarian Leader for Climate Change Resilience, Female Empowerment, & Poverty Reduction
AND Lisa Rae Simons, Musician/Performer/Teacher/Financial Design Planner
Our club would be so very proud to have you both as part of our Rotary family!
Alan Schmelzel, one of our chartered members, gave his Classification Talk this morning for all of us who hadn’t heard his first talk many years ago. Thank you again Al!
Another proud moment for our club this morning with President Alison & PE Darrell awarding Brian Dunne his Paul Harris +2 Saphire pin. This pin is awarded by Rotary International and is symbol of recognition that Brian has made significant contributions to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Rotary Foundation grant. Congratulations Brian!
Cleone popped in thru Teams this morning from Belize talking about the toys that were donated by our Rotary clubs distributed out to awaiting excited children!
Congrats to Max - this week’s wine draw winner!
Fun time at the City of Port Moody Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - it was nice seeing a lot of our friends celebrating together!
Letter from Addie Doyle, our club’s exchange student to Brazil:
"Hello Port Moody Rotary Club! :) I know I haven't been the most actively involved with Rotary back in Canada, but I assure you it's because I'm having lots of fun here! I'm so eternally grateful for this amazing opportunity to experience a new country and culture even if I don't tell you as often as I should! :D One thing that's been the most fun about being here is really seeing all the cultural differences in comparison to Canada. Since I arrived about 7 months ago I've seen many differences between Canadian and Brazilian culture, some of the ones I've found most interesting though are the food, school, and community here. The food in Brazil is actually pretty similar to what I expected when I arrived; rice, beans, red meat (bbq), potatoes, fresh salads, and the occasional grilled fish. I do love the food here, but I still find myself missing the variety of foods we have in Canada, especially in a big city like Vancouver. So, what was really interesting to me was the things Brazil had taken from other cultures and made their own! At all three of my host families my host parents have made chicken stroganoff. When I told my Grandma on facetime a few months ago, she told me she makes it too, only with beef. Which is apparently what most of the rest of the world does. Brazilians call it Estroganofe and use chicken, tomato sauce, and heavy cream in replacement to Beef, mustard, and sour cream. I did some research because I love it so much! My second favourite food Brazil has adopted and changed is their fried sushi. Fried sushi is so beloved in Brazil I could swear you find it more often than regular sushi, and multiple of my friends at school only eat the fried version. Sushi and Japanese food are so popular here as well that they have sushi day for lunch 2 days a week in my school's cafeteria, which I have no complaints about ;). Of course they also have their own amazing stand out foods like Feijoada, Churrasco, Moqueca, and their Picanha. Unfortunately, I'm not much of a meat eater and don't enjoy Brazil's most famous foods as much as most others would. School was another huge culture shock for me. It starts at 7 in the morning and students can be at the school until as late as 7 pm in classes. In the morning at my school, we do the regular curriculum (which is the same for everyone in the grade), but after that in the afternoon (after a lunch break at around 1:30) students can choose a variety of classes such as specialized science classes ( anatomy, mixed focus, advanced chemistry, etc), history classes like history of war or in-depth Brazilian history, and even classes like mixed history and geography, or the literature, science, history class Prof. Gabriel and Prof. Aluisio are teaching (no, I don't know how those subjects fit together). Then, in the evenings (after 4pm) students participate in a sports or athletic class such as weight lifting, pilates, futsal, and volleyball. I'm personally of the opinion that this is much to long a day for students. And I'm grateful the afternoon and evening classes are only on specific days! My last cultural shock/difference was the community here. Brazilians are probably the nicest people I've ever met, and I've been to quite a few countries. I remember being so terrified to be here when I first arrived. Then, everyone ended up being so kind and inclusive. They welcomed me into their homes, helped me with assignments for school, taught me the customs and culture, and showed me the city and its people. Everyone here has helped me grow as a person over my time here so far, and I can't wait to see what else they have to teach me (I'm tearing up over my laptop as I write this). And I can't wait to show everyone back home who I've become when I get back! :) With so much thankfulness and happiness wished to you all, Addie"
Who are these beautiful, young people?
Congratulations to 60 years of Marriage Hazel & Gary – still young and in love!!
A huge Thank You to our Neil Nyberg, shown here with our great security detail. Neil did a superb job organizing and managing our Beer Gardens at the Inlet Spring Regatta Dragon Boating. And a big Thank You for all the volunteers who came out to help in any way you could - all your hard work helped make this another fun, successful event !
And a huge shout out goes out to all the gentlemen who showed up from the Innervisions Recovery Society who helped us with the set up our tents, equipment, etc.
Another great community event and lots of fun - thanks to all the paddlers who participated in this year's Inlet Spring Regatta out there giving it their all!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Wednesday, April 30th DEADLINE for Sign Up to Kids Camp - First Week of July! Please contact George Broderick for more details.
Please get out to the Inlet Centre Fire Hall to give blood – Tuesday, May 5th! Donating blood can be a life saving event.
Looking for volunteers for our Shred-A- Thon, June 6th. Event starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:00. Organizer: Linda
Thank you President Alison for another great club meeting!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our Golden Spike weekly newsletter, please email us with your contact information - email and telephone number. Thanks!
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King
Guests: Mild Rungmongkonsawad, Lisa Kabatoff, and Nadine Umutoni.
On behalf of our club, President Elect Darrell is proud to present a cheque to Mild Rungmongkonsawad from the College Park Community Association. These grant funds support the organization of the annual Easter Egg Hunt and neighborhood social for residents of Port Moody’s College Park community. The Rotary Club of Port Moody is delighted to support such a wonderful cause, helping to bring fun, connection, and celebration to the neighborhood.
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Nadine Umutoni, founder of Neza Coffee, as our guest speaker this week, and we are incredibly proud to have Neza Coffee as a vendor at our Ribfest this year.
The word “Neza” means greatness, and it perfectly reflects this BC‑based, socially driven coffee company founded by Nadine. Neza Coffee offers premium, organic, fair‑trade, single‑origin coffee sourced directly from women farmers in East Africa and roasted right here in British Columbia.
But Neza Coffee is about more than just great coffee. Through the Cup of Hope program, a portion of profits goes toward supporting mental health initiatives for genocide survivors. Neza Coffee is all about combining quality products with real community impact.
On April 19, 1994, the Rwandan Genocide began—one of the most devastating tragedies in history. In just 100 days, more than one million people were slaughtered. Nadine lost her parents, two sisters, and a brother during this horrific time. She was only seven years old and still reflects on her survival with disbelief. Even more than 30 years later, the trauma hasn’t faded and often feels like it just happened.
Nadine immigrated to Canada 19 years ago and now feels safe here. She hopes that by sharing her story, the world can learn from the past and stop repeating it. As she reminds us, wars are fueled by senseless hatred.
Nadine also shared that Rwanda has made incredible progress since the genocide, focusing on reconciliation, unity, and rebuilding the country. Today, it’s known as one of the cleanest and safest countries, with a strong focus on protecting the environment and growing its economy.
Our club is so very proud to present Nadine with The Golden Spike.
Thank you, Nadine, for joining us and for sharing your powerful and impactful story. We are so proud that you have found your new home in Canada. There are countless successful immigration stories like Nadine’s, and we are so very grateful to have the opportunity to hear and celebrate them.
Please Note: April 25th at SFU Vancouver is the Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda is a significant event organized by the BC Rwandan Community in collaboration with SFU. This event aims to remember, unite, and renew the spirit of remembrance for the victims of the genocide. It is a day of mourning and reliction, where attendees come together to pay tribute to the victims and their families, and to educate the community about the history and measures to prevent future acts of genocide.
Back in Belize on another of Rotary's great international projects is Al, Avil Steadman, Director of Rehab & Education of the Belize Central Prison, and Glen.
Initially this project was intended to support literacy, education and the use of educational technology in the St. Martin de Porres School, located in an especially poor neighborhood of Belize City.
Rotarians in Belize are centrally involved in the management of the national prison which is operated by a non-profit society.
The Belize Central Prison is the only prison in Belize incarcerating men, women and youth and housing remanded and sentenced offenders, as well as immigration detainees.
Central to this project is using RACHEL (Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning). In both settings literacy and educational attainment is quite low, with strong evidence of a pervasive and linked cycle of poverty, crime, poor educational achievement and poor employment opportunities.
We provide equipment, teacher training and adapted local curriculum while also supporting students and our partner Rotarians in Belize. This project involves collaboration between Rotarians in Port Moody and Belize City.
Zach Parker, Rotaractor President of Langley and his sidekick, Photography Assistant, Adam is taking a well deserved lunch break while filming in Belize. Zach Parker is the owner of Honey Mustard Media, a Langley based video production company specializing in documentary and impact-driven films.
Seeking Ribfest Sponsorship for our great Port Moody Ribfest!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
The Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest is coming up fast - Saturday, April 25/26!
We are still 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!
Please sign up to volunteer at our Rotary Search For The Pint, Friday, May 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Tickets are selling fast! Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
Please get out to the Inlet Centre Fire Hall to give blood – Tuesday, May 5th!
Looking for volunteers for our Shred-A- Thon, June 6th. Event starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:00. Organizer: Linda
First Week of July – Kids Camp! Please contact George for more details.
The Golden Spike Newsletter is searching for a fresh, fun, and fabulous 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!
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“ Love is more powerful than hate. Let us have grace and patience for those who falsely believe they are acting in good faith but who, instead are acting through ignorance, fear, and anger causing so much pain and suffering to innocent peoples” Author unknown
Our Rotary Women of Inspiration: DG Elect Kathleen Olson, President Alison, and DG Isabelle!
6 members of our club were at the Rotary District Assembly on Saturday in Surrey. So grateful to be at the assembly with inspiring Rotarians who believe in service, equality, and lifting one another up to create a better world.
And speaking of creating a better world - Alan, Monica & Neil were out doing the Heritage Mountain cleanup also on Saturday.
Ian looking very gleeful to be flying off with his lovely wife, Trish to the land of Oz.
A big Happy Birthday to our beautiful Victoria!
Our club meeting was truly excited as we proudly inducted Max Edwards as our newest member. Max exemplifies the qualities of both head and heart and brings with him the values that will further Rotary’s goals and ideals—including accessibility and inclusion for all—at a time in the world when these principles are more important than ever. Welcome into our family Max!
Bill welcoming Max into our club!
Al Stjernegaard did a presentation on the Project Fair which was held in Antigua, Guatemala. Al is the Canadian Chair of Rotary ICC, Intercountry Committees - Canada, USA, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, and he spoke of the many amazing projects that the clubs have worked together on.
Rotary Areas of focus:
Disease, Maternal and child health, Basic education, Community Economic Development and the Environment.
Thank you to Al for an engaging presentation on Rotary ICC and the impressive projects being undertaken through this important initiative.
Congrats to Jim - this week’s wine draw winner!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 25/26
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!
Please sign up to our Rotary Search For The Pint, Friday, May 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Tickets are selling fast! Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
Please get out to the Inlet Centre Fire Hall to give blood – Tuesday, May 5th!
Looking for volunteers for our Shred-A- Thon, June 6th. Event starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:00. Organizer: Linda
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.
The Induction of New Member, and Al's Presentation
Peter & Monica having a laugh before our meeting - what beautiful hair you have grown Peter!
And a Big Happy Birthday to President Alison!
Our guests this week were:
Ben & Alicia Purvis, Port Moody Secondary After Grad, Zach Parker, President of the Langley Rotaract Club, Max Edwards, Owner of Ithasca Wellness, and George Balzer from Summer Sundays.
President Elect Darrel presents Ben & Alicia Purvis a cheque for $1,000 for the Port Moody Secondary High School After Grad. Ben spoke on how their fundraiser raises money for an unforgettable After Grad celebration for the Class of 2026. This year’s theme is “Old Hollywood Glamour” - every dollar supports a safe, substance-free night filled with games, music, food, and prizes — a well-deserved send-off for our grads.
George Balzer is also presented with a cheque for his great work organizing and managing Summer Sundays Music Festival and providing great music at our Ribfest – Wonderful work you do for our community George!
Tom presents a Golden Spike to Zach Parker, President of the Langley Rotaract Club for speaking to us on his experience of travelling to Mexico, his wife’s home country, where he met many individuals who were in desperate need of eyeglasses.
Upon his return to Canada, Zach began to collect gently-used eye glasses and brought them back to these people. Zach worked with a local optometrist who matched the receiver to the eyeglasses.
This heartening experience sparked Zach's Belize Eye Glasses Project which is based on his experience in Mexico.
Zach is also owner of Honey Mustard Media, a Langley based video production company specializing in documentary and impact-driven films for nonprofits, civic leaders, and mission-driven organizations across B.C. Zach’s next video project will be the Belize prisons and the jungle schools.
What an inspiration you are to all of us Zach!
Congrats to Monica – this week’s wine draw winner!
And our Rotary work continued after our club meeting with Darrell presenting a cheque to Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre for all the great work they do.
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Come out and 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!
Saturday, April 11 – District Assembly – Club Leadership & Learning – highly recommend this event for all members!
Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey BC
Time: Registration begins at 8:00 am, Assembly begins promptly at 8:30 am
Saturday, April 11 – Crossroads, Memory Lane
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 25/26
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!
Please sign up to our Rotary Search For The Pint, Friday, May 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Tickets are selling fast! Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
Please sign up to help with Shred-A- Thon, June 6th. Event starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:00. Organizer: Linda
The Golden Spike Newsletter is searching for a fresh, fun, and fabulous 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!
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.
Easter is not just a celebration of an event , but a message that goodness, justice, empathy, and compassion still matter, even when “darkness may appear stronger than light.”
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the bombing in Iran. We also extend our care and support to our Iranian Rotary members during this extremely difficult time.
Sod Turning Ceremony - our new home at the Inlet Park Community Fieldhouse.
Great Work Everyone – We Did It!
Quote from Darrell Burnham- Current member of the Legacy Committee, our next Club President, and our future District Governor:
“Together, we envision a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and within ourselves. This journey began more than eight years ago — and really, over ten years ago — with our first Ribfest. As Ribfest grew into both a successful community event and a major fundraiser, we began looking for a more significant way to give back. We wanted to create a legacy project — something lasting that would truly benefit the community for years to come.After exploring many possibilities, we identified the fieldhouse as the right project. What followed was a long and collaborative partnership with the City of Port Moody, working together to refine the vision. Even through the challenges of the pandemic, those conversations continued, and once we emerged from that period, the project gained real momentum. When the fieldhouse opens, it will serve as a new home base for our club, helping us expand our ability to serve both our local community, and those beyond.”
Thank you again to our Legacy committee for never giving up on our vision.
Our guests this week were:
Darcel Moro, Manager of Community Engagement of the SHARE Food Bank,
Max Edwards, Owner of Ithasca Wellness and
Greg Archibald, President of Rotary Club of POCO
Gayle, Chair of Grants Committee, is very pleased to present Darcel Moro from SHARE, Family & Community Services, a cheque for $1,500 – our club’s donation to the mural art project at the Food Bank!
Students from Heritage Woods School painting this beautiful mural at entrance of the SHARE food bank.
Thank you Peter Muir for your great demonstration of the new NOVA platform - includes our Club Runner app, which we are currently using!
Thanks also Peter for your detailed financial reporting package. Our club can always rely on your great work!
Congrats to Alan Schmelzel – the Wine Draw winner again. Way to go Alan!
The Ribfest committee at Please Beverage sampling possible beverage flavours for our fundraising events looks like a lot of hard work! 😊
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Come out and 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!
Saturday, April 11 – District Assembly – Club Leadership & Learning – highly recommend this event for all members!
Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey BC
Time: Registration begins at 8:00 am, Assembly begins promptly at 8:30 am
Saturday, April 11 – Crossroads, Memory Lane
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 25/26
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!
Tickets are selling fast for our Rotary Search For The Pint, Friday, May 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
The Golden Spike Newsletter is searching for a fresh, fun, and fabulous 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!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email us with your email and telephone number. Thanks!
Welcome Back Linda!
Happy Birthday to President Alison!
And a 20th Rotary Anniversary to Brian Dunne - you are a very valued member Brian and we're so grateful to have you in our club!
Thank you to President Alison for another great meeting.
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. We also extend our care and support to our Iranian Rotary members during this extremely difficult time.
Goodbye Dan. We love you and you will forever be in our hearts.
Friday, Mar.20th was Pie day at Eagle Ridge Manor. Thank you Danne & Joan
Our guests this morning was Chris Boyd & Brooke Lewis from the Coquitlam club.
And Thomas Spraggs from Spraggs Law and Victoria, our exchange student.
Speaker This Week: Thomas Spraggs from the Law Society of BC
Topic: The Law Society of BC & The Rule of Law
The Law Society of BC is the regulator of the legal profession – governing over 14k lawyers in the public interest since 1869
The legal profession governs itself to preserve independence of the bar and protect clients from political interference in legal advice
Primary mandate is to protect the public, not lawyers. It sets admission standards, investigates complaints, and disciplines misconduct.
The Rule of Law:
No government is above the law.
No person is above the law.
The Rule of Law is the foundation of a free and democratic society.
The New Proposed Bill 21 (2023):
Merge three regulatory bodies under one new “Legal Professional Council”
Give government broad power to appoint council members
Reduce the proportion of elected lawyer representatives
Allow government to set regulatory policy for lawyers.
Why It Matters to YOU:
If government controls lawyers, can lawyers fearlessly challenge government on your behalf?
Your right to independent legal advice depends on lawyers who are free from political pressure.
No other province has implemented this bill – BC would set a troubling precedent.
An independent bar is your protection, not a privilege for lawyers.
When a government can control the regulator of the lawyers who challenge it, the rule of law is no longer safe.
What YOU can do:
Reach out to your provincial representative to find out how to submit your input on the proposed bill.
Thank you Thomas for coming out to speak to our club this week. Your talk was informative and very educational.
Congrats to Vida - this week’s Wine Draw winner!
SHARE is encouraging our community to help youth and families learn about Foundry Tri‑Cities—a welcoming place where young people can access support for mental health, wellness, and more, all in one location.
Foundry Tri-Cities is operated by SHARE and is an inclusive and welcoming space designed for youth, by youth. It serves LGBTQIA2S, newcomers, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities—all young people—with barrier-free mental health, substance use, physical/sexual healthcare and youth/family peer supports and social services.
To learn more about Foundry Tri-Cities and how to support local youth, please visit the Foundry Tri-Cities webpage.
Al received a lovely email from Laurie Hawrishok, the President of the Costalegre Rotary Club:
Dear Al;
I want to write and personally thank you and the Port Moody Rotary Club for your help with the Costalegre Rotary Club. Zach Parker came to our meeting loaded with donated glasses and money for our projects, and we couldn’t be more delighted to be working with him and your Club.
We are a small club (just over 20 members) that has just been re-activated after a two year hiatus. Covid really knocked us down, but we are back up and stronger than ever.
Our membership is primarily Canadians and Americans that winter in this area of the Costalegre and return north once the weather warms at home. Having said that, we are happy that our number of ‘full timers’ is growing all the time.
Over the years we have done many many projects in the area, from schools to health centres; from university scholarships to high school bursaries; from kindergartens to town squares. We are tremendously excited to launch our Free Eye Clinics, which is made possible by generous donations through individuals and clubs such as yours. It is our dream to provide hundreds of men, women and children with limited means in under-served areas the gift of better eyesight.
We have worked with northern clubs in the past and have always enjoyed when members come to this area to participate in a hands-on project or to visit our club. We extend a warm invitation to visit us whenever you find yourself in this part of the world.
One of Rotary’s many strengths is that it truly is global. Your help in our projects proves that.
Yours in Rotary,
Laurie Hawrishok
President, Costalegre Rotary Club
Tuesday, Mar.24th – Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Port Moody Fieldhouse for our beautiful new home! Thank you again to everyone on our Legacy Committee for helping turn this vision into reality — it’s truly wonderful to watch it come to fruition!
Come out and 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!
Saturday, April 11 – District Assembly – Club Leadership & Learning
Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey BC
Time: Registration begins at 8:00 am, Assembly begins promptly at 8:30 am
Support the Crosswords Hospice Society on April 11th.
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 25/26
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!
Tickets are selling fast for our Rotary Search For The Pint, Friday, May 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
The Golden Spike Newsletter is searching for a fresh, fun, and fabulous 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!
And a 20th Rotary Anniversary to Brian Dunne - you are a very valued member Brian and we're so grateful to have you in our club!
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. We also extend our care and support to our Iranian Rotary members during this extremely difficult time.
Christine Scott, CEO & Heidi Maddrell, Community Development both from Kinsight
And Max Edwards, Owner of Ithasca Wellness, Manual Osteopathy & Therapeutic Bodywork
Dan's Celebration of Life will be held at Meadow Gardens Golf Course, Pitt Meadows on Saturday, March 28, 26 at 2:00 pm.
Please respond to this email if you are planning to attend Dan's Celebration of Life and have not RSVP'd yet. Marion would like to have an idea of how many guests will be attending.
Carpooling is very encouraged – if you have empty seats in your car, please reach out to others. Your cooperation is very much appreciated!
President Elect/District Governor Nominee Darrell spoke on his experience attending PELS, President Elects Leadership Seminar
And the 4 Way Test has evolved in to the 5 Way Test:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER Friendships?
Will it be beneficial to ALL concerned?
Is It Or Will it be FUN?
Our Rotary Action Plan - Very Powerful and Hopeful Message!
Small group for this month’s merry band of garbage pickers for the Heritage Mountain Clean- Up. Thanks guys! (missing from photo is Tom.)
Speaker This Week: Christina Scott, from Kinsight, Winner of the Peter Hulbert Award for Accessibility
Kinsight works with over 2,500 families and individuals, from infants to seniors, who are at risk for, or have, developmental delays and disabilities
Founded by families in 1954, Kinsight is now in their 71st year with a mission… to promote options and opportunities for meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives.
To set and achieve goals that will increase opportunities for growth, development and greater independence
To access housing, secure employment, and to increase participation in community by meeting new people and exploring new interests.
To support community members to foster vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities
Serving communities of Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore, Belcarra, New Westminster and surrounding areas.
What a wonderful inspirational leader you are Christine - Thank you for coming out to speak to our club.
Big Congrats go out to Carmen for winning this week’s wine draw!
District 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.comOr let President Alison know if you are interested in attending. Registration is limited to 40 attendees.
Tuesday, Mar.24th – Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Port Moody Fieldhouse for our beautiful new home! Thank you again to everyone on our Legacy Committee for helping turn this vision into reality — it’s truly wonderful to watch it come to fruition!
Come out and 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!
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 25/26.
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!
Tickets are selling fast for our Rotary Search For The Pint, Friday, May 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
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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!
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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. We also extend our care and support to our Iranian Rotary members during this extremely difficult time.
And Thank you to President Elect, District Governor Nominee Darrell for a great meeting and filling in for President Alison.
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.comOr 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!
Submit 1 or 2 original photos that show off the heart of our community 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.
The 2026 Polar Plunge for The Special Olympics turned out to be a beautiful, sunny day to jump in the ocean - and all for a great cause! This annual event empowers Special Olympics BC athletes and raises vital funds to support Special Olympics BC’s life-changing year-round sport, youth, and heath programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
And a big Thank You to our club for running the hot dog stand and feeding all of the hungry, wet participants. More pics to follow.
Congratulations to all the recipients of our Rotary community service grants to the following service organizations:
Share Community Services
Snow Rhino Foundation BC
Port Moody Sea Cadets
Moody Dragons
College Park Community Assn.
Tri Cities Community TV
Burrard Inlet Marine (Mossom Creek)
Nothin Dragon Paddling Society
Hope for Freedom Society
Port Moody Secondary School
The Air Rescue Association.
Rotary Club of Port Moody is proud to allocate funds each year to support smaller, community-based projects or events.
Please refer to our website for details of our community grant qualifications.
Thank you to Gayle for all your great work throughout the years organizing and presenting all the community grant applicants to the Grants Committee!
Pictured left to right: Our special guests, John Lok, Ryan Pidhirniak both from The Spirit Triathlon, Max Edwards, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner & Bodywork Specialist, and our Guest Speaker Grace Ng, the Founder & Creator of The Spirt Triathlon
Our Meeting:
The Spirit Triathlon brings together swim, bike, and run challenges for kids ages 7 to 11, all designed to spark participation, build community spirit, and boost physical literacy. More than just a race, this event helps young athletes discover goal‑setting, fitness, and healthy nutrition in a fun, encouraging environment.
The triathlon also inspires school pride, teamwork, and unity & inclusion - strengthening the bonds within and between school communities. By empowering youth with physical literacy skills, the Spirit Triathlon is helping to grow a stronger, healthier community for the future.
And unlike traditional triathlons focused on rankings and times, this event celebrates every participant’s achievement, building confidence, self‑esteem, and a positive lifelong relationship with sport.
After facing profound tragedies in her life, Grace returned to her vision of inspiring future generations through the Spirit Triathlon. In just one year, the event has grown from 42 participants to more than 300—blossoming into a powerful celebration of hope, determination, and the belief that every child can achieve something extraordinary.
Through her partnership with Triathlon BC, Grace has expanded the triathlon’s mission to empower youth even further, piloting programs designed to build confidence, strengthen character, and foster true community connection.
Thank you, Grace, for sharing your beautiful story with our club. Your passion and unwavering commitment to young people is nothing short of inspiring!
Hey everyone, help us support the POCO Rotary Club April 10th and let's all get together for a fun pub night at the Cat & Fiddle Pub!
The Langley Rotaract Club is collecting eye glasses that are no longer being used.
The donations are for a small Rotary project in Mexico. For info, please contact Zack Parker, President of Langley Rotaract Group or Al Stjernegaard from our club
Congratulations to Joan for winning this week’s wine draw and Thank You Peter for organizing this every week and for supplying us with a delicious supply of wine!
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!
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!
Submit 1 or 2 original photos that show off the heart of our community 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!
Thank you to our President Alison for another great meeting and all your amazing work that you do for our club.
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 guests this meeting were Calia Galvin, Natsuki Inuzuka, Priscilla Roche, Victoria Segovia Borja, Krista Burnham, Yolanda Broderick, and Steve Kim.
Introduction To Our Leaders of Tomorrow: Victoria Segovia Borja (our club’s exchange student), Priscilla Roche, Natsuki Inuzuka, and Celia Galvin – all who were participants of the Rotary District 5050 YAIL, Youth Adventure in Leadership.
This workshop was held in Maple Ridge, the weekend of Feb.6 to the 8th
Rules of the YAIL event were:
No phones allowed
Must talk to people who you have never met before
The Agenda Included:
Guest Speaker from the United Nations
Partaking in fun outdoor activities, team workshops projects, culture walks, and community clean-up.
Focus on peace projects, working with groups who are minorities and vulnerable groups
The Take-Aways From The Weekend:
Learned the importance of teamwork and good communication skills.
How working together, we can achieve much more
The games, integration, and presentations pushed the participants out of their comfort zones
Helped to become more social which aided in gaining confidence with new people
Made new friends
Left the weekend taking pride in themselves and feeling that new experiences can be worthwhile.
Although this weekend was a bit intimidating at first, at the end everyone felt more confident and they discovered that meeting new people was actually fun!
Recognizing and appreciating the unique contributions each person brings, and a willingness to celebrate the differences that make us stronger as a team!
You are all truly brave, strong, and inspiring individuals and will bring good to our world – we know that we will see you in exciting and new leadership roles in the future!
Access Youth Outreach Services Society are pioneers in the field of “streetwork”. This group meets youth where they are, providing personalized outreach and support to connect them with the community and resources they need to thrive.
They are making a real difference in the lives of the youth in the communities and help to enhance the quality of life for the youth in the communities that they serve who are marginalized, isolated, hanging out on the streets, homeless or at risk of homelessness. This is achieved by building relationships with youth, offering timely and relevant resources, enhancing their connection with community, and strengthening their relationship with their family by bringing services to them.
Project Reach Out (PRO), also known as “The Bus,” is an innovative, award-winning mobile youth centre, serving the Tri-City communities since 2004. Since its inception, Project Reach Out has made over 35,000 connections in the community, providing engagement with youth. The Bus is a mobile one-stop-shop for youth to access food, clothing, winter gear, blankets, sexual health supplies, harm reduction supplies (including Naloxone), personal hygiene supplies, and menstrual health products. Outreach Workers on the Bus also provide sexual health and drug education, counselling support, conflict resolution, referrals, and in-the-moment support. The Bus is LGBTQ2S+ friendly and operates from a harm reduction lens.
The Art Journalling Group is an in-person 8-week after-school program. Each week is a themed conversation around topics like consent, boundaries, what do healthy relationships look like, substance use/abuse and many other important topics of conversation for our youth to explore together guided by a facilitator.
Youth Gour-Made is a one-of-kind program. This program is offered in a mobile and virtual setting so youth participants can learn fundamental life skills like, pre-cutting and pre-measuring your ingredients,learning what a boiling point is at Fahrenheit and Celsius, and how to cook all the ingredients together, right in the comfort of their own home. This program has become a bridge over the gap in accessing healthy, nutritious, and affordable food in the communities we serve.
Staffing the Bus are Outreach Youth Workers who have diverse backgrounds in fields like Child and Youth Care, Social Work, and Addictions Counselling. Each discipline adds to the uniqueness of our team to best reflect the wide variety of life experience in the youth we encounter.
If you are ages 12 to 23 and reside in the Tri Cities and are in need of services provided by the bus, please call 911 or reach out to Access Youth Outreach Society.
Thank you, Steve. The work you and your team are doing is exceptional. It’s clear how valuable a mobile youth access centre like this can be, and it would be incredible to see similar support available in more communities to help prevent devastating tragedies.
On Wednesday, our club's Membership committee held their first meeting - good turnout and had a vey productive brainstorming session on how to bring in new members from our community.
This Thursday brought a great turnout for our session on Recognizing Human Trafficking and discussing how our club can meaningfully contribute to prevention and awareness. We were honoured to welcome Staff Sergeant Chris Sledding of the Port Moody Police Major Crimes Unit, along with District Governor Isabelle Martinez Hayer, club members, and a guest. Our DG will be sending additional details later this week.
The Langley Rotaract Club is collecting eye glasses that are no longer being used. The donations are for a small Rotary project in Mexico. For info, please contact Zack Parker, President of Langley Rotaract Group or Al Stjernegaard from our club.
Saturday, Feb.28th at Rocky Point Park at noon - It’s that time of year again – The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics is back – when a huge group of us run in to the ocean yelling & screaming! Participating in the Polar Plunge is an easy and fun way for all of us to connect for inclusion and show we care about people with disabilities. The event empowers Special Olympics BC athletes and raises vital funds to support Special Olympics BC’s life-changing year-round sport, youth, and heath programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Our club will be running the hot dog stand – Please contact Darrell for volunteering.
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!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email us with your email and telephone number. Thanks!
Thank you President Alison for another great meeting and all the work that you do for our club.
And as we close this week’s newsletter, may we all strive to be happy and appreciative, act with kindness, and share love with everyone we meet.
Our guest this meeting, Quest, the beautiful seeing eye dog for our speaker, Lynn.
Guest Speaker: Lynn Jensen,
Shortly after earning her nursing degree, Lynn Jensen experienced complete vision loss—a life‑altering moment that reshaped her path but never diminished her purpose. She went on to become a vision rehabilitation therapist, dedicating 24 years to supporting clients at a rehabilitation centre in Vancouver.
Today, Lynn continues this passionate work as an independent vision rehabilitation consultant. She provides essential independent‑living skills training through both in‑person and virtual workshops, empowering individuals and groups who are blind or have low vision to live with confidence, capability, and independence.
On February 24, Lynn will launch her new book, Best Kept Secrets with Sight Loss—the first guide written exclusively for people experiencing sight loss. This groundbreaking resource offers trustworthy, experience‑based advice on every aspect of travel: planning and packing, navigating domestic and international trips by plane, train, or ship, travelling solo or with a guide dog, and so much more.
Thank you, Lynn, for your wonderfully informative talk—you gave us greater insight and clarity into your world. Your openness and expertise were truly appreciated. You are truly a passionate and lovely person, and I’m excited to read your new book!
Congratulations to the love birds, Gayle & Bob who are still “honeymooners” after 63 years of wedded bliss!
Haleh & Danne serving pie at the Eagle Ridge Senior Manor on Friday afternoon.
Thank you Haleh for snapping a picture of the Valentine cards given to the Manor by our Port Moody school children – the residents will truly appreciate these beautiful cards.
Congratulations to the very happy winner of this week’s wine draw – Alan Schmelzel!
Saturday, Feb.28th at Rocky Point Park at noon - It’s that time of year again – The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics is back – when a huge group of us run in to the ocean yelling & screaming! Participating in the Polar Plunge is an easy and fun way for all of us to connect for inclusion and show we care about people with disabilities. The event empowers Special Olympics BC athletes and raises vital funds to support Special Olympics BC’s life-changing year-round sport, youth, and heath programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Our club will be running the hot dog stand – Please contact Darrell for volunteering.
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!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email us with your email and telephone number. Thanks!
Stay safe everyone and a fond farewell until next week...
The Belize project got off to a great start this weekend!
On Friday, we had an excellent turn out from our club as members came together to set up the Chrome tablets. It was followed by another strong showing on Saturday, with support from both our club and Rotary World Help, making for a very productive loading day.
This was our first load without Dan, and while his absence was deeply felt, it also created a meaningful opportunity for our Rotarians to pause, reflect, and share many wonderful and loving memories. His spirit and dedication were very much present as we worked together.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, energy, and heart to this important project. It was a powerful reminder of the impact we make—both through our service and through the connections we share as Rotarians.
On Saturday at the Rotary World Help warehouse:
Saturday, Feb.28th at Rocky Point Park at noon - It’s that time of year again – The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics is back- when a huge group of us run in to the ocean yelling & screaming! Participating in the Polar Plunge is an easy and fun way for all of us to connect for inclusion and show we care about people with disabilities. The event empowers Special Olympics BC athletes and raises vital funds to support Special Olympics BC’s life-changing year-round sport, youth, and heath programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.Our club will be running the hot dog stand – Please contact Darrell for volunteering
Guests for this week’s meeting: Maura Fitzpatrick, our speaker & Victoria, our Rotary exchange student
Birthday Boy Brian Wormald is presented with the Paul Harris +8 by President Alison. Wow - Huge Congratulations Brian!
Our Guest Speaker, Moira Fitzpatrick, Children of the Street, shown here on the left, with our Vida Peterson.
Children of the Street works for the prevention of the sexual exploitation of children and youth.
Moira has over 30 years of experience and works to raise the funds required to provide the organization’s free programs and services.
Sexual exploiters prey on the vulnerability of minors.
Youths are manipulated into exchanging a sexual act for money, drugs, shelter, food, transportation, love, acceptance or any other considerations.
Victims can be of any background, age, gender, income, sexual orientation, geographic location, or religion.
Children of the Night began providing a series of school-based workshops aimed at educating and preventing children and youth from being drawn into the sex trade.
Over the years, the workshops expanded to educate parents, caregivers, teachers, service providers, police, government, community agencies, and the hospitality industry.
As a result of increased community awareness throughout BC, a greater need for support was identified, which they now are able to offer to youth, parents, and caregivers.
Since their inception, Children of the Night has worked with the provincial government to implement changes to the Child, Family and Community Service Act around the issue of sexual exploitation, as well as on a federal level, resulting in amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada. They advocated, for many years, to bring changes to the Canadian Criminal Code, which in 2008 resulted in new legislation, raising the legal age of sexual consent in Canada from 14 to 16 years old.
In 2019, Children of the Street joined forces with PLEA Community Services Society of BC. – where they continue to offer all programs/workshops.
Thank you, Moira, for your informative and passionate presentation, and for the educational workshops, public awareness efforts, and tireless activism that you and your team provide. You are a truly dedicated group of individuals, helping to make our world safer and more hopeful for children and youth.
Big crowd at the Legion for our Thirsty Thursday, always a great time to get together and visit with everyone – and so great to see Mr Paul Mitchell Banks join us!
Valentine’s Day project
Reminder, please bring your Valentine cards to Carmen and Joan by Feb 9 and they can distribute them out to the community. And a big Thank you to all the students, teachers, businesses and individuals who were part of this very important project. And the citizens of Port Moody say THANK 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.
And Peter Muir is over- the-moon happy to be the happy winner of this week’s wine draw!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email us with your email and telephone number. Thanks!
Stay safe everyone and a fond farewell until next week...
The Recognition and Prevention of Human Trafficking
Our Educational Toy Drive was held on Saturday—thank you to everyone who helped make it a success. Next year will be even better with more time for planning, preparation, and marketing (and hopefully less rain!). A special shout‑out to Cleone for coming up with the idea for this much‑needed and impactful event for the school children in Belize.
Guests for this week's meeting: Carmen & Victoria, our Rotary exchange student
Guests On Teams: Tracy Crawford, Coquitlam Search & Rescue
President Alison presents Neil Nyberg with the Royal Canadian Legion “Certificate of Appreciation” for all the great work he does with the Poppy set up and sales in Port Moody.
Guest Speaker: Tracy Crawford from Coquitlam Search & Rescue
Established in 1972, Coquitlam Search & Rescue is a community based volunteer organization providing land and inland water search, rescue services and wilderness public safety education in the Tri-Cities area.
A team of 63 volunteers including GSAR, Support Operational, Resource Members and Speciality Team Members.
Huge volunteer commitment - on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year round - often working in darkness and inclement weather.
Training is one evening a week as well as one weekend a month
Team members with specialty skills also attend additional training sessions
Training includes swift water rescue, AVI, rope rescue, first aid, marine rescue, e- bike rescue, and much more.
Fundraisers to outfit new specially equipped truck, purchase of drones and volunteer training.
Drones have become an essential tool for safety and saves valuable time.
Fundraiser raised over $15k to date - kits are available on line. Survival kits have basic essentials to survive a night out in the wilderness.
New addition is Otto who provides a vital skill set - he is trained to rappel, ride in the rescue helicopter, and is included on most rescue missions.
Thank you Tracy for your presentation and for everything you and your team contribute through Coquitlam Search & Rescue. It is truly amazing to see the incredible work that volunteers working together can do!
Victoria, our Rotary exchange student, spent 5 days snowboarding in Big White and then was off to Whistler & Mount Baker. With the exception of a short time of being lost on a mountain, she told us she had a wonderful time!
Neil has put together teams to pick up, organize, and load equipment and supplies for Rotary World Help for Saturday February 07 for the Belize project, from 9:00 am to noon.
If you are interested, please fill out Neil’s survey from his Jan.24th email and send him an RSVP to neilnyberg @ shaw,ca
Message from our AG Maureen:
Membership is the single most important issue that affects every Rotarian
Join us for a special Tri-Cities Rotary session on Membership Tips
Facilitator: District 5050 Membership Chair Mike Roux
Let President Alison know if you are interested in attending.
Registration is limited to 40 attendees.
Every member needs to be committed to growing Rotary membership.
Valentine’s Day project - Joan, Carmen, and Bill
Thank you to everyone who have reached out to schools, businesses, and individual families to make and collect Valentines cards. Last year we obtained over 400 cards that were distributed to Eagle Ridge Manor, SHARE, Innervisions, the Starfish program, and seniors around Port Moody. So far this year there are 6 classrooms , ,several daycares,St James Well and Backyard Bird Centre that will be making and/or collecting the cards. The deadline is Monday, February 9th and will be collected from the schools and businesses. Individuals can bring their Valentine's into Port Moody Rotary by Feb 9 and Carmen and Joan can distribute them. The citizens of Port Moody say THANK YOU!!
Cheers to Gary Wiggins, the happy winner of this week’s wine draw!
And a big Thank You to Linda for teaching “Clubrunner 101" to Joan and Tom.
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!
Tickets are selling fast for our Rotary “Search For The Pint - Go to SearchforthePerfectPint.ca. Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
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!.
For those of you who want to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email us with your email and telephone number. Thanks!
Stay safe everyone and a fond farewell until next week...
Let your president know you are interested in attending.
Registration is limited to 40 attendees.
Every member needs to be committed to growing Rotary membership.
Neil is putting together teams to pick up, organize, and load equipment & supplies for the Belize project through Rotary World Help, Saturday February 07 from 9:00 to noon.
Please fill out Neil’s survey from his Jan.24th email and send your RSVP to neilnyberg @ shaw,ca.
Joan, Carmen, and Bill have been reaching out to schools, businesses and individual families to inquire if they are interested in making or collecting Valentines cards. Last year, we obtained over 400 cards that were distributed to Eagle Ridge Manor, SHARE, Innervisions, the Starfish program, and seniors around Port Moody. So far this year there are 6 classrooms , several daycares,St James Well and Backyard Bird Centre that will be making and/or collecting the cards. The deadline is Monday, February 9th and will be collected from the schools and businesses. Individuals can bring theirs into Port Moody Rotary by Feb 9 so Carmen and Joan can distribute them. The citizens of Port Moody say THANK YOU!!
Monica & Brian D. chatting over their morning coffee.
Guest (on Teams) at this week’s meeting: Marissa Lair, Fundraising Manager of Shelter Box Canada
In 2025, Shelter Box Canada was awarded a 5 Star rating from Charity Intelligence and listed as a top 100 Canadian Charity.
History of 26 years of disaster relief starting with an idea from one small Rotary club in the UK.
121 Million people are currently displaced around the world. Displacement has grown every year for the last 12 years – 1 in every 25 people is forcibly displaced, doubled from 10 years ago mostly due to disaster, conflict, and the climate crisis.
Shelter Box has supported more than 3 Million people around the world.
Shelter Box operates with a commitment to ethical standards. It creates stronger communities by providing individuals and communities protection from the elements, emotional security, health and hygiene, and a base for recovery.
Communities receive personalized aid packages to ensure they are receiving what they need to recover.
Through working with Rotary, we are strengthening response and creating a tangible and positive impact that spans the globe.
Our Rotary Club can help by:
Encouraging other Rotary clubs to book a Shelter Box presentation
Set up a fundraising page on our website (Shelter Box can help!)
Donate and become a HERO club
Set up a Shelter Box display at Club and community events
Thank you, Marissa for your wonderful presentation and for everything you and your team contribute through ShelterBox. Your organization plays such a vital role in to day’s world where political upheaval, conflict, and climate-related disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. Your work truly makes a meaningful difference for families and communities in crisis.
Cheers to Gayle Carter, the happy winner of this week’s wine draw!
Educational Used Toy Drive – Saturday, Jan.31st! Organizers: Cleone, Trish, Monica, Susan
Looking for volunteers to help with this event. HIP – Honouring Indigenous Peoples – 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!
Tickets are selling fast for our Rotary “Search For The Pint - Go to SearchforthePerfectPint.ca. Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
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.
Thank you to President Alison for another great meeting!
For those of you who want to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email us with your email and telephone number. Thanks!
Our heartfelt congratulations and sincere thanks goes out to our Legacy Committee - Ian MacPhail, Darrell Burnham, Mike Poznanski, Victoria Nalugwa, Alan Schmelzel and Neil Nyberg! Their hard work, dedication, and vision have resulted in an agreement with the City of Port Moody that will benefit our club and the entire community for years to come.
Through this partnership, we are not only contributing significant funds toward an important community project, but we are also securing access to a wonderful space for our weekly meetings, fundraising efforts, community initiatives, and social events.
This achievement truly reflects the spirit of service and collaboration that defines our club.
We’re also thrilled that our club logo will be prominently displayed on the building—clearly visible from the street. This increased visibility will be an important step toward raising awareness of our club and strengthening our presence within the community.
Thank you to everyone involved for your commitment and leadership.
Our special guest, Natsuki joined us on the Heritage Mountain Clean Up. Natsuki is an exchange student from Tokyo and is currently staying at Krista & Darrell’s home. Thank you for helping out Natsuki!
A great book club get-together on Tuesday with Vida hosting an absolutely lovely and truly outstanding charcuterie buffet. This buffet was no ordinary spread - these charcuterie boards were filled with lovely meats, various cheeses and scrumptious kebabs!
Our book this month was The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson who writes about her Indigenous heritage emphasizing the struggles and triumphs of her people.
A big Thumbs Up for this book from our book club - highly recommend it to all!
Neil, Gayle, Gary, Joan, Bill, Carmen & Peter M sharing laughs over their morning coffee.
Congratulations to Peter Muir, Treasurer who was presented with his Paul Harris +3 award by President Alison!
Guests at this week's meeting: Andrew Paradis, Jennifer McKinnon, and Carmen Kjerside
Andrew Paradis, sitting here with Al S., spoke on bringing his “Mac & Cheese Competition Festival” to Port Moody this coming spring or fall and how this festival could partner with our club.
Guest speaker Jennifer McKinnon CEO, Chamber of Commerce Tri Cities and PP Coquitlam Sunrise.
Tri-Cities Chamber has hosted more than 50 major events, drawing 3,000 attendees
Business & Community Impact Building Strong Businesses and Strong Communities
Promotion Ads & Community Calendar
6000 Tri_cities residents/businesses on email list
Networking opportunities
Referrals to Chamber and to businesses
Building Stronger Future Together with Businesses and Communities
Thank you Jennifer for your great presentation.
And the winner of this week’s wine draw is the happy winner Trish MacPhail - Cheers!
Educational Used Toy Drive – Saturday, Jan.31st! Organizers: Trish, Monica, Susan
Looking for volunteers to help with this event. HIP – Honouring Indigenous Peoples – 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!
Tickets are selling fast for our Rotary “Search For The Pint - Go to SearchforthePerfectPint.ca. Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
Thank you to President Alison for another great meeting!
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Upcoming Events:
January 19, Board Meeting
January 22, Ribfest Meeting at 6:30 pm – Bill’s Community Room
January 31 – Used Educational Toy Drive at Port Moody City Hall – 9:00 to Noon Organizers: Trish, Monica, Susan
YAIL, Youth Adventures In Leadership - We are now accepting applications!
Ages: 15 to 18
Application deadline: January, 2026
When: February, 2026
Where: Maple Ridge
Only 2 applicants will be selected – if you interested, please contact George or Victoria.
As we begin this new year, our Rotary family carries a deep sadness. Instead of stepping forward in to the new year with the usual excitement and fresh energy, we are moving gently, together, as we grieve the loss of someone we loved so much—our dear friend Dan Gallant.
Dan’s passing has left an empty seat at our table and a quiet space in our hearts. His passion was unmistakable. Whether he was leading a project, lending his time, or lifting someone’s spirits with his kindness, Dan embodied the very best of what it means to be a Rotarian. He didn’t just serve—he cared. He didn’t just show up—he inspired. And he didn’t just talk about making a difference—he lived it.
But even in this moment of sadness, we can look to the example he set. Dan showed us how powerful kindness can be—how far compassion can reach—how meaningful service becomes when done with heart. We miss him. We honour him. And together, as a Rotary family, we move into this new year holding both our sorrow and our gratitude.
Our love and condolences go out to Marion, his wife of over 50 years, his two sons Darcy & Shaun, and his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many family members.
Our Guests at our meeting of Jan.7/26: AG Maureen Boyd, Past DG Denis Boyd, Carmen Kjerside, and Dr. Yasher Taheri-Keramati
Teams Guests: Yvonne Berrisford, Andy Berrisford
Our Wednesday morning meeting was held in memory of Dan. Members of our club each shared their memories of Dan and how he touched their lives.
Dr. Yahar Taheri – Keramati was one of our special guests this morning. Over 15 years ago the Rotary Club of Coquitlam club nominated him as an Ambassadorial Scholar, through a program now replaced by Rotary Global Grants. This scholarship took Yashar to South Africa for his Masters degree, a location that involved gangs, police, and corruption. Yashar then pursued his life goal of providing surgery for those most in need by studying medicine in Cuba and later acting as Chief of Surgery in the same country in the most depressing conditions imaginable. His ongoing work was and continues to focus on humanitarian aid in impoverished and war-affected regions through the Canadian charity he founded, Peace and Love International, and in partnership with Rotary World Help. Yashar spends time trying to get supplies through corrupt systems and with Rotary World Help is making an impact with an improvised systems of distribution. Yashar worked with Dan Gallant to ship containers to South Africa and Cuba and formed a strong friendship with him.
And Thank you to President Alison for leading this special meeting to honour our Dan; the music that you selected and the many pictures of Dan that you shared were all truly heartfelt and touching.
Next week's speaker: Jennifer McKinnon, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
Our guest speaker Wednesday morning was Marty Pease from TheInternational Project Alliance. Marty is from La Conner, WA, speaking on vocational training in Mayan villages in Honduras.
Guest this morning: Carmen Kjerside
Guests on Microsoft Teams: Gene Vickers, Michael Wardlow, from the Vernon Silver Star Rotary club and Aird Flavelle from the Abbotsford club.
Marty is representing the International Project Alliance (IPA), a group of 14 Rotary clubs in District 5050 and the Copan club working together doing humanitarian efforts surrounding Copan Ruina, Honduras. The alliance was founded in 2024.
Program provides tuitions and school supplies supporting middle schools and trade schools.
Also provides essential upgrading and adding more support to existing schools by providing electricity, working latrines and furniture, and new libraries, and a much needed student health fund.
Brings villages out of poverty with basic education and planning, microfinancing, agricultural and health care training.
Starting new program focusing on savings and loans, home gardening, and cultural training.
Helped fund a satellite trade school with trades like carpentry, electrical, baking, hair care, and sewing.
Results have been very positive – 64% students have graduated so far!
Projection of this project is another 100-140 more graduates this coming year.
Al Stjernegaard, our Canadian Chair of the Inter Country Committee (ICC) Can/USA/Belize/Honduras/Guatemala is presents Marty with our Golden Spike. Wonderful work Marty – you and your team are truly inspiring!
For more information on this amazing program, please contact Marty at mcconlogue@msn.com
Looking for great gifts and stocking stuffers? Look no further! Tickets are now available for our Rotary “Search For The Pint - Go to SearchforthePerfectPint.ca. Organizer: Alan Kabatoff.
We also have Santa Fox 50/50 tickets for gifts – value to date exceeds $624k! All proceeds go to Share Food Bank - available on Facebook or online.
Our three extremely talented (and so very lovely) members of our club.
Al S. & Frank sharing some laughs over their morning coffee.
And the winner of this week’s wine draw is Steve Witiuk!
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!
This week, we are sending our deepest thoughts of love, strength, and support to Victoria, our exchange student from Paraguay, during this extremely difficult time. Please know that you are not alone Victoria — if you need anything from any one of us personally or from our entire club, we are here for you. Just reach out.
A big Thank you to President Alison for another great meeting!
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And the Rotary gift exchange continues for all of us who missed our Rotary XMAS party. Thanks again to President Alison for organizing both gift exchanges!
One of our members (who happens to be our President) has a celebrity author husband! Our book club is looking forward to reading Matt’s sci-fi suspense thriller, Winterwakers. An impressive 4.6 rating on Goodreads!
Past AG Glen is always making new Rotary connections and fostering old ones, this time with Rotary Kenya Connect.
Glen has leveraged these valuable connections to introduce Jack Sim, widely known as ‘Mr. Toilet,’ to three young Kenyan boys from Kenya Connect. Mr. Sim, the founder of the World Toilet Organization and the World Toilet Day initiative, provides sanitary plumbing systems in developing countries. Thank you, Glen—you truly make a meaningful difference in people’s lives!
Looking for great gifts and stocking stuffers? Look no further! Tickets are now available for our Rotary “Search For The Pint - Go to SearchforthePerfectPint.ca. Organizer: Alan Kabatoff
And the winner of this week’s wine draw is Alan Schmelzel!
Another successful Rotary Innervisions Christmas Lunch – a big thanks to Gayle & Linda for organising this and thanks to everyone who helped with the cooking, serving, and setting up.
A hearty crew showed up for the Heritage Mountain monthly clean up on Saturday, joined by our Rotary exchange student, Victoria!
See you all next week's Rotary meeting - same time, same place!
Cheer On The Pier was another successful event this year - great job to everyone who helped organize, serve hot chocolate, collected donations, and worked in the tent keeping it all running!
It's a beautiful thing when we all work together for a wonderful cause - the SHARE Food Bank.
A great turnout from our club for the annual Tri-Cities Christmas Breakfast. Thank you to Coquitlam club, this year's host.
We feasted on a lovely breakfast buffet and each club’s president talked about their club’s events this year.
President Alison spoke on the many projects that we completed this year and the ones currently in progress.
Alison also presented cheques to the Coquitlam Sunrise club for their Ecuador project and to the Coquitlam Club for their Peru project and their proceeds from the Pop Hut at Ribfest.
We were also entertained at breakfast by Carlene who sang us beautiful Christmas carols.
Lots of fun at the Eagle Ridge Manor Christmas Party last Friday. A Big Thank You to all the Rotary volunteers who worked to organize and serve cake and refreshments - Santa joined in on the fun giving out good cheer to all the residents!
A big Thank You to Linda & George who hosted our rowdy Rotary bunch for our Christmas potluck party. And Thank You to President Alison for organizing the gift exchange - a lively, spirited game of choosing, opening, and stealing presents! Not only did Alison organize all this but she brought all the gifts for the exchange.
Could this be the start of a fun, new Rotary Christmas Party tradition for our club?
While our club was partying, Glen & Marcia were enjoying their vacation in the amazing jungles of Costa Rica!
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 28/26
We are looking for volunteers to manage the beer garden for this fun event!
Please contact AL Stjernegaard for details.
Have a wonderful week everyone and see you Wednesday morning!
Reminder to All: Our Upcoming Meeting Is At The Vancouver Golf Club, Wednesday, Dec.3rd
Our guests this week were Yvonne & Andy Berrisford, and Brenda Jenkins all from the Meadowridge Club, Maple Ridge (shown above), and Carmen Kjerside & Deborah Ringrose.
Our Three Wise Men - Dan G, Bill, and Al S.
President Alison & President-Elect/ DG Elect Darrell.
Brian W is back from visiting schools out in the jungles of Belize and soon will be flying off again to visit family in his Australian homeland.
Halle, Cleone, and our Honorary Member, Clayton Anderson enjoying a coffee together.
Welcome back Ian!
You’ve shown all of us that hope is so much stronger than fear, You are a true inspiration Steve - your strength, positive spirit, and courage amazes all of us!
On a holiday back to their home country in South Africa, Andy & Yvonne along with Michael, Andy’s brother , they stopped over at their childhood fishing village, St Helena Bay. On this visit they discovered that a former village shop had been turned into Eiland Huis - The Island House, a care facility home where a man, his severely handicapped daughter and individuals with severe crippling disabilities resided.
Most residents could not speak or feed themselves, some were fed through tubes and/or were blind. Each had their own wheelchair, tailored to fit their bodies and prevent them falling out.
After many discussions over the next two years working to reconcile the Eiland Huis needs with Rotary goals and funding limits, decisions on the scope and funding of the project were finalized. In 2025, many changes have been done including Power Interruption backup batteries and inverter, a new security fence around the rear of the property, air conditioners, and new medical equipment. A training program was also completed.
Donations came from many Rotary clubs including The local Rotary club in South Africa, Melkbos, Rotary Club of Port Moody, Rotary Club of Coquitlam, District 5050 Passport Club, and Rotary Club of Middleton, Nova Scotia.
Inlet Spring Regatta, Dragon Boating Beer Fest - Saturday, April 28/26
We have been asked by the Regatta organizers if our club wanted to run the beer garden. Any one wanting to sign up to manage the beer garden, please contact Al Stjernegaard. This is a wonderful community event and lots of fun! (You will need your SES license.)
We now have enough gifts for all the men for the Innervisions Holiday Lunch on Wednesday, Dec.10th. Thank you Gayle & Linda for organizing this important lunch.
This Week's Intention: We love you Paul and we are sending loving thoughts of strength, hope, and positivity to you.
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Thank you President Alison for leading another great meeting!
Darrell Burnham has been selected as the Rotary District 5050 Governor Nominee Designate and will assume the role of District Governor on July 1, 2028!
Congratulations Darrell from all of our club’s members and from Rotary District 5050!
During his career in mental health advocacy, Darrell has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Coast Mental Health in Vancouver from June 1987 until September 2023. In this role, he was instrumental in transforming Coast Mental Health into one of Canada’s largest community mental health organizations.
His leadership resulted in significant accomplishments, including the development of innovative supportive housing for over 1,400 individuals. Darrell's commitment to open communication and responsiveness allowed him to navigate community opposition effectively when opening new facilities, ensuring the organization's growth and success.
Darrell has also received numerous accolades, including the 2023 Denise Leblond Lifetime Achievement Award from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and the 2022 Award of Excellence from the City of Vancouver’s Healthy City for All Awards. IN 2014 he was also honoured with the SFU Outstanding Alumni Award in 2014 for his contributions to community service.
We are so very proud of you Darrell!
Our guest this week was Carmen Kjerside.
And Rick Fisher!
Peter C & Danne D having a chat before the club meeting.
Always lovely to see our beautiful Cleone!
And Alan K - just happy with his coffee.
And the winner of this week’s wine draw is Monica!
Amazing job everyone with Christmas decorating the inside the Eagle Ridge Manor. A big thank you to all the volunteers – Rotarians and non-Rotarians!
And a Thank You to all the volunteers for decorating the exterior of the Manor! Also a big Thank You to Canadian Tire for the sponsorship donation of all the outside Christmas lights again this year!
What a wonderful Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner - great fun, amazing food, and lots of surprises & laughter! 25 of us participated including 2 sets of hosts. A Big Thank You to Trish& Ian for organizing this lovely event!
"Pie Day" at Eagle Ridge Manor was Friday Nov.21st, and Danne Dunlop was delivering and serving pies to the residents. Thank you Danne for this special gift that you are giving to the seniors every month. And a big Thanks to Thrifty's for their donations of these delicious pies!
We now have enough gifts for all the men for the Innervisions Holiday Lunch on Wednesday, Dec.10th. Thank you everyone from Gayle & Linda for all of your donations – special heartfelt events like this really makes the world of difference for these individuals in their treatment program.
Victoria Segovia, our Rotary exchange student, on her hike to Joffre Lakes, north of Whistler with a couple of other exchange students - beautiful picture!
Brian Wormald is currently down in Belize helping prepare for the 2026 April trip. Cisco, Brian and Dwayne spent last week in the Toledo area of Belize visiting a number of schools that have been selected by the Ministry of Education.
YAIL, Youth Adventures In Leadership - We are now accepting applications!
Ages: 15 to 18
Application deadline: January, 2026
When: February, 2026
Where: Maple Ridge
Only 2 applicants will be selected – if you interested, please contact George or Victoria.
RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Ages: 18 to 30
Now accepting applications.
Where: Chilliwack
When: May, 2026
Application deadline: March, 2026
Rotary Return-It Account: Rules have changed for returning your empty bottles. They do not accept account numbers only a valid phone number. Please use: 604-789-9849 And remember, by returning your bottles to Return It and using this phone number, our club gets credited!
And last but not least, thank you President Alison for leading another great meeting!
Next week’s Speaker: Former Member, Andy Berrisford speaking on the Eiland Huis Rotary Project in South Africa.
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Serving hot dogs to the Cadets on Nov.11thRemembrance Day was very successful. A Big Thank You to all the participants and organizers!
Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner is a fun night of surprises, great food, and merriment – don’t miss out!
When: This coming Friday, Nov.21st
Where: Meet up at the Well
Time: 5:00 pm
Organizers: Trish & Ian
Our guests this week were Linda Mross, District Co-ordinator of the Western Region of HIP and AG for Zone C, Langley area, and our two guest speakers, Samantha Westlands and Emma Ward.
Our other guest this week was Norm Cook from the Coquitlam Sunrise club!
So lovely to see Mike Clay!
And a Big Happy Birthday to Cleone Todgham and George Broderick who are celebrating their birthdays later this month!
Walk With The Earth was created by HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples):
A registered charitable organization established in 2014
Board of Directors is 50% Indigenous, 50% Rotarians
Focus:
Youth empowerment, education, and reconciliation
This event is planned by youth alumni in partnership with local Rotary clubs and Elders.
Mission:
To build relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
Raise Awareness
Generate Funds
Biggest program of HIP is the National Y2Y program:
HIP Y2Y is a yearly National youth forum that takes fifty youth from across Canada – 25 Indigenous, 25 non-Indigenous. Forum is held at a selected province each year for a week of cultural programming of land-based learning.
19 Rotary districts all working together with the youth, committing to building a brighter future – rooted in reconciliation, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability while fostering peace and truth.
Partnered with notable figures such as Phylis Webstad, creator of Orange Shirt Day who speaks about her life story and her residential school experience.
This program is cost free for all participants including airfare, accommodation, and food.
Fundraising is incredibly important.
Together, we are not just shaping today - we are securing a hopeful and inclusive tomorrow for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth.
Thank you Samantha and Emma – WOW! You are both so full of hope and bring such passionate and positive energy. Our club was truly inspired by your innovative spirit and energy – you make us feel so proud of our youth! As you saw at our meeting, we were very moved by your talk and would love to work with you on this amazing program of youth empowerment in promoting peace and truth, in any way we can.
Join us at the Chamber Holiday Luncheon!
When: Dec.10th
Where: Great Canadian Casino
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost: $110.25 (incl.gst) per ticket
Ask Susan Bell for details.
Dec.10, Wednesday – Innervisions Chili Lunch. We still need donations of coffee mugs, and toiletries (toothpaste & toothbrushes). Will be making packages for 36 to 40 men. Organizers: Linda & Gayle
POCO Rotary Club needs our help!
What: Meat Draw!
When: Every Friday
Where: Cat & Fiddle pub
Time: 4:30 to 6:30
Ask Al Stjernegaard for details.
Rotary Return-It Account: Rules have changed for returning your empty bottles. They do not accept account numbers only a valid phone number. Please use: 604-789-9849 And remember, by returning your bottles to Return It and using this phone number, our club gets credited!
And last but not least, thank you President Alison for leading another great meeting!
Big News! Darrell Burnham has been selected by the Rotary District 5050 Nominating Committee as the District Governor Nominee Committee! Once the 14 day nomination becomes official, Darrell will begin his 3 year training for his DG post which begins July 1, 2028. Congratulations Darrell – very deserving!
Our beautiful Vida Peterson has been a Rotary member for 40 Years! Also Vida is featured in this month’s Rotary magazine speaking of some of her many experiences - thank you for all the truly amazing work you have done and continue to do in our club and around the world!
Excited to have our Guest Speaker this week: Victoria Segovia Borja, Rotary Youth Exchange Student. Victoria is joined by her Host Dad, Andrew Doyle.
Our other guests this week were Yolanda Broderick and PP Rick.
Our guest this week was Victoria who is the Past Vice-President of the Lugue Interact Club in Paraquay.
Victoria is 17 years old and is on her city’s volleyball team.
She likes animals, listening to music, and speaks two languages – Spanish & Guarani and now learning English. She also loves travelling and experiencing new cultures. Victoria’s dream is to get a scholarship in Architecture at a university in Canada.
Victoria, along with her family, are Rotary members of District 4845 which makes up Argentina and Paraguay.
Some facts about Victoria’s home:
Luque City is the city of the harp, guitar, filigree, and capital of South American football
Traditional dances including polka and guarania. Paraguayan music are part of the thriving Guarani culture.
Delicious foods such as Terere - hot mate and terere with cold water and medicinal herbs - is the national drink of Paraguay.
Victoria's favourite traditional dish is Chipa Guazu which is made with corn
Famous tourist spots are Pantheon of Heroes, Templo Buenaventura, and the Government Palace.
Victoria loves Canada and says that her favourite Canadian food is poutine! She is thoroughly enjoying her time in Port Moody and loves attending school at Heritage Woods and developing friendships.
She is starting a fundraiser to have her parents join her and her fellow Rotary exchange students in Los Angeles and Disneyland in June, 2026. If anyone has any odd jobs for Victoria to help her in raising money, please reach out to Darrell for Victoria's contact info.
Victoria being presented our Golden Spike by President Alison. Thank you again Victoria for your interesting talk to us!
Victoria and fellow South American Monica.
Join us at the Chamber Holiday Luncheon!
When: Dec.10th
Where: Great Canadian Casino
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost: $110.25 (incl.gst) per ticket
Ask Susan for details.
Dec.10, Wednesday – Innervisions Chili Lunch, please donate coffee mugs, toothpaste & toothbrushes. Will be making packages for 36 to 40 men. Organizers: Linda & Gayle
Dec.20, Saturday – CPKC Holiday Train – Serving Hot Chocolate for donations – All Donations Go To SHARE – Organizer: Peter C.
POCO Rotary Club needs our help!
What: Meat Draw!
When: Every Friday
Where: Cat & Fiddle pub
Time: 4:30 to 6:30
Ask Al Stjernegaard for details.
Brian W, Bill, Monica & Susan enjoyed a lovely Thank You lunch with the students, teachers, and other guests at Seaview Elementary.
Fun time was had by all at Thirsty Thursday at the Legion!
Monica Delgado, President Nominee, has a personal request shoutout. Monica’s daughter and hubby need a housing rental. The landlord is selling their rental and have given them a 3 month notice to vacate. Also in the household are 2 children (ages 9 and 17) and one small dog (age 4). Both children and dog are well trained and well behaved.
Rotary Return-It Account: Rules have changed for returning your empty bottles. They do not accept account numbers only a valid phone number. Please use: 604-789-9849 And remember, by returning your bottles to Return It and using this phone number, our club gets credited!
Thank you President Alison for leading another great meeting!
Our guest this week was Allan Baedak, Past President of the Pacific Northwest Passport club
President Alison presenting Allan the Pacific Northwest Passport club's share of the proceeds of the Ribfest corn hut. The remaining share goes to Rotaract.
Al Stjernegaard picked up a $5k cheque for the Belize Basic Education & Literacy project from the Meadow Ridge Rotary club! Great work International team!
Nov.14th Brian Wormhald is off to Belize, doing preliminary needs analysis for this project, and will be back Nov.25th.
Dan Gallant, in the Rotary World Help truck, rode off to Vernon to collect 10 skids of hospital linen donated by the Interior Health Region. This donation was put on a container Saturday, Nov.2nd making it’s way to the Ukraine – this is the 27th shipment since the Russian invasion of Ukraine! Thanks everyone for all your help and a big shout out to Dan!
Thank you to all the volunteers who did a shift on Sunday selling poppies - and didn't even rain (much).
Volunteers Still Needed for Poppy Sales for Nov.9 - 3 Port Moody locations this year: The Well, Starbucks, & Save On. Please check with Neil.
Volunteers also needed for Serving hot dogs to Cadets, Nov.11 at Kyle Centre.
POCO Rotary Club needs our help!
What: Meat Draw!
When: Every Friday
Where: Cat & Fiddle pub
Time: 4:30 to 6:30
Ask Al Stjernegaard for details.
Join us at the Chamber Holiday Luncheon!
When: Dec.10th
Where: Great Canadian Casino
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost: $110.25 (incl.gst) per ticket
Ask Susan Bell for details.
Pictures and an update from Addie, our Rotary exchange student, describing her stay in Brazil:
"My time in Brazil has been great so far! I've made some amazing friends at my new school and my host parents are amazing! Funnily enough, most of my friends are from different cities, and we haven’t had very much time to hangout. The whole class gets along well but my close friends are Maria, Rafaela, and Melissa. (I’ve attached a photo of the 4 of us here!) They’ve helped me a lot with catching up and taking notes for class
I really like my school. It’s very different from Heritage Woods! They have a huge gym building (the roof is so high it’s almost ridiculous), a super nice outdoor area where we go to recess and lunch, and the cafeteria. The cafeteria is my favourite part of the school because they have so many cool Brazilian snacks to eat that I’ve never tried before. Ive somehow managed to develop an addiction to the açai ice cream they serve and it’s only just passed the first month.
I’ve also had a lot of fun at the rotary activities with the rest of the exchange students! We first went to Hopi Hari, a huge amusement park in São Paulo. They had Halloween activities after dark! The haunted houses and the concert were my favourite ones. The other activitiy was a 3 day mandatory trip to Orlândia. All 20 of the exchangers were there and I met people from Germany, India, Taiwan, France, and so many more countries! We got to visit a vintage car museum, a horse stable, an electrical plant, a farm, a pool house and barbecue, and we stayed with temporary host families in the city. My favourite part of the trip was probably the car museum! Though it was so hot I don’t think I was able to fully appreciate walking into a 1930s movie.
My host parents are probably the best people I’ve met here so far! I absolutely love them and they are the sweetest people ever! My host mom is Paula, she speaks super good English and we go out to the mall or to explore the city together! We seem to have a shared love for makeup and clothes. My host dad’s name is Zu. He and my dad are super similar. Only Zu absolutely loves rock music, and I think I’ve heard more about western rock bands from him than any knowledge I picked up from Canada!
My YEO here is also great. She comes with me to rotary meetings for the club and helps me with all the concerns I have. Right now she’s helping me find the documents I need to get approval for my family to visit me during March.
If there was one thing here that I’m struggling with. It would probably be the language. Because everyone speaks English, it’s hard to fully immerse myself or force myself out of my comfort zone to speak Portuguese. I have started lessons with the rotary club now and I’m trying to be diligent with my progress. I’ll keep you updated on my progress!
One other person I’ve been super grateful to as I’ve adjusted to life here is Luciana. Luciana is the exchange student from Peru and she’s 18. Lu also goes to my school and we’re sharing host families. She was there the first day I arrived and has really helped me adjust by going out with me and showing me her favourite places in the city. Her and her friends in senior year have also helped me with my Portuguese!"
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Monica Delgado, President Nominee, has a personal request shoutout. Monica’s daughter and hubby is in need of a housing rental. The landlord is selling their rental and have given them a 3 month notice to vacate. Also in the household are 2 children (ages 9 and 17) and one small dog (age 4). Both children and dog are well trained and well behaved. Please email steph19.bc@gmail.com if you can provide housing assistance.
Rotary Return-It Account: Rules have changed for returning your empty bottles. They do not accept account numbers only a valid phone number. Please use: 604-789-9849 And remember, by returning your bottles to Return It and using this phone number, our club gets credited!
And thank you President Alison for leading another great meeting!
Our guests this week was Claire MacLean, CEO of Share Foodbank & Community Services, Val & Chris McKinnon, from Days for Girls, Port Moody chapter.
Volunteers Still Needed for Poppy Sales for Nov.9th - 3 Port Moody locations this year: The Well, Starbucks, & Save On. Please check with Neil.
Rotary Return-It Account: Rules have changed for returning your empty bottles. They do not accept account numbers only a valid phone number. Please use: 604-789-9849 And remember, by returning your bottles to Return It and using this phone number, our club gets credited!
Many, many long hours go in to organizing and running the Port Moody Ribfest and is all done with our club volunteers AND volunteers like you! We are then able to contribute the proceeds back to our communities! So it was with great pride and excitement that Frank, our 5050 Rotary Sales Organizer, presented Claire MacLean, CEO of the Share Food Bank a cheque for $11,691.71, their 40% split from our Ribfest 2025. The remaining 60% had been previously presented to the Rotary Poco club for the Starfish program, a food-security initiative that provides weekend food packs to hungry elementary school students.
Our guest speakers this morning were Vida Peterson, Cleone Todgham, and Val & Chris McKinnon speaking on Days for Girls.
Days for Girls, a nonprofit organization, started in 2008 while Celeste Mergens and her husband were visiting an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya. Celeste discovered when girls had their menstrual period they would have to stay in their dorms for days, sitting on pieces of cardboard to absorb their flow because they could not afford feminine hygiene products. These girls would have to miss school during this time, also missing their friends and family, while hoping that someone would remember to bring them food and water. During menstruation, girls were often isolated and menstruation was thought to be dirty and shameful. When Celeste was told by a community member how girls were treated when they had their period, she was inspired and became motivated to change these girls and women’s lives. This spark of inspiration led her to create an international, nonprofit organization that prepares and distributes cost-effective, safe, sustainable menstrual health products to help girls and women manage their periods while continuing to engage in livelihood activities. So far, this organization has given out menstrual products to more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries.
Many people are still not aware that many young girls and women do not have the means to handle their monthly menstrual periods.
Vida Peterson, our very own member and longtime Rotarian, travelled working on Rotary projects all around the world and never realized that this vital health piece was missing for girls and women. Vida has become a strong advocate, speaking out and raising awareness for menstrual equity and health. In 2016, Val & Chris McKinnon, two former local schoolteachers who live in Vida’s apartment building in Port Moody, began the manufacturing and assembling washable, reusable menstrual health kits, allowing girls to manage their periods discreetly, without the need for disposable products. With loving patience and perseverance, they along with their whole sewing group, works together to make over 1,000 kits per year.
Cleone also from our club, helps distribute, organize, educate, and train girls, women, and community members in Africa and South America.
Young girls are now taught “if there is no period, there are no babies” and that menstruation is a blessing, not a shameful curse. Boys and members are invited to join the education series. This stops the harassment and brings more respect to girls.
Celese Mergens has become the leader of the menstrual health movement and has spoken at the United Nations and many international conferences. By developing global partnerships, cultivating social enterprises, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions, her organization has shattered stigma and limitations for women and girls. Celeste has brought awareness at government levels throughout the world by encouraging the care of girls and women in their countries and connecting individuals and communities. The DFG program keeps girls in schools thereby decreasing poverty while providing valuable education on sexual abuse, human trafficking, and genital mutilation to the girls and community leaders.
HuffPost named Days for Girls as a “Next Ten” organization poised to change the world in the next decade.
Book; The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women’s Equity.
“Read all my book, enjoying my wine & dessert with my friends, Ahhh – Life is Good!” - Gayle hosting this month’s Spirited Book & Wine Club:
Rotary RIPS (Removes Invasive Plant Species) - 16 soggy souls pulled 38 bags of Blackberry and Ivy on Shoreline Trail in Rocky Point Park on Sunday! Innervisions, Heritage Mtn students, Port Moody volunteers and Rotarians made up the team with the City and our wonderful Cleone leading them all – Yeah team!Fellow members, Brian D, Cleone, Melissa, and President Alison visiting together – looking like Brian had a wonderful 2 week holiday touring Italy with family!
Jim & Tom chatting over coffee:
Al Stjernegaard will be speaking on the “Intercountry Committee, USA/Canada/Guatemala/Honduras/Belize” that was held Oct.11, 2025:
Our two guests this week was Brian Lott, Director of Fundraising and Adrienne Ward, Event Planning, both from the Langley Central club. Brian was our speaker and the title of his talk was: “My Experiences with the great Nelson Mandela” Brian was born in Birmingham, England and as an adult, moved to Victoria, Canada where he owned and operated several pubs. He then relocated to South Africa and built up a very successful catering company that operated for over 25 years. Brian shared his experience of being the Executive Chef for Nelson Mandela during his time as the President of South Africa, the first African to be elected in fully representativedemocratic polls. Brian described Mr. Mandella as “one of the greatest leaders of our century”. While wearing a shirt that was gifted to him by the president, he described a humble leader, one who focused on peace and helping his people - putting other individuals’ needs ahead of his own. He treated all people the same – whether they were rich or poor. Mr. Mandela respected and felt a very strong connection with Rotary. One of his top priority’s was the health and safety of all children and he focussed on the importance of education and immunization for children. He was a man who thought before he spoke, built trusted relationships, and gained loyalty.
Major Prizes & Awards:
Nobel Peace Prize (1993): Awarded jointly to Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk for their role in peacefully ending the apartheid regime in South Africa.
United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize: An honorary award presented every 5 years to two individuals who have dedicated their lives to the service of humanity, particularly in promoting reconciliation and social cohesion.
World’s Children Prize (2005): Honored for his lifelong struggle for the freedom of children in South Africa and his support for their rights.
Upon visiting Canada, Nelson Mandella was made an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada in 1998 and received honorary Canadian Citizenship in 2001.
Thank you so much Brian for your talk and sharing your wonderful story about this truly remarkable, inspirational leader.
Tomorrow Morning’s Speaker:
Our very own Vida Peterson & Cleone Todgham - Topic: Days For Girls
“Read all my book, enjoying my wine & dessert with my friends, Ahhh – Life is Good!” - Gayle hosting this month’s Spirited Book & Wine Club:
Rotary RIPS (Removes Invasive Plant Species) - 16 soggy souls pulled 38 bags of Blackberry and Ivy on Shoreline Trail in Rocky Point Park on Sunday! Innervisions, Heritage Mtn students, Port Moody volunteers and Rotarians made up the team with the City and our wonderful Cleone leading them all – Yeah team!Fellow members, Brian D, Cleone, Melissa, and President Alison visiting together – looking like Brian had a wonderful 2 week holiday touring Italy with family!
Jim & Tom chatting over coffee:
Al Stjernegaard will be speaking on the “Intercountry Committee, USA/Canada/Guatemala/Honduras/Belize” that was held Oct.11, 2025:
Our two guests this week was Brian Lott, Director of Fundraising and Adrienne Ward, Event Planning, both from the Langley Central club. Brian was our speaker and the title of his talk was: “My Experiences with the great Nelson Mandela” Brian was born in Birmingham, England and as an adult, moved to Victoria, Canada where he owned and operated several pubs. He then relocated to South Africa and built up a very successful catering company that operated for over 25 years. Brian shared his experience of being the Executive Chef for Nelson Mandela during his time as the President of South Africa, the first African to be elected in fully representativedemocratic polls. Brian described Mr. Mandella as “one of the greatest leaders of our century”. While wearing a shirt that was gifted to him by the president, he described a humble leader, one who focused on peace and helping his people - putting other individuals’ needs ahead of his own. He treated all people the same – whether they were rich or poor. Mr. Mandela respected and felt a very strong connection with Rotary. One of his top priority’s was the health and safety of all children and he focussed on the importance of education and immunization for children. He was a man who thought before he spoke, built trusted relationships, and gained loyalty.
Major Prizes & Awards:
Nobel Peace Prize (1993): Awarded jointly to Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk for their role in peacefully ending the apartheid regime in South Africa.
United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize: An honorary award presented every 5 years to two individuals who have dedicated their lives to the service of humanity, particularly in promoting reconciliation and social cohesion.
World’s Children Prize (2005): Honored for his lifelong struggle for the freedom of children in South Africa and his support for their rights.
Upon visiting Canada, Nelson Mandella was made an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada in 1998 and received honorary Canadian Citizenship in 2001.
Thank you so much Brian for your talk and sharing your wonderful story about this truly remarkable, inspirational leader.
Tomorrow Morning’s Speaker:
Our very own Vida Peterson & Cleone Todgham - Topic: Days For Girls.
Danne Dunlop was given a Certificate of Appreciation signed by Our District Governor, Isabelle Martinez for all of Danne’s great work organizing monthly Pie Day’s at Eagle Ridge Manor, decorating and organizing Cheer for the Pier, set up and take down Summer Sundays Music Festival, etc, Congratulations Danne!
Dan G. reported that Rotary Help has now loaded their 27th container to the Ukraine! Amazing work!!
A big group from our club going to Belize to continue with the International Education project.
The Environment committee gave a wonderful presentation. Bill spoke on all the recycling our club has done for many of our events including Heritage Mountain cleanup, Search for the Perfect Pint, and of course Ribfest! Did you know since 2017, 6 metric tonnes,14k lbs of garbage have been recycled at our Ribfest fundraisers?
Cleone & Brian W spoke on the great work that has been done on West Hill Trail. Many nest boxes now have been installed in the park including squirrel, Flicker, Finches, Nuthatch, and bat boxes. Cleone is also working with the ESRAG – Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group
Victoria spoke on the climate crisis initiatives that our club is involved in including elementary students planting trees. Climate Change Edu-Kit now being used at a local elementary school and they hope to share with other schools.
And a Huge Rotary Thank You to Linda Balzer who is retiring from writing this weekly newsletter for many, many years! WOW!! Thank you Linda for all your great work in creating this newsletter - week after week, and for all of your patience and your time in training me!
It's time to 'pass the Golden Spike torch' after 26 years !!!! Past President Susan is going to take over being the editor of our Rotary Club of Port Moody's Golden Spike Bulletin. I would like to thank everyone for taking time to read our 'Spike' each week and for all your wonderful comments. PP Susan will continue to send out the Spike each week and I'm sure it will be bigger and better than ever.
Big hugs to all
Linda xoxox
Our Assistant Governor Maureen Boyd introduced our District Governor Isabelle.
Our District Governor Isabelle Martinez Hayer came for her official visit and WOW did she give us a great presentation . This is Isabelle Martinez Hayer's bio:
As the daughter of immigrant parents who faced the challenges of raising a family during difficult times in a new country, Isabelle learned the value of hard work early. At just four years old, she began helping in her family’s restaurant and continued until she was 23. Over the years, her professional experiences expanded to managing a Silviculture business with her spouse and contributing on the Editorial board of the family’s Punjabi-language newspaper, The Indo Canadian Times. She has also worked as a fundraiser and managed campaigns for large organizations for over 14 years applying her leadership and organizational skills to bring people together. Today, Isabelle works in banking and finance, serving as a dedicated Mortgage Broker.
Family and community are at the heart of Isabelle’s life. Together with her husband Dave, she raised four children to value community service, embrace their identity as proud Canadians, and live by the principles of honesty, integrity, goodwill, understanding, and service to others. She takes immense pride in her role as "Mame"(grandmother) to nine grandchildren, aged 2 to 10, and enjoys watching them grow into compassionate and engaged individuals.
Guided by the principles of honesty, integrity, goodwill, understanding, and service to others, Isabelle continues her passion for community service through active participation in Rotary and other organizations, such as the BC Cultural Diversity Association. She and her husband, Dave, have also established an endowment to support Journalism and Communications students at Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada and are committed to create an additional endowment within Rotary.
Her commitment to community service is lifelong. Having joined the club in 1988, Isabelle became a Charter member of the Rotary Club of Surrey-Guildford in 1989, and was one of the first women inducted into the Canadian arm of Rotary. With humility and gratitude, she remains a tireless advocate for humanitarian projects, finding fulfillment in leading by example and inspiring others to address pressing community needs. Her advocacy extends to vital areas such as environmental initiatives, youth programs, and tackling food & housing insecurity.
Isabelle believes that through dedication, integrity, service, and by following the 4-Way test, we can create lasting change and inspire others to build a brighter, more compassionate future.
Thank you DG Isabelle for the inspiration to continue to do good works in our Community.
Guests were:
Dave Hayer - DG's husband
George. George was presented a certificate of Appreciation for all the work he does as a volunteer for live music for Summer Sundays and for RIBFEST. I am so very proud of him !!!!
Our beautiful incoming exchange Student Victoria
More presentations !!!!
Gaye Simms & Dale Shae from the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club
We presented Gaye & Dale a cheque from the proceeds of our 50/50 for the Starfish program.
Frank was presented his first Paul Harris for the work he has done for our 50/50 sales as well as for the Starfish program. Well Deserved.
Former member and PP Rick was a guest. Rick had presented 2 Paul Harris awards at our Installation night He presented Peter M with his Paul Harris. So well deserved for all the work Peter has done to get our finances in order.
AND see how fast he wants and gets the cheques to be deposited. That smile ;o) !!!!!
One more award was talked about and will be given at a later date. Keep watching !!!!
Belize !!! Thank you to the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club for donating to our Global Grant for Belize. We are heading to Belize in April once again to help 25 more schools and change the lives of approximately 3000 children who currently have limited opportunity for learning. If you would like to donate to this project or come along to Belize, please contact us. Al S: alstjerne@gmail.comor Glen at: jglenbrown@hotmail.com. Your donation is greatly appreciated and your company will be valued. We know that educating the children will change the country. !!!
Ringing the Bell is a great accomplishment and our Steve got to RING THE ROTARY BELL after completing all 12 of his Chemo treatments. Steve is a warrior and we are so grateful he is feeling so well !!!
Alan Schmelzel Birthday wishing him many many more. This is what he posted: Annual age swim time. Mundy Park Pool yesterday. In the rain. In honour of my birthday next week. Swam 71 laps of the 25 meter pool. 71 x50 meters 3.55 kilometres. Time to finish 1 hour 14 minutes. No stopping. Exhausted.
Well done Mr. Schmelzel !!!
and can you believe that our President Alison has only been a member for 2 years and look at all the work and accomplishments she has already had. Great job Alison !!!
More photos in the October random photo album !!
Danne is travelling and he found lots of 'Rotary' Signs. Have a look in the October Album
This is the project that our Rotary Club of Port Moody supported:
Past Member Andy wrote:
Visit to SA successful. Three RC Melkbos members and I were given a tour of the Eiland Huis by a member of the Eiland Huis Board of Directors on Saturday 26 September. I am putting together a presentation for the Committee or the Club (as you prefer). The RC Melkbos invited me to a braai on Sunday 27 September where I swapped club banners with our Melkbos contact, Frederik Jansen.
Thank you for joining us Rosemary [Rosie] from the Coquitlam Rotary Club
Clayton
Ian & Trish - 34 years of marriage and Marion & Dan with 55 years.
We wish them many many more Happy & Healthy years together.
Bill's Jackie had a birthday
Mayor Meghan 10 years with our Rotary Club and Susan 5 year anniversary
We sang to Alan as he will be away for his birthday and we couldn't let him go without us singing to him.
Dan talked about RWH [Rotary World Help] and said that they received many items over the last couple of weeks. Thank you Dan for all you do......YES it keeps you 'young'. !!!!
Past member Gerry Glazier's wife Marlene was giving an Honorary membership to the Vancouver Club. Well deserved.!!!! AND Dan was our Sgt. at Arms and did a fine job !!!!
Well Peter M is at it again and wow what he is doing now is so wonderful. Peter is making a new 'website' for the Rotary Club of Port Moody that will incorporate 'all' that we do. RIBFEST, Search for the Perfect Pint and Shred-a-Thon will 'all' be on the same website with easy access to all. As well as easy access to 'donate' to our Rotary Club. Well done 'AGAIN' Peter.!!!
Please sign up for selling Poppies for the Legion on November 2 and 9 Just 2 hour shifts- Talk to Neil
It's great when our Guest wins the wine !!! Way to go Rosemary !!
Happy Birthday John & Happy Anniversary to Brian & Claire and Dave & Cathy
Club Anniversary is Peter Muir -3 years
Guests were:
Zack - Honey Mustard and now President of the Langley Rotaract Club
Andrew - Host Dad of incoming Exchange Student Victoria and Dad of Outbound Student Addie
Guest Speaker Dr Kathleen Ross and Ron from the Coquitlam Club
Dr. Kathleen spoke about VTT Global Grant for the medical outreach and education in maternal child health, in Peru
As a member of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Dr. Ross is working to secure a Rotary Global Grant to fund medical outreach and education in maternal child health in rural Peru
Dr. Ross is past President of the Canadian Medical Association. Based in Coquitlam and New Westminster, BC, Dr. Ross does clinical work in community primary care and obstetrics. She is also a cardiovascular surgical assistant at Royal Columbian Hospital
She had a very compelling talk about her visits to Peru and helping the people in 'very' remote areas of the country up in the mountains and their need for education and health care.
I loved that Kathleen told us about how grateful the Peruvian people are and that in their language there is no word for 'thank you.'
They say : Urpillay Sonqollay which means 'What you have done makes my Heart flutter'. Dr. Kathleen you did just that for all of us. Thank you.
Yes Victoria won the wine !!!!
Thank. you to Peter C. for organizing. Please bring wine as a donation to keep this going.
Dan G mentioned that Rotary World Help [RWH] will have loaded container number 477 and this time to
Kenya.
Frank mentioned that Starfish will be starting up at the end of September. The funding from our RIBFEST 50/50 will make a huge difference this year.
How Starfish works:
Each week, volunteers fill packs with 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and snacks and then deliver them to local schools for the students to take home on the weekend.
We have a cycle of 6 regular menus and 2 holiday menus, to provide variety in the food being offered. Each menu is child-friendly and easy to prepare.
It costs approximately $600 – $800 to fill a backpack for a student for the full school year (depending on grocery prices in each community).
A huge big Thank you to Peter for organizing the Car Rally and to Steve for hosting the Pot Luck after. A great time was had by all.
More photos in the September Random Album
Saturday - September 27th - Party at Clayton's. Ask about details.
October 2nd - Thirsty Thursday - Port Moody Legion 5:15PM
October 10th - Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor - 12:00 pm
October 11 - Heritage Mtn. Clean-up - Meet at Gallaghers at 8:55 AM Sharp
October 14 - Spirited Book Club - TBC
October 18 - Ann Hulbert's Celebration of Life at Port Moody City Hall - 10:30 AM
Well seems even the Prime Minister didn't know until he arrived in BC
Our Guest Speaker - Lieutenant (N) /Lieutenant (V) Mark Parent CD
Sea Cadets is a national organization for youth between 12 and 18 years old. Sea Cadets teaches and encourages citizenship, responsibility, self-discipline, leadership, organization, time management, physical fitness, and overall self-improvement. We seek to instill a good hard work ethic, a sense of teamwork, and an understanding that success comes with effort and perseverance. All of this is achieved through an organized program of training and activities.
201 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps GRILSE serves Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in BC.
We meet Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 – 9:30 pm September through June in Rocky Point Park, Port Moody.
Sea Cadets is a national youth organization for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Sea Cadets teaches and encourages citizenship, responsibility, self-discipline, leadership, organization, time management, physical fitness, and overall self-improvement. We seek to instill a good hard work ethic, a sense of teamwork, and an understanding that success comes with effort and perseverance. All of this is achieved through an organized program of training and activities.
Sea Cadets learn about sailing and boating, communications, marching drill, target shooting, leadership and instructional technique, citizenship, music training, sports and fitness, and naval / maritime awareness and more. We have optional activities like first aid training, hiking, and orienteering.
We also have opportunities for Cadets to travel abroad on International Exchanges, or to be sent on Canadian Navy or Coast Guard ships for seamanship training.
We have an outstanding summer training program, with summer courses ranging from 2 to 8 weeks in length. After attending several summer training courses, Cadets can apply to become summer staff at our training centers, earning a great summer income and having fun doing it.
Rotary's values in training our youth with RYLA are lined up with the Sea Cadets.
Nice presentation by Mark Parent.
Nice to see Clayton at our meeting for a quick coffee
Neil had a milestone birthday and we wish him Health, Happiness and lots of new Adventures.
Club Anniversaries are: Darrell since 2001 and Jim since 2022.
Brian spoke of his passion and the Club's passion for our Belize project. Already in the works in a Global Grant for Belize and we thank Al S., Glen and Brian for the hard work that has been done on this. The goal is to raise $200,000.00 US for this grant and then deploy about 25 more schools and change the lives of about 3000 children. Our Club has helped to change the lives of so many in Belize and this grant will further our ability to do more. We have asked the Board for $20,000.00 CND towards this project.
A BIG WEEK
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.
Jeff McClellan took the photo and wrote this on face book.
THANK YOU ROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODY
Still amazed by the amount of litter in our city but sincerely appreciate the dedicated crew from Rotary Club of Port Moody who adopted Heritage Mountain Boulevard and a committed to cleaning it up. They and the Brewers Row crew are the only ones I see out following through.
And after the Clean up they went for coffee as always.
Terry Fox Run - Thank you to all who came to volunteer at the Terry Fox Run. As usual Peter had the set-up for taking donations down perfectly.
Peter led us all .....
Brian, PP Susan, President Alison and I, Neil & Bill worked the Registration desk.
Joan, Tom, Darrell & George worked as greeters
AND VICTORIA HAS ARRIVED from Paraguay !!!!!
Thank you to Darrell and Victoria for picking our Inbound Exchange Student from Paraguay....Victoria.
We all look forward to this coming year and getting to know Victoria.
BBQ at Belcarra
Thank you to Susan, Monica, Jim & Ian for putting together a great BBQ.
The weather co-operated and there was plenty of food for all.
We took the photo late so many had left.
George, Yolanda, Peter C, Dave & Cathy.
Joan's daughter and grandkids came to join us as well.
Please keep Gary S in your thoughts for speedy healing, as he had a fall at the BBQ. Dr. Joan says nothing is broken.
October 18th, 10:30 AM - Port Moody City Hall - Ann Hulbert's Celebration of Life
Up next ......
September 20th - Saturday. meet at Peter's at 1:00 pm to start the Rally and then go to Steve's for a POT LUCK dinner. Please bring your beverage of choice and something to share.
Anniversary wishes went to PP Susan and Jim and Dan & Marion.
What a group at Thirsty Thursday's this past week. Looks like fun, check it out next month !!!! Come to the Port Moody Legion at 5:00 pm for the fun.
Our Secretary Neil presented President Alison with her first Paul Harris.
It's all about the $$$ Money
A huge big thank you to Peter/Treasurer for simplifying our finances. Everything is 'clear and concise'. Peter has put hours of work into making our finances as easy as possible for 'everyone' to understand.
Trivia for Terry! A FUN fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation!
Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast while supporting a great cause! (Registration and agenda details below...keep scrolling!)
Date and time
Thursday, September 11 · 6:45 - 9pm PDT
Location
Moody Ales & Co
2601 Murray Street Port Moody, BC V3H 1X1
Agenda
6:45 PM
Event Starts
Your tables will be assigned so arrive no later than this time so you can grab a beverage and a bite, and settle in for a great evening!
7:00 PM
Insights and stories about Terry Fox followed by a Q&A session
OK…you won't want to miss this! Our special guest for the evening is Fred Tinck, Terry's running coach and mentor. Fred will share some stories and insights about Terry and his incredible journey. M...
7:30 PM
Trivia Starts!
9:00 PM
That's awrap!
September 9 - Book Club. TBA
September 12th - Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor
September 13th - Heritage Mtn. Clean up - meet at Gallaghers at 8:55AM as they leave at exactly 9:00AM
September 14th - Terry Fox Run -Port Moody Rocky Point Park
September 14th - Club BBQ -
September 20th - Car Rally and Pot Luck at Steve's
October 18th - Please save the date - Ann Hulbert's Celebration of Life - details to follow
Our outbound student Addie will leave for Brazil on the 10th and our 'inbound' student Victoria will be arriving soon from Paraguay.
AND
Guess who won the wine ?
Pat Bond's celebration of Life
Pat Bond, a dedicated and influential member of Rotary District 5050, passed away. Her three decades of service within Rotary were marked by extraordinary leadership, unwavering commitment, and a genuine spirit of community.
Pat Bond's legacy of service and leadership will continue to inspire Rotarians and community members alike. Her memory serves as a reminder of the profound impact one dedicated individual can have in the world.
Thank you to PP Rick, PAG Al, PAG Glen & PDG Darrell for attending on behalf of our Rotary Club.
Gayle and I went to visit our good friend PP Patty. A wonderful time was spent with her. Patty sends her love to all and is very grateful that RYLA [Rotary Youth Leadership Award] is still going strong.
Van Morrison has placed his indelible stamp upon Western Music culture with a career spanning over half a century! “Moondance” highlights Morrison’s unique blend of Pop, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and Soul Music. Be prepared to be totally entertained as “Van the Man” presents this respectful, energetic and joyous tribute to Van Morrison, his life & music.
Our RIBFEST winner Teena and her family came to our meeting to receive the largest cheque we have ever given for our 50/50 at RIBFEST. Congratulations Teena, Marko & Ella
A very special day at our Rotary Club. Clayton was presented his 'Honorary Member' badge. Clayton has for years helped us in so many ways. He has volunteered for the Christmas Train hot chocolate, Freezing for a Reason, RIBFEST as our parking Guru, Search for the Perfect Pint and so many other events. Thank you Clayton, this is a very well deserved honour.
Upcoming events:
September 14th - Terry Fox Run & our Club BBQ
September 20th - Car Rally and Pot Luck dinner at Steve's
September 21st - Disc Golf
October 19th - RIPS
A little more about our newest member Tom
Tom and his wife Fiona have been married for 23 years and have two boys. Tom's wife is in charge of the science lab at Centennial high school. One son is in third year Mechanical Engineering at UBC and the other is starting Electrical Engineering at BCIT.
Tom’s Dad was a Rotarian and would often take Tom to help at Rotary events. The earliest one Tom can remember is when he was in grade one he helped clean up after a dinner/dance that Rotary put on at the Markham Fall Fair. His favourite event was selling raffle tickets for the Owen Sound Rotary’s annual car give away.
The first Rotary club that Tom belonged to was the Windsor Club and because of his profession he has been a member of clubs from Dartmouth Nova Scotia to Port Moody.
Tom is actually a past member of the Port Moody club but had to resign due to family and work requirements. However he kept up with club’s activities as he continued to receive the Golden Spike newsletter. Tom is very happy to be given the opportunity to rejoin the Port Moody Rotary Club
Welcome back Tom !!!!
Yvonne and Andy are both with the Maple Ridge Club now.
Guest speaker this week was past member and Member of the Maple Ridge Club - Yvonne Berrisford.
Yvonne did an outstanding job telling us about a project she and their club are supporting in South Africa.
It is a facility called Rosemoor and they service 95 senior patients with 65 staff. They have many issues with their building such as no hot water, so a hot water heating system need to be installed, washing machines need to be replaced and there are electrical problems. This project will be in conjunction with the Rotary Club of George in South Africa. All funds raised will go to help this facility and make it a better place for these seniors to live. She is asking our club for $2000.00 Canadian to help.
Yvonne won the bottle of wine this week !!!
Past President Rick has given his resignation to our Rotary Club. He has moved and finds the commute to Rotary early in the morning just too much. We are thankful for the time he has spent in our Rotary Club and we wish him well on this new chapter of his life.
We lost a dear friend on August 29th, 2025. Past Rotarian, Past President of RWH, amazing friend and citizen of Port Moody who earned the Key to our City, Ann Hulbert passed away after a long fight. We send our condolences to her son and Grandchildren. RIP Ann xoxoxo
Flags have been lowered at civic facilities to honour the passing of former Port Moody City Councillor Ann Hulbert. She served on Council for 23 years and received the Freedom of the City Award, the highest honour Port Moody can bestow, for her significant contributions to the community. We offer our deepest condolences to Ms. Hulbert’s family and friends.
Ann's son Jason wrote this on Instagram:
Social media is great for getting the word out for both happy and sad events. Unfortunately this is a sad post. Mom passed away last night just short of her 85th. She had a series of health issues for a prolonged period of time and it was expected but as always it’s still a shock. My one request is to not remember her for the last number of years as she went through her health complications but as the person she was. Never afraid to lend her voice/opinion to what she thought was important, a city council member and volunteer in @cityofpomo for decades. Hence my reason for choosing this picture of her, in her happy place, being involved. More info to come regarding a celebration of life. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check on her and visited her, it did not go unnoticed. Love you mom, say hi to dad for me. ❤️
PS. the photo that Jason is referring to is on Instagram and is Ann at the podium at Rotary.
It's always an exciting day in our Rotary Club when we get a new member, but just as exciting as when we have a 'past member' re-join us.
Welcome Back to Rotary Tom Babbs !!! We are excited to have you join us and we look forward to working with you in the future.
We wish you all many many more Happy & Healthy years together.
Ramin & Asiah
John & Cheryl
Neil & Donna
September 4th - Thirsty Thursday - Legion 5:00pm
September 9th - Book Club -TBA
September 12th - Pie Day at the Manor
September 14 - Terry Fox Run - please sign up to help at registration or greeting the public
Same day our Rotary Club of Port Moody BBQ - sign up
September 20 - Car Rally & Pot Luck at Steve's home - 5:30 please let Peter know if you are going to car rally.
September 21 - Disc Golf in Maple Ridge
A huge big Thank you to Mike for all the work he has done as Membership chair for the past few years. We are sad that he is leaving the Board but we are grateful that Susan has stepped up to be Membership Chair as well as helping Joan with Club Service. Big shoes to fill for sure !!!
Peter M spoke about the finances of RIBFEST this year. Peter has our finances in great order and we are thankful for all the work he has done to make everything easier going forward.
Amanda Todd Legacy Society
Amanda Todd Legacy Auction
from their website:
This legacy was established as a non-profit society with the mission goal of focusing on awareness and the well-being of young people and families with respect to prevention and awareness related to bullying, cyber abuse and internet safety as well as resources and awareness that encourage mental wellness and healthy living.
Every contribution, whether big or small, plays a meaningful role in helping us achieve our goals. All proceeds will go directly toward our programs and initiatives to support the youth and communities we serve
To donate an item or make a financial contribution please contact us via text message [604-329-0584] or email to auction@amandatoddlegacy.org. Deadline for donations is September 12, 2025. We are happy to arrange pickup of donated items for your convenience.
Thank you in advance for considering our requisition and supporting this important fundraiser.
Did you realize that Danne D has been doing Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor for over 10 years. !!!!
Thank you Danne for serving pies to the residents of Eagle Ridge Manor once a month. The pies are donated by Thrifty Foods and Joan has been helping Danne. In Danne's words 'Joan is amazing !!! Just get's at it and works hard'. Brian also has helped in the past and I'm sure others too. Next Pie Day is September 12th so if you would like to help, please let Danne know.
Van Morrison has placed his indelible stamp upon Western Music culture with a career spanning over half a century! “Moondance” highlights Morrison’s unique blend of Pop, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and Soul Music. Be prepared to be totally entertained as “Van the Man” presents this respectful, energetic and joyous tribute to Van Morrison, his life & music.
Joan's birthday and she and Gary's Anniversary all on the same day !!!
Dan & Marion's Anniversary
Peter C - 25 years in our Rotary Club
AND
We are grateful to hear that past member Mike Weins is getting better day by day after his accident. Mike we would love to see you again, when you are feeling better. !!!!
Innervisions BBQ was a great success. Thank you to Alan, Frank, Danne, Mike, Peter, Darrell, & Brian for taking on this event. Great weather to celebrate these men at Innervisons changing their lives, one day at a time.
More photos in the August random album
Don't forget to sign up for the Terry Fox Run - September 14th, 2025 - Rocky Point Park. Please let Darrell know if you will be helping. We need about 16 people.
Summer Sundays - Last concert of the year and it will be a great one with Barracuda !!!
Our Guest speakers talked about the Venosta Train at the Port Moody Museum and how our Rotary Club could help them with the renovation.
from Port Moody Museum website
THE VENOSTA
1921 CPR PASSENGER TRAIN CAR
Our 1921 Canadian Pacific Railway heavyweight passenger car “Venosta” is what everyone asks about first. Originally known as the "Glen Otter", it was a four bedroom, 32 seat sleeper car. It was later modified and renamed the "Glenatha" in 1927, before it was named the "Venosta".
This 1st class sleeper is on static display outside the POMO Museum, which is the second CPR Station built as the Pacific Terminus. The station, built in 1905-1907, is now located near the site of the original terminus of the CPR.
ORIGIN & HISTORY
Originally built by Canadian Car & Foundry as one of 13 Glen series cars, it was configured with 10 compartments, entered service as Glen Atha and operated as built until May 1942. It was then completely rebuilt to increase sleeping capacity with 8 sections and 4 double bedrooms. Eight of the 10-compartment cars built in 1921 were reconstructed and joined six other cars which were built new as 8 section/4 double bedroom sleepers in 1931. Glen Atha was renamed Venosta when rebuilt.
In November 1964, the CPR removed the Venosta from passenger service and refurbished the railcar as railway employees Safety Instructional Car No. 49, for usage in Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and South Edmonton.
1987 RESTORATION
Restoration of the railcar began in the fall of 1987, with volunteers from the Port Moody Heritage Society and the West Coast Railway Association. The restoration effort was massive. Much of the interior had water damage. New electric wiring for the heating and lighting was added. The car was cleaned, new carpeting added, and finally it was repainted and lettered in vintage CPR colours and script.
POMO MUSEUM EXHIBIT
A major part of the Venosta is now used to display historic railway pictures and artifacts and is now set up as a dining car.
When you walk inside, the first thing you’ll notice is the washroom, which is still a fully functioning washroom. As you walk along the very narrow hallway, you’ll see that the Venosta also features two restored sleeping compartments, set in 1920’s style. One compartment shows the top and lower berths set for night use. In the second compartment, the lower berth has been converted into a couch for day use and the upper berth is recessed into the wall. The car also features a ladies powder room, with accessories from the 1920's. Past the bedrooms, you’ll enter the large, open, dining area of the car.
END OF SERVICE
The Venosta and other ‘heavyweight’ cars were eventually removed from service due to the expense of operating them and of course the weight. As better building techniques and lighter materials like aluminum and stainless steel came into use, they became obsolete.
VENOSTA TODAY
Today, the Venosta is available to explore, visit or rent, and can be configured to accommodate seating and dining for 34. It is decorated inside for seasonal themes such as Halloween and Christmas. We host special events such as Game Day for Board games, special Tea events and other private functions.
Check out more on the Venosta and the POMO Museum here:
Looks what happens when you wear your Rotary pin while on vacation !!!! You meet 2 Aussie's who are much bigger than our Peter !!!
Summer Sunday's last concert this year - until the Christmas Concert.....
August 24 -
BARRACUDA The Essential Tribute To Heart
Barracuda hail from Vancouver, the original city where Ann & Nancy Wilson formed the amazing legacy of the band “Heart”.
Led by four octave powerhouse vocalist D.L. Car; who is an Ann Wilson purist vocally, Barracuda captures the sound of Heart down to the finest detail both vocally and instrumentally, and have to be seen to be believed!
Guest today Brian Lot from Langley Central Rotary Club. Tom Babbs special guest is going to rejoin our Club. Innervisions BBQ is Wednesday. There will be 30 men at the BBQ, some of whom have helped with set up and take down of our RIBFEST.
Please let Alan Schmelzel know if you are coming to help. September 14th Terry Fox Run at Rocky Point park. 8:30-11:0 AM Please come and help with registration & greeting. 10-12 people needed.
BBQ for our Club will be at Belcarra Park. Thank you to Susan for organizing.
Danne Dunlop is needing one helper for Pie Day at the Manor.
Spirited Book club will meet this week.
Guess who’s coming for dinner will be in mid November.
Everyone was positive about the pictures at our meetings. Thirsty Thursday was August 7th at the Legion. Thank you to Gary for organizing. Looks like there was a big group with lots of smiles. Come on out next month !!!!
Heritage Mountain cleanup was Saturday August 9th at 9AM sharp. A great 'crew' showed up !!!
Also thanks to Martin and past member Terry who slipped out before photo was taken.
RIBFEST Managers Meeting Scheduled.
Our club received the RAG Award at the International Rotary Convention in Calgary. All those who attended had a wonderful time.
Brian Lot from Langley helped with our 50/50 Draw from Langley. Brian has a lot of Stone Sculpture’s from Zimbabwe. World Class sculptures Available for sale. All funds will go to the Foundation. Happy Bucks Darrell, who always does a great job as our Sgt. at Arms.
Online today Ramin and Dale.
RIBFEST Colossal 50/50 Draw Total Sold $74,760 Jackpot $37,380
Ticket Draw and winner called. Teena from Delta
We will ask her to come to our meeting to do the presentation.
Congratulations to Teena
Summer Sunday's - Sunday August 17 - Rocky Point Park
The Rain City 6 has been electrifying the stage and entertaining audiences since 2015. Backed by a dynamite group of seasoned musicians, this Vancouver based band brings powerhouse vocals, exciting medleys, and unique arrangements of your favourite songs to the stage. The band is a staple of the Vancouver music scene and knows how to start the party and fill a dance floor! Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for knock your socks off fun!
and our Guest Speaker - Peter Kobayashi talking to us about the 2025 Terry Fox Run.
Peter is a former member of the Coquitlam Sunrise Club and was a very active member there. We hope to see him more often at our Rotary meetings. Peter has asked if we would be willing to be 'greeters' and registration at the Terry Fox Run at Rocky Point Park again this year. More details to follow but please make your calendars. September 14th, 2025.
There will be a BBQ on Wednesday, August 13th at Innervisions to thank them for all the work they did for our RIBFEST and to celebrate that they are changing their lives, one day at a time.
If you have a BBQ you can lend us, please let us know as soon as possible and sign up if you would like to help.
Thank you.
Frank was so lucky to have us sing our Birthday song to him. We wish him Health & New adventures in this coming year.
Also to Mike P's bride Christine.. We know that they are having a wonderful time away.
Vida is celebrating her 41 years in Rotary.
2025 Port Moody RIBFEST Colossal 50/50 Draw!!!
$74,485. The biggest jackpot ever !!!! Good luck everyone!!!!
The draw will happen at our meeting this week. Can everyone please wear your blue Rotary shirts so we will have a photo op?
Saturday August 9th, - Heritage Mtn. Clean-up -
Come on out and help make our Community a better place to live. Please come to Gallaghers in Newport Village no later than 8:55 AM as we all leave at 9:00 AM Sharp.
Thank you to Alan for organizing this each month.
Summer Sunday's August 10th, 2025
Feeling' Alright - Tribute to Joe Cocker
Terry Raible and the sizzling seven-piece Feelin’ Alright band backed by two dynamic female vocalists play the music of Joe Cocker from his electrifying performance at Woodstock to his movie hits like Up Where We Belong from Officer and a Gentleman.
Great turnout at our meeting after a long weekend of RIBFEST and our guests were:
Tom Babbs
Past members Yvonne & Andy - and it was Yvonne's birthday
Member from their club in Maple Ridge joined us also.
AG Maureen was there to present the new banner for Rotary this year
Clayton - nice to see him
and our Guest Speaker - Mario who spoke to us about starting a community newspaper.
RIBFEST seemed to be the topic of conversation and the room was a buzz with enthusiasm .
Frank and Glen spoke about about the 50/50
Port Coquitlam Centennial Club and Langley came out to help sell 50/50 tickets. Thank you to them.
Monica and Susan did an outstanding job at the VIP area and Susan asked everyone to give President Allison our RIBFEST manager a standing ovation for her hard work and 'calmness' throughout RIBFEST. Well done !!
Mike who was the Judging manager did an outstanding job with our Judges as well as he talk to so many people and asked where they were from. Lots from the Tri-Cities but also from around the world. You are a great AMBASSASOR for RIBFEST Mike.
Winners: Boss Hogs - Best Ribs, Grizzly - Best Sauce.
Lots of kudos given to all but especially to our volunteers. We could never put on an event this size without our volunteers.
Darrell reminded us that our Youth Exchange girl, Victoria will be arriving in just 1 month. Darrell needs members to get their Police Check so that you can help with her while she is in our Club for 1 year.
Also Addie is leaving for Brazil for a year as our 'outbound' student.
The Founder, Past President and Honorary member of our Rotary Club, Gene Vickers came to donate $5000.00 for our next Belize project. Gene is now a Rotarian in Vernon, BC and he and a couple of their members would like to join the next group going to Belize for the RI Global Grant. This is a great start, along with the $20K from our Rotary Club.
Gene presented our Rotary Club of Port Moody with the Banner from his Rotary Club the Vernon Silver Star Club.
Ian MacPhail, one of the Committee members of the Legacy project spoke about Legacy and why they the committee believe we should go ahead with it. The Committee members were: Alan, Darrell, Neil, Victoria, Mike P and Ian.
He listed 3 things:
Finance, Time Line and How Rotary will be perceived.
Thank you to everyone who spoke on this motion.
On a happier note, Gary spoke about Thirsty Thursday and low and behold a couple from Germany were told by Assistant Governor Maureen that our Rotary Club was meeting at the Legion for Thirsty Thursday. They were at the Rotary International Conference in Calgary and now travelling around. Gary said they knew more about our area than he did. He said they were a lovely couple, first to arrive and last to leave. Well done everyone for being excellent hosts.
Happiest of Birthday's to Krista - Darrell's wife
AND to Monica for 1 year in Rotary.
Great to see Tom out to our Club again.
Always a good turnout to clean up Heritage Mtn Blvd., making our Community a better place to live.
Thank you to all who came to help AND to advertise Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST
Summer Sunday's knocked it out of the park again this past weekend with thousands attending. Rotary was acknowledged many times as 93.5 WAVE was 'on site' reporting live. George and I both spoke. I talked about ROTARY RIBFEST this coming weekend and asked for everyone to come on down. Mr. 50/50 Frank spoke live as well, and Gayle was there with a Share volunteer to sell tickets. The jackpot went up with all the good selling they did.
Our Rotary Club of Port Moody is getting great exposure at Summer Sunday's . This is the tent set up about 10.00 AM
And Speaking of Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST - YES IT IS THIS WEEKEND. Everyone keep track of your steps for the weekend and we will once again guess BILL'S !!!
Everyone wear comfortable shoes, bring a sweater/jacket for the evening and comfy shoes. Also a change of shirt if you want to have a beverage after your shift. We are still in need of cashiers, & ID checkers so please if you have a few hours this weekend, VOLUNTEER PLEASE !!!
Thank you to all the committee members who have worked so hard to make
2025 PORT MOODY ROTARY RIBFEST a huge success.
Alison - our fearless leader
Glen - Marketing Man
Peter Muir - the man that does it all - Volunteer co-ordinator and shhhh no one needs to know
Al - Main Bar & VIP
Alan - logistics - huge job
Ramin - IT specialist
Susan & Monica - Rotary VIP
Cleone - Family Fun Zone
Mike - Judging & the guy who talks to all guests and helps wherever he can
Clayton - Parking extraordinaire !!
Bill - the GREEN MACHINE
George - Mayor of Music - Best music at any RIBFEST
Frank - Mr. 50/50
Trish - shhhhh no one needs to know what she does
Ian - Ribbers
Joan - Counter gal
Linda - Ambassadors/Greeters - lots of donations at the gates due to great volunteers !!!
And of course there is NO way we could put on an event this size without our AMAZING volunteers!!!!
Take a deep breath and lets make this the BEST EVER !!!!
The first Rotary meeting of the year and it seems many are still away. President Alison did a great job running the meeting and we finished up early even with Happy Dollars.
Brian mentioned that their lives will be changing soon as their is a baby coming to the family.
Frank had a birthday end of last month
Peter's bride Cindy is having a birthday & Haleh has been a member of our Rotary Club for 1 year.
Glen, Al, Alan & Cleone spoke about the Rotary International Conference in Calgary. By all accounts it was very worthwhile and some new projects could be in the 'wings'.
Thirsty Thursday was last week. Always a good time to get together with members socially.
The Spirited Book Club met - Not sure what book but I'm guessing the wine was good !!!
July 12 - Clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Come on out and help make our community a better place to live. Meet at Gallaghers at 8:55am and after you are done, stay around for a coffee.
July 18 - Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor. Come out to help Danne serve pie to the seniors.
July 18-20 - RIBFEST. It is coming fast. We need lots more volunteers and especially Cashiers and ID checkers. If you know of anyone that would like to help we would appreciate that.
August 21st - Outbound Exchange Student Addie is leaving for Brazil and inbound exchange student, Victoria is arriving.
Last Sunday Rotary sold 50/50 tickets at our Summer Sundays concert. Thank you to Frank and Glen who came out to sell and to Share.
Sunday July 13th - Come on out for the last chance to sell tickets before RIBFEST
GABRIEL MARK HASSELBACH
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach – JUNO Award and Canadian Album of the Year winner, Billboard charting artist, Michael Bublé colleague, and seminal Powder Blues member- brings his hot six piece band to Summer Sundays with guest vocalist LJ Mounteney. Coming on the heels of 19 albums, 11 Billboard hits, $36K monthly listeners and six months on Billboard Top 100 with his last single, Gabriel will present a punchy hip shaking show.
Steelin’ In The Years gathers together some of the West Coast’s most accomplished musicians who share a passion for the music of Steely Dan. SITY features top-notch interpretations of favourite Steely Dan compositions which draw from virtually all their albums. It’s an extraordinary show which never fails to electrify and delight audiences.
You’re invited to attend the Celebration of Life service for my dad Joseph Witiuk who passed away on June 13,1925.
The service is on this Saturday July 5, 2025 at the Trinity United Church located at 2211 Prairie Ave Port Coquitlam at 2 pm with a reception following in the church hall.
Dad enjoyed celebrating many of his birthdays with the club over the years when we used to meet at the well.
Hope to see many of you there.
Steve.
We had such a good turnout to go to the Rotary International Conference that we decided to have our last get together for this Rotary year at the Coquitlam Grill. Thank you to Monica for organizing. It was evident that everyone that went wanted a good breakfast. Great conversation.
RIBFEST - if you haven't signed up to volunteer, please do so as soon as possible. Peter has been working hard on this and a video will go out soon as the orientation for volunteers.
Pot Luck Dinner at our home
It was so wonderful to have so many of you come to meet Cisco. We had a full house who showed up with amazing food and good vibes. It is always so nice to have everyone together. Glen presented Cisco a Paul Harris award and he was so surprised and grateful. Cisco then spoke to everyone about Belize and all that our Club and others have done to make their country a much better place to live.
Our Rotary meeting will be at Coquitlam Grill this Wednesday at 7:00AM. Don't be early as they don't open until exactly 7:00 AM. Thanks to Monica for arranging this.
Years ago in 2009 a young man applied to be an Ambassadorial Scholar through Rotary International and we have been in touch with Yashar Keramati ever since. He has been in South Africa, Kenya, Angola, Cuba where he received his Degree as a Doctor. Yashar decded years ago that he only wanted to help those people who are in need and though Rotary World Help he has continued to do this. Dan Gallant has been his mentor and supporter for all these years and has help send many containers full of medical supplies wherever Yashar is in need.
Brian's bride Claire celebrates a birthday and so does Alan S wife Nadine celebrate a birthday.
Darrell and Krista and Christine and Mike are celebrating anniversaries.
So nice to see Tom Babbs at our meeting again.
Glen is doing a wonderful job with our social media and has put our 50/50 up on Instagram with now 25K clicks. Well done !!!
Books and more books. Please take your books to our Little Free Library near Old Orchard Park or bring and Gayle will make sure they go in to our Little Library.
George went down to our little library and 'added' these words so hopefully now some people won't come and take 'all' the books as they have in the past, when we fill up the Little Free Library
We were blessed to have our outgoing student Addie and her Dad, Andrew join us for our meeting. Addie is going to Brazil for 1 year and is an amazing young lady. We wish her the very Best in this coming year. Addie promises to keep in touch with us to let us know how she is doing there.
Many in our Rotary Club have gone to the International Conference in Calgary. I'm sure they will all have a wonderful time there and bring back lots of good memories of the Conference.
On Friday, June 27th, 5:30 pm there will be a Pot Luck at the Balzer's for Cisco Woods from Belize, who will be coming back from Conference with Al, Alan & Glen. Cisco's daughter Cort will be with him as well. Please come and join us and as usual, bring something to share as well as your beverage of choice. We have worked with Cisco in Belize for many years, and now this is your opportunity to meet him in person. !!!
Please let me know if you will be attending.
Guess who Susan and Yvonne met on the flight to Calgary? Yes - Dan the man !!!!
Looks like these two are having fun at conference. !!!
Lots more photos of the conference in our 'June random' album. - Thanks to Glen & Al & Yvonne for the photos.
Happy Birthday to Gerry & our newest member Melissa.
We have helped Mossom Creek for years now with our community grants and Rotary was invited to join them for their 10 Anniversary. Pat Dennett called Gayle and asked her to join them for this celebration. Gayle invited Joan to go with her which was wonderful as Joan had never been to Mossom Creek Hatchery before.
PP Al gave a Paul Harris +7 to Brian Wormald for his donation to Rotary International. Well deserved !!!
President Rick gave out some fun gifts again.....he really must think about our members all the time.
Peter our treasurer received an abacus in case power goes out !
Glen received a Hungry Hippo for all the work he does in Kenya
Neil received a gift of Neil's favourite comedians.
Susan received 'sand bags' for the corn hole game at the Rotary VIP tent at RIBFEST.
Speaking of RIBFEST we have a top secret announcement to make:
We have a special deal for exclusive to Rotarians, our Rotary Friends, Shred-A-Thon supporters and, at your discretion, whomever you bring into your cone of silence/circle of trust. Here's the deal. You can save $10 off our RIBFEST VIP Experience by using the Code - SHRED25. This is a special thank you for our Shred-A-Thon and Rotary Club Facebook supporters. The code is valid until June 21.
Simply enter code SHRED25 when you purchase online.
All New for 2025. RIBFEST is bringing our VIP experience to a whole new level.
Rusty returns as the in-house pit master with an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT menu of Brisket, Texas Turkey, Pulled Pork and, of course, BBQ Ribs. Enjoy with an array of side dishes including Pit Beans, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Green Salad, Cornbread & Corn on the Cob. And, a Welcome Beverage is included.
Spend more time relaxing and enjoying the live bands on stage.
This VIP experience promises a perfect blend of delicious food, refreshing beverages, and great music in a comfortable setting.
RibFest is at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody July 18 - 20, 2025.
They will be leaving our Rotary Club of Port Moody as they have moved to Maple Ridge, but the Ridge Meadows club have gained amazing members. Andy and Yvonne you will always be Rotary Club of Port Moody friends, and we wish you well with your new club. Thank you for all you have done for our Rotary Club. Please keep in touch.
Thank you to Joan for the photos
Thank you to Mike, Darrell, Joan, Peter M, Bill, Rick & Terry Miller and Susan who came for coffee after. Great job everyone !!
This is what happens when you come to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. You get your steps in and have fun doing it. !!!!
Most of us were blessed to have met Steve's Dad. Steve would bring his Dad to Rotary most every year for his Birthday and we would sing 'our song' to him. Last April he turned 101 and on Friday June 13th, Steve's Dad passed on. Steve we all are grateful to have met your Dad. He was an inspiration to us all. We send our love and condolences to you and your Sister.
Peter thank you for putting up the signs for our RIBFEST and for you and Al Sgoing to the locker to get the tents, tables, signs, banner & rope, and I'm sure a whole lot more.
We are grateful to the City for dropping off the stantions which made it so much easier to finish up the day.
Bill is always there to cut up the cardboard and carry it to the back of City Hall when the bins are full.
Brian showed up very early, just days after his eye surgery, to bring coffee and timbits for all.
Clayton also came early to help set up the tents and then off to work he went.
We had many members show up to help for the day.
The following were there:
Trish - money counter,
Clayton - set up
Brian - set up, coffee & tidbits
John - Traffic director
Dave - Traffic
Jinsoo - photographer and empty documents
Gayle - Donations
Peter - Donations
Bill - cardboard breakdown and general trash
Danne - empty documents
Alison - early riser and set up
Susan - talking to everyone about Rotary & Summer Sundays & take down
Frank - traffic director and empty documents
Al - IT for Credit Cards and Donations
Joan - empty documents and take down
Vida - support
Haleh - empty documents
Neil - empty documents
Glen - empty documents, taking to all about Rotary
Cleone & family - break down cardboard
Victoria - Take down
Mike - brought aprons and set up
Tom B - empty documents [ past member]
Linda - a little of all
PS if you were there and I did not see you, I'm so sorry
Johan Yapp & Victor Verela were so very helpful from Best Shredding
This is a fundraiser for our Rotary Club, but more than that, it is a Community Service. The people of our community are so very grateful that we do this and we are getting to know people that come every year as well as see old friends. Everyone has a great time and it warms my heart to see all these members together having fun helping the community.
Pizza was great - we ordered from Panago this year again.
Take down we very fast and thank you to Peter, John and Al for going to the lockup to take all back.
Our Rotary tents looked amazing and it surly showed that this was a Rotary Club of Port Moody event.
Well done everyone and thank you so much for supporting this fundraiser.
Thank you to PP Al, Glen & Brian for an amazing presentation on the Global Grants for Belize and their personal experiences on the last trip. These are some of the stats on how we have helped
29 schools now have Rachel Labs
Over 3000 children have access to this education
1/2 the schools have no internet or grid power
The prison has been going strong for 5 years
Over 500 inmates have improved their literacy skills
Over 1000 inmates have had access to educational and vocational content
Re incarceration rate reduced from 84% to 16% over the last years
Please consider going on the next trip to Belize. I promise it will change your life as a Rotarian and as a person.
Guests this week
Soon to be AG Maureen Boyd
Denis Boyd
on line past member Gene Vickers
and it was so good to see past member Tom Babbs.....hope we will see more of him (with Bill)
Exchange student update: YES we will be having an 'outbound' Addie Doyleand inbound exchange student this year is Victoria Borja. Thank you to Darrell for organizing this, AND thank you to Victoria for offering to be the councillor for her.
Gerry's birthday
& Cathy S - Al's bride's birthday
Alan & Lisa's Anniversary and they are going on a wonderful trip to celebrate.
RI convention is coming up in Calgary and they are looking for volunteers. Please help out if you can.
Thank you to President Elect Alison, Bill, Glen, PP Al, Cleone, & Melissa for helping with the Rotary Epic Day of Service.
This is one of the reasons we join Rotary is to 'give back' by helping others.
What an EPIC Day of Service. The weather was epic (could it get any wetter?). And the team, and the job was pretty good too. 20 members of the Rotary Clubs of Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Centennial & Coquitlam Sunrise joined forces with SHARE to completely redo the entrance Garden to Tamarack Terrace. This facility provides housing to seniors and families in the tri-cities.
Great support for this project from Para Safe Landscaping.
More photos in photo library 2025 Epic Day of Service.
Last meeting was to take a vote on the following:
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 $xxxxxx and $xxxxxx 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.
Motion was defeated.
June 5th - Installation night. If you have not already signed up, please let Susan or Trish know that you would like to come. The Installation night will be at Saint Street Grill for $70.00/person. The food is always great. This is the night we thank Rick for his Rotary year, and welcome Alison as our new President and the Board of Directors for 2025 - 26
June 7th - SHRED-A-THON - Please come on out to support this fundraising event. We need some strong backs and smiling faces to help. Thank you\
We are thinking good and positive thoughts for Brian W as he is recovering from eye surgery.
and President Rick who has hurt his back and is using crutches.
We also have Steve in our prayers as he is healing and now going through chemo. What a warrior he has been. !!!!
International meeting was held on Monday night and we had 12 members come. Great meeting lead by Al and no photos taken. ;o( Thank you to Al, Alison, Gayle, Joan, Glen, Cleone, Andy Victoria, Peter, Brian, Monica & Linda
Thank you to Gayle for taking notes and to Joan for photos - lots more photos under May Random photo album.
Big Day . Full table of Burnham’s. Enough for a Ball Team
Jessica Burnham was our Guest Speaker.
“Marketing to Millennials.”
Tech Savy 30-40 something highly educated and Purpose Driven Socially Conscious Local Environment is their Purpose Very short attention span (5 minutes) Push information to the top of the page Word of Mouth is really important to Millennials Ideas for improving our newsletter she would be happy to help. Quick Ideas Follow local accounts Describe what the Rotary Club of Port Moody is. Quick Ideas Update and simplify our website Ask how we can attract younger people Community Development Important Group to target 30-40 year olds Meeting information needs to be upfront Millennials do not use Facebook , they use Instagram
Great input Jessica......thank you so much.
RIBFEST meeting was on Tuesday evening Still looking for volunteers
Remember Installation Dinner June 5, @ 5:00pm Please Register
SHRED-A-THON - Still need more volunteers. Would love to have you come and Help. Go to the 'events page in Club runner to sign up. Bring your family members to come and help .
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 Berrisfordberrisaj@outlook.com
Caring for your mental Health during tumultuous times.
Chris Boyd and Brooke from the Coquitlam Club were our guest speakers.
Mental Health & Self Care
1. Know thyself
2. Express & surpress
3. Compartmentalize
4. Limit news consumption
5. Focus on what you have control over
6. Create a healthy routine
7. Calm body & shift mind
Both Chris and Brooke did an excellent job in explaining the above points. Thank you for your presentation.
Special guests this week:
Clayton stops in for a coffee and to say hi !!! Always good to see him
Melissa - had her 'interview' to become a member and we all felt she would be amazing.
AND our Guest Speakers - Chris & Brooke.
Darrell spoke about Youth Exchange and now we need to get to work. We have an outbound student from Anmore going to Brazil and now as a Club we need to accept and inbound and looks like either Spain or Brazil. We have had many exchange students in the past, but none for about 10 years. Please could everyone get a Police Check so that you may take this young person out to a game, movie, dinner whatever you choose. We will need host families as well. This student will be going to Heritage Woods and would be with you for 3 months only.
Darrell will set up a committee to help facilitate this.
Here is the form for the Police check. No cost to you or the Club. Please do this for any volunteering for our Rotary Club.
Fees related to this application are covered under the Criminal Records Review Program. It is FREE to you.
You can choose to have your ID verified via their BC Services Card Login (recommended) or complete the application and send a copy of your ID to this email address.
The last option is to complete the attached form and give it to Peter M. He will need to verify your ID the next time he sees you or send a photo of your ID to this email address.
The current processing time is 15 business days, if not additional information is required.
The Club will receive notification when you have been cleared.
Any questions, please contact Peter Muir. We can sit down and complete the application together.
Search for the Perfect Pint 2025 - once again we will state that it was a huge success.
Frank spoke about the members that helped sell 50/50 tickets at SFPP. Thank you to Victoria & George, Susan & Al S and Darcel from Share and Frank. We sold more tickets this year at Search than last year by double. Well done everyone.
Glen is doing an outstanding job with marketing for 50/50 as well as Honey Mustard [Zack] came out and did 2 videos, which were shown at the meeting, about the Starfish program. Well done once again.
President Rick had a 'Sweet' gift for Frank for all his good work and
our President gave out a special 'beer' to Alan K for leading the troops for Search for the Perfect Pint.
BUT the gifts didn't stop there !!!! 2 members got 'egg' containers as again our President gave these out to those 2 members that eat eggs.
Thank you so much to Jin Soo for making an amazing video of our Search for the Perfect Pint. Glen said we had over 2400 views so far, and has a reach well beyond are usual Facebook followers.
May Day Parade - Nice to see so many members out helping at the Port Coquitlam May Day Parade.
Clean up of Heritage Mtn. No photo this week, but 7 showed up to help make our community a better place to live.
RIBFEST meeting is on Tuesday May 20th.
Wednesday May 28th is a Special General Meeting regarding a vote on the Legacy project. Please vote by proxy if you can not make this meeting.
Another huge success for our SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT PINT and thank you to Alan K and his team of volunteers that made this another great event for the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Thank you to all who came out to support and to volunteer. Well done !!!!
Victoria was one of many selling 50/50 tickets at SFPP. Well done and thank you to Share for coming out to help.
Peter was once again giving out the SFPP glasses along with Cleone. Peter never misses an opportunity to talk to guests about Rotary.
Allison and I had fun putting wrist bands on everyone and welcoming them to our event. We suggest that next year we put on the tickets.....doors open and 5:30pm and serving starts at 6:00 pm
More photos under 2025 SFPP photo album. Thank you to Jin Soo and Joan for the photos
Nice to see Melissa out and and interview coming soon. AND she won the wine this week.
All our Best to Brian - eye surgery
Steve - Chemo
May 17th - Rotary International Day of Giving - Tamarak Terrace - Landscaping
On 17 May 2025, Rotary Clubs throughout District 5050 come together for this year's EPIC Day of Service, a global movement dedicated to making a positive impact through hands-on service projects. In our district, which serves NW Washington and Fraser River Valley, BC alone, 32 Rotary Clubs will mobilize thousands of volunteers to address critical needs in their communities.
Gayle spoke about our Little Lending Library which seems that someone is coming and taking 'all' the books out rather than Take one Leave one.
We will put up a sign to monitor this as it is frustrating that someone may be taking to sell them or?
Our BEST surprise was that a committee got together and now have the following:
President Elects for the following years.
2025-2026 Allison Young
2026-2027 Darrell Burnham 2027-2028 Joan Schwantz 2028-2029 Alan Schmelzel & Ian Macphail 2029-2030 Monica Delgado 2030-2031 Halle Fazel
Community Grants will be closed for this year due to over spending. -
Rotary VIP lounge is $84.00 including GST and tip and a beverage of choice - All you can eat. No takeaways please.
Rusty returns as our in-house VIP pit master with an all you can eat menu of Brisket, Texas Turkey, Pulled Pork and, of course, BBQ Ribs. Enjoy this selection with an array of side dishes including Pit Beans, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Green Salad, Cornbread & Corn on the Cob.
And, your Welcome Beverage, with choice of craft beer and wine, is included.
Spend more time relaxing and enjoying the live bands on stage. This VIP experience promises a perfect blend of delicious food, refreshing beverages, and great music in a comfortable setting.
We breed, raise and train fully certified assistance dogs. Our service (mobility & PTSD) and hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with disabilities. Our accredited facility dogs work with community professionals, such as teachers, RCMP and psychologists to help support healthy communities.
PADS breeds, raises, trains and support accredited assistance dogs, partnering them with people living with disabilities and with community care professionals.
PADS is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
President Rick had a gift for Danne for his birthday. Where does he find these things?
Saturday May 10th - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Meet at Gallaghers in Newport Village at 8:55 am as they leave at 9:00 AM SHARP. Come one, come all.....the more the merrier and stay for a coffee afterward.
June 4th, 2025 - Rotary Club of Port Moody's Installation night This is the night we thank our outgoing President Rick for his Rotary year and to welcome Alison as our President for the Rotary year 2025-2026
Trish and Susan have worked hard making this a great night . Saint Street Grill always does a fantastic job for our Installation dinner and they need to know as soon as possible how many people are going.
Please join us in the celebration of installing our new president, Alison Young for our upcoming 2025-2026 Rotary year and to say Thank You you to our current president, Rick Fisher. The dinner event will be held at Saint Street Grill, Port Moody.
The price for dinner is $70.00 per person (incl. gst & tip).
Time: 5:00 Arrival, 5:30 Sit Down
Cash bar.
Please remember to sign up for our annual SHRED-A-THON - SIGN UP SHEET went out yesterday.
Please remember that when you are purchasing your 'beverages', go to the 2929St. Johns street and tell them to please put your receipt 'The Port Moody Rotary Club' and we will get 4% rebate back from your purchase. It's an easy fundraiser for us. Thank you
Always welcome guests and this week we had Graeme & Melissa & Claire as our guest speaker from Share.
Melissa
Graeme
Claire from Share our Guest Speaker
Claire did a fantastic job explaining all the services that Share covers in the Tricities. She has such a great presence and is very engaging. She told us even though they are serving so many more people this year than last, Claire said 'It is working'!!! The story that struck me was about a young man who was addicted and lost everything. He joined the 'group' reluctantly and didn't engage very much. The staff organized a 'pot luck dinner' and this man brought his 'famous wings' and everyone complimented him on them. It doesn't sound like much but to him it gave him a sense of belonging and worth. Fantastic story. !!!!
This is from their website:
MISSION, VISION, VALUES
SHARE Family & Community Services Society started as a children’s clothing exchange in 1972 in the basement of founder Gertie Grosser’s home and quickly became a focal point for community members who wanted to help themselves and their neighbours with life’s challenges.
Today SHARE is a non-profit, independent, community based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities.
MISSION
To connect, engage, and strengthen individuals and families.
VISION
A strong community that welcomes everyone to live, participate, contribute, and reach their full potential.
VALUES
Collaboration: We foster respectful and trusting relationships with those we serve and with the community. We value the contributions and partnerships of others.
Generosity: We practice other-centeredness, and act unconditionally, without judgement, and without prejudice.
Inclusion: We work to ensure that everyone is welcomed, respected and authentically seen and heard.
Hope: We act with hope when we find a way forward, drawing on our resilience, abundance, creativity and innovation.
Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency: acting in the best interest of clients, each other and the organization, making evidence-based, unbiased decisions.
Strength Based: We meet people where they are, and acknowledge and build on the strengths of each individual and each family.
Compassion: We respond with empathy and action to the struggles of others and within ourselves. We move away from blame and criticism, and nurture patience and positivity.
Glen and Marcia made up this great collage of photos from the Belize trip. He will take this to the Rotary International Conference in Calgary in late June. AG Maureen Boyd did a presentation at the Coquitlam Club of their experience in Belize and we had many from the Rotary Club of Port Moody attend. Al S, Dan G, Gayle, Mike C, Brian and Linda. It was a wonderful meeting and all were very impressed with what has been accomplished and will be accomplished in Belize. I spoke a few words about how this all got started and did not mention that after we met Cisco, we came back to our Rotary Club of Port Moody and we talked to Al about going to Belize just to see what he thought could be done. Al took us up on that invite and he has been going strong ever since. Now he has Glen and Brian on board as well who have taken many trips to Belize and encourage more to do the same. This year I think they had 13 go with them.
PP Susan wrote:
I just want to give a big Shout Out to all of our members who came out today to help clean/organize our storage locker! And also to Trish who saved some signs from going to the recycling depot by updating outdated old signs!
It only took us a couple of hours and because of the good turnout, was fast and easy work (and fun!)
Thanks to all of you:
The 2 Peters
Alison
Al S.
Trish
Victoria
Linda
Frank
Hope I didn't miss anyone! and Susan
Sorry Peter C, you were off looking for something to fix and missed the photo.
There is always a lot of trash after cleaning up the lock-up and Thank you to AL who went by today with his 'truck' and took away all the trash. He said he feels so 'special' with our note to him. !!!!
A moment we've all been waiting for is finally here — though few know the full story, and even fewer remember how it all began.
This Wednesday, the Planning Committee will unveil something that will shape the future of our Club. It’s been kept under careful lock and key — and trust us, the wait will be worth it.
Be there to be part of history. Some secrets are too good to keep forever.
See you Wednesday, On behalf of the Planning Committee
April 30th - we will have PADS puppies at our meeting this week. It will be a fun meeting.
May 1st. - Thirsty Thursday - Meet at the Port Moody Legion 5:30 pm
May 3-4 - District 5050 Conference in Tulalip Resort, WA
May 6 - Book Club - place TBA
May 31st - Rotary International Day of Giving - Tamarak Terrace - Landscaping
June 7th - SHRED-A-THON. Thank you to Joan for printing up the posters.
Last week we had a big group come to clean up Heritage Mtn.Blvd. Thank you to all who came to help make our City of Port Moody a better place to live.
When taking photos please send to me in JPEG form as Club runner does NOT accept HEIC. Thank you
Sure enough Inlet Regatta was on the weekend, and guess who was 'cleaning up'. Bill, Bill, Bill !!!! Thank you for all you do!!!!
Our special guests were Martin [soon to be a member], & Graeme [ 2nd meeting]
Happy Birthday to Brian D on the 23rd.
PAG Al presented two Paul Harris awards to Joan - PH +1, Mike C and PH + 1 [no photo of Mike, sorry]
Bill told us about about the planting at Westhill park trail and the 19 students, 4 parents, a teacher, and Sara from the City. It is so wonderful that we have the partnership with the young people.
Peter is asking for wine to be donated for the draw he is doing every week. Congratulations Alan for winning last week.
Legacy project update from the City. Lots of questions and lots to be decided from the City before we make a decision.
Chad Stevens, Julie Parry, Nathan from the Recreation Department
We had a good presentation from the City but there is a lot of unanswered questions. They think tender will go out in May 2025 to have building completion end of 2026 and operational 2027. They have suggested that we will have a 5 year free allocation and fees for the building to be negotiated after 5 years. There will be 87 parking places for any event there with 9 extra ones for AV. We will have preferred times unless the soccer club is having a tournament or event. Access to the building will be by 'card and someone will have to stand at the entrance to let everyone in if we choose to have our meetings there. We will have to set up and take down each week and someone will have to make coffee and clean up, and bring in food for members and Guest Speakers each week. We will have a small storage area for our flags, spikes and name tags that will be where the City have their janitor supplies. City Staff will have the top floor for offices !!!
April 26th - Clean up the locker. Strong backs needed. 10:00 - Falcon Drive.
April 30th - we will have PADS puppies at our meeting. Please mark that date on your calendars. It will be a fun meeting.
May 3-4 - District 5050 Conference in Tulalip Resort, WA
We now have a waiting list for our Search for the Perfect Pint. We will need help the day of the event. Please sign up with Alan K.
May 10 - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. - Please be at Gallaghers in Newport Village at 8:55 AM..... The more the merrier.
May 13 - Spirited Book Club Venue TBA
June 2nd - International meeting at the Balzer's. Pot Luck and bring beverage of choice. Everyone welcome. 5:30 PM. Lots of projects to talk about and it is always a fun night.
June 5th - Installation night - SAVE the DATE ....This is the night we thank President Rick for this past Rotary year and welcome Allison as our new President. It will be held at Saint Street Grill and the tickets will be $70.00 / person including tax & tip. [same price as last year]
Trish and Susan are organizing this year and it promises to be fun.
June 21-25 - Rotary International Convention in Calgary, AB
Next up is June 7th. SHRED-A-THON
We will be sending out a volunteer list for this event also. It is a great time to meet and thank the community for supporting our annual SHRED-A-THON.
PLEASE put posters up in your building, on the mail boxes, in coffee shops to advertise that we are doing this. Glen is doing a great job for social media, but we need your help to fill 2 trucks. & thank you to Joan for printing the posters.
7 members of the Rotary Club of Port Moody attended the 2025 Rotary District Conference. Dan G, Bill, PP Susan President Rick, President Elect Allison, Peter M & Frank. A great turnout from our Club, and because we had no guest speaker each spoke about what they found interesting at the conference. The theme was Vibrant Clubs, Membership, Public Image and Foundation.President Rick did a great job facilitating this topic.
The discussion was lively and again we talk about how Rotary does not 'brag' about what we do !!! We are pretty sure a lot of people are aware of our Rotary Club of Port Moody, but if was discussed that we do not 'invite people' to come to our meetings and check us out and maybe become members. It was suggested that we have a Port Moody Rotary Day for the Community and hopefully we will expand on that idea. Glen is doing an outstanding job with social media talking about what we do in our community and you can help by 'sharing' his posts.
Let's have a brainstorming session and see what we can come up with. Who's in?
Also it would be a big help to make our meetings more interesting for Guests, if we had good guest speakers. Darrell does an outstanding job but it is always helpful to have help with this. Please give him your suggestions for speakers.
I have asked each club member that can, to please give me 3 hours of your time at RIBFEST this year as an AMBASSADOR. We know more About RIBFEST than anyone and YOU will be a great 'greeter' to our guests, welcoming them and letting them know where everything is. I will sign you up, just give me date and times you want and you are IN. There are not too many spots to fill so we can do this. Thank you.
Guests this week were Melissa & Graeme. Just so you know, both have volunteered for RIBFEST. !!!! Now we know they will be great Rotarians.
Birthdays: Bob Carter & Hazel Wiggins. We wish you both many many more Healthy and Happy years
ahead.
Trish has a club anniversary of 5 years.
Steve won the wine and the party & BBQ will be at his home when the weather is better. We can help weed his garden for him.
Thank you to Joan for the photos and for printing the Shred-A-Thon posters. Please put them up in your buildings, favourite coffee shops and on social media. We need lots of people this year.
The Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Clean up crew will be hard at work Saturday.
So much good work is being done in Belize through our Rotary Club of Port Moody & friends and the Global Grant. Soon the team will be back home and we are excited to hear their stories.
Just a couple of photos from the gang in Belize. I will put more in a 2025 Belize photo album
If you have ever thought about doing an humanitarian trip to Belize, please consider the next time they go. You will not be disappointed. Can't wait to hear all the stories.
President Rick convened the meeting reporting for the guests in the audience that our club had its 25th Anniversary last year and has raised $1.5 Million for the local community.
Thirsty Thursdays happened at 5:30 ish at the Port Moody Legion. Gary Wiggins will be hosting this popular event.
Susan Bell reported that the Book Club is meeting was Tuesday, not sure if there is a book to read, but apparently there will be wine!!
Alan Kabatoff reported on the Search for the Perfect Pint which is has been happening for roughly the 20th year. Well before the Craft Beer industry flourished in B.C. Of course, Alan and Pietra (Peter) Cuthbert took credit for developing the Craft industry in the Lower Mainland. It is scheduled for Friday May 2nd from 6:00 to 9:00. 22 Brewers have been confirmed! At the moment 566 tickets have been sold with a max capacity of 600 (Yay!). Alan has sent out a volunteer signup through an email blast and circulated a paper form at the meeting.
The Shred-a-thon is set for June 7th at Port Moody City Hall from 9:00 – 3:00. We can all help to promote the date by sharing on our social media channels as well as putting up posters in appropriate locations.
Cleone Todgham reported on Rotary RIPS! Recently the High Schools helped remove Invasive plants at Westhill Part. Next group to help are elementary school students who will be planting “non-invasive” plants in strategic locations.
April 12th - Saturday. Heritage Mtn. Clean up. - Everyone is welcome. Show up at 8:55 am at Gallaghers at Newport Village coffee shop as the group leaves at 9:00AM sharp to clean up the Blvd. It is a great way to show the Community we care and we have lots of fun doing this......and Saturday looks like sunshine. Bring your own gloves if you have but Alan has the picker uppers & bags for everyone.
Birthday’s:
President Rick reported that there were no birthdays today. However Past President Susan corrected him to report that her husband Jim was celebrating today! The appropriate birthday song resulted.
Guests:
Graeme Robinson, Martin Han and
Melissa Martinson
Larina Bouwman our guest speaker
Program:
Mike Clay did a lovely introduction to our speaker today, Larina Bouwman, who is the founder of the 100 Women who care in Tricities group! https://100womentricitiesbc.com/ Larina heard about this group when she lived in Squamish and set up a vibrant group in that community. The movement was initiated by Karen Dunigan in Michigan who observed many children going home from hospital or school with very little in support and wondered what could be done. She invited 100 women to come to a 1 hour meeting with the expectation of donating $100 to support a direct service cause. This quickly raised over $12,000 which made a real difference. This movement has grown to over 650 chapters.
After moving to the Tricities, Larina started the local group last fall with only 12 women, but is targeting finding 500 women to meeting by 2030! The local process is to have members nominate a local charity who could use additional support – normally not a large, sophisticated charity, but something a bit more grassroots. If someone in the club is interested in attending an upcoming event, the next Meeting is May 14th at 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Pasta Polo – if you want dinner, it starts at 5:30. Please email info@100womentricitiesbc.com for more information on helping out.
Happy Dollars:
Good round of happy dollars today, Paul Mitchell-Banks mentioned that his father had a bad fall and is in poor shape. Steve Witiuk reported that he will be having Chemo start in the next few weeks. Of course our “PUNMASTER” Neil offered another groaner to the club.
It is always a privilege to have Guests at our meetings:
BC Centre for Ability - Willow Leach
Clayton with his buddy Danne who is a Greeter.
Jaymee Lynn - YAIL chair & who does so much with the Rotary youth programs.
PP Paul presented President Rick with his first Paul Harris. Paul was who invited Rick into our Rotary Club.
Frank & Sylvia's Anniversary
President Elect Alison's Birthday and yes we sang 'the song'.
April 3rd - Port Moody Legion 5:15 pm. Come on over to the Legion for good fun and conversation with our fellow Rotarians. Thank you Gary for always sending out a reminder.
April 8th - Spirited Book Club, place TBA
May 2 - Only a few tickets left so please purchase as soon as possible. Thank you to Alan K for all the work he does for this. He will be sending out a volunteer sheet for the day of the event. Please come and participate. Please wear your Rotary shirt and remember you can NOT have an alcohol while volunteering [wearing the shirt].
June 7 - Shred-a-Thon - We will have posters available for you to put up at your mailboxes, favourite coffee shops and buildings. This is always a fun event and we will also need your help the day of the event. Saturday June 7th. This event is so well attended by our community who want their documents shredded 'on site'. We will have 2 trucks again so please let everyone know when this event is and that it is by 'donation'
RIBFEST 2025 - Is 'live' on line now on Sign-up-Genius. Thank you Peter for all the work you did to get this 'live'
Please ask your family, friends and neighbours if they could please donate a few hours to volunteer that weekend. July 18-20. We need lots of help. Also if you know of a very organized person to work the volunteer tent for the weekend that would be great. Peter has it all set up, but we need someone in the tent to answer questions and supervise the volunteers.
A huge thank you to Jesica and Mike Weins for taking over the Ambassadors/Greeters & Counters this year.
Willow was the guest speaker
Provides community-based services to children, youth, and adults with physical, neurological, and developmental disabilities. Services are offered via a mix of in person, videoconferencing, phone, and email. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.
Foundry Burnaby
BC Centre for Ability is proud to be one of ten organizations around the province to be selected as lead agency for a new Foundry centre. BCCFA, along with a diverse group of community partners, was successful in the application to bring Foundry to Burnaby. Foundry centres provide four pillars of health care to youth and young adults between the ages of 12 to 24—physical/sexual health, mental health, social supports, and peer supports. The project will include funding from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions of approximately $3 million over the next 3 years, with the expectation that the grand opening of Foundry Burnaby will happen sometime in 2027.
This project will allow us:
To grow our leadership provincially and specifically in the community of Burnaby.
To lead in the design and delivery of better and more comprehensive services for children and youth in Burnaby.
To have the resources and infrastructure to better meet the mental health needs of our clients.
To grow and strengthen our profile and brand.
To diversify our funding sources/revenue streams.
We are in the early stages of planning this exciting project and are working closely with the Foundry Central office to determine next steps. We look forward to sharing more about the project as we go along.
Students from YAIL spoke about their great experience, it is a great education program and Team Building Experiences. Hannah and Yuzuka thanked the club for sending them and told us how this influenced their lives.
Carol Todd - Guest Speaker
Always good to see Clayton and have a coffee with him.
Brian Dunne has now reached 19 years in Rotary
Search for the Perfect pint tickets are available. We are almost sold out so get your tickets now.
Reminder March 29 , Kenya Connect Run. 2PM at Rocky Point Park
Susan asked for help to clean up the Locker the last Saturday in April. the 26th....
March is History month Women in Rotary. Thank you Mike for the photo.
Book Club last week at Trish and Ian’s was a wine tasting and everyone had a great time time. New book “In the Upper Country.
Congratulations to Gary and Hazel on their 59th wedding anniversary.
And speaking of Anniversary's Brian Dunne has been a member of our Rotary Club for 19 years.
Birthday wishes to Trish, Haleh & Alan K.
Darrell introduced Carol Todd. And she spoke on “Cyber Bullying “& Amanda Todd Legacy Society
It would be great to get a 'team' together to play this tournament and support them. If you are interested please contact Darrell.
Amanda's Legacy is a non-profit society that focuses on awareness and the well-being of individuals [all ages]. We have a strong focus on prevention education and awareness related to bullying, cyberbullying , on line safety and most importantly exploitation/sextortion. As well, resources and education encouraging positivity, mental health and wellness and digital safety are shared on our website.
Problem is with technology being so expensive since 2006. This problem is still happening and is still causing problems with mental health and wellness. Online cyber bullying is do important to have information passed down to our youth, so it can be stopped and save lives. Make sure youth understand what can happen if they get involved. They are trying to to educate the youth now in our schools. Years ago our 4 Local Rotary Clubs participated in scholarships at Douglas College and that expired in 2016. Endowment was for Nurses and Mental Health Trauma. Programs in Nursing and Music.
Carol has received awards in Ottawa from the Governor General and online safety-online deaths through AI now. The need for more information to go to parents of school children “who’s watching us?
Thanks Carol for a great presentation.
Thank you to PP Gayle & Mike for the notes for and to PP Susan for the photos
April 3rd - Thirsty Thursday.....Port Moody Legion 5:15pm. Come one come all for a good time.
April 5th - District 5050 Assembly - 8:00 AM registration till 3:00 PM - register: rotarydistrict5050.org April 9th - Rotary World Help AGM will be at Rotary House in Surrey. Everyone is invited.
April 26 - Clean up the Lccker - 10:00 AM
May 2-4 - District 5050 Conference 'Behind the Magic of Rotary'
Tulip Casino
$350.00 plus accommodation cost
REGISTER: rotarydistrict5050.org
Please remember to get your beverages at the Port Moody Liquor Store and let the know it is for the
Port Moody Rotary Club. We will get 5% of your purchase so it goes a long way.......Please check your receipt for our Port Moody Rotary Club printed at the top.
President Rick up to his gift giving again. Where does this man find these gifts. PP Susan was the recipient this week. Well done President Rick.
It is great to see Peter M back at Rotary after a very lengthy and sounds like amazing vacation. He told us about some of the adventures he had and now we all want to go to NZ.
Past AG Al presented Peter M with a well deserved Paul Harris +1
On Saturday many members of the Port Moody Rotary family came together at Trinity United Church in Port Coquitlam to support our member Steve Witiuk celebrate the life of his late wife Lauralea.
Both the church and the service were beautiful and she was very touchingly remembered by her longtime friend Louella Klassen. Her niece, Shae Kovaltesenko, who has a beautiful voice, sang Amazing Grace, and Steve played a beautiful rendition of "Three time a Lady" on the piano. He is a very skilled pianist.
A reception was held after the service.
Not a great photo of Steve playing the piano, but wanted to mention one of the quilts that Lauralea made was on the piano.
Copied from President Rick - thank you
Past President Ian spoke about the Legacy project and that we will be hearing from the City of Port Moody now sometime in April what they have decided.
President Elect Allison had a RIBFEST meeting on Tuesday night. We still need someone to step up and work the Volunteer tent for the weekend.
Please contact Allison if you are interested in helping.
Gary spoke about Thirsty Thursday's and how much fun they are just getting together and having a fun social night. Gary has done an excellent job keeping this going at the Port Moody Legion every 1st Thursday of the month. April 3rd. will be the next one. 5:15pm Port Moody Legion
So I know it is called the Spirited Wine and Book Club but looks to me like mostly wine was consumed. Everyone wanted to help pick a white wine for their son's wedding. Great idea.. So much fun !!!! Thank you to Ian and Trish for being such great hosts.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and Susan for the photos
Tuesday March 11th was BookClub at Ian and Trish’s home. There was wine tasting and 'book review???'
Monica’s birthday this week 🎉
Anniversary Peter & Meryl Muir they are coming home from New Zealand on their Anniversary. Wishing them Health & Happiness for many years to come.
Thirsty Thursday this week at the legion at 5pm.
Heritage Mtn. Blvd Clean up
Darrell took the reins this week and had a small but mighty group clean up our Community in the rain. Well done. Thanks to Bill, Darrell, Shannon & Dan
Allison has a Rachel device- Brian will take it for Belize.
Susan said stop feeding Steve as he has lots of food now in the freezer. Steve is so very grateful for all of you that have stopped by to drop off food and just talk.
Thanks from Steve👍
April 6th - District Assembly at Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey Campus 12662 72nd Avenue Surrey, BC
May 2-4 - District Conference - The Magic of Rotary
May 2, 2025 - Search for the Perfect Pint. Tickets selling fast.
June 7th, 2025 - Shred-a-Thon
Malcolm has provided us with support for our project in Belize. Thanks
Guest Speaker Malcolm, has provided us with support for our Global Grant.
Presentation from Malcolm on their clubs Water Project in Equator! 5,000 students and 380 teachers helped!! Rotary Club has been involved for 3.5 years and 13 active members Coquitlam Sunrise donated $5,000 USD.
Port Moody donated $1000.00 USD Kamloops West donated $9,000.USD With a total of $64,400 after all Rotary dollars.
36 participants and members showed up for the project in Equator. The parents of the school children showed up to say thanks for all that Rotary had done for them. Very positive remarks and thanks . The children said in English 'thank you angel for giving us safe water.'
Another small project the club did while they were there was a project to paint the home for unwed mothers having babies. The average age of girls 14-15, with children 2-3 years old.
Next step is to support 6 more schools in January 2026 Congratulations for an excellent project!!
Brian spoke about the Ivy Pull in Burt Flinn park. 4 members from our club and 18 from Camp Sasamat and Innervisions .
What a fabulous day!
When you have amazing weather, combined with amazing partners and even more amazing volunteers, how can you have anything other than a ‘ripping’ success!!!!!!!
The students from Heritage Woods Science Co-op Program worked like trojans and had so much fun. Teachers Mike & Brooke split them into 3 teams and off they went. Some tackled the English Ivy, some the Himalayan Blackberrys and we all shared the Holly! There was music as one of the groups worked, and the work was done so more effectively!!!
Let’s call it “Rocking the Removal” – it might start a trend!
Thank you for Brooke and Mike for encouraging them all to jump in to help their community!
Then there was Sarah from the City of Port Moody – who orchestrated the whole thing along with Rotary’s own Cleone. A formidable pair if ever there was. Of course Cleone could not be with us today, but was with us in spirit. Sarah not only managed all the moving parts today, she guided the students on how to identify the invasives, and watch out for inherent local dangers as they worked, she got her hands dirty too! Thank you Sarah!
And of course our own Cleone
On a date soon to be decided, we have Seaview Elementary students keen to do some native plant planting in Westhill. Cleon has been working with the teachers there and they are pretty excited. Stay tuned!!!!!!
PS: Please excuse the gratuitous selfies!!!! 😊
PPS: All photos are free and unencumbered. They may be downloaded and used freely. A photo credit would be appreciated if posted publicly – thank you.
AND BILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG, I forgot BILL!!!!!
He worked just as hard as the young’ens!!!!!!! In fact, he got there before me and helped set up!!!
I am so sorry Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
more photos in photo album - 2025 Westhill
We send our love and prayers to Alan & Nadine & family.
Alan wrote this on FB:
We lost an amazing woman. My Mom left this world for a better place. Always helping others. Life achievement awards from Red Cross and Girl Guides. Avid curling fan, she attended many Briers, Scotties as well as watching many other curling events. Numerous trips and cruises. As well as being my Mom she was my Grade 1 teacher, I would come home and tell about my day at school ;o).
Guest today Maureen Boyd our New Assistant Governor.
Welcome back Steve. AG Glen presented him with his Paul Harris +7 award. Congratulations to a wonderful man. Thank you to Steve for your very generous donation to our Belize project.
George Broderick was our Guest speaker today. He did a presentation on Foreign Students. They are not included in our Immigration numbers. Most are in a 2 year Education program . In Canada there are over a million students, 52% in Ontario and 20% in BC. In Canada there are over 1 million Students. 70% apply for Post Graduate work permits. They live and learn in a new country and they help with Diversity in our population. The process which is a government approved program of 2 years. Then they can apply for Permanent Residency. The Government has reduced the number of of international student intake. We are opening up our programs to YAIL and RYLA. What is happening? We are concerned with the numbers of foreign workers at 370,000. There is a pushback from Canadian’s over this amount.
Great presentation!
March 15th: Steve has asked that you please mark your calendars for Lauralea's Celebration of Life
For those who can’t travel to Lauralea’s celebration of life on March 15th at 1 pm. Please click on this link and scroll down and select Livestream http://Ucpoco.ca
March 29 - Global Grant to Kenya Connect of 5km walk. -
You are familiar with our club's work with Kenya Connect, a non-profit supporting education in rural Kenya. They have a very active and exciting learning centre in Wamunyu (located about 2 hours east of Nairobi). They do great work promoting reading, health, teacher development, water and sanitation and many other pieces that make for a successful school experience.
Kenya Connect continues as our partner in a Rotary global grant improving water and sanitation to 6 primary schools in Kyaithani (Kitui County).
An important fund raiser for Kenya Connect is their annual 5K walk/run. You do have the option of doing this in Wamunyu, Kenya or in Elkridge, Maryland (just outside of Baltimore.)
We think the "virtual" option might be more convenient. We set up our own run and you still get to participate and get a run Shirt or Hat.
Our 5K walk/run will be Saturday, March 29 at 1PM. We start from the Rocky Point Pier, making our way to Orchard Park and then back to Brewery Row where some of us just might have a beer. Ok. Probably have a beer.
The cost is $40 USD with proceeds going to fund education in the Wamunyu area. Please register online making sure to select the virtual run and to join our Beautiful BC team.
Another happy patient. Oh my goodness Cleone has the same happy smile & big personality that she always has. This photo was taken the first day after her ankle surgery. She says she can move around with a walker for a brief time, but her ankle is happiest 'up' at that point... We look forward to seeing you soon Cleone.
RIPS - Thank you for those that came out to help. Thanks to Bob and Gayle for leading the 'group' and to Brian for the photos. Innervisons was there to help as well as Camp Sasamat Group Leaders.
More photos in the March random photo album.
Thank you to Gayle for writing the notes and to Cleone & Brian for the photos.
The Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam - Centennial is celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a party on Friday, February 28th at the Cat & fiddle Pub.
All Rotarians and friends, especially those of us from the tri-cities are invited and welcome to attend. This will be a great way to connect with our Rotary friends in the tri-cities.
It's a Burger/Beer event and tickets are only $25. You can purchase online at
Theses are the gentlemen that greet you each week at the door. Thanks to Mike, Alan & Danne
Guests again this week : Shannon Burnham AND Martin's name has been suggested as a new member.....and he will be a great one.
Polar Plunge was very successful. We had great participation and are still counting the money raised. Rick will give us the final numbers this week
Directors meeting was scheduled Monday instead of the 3rd Monday as it was a holiday.
Neal was presented with a Pun Book from
Joan gave out her report on the Valentine’s a total of 493. Cleone spoke about the Environmental programs currently in place.
March 2nd - RIPs Will meet at Pleasantside School. Ivy Pull and invasive plants. Bob & Gayle Carter will be leading this 'pull' Camp Sasamat Youth leaders will help along with Innervisions.
March 6th - 12- 3 PM. - West Hill RIPSs being looked after by Brian
Victoria went with Cleone to Seaview Elementary School, planting of trees will be done by the students, our club will donate the equipment.
May 15th - Neil has a project with the Power Squadron for Shoreline cleanup
Heritage Mountain cleanup was Saturday and looks like a great crew showed up.
Bill is going to be the Environment Chair next year.
Steve is doing very well. Susan and Jim went to visit and Steve played the piano for them. What a guy !!!!
Vida gave her report and we had 22 pages of stamps from the Super Store, which Super Store could not fill the order, so our club will donate $500. And Vida will check with the Soroptimists to see what we should get them to replace our commitment.
Glen reported that Jinsoo did a video of the polar plunge and put it on our website.
District Grants meeting will be attended by Allison and Victoria.
April 5th District Assembly in Surrey 8:30-3pm We pay for 5 members to attend, so far we have Dan, Allison and Rick. Please sign up, especially if you are new to Rotary. You will be amazed by what you will learn.
Dan gave us a update on Rotary Help Network 472 containers have been sent around the world. 23 to Ukraine Currently there is a need for hospital beds. RWH annual meeting is coming soon and Dr. Kathryn Ross is going to be guest speaker.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and to Shannon for the photos.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and to Jinsoo for the photos
Guests today from PCT
Joravar Nijjar Beau Storey
Our President Rick - Polar Plunge happened and it looked 'cold'. Well done 'Freezin for a Reason' team
President Rick wrote:
Quite the day on Saturday where more than 1/2 of the club participated in one way or the other in the Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics. Will write about this event more extensively at week's end.
Thanks go out to the brave souls who plunged, supporting members who cooked and sold hot dogs, others who got and raised the tent, those that gave moral support, and the club members that have helped raise funds so far, and a special thanks to Clayton, who in his shy (not) unassuming (not) way manages to make most of the projects that our club is involved better.
This is the first time we have used our new tent, and it was easily the nicest one there.
There's still time to contribute to this Special Olympics fundraiser.
And thanks Mike for organizing those that cooked the hot dogs for this event.
More photos in February random
Martin was a guest with us again this week.....Good to see you.
Vida needs help picking up Pots and Pans at Super Store for Bea's Kloset.
Book Club last night was very successful.
Joan wrote:
Bookclub: we had a wonderful group of Bill, Alison, Cleone, Trish, and me [Joan] to discuss the book. “The Family Chao” by Lan Samantha Chang. We were split down the middle with two not having read it, two liked it, and two didn’t like it. An attempt was made to discuss the book with questions that accompanied it, but people seemed disinterested, and just wanted to enjoy the wonderful food. We had an excellent meal of homemade bread, baked brie, shepherds, pie, Caesar salad, and cherry pie. We think discussing the food ahead of time improved the balance, which was excellent.
Next book Next month is “the aviator’s wife” by Melanie Benjamin.
2) Valentines- We have had a very successful year again. With particular thanks to Bill, Gayle , Shannon, Haleh , Monica, Susan, and Peter.
Several schools were involved at the preschool and grades 1 to 3 level as Rotarians spread out, used their imaginations and asked teachers who lived near them to help out.
We received a total of 410 Valentines (with more to come from two retail boxes) and 377 have been given to - Eagle Ridge Manor, InnerVisions , Starfish Program, Food Bank, The Club, Police, Fire Fighters, and Share Family & Community Services- with about 25 left over.
After the meeting, Peter suggested the staff at the rec center and Waves coffee shop (which help us with our meetings). This seems an excellent idea so Joan will give the last Valentines to these groups.
Thanks Joan!
Reminder -RIBFEST meeting is tonight ......Tuesday
Glen promoted events with all 4 clubs Poco at Cat and Fiddle Pub in Port Coquitlam Beer and Burgers February 28th at 6pm.
Brian was given Paul Harris + 1 award by Glen. Brian is a great supporter of Belize, not only going there to volunteer for our Grant, but also for the donations he has made to schools in Belize. Brian headed up the West Hill trail project and is always supportive of our Club.
Frank talked about the 50/50 Project Lottery we do at RIBFEST. All 4 clubs in the area participate in the Starfish program and the proposal is to give the proceeds of the 5050 to Starfish Program. Which could support 230 families for food in our area through the schools.
PCT, Pacific Coast Terminals presentation Joravar Nijjar and Beau Storey
They are a sponsor of RIBFEST. A video was played to show the operation of PCT.
PCT is in Burrard Inlet
Have 200 ships a year 40,000 Rail Cars Dry Bulk operation of Potash and Fertilizer! Most is shipped overseas from the Port Moody Terminal. Received by Rail in Port Moody. 6 Tanks of Ethanol Glycol
Large Bulk liquids of Canola Oil Highly Automated and very safely organized Concrete pipes are used . Over 2,000 trees 🌴 have been planted on the property. PCT Sultran Ltd Started in New Westminster in 1929 and moved to Port Moody 50 years ago. Have 75 Employees. Ship 5 metric tons of Sulfur every year.
Very extensive waste water management system in EV ‘s /Solar Panels /LED retrofit
Largest taxpayer in Port Moody Terminal. Fully Certified Very safe Operation in Port Moody Moody
A Committed Community Partner in Port Moody
For over 55 years in Port Moody, PCT has been a vital community partner, actively supporting local arts, culture, and environmental initiatives. As a major industrial employer and taxpayer, we have become an integral part of the city.
These are the Sponsorships:
Crossroads Hospice Society
Port Moody Ecological Society – Fingerling Festival
Sasamat Outdoor Centre
Moosehide Campaign
Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
SHARE Family & Community Services
Johnny’s Heart of Gold (JHOG)
Golden Spike Days
Summer Sundays Concerts in the Park
Port Moody Arts Centre Society
Port Moody Fire Rescue
Rotary – Search for the perfect Pint, RIBFEST
The Seniors Friendship Society – Links golf tournament
Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities
Warm place for Women
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
Ducks Unlimited
Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen
Port Moody Heritage Society – Ghost Town Days
The Presence of Ancestors Project
Inlet Theatre
Thank you for informing our Rotary Club and visitors of your operation in our City. Well done.
Steve is looking great - He is very Positive and this photo is only 4 days after his surgery. Don't forget to sign up with Susan for the 'meal train' for Steve when he gets out of hospital.
Don't forget about your favourite Valentine !!! Happy Valentines Day to everyone !!!!
PP Susan spoke about the serious condition their daughter Ava had after delivery of their baby son. Their daughter had to have 5 blood transfusions and Susan asked that if you are able, please donate blood to save someone's life. Thank you for sharing this story Susan.
AG Glen was at the Coquitlam Club telling the Belize story and how successful this Global Grant has been for hundreds of citizens of Belize. Our container to Belize will be on it's way soon and the group that is going down to show the teachers how the Chrome books work and how the Rachel system will be so important to their students. Well done Glen, Brian & Al
And Speaking of Containers, the container for Belize was loaded and now ready to head to Belize. Thank you to all who came out to help.
We love our guests and last week Clayton A and Shannon Burnham were there. It is always good to see you both.
Gary did a great job sending out information about Thirsty Thursday's at the Legion, and what a good bunch showed up. Looks like fun !!!
Chad Siemens from the City of Port Moody came to do a presentation on where they are with the Inlet Field House and what it will look like. More photos are on our February photo album.
This is the time line:
February 15th - Special 0 - 'Freezin for a Reason' Polar Plunge.
1. Participate - let President Rick know
2. Donate - ask all your friends and family to help
3. Cook hot dogs - let Mike C know you are willing to do that.
Whether you're taking the plunge yourself, or would just like to donate you can do so online at
February 22nd -Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd - meet at 8:45 at Gallaghers coffee shop in Newport Village. All are welcome.
May 10 - Shoreline Clean-up Help needed - 7-9 AM. Divers will bring up the trash from the inlet and we will take it up to a bin. Neil is waiting for More details from the CanBoat dive team. Apparently,Metro Vancouver will handle the rubbish removal, once the drylands bins are loaded. The job is patrolling the Belcarra shoreline south of the dock but also moving debris retrieved ny the dive team from the dock to the bins. CanBoat (formerly the Canadian Power Squadron) is arranging media packages, so its an opportunity raise our club’s profile. Date: Saturday May 10 Time: 7:00 plus to get Belcarra parking Crew size: Ten would be great but more hands (especially young hands) would be welcome.
Please let Neil know if you are interested.
Please keep Steve in your prayers as his surgery is Wednesday. Steve has a very positive attitude and we need to let him know how much he means to us. Thank you to PP Susan for setting up the 'meal train' for Steve....please sign up.
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news that our dear friend Jacky Woods has passed away. Jacky fought a long and very hard battle with cancer.
Please join me in keeping Jacky's husband Cisco and their loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes & to Brian, Joan & Haleh for the photos
LEGACY PROJECT PRESENTATION
Thank you to Ian, Darrell, Mike P, Neil and Alan for working on this project. The City is coming next week to give us a glimpse at what the building will look like. Please have all your questions ready for them.
Ian and Mike Poznanski
Gave an in-depth presentation on the proposed funding for the Club House at the new Soccer Field at Inlet Field.
3 Stories tall and includes Banquet Facilities, Kitchen on 2nd Floor and offices & viewing gallery on the 3rd.. There will be ongoing Discussions with the City of Port Moody and our Club . Full details have been sent out . Further Presentations will be done in April and June. Discussions with the city will continue . Rotary International will not allow us to have the name of Rotary on the building. The project will cost $10.3 million dollars. The committee will be meeting with the Mayor and staff for further plans and final decisions.
Haleh's 2 nieces came to help make Valentines at Joan's home
Joan has been doing a fantastic job with the Spread a Little Love, Valentine project. We will need at least 300 Valentines. The Valentines above are from Heritage Mtn. Elementary.
This is what Joan wrote:
Vida has done a wonderful job with our 2 retail boxes to collect Valentines from the community!
There is a box at the Well, the new owner Peter pleased to display it. Vida has put beautiful red hanging Rick- rack along the edge- it looks like a beautiful coat!
The Backyard Bird Center, owned by Randy Solomon ( he lives in our building). His box is beautifully decorated too.
As a surprise for Randy and ourselves. Word is spreading throughout Port Moody about Rotary’s project- an unknown real estate agent just walked into the backyard bird center and handed Randy these 20 valentines cards with a simple message. There was no name on them, so husband, Gary, (who is the labeler in charge ) put our Rotary sticker on all of them and they are going into the pile too. Thank you whoever you are!
My visit to Heritage Mountain Elementary school Monday when therapy dog Trooper and I helped make about 50 beautiful cards from grade one and twos. They were all in animal shapes and the school had their label so I just put ours underneath it.
Above are all the beautiful Valentines we got from the school from the two classes. Teacher Lynne Borsbey has been instrumental in arranging this and helping us, and the principal came in to thank Rotary for all that we do.
Thanks guys!
Prior to going to Belize chrome books need to be confgured.
Mighty teams have showed up at Glen's to configure the Chromebook's for Belize schools. More came to help configure again.
Every month on the last Friday of the month we provide 'pies' to Eagle Ridge Manor residents.
Danne D has been going to ERM for years doing this and now newer members Joan & Haleh are helping. So nice to see you both there.
Haleh wrote:
I truly enjoy participating in Pie Day each month at the hospital [manor]. It's a wonderful opportunity to bring joy to the residents and connect with the community in a meaningful way. Seeing the smiles on their faces as they enjoy a simple yet special treat, makes it all worthwhile. I only wish it happened more than once a month.
Best
Haleh
Next upcoming events.
February 6th - Thirsty Thursday - Gary will be sending out a notice. - Meet at the Port Moody Legion at 5:15 pm. Everyone welcome.
February 8 - Belize container will be loaded and your help is needed. Come on out and help with this amazing project.
These are the good folks that our group will be meeting in Belize to help in the schools.
February 11th - Spirited Book Club 5:30 PM.
February 15th - Special 0 - 'Freezin for a Reason' Polar Plunge.
1. Participate - let President Rick know
2. Donate - ask all your friends and family to help
3. Cook hot dogs - let Mike C know you are willing to do that.
President Rick has our Freezin' for a Reason team signed up online. You can now register yourself, or donate to the team, or one of our participants. Rick, Allison and Brian D. already have their registrations live.
We had a lot of fun last year and raised funds for Special Olympics BC. It's a fantastic day at the beach. Swimming, beach fires, grass skirts - and all for a good cause.
You can share our Facebook Post to raise awareness and funds, or perhaps promote your own fundraising effort.
Participating in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is an easy and fun way for all of us to connect and show we care about people with intellectual disabilities and foster inclusion.
Whether you're taking the plunge yourself, or would just like to donate you can do so online at
February 22nd -Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd - meet at 8:45 at Gallaghers coffee shop in Newport Village. All are welcome.
May 10 - Shoreline Clean-up Help needed - 7-9 AM. Divers will bring up the trash from the inlet and we will take it up to a bin. Neil is waiting for More details from the CanBoat dive team. Apparently,Metro Vancouver will handle the rubbish removal, once the drylands bins are loaded. The job is patrolling the Belcarra shoreline south of the dock but also moving debris retrieved ny the dive team from the dock to the bins. CanBoat (formerly the Canadian Power Squadron) is arranging media packages, so its an opportunity raise our club’s profile. Date: Saturday May 10 Time: 7:00 plus to get Belcarra parking Crew size: Ten would be great but more hands (especially young hands) would be welcome.
President Rick asked at the last meeting why we fly the US flag at our meetings.
We are District 5050 - 1/2 Americans and 1/2 Canadians. We fly for 'respect' for our American friends.
Currently, there are fifty-eight clubs in District 5050 with a total membership of just over 2,700 Rotarians.
Throughout all of the changes, we have always been an international District.
Our motto is: "50% American, 50% Canadian, 100% Rotarian".
Guests:
Martin - So good to see Martin back at our Rotary Club again with JinSoo.
Shannon - Darrell's daughter Shannon is becoming a regular and we are loving her spirit and willingness to help. She is making Valentines for our Share a Little Love project.
We know you all love chocolate chip muffins so now you can make your own.
Basic Chocolate Chip Muffins
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup semisweet chocolate chip
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in milk, egg, butter, and chocolate chips until combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes
Peter asked if you could also bring a bottle of wine for the winning number. Jinsoo got to take the wine home.
Alan K - Search for the Perfect Pint in alive and well. Thank you to Alan K for all the work you have done to make this event a success. We are 1/2 sold out !!!
Belize
Jan 31 - Friday - we will meet at the warehouse to "update" and activate the chrome books. No high tech knowledge necessary.... Let Glen know if interested and available.
February 8 - Saturday - we will load the container. This will be a very cool experience working with Dan and the Rotary World Help team, especially if you've not already seen them in action. This container is going to Belize and it is expected that the Club that sends the Container to the country they are supporting come out to help. Please let Dan know if you can help out.
February 1st - Joan's home to make Valentines.
Joan is doing a great job organizing the Valentines this year. We will be collecting until February 8th.
Posters have been made and we have lots of of cooperation for places to drop off cards. Challenge to all members to each make 10 Cards.
February 15th is the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Our team is called 'Freezing for a Reason'President Rick has asked everyone to please ask your friends and family to donate to this special event. He will have a pledge sheet ready for us the next meeting. The Port Moody Police are very involved in this project and it is great to help them out.
You can help by: Plunging, donating or cooking hot dogs for donation
Vida has asked everyone to please bring in their 'stamps' from the grocery stores for Bea's Kloset.
April 6 - District Assembly
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey Campus
12662 - 72nd Avenue
Surrey, BC
May 17 - Create an event in our Community for Publicity for Rotary.. If we win we could get $5000.00
Put your thinking caps on......
RIBFEST Meeting was held
Need someone to come forward to be Volunteer Coordinator. Please talk to Allison.
President Paul would like to put together a Paul Harris Fellow Committee to give deserving Rotarians and Community members a Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
The highest form of recognition a Rotary Club can bestow is the Paul Harris Fellow. It is presented to a Rotarian or a member of the community who has made an outstanding contribution to their club or community. The Paul Harris Fellow Program was established by Rotary International in 1957 to show appreciation and recognize individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation.
Cleone is asking for members to come forward with ideas and to be on the committee.
We are sending positive thoughts and prayers for good results for Steve.
Congratulations to PP Susan and Jim and their daughter Ava and partner Igor on the arrival of their son
Mateo Louis . Welcome to our world Mateo. You have joined a wonderful family full of love.
Thank you to everyone for their prayers for Ava as she went through a tough start but GOD is good and prayers and careful hands of the Doctors have her healthy and able to raise this beautiful baby boy.
Thank you to Gayle for notes and Yvonne for photos
Guest this week was Shannon Burnham - Darrell's daughter
We have some truly uplifting news to share about our incredible work with the assistance of the Rotary Foundation, and it’s all thanks to your amazing generosity! Just this year our club has contributed an impressive $4,500 USD to the Rotary Foundation to support vital initiatives worldwide. That’s right—each small act of giving adds up to a significant impact, and your contributions are making waves!
Your support has allowed our club to remain actively engaged in projects in Kenya, Belize, and Ecuador. We are especially proud to announce that we have been recognized by BELRAG – the Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group – for our exceptional work in Belize, particularly our project in the Belize Central Prison. This acknowledgment comes with a $500 USD cash prize that we will channel directly into furthering our international efforts. Talk about a rewarding cycle of giving!
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Our International Chair, Al Stjernegaard, has confirmed that our global grant application has been approved! We are proud to announce that our collaboration with the Rotary Club of Belize has resulted in a Rotary Foundation award of $155,758 USD (that’s a whopping $224,000 CAD) for laptops, offline RACHEL systems, and training for schools in the Toledo District, Belize. Together, we are helping transform lives through education!
And now, we need YOU to help us build on this momentum! Our project involves shipping a container filled with computers, medical supplies, and essential educational materials. This is where you come in! Join us on February 8 for a day of camaraderie and purpose as we load the container. If you're interested in lending a hand, please reach out, or have a chat with Dan!
Also, we are collecting school supplies until February 1, and we invite you to contribute! Every pencil, notebook, and backpack will make a difference! Bring your donations to our club meetings or contact Brian or I to arrange a pickup. Check out the attached poster for ideas, and don’t hesitate to get creative with your contributions!
Let’s harness our collective energy and passion for service to make an even greater impact! Together, we can help ensure that children in Belize have the tools they need to learn and thrive. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey. Your support truly makes a difference!
AND speaking of International !!!!
Once again our Rotary Club of Port Moody has done so much to help in other countries.
Our club via the International Committee donated a RACHEL and 2 Chrome books to support our efforts with True North Mission (Surgical group from Calgary) that Ian and Trish support and whom are partners in our Ecuador Global Grant.
Michael Berrisford assisted loading in the Spanish content...with another club now but ever supportive..,
This will be a huge help to augment the education of the very poor...
Our Little Lending Library needs books. If you can take the books to the Little Lending Library at Old Orchard Hall, that would be a great help to Gayle....but Anyone can bring them to the meeting and Gayle will put them in the library.
Thanks to Mike and Dan for putting some books in this week.
January 21 - had RIBFEST meeting. If you are interested in taking on a role, please let Alison know.
February 1st. Joan is having a 'Valentine making party' at her home. Everyone is welcome.
Joan wrote:
This year we want to create as many cards as we can again, with a meeting at my house Sat Feb 1 /25 for our hand made cards and final discussions. Distribution of cards will take place Sat. Feb 8. More about that later.
Thanks to Glen for making this poster.
When you see this post on Facebook, please re-post. It makes a huge difference. Thanks
February 15th is the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. President Rick has asked everyone to please ask your friends and family to donate to this special event. He will have a pledge sheet ready for us the next meeting. The Port Moody Police are very involved in this project and it is great to help them out.
Vida has asked everyone to please bring in their 'stamps' from the grocery stores for Bea's Kloset.
PP Susan from Club Service is asking for your help PLEASE !!!
Every week we now need to 'set up and take down' our meeting space. Susan has sent a sign-up sheet around and when you sign up, please take a photo of the page so you can mark your Calendars to come a little early and stay a little late. We need new people share the responsibility so it is not the same people each week.
Peter asked if you could also bring a bottle of wine for the winning number.
and speaking of beverages......
Please shop at Port Moody Liquor store for your beverages and tell them it is for the Rotary Club of Port Moody and we will get 4% of your purchase back.
Port Moody Liquor Store 4 – 2929 St. John’s Street Port Moody, BC.
March 8 - District Grants Seminar - South Surrey Rotary Fieldhouse - lunch included
Please mark your calendars.
March 15 - Celebration of Life for Steve’s Beautiful wife Lauralea.
Trinity United Church Port Coquitlam 1PM
April 5 -District Assembly - Club is invoiced for 5 members so please sign up. This is a great place to learn more about the impact Rotary can have.
Legacy Committee will be doing a presentation in the future after meeting with the city this week.
Darrell did an outstanding job once again as Sgt. at Arms and the member who got to take the wine home was Danne.
The second half of our Rotary Year started off great. President Rick had many 'gifts' for very deserving members.
Peter Cuthbert received his Paul Harris + 4 and a toy train in recognition of the Share Christmas train and hot chocolate event and Cheer on the Pier, that Peter organized and lead the team.
Peter has given Clayton 'huge' kudos for all the help he gave to the 'team' at the Hot Chocolate events. Share Christmas Train and Cheer on the Pier.
Peter says 'without him we couldn’t have pulled off those events'
Neil Nyberg is our Secretary and President Rick stated how very thankful he is for all the work that Neil does on behalf of the Club. Neil also received a Paul Harris + 1
AND with Neil's fabulous humour he stated:
Fortunately.this isn't France and i didn't get a kiss on both cheeks...
Joan is taking charge of the Valentines again this year and has some very good ideas for this. She is going to put up Valentine boxes in the Community for citizens to put Valentines in. Joan is hoping that we will get lots of 'children' making Valentines as the Seniors love to receive the notes that the kiddos write. She is having a Valentine work bee at her home on February 1st.Joan has also challenged everyone to bring in 10 Valentines made by children.
Joan received her first Paul Harris.
Gary talked about Thirsty Thursday and the next one will be on February 6th. President Rick gave Gary a giant wine glass for encouraging everyone to come to Thirsty Thursdays .
Our monthly clean-up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd. took place last Saturday. Again thank you to Alan for organizing and remember if you ever want to volunteer on the second Saturday of the month, please show up before 9:00AM at Gallaghers as the group leaves at exactly 9:00 AM. There is always time for a coffee after the clean up. Nice to see Darrell's daughter Shannon out to help. AND Alan is missing from the photo.
Spirited Book Club met at Cleone's on Tuesday. If you would be interested in joining our 'book club', please let PP Susan know.
Cleone spoke about the Environmental Committee and is now looking for a replacement for this position for next year. Cleone will mentor you
President Elect Alison has asked that if you are interested in being on the 'Board' for 2025-2026 to please let her know. Please know that you will be mentored by anyone who is coming 'off' the board so it is an easy transition. There is one Board meeting a month. There will always be members that would love to be on your committee to help you and you will find 'leads' from those committee members, to take on any new or events that we already do. It is a great way to be further involved in our Rotary Club. One position we are really looking for is President Elect for that 2025-2026 year.
More
February 1st. Valentine making at Joan's. Time to be announced.
February 15th. Polar Plunge......please let Mike Clay know asap if you want to volunteer for the BBQ. Mike wrote:
As you are aware, the PMPD participates in the Special Olympics Fund Raiser 'Polar Plunge', held at Rocky Point Park.
The event is on February 15 (Saturday) and event time is 12noon to 2pm.
Our friend Sam from PMPD has asked if we could provide support to serve hot dogs, by donation, for the participants and spectators.
Anticipate we would need to be there earlier to setup, im going to guess at about 1030 ?
Our president Rick took over the organizing of this event that PP Ian originally brought this to the club.
PP Rick participates - if you are planning to participate, you would not be able to do both, so please dont offer to volunteer if you are plunging.. and good luck to you..
For the rest of us who are leaning to the sanity side, if you are interested in helping out to volunteer to prepare and serve hot dogs, please let me know...
We should probably have 4-6 people to make it efficient.
Hot dogs are 'sold' by donation with proceeds going to Special Olympics.
Sam is talking to Thrifty Foods about donating the supplies.
Please let me know asap so we can confirm - we will be bringing tent, table, bbqs, grilling dogs and buns and serving with condiments. Food safe certified volunteers are great, but not required.
RIBFEST - meetings will be the 3rd. Tuesday night of each month until June and then will be more regular.
An invitation from Steve.
March 15th. - Lauralea's Celebration of Life will be on Saturday March 15th at 1:00 PM with refreshments following in the church hall after the service.
Trinity United Church
2211 Prairie Ave.
Port Coquitlam, BC
Club Anniversaries.......
These members have been members of our Rotary Club since:
John Crowther - 25 years - January 1, 2000
Dan Gallant - 23 years - January 12, 2002 - AND with perfect attendance for all those years. AMAZING
Gerry Glazier - 17 years - January 23 2008 [off and on]
January 11 - 9:00 AM - Heritage Mtn. Clean up - Meet at Gallaghers Coffee Shop - Newport Village
January 14 - 5:30 PM - Rotary Spirited Book Club. TBD
January 20 - 7:15 AM - Coquitlam Grill - Board Meeting
It is with a heavy heart I write that Steve has told us that his beautiful wife Lauralea has passed. Lauralea fought a very hard battle and Steve was with her every step of the way. As Rotarians, I know we will all 'step up' and support him during this very difficult time. May you Rest In Peace Lauralea. xoxoxo
Steve wrote:
It is with a broken and torn heart that I share that Lauralea Witiuk passed away Sunday January 5/25 around 3:15pm.
As we step into the New Year, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you for a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2025. The past year has been filled with challenges, triumphs, and countless moments of service to our community, and I am proud of all that we have accomplished together.
The Rotary spirit of "Service Above Self" continues to be the driving force behind our club’s impact, whether through local projects, international initiatives, or supporting those in need. Each of you plays a vital role in making Port Moody and the world a better place.
As we look ahead to the year to come, let us continue to inspire and support one another as we work to make lasting changes. Together, we can meet the challenges of tomorrow with the same enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment that have always defined our club.
Thank you for your dedication and hard work. May this New Year bring new opportunities for service, growth, and fellowship, and may we continue to strengthen the bonds of our Rotary family.
We are a very busy Rotary Club with so much passion in all we do. We know how to dig deep and work hard, play hard and enjoy each others company.
Sending you all BIG HUGS and lots of LOVE. I hope all your dreams & wishes come true in this coming year.
December Birthday's to Celebrate
PP Gayle
Dave [who is also a PP but from another club]
PP Al
PP Susan
We hope you all celebrated your birthday's in 'style'
Our last meeting of the year was a huge success at Brown's Social House. Thank you to all who came to be together and also to Celebrate PP Susan's birthday. It was great to see PP Trudy [ from Passport Club and former PP of our Club] join us as well as Krista, Clayton & Marcia.
May you and your families have a very Merry Christmas and may you be surrounded by those you Love.
Rotary Meeting Wednesday at Recreation Centre Port Moody
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and Yvonne for the photos.
Great turnout 33 attended.
Miam Martin (Paul’s Sister from Rotary Club of Calgary was a special guest.)
President Elect Allison ran the meeting
Chili lunch at Innervisions was a big success this year . We had a great turnout from our Club and the men really enjoyed the chili and pies. Gifts were great and all the men were thankful for us being so caring. Thanks to such a large participation from our Club!
And Peter's car is ready to go !!!!!
HO! HO! HO!
WE SERVED OVER 800* PEOPLE
THE BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED CHRISTMAS TRAIN ARRIVED ON TIME 5:20pm
Our HOT CHOCOLATE TENT WAS READY TO SERVER THE PUBLIC at 4:30pm
ALL TO THE THANKS TO OUR HARDWORKING ROTARY CREW. SO HUGETHANKS TO -
CLAYTON--- WHO went back and forth getting water which he heated up with his PropaneHeater
ALISON YOUNG- Who served Hot Chocolate with a smile and gave excited children MarshMellows!
DANNE- Was busy all night mixing up the Hot Chocolate for the many empty Urns we had,
So our Servers were always ready to go.
NEIL-Who kept the cups coming for the servers, helped with the mixing, and also Served the long line up of people
PETER MUIR & STEVE- Who did a great job of manning the"TAP" device and taking cash donations
MIKE CLAY- Connecting with the public, City Staff, Fireman, AND supplying us with paper towels---I do not know what we would of done with out him. & them?? LOL
Great Comradery
*BY next Tuesday, after SHARE as counted all the money we will know the amount of the Donations we raised for them
As I have stated before -THIS IS WHAT ROTARY IS ALL ABOUT!
PETER.
Gary talked about Thirsty Thursday the 3rd Thursday at 7 pm at the Legion in Port Moody.
Our Club got a new microphone and Gary gave us some lessons on how to 'speak into the microphone'. YAIL.
Youth Adventures in Leadership (YAIL) is open to participants ages 15 to 17 and is held annually at Alex House (2916 McBride Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada).
Participants are sponsored by their local Rotary Club in District 5050. YAIL gives participants insight into some of the basics of what it means and takes to be a leader.
The YAIL Program works to help participants become well-rounded individuals with increased perspective and enthusiasm for growth, who can make informed decisions through their leadership journey.
Please notify George our Youth Leadership director of any Candidates.
Rotary Foundation donations must be in by year end for 2024.
Ian spoke about the Legacy project with the City. Presentation will be done to the Club for final approval . Discussions will be done January 29th with summary done February 15th for final decision of 3 storey building and our donation of
one million dollars
Vida reminded everyone to shop Superstore or No Frills and collect stamps for Bea's Kloset.
Dan Gallant spoke about Rotary World Help , the last container for this year to Ghana. Rotary World Help sent 12 Containers this year. Total of 469 containers .
Gerry Glassier is now an Honorary Membrr of Vancouver Club.
Paul’s Sister Miriam - President of the Rotary Club of Calgary spoke to us about the RI Convention in Calgary to be held in 2025. 14,000 Rotary member have already paid the fees to attend. There is a lot of excitement due to the Stampede as well.
Monday - Dec. 30th at 1:00 pm Brown's Social House in Newport Village,
President Elect Alison will be leading the meeting.
Please note that we this will not be set up for a Teams virtual meeting on this date.
Tuesday - January 7 at 5PM PST- Teams meeting for Belize training.
Saturday - January 11 - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. 9:00 AM meet at Gallaghers
Darrell then did Happy Bucks.
From Maureen Boyd - Rotary Club of Coquitlam
Saturday - January 25th - Perfect Pairing
I am writing to invite you to my Rotary Club's 3rd Annual Perfect Pairing wine dinner. The night is delightful! We gather at the All Saint's Parish Hall for a 5-course meal curated by a local chef and each course is paired with a wine tasting. As in past years, funds from this event will support food sustainability in the Tri-Cities.
What's new this year is early bird pricing. Early bird tickets are on sale until Dec. 31st for $100. Starting January the price will increase to $115. Tickets are available through EventBrite. If you prefer a direct payment to avoid transaction fees, let me know and I can send you our treasurer's email for e-transfers.
If you need more information, feel free to contact me. I hope to see you there…and please spread the word!!
Maureen
maureenelizabethboyd@gmail.com
Copied from Chat GP - Yes I did that.
I want you to know that you are not alone in your feelings. Christmas, with all its joy and celebration, can sometimes feel overwhelming or even painful when life isn’t as you wish it could be. It's okay to feel sad, to feel lost, or to miss the people or moments that once brought you comfort.
In these moments, it's important to give yourself grace. Healing and hope don't always follow the rhythm of the holidays, and that’s alright. If you need space to grieve, to reflect, or simply to be still, take it. There is no "right" way to feel this season, and your emotions are valid, no matter where they lead you.
While the world may seem full of cheer, remember that the quiet moments of sorrow or solitude are also part of your journey. Hold on to the things that bring you peace—whether it’s a quiet walk, a favorite song, a warm drink, or just a small act of kindness to yourself. Your strength is in the moments when you allow yourself to simply be, without expectation or pressure.
And even in your sadness, I hope you can find a flicker of light—whether it’s a memory, a phone call, or a glimmer of hope in the horizon. Christmas may not always look the way we imagined, but it holds space for both the joy and the sorrow we carry.
May God bless you and let this Christmas season bring comfort and joy to you and your family.
May your Christmas be wrapped in joy and tied with love!"
President Elect Alison ran a great meeting........
Lots to Celebrate
Birthday's
Al S birthday and it Alison said that he was 11 when George and Linda got married. Al feels pretty good about his age now.
Ian gave us an amazing update on the RI Global Grant for Ecuador. All the good the Drs. are doing for hips and cervical cancer is world changing. Thank you Ian for all the work you do with them in Ecuador.
Innervisions Chili lunch was another huge success. Thank you to Gayle for leading the 'pack' and for all the guys and gals that came out to help. It is truly a great way to start off the Christmas season.
Alan and Glen did the shopping and the rest chopped, cleaned, set tables and served chili. Well done !!!!
Thank you to Gayle, Alan, Glen, Danne, Al, Frank, Neil, John, Trish, Nora & Dan. And a huge thank you to Thrifty's foods for the gift certificate. I'm sorry I missed it.
more photos in December random.
The manor Christmas party was another success. Thank you to all involved. We know how much the residents of Eagle Ridge Manor love this Christmas party we put on every year and especially the Special Guest that shows up. Well done Santa.....thank you xoxo
Wednesday - December 18th will be the last regular meeting this year at the Rec. Centre.
Friday - December 20th - CP Christmas train. Once again we will be giving away Hot Chocolate to our residents and if they wish they can give a donation to Share. Thank you 'again' to Peter for organizing and getting a great team together.
Monday - Dec. 30th at 1:00 pm Brown's Social House in Newport Village,
President Elect Alison will be leading the meeting.
Please note that we this will not be set up for a Teams virtual meeting on this date.
Tuesday - January 7 at 5PM PST- Teams meeting for Belize training.
Saturday - January 11 - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. 9:00 AM meet at Gallaghers
Please keep Lauralea and Steve in your thoughts and prayers during this season of Christmas.
Bill we hope you heal quickly
Note from Bill:
Update on me: after my fall and short time at emergency where I actually saw the X-ray showing the crack, I was hopeful of a good report from the specialist I was assigned in New West (as it turns out I had already been to the specialist about 4 years before COVID for an elbow issue which he fixed up quickly and without surgery). I met with him yesterday, had another battery of x-rays at his office, and he said everything looks good, no breaks just a crack at the top of the Tibia below the tibial plateau (probably only Ian and maybe Joan know what this is). I also got a much more "hi-Tech" knee brace with presets we can change each weak as the crack starts to repair and I can expand my range of motion safely, I had read the x-rays correctly and kind of was hoping for this result. I expect it might be the end of February or early March before I am able to get back to all the things I always do but will let you know if there are any setbacks or if healing happens more quickly.
Paul we hope you too heal quickly and we are thinking about your Dad too.
Thank you to Susan, Trish & Gayle for organizing this year's Rotary Tri-cities Christmas party at the Boathouse. It was so well attended and so nice to 'catch up' with Rotarians from the other clubs.
The 12 Days of Christmas song was a big hit and we have some very creative Rotarians in our midst. Each table had to make up a song for the 'day' of the 12 days ....funny we had just 12 tables !!!!
The winner was: 'on the fifth day of Christmas our Rotary Club gave to me.......5 RIBFEST SPONSORS'
We at Table # 3 thought we were winners because ' on the first day of Christmas our Rotary Club gave to me......1 Gigantic hug - So appropriate for our Rotary Club ;o)
Best Dressed - Constable Sam Zacharias & Constable Christie Dixon [ Port Moody Police Dept. Community Services]
Each club President spoke to tell us all about what they are doing this Rotary year.
President of the Rotary Club of Port Moody - Rick
President Ron from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club Rotary Club
President Barbara from Coquitlam Club Rotary Club
President Gaye from Poco Centennial Rotary Club
We have an amazing group of Rotarians in the Tri-Cities that do so much good in our communities and around the world.
Mike Clay invited Port Moody Police, Constable Sam Zacharias & Constable Christie Dixon [ Port Moody Police Dept. Community Services]
Also at their table was Mike's guest Mary Velani - TD Commercial Banking and Leah Zille - Treehouse child and youth advocacy - Executive Director
Thank you to Steve W for your 'booming voice'. It was great !!!!!
Just photos this week. More photos in the Album: 2024 December Trinities Christmas party
Thank you to Yvonne and Jinsoo for the photos
Still lots coming up.......
Thursday- December 12th, - Our annual Innervisions Chili lunch. Thank you to Thrifty's for the gift certificate
Saturday - December 14th - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. 9:00AM sharp at Gallaghers. If raining too hard there will be an email going out Friday night, please watch for it.
Friday - December 20th - CP Christmas train. Once again we will be giving away Hot Chocolate to our residents and if they wish they can give a donation to Share. Thank you 'again' to Peter for organizing and getting a great team together.
Tuesday - January 7 - Teams meeting for Belize training.
A big thank you from the City for the team that helped at 'Cheer on the Pier'.
Thank you for your support at Holiday Cheer at the Pier last Saturday, November 30th. The event was a success, and I am glad to hear that you did a great job at your booth and that donations were a hit. Serving 750 people is a huge number for a two-hour event. I am attaching two photos of the event that you can share with your team.
If you have any feedback that will help us to improve for next year, please feel free to share it with us.
Thanks again, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Laura Reyes
Don't be a Christmas Grinch and hide this exciting news from your friends and your family. And, don't leave yourself out in the cold!
Every year Search For the Perfect Pint sells out. Look after your friends and yourself by getting your tickets now. You will be loved and adored for sharing this information about this opportunity to purchase your Search Tickets not only early, but at a special price.
Search tickets are also a great idea for a Christmas Gift and a great way to support Rotary Club of Port Moody projects in 2025.
Get the jump on your tickets for Search for the Perfect Pint. Always a fun evening with music, food, (hopefully early summer breezes) and, of course, an incredible selection of BC Craft Beers - and we have some of the best in our own neighbourhood!
The event will be held on May 2nd 2025 at Port Moody City Hall.
Wow, what a fun, joyous Christmas party we had on Friday night!
A Huge Thank You goes out to Peter & Meryl Muir for being such generous and gracious hosts this year! All the food, beverages, ambiance - everything was absolutely delicious & perfect!
It was also special to have a guest - former Port Moody Rotarian, Kathryn Nokony from Kamloops - a very lovely lady!
And a Thank You to President Rick for your thoughtful presents and cards.
Sorry for the 'second' email but I made an error... ;o)
Please remember that our meeting this week is at the Boathouse Restaurant with the other Tricity Rotary Clubs and that pay parking starts at 7:00AM
November 30th - Cheer on the Pier - Great success
Peter wrote:
The festivities were set for 5:00pm -7:00pm. Just two Hours!!We had everything ready in really good time.
We started serving at 4:45pm and did not stop until 7:00pm. Which was lucky as we had no water left.
BOY WERE WE BUSY! Huge lines up all night long! Thankfully CLAYTON made two trips to get more hot water in our containers and had it boiling in his propane heater
HUGE THANKS to CLAYTON, to DANNE that was the chief mixer and didn't miss a beat when we need to refill our urn, to ALISON who was a tireless sever and handing out Marshmallows to all the children to TRISH who also was a tireless server, organizing our set up and also giving away Marshmallows to PETER M, who stood in-front of the line up taking Cash and Tap Donations. This was a really good idea which took that responsibility away from us Servers, so we could keep up with flow of the crowd to DANNE helping me set up, hanging our Rotary Sign, and most of all helping loading up my car at the he endto BILL who did what Bill is good at recycling clearing away many boxes etc. for the entire space at RK Point
What A TEAM -this is what ROTARY IS ALL ABOUT Helping others and getting to know each other better.
Thank you to Peter for organizing and for a great team. !!!!
November 30th - Message of Hope
What a day!!! Thank you so much to our amazing community. The Rotary Club of Port Moody is so very grateful for all the donations for "Message of Hope' for Bea's Kloset run by the Soroptimist's. You have been more than generous and will make many woman very happy. It took 4 vehicles to take everything away. WOW !!!!
We really live in a wonderful community.
Thank You, Thank you, Thank you.
And what's up next?
Wednesday - December 4th is the joint Christmas Party at the Boathouse. Please pay $31.00 at the door for your buffet breakfast. Wear your best/or worst Christmas attire. Always a fun meeting with the Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities. Thank you to Susan and Trish for organizing.
Friday - December 6th - Our Rotary Club of Port Moody's Christmas party at the Muir's. Please bring something to share and your beverage of choice.
Saturday - December 7th - Sold out concert of the Summer Sunday's R & B Allstars, The Last Dance.
Thursday- December 12th, - Our annual Innervisions Chili lunch. Please remember to bring your socks, toques, tooth paste and brushes to Rotary on Wednesday. Gayle & Trish will put the Christmas packages together for them men on Monday December 9th.
Friday - December 20th - CP Christmas train. Once again we will be giving away Hot Chocolate to our residents and if they wish they can give a donation to Share. Thank you 'again' to Peter for organizing and getting a great team together.
Tuesday - January 7 - Teams meeting for Belize training.
Happiest of Birthday's to:
Gayle who is not old at all....
Dave Stone
Happy Anniversary to:
Glen & Marcia
Susan, Alison and Mike C have organized the meetings so that those 'on line' will have a better experience and we had a great discussion that when someone speaks that they go to the 'mic'.
We know that the Club likes the Happy Dollars. President Rick will give Sgt. At Arms Darrell time each week for Happy Dollars. This is the time when our members can tell everyone what is going on in their lives whether it is 'happy' or we can give encouragement to them.
Gentle reminder from Gayle......Please bring your socks, mugs, torques, toothbrushes and tooth paste this week, for the men at Innervisions. Gayle would like all these items as soon as possible so she can put the packages together. Thank you.
Rotary Foundation Month
It is always wonderful to have guests at our meeting.
Clayton was with us for a short time and got away before the photo was taken.
Geoff Scott & Cathy Cena from Tricities Community TV
Martin Han - Great to see Martin out at our meeting again......new member? possibly? and along with Martin is Curtis Fraser from the Scouts.
and Malcolm Kennedy from the Sunrise Club, who seems to have 'ducked' all the photos taken.
Thank you so much to Malcolm Kennedy for explaining to us how to donate to the Rotary Foundation. It is always a pleasure to have Malcolm come to our Rotary Club. And thank you to AG Glen for sending out a summary to everyone.
What a good group of volunteers who decorated Eagle Ridge Manor. You have made all the residents so very happy for making their home feel like Christmas.
More photos in the photo album - November random.
Our new location is well attended. Thank you to Gary for always leading us in O'Canada.
Gayle, the chair of our Community Grants, gave out the last of our Community Grants.
The Scouts received $500.00 for camping supplies.
TriCities Community Television received a grant for a new camera.
November 1-30th - Bea's Kloset
drop off for cleaning items and small kitchen items
Re the stamps for pots & Pans for Bea's Kloset:
The "drop off" for stamps is the poster and envelope in the Galleria, in the hallway between City Offices and the Library
Stamps are available at the Superstore and NoFrills
November 26th - RIBFEST meeting at the Balzer's. Please bring your beverage and something to share. 6:30 PM - everyone welcome. This is an important decision making meeting and we need all 'on board'. Thank you...
Also on the 26th is another series called Balls of Energy
November 30 - Cheer on the Pier - Hot Chocolate
December 4 - Joint Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas Party - Boathouse $32.00 to be paid at the door. Please reply to email invite that was sent to all & wear your best Christmas outfit [ ugly or not ]
December 6 - Rotary Club of Port Moody's Christmas party at the Muir's home
A huge thank you to Thrifty's Foods who have donated the money to purchase all the food for the Chili lunch
December 12 - Innervisions Chili Lunch - Please bring, socks, toques, mugs, tooth brushes and paste for the small gift we give each man & come to volunteer that day. 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
December 20 - CP Christmas Train
IT DIDN'T RAIN!!
With 10 of us we completed the Re/Re lights for the Main Building plus 2 Patios areas in only a couple of hours!
We installed over 300 feet of new lights.
THANKS TO : Brian Dunne (who did the Coquitlam Crunch before he came to the Manor!!!)
Danne Dunlop
Mike Clay
Bill Lawrie
John Crowther
Ian MacPhail
Dan Gallant
Jinsoo Kim
Martin. Jinsoo's friend who is an electrical Engineer
Martin set up all the timers for us!
Brian Dunne took the dud strings for recycling.
Big Thank You to CANDAIAN TIRE-Coquitam for their donation of new lightsa.
" " " to CMJ SHEET METAL (Martin) for the delivery and pick up of Ladders.
" " " to Lori Carlisle from Fraser Health .
JOB WELL DONE!
more photos in the November random photo album
Cheers Peter
Rotary Global Grant
As we all know, Andy Berrisford and family went to South Africa and went back to the place where they grew up. They came upon a house that used to be a grocery store and now looked very different. When they knocked on the door they found a home for severely disabled children. This home was full of love but they had no supplies. Andy & Yvonne came back and decided to donate some money to this home and asked if our Rotary Club of Port Moody would help. We of course said yes, and then Andy got in touch with a Rotary Club in the area of the home and they also donated.
A Global Grant was requested and we just received an 'approval' for this grant. This is what we received:
Congratulations! Your global grant application for funding to provide equipment and medical training to staff at the Eiland Huis Care Facility in Western Cape, South Africa, submitted by the Rotary Club of Melkbos and the Rotary Club of Port Moody, has been approved by The Rotary Foundation and The Rotary Foundation Canada. The award is in the amount of US$ 47,175.00.
Thank you to Lauralea and Steve for the idea of giving Grant money to the Canadian Cancer Surrey a 'Vein Finder'. Steve told us about the difficulties so many patients have and how much this Vein Finder was needed. Our Rotary Club along with friends and family of Steve and Lauralea's and a couple of very generous donors, have made it possible to purchase 2 vein finders for Surrey Cancer Clinic.
Lauralea is on a very tough journey, so please keep her in your prayers.
Thank you to Sam Bourne for coming out to receive the cheque and to Steve's friend Richard Williams, to Gayle who is the Grant Committee chair for all the work she does to make this happen.
November & December are busy months for our extremely active Rotary Club.
November 1- 30 - Message of Hope - to fill the Soroptomist's Bea's Kloset - please bring to Rotary or drop off at Linda's, Household cleaning supplies or Kitchen supplies.
Save the 'stamps' for Bea's Kloset when you shop at Super Store or No Frills. Please give them to Vida
November 23rd - Light Up Eagle Ridge Manor -9:00 AM - Please let Peter C know if you are attending
November 26th - RIBFEST meeting at the Balzer's. Please bring your beverage and something to share. 6:30 PM - everyone welcome. This is an important decision making meeting and we need all 'on board'. Thank you...
November 30 - Cheer on the Pier - Hot Chocolate
December 4 - Joint Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas Party - Boathouse $32.00 to be paid at the door. Please reply to email invite that was sent to all & wear your best Christmas outfit [ ugly or not ]
December 6 - Rotary Club of Port Moody's Christmas party at the Muir's home
December 12 - Innervisions Chili Lunch - Please bring, socks, toques, mugs, tooth brushes and paste for the small gift we give each man & come to volunteer that day. 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
December 20 - CP Christmas Train - Hot Chocolate
Zack Parker from Honey Mustard came to talk to us about social media . What a great young man.
Well, our books are finally in 'order'. Thank you to Peter M who has worked tirelessly on creating a new system that will make our Rotary books, cleaner and easier to understand. We are grateful for all who have helped him and for all the work he is continuing to do. AND we were VERY grateful to hear that he will not be just a one term Treasurer.
Nice to see Clayton out to our meeting again.
Lots to Celebrate this month:
Birthdays this Month :
Cuthbert, Pete
Muir, Peter
Witiuk, Stephen
Todgham, Cleone
Broderick, George
Spouses Birthdays
Foley, Kerry
George
Club Anniversary Dates
Carter, Gayle
25 years
Nov. 03 1999
Wiggins, Gary
25 years
Nov. 03 1999
Balzer, Linda
25 years
Nov. 03 1999
Schmelzel, Alan
25 years
Nov. 03 1999
Witiuk, Stephen
24 years
Nov. 01 2000
Peterson, Vida
15 years
Nov. 11 2009
Dunlop, Danne
10 years
Nov. 26 2014
Clay, Mike
6 years
Nov. 07 2018
Guess Who's Coming to dinner was a great success. Thank you to Peter C for organizing. Here are the photos and non photos of the night !!!
Sorry.,,no photos. I thought what happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas...-:)
Heaven forbid the "Rotary Inquirer" got hold of any shenanigans...😁
We will be hearing a lot more about the Foundation this month, but Glen gave us a great idea of how easy it is to contribute.
Glen mentioned the opportunity to make recurring donations online to the Rotary Foundation - rather than having to rifle through your wallet to give Alan a few bucks every Wednesday.
Online donation is easy and a relatively painless way to do things. It also helps the club achieve its goals for foundation giving by better ensuring a more predictable stream of donations.
Maybe your personal goal is to be a sustaining contributor to the Rotary Foundation - meaning your intention is to donate $100 USD per year. Easy you say - $4 CAD every week and I'm sure I only have to make it to 35 meetings.
Let's make it easier and cheaper for you. If you go online and subscribe to donate $12 per month (that's only $3 per week) you will have donated $103 USD in the course of a year. (assuming the exchange rate gods remain quiet).
If your goal is to earn a Paul Harris Fellow (awarded following cumulative contributions of $1000 USD) you can easily calculate your time to earn. In fact, by donating a dollar a day ($30 per month) you will earn a PHF in just 4 years.
At the end of the day how much you choose to give is entirely up to you.
When you donate online, you get to choose where your donations go. In this case its important to direct your donations to the Annual Fund.
Online donation will also expedite processing your tax receipt and Paul Harris Fellow recognition points. For online donations please visit https://www.rotary.org/en/donate.
Please consider supporting the Rotary Foundation. We are fortunate in our club to see those funds returned to our club so that we all might see the Magic of Rotary.
Happy Foundation Month
Glen
It is always a great day when the Rotary Club of Port Moody gets a new member and this new member is another 'gem' in our Rotary Club.
We welcomed Jinsoo Kim as a new member of our Rotary Club. Glen just about jumped out of his seat when he learned that Jinsoo loves to do videos and take photos and is willing to do that for our Rotary Club. Jinsoo will be an excellent member of our Rotary Club as he has already volunteered at RIBFEST, selling poppies, signed up for decorating the manor , came to our 25th Anniversary party & cleaning up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.
Welcome Jinsoo !!!!
Sue McIntyre and Carrie Nimmo for a presentation of the United Church Mural. For $5,000.
Tim Veresh was our Guest Speaker from 'plea' Community Services.
PLEA’s vision is a world where everyone has the opportunity for a good life and everyone counts. To fulfill this vision PLEA delivers unique services, tailored to individual strengths and needs, to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges so that they may live fulfilling lives within their communities.
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Happy 80th Peter......You don't look a day over 65!!!! xoxoxoxo. Enjoy each day.......
Peter Muir gave us the 14 day notice for our Revenue Canada report changes.
November is another busy month for our extremely active Rotary Club.
November 1- 30 - Message of Hope - to fill the Soroptomist's Bea's Kloset - please bring to Rotary or drop off at Linda's, Household cleaning supplies or Kitchen supplies.
November 14 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Peter has organized
November 16 - Light up the Manor - 9:00 AM
December 4 - Joint Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas Party - Boathouse
December 6 - Rotary Club of Port Moody's Christmas party at the Muir's home
December 12 - Innervisions Chili Lunch
December 20 - CP Christmas Train
Krista Burnham
Friend of Jinsoo is Martin
If you shop at any of these stores, please accept their 'stamps' and give them to Vida. We will collect these and purchase pots and pans for Bea's Kloset/Soroptomists.
Loblaws, No Frills, & Super Store
Our prayers to Darrell, Krista and his family for the loss of his sister.
Please keep Steve & Lauralea in your prayers as Lauralea is going through this time.
Paul we miss you. Thinking about you and your Dad.
Thank you Rotary and to the 'gang' that showed up to Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on Saturday.
Thanks guys xoxox
Poppy sales.......Thanks to Brian and Jinsoo for the photos. Nice to see our brand new member Jinsoo come out with his family to sell poppies.
Looks like everyone is enjoying the new venue . Thank you to Mike for setting this up and to Gayle for the photos.
Lexa Hibenshield & Stephanie Snider from Transmountain Pipeline were excellent guest speakers this week. We learned a lot about all the regulations and stipulations that they have gone through to make this pipeline safe and profitable. Thank you so much for all the information.
[from their website]
“Trans Mountain has demonstrated that challenging, long linear infrastructure can be built in Canada,” said Dawn Farrell, President and CEO, Trans Mountain Corporation. “With our project management team and contractors, we were able to build 988 kilometres of new pipeline, 193 kilometres of reactivated pipeline, 12 new pump stations, 19 new storage tanks, and three new berths at Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. We did this while adhering to the highest environmental, safety and social standards including respecting and working with local First Nations and Métis communities throughout the entire process.”
Trans Mountain would like to thank our many contractors and partners including First Nations and Métis communities, local and provincial governments, our parent company Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV), our customers, community stakeholders, regulators, and our employees who contributed to this success as we enter operations of our expanded pipeline system.
AG Glen spoke about the RI Conference in Calgary. There are 4 hotel rooms left that were held for the conference. If you are planning on going, please go to the website and book now as well as book for the break-away sessions.
Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary's picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.
Fueled by friendship and a spirit of collaboration, exchange best practices, ignite innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow changemakers from around the world.
Take part in this transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 21-25 June 2025.
Cleone spoke about the talks that Denis Boyd is doing. The next one is November 26th. Free of charge but you need to register.
November is another busy month for our extremely active Rotary Club.
November 1- 30 - Message of Hope - to fill the Soroptomist's Bea's Kloset - please bring to Rotary or drop off at Linda's, Household cleaning supplies or Kitchen supplies.
Please bring to Rotary or drop at our home.
Please ask your friends and family members if they can help with this project. It is the Christmas season and it would be wonderful if we could help fill Bea's Kloset to help those women and their families.
This is a time where we can all help others. The Rotary Club of Port Moody along with the Soroptomists Bea’s Kloset, would like to send a 'Message of Hope' to women in need in the Tri-Cities. We will work along with the Soroptomist’s to help fill Bea’s Kloset. November 1-30th please drop off these items:
“Message of Hope”
We would like to fill 50 gift bags that will be distributed by the Soroptomist's who already have contact with these women who are in great need.
Bea’s Kloset is a ‘free store’ for women and young girls transitioning to life on their own.
There are many reasons a woman or girl may need to access Bea's Kloset. Girls aging out of foster care, girls pregnant or parenting at a young age, or women living in a recovery house or leaving because of abuse.
The items we would like to put in the bags are kitchen cleaning items as example:
Laundry Basket - Laundry detergent
Dish Detergent
Paper Towels - or Micro fibre towels
Any cleaning products -
Bathroom cleaner
Lysol
Window cleaner
Soap
Toilet Brush
Garbage can
Baking soda
Vinegar
Brooms-dust pans
And any kitchen supplies such as:
Cookie sheets
Muffin bake pans
Cake pans - square
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Spatulas
Kitchen utensils (5 piece set in mesh bag at Dollar Stores).
Can openers
November 2 - 9 - Selling Poppies for Remembrance Day - Susan has the sign up list
November 14 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Peter has organized
November 16 - Light up the Manor
December 4 - Joint Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas Party - Boathouse
December 6 - Rotary Club of Port Moody's Christmas party at the Muir's home
December 20 - CP Christmas Train
Jinsoo will soon be a member......We are excited to have him as a new member of our Rotary Club.
This is what an International Committee meeting looks like......Yes a kitchen party and we accomplished so much. Ian was even with us on line from Ecuador .......Thank you Al for a great meeting.
Welcome back Ian and Trish from their Camino Hike of over 600km.
Beautiful Scenery, they started in Marino. They said they had a wonderful time.
International meeting at Linda’s on November 4th., 7:00 PM. Al says everyone is welcome.
Come on over !!!
Bring you beverage of choice.
Peter talked about Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner November 14th. It is such a great event and so much fun.
Legacy Project with the city is moving along, construction will begin next year. Encouraging developments , this will all be discussed with the board and with the club members.
Cleone is arranging Coquitlam Club to talk with First Responders to come to our meeting. Human Trafficking and other special meetings. Denis Boyd is doing a special program on October 29, 7pm meeting. “Stressed Out”
The Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs are launching the Mental Health Speakers Series with the first presentation taking place on Tuesday October 29th. Free to attend but registration is required. For more information, please go to www.mentalhealthspeakerseries.com
Rotary Rips was canceled due to the big rains this weekend.
City doing a tree plant program could be a new program for us. Cleone will keep us updated.
President Rick did the program today, “Rotary Club Excellence Awards. As attached.
President Rick says
"We only have to achieve 13 of them, and some we have attained already.
We will have an open discussion about the goals and how by working together we will again get a Citation awarded to our club".
Rotary Club Excellence Awards
Service participation
How many members will participate
Rotarian Action Group
How many members will belong
Rotary fellowship
How many members will belong
District Conference
How many members will attend
District Training
How many members will attend
Leadership Development
How many members will participate
Social Activities
How many social events to year end
Promotional Material
Use advertising and public service materials
Service Projects
How many service projects to year end
In-bound youth exchange
How many students will the club host
Out-bound Youth exchange
How many students will the club sponsor
Annual Fund Contributions
Polio Plus Fund
Major Gifts
How many donations of $10,000 are expected
Bequest Society
How many commitments for $10,000 bequests are expected
How many commitments of $1,000 to the Endowment Fund
Club membership at year end
New member sponsors
How many will sponsor a new member
Rotoract clubs
How many Rotoract clubs will your club sponsor
Interact clubs
How many Interact clubs will your club sponsor
How many persons will your club sponsor
In how many stories will your club feature
Strategic Plan
Up to date
Review Bylaws
Club bylaws current and relevant
On Line presence
Current and complete
Website and social media
Number of reviews per annum
Next 52 meetings will be held at City Social Area curling club. Arrangements will be make to move our equipment from St James Well.
Thank you to Gayle for taking notes & photos
Halloween is on Thursday so come dressed in your best costume 'if you like' and we 'all know' that YOU can dress up !!!
Both Bill and I were there to help with the installation.
I would like to sincerely thank Mike Henry of Edgesafe Systems (Abbotsford, B.C.) who provided the tools and expertise in finalizing the construction part of this project. His time and effort was kindly donated by Edgesafe.
PS: When I get back from Belize, I will get some bags of gravel and spread around the base of the concrete pad to ensure a smooth transition to the surrounding ground.
Well done Brian. You have worked tirelessly on this project and it is almost done!!!
more photos in photo album: October random
Thank you to Victoria for your Classifcation talk. It is always a favourite with our Rotary Club to learn more about our members and Victoria did an outstanding job. She was born in Uganda [E. Africa and her partner is from Ghana [ W. Africa]. She explained that in their family, there are 3 cultures co-existing, Canadian, Ugandan & Ghanaian. Different lifestyles, languages, food & perspectives. But all of the common goal 'to live with purpose'. We all knew Victoria was a wonderful person and why she is a good Rotarian, but now we know why.
Thank you to Icona for letting us use their room in Sutterbrook. A great turnout. Thank you to Mike for organizing. and for Mike Hyndes
Mike C. supplied all the food, donuts, bananas, oranges, fancy pastries, coffee, tea and yogurt.
Good to see Jinsoo out again to our meeting.....
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Thank you Peter for organizing this. If you haven't yet signed up, please do so now. It is such a fun event and a great way to get to know you fellow Rotarians
Please keep Lauralea in your Positive thoughts and Prayers, & Steve too xoxo
Watch for email from Mike C as to where we will be meeting this week.
President Rick and the other Rotary Clubs had a booth at the Tri-Cities Chamber event. Thank you for Showcasing Rotary.
Alan Kabatoff was awarded a People in Action Rotarian award from the DG and PP Al presented it to him for all the work he has done for Search for the Perfect Pint and so much more.
Alan is a quiet ‘doer’…… For years now he organizes our Search for the Perfect Pint which is our second largest fundraiser. Although Alan has a full time job, he quietly goes about getting all the breweries and sets up the date and signage with the City each year . He has a posse of people who help him from the club and he brings his friends to help serve the food at the event.
Alan comes to Shred-a-Thon every year and he and his wife Lisa often bring everyone treats. He also always is the last one there to help clean up.
Alan helps put up Christmas lights on the Manor and pull ivy…and always with a smile.
He and Lisa volunteer at RIBFEST each year along with their friends from College Park the community that Alan is involved with.
Gayle got a new camera and took loads of photos, have a look at the October Random photo album
PP Al had everyone download the 'Club runner App' that we would be able to get all the information we need regarding our Rotary Club and what is going on in our District.
Please check out your 'profile' to make sure all the information is correct and filled in. If you need help, please ask Al or Linda to help.
4 Charter members, Linda, Gary, Gayle & Alan holding the sign that has been in the window of the Well for 20 years. We will have a permanent place for this soon.
Our last meeting at the Well. Thank you to Riley and Spencer for your support for our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Remember our next meeting is at Icona - 3rd Floor in Sutterbrook, above the liquor store.
President Rick presented PP Alan a gift for how impressed he was that Alan swam his age in laps
StarFish Backpack program back in action. Thank you to Brian for helping out.
The Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs are back again with the Starfish Pack Program. Working with local schools, we deliver weekly boxes of groceries to struggling families ensuring children have enough to eat in order to succeed at school. With support from SD43 and Walmart Canada, we are now serving 250 families in our communities.
So nice to see some new members and 'almost members' to join in and help clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Such a good thing to do for our community and it gets Rotary 'out' in the neighbourhood.
Thanks to those that came. Past member Terry Miller came to help and we were photo bombed by a server from Gallaghers. Fun xoxo
Thanks to Alan, Jinsoo, Bill, Frank, Mike, Joan & President Rick. Terry left before the photo.
Speaker this week will be our very own Victoria Nalgwa doing her Classification talk. Always a favourite!!
I am grateful for our Family & Friends. May God continue to Bless you all each and every day. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
PAG Darrell presented PP & PAG Al a Paul Harris + 6.
Well deserved Al, for all the work he does for our Rotary Club. When Al was an Assistant Governor [AG] he made it his mission to get the 5 Rotary Clubs to get to know each other and to help out with each others fundraisers and events. Al along with Glen head up the Belize International Grant. We really need help with this years grant as we are falling behind. This is so important for the country of Belize and the children..
Al does some of the IT 'stuff' for our Rotary Club and next week will be showing everyone how to use the Club Runner App.
Al comes to all our events, when he is not travelling the world, he is a good listener and has a common sense mind and is a true Rotarian. Congratulations !!!!
We will celebrate the following for October:
Birthdays
Oct. 5 - Alan S
Every year PP Alan swims his age in laps. This year he did that in an outdoor pool, pouring rain but he finished 'yes 70 laps' . Well done Alan
Oct. 9 - Yep it's mine- love Birthdays - Linda
Oct. 10 - Darrell
Oct. 12 - Mike W
Oct. 17 - Mike C
Oct. 22 - Andy
Club Anniversary's
Oct. 12 - 26 years - Cleone
Oct. 30 - 11 years - Ian
Oct. 3 - 1 yr. - Alison
Oct. 10 - 1 yr. - Ramin
Our Environmental Committee goals for this year.
Environmental Committee 2024-2025
Chair & Lead - Cleone Todgham
Cleone's Committee members:
Bill Lawrie - Trash recycling - RIBFEST and all community events.
Dan Gallant- RWH - Rotary World Help keeps all the supplies that are donated out of land fill and given to people and places in need.
Alan Schmelzel - Heritage Mtn. Blvd Clean up - once a month Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd to show community our pride in our community. Please come and meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:45 AM at Gallaghers. They leave at 9:00 SHARP.
Cleone -RIPS -Rotary Removes Invasive Plant Species
Twice a year this is done in conjunction with the City
Brian Wormold - Westhill project
Trail has been re-done and is a project that will continue to grow year after year.
Cleone - signs to be designed and erected for Westhill with the help of the City and school children
Victoria Nalgwa- Climate Change - asking for $250.00 for a kit to educate school children. This is a trial.
1. Goals are to listen to new members to hear there passions and implement them
2. Get the young people in our community involved so they will take ownership Use community groups such as Innervisions, Camp Sasamat leaders and Heritage Woods school
3. Ask the Club for Guest speakers that are involved with Environment
Clayton will be one of our Guest Speakers & is very knowledgable on this subject.
4. Promote other environmental groups activities on our website/club runner
5. Get as many partnerships as we can involved
6. If you have a passion for this Avenue of Service, please join the committee and give your ideas to all.
Think positive thoughts for Lauralea and Steve as they go through this chapter of their lives. Lauralea is a trooper !!!!
Also please keep PP Paul's Dad in your thoughts and prayers. He has been through a lot and the Drs. are doing what they can to help him.
Paul is struggling with his own health so we will send him positive healing thoughts too.
They did it !!!!! Well done. We are all so proud of Trish & Ian and can't wait to hear the stories of their adventures.
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our Rotary Club of Port Moody’s 25th Anniversary Tacky Tourist Party.
AND ‘they’ were ‘tacky’
Everyone did such a great job dressing up and so very creative. I’m so happy that Vida & Haleh were the judges as I could never have picked. You were all winners!!!!
Congratulations to Peter and Cindy for the best dressed couple,
to Susan for the best dressed female
and to Bob for that crazy shirt.
Thank you to Gene & Heather Vickers for making the trip from Vernon to come and celebrate. Also thanks to Gayle for her support always, to Darrell for being a fantastic MC, to Peter Muir who kept track the the registration, to Brian Dunne for the music and PA system, Haleh & Vida for being judges and to Clayton and Brian & Jinsso for the great photos
and to President Rick for his very thoughtful gifts for the 4 Charter members, a 25 year pin.
Again to President Rick for his very kind words and gift to myself.
Alan spoke well about how to treat our newest members. All in all it was a fantastic night.
We are so grateful for everyone who came to celebrate and for all the laughs and memories.
Thank you to the Legion for all their hard work.
I think the Rotary Club of Port Moody really knows how to party. !!!!
Let’s do it again in 25 years !!!!
Hugs
Linda ;o)
More photos in the photo album marked 2024 - 25th Anniversary Party
Our Rotary International Global Grant for Belize is creating momentum . Thank you to the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club and to the Coquitlam Sunrise Club for starting this off. PP Al, Glen and Brian were at the Coquitlam Sunrise meeting to receive this cheque.
This Global Grant will be used to install the Rachel (Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning) devices in the most rural schools in southern Belize. This device is used for Education purposes and does not need internet. It has proven to be effective in the prison system for educating the prisoners and in some of the schools within Belize City and some rural areas.
For more information regarding this grant, please contact us at any time.
And the Meadow Ridge Club donated as well.
District Governor Dave Duskin's visit was outstanding. We had almost 100% of our members in attendance and DG Dave's talk was excellent.
This years theme is The MAGIC of Rotary
We create the magic with every project completed, every dollar donated and every new member !!
Thank you for bringing forward the Rotary Action plan
Impact
Reach
Engage
Adapt
DG Dave & President Rick gave our 'People of Action' awards
Bill Lawrie
What more can we say about our ‘Green Machine’. Bill is a huge part of our Community helping with the Seniors the Library Board and cleaning up our community. Bill is known for all the recycling he does at RIBFEST and our Search for the Perfect Pint and SHRED-A-THON. He recycles in his apartment building daily and is at all community events. He volunteers at the Golf club and brings all the cans to be recycled from there so our Rotary Club benefits the funds. Bill is at every function, he & Jackie are a part of our Book Club, and they come to most Thirsty Thursday’s. Bill is a ‘Green Machine’ for sure with over 250,000 steps at RIBFEST.
Danne Dunlop
Danne is the quiet ‘doer’ in our Rotary Club. He has been ordering badges for new members for years now and does it without anyone having any idea of how we get them. ;o)
Also he has been ‘greeting’ our members and guests at the door forever and does so always with a smile and a good hug or handshake.
Danne has taken the responsibility of picking up pies at Thriftys every month and taking them and serving them to the Seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor. He helps organize the car show at Manor as well.
Every year we make chili at Innervisions and BBQ for these men in recovery and Danne is always there front and centre. He is always the first to donate items for their Christmas presents as well.
& the 3rd one will be a surprise until they get back into town.
DG Dave also gave a Paul Harris +2 award to our very own Assistant Governor
Congratulations to AG Glen.
Last year the Rotary Club of Port Moody was one of the clubs that received the Presidential Citation under the leadership of PP Susan Bell.
Please think about attending the District Conference in May 2 - 4 2025
Location : Tulalip Resort, Tulalip, WA
Earlybird price: $325.00 US [Until December 31, 2024]
Tuesday, September 24th. is when our City will proclaim Rotary Club of Port Moody Day honouring our 25th Anniversary.
Please come to the City hall at 7:00 pm and wear your Rotary Shirts.
Wednesday, September 25th - DG Dave Duskin will be visiting our Club and it would be wonderful to have all Rotarians in attendance. Please wear your BLUE Rotary Shirt.....great photo op too.
and then:
Thursday - September 26th - 5:00PM - Port Moody Legion
Wear your 'Tackiest Tourist' outfit and let's party !!!!!!
The same likely suspects came out for September's clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Great to see everyone wearing the ROTARY vests that are very visible to the public and for safety.
Thank you to Alan S for always organizing. If you would like to come and help any month, we meet at Gallaghers Coffee Shop in Newport Village at 8:55 am and leave 'exactly' at 9:00 AM to head up the hill and clean up trash. Once we are finished we meet back at Gallaghers for a coffee and visit. The second Saturday of every month......Be there to help. You will enjoy the fresh air and the good feeling of helping keep our community clean.
Guests this week:
Jessica Vertergaard, - Guest Speaker
Grant Writer
Using CHAT GPT as a grant writing tool - Helping charities win more grants, so they can do more good.
Thank you to Jessica for giving us information on ChatGPT. Well done and you had everyone thinking. Here is Jessica's website for more information. https://www.writtenwithpurpose.com/
Sounds like we may even have a ChatGPT party at Cleone's.
Jinsoo Kim - a volunteer from RIBFEST came to check out our meetings. We hope to see him again soon.
Sandra Niven - Friend of Brian W
Laleh Fazel - Haleh's sister and can you ever tell that!!!
Brian & Claire - Anniversary
Dave & Cathy - Anniversary
Trish & Ian - Anniversary on the Camino
Happy Birthday to Jackie - Bill's better half
Happy Birthday to John
Club Anniversaries - Meghan joined 9 years ago and Susan 4 years ago.
We are sending prayers for PP Paul's dad who is in hospital after a fall and has had to have surgery.
Dan Gallant is back in town and doing good all around the Lower Mainland and beyond. Dan informed us that Rotary World Help has sent 464 containers all around the world and on October 5th they will be sending the 21st container to the Ukraine full of medical supplies. For more information on RWH go to: https://rotaryworldhelp.com/home/
The Rotary Club of Coquitlam is putting on a Mental Health Speaker Series. Please mark these dates on your calendar.
The first 2 presentations have been booked at the lecture theatre at Douglas College in Coquitlam. You may recognize the first speaker....
Stressed Out: Discover the common signs of stress, explore its typical causes, and learn effective tools to manage it
Tuesday October 29th from 7:00-8:30pm
Presented by: Denis Boyd, MA, R.Psych
Balls of Energy: Using Neuroscience to help caregivers and children manage emotions together
Tuesday November 26th from 7:00-8:30pm
Presented by: Tamara Williams, PhD, R.Psych
The events are free to attend but do require registration (capacity is 140 people). For more information, please direct people to the website: www.mentalhealthspeakerseries.com
Our President Rick is a very thoughtful person. It seems he thinks of everyone all the time. This week was no exception.
Neil had a birthday and we all know Neil for his 'puns' as well he is the Secretary of our Rotary Club..... Our President presented Neil a book of 'Wit & Humor'
BrianW. is so very passionate about Belize and particularly about the education that our Rotary Club is providing for that country. Brian supports a school in Belize and has been on many trips to help out there. President Rick presented him a book- Maya.
Khayanga Wasiki was visiting from Kenya and told us about what is going on in her town. What an amazing woman who has a school there for the children and has started many programs. One is making menstruation pads 'Days for Girls', and now is the biggest supplier of these because they have taught the woman how to make them and now have a little business doing so. Also an automobile that wasn't working was given to them and the men take it apart, drive it for a while, and then then next group does the same, learning auto mechanics. Fantastic!!!. Khayanga has now started a Rotary Club in her town and has already 30 new members who are taking classes to know what Rotary is all about so they too can live by the Rotary motto - Service above Self.
PP Al Stjernegaard is the International Chair this year and he talked about all the projects we have going on Internationally.
Updates are:
South Africa - Andy is the lead person on this project. There is a Global Grant applied for this project for a home that houses severely handicapped children and the grant is in the process to help them.
Kenya - AG Glen is handling this project for wells and laterins. Again a Global Grant that is well on its way.
PP Al - Global Grant application for Belize Rural Schools. This is an amazing project and has total support from our Rotary Club. We had 4 members of our Rotary Club go to Belize last project and if you are interested in helping out this April, please let Al know. The application is going in an the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club was the first to offer money towards this Grant.
September 24th - Please come to City Hall as they will be reading a Proclamation to announce our 25th Anniversary and make it Rotary Club of Port Moody day.
September 26th - Our 25th Anniversary Tacky Tourist Party at the Legion. 6:00 PM Start. Get your tickets now as we have cut off date next Tuesday. The Legion needs to know the numbers 10 days in advance.
October 6 - Rotary is about helping and here is a hands-on project we can all do. Please come and help at Steve and Lauralea's 'weed' their garden. They have had a busy time going back and forth for treatments for Lauralea and their garden is overgrown. Many hands make light work 'AND' Steve will BBQ after we are done. There was an email that went out to 'sign up' so please do that so they know how many people will be there. Bring something to share and your beverage please. xoxo
The Port Moody Terry Fox Run was well supported by our Rotary Club. Thank you to Glen for the great video that you put on Facebook. Nice to see so many people out for the first run in many years in Port Moody. Well organized by Mark Pettie and Peter Kobayashi.
Gayle, Peter M, Peter C, Mayor Meghan, Joan & Gary, Lee & May, Bill, Al S, Glen & Marcia, Krista and myself. I hope I didn't miss anyone. We were busy at Registration which was well done.
A real treat for everyone was that Doug Alward was at our run. Doug was Terry's best friend and he drove the van for TerryFox for 153 days in 1980.
Doug spoke 'Terry's' words and it was a very emotional to hear his words. We are blessed that Doug was there.
Terry believed in a world without cancer. The annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition in Canada, with nearly 600 communities, big and small, urban and rural, English and French, fundraising for cancer research
About Terry Fox.[from their website]
Eighteen-year-old Terry Fox of Port Coquitlam, BC never saw himself as remarkable. Granted, he displayed an unusual determination to achieve the goals he set for himself but his orbit was local – family, school, sports and friends. But Terry’s cancer diagnosis of osteogenic sarcoma just above the knee, the subsequent amputation of his leg and experience in the cancer wards changed all that. A newly nurtured reservoir of compassion, combined with a fierce determination to bring an end to the suffering cancer causes, set Terry on a path that, quite simply, changed the world.
Terry’s personal experience and research led him to a simple conclusion – more money was needed for cancer research. And so, in the modest but motivated style that would prove to be his trademark, Terry started training and planning for his cross-Canada run to raise funds for cancer research. He dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean on April 12th, 1980 and proceeded to unite Canadians in a way never before, nor since, seen. The only thing that could have stopped Terry from reaching the Pacific Ocean did. Cancer returned in his lungs and he was forced to stop on September 1st, 1980 after having run 5,373 kilometres.
Before his death on June 28, 1981, Terry had achieved his once unimaginable goal of $1 from every Canadian. More importantly, he had set in motion the framework for an event, The Terry Fox Run, that would ignite cancer research in Canada, raising more than $850 million since 1980, and bring hope and health to millions of Canadians.
Lindagene Coyle had a massive stroke from which she did not recover. Our hearts go out to her family and many friends, including those across the Rotary world.
Lindagene Coyle
Lindagene almost became a Rotarian in District 5050 back in 2001/2002. She investigated the clubs around where she lived in Surrey – breakfast and lunch clubs. She eventually settled on the District 5040 Richmond Sunset club as it was close to work and in the early evening. Please refer to her bio – written in 2017 - https://rotarydistrict5050.org/sitepage/past-district-governor-biographies/lindagene-coyle-2017-18.
Since her year as District Governor, she continued to be involved – District Vice Governor, 2 years as Finance Director, 3 years as District Leadership & Development (Trainer), House of Friendship at Conferences, attendance at Zone Conferences – especially when a cruise was involved (Bahamas).
Lindagene had a passion for cruising and tried to cruise every year. Even her conference in 2018 was on a cruise!
Family was very important to Lindagene, and she took her role as matriarch of the family very seriously. Her many siblings and their families are scattered around the eastern US and her daughter is in California. Her sons and granddaughter live in the Lower Mainland.
Her passion for Rotary was infectious and she loved talking about it – long phone calls! She truly believed there is a Rotary club for everyone!
Lindagene will be missed by many – near and far!
Another great Classification talk by our past and newest member Gerry Glazier. Wow what a life you have had Gerry. Rotary Clubs Gerry has belonged to are the Yellowknife, Port Moody, Indonesia and Vancouver where he was the President of the Vancouver Rotary Club until he came back to our club. Gerry and his wife have lived in so many different parts of the world and we are grateful that you have chosen to come back to our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Gary encouraged us all to go to Thirsty Thursday at the Legion on the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM. It is a wonderful time to chat and get to know each other on a 'social' basis. Thanks Gary for doing this.
More celebrations:
Happy Anniversary to Steve & Lauralea & Jim & Susan.
Happy Birthday to Glen & Vida & Dan's wife Marion. May all your wishes come true.
September 15th - Terry Fox Run. - They need 2 people to please help sell T-Shirts Starting time: 8:00AM
September 24th - Please come to City Hall as they will be reading a Proclamation to announce our 25th Anniversary and make it Rotary Club of Port Moody day.
September 26th - Our 25th Anniversary Tacky Tourist Party at the Legion. 6:00 PM Start. Get your tickets now as we have cut off date next Tuesday. The Legion needs to know the numbers 10 days in advance.
One of our community grants is now finished and we will be doing the 'cheque presentation' soon.
This is what the United Church wrote:
The Springs Art Wall at Inlet United Church Port Moody,
We are delighted to share the news that Atheana Picha has completed her work on the Art Wall. She put her last brush strokes on, and signed her work on Saturday evening. At Inlet United, we are grateful to engage in this work, building community connection, advancing Reconciliation, and offering the gift of beauty and reflection to our neighbourhood.
Next steps include:
installation of a protective clear "graffiti coat”
creation and installation of a sign beside the mural, including the work’s title (TBA), artist statement and acknowledgment of our sponsors and supporters
a celebration in Coast Salish Tradition, with feast and blessing - probably in early October - we will invite you as soon as we have a date confirmed.
We welcome you to stop by and see this beautiful work up close. We are grateful that you helped to make it possible.
It is always wonderful to see Clayton at our Rotary meetings
Mike W. is back after a good vacation and work trips.
Gerry Glazier came zooming up on his scooter again this week. Soon you will be a member [again] of our Rotary Club of Port Moody Gerry.
One of our favourite Rotary meetings are 'classification talks' by our members. At the last minute President Rick asked one of our newest members, Joan to do her Classification talk and you could have heard a 'pin drop' during her whole talk. Joan you are an amazing woman and we are so grateful that you have joined our Rotary Club. If you didn't hear her talk, please go for coffee with her and hear her story. WOW is all I can say. Thank you Dr. Joan.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to Ramin
Thank you to Danne & Kerry & Mike for filling up our 'Little Lending Library' by Old Orchard Hall/Park. For years Gayle has been filing up this Little Library and she is very grateful that all our Rotary members will be doing this in the future. Please go through your books no longer needed in your home and take down to Old Orchard Park. Our Little Lending Library is on the map of all Lending Libraries. It was built by Walter Peachy years ago and with a few 'Renos' it is a good as new.
Don't forget to shop at Port Moody Liquor store for your beverages.
Just tell them that the receipt is for
'The Rotary Club of Port Moody' and we will get a return on your purchase.
A couple of weeks ago Glen received an invitation from Tri-Cities Community TV to talk about Rotary in the Tri-Cities. Community TV has combined the interview with some footage on Rotary Projects (like Starfish) as well as the "testimonials" many of you did prior to RIBFEST
If you haven't paid for our 25th Anniverary party please do so as soon as possible . Thank you. We can't wait to see you in your tackiest tourist outfit. We know you have one !!!!
It is our pleasure to invite you to join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Port Moody. It is hard
to believe that it has been 25 years since the inception of our Rotary Club. We would love for you to attend to celebrate this milestone and all we have done in our Community.
Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Port Moody Legion - 2529 Clarke Street, Port Moody
Cost: $35.00 for Beverage & a Burger [ beef, chicken or veggie]
The Theme will be ’Tacky Tourist Party’.
There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Couple, best dressed male and female. Come and have fun with us.
Tickets are available on the link below. We have a limited amount of tickets and so please get yours as soon as possible.
I'm sad to report that we lost an amazing Community citizen in Les Garrison. Les was a shining star in our Community for many years. He was a Past Chamber of Commerce President, a good family man, among many other things. Les Garrison Insurance was an ICON in the Insurance business for many years. We send our condolences to Greg Garrison [from Coquitlam Sunrise] and family and to Nancy Rayson.
A show with theatrics to mesmerize the audience with the popular hit songs from Elton John and Billy Joel. Games, Photo booth, Silent Auction and 50/50.
Tickets $50 ($42 with discount code) $20 15yr and under
Get your discount code by contacting the following Rotary Clubs: - Port Coquitlam Centennial (PoCo)- ron.goyette50@gmail.com
- The Rotary Club of Haney (Ridge Meadows) - info@haneyrotary.ca
Guests were:
Gerry Glazier
Carolina Barreto who came to check out our Rotary Club and will be back next week. Welcome Carolina
Speakers Corner:
Darrell has asked for ideas for Speakers and offsite meeting ideas. Darrell has been booking our speakers for a very long time now and we are grateful for the time he spends doing this. Thank you everyone for your ideas and please pass the information along with names and emails, or phone numbers so Darrell can book.
What is September 26th?YES it is our Rotary Club of Port Moody's 25th Anniversary party. Please sign up. Come dressed in your 'tacky tourist' best. It will be a lot of fun.
It is our pleasure to invite you to join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Port Moody. It is hard to believe that it has been 25 years since the inception of our Rotary Club. We would love for you to attend to celebrate this milestone and all we have done in our Community.
Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Port Moody Legion - 2529 Clarke Street, Port Moody
Cost: $35.00 for Beverage & a Burger [ beef, chicken or veggie]
The Theme will be ’Tacky Tourist Party’.
There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Couple, best dressed male and female. Come and have fun with us.
Tickets are available on the link below. We have a limited amount of tickets and so please get yours as soon as possible.
Please copy and paste this information to whomever you would like to invite to our party. The more the merrier.
Sunday- September 15th, 2024 - Terry Fox Run
Volunteers needed for Registration. Please let Peter M know if you would like to help out. It's fun and very easy.
Joan took home all the 'black aprons' from Open Road Lounge, RIBFEST and the jugs from the bar and washed them all so they will be ready again for the next event. Thank you Joan.
Not sure how many of you know about Lacrosse, but the Coquitlam Jr. Adanac's won the Minto Cup which is 'huge'. What a great event to bring the community together. It was magical. Well done Adanacs !!!!!
Summer Sunday's ended with another great band, Eagle Eyes'. What a great community event!!!!. Thank you to our Rotary Club of Port Moody for being one of the sponsors. Thousands of people came over the summer to listen to live music. Thank you to Glen for posting a great video on FaceBook.
4 Dynamic young women from Port Coquitlam came to talk about Girls of Ghana
Eva Lo, Pearl Amusala, Iris Chun & Simone N. Richard
Girls for Ghana, located in downtown Port Coquitlam has started this year in planning (January) to leading actions (March), and will soon be ending in December.
At G4G Ghana, we provide help and hope for underprivileged young girls in Ghana who have limited resources or limited access to resources that can meet their basic sanitary needs.
We keep them safe by providing important sanitary supplies and, we provide them with necessary self education to help them stay protected and, help them make informed decisions as they enter into puberty.
We know that Vida talked to them already about 'Days for Girls' and I'm sure that they will be in touch with her and the Port Coquitlam Centennial Rotary Club.
Chantelle & her husband Chris came to collect the cheque for the 50/50 at RIBFEST. What a perfect deserving couple to win this 50/50
Such a busy week !!!
Innervisions BBQ -
Thank you to Alan for doing the grocery shopping. The BBQ chefs were Danne, Glen & Alan. Frank & Mike served up the food. All the men were very grateful for the burgers & hot dogs.
Glen wrote
Every Port Moody RIBFEST, men enrolled in residential drug and alcohol treatment at InnerVisions Recovery Society spend 2 full days at Rocky Point Park, before and after the event, helping us with the setup and takedown. The layout of the park is a massive undertaking and we could not do it without their assistance.
Members of our club value the opportunity to express thanks, and to show support for these men on a pathway to recovery. In August we put on a BBQ and closer to Christmas it will be a Chili lunch.
For over 25 years, InnerVisions’ treatment programs have helped men of all backgrounds become clean, sober, and move on to live productive lives within their communities. Alcoholism and addiction can be hard to deal with on your own. Thankfully, Innervisions is here to help. Their staff know what it takes to overcome addiction, and to support people learning to live clean and sober everyday
More photos in August random photo album
Car Free Day - Sunday
Looks like a great group of volunteers for Car Free Day. Thank you to Peter M, Mike C, Victoria, Yvonne, Neil, Bill, Rick & Alan K.
No one got wet when they dumped the water from the tent.
Always fun serving the public. Peter wrote:
We were located at the top near Moody St with two food trucks and being called a family patio most of our guests brought their food in an ate.
The first hours it rained and only had a few sales. We may have some revenue for our kitty after reviewing our expenses.
Neil was our official photographer.
More photos in Photo album - August random
September 15 - Please register to help for the Terry Fox Run registration - An 'event' was sent out for you to sign up.
September 26 - 25th Anniversary Party for our Rotary Club of Port Moody. Please get your tickets today.
Come dressed as your favourite tourist !!! We will have fun.
Past President of the Vancouver Rotary Club and past member of our Rotary Club is soon to be a new member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody. We are happy to have you back in our club Gerry Glazier.
So many people to celebrate this month.
Happy Birthday to:
Ian, Ramin, Joan, Mike P & his beautiful wife Christine,Vida & Clayton
Happy Anniversary to:
Dan & Marion
Joan & Gary
Bill & jackie
Ramin & Asiah
John & Cheryl
Neil & Donna
Club's Anniversary's to:
Peter C - 24 years
Patty - 19 years
Mike P - 11 years
Victoria - 1 year
And speaking of Anniversaries, Eagle Ridge Manor had their 30th Anniversary Party and thank you to Danne & Kerry and PP Trudy for being there to celebrate.
Since the first year of our Rotary Club of Port Moody, we have supported Eagle Ridge Manor. We have always put on the annual Christmas Party and decorating of the manor. We have purchased many pieces of equipment for them and have even done some gardening for them. Also we do Pie Day for them each month, which means we serve 'pie' to them each month. This is a huge treat for them and we thank Danne for taking this on and now our new member Haleh is helping. I guess you would say 'we adopted them'.
More photos in August Random Album - Thank you Brian for the photos
Guess who was at Langley RIBFEST cleaning up tables? YEP our Green Machine Bill Lawrie.
Thank you to Jeff McLellan for the photo from FB .
They're back! Eagle Eyes, the ultimate tribute to the Eagles wrap up our 2024 season of Summer Sundays Concerts. Sunday August 25th. Come on out and support Summer Sunday's and see a fantastic concert. Can't wait!
Call for Volunteers: Car Free Day with the Rotary Club of Port Moody and City of Port Moody
We are still seeking enthusiastic volunteers for the Rotary Family Patio to help make Car Free Day a success! We need:
Set-up and Tear-down Volunteers: Assistance with setting up and taking down the event.
Cashier: An additional cashier for the first two hours and possibly longer if needed.
Set-up Tear-down tasks include bringing the tent, three coolers (or chilly bins - Aussie term), and water from the locker, as well as returning these items at the end of the day. Hopefully, there will be no leftover water!
Additional Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Port Moody
The City of Port Moody also needs volunteers. Similar to Ribfest, they are short on support. The roles available are:
Event Ambassador (11:30 am - 2:30 pm: 2 positions, and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 4 positions) Responsibilities: Direct guests to various event locations, provide overall event information, and answer general inquiries.
Eating Area Event Ambassador (11:30 am - 2:30 pm: 2 positions, and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 2 positions) Responsibilities: Oversee seating areas, ensure tables are cleared and seating is tidy, and assist with other event duties as needed.
These positions are for the City of Port Moody and are not related to the Rotary Family Patio.
What a brilliant idea to make your sales centre space into a beautiful coffee shop and gathering place for our community. Well done Marcon!!!.
Thank you to Mike Clay for suggesting that we have our Rotary meeting at the Outpost. It is bright, clean and the pastries went over very well.
Mandy & Jory were our guest speakers and I think we all have learned a lot about Real Estate and the market today.
Marcon builds an excellent home with attention to detail. They will celebrate their 40th Anniversary this year and are the 2nd largest builder in BC.
President Rick went to the 'Presidents meeting' and it is 'Our' year to host the Christmas Breakfast meeting. Put your thinking hats on as to what we can do for this event.
August 18th, is Car Free Day and Peter M is looking for volunteers. We need set up and take down volunteers, Cashiers and people to ID check and put on wrist bands, pour & serve beer. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Our area will be called the Rotary Family Patio. Cider, wine and beer will be sold. It is always a fun day.
August 15th - Innervisions BBQ. Thank you to: Ian, Glen & Darrell for the BBQ's. Alan will do the shopping and Danne, Frank, Alan & Bill will be there to host the men for the BBQ and if anyone else would like to go please do. The men love this and this is a thank you for all the work these guys do for us. I will give you the address on Wednesday.
Locker clean up -
Well that was quite a day. We started at noon and finished at 4. We took everything out of the locker, I mean everything and started over.
Thank you to Joan for her blower and her encouragement every step of the way. As a new Rotarian she was amazed at all the ‘stuff’ we have. Also she organized all the drawers that we have and we have more pens and pencils and markers and notepads that we will ever need
Ian and Alan were there for the phone calls ‘should we keep this?’
Peter moved more boxes and was on the ladder all day long. Bill carried boxes back and forth but we found all the Green team stuff and has a great suggestion that all the shirts for the green team be the same color each year with just the year change.
Glen came to pick up the inflatable Rotary Wheel and stayed for awhile helping move stuff back into locker
President Rick came to take away the trash but really we didn’t have much to take away.
We have water & glasses for Car Free day and paper plates and napkins for Innervisions BBQ but other than that we are stuck with stuff. We did not do the signs which will be a whole other project but needs to be done. We have lumber that we will probably never use. And not to mention those 2 huge white boards that take up so much room.
Well it is tidy and we know where every thing is but you still can’t walk into the locker. Do we need a bigger one? Good question ?
Thank you all for all your hard work It was hard work but we did it and had lots of laughs.
September 26th - Rotary Club of Port Moody's 25th Tacky Tourist Party at the Legion. Get your tickets here..
Easy to do, just scan and complete. Prizes for the best dressed couple, & male & female. We will have a great time and it will be so good to see some of our past members.
This is the link for the City of Port Moody's Environmental Award.
Let's get Bill Lawrie some recognition for all the amazing work that he does for the environment by each of us putting in a nomination for him.
He is an inspiration!
Cleone
Attached are the other Civic awards that Port Moody offers. You may have someone in mind for one of the other awards.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Civic Awards – nominate a deserving candidate today
PORT MOODY – Help us recognize people, organizations, and businesses that give their time and energy to make Port Moody a better place – nominate a deserving candidate today for a 2024 Civic Award. Visit https://forms.portmoody.ca/Civic-Awards/Civic-Awards-2024-Environmental-Awardfor nomination criteria and online nomination forms. Paper application forms are available at City Hall (100 Newport Drive) and the Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Road).
“The Civic Awards program is an opportunity for the City to recognize and thank the people in our community who create positive change and contribute in ways that improve the lives of others and the city as a whole,” says Mayor Meghan Lahti. “If you know someone who is making a difference, I encourage you to nominate that person for a Civic Award today.”
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 20, 2024 in these six categories:
Peter Hulbert Accessibility Award honours an individual or group that has contributed to the removal of barriers for individuals with accessibility needs or the promotion of inclusivity – i.e. welcoming all people to participate in all aspects of community life – in Port Moody;
Arts Award celebrates an individual, organization, or business that significantly contributes to, and participates in, the artistic and/or cultural life of Port Moody;
Climate Action Award recognizes individuals, community groups, schools, organizations, and businesses who advance the goals and objectives of the City’s Climate Action Plan;
Environmental Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions that advance environmental preservation, increase awareness, and support climate change action;
Heritage Award honours an individual, organization, or business that advances heritage conservation in Port Moody through special initiatives or projects that preserve, rehabilitate, restore, or create awareness of a cultural resource; and
Sports Award (Adult) recognizes exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation, and/or character of sport through sport administration, coaching, officiating, and participation – please note the City will seek nominations for the Sports Award (Youth) between January and April 2025.
The Civic Awards are presented every two years to deserving people, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the community. Civic committees review nominations and forward recommendations to Council for consideration and final decision. The winners of the 2024 Civic Awards will be announced in January 2025.
Speaking of Bill I never did write down the number of Steps Bill had for RIBFEST 2024. Peter Muir had the closest guess to his number of steps.
Drum Roll .......208,549 Steps over the 5 days. Crazy, Bill, that's crazy !!!!
Thank you to the 'guys' [Darrell, Peter, Neil, Frank, Mike, Bill & Rick, Alan] who Cleaned up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on Saturday. Apparently 'Frank' saw them cleaning up last time and wanted to join in the fun. Thank you Frank for helping clean our community clean along with Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Well done !!!!
August 8th - Noon onward - Clean up our Lock-up- Please let Linda know if you will come to help
August 10th - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. 9:00 AM sharp at Gallaghers
August 13th - 6:00 PM RIBFEST meeting for the chairs. Balzer's home
August 15th - BBQ for Innervisions guys at Prairie house - Alan is happy to do the shopping. Who else would like to cook & serve, Bill are you available to help keep everything clean?
Please let me know if you will attend and who has a portable BBQ we can use please. Maybe 2 ;o)
August 17th, 2024 - Car Free Day. Volunteers needed to help in the bar. Please contact Peter Muir if you can set-up, take down- be a cashier or pour the beer.
August 24th, 2024 - Hands across the Border -4:00 pm.
$25.00
Peace Arch Park.
Please register
It's a tough job being President, and our President only had 2 hours of sleep and took advantage of that !!!! Sorry President Rick, I 'had' to do it !!!
Guests this past week were:
Navid -Nice to see Navid again and he talked about RIBFEST and how much he and the staff from the Day care he has enjoyed being there. Thank you for your sponsorship Navid.
Clayton & Mike
Andy did an update on the Island House - South African project.
This project for a home for very severely handicapped young people has been in the works for some time. It has now been approved and going forward with the thanks of many clubs and Andy personally. The residents are between the ages of 3 and 30 and there is no government funding. All the money used for equipment and staff is donated. The project is now: $47,175.00 Well done Andy.
Cleone - Talked about the fires in Jasper and the Power of Rotary. Cleone has many friends who have lost their homes, burnt to the ground and with all this damage, no lives were lost. Cleone has a very long history in Jasper and this hit home very hard. Rotary has a disaster relief fund that the Rotary Club in Jasper will be applying for.
Thank you again to Ian and Allison for a well run Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2024 and for great communication. Everyone agreed that the 'set-up' this year was the BEST ever. The park looked fantastic.
The chairs were as follows and THANK YOU:
Social Media - Glen - An outstanding job on 'getting to word out'. Great videos, photos and promos.
Parking - Clayton - Now that's a job that is hard to find volunteers for, but he did and he ran the Volunteer Parking as well the the park 'parking' and the Bike Valet. 350 bikes were parked there over the weekend and 2 dogs that a volunteer was happy to look after.
Logistics - Alan - So many details and all were covered very well. Alan was 'very' happy with the golf cart.
IT - Ramin - Always a smile on his face and always willing to help and the IT went on without a hitch.
Volunteers - Peter - we always wonder if we will have enough volunteers and Peter seemed to find them everywhere. Peter delivered food, made signs, helped with anything he could, and again, always with a smile. A job very well done.
Recycling - Bill - our Green Machine & Rhonda his famous side-kick
Open Road Lounge - Monica, Susan & Alison - Oh my gosh it looked beautiful & very inviting....The set up was very pretty and like someone said, looks like a wedding could be there.
50/50 -Frank - Frank took care to the 50/50 license and with the help of Malcolm Kennedy, they had all the shifts covered. Looks like a record amount again this year. Well done.
Bar - Ian - Although Ian was a chair of RIBFEST 2024 - he ran the bar & the cashiers/ID checkers
Thanks to Al for bringing in his 'crew' of friends to help with the bar.
Music - George - Well I think 'everyone' enjoyed the music once again this year. George makes this job seem so easy !!!! I believe that the bands/music we have at our Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST is what sets us apart from all the other RIBFEST's.
Family Zone - Cleone -Cleone was set up before everyone and took down before everyone. Even with her swollen ankle she was shuttling her sponsors from the Volunteer parking to the park and back. What a gal!!!! she is really the energizer bunny.
Judging & Ambassador - Mike. Mike said he spoke to 44,655 people over the weekend, asking them where they were from and why they liked the ribs they tasted. 'That is community' !!! Having someone talking to people and just again thanking them for coming to this Community event is huge. !!!
The judging went well and Mike MC'd it perfectly.
Corn Hut - Coreen [ Passport Club ]- I'm sure she is shucking corn in her sleep still. & PP Trudy
Pop Tent - Coquitlam tent - there was a line up there everyday
Our C & D run girl.Trish - She and 'not Trish' Joan, are always amazing and always a job well done.
Gayle - Yes, Gayle was back at it, walking back and forth to the 'pigs'......She also never stops and is always smiling.
Linda - I can tell you I had the 'BEST' team of Ambassadors and Counters EVER !!! They smiled and welcomed every person who came into the park. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. !!!!!
We live in a wonderful community with amazing people who will volunteer their time to help make our Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST the BEST ever.
We are so GRATEFUL !!!!!
We had 3 guests at our meeting:
George Balzer - 'The Mayor of Music' - He makes it look so easy !!!
Lorraine Wilson along with Vida. Lorraine helps with Days for Girls and helped with the Valentine making again this year. She and Vida volunteered in the 'Family zone' where the children painted their parents and themselves with stickers etc.
Clayton Anderson - Although Clayton is not a member of our Rotary Club he is certainly a huge FRIEND of Rotary. Clayton is our 'Parking guru'.
Mike presented Ian and Alison RIBFEST cutting boards for a very well run and organized
Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2024.
And here is our Rotary Club of Port Moody !!!! Well some of us....the rest are catching up on work after 5 days of RIBFEST.
From our RIBFEST 2024 chairs - Ian MacPhail & Alison Young
Ian wrote:
Thé sun sets on another RIBFEST…our 8th and perhaps best to date….CONGRATULATIONS to all on an exceptional effort.! 501 volunteers with many doing more than 1 shift and of those a very high percentage working much longer than they had signed up for!…a tribute to the value, fun and satisfaction that comes from hard work.
No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it » (H.E Luccock)
And that’s what we had. It is truly a tribute to our club, our chairs and all those who put in the immense time and effort to make the Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST such a success. When it all comes down to it,!the willingness of our members to pull together to help one another is exactly what the spirit of Rotary is all about. Very well done one and All!! Congratulations on hosting an exemplary community event!
Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2024 is over and it was a success. !!!!
So many happy faces throughout the park, eating ribs, drinking beer, playing in the family zone, being spoiled in the VIP/Open Road Lounge and of course listening to fantastic music all 3 days.
So many photos, so much fun.
Huge thank you to everyone who helped out. I know of 2 people for sure who became 'real Rotarians' last weekend and that is Haleh Fazel & Mike Wiens [Jesica too]. Oh my goodness for 2 brand new Rotarians they were both outstanding. !!!! I'm sure others will be able to tell you the same type of stories and I am sure we will hear more of that on Wednesday.
Check out the photos in our photo album: 2024 RIBFEST
PLEASE WEAR YOUR RIBFEST/Rotary BLUE or Volunteer shirt to tomorrow's meeting for a photo OP......
Thank you.....
A trip of a lifetime - around the world in 30 days AND it included Singapore International Rotary Conference.
Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Charter member and PP Alan presented Charter member and PP Gary his PH + 7.......Gary Wiggins has been a tremendous Rotarian over the years and we are grateful to have him in our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Gary has served in many capacities in Rotary. He is Past President of our Rotary Club, he was in the Coquitlam Rotary Club, he served as a leader in District 5050. AND when he leads us in O'Canada, you would think our Rotary Club was 'on stage' at the Canucks game. We love you Gary.
President Rick and AG Glen went to the Induction of District Governor Dave Duskin. They had a wonderful time and would like to see our Rotary Club mentioned at these awards nights.
Bill Lawrie is our GREEN MACHINE and Cleone will be sending out an address for you to write a letter of confirmation that Bill receive the 'Environmental Award' for the City of Port Moody.
We need your help !!!! Thank to everyone who has already volunteered and to those who have not, we have lots of spots left. Please check out the website or talk to Ian about being a cashier. Fun job as you get to meet everyone who comes to the bar area
4 Guests this week.
Gayle made the presentation of a Community Grant check to 'Nothin Dragons Paddling Society' , Dale Bryant. It will be used for the Rescue Boat, & used for Youth and education.
Book club met on Thursday to discuss book” the Greatest beer run ever ' at Ian’s and Trish’s home.
Vida Pederson & George Broderick went to Camp Jubilee and were very impressed with the 30 students we sent this year.
Speaker this morning was Kristina Lebed, Executive Director, Fraser Region of BC Cancer.
She also Volunteers for the Ukraine Society. She looks after the Provincial Cancer Control Program. There are 6 centres in B.C. , one in Surrey, there is over $500,000 needed. The government needs to stand up to this requirement. They are currently building a new one in Burnaby and Cloverdale. Surrey is a very busy centre, and the standard of care is very high. Chemo-therapy is saving lives There is a cure rate of 85%. At this point she is asking for two new vein finders. The purpose of these is critical. Each piece of equipment costs $20,000. Steve Witiuk is working on a campaign to aquire this.
Nice to see Gail Kaufmann back as well. Soon to be a member !!!!
Joan is back after her surgery and looking fantastic .
Speedy recovery to Steve's wife Lauralea. Big hugs....Just cause I know you love them ;o)
We did a filming presentation to give testimony of our members why they belong to Rotary. This will be shown at RIBFEST on the 'big screen'. You are all going to be 'more' famous!!!!!
Every year our Rotary Club of Port Moody sends kids to Camp Jubilee for a week of fun. This is one of the largest expenses we have in our Rotary Club and one we love to do. The first week in July is 'Rotary Week' at Camp Jubilee and we had 3 of our members join the kids and have a tour of the camp. Thank you to George & Yolanda Broderick and Vida Peterson for going this year and seeing this amazing camp and how it changes the kids lives.
Looks like they will have an amazing week of beautiful weather.
Guest: We were happy to see Gail Kaufmann at our meeting again this week.
Our new President Rick is always full of surprises and fun gifts for members of our Rotary Club and his first meeting was an example of this.
MembershipMike is organizing the 'Judging' at RIBFEST again this year and President Rick felt he might need a little help with BBQ.
BUT President Rick didn't stop there, he asked Alan who is in charge of logistics and the 'port-a-potties' at RIBFEST to please come up. Nothing more needed to be said ;o)
Look RIBFEST shirts got to Belize
Al, Glen & Cleone did a wonderful presentation on the BELIZE project. We have done 2 Global Grants with Belize and have sent several containers that have changed that country in ways we might never expected. Brian W also had an amazing experience on the Belize travel trip. They had 11 people go down to start off the Basic Education and Literacyl portion of this project and although they prepared and worked hard, they all agreed it was fun and they would do it again.
This motorized wheel chair we sent in the last container from Rotary World Help, will change this young man's life.
Another RI Global Grant that we are doing is with Equador. PP Ian is just back from Equador and this photo is the signing of the agreement with the Consejo de Salud.
All Smiles in Rotary BLUE ........
Our Rotary Club of Port Moody is celebrating 25 years of service to our Community and beyond and we would like YOU to attend.
Date: Thursday September 26th, 2024
Place: Port Moody Legion - 2529 Clarke Street, Port Moody
Theme: Tacky Tourist
Cost: $35.00 for Burger and a Beverage
Time: 5:00 PM till ?
Tickets will be available on line 'soon'
Come help us celebrate. Prizes for best dressed couple, best dressed female and best dressed male. Will be so much fun to get together with everyone. Tacky Tourist was the Theme for our very first Installation night and the fun has carried on.
Please let me know if you will be attending and I will make sure you get the website for the tickets. Thanks Linda & Gayle ;o)
Summer Sunday's with the Rotary gang, super 50/50 salesmen Frank & Al, Al up on the stage telling everyone about RIBFEST 50/50 and our Sponsorship banner for Summer Sunday's.
This coming Sunday is the R&B Allstars and a Sunday not to be missed.
So great to get to have the Legendary R&B Allstars perform the "Last Dance" at Summer Sundays Concerts this Sunday, July 14th at 2:00 pm considering that this will be one of the last chances to see this great band after 45 years of memorable music. The band has been a home for many of Vancouver’s premiere musicians having gained popularity at venues like The Town Pump, The Commodore, Richards on Richards, Buffalo Bills and 86th Street.
We wish to thank President Susan for leading our club for an amazing year. During the year 2023-2024 we have installed 10 new members which is a record for our Rotary Club of Port Moody. Susan had a very caring and loving style this past year and her warmth showed with our club spirit.
Meeting of June 26 -
Guests: Clayton Anderson and
Gail Kaufmann from Volunteers Cancer Drivers Society received a Grant from our Rotary Club of Port Moody. We are grateful for all that these drivers do for the patients going for treatment.
The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is a not-for-profit organization providing complimentary transportation for Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley residents battling cancer.
When you are in need of transportation to care we are here to support you with safe, timely and efficient service. We are a registered charity and work to raise the funds necessary to meet expenses associated with meeting cancer patient needs.
Our team of volunteer drivers and dispatchers offers peace of mind for patients who may not have the means to drive to and from essential cancer treatments and cancer related medical appointments. The physical, emotional and financial burden is lifted knowing our friendly volunteers are only a call away.
Tuesday, Jun.25th – at City of Port Moody council meeting - Ian
We had 7 members go to the council meeting to hear the information on the Inlet Park Fieldhouse.
RIBFEST Update - Ian. First of all, Ian's hand is on his chest for a prayer for the Edmonton Oilers. They almost did it !!!!
We are on the countdown now. Please ask everyone you know if they would please volunteer at RIBFEST. We really need people in the parking area, we need cashiers and of course we need volunteers that will help the 'green team'.
Coast Salish House Post Blessing Ceremony & Feast, National Indigenous Day at Rocky Point Park
Thank you to Bill & his team for keeping this area clean
July 10th - Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation golf tournament. If you can help, please contact them.
Red Deer Rotary Club – the 100th celebration of the Red Deer Rotary Club – Mike Wiens
It was wonderful to hear one of our newest members, Mike, talk about the experience he had in Red Deer, Alberta, for the 100 Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Red Deer. We could hear the pride in his voice.
Rotary Club of Port Moody - Meeting of the Members, Election of Directors:
President: Rick Fisher
Secretary: Neil Nyberg
Treasurer: Peter Muir
Past President: Susan Bell
Directors at Large: George Broderick, Mike Clay, Allan Stjernegaard, Cleone Todgham, and Alison Young
Rotary Club of Port Moody Foundation - Meeting of the Members, Election of Directors
President: Michael Poznanski
Vice President: Alison Young
Secretary: Neil Nyberg
Treasurer: Peter Muir
Directors at Large: Rick Fisher and Ian MacPhail
And a big farewell from Susan: Susan says: What a great year I have had, I am leaving with lots of lovely memories from my presidency of this year. All the best to Rick in his upcoming year.
Upcoming year 2024-25: President Elect Alison, PP Susan, & President Rick
The Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise had their Installation night at the Vancouver Golf Club. Thank you to PAG Al and AG Glen for attending. AG Glen inducted their new Board for 2024-25.
We wish Ron Postma a wonderful year as President, and thanks to Malcom Kennedy a great 2023-24 year as President and for all he does for Rotary.
I am sorry to report that Leo Nimsick, former District Governor and long-time Rotarian, passed away on June 29, 2024 after a long illness.
Leo had a lengthy career as a lawyer and judge, and was well-respected by other lawyers and judges throughout his career. However, Leo’s passion was Rotary. He was a consummate Rotarian, with decades of perfect attendance and total commitment to the organization. In addition to being a member of several clubs, including the Rotary Club of Port Moody, he also served a term as District Governor of District 5040, was active in RYLA, and attended many international conferences.
Leo leaves behind his wife Diana Cabott and his son John. He will be missed.
He was a good man !!!
Summer Sunday's starts this Sunday at Rocky Point Park. 2-4 pm FREE
We are excited to open our 16th season with a band that we’ve been looking forward to finally have back on our stage .
“Dynamic, Energetic, & Passionate!”…just a few words to describe their collective personality. With The RAIN CITY 6 BAND, it’s not just a band. You’re getting an unforgettable experience! The fact of the matter is, they love playing music that moves you inside and out.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody's Installation night 2024 -
Held at Saint Street Grill on June 20th, 2024.
44 members and guests
Immediate PP Paul, President Susan and President Elect Rick
What a night !!!
So many people to thank that made our Rotary Club of Port Moody's Installation 2024 memorable.
First of all Thank you to our MC Darrell and his lovely wife Krista 'on their Anniversary' for starting off the night with the 'Magic Show' and Darrell for keeping everything flowing so nicely throughout the night.
Darrell mentioned that we have 4 Charter members still very active in our Rotary Club.
Alan Schmelzel, Gary Wiggins, Gayle Carter & Linda Balzer
Thanks to Gary for leading us in O'Canada and for an inspirational invocation.
It was so nice that the incoming Presidents from all 3 of the Tri-City Clubs came and that incoming DGN Isabelle was there to enjoy our night and help PAG Al with the pins for the Installation.
Thank you to PP Paul for his 'always well spoken' thank you to President Susan and Treasurer Jim for an amazing year and the presentation of gifts to them.
President Susan gave a great speech about her year and how grateful she was to lead our Rotary Club. Susan thanked her Board and gave a special thank you to Ian MacPhail, Gayle Carter and myself as we are going off the Board for this year. Well done Susan.
PAG Al did an outstanding job with the Installation of President Elect Rick and his new board.
Susan gave the gavel to Rick & he in turn presented her Past President's Pin
Rick then gave his speech about his vision for this coming Rotary year. We are looking forward to working along side of Rick this year.
Now PP Susan presented her Paul Harris to a very deserving Vida Peterson for all the work Vida has done over the the years with 'Days for Girls'. Everyone was thrilled that Vida received this award.
Special thanks to Ramin for setting up the sound system and for Dave for helping. [and to Brian D for lending us the system]
And what did you think of our photographer? Thank you so much Clayton for your very creative photography with props and all. We will make sure everyone will get their photos.
The night would not be the same without Jay & Chef Yuraj from Saint Street Grill & staff. The food was great and the service always amazing. The saying is 'we will be back'.
Thank you to Gayle & Trish for shopping & organizing a great night.
On to a great new Rotary year with President Rick at the helm & his new Board. Every Rotarian can make a difference !!!
Thanks everyone who attended and those that couldn't you were missed. xoxoxoxo
Hugs to all
Linda xoxo
Please check out our photo album 2024 Installation night. Thank you again Clayton.
The count down is on and WOW it looks like we are almost READY. Well done Ian & Alison and all the team members.
We do need Volunteers so please put the word out to everyone you know. We can NOT put on this huge Community event without our Volunteers. www.portmoodyribfest.ca
If you need anything for RIBFEST, PLEASE contact Ian or Alison and let them know soonest. We do not want to be scrambling on the Thursday for setup. AND we need 'all hands on deck' on Monday July 21st., for take down. This is a huge job and we need lots of help.
We have been working with 'Honey Mustard Media' to spread the word about our Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST and we also need 'YOUR' Help. When you are on social media, and you see anything about our RIBFEST, please share it with your friends. It really helps to get the word out. Also it will help raise the jackpot for our 50/50 sales.
Guest this week: Alex Lee. Welcome back Alex.
Happy Birthday to Steve's amazing & strong wife Lauralea and to Alan's always amazing Nadine.
Community Grants were approved at the last Board meeting of the year and we approved the following/
1. Nothing Dragon Program for students
2. Tri-City Transitions Society
3. Sasamat Camp Outdoor Centre- Tree planting
4. College Park Celebration
5. Volunteer Cancer Drivers
6. Thanksgiving Dinner for St. Joseph's church
It's that time of year again and your DUES ARE DUE !!!
We have an option this year to pay 1/2 the year dues now and December 31st, pay the last half. Please pay when you receive your bill. Please check your junk mail as that is where My bill went. You can pay via e-transfer to: treasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca or via cheque or VISA.
Alex Lee, from Inlet Integrated Health Centre with President Susan
Induction – Haleh Fazel
WOW, Our 10TH INDUCTION THIS ROTARY YEAR!! A BIG THANK You To Each Member Of Our Club for your Warmth, Kindness & Welcoming Spirit from President Susan. What an Incredible and Amazing Club! WE ROCK!!
Always a good day at Rotary when we can induct a new member to our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
We welcome Haleh Fazel. Oh my goodness this lady has so many talents and we all look forward to working with her. WELCOME to our Rotary Club Haleh.
Strawberry Sales happened on a very rainy day. Well done everyone.
Sunday, 2024 Community Connections & Volunteer Fair - Alison
Alison thinks we got a few volunteers from this Volunteer Fair for our Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST
Book & Wine Book Club - 2nd Thursday of each month – They were on Well Patio in the sunshine and 'look' there is even a 'book'
Date: June 20th- Installation Night
The night when we thank President Susan for a wonderful year, and welcome President Elect Rick as our new President.
Where: Saint Street Grill.
2514 - St. Johns Street
Time: 5:30 pm
Dress: Black & White Business Casual
Cost: $70.00 / person
Pie Day – once a month on a Friday, Thrifty’s donate pies for our Rotary club to give out to the seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor. Danne Dunlop has been doing this for the few years and if anyone wants to step up and help Danne, please let him know. Remember this is not Danne's pie day it is our 'clubs' pie day.
Also a big thank you to Past President Paul for sponsoring the 10 weeks of entertainment for the pie days.
Coast Salish House Post Blessing Ceremony & Feast, National Indigenous Day at Rocky Point Park, Saturday, June 22 - 5:00 to 9:00 pm – Bill is looking for volunteers to assist with recycling detail
Our Guest Speaker this week was Mark Brkich from Sport X Company
Mark's bio:
My Christian faith has been a strong influence in my life. I have 2 children, Scott and Kyjsa. Scott official becomes a lawyer next Wednesday and I am looking forward to the ceremony. Kyjsa since leaving the University of Calgary where she played for the woman's volleyball team has been director of a program call the Nunavik Volleyball. She is the nicest person I have had the privilege of meeting.
I was born in Kamloops in a family that was heavily involved in the fruit industry, a relationship that lasted 50 years until the last was sold off in 1984.
We moved to Alberta in the mid 70's, where I called Drumheller home.
I attended the University of Alberta and then worked in the oil industry for 15 years.
As for technology, I developed (the first of it's kind), online livestock auction in Canada. I called it DLMS (Direct Livestock Marketing System) I also started a company called Foothills Technology and Printing, where I gained my experience in the apparel industry.
I have been active from everything from coaching many sports at all levels of ability, worked tirelessly at fundraising and always found my faith a guiding force in my life
I believe Sport X was created for the purpose of helping others, giving back for the many blessing the Lord has given me throughout my life.
Mark is designing and selling RIBFEST t-shirts at our Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST this year. Soon we will have them 'on line' for anyone to purchase. Thank you for this opportunity Mark.
Rotary helping the Art Shuffle
At the Legion with the Art Shuffle
The Rotary Club of Port Moody loaned one of our square device to the Blue Mountain Quilting Guild so they can accept Cards. This at no cost to us. Rotary helping the Community. Well done Peter M.
Did you know that bagged empties can be returned to Return-It and credited to the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
It's easy. Bring your empties in a clear/blue bag. Enter the 1231234567 code into the printer console and place the printed label on your bag before tossing it into the provided bin. No sorting. Remember those milk containers! It's that simple.
Your donation will support programs of the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Thank you
AND when you purchase your beverages from the Port Moody Liquor Store, on St. Johns Street, and tell them it is for Port Moody Rotary [please make sure you tell them as they often make a mistake] we will get 5% of the purchase......again going to our Rotary Club.
As of June 5th, there are only 43 days left till RIBFEST...... please go to your Social Media and share our RIBFEST page to your Facebook and Instagram friends. This will help spread the word.
Almost a member: Haleh Fezel
Membership Chair Mike, Al and Linda met with Haleh and what a passion this amazing woman has to help others.
Guests: DGN Isabelle Hayer Martinez with Gayle & Linda
Next up.....Installation night June 20th, 2024 at Saint Street Grill, 5:30pm
Thirsty Thursday – is always the 1st Thursday of the month at Port Moody Legion to enjoy food. fellowship & beverages. Come and enjoy with your fellow Rotarians. Thank you to Gary for the reminders.
June 8 – Everyone met at Gallaghers Café in Newport for Heritage Mountain cleanup –at 8:45 am
We clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. every 2nd Saturday of the month. Come on out....It really is a fun time and you once again get a chance to 'chat' with a fellow Rotarian.
Strawberry Sales – getting closer to pick up day of June 15th from Abbotsford.
RIBFEST Social Media Update - Please 'share' any RIBFEST post you see on Facebook or Instagram.
Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Seniors Home – Danne Dunlop
Thirftys donate pies each month for our Rotary Club to give out to the Seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor. Danne has taken this project on, but we would be grateful if you would like to help. Last week their was a 'Trio singing' at the Manor that was sponsored by PP Paul. He has sponsored 10 weeks of entertainment for the Manor on 'Pie Days'. Last week this trio sang songs from the 20's ad 30's and the residents were so happy. Get ahold of Danne at: dannedunlop@hotmail.com if you would like to help.
Save The Date – June 20thInstallation! We have a great turnout from our Rotary Club for our Installation night. We will be happy to hear from President Susan and her thoughts about her year, and from President Elect Rick's vision for 2024-25 year.
Coast Salish House Post Blessing Ceremony & Feast, National Indigenous Day at Rocky Point Park, Saturday, June 22 - 5:00 to 9:00 pm – Bill is looking for volunteers to assist with recycling detail.
July 10th - Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation is looking for volunteers. Please let Mike Clay’s know if you would like to Volunteer and he will show you where to sign up
Guest Speaker: Isabelle Hayer Martinez, Past President Rotary Club of Surrey, Assistant Governor, Rotary District 5050, Area E, District Governor Nominee, and Mortgage Broker.
Isabelle was born in Vancouver, BC and raised on the Sunshine Coast of BC. She holds a Master’s of Leadership degree through Royal Roads University. In 1988 she joined Rotary International and was among the first women to be inducted into the Canadian arm of the organization in 1989. She currently serves as an Assistant Governor for Area E Rotary District 5050 and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Surrey. Guided by the principles of honesty, integrity, goodwill, understanding, and service to others she continues her passion of service to the community by embracing active participation in Rotary and other organizations, such as the BC Cultural Diversity Association.
This morning Isabelle shared with us her story of her Spanish roots and of her grandmother fleeing with her 11 children, from Spain across the Pyrenees Mountains to France, to escape the Spanish Civil War. She also spoke of her parents and their immigration to Canada working at the Residential Schools on the Sunshine Coast, witnessing the heart- breaking suffering and abuse of the aboriginal children. Because of the trauma her grandparents, parents, and she has suffered, Isabelle is a fierce advocate of humanitarian projects and derives excellent satisfaction modeling the way and inspiring others in the community to join forces to improve the lives of those in need.
Isabelle also supports the local and international community through meaningful volunteer projects, including sustainable housing initiatives that help promote individual, family, and community resiliency. She believes that building resiliency is best achieved through addressing vital issues such as housing insecurity, food insecurity, and access to engaging learning opportunities that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and peace.
Isabelle believes that the work possible through the vast Rotary network is vital to deliver meaningful impact to the lives of those in need while building resiliency and learning opportunities for those volunteering in their communities. Isabelle invites you to join a Rotary club and become a valued change maker in your local and international community.
If you have any special interests and would like to get together with other like minded Rotarians join a Fellowship.
One of the great events that happened this past week is that the WESTHILL trail project is almost done. Brian & Cleone lead a group of Students from Heritage Woods Senior Secondary School and the help of 2 men from Innervisions put concert pads down for the benches that will be put in.
This is the letter Brian wrote which will make your heart very happy.
The students from Heritage Woods Secondary had so much fun – even the girls got into it big time!
They all worked hard, carried tools, fetched water, dug holes, chopped back shrubs……..AND mixed cement in wheelbarrows!
All under the expert tuition of both Kieran and Jeff from Innervisions. They were amazing instructors – and were so thrilled they could help. Both had concrete pouring and finishing experience!
At the end (today), we all sat around in a group, with Cleone, George Broderick and myself telling them about Rotary.
And the piece de resistance, was Kieran and Jeff telling the students, THEIR story and about Innervisions. The kids were wide-eyed and attentive to their stories of recovery.
Linda, it was simply beautiful.
I will call Max on Monday and give him some feedback on both Kieran and Jeff. He should be proud of his team’s work.
The main teacher was Brooke Wilson, who this was all arranged with – and Mike Baldus. who helped out on the day.
PS: Watch the two little videos on the second day. The kids were asked to compact the soil prior to the pour by jumping up and down within the formwork!!!
Photos are in the photo album under. 2024 May - Westhill project
Next event:
2024 Rotary Club of Port Moody's SHRED-A-THON
WHAT A DAY......And we didn't have to worry about the 'R' word. It was chilly but always fun to meet and see the wonderful people in our community.
Thanks to the 23 members who came out to help and to the rest of the members who either dropped in to 'shred' or put up posters in their buildings or on mail boxes, coffee shops etc.
We had a wonderful turn-out and although it seemed slow at times, it was steady.
It is because of those that take the donations, keep track of the money, directing the traffic, unload boxes making sure there is no photos and plastic, bringing in treats, wheeling bins to the truck, keeping up the social media, Thanking all the customers and talking about RIBFEST and Summer Sundays, and most of all having fun. What a great club we have.!!!
I am grateful for all who came by for a bite to eat after and enjoyed the fellowship that we all love.
Bill looks like you have a bit of competition this year. Yep that's Dave Stone inside a bin taking out photos that someone put in their shredding.
BUT then again, who would go and get a little whisk to do this?
YES our King of recycling, Bill. Thanks for keeping our community clean.
It seems every year we learn a bit more, but this event goes on without a hitch with the help of everyone.
A job well done and the community is grateful that we do this.
Big hugs to ALL.
Photos in the Photo Album: 2024 SHRED-A-THON
Clean-up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. this Saturday, June 8th. Please be at Gallagher's in Newport Village by 8:45am as we leave at 9:00AM sharp.
Guests: Clayton - no photo but great supporter of Rotary
Cleone with guest and 'almost member' Haleh Fazel
Guest Speaker - Robyn Curtis - Chilliwack Climate Action Group and member of the Chilliwack Rotary Club.
Bill
Shred-a-Thon- June 1st., 2024
Vida will be sending out all information about this conference. Please let her know if you will be attending.
2025 Rotary International Conference is in Calgary. Sign up soon to get a discount. Looks like many from our Rotary Club of Port Moody will be there.
Westhill Trail Park benches
more photos in the May photo album. Thank you Brian for the photos
Thanks to Brian W for organizing the Westhill Trail benches project. Once again, Innervisions was there to help as well as students from Heritage Woods.
Thanks to Steve for his truck to pick up all the equipment.
President Susan was very pleased to introduce Robyn Curtis from the Rotary Club of Chilliwack, Chair of the Climate Action Group. I met Robyn at the Rotary District conference last month and her passion and energy for this important cause is so very inspiring and very hopeful.
In 2021, because of an overwhelming response from Rotarians worldwide, the 7th area of focus of Rotary International, “Environment & Climate Change”, was created.
The Rotary Climate Action Group currently has 69 members, 20 Rotary members and 49 community members focusing on climate mitigation. This committee includes a panel of scientists, teachers, technical experts, marketing experts, consultants, and communication specialists. Together they provide education and awareness. Robyn also discussed how taking on this important issue has become a powerful recruitment tool for their club, attracting younger, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to our Rotary clubs.
Over the past couple years, Robyn has been giving presentations about the CCAG (Chilliwack Climate Action Group) to Rotary clubs and other interested groups. This morning Robyn spoke on how the group was formed, some of the programs that have been created, such as the Rotary Climate Fair (Trade Show - Chilliwack Rotary Climate Fair), and what the group plans on next.
Robyn Curtis has a degree in Biology from UVic and a Commercial Pilots License. She has worked in the aviation industry for the past twenty-three years, in various roles, and now works as a consultant, primarily for airports.
She has been a member of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack since 2018 and has thoroughly enjoyed herself. She is now a Director and Chair of the Climate Change Action Group, which has pretty much become a full-time job.become a full-time job.
Robyn says that her “Why?” for all of her hard work in climate mitigation is her beautiful son Lucca.
Thanks to President Susan for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
Last week I missed a couple of things and I can't believe one of them was our Dan's Birthday. We hope you had a great birthday week Dan and we wish you Health & Love.
AND President Elect Rick gave out gifts again. Oh my goodness the things he finds.
Cleone was going off the 'board' so Rick gave her a couple of Nature books for all the work she has done, but now she is back 'on the Board', for which we are very grateful. She and Brian will tag team on Environmental Service.
Gayle and I are helping Trish organize Installation night, so President Elect Rick thought we should know how to do 'napkin folding'.
Alan K thanked everyone for a job 'well done' for Search for the Perfect Pint AND he has said he will be the 'lead' again next year. Please let Alan know where you will help him. THANK YOU Alan and your crew that comes out to help make this event very successful.
Having a new person join our Rotary Club is always a wonderful meeting. We welcomed Mike Wiens as a member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody and Mike and his beautiful wife Jesica are ready to get to work and help out in our Community.
Welcome Mike & Jesica as we already know what a great 'team' you are.
RIBFEST Planning Meeting – great turn out. If you need anything for your area of RIBFEST, please tell Alison & Ian as soon as possible.
Rotary Shred-a-Thon, June 1st We are looking forward to this weekend. Everything seems to be in place and we are 'ready to go' !!! Thanks to everyone who is coming to help or coming to 'shred' their documents. Please dress for the weather and don't say the 'R' word please.
See you then.
June 20thInstallation night. If you have not signed up please do. This is an important night for our Rotary Club. We will be thanking Susan for a year well 'lead' and welcoming Rick as our new President. Please either pay via e-transfer to : treasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca or pay via Visa or cash at Rotary and let Allan know that the payment is for Installation night. The event is $70.00 per person.
July 10th - Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation is looking for volunteers. Please let Mike Clay know
Speaker – Max Weselowski from Innervisions Recovery Society
From their website:
InnerVisions is a safe and structured drug & alcohol treatment program created and operated by people who themselves have overcome their substance abuse issues.
Start Your Recovery Today
At InnerVisions Recovery Society, we have had the honour of providing support to tens of thousands of individuals struggling with addiction. We have watched families become whole again and individuals become productive members of society. We run abstinence-based treatment programs for men and women, following the principles of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In our 29 years of experience we have learned, with confidence, that there is a way out of the loneliness and degradation of addiction.
This is the story of how we met Innervisions:
About 35 years ago when I was in the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise a member, Kerri Marten asked the club if we could buy a washer & dryer for this place called Innervisions. The house was on Miller Avenue in Coquitlam and the board approved. Some time after that a man with lots of tattoos and a rough voice came to speak to our club and that’s when I first met Billy. We learned all about Billy and his passion for helping men get clean. We also learned a lot of new Words that day. 😂.
Over time we got to know Billy very well and learned more and more how very valuable Innervisions is for our community and for the thousands of men whose lives have been saved by going to Innervisions
We started the annual Chili lunches at Christmas and for our Rotary club this is one of the best things we do each year. According to Billy helping give back to the community is part of the healing for these men. We have had these men come and set up and take down RIBFEST each year. They have helped with the Westhill trail and with the Ivy pull. And oh do they work hard!!!!.
Billy told us that after Max finished college he was joining Innervisions.
Max one of the best tributes to your Dad I think, was last Christmas at the chili lunch your staff told me that you were the best Boss they have ever had.
And so, Max began to tell his story about different men and how Innervisions has changed their lives. Max is so much like his Dad and all who knew Billy were honoured. Innervisons is in good hands with Max at the helm and if you know of anyone who needs help with addiction, please call Innervisions at: 1-877-939-1420
I’m so proud of you Max. Thank you for coming to speak to our Rotary Club and please thank the men who come to help us.
A huge big thank you to Mike Clay for fixing up our 'Rotary Little Lending Library' at Old Orchard Park. You did a great job Mike. If you have any books, please take them down to the 'Little Library' or give them to Gayle and she will make sure they get put in there.
Gayle loaded with 'some' books but please have a look around your home to see if you can add to our 'Little Library'.
Our own AG Glen & Marcia look like they are having a good time at the Rotary International Convention.
Glen said: Stopped in at the 'Days for Girls' booth at the International Convention, and told them all about the great work that U2 are doing in support of this organization.
Guest and Speaker: Craig Longstaff from Honour House
Clayton Anderson was also guest again this week. Clayton is a great 'friend' of Rotary and does so much for our Rotary Club.
President Elect Gaye Simms from Port Coquitlam Centennial Club - Guest
Gary says he is officially 'old'....well as 'old' as his friend Gayle
June 1st. SHRED-A-THON - Thanks to all who are volunteering. We will have a great time.
Strawberry Sales - Tri Cities Rotary Clubs
Strawberry Sales Tri Cities Rotary Clubs in conjunction with the Abbotsford Rotary Club to bring you fresh strawberries. This project is coordinated by Malcolm Kennedy and Peter Muir is project lead for our club. All sales are online.
The strawberries will be delivered to Canadian Tire, in Coquitlam on Saturday, June 15.
June 20th Installation night at Saint Street Grill!
Tickets are $70.00 and we will take your contribution via e-transfer to save the visa fee.
Please sign up as soon as possible as we need to let them know how many people will be going.
July 10th - Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation is looking for volunteers. Please reply to Mike Clay
Speaker – Craig Longstaff from Honour House:
Craig Longstaff is the General Manager at the Honour House Society, a refuge, a "Home Away From Home" for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Services Personnel and their families to stay completely free of charge, while they are receiving medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver area. Over 60 companies and hundreds of individuals contributed materials and labour to renovate the 1937 year old house into a home fit for heroes.
Dan Gallant is out and about telling the Rotary World Help story. This time was at the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise with Greg Garrison presenting him with their 'thank you'.
When you are buying your alcoholic beverages, please buy from our local Port Moody Liquor Store and tell them that the sale is to go toward 'Port Moody Rotary Club' and we will get 5% back of the sale.
Port Moody Liquor store is located:
4-2929 St Johns St, Port Moody
We have a few car 'buffs' amongst us: This was at the All British Field meet VanDusen Gardens.
Good to see PP Michael out from Chilliwack, Peter C & Danne. Brian W was also there.
Past Member Terry Miller - always great to see Terry who is a strong supporter of RIBFEST
Search for the Perfect Pint – Great Success. Thank you so much to Alan Kabatoff for taking this on. This was started many years ago with Past Member Trudy Gallant naming the Search for the Perfect Pint. Past Presidents Al S. and Peter were there from the beginning and it has become one of the great Community Events in Port Moody and a great fundraiser for us.
Rotary District Conference held at Mount Vernon– busy weekend! Great event - and this year’s conference’s focus was on Family. Families come in many forms – can be your nuclear family, and your work family, and also your Rotary family. A healthy family is an essential element to good mental health and a happy, healthy, well-functioning life. President Susan, President Elect Rick and AG Glen were in attendance on behalf of the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Strawberry Sales Tri Cities Rotary Clubs in conjunction with the Abbotsford Rotary Club to bring you fresh strawberries. This project is coordinated by Malcolm Kennedy and Peter Muir is project lead for our club. All sales are online. The strawberries will be delivered to Canadian Tire, in Coquitlam on Saturday, June 15. Peter will need a couple of volunteers to assist with the delivery and distribution of berries on that date.
“Rotary Little Lending Library” at Old Orchard is back but needs some love . Gayle will ask the Men's Shed to please help fix it up. It looks like it was just thrown in the works yard and several pieces are broken off.
Spirited Book & Wine Club – Gayle Hosted
We had several members from our Rotary Club of Port Moody who volunteered for the Rotary PoCo May Day parade. Thank you to Steve for the photos.
Heritage Mountain Clean UP – was on Saturday May 11th. A small but mighty team of 5.President Susan suggested that anyone that like to go and help 'clean up' next month, please be at Gallaghers at 8:45 as we leave at 9:00AM SHARP.
Thanks to Peter M, Alan S, Neil, President Elect Rick & Sheila
Rotary SHRED-A-THON June 1st - Thank you to all who will be there to help. It is always so much fun. Please let your friends and neighbours know about this event. We want to fill 2 trucks.
July 10th- Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation is looking for volunteers Mike Clay. This is a Fund raiser golf tournament & concert at the Westwood Plateau Golf Course. For more info and/or to register, please talk with Mike if you are interested in helping. It is a fun day.
Assistant Governor and member Glen spoke to us about Social Media and how we can 'boost' all of his posts just by liking and sharing. Please do this.Glen works very hard doing our Social Media and we need to help him out. Please #tag any of his posts as well.
Thank you Glen for all the work you do to get our events and our Rotary news out to the public. Well done. !!!!
RIBFEST is well on the way. Please ask your family, friends and neighbours if they would like to volunteer. Volunteers are the only way we can make our RIBFEST the best ever.
This 5050 Draw enables the Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities to take a leadership role supporting our community. The Winner takes half the jackpot, and the remainder goes to work right here.
The four Rotary Clubs of the Tri-cities include the Rotary Club of Port Moody, Rotary Club of Coquitlam, Rotary Club of Coquitlam - Sunrise and the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam - Centennial.
Proceeds from the 5050 Draw support Rotary projects and local organizations. Consider the possibilities:
Nourishing students through the Rotary Starfish program
Enhancing accessibility
Sending kids to camp
Enhancing local parks and trails
Assisting seniors
Supporting individuals battling addiction
These endeavours and more are within our reach! Help us back community initiatives by securing a 5050 ticket today! Your involvement will positively influence the lives of others.
Rotary is a global alliance of community leaders committed to fostering positive change. Join forces with rotary by lending a hand at our events and projects, becoming a member or purchasing a 5050 ticket. Together, we can Create Hope in the World.
Pick-up Location: Canadian Tire, 1200 Sequin Drive, Coquitlam (Corner of Lougheed Hwy & King Edward Street)
Rotary World Help on Global TV
Great job Dan. Well done RWH....
The link to the Global TV segment on RWH is below. Please copy and paste this link to play the video. You may have to listen to an ad prior to seeing the video.
Darrel with Jim McGrandles from the Passport club and Board member of Rotary World Help
Anna Mathewson. The City Manager of City of Port Moody, came to our club for a “Meet and Greet” and to answer any questions that our club may have.
Anna is Port Moody’s new city manager effective earlier this year. Anna came to introduce herself and is looking forward to connecting with our members and to continue to support our club where possible.
Mathewson is a Registered Professional Planner and a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She earned a master’s degree in resource management from Simon Fraser University (SFU) following her undergrad studies at McGill University in Montreal.
Anna has led several important projects including the city’s urban forest management strategy, parks master planning and strategy initiatives and enhanced emergency weather response procedures, as well as multiple capital projects across the community service department. Anna has also been instrumental in advancing the city’s organizational efforts in accessibility along with Truth and Reconciliation.
The city manager guides operations as well as staff in their provision of professional advice and recommendations to council while also leading the execution of council’s strategic plan.
Spirited Book & Wine Club – changed back to original date of every 2nd Thursday which makes next one May 9th.
Thirsty Thursday had a great group at the Legion. We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Port Moody Legion at 5:15pm. Everyone is more than welcome.
Response to questions asked at the meeting.
Our City Manager, Anna Mathewson sent this reply to answer some of the questions that were asked of her at our Rotary meeting.
Thank you for having me at yesterday’s Rotary Club breakfast meeting. I enjoyed meeting the members.
I wanted to follow up and provide further information on our transportation work, given the many questions that I had on that topic. Attached is a recent staff report to Council on the Master Transportation Plan (MTP) update which contains a lot of information, and here is the link to that Plan Master-Transportation-Plan-Summary.pdf (portmoody.ca) which also features detailed lists of planned programs such as crosswalk and intersection upgrades over the short, medium and long-term. If anyone has follow-up questions, please send them my way and our team will address those.
This event will be held in Port Coquitlam. We will need a couple of volunteers to man the table. This event is to sign up 'new volunteers' to help with our Rotary events. [RIBFEST]. Please let Alison know if you are available to help.
Rotary May Day Parade, Poco Centennial Club –May 11, runs from 11 am to 1pm.
Downtown Port Coquitlam |
Sign up for Rotary SHRED-A-THON, June 1st -
Speaking of RIBFEST - Please send this to all your friends. To make RIBFEST a huge success we need VOLUNTEERS.
Look what's back........
Thank you to Gayle for making sure our Little Lending Library went back to its home at Old Orchard Park......BUT as you can see it needs some tender love and care. Who would be willing to go and re-varnish it and seal it again. Looks like the latch needs fixing too.
Thank you
Search for the Perfect Pint.
Thank you to ALAN K for once again being the 'Lead' on this amazing community event.
Alan sent this note:
Thank you to all of you that helped make the Search for the Perfect Pint another successful fundraiser.
Great team work - from set up to tear down it all went smoothly.
Everyone found a position to work, even if it was last minute.
The event did sell out and we had over 580 people through the doors.
I hope you all had fun and want to do it again next year!
Let me know if you have any feedback on how we can improve on anything.
Thank you to President Susan for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos.
Guest this week:
Halle Fazel.
Rotary World Help loading the Belize container –was on Global on Thursday
Search for the Perfect Pint - May 3rd. Port Moody City Hall– we need one more volunteer to sell 50-50 tickets. That is a fun job walking around and talking to everyone.
Strawberry Sales, starting May 1st with Abbotsford Rotary Club - available for pick up Jun.15th.
Rotary District Conference , Saturday May 4th at Mount Vernon, WA Please register if you want to attend. So far we have 3 from our Rotary Club going.
Rotary May Day Parade, Poco Centennial Club –May 13, runs from 11 am to 1pm
Rotary SHRED-A-THON, June 1st , Please put posters up where-ever you see fit.
Vida Peterson did her Classification talk. WHAT A LADY !!!! These Classification talks are always a favorite.
Guest Speaker : Our very own longtime Rotarian, Vida. Vida spoke on her long history of Rotary in California and Port Moody. Vida’s main passion in Rotary was working on her incredible international events.
The Spirited Book & Wine Club – This month’s book was “The Power of Days” by Celese Mergens and her 20 year journey of this amazing woman and her volunteers creating Days for Girls. This organization’s focus is to bring menstrual health and equity to girls worldwide. Cleone hosted this month’s get-together.
Great Work On the Part of Rotary Volunteers Susan, Peter, John ,Bill & Peter & Neil
at the Inlet Regatta. Long Hours, No Pay,,,what a Team!
Thank you all for helping to make the event a success
Inlet Regatta dragon boat race was on Apr. 20th - opening ceremony at 7:45 am is and races began at 8:15. This event also features live music, a DJ, food trucks, vendors and a beer garden – Bar is open from 11:00 to 4:00.
More photos in photo Album: 2024 Inlet Regatta
Strawberry Sales, starting May 1st with Abbotsford Rotary Club - available for pick up Jun.15th.
Rotary District Conference - Saturday May 4th at Mount Vernon, WA – actual conference is only one day which is a first - with planned events on Friday & Sunday. A new component to this year’s Conference is a program for children (ages 5 – 14). Their programing will be in several classrooms in the same building as the auditorium. The day before the conference, May 3rd there will be a family bowling event. The day after the conference there will be a service project for all ages at Camp Korey. There are 3 of us attending from our club. Please register if you want to attend.
Rotary May Day Parade - Poco Centennial Club –May 13, runs from 11 am to 1pm
Sign up for Rotary SHRED-A-THON, June 1st - Please sign up if you haven’t already.
SHRED-A-THON will be held at Port Moody City Hall from 9:00AM - 3:00 PM for all your confidential papers to be shredded 'on site' by donation to our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Rotary Peace Fellowships are open until May. 15th to the Rotary Foundation. Rotary Peace Fellows use their training to amplify their work at the local, regional, or global level. Together, we can advance peace throughout the world by encouraging our local peacebuilders to learn about Rotary and apply for this unique fellowship.
Rotary’s theme of this year is “Create Hope in the World” by working for Peace and Mental Health. Chris Boyd, a fellow Rotarian and a Clinical Therapist spoke on several mental health strategies and one was something called “reframing” . This is a very simple process of replacing a negative thought which can worsen things like anxiety, depression, and pain with a more healthy, helpful, thought and how it can profoundly affect our Mental Health – negatively or positively.
Once again we cleaned up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Thank you to Alan and 'gang' for doing this.
Guest Speakers: Chantelle Burga, Otilia Kozelj, and Darrell Roemer from the New View Society. This is a non-profit organization providing support services for adults with mental illness who reside in the Tri-Cities area. Services include assistance with housing, employment, social services, and personal growth opportunities. New View Society creates an environment for growth and recovery.
Choose from one of our bands and be the official sponsor of their appearance at Ribfest.
Your banner/logo displayed while the band is on stage.
Opportunity for photo opportunity with the band.
Corporate logo, with URL link displayed on our Ribfest website.
On site recognition of sponsorship during event. Table service from a member of our BAR Service team A RIB Sample plate (1/2 Rack) delivered to your table Maximum 10 guests at the table reserved for you and your guests in front of the stage.
Belize: What a great interview PP Al had with Love radio and TV in Belize. This will give you another great idea of what impact our Rotary Club and others had in Belize. Worth a look!!!
If you want to see… skip to 1 hour 32 mins in [ is where the interview started]
Special guest speaker: Halle Fazel, Dr. Lauryn Oates from Canadian Women in Afghanistan
Mike Wiens - It was great to see Mike back as a guest this week
Birthdays: Bob Carter, Hazel Wiggins – April 11
Upcoming Events:
Rotary World Help – We loaded the container going to Belize
Thank you to all who came to help.
President Susan locked it up.
Inlet Regatta Dragon boat race - opening ceremony at 7:45 am is and races begin at 8:15. This event also features live music, a DJ, food trucks, vendors and a beer garden – Bar is open from 11:00 to 4:00 and they are looking for volunteers to sling beer.
Strawberry Sales, starting May 1st with Abbotsford Rotary Club - available for pick up Jun.15th.
Rotary May Day Parade, Poco Centennial Club –May 13, runs from 11 am to 1pm
Sign up for Rotary Shred a Thon, June 1st - Sign up sheet will be coming soon
Rotary Peace Fellowships are open until May. 15th to the Rotary Foundation. Rotary Peace Fellows use their training to amplify their work at the local, regional, or global level. Together, we can advance peace throughout the world by encouraging our local peacebuilders to learn about Rotary and apply for this unique fellowship.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lauryn Oates, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
The “Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan” is an organization focused on ending Gender Apartheid, standing for the right to learn for everyone. Afghanistan is the only remaining country in the world to officially ban women from education, from grade seven onwards and being banned from many forms of employment. Being barred from education, and employment, and being denied the opportunity to earn an income has plunged many female-headed households into stark poverty. The World Food Program reports that two-thirds of Afghans don’t know where their next meal will come from. Gender apartheid policies are directly contributing to this worsening humanitarian disaster. “Excluding half the population from accessing higher education is a grave abuse of human rights and will also debilitate Afghanistan’s economic future by cutting off the supply of educated professionals the country needs not just to develop and advance, but just to function. This, and other discriminatory policies, are taking the country backwards and causing irreparable harm” said Lauryn Oates, executive director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan). It is estimated that 90 per cent of young women respondents reported bad or very bad mental health, and that suicide and suicidal ideation are very common. The economic costs brought on by the practice of Gender Apartheid, women not being educated and not being able to enter the workforce, is estimated of a cost to Afghanistan of 5 to 6 billion dollars.
Technology For Education Program
This organization provides powerful opportunities to realize the human right to education. Everyone has a right to learn, and their innovative technological tools in the Technology for Education Program not only give Afghans greater access to knowledge and information but also helps both students and teachers develop 21st century skills.
Special programs include Learning Baskets so families would also have access to high quality, local language learning material. The baskets contain materials for all members of the family to nurture learning at home, including storybooks, literacy activities, recipes, and more. These baskets are Learning Baskets plus essential food staples that help vulnerable families facing precarious economic conditions gain food security. The food items are related to the learning materials—such as recipes that use the food items in the basket—so that the items in the basket complement each other.
As Afghanistan faces a worsening economic crisis, the Learning Plus Baskets are an increasingly essential lifeline for families. Further, as schools remain closed for girls past primary age, the materials for home learning allow the continuation of learning during the human rights crisis facing millions of girls and young women across the country.
Welcome to our Knowledge Tree
Darakht-e Danesh, meaning “knowledge tree” in Dari, is our collection of virtual education tools that provide access to education for thousands of Afghans in Afghanistan and in the region.
For more information, please go to : Canadian Women for Women In Afghanistan https://cw4wafghan.ca/
They are BACK - the Belize Travellers came back safe and sound. We can't wait to hear their stories.
Thank you to Alison for the notes and Yvonne for the photos
Guests: Samantha Chong and Roxanne Saxon and Clayton Anderson
Notices and Updates:
District Assembly April 6thin Surrey – requesting a possible carpool if anyone is available?
Rotary World Help – April 13th, 2024, need assistance loading another container approx. 9am to 12pm, contact Dan Gallant if available.
Inlet RegattaApril 20th, 2024, 8am to 4pm (Dragonboat Races), let Peter & Neil know if you can help with the bar from 11am to 4pm)
Search for the Perfect Pint 20th Anniversary, May 3rd, Volunteers needed – follow up to the email already sent, check the email link sent last week if interested.
May Day Parade, with Centennial PoCo Club, Celebrate Our 101st Annual May Day Festival, May 11th, 2024, starts around 11am
Strawberry Sales, starting May 1st, with Abbotsford Rotary Club, to be picked up June 15th by Peter Muir
RYLA deadline coming up soon, 2 spots still open for young adults.
SHRED-A-THON coming up, June 1, 2024 – volunteers needed.
RIBFESTambassadors/greeter still needed, please contact Linda to book your time!
Rotary Peace Fellowship, available until May 15th.
Guest Speakers, Samantha and Roxanne
Community Action Team
Ministry of Health mandated new programs to be created to respond to the ongoing Opioid Crisis
OERC (Overdose Emergency Response Centre)
CAT (Community Action Team) – Created by OERC
Stats
2511 deaths in BC due to opioids in 2023, approx. 7.2 deaths per day
Ambulance services gets over 42,000 calls a year for overdoses, max one day there were 221 calls.
TriCity CAT – Formed in 2017
Involved in the community to create awareness.
Interactive Education – created to suit different ages.
What is Stigma (negative set of beliefs)
Works to address this, putting people First.
Providing Hope
Create Visuals, such as purple flags for death planted around town.
Connecting different resources, like Share, Naloxhome, etc
They want to do good by participating, facilitating, attending, hosting, and creating (all positive actions)
Gary & Hazel's 58th Wedding anniversary.....AND Gary's health report is AMAZING !!!
We have a call for volunteers to help load the container for Belize sponsored by our club. Date is April 13th at the Riverview Hospital site from 9-12. Contact Dan Gallant for details. hett@shaw.ca
We have 11 people going to Belize to help teach the educators how to use the RACHEL devices that will help them teach their students. These 11 people that are going to Belize will be in Belize when the container is being loaded and that is why we need your help. Please let Dan Gallant know that you will be there to help.
Meeting was called to order by Pres. Susan Bell, with Invocator Peter Muir followed by breakfast
One of my favourite Invocations is:
Rotary District Assembly Sat April 6/24 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey. Registration 8AM followed by Assembly 9AM promptly. The assembly is an excellent training ground for all Rotarians - especially new Club Officers and Members and those Rotarians who want to learn and network. We will have a group gathering followed by seminars. Lunch is provided and parking is free- do not pay for parking as you will not be reimbursed!each club is billed for 5 members to attend, and we have room for more- please tell President Susan you want to attend.
Capstone Day, April 11/24. Ingrid Gay for CLC12 Team, Heritage Woods Secondary
Invites us to hear Grade 12 students talk about their goals and aspirations.
Inlet Spring Regatta, Sat April 20, - this is an annual dragon boat race event held each April on Burrard Inlet in the City of Port Moody at Rocky Point Park. Go to “www.Inletspringregatta.com” for complete details. This is sponsored by the city and several companies, and is a very large event that Rotary has always supported.They always need volunteers and it is a wonderful day with ongoing updates via Facebook. You can join as a spare or volunteer, by contacting the organizers on the website.
May Day Parade and Party in the Square will be held May 11/24 Port Moody . The Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial has organized this for years and we try to help as much as possible. They need help with a person walking on the road beside the float and someone on the float- contact Gaye Simms for more information. It’s always a lot of fun, and thousands turn out.
Rotary Peace Fellowships- these are still open for names until May 15, please submit them to George Broderick. These offer individuals committed to peace and conflict resolution a chance to earn a 2 year Masters level degree in international studies, peace studies and conflict resolution at Rotary’s University Partners in USA, Japan, and other countries.
George Broderick also discussed the RYLA ( age 18-30) Rotary Youth Leadership Award and YALE Your Adventures in Leadership ( age 14-18) programs this summer looking for applicants to obtain leadership training. If you know of anyone in those age groups please let George know: gdjbroderick@gmail.com
Rotary SHRED-A-THON- Saturday, June 1st, 2024- fliers have been distributed to City Hall and our Rotary members. As we get closer to the date, we will decide about jobs and help that is needed. Thank you for those that have already signed up. Please sign up today.
RIBFEST July 19-21, 2024 - this is our largest fundraiser of the year and we need lots of help! Right now, we need ambassador greeters and counters for 3 hour shifts. Please contact Linda Balzer or any of the other members of the committee. A show of hands indicated many of us have already signed up to help.
Book Club Day has changed from Mondays to the Third Tuesday of each month, starting April 16 We had a most enjoyable evening atMonica’s this last Thursday.
One of our members , Yvonne, is looking to rent tables and chair. If you know of a great place to do this, please let Yvonne know.
Steve Witiuk has organized a Birthday Party for his day's 100th Birthday. Joe has come to our meetings at least once a year for many many years. He is an amazing man who has lots of good ideas of how to live a long and healthy life. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend.
Happy Birthday Joe xoxox
Guest Speaker- Tyler Ashton, a 34 year old man with Ankylosing Spondylitis.AS is an autoimmune disease that causes the spinal bones( vertebrae) to fuse, creating a hunched posture. He has lost 175 lbs , exercises faithfully and has started a website to educate people about AS. He also is raising funds for AS by riding his bike across Canada and back.he has an extensive social media presence and you can support him by sending funds through Tic Toc, Facebook , YouTube Tube etc.
Guest Speaker- Jatinder Bhatti- executive director of Transitions, a local facility to help women break the cycle of Domestic Violence. The non profit home services houses several women , seniors and currently 8 children affected by domestic abuse. Studies show that it takes a woman 6-8 tries to leave her abuser, so the staff have to support her through those trial separations before she can succeed. Transitions is going to apply for grants to help repair the large old home that provides counseling, and they are looking for local women willing to assist repairing the home and supporting the women and children. The location of the home has to be kept secret, however so husbands of the women cannot find it. Several women present thought they could help, however.
Bill's own trash can give to him by President Elect Rick
A book of jokes for the Pun master Neil Nyberg given to him byPresident Elect Rick
Ian gave a golden Spike to guest speaker Tyler
Thank you to Joan Schwanz for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos.
This year the Inlet Regatta is on April 20th, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
They would like us to volunteer in the beer garden, so if you have your SIR [serving it right], or are good with cash please let Neil know. [ nwnyberg@yahoo.ca ]
There are 44 teams this year.
Guess who will be there?
A Rotarian Who Makes a Difference: Dan Gallant - Rotary World Help Dan Gallant has been organizing Rotary World Help Network since 1997. They have sent 460 containers all over the world and helped an estimated 14 million people Estimated value of all these containers is $140 million dollars. 19 containers have now been sent to the Ukraine 🇺🇦.
Book Club was at Monica’s on Thursday. I see that there is ONE book !!!! Oh so much fun !!!
Thank you Monica for hosting.
Update Search for the Perfect Pint - May 3rd, 2024 Only 105 tickets still to sell.
Alan K sent out a spread sheet of where people are needed to Volunteer. Please let Alan K know if you can help. We still need sponsors & Food vendors. Again, if you know of anyone who might want to Sponsor food or the event, please let Alan know. [ Alan.K@telus.net ]
Also, please help Al S out by taking over the Eventbrite site while he is away for SFPP. He will teach you all you need to know. [ alstjerne@gmail.com. ]
President Elect Rick said that donations were still being taken by for Special Olympics . We have surpassed $25,000.
Special Guests Maile Takamiza and Jacqueline Dhaospoke about YAIL [Youth Adventures in Leadership].
YAIL was held in Surrey- 60 Participants and they must be 14 - 18 years of age to attend.
Maile and Jacqueline spoke about their experience. Teams worked together in activities - Hunan Detectives. Learned to communicate with eyes and hands. Learned about leadership and becoming good leaders. Group project about clean water . Tree planting project was the best part. Thank you for sending them and listening to their presentation.
We are a busy Rotary Club and we would like you to sign up for the following if you have time:
Volunteer for:
- April 6th - Rotary District Assembly - President Susan
The District Assembly on Saturday, April 6 has a smorgasbord of sessions for all Rotarians and is strongly recommended for club officers and newer Rotarians.
We have sessions for Club Treasurers, Secretaries and Foundation Chairs. Incoming club Presidents for each of the next three years will have a session with their respective District Governors to-be.
We have sessions on Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotaract, Youth Engaged In Service (YES) and other youth programs
For those interested in club governance, we have sessions on the Council On Legislation and on Club Governing Documents.
We have many other sessions of general interest, including Toastmasters (Speak With Confidence), two sessions on Indigenous Peoples, a session on Mental Health, and on Understanding And Resolving Disputes.
There are helpful sessions on Social Media, on Public Image, Organizing Fundraising Events as well as service oriented sessions on Rotary World Help and The Rotary Foundation.
You must register to attend – we order lunch based on registration numbers. If you don’t pre-register, your club will still be billed for you, but you won’t have a lunch.
The District Assembly will be at the Surrey campus of Kwantlen Polytechnic University (same place as in past years) 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8, with registration opening at 8:00 am and the opening plenary starting at 8:30 am. To register, go to https://rotarydistrict5050.org/event/district-assembly-2.
Details on parking will be sent to all registrants just before the event. Do not pay to park!
- April 11th, Capstone Day at Heritage woods School - register before March 20th
What is Capstone?:
A high school capstone project is a way for students to demonstrate the culmination of skills and knowledge gained through their academic career by completing a long-term, multi-faceted project.
Typically performed at the end of a student’s high school career, students commonly choose a topic, profession, or social problem to explore and work with a mentor in that field of interest. The mentor guides the student through the project—sharing their knowledge of the field, teaching new skills, ensuring the student stays on task, and fostering a professional, real-world experience.
Over the course of the project, students conduct research, maintain a portfolio detailing the steps taken, and create a final paper, product, or presentation that demonstrates what they’ve learned. Often times, a final presentation is given to a panel of teachers, experts in the field, and community members. [That's where we come in, please sign up]
- April 20th -Inlet Spring Regatta - Neil
- May 3rd - SFPP - Search for Perfect Pint - Alan K
- June 1st. - SHRED-A-THON - Linda
- June 20th - Save the Date - Installation night Saint Street Grill
- July 19-21 - Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST - please sign up for 1 shift [or more if you like] to be a GREETER to Welcome our Guests and thank them for their donation, or Counter [clicking in our guests coming and going so we know how many people are in the park at any one time.]. Linda
We had a Zoom meeting as the Well was closed for the morning. We were sad to hear that our Chef Spencer lost a close family member and we send our condolences and support to he and his family.
President Susan does a great job on 'zoom' and Sgt. at Arms Darrell made sure he spoke to everyone on line.
Bill
Peter
Lots of talk about the past weekend the the Plunge and how much fun it was and looks like the same 'team' will be 'in' again next year. Come on out and 'plunge for Special Olympics'.
Cleone was over the moon with the young people that came out the RIPS this year. 62 volunteers and the young Scouts were there to tell the Sasamat leaders why they were pulling the ivy and blackberry bushes.
Congratulations to Ryan and Brittany. We are sad to see you leave but we are excited about this new chapter of your lives.
Please keep in touch xo
Happy Birthday to Monica. May all your wishes come true xoxo. You are a 'light' in our Rotary Club and we are grateful you are a part of it.
Bill - 8 years with our Rotary Club. For all the work that Bill does it seems he has been with us 'forever'. We are so grateful for you Bill. You are always one of the first to sign up for any event we have and of course you are Port Moody's Recycle King.
Happy Anniversary to Peter & Merle. We wish you many more years of Health & Happiness together.
Cleone talked about International Woman's Day and for us to think about the women who most influenced us in our lives. Well done Cleone.....
If you have any ideas about who would be a great Guest Speaker for our Rotary Club of Port Moody, please let Darrell know.
District Assembly
ROTARY DISTRICT 5050 DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
Saturday, April 6, 2024 Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC 12666 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC
Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Assembly begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
The District Assembly is an excellent training opportunity for Rotarians of all ages and experiences. This event is created for:
New Club Officers (President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership, Foundation, Youth, etc.), Rotarians wanting to network, develop relationships and learn from other Rotarians in our District, Newer Rotarians who would like to better understand the value and meaning of Rotary.
We will have a group gathering to begin our time followed by seminars on topics pertinent to Rotarians who are seeking strong leadership skills and connections.
Lunch is provided. Parking is free.
Do not pay for parking - you will not be reimbursed!!
Each Rotary Club in our District is charged for 5 club members to attend. Please register your club officers and interested Rotarians who are planning on attending!
Clubs will be billed for a minimum of five persons for this event. Clubs are requested to bring a club cheque/check for their minimum or actual number of attendees. Pat Bond will collect the cheques/checks at registration.
$55 per person, $275 per club Canadian dollars - Our Club pays for YOU
Details will be sent about parking and any other matters closer to the event
Please let President Susan know if you are going. Thank you
Please find the above attached an invitation to our Capstone Day, Thursday, April 11th.
We hope you can join us.
Sincerely,
Ingrid Gay, on behalf of the CLC 12 Team
Heritage Woods Secondary
Our Rotary Club has been involved in Capstone for many years. It is so very interesting to go to this and listen to the Grade 12 students talk about what they want to do in the future.
Sign up if you are interested.
Our Little Lending Library.
Please bring your books to Rotary on Wednesday so Gayle can 'fill' our Little Lending Library. It has been out of commission for some time now, while the construction was going on at Old Orchard Hall. The City informed us it will be going back up this week.
Thanks for your help.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month the Rotary Club of Port Moody cleans up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. We meed at Gallaghers coffee shop in Newport Village and leave at exactly 9:00 AM to walk up the hill and pick up trash. This past Saturday it was once again cleaned up by these strong handsome men. Thank you Alan for organizing this every month. PP and Past AG Al took the photo.
Please remember to bring school supplies for Belize children and give to Brian W. The container will be leaving soon.
Just us again at the meeting and it is kind of nice to be able to visit and hear all the Happy Dollar stories. Well done Sgt. At Arms, Darrell.
Congratulations to Brian Wormald for his outstanding contribution to Rotary and to Belize school Global Grant project.
Brian donated $3500.00 to support a school in Belize. This is such a wonderful donation and along with the Global Grant we will be able to support a school with chrome books, school supplies and teaching staff for these children.
Brian received his Paul Harris + 3 along with a certificate....... and so very well deserved
Brian is passionate about our International support for Belize. He went on a trip to Belize to help with the Prison. This changed Brian's life and like we say in Rotary.....He 'became a Rotarian' while he was on that trip. He saw the difference that is made by our Rotary Club and others.
And speaking of school supplies, please pick up some supplies like backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, etc and bring to Brian at Rotary. If you don't want to shop, I'm sure if you donated $20.00 or some amount, he would gladly shop for you. Thanks for your help with this. The children in Belize will be very happy and grateful.
Belize trip coming up soon and Al & Glen packing tablets to go in the container for the schools.
Lots going on in the life of our Rotary Club.
March 7th - Thirsty Thursday at the Legion. Meet at 5:30pm. This is a fun night that we get together, have a meal and a drink or two and support our local Legion. Hope to see you there.
April 6th - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - District Assembly. Please sign up.....new Rotarians or seasoned Rotarians are welcome. Our club has to pay for 5 members whether we go or not. The Rotary Club of Port Moody always has a good numbers so let make this year better yet.
The Search For the Perfect Pint is the highly anticipated annual event that’s been running since 2004. With the famous Brewers Row in our our backyard, Port Moody has become a craft beer enthusiast’s destination.
The Search For the Perfect Pint features dozens of breweries and food vendors for you to sample all for a $50. No additional tokens or costs for this amazing event.
Not only is this a celebration of great craft beer, it’s also a major findraising event for the Port Moody Rotary Club. All the proceeds goes directly back into the community to support local, charitable organizations.
June 1st - SHRED-A-THON Thank you to Joan for printing out some posters for us. Please take and distribute in your building, coffee shop or grocery store. Anywhere you see a bulletin board, please put this poster up.
Thank you to those that have already signed up to help. We can always use lots of people to help. We have such a good time and it is a great service for our community.
Our guest this week was Rich Williams - friend of Steve Witiuk
Happy Birthday Past President Paul
Thanks Yvonne for the photos xo
Proof President Elect - Rick dove in.....
President Susan looks pretty happy
Great job Rick and thank you again for all of your work in planning and organizing this exciting and fun event. It was such a successful turnout and surprisingly, the water didn’t feel near as cold as we all thought it was going to be.
Also a big shout out and Thank You to Clayton for another year of fun Hawaiian costumes and helping with the set up. Many thanks and gratitude also goes out to all the donors, supporters, and club members for making this such a successful day for such an important cause.
I'm already looking forward to our next year’s event to plunge back in! - from President Susan
2024 Polar Plunge is on Club Runner photo albums now. Thank you to Clayton for the photos.
RIPS was a HUGE success. Thank you to Cleone and Bob and Gayle Carter for their passionate involvement.
2,000 Liters of Invasives were Rotary RIPPED !!!
62 volunteers ripped out over 2,000 litres of invasive ivy and blackberry plants in Bert Flinn Park at Rotary RIPS on Sunday!
A highlight was watching 4 cub scouts showing volunteers from Camp Sasamat pieces of ivy and enthusiastically explaining that the ivy not only can strangle trees but that it can carpet large areas of the forest and not let the plants that should be there grow. This is serious because animals need the native plants for food. I was impressed how they understood the importance of biodiversity.
This was a role reversal for the Camp Sasamat team. 4 staff came with 22 high school students who are on a leadership training course. Some of them will develop into camp counsellors and guide younger children.
Innvervisions, a drug and alcohol recovery centre sent out 18 men who gave back to the community by pulling a huge share of the introduced plants.
A senior from Gleneagle school, a couple of girl guides, some parents, 5 Rotarians and best of all Sarah Livingston from the City made up the rest of the team.
Bob and Gayle Carter, recipients of the Environmental Award for the City helped create Bert Flinn Park, are passionate about protecting it and were leaders on this event.
Rotary RIPS (Removes Invasive Plant Species) is a partnership program between the City of Port Moody, Port Moody Ecological Society and Rotary to help protect environment.
It is with profound sadness that we have lost a shining light in our Community. Patty was a huge supporter of Rotary and she will be missed by so many.
Patty Sahota leaves behind a legacy of dear relationships, community building, and positive impact across British Columbia and beyond. She was a strong supporter of the many causes and initiatives. . “Patty lived a life of service, which brought her immense joy. She greeted everyone with a warm smile, and was incredibly generous with her time and knowledge” (quote from her obituary). RIP dear friend. xoxo
Happy belated birthday to Brian with a lot of photo bombers in the background.
Happy Birthday to Sylvia also
Happy 42nd Anniversary to Yvonne & Andy and 62nd Anniversary to Bob & Gayle.
RIBFEST meeting was held and Alison did a recap of Bar, Green Team and 50/50 draw.
Please signup with Linda to be Rotary AMBASSADORS & COUNTERS at RIBFEST gates.
We 'really' need YOU.....Just 3 hours......that's all we are asking for [unless you can do more]
They provide hot meals, beverages, dessert, friendly faces, clothes, shoes, resource referrals, activities and door prizes.
Date: 1st Thursday of each month
Time: Doors open at 5pm, with "shopping" starting at 5:15pm. Dinner is served promptly at 6:00pm
Location: Kinsman Hall @ 2175 Coquitlam Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC
Warm Place For Women is a drug and alcohol-free event. Children are welcome to attend.
Our Rotary Club gave new shirts to the Soroptimist's and we received a nice note from them as they gave the shirts to 'A Warm Place for Women' and the ladies were thrilled.
Rotary RIPS is March 3rd. 9-11 AM Meet at Pleasantside School. Sounds like we will have a good number of people helping.
President Elect Rick attended PETS (President Elect Training) along with his roommate AGGlen. He said it was a great experience and attended 8 seminars and really found them very interesting. Jennifer Jones -Past President Rotary International signed Rick’s banner for his term. 600 incoming Presidents attended. Polio Plus has been really successful, there are very few cases of Polio Worldwide. Next year’s theme Magic of Rotary
Thank you to AG Glen for this info:
District Assembly
Whether you are new to Rotary, or rich with experience, put April 13 on your calendar. District Assembly gives incoming club officers, and all other Rotarians knowledge and connection that enriches their Rotary experience. It's an opportunity for Rick to start building his leadership team, and to give anyone in the club another experience to discover their Rotary passion. Anyone in the club can register.
These Women are Making a Difference - Coquitlam Rotary
The Rotary Club of Coquitlam has an excellent lineup of speakers coming up including Coquitlam club member Dr. Kathleen Ross (Kathleen is president the Canadian Medical Association). This is a good opportunity to visit another club (something you've been "planning" todo). Coquitlam Meetings are Wednesday Noon at the Vancouver Golf Club. The food and the setting are fantastic. Lunch is $30.
Once again is our Rotary Club of Port Moody's Installation night. This is a very special night that we thank President Susan for a fabulous Rotary year and to welcome President Elect Rick as our new President for 2024-25.
The Venue will once again be at Saint Street Grill and details will follow. Thursday June 20th, 2024. Please save the date.
Thank you
Gayle, Trish and Linda
Freezing' For a Reason
The Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics is March 2 at Rocky Point. To date we have 8 members ready to don their tackiest Hawaiian shirts. If you can't stand the cold water, your kind donation is appreciated.
Did you know that Bill Lawrie was the oldest plunger last year at the Rocky Point Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. I have it on good authority that he ain't getting any younger, so he's likely to claim that title again.
Take the #Plunge4SOBC and raise funds to help rebuild Special Olympics BC’s empowering year-round sport, youth, and health programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities!
Participating in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is an easy and fun way for all of us to connect and show we care about people with intellectual disabilities and creating inclusion.
Join our Freezin' For a Reason team or support plungers like Bill. Music, bonfire, and hot chocolate served!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 - Rocky Point Park Arrival: 11:00am Plunge time: 12:00pm
Please help Bill dive into this and share the word.
Looks like this is our TEAM. - YOU too can join in !!!
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC
Coming March 2 to Rocky Point Park!
Have you signed up yet as a member of our Freezin' for a Reason team? We had a lot of fun last year and raise funds for Special Olympics BC. Rick has been beating the plunge drum for some time, and now is the time prepare yourself.
Get bold and cold to empower Special Olympics BC athletes! Participants will take the #Plunge4SOBC and raise vital funds to support Special Olympics BC’s life-changing year-round sport, youth, and health programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities!
Participating in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is an easy and fun way for all of us to connect and show we care about people with intellectual disabilities and creating inclusion.
If you're not swimming, join us at the Rocky Point dock on March 2. It's a lot of fun for a good cause. Please join or donate to our Rotary Club of Port Moody team. Freezin' for a Reason!
We have supported Innervisions for many years for all the good work that they do. This is just one more way we can help them.
They are up for POCO Best Business Award and we can vote for them on the attached link. Please do this for them. It would be so wonderful to see them win this award.
Also please remember to do the survey for our great Port Moody Police.
Our Port Moody Police have asked us to please fill out this survey. We are so very lucky to have our own Police Department and how closely they work with us for RIBFEST and with our whole community.
Please help the by filling out the survey and sending to them
Thank you. This is the message I received from Constable Sam Zacharias
Port Moody Police Department is currently conducting a community survey to help shape our strategic priorities including the use of body-worn cameras.
Given that the PoMo Rotary does work with PMPD through the year and that many Rotary members are Port Moody residents, would you be able to pass along this survey link to your members? The survey will run now until the end of the month!
Our Guest Speaker is Hazel Postma from Cinterandes – Mobile Surgical Units in Ecuador
Budget for the Mobile Surgical Units is $150,000 USD/year
What the team does is lifechanging, not lifesaving.
One ongoing issue – Not able to do their own sterilization, have to pay to have this work done externally with transportation costs etc.
Supported by Tomebamba Rotary Club – 50 year old club
30 year anniversary of Cinterandes – Ask for Port Moody and other Rotary clubs, to match donation of $300 USD
Happy Birthday Brian Wormald - Feb.7th
Happy Anniversary – Feb.16th, Gayle & Bob Carter
Total funds generated from the Super Bowl -$1000 CAD, This money will go to education of Joseph and Hilda via Rotary Club of Kilimanjaro – The cost for their education for 1 year is $1000 USD, and International committee has voted to make up the difference required.
MANY THANKS for all who participated!
District 5050 Conference
This year’s Rotary District Conference is a one day event at Mount Vernon (WA) High School on Saturday, 4 May 2024. This conference will be for all ages. The theme of the conference is “We Are Family,” as we explore the attributes that make for healthy families.
The Conference will be preceded by the first annual bowling tournament for people of all ages on Friday, 3 May and followed by a service project at Camp Korey, southeast of Mount Vernon, on Sunday, 5 May. Sign up now at the Rotary District 5050 website: https://rotarydistrict5050.org/stories/2024-district-conference/
There are different options for housing for the weekend. Several hotels are being arranged with special pricing. Some local Rotarians will be hosting Conference guests. Housing is being offered for $25 over two nights at Camp Korey.
Please sign up.....Always a great time to meet other Rotarians from our district.
RIPS Ivy Pull with BOB – Sunday, March 3rd – Park at Pleasantside School or on street. Everyone is welcome. The more the merrier and please register at: todgham@gmail.com
Thank you to Alison for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
Our Port Moody Police have asked us to please fill out this survey. We are so very lucky to have our own Police Department and how closely they work with us for RIBFEST and with our whole community.
Please help the by filling out the survey and sending to them
Thank you. This is the message I received from Constable Sam Zacharias
Port Moody Police Department is currently conducting a community survey to help shape our strategic priorities including the use of body-worn cameras.
Given that the PoMo Rotary does work with PMPD through the year and that many Rotary members are Port Moody residents, would you be able to pass along this survey link to your members? The survey will run now until the end of the month!
Erica McArthur and Jim Delgrande Coquitlam Search and Rescue
Ian - Super Bowl. Joseph & Hilda in Kilimanjaro will be so happy that we have supported them for the next school year. Well done everyone. xoxo
Joan /Gayle Valentines have been distributed Share, Innervisions, Eagle Ridge Manor, Crossroads Hospice, Port Moody Police and Port Moody Firefighters. Thanks for all members help and Joan for all her hard work.
Bookclub meeting was at Bill’s house on Thursday. This week everyone will talk about the book 'they choose' to read.
Heritage Mountain Cleanup was on Saturday. We clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on the second Saturday of every month and Alan was just reminding us that they meet at Gallaghers' at leave at 9:00 AM SHARP. Thank you Alan for organizing this clean-up
Thank you to Jeff McLellan for posting on 'I Love Port Moody' the following photos.
And these are the likely suspects that did the Clean up. What a great way to show our community that the Rotary Club of Port Moody 'cares'.
Ivy Pull at Pleasantside School March 3rd at 9:00AM. Bring y6ur friends and family and help BOB pull ivy.
Coquitlam Search and Rescue Presentation
Erica and Jim did a wonderful presentation on Coquitlam Search and Rescue , which had been in our area for 25 Years.
This is a Volunteer Organization providing rescue services 7 days a week , with 59 volunteers.
They do inland and water rescue’s as well as Urban searches.
Sumas Prairie Flood search’s in 2021 Rescue Searches, wilderness Medical Resue. Helicopter Rescue
Calls from ECC or RCMP Conference Calls from organizations Have a helicopter Cell Phones are helping to track people
Tuesday nights are training nights at Town Center Hall.
Increased demands are happening in the TriCities.
Thank you to Gayle for writing the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
The sorting of clothes is done and thank you to all that came to help.
Thanks everyone for joining with us this morning. That was a lot of clothes to pack resulting in 14 boxes of women's clothing and 11 boxes of men's clothing. In addition Trish took with her 1 box of winter clothing and 1 box children's clothing for distribution from Cross Roads. We set aside 1 additional box of men's clothing for Belize.
We start distribution locally, and then with remaining items look to the downtown east side.
Special Guest Speaker David Driscoll : Former Mayor of Port Moody
Remember to make Valentines Cards. The Valentines box that Vida made is at St James well. The Deadline is on February 7th.
After the meeting this week, Glen needs half a dozen people to help sort boxes of clothing to give to different shelters. You will all meet at Rotary World Help. Thank you to the 6-8 people who said they would help.
Theme today is the history of Port Moody as seen by former Mayor David Driscoll.
Wise words from our past Mayor David Driscoll saying that Community and engaging people is one of the most important things we can do! If you don’t know the answer, help solve the problem. Start with Respect and caring!
Thank you to Gayle for the notes. Mayor Driscoll talked about Port Moody History. Back in the day we had: 6 or 7 sawmills in Port Moody, A Brick Yard, a chemical plant, Pipe Manufacturer & 2 Oil Refineries
Inlet was a waste site for these companies so we had lots of pollution. Air Quality was terrible There were no Buses or transit 1976 BC Hydro had a plan of cleaning the environment. We now have the best air quality in the world.
Transition of the Inlet, as Bee Hive burners and transformers were dumping PCB ‘s off the piers. Dave went down to Seattle and came back with a plan’ “Burrard Inlet Action Plan”.
The action was to: Engage youth projects and build a park. Value of group’s was really important. Sewers were put down the park to the development of San Reno. Acquire land and a land swap and build Old orchard park. Transit and Recycling in place.
Bill McCracken Recreation site. Old Orchard to Rocky point pier is a history that we Value. Gerry St Germaine got us some federal funding. We now could get back to the inlet and have clean water. Mount St Helen’s showed us what mice and rodents do to clean the environment and help restore a cleaner place to live. We also re established wetlands. Our actions are so important . Thanks To David Driscoll for all he did for our wonderful city.
Next week our speaker is Search and Rescue.
"Rotary RIPS on Saturday March 2 from 9-11am at Lower Bert Flinn Park next to Pleasantside Elementary School". Please come on out to help.
Thank you to all the Rotarians that came out to make Valentines for the Seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor.
Our brand new Rotarian, Joan led the group including Gayle, Susan, Trish, Vida and Lorraine who's home was where the Valentines were made.
We are also grateful to the community for the Valentines that have been left at the Well to hand out. 'Spreading the Love'
Guests at our Rotary meeting were: Gary Schwanz, Gerry Glazier
and 17 on Zoom !!!!
Presentations Glen
Paul Harris award to Brian Dunne PH +1 This is Brian’s second Paul Harris. Our club has donated over $500,000 to Paul Harris over the last 25 years.
It's always a good day at Rotary when you can install a new member of our Rotary Club. This past we we Installed Joan Schwanz as a member of our Club. Joan will be an excellent addition to our Rotary Club. Welcome Joan
Book Club meeting was at Peter and Cindy’s home. No book this time, just wine ;o)
Valentines Box is now at the Well for the public to drop off their Valentines before Feb. 3rd.,
Grant Seminar this weekend. 3 members have been approved to go.
Our Guest Speaker was James Musyoka of Kenya Connect
Our Rotary Club is one of many that are supporting this Global Grant from Rotary International. Total of the grant is $90,000.
Kyathani Sanitation Project Update.
Project to address the Sanitation and Power to 6 Schools.
Challenge’s of people breaking fences at the school. Kenya Connect installing plumbing and water works, due to cracked tanks and water systems. Completed April 2023. Hand washing stations at 6 schools. Trained the children how to use liquid soap and wash their hands. Administration paved the way. Built a Library. Finished project last year. Dedication of the project was attended by Cleone . Next Projects Sanitation with Compositing toilets, in 6 schools, by the end of February this year.
Valentines that were made by Trooper's [who is Joan's dog that goes to the schools and the students read to him] students grade 1-3. These Valentines will put smiles on the Seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor. Thank you Joan for spreading the Love.
Peter sent a 'Blast from the Past'. This was a lawn bowling fundraiser in New Westminster. Such a fun day......
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
We were all 'zoomers' last week. President Susan did a great job keeping us all 'on track' and chatting about our favourite memory of SNOW. There were so many good stories and like someone said 'we all got to know eachother just a little bit better.
Thank you to Joan for stepping up and taking on the 'Spread a Little Love' Valentine project.
Glen you did a fantastic job sending out the message for Social Media
Vida, thank you for making the box for St. James' Well.
Please pass the message along to all your friends to help make Valentines and have them handed in by Feb. 3rd so the Rotary Club of Port Moody can 'Spread a Little Love.'
Help Rotary Spread Some Love!!
Valentine's Day is a special day to show love and appreciation to those around us, and what better way to spread joy than by making cards for seniors in our community? If you're looking for a fun activity to do with your children, consider making Valentine's Day cards to be distributed to residents of the Eagle Ridge Manor.
Making cards is a great opportunity to get creative and engage your children's imagination. You can use a variety of materials, such as construction paper, markers, stickers, glitter, and more. Encourage your children to use their artistic skills to make unique and personalized cards that will brighten someone's day.
When you're finished making the cards, drop them off at St. James's Well (prior to February 3) and we’ll take care of the delivery.
Thanks for joining with us simply to spread a little joy and kindness.
Speaking of Joan Schwanz.......We have a very special meeting this Wednesday because we are 'inducting' Joan as a Member of the Rotary Club of Port Moody. We look forward to working with you Joan.
Please bring school supplies to Rotary and give to Dan Gallant for our Container to Belize. We will be helping many schools in Belize this April and it would be wonderful to have brand new school supplies for these children.
I know it is Dry January [ or maybe 'Damp January'] but please remember that when you purchase your beverages, go to Port Moody Liquor Store and mention Rotary Club of Port Moody and we will get 5% back of your purchase. Also tell your friends and family to do the same.
It really pays off for our Rotary Club. Check your receipt that it says our Rotary Club of Port Moody as sometimes there have been errors. Thank you
Port Moody address is: 4-2929 St Johns St, Port Moody BC V3H 2C2,
Maple Ridge address is: 20690 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC...
In its 7th consecutive year of Public Health Crisis declaration, it’s about time that BC's overdose crisis gets spoken about, with everyone. NaloxHome provides students and communities with de-stigmatizing education on the signs of an overdose, stigma, naloxone, and how to keep each other safe. As a youth-led initiative, NaloxHome is proud to be made up of young adults, eager to make a change and to end the stigma around harm reduction and people who use substances.
NaloxHome was born in 2021 by first-year SFU student, Chloe Goodison. After graduating secondary school without learning about BC’s overdose crisis, Chloe saw a hole: despite being in it’s 5th consecutive year as a declared Public Health Crisis, students aren’t learning the signs of an overdose, where to get naloxone, BC's poisoned drug supply, harm reduction, and how to keep each other safe. In fact, the absence of these topics in the curriculum contribute to the deadly stigma around substance use and those who use substances. NaloxHome is led by the belief that knowledge is power, and by learning about issues around us, we are equipped to contribute to their end.
After winning the 2020-2021 SFU Student-Community Engagement Competition, NaloxHome took off in the Tri-Cities region of British Columbia (Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Coquitlam). After numerous applications, Chloe selected 17 diverse youth to make up her team as Youth Educators. Each young adult has varying racial backgrounds, gender identities, lived/living experience using drugs, education levels, work, and life experience -- making up an interdiscplinary, well-rounded, and knowledgeable team. These impressive young adults are deployed to present to YOUR organizations, when you book a NaloxHome presentation. Now, NaloxHome has expanded to 40 youth volunteers, successful social media campaigns, community involvement initiatives (trail clean ups, clothing drives) and training sessions for school groups, teams, organizations, and community members.
NaloxHome can be booked by community members to provide a 45 minute, comprehensive presentation to classes and teams. Information is backed and provided by Fraser Health, and inclusive/anti-stigma dialogue has been reviewed by SHARE Society. NaloxHome presentations cater to everyone -- not just those in a relationship with a substance -- because the overdose crisis requires a unanimous effort to combat. There is a role for everyone to play in ending this deadly epidemic.
Now, NaloxHome is a Registered BC Society(#S0078137) and has over 40 youth volunteers. We have reached over 3,000 people in BC with our curriculum. As well, NaloxHome has expanded into the Burnaby School Disctrict with the help of SFU Students from the FentaNIL Project at SFU. NaloxHome has attracted national media attention for our one-of-a-kind, peer-to-peer model of harm reduction education. It's true -- youth learn best from their peers. Teachers and caregivers, let us have the "drugs" chat with your kids for you.
Chloe & Alex had a wonderful, engaging & worthwhile presentation and I would encourage all to go to their website to learn more.
Our guest speakers receive a 'Golden Spike' as a thank you gift from the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
We learned today that Dan Gallant was NOT at the presentation of the Last Spike on May 10th, 1869, but we did learn that he has been in our Rotary Club of Port Moody for 22 years & 43 years in total.
Rotary Club of Coquitlam is presenting:
Wine & Dine - Perfect Pairing
We understand your January is off to a great start. You have that diet and exercise program under control and already you are starting to feel healthier. Imagine the end of the month. It will be the perfect time for a little reward - and what a reward this will be.
The Rotary Club of Coquitlamis back with their amazing wine pairing event. Pairing the right wine with a dish can enhance flavors in ways you never thought possible. This is the perfect opportunity to explore this food and wine experience, and to support food security programs in the tri-cities.
Ticket sales for the Perfect Pairing Wine Dinner are now on sale! The event was a big success last year and Coquitlam Rotary Club anticipates selling out for this year. Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Time: Doors at 6:30, first course at 7pm
Cost: $125
Chef Michael is back to provide an exceptional multicourse meal and Jason will be at the mic to provide us with wine pairing info. Proceeds will be split between SHARE Food Bank and Starfish Pack Program.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite
Please share with your friends, family, colleagues, etc.
Sgt. at Arms, Darrell got the best news from everyone.......
RIBFEST 2024 - July 19 - 21st.
Does this have the look of a good 'please help'?
We need your help !! I know it seems early to ask, but we really want to put this 'team' together as soon as possible.
One of the most important jobs at RIBFEST is at the entry gates.
This is the first impression our guests get of our RIBFEST. We want to Welcome them, Inform them and tell them to have fun. Great music and Family Zone, and Beverages available.
This is a job for YOU.....All of us !!!!
We are the face of RIBFEST. We are the ones that have the passion for our RIBFEST, so I am asking you to please, give us 3 hours of your time over the weekend of RIBFEST to be 'that person'.
I know lots of you have your favourite places to be and that is important too, but I'm only asking for 3 hours of that weekend [unless you want to volunteer more] to help make the 1st impression of this great community event the BEST ever.
Please let me know you will volunteer.
Thank you so much.
Linda ;o)
Guests this week were Clayton
and Joan Schwanz & her daughter Erin from Ontario.
Zoomers: Cleone, Monica and Peter M
Our regular Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd is done on the second Saturday of every month. Alan, who organizes this said that he he was cancelling this month as the weather would be too cold and he was 100% correct.
President Elect nominee Alison was the Master of the day,leading the meeting. She did a great job.
PP Al spoke about the Belize project and how it is coming along. If you are interested in helping and going to Belize to help train teachers on the Rachel system [This RACHEL Server is designed for use in offline schools, community centers, health centers, or places of learning worldwide where internet access does not exist or is limited. This is our primary product, which is used by hundreds of partner organizations in over 40 countries worldwide.] and we would love to have you join us on April 3-13th, 2024. A few days of working and a few days of fun at the beach. Belize is a great country to visit and I believe you will be happy you went along.
We have started the process to Rotary International for a Global Grant for the Belize project, and it is going well. Rotary World Help will be loading a Container to Belize on February 17.
If you have any gently used men's clothing, please contact our Rotary Club of Port Moody and we will make sure we get from you.
We are going to be going to several schools in Belize with the Rachel product and would like School supplies for these children. Please spread the word and bring supplies to Rotary.
Guests Joan Schwanz, along with our members Vida & Monica, & Colin Semple [sorry no photo of Colin]
Members who have Anniversary with Rotary.
John Crowther - 24 years Dan Gallant - 43 years
January 23 - RIBFEST meeting March 2 - Polar Bear Swim at Rocky Point park Join the 'Freezin for a Reason' team Special Olympics Coordinating along with Rick Fisher
Sgt. at Arms, Darrell always does a special job of bringing out laughs during Happy & Sad Dollars.
Most members spoke about the Christmas time with families and friends.
Thank you to PPAl for passing this along. Such a true statement of a busy Rotarian.
May you all have a very Blessed 2024.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
Guest this week was President Susan's daughter AVA
Business Meeting to date with the Election of the new board 2024-2025
Happy Birthday today to President Susan.🥳
Secretary Neil will send out the formal copy.
Treasurer Report -Jim
Foundation total $4507.84 No activity since July 2022 Non Compliance as we didn’t report last year. Club Funds $671,710.93 (cash) Annual Filings are up to date. Revenues $182,088.59.
Formal Reports will be done by Secretary/ Treasurer.
23 members present today. Peter Muir will be our new Treasurer.
2024-2025 Voting of New Board President- Rick Fisher Treasurer- Peter Muir President Elect - Allison Young
March 2nd- Polar Plunge see Rick for registration.
Ian announcement for International Meetings in January on Belize. January 24th.
Global Grant - Glen Assist Governor Belize Global Grant $100,000. In process for Vocational Technology.
Ian Cervical Cancer in Guatemala Project in progress.
RIBFEST is now holding monthly meetings for organizing.
Rick is happy to be the incoming President next year and these are his thoughts:
Leadership project is not currently decided. Extraordinary Rotary Club with so many projects we have on the go. If it’s not broke don’t fix it. RIBFEST will be the best ever. Our Club will have fun and get new ideas at PETS
Sargent at arm’s Darrell did his usual great job making everyone smile.
Our meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 27th, is the Meeting of the Election of Members. For voting purposes, we must have a minimum of 33% members in attendance to meet quorum. Hope to see you there so you can tell us your Christmas Stories.
Only 5 more sleeps until New Years Eve. We wish you all the very BEST of Health and Happiness in this coming year.
We wish that you have a wonderful Holiday Season, surrounded by those who you love.
The CP Holiday Christmas Train. - Peter Cuthbert
SIMPLY AMAZING WORK TEAM!
We did not stop the whole of the evening, and we did serve HOT Chocolate this time. LOL
Thanks to the chocolate mixers that kept filling up our two Urns, we didn't miss a beat.
BIG Thanks have to go Rylie from "The St. James Well" who provide the Hot Chocolate Mix
We served approx 900 people because that's how many cups we had. We ran out out of cups. (luckily at the end of the festivities.)
THANKS TO THE CHOCOLATE MIXERS. DANNE DUNLOP JOHN CROWTHER
THANKS for the Propane Heater that kept us in HOT WATER CLAYTON ANDERSON
THANKS for starting us off with hot water canisters to-------- PETER MUIR
THANKS for filling up our canister from BROWNS. --------- CAYTON ANDERSON
THANKS to the servers who served with a Happy smile----------- MONICA DELGADO
THANKS for the Happy server giving out marshmallows----------ALLISON YOUNG
THANKS for operating the Visa Tap device, which was busy------PETER MUIR
THANKS for taking happy pictures showing how large the crowd was and how busy we all were.......NEIL NYBERG
Photo's to follow
AND OF COURSEBILL LAWRIE Who did his thing cleaning up not just our area but the whole site!!!
THIS WAS A RECORD!! cash donations= $1,026.40
VISA TAP SALES. = $1,017.00 (LESS $25.11 FEE)
=$2,043.40
More photos in 2023 December album
Rotary Club of Port Moody - Succession planning.....
Proposed:
2024-25 President Elect Rick, Past President Susan and President Nominee 2025-26 Alison.
We are in good hands.
Just a fun meeting
President Susan thanked Chef Spencer for all his does to make our Breakfast buffet very tasty every week.
Rick left a pledge sheet for everyone to help out for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on March 2, 2024.
If you are able, please pledge a little something to help this cause, and if you would like to 'Plunge' on March 2, 2024 you are more than welcome to join the 'Freezing for a Reason' team.
Contact Rick for more information.
Yolanda Broderick and Joan Schwanz were guests this week.
Random photos 2023 December album.
And let us not forget the loved ones that we miss over this Holiday Season.
Just us this week and what great energy at the club.
PP Al chaired the meeting a challenged us to do a Random Act of Kindness this week and report back to the Club at our next meeting.
Great to see 'Her Worship, and member of our Rotary Club, Mayor Meghan and her husband Paul at our meeting.
It was Halle Fazel's 2nd visit to our Rotary Club and she has expressed interest in joining us. Welcome Halle
Glen & Marcie
Alan & Nadine
Al & Kathy & Happy Birthday Al.
Linda & George
Wishing you many, many more years of Health & Happiness.
More photos in 2023 December Photo Album - Thanks Yvonne
January 2nd - 7PM Bill's building - RIBFEST meeting
Announcements for the new Board for 2024 - 2025 & interest in 2025-2026.
If you would like to be on the Board to help keep our Rotary Club alive and well, please let President Susan know as soon as possible. You can 'shadow' anyone for the year and then the next year, take it on yourself. Lots of options.
Christmas train was on December 18th and our Rotary Club once again served hot chocolate and took donations for Share. Thanks to Peter Cuthbert for organizing at to all who came to help.
Book & Wine Club met at Bill & Jackie's. You tell me......Book & Wine .....Wine & Book......Wine
No book in sight ;o)
Monica took photo.
Rotary Club of Port Moody Christmas party.
Thank you to all who could make it to our Club Christmas party. I think we had 37 people attend, who brought amazing food for all of us to share. We have a wonderful Club and this type of get together just helps us all to get to know each other even better.
Thank you to all you ladies who helped clean up the kitchen. Very much appreciated.
Also the beautiful flowers that you gave us that will last through the Christmas season. Thank you so very much.
And a special thank you to Santa Rick, who gave out very thoughtful/funny gifts to all who attended. It was a highlight of the evening for sure.
Christmas is coming and here is another gift idea:
Our friends at the Rotary Club of Coquitlam are great writers, and beer lovers. Again this Christmas this club has published an amazing book - Find the Perfect Pint Tour Coupon Book - the very best way to discover great craft breweries in our neighbourhoods.
Find The Perfect Pint Tour is a fundraiser organized by the Rotary Club of Coquitlam with the proceeds benefiting mental health initiatives and projects in the community.
The fundraiser runs from: December 1st 2023 to May 31st 2024
How it works: Booklets purchased through Eventbrite will be mailed to you or a pick-up can be arranged.
Our Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas Breakfast was a huge success. Thank you to Coquitlam Sunrise Club for hosting at the Vancouver Golf Club and to Greg Garrison for being a great MC.
All the Presidents had the opportunity to speak for a couple of minutes about the upcoming events in their clubs.
Fun for all.
President Susan Bell - Rotary Club of Port Moody
President Dr. Brooke Lewis - Rotary Club of Coquitlam
President Mark George - Rotary Club Port Coquitlam Centennial
President Malcolm Kennedy - Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise with MC & PP Greg Garrison
more photos in December Random photos album
Innervisions chili lunch
Oh my goodness I can't even tell you the excitement and good Christmas feeling we had at our Annual Chili lunch at Innervisions.
The men were just wonderful and we have some heartbreaking stories to tell, but they will all have a very happy ending.
Thank you to Alan S & Glen for doing all the shopping at Thrifty's, who donated all the food.
We always have so many volunteers and everyone chipped in. It was AMAZING.
Thank you to the choppers, dishwashers, table setters, and the 'talkers'. We all learned so much and we were Blessed to have Max, the CEO of Innervisions talk with us about their vision and how they run Innervisions operation.
Darrell we would love for Max to come to speak to us [in early January or late May as I would love to be there]
Chief Chef - Alan
Choppers and can openers were, Al S, Frank, Danne, & John, Neil washed dishes while Bill filled the dishwashers and emptied it along with doing all the trash. they stayed long after we all left to clean up. Dan G came to help. Gayle, Monica, Cleone & Linda set the tables and served the food. What a great team.
Also a huge big thank you to those that donated items for the gifts we gave the men this year. The socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, gloves, & toques. It was a huge contribution and we are grateful to each and everyone of you.
Thank you to those that came to help. I am sure it was a wonderful start to your Christmas season.
Photos in the 2023 Innervisions chili lunch album
Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon
A few of us went to the Chamber of Commerce Christmas luncheon and had a wonderful time. Rotary belongs to the Chamber and we are so lucky to have the CEO, Leslie Courchesne as a member of our Rotary Club. Here are a couple of photos.
Nice to have Navid join us for our Groovy photo, myself, Alison, President Susan, Gayle, Victoria, Ramin and his beautiful wife Asiah.
Our Rotary Club sponsors Summer Sundays [www.summersundays.ca] each year and the 15th year Christmas Concert fundraiser was held last Saturday. The Jake & Elwood Blue's Brothers Revue was the band and they were outstanding. Thank you to everyone who came to support these very worthwhile community events held each Sunday - July - August from 2-4.
Our very own Danne Dunlop always volunteers for these concerts and this year we had Danne, Clayton and Monica help out, and Eric as the MC. Great job.
sorry Monica, I did not get you in the photo.
Reminder !!! Please don't forget to buy your favourite beverages for Christmas at the Port Moody Liquor Store and tell them it is for Port Moody Rotary Club. We will get 4% of all purchases.
2929 St. John's Street. Port Moody.
Christmas at Eagle Ridge Manor - Cleone
There were lots of smiles at Eagle Ridge Manor as Santa filled the hall with his HO HO HO's.
Hugh Mitchell is the perfect Santa, not only does he look exactly right but his heart is exactly right. Monica helped him get his gloves on and got the jolly Christmas cakes, punch and tea ready and served up to the seniors at the party. We were soooo lucky because Coreen Rodger Berrisford put the Rotary apron on and helped as well. We all danced and sang and it was a lovely party! We were even able to deliver the pictures that the residents took with Santa on the same day. They will be able to enjoy those pictures the whole season. Thanks to all that volunteered and to the staff and volunteers at the Manor.
Reminder that the meeting this week is at Vancouver Golf Club. 7:00AM
Our Annual Tri-Cities Christmas Breakfast.
Christmas Gift Ideas:
Please be reminded that we have the Xmas ornaments for 'sale' by donation, with the funds raised going to support the Starfish meals program.
The ornaments were originally created by artist Hillary Morris and were sold as a fundraiser by Caps Cycle in Port Moody, which was , at the time, owned by Gord Hobbis. Gord is a New Westminster Rotarian and has a left over inventory of these Port Moody ornaments - one of a kind, never to be seen again, would make an amazing decoration or a gift if you have friends who are as passionate about our city as we all are :)
They are $ 30 each with proceeds above the actual cost of manufacturing going towards our donation to Starfish program, supporting kids and families with much needed meals.
Mike will have them at the meeting and we can take payment by cash or 'tap' on the credit/debit card system.
Note, this is ONE ball, the pictures are from each side. Depicted is the arrival of the first train in Port Moody, the Train Station, Can-Can dancers.. very Port Moody 'esque.
When you purchase your beverages for the Christmas season, please remember to go to the Port Moody Liquor store, 4 - 2929 St. John's Street, Port Moody. and tell them at the till that this is for Port Moody Rotary Club rebate. Please make sure they put PORT MOODY Rotary as there as many Port Moody clubs doing the same thing. We receive 4% of all liquor purchased.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and Yvonne for the photos
Guests:
Joan Schwanz, Rotarian and interested in joining our Club
Mark George, President of the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club
Hugh Mitchell - Santa Hugh Rotarian from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club along with Gary Wiggins, Charter member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody
Wednesday December 6th, please remember that our meeting is at Vancouver Golf Club at 7:00 AM for our annual Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas Breakfast, this year hosted by Coquitlam Sunrise Club.
December 7th - Innervisions Chili Lunch Need Men’s Gloves Please bring them this week.
Peter Cuthbert reported that Saturday Night at the Pier was very successful, donations of over $1,000 to Share.
December 19 - is the Christmas Train and we will host the Hot Chocolate stand again this year. Any donations will be given to Share Food Bank.
Assistant Governor Glen told us that he has 2 Club Goals 1. Rotary Fellowship is Fun - Al Stjernregard belongs to one which is Motorcycle Club. 2. Education Group. We have accomplished his Goals.
Guest Speaker today Mark George - President of Port Coquitlam Centennial Rotary Club
Small Club 11 members Some of their projects
Meat Draw - Friday afternoon at Pub average about $300. Repair Cafe- once a month ( 60-90 repairs every time) Adopt a Spot - Wellington Park- Clean up garbage. StarFish Program at schools in TriCities our club participants in this Project. May Day Parade Coordinator of this once a year. This is the 2nd weekend in May. Pub Nights @ Cat and Fiddle. Food Drives 2 times a year. All donations to Share.
Their Rotary meetings are held at Port Coquitlam Leisure Centre- 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s @ 6PM Everyone is welcome
Mike Clay- One of a kind Christmas Ornaments depicting Port Moody are now on Sale for $30. Money will go to the Starfish Backpack Program that helps feed children and their families. These were painted by Hilary Moris. Another great Christmas gift.
Al Stjernegaard - Project of selling Strawberries in the spring with the Abbotsford Club. Stay tuned
Glen - Spoke about Foundation Dinner held in Bellingham on Saturday.
Lea Harmon was a speaker at the dinner and he talked about the above fundraiser with 'car' Miss Vicky collecting money for Polio Plus.
EVEN THOUGH WE HAD SOME ELECTRICAL CHALLENGES.
We collected by cash donations. =$469.65 ( IN ONLY A HOUR)
Tap Machine. = $545.00
TOTAL. = $1,014.65
The long line started well before the official opening at 6:00pm. We where flat out until we ran out of Chocolate Mix IN AN HOUR!!
THANKS TO THE MIXERS WHO DID A GREAT JOB OF FILLING UP OUR URNS, SO WE DIDN'T MISS A BEAT IN SERVING. DANNE DUNLOP
JOHN CROWTHER
PETER MUIR
NEIL NYBERG
Victoria and Jim Bell who came to give us support.
ALISON YOUNG -------A JOLLY SERVER
MONICA DELGADO----- " "
SUE our President who helped with the donations and Visa point.
Thank you too to BILL LAWRIE who rushed around to do his thing Garbage clean up
BIG HIT with the children were Marshmallows. Generouly supplied by Danne
BIG THANKS TO CLAYTON who provide the propane heater.
BIG THANKS TO ROCKY POINT ICE CREAM who provide the hot tap water for us.
BIG THANKS TO RYLIE from ST. JAMES WELL who provided THE CHOCOLATE MIX
and of course CHRIS LEON, from The City who organized the whole event!!
AGAIN, OUR ROTARY CLUB SHOWS WHAT GREAT TEAM WORK WE HAVE.
Alan Schmelzel asked all members wishing to donate to Rotary International please have your donations to him by Wednesday- November 29th, to get your tax receipt for 2023.
Meeting at Vancouver Golf Club bring cash or Card. This is our joint Christmas Celebration with all 4 clubs from the Tri Cities. Wednesday December 6th. 7AM. $30.00
Cleone announced that she is leaving the board and anyone interested in taking over the Environmental Chair, please let the Board know.
Cleone mentioned a few things that Environmental committee does and that it falls under Community Service. These members are taking on the following projects.
Brian W- Westhill Trail - he has been taking care of that, and Cleone will continue helping with the interpretive part of the trail. Brian will be asking for help to put benches on the trail in the Spring.
Bill Lawrie - Our Re-cycle King & 'Mr. Green' -
Alan - Heritage Mtn. Blvd. - once a month
RIPS - 2 times a year
Gayle reminded everybody about Innervisions Chili lunch on December 7th and we still need donations of mens glove’s. We received a donation from Thrifty’s to purchase the food. We have toothpaste and brushes, toques, & socks. Gloves is all we need now for the 30 men at this recovery house. The men at Innervisions are very grateful that we do this. Innervisions helps us with many of our projects as a part of their healing. RIBFEST, RIPS and Westhill Trail are a few of the ways they have come out to help. Have you registered for our Club's Christmas Party at Balzer’s on December 15th? . This is always a fun time. Please bring something to share and your beverages of your choice.
CP Christmas Train - We are giving away Hot chocolate and collecting donations for Share Food Bank. This is always a fun time. Don’t forget to bring your family. If you want to help let Peter know.
Past President Paul reminded us about donations to Paul Harris as this is how we send funds to Rotary International . There is so many great programs all over the world. You can 'give' a Paul Harris to anyone you would like. Ask Paul how you do this.
Guest Speaker
Malcolm Kennedy (President of Coquitlam Sunrise Club]
Malcolm has filled many positions in Rotary. Joined Rotary and n 2007 in Kamloops. Has served in many positions. District Foundation Chair for over 3 years. President ofClub 2009-2010 Currently Sunrise President 2023-2024
Sunrise was Chartered 1990 Membership 25 Personal Challenges - to increase membership. We all need young members and will work towards that. Donations to the District 5050 Foundation with 2,139 members. $384,974 US $
Coquitlam Sunrise Fundraisers past and present. Fall Classic Golf Tournament Operation Rednose Rotary Amazing Race Pomo meals on wheels New View Society Innervisions and Hannah House Share StarFish Backpack Program since 2015
Just to name a few. Thanks Malcolm for all your hard work.
Every month the Rotary Club of Port Moody cleans up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. We meet at Gallaghers at 9:00AM sharp and head up the hill with our 'picker uppers' and garbage bags that are supplied by the City of Port Moody. We have signs on the posts that depict our Rotary Club has adopted that street.
Thanks to those that came out Saturday to help.
Men's clothing needed for our next container going to Belize. If you have any men's clothing, please give to Al Stjernegaard......
Al, Glen & Brian are making their way around District 5050 telling the Belize story and asking for help with the Global Grant. We will be providing educational material Rachel box, for the children in Belize City as well as in the rural areas.
RACHEL (Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning) is a portable, battery-powered, device that contains copies of educational websites in offline format. This means RACHEL can go anywhere in the world and wirelessly deliver free digital educational content to nearby tablets, laptops, or smartphones with no internet or data plans required. RACHEL has been taken to over 53 countries since its creation, serving students in rural villages, townships, and even prisons. Each unit is $650 US dollars and will be about $3,500.00 US dollars to fund a school. We are planning to start up 10 schools. This is going to make a huge difference in the country of Belize. If you can help in anyway, please contact us.
The Belize training session photos can be found - Photo library - 2023 - November
This was the Abbotsford Club.
Members that were on Zoom: Frank, John, Dave, Mike, Cleone & Linda
Birthday's: George B and Cleone
Club Anniversary: Vida
Guests this week was: Rotarian Halle Fazel - Vancouver Club
Clayton Anderson - Who really 'is' one of us. Clayton helps us with so many events. We are grateful for your help Clayton.
Peter Muir did an outstanding job showing us all the 'events' that our Rotary Club is doing. Lots of discussion about adding or subtracting some of these. Please send any thoughts on this to President Susan and or Peter Muir and they will bring it to the Board.
It is so amazing all the 'things' that our Rotary Club does each and every month. Here are just a few: Planning for RIBFEST 2024 starts now, as well as Search for the Perfect Pint planning for May. We serve Pie at Eagle Ridge Manor each month and the residents love that pie.
Cleaning up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. monthly is always fun and we normally stop for coffee after to socialize.
Eagle Ridge Manor Christmas
Years ago when our Rotary Club was chartered, we told the staff at Eagle Ridge Manor that we were going to 'adopt' them. Well we have done just that. Over 25 years we have been decorating the Manor for Christmas, putting on a Christmas party for them and helping with items that they need to make the residents lives better.
A huge thank you to Canadian Tire for their very generous donation 'again' this year.
Gayle went early and decorated the Tree on Friday. Well done !!!
IT DIDN'T RAIN!
We installed approx. 600ft of new lights at THE MANOR this morning.
We started at 9:00 am and finished at 11:15am!
THANKS TO:-
Danne Dunlop
John Crowther
Brian Dunn
Ahmed Ramin
Mike Clay
Bill Lawrie
Alan Kabatoff
Danne's Friend/Neibour Larry Smith
& Neil coming to check things out when we had finished........LOL
Special thanks to Brian Dunn for setting up all the timers
Also another special thanks to Mike Clay for purchasing even more lights.
All old lights were taken away for recycling
Thanks too for Lori Carlisle from The Manor, for supplying us all coffee and Tim Bits.
Cleone's inside Team did a magnificent job of making The Manor truly Festive. see pic from Cleone
Fine job from our Rotary Club members, who have been involved for many years now, to give the Clients at The Manor
a beautiful Christmas Cheer.
BIG THANKS TO Paul Droulis from CANADIAN TIRE who supplied all the lights and Garlands
THANKS TO CMJ SHEET METAL LTD. ( Martin Cuthbert), for suppling the ladders.
JOB WELL DONE!
PETER
Here are just some of whom came to the Manor to help.
Cleone was in charge of the decorating inside the Manor and this is her note:
Eagle Ridge Manor was sparkling inside and out in a Christmassy way. Rotarians, their families and friends were hanging garlands from the rafters, decking the halls with wreaths and fun Christmas ornaments, decorating the trees and ohhh the lights outside are pretty too.
Paul Dreulis from Canadian Tire donated lights, garlands and wreaths towards sparkling up the manor for the residents and staff. What a Rotarian !!!
Thank you for all the same out to help. We were speedy this year thanks to all that helped and Eagle Ridge Manor staff and volunteers.
Rotary Foundation Dinner was in Bellingham, WA this year.
Nice to see PP Coreen there with President Susan.AGGlen attended and ????
November 25 - Cheer at the Pier - We will be serving hot chocolate to all who come by to say hi.
November 29th -
Mingle with Mayor Lahti
Join Port Moody Mayor - Meghan Lahti - and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, November 29 for this happy hour series.
Come for a drink and network with other members in the business community. Enjoy a glass of wine (or beer) and some appys and hear from Mayor Lahti on issues impacting the City of Port Moody and beyond. This event provide excellent opportunities for Chamber members to ask questions and stay informed on City events and updates.
Livelyhood 3224 St Johns Street Port Moody, BC
$30.00 / person
December 6th - Tri-City Rotary Christmas Breakfast - Vancouver Golf Course - please register
$30.00 payment at the door - This is the Breakfast that all the Rotary Clubs in the Tri-cities get together and get to know each other. Always a fun event.
December 6th - 2023 Holiday Luncheon for the Tricities Chamber of Commerce
11:00am - 2:00 pm
Join for a blast from the past at our Retro Holiday luncheon
December 7th - Innervisions Chili Lunch - We cook and serve Chili to the men who are at Innervisions Recovery house, changing their lives one day at a time.
Please bring to Rotary -men’s gloves Give to Gayle -
December 9th, 2023 -
2023 Summer Sundays Christmas Concert Fundraiser
Our Rotary Club is one of the sponsors for Summer Sundays.
This year's Summer Sundays Christmas Concert Fundraiser features JAKE & ELWOOD'S BLUES BROTHERS REVUE presented by WAVE 98.3 'Vancouver's Coolest Vibe' with 2 shows at 3:30 and 7:30 pm. Saturday, December 9th, 2023
December 15th - Our Rotary Club Christmas Party - Balzer's
It is great to have Christmas cheer with our Rotary members. Please come with something to share and whatever beverages you would like to drink. Please sign up
December 18th - CP Christmas Train - will be arriving in Port Moody at 5:20 pm and our Rotary Club will be giving away Hot Chocolate. Donations will be accepted. Live entertainment will be from 5:45 - 6:15pm
May 3rd - Search For Perfect Pint date - Get your tickets now and give them as Christmas gifts. What a fantastic gift.....
Thank you to those that sold poppies this year. Here is a photo of Jim at Starbucks.
Thanks to Neil for organizing
November 16th - Belize workshop
Brian said: Getting stuff done [well that is almost what he said'] in prep for Thursday's participant workshop!!!
3012 Murray Street in Port Moody, BC (Site B building)
Starting at 7PM
Anyone interested in helping with Belize project please attend. Again please bring a laptop or tablet.
This business is owned by Brave Brewing. I will be buying a few beves at Brave and bringing them to the meeting.
November 18th. - Rotary Foundation meeting Bellingham
November 18th - Decorating Manor - 9am. - please sign up
November 25th - Clean up Heritage Mtn.
November 25 - Cheer at the Pier -
November 29th -
Mingle with Mayor Lahti
Join Port Moody Mayor - Meghan Lahti - and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, November 29 for this happy hour series.
Come for a drink and network with other members in the business community. Enjoy a glass of wine (or beer) and some appys and hear from Mayor Lahti on issues impacting the City of Port Moody and beyond. This event provide excellent opportunities for Chamber members to ask questions and stay informed on City events and updates.
Livelyhood 3224 St Johns Street Port Moody, BC
$30.00 / person
December 6th - Tri-City Rotary Christmas Party - Vancouver Golf Course - please register
$30.00 payment at the door
December 6th - 2023 Holiday Luncheon for the Tricities Chamber of Commerce
11:00am - 2:00 pm
Join for a blast from the past at our Retro Holiday luncheon
Please bring to Rotary -men’s socks, gloves and toiletries. Give to Gayle - Please sign up
December 9th, 2023 -
2023 Summer Sundays Christmas Concert Fundraiser
This year's Summer Sundays Christmas Concert Fundraiser features JAKE & ELWOOD'S BLUES BROTHERS REVUE presented by WAVE 98.3 'Vancouver's Coolest Vibe' with 2 shows at 3:30 and 7:30 pm. Saturday, December 9th, 2023
Jake and Elwood bring with them a smokin’ showband, high-voltage dance routines, top-notch vocals and hilarious skits. It’s all part of the non-stop, high-octane entertainment that has earned them the reputation of the TOP Blues Brothers Revue in the Pacific Northwest.
Like Jake says: ‘This ain’t no lipsync, baby … we’re totally live and totally cool!”
December 15th - Our Rotary Club Christmas Party - Balzer's
It is great to have Christmas cheer with our Rotary members. Please come with something to share and whatever beverages you would like to drink. Please sign up
May 3rd - Search For Perfect Pint date
Common thread - Please sign up and if you have lost email, please just let me know and I will sign you up.....Thank you. Linda ;o)
Thank you to Gayle for the notes:
Community Grant cheque was presented to Jim Millar for Men’s Shed.
Starfish Backpack program in schools voted on by our club. Only 1 member voted no . This community grant will be brought up at next Board meeting in November. Bill and 1 other person will be helping from our club.
Special Meeting of the Rotary Club of Port Moody and Rotary Club of Port Moody Foundation chaired by Peter Muir.
All motions passed by members.
Brian and Cleone have a presentation to the Rotary Club of White Rock on Westhill Rotary
Al, Glen & Brian were at the Meadow Ridge Rotary lunch meeting along with DG David. They presented us with a funding cheque for phase 2 of the Belize project.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and Yvonne for the photos
District 5050Governor David Lukov was our guest speaker
All members were in their Rotary Shirts today except 1? Peter Cuthbert.
Peter, Peter, Peter......you will never live this down.
November 18th. - Rotary Foundation meeting Bellingham
November 18th - Decorating Manor - 9am.
November 25 - Cheer at the Pier
December 6th - Tri-City Rotary Christmas Party - Vancouver Golf Course
December 7th - Innervisions Chili Lunch
December 15th - Our Rotary Club Christmas Party - Balzer's
District Governor David Lukov talk:
Question Why Rotary?
Called office at his job and told he needed to join Rotary. Rotary helps to build leaders. Communications Makes us build great relationships. Leadership requires training. Experience, mentored by good people, you must experience luck to take the opportunities to become good leaders. Why Rotary? Helps to shape good leaders. Ryla and Yale are great learning experience for our youth. Rotary helps us see the world, as well as our local area. Why are you still here? Committed to the club and opportunities to serve. Ket human need to belong, that’s why we come to Rotary. To serve one another. Saturday May 4th District Conference this year is 1 Day Family District Conference.
Cost $100. For 1 or $200. For family.
Member Recognition of Great Service given to Mike Clay and Peter Muir.
Mike Clay receiving his Member Recognition of Great Service
Peter Muir receiving his Member Recognition of Great Service
Congratulations to people of Action Award. Brian Dunne also recognized for all he does every week.
Closing thought . Ask yourself “Why Rotary “ How has it helped you? New Menbers will come. Great Governor visit.
Please wear your BLUE ROTARY shirt for our DG David Lukov's visit Wednesday Nov. 1st
PP Alan chaired the meeting this week.
Great attendance and zoomers this week were: Frank, Cleone, Linda, Wade from Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Club, Carole Hudon from Kamloops, Markus from Switzerland, Cisco from Belize.
Guest this week from the Coquitlam Club,Roya Rafiei
Busy Time of the Year
November 4th and 5th -Legion Poppy Campaign
November 9th - Community Service meeting - HELP needed please attend
November 18th - Decorating Eagle Ridge Manor November 18th - District Training- in Surrey
November 25th -Cheer on the Pier - Rocky Point Christmas Lighting-
December 3rd - Eagle Ridge Manor Christmas- December 7th - Innervisions Chilli Lunch
December 15th - Club Christmas Party at Balzer's
BIG Announcement
2024 RIBFEST CHAIRS are
Ian MacPhail & Allison Young
Andy's birthday - We wish you a fantastic year ahead.
Bill talked about the Backpack Program in the Elementary Schools and the number of students this year have increased to 36. He needs some help with the program! It is Thursdays 2-3 hours per week.
Program this week: Rotary Education Project in Belize Al, Brian and Glen (our Club) Cisco is our Partner in Belize
Our New Project RI Global Grant for Belize School children Rachel Training Device is here today, it is a tool to teach and be used in schools and at the prison in Belize. 20 Chromebooks can be used with each Rachel Device. Next step Funding 15k US from our Club
Thank you to Brian for donating to this grant 25k Us from the District Teams go to Belize in March/April Each School cost $3,500 US 250 inmates are now being trained.
Agenda for Belize Trip 7-10 days - end of March early April Do you want to come to BELIZE? Please let Al know of your interest in coming to help with this life changing project.
Want participants to help? Must pay your own way (budget $2,500 US.)
Itinerary will be announced but a tour of the Belize Prison will be on that list as well as a few days in Ambergris Caye for some R & R.
Training Structure to train in schools Training Teachers to use the program Schools to agree to use the Education Program from Rachel They would like more people in the program This is an opportunity for more people to get involved in an International program.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
Rotary is committed to raising US$50 million every year for polio eradication.
Raising both funds and awareness and mobilizing volunteers are among Rotary’s primary roles as a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. With our members, we’ve contributed more than $2.6 billion to fight polio, including matching funds from the Gates Foundation, and Rotary volunteers have dedicated countless hours to protecting children everywhere.
You can take action and raise awareness on World Polio Day, 24 October, and throughout the year.
Help end polio by making a gift to the PolioPlus Fund at endpolio.org.
Good attendance last week ......
Zoomers were: PP Paul, Mike, Alan K, Linda and our guest speakers Dr. Alex Berland & Susie Wai
Happy Birthday Mike Clay - We wish you a year full of Health, Happiness and lots of new Adventures.
Community Grants Appoved Share $3,000. Port Moody Mens Shed $3,175
Backpack Program still to be discussed- refer to Board’s Next meeting. Remembrance Day November 11th is coming. Volunteers needed for Poppy sales. Please attend.
One of our newest members Allison, stepped up and helped at RIPS.
RIPS was a success on Sunday at Noon’s Creek. Ian introduced our Guest Speakers this morning
Dr. Alex Burglard and Suzie Wai- RN Education Partnership in Bangladesh Looking for additional partners for their Education project in Bangladesh. Currently built a school for Grade 1 to 5, they support 77 students. They also work with students that graduate.
Bangladesh has 170 million people, and have a great need for education. Rotary supports Health Programs for chronic illness screening, immunization, bursaries for medical education.
A note from Bill for help please. If you are a Rotarian or a friend of Rotary please help drive to deliver this food for the children and their families
1) the number of boxes we will be delivering this year to the same 3 schools as last year is now 36 (shows 35 but 1 more was added on my newest list) where last year it was 18!!!!
2) this is a huge number (double) and shows the need in the community has grown due to generally higher food prices.
This is what needs to be delivered to Port Moody Schools: T/Y is this year. L/Y is last year
Seaview 10 T/Y and 7 or 8 L/Y
Moody Middle 18 T/Y and either 6 or 7 LY
Moody Elementary 8 T/Y AND 3 L/Y
36 this year to start and last year it was between 16 and 18 depending on the week.
Please help Bill out......Thanks
Thank. you to Gayle for the notes and Yvonne for the photos.
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and Yvonne for the photos.
Guests Christine Poznanski,
Dr. Brooke Lewis.
Zoomers: Monica, Steve, John & Linda
It is always a great meeting when we induct a new Member Ramin Ahmed.
Welcome Ramin. We are so happy you have joined our Rotary Club and we look forward to working with you. Ramin is an IT Specialist and will be a great addition to our Club.
Book Club was Thursday at Ian and Trish’s home. I think they picked a book and drank some wine.
Rotary RIPs was on October 15th at Noon’s creek.
What a great turnout for RIPS.....loads of photos in October RIPS photo album.
Thank you to Brian for the photos.
Gayle always does more than her share......Fun shot of her
Low Entropy magical night with the Beatles music Saturday November 18th.
Special Guest speaker Dr. Brooke Lewis from the Rotary Club of Coquitlam.
She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Doctorate in Psychology at Boyd’s office for 26 years , and her partner is Chris Boyd.
Rotary Member for 5 years at the Rotary Club of Coquitlam. Small club of 28 people. And has lot’s of Retired Members. [about 12-14 people attend regularly] The Coquitlam Club is very busy and here are a few service projects they do: Monthly Street Cleaning Starfish Backpack Program Hydration station at Terry Fox Run Turkey Hampers at Christmas Community Gardens @ UBC Facility Diversity and Diabetes Lunch Containers with Rotary World Help Fundraiser RIBFEST Pop Stand
We were happy to be able to present a Cheque to Brooke for the RIBFEST Pop Stand.
Purdies Chocolate
Want to know the most DELICIOUS way to support our Rotary Club of Coquitlam? Order Purdys chocolates from our fundraiser!
This year, we’re hoping to raise over $750 towards our Christmas Hampers and we would appreciate YOUR help!
From now until November 28th, you can order Purdys treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of chocolates online. Shop for gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place. After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.
Stock up on your favourite Purdys treats (did someone say Hedgehogs?) AND support a great cause at the same time—it’s the best of both worlds.
All fundraising profit raised will directly support Rotary Club of Coquitlam’s Christmas Hamper Project, so you can order chocolates and give back to your local community at the same time.
And, the Christmas fundraising catalogue has been further expanded this year offering more choices than in the previous three years.
3. If you are a previous Purdys fundraiser participant then please sign in with your email
4. Otherwise please register using the white menu bar at the top of the page
5. Click on "Shop Online" from the top dark blue menu bar and shop away
Please share this fundraiser link with your friends and family, even if you can’t buy chocolates from us this year. And if you could share this link on social media that would be wonderful!
Thank you EVERYONE for your support
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Happy chocolating!
Ron
Find Perfect Pint coupon book Wine Paring Dinner Shred A Thon Pledge a Dance A Thon.
Nice to see President Susan back with her beautiful smile.....
President Susan & Jim had a wonderful trip to Paris and she had a very unique & thoughtful gift for Trish, Peter & Darrell for chairing the meetings while they were away. Well done
Zoomers this week were: Alan K, Paul Monica, Linda & George
Guest's this week: Alison & Clayton
Always a great meeting when we can 'induct' a new member to our Rotary Club. Alison Young was inducted as a member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody and she has already proven to be a great member.
Welcome Alison.....
Thank you to Gayle for the notes for this meeting and to Yvonne for the photos.
Cleone showed us the award we received from Share.
Thirsty Thursday was at the Legion.
Community Grants meeting , next week at Gayle's - October 10th. Please let her know if you will attend. So far Paul, Cleone and Bill have volunteered.
October 14th, 2023 Protect our Children has been CANCELLED - This is a very important topic. This is happening right in our Communities. Child Trafficking is REAL. Please go and see the movie Sound of Freedom, that will open your eyes to what is going on. It is so sad this had to be cancelled.
Rotary Rip's Sunday October 15th, 9AM ,please register and come and help. Noon’s Creek. Map to follow from Cleone.
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. - October 21st. 9:00 AM leaving from Gallaghers.
West Hill Benches, need help Please call Brian if you can attend.
Happiest of Birthday's to Alan Schmelzel . We wish you Health, Happiness, Love and lots of poker 'wins'.
All about RIBFEST
RIBFEST Review was the Presentation today by Peter Every Year we have more people. This year was over 44,500. In attendance. Financial Report was given and is not finalized. Revenue was over last year. Greatest results we have had so far and we are planning already for next year. Thank you to Frank, Alan S & Peter M for being the chairs last year. Thanks to all the members for their hard work and participation. Let’s make next year, 2024 RIBFEST even better.
Polar Plunge - Special Olympics & Law Enforcement - Rick is heading this up and date TBA
Innervisions Chili lunch - December 7th
Rotary Club of Port Moody Christmas Party - December 15th
So much to Celebrate:
Winning Team for the Frisbee for Polio - Cleone, Ramin and his son. Well done
Winning Team for Douglas College & Sunrise Club Trivia - Mike, Rick & Jen, Marissa, from the Sunrise Club, Dave T [more on the team but I do not know their names.
Birthday's & Anniversaries - Wow, September is a busy month to Celebrate !!!
Club Anniversaries:
Peter M - 1 year
Meghan - 6 years
President Susan - 3 years
Birthdays:
Rick - Yes we sang 'the' song.
Jackie - Bill's favourite girl
Anniversaries:
Dave & Cathy - 33 years
Trish & Ian - 32 years
Guest Speakers: Noemi Victorino & Vanessa Wideski from Low Entrophy
Vanessa started her talk about her own life and how she was changed because of People & Love.
Low Entropy is a non-profit that is making personal growth accessible to all
Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empathy
The C.A.R.E. Program is our community-centric program created to meet the basic necessities needed to propel individuals and families to be self-sufficient and become ambassadors of change. This program addresses the need for food and essential items for families and individuals in need.
At Low Entropy, we recognize that putting food and essentials in the homes of families is just grazing the surface. Our goal is to come alongside the families in our community to build meaningful, compassionate connections to facilitate real, sustainable solutions.
Thank you for presenting to us and looks like their fundraiser will be a blast !!!
Magical Night with The Beatles
Come Together for a fun night of giving, dining and dancing, featuring The Taxmen Beatles Vancouver Tribute Band.
We aim to provide support to TriCity residents who are struggling to make ends meet: seniors, families, single parents way of providing food hampers while providing support through our community connectors by addressing the underlying issues such as lack of employment, mental health services, and family trauma
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Doors open at 6pm
Buffet starts at 7pm
The Beatles play at 7:30pm
Dancing: All night long!
Location:
Wellness Room
Port Moody Recreation Complex
300 Ioco Road, Port Moody BC
Tickets available: $100.00 each or table of 8 for $700.00
Brian W. updated us on RIPS - Save the date and please register with the City of Port Moody - October 15th
Westhill park will have 2 new benches but we need YOUR help. If you would like to help dig holes for the concrete pads for these benches please contact Brian W.
A couple of Westhill photos......thank you Brian.
Speaking of Brian, he will be doing Pie Day at the Manor while Danne is away.
Leslie Courchesne did her Classification this week and 'oh my goodness' she is one incredible woman. Leslie is the CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. We are so grateful Leslie is in our Rotary Club. Well done Leslie !!!! All we could say was 'AMAZING WOMAN'
Cleone, Ramin and his son went to the Golf Frisbee and WON !!!
Well done for supporting Rotary, Polio and our Rotary Club of Port Moody....
Thank you to Gayle for taking these notes and to Yvonne for always taking great photos:
Zommers were: Peter, Glen, Monca, Paul, Susan and Linda
Trish did a great job chairing the meeting this week.
Guests:
Tom MacDonald
Ramin Ahmed Allison Young Clayton Special Guest Speaker from Share: Claire
Sang Birthday song for Brittany
Next Bookclub meeting October 12th. No meeting this month. Ian is going to city meeting about Parks and Transportation.
RIP’s is October 15th Cleone organizing.
Speaker today is Claire from Share:
Darrell introduced Claire MacLean from Share. Years ago our very own Darrell was the CEO of Share and he is delighted to see how Share has gone forward with all their programs.
Complex mission for 6 years. Share does the Food Bank, Rent Bank, affordable housing, legal Advocacy, Employment Programs, Mental Health Programs, youth and senior Programs, Disability Programs, English Language Programs, Early and Middle Childhood Programs.
Help with the food bank is 50 percent up this year, and also inflation costs.
Lot’s of Seniors needing help. Tainted Drug supplies with the Youth. Tri-Cities Children center opened on StJohn’s Street in March 2022, Concert Properties opened March 2023. Which is subsidized housing. Self selection has been started at the food bank, including fresh fruits and vegetables. Teams set up to help people in need. 15% of funding is from the local community. People always need help for food and mental health programs. Spread the word that Share is very much in need of extra help. Foundry Hubs for people 12-24 years with Mental Health and other issues. Share Recognizes an Award for our Rotary Club of Port Moody. Will host an event on the next year. Last but very important, we need another shelter in our Community due to a number of Housing Problems.
RIPS
Sunday, October 15, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join the Rotary Club of Port Moody, Noon's Creek Hatchery and the City of Port Moody to protect our parks and green spaces by removing invasive plants in the green belt at Thurston Terrace. We will work to tackle a large patch of English Ivy that is spreading through the forest. Meet at the trail entrance at Noons Creek Drive and Cunningham Lane. Physical work is required and is off-trail. Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear and clothes that can get dirty. This event will take place rain or shine - dress for the weather. Gloves, eye protection and tools will be provided by the Environment and Parks Department. Please bring your own water bottle. There is street parking along Noons Creek Drive and is about a 1-5min walk to the meeting spot. Meet at the trail entrance at Noons Creek Drive and Cunningham Lane. Physical work is required and is off-trail. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots and clothes that can get dirty. This event will take place rain or shine - dress for the weather. Gloves, eye protection and tools will be provided by the Environment and Parks Department. Please bring your own water bottle.
Participants 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Peter was hosting our meeting this week and a job well done
Great meeting about our Legacy project. Thank you to Ian, Darrell and Mike P for presenting to us the update of this project and where we are with the City.
We had a great turn out today, but if you did not get a chance to give your ideas about what you would like to see in this building, please let the above know as well as Neil and Alan S.
Nice to see President Susan, Frank & PP Paul on line today
Victoria and Ramin were our guests for only 2 more weeks.
There was an informal RIBFEST meeting on Wednesday night and we hashed a whole lot of 'stuff' out. Well done Ian for having this meeting and to Gary & Bill for using their meeting room. Thank you to everyone who came and gave their very important suggestions
Everyone was grateful for all the work Frank, Peter & Alan did for 2023 RIBFEST. They not only were the chairs but each of them took on another HUGE task as Frank with 50/50, Peter with Volunteers & Alan with Logistics.
There will be a SPONSORSHIP committee meeting on September 29th, venue TBA. We need to get on the ground running NOW to make 2024 the BEST RIBFEST ever.
Please remember we are 'all' in this together. Please give all your suggestions for Sponsorship, big or small. . Please send them to Al S. for now. Remember all ideas are considered.
Past AG Al sent this to all and looks like a great time. Who would like to join in? The more the merrier.....
I mentioned a upcoming rotary social in Maple Ridge coming up. 3 People have put their hand up, great. Room for more
If you are interested please let me know
Al
Rotary Frisby Golf - clubs planned to be involved. Yours , Mission Sunrise, Haney and ours. Address - 10607 277 Street Maple Ridge , V2W 1M7Phone: (604) 462 7563Date: September 24th. Times: 3:30 to 4:00 arrival; 4:00 Start FG, 5:30 - 6:00 Start BBQ : 7:30 awardsFg- 18 holes placed almost in all of my 4 acre property. Each hole consists of a hoola- hoop and a flag pole. Each hole is par 3. Score cards will be provided. Hope to get 8 teams of 3 members per teach. At each hole team members maintain the same rotation order. Every Frisby is numbered and each team follows the order of throwing depending what number of Frisby they chose. Keeping score is simple- for each hole you indicate your team score even(par), above or below par like in real golf. The team with the lowest score wins the trophy - Rotary wheel.Participant participation.1. Each attendees contribute either an appi, salad or dessert. Let me know asap as to which.2. $ 10.00 as a donation for the End Polio Fund3. We will provide - coffee, tea , and water. Participants provide their own special refreshments. The main course will be provided by the M. R. Club. We hope you can field a team of 3 for FG - other members are welcome. 7 to 10 days before the event I will send out an update. E-mail
Dave
Also AG Glen sent this out: This also sounds like fun and we know that lots of you know a lot of Trivia
Q: What's a great way to have fun on September 21?
Do you like trivia. Would you like to be team captain? Registration is easy, as an individual, or as a member of a team.
Proceeds go to the Community Outreach Project, a Douglas College Psychiatric nursing student-led project providing outreach services, supplies and compassionate support for those affected by the opioid and mental health crises.
On the Registration website, you can register as an individual or when your team captain registers, they can register the number of members on their team. Teams can be coordinated by emailing
Also join in on the Quiz Night Silent Auction. Proceeds will go to the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise in support of their local programs such as Starfish Backpack Program, SHARE, Access Youth and many more, as well as the Douglas College Psychiatric Nursing program
The Season end for SUMMER SUNDAYS, and what a season it was. Thank you to Rotary for your Sponsorship.....we know our Community loves these live music events and we look forward to season 2024.
Even the only Sunday it rained the crowd stayed to dance.
2023 Summer Sundays Christmas Concert Fundraiser
This year's Summer Sundays Christmas Concert Fundraiser features JAKE & ELWOOD'S BLUES BROTHERS REVUE presented by WAVE 98.3 'Vancouver's Coolest Vibe' with 2 shows at 3:30 and 7:30 pm.
Jake and Elwood bring with them a smokin’ showband, high-voltage dance routines, top-notch vocals and hilarious skits. It’s all part of the non-stop, high-octane entertainment that has earned them the reputation of the TOP Blues Brothers Revue in the Pacific Northwest.
Like Jake says: ‘This ain’t no lipsync, baby … we’re totally live and totally cool!”
There is a story here !!!! And a great one at that !!!!
Thank you to Gayle for organizing Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Thank you to Cleone for hosting and I loved hosting as well We had 24 people attend....12 at each home. We forgot to take photos......I know I always bug everyone to take photos and I forgot. Sorry group.....
Cleone hosted: Al S, Ramin, John & Cheryl, Brian & Claire, Andy & Yvonne, PP Paul, George & Yolanda
Linda & George hosted: Bob & Gayle, Richard [friend of B & G & ours], Alison, Glen & Marcia, Trish & Ian, & Bill & Jackie.
Always a great time. We get to know each other so much better. Love it !!!! Next one in January.
Christmas is coming and George & I would like to Host our Rotary Club Christmas party on
Friday, December 15th.
Please save the date !!!!
Thank you to Peter M for the photo of the small but mighty clean-up team. Thanks guys.....you did great and in under 1 hour.
Over the last couple of years we have had an account at Return-it-depot. Empties are dropped off under our account number (123-1234567)
We have done well, over $2,200 collected so far. KUDO's to our main recycle person - Bill for collecting at Westwood plateau.
Please consider our club next time you have empties to return. Just drop off containers in a clear recycle bag. Enter our account number into the bulk return terminal. Print out the label and attach to the bag.
It is Very Important that you attend the meeting on September 6th at the Well.
This meeting is about our Legacy project and it is your opportunity to speak about what you would definitely want in this building and what we might use it for. Thank you to Ian, Darrell, Mike P & Neil for all your work on this.
This will be the agenda
Legacy committee is: Ian, Alan, Darrell, Mike P, Neil.. We will present a review of how we got to this project..what we asked for initially in our request to partner with city - Mike P Current concept ideas and where are at present - Darrell What we would like to see Rotary use this building for and what we should ask for from the city…Ian, Darrell & Mike Potential financing options… Q & A…
Also Wednesday September 6th, is an informal meeting at 6:30 PM about RIBFEST. What went right, what you would like to see different, where you see yourself as a volunteer or chair, all the good things to talk about. Details to follow in a separate email. Come, be positive and let us make 2024 RIBFEST the Best ever.
Rotary Club of Port Moody hats are here. Peter will bring some to the next meeting. Please bring your $20.00 if you would like to purchase one. 4 sold already !!!!! You can use your credit card too. !!!
Thank you to Darrell for setting up such a great 'off site' meeting at Riverview Hospital - Hillside.
It was a wonderful meeting and so good to see Beata again.
The job that these dedicated staff have is endless and without the help of our Government and those who realize the problem, it will never be solved.
Hillside -
They deliver a 40-bed in-patient service at Riverview Hospital’s old Hillside and Brookside buildings with a rehabilitation and recovery program for people with both mental illness and substance use issues: medication, group therapy, one-on-one psychiatric care, and cognitive rehabilitation are all provided to patients who live in their own room for up to a year of treatment.
Ongoing addiction and mental health treatment and support
Recovery from mental illness and substance use is an ongoing journey. Often, our specialized programs are only one part of that experience. The Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction and the Heartwood Centre for Women are for people with severe and complex mental health and substance use challenges. For some people who have completed their treatment in those programs, it’s helpful to “step down” into a less-intensive care program that offers ongoing support. This is helpful for patients or clients as they prepare to transition back into community-based care with their local health authority.
What to expect from the Rehabilitation & Recovery Program
You can expect a program tailored to your individual rehabilitation and recovery needs. Options include the following:
Ongoing mental health and substance use assessment and support
Crisis intervention (if you need it)
Coordinated psychiatric and medical treatment
Life and social skills building
Drug and alcohol recovery and counselling programs
Job skills training and education
Peer support
Advocacy
Coordination with other resources you may need, such as housing, social services and other programs
How long is the Rehabilitation & Recovery Program?
The time you spend in the Rehabilitation & Recovery Program will depend on your individual needs and progress. Most people finish the program within six to 12 months and transition to community services closer to home.
above copied from their website
This week is Addiction Recovery week and this is an art piece that the clients did. There was a painting of a person in 'behind' the paint, with words that these people have been called....then they took water balloons filled with paint and threw them against the canvas to cover up all those horrible words and then they wrote their own caring, loving words on top. The hearts in the middle of the larger heart are the thumb prints of the clients.
What an impact !!!!!! Very Moving.
We had such a great turnout for this meeting, 24 members, that maybe we should consider supporting Hillside in some way? Community Service ?
Something we might be interested in is RECOVERY Day
It is right here in New Westminster and is a wonderful way to spend a day.
RECOVERY DAY BC – ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION FAIR, MUSIC FESTIVAL, KIDS ZONE AND SO MUCH MORE
50,000 People attended last year, and we expecting record crowds this year for Recovery Day BC in New Westminster BC.
Join us this year on September 9th, 2023 for an even larger floor plan with 4 stages, a full zone of food trucks all down 6th avenue, and a mega kids zone.
Join us for North America’s Largest Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Recovery Event!
Everyone Welcome!
Rick Fisher has an endless supply of 'interesting' things and he is very 'generous' to give them away.
He 'gifted' Ian an 'ULTRAMAN' lamp which Ian obviously loved.
Thanks for the laughs Rick and Ian keep your Ultraman on your bedside table !!!
Centennial Pool in Abbotsford for the 55 Plus Provincial Games.
Today was a good day [Thursday] . Two golds and one silver in my age group 65 to 69. I must point out that it is not necessary to discuss the number of participants in my age group. I do understand that some people are spreading rumours that the number of participants might have been less than three.
Alan also talked about the September 6th, Legacy meeting.
Legacy meeting will be at our regular Club meeting on September 6th. It is VERY important that all members attend if you can. Please mark your calendars.
Send your thoughts in to Ian and team about what you think our Rotary Club would want from this Club House and for this Club House.
Rick went to Calgary and met Calgary Rotarians and saw this project. Thank you for sharing Rick.
Rick wrote:
With the Stampede Rotary club President Bryan Walton, very welcoming club, they were the main group behind the RI World Congress in 2025 application.
Bow Valley Fish Creek area, happy to see Rotary contribution.
Guest speakers this week Kristen Hyodo and Robert Simons about the Sasamat Outdoor Centre.
Thank you Kristen for your presentation on the goings on at Sasamat Camp. So many activities.....School camps for outdoor education, private campers, overnight campers, weeklong campers, Day campers and community rental events. AND all of this in our very own City of Port Moody.
Ramin & Alison
It was Ramin's birthday so he got 'The Song"
Youth Exchange
George Broderick asked our Rotary Club if we are 'invested' in having a Youth Exchange Student this year !!!
Most everyone put their hands up so he will now go forward to the schools and ask for applicants.
If your hand was up you may be asked to 'host' a student in your home for just 3 months. The student will live with you as your 'own'. Other Rotarians will offer to take the student for a day, or night to different activities to help out. It will be not only the BEST experience for the student, but also for 'your' family.
Please contact George for further information.
Pie Day at the Manor.....Thank you to Danne for always doing Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor. For the next couple of weeks, Brian W will do for him.
Golden Ears Rotary Club is putting on an Oktoberfest on September 9th, from 4-11pm. Last year they SOLD OUT.
Clayton will be attending and has many costumes he can lend you to go. Oktoberfest's are always a great time. Also he has friends who will have a limo that you can share if you want to avoid driving.
Happy Anniversary Dan & Marion. 53 years - Wishing them many many more Happy & Healthy years together.
Let Cleone know if you will be attending Vida's 80th Birthday celebration on August 31st.
Good to see PP Paul back with Daisy of course
Guests this week were Ramin Ahmed and Alison Young
Thank you to our new Chef Spencer for the great Breakfasts.
Thanks to Alan, Glen, Peter M, Dan G and Frank for cooking up a storm at Innervisions Summer BBQ.
Every year a group of men in recovery at InnerVisions give us a big hand at RibFest. With gratitude our club BBQs lunch for the men - burgers and dogs and all the fixin's.
Well most of the fixin's. Alan and Glen went shopping and their was a little bit of conflict as to whether onions were actually a necessary fixin'. They peeled back the layers of that argument until finally cooler heads prevailed, and a coupe of Walla Wallas ended up in the cart.
We had 2 dozen guys for lunch. They went through 3 dozen dogs, 30 burgers, chips and ice cream. Perfect weather and a great group. Alan, Glen, Peter, Dan and Frank on the grill.
Thank you to Glen for the write-up
Sign up for 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' - September 8th. Please let Gayle know
Legacy meeting will be at our regular Club meeting on September 6th. It is VERY important that all members attend if you can. Please mark your calendars.
Send your thoughts in to Ian and team about what you think our Rotary Club would want from this Club House and for this Club House.
Drivers needed for the Starfish program.....8:45AM on Thursday's
Town Hall meeting at Mossom Creek was very well done. Thank you to President Susan and Mike C for all the work they did for this meeting. 19 members attended. oops, no photos taken !!!!
Our favourite Guest Speakers are always our 'own' with Classification talks, and Monica Delgado de la Flor de Pierola did not disappoint us.
Monica gave her Classification talk today and although she said she was nervous you would never have known. Monica had us all listening to her life story and laughing at all the wonderful & crazy things she has done. She is most proud of her son and daughter and her Grandboys. What an amazing woman we have in our Rotary Club. Monica's Motto in life is: Life is an Echo. Think about that....so very true. Live each day to the very best of your ability. We have so much to learn from her.
and you are correct Monica, you should not be a
but you did take all of us on the ride of your life to date. Thank you so very much. Well done.
Thank you to Yvonne for the photos
Thank you to Peter M, Peter C, Bill, Cleone and Ian for helping to clean up the Storage lockup. Man do we have 'stuff'. Thanks to Alan for telling us what the coolers were for.....
Peter M you did a great job finding places for everything. Peter C thank you for taking our trash to the dump. Bill you are always a gem cleaning everything up , drying out the tarps [ oh my gosh the smell was terrible] (and to Jackie for washing everything. ). Thanks to Ian for making decisions on the banners and wristbands. We all just say to Ian ‘no more white boards’. Lol.
The start of hauling it all out of the lock up. Signs, we have so many signs.......OH MY GOODNESS.....
Peter's car jammed to the roof of trash
End result of happy faces.....
Thank you to Mike C and Clayton for storage boxes. We did not use some of them and if anyone in the Club needs storage boxes, please let us know.
Victoria Nalugwa was inducted into our Rotary Club this morning. Welcome Victoria! Victoria is from Uganda and is in NonProfit Service- Helping Charities.
Rotary: Townhall Meeting 6:30-8:30 pm Thursday August 17th at Mossom Creek Hatchery
To discuss 2023- 24 year Very Important to attend.
August 31st - 80th Birthday celebration for Vida
BBQ for Innervisions Wednesday , August 16th at 11AM Alan Schmelzel has $250 to buy groceries at Thrifty’s . Thank you to Dave Stone for his donation Others who are attending are Glen, Dan Gallant, Peter Muir, Frank and a couple others , don’t forget to bring your Rotary Apron’s. Take lot’s of photos. Thanks Guys.
Khayanga spoke about our special project in Kenya. Thanks to you.
Hi-Vis Vests have arrived and Peter did a great job modelling.
Rotary Club of Port Moody Hats are coming soon - $20.00 each
Ian organized the meeting to present the clubs proposed legacy project, at the Inlet Park Fieldhouse. Chad Siemens - Chief Project Manager for 5 years with the City of Port Moody . The project is still in early planning stages and other groups like Port Moody Soccer are involved. Completion will be in 2024. There will be 3 soccer field’s when finished.
We have not made any final decisions.
A great crew for Clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd with New High-Vis Vests
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and to Yvonne & President Susan for the photos.
We had many guests this week and our Guest Speaker was outstanding !!!!
Victoria will soon be a member of our Rotary Club.
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Allison Young who volunteered at RIBFEST and now checking us out for membership
Navid - always feels like he 'is' a member of our Rotary Club
George - The mayor of MUSIC in Port Moody
Dave Jonsson our guest speaker and his guests, Aaron Chan, Vaughan
Dave is a professional skateboarder with an incredible story of surviving a plane crash in the mountains of Squamish, BC! He is known for his contagious passion for life and his unique speaking skills and we were very fortunate to have him speak at our Rotary Club.
Glen wrote:
Dave Jonsson with a new way to arrive as a speaker to our weekly Rotary meetings.
Dave is promoting 'Skate Under Cover'. Admittedly he took a group of folks (us) who (collectively) have spent very little time skate boarding and created excitement around his idea to Skate Under Cover. Most importantly skateboarding can create community - and now that it is an Olympic sport - there are real opportunities to provide facilities for elite level training and experience. And yes, it does rain it Port Moody. Imagine the impact of a covered skate park.
Innervisons BBQ coming up on August 16th, 2023. Please let me know if you are going to help out. 25 hungry men will await you !!!!
It is amazing what you find in old RIBFEST binders.......
Gayle is organizing Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.....Friday - September 8th, 2023.
Please let her know if you want to be a 'guest or a host'.
Our 50/50 winner came to the meeting to pick up his check. Congratulations
This is how Gayle goes to the bank with her money..........
Thank you to Gayle for taking notes and to Yvonne for the Photos
First we inducted 2 new members to our Club.
Ryan Goodhew and Brittany Ford.
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Port Moody !!
They have lot’s of experience with Rotary and live in Port Moody. Welcome we are so happy to have you in our Club! RIBFEST 2023 The rest of the meeting was a reflection of the most successful RIBFEST our club has put on. We had such a great turnout and the biggest and Best ever. Thanks to all our members and friends for helping us reach goals and more. The 50/50 will be presented to the winner at next weeks meeting. Stay tuned Frank is going to make sure we do this in person. Alan Schmelzel was looking after all the setup and take down and did a wonderful job. There was some real challenges but in the end was all looked after and once again he made it all happen. Thank you to Innervisions for all their help, with set-up and tear down. Peter Muir had a massive job looking after the organization of all the volunteers. It was well run and no one will ever know just how much work it is to do this Job. Thanks you made it happen, and no one will ever know all you did. Cleone did a wonderful job with the Kids zone. This has always been a high light of our RIBFEST and this year it went so smoothly. Congratulations! & her sister Lynette who comes every year to help Cleone.
Mike Clay gave us a complete update of the Best Ribber this year. Great contest . Prairie Smoke and Spice won best ribs and sauce, and Bos Hogs was the peoples Choice.
Ian McPhail said we had record sales of beer and ran out of some by 7pm on Sunday. There was only a few left at the end of the day on Sunday. It was unbelievable how we broke all records of our sales. Even the pop, wine and all beverages. We wanted to note that all the corn at the corn hut was sold. The VIP area was a big success and really well run , thanks Megan/Linda/Monica and all the volunteers. Money handled by Trish and her team.
Shawn & Monty were OUTSTANDING putting together a perfect IT group and flawless internet for us all. So very well done.....
Bill and the Green team did an outstanding job again..... How many steps?
Mike did an outstanding job getting sponsorships again this year. WOW . Thank you Mike
We had great music this year as usual, at one point and time there were a couple hundred people dancing in the park . Thanks to George Balzer and his team.
Parking lot was a big success thanks to Clayton
Biggest attendance with lots of people coming from the sky train. The revenues from Donations were the biggest we have ever had. Thank you to Gayle and her team. The ice cream hut and vegetarian options were very successful. Congratulations to all the members of Rotary for all their hard work and the most successful RIBFEST that we have ever put together. In the months ahead the committee will meet to discuss the success’s and changes that need to be looked at. Congratulations to all the committees and another successful RIBFEST.
A huge big thank you to Al S and his posse that came from far and wide to help again this year. Oh my gosh those guys worked so hard in the bars and of course Rhonda who is Bill's right hand gal on the Green team.
They were:
Reg and Rhonda - Maple ridge Peter - Nanaimo Darrell and Carol - Kamloops Rob - Prince George
Also we had our good friends Marc & Renee' come from Oro Valley, AZ to volunteer at our RIBFEST.
We had a family affair helping as well, with our daughter Kari & Darren volunteering too.
And I can not let our biggest surprise ever when our daughter Jill and son-in-law Vince flew in from Atlanta to surprise us and volunteer. I don't think I have ever run so fast to get to the stage to give her a hug crying all the way. So special.
Rotary Picnic in the Park.......
Eagle Eyes were fantastic on Sunday and the picnic was great. Thank you to all who came, brought food and enjoyed each other. Also thank you to those who helped GB clean up the tents after.....That is a BIG help.!!!!
Thanks to Brian for the photos and to Rick for the suggestion to shout out to PP Paul.
Rotary Store will be open this Wednesday, so if you would like a new shirt, pin or decal for your car, Peter C is the man. You can pay at the front desk for those items.
PLEASE WEAR YOUR RIBFEST SHIRT THIS WEDNESDAY'S MEETING.......Photo op !!!!!!
What a meeting !!! The pub was filled with positive happy vibes.
To start the meeting with President Susan inducting 2 new members is just amazing !!! We welcome 2 very dynamic women to our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Leslie Courchesne & Monica Delgado.
Lots of guests this week also;
Ramin Ahmed
George's wife, Yolanda Broderick and her brother
John Percy
Nathalia Ofero - former outbound exchange student who went to Brazil & Monica
Krista Burnham
Victoria Nalugula
Guest speaker Brett Hyska and his parents Cathy & Terry Hyska.
Brett Hyska was our outbound Rotary Exchange Student in 2010-11 and we could not have picked a better person. Brett spoke to us this morning about his journey from being an exchange student going to Japan to then to University in Japan and working there and many other places in the world and now back in Canada to go back to University to study French language. Brett has accomplished so much in his life bridging the gap between countries.
Throughout his talk Brett kept referring to how he could not have done any of this without that Rotary Exchange experience. These are what he says he learned from that experience: He gained Life long friendships, Language skills, Adaptability & Resilience and Leadership skills.
You make us very proud of you Brett and we wish you well in the years to come.
Rick, Glen & Al at DG David Lukov’s Installation
This is RIBFEST week. The weather is going to be spectacular !!!!
Thank you to Frank, Peter & Alan for leading our RIBFEST this year.
Our meeting this Wednesday will be very interesting. Many years ago we sent a young man through our Rotary Youth Exchange program to Japan and he will be speaking to us about his journey. We are so proud of the young man he has become. It will be great to see you again Brett Hyska.
Membership - Mike Clay....
Mike did a survey of our Membership and of people outside of Rotary and went over the results. As usual Mike style, he was very funny and to the point. Mike will be sending out the results of the survey to us in a couple of weeks. He has spent hours going over this to make our Rotary Club even better than it is now.
One of the main points were 'we need more members'. And YES we do, but think about when was the last time YOU invited someone to come to our Rotary Club. Like Mike said, if everyone asked someone they thought would be a good Rotarian and have our same values, we would double the membership immediately.
Thank you for all your work Mike.
Lots of guests this week & potential new members.
Monica, Brittany and Ryan
Ramin Ahmed
Victoria
Cindy's birthday
Brian and Kelly's anniversary
This year our Rotary Club of Port Moody sent 32 kids to camp. They left Cate's park by boat on Friday noon and will return with so many good memories after 1 week at camp. Thank you to our New Generations chair, George Broderick for organizing this.
It looks like we had most of Port Moody show up to help clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Thank you to everyone who came. So good to see May & Lee and Terry. I can't remember the names of the 2 young men and their Mom, but thank you to them as well. So nice to see young people helping make our community a better place to live. Great job everyone.
RIBFEST
Volunteers are needed. Please ask everyone you know if they could please give up 3 hours of their weekend to help us out. They will have a great time and meet new friends.
Positive thoughts & Prayers
Past President Paul went in to VGH for emergency Spinal Stenosis operation. [There is more to it than that, but I don't know all the terms as to what was done.] This was a major 3 hour surgery and as we all know Paul, he is in good spirits and feeling Blessed that we have a great hospital in VGH and as he said 'excellent care'.
Please keep Paul in your positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. He is out of hospital now and
re-covering at his sister's home.
ERH Nashville Night
Great night, sold out Great team showed up Monica, Ian, Trish, Peter M, Jennifer McKinnon, Mike C, Neil and Al S.
Busy, completely sold out all the liquor.
Very fun night of service.
Thanks to all who helped out.
More photos in July photo album - Thanks to Al for the photos
Summer Sunday's and 50/50
A record crowd for a first show and thank you to Gayle, Ian, & Glen for selling 50/50 tickets. You guys 'rocked it'. Next week bring a tent and have it designated for 50/50 and I'm sure we will sell more. Well done.
Great exposure for our Rotary Club of Port Moody
Ian speaking about RIBFEST, 50/50 and volunteers.
Our Rotary tent is well used at Summer Sundays concerts. Great exposure. !!!! Good SHADE !!!
A huge thank you to President Paul for his year as President of our Rotary Club.
Guests this week were: Victoria ,Ryan, and Monica.
President Paul presented the Paul Harris Fellows to: Jim Bell, Andy Berrisford and Peter Muir. Absent was Alistair Henry.
Rotary has sent over 17 million dollars of aid to the people of the Ukraine
At the end of a Rotary year we sometimes loose very valuable members. This year is no exception. Terry Miller will not be renewing his membership with Rotary, but he 'is' a Rotarian at heart and will be coming out to volunteer for any of the events that he can. You will be missed Terry, and thank you so much for all you have done for our Rotary Club.
We are also sad to see May leave. May has gone back to school but again she and her husband will be coming out to events to help. Thank you to May and Lee.
Aziz has decided not to renew his membership BUT like May will be helping us with many of our projects. Aziz was instrumental in getting the 'virtual experience' for Kids Zone and will be helping again this year. He also always comes to RIPS and Shred-a-Thon to help out. Thank you Aziz for all you have done for Rotary over the years. We 'will' keep in touch.
The theme for this coming Rotary year is: Create Hope in the World
Trish drew the logo for all the Club members to sign and presented it to President Elect Susan at the meeting.
Great idea and well done everyone....
Next up !!!!!????
50/50
Please send this along to your friends, family, neighbours and anyone else you can think of. Wouldn't it be fantastic to have a 'huge' 50/50
Our Colossal 5050 Draw is a big part of RibFest. This year our goal is a $225,000 jackpot with half going to the lucky winner.
The four Rotary Clubs of the tri-cities join in this lottery with the collective goal of making a big impact in Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam.
5050 proceeds go to Rotary projects and fantastic local organizations doing great things. Just imagine:
Feeding school kids through a Rotary Starfish program
Improving accessibility at an environmental centre
Sending kids to camp
Improving parks and trails
Supporting seniors
Helping people with addictions
We can do these things and more!
Join us in supporting community projects by purchasing a 5050 ticket today! Your contribution will make a difference in the lives of those in our community.
Rotary is a global network of community leaders dedicated to making a positive impact. To help Rotary make your community stronger, consider joining a local Rotary club, volunteering for their events and initiatives, or buying a 5050 ticket. Together, we can create a better world.
Buying your 5050 ticket online is easy! Just click on this link:
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd this coming Saturday, July 8th. Come on out to help it is always a fun time. Meet at Gallaghers at 9:00 sharp and in less than an hour it is all done and you can stay and have coffee together. Thank you Alan for continuing to organize this.
PDG Sean Hogan wrote:
It has been a year since Carol passed. In her honour, our son John will be riding with the Cops For Cancer this September - 800 km from Boston Bar to Delta. He is a casual biker only - so this is a very long bicycle ride for him. If you would like to support John, you can donate by using the QR code below or going to https://support.cancer.ca/.../CopsforCancer/COPS_NW_even_...
We did not have a guest speaker but had a great time visiting with fellow Rotarians.
Our Guests this week were:
Monica Delgado - soon to be member.
Victoria Nalugwa - guest of Cleone's
Ryan Edgington - past member and great supporter of RIBFEST
Glen was promoting Rotary Day at the Bandits game and looks like they have a new forward on their team. July 9th. Please let him know if you would like to attend. Proceeds are going to the Starfish back-pack program.
Dan G informed us that Rotary World Help will now have sent 14 containers to the Ukraine
Neil gave us a great presentation on the Rotary International Conference in Melbourne. The next one is in Singapore and then in Calgary. Anyone who has been to an International Conference, recommends you going. They show you how far reaching Rotary is in the world.
Installation night was a huge success. Thank you to Trish and May for organizing. Saint Street Grill is a wonderful place to have our Installation night.
Thank you PPPaul for our past Rotary year and Congratulations to President Susan . We all look forward to working along side of you.
Photo album at the bottom of the spike - 2023-24 Installation night. Thank you to Dave & Brian for the phtotos.
Thursday, June 22 is the BIG day. Yes it is our Installation night for the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Thank you to everyone who has signed up. Looks like we will have a big group.
Installation night is the night that we thank President Paul for this past Rotary year and we Welcome our President Elect Susan as our new President for 2023-24.
See you at 5:00 pm at Saint Street Grill.
There was a good turnout at City Council and Frank did a great job thanking the City for all their help. Well done Frank and team....
Brian & Danne were busy at Eagle Ridge Manor with the 2023 Car Show for the Seniors. Thank you so much for making the residents happy.
Our speakers were from Yaakaar Women Helping Women . Their mission statement is: to empower African women through education and microeconomic projects.
Very well done, ladies. Thank you.
Guests this week were:
Sandy DeSchaetzen - Yaakaar
George Balzer - Summer Sunday's
Monica Delgado - prospective member
Ryan Goodhew - prospective member
A new Sheriff in town........Yvonne presented Darrell with a new sheriff's badge......
Thank you to May for sending us this photo of our RIBFEST 2023.
It was great to see PP Coreen and Past Treasurer Michael on the weekend. They have a beautiful new home. Congratulations !!!!!
A few of us got together with PPMayor Meghan and her husband Paul and grandson George for lunch at the Well. It was so good to see how well Paul is doing. Keep up the good work Paul.
Bill for some reason you did not make the photo, but we were happy you were there with your RIBFEST shirt on.
Thank you to Rotarian Peter Lattey from Redondo Beach
Peter showed his presentation from his Trip to Kenya for water projects.
Dan told us container #13 went to the Ukraine.
Brian & Danne organized a car show at Astoria for the seniors. Well attended and everyone had a great time.
Well done guys.
For all you 'car buffs' see June random photos for all the cars that were at the show. Very cool.
Frank talked about a new Pax unit that runs on cellular rather than wifi. Looks like a great option for events like Shred-a-Thon, Car Free day, etc.
AG Glen went to the Port Coquitlam Centennial Installation night. Looks like a fun time.
All the President elects together.
Looks like wine was included....
Clean up of Heritage Mtn. was once again Saturday June 10th.
11 Men showed up to 'clean-up' Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Way to go guys.....
Clean up of the Lock up.....
Before: It doesn't look bad but there was so much stuff we will never use so out it went.
Thank you to Sean, Gale, Alistair, Bill, Rick and Peter M
Oh my gosh what a great team !!!!
Also thank you to Cleone, Trish, Dan G. and Alan S for answering our questions.
All the IT stuff was taken care of by Sean & Gale. They are amazing and I forgot to take a photo of them. Thank you both for all you are doing for RIBFEST.
Alistair & Bill took out all the signs and Alistair cataloged them.
Bill told us what he would use for any event. Dan G is taking lots of 'stuff'.
Peter M is the organizer extraordinaire !!!! Thank you for all you did and YES we will do again early September when 'cooler' outside.
Please, when there is an event, do not leave food or beverages of any kind in the locker.
And Rick, thank you so much for bringing your 'large' vehicle. Rick took all the trash for us and he had a 'very' full SUV.
You guys were rock stars, and now we know what to buy for RIBFEST and what we have lots of. There are still items we are not sure if we should keep so I will be asking Ian & Paul what is needed for the bar and reserved seating.
We are all very tired. Started at 12:30 and ended at 4:00 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We have 2 blue coolers that may be left from SFPP ??
Great day....just so rewarding cleaning it all up. The signs are all in order and Alistair knows what we have to order and will ask what we can toss.
Bandit's
Who is interested in going to a Bandit's Basketball game, Sunday July 9th? It is a ROTARY night and was so much fun last time. Please let me know and I will forward to Cameron.
The event started with all of you putting up signs and letting everyone you know, that we were having a Shred-a-Thon. The Dispatch and the Tri-City News promoted for us as well as we were on the City Calendar and on the Electronic Sign on Ioco Road.
Thank you for all your help.
Peter, thank you for putting up the signs you had made for the community and for you and Danne for picking up everything at the 'lock-up' [ PS that is another whole story of who and when can we clean that up ?]
Peter M, thank you for setting up the tablets so we could take Visa & M/C. We chased around City Hall to keep the WiFi, but we did get some donations that way.
The sun was out and we had a wonderful day for a great event.
Mike came with stand up signs that were perfect....Shred-a-Thon , unload here and library over there..... Thank you Mike.
First thing in the morning, Brian came with donuts, TimBits and coffee for everyone. May and Lee came with 'home made baked goods' that were enjoyed by all.
Everyone started to arrive at 7:45.....Peter came with the truck full of cones, our tent, tables you name it he had it in the truck. We were working like little ants putting the cones together and the tents up and then here comes Best Shredding !!! 2 trucks and we are ready to go......Lots of members there and before 9 am when we started we already had over $400.00 from residents who were there 'early'....
Rod from Best Shredding is amazing and so good to us. Thank you ROD
Thank you to everyone who came, and like always, I hope I don't forget one of you. Everyone chipped in and it was like clockwork getting the residents in and out as smoothly as possible.
Bill was breaking down the cardboard and had all his line up of recycling bags ready for every kind of trash you can think of. He put in miles carrying the cardboard to the back of City Hall. We must change that.
Trish is our money girl and can she ever do that job well. By the hour, bills are all 'heads up' and in order....Fabulous !!!
Cheryl was handing out the cards that had our 50/50 on them with a thank you on the back. Well done. Every single car that went through knows about our 50/50 draw. Gayle and Peter collected the donations from the residents and they have that down to a fine art. Directly the cars to the lines was John who did a great job and directing traffic to unload was Jim and Frank.
Yvonne took lots of photos, thank you.
The heavy lifters were, Glen, Danne, Alan K, Aziz, Alan S, Neil, Brian, Alistair, Dave, Mae & Lee.
Dan G came by with great news that we will have 2 more new members and Vidacame to say hello.
Brian D came to drop off shredding and other Rotarians and friends were Hugh M was also by along with Preet and Cory.
We cleaned everything up in record time.
Alan K thank you for taking all the 'stuff' back to the lock-up and for picking up the other tent. Huge help and we are all grateful.
Andy came to help put the 'coin' in rollers.
We capped off the late afternoon with a BBQ at the Balzer's. Thank you to Georgefor BBQ'ing burgers and to all that came for the 'social'. It is so good to get together as a group socially and I was thrilled to have you in our home.
So with that said: 'drum roll', we made over $1000.00 over last year. . Not sure how much came through on tap but we will know shortly. There will be a few expenses for food and extra truck.
We weight we shredded:
1st truck - 3.76 KG = 8,289.38 pounds of paper 2nd truck - 3.21 KG= 7,076.84 pounds of paper
For a grand total of 15,366.22 pounds of paper. That's a lot of paper!!!
Thank you to all. I hope those that have sore backs will be OK..... We have a fantastic Rotary Club who always comes through with so much help and enthusiasm. I, for one am very grateful.
Well done everyone !!!
Do we want to do again next year?
Hugs to all
Linda ;o) xoxox
PS. I hope I didn't miss anyone !!! Peter M, I'm sorry I did miss you on the first email !!!
Prayers, positive thoughts, gratitude and love needed.
We are so grateful that Brian D came though his surgery with flying colors. He is such a positive man and we are so lucky to have him in our Rotary Club.
Terry's surgery was a success and we hope he heals quickly.
Paul - Past President Meghan'shusband has had his heart surgery, but he is not out of the woods yet. The surgery went well but there have been a few complications and we will keep Paul in our thoughts and prayers. This was a major surgery but we know that Paul is strong and has the love and support from his family and friends.
Gary you are always in our thoughts and prayers. You are a trouper that is for sure !!!!
Thank you to Gayle for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos.
Monica Delgado guest for the 4th time.
So nice to see Michael P in person this morning.
Card sent around for Brian, Get well soon.
Thirsty Thursday was at the Legion.
Next week the Book Club will meet at the Park.
Shred -a-Thon & BBQ get together.
And who do you think this is?
Our Rotary Club has always have a great turnout for Shred-a-Thon. Alan K. was jumping for joy....
Cleone met the kids at Westhill Park. They were given the garden gloves we donated.
Vida is going to have Day’s for girls at another site so had some shelves to give away.
Reviewed the Presentation at Mossom Creek Hatchery and dedication of the self opening Door for the handicap. Rick Hansen recognized our donation of $10,000.
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Mossom Creek Hatchery Accessibility Upgrade Project, I want to express our sincere thanks for your attendance at yesterday’s event. Your support in this project made the upgrades to the hatchery and education centre possible!
It was a momentous occasion to mark the achievement of Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (Gold) and share our continued commitment to making accessibility improvements that will help all people feel welcome and able to participate in the important work taking place at Mossom Creek Hatchery. As I said Tuesday, we have more work to do to ensure that accessibility and inclusiveness to the surrounding area is addressed so that everyone visiting can enjoy the nature that abounds here and participate in salmon enhancement activities and educational opportunities.
I’d like to extend a special thank you to Tracy Green who was key to making this event a big success and the BIMES board members who helped, including our President, Kevin Ryan, Ruth Foster, Rod MacVicar, Jen Madoc-Jones and Neil Laffra, and our Mossom Creek volunteers Paul Steeves, Brian and June Larson. They all work tirelessly to make the hatchery and education centre a special place to visit in Port Moody.
We wanted to share photos from the event taken by photographer Paul Steeves: View the photos here
Global News covered the event during their 6 PM news hour last night - we hope you had a chance to view it! We will be sure to share the clip and any other news as we see it posted online.
With gratitude for your involvement.
Sincerely,
Pat Dennett
Peter M Reviewed t-shirts for RIBFEST.
RIBFEST 50/50 tickets are on sale online.
Help Rotary Create Hope in the World
Our Colossal 5050 Draw is a big part of RIBFEST. This year our goal is a $225,000 jackpot with half going to the lucky winner.
The four Rotary Clubs of the tri-cities join in this lottery with the collective goal of making a big impact in Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam.
5050 proceeds go to Rotary projects and fantastic local organizations doing great things. Just imagine:
Feeding school kids through a Rotary Starfish program
Improving accessibility at an environmental centre
Sending kids to camp
Improving parks and trails
Supporting seniors
Helping people with addictions
We can do these things and more!
Join us in supporting community projects by purchasing a 5050 ticket today! Your contribution will make a difference in the lives of those in our community.
Rotary is a global network of community leaders dedicated to making a positive impact. To help Rotary make your community stronger, consider joining a local Rotary club, volunteering for their events and initiatives, or buying a 5050 ticket. Together, we can create a better world.
Please pass the above message of 50/50 around to all your friends, family, neighbours, strangers on the street. EVERYONE !!!
Darrell did the Happy Dollars again this morning.
Our guest speaker was Rotary President-Elect Rot International, Gordon McNally from Edinburg, Scotland. “Create Hope in the World.
A letter that Al & George received:
Good Evening Al and George,
It was amazing to have RYLA back in person, and the program was a resounding success, partly due to your club's support. Our biggest thank you to you and your club.
Attached is a thank you letter from your sponsored participant that can be shared with your club.
Kind regards,
Phoenix MacLaren
on behalf of the RYLA 2023 Committee
Rotary club of Port Mood g Deal George, I would like to sincerely thank you for sponsorigme for the 2023 Rotay Youth Lendership Amerds, KuLA • The were many highlights of the weekend, but what merit the most to me was; dong the indoor Project with my group and designing a Menningful cause.a cherrty far • I really enjoyed listeneung to Bob Blocker's presenlation aband the write Read project and all the wolk they have Jone • The best part af the weekend dees the RYLAnTics. • Iw.would be very interested in sharing my experiences at RYLA with Your club thank you once again for supporting me in thisexperience. Sincerely, Kian Monsakhan Bakhtiar.
Vancouver, BC
Shred-a-Thon photos at the bottom under photo library. Photos from Brian, Yvonne and Linda ;o)
Thank you to Yvonne for the photos and to Gayle for the notes.
Our President is back this Morning - Good to see President Paul again Guests this Morning :
Krista , Darrell’s wonderful wife
Ron Goyette - Guest Speaker
Isabella Beane a former member & Past President
Monica her 3rd meeting - no photo
Shred A Thon is Saturday 9AM- 3 PM at City Hall Roundabout. Peter needs help at the locker.
Thanks to Peter for putting up the signs.
Peter C wrote:
Cindy & I met Trudy, and she is soo much better. We went for a walk
and had lunch at a neat resturant on the Broad Walk. Good time.
Glen is reporting that he will attend the International Conference in Singapore next year. Guest Speakers:
Ron Goyette from Port Coquitlam Club and Laura Pachar from School District 43.
Starfish Program in the School District 43 Donates to 145 children in Schools. 18 children in Port Moody. Emergency funding from Port Moody Foundation. BC Government gives $50,000. With conditions for this food security program. 1 in 8 children in BC live in Poverty. Asking all clubs to help with this program. Bill from our club is involved in taking these packages to our Port Moody Schools. Asking our club to help donate funds and make it part of the 50/50 program.
Just wanted to let you and all my dear friends at our club know that my surgery went very well today. I may be released as early as Saturday so I am very pleased.
Yours in Rotary,
Brian Dunne
We wish Brian a speedy recovery and on to GOOD Health.....Thank you Brian for all you do for our Rotary Club. You are an amazing man with a wonderful attitude towards life.
Thank you to Rick for the notes and Yvonne for the photos
O' Canada - Gary - always in great voice
Invocation - Peter M
Birthdays Gary Wiggins, May 15th.
Anniversary of joining Rotary,George Broderick, 23 years.
Guests, Brittany Ford, member Rotary Club of Vancouver, husband Ryan, and Monica Delgado.
Announcements.
1 - Please make your payments for the Installation night event.
Shred-a-thon, Sat. June 3rd.
Glen and Cleone both spoke on Environmental initiatives
Peter C noted we have received a new box of Golden Spikes from the Public Works yard of the City of Port Moody, with thanks.
Pres. Elect Susan Bell spoke on her experience in attending the District Conference, how much she enjoyed it, particularly the guest speakers, and looks forward to attending next year.
Cleone spoke extensively on the upcoming Kids Zone experience at RIBFEST, it was a very detailed presentation, and from all appearances it looks like the kids are going to have a better time than their parents.
Stats from Rotary World Help supplied by Dan from the last Annual Report. Containers shipped since inception, 446., Estimated value of goods shipped, $150 million., # of countries shipped to 61., and Estimated # of people helped 12,500,000 people.
Last, but not the least the Darrell, Sergeant-at-Arms produced a great deal of mirth, and some welcome donations.
Thank you to Gayle for notes and photos of the meeting.
Cleone was the Chair this morning, we had a great turnout
One new guest we met at Search for the Perfect Pint, Monica Delgado . She is very interested in coming and joining us, she moved here from Peru and is here with her daughter and Grandkids.
Shred -A- Thon is June 3rd 9:00 to 3:00 , at Port Moody City hall.please put up posters that Linda has sent.
Susan will do the update of the District Conference next week at the meeting.
International Meeting held last night at Cleone’s. Discussed Kenya, Ecuador, Belize and South Africa. Ian will forward notes.
Dan Gallant spoke about Rotary world Help and they have done 447 containers around the world, to 66 countries. 12 to Ukraine, where 2 more will be sent this month.
Danne Dunlop told about Pie day at Eagle Ridge manor . Once a month 6 pie’s from Thrifty’s are donated and the residents love these pies. Thank you Danne for representing our Rotary Club each month.
Environmental Meeting at Cleone’s last night. She will send out minutes.
Heritage Mountain cleanup was Saturday. We meet at Gallagher’s each month at 9:00AM sharp.
Westhill Project is in the final stages and they took Drew Westler was there on the weekend from Rotary International.
Cameron from the Bandits Basketball invited us a Rotary night to the home opener in Surrey on Sunday July 9th at 5:30pm.
Alan K thanked everyone for the successful Search for the Perfect Pint , with over 600 tickets sold and over $30,000 raised
Guest Speaker: Rob Theissen city of Maple Ridge, consultant for The Hub.
This is a program to help the homeless and provide Social Safety Initiatives for addictions , social help and lunch 3 times a week in Maple Ridge. Business Group is involved and they have funding from the Federal Grant. Got 40 people off the street last year in Maple Ridge. They are making the streets safer and helping the local businesses . Looking at putting the same program in the TriCities. 13 local businesses are involved along with the Rotary Club in Maple Ridge.
Starfish program - thank you to Bill for delivering and to Brian for the photos.
This was the pickup at Walmart in PoCo. 142 boxes in total; Bill and Brian took 18 to Moody Middle (6), Moody Elementary (3) and Seaview Community (9). The PoCo guys distributed the rest.
May Day Parade in PoCo celebrating 100 years
.
Thank you to Glen for the photos
Bill helping out as always.....with beautiful young women....
Al aways helping as well.....
Brian driving his car to show support for the PoCo car show.
Thank you again to Peter M for the notes and to Gayle for the photos
Happy Birthday & Anniversaries to... Meryl Muir - May 5
Guest: Marcus Egli from Switzerland ...zoom from Tucson Whats happening around the club...
June 3 - Shred-a-thon
June 22- Installation night - sign up please.
May, Bill & Brian are drivers for Star Fish Program
Sign up for your vest with Rotary Logo - $20
This morning's speakers Glen, Brian & Al on Belize Global Grant Follow Up - Project started 7 years ago with 8 members - Delivered training to the prisoners over Zoom - Nine containers have been sent - 500 individuals have taken the course - St Martin's School Pilot - Lost two years of education due to Covid - Future project - Belize Central Prison has taken ownership of the project - Looking for training content for Rachael like carpentry - Contributed around 30 thousand USD from the club, plus international funding
Glen has a wonderful sense of humour and you can see by the photo how everyone loves listening to him.
We have a long standing South African connection and here is a video that you can watch to see where we have helped.
Here is a letter from Belinda:
We have just launched a video and brochure about the 7 Schools Global Grant. Your club has very generously supported our projects over the years, including this latest GG, and we are most appreciative. We’d like to keep your club updated on developments.
Our website, www.rotaryclubofgrahamstown.co.za, has the video posted on the front home page, just a click away! You can also access the video by scanning the QR code on the back panel of the brochure.
Hope to hear from you in due course, best wishes from the Eastern Cape in South Africa!
YIR
Belinda
32 Composite Project for SIX beneficiaries Approval has been given by Rotary Foundation for a Project partnered by two Rotary Clubs in Port Moody, in British Columbia, Canada, to finance a project that is valued at R130,240, and which will benefit the following:- a) Gladys Williams Red Cross Creche; b) D.D. Siwisa Primary School, already supplied with nearly 90 desks from Port Moody Club in Canada. Teaching equipment will follow from this project; c) The (voluntary and charity-supported) GADRA Matric School and Commercial School; d) Various rural and urban primary schools with “Jungle Gyms”, climbing frames and exercise structures for use in school playgrounds; e) The St John Society Eye Clinic, to subsidise the costs of spectacles for School-children proving real need for same; and f) The Boy Scouts Troop, to provide for stimulating extra-mural and manly activities and for training in First-Aid and Rescue techniques. The funds arrived late in May 2006 and the Final Report made to Foundation before 30 September 2006. (REF): MG 58740
Search for the Perfect Pint was a huge success. Thank you especially to Alan K and his team for the great work done on this Fundraiser. Well done !!!!
Alan speaking to the crowd.
Tents set up and ready to go
Thank you Lisa for leading the Pizza team.... So good to see past member Karen helping too. xoxo
Thank you to Lisa K for the photos of SFPP
Picture with Drew Kessler RI director. Cleone led discussion on club, environmental initiatives, and issues as part of our tour of Westhill Park.
Thank you DLC for your Sponsorship for Port Moody RIBFEST. Thanks Mike for facilitating this. Well done.
Happy Birthday Danne Dunlop
Nice to see Clayton at our meeting.
Whats happening around the club... May 5 - 6 pm - Search for the Perfect Pint - May 9 - Environment Committee Planning meeting at Cleone at 7 pm TBD - International Meeting
June 3 - Shred-a-thon - Please sign up & please print this and put up in your buildings and places you go to.
Rotary Upcoming events...
May 5 - 7 - District Conference at Guildford Sheraton June 22 - Installation night - Thursday June 22nd $60/person - 30 people signed up so far. Please let us know if you will be attending.
Announcements
Search for the Perfect Pint (May 5th) Alan K Update - Sold out Starfish Back pack program - Effort to bring food to hunger children in the school system - Pickup is at Customer Service, Walmart, PoCo - 15 Boxes - Moody Middle, Moody Elementary & Seaview - May will do it this week
Glen - Inflatable Rotary sign invested with the three other club.
Tricities Finalist Plaque - Paul, Susan & Rick are going to the Chamber of Commerce Gala
Mike Clay – Membership Survey
In an effort to develop and improve our processes for attracting new members, we have put together a survey for existing members to complete. The questions are about your experience with the club and how the club is perceived by the community, and how we can grow our membership in a positive manner.
It is hoped that building and understanding of existing members helps us to position our messaging and membership programs to build our club with like minded members of our community and strengthen our team!
It should only take a couple minutes to fill in the survey, and you are encouraged to include as much comments as you would like - please be candid and honest, this is the only way we can make sure we are going in the right direction !
Appreciate your taking some time!
The survey link is below, and you are not asked or required to identify yourself, it is completely anonymous - all we will know is it contained to members of our club only.
Thank you to Peter M for the notes and Yvonne for the photos
Mike is reminding us:
Reminder we will be doing a group photo with DLC (ribfest sponsor) tomorrow at the meeting, so please wear a Ribfest shirt if you have one, or a Rotary shirt if you don't.
Will be a quick shoot likely at the end of the meeting...
oh, so you may want to comb your hair :)
See you in the AM !
Happy Birthday Cathy Morton Apr 22
We missed one more birthday on April 19th.
Nice to see Dave back in the country.
Whats happening around the club...
May 5- 6 pm Search for the Perfect Pint
May 9 - Environment Committee Planning meeting at Cleone. June 3 - Shred-a-thon
Rotary Upcoming events... May 5-7 District Conference at Guildford Sheraton June 22 - Installation night. [sign up please].
Mike Clay - Membership Survey - Mike did a lot of work on this survey, please complete
Cleone - reported.....
Trudy's tests came back negative. She is getting stronger each day.
May 9 - Environment Committee Planning at Cleone's home. Everyone welcome and come with your ideas for this committee.
Linda – Celebration of Life for Billy Weselowski – Founder of Innervisions Recovery Society - Monday, April 24, 1 to 4 pm at Langley Community Church
Bill - Cool Hoods - two sessions (5 hours) are upcoming up April 29th and May 11th. (Train the Trainers program). More info online. Contact Susan if you are going to attend.
Mike - Presenting Sponsor DLC for Ribfest will be attending next week and it will be Rotary shirt day. Please wear your Rotary shirts for this photo op.
Alan K- Updated us on setup and volunteering at Search for the Perfect Pint. Please let Alan know where you will be helping. Please wear your Rotary shirt while volunteering and 'no' alcohol allowed while you are volunteering.
President Elect Susan Bell – “My PETS Experience” - Engaging and inspiring - Diversity of Age - Upcoming theme for Rotary is "Create Hope in the World" - Look at engaging others - Remember the current members - Pets speakers were Lorrelei Higgin & John Hewko - Rotary has increased in Ukraine - 15 Million has been donated to the Ukrainian Fund and has been spent in Ukraine - 30 to 40 Million US has been donated with all the Rotary efforts - So excited and had a lot of fun
I am so sad to tell you about the passing of Billy Weslowski founder of Innervisions Recovery House.
Our Rotary Club has for many years, supported Innervisions and the work that Billy started. He has spoken at our Rotary Club many times over the years and has made a difference and saved thousands of lives from addiction.
From their website:
At InnerVisions Recovery Society, we have had the honour of providing support to tens of thousands of individuals struggling with addiction. We have watched families become whole again and individuals become productive members of society. We run abstinence-based treatment programs for men and women, following the principles of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In our 29 years of experience we have learned, with confidence, that there is a way out of the loneliness and degradation of addiction.
We will continue to support Innervisions with our annual Chili lunch and summer BBQ. The men at Innervisons recovery help us with many of our fundraisers and projects and we are so grateful for that.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Billy's family, Max, Sam, Hannah and Kim.Billy was such a great friend and he will be missed by so many people. He truly has changed thousand of lives of men and women.
Rest In Peace our friend.
Billy's celebration of life will be:
Monday April 24th at 1pm.
Refreshments will be provided.
North Langley Community Church - Walnut Grove 21015 96th Ave, Langley
Thank you to Peter M for the notes and Yvonne for photos.
Happy Birthday to... Hazel Wiggins April 11 Bob Carter April 11
Whats happening around the club...
April 29 - Dragon Boat Regatta - need volunteers with Serving it Right - contact Neil
May 5 - 6 pm Search for the Perfect Pint
Alan K - Search for Perfect Pint, need volunteers to hand out small cards at local breweries. Sales numbers continue to rise.
Two ways to hand out postcards during the weekend at Brewers Row:
1. Set up a small table in the foyer at Yellow Dog.
ask the staff if it is OK
between 1-3PM - after 3PM it is too busy and no new people coming in
keep it simple - hand out postcard, mention that there are no tokens for been, price is all inclusive
If postcards are left over, drop them off at the tables the other breweries.
2. Simple hand out the postcards at all the breweries - drop one for each group of people at a table
probably best after 3PM - when the breweries are getting busy
No hard sell required - just get postcards into peoples hands. The QR code on the postcard can be scanned - taking them to the SFPP website and tickets.
These cards have the QR code on them and it has been proven that when people have that in their hands, it is a good reminder and they may purchase. Please help out.
Rotary Upcoming events... May 5 - 7 - District Conference at Guildford Sheraton
Al Stjernegarrd, Glen & Brian will be providing a Belize update Tuesday lunch at the Maple Ridge.
Steve W's Dad, Joe is coming as a guest next week. What a great celebration for Joe. He is an amazing man and an inspiration for all of us. Come to the meeting and meet our special guest.
Susan - Thirsty Thursday was at the Legion is being combine with darts AND no one got hurt !!!
Andy Berrisford - Island House Project Update - Local club in South Africa is getting quotes for equipment making slow progress
Peter Muir - SignupGenius Volunteer Review due April 10
Everyone: Club Runner Profile, please update it if have not already. Only 19 members have let me know if your information is correct.
Installation Night June 22 $60/person Saint Street Grill. Please let Linda know if you are coming. An email was sent to everyone for you to 'accept or decline'. Thank you. Only 17 people so far....
Alan Schmelzel - Heritage Mtn. Cleanup was Saturday April 8th. at 9 am. Looks like a great group !!! Thanks to all who come to help keep our Community beautiful
Those not in the photo are Rick & Mike. Thanks for the photo Mike.
Sgt. At Arms Darrell did an excellent job once again.....Thank you for your 'wit' and compassion
Glen has written a great press release for EVERYONE to send to their 'contacts' so we will sell out SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT PINT.
This is one of our major fundraisers and we can't help our community the way we would like unless we sell all the tickets.
Please pass this on to all your friends, family, neighbours, Facebook & Instagram contacts. You can do this !!!!!
This is where we stand right now:
The Rotary Club of Port Moody is excited to announce our upcoming Beer Tasting Experience – Search for The Perfect Pint on May 5 from 6 to 9 PM at Port Moody City Hall. This event is perfect for beer enthusiasts and anyone looking to expand their beer knowledge and palate.
Join us for a fun-filled evening sampling a selection of our finest beers, including some very exclusive brews. Knowledgeable representatives will guide you through the tasting process, sharing their expertise on the brewing process, beer styles, and flavor profiles.
In addition to the beer tasting, guests can enjoy live music and delicious food from local restaurants. This is a great opportunity to meet other beer enthusiasts and learn more about the brewing community.
Every ticket sold supports local and international Rotary programs. In our community we support youth, seniors, education, food security, and the environment both financially and through hands on work. Our club also supports clean water, literacy, and women’s health projects internationally.
Tickets are available for purchase online at https://searchfortheperfectpint.ca and are priced at $50.00 each. We hope to see you there!
For more information, please contact Alan Kabatoff at Alan.K@telus.netor 604-802-8114.
Cheers!
About Rotary
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org.
Happy Anniversary: - March 29 - Frank & Sylvia Marchand - 26 Years
Guest: Lison Ouellette from Lison Design
Club Projects/Events: May 5th - 6 pm Search for the Perfect Pint
Rotary Events: April 29- Tri-Cities Chambers Business Excellence Awards Gala
May 5-7 - District Conference at Guildford Sheraton
Paul - Tri-Cities Presidents meet and Starfish back pack program is moving into two Port Moody Schools. Bill will be a driver.
What are Starfish Packs and why do they exist?
The Starfish Pack Program started as a pilot project with 6 backpacks as a response to an Abbotsford teacher’s cry for help. She was feeding many of her Kindergarten students who were coming to school on Monday hungry. The hunger was affecting their moods and their ability to focus in class. This was not just an Abbotsford problem.
Many students across the province rely on school breakfast and lunch programs to fill their tummy’s on school days. When it comes to the weekend, they don’t have the food they need. Starfish Pack was designed to help change that. Starfish provides packs of 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and snacks to hungry students each weekend of the school year.
Teachers have reported improvements in children’s reading skills, math skills, ability to focus and to do partner work. Starfish has now expanded to over 24 cities and is helping make sure children across BC and Whatcom County don’t have to worry about weekend hunger.
Cleone - Update on Trudy. She will be having her operation this coming week. Please keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery.
Susan - District Assembly last weekend and are having a fundraiser "Miss Vickie" will be happening this year, as he will travel from Alaska to Mexico for Polio awareness.
Glen - Search for the Perfect Pint will start at 6:00 pm, May 5th. The press release was written by AI and is very well done. If each of us tells 4 friends and they buy tickets, we will be sold out .
Rick - Gary Crews reflection, couple members from PM & many from Coquiltam club. Well attended. There will be a special remembrance luncheon for Gary at the Coquitlam Club. More details to follow.
Cleone - the District Assembly held excellent seminars including conflict resolution.
Please update your Club Runner details. Linda will do for you if you find difficult.
Installation night is Thu June 22, St Street Grill, $60. You can pay at Rotary when you pay for your breakfast, or e-transfer to: treasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca. [please copy Linda on your transfer so I know you have paid] Installation night is always a great time and we look forward to having a full house. This is the night we thank Paul for his year and welcome Susan as our new President.
Al Stjernegaard - Email accounts was held this week and with a lot of feedback. We need position emails. We pay Michael B for supporting this technology. Plan to keep it simple and documented.
Alistair - Head of Design and Website for Ribfest
Great presentation Alistair. Well done. A lot of visual elements, including posters, small road signs, shirts, digital boards and event signage.
Why does it matter: - visually adds consistency - Consistency leads to credibility - credibility attracts more sponsors
Now for the website - Currently in maintenance mode with a generic home page. - Has about Ribfest and a Volunteer Signup page. - Need now to get the site back up and running with the goal toh have a new live date on May 1st.
Required Web Content - Sponsorship Opportunity Page (Mike) - FAQ Page (Co-chairs) - Food and Drink (Ian) - Kids Fun Zone (Cleone) - Parking & Transportation (Co-chairs) - VIP Zone (Paul) - Volunteer (May & Peter)
All new content updates is needed to be received by Wed 26 April Please send emails for request, info & anything else.
Ann Hulbert - Past loved member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody has moved to Hawthorne Lodge in Port Coquitlam. Room 613. If you are in the area, please stop in and say hi to Ann. Ann has done so much for our Rotary Club and for RWH. I'm sure would love to see you. Or you can call her: phone 604-461-8383.
Thank you to Peter M for the notes, and to Yvonne for the photos.
29 April - Tri-City Chambers Business Excellence Awards Gala 5-7 May - District Conference at Guildford Sheraton
Welcome back John Crowthier
Announcements:
Cleone - RIPS was a great success with 25 people including Innervisions, Interactor & City. Thanks to Mike for taking the photos. Collected 72 Bags.
Al - Emails We need a committee to look after IT for the club. It is important to have these emails for past information. Committee Brian, Al, Peter
Alan Schmezel - Poker Night every Wed night costing $2 per night. Alan Schmezel won $60 and donated it to the Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Just let Al S know so you can get on the zoom call. Starts at 7 pm for about 90 minutes.
George - Rotary Youth Leadership Award is starting again this Year with Registration ends April 9th.
About RYLA
RYLA 2023 IS HAPPENING MAY 12 - 15, 2023
Purpose of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for young leaders.
Provide an effective training experience for selected participants and potential leaders.
Encourage leadership of young people by their peers.
Recognize publicly young people who are giving service to their communities.
More than merely awards, RYLA is an opportunity to hear from professional speakers during a four-day program, to participate in group activities, to form lasting friendships and to develop and grow as a person and as a leader. We run the RYLA program for Rotary District 5050.
Every District operates RYLA differently. We admit to bias, but in our opinion, our RYLA program is one of the best in the world. For information on RYLA internationally, you can check out Rotary International's page.
Candidates are sponsored by a Rotary club. Often the participating clubs will contact young adults that they know personally, either at a local school, at work or in the community. Candidate ages range from 18 to 30. Candidates are a variety of emerging leaders - coming from academics, sports, arts or other parts of the community. We have both verbal types and quiet ones who lead by their behaviour and by example. We welcome candidates that don’t believe they are leaders and help them recognize that they are. . Candidates are approved by the committee, and applying is open to anyone who is interested in attending.
Since District 5050 clubs are in both Washington State and British Columbia, we have a mix of Americans and Canadians. There is no cost to the candidate as the sponsoring Rotary club pays the application fee. RYLA is typically held in either April or May. For RYLA 2023, it will be held at Zajac Ranch in Mission, BC May 12 - 15. For more information on the facility, visit their website at https://zajacranch.com.
Organizing for RYLA begins well ahead of time with a committee that coordinates the dates, speakers and all other details. The programs at RYLA however, are organized and run by previous RYLA graduates that we call Facilitators. When the participants arrive, the Facilitators are there to greet them, introduce them, and lead them through the program in smaller groups. Almost Everyone arrives with some nervousness, but they leave RYLA with new leadership skills and friendships.
RYLA has three expectations: ATTEND, PARTICIPATE and HAVE FUN! After RYLA It is our hope and expectation that participants will take the lessons learned from RYLA and apply them to their personal life and to their communities. We ask participants to share what they have learned and to lead others to better serve at work, home and/or in community activities. Once participants have completed RYLA, they attend one weekly Rotary meeting and share their thoughts about RYLA with the sponsoring club.
Gary Crews, a founding member of the Coquitlam Rotary Club has passed on. We send our condolences to his family and the Rotary Club of Coquitlam.
Gary Russell CREWS
1934 - 2023
Port Moody Liquor Store - Don't forget to purchase your beverages at the Port Moody Liquor store. Proceeds will help our Rotary Club. Always tell them this is for the Rotary Club of Port Moody and check your receipt to make sure our Club name is on receipt. This is also for the Liquor Store in Maple Ridge. Tell you neighbours and friends to do the same. It all adds up !!!
Neil - Port Moody Legion Darts happens on Wed and suggested creating a 4 person team to play against the other Rotary Team. Think of having a Pub Night Fundraiser with Tri-City Rotary is looking for a Team Leader and Volunteers.
Emily Bakhitah Akoth Otieno, Rise & Shine Education Foundation from Kenya
To make ends meet the girls are required to have sex for fish.
They are not educated and this is all they know.
Rise & Shine Offer scholarships Show us a normal day including fishing The foundation was founded in 2012 and has helped over 500 children. Due to lack of school fees and quality education is the reason for not attending school. Scholarships are directed to 40% towards girls. Sponsors them through secondary school Impact has transition 193 children to higher learning institutions Cost is 650 USD per year tuition fee, boarding, food, and books.
Education is the greatest equalizer.
''Never worry about numbers, always help a person at a time and start with the people nearest to you.......'' Mother Teresa
Thank you to Vida for leading our Rotary Club to save 'stamps' from Thriftys' for Bea's Kloset.
Cleone, Gayle & Vida delivered. We are grateful for the community for their help also and to Riley at St. James' Well for allowing us to put up poster for this cause.
Thank you to Peter for the notes and Yvonne for the photos.
Thank you to Peter M for the notes and Gayle for the photos.
I forgot to wish you all a very Happy St. Paddy's day. Hope it was a good one.!!!!
Happy Birthday: 17 March - Terry Miller 18 March - Meghan Lahti & Allan Kabatoff
Club Projects/Events:
Heritage Mtn Cleanup reschedule for another Saturday
Pie Day at the Manor was Friday 17 March at 2:00pm Great to have some extra hands. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early as you will be required to take a COVID Rapid Test.
A huge thank you to Danne for taking this on.
Cleone update on RIPS.
please look at the photos that Mike & Cleone took at RIPS. Photo albums at bottom of the page: 2023 March RIPS
Rotary RIPPED! It was beautiful on Saturday and we pulled 72 large bags of mostly English Ivy from Shoreline park. We had 25 volunteers- 8 men from Innervisions, 2 Interactors, 5 volunteers, Sara Livingston from the City and the rest were Rotarians. Lunch in the park afterwards was a nice finish!
There is a toxin in English Ivy that repels animals from eating it. It can also strangle a tree. It reduces biodiversity and it takes away from the natural esthetics of nature.
Thanks Everyone!
Yay TEAM!
Search for the Perfect Pint - Friday 5 May- 6 to 9 pm
Alan provided an update on the Search for the Perfect Pint with 18 Brewers and almost 200 ticket sold.
Tickets are selling fast. Get yours today !!!
Rotary Events:
25 March - District Assembly 5-7 May - District Conference at Guildford Sheraton
Glen provided us an update on their trip in Belize and Rotary Help. The group met an individual who was gang shot and is the recipient a motorized chair provided by the Club.
Susan, picked up a hat from PETS and Rick was the lucky winner.
Cleone along with Khayanga from Musembe Kenya, on Zoom, did a great presentation on the Kenya Project
Khayanga explain the Education and Training Centre that started in 2008 to address poverty to improve the agriculture for better farming. The centre burnt down and was rebuild with the help from Rotary. Started a Vocational and Technical Institution providing certificate courses for fashion design & garment making, electrical, General Agriculture, Cosmetology, Automotive Mechanics, Information & Technology. The Automotive course also recycles part into other home products. Talked about how our shipments has a far reaching effect. 11 sewing machines for Days for Girls are now also being used in the Technical Institution. The computers are being used by the students for their IT course. The tent is not only being used for the Clinic to provide shade for the doctors but also for other activities like the Kids Festival. The Clinic can see up to 200 in one days. The students were very happy and sang when they saw the donated car.
After their request a battery was purchase. To everyone surprised the car work and have been driving it around, while until it ran out of petrol. Cleone attended Rotary Meetings, including Christmas, New Year's Party and presented a Kids Festival talk.
The Kids Festival was held and was a success with plans to have it yearly. Interactors brought compressor and tools. Had to be careful when purchasing items and security. With the Coquitlam Club Aires Project St Mary's and assisted with computers. Also started a Aires projects on teaching about computers. In Wamunya installed School Washing Stations, and Bore Hole All was accomplished within budget.
Book & Wine club met at Cuthbert's and always a good time at their home !!
Heritage Mountain Clean-up was cancelled and will be this coming Saturday, March 18th.
Chris & Maureen Boyd from the Coquitlam Club and from Cool Hoods presented an Environment & Community Engagement. Is a Climate Action Training developed by UBC Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP). Our household generate 40% of greenhouse gases. Inviting anyone to be trained in the Cool Hoods program in April 29 & May 13 from 9 am to 2 pm. You will become a Cool Hoods Facilitator. Organize community a workshop in the Fall.
International Women's Day March 8 & Susan & Megan attended the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce International Women's Day Brunch
Alan K brought fabulous posters for SFPP. Please get one and put them up in your building, office or the coffee shops you go to and the grocery stores you use. We want to Paint the Town SFPP.
Sgt. at Arms Darrell always does a great job with Happy Dollars
Belize
You have heard us all talk about Cisco in Belize, well here he is: Great Humanitarian !!!!!
Al, Brian and Glen were very fortunate to have some time with the CEO (Deputy Minister) of the Belize Education System, Dian Maheia, along with Namrita Balani, Director of Science and Technology for the department. We were accompanied by our masterful Belizian Host Rotarian, Cisco Woods.
Our discussion focused on literacy and the "reading recovery" following extended school closures over Covid. The ministry has been following our deployment of RACHEL servers and literacy training at Belize Central Prison and St. Martins School. Our discussion turned to the needs of a small number of rural schools in Belize (about 15) still without electricity and internet. Perhaps another Global Grant....?
Thank you to Peter Muir for the notes and Gayle for the photos.
Susan said PETS was great and had a great experience. Will provide a better presentation later. POCO Beer & Burger was a great event with a good turnout. With games and a ton of fun and a good event to meet other Rotarians. Rick, President Paul and AG Glen went from our Club
Heritage Woods Secondary School Capstone Presentation to listen to the kids on what they want to accomplish. IF you wish to attend email lgay@sd43.bc.ca by Friday to confirm attendance. It will be on 5 April.
Rick & Bill are the top fundraisers for the Polar Plunge:
It was 6c and felt like a wall hit you when you went in
Rick handed out a toques & a water bottles from the Port Moody Police. We had initial target at $1,000 and now at $3,500 with more to come. Please contribute before the 5 March. Thanks Ian for organising the team.
Ian's letter to all:
POLAR PLUNGE for SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Hello hello...many many thanks to all that participated and supported this event.
We are so often pioneering our own events for the community, so it was a real pleasure to support Law Enforcement's Torch Run annual effort for the Special Olympics. We all have our causes to support and this one is theirs...and a worth while one at that. Hats off to Staff Sargeant Fraser Renard of the PMPD for spear heading the event in our neck of the woods.
Our club set a goal of modest gol of $1,000 with a small band of "swimmers"..perhaps a better word is "dippers"....but in any event the team of Rotary Octopi - Freezing for a Reason - Bill, Rick, Paul, Clayton, Trish, Ian, Susan, Lee & Glen did the dirty deed to help raise some hard earned sheckles for Special "O"..nice!
Well done to Rick, Bill and Paul who led the group in funds raised - our final tally was $4,017 - 4 x our goal. In all 24,500 was raised through PMPDs efforts. Thanks also to Clayton for providing our costume props - earned us the "best dressed" team.
I have to say it was a lot of fun and worth supporting PMPD again next year as well.
Hasta pronto,
Ian MacPhail
Received a nomination certificate for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year. Gala will be on April 29 at Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam. Hoping to have enough going to get a table. When booking please mention you are with the Rotary Club of Port Moody so we can all sit together.
RIPS is planned for March 18 from 10am to 12:30am Coquitlam Club involved with the TriCities Urban Forest Forum at Douglas College March 7 at 7pm, more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1135151557184929 Search for the Perfect Pint, sold 10% of the tickets. Glen is starting the media campaign. Get your tickets
today before we sell out !!! March 11 is Heritage Mtn. Cleanup if the snow is gone. Meet at Gallaghers at 9:00AM Sharp
May & Peter updated the Volunteer Management.
Very well done presentation. Please tell your friends, neighbours and family that we will be looking for volunteers. Paprika is the word !!!!
Thirsty Thursday at the Legion had a great turnout and looks like the place to be. Join the group next month.
AND THEY ARE OFF - Glen, Al & Brian.....We wish them an amazing trip. Our Rotary Club of Port Moody is making a 'huge' difference in Belize, and I'm sure the guys will come back with wonderful stories. Can't wait to hear!!!!.
Thank you to Peter M & Gayle for the notes and photos.
Guests:
Mark George Incoming president of Poco Centennial Club
Sujata Lama from Royal Bank and was a Rotaractor
President Paul - Happy Birthday
Susan Thirsty Thursday on March 2 will be at Legion until May
PETS Susan was reasonably well behaved, reported by Glen.
Danne Dunlop updated us on the pleasure the residents have with Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor, held on last Friday of the month. Pies are donated by Thrifty's. If anyone else would like to help Danne, please let him know.
RIBFEST Sponsorship is moving forward with one of the major sponsors being finalised. Thank you Mike C. for all your work.
Please vote for Rotary Club of Port Moody for Not-For-Profit of the Year in the Tri-Cities Chamber 2023 Business Excellence Awards. Vote once vote often !!!!
Polar Plunge was last Saturday 10:30 at Rocky Park Point. Thank you to Ian, Trish, Glen, Susan, & Rick for participating.
Upcoming Events
March 11- Grants Management Seminar Bellingham
March 25 -District Assembly
May 5-7 - District Conference $350
Port Coquitlam Pub Night at the Cat and Fiddle coming up for $25 for a beer and burger, includes bacon and cheese.
Presentation was by Mark George on Toastmasters.
Was not aware of the connections between Rotary and Toastmasters.
Toastmasters is a club and is very highly structured, timed to the minute and is about public speaking. Every speech is evaluated in a safe environment.
Rumour has it public speaking is the number one fear.
Mark explained how toastmaster works and not everyone does speeches at the meeting. It is more on how we communicate with others.
Found Toastmasters has provided him with more than public speaking and it has helped in today to today communications.
Mark provided an evaluation of our meeting speakers. Many Um's & AH's were recorded.
Dan reported that the10th container being sent to Ukraine. Global TV is showing a story on Ukraine on Saturday evening and may include one of our containers being unloaded.
The Polar Bear Plunge was a great success. Here is Ian's notes:
We had a great day..set up our tent and had our crew of divers and supporters....cccooold!..great event and we are looking to commit bigger and better next year. I have suggested to Fraser that we should go with hot chocolate and pancake breaky next time..they run it we support it...hopefully rest of club will agree...we'll see...
A great way for Paul to celebrate his 63rd b'day and good fun and sense of accomplishment of all of those that dunked!
Rotary Octopi - Freezing for a Reason...
Photo evidence attached....with corobortrating witness/ support of Alan Schmelzel, May & Lee, Rick, Susan & Jim and Claire....a huge thank you to Clayton for participating and loaning the Hawaii gear, Glen for his sense of humor and willingness to help get the message out and to all of those who contributed! We set a target of $1,000 and have over achieved so far to the tune of $ 2500 with more expected before closing donation site on Mar 5th. Hope I have not forgotten anyone!
What a great group of Rotarians !!!!
Look for more photos on 2023 February Random Photos library and thank you to Clayton for all the fabulous photos.
Get ready to RIP - We need lots of volunteers to help out.
A ''bunch' showed up to Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Thank you to all who came to help. Great Community Service work and showing pride in Port Moody.
Team Rotary Octopi - Freezing for a Reason.......
written by Glen.....
Things are going swimmingly well. We have a team for the Polar Plunge - a nice day at the beach in support of Special Olympics. It takes place February 25 at Rocky Point Park.
Thanks to our leader, Ian, and his advisor, Rick our Team Name is Rotary Octopi - Freezing for a Reason.
So far Rick, Glen, Trish, Rick and Lee are on board. Bill Lawrie is "this close" to signing up. as we are Team Octopi we need at least 8 - so join us. So come on! It's not Mexico but you can dream...
Get bold and cold to help Special Olympics BC athletes get back in the game!
Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC!
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC events are staged in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics BC. The Polar Plunge is a proud LETR tradition, and every year thousands of people get bold and cold at events around the world.
Register for the Rocky Point Park Polar Plunge today and #Plunge4SOBC!
We have had some 'major' Anniversaries this month.
Gayle & Bob - 60 years
Yvonne & Andy - 41 years
Meghan & Paul - 35 years.
Congratulations to all of you xoxo
We need your vote....Vote now and vote often !!!!
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) has unveiled the finalists for its 2023 business excellence awards from a combined 100 nominations.
We are pleased to have been named a finalist in the Not-For-Profit of the Year category.
Show your support for service organizations in our community by voting for the Non-Profit of your choice. And yes, we would appreciate your vote.
Cleone informed us on PP Trudy's health condition . She will be having surgery in late March. Please keep her in your prayers.
Here is Trudy's note to all:
Hi everyone...just to let folks know..I now have a surgery date of March 30....expecting a hospital and, if needed, rehab stay afterwards. If any drastic symptom changes before then, my orders are to get to VGH for assessment for emergency surgery..but that seems unlikely to occur.
Meanwhile using the time to get as organized as possible..like taxes, etc. Feeling no real differences..walking a bit like a drunken sailor, tire easily but otherwise fairly normal. Limiting in person social contacts to avoid getting sick before..Covid was a great dry run! Have had so many wonderful messages of care and concern...the gifts of friendship are many...as the saying goes...an embarrassment of riches! Thanks all..and again, I’m happy to have people share this info for me.💗 Trudy
Happy Birthday to PP Isabella Beane
Search for the Perfect Pint has 12 breweries signed on and Westwood Honda agreed to be a Sponsor. Looking for 20 breweries
Will need volunteers to visit to breweries to handout pamphlets.
Susan mentioned we got a thank you from Eagle Ridge Manor for the Valentines cards.
As mention in the Golden Spike newsletter Navid Morawej is the Tri-Cities Chamber Member of the Year for 2023
Thank you to Trish & Ian for hosting the Book Club & Super bowl party. We all had a great time on Saturday. Trish was pleased her team won. Go Kansas City Chiefs !!!
Polar Bear Plunge on the 25 Feb and Rotary has entered a team, Rotary Octopi - Freezing for a Reason. Hoping to raise at least $1,000 and looking for team members to take the plunge.
Thank you Clayton for providing black aprons for Ribfest VIP area.
Dan had a meeting with the local representative and gave an update on the containers to Ukraine. Saw pictures on the beds and other equipment being used in the hospitals. Another container being packed. Cuba received our container and is now unpacking it and distributing the contents.
Peter Muir gave his classification presentation with a video. For those who missed it you can view it at www.cedarmaple.ca/petermuir.mp4
Thank you Peter Cuthbert for organizing Rotary Shirt Day.
Look who went to PETS? We want to hear the stories President Elect Susan !!!
Thank you to Peter M for taking notes and Yvonne for photos:
Welcome our guest Kathryn Jackson
Happy Birthday Brian W.
Wine & Book Club met at Ian & Trish's home
Received Valentine cards from 10th Coquitlam Beavers, and along with others were delivered on Friday.
Cleone update. Had the interactor's on zoom and raised $1,200 for equipment. Visited the second school, hosted by Coquitlam Club, Attending one of the classes. Held a children's festival fundraiser for the foundation. Leave for Nairobi tomorrow.
Search for a Perfect Pint work continues and thank you to Alan K for all his work. Get your tickets for you and your friends NOW before we go public.
The Search For the Perfect Pint features dozens of breweries and food vendors for you to sample all for a $50.
Not only is this a celebration of great craft beer, it’s also a major findraising event for the Port Moody Rotary Club. All the proceeds goes directly back into the community and to support Rotary projects.
Rick called Frank & Alan forward and handed them a envelope
Then Ian, Darrell and Alan were presented with gifts for their contributions to other activities.
Cleanup was done again on Saturday. Thank you to those that came to help.
Ian & Trish held a Super Bowl Party on Sunday at their house. Thank you for your donations for the kids in Tanzania. We will be able to support them for 1 year schooling, food and uniforms for school.
Congratulations to:
1st Quarter - Neil [Clara]
2nd Quarter - May
3rd Quarter - Rick
Game - Rick
Get bold and cold to help Special Olympics BC athletes get back in the game!
Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC!
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC events are staged in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Runfor Special Olympics BC. The Polar Plunge is a proud LETR tradition, and every year thousands of people get bold and cold at events around the world.
Register for the Rocky Point Park Polar Plunge today and #Plunge4SOBC!
Polar Bear plunge, Ian Trish & Susan will be taking part on Sat Feb 25. Looking for group name and others to join. Paul will be joining as it is his birthday.
What should we call this group of brave Rotarians?
Ian presented Ribfest Bar Operations Overview that included a Working Map, Bar Stations, Bar Setup, Volunteers, Security, Logistical Considerations, Operations Flow & Emergency Plan. Bar training will be July 2
We welcome back Clayton Anderson as our only guest this week.
Peter M said every member received a message this morning informing those who are assisting with Ribfest that it is the best time to apply for your police information check. The email contains instructions and the letter needed for the application. Please send your clearance letter to volunteers@portmoodyrotary.ca. When the general volunteering is opened the required volunteers will be information at the time of registration.
Vida informed the club the Thirfty's Glassware coupons provided 36 sets of glasses. for Bea's Kloset
Cleone, from Kenya, give a toast to Alan for packing a tent in the container to SA as it was used as a medical tent by the doctors. She did a Rotary presentation at the local club. Planned a children festival for next week. Purchase compressor and tools from the Rotaractors. The car purchase got the car working and the kids have been driving it around until it ran out of gas.
Glen gave an update of Toastmaster & Rotary with an open house on Feb 8 , 9 to 10:30 am at KW Training Room, 111-2099 Lougheed Hwy, PoCo.
Alan... Search for the Perfect Pint, May 5, and has the liquor licence.
A huge big Thank you to the Coquitlam Sunrise for the donation for Island House - Helena Bay - in South Africa.....
This is an International Project to Assist the Severely Disabled
Alistair is setting up a portal for Protecting our Children…from Sextortion, Human Trafficking, Gang Recruitment, in cooperation with the other Rotary clubs.
What a guy !!!!
Dan's the Man for sure. Thank you for your Classification talk Dan. You are an amazing human being and we are so grateful you are a huge part of the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Dan give his classification talked for us new members. Grew up on PEI and had an extensive career with TD bank across Canada. Each moved became a member of the local Rotary Club. Has been involved with Ronald McDonald House & was the President of the local Chamber of Commerce. Now retired. He has visited South Africa, Belize & the Philippines all related to Rotary World Help. Now RWH is working with Ethiopia to deliver beds and related items for the new hospital, & with a Winnipeg group on the delivery costs. Dan has been to 5 International Rotary conventions.
Alan added Dan about his perfect attendance for 42 years.
Valentine cards were created and will be delivered next week to the seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor.
Once again this year our Rotary Club made Valentines for Eagle Ridge Manor Residents. Thank you to Susan, May, Vida. Trish and Lorraine for make these. We know that the residents will be thrilled with them.
February 8th - Toastmasters
Did you know that Toastmasters and Rotary have a connection? They do at the international level - and locally. Incoming PoCo President Mark George is active in Toastmasters and he extends an invitation to us attend an Open House this week.
The Down to Business Toastmasters Club in Port Coquitlam is having an Open House on Wednesday, February 8. Guests are welcome. This looks like the perfect way to explore whether Toastmasters might help you improve your public speaking.
In 2019 Toastmasters International and Rotary International, formed a unique strategic alliance. The opportunity for Toastmasters members is primarily to establish fellowship and make new connections, contribute more to communities, and potentially elevate clubs. Rotary members have the opportunity to develop new skills and may ask to visit Toastmasters clubs or receive evaluations. Toastmasters also developed eight educational courses for Rotarians and Rotaractors, available on Rotary International’s Learning Center, which can be accessed by their members in nine languages.
Thank you to Peter Muir for the notes from this meeting and to Gayle, Brian & Yvonne for the photos.
With Starbucks' coffee and Divano's muffins Ian presided over our off-site meeting at Brave Brewing - Site B and was well attended.
Amber Miller, Engagement Specialist at Traction on Demand provided us with an overview of Brave Brewing - Site B operations.
Site B was to be their brewery location but with the purchase of The Bakery Brewery, now called Brave. The future is bright for Site B as it will be an open concept location for events and office rentals for community associations, local businesses and the public.
They are community oriented. One initiative is working with the City and PoMo Arts on future endeavours. They have a trailer with two meeting rooms, a food truck and a coffee/beer trailer. Site B is still in the planning stage but is available for special events.
Amber talked about the company's exciting vision going forward.
We are planing to make use of the space for Ribfest bar training.
Thank you to Ian for setting this up.
More photos in 2023 January Random photos album
Last Mile Project - update from Ron from the Coquitlam Rotary Club.
I wanted to provide you with an update on the Last Mile Program in Ukraine with regards to the latest fundraising campaign for Generators.
I received this information this morning from Dmytro in Kyiv, including the photos that I have attached below.
The $29,730 Canadian that we raised in this second fundraising campaign was transferred to the Rotary Club of Oberstdorf Germany in mid December and converted to 20,494 Euros. The Rotarians there managed to buy 2 generators, one smaller 11 kwt generator for 5,434 Euros (see upper left photo) and one larger 14 kwt generator for 9,989 Euros (upper right photo and lower right photo). They have just over 5,000 Euros left for purchase of a further generator.
The two purchased generators are now in Eastern Ukraine where the largest one is being used in a kitchen (lower left photo) providing meals for homeless refugees. The other one is more mobile and is being used to provide power during unexpected power outages.
Thanks again for all your generosity, as it is providing warmth and comfort to some Ukrainian citizens.
Ron
Coquitlam Club - Bottles & Bites fundraiser -
Glen reported:
Event was a success - about 150 in attendance. Great Food from the spring street common Kitchen. Fabulous wine selections by Coquitlam Rotarian Jason Ocenas - who was also a good MC. Good Food. Good Wine. Good Fun.
January 25th is an 'offsite' meeting......Please go to
BRAVE BREWING
3012 Murray Street, Port Moody 9 same building as Casadia Sports Group
7:30 AM - Cost $10.00 CASH please
Amber Miller will be our host
Gayle took notes & photos from Peter M. for the Spike. Thank you
President Paul opened the meeting Great turnout today, with one visitor, Peter Roundhill from the Rotary Club of Lions Gate
Vida picked up the last stickers to get glasses from Thrifty’s, to give to the Soroptimists for lady’s in need of kitchen supplies. Gayle also received a box of utensils and plates from Rick.
Linda reported that our Rotary Club received over $1,300 from Port Moody Liquor store. Great going everyone.
Susan asked us to do Valentines Cards for Eagle Ridge manor, a group is getting together on Friday to make these cards.
Ian and Susan will attend the District Grants Training on February 4th. March 25th is the District Assembly in Surrey. Please register for this. We need at least 8 members to go. BrianD donated a new speaker for our Club to use , thanks.
Some of the BEST meetings we have are Classification talks and May did not disappoint us. Thank you May.. Well done.
May Luong was our Guest speaker today with her Classification talk.
May learned about us by volunteering at RIBFEST. She also would like to volunteer with Shred-A -Thon. May can speak 4 languages. English, Cantonese and Mandarin. She does a lot of Volunteering along with Lee her husband. May is a Certified Dental Assistant, and currently is a Integration Support Worker. Thanks so much May, for all the involvement you bring to us.
We did happy $’s today which is always fun with Darrell as the Sgt. at Arms.
Ian announcement about the fundraiser on the day of Super Bowl for the kids in Tanzania for $10.00. So let’s support a great cause.
Also don’t forget to get a Criminal record check from the Port Moody police so you can volunteer at RIBFEST. Peter M has sent out the CRC to everyone to fill out. Please do so as soon as possible.
Rick brought kitchen utensils and plates for Soroptimists.
Nice to see everyone at St James Well and on line
Belize - It is so rewarding to know that the medical supplies that we send through RWH are being useful to them. Thank you for sharing this Glen and Al.
Blueberries are sweet, nutritious and wildly popular.
Often labeled a superfood, they are low in calories and incredibly good for you.
They’re so tasty and convenient that many people consider them their favorite fruit.
News from the Abbotsford Rotary Club
Blueberry Blitz
Please note that we have two days coming up in February when you will have your last opportunity to purchase blueberries (at a reduced rate) before the summer season.
The price is still $30/box, if ordered in advance. If you show up without having pre-ordered, the price will be $35/box.
You will find all the details, including a link for online ordering, at the following web site:
Bring you Thrifty's stickers in today please.......
Last chance to redeem your stamps! Vida is collecting all the stamps and will go and purchase glassware for 'Bea's Kloset'. Thank you Vida for organizing this.
Susan read a wonderful letter that she received from Rick about the coming Rotary Year. YES Susan you will have a 'handle' on this.
It was so nice to meet Tim from Tanzania and Hildegard [6] and Joseph [7]
We found out that Hildegard wants to be a doctor, and Joseph wants to be a pilot. We will once again this year support these two children for $500.00 each so that they can go to school, have a uniform and get fed at school. Remember when we have our Super Bowl party, this is where the money will go.
Thanks Ian and Trish for putting this party on. Mark Sunday, February 12th on your calendars.
Cleone gave us an update from Kenya, but had to leave in a hurry to go milk a cow !!!! Always fun to see her on line.
Lots of Happy Dollars and most were because we are happy to have Gary back to Rotary. We sure laughed at Gary's story of his drinking problem. Oh my goodness !!!!
Best wishes go to Danne's Kerry's son, for a speedy recovery. Lots of people going away to the sunshine and we are all happy that RIBFEST 2023 is on the way.
Great turnout to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on Saturday. Thank you to all who came and thanks to Alan who organizes this. Glen, Marcia and Claire also showed up for coffee. 8 Bags of trash was collected. Well done group !!!!
AG Glen reports !!
Our neighbour clubs have some events coming up over the next few weeks and they look like a fun way to survive the remaining weeks of winter.
Do you like wine? Rotary Club of Coquitlam has an upcoming social event called 'The Perfect Pairing.' This inaugural event is taking place on Saturday January 28 at the All Saints Parish Hall in Coquitlam. The event consists of 7 local wines each paired with a food dish. You will learn about each wine and how the dish and wine compliment each other.
Tickets are $95.00 and the proceeds support the SHARE Food Bank
Guest this week was Dr. Jim Lane from the Coquitlam Club
They are doing a fundraiser called: the Perfect Pairing - Bottles & Bites.
Let's get a table of 8 together to support.
President Paul presented Danne with his 1st Paul Harris Award. Well done Danne and Congratulations
What Rotary Month is January?
Glen explained that it is Vocational Month and gave us some suggestions on how we could utilize this in our Rotary Club.
District 5050 District Conference coming up in May 5-7th 2023.
Sign up now for discount
Click on the QR code to register
Travel to Belize with your fellow Rotarians. Direct flight from Seattle to Belize City on Saturday March 4, and then return flights on Sunday, March 12.
Contact Glen for more information.
Andy did a great presentation on the Island House.
Ian introduced Andy and explained more about this project and others that we have on the 'go'
An International project that our Rotary Club of Port Moody has supported is Island House - Helena Bay - in South Africa.....
International Project to Assist the Severely Disabled
January 7th - Memorial for Steve Gable - Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 at Glenayre Centre, 492 Glencoe Dr., Port Moody
Good to see so many at our last Rotary Meeting. We missed those that couldn't attend and we all that were there wished Gary the very BEST. xoxo
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Anniversaries:
Glen & Marcia, Al & Cathy's, Alan & Nadine, George & Linda
Birthday's: Susan
Dan did an update on Rotary World Help and all that is being done for the Ukraine. If you have blanket's or warm jackets that can go into the next container, please bring to this coming meeting. Dan will take this week only as everything has to be cataloged to go into the container.
Belize trip is March 4 - 12th, 2023.... from Glen
Letting folks who have expressed an interest in Belize, Al and I are booked. Decided on a direct flight from Seattle to Belize City on Saturday March 4, and then return flights on Sunday, March 12.
We've not made any accommodation bookings at this point, but this gives you a reference point for your air travel, if you are able to make it.
It will be a wonderful experience that you will never forget.
Let's get a group together and go to District Conference......It is always fun.
Cleone talked about her upcoming adventure to Kenya and told us all about Khayanga Wasiki. What an incredible woman who has overcome so very much. Thanks Cleone for your update.
Happy New Year everyone....I hope that this year brings you Health, Happiness, Love and lots of Adventures. Make each day special....Hug those you love....Make memories. All the very BEST in 2023.....xoxo
I read this and it really hit home how precious life is:
We hope you had a fabulous Christmas surrounded by those you love.
This says it all......
All the very BEST to each and everyone of you in this coming year. Our Rotary Club will be very busy again this year with fundraisers to help our Community.
We are looking forward to:
Search for the Perfect Pint - May 5th, 2023 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM Port Moody City Hall
Shred-a-Thon - Saturday, June 3rd - 2023 - 9:00 - 3:00 PM. Port Moody City Hall
and of course RIBFEST - July 21st - 23rd - Rocky Point Park
Thank you to our community for volunteering to make our RIBFEST a huge success.
Our AGM was well attended. The new Board for 2023-24 will be:
President - Susan Bell
Past President - Paul Mitchell-Banks
Vice President of Rotary Club of Port Moody Foundation - TBA
President Elect -TBA
Treasurer - Jim Bell
Secretary - Neil Nyberg
Club Service - Gayle Carter, Linda Balzer & May Luong
Community Service - Peter Muir
Membership - Mike Clay
New Generations- George Broderick
International - Ian MacPhail
Environmental - Cleone Todgham
Vocational - TBA
If you would like to be on the Board for 2023-24 please talk with Susan.
Innervisions Chili Lunch
Our Annual Innervisons Chili lunch was such a great success once again. We have been doing this for 22 years and every year is so special.
This year Danne, Gayle and I went to Thrifty’s to do the shopping and we were very speedy. Thanks to Thrifty’s for their donation of $500.00 and the bags that were packed with gifts for the men. We had so much was donated this year.....Lots of socks, toques lovingly made by Bill's Jackie,mugs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, pens, scarves made by May and umbrella's. Thank you to everyone who donated. You made many men very happy.
The men of Innervisons helped carry all the groceries and presents up the stairs and within moments the chopping started and the ground beef was cooking. Can’s were being opened and Bill of course was cleaning in the kitchen too.
We had Danne, chief cook, with Frank, Jim, Lee, John & Brian helping & Bill washing dishes all afternoon. Leslie and her daughter Nyah, Leslie W, set the tables & Gayle & I and put the presents together on the chairs. Great turnout…. All the guys chipped in to help make the chili the best ever.
The Chili was smelling so good by 11:00 and when the men came up at noon they were excited. Something these guys like the best is the ' Pies & Ice cream'. Thank you to Lee for going to get a couple of extra ones. We needed 6. We have some amazing ‘chefs’ in our Club and as Brian said ' we have a great team'. Thank you to everyone who came. It is so very rewarding and such a great way to start our Christmas Season.
Thanks to Brian for the photos. - 2022 Innervisons Chili lunch
Thank you everyone for supporting this project.
Gayle & Linda xoxo
Lots of great photos that Brian took in our 2022 Innervisions Chili lunch photo album. Have a look.
Coquitlam Rotary Club is doing a great fundraiser and what a great Christmas present for all.
Find The Perfect Pint Tour is back! This year you’ll have a chance to pick up some booklets in time for that perfect Christmas Gift. $40 gets you a pint at 10 participating breweries in the tri-cites area and 20% off a food item at the John B Pub. And enjoy a Spring beer as the vouchers have been extended and can be used immediately and now expire on May 31st for your beer loving friends and family. You get 10 beer for $40…wow!
Look at the Rotarians we saw and that support 'live Music' in Port Moody -
Marcus Mosley was a fantastic concert.
Our Rotary Club of Port Moody's Christmas party was a great success. So many members came and the food was a plenty. I guess when we said 5:30 start, the food went out. Thank you to all that came and a SPECIAL thanks to Trish and Ian for hosting. It was very fun. Good food and great company.
Thanks to Brian for photos.
Nice to see prospective member Leslie W, Alistair who we miss at our meetings, but is always involved, and Marcia and Sam Wise who loves people. Lots more photos in the photo album - 2022 Rotary Christmas Party
Don't forget to buy your Christmas cheer supplies at the Port Moody Liquor Store on St. John's street. Tell them that your purchase is to go to
Port Moody Rotary and our club will receive 4% of your purchase dollars.
The new Board for 2023-24 will be announced as well as other business.
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Meghan & her family for the passing of her Mom xoxo
TriCities Rotary Christmas Breakfast.
Full house at the TriCities Christmas breakfast, and everyone had a wonderful time. All the Presidents gave reports of what their clubs are doing, and have done. President Paul, did a great job talking about our Rotary Club and what we do.
We all had envelopes on our tables with one day of the 12 days of Christmas in the envelope. So much fun !!!
12 Days of Rotary Christmas.
One the 1st day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, a meeting that ended on time
2nd Day of Christmas, Rotary Gave to me, 2 Starfish programs
3rd Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 3 ribs
4th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 4 vibrant clubs
5th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 5 golden wheels
6th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 6 new members
7th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 7 areas of focus
8th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 8 vans to Ukraine
9th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 9 fines for Leo
10th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 10 service projects
11th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 11 loaded containers
12th Day of Christmas, Rotary gave to me, 12 months of meetings
December 14 -Innervisions Chili lunch. We have lots of volunteers, thank you for helping.
December 17 - Rotary Club of Port Moody Christmas Party - Ian & Trish's home. Thank you for hosting.
December 18 - Share Christmas Train - Let Peter know if you want to help
January 7th - Memorial for Steve Gable - 1:30 to 3:30 at Glenayre Centre, 492 Glencoe Dr., Port Moody
Our meeting this week is at the Vancouver Golf and Country Club. 7:00AM - For our TriCities Rotary Christmas Breakfast.
Wear your best Christmas outfit or come as you are comfortable. It is always a great opportunity to meet the members of the other Rotary Clubs.
Hope to see you there.
'Twenty 21' of us were on zoom this past week as there was a 'bit' of snow.
Guests were Graham and Mike Jennings from the Men's Shed
Leslie Watt - potential member
December 14th - Rotary Club of Port Moody AGM. Please try and attend.
December 14th - Innervisions Chili lunch
December 18th - Christmas train -serving hot chocolate
Birthday's were Gayle & Dave
Anniversaries - Glen & Marcia
It is with a heavy heart that our own Steve Gable passed away after a very lengthy illness and a long hard fight. We send our love to Erin. RIP Steve xoxo
Our speakers this week were from Port Moody's Men Shed.
Men's Shed..
Great presentation by Graham about the Port Moody's Men's Shed. He gave us the history of Men's Shed that started in Australia .
Port Moody's Men's Shed was founded in 2021.
They meet and all are welcome on Thursday's at 10:00 AM at the Port Moody Museum. One of the projects they would like to have completed by this Spring is the Purple Martin & Osprey nesting areas in Rocky Point.
Men Helping Men
Contact name
Chris Staddon
Email
cstaddon@gmail.com
The new Port Moody Men's Shed is located at the Port Moody Station Museum.
Scheduled weekly meetings are at 10am. on Thursday mornings. Feel free to drop by.
Port Moody Rotary raised $968 during Poppy Tagging 2022
May was not feeling well so she will do her Classification talk another time.
President Paul opened the meeting
We missed Brian and Gary starting us out with O'Canada, but we ended up doing a pretty good job of singing.....Well done Rotary !!!!
We are very happy to say that our Guests this week were:
Leslie Watt on Zoom and a prospective new member
Leslie Courchesne a prospective new member
Our President Elect, Susan has registered for Pre-PETS and will learn a lot from that experience.
If you are interested in being on the Board for 2023-24 please contact Susan as soon as possible.
December 7th - Joint Christmas Breakfast at the Vancouver Golf Club at 7:00 AM. This is the opportunity to wear that Ugly Christmas Sweater or your BEST Christmas outfit. You are more than welcome however you attend. Please let us know if you will be attending as they need numbers for the Golf Club. Cost will be $25.00. An invitation has gone out to you.
December 14th - Innervisions Chili lunch
We have collected most everything we need. A few more scarves would be helpful as well as some mugs. Check out your kitchens and see if you have any 'mugs' you don't use or don't need and bring them to the next meeting.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated items. The hand knitted toques that Jackie did are wonderful and she may be getting orders now from Rotarians. ;o)
December 17th - Our Rotary Club of Port Moody Christmas Party at the MacPhail's. An invitation was sent out so you can sign up. Please bring your beverages of choice and an appetizer to share.
December 18 - Christmas Train will be arriving in Port Moody just behind the Rec. Centre at 4:45 PM. The guest entertainers this year are MacKenzie Porter and Virginia to Vegas. Our Rotary Club gives out hot chocolate and all the donations go to our food bank, Share. If you are interested in helping out, please let Peter know.
March 3-11, 2023 - Trip to Belize. For anyone who is interested please get a hold of Glen or Al S. Book your flights as soon as possible and whether or not you would like to spend the first few days on the beach and then get to work helping in Belize City.
We have some World Cup Soccer Fans in our Rotary Club and Peter leads the pack. Go Canada Go !!!
President Paul was collecting Happy Dollars and we all had lots to be Happy about !!!
Powerful talk today from Navid - Women's Right to Fight for Democracy
I can't even begin to write about how powerful Navid's talk today was on the women of Iran. The courage the people of Iran have to stand up to the government to fight for Democracy is beyond what we will ever know.
We would all like to thank Navid for this presentation and for informing us about Iran and what the media does not tell us.
FREEDOM is essential in our lives and we must all watch that it is not taken away here, in our very own country.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
SUSAN is our President Elect and everyone is more than happy. Congratulations Susan, you will be an excellent President in 2023 - 24
The Foundation dinner was well attended Dan, Glen, Rick, Paul and Susan. Well done Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Birthday singing for Cleone & George
Vida - When shopping at Thrifty's please save the stamps for Bea's Kloset.
The decorating the Manor was a huge success. Thank you to Cleone and Peter for organizing yet again.
Peter wrote:
We have been so lucky with the weather this morning, a bit cold but sunny.
We took down and installed brand new lights. We installed over 300-400 ft of new and old lights.
Thanks to Cleone for organizing the inside decorations..... yet again!!!!!
Thanks to Lori Carlisle for suppling Hot Coffee and Doughnuts too.
Amazing support from our Club. Big thanks have to go to the following:-
In no particular order:-
George Broderick
Darrell Burnham
Gayle Carter
John Crowther
Dan Dunlop
Brian Dunne & his Son
Allan Kabatoff & Lisa
Bill Lawrie
May Luong
Paul Mitchell-Banks
Neil Nyberg
Aziz Saleh
Alan Schmelzel
Cleone Todgham
Steve Witiuk
Big thanks also go to Lee, Mo Navid & Larry Smith & Gail Bishop
Please forgive me if left any one out
Thanks to to Paul Droulis of The Canadian Tire Company for donating over 200 ft of new lights!
Thank you all! It is always fun working together, and a great way to get to know each other better.
Cheers
Peter
Pic: The start of the lights project
More photos in photo library: 2022 Manor Christmas decorating
Cleone wrote:
Manor Christmas Magic!
It is wonderful to watch the eyes of the residents as they see their home being transformed by a myriad of twinkling lights outside, ceilings decked with boughs, warm wreaths cozying up the hallways, colourful Christmas trees bringing back memories, and a spirit of Christmas magic welcoming all throughout the manor inside and out.
We make a great team - staff, volunteers, manor residents, Rotarians and their families.
Thank you for adding Christmas sparkle to the Manor for those who live, work and visit there
Merry Christmas!
November 23rd Tonight - at the Balzer's
5:00 pm - Public Profile & Media
6:00 pm - Board meeting.
Bring something to share if you like and President Paul is bringing the red and white beverages.
And speaking about Public Profile, thank you to Glen for this ad he put on Facebook.
Well done Glen....and if you see this on Facebook, please 'like' and share with your FB friends.
Thank you to Susan for representing out Rotary Club of Port Moody at the Remembrance Day service in Port Moody...
Heritage Mtn. Clean up was last Saturday - Reminder to be there at maybe 8:45 as we leave right at 9:00 AM
Small group but 6 bags of Trash . Thank you to all who showed up. Gail, we are sorry we missed you.
November 16th, -District Foundation Dinner will be well represented by our Rotary Club. Glen, Dan, Rick & Paul
November 19th - Decorate Eagle Ridge manor 9:00 AM - noon.
November 23rd - Marketing meeting at 5:00 PM and Board meeting - Balzer's 6:00 PM
December 7th - Christmas Breakfast - Vancouver Golf Club 7:15AM
December14th - Innervisions Chili lunch. - Please bring your socks, scarves, toothpaste & brushes to Rotary this week.
Cleone is the Chair of our Environmental Service this year.
AHH - BREATHE - LISTEN - BE
We have done many environmental initiatives over the years and Cleone gave credit to Brian W. for heading this up.
Mossom Creek [Audio Visual equip, mounted salmon, pond liner, partnered in cougar mount, handicap door access] Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd., RIPS, RIBFEST recycling, Seaview School [zoo is microscopes] , Manor Ivy pull.
Cleone has many more ideas for this coming year. Well done Cleone & Club.
RI FOUNDATION
HOW DOES THE ROTARY FOUNDATION RECOGNIZE ROTARY CLUBS?
Donations to the Foundation are essential to securing and expanding our programs throughout the world. We recognize with gratitude clubs that make extraordinary contributions.
• 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club: These are clubs in which all dues-paying members are Paul Harris Fellows. The club receives a banner. This is a one-time recognition, but the intent is that the club will maintain its status. • 100% Foundation Giving Club: This banner is given to clubs that have an average of US$100 in per capita giving and in which every dues-paying member donates at least $25 during the year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, the Endowment, or approved global grants.
• Every Rotarian, Every Year Club: This banner is awarded to clubs that have a minimum Annual Fund contribution of $100 per capita during the year and in which every dues-paying member personally contributes at least $25 to the Annual Fund in that time period. Will you help our club be recognized by the Foundation this year
And speaking of Poppies....thank you to Neil for organizing our Rotary Club to sell Poppies last Saturday. We had lots of photos and I will add Neil's humour that we all love.
Poppy People
Caution…content may include cute animal….
Starbucks bucks Nov 05
Three canvassers …and a bush
one more
Yes we were all on ZOOM and we had a few guest.
Thank you to Michael Berrisford from the Chilliwack Club, Malcolm Kennedy from the Sunrise Club and Patrick and Tanya I 'think' from Chilliwack.
Happy Birthday to :
Kerry and both Peter's ....Peter C & Peter M. We decided to save our birthday 'singing' until we meet again.
Thirsty Thursday looked like fun and thank you to Peter C for the photo. Peter said: 'Good time with Bill, Jackie, Neil. Great to see Alistair and catch up with his news. He brought two friends, Shawn and Gail with him which made an even better turn out on a cold rainy Thursday.
RIBFEST 2022
Al did an outstanding presentation on our Port Moody RIBEST 2022
He gave thanks to Frank & Alistair & Mike for the weekly meeting since January. AND we all know that those meetings paid off for a very successful year. Also huge thanks to Mike P for putting together all the financial statements and reports.
2022 was our year 6 and we had 465 Volunteers !!!! WOW.....thank you to our amazing community for coming out to make this very special community event a HUGE success.
Al also gave big thanks to all the leaders of the Committees....
Well what's next? Who is going to step up to be the Chairs on RIBFEST 2023?
Alan S will be having a meeting very soon with anyone who would like to be a part of our RIBFEST 2023. Please let Alan know where you would like to volunteer. We have members who have already stepped up to be leads but we will need many more.
Thank you to the other Rotary Clubs also for all the hard work they did to make this event the BEST...
WELL DONE EVERYONE !!!!
Brian & George were out at Rotary Westhill park putting up the new sign.....
Thanks GB for your help.....
More photos in the gallery at the bottom of Spike.
November 19th from 9-12 - Decorate the Manor......Sign up to help please. If you have a ladder, please bring along. Peter & Cleone would like to know who will be helping.
BEA'S KLOSET
Bea’s Kloset is a Soroptimist free “store” for girls and women who leave foster care and transition homes. Bea’s Kloset provides new or gently used household items such as linens, dishes, small appliances, etc., to assist in setting up their new home.
Bring your 'stamps' in from Thrifty's for Bea's Kloset so we can donate Glasses to these women.
December 14th, 2022 - Innervisions Chili lunch. -
Gayle is collecting - Mugs, Socks, Toothbrushes and paste, toques, gloves & scarves. Please bring to the meeting. This is a fun event and please sign up to help. Notice has gone out to help.
Thank you to Peter for reminding us to purchase your 'beverages' from Port Moodyliquor store - 2929 St. Johns Street, AND ask that your purchase go to PORT MOODY ROTARY CLUB...... We get a 5% rebate if you mention the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Peter has the 'secret' amount to date and we will be announcing at the end of December what the total amount will be. Shhhh.....but keep purchasing, & guzzling as Peter says.
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WHAT IS A PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY MEMBER ?
The Paul Harris Society recognizes people who commit to contributing US$1000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved global grant.
The Society’s purpose is to honor and thank people for their generous and ongoing support of The Rotary Foundation.
Paul Harris Society contributions count toward several different kinds of individual recognition, and members receive a chevron-style pin and a certificate.
Members are also registered in the Paul Harris Society Report.
Ask Neil for a Paul Harris Society membership form to provide this ongoing support to the Foundation!
WOW what a presentation by our Newport Village 'Little Butcher Shop' Taryn Barker
Taryn did an excellent job telling us who she is and how she got involved with 'butchering'
She is the President of Shop Local and a true entrepreneur who we are so fortunate to have right here in our community.
She started her business in 2012 with a partner and then in 2017 bought the business and has been on her own ever since. Taryn has travelled many places in the world looking to make her shop 'up to date' with that of Europe and Australia and New Zealand. She was on the Canadian Butcher Team and is looking to start a BC Butcher competition. With the amount of questions our Club had for her, I'm guessing more of our members will be shopping at "The Little Butcher' from now on.
Celebrating birthdays were Susan, Terry's better half , Mike C and Andy B
On zoom this week was Al S., Cleone, May and Michael B from Chilliwack ;o)
Ian gave a short presentation about what happened at the International meeting, and Glen showed the 'Congratulations' video that they did for the Prison inmates that have passed their exams.
Well done video..!!!!
Here are a few 'still' from that video
Marketing and Public image meeting and Board meeting was held at President Paul's. Lots of wine and the ideas were flowing !!!!
It was great to see Alistair, Rick & Bill there, along with Gayle, Neil, Susan, President Paul, and Linda.
It's a date !!!
October 28th.....Friday at 4:30 Parkside Brewery
Get in on the ground floor of a new tradition - Monthly happy hours with members of the 4 Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities - Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Coquitlam Sunrise and, of course, the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Our first get together will be Friday, October 28 at 430 PM. The idea is that we will, over time, explore some of the many fine establishments in the area. We begin this month, at Parkside a place we all know and love...
Reconnect with our friends and colleagues in the other clubs.
Feel to bring some friends or colleagues, especially if they have an interest in Rotary.
I hope to see you there.
AG Glen
Just want to say Hi to a few members we haven't seen in awhile and want you to know we are thinking about you and miss you at our meetings. Alan K, Wolf, Patty, Steve W, Alistair & Steve G.
Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.....
Cleone & her gang organized a wonderful celebration 'Remembering Jeannie'.
We received this the next day from Cathy Morton
So after my run today, I picked up some litter along Bedwell Bay Road. I’d been thinking about Jeannie and what she said about feathers and dimes being a “sign” from her. I even said to her, in my head, OK Jeannie, if you’re out there, send me the sign. And guess what I found?
I will keep it as a memento, and a reminder that there may be more to the universe than we realize.
Environmental Service started this year with a BANG.....
Congratulations to Cleone for a job well organized.
This is what she wrote....
Rotary RIPS Rocked!
We pulled out 77 bags of ivy and blackberry this year.
There were 60 volunteers that worked on this sunny Thanksgiving weekend:
35 - SUCCESS
5 - Innervisions
4 - School
3 - Interactors
2 - Burke Mountain Naturalists
1 - City - Angela Crampton
8 - Friends of Rotary
7- Rotarians
A special thanks to our club members:
Brian W, for picking up the tools from Noon's Creek, food and organizing.
Gayle, for managing the volunteers and food.
Bill, thanks for helping me pick up the Rotary stuff and working like crazy.
Aziz, for managing people and taking pictures.
George B, for taking care of the volunteers.
Mike C, for pitching in with a smile.
Angela Crampton, from the City for the ease with which she is to work with and all that she does!
Noon's Creek, for supporting us with your tools.
Juliana, from SUCCESS, for delaying her retirement for two weeks so that she could organize her group for this event!
Pulling invasives makes a difference to the biodiversity, aesthetIcs and the safety of the park and a fun community building event.
Thanks!
Cleone Todgham
Guests were:
District Governor Raj
Moti Bali - Honorary Member of the White Rock Rotary Club
DG Raj was our guest speaker this past week and it is always a pleasure to have our District Governor come to visit.
DG Raj was born in India and came to Canada in 1973 and has worked around the globe on large scale water resource projects.
Thank you for your important message to our Rotary Club of Port Moody and we all look forward to seeing you again at the District Conference in May.
DG Raj gave past AG Al a most deserving award as the Outstanding member of the Rotary Club of Port Moody. He also gave Al a much deserved compliment as the BEST AG in the District.
We celebrated lots of Birthdays
Rick, Alan, Darrell, May & Linda
Have YOU paid your dues? It's overdue......
October 15th - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.
Meet at Gallaghers at 9:00 AM
November 16 - District 5050 Dinner
May 5- 7 - District Conference in Surrey at the Sheraton Hotel
Vida - Bea's Closet -Raise a Glass !!!! Save your Thriftys' coupons for Glassware for Bea's Closet. Drop off to any Rotarian or to the Well. Poster is on the post as you enter the Well.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody is sending Congratulations to the people serving sentence in the Belize prison. We are so proud of the accomplishments you have made with the programs you signed up for on the Rachel devices we sent. Happy Graduation day !!!!
Please keep Susan and Jim in your thoughts and prayers. Susan's Mom passed away.
Susan took over for President Paul and did a great job. Well organized and can she ever 'hit that bell'.
Don't forget that DG Raj is going to speak at our Rotary Club this week. Let's have a full house !!!!
Thirsty Thursday has been changed to Wednesday October 5th for just this week. Come to the Well at 5:30 to share a pint or two with fellow Rotarians.....
RIPS is this weekend - Saturday October 8th. Come on out to help.
Innervisions Chili lunch will be on Wednesday, December 14th. Thrifty's have given us a gift certificate to purchase the food. Thank you Thrifty's.
Gayle has asked to please bring, socks, mugs, toothbrushes and paste, toques for gifts for the men
Every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM.
Contact Al S for more information. Everyone invited.....
Guest speaker this week was our very own Terry M. Terry and Susan took a trip to the UK, Ireland and Scotland this summer. Terry did a slide show of the places they went and the drinks they drank. lol....
They were in Scotland when the Queen passed away and we front row centre to see the hearst drive by, both there and in London. They witnessed History for sure. Well done Terry.
Thank you to Peter for organizing a fun night for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.....
Participants were:
Host: Peter & Cindy [Called the Wellies Gang]
Guests: Danne & Kerry, Terry & Susan, Gary & Hazel
Host: Gayle & Bob
Guests: George & Yolanda, Neil & Donna
Host: Ian & Trish
Guests: May & Lee, Susan & Jim, Linda & George
After all the work Peter did his night started out with a 'little car' problem. This is what happened the next day.....
A community grant from years ago. We just received this thank you with plaque:
Please keep Ann Hulbert in your thoughts and prayers. She is in the hospital.
Summer Sundays Christmas Show
Get your tickets for Eagle Eyes - Saturday December 10th, 2022
Another good day for the Rotary Club of Port Moody. President Paul inducted Peter Muir as a new member of our Rotary Club. Peter helped us at RIBFEST and we knew then he would be an excellent member. Welcome Peter.
A very well deserved Paul Harris was awarded to Clayton Anderson by Glen Brown. Brian Wormald, George Balzer and Peter Cuthbert spoke about all the good that Clayton does. Clayton has for a few years been instrumental in helping with the Parking at RIBFEST. He also helps George for Summer Sundays set up and take down along with monitoring the parking for the bands. Peter spoke about just what a good man Clayton is in everyday life. Although Clayton is not a member of our Rotary Club he is definitely a Rotarian in his heart.
Our Guest Speaker this week was Fraser Renard from the Port Moody Police.
Fraser spoke passionately about his roots in Port Moody and Port Moody Police Department. He talked about our inlet and how the PMPD does not have a boat to access emergencies on the water. A Police boat would cost about 90K. His talk was very informative and thought provoking.
Terry & Susan - 43 and Dave & Cathy - 32 celebrate their Anniversaries.
John, Wolf and Alistair's Amy celebrated Birthdays.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner is almost here. Friday, Peter will be handing you your 'envelope' at the Well, to tell you where you are going. It is always a great time and thanks to Peter for organizing. Thanks to the hosts & guests and please remember to take photos that night.
It's a good day at Rotary when you induct 3 new members. We are grateful to have
May Luong , Rick Fisher and Jim Bell as new members of our Rotary Club of Port Moody. We look forward to working with them all.
President Paul did a great job with his own special induction presentation.
It was great to see Dave Stone back at Rotary. They have been crazy busy with guests all summer.
Brian Dunne has been with our Rotary Club for 30 years. Brian is our IT guy and is always available to help when he is asked.
Classification Talks are always a favourite and Andy Berrisford did his and he didn't disappoint us.
What a guy !!!
Andy told us about his life in South Africa and his Engineering career. They moved to Canada in 2000 and then to Burnaby in 2004. Andy is a Specialist Engineer in Load Research. I'm not sure if anyone had any idea of what that was, but Andy is one intelligent man with a great sense of humour.
Thanks Andy, we all know you a bit better now.
Thirsty Thursday will be a Wild Wednesday, October 5th, this time at 5:15 - ? At St. James' Well. Will be great to see everyone there at the new time.
Thank you to Peter for organizing the Guess Who's Coming to Dinner on September 30th.Peter will let you know if you will be bringing, an appetizer, a salad or dessert and for how many people. This is always fun and if you haven't already signed up, please do and let Peter know asap.
President Paul wants to have a 'Public Image' meeting. Please let him know what dates are good for you. It will be an evening meeting.
Have you paid your Rotary Dues for this year? This is a gentle reminder to please bring your visa, cheque or cash to Rotary on Wednesday.
Thank you
September 8th, 2023
Phillip came to me today,
and said it was time to go.
I looked at him and smiled,
as i whispered that "I know"
I then turned and looked behind me,
and seen I was asleep.
All my Family were around me,
and I could hear them weep.
I gently touched each shoulder,
with Phillip by my side.
Then I turned away and walked,
with My Angel guide.
Phillip held my hand,
as he lead the way,
to a world where King's and Queens,
are Monarch's every day.
I was given a crown to wear
or a Halo known by some.
The difference is up here,
they are worn by everyone.
I felt a sense of peace,
my reign had seen its end.
70 years I had served my Country,
as the peoples friend.
Thank you for the years,
for all your time and love.
Now I am one of two again,
in our Palace up above.
Not sure who wrote this......
At the meeting our Rotary Club made cards for teachers to wish them well in this year ahead. Thank you to Cleone and Susan for delivering them.
President Paul and Daisy lead the meeting.
Peter & Jim and Rick were guests this week. Soon to be members...
Happy to see Dan back with us after his summer down east.
And our Cleone is back for a short time then back to Grandma's visits and also nice to have Mike at the meeting. AND Gayle, you are always beautiful
Susan did a wonderful power point on Community Service. If you didn't know what we do all year long, you sure do now. We are one busy Rotary Club with so many good projects. Thank you Susan for your presentation.
Past AG Al presented our Rotary Club with 2 awards from the District
We are so very proud of our Rotary Club of Port Moody for the Best Public Image award due to the website that Alistair did for us. So well done. Thank you Alistair !!!
AND to our Rotary Club for getting the Rotary Citation award from the District. Coreen was a great President and leader and made sure we had all the requirements. Thank you Coreen.
Peter & Gayle will be organizing a Guess Who's Coming to Dinner on Friday September 30th.
If you are not sure how this works......here goes.....
If you would like to be a 'host', please let us know that and how many people you can have at your table and what time you would like your guests to arrive.
As a host you are responsible for the 'main course'
If you would like to be a 'guest'.....
You will be asked to bring 'one' of the following..... an appetizer, a salad or dessert. [and you will be told for how many people]
All will please bring your 'beverage of choice' for the night.
Peter will put all the names together, draw who goes where. On Friday, September 30th, you will receive a call or an email giving you the address of where you will be going. Your 'host' will not know who is attending until they come to the door.
This is always a very fun event, and a great way to get to know our fellow Rotarians.
Thanks for your participation....
Are you going to help with RIPS?
Clean up Crew.....Thank you to all who came to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. President Paul, Darrell and his students, Mike, Neil, Alan and Peter M.
President Paul opened the meeting with Daisy watching
Guests this week:
Rick Fisher
Peter Muir
May was also in attendance.
Thank you's again to Atharva, Saam, Brian, Danne, Alan, Bill, Peter & Lee for the BBQ at Innervisions. Everyone had a good time and they cooked 36 hamburgers & smokies on 2 very small BBQ's. Great job everyone.
Remembering Jeannie will be on October 22nd, 2022 - Details to follow
Youth Exchange !!! Will we or won't we???
Would you and your family like to be a 'host family' for a Youth Exchange Student. I can tell you that it is a wonderful experience. We are still in contact with lots of our Exchange students.....here is one of our exchange sons after 30 years.
Darrell gave us the 'history' of the Downtown East Side and all the problems.......When will it ever be better.
Downtown East side is the poorest postal code in Canada
There are over 260 agencies working in the east side and well over a million dollars a day goes there......AND look at the mess it is.
1900 Main and Hastings was the centre of the business world. Rooms for rent for the local business men and workers. Those buildings are still there and you can just imagine what they look like inside a 10 x 8 room.
40% of the people on the streets are Indigenous.
5 people die each day from overdose
The story goes on and on but the 'fix' doesn't seem to be there. The housing projects that have been built seem to be working well.
Thank you Darrell for a very matter of fact report on what is going on.
Belize container arrived ......Our Rotary Club should be so very proud of all we have sent to Belize and what has been done in the Prison there. Looks like a trip to Belize will be in March.....eveeryone is welcome.
Rotary World Help - Dan Gallant......Look who is unloading the container. Thank you so much from Belize
President Paul was back. Gary led us in O'Canada in style and Danne read the invocation.
President Paul acknowledged Past AG Al [who was on zoom] for all the hard work he has done for our Rotary Clubs and to AG Glen who has taken over the position for this coming year.
Nice to have Gayle back from her vacation.
Guests this week were Peter & Jim & Daisy. We have 4 new members in the wings and we will be inducting them all soon.
Our thoughts going out to Mike, May, Rick & Frank who are under the weather. We wish them well soon.
Cleone has organized a 'Remembering Jeannie' on October 22nd and further information will go out later.
October 8th will be our Rotary RIPS.
Thank you to all the guys who helped out with Innervisions BBQ.
Frank could not help as he was not well, but Bill took over and did the shopping.
George Broderick and myself, lent out BBQ's, and thanks to Alan for taking them and the coolers to Innervisons.
May's husband, Lee came to help as well as a couple of Interactors.
Danne, Brian & Peter were there to help out too.
Thanks for the photos Brian.
Darrell once again did a great job as Sgt. At Arms
Gary ended the meeting with a great explanation !!!! That's all I will say.....Ask him to send to you.
Does this belong to YOU?????
Nice to see The Rotary Club of Port Moody out front and centre at Summer Sunday Concert's....
We are sending healing thoughts and prayers to Mike C. Get well soon Mike.
President Paul was away and Susan did an excellent job of playing President. Sgt. at Arms Darrell taught her how to 'ring the bell' and Neil decided we will now call her Susan 'Bell'. lol
Nice to see our guests again this week.
Rick Fisher
May Leung
Peter Muir
Jim Bell
Rare photo, Thanks to Yvonne and to Susan to ask me to read the Invocation
On line was PP Mike, Gayle back from her cruise, Cleone with her Grandbabies, Brian talking about the PoCo car show and Glen who told us about the Kenya project.
Gary led us in O 'Canada and as usual was fabulous.
There was a great turnout to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. [about 10] but no photos to prove it. Thanks to all who came to help.
Innervisions BBQ is Wednesday, August 24 and we have lots of guys helping out. It will be a fun event and the men at Innervisons will be very grateful. They helped us 'set up and take down' for RIBFEST and I'm sure some of those same men will be there for us to thank.
We did not have a guest speaker but Darrell did send out an email to ask for specifics on the speakers you would like to have speak to us. Please reply to him as it makes for a more interesting meeting with Guest Speakers.
Sgt. at Arms Darrell went around the room and everyone is pretty happy. Lots of good news from all.
President Paul looked pretty spiffy at our meeting this week with Brian helping with the Zoom. Brian is showing us all up doing the Grouse Grind twice a week. Way to go Brian.!!!
Guests this week were:
Rick Fisher
Thank you Rick for the books for our Little Lending Library.
Krista Burnham
Thank you Krista for bringing the Passport Club to Summer Sunday's to see Powder Blues
Peter Muir - Always happy to see you at our meeting.
Ian talked about our Legacy project and will be discussed further at the Board meeting. A decision should be made soon and will be the discussion at our next meeting.
Thank you Danne for doing Pie Day. You are so good to do that every month. If you are interested in helping, please talk with Danne and see what needs to be done.
Innervisions BBQ on August 24 at Prairie house. Invite has gone out and please sign up if you want to help.
If you have a portable BBQ please bring as we will need at least 2.....Thank you.
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on Saturday August 13th. The more the merrier. Come on out and help. Meet at Gallaghers in Newport at 9:00 AM sharp and then have coffee and conversation after.
Our Sgt. At Arms, Darrell, is doing a 'fine' job. No fines, but questions about 'who would you like as a Guest Speaker'. Lots of Happy Dollars and good laughs.
So great to see Gary at the meeting again. Wow, O'Canada was sung in style.......
Thirsty Thursday looks like fun.....
And that was it !!!!
8:05 and we were out of there. Oh my gosh !!!! Fast and Furious it was.
Yvonne & Frank......We of course sang the appropriate songs......
Looks like a cheque is being handed over.....Alan who is our cashier and Andy our Treasurer.
The winner of our RIBFEST 50/50 winner arrived to pick up his cheque. Congratulations Don !!!
Nice to get together for lots of fun this past week. Thank you to Mike for the trip up the 'arm' to see Camp Jubilee. I think all who attended agreed that the Camp is very well run and all the staff and campers love it there. This year, an unusual year because of a grant, we sent 30 kids to camp. After hearing the stories from the staff we were all convinced that we are spending our money wisely.
Here are a couple of photos and the rest are in photo album for Camp Jubilee at the bottom of the page.
Another fun night was at the Bandit's game. Thank you to Al for introducing us to Cameron and to Mike who ended up taking the calls. Exciting game and the Bandits won !!!!
Fun night. GB missing as he took photo
Great Summer Sunday's Concert again as there were two bands. This is what the guy who organizes does for 1 hour before the concert.... Coming up this Sunday is the Legendary' Powder Blues Band'. Come on down. Our Rotary tent with shade is up in the centre of the park for you to sit and enjoy. Come early to get your spot.
Our first Board meeting is on Monday, August 8th, 7:00 AM
Well we did it......It's over [for now] and we are already thinking about how to make it better next time. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make our 2022 RIBFEST the best ever.
At the end of RIBFEST everyone is exhausted, but that does not stop the work that needs to be done on 'take down'. Everyone who came to help, Thank you......We will do better next year....
Alan, Al, Ian, Clayton & Alan son, put all the 'stuff' back in the lock-up and did a great job. On Saturday, Paul, Alistair and myself went in to 'tweak' it a bit.....Paul and Alistair were 'very happy'.
BUT look at the results !!!
Thanks guys !!!!
Some of our Rotarians wear more than 1 hat, and Brian Wormald is of those people.
Brian helps put on a Car Show for the Seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor along with Lori from the Manor. Our Rotary tents came in handy for sure and thanks to Steve for helping pick them up. There was a record amount of cars this year....45. Well done Brian.
Here are a couple of photos and the rest will be in the Photo Album for July at the bottom of the page. You will see Danne's truck in there too.
Brian wrote:
Our little car show at Eagle Ridge Manor today for the elderly residents. They loved it! Thank to all those who brought their mostly vintage and classic cars out to brighten the day of our seniors. You all made a difference today................
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Port Moody for supplying some of the tents for the day. Community partners working together for the benefit of our most respected residents.
RIBFEST 50/50 Draw bunch......The results are in. Frank and Malcolm are on the phone notifying Don Preston that he is our Ribfest 5050 winner. His share $24,550. Congratulations Don.
Our Rotary Club is a sponsor for Summer Sunday concerts and this week was amazing. Thank you to Laurie Morvan Band from LA....FABULOUS !!!
Guess where Michael Berrisford is ? Sahara Desert or?
ALL HANDS ON DECK AND WE WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME !!!!
We put on the most amazing Community Event in Port Moody and it is because of YOUR help and of course our amazing Volunteers. Alistair you have done a great job getting our volunteers.
One point that Al made clear to all of us, is that if you are walking by a table and you see that it needs to be cleared of trash, please clean the table and drop the bin off to the re-cycle area. It will make a huge difference if we all do that.
Thank you to, Al, Ian, Alan, & Frank... You are all AMAZING !!!
Our President Paul spoke a little bit about this coming Rotary year.
He would like to see our Membership grow, and we must all remember that we are 'all' involved in growing the membership. If you think any of your friends or neighbours would be good Rotarians, ask them to come to Rotary and check us out.
Paul also wants to be more involved with Interactors and Rotaractors.
Board meetings will be announced soon
He announced that Darrell will be our Sgt. At Arms so we had better be wearing our pins or our Rotary Shirts to meetings.
Wine? Did President Paul mention wine? We have been invited to go to Paul's to chat about our Rotary Club and maybe have a drink of wine. Just call Paul for a date that works for you both.
International Conference this year is in Melbourne and President Paul will be going along with Trish & Ian and maybe Al S.
Happy Birthday to Cindy.
Thanks to the group that came out to Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. After RIBFEST let's have a great turnout for this. Thanks Alan for organizing and missing in photo is Terry too.
Another fun group came out to sell 50/50 tickets & talk about Volunteers at Summer Sundays. A great day with a wonderful turnout.
You can see we have some empty spaces, and if you would like to be on the Board - please let Paul know.
We look forward to a fantastic year ahead with Paul at the Helm
We said goodbye to Coreen as our President and we know that she will still be involved in Rotary in their new Community
We also thanked AG Al for all the good work he has done as our AG. He has brought the clubs closer together and we are grateful for all the work he has done. We look forward to Glen as our new AG.
Coreen presented Yvonne with her first Paul Harris. Yvonne has always been so helpful with all our projects and gives the best HUGS ever.
Congratulations Yvonne
A chance to get together for fun - after RIBFEST - BASKETBALL
Cameron Reeves from the Bandits came to tell us about a game that we can all attend. There are several from our Club going and we can go in car pools.....
please let Alan know if you would like to attend and we will make this happen.
To purchase tickets please call - 604-318-9963 or email creeves@the bandits.ca
It's all about RIBFEST and Al and Frank covered it all.....
OK everyone it is down to the wire.......
YES we need help, from anyone you know. We have a 'new category' called, Don't know where, but want to help. We have shortened the shifts and hopefully we will get more people out. PLEASE, ask everyone you know to please sign up. It is fun and the more hands the less work for all. Thank you.....we can do this. Alistair is doing an outstanding job sending out requests, but we 'all' have to use our own contacts.
Not many questions were asked about the procedures, and that means our RIBFEST leaders are doing a great job letting us know what is expected and what we need.
Al mentioned a couple of things......
- When you are wearing your volunteer RIBFEST shirt there is NO drinking allowed. NONE. This is a Liquor Control Board rule. So while on 'shift', you can not drink
- Everyone who enters the VIP area, must have a $30.00 ticket. With that you will get seated and given a token for a beverage.
- Dogs will not be permitted into the park for RIBFEST
- The Beer garden tent will be in the same place as last year, difference is that you can leave that tent and walk around with your beverage.
- You must have a wrist band on to purchase a beverage
- Parking is available on Flavelle's site for Volunteers
-The bands are great again this year [I have to give a plug to GB]
-The Family Zone was explained by Cleone and sounds like it is going to be great.
-Training for the cashiers, and bar people dates will be sent to everyone in those areas.
is July 10 and it would be great to have Rotarians there to sell 50/50 tickets and talk about volunteering. The Rotary tent will be set up and Frank has sent out a sign up sheet for those that want to volunteer. Even if you are coming to listen to the music, please wear your RIBFEST shirt from last time and or something Rotary. More 50/50 tickets have been sold 'in person' than 'on line' so this is a great opportunity. Frank also thanked Yvonne for entering all the tickets that have been purchased.
Thank you Alan for organizing the Heritage Mtn. Blvd. clean up again... This is what Alan says:
Reminder that we are scheduled for Heritage Mountain Blvd. clean up this coming Saturday morning, July 9th.
Meet at Gallagher's coffee shop at 9:00 am
Good way to get some exercise and contribute to a cleaner city.
First of all, THANK YOU for your support of Rotary. We are so grateful to those who have already signed up to volunteer for our Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2022.
We are just 3 weeks away from this fantastic community event and we need more volunteers. If you haven’t already, please sign up to help us for a few hours during the weekend of July 15-17, 2022
If you would, please send a note to all your friends, family, and neighbours, letting them know about RIBFEST and how rewarding and how much fun volunteering can be. Encourage them to join you at RIBFEST 2022
Thank you for your support. We really need people like you to make this Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST better than ever.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us
We need Volunteers.....please help us. This is such a great community event and our largest fundraiser. We can 'not' do this without your help. Please contact all of your friends and family and come and give a few hours to make this year the BEST ever.
Interesting presentation by Jeff Penner this week on the Future of Money......Something to think about for sure. Thank you Jeff.
Anniversaries - Darrell & Krista - 13 years
Mike & Christine - 16 years.
Happy Birthday to Steve's - Lauralea.....
Book Club will resume in the fall. Thank you Susan for creating this book/wine club.
We are thinking good and healing thoughts for Gary and George......It will be great to have you both back at the club.
Sad News from Past DG Sean Hogan
Life can be shorter than we expect. Carol, was diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago. It has spread aggressively.
Carol has been in the emergency ward of Surrey Memorial Hospital since Saturday. Her cancer has spread quickly and her kidneys are no longer functioning.
She is weak but alert, and has made the decision not to continue her struggle. We will be meeting with the palliative care doctor to discuss her end of life options.
Fortunately all three of our children and their families are here with us so that we can say our farewells together.
Do not feel that you need to reply as we are overwhelmed at this time and I won't be checking your replies. We just wanted to share the information.
This picture was taken just over one month ago. We lost Carol's parents to cancer in their late 50's and our philosophy since then has been to enjoy every day while you live it. We've done that and hope that you will also.
Our life together has been enriched by all of you. Our wish is that you be kind to yourself and to others and make the world better from your presence in it.
and here is the link for the bike a thon itself: https://rotaryrideforhearing.ca/ (they are still seeking riders and volunteers, they can register for both from the site)
cheers,
Navid Morawej
Another opportunity to get together and support Rotary....
Great group......
Our Treasurer.......Andy
Evacuation & Family Zone
Ian did an outstanding job going over all the evacuation plans for RIBFEST letting us all know the importance of each level of security/incident and how to handle it. Thank you Ian
Cleone spoke about the Family Zone and all the different activities that go on in that area. Please let your family and friends know about all the exciting opportunities that are available there.....
Brian and Cleone are working with Burke Mountain Naturalists on the Westhill Rotary Trail Signage.
I was recently contacted by PDG Bernie Pregler with a proposal to participate in a humanitarian project in Ukraine. Bernie had received a request from the President of the Rotary Club of Kyiv, outlining a significant need for financial assistance.
The problem: donations of humanitarian aid frequently arrive at the borders of Ukraine, but are often not delivered beyond those limits for many reasons. The transport of these goods becomes the responsibility of the Ukrainians themselves. Commercial or military transport it subject to military attack primarily because it is visible.
Kyiv Rotarian Dmytry Alexeev proposed a “Last Mile Project” to purchase used civilian vehicles (cars, vans, small trucks, etc.) to take goods from the borders to the places of need, (vehicles such as these – preferably diesel powered – could escape enemy notice, and thereby get to their destination safely). These vehicles are available in other surrounding countries, (such as Poland), at a reasonable cost of $2000 to $4000 US each. It is proposed that presently a sum of approx. $25000 US be raised by Rotary Clubs in District 5050 for phase 1 of this project, and transferred to another Rotary Club in one of these surrounding countries, for the purpose of handling the process at the “far end” – supplying the proper documentation to get into Ukraine. We are currently working on identifying the participating European Club, with the assistance of the RC Kyiv.
The Rotary Club of Coquitlam is pleased to act as a partner in this program, and is inviting the participation of other Clubs and individual members (also non-Rotarians) who would like to contribute to this project.
If you could consider making a donation from your Rotary Club I would be most appreciative. If you felt it appropriate to circulate this email to any or all club members that would be welcomed.
Donations over $20 will receive a charitable receipt upon request. Contributors will be kept up to date as the project progresses.
If you wish to send a donation please let me know by email, and please make your donation cheque out to: The Rotary Club of Coquitlam. Mail the cheque to:
Rotary Club of Coquitlam, Attn. Chris Boyd, Boyd and Associates, 202-1046 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3P3
Please let me know if you will be requiring a charitable receipt.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or PDG Bernie with any further questions.
Czech and Slovak Rotary Members Open Aid Corridor into Ukraine
by Arnold R. Grahl
Within a day of Russian troops entering Ukraine in February, Rotary clubs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia were using their connections to gain access to a strategic railway hub that has allowed them to shuttle critical supplies into Ukraine and help refugees get out.
The city of Košice, Slovakia, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the border with Ukraine, is home to a rail terminus where east meets west. For decades, the terminus has received trains carrying raw materials out of Ukraine along wide-gauge rail lines. The cargo is then transferred onto train cars that run on the standard-gauge rail lines used elsewhere in Europe.
A number of multinational shipping companies use the hub. Rotary members realized quickly that they needed to be able to use it as well.
Martin Pitorák, president of the Rotary Club of Košice, is a former vice president of U.S. Steel Košice, which uses the hub. He and Michal Sláma, president of the Rotary Club of Pardubice, Czech Republic, were among Rotary members who were able to negotiate access.
“We acted very quickly,” says Monika Kočiová, a member of the Rotaract and Rotary clubs of Košice. “We were making arrangements while others were still knocking at the door.”
The hub is important because Ukraine’s extensive rail network, one of the largest in the world, serves parts of the country that are difficult to reach by truck.
Rotary was the first humanitarian organization to get permission to use the rail hub for relief supplies, Kočiová says, and clubs have sent trains full of medical supplies, nonperishable food, and hygiene products across the border. The Slovak government and the European Union have since designated the hub as a primary pathway for sending supplies by rail into Ukraine.
Supplies that arrive in Košice are unloaded and sorted by Rotary volunteers into warehouses before being moved into Ukraine. The Rotary and Rotaract clubs have also used more than 60 trucks and buses to carry 740 tons of supplies into the western Ukrainian region of Uzhhorod, just across the border. From there, they are distributed to locations around the country.
“It is great to see the power of Rotary at work in this time of need,” says Pitorák. “In addition to supplies, financial support is coming in from many parts of the world.”
Fantastic presentation by Keesa & Ken about Y.E.S. Youth Engaged in Service.
This program was founded by DG Bev Harrington.
They are looking for Grade 11 students that would be willing to go to do a service project in Guatemala. This project involves meeting once a month for 10 months to learn all about where they are going and how they will handle the travel and the project. This is not a vacation and they will learn how to expect the unexpected. The Rotary Club sponsors each student for $1200.00 and then each student has to raise $2500.00 for the balance.
They work together as a 'team' to raise this money and the results are amazing. Great work done by all.
Rotary Foundation reports
Rotary Champions of Girls’ Empowerment
Six Rotary members were honored in March as People of Action: Champions of Girls’ Empowerment during Rotary Day with UNICEF in New York City. This distinction recognizes the honorees’ commitment to improving girls’ access to education, health, and sanitation and hygiene resources, as well as their work to create environments where girls can flourish. Empowering Girls is one of RI President Shekhar Mehta’s key initiatives, and he is encouraging clubs and districts to make it a focus of their service projects this year.
Momtaz Chowdhury from Bangladesh, Mildred Fragante from Philippines, Elaine Ruiz from Brazil, Srinidhi S U from India, Lydiah Njoroge from Kenya, and Motalib Weijters from The Netherlands are working every day to create environments where girls can flourish.
How Rotarians in Poland are Assisting Ukrainian Refugees
Poland has taken in more than a million refugees and Rotary clubs all over the country created a central account for contributions.
The Rotary Club of Olsztyn is collecting and managing donations for more than 150 Ukrainians who are staying at Ostróda Camp, a conference and recreation center. Most of the occupants are unaccompanied children whose parents stayed in Ukraine. Four cars full of supplies including food, clothes, toiletries, and toys were donated hours after the center began accepting refugees.
Members of the Rotary Club of Zamosc worked with a member of the Rotary Club of Wolsztyn, who owns a medical supply distribution company, to coordinate a partnership with other organizations to collect supplies and equipment.
The Rotary Club of Gdansk Centrum is providing accommodations for four refugee families, and members who own businesses are offering them work.
This is Rotary, People of Action! Thank you for your support of the victims of the war in Ukraine.
June 16 - Wine & Book Club - to discuss your favourite book
June 20 - Joint Board meeting - Bring beverage of choice and something to share. 5:00 PM - Balzer's
July 15 - 17 - Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST. only 5 more meetings until RIBFEST.......
Installation night -
2022-23 Theme
Thank you to DG Raj for installing our new Board and for Darrell for helping him with the pins.
New Board for 2022-23 is:
President - Paul Mitchell-Banks
Past President - Coreen Berrisford
Treasurer - Andy Berrisford
Secretary - Neil Nyberg
Club Service - Linda Balzer & Gayle Carter
Community Service - Susan Bell
New Generations - George Broderick
International Service - Ian MacPhail
Membership - Mike Clay
Environmental Service - Cleone Todgham
Thanks to everyone who attended and a special thank you to our MC - Mike Clay for a job well done.
Photos will be in the photo album and thanks to Dave Stone & Brian Wormald for taking photos
Thanks for the sound system provided by Brian Dunne
Gayle & Patty did a wonderful job greeting everyone
Thanks to Coreen for a great Rotary year and we wish she and Michael the very best in their new Club.
Paul we are all looking forward to your leadership and want you & the Club to have a very successful Rotary year.
Cleaning up Heritage Mtn.
Thanks to Bill for leading the pack last Saturday. A few of the regulars showed up as well as Kate and her son Mark who helped at Shred-a-Thon.
No photo was taken, but thanks to all who came.
We need Volunteers for our RIBFEST......please ask your family, friends and neighbours to come on out and help for a few hours. It is great fun to meet other people who also like to 'give back' to our Community.
A great day for our Rotary Club of Port Moody and a great day for the community. We had the opportunity to tell everyone about our Port Moody RIBFEST and ask for their help with volunteering.
Thank you to all who came to help. It really is a fun day......
OOPS I did forget John & Cheryl's grandson Brayden, who helped break down cardboard with Bill.
Totals will be announced on Wednesday ;o) but we shredded 14,219 pounds of paper !!
Photos will be attached at the bottom of the Spike.
Trish said it best: ' I think everyone loves doing this fundraiser. Its always a great success! It’s a great opportunity to get our name out into the community and it’s a very social thing for all of us too'.
Thanks everyone.....Should we do it all again on June 3rd, 2023?
It's a good day at Rotary when a new member is inducted. Andy was introduced to us by President Coreen, and she said if there was anything she could say about Andy is that he is all about 'fairness'. We are so lucky that Andy has chosen to be a member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Welcome Andy......
He did join willingly ;o)
Camp Jubilee - Kids Camp
Kailley Dodge - Guest Speaker
She is currently working as an office administrator for Camp Jubilee after returning from maturnity leave with her15 month old daughter in April of 2022. Prior to working in the office , she was the Operations Manager for Camp Jubilee and worked closely with staff and campers alike. She has helped with the daily runnings of camp and held several positions with Jubilee including Jr Camp Cooridnator, Kayak instructor, Summer Camp Coordinator, Weekend Rentals Facilitator, First Aid Attendant, Program Manager and a few more.
Kailley talked about the benefits of outdoor education and how exciting camp will be this year!
Our Rotary Club is sending 30 students, chosen by the school teachers.
How Rotarians in Poland are Assisting Ukrainian Refugees
Poland has taken in more than a million refugees and Rotary clubs all over the country created a central account for contributions.
The Rotary Club of Olsztyn is collecting and managing donations for more than 150 Ukrainians who are staying at Ostróda Camp, a conference and recreation center. Most of the occupants are unaccompanied children whose parents stayed in Ukraine. Four cars full of supplies including food, clothes, toiletries, and toys were donated hours after the center began accepting refugees.
Members of the Rotary Club of Zamosc worked with a member of the Rotary Club of Wolsztyn, who owns a medical supply distribution company, to coordinate a partnership with other organizations to collect supplies and equipment.
The Rotary Club of Gdansk Centrum is providing accommodations for four refugee families, and members who own businesses are offering them work.
This is Rotary, People of Action! Thank you for your support of the victims of the war in Ukraine.
Installation night - June 9th. See you all there.....
Thirsty Thursday - June
Met at Old Orchard Hall after the meeting.
Past Member - Terry Peachey was there to see that we have put a plaque on the Little Lending Library in honour of her husband Walter.
Thanks to all the Rotarians that came to support her.
If you have any children's books, please drop them by our Little Lending Library at Old Orchard Park, or contact us and we will pick them up.
SHRED-A-THON this weekend, Saturday........Please come out and volunteer. We will need you in the afternoon.
We want to 'fill the 2 trucks'. Please dress for the weather as we do this 'rain or shine'.
Thanks for your help everyone.
Well written Peter.....Thank you
Brian Wormald came around my house to day to sort out his key to our lock-up.
I asked him what he was up to and he told me he had some work to do at the Glenayre Track.
He was still working on this project! Many of us worked on this project, but Brian was the lead and through his commitment and energy has left us a super Rotary Project but more importantly a fantastic legacy for BRIAN WORMALD.
The other outstanding Rotarian is DANNE DUNLOP -Danne has not missed a Friday for "Pie Day" even through Covid.
He now serves the guests at The Manor who so look forward to these pies from Thrifty's.
Danne proudly wears his Rotary Shirt and does his service quietly with no fuss every Friday. I bet not many in our Club even know about the commitment.
Many in are Club work hard on the many projects that we do, but these two are truly Out Standing.
BRIAN WORMALD
DANNE DUNLOP.
Cheers to them!
Best Wishes on this new chapter of their lives.
Moved...... President Coreen and Treasurer Michael have now moved to the Chilliwack area. We wish them well, but they are going to be missed....
Dan & Marion also moved to the Langley area. We know that Dan will be back to see us regularly, but we will miss them in our community.
Gary we are all cheering you on to good health.
George Broderick had his surgery and is doing well. Thank you to Yolanda for the update as follows:
George had a successful bypass this morning with no complications according to the surgeon. We saw him before his surgery at 7:30 am and we agreed that we will see him on Wednesday morning instead of trying to see him on Tuesday. Depending on how things are, George could be home between Friday and Sunday this week. The doctor predicts as he is considerably in good health, a non smoker and he is young, he should be recovering well barring any postoperative complications, which the doctor does not foresee. If things go according to plan, he should be back to doing things by August.
Thank you again for all your good wishes, positive vibes and thoughts and most especially for all your prayers. Please extend my deepest gratitude to everyone. And we don't mind more prayers and positive vibes in the coming days as George tries to recover. God is good.
We are also grateful for our healthcare system here in Canada. So far the nurses, staff and doctors at 2 North and 2 South at Royal Columbian Hospital have been fantastic.
Peace and joy,
Yolanda M. Broderick, B. Sc.
After the meeting on Wednesday, please plan on coming down to Old Orchard Hall for a few minutes to show Terry Peachey the plaque we had made in honour of Walter, her husband that made it.
We did not have a meeting last week and this week it is "ON LINE ONLY', for discussion about our Rotary Club.
We had a great turnout for our SHRED-A-THON logisticsmeetinglast week. Thank you to all who came. Sorry Peter & Terry you did not make the photo....
The Board approved the following grants:
Inlet Rowing Club-For 2 Sets of Oars
Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society (Mossom Creek Hatchery) for Automatic Door Operators for for Accessibility.
College Park Community Association.- For Equipment for their Movie Night.
Inlet United Church Port Moody For the Springs Art Wall -
We would like Recognition on the wall for our contribution.
Port Moody Secondary School After Grad Committee
Total Contributions are $12,400.
Thank you to Gayle and Grants committee for discussion on these grants.
Our President and Treasurer have moved.....and we are going to missed them. Hopefully they are both feeling better by now. Tired but settled in.
Rotary Youth Exchange
30 years later George and I were Blessed to meet up with our Mexican son, Eduardo and his beautiful wife Elisa. We had a great visit and next Sunday we will bring them out to Port Moody, to show Elisa, where he went to school and where he lived and to drop him off to Tom & Sherry Ramsey [Sunrise Club] who were also his host parents.. So Grateful xoxo
RI Foundation report
Making a Difference
Before the war in Ukraine, Rotaractor Oksana Havryliv was a student in international relations and had been pursuing a master's degree in political science. She dreamed of becoming a diplomat and representing her country. But "that all changed on 24 February when Russia invaded my country, and the bombs began to fall".
“My life has changed drastically, and I feel it will never be like it was. Before all this, I actually loved the subject of history in school, and believed that the world had learned from its two bloody world wars in the 20th century. History wouldn’t repeat itself with another brutal war in Europe, right? Sadly, no.
My mother and I decided to act by creating a hub to funnel humanitarian aid. The bureaucracy of communicating with non-governmental organizations in Europe and the U.S. was daunting and took a lot of time. But it didn’t stop us from our goal of helping civilian populations that were suffering from the war. The logistics of funneling supplies from European countries as well as to Ukrainian cities was difficult. Buses filled with our relief supplies were in constant danger from attacks by Russian military. The bus drivers knowingly risked their lives. They are heroes.
On 26 March, my city was targeted by Russian aggression with missiles fired from the occupied city of Sevastopol. But we’re alive and still doing our thing. And so the story goes on. I have decided, as a true patriot, to stay in Ukraine. I have set aside everything: my job, my studies in Vienna, ordinary everyday life, and time with my own family. But we are driven by the conviction that the participation of each and every Ukrainian will lead us to victory. Because “The truth is with us.”
Just to let everyone know that we are so sorry for our 'Santa Hugh' as his wife Denise passed away. We send Hugh lots of love and hugs. xoxoxo
Thank you to Al for bringing us all up to date on RIBFEST and who is doing what. Al & Frank, Ian and Alan have a great team of people who have worked very hard to make this RIBFEST one of the BEST ever.
We are less than 2 months away and lots more work to be done.
From one Berrisford to another......
Great news
Andy Berrisford will be a member of our Rotary Club AND our Treasurer for 2022-23......Thank you Andy
Guests this week:
Ron Warnebolt - Coquitlam Club
Dale Shea - Port Coquitlam Centennial Club
Malcom Kennedy - Coquitlam Sunrise Club
Andy Berrisford
Sam Wise - PADS puppy of Marcia and Glen
Happy Birthday and speedy recovery to Gary......
The Rotary Store was open and Pete was swarmed with customers.
Mark your Calendars please:
Tuesday - March 17 - BBQ at the Berrisford's ....CANCELLED.....sorry
Wednesday - March 18 -NO meeting, BUT please, if you can, come down to the Little Lending Library at Old Orchard Hall at 9:00 AM. Rain or shine, we will be unveiling the plaque for Walter Peachey. Terry his wife will be there and it would be great to have Rotarians as well.
Thursday - March 19 - is a busy day
4:00 - Shred-a-Thon Logistics meeting at the Well
5:00 - International meeting at the Well
5:30 - Book club meeting at Wolf's home
Search for the Perfect Pint.
Alan could not attend the meeting but Peter got up and thanked him for a 'very successful' SFPP
Bill thanked Brian & Danne for helping re-cycle at SFPP
Speaking of media - Glen is doing an outstanding job of putting together our Social Media. Now we need YOUR help passing around your friends, family neighbours, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram friends all of this information. All for RIBFEST
50/50 tickets
VIP Tickets
General information about RIBFEST
President Coreen presented Trish a well deserved Paul Harris. Trish volunteered with us even prior to being a Rotarian. She has helped with so many events, RIBFEST, SFPP, making masks, Give a Ham, SHRED-A-THON, and more. I don't think I have ever seen Trish without a smile on her face. Congratulations xoxo
Please print out the Poster for SHRED-a-THON and hand to your neighbours, friends and for sure on Face Book or Instagram
Print in Black & White if you like. We just need to get the word out. We are less than 3 weeks away. We will have 2 trucks so we need to fill them both...
District Conference was on the weekend and thanks to Glen for a couple of photos.
Our next event is our Annual Shred-a-Thon - Saturday June 4th, at Port Moody City Hall.
Please go to events and sign up to volunteer.
We will have 2 shifts 8:30 - 12:15 and 12:00 to 3:30 pm
Please let us know what you prefer
Also please print this poster out and put up in your place of business, your favourite coffee shop and on your building bulletin board. Post on Facebook if you have, twitter and Instagram. That is the fastest way to get the word out. We want to fill the trucks again.
Please pass this poster on to your friends, neighbour and family.
Leah Coss from Build a Biz Kids, sent this link of the video's that she tried to show us. Have a look.
this is what she said:
I thought I would send over a link to the Videos I was trying to play at the meeting today so that the club could see a few short clips of the kids practicing and then delivering their presentations. They are short clips but hopefully it will help them see the incredible work the students were able to accomplish.
Gaetan Royer was our guest speaker today and he brought the new President of City State ...Carola with him
Gaetan gave an excellent presentation on a development that he is doing on the corner of Douglas and St. John's street.
We all waved to Gary today.....Wishing him a speedy recovery from his surgery......YES he finally had it done.
Danne had the birthday song sung to him..... And SFPP Alan, photo bombed
A very touching and so very well deserved Paul Harris plus 2 was given to Micheal Berrisford from our President Coreen.Micheal has worked tirelessly for our club both with the IT and as Treasurer. Micheal volunteers for everything and always has a smile. Well done Micheal.....We will miss you both so much.
May 11 - Wednesday - RIBFEST meeting with Al & Frank
May 17 - BBQ at the Berrisford's meeting room
May 18 - No meeting, but please come to Old Orchard Hall to meet Terry Peachey and have the plaque put on our Little Lending Library. 9:00 AM
May 26 - Thursday - Shred-a-Thon logistics meeting at the Well at 4:00 pm
June 4 - Shred-a-Thon - sign up to volunteer 8:30-3:00 pm
June 9 - Installation dinner - Saint Street Grill
Search for the Perfect Pint
What a great night!!! Thank you to Alan for being the 'chief organizer' and you did an outstanding job !!! Friday night was a sell out and everyone was having a great time. The band was fabulous, along with the food and beer & cider tastings. Thank you to Alistair for taking photos, you really captured the night.
Alan wrote:
I want to say how proud I am of this Rotary Club for running one of the best SFPP events.
A big thank you to all the volunteers, this event would not happen without your help.
An extra thank you my wife Lisa, who pulled together a crew to run the kitchen and keep the pizzas moving.
The weather was amazing, I guess I owe the big guy upstairs a favor. Very positive response from people attending, fun and well run event went. We actually did not run out food - which kept the crowds happy and festive. Everything went as smoothly as we could hope, for a large event, from set-up to clean-up.
We will do a budget report soon...I just need a few days away from this.
Once again, BIG THANK YOU to all of you for making this event a great success!
PS. Should we do it again next year ?
See photo albums at the bottom of the spike for all photos of SFPP
Foundation report
Your Donations at Work All donations to our Disaster Response Fund from March 3 to April 30, 2022, have been priori- tized for use providing humanitarian aid to regions that are supporting Ukrainian refugees or other victims of the war. Thanks to the generosity of donors around the world, we raised more than $10.4 million in contributions that are already helping provide people with essential items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing. So far, 64 disaster response grants totaling $1.8 million have been awarded to support people affected by the war. The Rotary Foundation will continue to use the donations for humanitari- an aid in and around Ukraine, and districts can apply for these grants until June 30, 2022. Donations made to the Disaster Response Fund after April 30 will be available to all communi- ties around the world that need assistance recovering from disasters.
District 5050 has been approved for a $25,000 USD Disaster Response Grant to pur- chase a Fire Truck
Rotary Supporting Ukraine
Rotary stands with the United Nations General Assembly in expressing grave concern at "the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, in particular at the reports of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law by the Russian Federation."
As a global humanitarian organization, Rotary takes a proactive stance toward peacemaking by addressing the underlying causes of conflict.
We support recent UN General Assembly resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian military forces from Ukraine. This aligns with Rotary’s deep commitment to promoting peace through dialogue and conflict resolution.
We are working beside our partners in the international relief community to help provide resources to the more than 10 million Ukrainian refugees forced to flee the field of battle.
The VIP Zone features reserved seating where you can enjoy the park, great music and fabulous food and beverages. Your ticket purchase includes VIP access for 3 hours, reserved seating and 1 drink of your choice. Food is not included.
As a Ribfest VIP there is no need to line up as drinks, BBQ and an assortment of vegetarian items can all be ordered from the comfort of your table.
Local favourite, Rusty's BBQ, is the exclusive purveyor of your BBQ menu, all cooked low and slow – and so mouth-watering.
The VIP bar is stocked with an expanded selection of drinks featuring 5 choices of tasty Port Moody Brewers Row craft beers as well as wine and ciders.
Arrangements can be made for group seating.
There will be three seatings per day (on Friday, Saturday and Sunday):
• Morning seating from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (family friendly)
• Afternoon seating from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (19+ years)
• Evening seating from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (19+ years)
Tickets include
• Reserved seating and access to the VIP zone during your 3-hour timeslot
Here is our updated total on money earned from Empties... great support from the club
Containers returned: 10,052
All time deposit value: $1,003.65
Thank you to all who have donated.
Don't forget to go to the Port Moody Liquor Store on St. Johns Street to buy your beverages. We are doing 'very' well and we must remind you to tell them to put your 'sale' to Port Moody Rotary Club. Please make sure that happens. I have a total since May 11, 2020.....Wednesday you will find out.
Port Moody Liquor Store 4 – 2929 St. John's Street Port Moody
Full house this week....Great to see so many out to the meeting and to have our Past DG Dennis Boyd join our meeting.
Guest speaker this week was the always dynamic Leah Coss, President of Build a Biz Kids. Leah came to tell us about the program that our Rotary Club, through a 'grant', was able to have and will continue to have not only in Port Moody, but across the country. Leah has sent us this video clip to show what the students have done. Very impressive indeed.!!!
This is the link to the Videos she was trying to play at the meeting. Now we can see a few short clips of the kids practicing and then delivering their presentations. They are short clips but hopefully it will help them see the incredible work the students were able to accomplish.
May 6th - Our Sold Out - Search for the Perfect Pint. If you are volunteering, please wear your Rotary Shirt.
May 9th - Grants Committee meeting at Gayle's at 5:30pm
June 4th - Shred-a-Thon - please let Linda know if you will volunteer. We will have 2 shifts.
June 9th - Installation night - if you haven't yet paid, please send via interact to our Treasurer or your visa to the meeting.
Happy Birthday to Brian
President Coreen presented President Elect Paul his Paul Harris
Rotary Foundation Report
Your Donations at Work
All donations to our Disaster Response Fund from March 3 to April 30, 2022, have been prioritized for use providing humanitarian aid to regions that are supporting Ukrainian refugees or other victims of the war. Thanks to the generosity of donors around the world, we raised more than $10.4 million in contributions that are already helping provide people with essential items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing.
So far, 64 disaster response grants totaling $1.8 million have been awarded to support people affected by the war. The Rotary Foundation will continue to use the donations for humanitarian aid in and around Ukraine, and districts can apply for these grants until June 30, 2022.
Donations made to the Disaster Response Fund after April 30 will be available to all communities around the world that need assistance recovering from disasters.
Friday night was Bat Night at the Rotary Loop trail up at Westhill.
As per Brian's invitationfrom last week.
"Karen Devitt (Rp.P.Bio.) from City of Port Moody is co-hosting an event with 'Bat Guru' John Saremba on the Rotary Loop Trail at Westhill Park.
John will show the bat box, trees that the bat might inhabit, talk about the ecology of the bat and then use his equipment to help everyone hear and discover which bats are flying about. John is an environmental scientist whose passion is to share his love and understanding of nature with others. He created the Burke Mountain Naturalist Bat Team, a citizen-science based program to promote the conservation of bats who regularly monitor bats, signs of white nose syndrome and he does bat programs as well. He had a career with the Federal and Provincial Governments working on major industrial projects and now does environmental consulting.
Karen is an Environmental Coordinator with the City and will lead people around the trail to document different species with iNaturalist - a Citizen Science based app that is generating a massive amount of environmental data from the general public who observe and report. Easy and fun to use, this mobile device app is having a dramatic and positive effect on species identification, monitoring and protection."
It was a smaller turn out but very fun and informative.
Tickets may be sold and purchased in British Columbia only. Orders will not be accepted via the Internet from anyone outside the Province of British Columbia or any non-residents of British Columbia.
Deadline: Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. Draw: Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Great to have Leslie Courchesne - the CEO Tri-City Chamber as our guest speaker.
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is proudly celebrating our 50th anniversary. We have been the voice of business since 1971, serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, strengthening business and community through advocacy, networking, professional development, programs, and services. Now nearly 1,000 members strong, we sincerely thank our longtime Chamber members:
We are all members of the Chamber and we can attend all the meetings and events as members.
Leslie has some great ideas for our Chamber and we look forward to working with them with our events.
President Coreen welcomed Steve Gable as a new and returned member of our Rotary Club. Welcome back Steve.!!!!
AG Al gave myself an award. Thank you very much for this and your kind words. I am very grateful for all my Rotary friends.
Darrell Burnham has been given an amazing honour. Congratulations Darrell.!!!
Kudos to the doughty volunteers from Port Moody Rotary at the Spring Inlet Regatta Beer Garden.
Wolf Schamberger as the steady presence behind the serving table
Peter Cuthbert parcelling out beer with style and grace
Paul Mitchell-Banks wrestling recalcitrant beer kegs into submission
Cleone Todgham welcoming legal patrons into the promised land with a huge grin
Bill Lawrie doing the work of a dozen volunteers, corralling recyclables at a blistering pace
The Dragon Boaters, who rotated in and out periodically owing to racing duties ,
owe a big collective hug to Rotary for showing how it's to be done! AND Neil Nyberg
Rotary Foundation report
Rotary Unites to Deliver Aid to Ukraine
Rotary members in North America, Argentina, and Europe are collaborating with a U.S.-based association of Ukrainian health care workers and using their connections to collect and ship more than 100 tons of critical medical supplies to Ukraine. Two cargo planes packed with tourniquets, blood-clotting gauze, blood pressure equipment, and other items have already been flown from the city of Chicago in the United States to Europe, where members help unload the supplies and get them to Ukraine. Rotary members in Ukraine, where Russia's military action has caused a humanitarian crisis, are in daily contact with hospitals to determine what supplies are needed most.
North American and Argentine Rotary clubs are combining their resources to purchase items from the list of needed supplies. They're also working with contacts at pharmaceutical companies and medical equipment manufacturers to arrange donations. A hospital in Peoria, Illinois, sent an ambulance, and members in Maine, USA, secured a C-arm, a mobile imaging device that can be used to X-ray people for shrapnel.
Contributions to the Disaster Response Fund in support of Ukraine can be made here. All funds need to be received into the Disaster Response Fund by 30 April 2022 in order to qualify for use in support of the Ukrainian relief efforts.
FINGERS CROSSED
Gary is in the hospital waiting for his surgery. He has requested no visitors. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers that he will have his surgery soon. We miss you Gary.
Our Rotary Club of Port Moody made the April Rotarian magazine.....Thanks Ian for heading this up.
5 on zoom
17 in the room
Thank you to Brian for leading us in O'Canada.......
Gary we want you to stay healthy for your surgery!!!! You were missed......
Yvonne we hope you are feeling better.
April 20th meeting is at the 'Club'. Same time, $16.00 for a full buffet breakfast. Hope to see you all there.
THE CLUB 101 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody, B.C. V3H 5J1
Robert Simons spoke to us today about the IOCO school and gym and the possiblities of using this space.
President Coreen presented 2 awards :
John Crowther - John's first PH. - Congratulations John
President Elect Paul - has joined the Polio Plus Society
The Book Club met at Bill's to review the 'Paris Wife'.....Good food, great company....
Thirsty Thursday on May 5th.....We have changed to go to the WELL on the first Thursday of each Month.
International news
Glen announced that after some time the International Grant was 'approved' for Kenya. Great job Glen !!!
Rotary GAVE A HAM......Thank you to everyone to turned out to help make this project for SHARE fantastic. The packages were amazing and very well done.
Thanks to Paul, Glen & Mike for sending photos
Glen was there to pick up package ......Thanks for photos
Great group getting the tablets ready for RIBFEST......Thank you Brian for photos
Rotary Foundation Moment
In the Spirit of Peace
By: Yulia Zharikova, secretary of the Rotary Club of Kyiv Advance
The history of the Rotary Club of Kyiv Advance began at the end of 2013, when several like-minded people formed the Rotary Club of Donetsk Advance. We were united by the idea of community service and our passion for art and music. The club supported young talents and devoted its energies to the development of educational programs in the city.
In 2014, after the outbreak of military conflict in eastern Ukraine, many members of our club fled to different parts of the country and even abroad. Subsequently, four club members who had moved to Kyiv decided to resume our club activities under the name Rotary Club of Donetsk Advance. Four other members who had ended up abroad or remained in Donetsk subsequently decided to keep their membership as well. So, we retained eight members.
In 2020, our club officially changed its name to Rotary Club of Kyiv Advance in accordance with the policies of Rotary International. Since relocating to Kyiv, our club has attracted many new members and even received an award from the District 2232 governor for adding the most new members in the 2019-20 Rotary year.
Given our experience from the conflict in eastern Ukraine, we have made peacebuilding and conflict prevention a main focus of our community projects. One such project, running since 2017, offers training to various groups to promote dialogue toward reconciliation at multiple levels of Ukrainian society. In addition, for the past five years, club members have been involved in a large international project for the psychological rehabilitation of children affected by war and military conflict in the east.
Check out the 'Photo album' at the bottom of the Spike to see all the 'Random photos' from April.
Coquitlam Club members :Denis Boyd, Ron Warneboldt, Kathleen Ross, Jerry
Yashair Keramati guest speaker from Cuba
Yashar gave us a shocking presentation of the bleak medical and living situation in Cuba. We look forward to seeing him in person this summer and feeding him 'hash browns'.
Tickets for this years' Search for the Perfect Pint are selling fast. The event is now 2/3 sold out and only a few weeks to go.
The 2022 event promises to be a great one. A great combination of craft beer and the beginning of summer.
April 23 - Volunteers needed for the Beer Garden for Inlet Dragon Boat Regatta - Please let Neil know
April 24 - Pancake Breakfast at the Legion, for those that volunteered selling Poppy's
April 27 - Off site meeting at the 'Club
May 6 - Search for the Perfect Pint
May 13 -15 - District Celebration
June 4 - Shred-a-Thon
June 9 - Installation night - Please let Linda or Gayle know if you will be joining us.
Thank you to Dan G and Micheal to donating their winnings along with the Club's donation to support Joseph & Hai. The monies we gave will send these two to school for 1 year. Well done Ian for the idea.
As mentioned at the meeting, Carol a Rotarian in Prince George has created some pins to support Ukraine. She hopes to generate enough proceeds to purchase at least one Shelterbox or equivalent support for Ukraine. Pins are $15 and $10 goes to the ShelterBox program the rest is cost of production. If you are interested, please contact Carol.
Rotary Foundation report
What are Rotary Peace Centers?
Teaching peace is no different than any other skill. It can be cultivated with the right practice, passion, and guidance.
The seven Peace Centers – located in Bangkok, Thailand, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, Bradford, England, Tokyo, Japan, Brisbane Australia, Kampala, Uganda, and Uppsala, Sweden – guide peace fellows to become catalysts of peace. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities the Rotary Peace Fellowship leads to fulfilling careers that involve building peace in their everyday lives.
93% of working alumni have a job connected to peace development.
90% of alumni have opportunities to connect & collaborate with Rotary networks and partners.
Way to good Port Moody Rotary Club. Our empties recycle program is working. Thank you to everyone who supports this program, we have collected almost $1,000 so far. Special thanks to the recycle king Bill who picks up at the golf course. Reminder out account number at Recycle Depot is 123 1234567
Steve Gable - Soon to become member and sits at 'that' table ;o)
Clayton Anderson - Parking guru for RIBFEST & Summer Sunday's
Thank you to President Elect Paul for chairing the meeting.
Search for the Perfect Pint is ready to go !!!! Alan said this is our 15th year !!!
Let's make it the BEST
Thank you to Alan K and his trusty team who have been working hard on this.
Please print off this poster and put in your favourite coffee shop, your business and/or your building. We would love to once again 'sell out'. Tickets are only available 'on line' so please spread the word.
The Team
This is where YOU can help
Up coming events:
April 7 - Thirsty Thursday - Legion
April 9 - District Assembly
April 16 - Rotary Gives a Ham
May 6 - Search for the Perfect Pint - 6-9pm City Hall - Tickets 'on line'
May 13-15 - District Celebration Conference
June 4th - Shred-A-Thon - 9-3 pm
July 15 -17 - RIBFEST
Alan always willing to take our money for Breakfast. Thank you
Frank - RIBFEST chair and Brian - our IT guy along with Micheal
Gary leading us in O'Canada
A beautiful bunch
Thanks to Susan for the photos.
Interactor's design their T-Shirts
And this is the back.....
Well done !!!!
Foundation report
Rotary Responds
The war in Ukraine is having devastating consequences on civilians as families flee their homes. According to the United Nations, more than 3.5 million people, most of them women and children, have sought refuge in neighboring countries and across Europe, while about 7 million more people have been displaced within Ukraine.
Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Europe and around the world have taken swift action and are working with members nearby to provide food, water, medical equipment, and shelter for refugees. Some of the latest projects include:
Rotary District 2231 in Poland is using a $50,000 disaster response grant to provide transportation, accommodations, food, and medical assistance for refugees who crossed the border from Ukraine.
Rotary District 2240 in the Czech Republic is purchasing $50,000 worth of sleeping bags, medicine, food, and defibrillators, EKGs, and oxygen concentrators for victims.
District governors in Germany created a national task force to coordinate member initiatives and relief efforts on an online platform. A liaison office for government agencies and nongovernmental organizations has been established in Berlin.
Rotary clubs throughout France have mobilized to collect and distribute necessities to refugees.
District 1910 in Austria is using a $25,000 disaster response grant to provide accommodations, baby supplies, medicine, hygiene materials, psychological care, food, and appliances to Ukrainian refugees in Austria.
Guest speaker - Vicky Waldrew - Construction Industry ReHab Plan
Jim Bell - Susan's guy
Jennifer - Patty's friend..
Alistair's Birthday
Anniversaries
Gary & Hazel - 56 years
Frank & Sylvia - 25 years.
photo is PH+1 - Coreen has 2 stones.
President Elect Paul presented President Coreen with her PH+3 pin ....Congratulations
President Coreen gave Danne a Certificate of Appreciation for all the quiet work that he does for our Rotary Club. Danne does 'Pie Day' for the Manor, once a month, and the Manors residents love it.
Danne always seems to have his 'truck' available for any hauling we need done. He is the first to volunteer for Innervisions BBQ and Chili lunch and always there to help at Shred-a-Thon, Search for the Perfect Pint and RIBFEST. Very well deserved Danne.
Guest speaker - Vicky Waldrew - Construction Industry ReHab Plan
Vicky is very passionate about her career in the Construction Industry
The statistics that she gave us about Substance use and risks of overdose in that industry is mind boggling.
Thank you for this very informative talk.
Thank you Darrell for taking the photos.....much appreciated.
Foundation
Rotary Voices – A Rotaractor’s Story Leaving Ukraine
As Rotaract representative Iryna Bushmina was in the car en route to Vienna from her home country of Ukraine, she had the idea to mobilize ERIC - Rotaract Europe.
Now her team of about 150 workers are working in four directions to provide aid to cities within Ukraine by:
Distributing truthful information about the situation in Ukraine.
Finding accommodations and hosts for Ukrainians in flight.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody's Little Lending Library was created by Walter Peachey. We will be forever grateful for this Little Library and all the Love that Walter and Terry put into building it.
Walter set down his power tools and put away his skis for the last time on March 15, 2022, at age 76. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Terry, and their sons, Brent (JoAnn) and Ryan (Rebecca). Walter studied physics at UBC, where he met Terry, a future teacher. Once married, they led an adventurous life in the outdoors and raised a family of backpackers, hikers and skiers. He shared lifelong connections with fellow hikers, skiers and paddlers from the Varsity Outdoor Club at UBC. His love of the outdoors led him to be an early member, #23, of Mountain Equipment Co-op, for which he volunteered and served as a two-term director. Walter worked as a cabinetmaker and carpenter in the millwork industry and for School District 42. He loved sharing his passion for creating extraordinary furniture and cabinetry. He taught night school for 35 years and, after retirement, volunteered in the wood shop at Dr. Charles Best Secondary. Terry and Walter have travelled the world with friends, their children and on their own. They visited over 50 countries, exploring, hiking, scuba diving and soaking up interesting cultures. An avid journalist and photographer, Walter has left reminders of these great adventures. Our family is grateful for the exceptional kindness of friends and neighbours, the First Responders and Eagle Ridge Hospital staff. If you wish, a donation to Prostate Cancer Research or Eagle Ridge Hospital would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 29, at 1:30 at the Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam. (covid precautions; club dress code)
Vida's Pot Project for Bea's Kloset was a huge success. Thank you Vida for the great idea and thank you to all members who participated and to our amazing Community who helped.
Thank you to Yvonne for writing to Idahoan Potatoes for our Rotary Gives a Ham....do YOU? Ask all your friends and neighbours to get their ham dinner today. It looks fantastic. !!!
RIBFEST UPDATE
Al gave us a great overview of what is happening with RIBFEST 2022
Here are his notes:
Thank you Yvonne for taking the photos.
Peter went to 'Build a Biz' kids on behalf of our Rotary Club. This is his report.
I attended SEAVIEW SCHOOL, to hear students stories for a public speaking course.
The stories were varied — every thing from recycling to global warming.
These young students were outstanding, some more nervous than others, but all good! Congratulations to the leaders heading up the ‘BUILD-a- BIZ project, they were so supportive
to the students.
Congratulations to all the students for working so hard on their speeches and over coming their nerves!!!
Oreo An "Interact member" was also there and gave a very informative opening speech on Rotary and the positives of joining the Interact Clubs for teenagers. He was truly spectacular!
Rotary International Opportunity
Raise for Rotary – Another Opportunity to Support Ukraine
Raise for Rotary is a Rotary Foundation fundraising platform that provides clubs and districts an avenue to create fundraisers that support The Rotary Foundation. Some benefits of this platform include:
Empowering Rotary members – Raise for Rotary is a custom-branded platform that’s integrated with our existing online giving system. This makes it easier to create a fundraiser that supports specific Rotary causes, such as the areas of focus, fighting polio, or disaster response, and it expands our reach on social media.
Giving donors recognition credit – Donors who give through Raise for Rotary using the email address they use for other Rotary functions, such as their My Rotary account, will receive Rotary giving credit and recognition.
Minimizing fees to do more good – External fundraising platforms all have their own fee structures, rules, and guidelines. By creating our own platform, we can process gifts more efficiently and accurately. And that means more of the funds donated go directly toward Doing Good in the World.
Learn more about Raise for Rotary including fundraisers already in place to support Ukraine: https://raise.rotary.org/
March 26th, 2022 District Grant Training
April 9th, 2022 District Conference
April 16th, 2022 Rotary Gives a Ham...do you?
May 6th, 2022 Search for the Perfect Pint. - get your tickets now they are going fast
June 4th, 2022 Shred-a-Thon. - Will be sending out for volunteers in May....always a fun event.
July 15-17- 2022 RIBFEST - Al said this is a Club project . Get your dates to volunteer now.
We send our Condolences to Peter Tudhope's family. Peter was a light in our Rotary Club. He championed the 'Wheel Chair Project' for many years. If you ever bought a Honda, you might have met Peter.Peter always had a smile and gave the best hugs. He passed at the young age of 93.... Peter you will be missed by many.
Coquitlam Sunrise are collecting books for their book sale. If you have any books you would like to donate please bring them to the meeting on March 16th and I will collect them and deliver them to the Sunrise club.
More than half of the 2.5 million refugees fleeing Ukraine have arrived in Poland where Rotary members are organizing shelter, transportation, and basic necessities for the incoming refugees.
Rotary Club of Olsztyn is collecting and managing donations for refugees, primarily unaccompanied children, staying at Ostróda Camp. Within a few hours, four cars full of donated items were collected— including food, clothes, bedding, personal hygiene products, as well as some toys.
The Rotary Foundation has received thousands of donations, totaling over $1.1 million. These donations support efforts like that of Rotary Club of Olsztyn as well as provide medical supplies in Ukraine and support refugees who have fled to neighboring countries. #RotaryResponds
Donate to Rotary's Disaster Response Fund to support refugees and victims of the Ukraine crisis here: https://lnkd.in/eQTexMPG.
The club is proud to host our Rotary Gives a Ham FOODRAISER again this year and we hope you will join us and our partners and sponsors. Rotary Gives A Ham is a way for your family to enjoy a great meal and to support a family in need just in time for Easter or Spring celebration. For every ham dinner purchased, Rotary provides a ham and CA$H to SHARE Foodbank for another local family. SHARE gets hams and cash to buy vegetarian and other meal options for their families-in-need. This year we have 2 options a regular meal ($60) feeds 4 and a large which feeds 8 ($100) – both have some ham leftovers as well.
The Dinner is complete with ham, potatoes, veggies, salad, buns, pie, flowers and chocolates.
It's easy to do. Go to #GivesaHam page at the link below and select your ham dinner (large or regular); and then choose your pickup time on April 16. We will package your meal and share your donation with the foodbank. If you want you can donate both your meals to the food bank as well. In the comment section on the order for you can just note to donate both. Here’s the link.
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day at the Legion......or at the Well.....make reservations if going to the Well.
Tribute to Don Klassen
Patty gave a tribute to her late husband Don, with the most Romantic and Loving Video ever......Thank you for sharing Don's love of his family, friends and especially his love for Patty.
Great turnout again on Wednesday. 7 on zoom and 20 in the room.
Thank you Gary for great National Anthem again.
President Coreen wrote this invocation.....well done!!
Ukraine......This is the message from RI
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT ON THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE
We are living in tragic and painful times for the people of Ukraine and the world.
At Rotary, we are deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, the increasing loss of life, and the humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine will not only devastate the region, but could extend its tragic consequences to all of Europe and the world.
As one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world, we have made peace the cornerstone of our global mission. We join the international community in calling for an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of Russian troops and the restoration of diplomatic efforts to resolve this conflict through dialogue.
Over the past decade, Rotary clubs in Ukraine, Russia, and other neighboring countries have transcended national differences and been actively involved in peacebuilding projects to promote goodwill and win help for victims of war and violence. Today, our thoughts are with our fellow Rotarians and the others in Ukraine who are facing these tragic events. Rotary International will do everything in its power to bring aid, support, and peace to the region.
Rotary International
Thank you to Dan G for helping organize a container to the Ukraine...
President Coreen presented Cleone with a Certificate of Appreciation for her Mentorship AND all the other work Cleone does for our Rotary Club.
Vida's'Pot Program' is going well. Vida mentioned that she is picking up 10 pots for Bea's Kloset.
Search for Perfect Pint will be May 6th, 2022 at Port Moody City Hall. Tickets will be $50.00 and will go on Sale soon. Get your tickets early as we always sell out. Thank you Alan K for all the work you are doing for this.
Rotary Gives a Ham ....do you?
This years dinner will be bigger and better than last year. Tickets are $60.00 for the small ham [but not as small as last year] and $100.00 for the large ham dinner. Remember you buy a ham dinner and a ham dinner goes to Share. April 16th will be the pick up day.
Ham
Scalloped potatoes
Corn
Salad
Mustard
Dinner Rolls
Chocolates
Flowers
Sounds like a great dinner and for an EXCELLENT cause
If you See something........Say something
That is what Crime Stoppers slogan is.
Thank you to Anissa Lau for giving us a great presentation on Crime Stoppers.
Here is 'that' table
5050 DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Register now for the reimagined District Celebration at the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington, May 13-15, 2022.
Rotary Connects Changemakers on Saturday and Sunday with presentations by the inspirational Jordan Harrison and the founder of Days for Girls Celeste Mergens, and inspirational speaker and entertainer, Rebecca Murray. You won’t want to miss the exciting International Bazaar, or the Saturday evening gala entertainment by the Killer Keyz Dueling Pianos.
Pack your casual beach attire and celebrate being together again with your Rotary friends.
Thirsty Thursday fun night at the Legion
Speaking of the Legion - they have lots of new activities that we may be interested in joining in on. Thank you to Mike C for bringing to our attention. Here is the calendar....
For example......might be fun to get a group together.
On Saturday March 12th the Al Foreman Trio will be performing at the Port Moody Legion Club 119 from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. He will be joined by Tim Porter on guitar and Loren Etkin on drums.
They will be featuring original material as well as classic r & b,
standards, rock & roll, country,
ballads, blues and boogie.
Decent dance floor, great food,
and a welcome atmosphere. So get your dancing shoes, call some friends and come on down to
2529 Clarke Road, Port Moody.
Looking forward to seeing you!
ROTARY FOUNDATION REPORT
Your Foundation Moment for the Week, as provided by the Zone 28 Regional Foundation Team. Many clubs use this as an article in their weekly club bulletin or as a Rotary Moment at their club meetings. This is a simple and effective practice to keep our fellow Rotarians informed and educated about our Rotary Foundation.
Thank you in advance for sharing with your club members.
How can You help Ukraine?
In response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, The Rotary Foundation has made available the Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for contributions.
All Donations made online at Disaster Response Fund – My Rotary, Including the use of available district designated funds (DDF), need to be received by April 30, 2022. Grant applications to take advantage of the funds will be available now through June 30, 2022. This will be the main avenue for Rotary Foundation Support, but Rotary and Rotaract Clubs are also encouraged to create their own responses to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
In addition to the support provided through the Disaster Response Fund, The Rotary Foundation is coordinating with partners and regional leaders, exploring effective solutions to the increased humanitarian needs. You will find a comprehensive list of projects at this link, with the contact details and websites.
Our RIBFEST community loves their BBQ cooked “low and slow” - pulled pork, ribs, brisket and chicken. BBQ meals typically come with great sides like coleslaw, beans, cornbread, potato salad, and corn on the cob.
Ultimately RIBFEST is a community event and we know that some of our guests want to see even more offerings, especially for guests seeking a plant based or vegetarian diet.
We would like to hear from you. What choices would you like to see at RIBFEST this year so that everyone is included in this fun community event?
Post your ideas as a comment. We'd love to hear them.
Great turnout last Wednesday.....22 in the Room and 5 on Zoom
RIBFEST gang....
This table is reserved.....Always at the same table......lol
Thanks to Susan for the photos.
Please remember to let Susan know TODAY before noon, that you are going to attend the meeting so you can have a 'hot breakfast'.
Cleone gave us the menu for 'Rotary Gives a Ham, do YOU ?
Ham
Scalloped potatoes
Corn
Salad
Mustard
Chocolates
Flowers
Sounds like a great dinner and for an EXCELLENT cause
New Generations is BUSY
Steve talked about KIDS CAMP. - July 8-14
If you would like to send a 'kid to camp' please send your donation to Rotary Club of Port Moody Foundation for $734.00
Also if you know anyone who would like to go to YAIL please let Steve know.
Anniversary wishes to Meghan & Paul - 34 years
Birthday wishes to Paul [not Meghan's Paul] President Elect Paul
President Coreen presented Glen with a Paul Harris plus one...
One of our newest member's Neil Nyberg gave a 2 for 1 Classification talk. Neil is not new to Rotary but we are grateful that he is now is our Rotary Club. Neil's presentation was witty & informative. We learned about Engineering, Disaster preparedness, and his love of his wife Donna & Motorcycles and Scotch.
Always a great way to get to know our members. Thank you Neil
Thank you to everyone who came out to pull 'ivy' with Bob and Gayle. A HUGE BIGThank you to Cleone who organized so many volunteers. Cleone you are one of a kind. We all love you. xoxoxo
Bob's the Man
That is one load of ivy !!!
Rotary RIPS (Removes Invasive Plant Species)
Hurray, the rain stopped and 22 people helped Bob and Gayle Carter, the city’s 2022 Environmental Award recipients, rrrriiiipppp out English Ivy in Bert Flinn park on Sunday. We had Juliana from SUCCESS come out with her friends, she brought along students and the teacher from the STEC Development Centre. The students were mostly from Pinetree Secondary School and they were amazing. Jack, from the Interact club knew what to do because he had been before and was very effective. Gayle and Bob’s daughter and son-in-law, Melissa & Rusty gave it their all and we had Bill, Gayle, Wolf and Cleone there from Rotary. This project was done in partnership with the City of Port Moody. Thanks Angela!
Thanks everyone for helping to restore Bert Flinn Park and bring back its biodiversity!
FOUNDATION REPORT
What is Our Grant Model Designed to Do?
Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission;
Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians;
Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals;
Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts; and
Gain greater understanding of The Rotary Foundation’s work and enhance Rotary’s public image
The Rotary Foundation is continuing to make a difference in our world!
The Rotary Club of Coquitlam is having a Shredding event.....
Yes, we could sing O'Canada this week. Thank you Gary.....
President Elect Paul lead the meeting and did a fine job....
Thank you to Phoenix MacLaren for giving us a great overview on Social Media and how we can use.
Thank you to Cleone for the great poster for Pulling Ivy with Bob.......Let's have a great turnout from our Rotary Club.
Congratulations to :
Bob & Gayle - 59 years
Yvonne & Andy - 40 years
Thirsty Thursday's have changed to the 'first Thursday' of each month at the Legion - 5:30pm
It is always on the calendar on Club Runner.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
What are Some Financial Best Practices with Grant Funds?
Follow your spending plan to distribute and use grant funds for the stated purpose in a timely manner.
Make project-related expenditures by check or other traceable method.
If payments are made electronically by one person, maintain a paper trail showing that the payment was approved by both signatories.
Maintain detailed receipts and record each transaction in a ledger. The ledger should list each transaction, noting the date, amount, and reason for the transaction.
Make sure to share the information so grants run smoothly and funds are secure.
Thank you for making our grant oversight of the highest quality.
No Singing allowed of O'Canada, but President Coreen had a great video of our Anthem
Guest Speaker was Timothy Massawe of the Rotary Club of Hai-Kilmanjaro Tanzania.
I am a law Practitioner in Tanzania. I am the founder and Director of the SAIDIA AGRICULTURE AND SOCIAL CARE ORGANISATION (SASCO), an organisation that has empowered more than 200 vulnerable children through Education. I am one of the charter members and Past President of the Rotary Club of Hai-Kilimanjaro.
Currently, I serve as an Assistant Governor in my District 9214 which combines Uganda and Tanzania. Attached file is my personal story which I wrote as an article last year to inspire Rotarians to support the education program that I run through SASCO.
I got my first degree in laws at the Moshi Cooperative University and in 2016, and I graduated Law school of Tanzania in 2017. I am now a Lawyer and NGO Director.
There are a lot of children who are struggling to get education to reach their dreams, please be their inspiration, assist one of them when you can. Currently, we have students who have requested sponsorship. We reach out to friends and families who are interested to sponsor a child and watch him or her achieve their desired goal. There is no any bias or tribalism in identifying the potential candidates for sponsorship. The local government can be contacted where the child is for verification in case of any doubt.
There is always a very big power of changing the society through giving and helping others. Please change someone’s life before you die. Your work will continue to live in people’s hearts.
As per usual the Rotary Club of Port Moody has a lot going on.
Please mark your calendars for
Glen - Walk for Kenya Connect -Let's do the Shoreline Trail together.
We can support Kenya Connect by participating in their annual 5K coming up the weekend of March 27. You can simply sign up and do the run "virtually". Better yet we could do it as a club on the Shoreline Trail - 11 AM, Sunday, March 27. Register at Kenya Connect. Contact Glen as to where you will meet.
Day of Service - Dogoodery - Cleone will give dates for that
February 27 - English Ivy pull with Bob Carter....
March 2 - Zoom for District Awards
Gayle wrote about the Book Club night:
Our Rotary Book Club met at Gayle and Bob’s home. We had a dinner with lot’s of great food, potluck is the best, and we discussed our book . We have been meeting every month and have a new book 'Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand'. Thanks to Susan for starting this project and Bill for getting the books from the library every month. This has been a great project during Covid and has brought us a new way to spend time together.
Thank you to everyone who came to help Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on Saturday. Bill, Ian, Trish, Mike, Neil, Glen & Alan.
Rotary Foundation
Words from a Vocational Training Team Chair (VTT)
Dan Smith, Rotary District 7090 Vocational Training Team Chair, stated, “We are pleased with the successful Vocational Training Team experience in Brazil, Rotary District 4480, who hosted our team. Our team members were given opportunities to experience the expertise of the Brazilian world-renowned medical facilities and personnel in the areas of cancer, ophthalmology, and coronary procedures. Achieved goals included sharing best practices, research, helping others, and improving the quality of life. This team is currently sharing their many experiences of their Brazil experience with Rotary clubs in our area.”
Reach out to our District Vocational Training Team Chair, Ian MacPhail, idmacphail7@gmail.com for more information on Vocational Training Team opportunities.
Did you see that? Our own Ian MacPhail is the District Vocational Training Team Chair.......
Way to go Ian
Super Bowl. -Thank you Ian for setting this up.
Guess who is the Super Bowl Champion !!!
Congrats to: Dan Gallant 1st Qtr 7-3 Rams
Dan Gallant 2nd Qtr 13-10 Rams
Michael Berrisford 3rd Qtr 20-16 Bengals
Dan Gallant 4th Qtr 23-20 Rams
I hope you spent Valentines Day with the people you Love
What a great crowd at the Well on Wednesday. I think President Coreen read out 22 names and 6 were on zoom.
Gary was in great voice again for the singing of "O'Canada'.
President Coreen gave out badges and two awards
Rotary Club of Port Moody Badges were given to our 2 new members: Wolf Schamberger and Neil Nyberg
Wolf
Neil
Past President Meghan was presented her first Paul Harris award. Congratulations Meghan
AND Past President Gayle was presented her Paul Harris Plus 5. - Congratulations Gayle
Cleone gave a report on all that is going on with Community Service
Rotary Gives a Ham
Valentines for Eagle Ridge Manor
Bea's Kloset
RIPS - February 27 - Bob Carter leading in Bert Flinn Park......would be wonderful to have lots of Rotarians join in
Build a Biz
Ioco School
CABE
New Generations
Interact is doing well wth huge thanks to Steve
Steve would like a 'lead' for Kids Camp this year - please contact him if you are interested
Tentative dates are: July 8-14,2022.
Susan - Club Service
Book Club the 2nd Thursday of the month
Thirsty Thursday's - 3rd Thursday of each month at the Legion
Alan - Heritage Mountain Clean-up - Saturday February 12th....meet at Gallaghers at 9:00AM
Ian gave a great presentation on our Legacy Project.
Rotary Field House isn't just a 'dream'.
Rotary International
What is a Rotary Foundation Global Grant for Vocational Training?
Established in 1965-66, the Group Study Exchange Program was an educational program that promoted international understanding through organized travel and personal contact. The program evolved as Rotary updated its grant model and placed this activity within global grants. Vocational training under global grants builds skills within a community by offering local training, by supporting groups of professionals traveling abroad for rigorous study in their profession, or to teach local professionals about a particular field. This type of training is often effective in conjunction with a humanitarian project.
You can volunteer to be a vocational training team leader or nominate a non-Rotarian vocational team member – which will it be?
RIBFEST meeting – Jan 24. Frank updated us on the overview of RIBFEST. Much planning is already underway. For more details contact Frank. He also sent out an email to the club along with a powerpoint of the high level information.
Valentines – A great meeting was had on Friday to make Valentines for the Manor. We made 50 Valentines! There is also a drop box at the Well to drop some off, if you can’t make it to any of the virtual event.
Kenya Connect – Glen updated us on fundraising efforts for a 5k run or walk which will be March 26, 9am, or anytime throughout the next day. The race is virtual with people from around the world, and you get a participation hat. Glen will have more details and send it out to the club to participate.
Thifty’s Stamps – if you shop at Thrifty’s, collect the stamps and give them to Vida. The stamps will all go towards household items that will then be donated to Bea's Kloset on March 10. Bea's Kloset is a Soroptimist “free store” for young women in transition.
We are back at the Well next Wednesday! $16 plated breakfast. Please reply to Susan’s email and provide your breakfast order. We need 20 people there....
Mike B updated us on our donations to the school in Grahamstown – the washrooms they used to have there were utterly atrocious. Now the school has multiple clean, bright, and new washrooms, along with rainwater collection and washing stations for lunch dishes.
There was no guest speaker today but we had a great time sharing our happy bucks and updating everyone on what we’re all up to!
RI FOUNDATION
Do Large Grants Ever Take Place in North America?
Yes! Rotary global grants can have large projects, scholarships, and vocational teams all here in the US or in Canada…or in any Rotary region. One of the most amazing aspects of The Rotary Foundation is that there are opportunities for large projects wherever there is need. Criteria must be met, but there have been and will continue to be large-scale projects in “developed” countries. Read about how a Rotary Foundation global grant made a big difference in Detroit, Michigan during the onset of the pandemic. The international sponsor was in India. You can view the article here.
President Coreen opened our meeting with an amazing film of O'Canada. It was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Gary you were missed.
Cleone had a Community Service meeting to discuss upcoming projects by the Club. It went well and lots of ideas were exchanged. She has a powerpoint from the meeting that she can share with any of the members if you’d like. Contact her directly.
Rotary Days of Service and “Dogoodery” – Al Stjernegaard tells us that there is some grant money available from the District for good projects, with a focus on interactivity amongst Rotary, Rotaract, Interact, and women’s issues in the community. There will be a call for action in the near future.
Steve gave us an update on the Interact Club’s bottle drive. Looking to have a drop off at Rocky Point Park - Monday March 14, 10-12.
The Interact clubs across BC, Alberta, and northern US are also having their first ever convention in Calgary. More details to follow but we are looking to help host some members to attend.
Coreen and Mike B are moving to Chilliwack sometime in July. Sadly, this will mean they will leave our club but will remain heavily involved until then! We will need a new Treasurer… anyone interested please reach out to the club executive.
Jill Atkey was our guest, from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association.
Jill presented some interesting information to us on low income and affordable housing, the cost of housing and the cost of rentals, and how our government and local bodies need to react better to the needs for affordable housing. www.rentalhousingindex.ca for example shows data on rentals in Canada going up considerably. The issue of course is that higher and higher amounts of income are being spent towards housing and rent, resulting in many people being priced out of housing. Her talk was informative into potential solutions and commentary on the various issues.
Vida & Cleone made Valentine box
A small get together at Cleone's to make Valentines for the seniors at Eagle Ridge Manor. Aziz and his girls were there via zoom. A good time had by all xo
Foundation Moment
Words from a Past Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholar
“During my time as a Rotary scholar, I learned to look at development differently. We often think of international aid in terms of poverty reduction, and we often see poverty reduction in terms of dollars spent and earned. The anthropology of development aims to analyze global aid in another way. We pay particular attention to how initiatives play out on the ground to determine just what local communities’ needs are and how those needs might be met sustainably and, eventually, autonomously….Rotarians understand that to have the most impact, we need to learn from other cultures. As global grant scholars, that’s what we aim to do – during our studies, and afterward.” Levi Vonk, Global Grant Scholar and Fulbright fellow to Mexico
We need everyone 'on board' for RIBFEST 2022. Go to our website and sign up today. There are many areas you can help with, so please sign up soon.
Thanks to Al, Alan, Frank, Mike C, Alistair, Micheal B, Gayle, Steve, Claire, Paul, Bill, George Balzer, Ian, Cleone, Mike P & Trish for stepping up and being leads in the different areas. (I hope I didn't miss anyone)
Gary once again in beautiful voice, opened our meeting and sang O' Canada.
Guest this week was Margaret Franz, who will be our Speaker next week. She will be speaking on:
BC Penitentiary riot in 1975 and the death of Mary Steinhauser [ Margaret's sister]
Kudos to Gayle & Bob for their Environmental Award from the City of Port Moody and to Saam who is the Vice President of Interact who is helping ERM with I Pads for the seniors. He got a grant on his own, and that is what he decided to do.
A container will be packed and sent to Belize this Saturday......Thank you to Dan and Glen & Al for organizing. Belize is very grateful and we have a good sense that the Rotary Club of Port Moody is helping to make Belize a better and safer place to live & visit. Thank you to Cisco Woods for all he does for his country.
Rotary Foundation :
What Makes a Successful Global Grant Application?
Consult with local experts early in the planning process to build a strong program plan and global grant application. The district resource network (see below) can help.
To be approved, your application must clearly describe how your project, scholarship, or vocational training team:
Is sustainable — include plans for long-term success after the global grant funds have been spent
Includes measurable goals
Aligns with one or more of Rotary's areas of focus
Responds to real community needs
Actively involves Rotarians and community members
Meets the eligibility requirements in the grant application terms and conditions
The Rotary Foundation’s grant model empowers Rotarians to continue advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the implement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
A 16-foot-tall owl reigns over the Rotary float to embody both the spirit of self-improvement and the organization’s determination to make the tools of education available to everyone across the globe. Books, a quill and a hybrid apple/globe to symbolize the importance of education throughout the world help fill out the colorful float.
RI Moment
Global Grants – Making Sustainable Change in the World
Rotary clubs in Honduras and Pennsylvania, USA partnered together for a Global Grant to provide eye and vision care to needy residents in Honduras. During a 10-day long mission, Rotarians from both clubs worked to provide a wide variety of vision services through clinics held at local schools and neighborhoods. Over 1,200 individuals were evaluated and 600 received prescription eyeglasses. A local non-governmental organization will continue to provide eyeglasses and medications to those in need.
Improved eyesight can translate into improved educational or occupational opportunities, contributing greatly to improved quality of life for these Honduran residents. Clubs worldwide use these grants to make similar long-term, sustainable improvements in the world.
Every Rotary club has the opportunity to change lives around the world with the help of The Rotary Foundation….one program at a time.
Please take your empty bottles to Return it and use this code:
The code is 1231234567
We have done pretty well this year, thank you to Bill's big collection at the golf course
Also please remember to buy your 'beverages' at the Port Moody Liquor store on St. Johns street and tell them to put purchase to:
Port Moody Rotary Club.
Vida had a great idea.....please when shopping at Thrifty's, save the stamps they give you for the pans and if you do not want the pans, please take to Vida or let us know you have them and someone can pick up for you. We will donate these to Bea's Kloset that the Soroptimist have for women beginning their lives on their own.
Please let your friends and family know as well.
We should all be so proud of Gayle & Bob.......Look what award they received from the City of Port Moody.....Well done !!!!
Thank you Steve for sending this Tri-City article:
Once again we should be very proud of our Interactors. Saam is the Vice President of the Interact Club. What great initiative he has demonstrated as a Rotarian and showing service before self
Port Moody Secondary student Saam Nourouzi spends a lot of time communicating with his phone, so he used a $1,500 grant he secured from Rising Youth to purchase iPads to help seniors living at Eagle Ridge Manor keep in touch with their loved ones.MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
With a possible career in medicine in his future, Saam Nourouzi is already developing an appreciation for the value of helping people.
The 16-year-old Grade 11 student at Port Moody Secondary recently secured a $1,500 Rising Youth community grant to buy two iPads and five electronic pocket talkers set to help seniors living at Eagle Ridge Manor stay in touch with their loved ones – as well as soccer balls, beach balls and bubble makers to keep young visitors amused at the neighbouring hospital.
Nourouzi said the months of being isolated from his friends and classmates as the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to conduct lessons online gave him a taste of what some of the elderly residents of the manor must have been going through when outside visitors to the facility were restricted to keep them safe and healthy.
So when he called Eagle Ridge Hospital to see how the money could be spent should his application for the money come through, his heart soared at the idea of acquiring technology that might help ease the feelings of loneliness permeating the manor.
“It’s been tough on all of us but especially for the seniors,” Nourouzi said of the past 21 months of various public health restrictions that have become a daily sacrifice to try to keep the contagion contained.
Rising Youth is a program led by TakingITGlobal, a worldwide initiative that encourages young people to find ways to create a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world.
The money for the grants, which can range from $250 to $1,500, is funded by the Canadian government through its Canada Service Corps.
Nourouzi said once he learned of the grant program, he started researching ways the money could help his community. Eagle Ridge Hospital was one of his first calls.
Coming up with the specific need to be addressed and getting the necessary approvals was a more arduous process, requiring dozens of email exchanges.
In the meantime, Nourouzi went shopping.
Looking to maximize the good he could accomplish with the money, he sought out the best deals he could find that allowed him to buy two tablets instead of just one. The electronic pocket talkers are devices that allow staff to communicate better with residents who have difficultly with their hearing.
With the money left over, Nourouzi also acquired the balls and bubble makers.
He said delivering the haul was “heartwarming.”
The experience, Nourouzi said, “helped me understand the importance of selflessness. If we’re fortunate enough to be able to give back, it’s really important to do that.”
And with one such project already under his belt, he’s already secured another $250 grant for the YWCA that will pay for 30 food hampers to be distributed to families in need.
Helping our, Nourouzi said he’s discovered, gets easier every time out.
“It’s very doable,” he said.
Well done Saam!!!
May the New Year bring you health, happiness, peace, and prosperity. Wishing you a joyous 2022! Surround yourselves with those you love.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
I regret to say that with the new restrictions announced by the Provincial government, the uncertainty of changing restrictions and other jurisdictions shutting down, we have been notified by the St James Well that there will be no breakfast meetings allowed until the end of January. I do encourage you to participate this week as we formally welcome two new members into the club.
So to be clear:
This week is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.
Next week's meeting is cancelled.
The Christmas party is cancelled - events are so restricted as to not be fun.
January 5 to January 26th meetings will be ZOOM ONLY.
Hopefully this will be a short stint and we can at least get back to hybrid meetings in February 2022
Coreen Rodger Berrisford,
President, Rotary Club of Port Moody
Thank you to everyone who came to the AGM either via Zoom or in person. We had a great turnout......
This is the Board Elected for 2022-23
President - Paul Mitchel-Banks
President Elect - ?
Vice President - Ian MacPhail
Secretary - ?
Treasurer - Michael Berrisford
Past President - Coreen Rodger Berrisford
Club Service - Susan Bell
Membership - Mike Clay
New Generations - ?
Community Service - ?
Environmental Service - Brian Wormald
International Service - Ian MacPhail
Vocational Service - Paul Mitchel Banks
There are great opportunities to be on the Board for next year. If you are interested please contact Paul.
Congratulations to everyone !!!!
This will be the last meeting of the year so remember :
CHRISTMAS SPECIALS!
THE ROTARY STORE WILL BE OPEN for our last meeting before Christmas
GET YOUR LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS BEFORE WE SELL OUT!!!!!
GREAT PRICES - See Peter !!!
Rotary Foundation Moment of the Week
What is the Goal of Rotary Foundation Grants? (Part 2 of 2)
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent over $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. The Rotary Foundation impacts communities through our grants program, which offers four opportunities for funding. Last week we talked about district grants and global grants – let’s look at the final two options today:
Programs of Scale Grants – fund activities that benefit a large number of people in a significant geographic area using a sustainable, evidence-based intervention with measurable outcomes and impact. Each grant will support, for three to five years, activities that align with one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus. How it works: Each year, one approved project will receive $2 million from The Rotary Foundation’s World Fund. Applicants are strongly encouraged to supplement Foundation funding with resources from multiple other sources, and to work with an experienced partner, such as a nongovernmental organization, private institution, or government entity.
Disaster Response Grants – fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs caused by natural disasters in your community. Activities include providing basic items such as water, food, medicine, and clothing. How it works: Districts in an affected area or country may apply for a maximum grant of $25,000, based on the availability of funds. A district may apply for subsequent grants after it successfully reports outcomes from previous grants.
As Rotarians, we are eligible to participate in any one of these programs. Which one interests you?
We wish you the very Best this Christmas Season. May you be with the ones you Love and Remember the True meaning of Christmas.
This week is our AGM......Please attend. This is a very important meeting and it would be great to have a full house.....
Look who else supports Innervisions Recovery houses.....
Great job Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise
Lori, Amanda, Karen and Sherron met at the Remax board room, to package almost 90 Christmas gift bags for the residents of Innervisions Drug and alcohol rehab homes –Hammond house, Miller house and Hannah House. Sharron delivered all the packages out to Maple Ridge. They were well received.
Let us reflect on all that we have done in November until now.
Poppy collection - Check
'Go for Rotary' - Check
Westhill Park Trail - Check [almost completed except signage]
Eagle Ridge Manor Decorating - Check
Eagle Ridge Manor Christmas Party - Check
Innervisions Chili lunch - Check
What a wonderful success at Innervisions today for our annual Christmas Lunch. There were 25 men and 3 managers . The cooks were Alan Schmelzel, Danne Dunlop, Al Stjernregard, Frank Marchand, Dan Gallant, cleanup Bill LAWRIE, and organizing Susan and Gayle. The gift bags were a big success and the guys really liked their handmade touques made by Jackie LAWRIE. This is one of my favorite projects and it means so much to all the men. Gayle Carter
Message of Hope - Check
Heritage Mtn. Clean-up - Check
RIBFEST committee's started - Check
Hosted Joint Christmas breakfast - Check
What a wonderful TriCity Rotary Breakfast at the Boathouse in Port Moody.
We had Paul as our MC and Richard Stewart played a couple Christmas songs while we all sang.(if you could call it singing) In total we had 58 Rotarians and friend(family) in attendance. Each President gave a short talk on the projects they are involved in. The food was great and George and Yolanda won the funniest Christmas Sweaters. Imagine George as a Christmas Tree. It was excellent to find out just how busy all our clubs are. Gayle
Search for Perfect Pint - Planning - Check
Shred-a-Thon - planned - Check
2 new members in the wings - Check
I would say you should give yourselves a 'pat on the back'. So proud of our Rotary Club.....Well done Rotary Club of Port Moody......
Everyone knows what to do: Go to the Port Moody Liquor Store at 2929 St. Johns and tell them you would like your purchase to go to Port Moody Rotary Club. Please make sure you check that they have done that. We have collected a lot of money from you doing just that. Keep up the good work and let's see what the total will be at the end of the year.
AND when that is done, please take your bottles to 'Return It' and put the account number
1231234567
Also Fundscrip
This is a good place to buy your Christmas Presents.
These are great easy ways to support our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Rotary is helping the flood victims, and this time it is the Rotary Club of Golden Ears.....do you see familiar faces?
AG Al and PP Isy, who is now a member of Golden Ears.
Rotary Foundation
What is the Goal of Rotary Foundation Grants? (Part 1 of 2)
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent over $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. The Rotary Foundation impacts communities through our grants program, which offers four opportunities for funding. Let’s look at the first two grant options:
District Grants – fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in your community and communities abroad. Each district chooses which activities it will fund with these grants. How it works: Districts may use up to 50 percent of their District Designated Fund, based on the amount of DDF generated from a District’s Annual Fund giving three years prior, including Endowment Fund earnings.
Global Grants – fund large-scale international activities with sustainable and measurable results that support Rotary’s areas of focus. Activities include humanitarian projects, scholarships and vocational training teams. How it works: Global grants have a minimum budget of $30,000 and a maximum World Fund award of $400,000. Grant sponsors can use a combination of District Designated Funds (DDF), cash, and/or directed gifts and endowment earnings to fund a global grant. The Foundation will provide an 80 percent World Fund match for all DDF contributions. There is no minimum World Fund match.
Learn about our other two grant opportunities next week!
A few months back, John Quinn spoke to our Club about his life and the book he wrote called : 'Someone Like Me'. John's book is being re-released on Amazon this week....A great read.
Ian set this up and because it was zoom, John did not get our Spike. We thought it would be fun to take him one. John was 'over the moon'.
It's almost Christmas and lets reflect on all we have done
The Interactors have been busy at work......Steve thank you for all you do for these Interactors.....They love you.!!!!
Water tank at Mang'olota Primary School. The other tank at Muthetheni Primary school which was also funded by the Interact club of Tricities is also completed and funcional! Iam attaching additional photos.
On behalf of both schools, thank you so much for providing the students in both schools with the gift of clean drinking water.!
Completed water tank. We are grateful to you and the Interact students for this wonderful gift. We just had some rain in Wamunyu and the tank is already on its way to filling up!
AG Al met with PP Trudy and she sent this message to all of us........AND donated to AG Al's Go for Rotary.....
What is The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisors?
Supporting the humanitarian grants programs, the Cadre of Technical Advisors is a group of volunteer Rotarians who provide technical expertise and advice to Rotarians planning and carrying out Rotary grant programs around the world. Cadre members serve in countries other than their own, and they conduct on-site project visits for two to three days with written reports upon their return. The Rotary Foundation pays for a per diem and roundtrip air-fare.
The cadre is in need of Rotarians qualified in the following fields: Health, Education/Literacy, Small Business/Revolving Loans (micro credit), and Financial Auditing (chartered accountants and certified public accountants), and more. Individuals fluent in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and other language skills are welcome as well.
For more information, visit the cadre’s page on My Rotary or email cadre@rotary.org.
Are you interested in connecting with a cadre member? Are you interested in joining the cadre?
REMEMBER TO GO TO THE BOATHOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2021
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater or outfit
Bring $30.00 to pay for breakfast
Always such a good time to get together & get to know the other Rotarians in our Tri-Cities
Thank you to Gayle, Susan, Cindy and Linda K. for putting all the bags together for MESSAGE OF HOPE, and a huge shout out to our neighbour Verla for handling the main collection of items at her home. And then to Peter & Cindy for storing these donations in their dining room. And thank you all for donating to this amazing cause.
This is the thank you we sent to the community.........
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Port Moody and the Tri-Cities Soroptimist, we would like to thank you very much for your generous donations for our Message of Hope. We live in an amazing community and ‘you’ have just proved that.
We created Message of Hope for women in our Community that are on their own, starting out ‘again’. There are many reasons a woman or girl may need to access Bea's Kloset. The Soroptimist have an established network of social workers and agencies, youth and family counsellors and school counsellors who watch over girls in foster care, girls pregnant or parenting at a young age, or women living in a recovery house.
When these women and girls age out of the foster care system, transition out of the recovery house, or are heading out to begin life on their own with their young children, Bea's Kloset will help them fill their new home with everyday essentials. Applicants must be referred to Bea's Kloset by one of our many partners.
On average, they have between 20-25 beneficiaries per month who shop at their volunteer-run "Kloset."
These women, along with their sponsor go to Bea’s Kloset and can pick out items they need for their home without any charge.
This year we chose to help with kitchen essentials and we are very grateful for your donations and please know that you have helped out over 30 women.
Thank you, thank you, thank you xoxoxo
Great Rotary meeting once again and lots of guests:
We had Wolf [soon to be a member], Neil Nyberg, Bernie Pregler [oh my gosh, so good to see Bernie], Dave Allen from the Coquitlam Club, & Guest Speaker, CEO of Share Society, Claire MacLean.
Claire gave us an update on Share and all that they do in our Community.
It was Gayle's birthday and all the appropriate songs were sung to her. What a dynamic woman Gayle is !!!!
“We have lost a dear friend, a remarkable, inspiring and certainly unforgettable woman who was a wise beyond her years,” “Community meant a lot to her and ours was very fortunate that she chose to call it home.”
Today, as our thoughts are with the friend we have lost, she is with her husband and son now and I am sure she is and always will be watching over us all. Mary Anne was 107 years young.
Yvonne lead the meeting and did an outstanding job.....Thank you Yvonne
Can you believe it is December already? Our Club is so busy this month and we are grateful for all the members who have stepped up to help out.
Thanks to Susan for taking the photos this week.
Gayle who has done an outstanding job with Innervisions Chili Lunch, Combined Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas breakfast and Message of Hope,Bill who always helps everywhere and will do clean up at Innervisions Chili Lunch, and Gary who is always grateful and our 'lead' singer.....
Our 'Go for Rotary' man and almostAG Glen has done an outstanding job pushing for a great Fundraiser. Wolf - almost member, Peter who's home is filled with the generous donations for Message of Hope from our Club and Community, and Frank who has signed up to shop & cook for Innervisions Chili Lunch.
Alan seems to be our resident Cashier.....Thank you
Thank you to Brian for setting up the IT for the meeting.....Brian is always there to help
Zooming in from South Africa - Michael & Coreen
Phoenix - Terry
Powell River - Paul
Colorado - Cleone
From set in Deep Cove -Trish
Tucson - Linda
Steve, Brian, Mike from home or work
Guests this week are Neil Nyberg from the Coquitlam Club and Wolf who is soon a member
Just one more week till our Combined Tri-Cities Rotary Christmas Breakfast at the Boathouse -
December 8th, 7:00am. $30.00
Also on that very day our Chili lunch at Innervisions
December 9th,- 5:30 - Book Club meets
December 10th - ERM Christmas Party lead by Susan - No volunteers needed this year. Santa will be there with photographer.....Thank you Susan and Jim
December 11th - Heritage Mtn. Clean-up. - meet at Gallaghers at 9:00AM
December 16th - Thirsty Thursday at Port Moody Legion - 5:30 PM. All welcome
Happy Thanksgiving on November 25th, to all our American friends and family. We are grateful for our fellow Rotarians in District 5050.
Once again the Pub is full of our members and Zoomers from all over the world were at the meeting. We missed Ian from Equador, but had members in South Africa, Phoenix, Palm Springs & Atlanta.
Our guests this week were: Dr. Amber, Richard Biedka, Neil Nyberg from the Coquitlam Club.
Birthday's - Cleone
Thank you to Tim Savoie for zooming in to our meeting and telling us about the State of our City.
Rotary will be collecting money for the Flood Victims in BC.
More information to follow.
CELEBRATE FOUNDATION MONTH WITH A GIFT
In November, Rotary members celebrate The Rotary Foundation. It’s a great time to share with your members how the Foundation transforms their gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Here are three more ways you can support the Foundation:
Give the gift of Rotary to make an impact in communities around the world. Your gift helps create lasting change, from supplying filters that purify drinking water to empowering local entrepreneurs through business training.
Start a fundraiser using our peer-to-peer fundraising tool, Raise for Rotary. You can create online fundraising pages to support the Foundation that are easy to share with family and friends through social media and email.
Rotary’s Areas of Focus (Part 1 of 2)
Rotary is dedicated to seven areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.
Promoting peace: Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.
Fighting disease: We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene: We support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.
Thank you to Paul for leading the Poppy Drive......We collected $ 404.15
Santa is back for Eagle Ridge Manor this year. We are so grateful.
Peter updated us on the lights at ERM and a huge big Thank you to Canadian Tire for donating brand new lights.
Gayle is collecting for Innervisions Chili lunch - If you have anything to donate bring this week please
Also our Message of Hope is building.......please drop off your items for this worthwhile project with the Soroptimist's at #65 - 101 Parkside Drive. [Peter's & Cindy's home]
Thank you to Gayle and Cindy & Linda K. for organizing all the items on November 30th.
December 8th - Combined Christmas Breakfast at Boathouse - $30.00
Please register as soon as possible so Gayle can notify the Boathouse of how many to prepare for.
December 8th - Innervisions Chili lunch - again, please register or let Gayle know if you would like to help prepare the chili lunch. Thank you to those who have already signed up.
From AG Al :
How we as Rotarian address what we do
Don't forget to tell Port Moody Liquor Store that your purchase is to go for the Port Moody Rotary Club. Wonder if we will beat our last cheque?
Christmas is coming......
We decorated the Manor......Always fun and the residents of Eagle Ridge Manor are always grateful. Thank you to all that came to help.
Peter wrote:
BOY oh Boy!!
We strung up about 900 ft of Christmas Lights in about 2.5 hrs.!!
When we started there was not a single light up in both plaza's and the entire frontage of the Manor ( due to the roofer)
This was only made possible by a fantastic amount of Rotarians showing up. 18 of us!!!!
THANKS GO TO:-
To Cleone and her crew. Yvonne, Trish, Gayle, Sue,Steve and the young interactors, Brian Wormald, Kerry Foley- (Danne's better half), Aziz, Bill Lawrie & Brian Dunne, who both worked inside and out side!
and even our newest member Wolf!
THANKS GO TO :-
Mike Clay, Danne Dunlop,Dan Gallant,John Crowther, Brian Dunne, Steve Witiuk, Alan Kabatoff and Bill Lawrie. Who all worked so well moving ladders stringing out our new lights etc
Lori Carlise made sure we all went through the Covid-19 test. Then Lori produced for us Coffee and Doughnuts, which was a nice break.
What a great job, we all should be so proud of out Rotary Club!
This is what Rotary is all about
See the photos in Photo Albums - 2021 ERM Christmas decorating
Message of Hope coming to a close. If you have anything to donate, please drop off at Peter & Cindy's home. # 65 Treetops
Susan, Gayle and Cindy went through what has already been donated and looks good. We do need brooms and dustpans.
And never a get together work party without a glass of wine......way to go Ladies.
What a treat we had when our DG Bev Harrington came to visit.
Thank you to Gary for leading us in the Star Spangled Banner and O'Canada.
President Elect Paul led the meeting and did a great job.
Past DG Dennis Boyd from Coquitlam Club was visiting
Steve's Birthday this week
Glen and Susan spoke about 'Go for Rotary' which is coming along very well.
DG Bev awarded Dan Gallant, Rotary Club of Port Moody's Rotarian of the year !!!! So very well deserved.
DG Bev also gave out pins for two Rotarians that joined during COVID......Frank and Susan
Alan and Frank presented RIBFEST at City council and everyone was on board to support us again for the next 2 years. We have great support from our City.
District Governor Bev Harrington is a Rotarian from the Burlington, WA Club. Her whole message was on Service & Connection and it was so well received.
After the meeting Brian met AG Al, DG Bev, Cleone & Glen at Westhill park to show DG Bev our Westhill project.
Innervisions- Please bring to Gayle the following items before November 24th for 30 men.
Coffee mugs
Socks
Toques
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Message of Hope bags for 50 women
This is a great joint project with the Soroptimist's ....please help
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
Please drop off items at #108 - 101 Parkside Drive, Port Moody. There is a bin at the front door
What does The Rotary Foundation do with Its Money?
The Rotary Foundation spends charitable contributions on multiple programs: from the eradication of polio, to scholarships, vocational training teams, Rotary Peace Centers and humanitarian projects. The funds support programs that Rotarians are passionate about and are sustainable. With a four-star rating by Charity Navigator for thirteen years in a row and 1.4 million Rotarians over-seeing the funds at a grassroots level, our funds are doing transformative work here and abroad.
You can read personal stories and review the details of our Foundation’s financials in our most recent Annual Report on rotary.org.
Thank you to Alan, Darrell, Susan, Frank, Mike Clay and Darrell's exchange student.
Composed on May 3, 1915. Lieut. Col. John McCrae was a Canadian physician who served in the South African war as an artilleryman. He was on his way to Canada when the war began in 1914, and immediately upon landing he entered the Val Cartier training camp and was commissioned a Captain. Later he joined the McGill Hospital corps and went with it to France, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and died in service, January 28, 1918. His poem, In Flanders' Fields, was written on the Flanders front in the Spring of 1915. Its inspiration is thus explained by Sergeant Charles E Bisset, of the 19th Battalion, 1st Brigade, Canadian Infantry: "On the Flanders front in the early Spring of 1915, when the war had settled down to trench fighting, two of the most noticeable features of the field were, first, the luxuriant growth of red poppies appearing among the graves of the fallen soldiers, and second, that only one species of bird the larks remained on the field during the fighting. As soon as the cannonading ceased, they would rise in the air, singing."
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
A huge big thank you to Paul for organizing the poppy sales and to: Yvonne, Susan, Mike, George, Bill, Cleone, Trish & to Paul for braving the weather outside the Well.
Guests this week were: Neil Nyberg - Coquitlam Rotary Club, Wolf , Tracy from Douglas College, Dr. Amber Kenmuir and our Guest Speaker Dr. Kathy Denton.
Lots of members in the 'Pub' and 10 on Zoom....
Birthday celebrations: Peter, Claire and Danne's Kerry.
Club Anniversaries are the Charter members: Gary Wiggins, Alan Schmelzel, Gayle Carter and Linda Balzer. - 22 years
A moment of silence for our Dear friend Jeannie Trasolini.......
November 10th.....DG Bev Harrington will be here.
December 1st -Message of Hope bags to be completed.....please bring your donations to:
#108 - 101 Parkside Drive [ there is a box on the front porch] , or bring to the meeting so they can be dropped off. We have gone to the Community and are getting a great response. Please help us make this happen.
We need the following for this reason:
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:
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
November 13 - Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Meet at Gallaghers at 9:00 AM
December 8th - Joint Christmas Party with all the Rotary Clubs in Tricities.
December 8th - Innervisions Christmas Chili lunch
Please bring your mugs, socks and toques to Gayle
December 10th - Eagle Ridge Manor decorating party
Go for Rotary is underway and OH MY GOSH, there have been so many videos and promotions on this. Please have your friends 'sponsor you'. We can all help Ian with his amazing challenge to climb Mt. Chimborazo in Equador. Thanks to all who have participated. The 'loot' bag is also amazing......
AG Al spoke about many possibilities for fundraisers for this next while.
Pop-Up Ribfest
Octoberfest
Wine Fest
Our Rotary Club of Port Moody NEVER sits still !!!!
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
NOVEMBER IS FOUNDATION MONTH – THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
If you wish to honor or memorialize someone with a contribution to The Rotary Foundation, the best way is to userotary.org/donate and choose “I would like to make this donation in honor or in memory of someone.”
The donor making the contribution will receive gift credit and a tax receipt (where applicable). The person they wish to honor, or the person’s family in the case of a memorial, will be notified of the gift.
Note: For tax and legal reasons, be sure to list your own name as the donor when sending funds to the Foundation, and not the name of the person you wish to honor. Consider giving Foundation Recognition Points to someone as an alternative if you wish to honor them with recognition.
The process is simple, and honorees and family members can be notified by email or by a print-at-home notification.
Interested in making a gift to The Rotary Foundation as a memorial or tribute to honor a loved one? Give today at www.rotary.org/donate
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 weekwere : 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
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:
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
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
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
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.
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 atblood.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 towww.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...
Guest: Wolf for his 2nd meeting & our Guest Speaker Gwen Gnazdowsky
8 on Zoom and 15 at the Pub
Birthday's this week: Mike C - Happy Birthday Mike.....we wanted to sing to you but ......
Bill received his PH +2 from President Coreen
Alan talked about the Heritage Mtn. Clean up and reminded everyone that you are ALL invited to join in the fun. Heritage Mountain cleanup was on Oct 9. Takes about 45 minutes and people generally end up at Gallaghers for coffee afterwards. Next time get some steps in and join in! Always the 2nd Saturday of the month.
Our first Thirsty Thursday is on!!! It is a social get together, at the Port Moody Legion. 3rd Thursday of every month...5:30pm (in person).
Thirsty Thursday's starting again on October 21st at 5:30pm at the Legion. Everyone including spouses are welcome.
November 19-20 - Decorating the Manor
Our annual Eagle Ridge Manor holiday decorating party will be the weekend of Nov. 19 and 20. There is work inside and outside (inside work requires vaccines). Further details to come.
December 8 - Wednesday - Innervisions Chili lunch
December 10 - ERM Christmas party
President Coreen's Rotary International Foundation message
Rotary’s Polio Challenge
Since 2013, the Gates Foundation has matched every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication 2-to-1. In January 2020, the Gates Foundation announced that they will continue to match 2:1 every new dollar Rotary commits to polio eradication up to $50 million per year through 2023!
Rotary has contributed more than $2 billion to fight polio, including matching funds from the Gates Foundation, and countless volunteer hours since launching its polio eradication program, PolioPlus, in 1985.
Thank you for supporting Rotary and leveraging your generosity!
Glen Brown gave us an update on 'Go For Rotary'. Donations and users are growing but remember that the biggest way for this event to grow is to sign people up. Glen challenged us to spread the word and get people outside the club to sign up. There is an early bird prize ($50 to Parkside Brewing) ...deadline is this Friday. If anyone wants to donate without signing up, they can etransfer to Mike Berrisford at treasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca
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!
Guest Speaker: Gwen Gnazdowsky, One Conversation Coaching & Facilitation. Gwen led us on a fantastic and engaging discussion on putting "fun" into fundraising. She used dynamic tools such as Appreciative Inquiry and Interview Matrix to engage us and develop ideas and goals for our fundraising efforts. We spent the latter half of the meeting discussing lots of improvements and suggestions.
We have a TROOPER among us !!!!
Brian Wormald deserves a medal as the 'only' member of our Rotary Club that showed up for RIPS on Saturday in the torrential rain . Way to go Brian, and thank you to Angela Crampton [City of Port Moody] and Jack from the Interactors. You guys ROCK.
A nice get together to hear 'Chapter 11'
Please keep Jeannie in your thoughts & Prayers.
We love you Jeannie !!!
What a beautiful letter from Jeannie......
My dear Rotary friends and Rotarian family
I recently found this photo that I took a while back and it seemed to me to be a perfect metaphor for how we and our club have weathered COVID over the past couple of years - I call it "LEAVE YOUR LIGHT ON" - funny, I never used give my photos names but this one seems appropriate 😊
The past couple of years - more? we as a club have been really restricted in our fundraising efforts because of COVID restrictions and yet the club has worked so hard to keep our light on and shining brightly, helping our community with new and creative ways of fundraising.
Even though my efforts and involvement have not been what they have in the past I am so proud to call myself a Port Moody Rotarian.
What a wonderful group of caring loving people you are whose focus in life is to improve the quality of the lives of others. I know I'm biased towards Port Moody Rotary but this applies to Rotary in general and around the world.
It's been an honor and a privilege to be part of this club for so long
President Coreen opened the meeting with Brian Dunne leading us in O'Canada
We had 3 guests this week
Peter Cuthbert brought Wolf Schambgreer
Amber Kamir was checking us out for the first time on zoom
Returning member George Broderick
Birthday's this week were Darrel and Linda and we were Blessed with the singing of Happy Birthday and the famous Rotary Club of Port Moody's 'Why were they.......?'
Rotary Anniversary: Cleone has been a member of Rotary for 23 years
Glen was presented with his Paul Harris +1 and AG Al announced that Glen will be taking over for him as AG next term. We all know that Glen will do a great job. Congratulations.
Our Rotary Club cleaned up Heritage Mtn. Blvd again on the 9th. Thank you to all who came to help out and thanks again to Alan for organizing.
Golden Ears Rotary Club is having a Pub night fundraiser on October 28th. AG Al has tickets. This is their first fundraiser and it would be great if we went out to support it.
WE NEED YOUR HELP.........Please help if you can.... Please send your cash donation via E-transfer to our club. The email address istreasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca
Currently clubs are also working on collecting school and sports equipment for a container supported by Rotary World Help going out in October (Medical supplies).
Last week Glen showed the video from Cisco. Belize was talking about the various projects Canadian clubs have done with Belize and the upcoming container, and what they need.
Please help by donating a few dollars for school supplies to these children who really need our help.
E-transfer to our Treasurer with a note that it is for Belize School supplies or give to Glen at the next meeting. treasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca
NOW........Drum Roll !!!!!
Glen and team have done a fantastic job at rolling out our newest fundraiser - 'Go for Rotary' -
Please sign up, ask your friends & family to sign up and share as much as you can on Social media. the video's that have been done are so great.
Calgary Club - Guatemala project for reducing cervical cancer
Glen - 'Go For Rotary'
Register now and tell all your family & friends to do the same
RIBFEST 2022
Thank you Frank for giving us this update....
Lots of guests and members on Zoom [didn't get everyone]
Thank you for joining us:
Dale Shae - Port Coquitlam Club
Ron Warmoldt - Coquitlam Club
Greg Garrison - Coquitlam Sunrise Club
Malcolm Kennedy - Coquitlam Sunrise Club
Jeff - Langley Rotary Club
Carleen Thomas - Special Guest speaker
Random photos from Susan - thank you
Thoughts please.....
Gayle has for years now been filling up our Little Free Library. We are all very proud of this Little Library.
The same thing has been going on for years, and we would like your opinion of what to do, if anything.
This was September 15th.
and only 15 days later.....September 30 it was totally empty again..... Gayle filled it up again.
Odd?
Internationally........
Please help if you can....
If you go shopping, please let AG Al or Glen know and they will pick up from you, 'or' you can direct transfer to our Treasurer......easy Please send your cash donation via E-transfer to our club. The email address istreasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca
This is a great video from Cisco Woods in Belize.
Currently clubs are also working on collecting school and sports equipment for a container supported by Rotary World Help going out in October (Medical supplies).
Attached here is a video from Francis Woods in Belize talking about the various projects Canadian clubs have done with Belize and the upcoming container. Please feel to share with others.
We did it.....Thank you to everyone who helped put up posters, spread the word and work the day of the Shred-a-Thon.....We did it will smiles and enjoyed everyone's company.
Well Done !!!
Photo album attached.
RI Moment
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President Coreen opened the meeting and Gary led us in the singing of O'Canada
Terry read the invocation
President Coreen's thought for the week
Jeannie's photo made us all smile
Guest's this week were:
Past member and about to become a new member, George Broderick
President of the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club - Carrie Belanger
Khayangawasike from Kenya
The container finally was released in Nairobi
Here is the list of contents
The most fun was to see the 'adults' play with the toys......One 36 year old said they had never had a toy in their life. They were excited that they made noises and some even talked to them. Amazing !!!!
Our newest Fundraiser - 'Go forRotary' is in the works.....
President Coreen has asked that you wear 'orange' to next week's meeting in respect for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
We are sending a container to Belize and would like your support.....
This is AG Al's message:
I mentioned that the Rotary World Help is sending another much needed medical container to Belize in October. This container is sponsored by the Rotary World Help (Thanks very much RWH).
Glen and I talked to Cisco of the Belize Rotary Club and asked what other items are on his wish/need list.
He came back right away and suggested school supplies and sporting equipment (soccer balls, basketballs, soccer shoes etc - used OK). They will be distributed to the poorer famlies and perhaps to kids of prisoners in the prison who are in need.
Terry suggested that we pool some money from the members instead of asking each member to go out and buy supplies.
If you are interested in supporting this please send your cash donation via Etransfer to our club. The email address istreasurer@portmoodyrotary.ca
The container has been delayed from Oct 2 to Oct 23rd. We will purchase the supplies in early Oct. If we could get your donations this week that would be awesome. Also if you have used sporting equipment or a contact that has some please contact us.
Thanks in advance for your kind support
Al Stjernegaard Assistant Governor Area D (Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody)
Peter has put up the 'small' Shred-a-Thon signs. Well done !!!
It is with a heavy heart that our 'Mentor and good friend to Rotary', Ed Nadort has passed on.
Ed was a great mentor to our Rotary Club of Port Moody and an 'Honorary Member'. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise and when Gene Vickers wanted to start up our club, Ed was 100% behind the idea. Hecame to most of the first year meetings and encouraged us to continue with the good works of Rotary.
Thank you Ed, we love you and you will be missed by many.
This is what his daughter Lori wrote:
Today we said goodbye to my 92 year old dad, at peace with a life well-lived. Two kids, three grandkids, married nearly 65 years to mom. Born in The Netherlands, emigrated to Canada in 1953, he was a watchmaker, jeweller, member of MENSA, and could fix anything. Dad couldn’t abide small talk, bad grammar, or off-tempo ‘Happy Birthday’ (sung in harmony). Kept people at arm’s length, but showed his connection through actions – fertilizing my mom’s name into the lawn, designing and building me an A-frame playhouse and my brother a treehouse, and making gorgeous toys for Erin and Alex. He gave to the community, working extensively with Rotary (‘birthing’ several TriCities clubs), donating blood over 75 times, and problem solving solutions for the less-abled via Tetra Society. He mellowed as he aged, and as Vascular Dementia took some of his memory but gave him a wicked (and bawdy) sense of humour. Halfway to an orphan now. https://www.burquitlamfuneralhome.ca/memorials/Edward-Nador/4729272
His obit has a funny story in it. Ed had a great sense of humour. xoxoxo
Rotary International Corner
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President Elect Paul ran the meeting this week, while President Coreen and Michael were away.
Studying the computer
Birthday's this week: John C and Alistair's lady - Amy
Anniversaries: Brian & Claire, Terry & Susan & Dave & Cathy
This week's speaker was John Quinn who wrote the book ' Someone Like Me'.....
John's story is one of hard work and determination. He lives by 'Focus on what you CAN DO, not what you can't do'
Wonderful speaker.....
Bio of John W. Quinn, Senior Chief Petty Officer, USN, Retired
John W. Quinn was born in Detroit, Michigan in April 1962 with cerebral palsy. One of eight children, John also had a strong desire to serve his country. So, in spite of his partial paralysis, two different sized feet, and the inability to walk prior to the age of four, John joined the United States Navy in January 1982 specializing in administration. He did it while keeping his cerebral palsy a complete secret – and maintained that secret during his entire career.
Throughout his distinguished twenty-year career, Senior Chief Quinn has sailed around the world on aircraft carriers, battleships, destroyers, and is a plank owner (founding member) of SEAL Team THREE. His military decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (Four Awards); the Joint Service Achievement Medal; and the Navy Achievement Medal (Four Awards). He is authorized to wear the Enlisted Surface Warfare Insignia.
Senior Chief Quinn is the author of Someone Like Me, An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy.
Since the publication of his memoir, John has addressed numerous organizations and Fortune 500 companies around the world to include Rockwell Automation, Applied Materials and USAA. He makes his home in Tucson, Arizona.
September 23rd, 2021 - International meeting - Glen's home
October 2nd, 2021 - Shred-a-Thon - please print this and send to all you know
Go for Rotary !!! - Launches October 1st.
Thank you to Glen & Alistair for working on the marketing for this fundraiser
AG Al presented our Club with the 2020-21 Rotary Citation
We support Innervisions Recovery House and they are having their AGM and would like as many people as possible to join in their meeting via 'zoom'
If you are interested in attending our Annual General meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 @ 6pm (via Zoom), please click the link below to fill out the membership registration form. https://mailchi.mp/9a2b25d18037/society-membership-sign-up
If you have any questions about membership or the AGM, feel free to contact Hannah at hannahw@myinnervisions.ca
September 23rd - International meeting at Glen's home - details will follow
October 2nd - Shred-a-Thon - Please print out the poster and put up in all public places that you support.
President Coreen and Best Mate Michael, will be away next week and President Elect Paul will be taking the meeting.
President Coreen opened the meeting and once again Gary led us in O'Canada. Wow that man can sing !!!!
We welcomed Dan back and wished Marion a very Happy Birthday
The Dan's [Danne]
Our Guests this week were: Matt Dolan & his beautiful wife Maryam Massah-Dolan
We had 17 people in attendance and 8 'on line' including our Guest Speaker - Terry Winship from South Africa.
Our guest speaker was 'amazing'. !!! I'm not sure what else to say about her. She started her presentation saying that she was about to be 50 years old and wondered if she would be happy to sit on her lounge chair for that year or go and do something. She was a single Mom of a 9 year old daughter and made the decision to travel the world for 366 days. They sold 'everything' they owned and off they went. The experiences were wonderful and exciting. Terry's main focus for this was to experience as much as they could and be safe. They had a ticket for around the world with 10 stops.
So much to tell you, but 'Travel Light and Experience More' was the theme.
This was what they took for the year.....
We all listened in 'awe' of she and her daughter,..... and she ended by saying something like:
What will YOU do with your life?
Thank you to Ian for arranging ... and Micheal and Coreen will take Terry her 'Golden Spike' when they go to SA.
Random photos [ another of Pete with eyes closed]
We all wished Ann and very Happy Birthday and get well soon with a card. Thank you Gayle for organizing
A great turnout for Clean-Up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Nice to see so many members and family members come help.
Thanks to Alan S for organizing. If you have a 'vest' at home, can you please return to Alan?, we seem to be missing some. Missing from photo is guess who?
We went to 'Recovery Day' in NewWestminster and George and I were shocked to see this tree.....It was shocking and very emotional....A tree with the names of those who have lost their lives to 'overdose'.
BUT on the bright side, there were so many people who have recovered from Addiction and all the Recovery places had tents there. Innervisions was there with a tent, and was a 'stage sponsor' for the Bands. Fantastic event. Well done !!!
Thanks to Cleone for organizing the picnic at Old Orchard Hall on Sunday. Those Rotary tents sure do come in handy !
The annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition in Canada, with more than 650 communities, big and small, urban and rural, English and French, fundraising for cancer research. This year, participate from wherever you are on Sunday September 19, One Day. Your Way! Around your neighbourhood, backyard, down the street or around the block.
October 2nd - Shred-A-Thon - please sign up and spread the word to all family and friends. Please put poster up where you live and coffee shops you support.
May 20th, 2022 - Search for the Perfect Pint - more information to follow
President Coreen presented Peter Cuthbert with a certification of appreciation for all the work he does for our Rotary Club. Well done Peter !!!!
The meeting this week was about a new fundraiser. Thank you to President Coreen for the details. There is loads of information here.
WHAT: ROTARY ACTION CHALLENGE 2021
WHEN: October 1 - 31 2021
WHERE: It’s self directed/ virtual. So anywhere you want!
DETAILS: Ready Set Go! - The Rotary Action Challenge is an opportunity to take care of yourself and raise funds to support the local or global community in youth development, environmental protection, senior care, providing clean water, education, fighting disease, growing local economies and promoting peace. To learn more about Rotary priorities click HERE. You can trust Rotary to spend EVERY dollar you give on service projects. See our rating with the Charity Navigator HERE.
So how do you get in on this? The Rotary Action Challenge has 4 activities, walk/hike, run, swim or cycle, you can register for one or more. Within each activity there are 3 levels of challenge, pick the one that will stretch where you are now. You can also collect donations and pledges which increase the impact of your participation. We have prizes for top donation/pledges for individuals and teams.
You will get to enter your progress, compare your results in the challenge and in donations/pledges (if gathering).
We welcome teams too.
$35 REGISTRATION PER ACTIVITY INCLUDES:
1) Access to the Race Roster platform to track progress and collect donations/ pledges (for those who want to make even more of an impact!)
2) Participant package - a value of $50 each
3) Prizes for those who raise the most money by challenges through donations/pledges.
4) The physical and mental health benefits of movement!
5) The satisfaction of knowing you are making a positive difference in the community and the world.
A SPECIAL THANKS FOR OUR SPONSORS:
What we need from club members are:
Another individual for the Organizing Team
Sponsorship teams for participant packages (worth $50) and awards for top fundraisers per challenge (12)
Collection, Assemble and Distribution team for participant packages and Awards
Marketing – help with marketing materials and marketing channels – Facebook, Tri-Cities News, community billboards, club visits, social media)
Our Free Little Library is full as of Sunday. If you are walking by and see garbage in there or 'signs' on our Free Little Library, please feel free to clean it up and take signs down.
President Coreen opened the meeting with Micheal doing the invocation and Gary singing O'Canada. Well done !!!
We were a small but mighty group at the Well with many on zoom.
Bill taking money this week
Great to see AG Al back.
And Peter has eyes open...... YEAH
We all wished Bill & Jackie a very Happy Anniversary and he seemed pleased we reminded him. lol xoxo
Our guest speaker this week was: Roxci Bevis
We reduce fruit waste and redistribute it within our communities.
This is their Mission:
We’ve worked hard to improve local food security and reduce fruit waste in Vancouver since 1999, and have harvested over 72,000 lbs of fruit.
We’re a grassroots organization and registered charity focused on picking backyard fruit trees in Vancouver with a dedicated team of volunteers. We also attend outreach events, host workshops, and build connections with our communities in pursuit of our vision.
Our Mission
To strengthen Vancouver’s food security by celebrating and distributing the bounty of our local fruit trees, reducing fruit waste, and cultivating community in our neighbourhoods.
Our Vision
We envision a food secure Vancouver where everyone has access to fresh, local fruit, and the environmental impact of food waste is minimized.
We’re a grassroots organization on a mission to strengthen Vancouver’s food security by harvesting backyard fruit trees and delivering it to organizations serving members in our community who typically have reduced access to fresh produce. Their Community Partners receive the fruit from picks and distribute it to their members through direct distribution or through workshops, community kitchens, and more.
Do you have backyard fruit to share with your community?
The Lock-Up is clean thank you to this group.......Please if you go there, put everything back where it belongs.
THANK YOU.....
Check out the photo album.....
Look how tidy......
Don't forget SHRED-A-THON - October 2nd, 2021. Sign up to help please. We had a meeting to discuss changes and we will need lots of help to keep organized.
President Coreen opened the meeting and our own Gary Wiggins sang O'Canada ....in person with the members all singing along. Thank you. xoxo
Jeannie's photo - piano board
Good group of members on zoom this week: Stephanie, Ian, Alistair, John, Steve, Mike, Glen and Linda
Birthday: Mike P and the 50th Anniversary of John & Cheryl.
Greeters: Peter & Danne. We are going to see how many photos we can get of Peter with his eyes closed
Darrell - money taker
The group
So good to see David with us.....
One of the most inspiring talks I have heard......
Thank you Kathi Camilleri [ Spotted Doe] from Campbell River. All our Relations.....
If you would like to contact Kathi:
Steve - Interact project
Photos on the progress of the water tanks for both Mang'olota and Muthetheni
PS. Both tanks are being constructed concurrently
More in the Albums - Interact water project
Cleone has great news from Kenya.......
Past President and past member of our club Trudy has asked for help with the Rotary Club of White Rock. If you have time, please contact them to help with their book sale. Trudy is in the Passport Club.....
Hello fellow Rotarians! We have a true ‘hands on’ opportunity this coming weekend..the RC of White Rock has the following volunteer shifts they still need to try to fill. Can you help out for 3 hours? Bring a friend..maybe grab some Fish and Chips at the beach before or after? Please help spread the word in your Club or for Passport Club members..in your old home Clubs.
Or just come out for great deals on some books for your fall reading!
We had a great start to our regular Wednesday morning 'in person' meeting. Thank you to all who came and to those who joined us via 'zoom'
Greeting us was Peter & Danne:
Alan collected the money for breakfast and as usual got lots of 'Paul Harris' dollars from us.
We had a continental breakfast with muffins, croissants, pastries, fruit and tea or coffee all for $10.00
Gary did a great job leading us in "O'Canada' and we all sang our hearts out. Well done !!!
Michael P read the invocation and we all like President Coreen's wording
Thank you to Jeannie for the photo.....
Birthday's were celebrated by singing Happy Birthday to Ian and our Guest Speaker Malcolm Kennedy from the Sunrise Club. AND as usual Peter led us in the Port Moody rendition of 'Why were they born so beautiful'.
And we all celebrated Dan & Marion's 51st Wedding Anniversary.
President Coreen presented the Rotary badges to Alistair and Susan and Stephanie's is waiting for her....
thanks to Danne for always ordering the badges for us.
Others who attended: Frank and Bill
It was so good to see Brian out to our meeting.....
My zoom shot was not good but nice to see Steph, Gary, Ian, Mike C, Al S, & Cleone on the call.
Our Guest Speaker was Malcolm Kennedy from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club.
We are pretty proud of the donations that our Rotary Club of Port Moody has made to Rotary International Foundation.
Thank you to those who showed up to Clean Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on Saturday. A small but 'mighty' group.
Bill, Mike C, & Dave and 2 young people from the community & their Mom, who will get community service hours for school.
Mom is Kate, with son Mark and Andrey is with Bill
We are meeting 'in person', tomorrow, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the 'Well', 7:00 AM. [we will have zoom as well if you can't make it] BUT our speaker will be Malcom Kennedy from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club - in person......
Breakfast will be $10.00
We had our first 'in person' meeting last week at Rocky Point Park. The weather was beautiful, the Rotary tent was up, and we had fun. Puppies, ice cream and presentations.
Not a cloud in the sky......
Rotary tent up
Puppies get ice cream too...
Such a nice suprise to have Patty join us......with her pup
President Coreen gave out pins to the Directors of the Club that had not yet received them.
Paul - President Elect
Susan - Club Service
Linda - Club Service [helper]
Ian - Vice President Foundation
President Coreen gave Patty a certificate for all the work she has done with the Youth. Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, RYA.....and Patty has passed to torch to Steve who is doing an excellent job with Youth & New Generations
After the meeting some went to the Well and 'well' the food looked amazing.
International: Interactors making a big difference.
Some Pics received from Sharon at Kenya Connect. www.kenyaconnect.org Thanks to Steve and Interactors water tanks are now under construction at Muthetheni and Mang'olota (two schools in Machakos County, east of Nairobi, Kenya). At Muthetheni, some of the parents also contributed gravel to use in the cement. Everyone in the community is grateful that Rotary and the Interact Clubs are helping to bring clean water to the schools.
Rotary 2022 International Convention to be held in Houston
The event will bring more than 20,000 participants from around the world and deliver $30 million in local economic impact
HOUSTON – During a joint news conference held at George R. Brown Convention Center, Rotary and Houston First Corporation representatives announced that more than 20,000 service-minded people from around the world will gather in Houston for Rotary’s 113th annual international convention on June 4-8, 2022.
Reminder: Wednesday August 4th, we will have our Rotary meeting at Rocky Point Park at 5:00 PM..... Please bring a chair/blanket and a snack and beverage if you like. Will be great to see all that can make it
'IN PERSON'....
President Coreen's thought for the day:
Thank you to Gary for once again leading us in O'Canada. Please remember to 'stand' when he is singing the anthem.
Ken Kuhn was our Guest speaker and spoke about the effects of Covid on our Seniors. Sounds like we have a few people who are wiling to go out and visit with a senior so maybe we can get something going.
Aziz took this photo......I don't think anyone is smiling [except the photos of members]......BUT NEXT WEEK you will be because we will meet in person at Rocky Point Park at 5:00PM for our regular Wednesday meeting.
Dan Gallant says HI to everyone. They are enjoying their summer
Past member and soon to be member again, Steve Gable says HI. He is moving back to the 'hood'
Thank you to Gary for singing our O'Canada. I only saw a couple of us 'standing' for the National Anthem .....we can do better than that next week. Thanks Mike P for leading the way.
Happy Birthday to: Yvonne and Katy ....
Brian talked about Westhill and the project is almost completed. A huge thank you to Brian for leading this project and doing a very large amount of the work. Meghan and Cleone are getting the 'signage' underway, and will be done in September. We did have some bad news about this project, after all the work that was done when Brian arrived the fence had been broken done. You just have to ask WHY????
This was Brian's comments: Just heartbreaking after the community came together to bring the park back to life. It is fixable and I will do that later this week. None of the cedar is broken but will need to be reassembled. I have a post hole digger to re-seat the posts and will bring a cordless drill to re-pin the rails to the posts. All good, it should be fixed by the weekend. You have the best attitude Brian....
Darrell was our Guest Speaker and talked about one of my favourite Rotary programs. -
YOUTH EXCHANGE
Here are a few of his slides to explain the program.....If you are interested in becoming involved in Youth Exchange, please contact Darrell and Steve. [either on the committee and or becoming a Host Family]. You will love it, I promise you that...
LET'S GET INVOLVED.....Photos of some of the students are in our Photo Album.....
2021 Youth Exchange
Belize connection: Cisco was giving out bikes yesterday to needy kids.
Gary opened the meeting with the singing of O'Canada......so well done !!!!
President Coreen's thought for the week
Jeannie's photo - Mundy Park
This week was Kirsta Burnham's birthday
Dr. Wally Temple - Calgary Guatemala Project
Professor
Oncology
MD, FRCSC, FACS
Dr. Temple spoke to us about Cervix Cancer and how it can be prevented
Some Stats
Here are some of the women who line up to get tested.
Colourful country
Thank you to Frank and Alistair for helping with the breakdown of the many optional fundraisers that were brought to the Club.
They did a lot of work and now we will break it down from 11 to what will be manageable for our club along with SFPP and RIBFEST.
Bats:
John Saremba, at the Rotary Trail at Westhill Park
He took us on a walk to show us the bat boxes, trees that the bat might inhabit, talk about the ecology of the bat and then 20 minutes after sunset use his equipment to help us hear and discover which bats are flying about. Katie York, a terrestial ecologist will be joining us as well.
John, is an environmental scientist whose passion is to share his love and understanding of nature with others. He created the BMN Bat Team, a citizen-science based program to promote the conservation of bats who regularly monitor bats, signs of white nose syndrome and he does bat programs as well. He had a career with the Federal and Provincial Governments working on major indurstrial projects and now does environmental consulting.
It was a special night!
The Old and the New Board got together on Thursday night and apparently had such a good time, no photos were taken......
Thank you to Meghan again for a great year and congratulations to Coreen for the coming year. Thank you to Gayle for all the years she has been on the board and will continue to help wherever needed. Also thank you to Mike & Claire for the contributions to the Board and they will also continue to help with Membership and PR. We missed them as well as Paul & Glen.
It was wonderful to see everyone in person again.
Gayle & Bob, Susan & Jim, Ian, Cleone, Michael & Coreen, Alan, Brian, Steve, Meghan, & George & Linda.
Gary Wiggins – O'Canada and OH MY GOSH it is so good to hear his voice again!!! Thank you Gary....
Birthdays – Cindy Cuthbert
Anniversaries – Brian W & Kelly 18 years
Patty Klassen. We all send our very best wishes and we miss you Patty.
Bat Day – Cleone – July 14th 8:30 to 10 pm
Board get together - July 15th 5:30 pm
Book Club – Susan/Bill – Where the Crawdads Sing – every 2nd Thurs Aug 12 5:30pm
Madelyn Lawson – 10 year old – Rotary Paul Harris Award Winner - Vida
Ian MacPhail – District 5050 Vocational Training Team Chair
Fundraising ideas – Top 3? And – Trish
President's Coreen's thought for the week:
Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation held their Ryan and Lucas Golf Tournament at Swaneset and it was a huge success. Fun to volunteer there and run into folks we haven't seen for a long time. Past member Peter Tudhope was golfing [at 92] with the Westwood Honda Group. [and some other visitors]
Beautiful visitors
Thanks to the crew who cleaned up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. on Saturday. Missing from the photo are Trish and Glen.
Beautiful day on Sunday and so good to see everyone 'in person'. A wonderful picnic at Old Orchard park.
Happy July 4th to all our American Rotarian friends and to our family and friends in the U.S.A. We are proud to be a Rotary District of 1/2 Canadians and 1/2 Americans and grateful for our USA neighbours .
Grad 2021 - Port Moody Secondary School
Thank you SO much for the use of your tents on Friday. It was such a hot day, and we could not have done the event without the use of them. The grads loved the drive through ceremony and the staff were so appreciative that we had shade that day. I have attached a few photos from our day, but wanted to sincerely thank you for your generosity and kind spirit.
Have a great summer and hope you are staying cool!
Sincerely,
Mr. Jesse Meredith
Student Services, CLC 12, and Drama Teacher
Port Moody Secondary School
Thanks to Peter for arranging the pick up of tents and to Alan K for getting them after Grad.
Everyone has to do laundry so this is an easy fundraiser for the club. Works well, eco-friendly and cost effective even takes up a lot less space than laundry powder.
This fundraiser gives us 20% of sales to the club. They have quite a range of environmental friendly products you may want to also check out!
President Meghan's last meeting in her Rotary year - thought for this week
Steve's photo: Sunset over Swan Lake in Vernon.
BEST News of all: We have a new website.....
Thank you to Alistair for making it possible and to Micheal for having it go LIVE......If you would like anything added please contact Alistair......Fantastic job, we are very proud of it.
Bring: chairs, beverage of choice, what you would like to BBQ and something to share.
July 14 - Bat program at Westhill - time to be announced
July 15 - New and Old Board get together 5:30 - Balzer's
President Elect Coreen went over the many fundraising ideas that were sent to her for this coming year and beyond. There are so many great ideas and hopefully everyone got a chance to fill in the form she sent out. Once again, the Rotary Club of Port Moody never fails to come up with great ideas and people to volunteer for them. Great job.
Meghan for leading our Rotary Club in a successful year.
Happy Canada Day to each and everyone of you .....
Installation night
Thank you all for coming to our Virtual Installation night. Oh what a night !!!!
Glen you were an 'outstanding' MC and that video will go down in our Rotary Club of Port Moody's history. Thank you
Micheal, thank you for your Invocation and for your 'speech' to your lovely wife and our new President. You always have a great sense of humour and last night was wonderful.
DG Bev and AG Al worked wonderfully together to 'install' our new Board and did it with class. Thank you
Meghan you did a fabulous job giving a heartfelt thank you to everyone for your year. Your choice for the Paul Harris was 'perfect'. Dan Gallant never says no to anything anyone asks him to do, plus all the Rotary World Help that he does. Such a deserving person. Well done !!
AND Coreen, what can we say about Coreen, you had us all crying with your 'acceptance' of taking on the role of Presidency. We all look forward to our upcoming year with you at the helm.
Thanks to all Rotary Club of Port Moody members and we look forward to working with the new Board of Directors. AND next year our Installation night will be 'in person'
Meghan's thought for the week
Jeannie's photo this week
Lori Travis President Elect for the Coquitlam Sunrise Club was our Guest speaker and she had a very emotional talk on the Impact Residential Schools
Everyone thanked Lori for her bravery as we could all tell how difficult it was for her to speak about her family and the impact this has had on her life.
The Westhill project just keeps getting better.
Putting up nesting boxes....
This is the surprise that Meghan came home to after her trip up country......Thank you to Cleone, Coreen and Michael
Steve: Thank you for all you do for the youth as the New Generations Director .
Dear Steve,
I would like to sincerely thank you for sponsoring me to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2021.
During the weekend, I was able to listen to stories from many individuals and learn about their life experiences, many of which are very inspirational. I was able to engage in group activities and participate in the indoor project where we came up with a way to safely dispose of surgical masks in community grocery stores and hotspots (possibly even at home!), which is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What I will take away from this weekend is the positive energy and commitment to being a better leader in my community!
President Elect Coreen and Michael, AG Al and Cleone went to support the Haney Club for their Installation night.
The three amigos golfing
Thank you to AG Al for organizing the Bike/Walk/Beer get together......It was so great to see everyone. Next time we can all sit together. Sorry Alan & Lisa, we didn't get your photo.
President Meghan's thought for the week
Another amazing photo by Jeannie of Inlet trail
Our Speaker last week was Robert Murray -
Very informative and he had lots of questions from us.
The Book Club met and discussed the book 'The Golden Son'. Thanks to Cleone for picking this book
On Thursday, June 24th, is our Rotary Club of Port Moody Installation night. The zoom meeting was sent out on Sunday, so please 'zoom' in at 5:30 PM. Have your beverage of choice ready to 'toast' Meghan for a great year and to welcome Coreen as our new President.
Next Shred-a-Thon is on October 2nd, 2021 and we have a brand new poster......Thank you Alistair.
Interact's Fundraiser and what a success!! :
What’s missing is the 9 bags Jeff McLellan collected from the upper Coquitlam area. This amount was all collected in one hour and took the students 2 hours to sort and deliver to Return It. We are all excited to see how much was raised.
They are planning on continuing this every 3-4 weeks
Pop in for an open house style Q and A about Rotary Youth Exchange! We will be online to answer your questions from 7pm-8pm on Wednesday, June 16th. Join us any time.
We put together this packet to share a little more about the Rotary Youth Exchange program and how easy it is for your Club to get involved.
What’s inside the attachment?
Meet five of our local students who went on Youth exchange!
How much will Youth Exchange cost our club/students?
What does our club need to get started?
One of the benefits of being in Rotary is our international reach. Whether we are bringing water to communities in Central America or Africa, providing technology and innovation to provide equality, or vaccinating against Polio, our reach spans mountains, oceans, and borders.
That is why our Rotary District 5050’s Youth Exchange program is so important. By bringing today’s youth into our international Rotary family, we are teaching the next generation the importance of thinking beyond your own backyard when it comes to sharing resources and planning for the future. The program also promotes peace - one of the cornerstones of Rotary.
You might be amazed at how much your Club can benefit from Youth Exchange. In fact, there are likely potential members in your area for whom an Exchange changed their lives decades ago and who are ready to become champions for the program - and new Rotary members.
We put together this packet to share a little more about the Rotary Youth Exchange program and how easy it is for your Club to get involved.
Note: As with any email list, the one we used may not have the correct recipient for your club. I would most appreciate it if you could forward this information to those people in your club. All members are invited to join our Q and A and our program! Thank you for your help.
Anthony had great news for us.....our Gaming Grant came through. Thanks for all the hard work.
Thank you to Alistair, and his committee, Stephanie, Michael, Mike, Ian and Linda for all the work. It is truly amazing.
It will be launched soon......Thank you Alistair......
Innervisions BBQ......thank you Ian for the write-up
On Thursday July 10th RCPM once again gathered up its utensils, aprons and BBQs and with a COVID friendly group of volunteers set about cooking lunch for the InnerVisions crew. In between cloud bursts the sky cleared long enough to have a rain free event and as you would expect a good time was had by all. The InnerVisons BBQ is one of those things, that, like pie days and Christmas decorations at the manor, is a staple "feel good" service for our club. It's an inspiration to see a group of young men from all over BC (PG, Cranbrook, Ft St John, Van Island as well as lower mainland) that have taken the courageous step of admitting temporary defeat; of admitting an addiction problem and setting about making it right. It takes a lot of courage and perseverance to stick with it.. something to be admired.....they in turn sincerely appreciated the efforts of our club..a good win win. Hats off to this team of volunteers to make it happen: Linda, Frank, Danne, Navid, Bill, Ian, Terry & Dan and the club support behind it.
A great team came to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Thanks to everyone who came to help out. Many hands makes light work.
We got everyone in the photos except Susan. Thanks to Alan, Bill, Dave, Terry, Cleone, Coreen, Susan, Aziz and Linda.
It was such an exciting day and it seemed to just fly by.....so much work by so many people.....Our Rotary Club is amazing. It was great to see everyone in person to laugh and talk to each other. Thanks again to everyone who helped in one way or another.
We could not do this without our partnership with The City of Port Moody, Tri-City News and BEST SHREDDING who once again went above and beyond the call of duty. Coquitlam Signs, Canadian Tire and Port Moody Foundation also helped make this a huge success.
BUT most of all.....this is why we do this.....
Just a couple of photos......look at our photo album [2021 SHRED-A-THON] and when I figure out how to turn those photos around we will be laughing.....
Stephanie :Our bin 'diver'.....AND she will never go to Dental school
Everyone took turns breaking down the cardboard... Here is Danne & John
Guess who is collecting bottles? Thanks Bill
The only time that they rested - Christine & Mike, Dan, Alan & Ian
Peter & Michael collected all the donations......well done
Gayle dumpster diving too.
Trish our happy money counter......
There are loads more photos. Thank you everyone for working so hard. Sore muscles, sore backs, nails broken, voices strained, a little blood, but Happy Happy Hearts.
We would like to extend our deep condolences and sympathies to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation on the discovery of 215 children on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops British Columbia.
The discovery of these children is a powerful yet painful reminder of our history. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission research indicates that at least 3,213 children are reported to have died over 140 years of operation at over 150 Residential School locations.
No words can describe the scale of pain and trauma that First Nations peoples have, and are experiencing at this moment.
June is National Indigenous History Month, we ask that you support this national time of mourning to honour these children. HIP (Honouring Indigenous People) is asking everyone to wear orange. Let’s walk together and show our support.
May we all keep this part of our history as a reminder and a beacon in front of us as we work with our Rotary ideals to bring peace and equality to all.
Valarie Wafer Dean Rohrs Rotary International Director Rotary Foundation Trustee
President Meghan was unable to attend our meeting and so we had PP Ian take the meeting. Great job Ian.
Jeannie's photo:
Soon will be the unveiling of our new website. So much gratitude to Alistair, Stephanie & Michael and Ian for all their input......SO EXCITING
Our Police Chief David Fleugel was our guest speaker and he gave us so much great information about the Port Moody Police Department.
David Fleugel
Chief Constable
Chief Fleugel has been in the field of policing for over 28years. Chief Fleugel has 25 years of experience with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Chief Fleugel spent all of his career in the RCMP in metro Vancouver arear performing municipal policing at all levels. The last position he held in the RCMP was at the rank of Superintendent as the Officer In Charge of the Ridge Meadows Detachment. In the spring 2017, Chief Fleugel proudly joined the Port Moody Police Department. Chief Fleugel has a bachelor's degree from Carleton University, as well as certificates in criminal justice from the University of Virginia and incident command system from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. He is also a proud graduate of the Canadian Police College Executive Development Program and also the FBI National Academy.
Chief told us about their Public Safety during Covid times
Strategic plan for a Safe and Engaged Community
IT changes for the Police - Digital evidence management program, body camera's, street check and evolution of policing in regard to mental health.
We had 34 members in attendance and questions were flying for our Chief who answered them all.
We are so fortunate to have our own Police force in Port Moody. 'No call is too small' is their motto.
Time to get together.......Thank you AG Al for leading this.
Mix an outdoor activity with having a drink together in a safe manner.
June 19th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Looking to support all levels of engagement.
1) "Feel the burn" - a 26 KM bike ride around the POCO trail 2) "Smell the flowers" - a medium duration walk on a part of the POCO Trail 3) "Smell the Beer" - just drive over to our meet up spot and have a beer
If you are interested and able to attend on the 19th please sign up.
We will flesh out the details on start time/starting points and where we well meet for a beer over the next week or so.
Open to members and their families. We will setup it up so we are outside for our beer portion of the day. We will respect safe distance and personal boundaries as we slowly move forward with the opening guidelines.
CLEAN UP Heritage Mtn. BLVD. THIS WEEKEND
Yes it is that time again.......This Saturday June 12th.....9:00 AM meet at Gallaghers to Clean up Heritage Mtn Blvd. Thank you Alan for heading this up.
PDG Denis Boyd and DG Carol Tichelman presented the Ron Goldfinch MVR award to our very own AG Al
Very well deserved......
Our Guest Speaker - Eugene Au
SLAVERY STILL EXISTS
Their vision: To rescue millions, protect half a billion and make justice for people wo are poor unstoppable.
Where they work:
For further information :
And Rotary information:
Another way for us to earn money is if you purchase Tru Earth 'on line' our Rotary Club will get 20% of money purchased. Our Rotary Club is signed up.....you just need to login and purchase product.
Should be easier to remember. Write it down and keep in your wallet. Please pass it along to friends. Please do not use the old number any more. Thanks Mike and Al for changing this.
RYLA is coming soon and if you know of anyone who is is 18 - 30 years old and would be interested in Leadership Training please have them contact Steve or Coreen.....
AG Al gave us an overview of our District & Area D
Our District 5050 has 53 Clubs
2200 members with 14 Assistant Governor's
Al is responsible for:
Rotary Club of Coquitlam
Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise
Rotary Club of POCO Centennial
Rotary Club of Haney
Rotary Club of Meadowridge
Rotary Club of Golden Ears
This will be the end of Al's term as DG and he asked if anyone that might be interested in taking on this role, to contact him for more information. Gary, Aziz and Darrel would all agree that you learn a lot, meet so many people and have FUN doing this District job.
Westhill Trail has started and Danne, Peter, Brian and George have been the guys who have put on the 'new roof'.
A huge thank you to College Park community, the Scouts and Innervisions for coming out to 'move that gravel'. Phase two coming soon. !!!!
Instead of 'this'
We had 'this'
Babies and more babies
Cleone became a Grandma once again to a beautiful baby girl. She can't wait to go visit and hold her.
AND
Meghan became a Grandma for the first time......Congratulations to this new chapter of your life. A beautiful baby boy....
Thanks to Gayle and the Board we have approved several grants. One of them was for the Grade 5 students at Heritage Mtn. Blvd. We were asked to 'add' something to the basket that each student was receiving. We chose to add the 4 way Test Coin [ Words to Live by ] and a poster about Interact as they are all the age that might be interested.
Thanks again to Gayle for helping to put the gifts together.
One of the favourite meetings we have, is when one of our Club members does their 'classification' talk and this last meeting was one of the BEST. Our newest member Stephanie did her 'what makes Stephanie tick' talk and although most of us have not met her in person 'YET', we all got to know her through her talk and can't wait to meet in person.
Stephanie's slide show was so well done and I think one of the first ones that used 'Rotary' as an example of how her life and career are similar.
We also now know why Stephanie's hand is 'alway up' for new adventures. We are so grateful you are in our Rotary Club of Port Moody Stephanie.
Thank you......
Stephanie's career
Interactors are recruiting new members and doing a great job. Thank you Steve for all the work you do with these young people. Steve needs help. Please contact him. http://steve.witiuk@gmail.comif you are interested in working with young
people.
The 'Spirited Book Club' has begun and our first 'zoom' was on Thursday. Great turnout and quite amazing to hear all the different responses to the 'same' book. Love it! Thank you to Susan for starting this. Cheers !!!!
Clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Well done group !!!
President Elect Coreen held the meeting this week and she was the Speaker for Community Service and what we will be doing this next year. Well Done!!!
Thought for the week:
Jeannie's photo of the week. Always beautiful - Spring time in Port Moody.
Condolences to Michael and family for the loss of his Dad.
Coreen was the speaker this week and talked about the upcoming year and Community Service
Our Vision Statement:
Upcoming Club Interests and more:
Glen sent this.
If you're in the club and you are on Twitter, you can help promote our Twitter Account. We have 180 followers and could sure stand to grow that number. Here are some things you can do from your Twitter Account to help us grow:
Follow us @PortMoodyRotary
Like a tweet
Retweet or Share a Tweet
Share and comment on a tweet
Reply to a tweet
Retweet/Share a tweet with a #hashtag
Retweet/Share a tweet with twitter influencer you are connected with @Rotary @BradPitt @Hettburn
Thanks for your support and Happy Tweeting.
Glen
Steve sent photo
Happy 97th Birthday to Steve's Dad:
We have supported Innervisions Recovery House for 20+ years and they are celebrating their
30 year Anniversary. We are so proud of all that they have done to help people in recovery. Congratulations Billy & Kim and Max.....
April 15th
Today marks the 30-Year Anniversary of InnerVisions Recovery Society. We are so grateful for everything we have been able to accomplish over the past 30 years. What started as just the dream of two recovering addicts has become a reality, and has helped countless people to start their lives over. We hope you enjoy taking this trip down memory lane with us, and celebrating our 30-Year Anniversary.
Please copy and paste this link and the end of the video will just warm your heart. For those of us that know Billy, this will make you smile, for those that don't, you will now know why we support Innervisions.......
Stephanie: This is my dog, Rudy, making a very careful selection of a stick at the Noons Creek Hatchery near the inlet.
I took this from 'I love Port Moody' FB site.....Thank you Jeff
PORT MOODY PATIOS!
In an effort to help local restaurants, pubs, cafes and coffee shops this post is a list of all the Port Moody places with patios! This is because we know that there are a bunch of newer residents who are members of this group and share info.
Please comment adding missing patios or any specific information you might have on hours, capacity and if they are pet friendly if you wish.
Training Fiesta - replacing what was the District Learning Assembly
It’s a Fiesta! Launching March 31st!
Yes; all through April we are celebrating learning and development for Rotarians in District 5050 with our Club Training Fiesta. It all kicks off March 31st with a special presentation from Dr Kent M Keith, Rotarian and author of The Paradoxical Commandments speaking to us about Servant Leadership and the 4-Way Test.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Rotary and is geared to incoming or existing Club Board Members as well as those new to Rotary who want to get a better idea of the scope and breadth of our organization. Watch for information coming soon on the District 5050 website about sessions such as:
April 30, 2021 Club Training Fiesta Closing Session
Clubrunner Training Webinars
Clubrunner provides Rotarians ongoing training by webinars, below is a list of webinars scheduled . If you are interested,it is a good idea to register in advance due to limitations on participants.
All webinars are scheduled for noon PST.
Here is a link to a list of all Webinars: https://site.clubrunner.ca/page/webinars Recorded webinars also get posted for those who want to see them again or can't attend live.
Darrell had two guests today, his beautiful wife Krista [ no video of her] and Tom Dutta
And as always Darrell had an amazing guest speaker who I'm sure had more questions asked of him than any other guest speaker we have had.
Thank you Darrell for always bringing great speakers to us.
This week we had the privilege of listening to Michael Geller.
Michael Geller is a Vancouver-based architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer with four decades’ experience in the public, private and institutional sectors. He also serves on the Adjunct Faculty of Simon Fraser University. He is a regular contributor to the Vancouver Courier and Vancouver Sun and a frequent commentator on urban issues across Canada.
He is president of The Geller Group which specializes in planning and real estate consulting for a variety of large and small-scale residential and mixed-use projects. He also undertakes small property developments on his own, or in partnership with others. Michael has been honoured as a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners and Life Member of the Architectural Institute of BC.
Another good crew for clean up of Heritage Mtn. Blvd. -Ian took photo
Yvonne, Cleone, Bill, Micheal, Coreen, Darrell, Ian and Alan.
'The Spirited Book Club' has begun - Thank you Susan for getting this started. This month's selection is:
Dr. Jim Lane - visiting Rotarian from the Coquitlam Club
Jim came to tell us of their fundraising event.
Rotary Rush......
Thank you to Glen who saw this on FB......We all remember Past President Nick.
President Meghan spoke to us about her trek on the Camino......So interesting and beautiful. We knew she had determination, but this was amazing.!!!!!
This is where Meghan walked......for over a 'MONTH'.
The different routes you can take..
The sign you look for to make sure you are on the correct route.
The people you meet along the way.......friends and strangers who become friends.
Thank you for sharing your experience and I think you have motivated some to take their own Trek.....
Rotary Gives a Ham foodraiser was this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who bought hams. Photo album is at the bottom of the Spike.
This is a FB write up from one of our past outgoing Exchange Student's MOM who is always a great supporter of our Rotary Club. Thank you Cathy.
Cathy wrote:
Heading home with our package from the “Port Moody Rotary Gives a Ham” promotion. Our purchased package includes a Chilliwack ham, cranberry mustard from Fort Langley, tulips from Langley, a pumpkin pie from Thrifty’s and chocolates ... best of all the promotion allowed Rotary to contribute a large donation to our local food bank. No one takes care of logistics better than Rotary volunteers ... this was one smooth process! Tomorrow I’ll make scalloped potatoes and roasted vegetables for a great Easter dinner.
AND looks like Glen's family received their Ham package too !!!! Such beautiful children !!!
WAYS to make $$$ for our CLUB....
Port Moody Liquor Store - ask for your purchase to go to the Port Moody ROTARY CLUB
Take your bottles to RETURN-IT with 6047899849 on the bag and our Club will get the credit
Fundscrip - Sign up and save money on all purchases at supporting stores
Remember to sign up for Fundscrip to start ordering gift cards for all your gift card needs!
You may be planning to give gift card for upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, etc. Or you might have regular everyday purchases like groceries and gas that you could pay for with gift cards. Someone just mentioned to me that they are planning some big gardening projects - pay at Canadian Tire or Home Depot with gift cards and get some money back for the club!
Use this link to register as a supporter of our club, and all your purchases will automatically send proceeds back to the club.
You may have some questions about how to register or the ordering process; please send me an email and I'm happy to help while we all get comfortable with this process!!!
Mark this Saturday April 10th on your calendar to help clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Everyone meet at Gallaghers in Newport Village at 9:00AM.
Thank you to Alan for once again organizing this. Cleaning up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. is a great way to get out and get some fresh air, and show the Community that our Rotary Club cares.....
Guest Speaker - Gavin Keeton - Nizika School Ablution blocks replacement in Grahamstown
Photo of Michael presenting the money from the Rotary Club of Port Moody to Gavin in Grahamstown for this project. Our Club was one of many to help with this Global grant project.
Before and after photos of just what can be done together
After
Always another chance to go visit South Africa......Thank you to Isy who always organized the trips there.
And what better than to support one of our own......
Berrisfords IT Services
There is an Afrikaans saying ‘Local is lekker’ and while there is no definitive translation for ‘Lekker’, the closest in this context is probably ‘Local is the Best’ and that is what I offer you, the best technology advice and service in the Tri Cities and beyond. It is always better to use one’s own device when learning something new or technologically challenging but we have had a few different challenges over the past year which means that I have had to perfect the remote control service as well. From Apple to Microsoft, from IOS to Android, BITS is the answer to you better understanding this new world we live in.
From the moment you walk in the door, Saint St Grill is a place both familiar and yet unlike anywhere else.
Sitting on bustling Saint Johns St. it is an oasis of calm in Moody Centre. The relaxing eclectic interior welcomes you with soft romantic colours and an array of unique decor spilling from every corner.
The superbly crafted menu from our highly talented Executive Chef Juraj Dado offers an ever changing array of seasonal creations as well as regular favourites.
Whether for a memorable romantic dinner, or a group celebration, attentive and gracious service awaits you from our experienced and professional service team.
Welcome . . . . Relax . . . . Enjoy !
District 5050 Club opportunities for learning for new members and 'old'
When you buy your 'beverages' at Port Moody Liquor store, remember to tell them to put the REBATE to Port Moody Rotary Club.
and.....when you return your bottles to Return-It put them in a clear bag with this number on it 6047899849 and our Rotary Club will get credit for the bottles
This is an easy fundraiser for us.....Thank you for participating.
Tri-Cities Dispatch.....
Tri-Cities News has always been so supportive of what we do as Rotarians. If you are interested you can get the Tri-Cities Dispatch on your email. Jeremy is a great writer and I think you will enjoy.
Here is their note:
Awesome news -
On behalf of our team, I wanted to thank you for supporting local news.
We'll be launching our Friday email very soon.
By signing-up for Tri-Cities Dispatch, we've entered to win one of two $75 gift cards to Morning Tide Eatery, a local Tri-Cities brunch restaurant. We'll draw the names at the end of the month.
Any by recruiting one additional person, you've doubled your chances of winning the prize. Every new person you refer increases your odds of winning.
Thanks again and feel free to reply to this email if you have any questions.
— Tri-Cities Dispatch Team
Restaurant to support.....
Willy's Galley is a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Bill was just there and said they have increased the size of the deck. Please support local business.
Jeannie's photo of the Inlet Trail......just beautiful
It is always a good day when we Induct a new member into our Club. Welcome Stephanie and we all look forward to meeting you in person and working on projects with you.
Our Guest Speaker was Dr. Jack Taunton
Paul was dressing up to feel good this week.....Made us all smile.
Belize container needs the following:
DVD's
Scanners
Printers - Wireless
Printer Paper
Large TV 48 or 55" TV with HDMI cable
Toiletries
Please contact Glen or Dan.
What a great turnout for Cleaning up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. [11] Rotary Club of Port Moody you ROCK
And so nice to see Stephanie already helping out......
Vice Admiral Charles Munns spoke about National Security at the Rotary Club of Oro Valley meeting and he said this:
It would be wonderful if we all lived by these values:
Mom's Rule - If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all
Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Rotary's 4 Way Test
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build good will and better friendships?
Will it beneficial to all concerned?
Are you remembering to buy your spirits & wines at Port Moody Liquor Store and telling them you want the benefit to go to the Rotary Club of Port Moody.....
AND The Rotary Club of Port Moody was well represented as a 'team' for Quiz Night fundraiser for Douglas College, along with the Sunrise Club.... We came in 4th.....Perfect, just perfect.....
Past member Terry Peachey and her husband Walter sent this photo in after a trip to Chile in 2019
Very cool Public Art.
Good news for Belize........Another container full of hospital supplies will be going to Belize. Thank you to Dan and RWH for asking clubs from District 5040 and 5050 for help. If you can help we need the following as soon as possible as container leaves very soon. Please contact Glen and he can arrange either pick up or where to drop off:
- DVDs
- a 48" or 55" TV with HDMI cable
- wireless printer
- scanner
- computers
(Please ensure electronics are in good working order. If you have questions check with Al, Mike B. or I about suitability).
If you are out shopping and would like to add items we could also include:
- toiletries
- computer paper
Peter has our Rotary Store open for business.....he will deliver to you if you would like anything.....Please let him know.
Next clean up date for Heritage Mtn. Blvd. is scheduled for this SaturdayMarch 13th. This is such a great way to show our Community how much the Rotary Club of Port Moody cares....
Meet at Gallaghers, in Newport Village at 9:00 AM sharp
Our Santa for 15 years Hugh Mitchell from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club came for a visit
Also from the Sunrise Club - Co-President Greg Garrison
Douglas College, along with the Coquitlam Sunrise Club is putting on a Fundraiser and we should put in a team or two......AG Al has signed up and when YOU do, put the Rotary Club of Port Moody on the sign up and we will all be together.
Jim Watson has been in Rotary for many years and came to 'check us out'...
Our Guest Speaker this week was Joe Calendino and his wife Dory.
Joe is the founder of Yo Bro and Yo Girl Youth Institute and his talk is about Keeping Kids out of Gangs.
To contact Joe directly: joe@byg.caor at the YoBro Yo Girl Institute:ybyg.ca
Joe's wife Dory
Joe Calendino
Joe has written a book that is available.
Bill sent this and so true.......
Hugging.....
After this pandemic, be sure to start hugging again!
Why? Because hugging is practically perfect. It helps the body's immune system. It cures depression. It reduces stress. It's rejuvenating. It has no unpleasant side effects. It is all natural—contains no chemicals, artificial ingredients, pesticides, nor preservatives! There are no parts to break down, no monthly payments; it's non-taxable, non-polluting, and best of allit's fully returnable!
Gayle's Camellias are in bloom. - Spring is coming
Brian got new babies & a house for them to play on.
Today, the 23rd of February is not only the day we celebrate the 116th Anniversary of the foundation of the very first Rotary club, the Rotary club of Chicago. But it's also world #RotaryDay, a day where we can be proud and celebrate the achievements and successes of all the Rotarians and the extended Rotary family around the world who do great things in their community.
Be sure to spread the word about why you're in Rotary and why today is a very special day for our great organization. You can do this by wearing your branded Rotary club shirt or other Rotary branded apparel out in public today and start a conversation.
Belize update.......Thank you Al for the update on the Belize prison and how much the inmates are enjoying learning. Our Rotary Club should be very proud how we have helped this country.
Send your favourite RECIPES I know you are all cooking at home. We have some good ones.....Check them out.
Don't forget.......
When you go to Port Moody Liquor to buy your favourite beverages tell them to give credit to
Port Moody Rotary Club.
THEN take your empties to Return-it with this number on it 6047899849 and our Rotary Club will get credit for the bottles
Al sent this:
We were issued a Corp membership number, but when you go in to use the express kiosk you need to enter in the following number 6047899849. Sorry for any confusion. The kiosk will print labels that you attach to the bag. Dead easy and low touch.
I have attached a poster you can print out to remind yourself and share with your contacts. 100% of recycle fees are returned to our club.
Here are a few tips:
No Sorting Required
Simply bring your labelled bags filled with unsorted containers to an Express Depot and we'll do the rest.
Use Multiple Bags
Heavy bags can break open and are difficult to handle. We recommend mixing in no more than 12 glass bottles along with your other containers in each Express bag.
Bag Containers in Clear Bags
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Pass this along to all your friends and family.......We can make a difference for SHARE
A huge THANK YOU to those that came out to help Clean Up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.
Thanks to PP Alan for organizing.
And a big THANK YOU to Dave Cooke who posted on the Port Moody Community Group FB page. We had 15 comments and 1 share. Way to go Rotary Club of Port Moody and thank you Dave Cooke.
Thank you to Micheal for the Ntsika project in Grahamstown, SA. It is now finished.
Thank you to Aziz who did a Rotary Innovation presentation to 15 members of the PNW Passport Club. It was well received, and it was fun to meet Rotarians that he hadn't met before.
We are so fortunate to have Aziz in our Club with all his Rotary knowledge.
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery,
When it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road.
It looked like fine marble.
At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.
He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he gotcloser, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out,
“Excuse me, where are we?”
“This is Heaven, sir,” the man answered.
”Wow! Would you happen to have some water? the man asked.
”Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.”
The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
“Can my friend,” gesturing toward his dog, “come in, too?” the traveler asked.
”I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.” The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed.
There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
”Excuse me!” he called to the man.
“Do you have any water?”
”Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.”
”How about my friend here?” the travelergestured to the dog.
”There should be a bowl by the pump,” said the man.
They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a longdrink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
”What do you call this place?” the traveler asked.
“This is Heaven,” he answered.
”Well, that's confusing,” the traveler said.
”The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'” ”Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's Hell.”
”Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?”
”No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.”
So-o-o-o. Now you see, sometimes, we wonder why friendskeep forwarding stuff to us without writing a word.
Maybe this will explain it.
When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward email's!
When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact,you forward jokes!
When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how . . . . You forward stuff!
A 'forward' lets you know that . .
You are still remembered,
You are still important,
You are still loved,
You are still cared for.
So, next time if you get a 'forward',
Don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke,but that you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile.
You are welcome at my water bowl anytime !!
Thank you Bill......wonderful story about Friendship.
Stephanie Plourde was at our Zoom meeting and was 'checking us out'. Stephanie is interested in Rotary and reached out to our Club. Welcome Stephanie
Guest Speakers were from Coquitlam Search & Rescue .....
Helena Michelis and Thomas Zajac
We are so lucky to have SAR based in our Tri-Cities Community
Such a beautiful Sunrise
Rotary Gives a Ham....Do YOU?
It's all coming together !!!
Thank you to Alistair for creating the poster and the scheduling, to Claire for the Social Media, to Michael for the finances, and of course to the 'team' that Cleone headed up to get this going. Well done everyone......
On February 3rd, I watched with tears in my eyes as Scott Wood, a piper, rushed home from work so he could play the pipes for a 101 year old World War II vet at Eagle Ridge Manor. The resident was tapping his toes and fingers as he told his daughter that he could hear the pipes and that he was very happy.
Lori Carlisle, the recreational therapist with a giant heart, makes magic happen for those in her care. I had asked what Rotary could do to help and she mentioned that this resident would love to hear someone play the bagpipes. The Rotary network came through with Meghan Lahti calling Scott. He just said it would be his honour and rushed home from work to make a happy memory for the vet, his family, Scott. Lori and whoever hears the story.
Cleone Todgham
None of us are going out much these days, so we are all cooking !!! We have lots of 'foodies' in our Club and some amazing 'Chefs', so I thought it would be great if we shared some recipes.
I don't know about you, but I tend to cook the same thing over and over so I thought if we shared recipes we would all have something new to 'cook'.
SO, please send me your recipes, and I will post them on our Club Runner page under 'recipes'.....
I hope lots of you will participate and our families will look forward to new meals.
Peter Edgar, Maureen Salmundsen, Blaire, & Mark Ostry.
What a fabulous well thought out project for our Community.
Master Plan Community
For more information:
Susan has come up with a great idea......Book and Wine Club.... More information to follow....
Spread a Little LOVE - Eagle Ridge Manor
All the Valentines were Delivered - thank you Gayle. This is what I wrote to the Community:
The Rotary Club of Port Moody wants to give a huge big thank you to all who participated in SPREADING A LITTLE LOVE by making Valentines for Eagle Ridge Manor Residents. We would also like to give a big thanks to Riley and his team at St. James' Well who allowed us to have the 'drop off' box there. We are thrilled with the response we received and once again, this just proves what a wonderful Community we live in. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.....
Gary sent these in.....Thanks for the giggles. I will share over the next while.
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. - Thank you Alan for organizing. This is always fun and nice to get together.
Next clean up date is scheduled for Saturday February 13th
Meet 9:00 am at Gallagher's Coffee Shop in Newport Village
Usually takes less than one hour - then an opportunity for Social distanced coffee after the work is completed.
Come join us for some fellowship and the opportunity to clean up our community.
See you then.
Rotary Gives a HAM, do YOU?
Fundraiser for SHARE coming soon. More information to follow.
Our Guest Speakers this week were Chris [chef] and Rayne Beveridge who own
YELLOW FARM HOUSE.
NATURAL SUSTAINABLE ETHICAL DELICIOUS
We are dedicated to the highest level of care for the land, our animals, our customers, and the environment.
Their mission is:
We are a certified organic, vertically integrated, no-till, bio-diverse, regenerative farm. We use the land responsibly; giving consideration to the natural ecosystems that we inhabit and cultivate our land sustainably. We grow over 2oo varieties of crops, and offer high quality, nutritious, and flavourful food at accessible prices. You can purchase a membership for our weekly CSA farm boxes, fresh produce, preserves, and baked goods from Our Grocer, and hand-crafted meals at our Sunflower Cafe; with the majority of ingredients coming from our land. We are “certified organic in transition” with FVOPA, and will be fully “certified organic” May 2021.
Here are some photos of their produce and their animals.....I think many from our club will be visiting their farm and restaurant that will open June 1st., 2021.
Heritage Mountain Secondary.....
I'm sure a few of our Rotarians received this letter but wanted to share with you. This is an amazing opportunity to listen to the Grade 12 Students tell about their journeys.
I do hope many Rotarians will sign up.
January 20, 2021
Greetings from the Woods!
On Wednesday, February 17 each of our senior students will be demonstrating his/her accomplishments in a Capstone Presentation (formerly Grad Transitions) to complete Career Life Connections 12. We have approximately 300 students who will be ready to speak about their Capstone Project and their future aspirations. We would like a member of our community to participate in each of the presentation panels. Of course, in this unusual year we are going to do this virtually through Zoom. This is where you come in!
As a community member, we thought you might like to be a panel member for a morning or afternoon. We plan to have you watch 4 or 5 presentations and will send a feedback sheet in advance so you can make comments.
We are confident that our students will amaze you! We are pleased to invite you to share this positive experience with us.
Please feel free to extend this invitation to any community member who might be interested.
Please email me igay@sd43.bc.ca by Friday, Feb 7 to let me know if you would be willing to participate on this day (please indicate all day or am or pm).
Thank you for considering this!
Sincerely,
Ingrid Gay, Career Life Connections
Heritage Woods Secondary
Spread a Little LOVE - Valentines project for Eagle Ridge Manor.
We sent this message out to the community ....
The Rotary Club of Port Moody would like to 'Spread a Little LOVE' for Valentines Day. We would like your help in doing this please. We would like to send these Valentines to Eagle Ridge Manor residents as well as other Seniors we know.
If you could make Valentines with a message of LOVE on it and drop them off at St. James' Well, in Newport Village, on or before January 31st., 2021 that would be great. We know that the residents will be so very grateful for your thoughtfulness.
Thank you so much for your help. Everyone needs a 'Little Love' and during this time it is so needed.
The Box is at the WELL and a huge big THANK YOU to VIDA for making it and CLEONE for delivering it.
A big Thank you to Riley and staff at St. James' Well for letting us use the Well as the drop-off for Valentines.
Michael & Coreen snowshoeing and saw this beautiful 'halo moon'
Spread a Little LOVE - Eagle Ridge Manor......
Thank you to Meghan, Glen & Marcia, Susan, Cleone, Coreen, Gayle, Vida , Kari, and her two friends Shannon & Deirdre and Linda for coming to the Zoom meeting and making Valentines & to Dan G. for dropping off all the Valentines. It was so much fun just to get together and laugh and share our Valentine Creations. We do know that 'Hallmark' will be calling on Glen and Marcia for a contract for the amazing Valentines they created. [Well that's what Glen said, lol]
Everyone did a great job and we are certain the Eagle Ridge Manor Residents will be so happy we thought of them.
Jeannie's photo of the week.....just beautiful....Mundy Park
Harriet Chang along with Amanda, Mason and Roxanne were our guest speakers.
We can all learn from these young students with their RAC - Real Acts of Caring.... THANK YOU for showing us that even the smallest good deed goes a very long way.
This movement started in Coquitlam and is now all around the country.
These are some of the ideas to do during this time........
Real Acts of Caring week is: February 14-20.......Make a point of doing something kind for someone.....It WILL make a difference in their lives.
Rotary Gives a Ham, do YOU ? - Cleone will tell us more later - Fundraiser for Share
Brian has jumped in with both feet getting involved with our new directorship - Environment. Thank you Brian and we look forward to the coming events.
Cleone also thanked all those who have helped with the meal train for Patty. Patty feels your love and is very grateful.
Anthony reported that we should be hearing back about our grant application within a couple of weeks.
AG Al sent this: being that we have seen a few cat tails... lol
President Meghan presented us this thought for the week.
And Jeannie's photo of Jonathan
If you ever want to go to the South Pole you must talk to John and Holly Mikulik:
Here are a few of their photos. What a great presentation and we can't wait to see the one from the North Pole.
Dress warm......
This is where they slept.
Sun tanning before your face freezes
How far away?
Just beautiful......
Who are those masked Rotarians?
A great turnout for our Heritage Mtn. Clean-up. Great job everyone......
A wonderful 'thank you' letter from a CABE student
Steve is out camping again....First time in 2021 - Porteau Cove
Steve also sent in this:
I know I shouldn't have done this, but I am 83 years old and I was in the McDonald's drive-through this morning and the young lady behind me leaned on her horn and started mouthing something because I was taking too long to place my order. So when I got the first window I paid for her order along with my own. The cashier must have told her what I'd done, because as we moved up she leaned out her window and waved to me and mouthed "Thank you", obviously embarrassed that I had repaid her rudeness with kindness. When I got to the second window I showed them both receipts and took her food too. Now she has to go back to the end of the queue and start all over again.
Don't blow your horn at old people, they have been around a long time.
Don't forget to wear your UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER /or your 'nice' CHRISTMAS sweater to our zoom meeting.
Our AGM was very well attended with 33 members attending.
The new Board for 2021-22 is as follows:
President - Coreen Berrisford
Secretary - Alan Schmelzel
Treasurer - Michael Berrisford
Past President - Meghan Lahti
Vice President - Ian MacPhail
President Elect - Paul Mitchel-Banks
Avenues of Service Directors
Club Service - Aziz Saleh
International - Glen Brown
New Generations - Steve Witiuk
Community Service - Cleone Todgham
Vocational Service - Paul Mitchel- Banks
Environment - Brian Wormald
Congratulations to Dan Gallant and Claire Lambert for receiving a Paul Harris Award from Past President Cleone. So well deserved.
Message of Hope bags
We received a message from Julie Kingsley:
We shared some of the Message of Hope bags with a recovery house Talitha Khum in Port Coquitlam as the ladies living there used join us at our Warm Place for Women dinner. I wanted to share the feedback from the executive director with you....❤️
These bags are just fabulous; they are perfect for the women! Thank you so much for all your assistance in facilitating the gift exchange from the Port Moody Rotary.
With much gratitude,
Mary
Love is all around us !!!!
Special Thanks to Ian & Frank for getting the ball rolling for RIBFEST 2021. Alan, Al & Mike are also main stays with this leadership and we have many new members coming 'on board' to help. Great job everyone.
Christmas looks like fun at the Witiuk home...and Santa showed up early......
Santa stopped by to see if Lauralea’s sleigh would work for Christmas & to check out Lexie’s new stocking. Just some of the projects Lauralea has completed this month.
President Elect Coreen has been busy making stockings......just beautiful
Belize - Thank you to Cisco for sending this photo.
Dave Stone:
Did a hike in Belcarra regional park.
Dave made a Christmas card of this.....Great idea.
Alan K: Dog walking at Barnet Marine Park
Daisy and her friend Hudson......2 beauties for sure
Claire:
We managed to gather about 300 items of clothing between Sophie at Charles Best and the Interactors as well as bags from the community. All washed and folded. All in great shape.
New underwear and socks were abundant, and some gift cards for compensation where needed.
We rounded up 20 sleeping bags for $23. a bag (less than cost) from Canadian Tire Poco and Coquitlam.
Received loads of Toiletries and purchased with some of the Cash donations where we fell short - there was a lot!
We managed to have some specific items purchased, like a pair of work boots for a young man that just started a job and was saving to buy some so he could keep his new job in a warehouse...he has no parents.
There was a young dad too...he just finished his first year apprenticeship while going to high school and being a new parent.
There were $4700 given in gift cards.
There was a cheque given for $1700 to CABE to use at their own discretion for items we fell short on.
There were shoes donated by kids and coats too...all in amazing shape.
Hair cuts for all 13 kids donated by Refresh Salon, Cobbs gave them each a gift card too.
We are so lucky.
Merry Christmas.
The Christmas Star over the Catalina's Monday morning
This week is our AGM.....Hope to see you all on Zoom !!!!
The Rotary Club of Port Moody should be so very proud of all the work that has been done in the Community this season.....
Eagle Ridge Manor decorating and Christmas party
CABE collection of items for 'couch surfing' youth
Belize 'on line' training project
RWH delivery of container to Belize and beyond
RIBFEST organizational meeting
Message of Hope along with the Soroptimist's for Women in need
Innervisions Chili lunch and gifts
So many people in our Club so involved whether it is volunteering, donating, organizing and supporting.
We are Blessed !!!! Well done !!!!
Thank you to our Chefs - AG and PP Al [ a veggie chili] , PP Alan, and PP Ian and Trish the Sous Chef for cooking at their homes the Chili Lunch for Innervisions. It is so much different this year as normally we are with the men, cooking, setting the table, cleaning up [Bill], serving the foodand just having fun with the men at Prairie.
A huge big thank you to THRIFTY'S in Port Moody for partnering with us once again and supplying the food.
This year in the presents we gave to the men are: coffee mug, gloves, toque, socks, toothbrush and paste and floss, tissues, & candy cane. We know that the men will be very grateful for all we have done. Thank you to everyone in the Club who helped with this project. It just FEELS GOOD !!!!
Vida with liners etc for the CABE project.
Thanks to Jackie MacLean for her talk at our meeting about Substance Abuse. Jackie is available for a free consultation if you or you know anyone who is motivated to make changes in their lives.
Thank you to Jeannie for a fabulous photo of Rain Drops on a Spider web.
President Meghan opened the meeting with this thought
President Meghan gave out 2 awards for 'Rotarian of the month' for the Community projects that have been done.
Congratulations to Claire and Paul for working on the CABE project. Well deserved !!!
Gleneagle School has sent us an invitation. Please join in......
We would love to have the members of the Rotary Club of Port Moody join us for our Livestream Christmas Concert this Wednesday at 2:00pm. It will be recorded and uploaded to the Gleneagle Secondary website and our social media platforms in case you are not able to join us for the livestream.
Sending my very best wishes to you all during the holidays and hope you can tune in.
The Christmas season is here. The Tri-Cities Seniors' Action Society and the Gleneagle Secondary School Music Department have partnered to deliver a Christmas musical treat for you. (You will need to provide your own beverage & cookies)
The Gleneagle Secondary School Concert Choir, Jazz Combo, Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Band will perform a selection of Christmas music for you--on Wednesday, December 16th at 2:00 pm.
The concert is FREE and you will have front row seats in the comfort of your home.
Please REGISTER by Clicking on the link below. You will be sent the Zoom link on Wednesday morning--and a reminder--so you can enjoy this musical performance.
Innervisions Chili lunch this week......Thanks to Ian & Trish, Paul, Alan & Al for being the chefs and cooking at home to deliver this amazing lunch to these men who are changing their lives 'One Day at a Time'. Thanks to Ian for picking up the presents for Innervisions and to all of you who donated items for these men. We had socks, toques, toothbrushes and toothpaste, floss, tissues, coffee mugs, & socks. Will be fun for the men to open.
One chef Alan came to shop at Thrifty's....Gayle had the money and I was support.....
Thanks to Thrifty's for once again supporting this great cause.
Steve met up with the Interactors who have donated toques for Innervisions and our School project.
Interactors hit the news !!!
Nature is amazing. Gayle sent this photo of a tree that the woodpeckers have been working very hard at.
Alan & Nadine sent this and I thought would be fun for you to work on: Give it a try !!!
Rotary in the News !!!!
Please send all your positive thoughts and prayers to Don & Patty. Don is having brain surgery and he
will need all our prayers. Patty will need our support.
Aziz was on a zoom call with the Everett/Mukilteo club.
I wanted to send a huge thank you out to all involved this past Saturday!
Sounds like it was a great success and I can’t wait to see how they look today!
I know this social isolation can have affects we don’t even really actualize till we see others we care about then we realize how much we miss the interactions !
Very happy all went well, and I know the residents will be enjoying them NOW and in the months to come!
We are very grateful for all of you to think about our residents and help them / us improve life for them.
I’m sure the lights brightened their night and their hearts!
Warm regards,
Lori
Message of Hope exceeds expectations......I can not express how so very grateful we are for how our Port Moody Community has come together to help the Women in need with our Message of Hope we are doing along with the Tri-City Soroptimist's.
Thanks to Gayle and Linda Kozina for help putting all 50 + bags together. We not only did that but we helped the girls who are 'couch surfing' and Bea's Closet. We are over the moon with the help from our Rotary Club and the Port Moody Community. THANK YOU......
Linda Kozina
50+ Bags for Women in Need.....THANK YOU
Steve and Lauralea on the last camping trip of the year.....What a view !!!!
Oh my gosh, we are only meeting by Zoom, but so much being done by the Rotary Club of Port Moody!!!
AG & Past President Al said:
What a great feeling to wrap up today on a number of fronts. I'm sure we all feel relieved to have delivered our modules... We are also, I'm sure, are very proud of what we achieved this week in moving this project forward.
Not that we get to rest for too long.
We start with Module 1 on December 3rd 7AM PST. The other modules are too follow about a week apart. The schedule to be discussed with the school after Module 1.
Some notes and thoughts on the school, we will be updating this to everyone after Module 1 delivery. As we will learn more then.
This primary Catholic school is in a very poor area of Belize City. The students struggle to achieve anything past a grade 4 education.
Thank you to Al & Glen, Claire & Meghan, Brian & Micheal, Ian & Trish for all the hard work you have done, to help make Belize a better place to live.
Who's who? Past President Mike or Prospective Member Alistair?
Or?
More Snowflakes from Trish
Nothing keeps our Rotary Club of Port Moody from helping Eagle Ridge Manor
Here are the guys putting up lights on the outside of the Manor.
Thanks to Peter, Dan, Danne, Bill, Ian, & Dave
Also thanks to Canadian Tire for the lights and CMJ [Dave Thorpe] for bringing the ladders.
Peter wrote:
What a treat to-day, to actually see each other face to face! Albeit keeping our distance and wearing masks.
Man, I am sure we have all missed this interaction with each other...it was GREAT!
AT THE MANOR THIS MORNING WE INSTALLED-- OVER 200ft. OF NEW LIGHTS!
Thanks to:-
DANNE DUNLOP
IAN MacPHAIL
BILL LAWRIE
PAUL MITCHELL-BANKS
DAVE STONE
DAN GALLANT and to
PETER CUTHBERT for leading the team again this year.
Thanks to Dave Stone for donating $50:00 to new lights
Thanks to Paul for getting us coffee
Thanks to Ian + Paul for picking-up even more lights!
Thanks that it wasn't raining!
Once again thanks to Dave Thorpe ( Foreman of CMJ Sheet Metal Ltd) for delivering
and picking up the ladders in his own time.
AND OF COURSE
Correen, Cleone, Sue, Jeannie, Kerry and other volunteers for installing the loads of beautiful SnowFlakes on the windows of the the Manor's denizens.............I am sure Coreen will up-date you all on their progress.
Check out the photo album for more photos. Thank you to Jeannie, Dave & Glen for the photos.(2020 Eagle Ridge Manor Decorating)
CABE project: Lead by Paul & Claire.....
Claire has put this out to the community.....See if you can help too......
Currently we are working on a project that is for Teens who are staying in school while couch surfing for various reasons. They are recognized and we know a little about them via profile but obviously due to privacy just a bit broad...(school district 43 kids) We are looking help these AMAZING Youth by kitting them out with backpacks, luggage and other things to just encourage them to keep going, stay in school and achieve greatness. We could use some more jackets and shoes (various sizes - that teens would like to have and wear) We really need to get toiletry kits made, some roller bags (costco $40 each), socks, skivvies (or gift cards for this). Another thing would be sleeping bags of their own. The goal is for 15 complete sets. (A few more boys than girls) If there is any extra we assure they will be going to kids coming out of foster care to get them rolling with some dignity. If you wish to help, send me a note on here or my email is: yourclairechoice@gmail.com Cash (to purchase these things), gift cards and toiletry bags would be the primary ask. Gently used coats and shoes for teens would be awesome too.
This week we are in the 'break out session' that we signed up for......Will be a fun meeting. See you Wednesday.....
President Meghan read this prayer to us:
May we who are merely inconvenienced, remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors, remember those most vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home, remember those who must choosebetween preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children, when their schools close remember those who have no options.
May we who have to cancel our trips, remember those that have no place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market, remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home, remember those who have no home.
During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbours.
Amen......
Photo from Steve Witiuk at Porteau Cove
In our Rotary Club we have nothing but Sunshine........
9 members helped with the Vaccination sites
Our Christmas at the Manor is being organized - Snowflakes too
Innervisions has the Sponsorship from Thrifty's for our Chili lunch
Belize Training is underway with 8 members as trainers
Message of Hope will be completed by December 1st. for the Soroptimist's to deliver
Alistair Henry is a new prospective member who came to our Zoom meeting
Our speaker was Clayton Botkin this week and told us all about the birds that he is raising.
Clayton Botkin P.Ag Industry Specialist, Poultry and Regulated Markets BC Ministry of Agriculture And Owner of C. Botkin Enterprises Aviculturist to preserve rare and endangered bird species - breeds rare species and advocates for preservation of at risk species and encouraging others to enter into aviculture President of the International Wild Waterfowl Association Thank you for your time
for further information:
Gayle: It was a great Dahlia year
We have cards for you to hand out to your friends and family so they don't forget when they are buying their 'sprirts' to put to Port Moody Rotary Club. You can present the card or just tell them.....
Contact me and we will see how we get to you....
When you ask the Community to help with our Message of Hope this is what you get.......and there is more....
AND we asked the schools to help for our decorating Eagle Ridge Manor windows........Snowflakes.....and look what happened......
We are so Blessed to live in such a great Community!!!!
THE MANOR LIGHT INSTALLATION IS A GO!!!
DATE : Saturday NOV. 28th. 2020
TIME:9:00 am
CREW: 3 guys per crew. (Total of 6 volunteers)
TOOLS: I will bring my set, but if you have a portable Drill c/w bits, please bring it
LADDERS: Will be on the site
WEATHER: Partly Sunny!!?
Please get back to Peter if you are IN
Thank you
Peter
604 727-9223
Innervisions & Hannah House
If you would like to subscribe to the InnerVisions & Hannah House Newsletter you can go to this link: https://mailchi.mp/8bd3b7b0342a/6kkv5gbvnx and you will receive a monthly newsletter with news, information, alumni of the month awards, and even updates on the dogs of InnerVisions & Hannah House.
To all our American Families and Friends, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and may
Thank you to Uncle Major Don Rodger for coming to our Zoom meeting to tell us his life story in the services.
Thought for the day:
Jeannie's photo of Granddaughter's kitten
This time of year is a great time to think about others and how we can help people.
Message of Hope has been very well received by the community. Thanks to all the Community citizens who have donated to this worthy cause. My heart is full with the outpouring of help by our Community. If you have any of the following items, please let me know. We would like to have this project completed by December 1st.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody needs your help. Rotary, along with the Soroptimist’s would like to deliver a ‘Message of Hope’ to women ‘in need’ in the Tri-Cities. We would like to have these packages together by December 1st., 2020
‘Message of Hope’ would deliver the following for 50 women.
50 Clear gift bags would be distributed with the following items we would like to collect from YOU..
Travel size bar of soap or body wash
Wash Cloth
Travel Size Shampoo and Conditioner - Travel size is a bit larger than the hotel size
Travel Size Body or Hand Lotion
Deodorant
Tooth Brush and Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Band Aids [4 to a plastic baggie]
Feminine Hygiene Products
Socks
Razors
Comb and or small hair brush
Chap Stick
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer
If you can donate any of these items please let us know and contact me at: lindabalzer@telus.net
You can either drop off at our home or I will pick up.
Also for the men at Innervisions we need the following:
More
Toques
Gloves
A few moreSocks &
a few more Coffee mugs
Thank you so much for helping for these 2 worthwhile causes.
Also the students at CABE that are couch surfing need the following:
The idea is to give them a small wardrobe. Rotaract is working on this, sleeping bag, toiletry kit and some gift cards.
Any donation would be gladly accepted. Thank you
Peter and Frank helping with flu shots. Including Alan who also got his shot Lots of Rotary help !!!
Alan directing traffic at flu clinic. Al & Bill, also helping out
Dave Stone's photography.....so beautiful
The Rotaract Club produced a Rotary themed calendar in support of our club and the Starfish Pack Program, which provides students with food for the weekends. For $25, you can enjoy a calendar, printed on 100% recycled paper, that features key Rotary dates along with holidays and observances (American and Canadian). We've included specific dates to Rotary Districts 5040, 5050, 5060 along with Rotary International events.
Photos represent Rotary's areas of focus and are taken by current or former Rotary members and Rotary alumni. This 13-month calendar also features fun facts about the Starfish pack program.
You can purchase the calendar online and expect delivery once ordered. You can even choose to have it shipped to you if you're in Canada or the USA. You can order here: https://rotaractfv.square.site/. On the site, you can see pictures of what the calendar looks like.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Thank you very much for your time and continued support of Rotaract.
We have so many talented photographers in Port Moody. Here is one from Russ Sawdon. I thought so very interesting and with his permission here it is.....this is what Russ said:
Found along the Coquitlam River.
Who were these people , and why did they leave their shoes behind
Thank you Claire for putting this out into the Community.
To all you young and young at heart crafters in Port Moody. The Rotary Club of Port Moody is gathering paper snowflakes for the staff at Eagle Ridge Manor to put up in residents’ windows and common areas in preparation for the holiday season. The Rotary Club usually goes inside and decorates several Christmas trees, hangs ornaments and generally puts a festive face on the place. Of course with COVID-19 restrictions, we have changed our approach to ensure the safety of the Residents. We are hoping that we will be able to get the outdoor lighting done and outside window decorating once this spike in cases is under control. In the meantime though, what we can do with the great help of our Port Moody residents is make 150 paper snowflakes for the 80 resident windows and common area windows. Please drop your snowflakes off with Coreen at #204 121 Shoreline Circle on November 22 – do call first at 778-839-2674.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
Yvonne & Cleone : Poppy anyone?
Aziz - volunteered too at Starbucks
Calloway is remembering
Steve: Camped out at Gold Creek campground at Golden Ears Provincial Park. Great weather arrived for the weekend.
Guest Speaker - Lois Wagner - Walking without Skin
Lois was a very inspirational speaker and personal coach. She told us of her unimaginable journey she went through in South Africa and how long it took her to FORGIVE, but once she did it set her 'FREE'
She has written a book - Walking without Skin that is her story but also suggestions on how anyone can get past their situation. Her new passion is BE BRAVE......
Thank you Lois for sharing your story.
AG Al mentioned that the Rotaract club was doing a fundraiser. This is the link so you can order on line.
After being loaded at the Rotary World Helps Warehouse in Coquitlam in late September our container has made its way to the Port of Belize. It's again on dry land and is now in the process of being unloaded. This is exciting. Thanks to Cisco Woods for sharing the picture.
FedEx picked up 520 kits today for Days for Girls that will be headed for Afghanistan.
With love to Afghanistan! 520 kits left this morning on a journey half way around the world. A gift of love from the Port Moody Chapter to our global sisterhood. Be safe and know that you are in our circle of care. A great big "Thank You" to all members and those who contribute to the Port Moody Chapter. ❤️ Vida Peterson
Looks like a 'girls' day: “Good hair day”. Cleone & Coreen
When buying you liquor for this coming Christmas season or 'whenever', please purchase at the
Port Moody Liquor store on St. Johns Street and tell them to please put your bill amount on the
Rotary Club of Port Moody
Port Moody Liquor Store 4 – 2929 St. John's Street
What a great meeting with our DG Carol Tichelman!!!! She is a great inspiration to us all.
We had a record 34 members on Zoom this week.
AND to Brian who received the People of Action pin from DG Carol
Congratulations to Gary for his PH+6 and to Steve for his PH+4
Meghan gave an update on how Paul is doing and thanked Club for their thoughts.
Mike P. We are in Sechelt for the week and drove up to Edgmont for a hike to the Skookumchuk Narrows. Here is a photo of us checking out the extreme kayakers at the narrows!
Alan & Lisa decorated for Halloween
Guest Speaker District Governor Carol Tichelman
Everything in Rotary playbooks is out the window due to COVID--every Club and every member is in a different place. Rotarians are people of action and these times are hard. There are 4 things to consider:
New Club models are required and being discussed.
What should/will a Club look like in 5 years?
Select new members carefully. Remember there is no wrong age.
Continue Club endeavors to end polio.
John Hopkins study shows Rotarians supply 57 million volunteer hours each year and it is worth appr. $850,000,000.
--This is our chance to show our communities what we can do. Rotary happens at Club level. Sees world where people unite. Rotary is committed to having membership averages of 30% women by 2023.
--Transmission of wild polio stopped everywhere through vaccination programs except for 2 countries. Last year there were only 79 cases in Pakistan and 53 in Afghanistan.
--Infrastructure created to do worldwide vaccination will be very useful going forward.
--Rotary added a 7th area of FOCUS qualified for Global grants--ENVIRONMENTAL “YEAH”
--Our District is continuing to support our members to attend Blood Donations
--Our District is starting a TOASTMASTERS Club via ZOOM
--Our District is looking to assist those Clubs applying for Global Grants
--Rotary opens opportunities
Rotary International Conference will be held in Taipei Taiwan June 12-16 2021
DG Carol presented “People of Action” Pin to Brian Wormald
Our Club is volunteering in November at 2 different Community service events:
With Fraser Health North we are covering logistics at “drive through” annual FLU shot vaccines at locations in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. This project along with 1 in Coquitlam covered by the 2 Coquitlam Clubs is targeting 100,000 flu shots in the month of November. There will be 3 shifts per day, 8am-noon, noon-4 and 4 till 8pm. It follows a model used in Australia as their fall flu happened during the onset of COVID.
Our Club will be providing volunteers to support the Port Moody Legion poppy donation program. Our Club will be standing outside the Starbucks at (IGA centre on Ioco), Government Liquor Store at Suter Brook, and outside the Saint James Well. Using 3 2 hour shifts each day at each venue (12 noon-2, 2-4, and 4-6). This Legion volunteer opportunity runs from November 1st till 10th only
****This amounts to a lot of volunteer shifts and hours****** Anyone who is able to volunteer for shifts please do so. Also feel free to bring friends and family.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING “YOU” WITH ROTARY!!!!
Thank you to Bill for the write up
Artist among us: Cleone & Vida
In honor of Mary Anne Cooper’s 106 birthday today, a birthday parade was held at her cherished Ioco Townsite today. The sun came out and her favorite color was everywhere in all of the many greetings and decorated cars who drove by to wish her socially distanced greetings. Thank you to Meghan for sending Birthday wishes to Mary Anne on behalf of the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Rotary has been asked to supply some volunteers to help with the POPPY DRIVE for 2020. It will involve working 2 hour shifts in 2 or 3 locations in Port Moody around Newport Village and Sutter Brook.
Micheal & Coreen are our first volunteers for Poppy Sales.
Vida reminded us of the Rotary friendship club. If anyone runs into trouble anywhere there is a Rotary Club they can phone for advice or assistance.
Next Saturday the 7th we're loading a container for the Philippines. We're limiting the volunteers to 20 for Covid safety reasons and everyone must wear a mask and register in case of the need for contact tracing. We're short up to three volunteers to reach our quota and we'd welcome your support. We'll start at 9AM and should be finished before noon.
Thank you
Dan Gallant
Michael B reminded us our Paul Harris is due. Also Polio donations. Please send directly to RI or send to Micheal and he will pass along to RI
Meeting notes: Quote "Life's most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?" Martin Luther King
Megan gave us an update on Paul's condition: He had been having some problems breathing since August but worked through them. Coming home from Dock Diving championships he began having more trouble. Stopped for a break in Sicamous, had trouble walking, went to hospital and they discovered "multiple pulmonary embolisms. Home now and on road to recovery.
Jim Lane joined our meeting to advise Fraser Health is looking to run a "drive through" flu shot vaccine program in the TriCities in November. They are looking for volunteers to provide logistical help with parking lot management, etc. Each day will involve full day,12 hour shifts-- volunteers will book into 4 hour increments. Targeting to provide 100,00 flu shots over the month. It is following a format done in Australia during their "winter season".
Coreen announced:
1. Nov 21st we will be doing a EagleRidge Manor outdoor decorating event.
2. E/R Manor Christmas Party will be held December 4th
3. We will be doing our Innervisions Chili Lunch on December 9th.--More info to follow.
Paul updated on our C.A.B.E. project. They are looking to provide either backpacks or suitcases clothes and toiletries included for some of the young men who are basically on their own and homeless or couch surfing with friends. He will keep us updated. Possibility we will also solicit some gift cards from coffee companies or quick food places like Subway, etc.
PRESENTATION by TIFFANY MELIUS from NEW VIEW SOCIETY
2023 will be their 50th anniversary.
They provide services to help people with mental health issues. Community Health providing and promoting recovery through a friendly, safe, environment.
United Way has reduced funding for "operations costs". They are fundraising to set up an endowment fund of $1.5 million dollars to cover unfunded general operating costs. They currently have 51 housing spaces and are looking to double this number by adding 50 more (50 beds for 50 years anniversary campaign). In addition they are developing a therapeutic sensory room ($70,000), and there most used and valuable asset is their "Community Van" which allows them to transport members to various events they attend and some of them volunteer at. They have annual maintenance cost s of $5,000 and are looking at needing a replacement vehicle ($70,000) in the near future.
Current fundraising due to COVID 19--$3000.00 to expand the outdoor patio area for safer distancing for more people. Also expanding the online programs to make available as much programming as possible to happen from home and reduce size of in person meetings. Also upgrading HVAC system to provide germicide filtering--$3,000.00.
COVID effect--"routine is the thing that gets them through life--COVID is a disrupter of routine." The peer support and staff support is key. little things like having to wear a mask interfere with their ability to read facial expressions and also, for some, their ability to lip read.
Tiffany acknowledged in these trying times we are all experiencing some difficulties in creating fundraising opportunities but asked if we could think of possible ways to involve some of our sponsors to help in non-financial ways.
We DID RIPS type event at the Westhill Park Trail. We have received a Community Grant to allow us to refurbish the short walking trail.
Photos by Brian & Jeannie
On Saturday Oct 24th, an intrepid bunch of raging Rotarians headed to West Hill Park off Glenayre Drive in Port Moody to unleash havoc upon some unsuspecting and intrusive invasives. No, this wasn’t a clandestine operation with local law enforcement to corral and capture some ‘cross-border’ COVID fugitives, but more an effort to rid the park of non-native and invasive flora!
Under the guidance of Past President Cleone, we assembled at the trail-head at West Hill Park on thankfully a gorgeous, cloudless and sunny day, albeit a tad cool! There to meet us at 10:30 was Angela Crampton from the City of Port Moody – our amazing partner in the ecological endeavours. Being very happy with our regular Shoreline Park invasive removal in conjunction with the Noons Creek Hatchery a few weeks ago, everyone was keen to undertake more of these events.
With none of us being very familiar with this particular location, we walked the site and identified an number of large but isolated English Ivy infestations as well as a few patches of Holly. Shortly after this Angela had to leave and left us to do our thing! So who were ‘us’? The ‘Rotary Rippers’ were Cleone, Jeannie, Susan, Coreen, Michael, Bill, Alan and Brian.
For the next almost two hours, we ‘ripped and snipped’ like trojans. Testament to the voracity of effort were the two large heaps of invasives left on the grass verge of the park, with arrangements having been made for the City to pick them up over the next few days. Now warmed up from all that work, hunger started to set in, so an almost obligatory sojourn was made to the St James Well for a ‘well’ deserved lunch.
Thanks to Cleone for organizing the volunteers and coordinating with the City; thanks to Angela for making herself and City resources available – and thanks to the Port Moody Ecological Society (Noons Creek Hatchery) for providing the clippers and snippers for the job!
Steve would like to set up a committee of members who would be interested in helping him with the
YOUTH Committee. If you are at all interested or would like to know more about this committee please contact Steve & he will call a meeting in early December to discuss ideas of how to help with Interact and Rotaract and any other youth activities you would like to see happen. steve.witiuk@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in Committee
Yvonne being her beautiful self...
Nothing keeps Gayle from her Hike
Vida: Cleone and I got together and did some acrylic pours. This is putting the paint directly onto the canvas and you never know what you will get.
Very messy and lots of fun! Looks like Christmas presents for many.....Well done.
New View Society:
Join us today for round 21 of New View Virtual Trivia! The game will start at 1 PM. Please use the following link to access the live feed: https://tinyurl.com/nvtrivia21
After you click the link, you may 'join anonymously' or 'as a guest', and it will take you to the feed where you can play for a chance to win a $5 gift certificate to Tim Hortons! The gift card will be presented based on participation, not out-right winner. Basically, if you participate, your name will be put in a small draw for a chance to win the prize 🙂
Oct 24th is World Polio Day and we are having a Virtual Polio Party.
It will start at 6:00PM and go until 7:30pm (or longer for whoever wants). Or just drop in at anytime just to say HI .....
Cleone will send the invite. Have your beverage of choice ready, you dinner or appies and if you like you can eat and dress in the fashion of one of our international projects - South Africa, Kenya, Belize, Peru. Please register so I have an idea of how many will be there.
If you would like to make a donation to Polio Fund then please e-transfer that to Michael.
See you soon! Call me if you have any questions. 778-223-2357.
Cleone
Thank you to Alan for organizing the Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd.
Thanks to Alan, Susan, Cleone, Coreen, Bill, Ian, Dave, Terry & Paul. A great group of Rotarians who are helping to show the Community that we care.
Two weeks ago we learned what made TRISH tick.......Oh my goodness what a full life she has already lived and we can't wait to hear about more adventures. We are blessed to have Trish and Ian in our Rotary Club. What a great team they make !!!! Thanks for a fantastic presentation Trish.
Thanksgiving and what we are thankful for:
Claire: Grateful for the Granville Island Turkey Trot 10km with Sophie!
Linda :Grateful for family and friends - Thankful Jill & Kate came to visit in AZ & for the Shutterfly book Jill made for us:
Steve & Lauralea : Grateful for their 5th wheel......
Trip to Hicks Lake. Lexie has lots of play time with our neighbours who were camping there as well. She was so tired from playing with the girls for 3 days that she couldn’t hold up her tail. She has almost recovered from the wonderful time she had there. Our pizza oven works so well and it was a great idea as an anniversary gift for us.
Cleone: We are all thankful for Jeannie's photos.
Bill: Pumpkin pie with rum and orange zest at the Lawrie Thanksgiving table!
Linda: Thankful for this beautiful poem
“Today”
By Tabasom Eblaghie
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be
I will move ahead with these words of promise
An agreement to move towards the best version of me
I promise to be gentle with my younger self
And to leave the past in the past
Decisions made and paths taken are forgiven
I did the best I could with what I knew back then
I promise to be kind to my older self
To make small choices today, tiny little steps
To lead to a healthier, wiser version of me
I am each choice I make, and I will choose well
I promise my soul to live an authentic life
Not one filled with apologies, excuses and anxieties
Nor one led by seeking the approval of Perfectionism and others
But rather one led by pursuing the approval of my Creator
I promise my heart to move towards Love
Towards the crossroads where Justice meets Kindness
Where logic of a wise mind can agree with the radiance of a loving heart
Not just for others, but to protect my most noble self
I will gaze upwards with my feet firmly grounded
In the knowledge of who I am and what I stand for
Today is the oldest I have ever been
And the youngest I will ever be.
If not today, then when?
Rotary Meeting October 7, 2020 - Thank you to Bill for taking notes....
Meeting chaired this week by Michael Berrisford
Quote: “A good head and a good heart are a formidable combination but when you add to that a literate tongue and pen then you have something very special”
Westhill Park Rehab discussed.
Glen gave an update on International containers for Belize and Kenya
Anthony is following up on gaming grant application.
Aziz reminded us that October is POLIO Month and Cleone, who was just driving home, advised she will have a fundraiser plan for our next meeting.
Our guest speaker Lois advised Meghan she would not be able to make our meeting so has been re-scheduled to November 4th.
As “guest conductor” Michael filled in with his “what makes Michael tick” talk.
Born in 1957 in South Africa. Loved hiking from early on and showed pictures of his first hiking boots with screw on cleats. In those days in S.A. young me had to serve for 2 years in either the military or police--he chose to serve with Police and stayed on as a career for 22 years..
Married, had 2 sons, built his own house, went hot air ballooning. Milk was delivered by a milkman with a horse drawn cart. Spent the next 22 years discovering himself enjoying wine, classic cars and nature. Instrumental in 2 hiking clubs. He “worked to hike”.
Working for the police overlapped with the introduction of computers to policing plus constant upgrading. He loved the computer side of things and turned it into his ongoing career.
His son Kyle died in August 2015. Kyle was involved with brewing and selling mead at a number of breweries and he was pleased to advise us it is still being sold in pubs.
Good news came into his life when he met Coreen and they married in 2018. Thanks, Michael, for a great talk. We all learned a lot more about you.
Port Moody Arts Centre
Mirna Gallery Assistant. The Winter Treasures event and exhibition is coming up on Nov.12th.
It is true that Club 119 is open to the Public now - and anyone can use the facilities. BUT did you know that........
Members get 10% discount off regular Menu food items
Members get discounts and perks at several local and online businesses (for travel, insurance, eye care, and many more..)
Members find fulfillment in knowing that all Legion Gaming, Meat Draw and Poppy net funds are directed BACK into this community in the form of assistance to Vets and their families, to Senior programs, Student Bursaries, Hospital Foundations, and other worthwhile charities. These programs - run by Member volunteers - result in positive benefits for all.
Sign up today !!! Help keep our Legion open !!!
World Polio Day.....October 24, 2020
Bill sent: Home Covid Test
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd this Saturday, October 17......
Come one come all......the more the merrier.
Meet at Gallaghers at 9:00AM and have coffee after.....
Fall has arrived and it Looks like we will have a fantastic week of weather....
Thank you to PDG Denis for a very informative meeting last week on how to handle stress during 'this time'
1. Talk about how you feel
2. Journal
3. Exercise
4. Laugh
5. Give back
I'm not sure if that is the exact order, but you get what he means !!!!
AND it looks like others are keeping busy.....
Patty's puppy is keeping them active and happy.....
Steve & Lauralea: Lauralea’s sewing room getting a fresh coat of paint and getting ready for new sewing/cutting tables and wall cabinet for organizing all of her material.
Coreen & Michael out hiking
Terry & Susan & friends out to Jug Island
Terry sent this photo of 'no log booms' in the Inlet
News from Oro Valley Rotary Club......most of you met Marc Snow when he came to visit our Club. They could not have picked a finer gentleman.....
Congratulations
Marc Snow
Our District Governor Nominee Designate DGND
Please send your best wishes and congratulations to Region 6 Assistant Governor Marc Snow. Marc will become District Governor of District 5500 in the year 23-24. snowarizona@gmail.com
Marc is a past president of the Oro Valley RC and has been a Rotarian for over 11 years. Marc also serves as the Board Secretary on the Rotary Vocational Fund of AZ ( TRVFA ) and is a board member of Healing Arizona Veterans. His passion for Rotary shows through in all his Rotary work and endeavors.
Marc has a 32-year career at Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon Companies spanning Subcontract Manager, Contracts Negotiator, Program Manager, Functional Organization Manager, as well as a Mergers and Acquisitions Director.
As the Governor of District 5500, I would like to personally congratulate Marc, who has shown to be an outstanding Assistant Governor in his region and a leader in our District.
It's FALL !!!! One of the most beautiful times of the year !!!
Steve & Lauralea had smoke in Mabel Lake too.......can't really see the lake.....
George has been a speaker at our Rotary Club many times....
George Garrett—Co-Founder of VCDS—Retires; Launches Legacy Giving Program for Cancer Drivers
Lower Mainland, BC. George Garrett—award-winning reporter, beloved community champion and a co-founder of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society has announced his retirement from the Board of the Society, effective August 31st, 2020.
Since February 2016 when the service launched, the Society has recruited close to 200 drivers and dispatchers to drive cancer patients to and from their appointments with free, safe and timely transportation. In total, the Society has facilitated 58,886 patient trips and driven 1,730,941 kilometers: an astonishing amount given its humble but ambitious beginnings as an idea launched by three friends.
“Put simply, it wouldn’t be possible for us to have supported so many cancer patients if it weren’t for George Garrett,” explained Bob Smith, President of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. “His bold vision for a level of care and support for those facing this debilitating illness, combined with his passion and energy, enabled us to grow rapidly to meet the needs of cancer patients for access to care. We will always be grateful for the legacy George shares with us and wish him the best as he steps down from his day-to-day commitments.”
Garrett leaves the Board with parting gifts: a substantial transfer of securities will benefit the current drive for funding operations now and a Legacy Pledge in his Will to lead the Society’s launch of the Legacy Giving Program, designed to assist the VCDS in the creation of a sustainable financial future. Donations such as these ensure that cancer patients across the fifteen communities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will continue to have access to free, reliable and safe transportation to their cancer treatments.
Of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society’s services, one cancer survivor shared, “I had no way to get to my treatments and no money to take a taxi. Before hearing about your wonderful service, I was very depressed. You relieved an enormous burden. All my drivers were wonderful and caring. You helped save my life.”
Garrett says working with Founding President Garth Pinton and the late John MacInnes was a challenge in the early stages but cancer patients and their families as well as the general public became aware of our service and it began to grow. As well as providing free rides for hundreds of patients our volunteer drivers and dispatchers developed a bond with patients, providing them with the assurance that we would always be there for them. Garrett added, “Thanks to donations from many sources in our first five years we know we’ll be there for cancer patients for years to come.”
The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is a free service that lessens the burdens of cancer patients in the Lower Mainland. Founded in 2016, and entirely volunteer-run, the Society drives patients who otherwise have no access to private transportation to and from treatment appointments, providing both essential support and peace-of-mind. Volunteers make more than 20,000 trips every year, in addition to supporting more than 25% of the Society’s overall annual budget through donations.
Areas served are North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody), Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Mission.
Belize container loading......Oh my gosh so many good items going to Belize......Thank you Dan for organizing....Thank you to everyone who came out to help. Belize will be very grateful.
Well it was supposed to be a rainy day but turned out to be absolutely perfect. Thank you so much to Ian, Michael and Cleone who organized this 2020 Pig Roast at Belcarra Park. On Club Runner you will see the 2020 Pig Roast photo album......
It was great to see everyone and thank you to President Meghan for giving out her Rotarian of the month awards along with Paul Harris + 1 for Ian
Anthony received an award for the Grant writing he did for us.
Jeannie received an award for the photos she sends each week for our meetings
Vida received an award for the 'mask' making project.
We celebrated Navid's birthday and it was great to see his Mom join him.
All in all the food was fantastic, the weather was great but most of all the 'company' was the BEST. We really needed to all get together and thank you to everyone who came. We missed the members that could not be there, but hope they will be able to join us for the next gathering.
A huge big thank you to Frank, Bill, Ian, Danne & Navid for volunteering for the BBQ at Innervisions. Thank you to Michael for lending his BBQ. and to the whole club for always supporting Innervisions. The men love it and are grateful that we care.
Frank wrote: It was a great day and everybody really enjoyed themselves. I stopped counting the number of times they thanked us 😊
Here’s some pictures of the motley crew and all the smiling faces.
A huge big thank you to Pete & Cindy for organizing the Poker Run Car Rally.
Peter wrote:
First of all thank you for participating in this FUN Rally
by all accounts everyone had a good time!
Big thankyou to the Marshalls —Brian Dunne----Kerry Foley—Danne Dunlop, who waited patiently for all the 7 teams to come to their stations.
This is the complete break down of the results.
Those of you who may have some serious misgivings on your scores and answers, please go to this email address were your
general grievances will be handled in a fair and judicial way. ……….. LOL
Yes I finally did it!!! After all those years of getting away without doing my 'talk'.
This week we will hear about another long time member of or Rotary Club.
There is lots going on for the Rotary Club of Port Moody this fall. I can't believe I said 'fall'.
Please join us in these activities.
Innervisions BBQ - September 2nd. - Thank you to Frank, Bill, Ian, Danne & Navid for volunteering
Car Rally - September 5th.....Peter has the information
Pig Roast - September 20th - details to follow
RIPS - Dates to be announced
Fundraiser - Surprise
Thanks Navid for the DVD's for Belize
Gary: Went to Saint St. Grill for the installation dinner last night but nobody from the Club was there. So we stayed and had a nice dinner anyway. [don't scare me like that Gary] ;o)
Glen: I was trying to count some of the DVDs headed for Belize Prison. Have figured that 1 Glen = 100 DVDs. Our container leaves in late September and are still looking to add toiletries and hygiene supplies.
Alan K - riding the trails at Pinecone Burke Provincial Park .
Thank you Gary for telling us what makes you 'tick'. Great job.
This week will be the last charter member of our club telling us what makes her tick.......Guess who?
Navid got some time off and did some biking.....Looks like we should have a Rotary Club of Port Moody cycle club?
Do Las Vegas Churches accept gambling chips?
This may come as a surprise to those of you not living in Las Vegas but there are more catholic churches than casinos.
Not surprisingly, some worshipers at Sunday services will give casino chips rather than cash when the basket is passed.
Since they get chips from many different casinos, the churches have devised a method to collect the offerings.
The churches send all their collected chips to a nearby Franciscan monastery for sorting and then the chips are taken to the casinos of origin and cashed in.
This is done by the chip monks.
Dave Stone: Two people he met on the trail at Bert Flinn Park
Peter & family - Whistler
Look what happens when you ask your neighbours and friends for DVD's for Belize
Thanks Dan for picking them up.
Coreen's office has a face lift. Great job Coreen & Michael
Cleone finding otters under the wharf in Pender Island
Days for Girls packing for Beirut
Ok it's been 12 years now, I'm starting to think I'm not bloated !!!!
Innervisions BBQ on September 2nd.
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for the Innervisons BBQ. This will be a fantastic event for the men who are changing their lives, one day at a time.
Thanks to Frank, Bill, Navid, Danne & Trish who will be there cooking and serving the men.
Thanks to Michael for his BBQ, to Dan, Jeannie, Kay, Meghan and Gayle who volunteered but we had too many people so will put them down for the chili lunch. We have such a great club and I for one am grateful for all who help for these events.
Please send this to all your neighbours and friends. We can arrange pick-up or drop off.
Thank you Alan for your presentation last week. Well done
This week we find out more about another Charter Member
Reminder please - a couple of things
Port Moody liquor store will give us a community rebate if you remember to tell them that your bill be marked as Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Easy money for us....and we have no idea who is buying all that alcohol : lol.
Please drop off your DVD's to Dan Gallant's home or contact Linda and we will arrange to get them.
President Meghan was in Quesnel with her pups.....DOCK DIVING....
Here is: Lassie at Dock Diving Western Cup
And here is: Annie Oakley Western Cup Finals Dock Diving
Michael & Coreen's upside down tomatoes
Look at that smile !!!
Claire and family at Whistler enjoying the beautiful weather
Rotary Helps Lebanon
All of us were shocked by the brutal destruction caused by the recent blast in Lebanon. As you can imagine Rotary clubs around the world are part of the response.
This evening Ian brought to the attention of International Committee some of work being done by the Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford (in Ontario). (Associated with the orthopedic surgery department at McMaster University.)
Through Rotary connections Global Logistics, a shipping company in Mississauga, will ship donations via both air and container to Lebanon. Presently, there are 5 skids of urgently needed medical supplies gathered and ready to go.
You can follow the work this Rotary club is doing by searching "Rotary Helps Lebanon" on Facebook or clicking here.
If you want to donate directly - online donations for medical shipments to Lebanon are now being processed by Woodstock-Oxford Rotary at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12109 CRA tax receipts available.
Dave Stone: Never in the photos : Hike on the Pitt River Dike with Cathy, Tony, and Lynda.
Gary Wiggins sent this in:
Ian celebrated his birthday this way !!!! Congratulations
Dave posted this and I thought it was beautiful
Steve and Lauralea camping....who is their favourite subject?
Brian took this on one of his early morning rides
Directors meeting.......So nice to be at Rocky Point Park at 7:30am for a Directors meeting.
Great job President Meghan
Coreen & Michael took this photo before the meeting. We do live in a beautiful part of the world.
Innervisions BBQ early September......who's in to help? Outside....safe...
For some of us COVID has escalated binge viewing to new heights. We started a few years ago with Netflix, added Amazon Prime and maybe Disney Plus. For the most part this switch to "streaming" has rendered your classic and pretty comprehensive DVD collection obsolete.
When we toured the Belize Prison we learned that the primary means of "entertainment" in the prison was the use of small portable DVD players and a small library of DVD movies that circulate in prison. Inmates do not have access to TV in their cells, and don't have access to cable television.
As part of the Belize project we will be sending a container to Belize in September. It will contain the educational supplies for our project, as well as medical and other supplies collected with the assistance of Rotary World Help.
We would like to place a collection of used DVD movies on board as well.
If your DVD collection is gathering dust, or if somehow you ended up with two copies of "Forest Gump" I'd be happy to take them off your hands. Please get in touch with me and I'll make arrangements to "safely" pick them up. Please ask your friends and neighbours too.
Glen
Last weeks speaker:
Steve Rutledge -Adopt A Village in Laos
If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Steve anytime and feel free to forward his contact information. Meanwhile, here is a link to the youtube video that he presented last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0PDnQHbPR8
Campers: Steve & Lauralea
We have arrived at our new pad for the next two weeks. Awesome summer weather with great views of the lake and lots of privacy with our campsite.
POKER RUN -CAR RALLY SATURDAY SEPT 5th. 2020
This is a fun event where each Team/Car will be given a Task/Route Sheet where you will have to solve various clues.
At various check stops each Team/Car will draw a playing card until you have a poker hand.
Ist Prize --------The Best Poker hand
2nd Prize-------The most points
3rd Prize--------The lowest mileage/klms
We will all meet at Rocky Point Park at our Rotary Tent
This event is ideal for respecting Covid-19 guidelines
SO WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE IN ON THIS FUN Event?
DATE : SEPT 5th. Saturday
START TIME: 12:00PM. (All cars/teams away by 1:00pm)
TEAMS/CARS: 2-4 people
COST: $5:00 per person.
Please get back to Peter by Aug 17th 2020
You will have a good time!
Most people are!!!
SHARE and Blueberries
SHARE was very happy to receive 45lbs of organic blue berries for their clients from our club today (Aug 4th).
The sun was shining, the berries were being popped into the bucket and into the mouths, and Gladys was thrilled at being in Blueberry Heaven (apparently we have bigger bushes than in Newfoundland).
It was a GREAT morning!
Thank you sooooo much to Jas Thiara for letting us glean their organic blue berries from their family farm on 431 A Prairie Ave to give to the SHARE food bank.
Thank you so much to Ava ( Jeannie's grand daughter& the picker of berries, bringer of drinks and berry collector), Jeannie, Gladys, Brian W., Bill, and Maureen Crocket (of Martini Mama Fame) & Cleone for your being official Blue Berry Gleaners.
Sorry this was short notice. It was an opportunistic event and one that could be repeated in the future if we have pickers.
Vida and Cleone
Trish & Ian: Here are a few photos of the Allan Block wall we built in the back yard. I say we, but Ian really did most of the work. A lot of very heavy lifting. Now the fun starts. Next we will be leveling the yard and putting in a lawn.
Patty & Don have a new edition to their family. Angie
This is a brand new month and we will be meeting in person at St. James' Well. 7:00AM. Those of us that do not feel comfortable yet, please go 'on line' and join in via ZOOM.
Thank you Bill:
August 8th, 2020 - Heritage Mtn. Clean-up
Meet at Gallaghers at 9:00 am
Always a fun time and shows the community we care. Wear your Rotary Shirts and we meet for coffee after.
Steve: In prepping for our upcoming holiday completed a few items on the honey do list: New bread board for the trailer to gain counter space over the sink area
Put in a couple of shelves in the cupboards beside the bed
Trailers almost packed and ready to go for pulling out this weekend. See you sometime after Sept 15th. Have fun you two......
Another one from Bill: can't you just hear him laughing?
Brian's photos in Poco
Peter:
Never thought this would be sooo much work, but it is DONE!!
1. This is what our bedroom looked like during RENO
Please don't forget to ask for your liquor bill to go to the Rotary Club of Port Moody program. You will be surprised to hear how much money we have in our account since May 11th, 2020. WOW !!!! Also please ask your family and friends to also request that the bill goes to our Rotary Club. The more the merrier.
Port Moody Liquor Store 4 – 2929 St. John’s Street Port Moody, BC. V3H2C2
Blueberries for SHARE. -
Who doesn't love fresh blueberries! Vida and I thought some of SHARE's clients would love them as well and so did one of the blueberry farmers.
So come on out and let's clean up what is left of her field, and then bring them to SHARE on Tues morn. Wed they will be in boxes for SHARE's clients to enjoy.
Tues Aug 2nd - 8:30 am - 10:30 am (or earlier if there are lots of us)
431 A Prairie Ave
Please register or let me know. Thanks!
Bring a bucket and a smile!
Vida and Cleone
PS The short notice is because it was an opportunistic idea at the end of that farm's season. If this pilot works there may be more in the future.
Hope you had a wonderful July - Can you believe we are almost at the end of the Month?
We are going to do something new, copied from the Oro Valley Rotary Club. Something like our Classification talks, but we will call it......What makes ....???? Tic?
This week it will be Gayle Carter telling us what makes her 'tic'.
David has been busy building his deck...
Bill : Here's our RIBFEST dinner. Sticky ribs, potato salad and fresh corn on the cob. This is the only time you will see Bill eating on a RIBFEST weekend.
Harrison Hot Springs has been spectacular......
Mike is eating ribs, golfing, and hiking in Wells Grey Provincial Park!
Thanks for the post PP Al
Terry: Part 2 of the Jug Island “biathlon”. Hike in from Belcarra and then paddle back.
PP Al - Papa's happy place with Dasha and Olenka
Steve: Fresh blueberries from our bushes!! The grapes are coming along great for their first crop.
Have YOU been telling the Port Moody Liquor Store that you would like your purchase amount going to the Rotary Club of Port Moody?
Don't forget please. We get 4% back from your purchase.
If you would like to join our virtual meetings on Wednesday mornings, please contact me and we will make sure you are 'on the list'...
This would have been RIBFEST weekend......Next year the Community will enjoy again
Recon of Westhill Park
Nice to see such a good group come out at clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Thanks to Alan for organizing each month.
Look what Bob & Gayle found in Bert Flinn park......Very poisonous
Alan K enjoying the ocean.
Dave took this photo after the Clean-up of Heritage Mtn. on Saturday. Beautiful flowers.
Another beautiful Sunday and no Summer Sundays concert.......next year.
Our Installation night party will be on August 27th, 2020 at Saint Street Grill. 5:30pm. This night is a get together without 'many' speeches. PP Cleone will give out her Paul Harris award and President Meghan will give us her vision for this coming year. We have already had the Installation of directors virtually. Jay will make sure we are following the guidelines for his restaurant. I will be sending out an invitation to you and please let us know if you are comfortable going to this party. We will need numbers for Jay so please let usknow as soon as possible.
Thanks.....will be fun to see everyone again.
Linda & Gayle
Coreen is growing Strawberries
Steve: Week 2 of Lauralea’s retirement
Pics from Golden Ears
Campground
Lexie’s napping after her walk to the Lower Falls and back
We just got home today and will stay put for 2 weeks until we head out in Aug 3rd for another 2 weeks. Cheers
Happy 4th of July to all our American family and friends.
Coreen getting ready to make up our BBQ Canada Day Packs ……
Heritage Mountain Blvd. Clean-up
We are restarting the cleanup of Heritage Mountain Blvd.
July 11th
Start at 9:00 am
Meet at Gallagher's coffee shop
Usually takes less than one hour - meet up again for a social distanced coffee after completing the clean up.
Everyone is welcome - the more the merrier
Great way to get some exercise and interact with fellow Rotarians
Thanks to PP Alan for organizing us.
Steve: Staying Safe on the water with Lexie and enjoying Lauralea’s first week of retirement. Police Boat rescued 2 paddlers who were out in rough water conditions. Lucky to have been picked up before something worse could have happened.
Cleone thanking Bonnie for space in Kenyan container
Cleone's son's wedding.....Dressed by the hospital staff for a drive-by surprise honking, balloon filled parade of hospital staff the eve of Cleone's son's wedding. Everyone got cupcakes.
Cleone: Jasper was so beautiful as I drove to son's wedding. I remember hiking up the the top of the cliff face on Roche Miette
PP Al: 11.5 hours on the bike Sunday (Kathy stayed home) Duffy lake loop
Pictures are Fraser River lillooet
Our first Board meeting of the year at Rocky Point Park. Thank you to Glen for taking the photos.
President Meghan did a great job chairing the meeting. Would be great to have more meetings in the park. Thoughts?
Aziz and family were the Canadian Flag fairies this year in Treetops Complex. Thank you Aziz and to MP Nelly Shin for providing the flags
Walter Peachy originally built our Little Free Library and it needed to be refurbished. Walter built a new roof with new shingles and Michael Berrisford sanded and painted. Gayle Carter keeps the library full of books on a regular bases. Thank you everyone that helped with this project and uses the library. It is just along shoreline trail by Old Orchard if you ever need a destination. Please feel free to take a book or bring one - for any age and reading level.
Every year at this time we meet at the Saint Street Grill to celebrate the outgoing President and welcome the new President.
Thank you to Bev Harrington DG 2021-2022 for doing such a great job Inducting Meghan as President and Inducting the new Board as well as giving 'all' members a responsibility to help in all ways that they are able.
And to Raj Rajagopal - DG 2022-2023 for his kind words
And to Carol Tichelman - DG 2020 - 2021 for always being so supportive of our Rotary Club and for her very kind words. Carol is looking forward to working with Meghan this coming year.
The New Board is:
President: Meghan Lahti President Elect: Coreen Berrisford Treasurer: Michael Berrisford Secretary: Alan Schmelzel Vice President/Port Moody Foundation: Mike Clay Rotary Foundation/Past President: Cleone Todgham Community: Coreen Berrisford Membership: Gayle Carter Youth: Steve Witiuk International: Glen Brown Club Service: Linda Balzer Vocational: Paul Mitchell-Banks Public Relations: Claire Lambert
Thank you Cleone Todgham for your year of service as president. Welcome Meghan Lahti as our new 2020- 2021 President.
Thank you everyone that served on the board for 2019 - 2020 - and welcome all of the board members for 2020 - 2021 to support Meghan and the Rotary Club Port Moody.  Some of the things that were achieved in 2019 to 2020 term were: Monthly pie days at the Eagle Ridge Manor, Bi weekly readings to the patients at Eagle Ridge Manor in the evening, a Christmas party hosted by the club and decorating the outside and inside of the Eagle Ridge Manor as well as supporting their music program.
Hot chocolate stands, cookie decorating and face painting at the Christmas train which supports Share
Sewing 2500 masks during the Covid pandemic for locals.
Sewing 50 Days for Girls kits.
A Remembrance Day wreath.
$21,000 to send kids to camp.
$48,000 in grants to local groups, Schools or nonprofits.
Rotary Club Port Moody also donated Internationally…
Currently to the Belize educational project, Ecuador medical and educational project, Kenya educational and medical project and South Africa feed the people event and also a school project.
There is so much to be proud of of all of the accomplishments from the Rotary Club Port Moody.
Thank you everyone for continuing to support our club without you, we would not be able to do what we do.
If you are interested in joining the Rotary Club Port Moody, please reach out to us and send us a line!
Membership@portmoodyrotary.ca
We are looking forward to our annual Shred-a-Thon this September 12th from 9 am till the truck is full.
And although we have had to pause our Search for the Perfect Pint and our RIBFEST this year, we are more than ready to have you all back enjoying this community next year.

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Anthony: Enjoying the pool!
What a great Husband !!!
Bill: This was our little Father's Day meeting with our Daughter's family in Pioneer park
Terry's Happy Place
Heritage Mtn. Blvd.
Kenya Container loaded and on it's way. Thanks to Dan, Cleone, Bill, Ian, Michael & past member Jim McGrandles and anyone I missed. Well done.
Steve and his beautiful 'retired' wife Lauralea
Spending next week in Porteau Cove. This will be our evening sunset each night while we are there. Glamping at it's best:
David:
We’ve opened our second YMCA this week so I’m here helping the team welcome back our members and helping members learn the new health and safety systems.
WOW it is almost the end of June......Where did that time go?
It is with a very sad heart that I inform you that Louise Thorburn passed away on June 17th, 2020. Louise was a very active member of the Coquitlam Sunrise club and she will be missed by all that knew her.
Louise was the lady that 'coined the phrase': 'Rotary is where my friends are'.On a personal note, I followed Louise as President of the Sunrise Club and she was a fantastic mentor.
RIP Louise.....xoxoxo
INSTALLATION NIGHT THURSDAY...
This Thursday, June 25th, is our virtual INSTALLATION NIGHT. Please log in and welcome Meghan as our new President for 2020-2021 and THANK PRESIDENT CLEONE for leadership she has provided for this past year.
We would love to have everyone 'on line' for this night at 5:30 pm. Have your beverage of choice ready for a toast. Thank you !!!!
A new video is posted each Wednesday, and one will be uploaded later this morning.
Here is a recent comment from the contact at Eagle Ridge. Her reference to Azrieli Foundation is because I mentioned to the homes that the Foundation made a contribution to the video series:
These videos do not come from the funding the club and Paul provided, these are in lieu of the live performances which are on hold. Our funded performances will continue once we get a handle on Covid-19.
Thank you Raymond – these are fantastic and so very well received and appreciated…Every one of these have made a positive impact to improve the life of our residents here. Please send a huge thank you to the Azrieli Foundation – that’s so wonderful of them.
Take care Raymond!
Warm regards,
Lori Carlisle, Recreation Therapist, ERM
Do you remember making these for school books?
Container going to Kenya. Thank you ROTARY WORLD HELP......
Our Little Lending Library will be up soon. Thank you to Michael for staining and for Walter Peachy for the new roof. Looking very 'spiffy'
N
Wild life in Port Moody
In Alan's back yard:
And Michael & Coreen's home -
Ladies night out......Lobster feast. - Cleone, Jeannie and Gladys and friends.....
Gary & Hazel: On our walk to Rocky Point. What a beautiful place we live in ...Port Moody
Al & Kathy hiking Manning Park
Great hike in Harrison with Steve & Lauralea & Lexie
Dave: Cathy at Romer's on the deck.
Now we all know just how romantic Darrell is: What a beautiful Anniversary dinner. Happy Anniversary Darrell & Krista
Anniversary dinner - Covid style - great take out from Rosa's and table with candles at Rocky Point presentation stage. Listening to soundtrack from A Good Year and awaiting the Solstice!
Peter & Cindy
We had a fun and different time, enjoying this new experience for us, celebrating Fathers Day at Cultus Lake, with Martin, Mika & Kai.
We played a 18hole mini golf at the beautiful Legends Golf course. WE DID Camping “stuff” :- paddling in the lake, camp fire, and of course, roasting marsh-mellows, singing, good food and great company————generally a fun time with our grand kids.
Thank you Valentine....so very thoughtful of you.....
Jason: When I’m not sleeping or sitting in front of my computer 10 hours a day, I try and get out for hikes with Sue and our dog.
Dave : Hike up Sugar Mountain with Tony and Cathy
Bob & Gayle in Bert Flinn
Glen: Here are some of the folks working on a potential GG to support sanitation at 6 schools in rural Kenya. Clockwise from top left - Glen; Terry Umbach (Sechelt); James Musyoka (Wumunyu, Kenya); Sharon Runge (Kenya Connect, Baltimore, Maryland).
Aziz - Congratulations for being on the Board for Treetops Community
The on going Reno at the Cuthbert's....Pete the Plumber
Address: 2929 St John's Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C2
Our Port Moody Liquor store has offered us a great opportunity. Every time you go to the Port Moody Liquor store on St. John's Street [by the 711]and purchase something our Rotary Club of Port Moody will get 4% back of the sales. This is a win win for everyone. Doesn't cost us anything [very similar to Thriftys card but you don't have to 'load it']. AND you can start 'today'. When you make a purchase, please just mention that you would like the VIP REBATE to go the
ROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODY
Port Moody Liquor Store has been very supportive to our Rotary Club in the past, giving us gift certificates for our Fundraisers.
Good turnout for our virtual meeting 27 members and guests. Just a few shown here.
Rick Chimblo from Oro Valley joined us and then had to leave to go for their hike at 7:00 am because it was already 90 degrees in the morning.
Rhian Piprell - Guest Speaker and PP of Coquitlam Club.
Rhian Piprell was our guest speaker this morning talking about her 2 year stay in Myanmar.
Very interesting.
Past Member and Director of the RWHN Steve Gable is in hospital and we send our prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery.
Get well soon Steve.
Claire: My Mum beside me and my step mum beside her.
Coreen: Best tomato plant
Al & Kathy have been busy hiking
Dias Vista
Vandusen gardens
Walking by Fraser river
Pitt Meadows Rotary trail
AND golfing with guess who?
Isy has been busy baking. Looks like we all know where to go for coffee and treats.
Dave & Cathy hiked to Jug Island with Tony and Lynda Spence.
Too Close
Patty and Don are expecting a baby girl - Angie.......soon she will be home
Al & Kathy hiking in Golden Ears [we do live in a beautiful part of the world]
Peter & Cindy : My en- suite gone!
Mike Poznanski
Here’s a photo of me working at the office on this lovely Monday morning.
I spent much of Saturday afternoon watching the rocket launch on tv while facetime was on connecting me with my nephew and niece. They had a Lego rocketship built and some artwork showing “Bob and Doug on the moon”. Pretty cute. My nephew Roman rode his bike without training wheels on Sunday!
Lots of members hiking in the Forest
Michael & Coreen and President Cleone
Notes from Bill:
BEAUTY PARLOR
A place where women curl up and dye.
CHICKENS
The only animal you eat before they are born and after they are dead.
COMMITTEE
A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.
DUST
Mud with the juice squeezed out.
EGOTIST
Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation.
HANDKERCHIEF
Cold Storage.
INFLATION
Cutting money in half without damaging the paper.
MOSQUITO
An insect that makes you like flies better.
POLITICAL CORRECTNESS
A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority.
RAISIN
A grape with a sunburn.
SECRET
A story you tell to one person at a time.
SKELETON
A bunch of bones with the person scraped off.
TOOTHACHE
The pain that drives you to extraction.
TOMORROW
One of the greatest labor saving devices of today.
YAWN
An honest opinion openly expressed.
WRINKLES
Something other people have....similar to my character lines.
OLD
I very quietly confided to my friend that I was having an Affair.
She turned to me and asked, "Are you having it catered?"
. . . and that, my friend, is the definition of 'OLD'!!!
In youth, the days are short and the years are long. In old age, the years are short and days long.
I am so proud to be able to introduce you to a man that both George and I have great respect for.
Francis Woods is his birth name but we met him at a Rotary meeting in Belize City nearly a decade ago as CISCO and I’m proud to say he and his wife Jacky have become very good friends of ours.
He is the Chief Executive Officer of Cisco Construction Company and founder of the Old Belize recreation center, located on the outskirts of Belize City.
Under Cisco’s leadership, Cisco Construction has evolved into a responsible corporate citizen, offering humanitarian social services to and within communities where the company has worked. In fact, at the locations where its projects are based, the company provides employment for Belizean residents and also provides valuable assistance to nearby villages.
He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Kolbe Foundation, which seeks to successfully rehabilitate and integrate individuals, who have come in conflict with the law, back into society. Through his company, Cisco and Kolbe established a program which offers employment to rehabilitated persons as an opportunity to transform their lives and become productive citizens. It is through Cisco that we as a Club have put together with other clubs in our Global Grant. Glen and Al have worked very hard to make this possible and Cisco has been instrumental with helping us put this together. This GG will have 7 or 8 of our members going to Belize and seeing first hand what this amazing man is capable of in the country of Belize.
Marc Snow - AG 5500 and PP of Rotary Club of Oro Valley
Rick Chimblo - Rotary Club of Oro Valley
Kristina Murray - Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
Aultrust Financial + Rotary = Tilt/Comode Chair for Manor Residents
A Rotarian and managing partner of Aultrust, called to see how the $5,000 they wanted to donate for RIBFEST could best serve Port Moody. We had received a request from the Eagleridge Hospital Foundation that the tilt/comode chair would help ensure dignity and safety of the Eagle Ridge Manor residents. The chair cost $6,181.28. With our major fundraisers cancelled, Aultrust's donation was a perfect complement!
Kristina Murray, from the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, was able to attend our virtual May 20th meeting and accept the cheque with a smile on behalf of the residents of Eagle Ridge Manor at a time when the residents are facing Covid challenges.
Rotary helping people help people!
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Claire:We can always count on Claire being out first thing in the morning for a hike.
New View Society gets Rotary Masks!
Donna, the Manager,employment for the New View Society accepts our donation of 50 cloth masks with a smile! Their slogan is "Community Health Through Mental Health". Port Moody Rotary Club is happy to inspire them to smile at a time when the Covid Virus is creating so much stress for this vulnerable population.
There is a Gnome in the woods - oh no, it's President Cleone
Pads Denim is a Poppa! Here is a photo of the Helicopter Litter. The Mom is Pads Reece. Unfortunately Denim looks to be a deadbeat Dad, no interest at all in parenting responsibilities and disputes whether the puppies are his .... but the DNA didn't lie!!
Dave photo of Crystal Falls
Peter is collecting for the Auction........What have you found to help out. Please call Meghan if you have a bottle of wine to donate.
AG Al & Kathy really need to get 'out'
Kathy and I have been visiting with the couple in the window 😃
Ian & Trish :Bit by bit we are adding to our house...this painting by my cousin Don in SA...little bit of my family story..pretty excited to put it up!
Such a beautiful piece of art and keepsake. Beautiful Trish & Ian...
Bob & Gayle: More of Bert Flinn magic....
This young couple go out hiking everyday.....
Alan K has been busy !!!
A little gardening and landscaping a stone path and mulched a new sitting area. Whew...
David & Jen
Jen and I out for a walk today on our 23rd Anniversary with our puppy Camper.
Address: 2929 St John's Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C2
Our Port Moody Liquor store has offered us a great opportunity. Every time you go to the Port Moody Liquor store on St. John's Street [by the 711]and purchase something our Rotary Club of Port Moody will get 4% back of the sales. This is a win win for everyone. Doesn't cost us anything [very similar to Thriftys card but you don't have to 'load it']. AND you can start 'today'. When you make a purchase, please just mention that you would like the
VIP REBATE to go the
ROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODY
Port Moody Liquor Store has been very supportive to our Rotary Club in the past, giving us gift certificates for our Fundraisers.
I will have the cards for you to hand out to your friends and family in about 1 week but in the meantime, when you go there, please just say you would like the rebate to go to our Rotary Club.
Glen: This week I was invited (as a past President) to the 20th anniversary of the chartering of the Rotary club of sunshine coast - Sechelt. Lots of ZOOM fun and memories. PS this club does an amazing scotch tasting dinner every October.
Cleone dropped by and said not to worry about having staples out....this will work.....
Thank you President Cleone.
Yvonne playing pinball
My husband purchased a world map...gave me a dart and said "throw this and wherever it lands I'm taking you for a holiday when this pandemic is over". Turns out we're spending two weeks behind the fridge.
I've returned to one of my favourite hobbies/pastimes of my youth. I've made 5 and have 5 more to go.
Dan
From Navid:
Here are some updates:
We’re hosting a webinar on Thursday 21st, at noon.
It is an interesting topic of COVID-19 Impact on Real Estate. (I think we can share it with the members 😃)
For Childcare we have created over 150 videos, providing our families and communities with some circle times, children songs, reading time and many activities that can be done at home with children. All these are on our youtube channel of Parkland Players. https://www.youtube.com/c/Parklandplayerschildcarecenter
I think botht he webinar and childcare video channel can be informative and usefull to our memebers and community.
Other than working 24/7 if there is time I go for a rides to UBC & Deep Cove.
See you on Wednesday,
Sincerley,
Navid Morawej
Mask making kit workshop at President Cleone's home
Trish
Coreen
Yvonne & Jeannie
Kits
President Cleone
Please mark your calendars, tell your friends and neighbours. We have a date: September 12th, 2020 is our SHRED-A-THON. We will need your help that day.....always fun. Thanks to Peter for already signing up.
Steve and Lauralea had added more to their deck. Let the party begin!!! Well done
Coreen & Cleone dropped off masks at Community Ventures.
Thank you for the beautiful orchid ....My favourite flower
I am not sure how to express my love and gratitude for each and everyone of you. I am humbled but forever grateful for all the prayers, good wishes, calls, texts and emails. This is my journey and you have all come along for the ride and I couldn't have faced it without you all. GOD is good and HE has answered all our prayers. I am anxious to see what is in store for George and I in this next chapter.
Thank you all for being in our lives. Rotary is truly where our friends are.
Love & Hugs to each and everyone of you.
Linda & George xoxox
Thank you so much. Yes I'm crying !!!
Pretty wild how we used to eat cake after someone had blown on it...
Good times
Meghan has a green thumb.....Looks amazing
Peter sanding deck so we can have Happy Hour soon.
Dave Stone's amazing photography
Steve & Lauralea have been busy with their back yard. Looking FABULOUS
Every day we hike we build one
Mother's Day Brunch, Social Distance style
Dearest Cleone put it together, then invited Jeannie, Gaye Simms, Maureen and myself to the lawn out front
It was so good to actually see people, even from 6' apart.
Address: 2929 St John's Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C2
Our Port Moody Liquor store has offered us a great opportunity. I will be giving out 'cards' -[when I get them we will set up time and date to get them] and every time you go to the Port Moody Liquor store on St. John's Street [by the 711] you will show them your card and our Rotary Club of Port Moody will get 4% back of the sales. This is a win win for everyone. Doesn't cost us anything [very similar to Thriftys card but you don't have to 'load it']. AND you can start 'today'. When you make a purchase, please just mention that you would like the
VIP REBATE to go the
ROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODY
Port Moody Liquor Store has been very supportive to our Rotary Club in the past, giving us gift certificates for our Fundraisers.
I will have the cards for you to hand out to your friends and family in about 1 week but in the meantime, when you go there, please just say you would like the rebate to go to our Rotary Club.
Hope you have a great Cinco de Mayo - share your best Mexican recipe......
Guest Speaker : Edina Mehovic
Edina Mehovic from RI headquarters in Chicago who was kind enough to review what the foundation was all about how her life has been impacted through support from the only recognized 4 star charity…. The Rotary Foundation. Annual Giving Officer, Zones 28W & 29 | The Rotary Foundation Tel 847.425.5612
Pretty timely given the impact that COVID has had globally…certainly as our club now meets virtually and our fellowship is more along the lines of virtual hugs than physical how are able to contribute is important. As we all know the funds we contribute allow us to qualify and receive matching grants from the district, RI and in some cases other agencies like the Gov’t of Canada.
As an FYI..our club over its tenure has contributed $180,101 US!
That was exactly how we were able to leverage a 12,500 USD club contribution to the prevention and screening program in Ecuador. Our 12,500 in addition contributions from Oro Valley, Calgary, Sedro Woolley Rotary Clubs and the Gov’t of Canada turned into 178,580 USD..a significant amount that is now making a difference in 2 key health issues in Ecuador. It is also a significant contributor to our Belize project headed up by Glen and Al.
Times are indeed challenging…but as we are not currently contributing for a weekly breakfast if you are able why not contribute directly via myrotary.org? That way we can stay the course for “every Rotarian every year” (100 usd goal/person per year), gain Paul Harris recognition and contribute to any number of directed areas within Rotary ..perfect trifecta.
To check it out go to: my.rotary.org (sign in)…go to either “Profile” or “Donate”
Profile:
In the profile area…under your name and to the right click on “Donor Self Service”
If you want to set up a recurring transaction, simply hit the “ADD button” ..that will take you to
A “Choose what you would like to support page”…have a recce / explore and pick what works for you….
“Enrollment Details”….followed by Personal Information & Payment Details…a great way to bleed your bank account…AND feel good about it!
SUBMIT…and you are done…but not COOKED..-😊
Great to have 31 at our Virtual meeting on Wednesday.....Great turnout...
Here is the link to the Ventilator Project that Navid's sister is heading up.
It is pretty wonderful seeing all the ways that people are helping with the Covid Challenge.
The children in Port Moody thank the 'front line' workers....
Look what is happening in Port Moody - Rainbow alley Klahanie.
Chrome books arrived for Share. - thank you Michael & Coreen
Dave & Cathy did the loop in Bert Flinn Park. Thank you for sharing your photos
PMOHA - Jason Lyne. [fellow Rotarian]- Way better than they thought. So proud of our Community...
The results are in...
You, our players and sponsors, raised a whopping $12,470.00 for the Share Food Bank in the month of April!!!
This amount is truly hard to believe! The Executive Team thanks each and every one of you for giving in this monumental way. We crushed our original goal of $2,500 by adding another $10,000 to it!!!!
The power of generosity by this group is truly something special and will be felt by those in need in our community right away.
Well done boys! Above and beyond expectations and this is appreciated more than you know.
Humbled by all of this, many thanks...
Your PMOHA Executive Team
From Paul:
I wanted to thank the club for the lovely gift and card with quotes.
Dear Friends and Fellow Rotarians
Thank you so much for all your support during what has been a challenging time. My mom, in the space of 28 hours, decided to move on to the next place, and we all hope that it is far better than the world of Alzheimer’s she left behind. One dad and two siblings are also Rotarians, and they received support from their clubs as well – we are a global family.
It has been a scramble to deal with the grief and the practical actions that needed to be taken, but I believe my head is now above water, and I look forward to seeing you at this Wednesday’s meeting.
Yours in Rotary
Paul
Gayle & Linda
We make an Inuksuk every day that we hike Bert Flinn. These are 2 that are 6' apart
Getting fresh air in our great Community Bert Flinn Park
Rock came from where?
The Mistletoe Tree
Steve: Our science lesson:
Working with my mason bees, they’ve filled 17 tubes over the past 10 days.
The mason bees are very effective pollinators!!! Just a couple or 3 females can pollinate a mature apple tree. They will also work on cool and rainy weather days whereas the honey bee are more likely to take the day off. The females also lay larvae. In between each larvae they seal it in with a mud wall and do this until the tube is filled. They can have sometimes 5-7 larvae in each tube. However there are fly larvae that try to get into the tubes and then over the fall and winter feed off of the bee larvae so by spring you could only have 1/4-1/3 larvae remaining. That’s why in October you’re supposed to take the larvae out of the tubes and clean them and put them into an incubator and store them in the fridge until spring.
Great Zoom meeting on the 22nd. Thanks to Frank for setting it up. We had 30 of our members on Zoom.
Thanks to Aziz for the photo
Danne and Kerry joining the parade to Eagle Ridge Hospital
President Cleone sent this
Yvonne:
Just a short note to let everyone know that all went well and I am at home.
love you all
Just a short note to say thanks for the lovely flowers, love and support
I am feeling much better
Yvonne in hospital and a thank you for the flowers that our Rotary Club of Port Moody sent to her.
Paul we are all thinking about you. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom xoxoxo
Paul wrote:
More than seven decades together, my mom and dad are the real deal. Last night we said 'see you later' to my mom. My dad and sister Sara were there, and were courageous, and loving and simply magnificent. The rest of us kids got to say 'goodnight and we love you' by phone. Thanks mommy for loving daddy so fiercely and all of us so tenderly. Thanks for all you gave to community. You will always be in our hearts.
Guess Who's Calling for Dinner?
It was a fun night and was made extra special having past president Trudy with us.
An avocado has 234 calories. A mimosas has 144. Choose wisely 🥂
Claire - Stanley Park Seawall
WOW we have good people in our Rotary Club .....and in our Community
Thank you Jason Lyne for sharing what the Port Moody Old Timers Hockey Club did for SHARE.
This is the letter they all received.
WOW!!!! Just passing along our complete amazement at the generous and giving nature of the PMOHA brotherhood!
We have just gone over $7,000 donated to the Share Food Bank this month! This is SO HUGE and reflects so well on us as a group here in the community!
With so many of you able to give in the way that you have, we want to send out our most sincere THANK YOU!
And of course if there is anyone out there who would still like to contribute, please see the email thread below on how and what to do… We will be tracking this to the end of April. Can we get to $8,000? Maybe even $10,000???
Again, from our Executive team, the Share Food bank, but most importantly, from the people who need this the most right here in our community, THANK YOU!!! What an amazing group.
From,
Your PMOHA Executive Team
We might not be having RIBFEST 2020 but we have RIBFEST masks.
Thank you Trish
Thank you from our Community
My name is Camila from Walton elementary and I am in grade 4.
I would like to thank you for lending me this laptop so I can do my online schooling. It has been a great help for my litter sister and I.
We received the computer through our great friend Karen.
It’s very kind of you to lend this to me and my sister.
It is always a great day in Rotary when we induct a new member. We inducted Trish MacPhail who was already a Rotarian in her heart. It was wonderful to hear her husband PP Ian praise her for all the good she has done for their business and for our Community. He is a very proud husband..... We are so lucky to have Trish in the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Welcome and hugs to follow......
Guest Speaker this week - Vanessa Wideski - Low Entropy
Thank you to Vanessa Wideski for a very inspirational talk this morning. Vanessa was our guest speaker and gave a 'real life' accounting of her life and how we can all make the World a Better Place, by changing ourselves first. Vanessa is with Low Entrophy......
A New Approach to Changing Our World For as long as anyone can remember people have been trying to change the world. They have seen numerous problems they want to solve. They want to create safer places for people to live. They want a better future for their children. It’s a tale as old as time. But despite all these efforts, have we really made the progress we so desire?
Looking at the past and the multitude of ways that people have tried to reduce chaos in the world, there’s been something missing in their approach. So many of these approaches rely on changing culture, changing groups of people, changing societies. What they are missing is starting at the level of personal change.
We believe changing the world starts with changing ourselves. Since our founding, Low Entropy has been equipping people with tools for transformational self-change. As people go through personal change, it has a ripple effect out into their communities and the world. Our intention is to inspire people towards personal growth. This is how the world will change for the better.
Remember when you wanted the weekend to last forever? Happy now?
I'm sure no one in our Rotary Club is just sitting around. Get out and get some fresh air. So good for you.
6:30am walk at the seawall in Vancouver - Claire and family
As a Mom of a Dancer - this is perfect.
PP Ian and Trish .....Lots to do in the garden...so far we’ve removed about a dozen stumps, a ton of ragged bush...
All so we can plant those beautiful granite rocks...should grow nicely -:)
Maybe add a small maple tree or two ??
Glen & Marcia : Visiting hours
PP Al -
Checking in on the Poco club
Wash and wax the RV
Wash and wax the bike
Support the BC wine industry
Hope all is well, miss you guys 🤗
PP Mike working from home......He really is a great lawyer: BTM Lawyers LLP
Prez Cleone dropping off mask materials
Working from home. With my tablet for video conferencing, and all my supplies.
Cheers. David
Glen posted this: Made me laugh out loud
As part of our physical distancing effort folks have recommended to us that only one person do the shopping. ( I guess it eases congestion in the grocery stores.)
I thought I would take that on. Who knew it was going to be such a perilous experience, shopping by myself with another persons list. Honestly, I think I have good reasons for not getting things exactly right...
- this brand was on sale - Is there really a difference between regular and vanilla? - When you think about it, isn't everything organic? - but the airmile bonus on ice cream was awesome - I was pretty sure that 100g meant the large size - I had to buy 6 to get the sale price - I have no idea where the list went - my cell phone doesn't work in Safeway, so no I didn't get the text
Gayle asks.....Michael made sure it happened. Thank you Michael
Please think about Yvonne as she goes through her surgery on Wednesday. We are 100% behind you Yvonne.....You can beat this GIRL!!!!
What a great club we have. Thank you to everyone for all you do. Looks like the Guess Who was a great success, much to my surprise because I can't get my head around all this technical stuff. Kudos to the organizers.
Keep safe all.
Wheelchairs - Help someone in need.
Gayledonated her District Conference money to the Wheelchair Foundation.
The Canadian Wheelchair Foundation/ Fondation Chaise Roulante Canada (CWF) is an independent Canadian registered charity dedicated to:
Raising awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities
Delivering mobility into the lives of children, teens and adults in the world who have no means to acquire a wheelchair
Transforming lives through mobility, and with it giving to all those deprived of it by war, disease, accident, natural disaster and advanced age, independence, dignity, hope and opportunity
With the support of our Canadian and international partners and the generosity of independent sponsors CWF is transforming lives throughout the world -- one wheelchair at a time.
Their website is: https://www.cdnwheelchair.ca/index.php. if you would like to do the same. Way to go Gayle !!!
More photos of making masks: Coreen
How many people does it take to install a dishwasher? Michael & Andy
Great smile .....Enjoy your new dishwasher !!!!
Gary:
I just wanted to greet you and let you know Hazel and I surviving this epidemic quite nicely and trust you are too. We still like each other. I do miss the weekly physical contact and am patiently awaiting the time when can meet again.
Also, please know that my cell phone is not working. I dropped it in a bowl of water, I’m too embarrassed to tell you what bowl, but suffice it to say after attempts to dry it out it still does not work. So I guess I’ll have to wait for the Apple store to open until I can get a new one.
Here is a challenge for you to do. Let us know how you are doing.. Come on I know a few of you will do this.....
OK President Cleone, where are you with this Challenge !!!
Steve:
Found a great spot to camp for the weekend with self isolation.
79 Years Young - Bob after their 2 hour hike
Brian is working it these days.....Way to go Brian
Peter and Cindy have been busy too:
Peter changing his lights out on the deck
They added 2 glass doors - look great.
Coreen & Michael - Enjoying the view
We have a few people in our club struggling with health issues. If you have time to reach out, send a note or make a phone call. That is what our Rotary Club of Port Moody is all about.
Please think of these members and I hope I have not forgotten anyone .
Gary, Jeannie, Yvonne, Patty and Ann, Isy & Vida. [Peter's hip is doing well]
Bob & Gayle found these Dogwood blossoms on their hike
The Rotary Club of Port Moody produced 300 hand-made Olson face masks for Coast Mental Health for their staff and clients.
Darrell Burnham, CEO of Coast Mental Health stated his need for personal protection for his staff and clients at his Rotary meeting on March 25th. Luckily Vida Peterson, Rotarian, professional seamstress and past president of “Days for Girls” Canada had the skills, connections and resources to act.
She chose the Olson cotton mask which has a pocket in it for a filter and a nose bridge. It helps provide some protection for others as well as for the wearer from the Covid Virus.
A cottage industry of 30+ Rotarians and volunteers washed, cut, sewed, inserted stiffeners, shopped, ect. A special thanks goes to Yolanda Broderick and all her friends who are volunteering with gusto!
Remember not to touch the masks when they are on and to treat used masks as if they are contaminated. Continue social distancing and washing your hands.
Note: We are not taking requests for masks.
.
Stay safe!
Cleone Todgham
President
Rotary Club of Port Moody
Darrell:
Coast Mental Health is supporting thousands of people with Mental Illness and Substance use disorders in over 50 sites across the Lower Mainland. Most of these clients have underlying health conditions would make them extremely susceptible to adverse reactions to Covid-19. These masks will protect staff and residents from disease transmission. #spreadcouragenotfear @coastmentalhealth
We committed to 700 masks and we are almost half way done. We want to do one for everyone in the club with the RIBFEST bandanas, thanks to Linda's idea. We have other request from the hospital, seniors club etc. But I will send some articles and pictures when we are different stages. First we will finish with Darrell's project. We have fantastic volunteers!
* Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks. The other half will come out with a drinking problem.
* I used to spin that toilet paper like I was on Wheel of Fortune. Now I turn it like I'm cracking a safe.
* I need to practice social-distancing from the refrigerator.
* Still haven't decided where to go for Easter ----- The Living Room or The Bedroom
* PSA: every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.
* Homeschooling is going well. 2 students suspended for fighting and 1 teacher fired for drinking on the job.
* I don't think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks we'd go from Standard Time to the Twilight Zone
* This morning I saw a neighbor talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came into my house, told my dog..... we laughed a lot.
* So, after this quarantine.....will the producers of My 600 Pound Life just find me or do I find them?
* Quarantine Day 5: Went to this restaurant called THE KITCHEN. You have to gather all the ingredients and make your own meal. I have no clue how this place is still in business.
* Day 5 of Homeschooling: One of these little monsters called in a bomb threat.
* I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to Puerto Backyarda. I'm getting tired of Los Livingroom.
* Classified Ad: Single man with toilet paper seeks woman with hand sanitizer for good clean fun.
* Day 6 of Homeschooling: My child just said "I hope I don't have the same teacher next year".... I'm offended.
Our virtual meeting went well. Thank you to Coreen & Michael for all you do for our Rotary Club.
Here are just 3 of us: Thanks Yvonne for the photos
It is great to hear from everyone. Stay positive, this will not last forever. We can make phone calls, Face Time calls etc. to keep in touch.
Darrell was extremely grateful for all the masks that our Rotary Club and friends of Rotary made.
We are looking for ideas to help out in the community. One of the ideas is to partner with a company making hand sanitizers.. Do you have any suggestions ? Please let President Cleone know.
Thank you Bill. When you order from any of the resturants that have helped make our FUNDRAISERS a success, please let them know that you are grateful for the help they have given Rotary over the year.
St. James' Well
Saint Street Grill
Romers
Pasta Polo
Rocky Point Ice Cream
Thrifty's
Henry's
Brewers Row
Westwood Golf
Taylight Brewery POCO
Foamers Folly Pitt Meadows
Browns Port Moody
Patina Brewing - Port Coquitlam
Woking Dragon
Golphis
Giggle Dam
Me & Ed's Pizza - Port Coquitlam
Cora's
John B Pub
Hard Rock Casino
Cobb's Bread
IGA
Danne has been busy.....very cool
No this isn’t Mexico (clothes might give that away). Its the beach on shoreline walk from Rocky Point to Pleasantside…marvellous! About 3.6 miles round trip…challenging here and there but mostly flat…great way to some fresh air! Port Moody should be proud! We parked the car at the Rec Centre.
John
Andy playing Pin Ball
Funny & True
Anthony:
Working on spelling our names!
Stamps first then writing.
Guess Who's Calling for Dinner?
These are the groups.....
1. Coreen & Michael
a. Patty and Don
b. John and Cheryl
c. Bill and Jackie
2. Trish & Ian
a. Paul
b. Yvonne and Andy
c. Gladys
d. Jeannie
3. Cleone
a. Mobina
b. Kay and Roy (couldn't get on)
c. Brian and Kelly
d. Peter and Cindy
Looks like everyone had a good time.
Gladys:
We are all trying to be creative in these terrible times of social distancing! Last night our Rotary Club had a Guess Who is Calling for dinner on zoom! I had dinner with a great group where we chatted about many topics which I will not divulge here ha! We also played a fun game and we learned a lot about each other! Thank you all for spending time with me, it seemed like we were in the same room! I wore one of my fascinators and Ian wore his tux! Such fun! Thank you all!
Bill said:
Sorry we couldn't seem to connect properly this time--hopefully we will have another chance maybe next month.
Just so you know, our menu was/is
Caesar salad with freshly grated parmesan cheese
Braised short ribs in red wine sauce with Yukon Gold potato/cauliflower mash and oven roasted asparagus
Eton mess dessert Meringue with a raspberry sauce, strawberries and whipping cream.
Thanks Peter for all your work on this. Always fun !!!
Glen reports:
Yah!! I got my first Rotary E learning certificate.
Rotary now has a number of online courses and I thought a couple might be helpful for our Belize Trip (still hoping). I just completed a course on "adult learners" and plan to take the one on group facilitation - both of these might be helpful to us. I've attached my snazzy certificate of completion so you can all be envious....
The course was pretty straight forward (pretty simple), but the content is good.
I’m in the office about 90% of the time now, 10% at home. Can’t get away from the office because of things that still need face to face signing – wills, powers of attorney, real estate closings, cheques. Missing Rotary but business has entered a very challenging phase right now with coordinating distance working for 30 staff and all the quirks that comes with, plus dealing with the shift in business needs at the moment. Hope everyone is doing well.
Dave Stone. Sounds like he and Cathy are very busy too.
Cathy reads a book a day. I have been spending my time fixing some of my old photographs now that I’m housebound. Cathy has several projects going including editing that she does professionally.
Here’s my latest photo. It’s a photo I took as I walked along Shoreline Trail last year. Great photo Dave !!!
Stay safe.
Michael working on computers at RWH
Dan helping with the Kenya project after he went for another pick up run and before he went back again to help Darrell. AMAZING MAN
Cleone singing with her niece Sandra, who now has no worker because of the virus.
Jeannie editing photos while walking the dykes in the sunshine
Yvonne wrote:
On Tuesday Night we send a lovely night together, we had supper and then we played a games of yahtzee
Rotary World Help had a significant inventory of scrubs, gowns and other linen. Today working with Darrell input I delivered two skids to two of their facilities - one at Riverview and the other in Maple Ridge. This now exhausts our inventory after providing some to St Pauls and VGH.
from Peter:
I too miss our clubs camaraderie and the Hugs.
Here are some pictures. Cindy has been doing lots of baking and making bread from our new “Bread Maker”
Plus reading lots of books
I always wanted to sort out our “EarthQuake Kit” to know what we have stored in it, so there is the list.
Lastly I have installed two glass doors between our Dinning room and Kitchen and Family room and Hallway
Need to finish caulking etc. so they are ready for painting. Hope these pics help?
Hugs
Pete
We stopped by to say hi to Gary
Glen -
Not a picture of me. But adapting in Port Moody. Curbside delivery. Getting our crostata fix.
Now we know that Michael does way more than sit at his computers....
Linda, great job on the positive Spike. Kindness is contagious!
Social distancing is really critical right now and we need to lead by example but we can have fun doing it. My kids are making me laugh as they joke around while we do a 30 day plank challenge with our cell phones on the floor. Walking with Jeannie and waving each other off as we get excited in our conversation and start approaching the 2 meter mark. Coreen sent me a great 21 day meditation challenge on abundance that is inspiring and we can send it to you if you like.
Our club is planning to have a virtual “Guess Who is Calling for Dinner”. Invitations will be sent out later this week.
We need to support the health care system and try to flatten the curve by not meeting with more than 5 people but that does not mean we have stopped doing the Rotary work! Meghan and Coreen hosted our first Wednesday video conferencing meeting. Alan K and Peter have been doing the work to postpone Search for the Perfect Pint. The 4 M’s and team are setting things up for RIBFEST for July but if it needs to be postponed or cancelled a lot of work will already be done. Ian and team continue to work on the Legacy Project.
We have to think creatively how we can help in the community. Vida is busy sewing masks. Peter and Danne can’t read at the manor or bring them pies right now but we did lend them the lap tops from the Belize project that they can use to keep in touch with their loved ones. We lent the Purell stations from RIBFEST to the Food Bank. They were verrrrry happy!
We are continuing our international work as well. Al S, Glen and team are preparing for the Belize trip that has been moved to November. Danne and I packed up educational toys to go with the books, wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and piano that will go to Kenya. Meanwhile Michael B is preparing the computers to go with them.
Now those are the things that I know about….. Send Linda and I the project or project ideas that we have missed. Send in ideas as well on how to make the most of these times and support our loved ones and the community
Have a few members reach out to those in need, especially your older members, and offer to pick up essentials from the grocery store and deliver to them as well as prescriptions if needed, etc.
Take a look at your social networks to see where people are seeking help. For example, a manager of a senior living center posted a simple plea for help with toilet paper. A Rotarian texted him back and 10 minutes later a case of TP was left at his entrance and he asked what other shopping he might provide. These are the acts of kindness Rotary should be doing.
Start a dialog between members about things needed. For example: I have plenty of T.P., bleach, etc. Encourage participants to ASK if they are in need of something by simply hitting reply all on the email, to encourage people to stay home as much as possible.
Students are home, younger parents have to work, if they are not telecommuting. Consider a helping hand or just a simple voice of support. Healthy older youth might be available for sitting or taking children outside to provide breaks while still practicing safe distancing. Young parents are stressed with work and family obligations confronting them. We can help reduce that stress through our acts of kindness. They are not alone in this journey.
Stay connected by posting Club news on the District Facebook page (@rotary5050) and keep members in your club and other clubs update to date.
Consider donating blood as health care systems in BC and WA need blood. Platelets can only be stored for 7 days and are needed to stop bleeding and are essential for those fighting cancer, disease and traumatic injuries.
District Leaders are meeting regularly to help develop the latest information on Rotary to pass along to your club presidents on where to help, different options to meet virtually, projects to consider.
Supporting each other and but that does not mean we can’t have fun doing it!
Tonight at 7 different high rises are going out onto their balconies to make noise for the health care workers. We need to help protect them. This is going to be done at 7:00pm every night for the next while. Get out your pots and wooden spoons and make some noise
We are lucky that we live at a time when we can are able to do video conferencing.
Right now is it the time to keep in contact and keep each other’s spirits up. We are sooooo lucky to have the ability to so.
THANK YOU to Alan K for Chairing the Committee for our Search for the Perfect Pint. Many many hours have been put into organizing this very successful event and we are grateful for all Alan K and his committee have done.
As you may have heard, SFPP 2020 has been cancelled.
The decision was made based on timelines and needing time for the community to recover from the current Covid situation.
Also, I was recently informed by the City and the Liquor Branch that they were cancelling SFPP as well. Just in case their were some thoughts that we could extend our decision timeline. We have no choice.
Thank you everyone for helping us get this far in the organizing for SFPP.
The Bert Flinn Gang - waiting on the log for the bus..... Everyday out getting some fresh air. and some information about Coronavirus and Sun...
As the situation continues to unfold around Coronavirus, I wanted to take this chance to give you some tips that I found on the internet. It read:
Over the weekend, I had two really smart doctors visiting me, and we talked all weekend about the corona situation, and brainstormed all the best tips that people can follow right now. Here's what we collectively wanted to recommend to help out with this situation...
1. First and foremost, please get outside and GET SOME SUN... whatever you do, please DON'T stay locked up inside your house...that's the WORST thing you can do for your immune system right now. You need to get outside and get some fresh air and sunshine. Now that we're in mid March, most areas in North America and Europe are getting warmer and sunnier, and getting sun on your skin is the biggest thing you can do to boost your immune system right now.
The aspect of vitamin D production in your skin from sun exposure is just one aspect of how sunshine boosts your immune system. There are other reasons too, such as how the sun improves your mood, serotonin, balances hormones, etc.
So whatever you do, please make an effort to get outside for daily walks in the sun (without having your skin fully covered, since you need skin exposed to get the majority of the benefits), or get outside and do some gardening or other yard work. Or even just lay out in the sun if you have a deck (without getting burnt of course).
Remember, getting outside doesn't mean you have to be around a lot of people. You can still get outside and stay safe all while significantly boosting your immune system. You won't catch coronavirus by breathing outdoor air. The virus only concentrates in indoor areas when you're around a lot of people. Being outdoors is safe.
Pete & Cindy - out for a walk at Rocky Point and enjoying the sunshine
PP Al delivering Purell - Thank you
Small Business information about the VIRUS - Thank you Coreen
COVID-19 Information Resource for Small Businesses:
Small Business BC and the B.C. government Small Business Branch have prepared a joint informational electronic resource that provides a checklist of considerations that small businesses can use to help minimize the impacts of COVID-19 to their employees and operations. We invite you to share the attached resource with your clients and networks, and to share Small Business BC’s social media posts (Facebook and Twitter) to help distribute this timely information where it’s needed.
Versions of the resource will soon be available in Punjabi, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. We will send a follow up communication when these versions are ready to share.
Small Business BC is also maintaining a webpage with links to current information and relevant private sector articles on COVID-19 considerations for business. Small Business BC advisors are ready to answer entrepreneurs’ questions about implementing or updating business continuity plans, accessing the Talk to an Expert program, or finding online training to help them take the next step.
The key links for business continuity planning are in the resource, but we are also seeing many sector organizations provide similar information, such as the BC Economic Development Association and even Facebook for their business community.
We are getting questions related to financing and access to EI/support for those not eligible for EI. Here are a few links we’re sharing:
COVID-19 Information Resource for Small Businesses:
Small Business BC and the B.C. government Small Business Branch have prepared a joint informational electronic resource that provides a checklist of considerations that small businesses can use to help minimize the impacts of COVID-19 to their employees and operations. We invite you to share the attached resource with your clients and networks, and to share Small Business BC’s social media posts (Facebook and Twitter) to help distribute this timely information where it’s needed.
Versions of the resource will soon be available in Punjabi, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. We will send a follow up communication when these versions are ready to share.
Small Business BC is also maintaining a webpage with links to current information and relevant private sector articles on COVID-19 considerations for business. Small Business BC advisors are ready to answer entrepreneurs’ questions about implementing or updating business continuity plans, accessing the Talk to an Expert program, or finding online training to help them take the next step.
The key links for business continuity planning are in the resource, but we are also seeing many sector organizations provide similar information, such as the BC Economic Development Association and even Facebook for their business community.
We are getting questions related to financing and access to EI/support for those not eligible for EI. Here are a few links we’re sharing:
What Daisy does, and the Houseboy working three screens consulting.
Paul busy at work
AND Jason is working from home too:
We are isolating ourselves from coworkers as much as possible and minimize contact with clients. Trying to deal with all our client’s needs over the phone.
And with all that going on, when I take my lunch break, I study!! LOL
Coreen also working from home.
Gary says: I’m busy catching up on doing nothing as I didn’t get finished yesterday. Also doing a lot of reading.
Navid wrote: Past few days has been out of reality, had to make some challenging decision with childcare operation as I have suspended the operation and moved all my staff to EI.
Otherwise, lot of working from home and often interrupted by our puppy “Popcorn” .
Steve and Lauralea are really distancing themselves....Beautiful at Golden Ears & sunny
Kay: I am starting to setup my first online class room
George:
I am social distancing and working online, which is a steep learning curve as it is over ten years since I did fully online instruction. While we can be very glad to have our health, and I do very much support efforts to reduce or stop the spread of the covd-19 virus, these measures will have very negative effects on many people in our community, including many of the people with whom I work. Many people in retail, hospitality and a whole range of other industries (where many of my student work, including those with families) are losing their jobs for what looks like a prolonged period. Their employers are without customers which may cause them to shut down and they are in the same shape as their employees if not worse. I hope that, in addition to the much needed support for our healthcare system and those who work in it, we can, remember and support those who may be fortunate enough to not catch the virus but be very needy in spite of what the government can do in this situation.
Not many ideas on what to do right now but just a thought.
The BC Ministry of Health has developed a self-assessment tool to help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19: https://covid19.thrive.health/
You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.
Please share this widely with your networks as it will assist in diverting calls from 811 as much as possible.
Please note: This message is for all our FRIENDS of Rotary and Past Members. We will not be holding weekly meetings for awhile. I will be sending out a Golden Spike each week to our 'members' and to those of you who request that you would like to stay in touch. Please let me know if you would like to still receive our Golden Spike and I will keep you on the list. Other than that, stay safe, stay home and enjoy all the good that we have.
We had our Board meeting on Monday morning via phone conference......It went well......
Everyone gave their reports and discussion on whether or not we should have our 'weekly meetings' was the main focus. The decision was made that we will NOT hold our weekly meetings and we will discuss at our next Board meeting [ April 20] when we will start up again. We will have conference meetings every week and we will see how that goes.
We will miss each other so please 'stay in touch'. We will be sending out the Golden Spike each week to our members so we can keep 'in touch' that way.
Because we will miss all of you very much, I would like you to please send me updates on your lives [as we would for Happy Dollars]. Send photos, updates etc on what is going on with you. I will only be sending this to our Club Members Friends of Rotary and past members who request that they want to 'stay in touch'. How is your family handling this Virus? Send photos of what you are doing to keep life 'as normal' as you can.
We are a very strong Rotary Club and we would like to make sure that our members are well taken care of. If you need 'anything', please let me know and we will make sure you are taken care of. I really mean that......We have so many people that are willing to go out and help, so PLEASE let us know when you need something. If you have any suggestions on what you would like in the Spike, please let us know. We are 'in this together'......
Remember this is what is we DO have.
Don't forget to send your photos.
This is what we do every day....Enjoy the forest and fresh air.
Twitter
With the opportunity for face to face communication diminished over the next several weeks we are all looking for ways to stay in touch, feel connected and to advance the work of Rotary. Social Media can pick up a tiny bit of that slack. If you are connected on Twitter, or are thinking about getting connected Twitter then follow us @PortMoodyRotary We can talk about Rotary, Port Moody, our Rotarians, our friends and the work Rotary does around the world.
Our guest speaker Christine and Darrel's lovely wife Krista. We love when Krista comes to visit.
Leah Coss from Build a Biz Kids
Cleone's sister Lynette,who is a huge help at RIBFEST and very supportive of her President Sister.
New Member social night – Al reported event @ Pasta Polo – Was about 30 , we had a good session enjoyed by all.
RLI – Michael B, he and Coreen went.
Membership Meeting – Gayle – March 12 at President Cleone's home. 5:00 PM. We encourage all to come, new members especially input is wanted. An 'event' has been sent out, please mark 'attend or decline' so we know how many people are coming.
Navid Presentation – Navid on behalf of his Company Aultrust Financial, presented sponsorship cheque to Cleone for Rotary - $ 5000 !! for RIBFEST sponsorship
Ecuador – Ian – Ian has returned from Ecuador and will have many stories to tell us.
Belize bon voyage party –April 8 – at the Legion '
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE & VENUE CHANGE' COME DRESSED IN BEACH WEAR TO SEND THESE MEMBERS OFF ON THIS ADVENTURE. -Al mentioned they have become aware there is lots to do and little time to do it 😊
Search for the Perfect Pint – Alan K is the chair.– We are looking for sponsors – 20 breweries, 4 food vendors and growing confirmed.
RIBFEST – will be report at next meeting on where we are at with planning
Kid entrepreneur's need help:
Leah's note is:
We are looking for lead and assistant facilitators for our upcoming Spring Kid Entrepreneur programs around the Tri Cities and surrounding areas. I was wondering if you would be able to put it out to your club to see if anyone would like to help out for a couple hours a week for 10 weeks to inspire kids as they learn to launch their own business. We need to solidify our BBK Teams in the next 2-3 weeks.
The lead facilitators need to be adults, however, the assistant volunteer facilitators can be Grade 11 or 12 students in case any of your Interractors would be interested in participating and gaining awesome experience.
Here is a link to our Team page with more information on both roles.
If you can help, please contact them on the above link.
Build a Biz – Leah Coss – she talked for quite a while – about their growth and new activities, things are going very well. Goal to have at least 100 students this year, they are half way there now ! Organizing a build a biz takeover for ribfest – kids will interview random people. They are providing a link to their may event. Doing events with SHAPE the owners of Lougheed and brentwood to get kids involved.
District Training Conference – Meghan – calling it training and encourages everyone to go, everyone on board for next year NEEDS to go, is in Surrey, paid for by club, lots of fun and informative, can carpool April 4 – Saturday
Anyone can go. New members and veteran Members are welcome. This is a very fun event and you will learn a ton.
Please let us know if you are going to attend.
Presentation – Cleone to Meghan for all her hard work !
Cleone to Navid for all he is doing with 'US' and his other club in Vancouver
Canadian Wheelchair Foundation – Christiana Flessner
She talked about what they are doing and told stories about some of the clients (very touching stories about enabling people !) IF you see a red wheelchair, its them ! Working around the world costa rica , Guatemala, eastern Europe, etc.
Accept donations of cash but if you have wheelchair donate through Dan G (rotary world).
Soroptimist 'Give her WINGS' gala brunch was on Sunday and President Cleone and Jeannie went to represent our Rotary Club.
GUESTS: Kalpna Solanki (Our speaker), Mobina Hasan and Ehsan Chisti (parents of a Heritage Woods student. They were part of the team of adults listening to the Student talks on what they’ve learned and what they want to accomplish. Also have shown interest in possibly joining Rotary.
BIRTHDAYS: Isy and Paul
ANNIVERSARIES: Ann 20 year with Club. Yvonne and Andy plus Megan and Paul.
- Danne spoke about the Heritage Woods students’ transition talks were and how inspirational.
- New Member social for the 5 Clubs was held at Pasta Polo and was a great turnout. Thank you to all our new members that attended. Glen, Michael, Anthony, Aziz, Mike, Frank and I hope I haven't missed anyone else. Oh Mobina Hasan and Ehsan Chisti were there and we will be very lucky if they decide to join our Club. DG Brad, AG Al, Past DG Denis & Carol did an excellent job presenting at the meeting. The first question that was asked was 'Why did you join Rotary'? a great thought provoking question that we should all reflect on. Well done !!!
- There will be a membership meeting on March 12th at Gayle’s place. Car- pool if possible as parking is at a premium. After the new members meeting, we will have a great start at what to talk about. Everyone welcome.
- Brief Board meeting update. NOTE we will have a semi-regular “Club Runner” update this Spring highlighting all the features and changes available on Club Runner.
- There will be a meeting on RIBFEST at Cleone’s April 13th. Will be for leadership team only.
- Report on PETS weekend.
- Thrifty’s has a net out looking for volunteers to help pick/deliver food orders to Seniors or folks with a disability that makes in store shopping difficult. This is the email we received. If you can help that would be fantastic.
I am looking for your help in getting the word out for a few volunteers needed - three to be exact. Sendial is a shopping and home delivery service for individuals unable to shop in-store without assistance. The program has been in operation for 33 years. More than 500 volunteers make the service possible throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. There is a small but mighty team of 14 that support our program in Port Moody. We are running very short on volunteers on Monday & Tuesday mornings. Since the shifts fall on weekday mornings, retired people are typically the best fit. Perhaps a Rotarian, or someone they know would be interested in exploring this opportunity. I’m hopeful you will consider putting out an e-mail to your members, or scheduling a representative to speak at an upcoming meeting. Over 150 of our volunteers have been volunteering for 10 years or more – they love their Sendial! More information about the program can be found at www.thriftyfoods.com/Sendial. Thank you for any assistance you can provide. I look forward to hearing back from you at your convenience.
- BON VOYAGE Party April 9th at Legion. More to follow.
- March 14th Belize Training. We have a large contingent of volunteers going to work on our International Grant project. Great work by Glen and Al S. organizing participation from several Clubs in our District, plus other districts, plus international support plus support from our Canadian Government.
And speaking about Belize look at what is already happening at the Belize Prison.
This is the new kitchen for the female section. First batch of cookies. We hope to make it sustainable by making items they can sell at the prison shop. So we can train sustainably. Teaching to make stuff that can sell will help them when they get out. They are so happy and proud.
- RLI coming up one Saturday in March.
Darrell was awarded a service pin for all the work he does securing guest speakers for our meetings. He is open to ideas from anyone in the Club--If you hear someone speak that you think would be good for our members to hear get the contact info to Darrell and he will follow up with them.
Guest speaker Kalpna Solanki from “Operators Without Borders”
--Born in Zambia, High School in Britain, and University in B.C. She is now CEO of Operators Without Borders.
--Kalpna uses the term OPERATOR to cover any of their trained workers involved in a) water treatment, b) water distribution, c) waste-water collection, or d) waste- water treatment.
-- Operators Without Borders is a Registered Canadian Non Profit NGO. It was formed in 2017 in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria which struck Dominica. It presently has over 50 volunteer workers who work where and when needed.
--It is not a “first responder” agency. They are called on to help “recover” after an emergency with teams of operators who.
Mentor and train utility operators
Provide post-disaster recovery for water and waste-water utilities
Provide recycled equipment.
--in most cases they leave the area with better services than they had before the storm. As in Dominican Republic
--In Bahamas (2019) the problems have been with contamination of their aquifers so their work has been in drilling new source aquifers and working to desalinate water to drinkable levels.
--For first time they have also been called in to help in some cities in the US after hurricanes in the south.
--Part of their expanding mandate is to supply volunteers to help in poor countries especially around the Carribean but also looking at in Africa. They want to send teams to help the water/wastewater sector anywhere. Natural disasters like the earthquake in 2010 in Haiti can decimate infrastructure. Their goal is to be able to send teams to help the water sector anywhere help is needed.
They had a project in Belize in 2019 where they were helping to upgrade and replace part of their supply/treatment systems. $ volunteers worked to train “operators” in Belize.
George Balzer & Clayton Anderson, Clayton is our parking Guru at RIBFEST and volunteer at other events.
Claire MacLean CEO Share Society (guest speaker]
Claire MacLean has been involved with SHARE Family and Community Services in the Tri-Cities for 4 Years. She and her husband are raising their family in Port Moody. SHARE Family and Community Services exists to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.
--Here for the entire community helping folks with vulnerabilities--
Food Bank, Housing Services
Services for parenting and children/youth services
Around aging and social connectedness
Newcomers, ESL, etc.
Mental health, Substance abuse, etc.
--Thank you Rotary for help with fundraising (Christmas Train Hot Chocolate) and food Bank at Thrifty’s
--SHARE will be involved with the new YMCA facility being built as part of the Burquitlam developments. It will include affordable housing (43 housing) and 100 apartment units below market value PLUS 30 fully accessible units.
--working to transform the FOOD BANK to be more accomodating.
--program to react to urgent mental health issues--within 48 hours and appointment within 2 weeks.
--working on ways to assist family health Dr.s -- not enough time to spend with patients, reduce burnout, nurse practitioners.
--New Children’s Centre under construction due to open end of 2021. Partnership with Saint Andrew’s United and Kinsite.
--Foundry is a new concept B.C. program offering 1-Stop Hub for Youth 12-24 years old. Provides counselling, mentoring, Doctors, and other services. SHARE has applied to be the lead agency for a Hub in the Tri Cities during an upcoming second phase where there will be 6 new Hubs spread around the Province.
--March 7th they will be holding their ‘Imagine” Fundraiser, their 15th annual. At the Hard Rock.
President Cleone thanked Vida for all the good work she does for Day's for Girls and what an amazing mentor she is:
Rotary Areas of Focus:
Peace & conflict prevention/resolution
Disease Prevention & Treatment
Waste handling & sanitation
Maternal & child health
Basic education & literacy Economic & community development
Gayle and Bob’s 57th anniversary. - Wishing you many many more Healthy & Happy years together!!!
Club Installation nightJune 25th (Thursday)
Cleone thanked Glen for covering 1 week of her absence.
Board Meeting was on Feb. 24th at 7:00am
New Members “meet and greet” Wednesday Feb. 26th at Pasta Polo. Our Club has 11 folks attending. Great way to meet new members from other clubs
Rotary Leadership Institute March 7-8 Mt. Vernon.
Cleone spoke about a new program to collect old I-Phones and tablets to send to Kenya. More info to follow
Busy times coming up--preparing for Belize trip in April, SFPP (May 29th) and RIBFEST (July 17,18,19). Try to keep track of hours we spend to include in a yearly tally of hours volunteered.
Our thoughts to Linda and George and to the Berrisfords
Vida has been involved in Rotary since 1984 and is still actively involved with the “Days For Girls” in Africa and around the world
President Cleone is back at the helm this week after a few weeks travelling.
Guests: Andy Berrisford (considering becoming a new member), Chantelle Burga (from New View Society in PoCo), and Frank Marchand (last meeting as a guest)
Welcome Frank to the Rotary Club of Port Moody....AG Al introduced Frank to our Club and we look forward to working with Frank on our projects.
It's always a good day to have a new member join our Rotary Club.
Mike Poznanski reviewed the voting on our Legacy Project. There was a clearcut winner by vote (66%)but we are not announcing it until all of the details are confirmed and the plans have been finalized. Mike will be asking anyone interested in fundraising and promotion for this event to join a committee to make this venture extra special and successful.
This week is the anniversary week for Brian W, Gladys, and Michael B. What great members they have turned out to be and involved in so many of our fundraising projects. Great work all.
February 26th 7 PM there will be a “new members” social at Pasta Polo. It is open to all.
RLI (Rotary Learning Institute) March 7-8 will be held in Mount Vernon. It is a 3 session learning program about all we do in Rotary.
District Training Assembly April 4th will be held at Kwantlen College in Surrey. There will be more than a dozen “breakout” sessions to choose from, you will choose from 3 that interest you, lunch supplied and a keynote address in the afternoon. We will be car-pooling from the rec centre normally leaving appr. 8 am and returning by 4 pm. A great day to meet other Rotarian from around our District.
District Conference will be held in Harrison April 30th-May 3rd. Sign up soon.
Rotary International Conference will be held in Honolulu the first week in June. 4-6 folks are attending from our Club more welcome to attend.
Club Service is the Board position that includes planning social events, parties etc. PLUS organizing the teams that set up the Well for our meetings, putting it back ready for business, arranging for greeters, meeting minutes takers, and those who introduce/thanks guest speakers.
Speaking of Guest speakers--Darrell organizes our guest speakers and he is always looking for folks to meet with us, speak for 20-25 minutes on interesting projects in the Tri-Cities, things we can get involved in, etc. If you know someone who would qualify or hear a presentation from somewhere else you think would be of interest to the Club let Darrell know.
Brian Dunne was recognized for being here every week and always getting the speaker’s information work with our electronic system. Thanks Brian!
SFPP (Search For the Perfect Pint) has been moved this year to the last Friday night in May--May 29th. Already have 16 breweries signed up PLUS 3 Cideries. Will have jobs to sign up for soon.
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly??) will be May 7-10. Open to school students.
NOTE: DATE CHANGE:Our Port Moody Club Installation Dinner will be on Thursday night June 25th at the Saint St. Grille. Dinner for members is included in your annual dues but guests will be approximately $55.00.
Chantelle gave us a short overview of her work at New View Society. It is funded as a Not For Profit venue which provides fellowship, some meals, entertainment and friendship for youth, young adults and some mature adults who need what they find there. My friend, Sean (who works with me every day at RIBFEST running a recycling station) attends a few times a week enjoying the company and helping them re-cycle. Plans are in the works to hold a meeting there and see the facility and learn what they do, then find ways we can work with them. She also told us of their big fundraising event being held Wednesday, March 3rd at the
Vancouver Rowing Club (transportation will be supplied) and tables of 10 sell for $350.00. We will see if there is interest in buying a table.
What a great meeting !!! Coreen who is our Community Service Chair did an outstanding job explaining all of the Community Service events that we do and do we do A LOT!!!
This is Coreen's summary:
Coreen gave a presentation on Community service with three goals in mind: 1) inform new members of what community service projects the club does 2) confirm interest and a lead for ongoing projects and 3) identify any new potential projects. Successful projects have three criteria: community need, club member interest/passion and club member and partner capacity. Our club has four primary focus areas 1) building community, 2) youth leadership 3) senior engagement and quality of life and 4) enhancing our natural environment. Ongoing Activities which happen monthly or seasonally were presented. All the activities were confirmed and the lead for the Heritage Mountain Cleanup was changed to Alan Schmelzel. While Gayle Carter will remain the lead for the Little Library, Mike Clay has agreed to take the lead in the refinishing project. Our Annual projects were also presented, Kay was pleased to find that she has a venue in Vida’s building for her Chess/Games Night. Coreen has agreed to lead the Terry Fox Run registration. We still need to find a liaison for Eagle Ridge Manor to work with Lori and we need a lead for the Interior Christmas Manor Decorating. These will be revisited at the September meeting as we head into the busy Christmas Holiday season. As for new projects, a summer time BBQ for Innervisions is being proposed to the Board.
Guests this week were: Frank Marchand. Frank has been proposed as a new member of our Club. We are looking forward to inducting him.
Alan's guest Byron Harper
George Balzer
Andy Berrisford
Coreen explaining all the events that we do and asking for 'leads' for some of them.
Alan reminding us to use our THRIFTY'S COMMUNITY CARD when buying groceries. We get 5% back of all you
spend.
We would like to Thank Share for giving us some Children's books for our Little Library.
Also we now have a 'construction team', with Michael and Andy Berrisford and Ian who will re-stain our Little Library and spruce it up !!! As you can see, it is in bad need of repair....
Thank you so much.
No Birthdays or anniversaries. - oops we need new members for we have a Birthday to celebrate ;o)
February 26th there will be a “new members” social. More to come
February 12th meeting we will have a Legacy Project Reveal. Hope to see everyone there.
Belize trip will happen April 14-22. First ½ working with the Rotary project and second half tourist/exploring time
Guest Speaker: Coreen Beresford speaking on Club Service 2020/2021
Successful projects need Club interest, Club involvement and a champion
Building the community
Summer Sundays (Danne, George and Linda),
RIBFEST (EVERYONE),
Heritage BLVD cleanup (monthly), Alan will be the Lead now....Thanks to Darrel for all the time he has given
Pie Day at Manor (Danne 4th Friday each Month),
Reading at the Manor (1st/3rd Monday each month Peter and Kerry)
Little Library (Gayle keeps full and Mike C., Ian, Michael B. to refurbish)
RIPS Bill and Brian W.
Terry Fox Run Mike Clay runs the Port Moody Run and Coreen will lead the 'volunteers' again this year.
Eagle Ridge Manor Outside Christmas decorating-Peter and his team, Looking for a leader for the inside decorating team
Manor Christmas Party
Christmas Train (now doing Hot Chocolate only inside and outside) Peter and his team
Inner Visions Chili Lunch Linda and Gayle. (exploring a BBQ lunch for summer as well this year)
November 11th Wreath laying (Club President plus members)
Games nights being planned this year Kay ++
New ideas based on member’s passions
****Committee will conduct a “Community Needs Assessment” to identify projects that would fit our vision
This morning’s meeting was chaired by Peter Cuthburt as Grandma President Cleone is “on assignment” in Colorado.
Peter provided us with an update on the hockey pool. Although this was exciting news for Peter, Darrel and John – it was mostly injury, insult and regret for the rest of us. We are encouraged to keep track of the injuries in our line-up, but for most of us, that’s just more bad news.
Frank Marchand has returned as a guest of Al Stjernegaard for his second meeting.
Jason invited 7 representatives from the Port Moody Old Timers Hockey Club, many of whom will be active partners and volunteers in RIBFEST. There may be some potential members in this group.
Jerry Glazier, President Elect of the Vancouver Club joined us this morning.
Voting continues on our Legacy Project. You have only a few days left to evaluate project materials and submit your vote.
The District Grants Management Seminar took place at Rotary Field House (Surrey) on Feb 01, 2020 , 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. This was a good opportunity for a new or veteran club member to learn more about Rotary, and ensure our club remains qualified to apply for district and global grants.
International Meeting was held on Wednesday at 7 PM at St. James Well.
Steve W invited club members to come out and listen to Neetu Garcha, a News Anchor and Reporter from Global News! She will be talking to Interactors about her career as an anchor and reporter. Catch all this at the Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre Branch) on February 5, 2019 in Room 137 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. It’s a good opportunity to promote interact. If interested email your name and contact information to:tricitiesinteract@gmail.com to attend
RIBFEST Update
David W. brought together a jam-packed agenda of important updates from the team planning this year’s RIBFEST this year is July 17, 18 and 19.
The big change this year is to reinvent the operations of the beer garden and rib running. In recent years rib running has presented logistical challenges and requires almost half of the volunteers need to run the entire event. This year the plan is to fence (control entry) to the entire festival site, allowing beer and wine to be consumed throughout the site (the whole site will be licenses). The “rib running” service is no longer a requirement.
The planning committee is responding proactively to changing food choices and has taken note of activism at other “rib events”. We want to include everyone in our community, and so more food (vegan, vegetarian options are being added).
David W. and Linda B. are coordinating our expected 750 volunteers for this years event. Area managers should reconfirm their volunteer and scheduling needs.
Mike P. updated on the “year round” financial management plan and activity for the event. Last year’s net proceeds were more than the previous years. Sponsorship receipts, pre-payment of services and payment of invoices is ongoing.
Ian confirmed that 6 ribbers will be in attendance as well as a return visit by “Rusty”. Tragically, Justin Kyllo, Smoke N’Bones was killed on Kilimanjaro last year. Two “Vegan” vendors have been identified.
Alan Stjernegaard confirmed Planning is underway for a successful beer garden and that successful consultation has been completed with Port Moody Police regarding the licensing change.
Coreen advises that planning is underway for the “Corporate Hospitality Area” (name change from VIP, and that various food service options are being considered.
Bill is again responsible for our “gold standard” recycling program. It is operated 100% on site by volunteers. We get great cooperation from the city resulting 6 metric tons of garbage going from waste to energy; 6 metric tons of organic waste going to compost; and 0 tons going to the landfill.
David W and Cleone are responsible for the Kids Zone. There are plans to include a VR (Virtual Reality) component this year. [Kay & Vida will also help in Kids Zone]
Gayle and Steve W are responsible for donations. Primary collection will be at our entry points.
Mike Clay is coordinating sponsors and all sponsorship inquiries should be directed to Mike. Onni and Open Road are entering into the 2nd year of their 2-year sponsorship agreement. Mike would like to encourage more involvement from local business and encourages club members to make sure that local businesses are aware of the benefits that flow from a RIBFEST association and sponsorship.
Claire is responsible for promotion. Everyone involved in the event should consider opportunities for “stories” and ways to promote the event (in social media and mainstream media) and share ideas with Claire. Empty Desk Solutions will coordinate the social media campaign involving the web page, Facebook Twitter and Instagram.
Acting President Glen Brown officiated the meeting – at least some of it.
Notable Guests:PDG Denis Boyd Coquitlam selling tickets for Caledonia Night on January 31st and Greg Garrison – Coquitlam Sunrise – selling tickets for the club’s Quiz Night later in February.
Michael Berrisford announced there was new “tech” for the cashier’s – Tap n Pay feature now available at the cash.
Al Stjernegaard reported on the plan to visit Belize and conduct training sessions for inmates they have raised, including matching funds, $90 K US raised. The trip will be just after Easter and be planned for 8 or 9 days. The plan is to work for 3 to 4 days and play for the rest of the time. So far 10 members have volunteered for the trip. Please contact Al or Glen for more information.
Peter Cuthbert reported that the Rotary Store was open, but failed to update us on the Hockey Pool!
Steve reported on Interact. He’s set up guest speakers once a month beginning Feb 5th . He’s looking for club volunteers to either help with programs or just to attend with the Interactors.
Coreen reported that the Club meeting will focus on Community Services on Feb 5th .
Mike P reported on the Legacy projects. Club members can view the presentations on line and he’s looking for the vote on the favourites to be completed by Feb 1st
The Jan 29th meeting will focus on RIBFEST
Paul was Sgt. At Arms today and collected happy and sad dollars from the club members. Gayle reported on the health challenges that our beloved Charter President, Linda Balzer is facing.
Our guest speaker today was Dr. Julian Somers a research psychologist with Simon Fraser University. Dr. Somers spoke on the ample research on the appropriate response to homelessness, particularly to those with mental illness and/or addictions.
15 year old research indicated it cost society $55,000 per year for someone who is homeless – looking at all costs – health, social services, corrections, etc. At that time it cost $37,000 a year to provide the appropriate support for homeless individuals. Future research, including the National At Home/Chez Soi study which was the largest in the world, supported the economics of intervention with appropriate housing and support in order to help people transition effectively from the streets. He also spoke of the approach to addiction treatment indicating that one should expect sobriety and that often homeless people have less “recovery equity” to help them turn the corner. Very interesting talk.
What a great meeting to start off our 2020 Vision - Happy New Year everyone !!!! I am guessing at what the photos were that Yvonne took as I have no notes. See if I am correct ;o)
President Cleone presented this fine group of Gentlemen accolades for all the work they did for our Legacy Project. They received the recognition for their vision and the work they have done to make our community an even better place to live.
Glen - Seniors proposal
Mike - IOCO land proposal
David - YMCA proposal
Mike - managing the Legacy process
Paul had the 1st presentation at CABE and he received a Paul Harris plus 1 for his contributions.
Great to see Jason back after a busy few months. Always great to see his smile and enthusiasm.
We are so happy to have Aziz now a member of our Rotary Club. Aziz and family have moved to Port Moody and we welcome him and the knowledge he has of Rotary.
Steve announced he is running in the Diabetes run again this year and would like our support. He also brought Lexie and now we are not only the 'hugging club' but the 'doggy club'
Guest speaker is fellow Rotarian Navid - Sorry Navid I am sure your talk was amazing but I have no idea what it was about.....lol.
They are all clapping so I bet it was for Navid..... oh and Gayle is in a different chair.....
Gary is checking his stocks
Michael is just looking cool and so is Mike behind him....Coreen is wondering what they are doing....
PUB night at the Legion.
Look out the Rotarians were there and they made out like bandits on the 'meat draw'.
Alan S. won the big one, Michael one 2 and John one 1......way to go and support the Legion.
Everyone please keep Ann and Vida in your thoughts and prayers......
The Rotary Club of Port Moody will 'not' meet for the next 2 weeks.
Merry Christmas EVERYONE, and all the very BEST of Health & Happiness in 2020.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped with the Golden Spike each week. To all the members who 'wrote' about the meetings, to Yvonne for taking all the photos and to PP Al and Michael B for always helping me with IT issues.
Thanks to everyone for making the Rotary Club of Port Moody so very special.
Past member and Rotarian from Langley - Steve Gable [with Steve Witiuk]
George attended to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas
Always great to see past member Jim McGrandles come visit.
Three great projects presented today
Rotary Centre for Aging and Health - Glen
Rotary Sea to Mountain Trail - Al via Alan
YMCA - David
Share Christmas Train
IT DIDN'T RAIN! We took in donations of $1, 156.20. !! !!
STATION #1
From the moment our Urns where hot, right on our scheduled "Go Time" (4:45pm), it was GO GO GO!
It did not stop until we actually ran out of Chocolate Mix.!
Thanks to Dan & Danne replenishing our 4 Hot Water containers from Browns S/H. They made several trips!
Thanks to Mike Clay, John Crowther for re- mixing our Urns, (I don't know how many times they did that?) which were very quickly empty, due to hundreds of served Hot Chocolate cups that Kerry, Dan and I, gave to the long line of people patiently waiting to donate.
STATION #2
Run by Steve Witiuk, Anthony, (our newest member) and Bill Lawrie , was less crazy, but they received An amazingly generous donation of $100.00!!
AGAIN THANKS TO :Special Thanks to Kerry who suddenly turned up and started serving to the very end
Dan G. Danne D.
Mike C. John C
Steve W. Bill L
Anthony & Ian McPhail for taking Photo's of the action
SPECIAL THANKS TO: "Rylie"of St. James Well for supplying both the Chocolate Mix & Cups
"Chris" of Browns Social House Restaurant for the supply of Hot Water
"Chris Leon" of the City of Port Moody, who organized the whole event!
Dan Gallant & I were trying to remember how many times we have held this event, it has to be over 10??
Giving this fact, it is why we all became ROTARIANS, making some families Christmas a little bit Happier
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all.
Peter
Gayle & Gladys have become face painters - Vida you are a good teacher.
President Cleone was away and PP Mike ran our meeting.
Nice to see Fellow Rotarian Navid out to our meeting.
Legacy Projects are the subject of our meetings for a couple of weeks. This week. PP's Ian and Alan presented the 'Inlet Park Expansion project'
And Mike presented 'Rotary Village'.
We have two great projects to think and ask questions about. Please go to these members with any of your questions or comments to help us all make the correct decision.
Please keep Yvonne and her family in your prayers. They lost their son Byron and now is no longer suffering and is in a better place. Yvonne will need our support for the months ahead and especially during this Christmas season.
Heritage Mtn. Blvd is cleaner now. Thanks to Darrell for organizing and for the team that showed up. 7 bags of Trash...
Just have a look at our President Cleone.....She is having a ball in Bangladesh !!!!
Celebrated Decorating the Manor. Interactors joined
Danne and Cleone anniversaries with Rotary.
Hockey pool update. Pete shared the race for first, remember your games played, some teams are behind in games played, still room for others to climb the standings.
Guess who is coming for dinner was a huge success. We had an Italian theme and everything was perfect. Thanks to Gary for organizing.
Darrell & Krista Burnham were hosts: Gayle is missing from the photo.
Gladys Mercer was host:
Peter and Cindy Cuthbert hosted
and Glen & Marcia hosted Alan, & Kay. Our organizer was not feeling well and could not attend, which is a real shame. Gary you did a fantastic job organizing.
Belize teaching session went very well. Glen ran a great meeting with 2 people from the Haney Club, 1 from Port Coquitlam and the rest from Port Moody. Well done.
RIBFEST Rotary Clubs from BC met Monday. 8 running in BC now. 6 Rotary. 2 external, maybe a new one from Chilliwack Rotary. $60 left over from meeting at Pasta Polo, to Polio Plus.
Speaking of Polio Plus, here is an article sent to us from Marc at the Oro Valley Club.
Grant meeting Monday Nov 25 at Gayle’s house. 5pm. Followed by wrapping for Innervisions, approx 6pm start.
District Grant approved. Curriculum project with Build a Biz.
Cancer prevention and hip dysplasia funding came in for the project in Ecuador. Ian our liaison.
Board meeting 5-7 on Dec 2 at Cleone’s.
Joint Christmas Party, 7 am Dec 3rd at Vancouver Golf Club.
We wrapped mugs, socks, etc... for Innervisions. We have been doing this for each year since we started the Club.
Dec 15, 2-4pm, Manor Christmas Party.
SAVE THE DATE.......This is always a great event to come to. The Manor residents love that our Rotary Club puts on a Christmas party for them. Everyone is welcome and you can bring your family also. Rotary serves cake and punch along with tea and coffee. There is usually entertainment and of course the man with the 'red suit' always shows up so that the Manor residents can have their photos taken with him.
Please sign up to come and help. You will have a great time seeing the smiles on these seniors and their familites.
Christmas Train coming up too. Dec 17, train in Port Moody 5:20-6:15
Legacy presentations Dec 11 and 18. Cleone will ask Mike to send out the details in advance.
Rotary World Help shipping a container to Philippines.
President Cleone presented Yvonne a pin. Yvonne is the first one to help someone and as a Club we really need to support her now. We are one big FAMILY !!!
Soroptimist - Speaker this week was Julie & Cindy came along as moral support.
Thank you for our gift to their programs, Warm place for women. 100 guests, more than a soup kitchen, a social evening, crafts, doors prizes, center pieces thanksgiving theme, big meal. Bea’s Kloset, our donation rents the locker for a year, a free store for women referred by a social worker, women’s aging out,
These are some of the programs that they do as a club. CABE lunch and learn. Walk a mile in her shoes, promoting gender equality, April 17, 2020 55 career women shared their careers with 120 teen girls, Dream it be it. Serving here for 20 years Support women in many initiatives.
The Manor magically transformed into bright Christmassy warmth.
The building and grounds were wrapped in twinkling lights. Peter, Danne, Al K., John, Ian, Dan G., Alan S. and Mike C. were balancing on stepladders, reaching, bending, carting around lights, dealing with getting more lights, and the power going out…. and all of it in the rain! Thanks Peter for leading the team and getting everything organized.
Inside the ceiling, hallways, nurses’ counters, entrance way, and foyer burst into colours, sparkles, snowflakes and Christmassy cheer.
The Interactors were everywhere. They hung wreaths in the hallways with Brian D., giant snowflakes in the windows, and little snowflakes on the pillars. A highlight was watching 4-year old, Maddy, with his dad, Anthony. He had the biggest grin as he helped his dad and Cheryl Crowther decorate the main dining hall tree. Jeannie put a perfectionist touch to it with her granddaughter, Mia, on the lobby tree. Hopefully, Gladys will forgive me for stealing her swag from the entrance way. She did a great job on the sitting room as well. Lisa K. got not one but two trees decorated and they looked so pretty. Brian W. and my cousins, Janine and Dave, added giant snowflakes and a couple of garlands in the dining room. It looked spectacular!
Lorie, her assistant, and hospital volunteers did so much that we finished by noon and had a wonderful lunch together.
The Manor sparkles with Rotary Christmas Magic once again!
We had a 'no show' speaker this week, but that didn't stop Darrell from making this an excellent meeting. Darrell you are amazing !!!
Thank you to PP Alan, Dan G and PP Gayle for sharing 'quick' classification talks. Now we all know you much better.
Alan - 29 years in Rotary
Dan - Just completed 39 years. Joined in Saskatoon in the fall of 1980.
Gayle - sorry Gayle I didn't take your photo at Rotary ....Plus Congratulations to Gayle. Again President Cleone is wonderful acknowledging members for the good work they do. Gayle received a pin today for taking care of the 'Heart of Rotary'. A card went around at the meeting to wish past member Steve Gable health..... Thanks Gayle. 20 years in Rotary
It was great to see fellow Rotarian Navid out again
And of course we love to see Ann'e' with an E come to visit with our Ann.....
We have lots of opportunitiesto volunteer this Christmas Season. Sign up 'on line' through Club Runner. Please come out and help with the Inner Visions Chili lunch, December 5th, The Christmas Train, December 17th, Peter has the list & the Manor Christmas Party, December 15th
Also sign up for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner on November 22nd. What a great way to get to know your Fellow Rotarians better. [Gary has the list]
President Cleone is so good at recognizing our Rotary members and this week she recognized a newer member for always showing up. Jason Lyne comes to Rotary, even though he is a very busy guy and always has the best smile. Congratulations Jason, we are grateful you are in our Rotary Club.
Foundation dinner was a great success and thank you to all the members of our Rotary Club who attended. Thanks to Brian & Anthony for the photos.
Ian's year - These are the Presidents from Ian's year [and the photo bomber]
Great group from our Club - Darrell, Anthony, Ian, Cleone, Brian, Dan & Alan. Gary is not in the photo...
We were presented with 2 awards.
1 for the Polio Fundraiser we did for 'End Polio Now'
And the other one for having 100% participation for Foundation giving
Lots of fun Happy Dollars.....
Mike told us about his 'singing' at the Belcarra Remembrance Day service. Apparently he thought he was Gary Wiggins.
Brian said the car show raised over $24 K
Claire reminded us that it is World Kindness Day
Gary had a sad dollar because he couldn't remember what he was happy about
Happy Birthday song to Cleone and to GB
Eagle Ridge Christmas Decorating
Have a look at the photo album for 2019 Christmas Decorating at the Manor
Thanks to Peter for organizing and to all those who came to help out.
THE MANOR'S INSIDE LOOKS FABULOUSLY FESTIVE
Cleone our President, her friends, Rotaracts and lots of Rotarians and partners did an amazing job of making the Manor rooms and hallways truly festive.
The lights on the Back Patio"s Trestle look great after Dan Gallant and Crew replaced several strands with new ones.
The garden area now has new lights on the small christmas tree in the centre flower-bed and on the pagoda supports. Thanks to Bill Lawrie and Crew
The front of the main building was more of a challenge this year, due to replacing several strands of non working lights.
But after Ian MacPhail and Mike Clay got new light rolls, we were able to add more to the Trees by the entrance and the entire length of the Manor building. Thanks Alan K. for setting up all the timers.
Thank yous go to the guys working in the rain:-
DANNE DUNLOP, ALAN KABATOFF, JOHN CROWTHER, IAN MacPHAIL, DAN GALLANT, MIKE CLAY. and PETER
Our Club should recognize DAVE THORPE from CMJ S/M for the many years of delivering and picking up the ladders for us.
Additionally CANADIAN TIRE in Coquitlam for donating a 100ft of new Christmas lights etc.
Meeting ran by President Cleone - 3.5 Mins late starting and she heard about it
- Guest Navid Morawej visited us again
Birthdays - Pete Cuthbert, Stephen Witiuk - We sang HB to Peter and Stephen & George Balzer
Happy Bucks
Meghan Off to Mexico for two weeks Alan K just back from Maui, looking tanned and sad to be back Al S heading away to Palm Springs next week Steve W heading away for a week or two in his 5th Wheel Ann back healthy, her friend Anne will be joining us for a meeting or two soon
Hockey pool presented by Peter, doing well, just a few more members to pay up
Cleone looking for a co chair for RIBFEST Family Fun Zone About 8 people have signed up to go to Foundation Dinner 3 People went to RLI last weekend. Ian, Meghan and Gladys
Great signups for Guess who is coming to Dinner on November 22nd, if you are still interested reach out to Gary
We need personal items to give to the guys for Innervisions Chili lunch. Bring Socks, Toothbrush, soap etc and give to Gayle over the next few meetings
No Speaker - Shared stories of remembrance
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. group. 7 bags on a soggy day.... Thank you Rotary
GUESTS: Navid Morewaj (member of a Vancouver Club but has a number of businesses in our area so will be visiting us often), Julie Knisley from Soroptimists (Julie will co-chair volunteers for RIBFEST) and Greg Garrison from Coquitlam Sunrise)
RLI was Saturday Nov. 2nd
Foundation Dinner Friday November 15th
Lots of Volunteers needed for Manor decorating Saturday November 16th
Belize planning meeting with some training for educational software. Glen will chair. Will use meeting room at Claire’s building.
November 22nd, - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Sign up with Gary
November 25th Legacy grant discussion.
PP Al Stjernegaard led the meeting with a recap of RIBFEST 2019.
This year will be our most successful RIBFEST so far. BIG thanks to Mike Clay for bringing in more sponsorships than ever before.
Our Community contributions grew again, over 100k. and 100% will be used by Rotary to invest back into the community.
2020 will be the first time our “Big 3” (Al S., Alan S. and Ian) will not be serving as co-chairs. Some big successes this year:
VIP was successful
POG sales were up
We served more beer and wine/cider than in previous years
5,293 hours of volunteer hours
3,033 Rib Valet orders (Note many of the orders involved multi meals)
FACEBOOK records that we reached 312,000 people. Well done Claire.
We need to continue to focus on:
Ways to reduce expenses
Focus on Revenue
Reduce volunteer expenses
Simplify the event
Discussion Points for this year’s organizers are many and a meeting will be set up soon
A number of our members have stepped up to take on oversight for 2020’s event—David, Meghan, Michael B., Mike Clay, and Ian will serve as a steering committee. We are still looking for area managers to confirm if they will stay on to do the same areas as they looked after this year.
Thanks to everyone for work done over the past 5 years and for your future volunteering.
99.9% of polio cases have been eradicated from the world by Rotary and its partners, but almost is not enough. If we don’t eradicate polio from the last couple of countries it could spread once more and cripple sooooo many!
Our club switched our 7am meeting to a Polio pub night on Oct 23rd and raised $637 to help eradicate polio. We have registered our event with Rotary International and it will be put on a map with all the events that are being held worldwide during Polio Awareness month.
34 Rotarians and friends joined together for a brew and a burger and laughed and chatted. Al Stjernengaard cruised the room with his donation cup and the John Crowther won the pooled total of $229 as a tax donation. Thanks Al! Thank you Jeannie Trasolini for taking money and then pictures. Thanks Gay and Carly from the Port Coquitlam Rotary Club and everyone else for coming out.
Yay Team!
Watch out for the 'little ones' on the road Halloween night, Thursday October 31st..
Ian and Alan (supported by a strong and good looking contingent of club members) made a submission to the Port Moody City Council Committee of the Whole. All council members present expressed the view that RIBFESTwas a very positive community event which they supported. Council agreed to review our request for a renewed (continuing) agreement for the city to assist with items such as the use of Rocky Point Park, policing, and garbage removal.
International Committee Meeting
The International Committee met October 8 and reviewed all of international plans and commitments.
We anticipate a total budget of $35K in available funds for international work this year.
Good progress reported by Ian on the Ecuador Global Grant. A mid project review has been completed with good results. Work continues in Equador with surgical missions and education.
With a $3000 contribution from the club to Days for Girls, another shipment of supplies has been sent to Africa.
Belize update - Global grant ready to submit, pending submission of required MOU’s from the Belize club. - Funding in place for a total budget of about 89K US - 7 International clubs are participating, 1 host club in Belize. A training and planning session is scheduled for our Club on November 23 – intended for anyone interested in travelling to Belize or otherwise supporting this project.
The committee recommends $3K Funding for South Africa NTSIKA project – this is part of a global grant to install and renovate toilets and sanitation systems in a school. Work is coordinated by the Grahamstown Rotary Club. If approved by the board Michael B will present our $3K to the host club when he travels to South Africa later this month.
A funding request for a Nicaragua Medical education project, (global grant, Calgary Rotary). The Calgary club have supported our Ecuador project and are requesting we support their project. Voted to sequester these funds $7K until next year when they will likely be needed.
Cleone updated on Kenya - Planning to send more books and computers to Kenya, cost zero, piggy backing on another RWH container - Will look at other potential short-term projects
Glen updated us on his trip to Kenya, visiting and reviewing a Global Grant initiative by the Sechelt Rotary Club. Glen was particularly impressed with the work of https://www.kenyaconnect.org - and NGO supporting education in rural Kenya. Glen and Cleone will be meeting as a follow to identify possible connections between these Kenyan initiatives.
Rotary Learning Institute (Parts 1, II and III)
RLI provides an opportunity to enrich Rotary learning through sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout our District. RLI is provided in 3 levels. Information gained at RLI will greatly enhance your Rotary journey. Sign up on the District 5050 website. Training will take place:
Nov 02, 2019 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunrise Banquet & Conference Centre
5640 188th Street
Surrey, BC
District Foundation Dinner
Several club members will be attending the Foundation Dinner in Abbotsford. More are welcome. Dan Gallant is driving and may have extra room for a passenger.
Nov 15, 2019 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
36035 N Parallel Road
Abbotsford, BC
Guest Speaker:
Rotarian Lee Harman, Peking to Paris.
The story of how Lee, Bill & Miss Vicky Crossed the Finish Line.
Cost: $60 CDN
No Host Bar 5:30PM Full Buffet Dinner 6:30PM
50/50 Draw
Dress: Business (Jacket & Tie)
World Polio Day
World Polio Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 24th October 2019 globally, to generate awareness towards eradication of polio as well as to commemorate the efforts of thousands of employees of WHO and other volunteers committed to the eradication of Polio.
The Coquitlam Sunrise Club is holding a breakfast meeting on October 22th at the Poirer Rec. Centre. ICBC will be there to inform everyone on the changes that ICBC have made to our car insurance for this year.
We will have NO CLUB Meeting on the morning of Wednesday, October 23. Instead we will have a Club Pub night on the evening of October 23 at the St. James Well. Burger and Beer with proceeds to End Polio.
Other upcoming dates:
October 21 – Board Meeting
October 21 – Fireside Chat at Cleone’s
November 11 - Remembrance Day
November 15 Foundation Dinner
November 16 – Decorating Manor
December 15 – Manor Christmas Party
December 17 – Christmas Train
Classification talks are always the BEST meetings. Thank you Anthony for your great presentation. It is always so good to get to know our fellows Rotarians better and we are lucky to have you in our Rotary Club.
Classification Talk – Anthony Sandler
The club was able to get to know Anthony much better.
Anthony hails from Ontario, moving to Port Moody two years ago as his wife, Katy, wanted to return to her roots in the lower mainland. Anthony met Katy in Toronto in 2008, they were married in 2011, and have a 4-year-old son, Matt.
Anthony spoke about his deep roots in music and in investment management. His Grandmother, Ruth Lowe, is a renowned songwriter. After the death of her first husband she wrote the song "I'll Never Smile Again", first heard on the CBC. Ruth passed a copy of the tune to a saxophone player in the Tommy Dorsey band. Dorsey thought the tune had much merit, and arranged it for his very young singer, Frank Sinatra. It was Sinatra's first hit, and launched Sinatra on his phenomenal career. Later she wrote the lyrics for still another Frank Sinatra hit, Put Your Dreams Away. (Frank's 'signature' song, which was also played at his funeral).
Anthony’s paternal grandfather, Nat Sandler, was the first Jewish Canadian with a seat on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Father, Stephen Sandler, had a near 50-year career as one of Canada most successful Investment Advisors.
Anthony has pursued music and investment management/wealth management as his vocation. He has a degree in music from McGill University, played in a band for 25 years, recorded and album and briefly owned a recording studio. Eventually, he came to work with father and brother in the Wealth Management business. He now works as an independent dealer with Mackie Research in Vancouver.
Anthony was motivated to join Rotary through the life of another Grandfather, Ed Jackson. Ed was a long-time member of the Vancouver Fire Department and a Shriner. He devoted his life to community service which was a source of inspiration to Anthony
President Cleone thanked Gary Wiggins for his many years of leadership and support from within the club, and for his big voice and ability to open our meetings and our minds with energy every Wednesday morning.
President Cleone also thanked Claire Lambert for her ongoing support for the club “behind the scenes” and ability to put our club into the public eye with effective media and social media content and strategy.
Alan K talked about Search for the Perfect Pint
Legacy Project - PP Mike
Submission of Legacy Projects ideas is now closed. The committee will now review. Mike P. anticipates that an overview on each idea will be provided to the club between now and Christmas.
Guess what? PP Pete is starting the Hockey Pool
Hockey Pool
Peter encouraged everyone to participate in the hockey pool. He provided some advice for picking players – but agreed that it may, in fact not help you at all. Do your best and have fun. See his email for further instructions.
Port Moody Rotary has wrapped up 5 years of hosting RIBFEST in Port Moody. Thanks to everyone for their support. This community event has been a great success.
Our 3 year agreement/partnership with the City of Port Moody ended in 2019.
The Rotary club will have a delegation presenting to council on October 15th at 7PM. We will be asking council to extend their partnership for another 5 years with Rotary so RIBFEST can continue in 2020 and beyond.
This meeting is open to the public, if you would like to show your support for RIBFEST going forward please attend this meeting from 7-7:30 to show your support.
President Cleone was back in the chair after visiting her new grand baby in Colorado.
Meghan is back from her extended holiday which included hiking through both Spain and Portugal.
Ken Kuhn, retired teacher and champion for vaccines and elder health. Ken is our guest speaker today
Taylor Davies joins us for the first time. He has sought out Rotary as an opportunity for community service. His grandfather was a Rotarian in Burnaby. Taylor works with Moneris (electronic financial transactions).
Rotary RIPs
Rips was a great success. Thanks to Bill for co-ordinating with the city. Glen, Gladys, Anthony, Bill and Jason joined 38 others in ripping out all sorts of nasty invasive species (mostly English Ivy).
Legacy Project
Deadline for project ideas is October 16.
Cleone recognized Brian Dunne for his quiet constant service to our Club
Brian Dunne is the quiet silent type. President Cleone doesn't let him go without honouring him.
Michael played President last week and President Cleone thanked him for that and all what he does for Rotary. Michael's ongoing help moving our Club into new technologies at RIBFEST and our day to day transactions is so much appreciated .
Haney Rotary – Casino Theme Night – October 16 (@Meadow Gardens).
Buffet and Casino Games
Rotary Learning Institute (Parts 1, II and III)
RLI provides an opportunity to enrich Rotary learning through sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout our District. RLI is provided in 3 levels. Information gained at RLI will greatly enhance your Rotary journey. Sign up on the District 5050 website. Training will take place:
Nov 02, 2019 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunrise Banquet & Conference Centre
5640 188th Street
Surrey, BC
District Foundation Dinner
Nov 15, 2019 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
36035 N Parallel Road
Abbotsford, BC
Guest Speaker:
Rotarian Lee Harman, Peking to Paris.
The story of how Lee, Bill & Miss Vicky Crossed the Finish Line.
Cost: $60 CDN
No Host Bar 5:30PM Full Buffet Dinner 6:30PM
50/50 Draw
Dress: Business (Jacket & Tie)
World Polio Day
World Polio Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 24th October 2019 globally, to generate awareness towards eradication of polio as well as to commemorate the efforts of thousands of employees of WHO and other volunteers committed to the eradication of Polio.
The Coquitlam Sunrise Club is holding a breakfast meeting on October 22th at the Poirer Rec. Centre. ICBC will be there to inform everyone on the changes that ICBC have made to our car insurance for this year.
We will have NO CLUB Meeting on the morning of Wednesday, October 23. Instead we will have a club Pub night on the evening of October 23 at the St. James Well. Burger and Beer with proceeds to End Polio. This will be considered as a club meeting for those who aren’t able to make the Sunrise Club’s morning meeting. NOTE this fun night will be opened up to other Clubs and is open to any and all family and friends—more the merrier!!
Decorating Eagle Ridge Manor for Christmas Nov. 16th
Guest Speaker – Ken Khun – Vaccinations
Guest speaker was Ken Kuhn who has been a Tri-Cities resident for 40 years. He’s taught in SD43, at BCIT and UBC. In retirement he is deeply involved in improving the lot of Seniors in the Tri-Cities. He wrote a UBCM grant for the City of Port Moody for Age-Friendly Community research and initiatives which is being conducted by Kate Milne (Last week’s guest).
As we age our immune system weakens (immunosenescence). This means we become less able to resist some diseases on our own. New research is bringing on new high dose vaccinations which are covered in some provinces but not others.
Ken remined us that although were a good looking group there are few of in the crowd who actually get a year older, each and every year. With aging comes a few changes.
Most importantly our immune systems start to weaken – immunosenescence
Immunosenescence refers to the gradual deterioration of the immune system brought on by natural age advancement. It involves both the host’s capacity to respond to infections and the development of long-term immune memory, especially by vaccination. This age-associated immune deficiency is ubiquitous and found in both long- and short-living species as a function of their age relative to life expectancy rather than chronological time. It is considered a major contributory factor to the increased frequency of morbidity and mortality among the elderly.
Ken is involved with a number of groups that promote vaccines to protect against certain illnesses, particularly those that create significant health risks for older persons.
Ken focused on the following illnesses and vaccines. Talk to your Dr. about them.
Shingles:
Zostavax – Cost $175, 55% efficacy and decreases over time. [5 years] recommended to start at 60 years, with 55% efficacy.
Shingrix – Cost $300 and is long lasting. It is given in 2 doses 2-6 months apart, costs $150.00 per dose, can be started at 50 years old, is approximately 95% effective.
Pneumonia (consider both shots)
PNEUMONIA: Prevnar 13 administered as a single dose in the arm or leg muscle helps prevent pneumonia, bacteraemic pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. Costs $125.00. Pneumovax 23 free flu shot helps prevent pneumonia caused by 23 different strains.
Prevanar 13 – Cost $125 - administered as a single dose in the arm or leg muscle helps prevent pneumonia, bacteraemic pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.
Pneumovax 23 (publicly funded) helps prevent pneumonia caused by 23 different strains.
Influenza
For those age 65+ a High-Dose Flu Vaccine is available with 4 times the antigen of a standard dose to help off-set the weakening of our immune system as we age. Effective for those with pre-existing underlying chronic conditions. Costs $75.00. NOTE National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) recommends High-Dose TIV for adults over 65 years. ***Also be aware the flu shots will be in limited supply early this season due to high demand. It will be late October-early November for regular free shots and into December for High-Dose.
This is a great opportunity to see what ICBC is doing and for you to ask questions.
PP Ian
Interactors....
In the next couple of months we are hoping to collect used clothing and non-perishable items so that we can host a homeless drive in November, hopefully in a soup kitchen where we can have non-perishable items and used clothing available for people to take what they need, as well as offer anyone who come through with a warm meal. We would really appreciate any donations people could offer, as well as any possible contacts that you think may help us towards our goal.
Thank you on behalf of interact,
Addi Bell and Tylers Owens
Rotary RIPS was a great success. Thank you to Glen and Gladys for the photos. Looks like everyone had a great time. Good job Rotary
George Balzer -Summer Sunday's. A few tickets still available for Eagle Eyes Christmas concert on Sunday December 8th, 2019. Inlet theatre. www.summersundays.ca
Yolanda Broderick & Gene Vickers - founding member and Past President of our Rotary Club
As part of the Age Friendly Steering Committee, we want to reach out to as many residents 55 plus and over as well as caregivers and ask for their ideas and suggestions, as we develop an Age Friendly Plan for our city.
The deadline is November 1st.
Aziz Saleh - soon to be member of our Rotary Club
Our guest speaker this morning was our own Reza Jafari
Classification talks are the best way to get to know our fellow Rotarians and I think we just scratched the surface this morning with Reza. Reza is motivated to succeed and help others and that was very evident while he was speaking. He is an immigrant from Iran and of course when he arrived he did not know English very well. He struggled to 'fit in' to this great 'Canadian life' that he had heard of before he arrived. He tried out for the basketball team in High School and although he had never played basketball in his life, they took him on the team because he was tall. Reza then went to the school everyday at 6:30am to practice and he won the 'most improved' basketball player that year. That is just one of his stories.....Thank you Reza for sharing your very young life with us and we are looking forward to working with you on our Rotary projects. We are very lucky to have you in our Rotary Club.
The Coquitlam Sunrise Club is holding a breakfast meeting on October 26th at the Poirer Rec. Centre. ICBC will be there to inform everyone on the changes that ICBC have made to our car insurance for this year. This will be a very informative meeting and if you would like to attend, please register so they will know the number of people for breakfast.
Want to know more about the upcoming changes? Join us October 22nd for our morning meeting with ICBC. DM for RSVP $20 includes breakfast, presentation and donation to World Polio Day 24/10. Email: rjmoody@shaw.ca to register.
RIPS is coming up.....please register on line with the City of Port Moody.
Also Bill spoke about the seminar coming up for Aging Adults.
Sgt. at Arms Darrell brought it to our attention how nice it is that the 2 Dan's /Danne sat together and even dressed the same Dan G gave us our monthly Rotary Minute.
Interactors Car Wash. Events such as a car wash fundraiser are fun and a great way to give back to our community. They raised a total of $173.50 from this event. Thank you to everyone who came.
The Rotary RIPS event is Saturday October 5 starting at Noons Creek.
Interact has a food drive and clothing drive going on, if you can remember to bring in your items and a food donation each week that would be great.
Thank you MIKE for organizing the Port Moody TERRY FOX RUN and thank you to all the volunteers. Funds raised just shy of 20K!
12k of that was online donations!
Claire asked for everyone to please send her anything that they would like posted on Social media directly so she can do a better job with posts.
Mike P spoke about getting in your submissions for our legacy project.
Steve was recognized for his help with the Interactors
Kay Woo was recognized for her organization and help with RIBFEST and the Toy library. We are so lucky to have them both!
Dan G. spoke of 404 Container leaving for the Philippines and was focused on Literacy.
(Also thank you Kay, Cleone, Linda, Danne, Michael & Bill for cleaning up the lockup!, )
Coreen reminded us of a few things we need:
A lead for the Halloween Blood Drive - Would YOU like to do this? Please let Coreen know
Face painting help needed for the Christmas train - Vida is a great teacher
Little Library Varnish Volunteer - Who has a paint brush? and would like to help out?
Our Guests were plentiful today - Lots of young men from CABE as well as 2 advisors and Cindy Seddon. Amazing Program and looking to expand their Kitchen into a working kitchen as well as a mentor mens program like they have for the girls.
We presented Cindy a Good Citizen award in 2001.....
Our very own Mike Clay was once again the organizer of the Port Moody Terry Fox Run. Well done Mike and well done Rotary Club of Port Moody for showing up to help set up and do the registration. There was a great crowd and the rain held off.
Brewer's Row is a huge supporter of the Terry Fox Run and donated to the run.
Guests this week: Douglas Dunn from SOS Children's Village
Douglas spoke about his experiences with SOS Children's Village.
From their website is this information:
We provide homes, a supportive community, and programs to help foster children and youth in need grow into caring, self-reliant adults.
SOS Children’s Village BC is one of 559 Villages around the world, and is the only SOS Children’s Village in Canada. We provide a unique and proven model of foster care separate from the provincial system.
We support foster children and vulnerable youth because we believe every child should belong to a family and grow with love, respect, and security.
The statistics show that we as a society are failing our children. SOS Children’s Village BC effectively meets the needs of those at-risk youth who are the key to our future.
10,500
In British Columbia there are over 10,500 children who do not live with their biological parents
40%
Of youth in care, only 40% will graduate within 2 years of expected graduation date; at our Village we have a 100% graduation rate
61%
In British Columbia 61% of children in care are Indigenous, but only 9% of the general child population is Indigenous
SEVEN
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SOS Children’s Village BC is part of SOS Children’s Villages, the largest non-governmental, non-denominational child development organization in the world. SOS Children’s Villages has existed for 70 years with a presence in 136 countries and 559 Villages, with a seat at the UN to be the voice for the rights of children everywhere. SOS Children’s Village BC was founded in 1986 as a grassroots response to deficiencies in the provincial foster care system characterized by frequent placement breakdowns and moves for children and youth, and the separation of siblings into different homes. Even today, the state of foster care remains a “North American epidemic”, as described by local former foster child Tom Watson.
Foster children are frequently at risk of emotional disturbances, delayed social development, and poor educational performance. Foster parents who raise these children require ongoing special resources and support. SOS Children’s Village BC enhances the development and healing of foster children with a holistic framework that addresses their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. We ensure long term stability with a strong focus on transition to adulthood programming and aging out of care.
He also talked about the 4 pillars Mom is the heart of the home Keep siblings together A safe home A village
Will be a fun time. We have registered for the Thursday night BBQ and the Friday morning Breakfast and sail on Lake Harrison. Lots of options for sure. Come join us:
Al & Alan swam in the BC Summer Games.....Way to go you guys. We have true athletes in our midst. Between Alan and Al they brought home 2 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze Medals. Way to go guys !!! We are proud of you both.
Bill talked about RIPS.....sign up on line please
Linda thanked everyone for coming out to the 20th Anniversary party for our Rotary Club.
Sunday December 8th, 2019 at Inlet Theatre from 4-6 pm - First concert is sold out.
Eagle Eyes’ are a Tribute to one of the most legendary Rock & Roll Bands of all time ‘The Eagles’. When the fans and soon to be fans witness an “Eagle Eyes” performance it is quite evident that the love and respect that the members of Eagle Eyes have for the band they pay tribute to is first and foremost and is the core reason they love to perform the vast catalogue of hits that the Eagles have produced over their Rock N Roll Hall of Fame career.
The four members of Eagle Eyes have over 120 years of combined experience as professional touring musicians honing their musical and vocal skills.
David spoke to us about the upcoming YMCA in the Tri-Cities.....You can really hear the passion in his voice. Thanks David for telling us about your work and the work of the YMCA. Great job.
Rotary and the YMCA share common values, long histories and are both sustained by people of action, looking outward across local and global communities to solve problems and take action to create lasting change.
In his presentation David shared a list of commonalities between the two volunteer led organizations, some history of the YMCA, and the issues the YMCA is working to solve. He also shared the plans to begin to serve the Tri-Cities in a much bigger way from a new YMCA facility to be built in Burquitlam. He supplied this text for the newletter.
"Today's families are vulnerable, facing more barriers to success than previous generations, the high cost of living, and lack of affordable programs and services prevents them from reaching their potential. The health of people is also in decline, with kids less and less active and chronic disease on the rise. Isolation is affecting 50% of those living in the lower mainland, preventing them from thriving and creating a hardening of attitudes that disrupts community.
The YMCA is here to address these issue and give everyone an opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive.
The YMCA is perhaps the one charity with a mission for Children and Youth that supports the whole community. Beginning at a young age we provide activities, socialization, swim lessons, camps and sports to kids, and building connections between kids and families. As youth grow and develop they need a place that welcomes them, connects them with others and give them the skills they need to thrive in a changing world. Through their good and difficult times the YMCA is there for youth providing meaningful connections and growth opportunities. We are often the first place youth find volunteer opportunities and first jobs; volunteering and working as children’s program instructors, day camp counsellors, swim instructors and lifeguards provides responsibility and leadership skills that transfer easily into their chosen careers.
Like Rotary, the YMCA is a worldwide movement to fill needs in communities. Through the YMCA World Alliance YMCAs in developed countries help YMCAs around the world to have great impact in their communities. In recent years our YMCA has had partnerships with YMCAs in Ethiopia and Ecuador, launching training programs, delivering computers and health equipment, building schools and fighting AIDS.
Locally, in the Tri-Cities we host community based, medically supervised programs for people recovering from heart attack and stroke, we give students an opportunity to solve the issues that see them suspended or at risk of suspension from school, and we have trained high school counsellors to lead a YMCA developed program to reduce anxiety and address emerging mental health issues in teens and youth.
A YMCA “Centre of Community”, the facility we will open in Burquitlam, will be an open, welcoming, shared community space that will become the YMCA's Hub from which to serve. Whether new to Canada, a single parent, a senior, or someone who was born and raised in the lower mainland – people of all ages, abilities, income levels, races, genders, sexual orientation and religions will be welcomed to come together to create a supportive community, and to give back to community.
The YMCA is led by volunteers, serving both at a board and day to day programming levels, where volunteers lead and serve in children’s programs, adult programs, and around the community.
Locally the YMCA serves at over 200 locations from Sechelt to Hope, with programs to improve the lives of many. These include: • Health, Fitness and Aquatics • Child Care • Summer Camps and Outdoor Education • Child & Family Development • Health Management • Youth Engagement • Education and Training • Employment Services • Immigrant Services • Global Initiatives
Since its inception in London England 175 years ago the YMCA has sought to be innovative and fill needs in community. We continue this approach today, with YMCAs creating and sharing countless programs that other YMCAs can adopt to address needs unique to their local communities.
Wasn't that a party? WOW, our Rotary Club is 20 years old and we had a great party. Thanks to all who helped put this together. President Cleone who along with Dave Stone put the slide show together. Patty, Gayle, Cleone and myself had fun going through all those photos.
Gary, you did a fantastic job as MC, kept the night flowing as you always do. AND thank you & Hazel for all the name tags....it worked perfect.
Thanks to Michael for our IT equipment at the door....that makes life so much easier and thanks for taking the photos of everyone.
One thing I am sorry for was that I didn't recognize, Alan Schmelzel, Gayle Carter and Gary Wiggins as Charter Members. I meant to do that and did not......
It was great to see Past Presidents attend: Ron Baker came from the Island, Keith Vernon and of course Gene Vickers who started it all and Honorary Member Bernie & Flora Pregler.
In the end we had 88 people attend.... thanks to Greg Garrison for helping us get the Vancouver Golf Club as our venue. They did a great job.
Thanks to everyone who attended.....it was FUN....
Hugs to all
Linda ;o)
PS. Thanks to PPGray Giovannetti for the wonderful words you sent....
I hope I didn't forget anyone !!
These are the Charter members still active in our Club.
President Cleone's Thank you...
YAY TEAM!
Thanks everyone for coming out last night. It was a happy chatty celebration with friends where we watched the slide show of smiling faces through the years on the screen and heard about some of our accomplishments.
We have a lot to be proud of whether you just joined or have been in this club that has been happily contributing to our community locally or internationally for 20 years!
I would like to give a special thanks to the committee:
Gary who was Master of Ceremonies
Linda and Gayle for going through alllllll those photographs and who searched out what we could find (where is the capsule???) for the memorabilia table
Patty for going through photographs
Dave Stone for putting together a program with the photographs
Michael Berrisford for of course being there when we needed him and helping with the slide show, tablets and cash box etc
Al Schmelzel for brainstorming
This committee was just an example of a team that we have in our club that makes everything work with a smile!
Another good day at the Rotary Club of Port Moody when we inducted Reza Jafari . Welcome to our Club Reza and thank you to Gene Vickers for introducing us to him.
David Woollven spoke about the new and exciting YMCA that should have shovels in the ground this year.
Guests were:
Former Rotarian and Past President. Gene Vickers
Bill spoke about RIPS... Save the date and sign up on line.
AG Al has tickets for 'FIND THE PERFECT PINT'.....Let's get out and support the Coquitlam Club.
PP Gayle seems to be our 'Librarian' and is taking good care of our Little Lending Library. These are Gayle's comments:
'The little lending library is doing really well keeping books and trading. I went today and put some kids books in and it was almost full. I think people are really using it well. Great project started in Trudy ‘s year as President.
Posted by Coreen Rodger Berrisford on Aug 31, 2019
It's always a good Rotary Day when you have the District Governor come to visit and he 'inducts' two new members. Thank you DG Brad Whittaker !!! and WELCOME to the Rotary Club of Port Moody, Anthony & Jason.
Guests this week were:
DG Brad Whittaker
Fellow Rotarian and guest from Oro Valley Rotary Club - Marc Snow
DG Brad did the Member Induction for Anthony Sandler and Jason Lyne. He told them to get to know the people of your club quickly, he encouraged them to immediately get involved in club and district events, don’t wait to be asked to get involved, brag about your new status and bring guests participate in youth exchange. Wear your Rotary pin everywhere. Check out Rotary clubs at all locations and know that you make Rotary stronger by bringing your talents, skills and passions.
He suggested to let the 4-way Test be your guide.
Anthony Sandler and his family, Katy and MathewSandler
Jason Lyne
Steve's Dad, Joe Witiuk whom we all aspire to be like at 95 years young
DG Brad gave away 2 Paul Harris Fellows this week for People of 'action'
AG & Past President Al Stjernegaard
and Past President Linda Balzer [grateful, thank you so much]
Speaker District Governor Brad Whittaker
Brad Whittaker gave a brief history of how Rotary has changed since 1905 with new technology but not in our core values. Rotary International undertook a consultation and have a new vision statement
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
Rotary started in 1905 – change and the pace of change has increased especially with new technology but the need for core values has not changed. Rotary International did a consultation process and have a new vision statement – unite and take action to create long lasting change across the globe in, our community and ourselves.
Action plan
Increase our impact Polio – 350K cases to start, now only in areas where Rotary has not had a chance to work - Afghanistan and Pakistan are where these remaining polio victims are there are local residents working with Rotary although it is very dangerous. residents– as of last week Nigeria declared polio free. The model works well.
Expand our reach – get more people involved. Stories show people why to join Rotary.
Enhance participant engagement – have great time – make a difference. Last year lost more than any before in Rotary. Ensure new members they get the experience they expect.
Increase our ability to adapt – try new ways of doing things, give new Rotarians what they need, opportunities for leadership, diverse voices and simplify how we operate. Zones, districts what structure do we actually need? Leverage partnerships to connect the world and deliver on goals like Polio Plus. Presidential Citation is now renamed as the Rotary Citation for the Club Strategic Plan.
Rotary Connects the World
Grow Rotary, Membership, Public Image and Foundation (Rotary Foundation – Charity Navigation rated 100 out of 100). Give to annual or share fund half comes back to District grants the other half for Global Grants. Global (10K to 35K) August 31 is the deadline this year. Connect with other clubs – District can be local or International. Adjudication committee, remember as it is a competitive process there is more demand than funds. The Port Moody Belize project is a global grant potential.
New membership models. Agricultural producers in one area have only 10 to 12 meetings a year. Each club decides what the membership should look like.
Build new Rotary and Rotaract Clubs – Where there is Rotary there is less poverty, disease and improved literacy. Rotarians break things – cycle of poverty through microloans contributing to economically sustainable communities. 90% of loans go to women to get things done. They break the soil to increase sanitation and provide clean water. Break the seal on polio vaccines and break through impassable roads to get to a village without electricity with solar panels. They Break barriers for girls education – sanitation barriers removed.
Bring your Families into Rotary – 4 way test, integrity, diversity,
Provide a Viable path to Rotary Leadership –
Rotary before United Nations – UN has 75th anniversary– Honolulu special day
Brad encourages us to:
Strive to help each Rotarian and club to have an impactful and fun rotary year.
Put more into Rotary
Learn more about Rotary
Become Involved beyond the Club- Rotary Events
Big West Rotaract Conference
Foundation Dinner – Abbotsford Nov 15th
District Assembly Surrey April 4
District Conference – Harrison Hot Springs – April 30 to May 3
Peace Conference – California Jan 17 & 18
International Convention Honolulu June 6-11
Rotary Action Groups
Literacy
Hearing
Malaria
Microfinance
Water and Sanitation
Peace
Endangered Species
Multiple Sclerosis
Polio Survivors
Health Education
Fellowship Groups – Rotary connects the world
Home Exchange
Motorcycling
Hiking
Rv
Wine
Re-discover passion to Build Rotary – take on larger projects, get our hands dirty by being actively involved, impact in what we do and bring our families along – lets have fun doing it.
Video – Harrison Hot Springs District Conference – Join the adventure – white water rafting, cruise on the lake canoe or kayak – historical tour, Sandpiper golf course before the event. Explorer, MS traveller, Dean Roeurs, Rwanda Genocide survivor and peace scholar. Paul Chappel – Alabama, West Point tour in Iraq – Peace Fellow.
$325 CND will have great music and drama
Let's see how many people from our Club will go. We know we have 2 campers for sure and I'll bet more will camp. It will be a fun time for sure!!! Who's in??
How can we determine if we are making right decisions? A proven guide we can follow is something called the 4 Way Test.
Originally conceived by Herbert J. Taylor in the early 1932, it was a part of a plan to save the Club Aluminum Products distribution company from bankruptcy. He felt the first job was to set policies for the company that would reflect the high ethics and morals God would want in any business. During some time in prayer, the following 24 words came to him.
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
It was later adopted by Rotary International in the 1943 when Taylor was International President and he offered it to the organization. It remains today a central part of the permanent Rotary structure throughout the world, and is held as the standard by which all behaviour should be measured. The test has been promoted around the world and is used in myriad forms to encourage personal and business ethical practices.
As for Club Aluminum Products, after introducing the 4 Way Test to each of it’s employees and setting it as the company standard of operation, in 20 years it went from a bankrupt condition to paying its debts in full, paying its stockholders over one million dollars in dividends and a value of over two million dollars.
Brief, simple and easy to memorize, the 4 Way Test is a surefire guide for making right decisions.
Coreen was acting President this week. Her quote was:
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change” Wayne Dyer
Guests this week were:
Clayton Anderson - First time guest but not new to Rotary - He has helped us for 2 years with the Parking at RIBFEST.
Dave Stone's 18th Year with our Rotary Club
Reza Jafari - Proposed member and Reza's 4th meeting
Guest Speaker - PDGJohn Anderson from District 5040
John Anderson spoke to us about the Africa projects he has been involved in with clubs in District 5040. The 2 districts covered were Mchakos and Kitui about 6 hours outside of Nairobi. The Vocational Project included bringing computer equipment to the districts but it seems some of the teachers are not comfortable enough to actually use the new equipment in their classes so the project was increased to help training the teachers to be more confident.
Team included 6 teachers from Richmond, Burnaby, Smithers(2) and others didn’t know each other ahead but settled into a well-oiled machine as soon as they got together. March this year they went to Nairobi and on to their target districts. Very remote. They were named the “Zebra Team” because they brought black and white together. Worked at 4 schools. S.E. Kenya University was involved in the grant and involved in the followup job making sure the program is sustainable. 2 teachers from each of the 4 schools are being trained to be comfortable setting up and trouble-shooting the computers. The Canadian teachers practice team teaching—observe 1 day then work with the teachers then go to the rooms to team teach.
Kenya is in the process of changing their curriculum throughout the country but the teachers on the ground are getting minimal training. Most of the kids board at their school. They are given a bed but they are responsible for bringing their own mattress plus bed linens. S.E. Kenya University has over 800 teacher candidates. In many schools, as Cleone told us, there are up to 100 students per classroom. Planning seems to happen on the run.
This Fall (November) there are 11 teachers coming to exchange to the schools the Canadian teachers came from. It will be a great shock to many as some will need to go to schools in Smithers and it will be very cold and snowy.
PDG John's walking stick that was gifted to him in Kenya. They said the Zebra was like his team, they brought the Black & White together.
Nice to see PP Al S back from his vacation
Car Free Day was a great success. Thank you to all who came out to Volunteer. Thanks to Alan K who once again 'led the charge'. Great job everyone.
And guess what Bill was doing?
Summer Sunday's going well....Rotary is very visible
--Vida’s Packing Party August 28th 6pm everyone welcome there will be a number of stations where Days for Girls Kits will be packed.
--20th Anniversary party for our Club will be held on September 5th at the Vancouver Golf Club on Austin Rd. from 5-9PM. Sign up for your tickets today.
--Looking for volunteers for registration tables at the Terry Fox run on Sunday morning September 15th. It is a short commitment—arrive about 8am and done by 10ish.
--Afternoon on the 15th there will be a “thank you” party for the owners of the Gallery Bistro at the Legion. They were burned out during the fire and will be retiring.
--Received a thank you letter from the Soroptomists who use the grant money we gave them this year to help them support Bea’s Closet.
Guests this week were: Proposed members Anthony Sandler and Jason Lyne.
Aziz Saleh from Markham Ontario has just moved here, 9 year member of Rotary and presented our club with his Banner
Richard and Carol Hobson
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Danne & Peter came up with a great idea, and Danne presented Bill a plaque as our GREEN TEAM LEADER for 2019
Vida, DAYS FOR GIRLS packaging party. - Lebanon, Afghanistan refugees camp, Kenya are where these are going Wednesday 28th @ 6pm BYOB Sinclair building
Isabella- South Africa global grant looks like it’s going ahead for a Hospice in Grahamstown.
We sang Happy Birthday to Mike today......why was he? We all know why....because he is a great guy.
Mike - legacy project submissions deadline date: October 16, 2019 submission form on ClubRunner. Put down all your ideas for this Legacy Project.
'The sky is the limit. '
Whatever you believe would be a great Legacy for our City of Port Moody, tell us about it, so we can consider the possibilities. The more submissions the better.
Car Free Day - Was Sunday August 18th.
Paul will Co-chair Vocational Service with Meghan
Steve has got a bank account for the interact club Coquitlam Library is where the Interacts meet.
Global grant is being submitted for Belize. Glen and Al have done an outstanding job putting this Global Grant together.
We are looking for President Nominee. If you think that you would like to be the President of our Rotary Club of Port Moody in 2021-22 please let us know. We would love to talk with you about it.
Cleone spent the day with the Inspiration Bob Blacker from 'Right to Read'. Bill and Cleone were picking up shelves to put all the toys in the lockup in Burnaby.
Toy library
Yashar, was our Guest speaker educating us on Cuba and the medical equipment and resources they need. Truly incredible and inspirational.
Darrell will send an email in youth exchange in the very near future.
Rotary RIPS will be Saturday October 5. Bill is coordinating.
Can you believe that it is the 20th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Well it is, and we are having a party, AND we would like you to join us in celebrating this milestone as we gaze at the past 20 years and look to the next 20 years of serving our local communities with big smiles.
Come re-connect with former Rotarians and some of the people we have helped in the past 20 years and people who have helped us.
We hope to see you on Thursday, September 5th, 2019
Posted by Coreen Rodger Berrisford on Aug 13, 2019
Guests: Krista Burnham, & Jason Lyne
Random Acts of Kindness –Linda - $67 - nothing yet?
Ticket Activity – Peter Cuthbert final results were $32 won and Alan Kabatoff had the closest guess to the amount and won the gift basket.
Speaker: Darryl Burnham International Exchange Student Program
Rotary Youth Exchange – Hosting students – need a decision quickly to start contacting schools and organizing for next Fall.
Start with Fall’s outbound student selection – 2020 and inbound student at same time.
Purpose – to increase international understanding
The students we have sent out have done very well and were excellent ambassadors for Canada. They become fluent in 2nd language.
International Student Exchange first began in 1929 in Copenhagen – initiated in North American 1939.
The Port Moody Club has been quite active and has sent 16 students from Port Moody
Late June early July – hosted by Rotarians ideally or sometimes outbound student’s family. Attend club – high school. It’s a District to District exchange, the District has final approval of inbound and outbound. Each host family has a student for 3 months or so we need 3 to 4 host families. Sunrise Coquitlam is interested in participating as well. There is a summer program as well.
If you send a student you must host a student.
A Club Rotary Counsellor will be assigned to support the student and host families.
We have had to send a couple back. (Open ticket).
Grade 10 to 11 when applying, it takes quite awhile to get into place.
Host clubs pay Rotary fees, monthly allowance, bus passes and incidentals about $5,000 a year. Families also pay about $5,000 for travel etc.
Students must have own bedroom, become part of the family including the rules, participate in Rotary meetings, follow Code of Conduct.
Goal is to get the youth engaged in school and community – Thomas won outstanding athlete of year in grade 11 – participation, and Marlene played girls Rugby.
Sometimes Rotarians get to connect with them back in their homes. Darrell shared many warm and special experiences of visiting with previous students at their homes in Europe. Linda also shared the ongoing connection that she has with some of the exchange students.
If you are interested in 'hosting' a student, please let Darrell know as soon as possible. This is an outstanding program with many many rewards.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody's tent is very well used at Summer Sundays.
Club Service & Membership Meeting at the Legion....
This is this year’s theme for the Rotary Club of Port Moody and we so deserve this celebratory cry.
We just treated Port Moody, Metro Vancouver and beyond to RIBFEST from July 19-21st. What a party! The music was fantastic, the ribs were delicious, the beer was cold and plentiful and the kids had a blast in the Family Fun Zone.
With over 60,000 people having fun, it is our biggest free community event and our biggest fundraiser at the same time.
Here is the amazing team that made it such a success!
RIBFEST Manager – Al Stjernengaard
DIRECTORS
Logistics – Alan Schmelzel
Music – George Balzer
Sponsors – Mike Clay
Volunteers – Linda Balzer
Marketing – Claire Lambert, Phoenix
Cash/Finances – Trish McPhail, Steve Witiuk and Mike Poznanski
Wrist Bands and Donations & ID Checkers – Gayle Carter
Green Team – Bill Lawrie & Rhonda Russell
Bar- Rob Bodner Meghan Lahti
VIP area – Paul
Rib Valet- Coreen and Michael Berrisford
IT Support - Michael Berrisford
Ribber Liaison – Ian McPhail
Rib Judging – Terry
Corn Hut – Rotaractors
Pop – Coquitlam Club
Raffle – Coquitlam Sunrise Club
Parking – Glen Brown, Brian Wormald & Clayton Anderson and Port Coquitlam Club
Family Fun Zone – Cleone Todgham
Photography - Terril Bodner & Ann Hulbert
The amount of planning, problem solving, creative thinking, inspiring others and number of meetings that Al Stjernegaard and Alan Schmelzel accomplished exemplifies Rotary dedication!
The rest of the team put in crazy hours and I could go on and on for each one…. For example…. Linda… how many calls did you make for volunteers and still smile? Bill… how may steps did you take to ensure we composted as much as possible? Michael and Coreen, do you have any hair left sorting out the technical rib running process? etc…..
And those were just the directors! The whole club worked hard and I would like to congratulate you on your team spirit!
OUR SPONSORS - ONNI, Open Road Port Moody, Port Moody City of the Arts were our major sponsors and were so generous. We would like to thank all of our other sponsors both those that donated money and those that made in-kind donations. Without you we could never have enjoyed such a success.
Thank you also for all the community groups and businesses that hosted activities in the Family Fun Zone. It was great working with the Tri Cities Rotary Interact Club to host activities.
Our VOLUNTEERS – We had over 1,100 volunteer shifts covered by over 500 volunteers. You were amazing.
YAY Team! We did and there were a lot of happy smiles!
Build a Biz Kids is 100% a passion project for it’s founders & operators. The most common comment we hear is, “I wish we had a program like this when we were kids”, and we couldn’t agree more. BizKids Practical Education ASSN, or Build a Biz Kids, is focused on bringing practical skills to as many children and youth as possible. If in 20 years, our students can say, “I’m so glad I had a program like that when I was a kid”, then our mission has been accomplished.
Jason Lyne - Jason volunteered at RIBFEST and came to 'check us out'. Welcome
RIBFEST relief party was a success !!!
We missed everyone who could not make it. Thanks for all the food and good company.
Deck & dining room were full
Living room was full
Kitchen was full
The men who did all the work.....Danne & George
Sorry for those who were not in the photos....We have a great group that is for sure !!!!
Where do we start to thank you? There are so many moving parts in putting on an event like the Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST and one of the most important parts is YOU.
We could not put on this huge Community event without your support and your time. Many of you arrived early and stayed late and then came back the following day to help again.
We have estimated that over 60 thousand people came to the park over that RIBFEST weekend and you all helped make their experience the very best.
We hope you had a wonderful, FUN experience this year. The weather was perfect, the crowds were large, and the atmosphere was electric !!!
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we can make the area that you worked in better, please email us and let us know. We want our volunteers to have FUN and enjoy themselves.
Thank you again, and we look forward to your feedback.
AND if you would like to get involved with the Organizing Committee for 2020 Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST, please contact us.
Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2019 is over and it was a huge SUCCESS !!!!
Everyone pulled together and we got it done. THANK YOU Rotary Club of Port Moody.
We filled 1133+ volunteer shifts. We had 522 + volunteers with 5,292.5 + volunteer hours
We should be so proud of our Community that came together to make this event possible. Thank you to each and everyone of you.....
We are running a BAR with a constant of 900 people, a RESTAURANT that serves over 10,000 meals in a weekend with tables to be cleaned, a VIP area, a MUSIC Festival, a KIDS festival all in one weekend and
AND ....we are also running a Waste Reduction Centre that no other group does as well as we [BILL & RHONDA] do
AND ....we have a Judging contest on top of everything else.....
Cleone gonged the meeting in declaring that the bell was in the perfect key for O' Canada! Sadly it was in the Key of O for “Ouch”.
Guests:
Mr. Linda (George) Balzer – forgotten by the Prez, but not by us!
Heloise – Pad’s Puppy
Callaway Lambert
Anthony Sandler
Reza Zafari
Important announcements:
That it is not Michael Poznanski’s Birthday so we didn’t sing
Cleone attended the Area D president’s meeting with our exalted Assistant Governor Al Stjernegaard. The other clubs are recruiting our support for their particular fundraising activities.
On a serious note, Cleone announced that Jeannie has had her surgery and is in for a rough recovery and will need our club to come together to support her through her ongoing treatments.
Program:
All about RIBFEST – Al Stjernegaard convened a discussion of the plan for the next two days of setup and the various key stations.
They talked about lots of stuff, but I don’t know, I think I dozed off!
Pray for sunshine and no “glitches” AND your prayers WORKED !!!!
Visitors today were Anthony Sandler, his second meeting
and George Balzer here to support and remind us of Summer Sundays.
Our Rotary Tent was well used at Summer Sunday's first concert. Thanks to Danne & friends for helping put it up & to Cleone who came early to rake up 'goose poo'
We had RIBFEST final meeting ARIA 2. This meeting was for Logistics and Planning. Volunteer training will be Saturday
July 13th at Port Moody Rec. Centre, Arena 1 from 2:00 -4:00 PM. All Bar volunteers, VIP Bar, ID checkers, Cashiers, RIB VALET are invited to learn our new system. And this is what happened after the meeting !!!
Volunteer recruitment Brewery Walk next Friday, July 12th starting at Moody Ales, 5:30 pm If you can make it, and wear an old RIBFEST shirt if you can!!!
Camp Jubilee visit was this past Sunday. Several of our members went up to see what the camp is all about.
August 17 ,The Rotary President will be at Kwantlen College in Surrey 4-6pm. A great opportunity to meet the President!
A container was loaded and shipping to the Philippines last week. This container is full of books to start libraries all over the country. A past member Dale Shae was instrumental in collecting these books.
This year's President is Mark Daniel Maloney and is the Theme "Rotary Connects the World"
Please mark your calendars for August 12th..... there is a Club Service/ Membership meeting at Linda's
Dan is going to continue monthly with our "Rotary Minute" each month. Thanks Dan!
OOOPS what is he cleaning up now !!! Our Green Machine - Bill
Darrell Burnham is in charge of Speakers. Please help him find amazing people to highlight!
April 30 - May 3 is the District Conference in Harrison Hot Springs - book your RV spot now.....& maybe your hotel room too.
District Grant applications that we can give up to 10k US must be submitted to the end of Aug. So if you have any suggestion please advise!
Cleone did a great power point showing what everyone in the Club is doing and where YOU can help.
Cleone hosted her first meeting as President on time!!! Well done!
Our meeting was at Eagle Ridge Manor and oh my gosh what a spread they put on for us. We are grateful for the partnership we have will ERM and you can certainly feel the gratitude that they have for our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
We have donated over $227.000.00 over the 20 years of our Rotary Club and we are very proud of that.
This was President Ian's last official meeting and we all gave him a huge applause for his hard work this past year.
President Elect Meghan Lahti was not at our Installation night to receive her pins. Meghan will be President Elect for 2020-2021 and she is also taking on the role of Vocational Service. AG Al S. presented Meghan with her pins.
ERM showed us the equipment we have purchased for them, and The Hospital Foundation gave a short talk about what our new Emergency ward will look like very soon. Construction has started and the whole Community will all benefit from this improvement.
The Interactors were the Block Painting Party Heroes! They were busy setting up, inside the bin passing up blocks, painting the blocks and bin, photographing, interviewing, planning the lunch, prepping and serving the lunch, cleaning up afterwards. It was just fantastic!
Children delight in painting blocks and then stacking them in an ephemeral art display at our RIBFEST Fun Zone. We paint the blocks white each year and give them a fresh canvas. The Interactors liked that this saves on paper waste and trash and also simply want to help us.
In fact this year for their YMCA grant they actually catered an environmental lunch for the 28 volunteers. They bought locally, used compostable plates and cutlery took care of the green waste. They will be creating a video of the event and we are looking forward to seeing it at one of our club meetings.
We would like to thank everyone that came and helped - the 10 Interactors, their wonderful support team of – Maria Baez, the YMCA Provincial coordinator for YCan (YMCA community Action and Network part of Canada Service Core), Carly the president of the Port Coquitlam Rotary club, Patty and Don. We also had Linda Mross and Alex from the Langley club.
Danne Dunlop and I would like also to thank everyone from our club – Dan Gallant, Ian and Trish MacPhail, Coreen and Michael Berrisford, Vida Peterson, Glen and Marissa Brown, Al and Kathy Stjernengaard and family, David Woolven and Emma and Brian Wormwald!
We were cleaned up and finished lunch by 11:30!!! Most of that was the amazing volunteers but also our blocks are proving to be too popular and we will have to cut some more.
Guests today were Anthony Sandler, checking out Rotary. He is an Investment Advisor.
Youth Outreach Services Society, Mark Lindsay & Karen came to receive their $2500 cheque that will help fund the mobile drop in centre for youth and youth at risk for just over a month. They were very grateful.
Don't forget to tighten your LUG NUTS. Thanks Paul !!!
joined us to educate us on what it is, creating change for domestic violence.
Vida had a face painting class in Sinclair building. Looks like fun !!!
Peter reminded everyone to please actually open and respond to his email asking for Captains and Co-Captains for our club.
This is an important job each week, and if everyone does their part, the meeting will go very smoothly. Peter would like 2 more team 'captains'. That job is just reminding your team each week for 1 month [that's only 4 times] what their responsibility is. If you can't make it that week, please find someone to take your place.
Installation night at Saint Street Grill was to Celebrate Ian and Cleone.
Community News
You might recall that Talitha Koum Society president Mary O’Neill made a presentation to our club several months ago, in advance of TK’s gala. I though you and your members would like to know that TK has another event coming up soon, and we would be very pleased to see some Rotarians there; it’s the Set Her Free (Summer)—Butterfly Release taking place 1-3pm on June 29 at Blue Mountain Park. Buy/Reserve your butterfly for just $25 plus a small service fee. A family-friendly event featuring activities, entertainment by Tony Prophet, and a mass release! More info and tickets at www.talithakoumsociety.org. Thanks
Rotary Club of Port Moody Community Grant Thank you
Camp Jubilee invite:
Sunday July 7, 2019
Depart 10:00am from Rocky Point in Port Moody, return approximately 2:00pm
Lunch is included
Please RSVP and include names of each guest (we will need a head count for the boat run and lunch).
AND when you return around 2:00 you can stay at the park for the very first Summer Sundays Concert of the year.
Our Rotary tent will be put up for you to sit under. Great way to support both events.
A great day at the Port Moody Community Fair. Cleone did so much work on a Power Point and then we couldn't get it to work. Thanks Cleone for trying and the good news is we can use it for the 20th Anniversary Party. Cleone also went to the lock-up and got our banners.
We had a good turnout. Thanks to Reena for organizing us all:
Cleone, Gayle, Gladys, Peter, Bill [who wore 2 shirts], Jeannie and myself. We talked to many people and most new about RIBFEST and can hardly wait to come. We asked for volunteers and handed out Summer Sundays cards. All in all, very successful.
Gayle and I went to CABE to present the awards that the Soroptimist's gave out. What an amazing day. If you ever wondered about the money we have given to CABE, wonder no more. It was truly a wonderful afternoon. Thanks to the Soroptimist's for inviting us.
Our Guests this week were: Camp Jubilee
& Christine Poznanski
Here is a great photo of a good friend to the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Bob & Pat Knight. They were in Hamburg for the RI Convention and a man from Poland took the photo.
WOW what a day.....Beautiiful weather, great turnout for the Rotary Club of Port Moody, AND very generous people in our Community. Another record year......GREAT JOB.
We know we can't direct TRAFFIC very well, so our very own Paul will set up guidelines for next year. Thanks for all the great suggestions from everyone.
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Santa came by to see us !!! He is so good to support our Rotary Club in so many ways. Thanks Santa !!!
We would like to invite you and the Rotary Club of Port Moody to join us at the Longest Day 5K Run/Walk in support of West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation (www.wckfoundation.ca). West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation exists to create joy, community and exceptional experiences for kids and families tackling childhood cancer and blood disorders. This summer, WCK will run its first ever City Camp program in Surrey and Vancouver. City Camp has been developed specifically for kids receiving cancer and blood disorder treatment and gives them the opportunity to play all day and get cozy in their own beds each night. The second annual Longest Day 5K Walk/Run is coming up on Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm. This event is put on by Dragonfly Racing and $5 from each entry directly supports the WCK City Camp program. The run starts at Trasolini Field behind Port Moody Recreation Complex, and finishes at Rocky Point Park. It only costs $25 to register as an adult or $20 for 19 and under. There will also be lots of prizes available from local businesses! You can sign up for the run here: http://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/dragonfly-racing.html We also encourage you to create an individual or team fundraising page. All funds raised will directly support the WCK City Camp program. You can create a fundraising page here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/west-coast-kids-cancer-foundation/p2p/WCK-longestday-run/ We would be delighted to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact me at taylor@wckfoundation.ca.
Shred-a-thon was on Saturday and we had another RECORD year. Thanks to all who came out to help.
Block painting Party - June 23 @ 9am with a bbq at the Rotary World Help Building (Interactors will be helping too)
Vida - spoke of Rotary International Conference June 6-10 in Honolulu 2020, please give her your name if you have interest in going.
Eagle Ridge Manor sent us a Certificate acknowledging the 9k we have given recently in support for their community.
Pacific Scout Group came in to receive a grant of $1500 to go to their projects and will help again with Ribfest.
June 25, Bard on the Beach. Vida donated 2 tickets to be auctioned off. Glen is the proud recipient.
Community Fair Date is Saturday June 15 for those of you helping.
There was an International meeting last night that went well
Installation dinner is June 20, 5pm? At the Saint Street Grill.
Please remember to register yourself and your (paying) guest if you can make it!
Guests today were Speakers from Rotaractors speaking on behalf of RYL, Hector and Brayden, who spoke of how RYLA has helped them be better versions of themselves, helping others and want to continue with this for their journey's.
They explained what the 4 days entails though the steps to help others understand their potential. They also help at Ribfest.
Interactors, Devon, Nathanial and Anaya spoke of what the interactors do (12-18) and how they contribute through their learnings from Yale and being around each other and us! Many of them met at Yale. They also help at RIBFEST.
Some of their accomplishments are Random acts of kindness at the skytrain station, Garden project at Eagle Ridge Hospital, Shoreline Cleanup, Christmas Breakfast, Thanksgiving Breakfast and Rotary Rips. Also a donation of $500 to the Guatamala project! Amazing people!!! They would love to see some Rotarians attend their meetings at the Coquitlam Library on Wednesdays in the boardroom, they usually meet around 4pm.
Please ask Linda for posters if you can put some up around town, or towns you attend...your partners work or kids schools etc.
Don Evans passed away suddenly on May 20, 2019 while in Cuzco and preparing to hike into Machu Picchu with his wife Deborah Sankey.
For over 32 years Don had been active in Rotary, a world-wide volunteer organization of business and community leaders dedicated to:
giving back to the local community;
providing international aid;
fostering peace; and
supporting business and the professions.
He was a Past President of the Rotary Club of Vancouver (2002-2003) and had held many different positions with his club. He had been active in Rotary District 5040 with Strategic Planning for numerous clubs and for the District itself. He was also a member of the District Foundation Committee and a Rotary President Elect Training Seminar Trainer. Don was named Rotarian of the Year for District 5040 in 2014 and was District Governor for 2017-18. As such, and as a volunteer, he was responsible for overseeing the operations of 50 Rotary clubs in British Columbia as far-flung as Prince Rupert, the Cariboo, Sunshine Coast, Pemberton and Greater Vancouver; paying at least one personal visit with his wife Deb to each club during the 12 months of his term as District Governor. Don was a Rotary Paul Harris Society Member and a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Both Don and his wife Deb were also Bequest Society Members of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
Don was a graduate of Harvard Business School and established DJE Holdings Ltd. in 1998 following his retirement from BC Tel (now Telus) after 31 years with BC Tel in the telecommunications industry. In the past 20 years his work in leadership skills and business strategy had taken him throughout North America, to China, to much of Europe, and to a unique project as part of the peace process in Northern Ireland which involved working with the Police Service on their leadership and conflict resolution skills.
In addition to his involvement in Rotary, Don was a Past Chair of the Board of E-Comm 911 (Emergency Communications for Southwest B.C.), and was also a long time member of the Vancouver Board of Trade. He had a major passion for railways and railway preservation, and was President Emeritus of the West Coast Railway Association and a Director of the Association of Tourist Railways and Railway Museums.
He was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 for his active community involvement and was named 2005 Business Person of the Year by the Squamish Chamber of Commerce for his work with the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in that community. Recently, he was awarded the Caring Canadian Award which was presented March 4, 2016 by the Governor General of Canada.
A resident of North Vancouver, Don was married to wife Deb, has two children from a previous marriage and four grandchildren. He enjoyed classic cars (a one owner 1967 Nova SS!) hiking, photography, cycling and playing piano.
Don will be sorely missed by his family, many friends and business acquaintances and by the many people in the community who were beneficiaries of his volunteer work and the work of the organizations in which he took a leadership role.
Today's Guests were: Alan McBride, Granddad with a cause, Autism BC, Becs Brocken, Fund Development Manager, of Autism BC, & Grant Rigsby
Nice to see PP Alan back from their Adventure.
It is the 20th Anniversary of our Rotary Club of Port Moody and we would like YOU to please -
SAVE THE DATE
September 5th, 2019 , Cocktail Party at- Vancouver Golf Club.....6:00 - 9:00pm
Ticket price to be announced.
Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2019
Please remind your friends and neighbours that we need their help to make this year's RIBFEST bigger and better than ever.
SHRED-A-THON June 8th, 2019 - Please come out and help.....tell you neighbours, friends and relatives that all the shredding is done by BEST SHREDDING 'on site'.
Lots of Happy Dollars today.....Lots of happy people in our Rotary Club of Port Moody
Meetings and lots of them !!!
Tuesday - June 4th - Moody Ales - International Meeting - everyone welcome
Wednesday - June 5th - Scanning meeting for the 20th Anniversary at Patty's home
Saturday - June 8th - SHRED-A-THON
Monday - June 10th - Core RIBFEST trial - 4:00pm Balzer's - Bring appetizer and beverage of choice
Monday - June 10th - Joint Directors meeting at Balzer's, this year's & next year's Board - 5:00 pm
Bring appetizer and beverage of choice
Thursday - June 20th - Installation Night at Saint Street Grill - 5:30pm - Please bring your money for your guest on Wednesday
Our speaker today was Becs Brocken, Fund Development Manager, of Autism BC. Autism BC is a parent based and directed society that has been working to provide information and support to individuals and families affected by autism since 1975. They are a non-profit, registered charity and acknowledge the financial support to the Province of British Columbia.
Their MISSION is, “To enhance and improve the lives of those affected by autism in BC”.
Their VISION is, “An inclusive society where people on the autism spectrum reach their full potential”.
Autism is a development disorder that affects communication and behaviour. It is known as a spectrum disorder because there is a wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. There is no one cause as it is a combination of genetic and non-genetic risk factors. Vaccines has been not shown to affect the risk.
People with autism have difficulty with social communication and interaction and have restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. Some of behaviours that are common in people diagnosed with autism may include:
Making little or inconsistent eye contact
Having a tendency not to look at or listen to people
Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or to other verbal attempts to gain attention
Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversation
Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said
Having an unusual tone of voice that may sound sing-song or flat
Having trouble understanding another person’s point of view or being unable to predict or understand other people’s actions
Repeating certain behaviours or having unusual behaviours, such as repeating words or phrases
Having a lasting intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, detail, or facts
Having overly focused interests such as with moving objects our with parts of objects
Getting upset by slight changes in a routine
Unusual responses to sensory stimuli
For over 40 years AutismBC has been making a difference in communities across BC for families impacted by autism. Today autism impacts 1 in every 58 families in BC.
Rotary World Help sending another container.
Dan Gallant reported:
We loaded container number 400 destined for Kiev, Ukraine and following loading celebrated the event with a party, photo ops, etc. I estimate we had 50/60 Rotarian's and friends join us for the occasion including our very own Ann, Brian, Bill, Michael and Corinne for which I am very grateful.
#400 marks an incredible milestone with containers to 65 countries, assisting an estimated 12 million people and an estimated replacement value of $140 million.
And thanks to our club for their ongoing and unwavering support.
Now that's the way to sing 'O Canada' Gary W was happy with everyone !!!
You could have heard a 'pin' drop
Our Guest Speakers were Vanessa Wideski& Rob Thornton from Low Entropy
They shared Luau video that some of our members went to. Save the Date for next year: May 2nd, 2020
Robert’s presentation was passionate and real.
[in point form this is what we learned.]
Personal story, came to Canada, difficulties with divorce, welfare, gang life.
Always had soccer, learned to be happy for others success
Metro Ford teams, Canadian teams, invited to Capilano, all Canadian athlete, professional tryouts, accepted, world champions, 22 yrs old,
When his Father took ill, Robert went home & took care of him. His Father passed in 2010
Continued education, now working on masters
He made it through all these trials,
Robert is here to advocate for youth.
Youth Empowering Youth, division of low entropy
Working across LM to help youth.
We have all been invited to:
Buntzen Lake BBQ June 1, 10:00 am -4:00pm
Community, Connection, Fun -
You could have heard a 'pin' drop 'during his presentation. Thank you so much for sharing your story Robert. You WILL be a role model for our youth.
Nice to have Laura Adema from the Coquitlam Club come and tell us about her fundraiser for ALS
We hope it was a great success.
Shred-a-Thon is coming soon. If you would like to come out and help it would be great to see you at City Hall at 8:30 am.
We need people to move & direct the traffic, break down the cardboard, ask for donations, and help unload the vehicles & put the papers into the bins. We will be talking to people and asking them to come and volunteer at RIBFEST, and then when the 'truck is full' off we go to lunch at the Well. It is always a fun day.....please dress for the weather because you 'never know' what it will be like.
RIBFEST - only a little more than 8 weeks away. Please ask everyone you know if they could please help us by volunteering.
Installation night is June 20th, 2019 at Saint Street Grill at 5:30pm. If you are bringing a guest, please bring your $55.00 to Rotary this Wednesday....
Installation promises to be fun. We will be welcoming our new President - Cleone and Thanking Ian for a great year.
Search for the Perfect Pint had a record year. Thank to Micheal, who with his 'tech' experience allowed us to sell tickets at the door. And thanks to Alan K. who led the team.
Raffle, doors sales, 50/50 all successful
Community Fair June 15, need 2 volunteers for 1-2pm, Sat, share ideas for what to share with public. Please let Reena know if you can help out.
PMFD, city wide fire smart presentation May 29 630 HWSS, interface fires.
Our Rotary Club of Port Moody Community Grants Committee will be meeting soon to go over the 'grant applications' that we have for this term.
Here is a great story from one of our recipients from last year who always come out in full force to help us with RIBFEST.
Here is a letter from:
Pacific Storm Water Polo Team
It's been a very intense few weeks with our teams traveling to Calgary for Western's and now 2 of our teams heading there again for Nationals next week! We will definitely have our crew at RIBFEST again, we love you guys!
At this moment in time it is hard for people to pick their volunteer times as there are summer Waterpolo choices that are pending for a lot of our families. Storm will represent!
On another note, please know that some of our players that have volunteered with the Rotary Club for the past few years have had some exciting achievements.... one of our players is playing Waterpolo professionally in Greece, one of our players is heading to Harvard to also play Waterpolo, we've had one player (might be my son :) ) has been invited to the Senior National team in Montreal and a few more are heading down to the USA to Universities to study and play Waterpolo!
Thanks again for helping these kids play Waterpolo!!
Cheers
What great accomplishments.....Rotary should be proud we played a small part in helping them.
Guest: Mark Saunders - Port Moody Library Director
- Provided update regarding Port Moody Library
‘moving Towards Libraries 4.0’
Revealed the new branding for the Library
New Logo
Shared information about the library
‘4.0’ is the idea that technology will be imbedded into humans
Discussed key values of the library - intellectual freedom, collaboration, literacy, lifelong learning
Libraries have evolved into areas that embrace our values - they are about community building
Libraries are about more than books - they are about community
*Rotary Club of Coquitlam - would like assistance on their community project. May 27, Townhall Pub, tickets are $25. Pilot project to provide employment services. Funds are being raised for the eradication of polio.
*Gayle - reminder about 20th anniversary - date is still to be determined. Meeting May 27 @ 5:00 at Gayle’s house.
*Reena - Community Fair June 15 - looking for volunteers to help out on 2 hour shifts from 11:00-3:00.
*Search For The Perfect Pint - all records broken. Total fundraising TBD!
Here is the great group that came to clean up Heritage Mountain Blvd. on Saturday. Thanks everyone !!!
*Al S - RIBFEST- we need prizes for the draw. The basket of the ‘TriCity Experience’ - ask for gift cards where you go.
*Al S- June 4 @ 7:00 International Meeting at Moody Ales
*Dan Gallant - 400th container being loaded last weekend
Guests: Peter Tam Haney Club President and Ron Warneboldt Rotary Club of Coquitlam
Meghan was acting as President and did an admirable job keeping everything on track. Yea Meghan!!
Rotaract fundraiser May 17 @ Vancouver Golf Course. $60.00
May 18th we will be doing an early street cleaning on Heritage Mountain [and it will be a lot warmer than the photo above] PLUS it will be the day Rotary World Help loads their 400th container. Since shipping their first almost 22 years ago to the Ukraine containers have been shipped to more than 60 countries and this 400th container will be going to the Ukraine as a perfect bookend.
Friday September 20th will be Coquitlam Club’s “Find the Perfect Pint”
Speakers—Glen and Al S. gave the Club an update on our Belize International Project:
You Better BELIZE it !!!!
Why Belize: We have had a relationship with Cisco who is President of 1 of the 8 Rotary Clubs in Belize. He also is contracted to run the prison (with help from the non-profit Kolbe Foundation) as well as his own business. He also works with other Clubs—Edmonton, and Britain. Belize population is appr. 350,000 with 1 prison (appr. 1200 inmates) mixed men and women plus some adolescents. Cisco has focused on skills training with the aim of job placements as the inmates are released. They have government financing but subsidize with programs from other Rotary Clubs—RACHEL, loaded with how to programs and basic training. They’ve set a goal for literacy levels and they are achieving SPE success (Student Placement Exam) which is their High School graduation equivalent.
Global grants are a great way to parlay our Club International contributions into 3-5 times the amount with matching grants. The community Al and Glen visited (St. Martens) is a poor neighbourhood. There are 800 students in 1 school K-8th grade. Parents at home lack literacy so can give little support to their kids. St. Marten’s Goals are improved educational achievements (currently measured at grade 4 levels, improved literacy, improved/increased use of the Library/learning centre, and better family support for education.
They need a RACHEL server, chrome books, implementation support, monitors/projectors. Etc. Our Club can help financially with RACHEL content acquisition and development. Also implementation support in class rooms, facilitation training of program staff etc.
Our next International committee meeting is going to be Tuesday June 4th7:00pm at Moody Ales. If you have a passion for any project, in any part of the world, bring your ideas and passion to the meeting. We currently have ongoing projects in Ecuador (Ian’s passion) Kenya (Cleone’s passion), South Africa upcoming (Isy’s passion) and Belize (Linda and George plus Al S and Glen’s passion).
Search for the Perfect Pint is over for another year and this year was another success for the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Great job done by all who helped and especially by Alan K. who led the team.
Here is Alan's letter:
Wow, I can't believe the SFPP is done for another year.
I am also amazed by how the members of this club work so hard to pull these events off.
I want to thank you all for doing a fabulous job in making this event a success once again.
Big shout out to Michael Berrisford for his computer wizardry and acquiring the lotto licenses. He did so many little things behind the scenes to keep things rolling.
And of course, thank you to Peter Cuthbert, for reeling in the sponsors and food vendors. Without the contributions from the sponsors, this event would not be as profitable as it is.
Awesome job to all those working the ticket lines and raffle areas. We were down some veterans in these areas but you all pulled it together. Stephen Witiuk, thank you for tracking tickets and keeping us on the rails. Especially when you scared the heck out us with the raffle money.
Please, if you have any photos of the SFPP, please share them on social media. You can also pass them on to Claire or myself. The photos are great marketing tools for us to use to promote for next year.
Did I say next year...???
Thank you all so much.
PS - if you have any feedback from customers or from your experience working the event, please let me know. Always looking to improve the processes and event for everyone.
Thanks to all our Sponsors.....we can not do this without you.
MOODY ALES is the winner - Congratulations.
And the winner of the 50/50
These helpful guys were a huge part of our' Before I Die 'Wall
Thank you to the whole Search for the Perfect Pint team, especially Alan K. who lead the team. Thursday is the day and everyone who will attend will be 'over the moon happy' with the results of all your hard work.
Have fun Rotary Club of Port Moody and be so proud that we pulled off another successful event for our Community.
Because President Ian was away PP Gary led the meeting and he is carefully looking at his notes
The meeting was chaired by our Past President (from many years ago) Gary who ably kept us on our toes and on time. Well done Gary!
Our guest this week Aziz Saleh who is moving to the area from Markham Ontario and testing out different Clubs.
PP Al and Chair of RIBFEST stops for a coffee
Terry is back, and Darrell is our trusty 'speaker' booker...[Is that a word?]
Patty is checking on Don....we wish him a speedy recovery [As you may tell, I am making all of this up]
Get your tickets 'today'
Please let Jaymee know by this Wednesday the names of who will be attending from our Club. They would really love our support at this event They have been working really hard to see it be a success. They will have live music, great silent auction items, lottery board, toonie tosses and an excellent Italian buffet served by the golf course.
Birthdays: Danne had his birthday before he and Kerry leave for their holiday to Europe.
Gayle (with Linda) , Gary & Alan have struck a committee for an event to celebrate our Club’s 20th Anniversary in October/Novemer. She also has (and will have at this week’s meeting) RIBFEST volunteer cards.
Bill reminded the Club our cousins in the PoCo Club are again sponsoring the PoCo May Day parade on Saturday May 11th. Anyone who can volunteer contact Bill or Gaye Simms.
Alan K. reminded everyone to keep selling SFPP tickets we are 2 days out.
Gayle addressed our Installation night dinner coming Thursday June 20th. Members dinners are included in our annual fees. Plus 1’s are $55.00 per person.
Patty advised us the Rotaractors replaced plants/flowers in the big planters outside the main entrance at Eagle Ridge Hospital—well done you Guys and Gals!!
Happy dollars: thanks from EVERYONE to Claire who did an amazing job organizing and making happen the “Before I die Wall” and to Mike C. and Danne for painting lines etc.. It was opened to the public Saturday morning April 27th. Full coverage by both the Sun and Province. GREAT JOB CLAIRE!
Dan announced that Rotary World Help would be loading their 400th container on Saturday May 18th going to the Ukraine (which is significant because the very first container sent also went to the Ukraine). There will be a short celebration after and anyone is invited.
Our Guest speaker was Cleone who was there to give highlights of her trip to Africa. This project connected with the WHISCA agency, Lugari School District, Days For Girls and other Rotary Clubs. It was to expand the opportunities for E-learning with computer labs but also to explore new opportunities for future trips. She was a c-planner of this project with her friend Kaiyanga and K’s brother on this trip who are the onsite coordinators for the ongoing projects.
Delayed flights, racing to catch connectors, and living without her own clothes (delayed) for a few days.—the joys of international travel.
In the E-lab to be set up they first had to work with a local handy person to build 42 tables with drawers to hold the equipment etc. (desk building 101)then, thanks to modern communication, they were able to access expertise from Michael B. from Vancouver and a Vancouver District Specialist to get the computers up and running. Gave hands-on training but the students were knowledgeable with E-Learning not RACHEL.
Books sent from our Club included stories, novels and text books from SD43 (weren’t sure if the kids would use them but they dug right in)
The school districts are all over crowded—too many students wanting to find a way to get ahead, with not enough facilities or staff. The trip included 1-3 days of training for teachers on the new I.T. Launch day was very busy. Cleone also took some hand held microscopes like the 1’s our Club supplied to the Natural Science Lab the teacher in Seaview which opened the eyes of kids and teachers.
Worked with School Districts too introducing the “Days for Girls” re-usable menstrual pads program designed to allow the girls to continue attending class during their periods. It is part of the reason the girls have difficulty keeping up with their school work as they have traditionally had to miss school for up to a week a month. The most important way to change the 3rd world dynamic is to educate the girls and women. 12 new schools signed up for the program going forward.
Cleone also worked on a water program which is something our Club can hopefully contribute to in future trips.
She also explored a potential Forestry Project . She found a space the district was prepared to donate and opened discussions on how the area could be developed—part with a Forest plantation (including exotic species), some as grassland, some bushland and a large portion to be teaching centre with buildings and market gardens to produce food for the communities use and to sell excess to fund the program.
Cleone worked with the Rotary Club of Eldoret
THANK YOU Cleone for your hard work and passion for the world’s ecology and for the people in Africa who really need and appreciate your work. It looks like you will have a potential for many other “missions” to Africa. Hopefully we can add some helpers to your Team for future trips!
President Ian’s Quote from Rabindranath Tagore in memory of 3 climbers lost in an avalanche in Banff:
Guest: Chris Boyd
I slept and dreamt that life was joy, I awoke and saw that life was service, I acted and behold saw that service was joy!
Brian Dunn’s birthday
Remember Rotoactors fund raiser May 17th
Danne reminded everyone he organizes the “pie day” last Friday of every month at the Manor and asked for a volunteer to cover for him as he and Kerry are away in May
Reminder PoCo Club are major sponsors of the Port Coquitlam May Day Parade which is coming up on Saturday May 11th. If you are available and want to help out please let Bill know.
The launch of the "Before I die Wall' was a great success, the actual wall writing area looks fabulous and the memorial plaque identifies it as a Rotary Club of Port Moody project tying in with Rotary International’s year of “Be the Inspiration”WELL DONE CLAIRE!!
Guest Speaker Chris Boyd is a member of the Coquitlam Club, son of Maureen and Denis Boyd also Coquitlam Club, is a clinical psychologist and part of a team which has put together an on-line program called “Mental Health Boot Camp”. (Ian’s prep for having Chris at our meeting revealed he has been identified as one of the co-founders of the Original Ugly Christ-mas Sweater Party 17 years ago which has raised over $225,000 for various charities. And if you remember the Skittles promo around Seattle Seahawk’s running back Marshawn Lynch—his favorite treat was Skittles and his early coaches and his parents would reward him with bags of Skittles when he scored or had a good game, etc. Seems Chris dressed up in the end zone in a “Bag of Skittles” costume to encourage Lynch to score TD’s which encouraged others, and Skittles used the TV shots of he and his buddies to promote their products which won him a “Skittles For Life” reward from the company. WHO KNEW?)
The on-line program features an holistic approach--a comprehensive and varied curriculum designed to boost your awareness, self-control and well-being. Each day clients will participate in 4-5 activities which should take approximately 45 minutes. They don’t all need to be done at the same time, recommend reading the daily list first then fitting them into your own schedule. The activities will include:
Thought provoking articles to read.
Inspirational videos
Soothing meditations
Stimulating activities to experience, reflect upon, and integrate into your life
The various strategies used in the program have been shown to decrease feeling of anxiety, sadness and anger.
Our Bill had a very busy weekend.....I am sure Bill can't say 'no'...This was his account of weekend.....
At the 'Before I Die' wall opening, we had about 10 or 12 Rotarians and a person from the Vancouver Province, with an article in todays paper. The Plaque looks great and the wall is outstanding.Saturday was a monster day in the area--our wall unveiling, 20-25 food trucks at Inlet Park, Plus the dragon boat regatta. Unfortunately although it was generally dry and sunny there were a few squalls of rain and gusty winds (up to 70 KM) which blew straight down the Inlet so the regatta only managed to get their opening heats done before having to cancel the afternoon, final races so the beer garden was somewhat curtailed, however Dan G and I managed to represent our Club--Dan as head draught's person and me mostly doing cleanup/recycling. A good time was had by all.
A huge big thank you to Claire for spearheading the 'BEFORE I DIE' Wall.....Just another great project that the Rotary Club of Port Moody has brought to our amazing City of Port Moody. Moody Ales gets huge kudos as well.
Thanks to everyone who came out to help and to support.
Photos compliments of Jeannie...
'There are many of these around the world, the first was in New Orleans and now we will have one and you will be welcome to write on it Thanks Moody Ales & The Port Moody Rotary Club and Dave Geneve (from Inlet Cabinets/ Room Renew) for help making this happen. We all need to reflect on our dreams and goals, here is a fun way to remind ourselves of this! We hope you love it!'
Please get out and sell our Search for the Perfect Pint tickets.
This is a huge fundraiser for us and we should be sold out soon. Steve has tickets as well as St. James' Well and Moody Ales. They can also be purchased on line.
Another fun meeting at the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
President Ian lead the meeting about the Road Map for our Rotary Club. A meeting will be held on Tuesday at his place to discuss the ideas brought forward.
Looks like Calloway has become our Rotary Club Mascot....So sweet !!
Great shots of our members - Thank you Yvonne
Mike & Claire
Anne
Micheal & Correen
Money Mangers - John & Bill
Gayle and Vida
Before I Die Wall - This Saturday, April 27th, at Moody Ales. Go on down there and share a 'pint or two' with your Rotary friends and the Community.
This is the quote that Kay Wu started her Classification talk with.
Life is Full of Surprises
Just enjoy the Ride
Classification talks are always a favourite with our Rotary Club and Kay's was no exception.
Just a brief look at her life and what a life it is.
She was born in Guangzhou City in China and at the age of 8 years old she started playing Chess. The school Kay went to had a 'Chess Cup' and she was 'hooked'. At school she learned to play chess and did so as a major subject, which means she went to school to play Chess and the academics were secondary. Kay became a Champion and at the age of 20 retired from Professional Chess Competitions.
She married and has 1 daughter who is going to University here. Kay and her husband owned Corlac Equipment.
Kay teaches Chess in Burnaby now and we are so happy to have here in our Rotary Club.
The Before I Die wall is going to be 'unveiled' on April 27th, 2019. Please come down to Moody Ales, enjoy a pint or two and write down your 'wishes'. Thank you to Claire for spearheading this wall. This will be great fun for all people in our Community.
The wall looks like this right now: More photos to come !!!
We cleaned up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. and pulled weeds ERH Great job everyone. Rain or Shine we go out to help keep our Community beautiful.
Dan gave us an update on Rotary World Help Network. We are so fortunate to have 3 of our Rotary Club of Port Moody members on the Board of RWH. Ann, Dan and Ian are all on their Board. Great job you three.
Calloway came to visit again.....
RIBFEST 2019
Please print this out and put up in your building or place of business.
ALSO, please print this out and put up in your place of business, your building or on any Bulletin Board coffee shops. Thank you
Another great event that the Soroptomist's are doing is 'WALK A MILE'
I hope we can get a group from Rotary together to go out and support them.
“You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” This Walk a Mile event asks the men in our community to literally walk one mile in women’s shoes. It’s not easy walking in these shoes, but it’s fun and it gets the community to talk about a very timely topic…Gender Equality. The theme this year is #womenatwork.
Date: Friday, April 26th, 2019 EventKickoff: 11:00am Where: Coquitlam Centre – Northeast Plaza off Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.
Rob & Vanessa will be our Guest Speakers in a few weeks, but let's get out and support their fundraiser. Looks like we have a table of 10 and just need a few more people
Always great to have fellow Rotarians visit us: President Elect Gay Simms from the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club. They will be taking donations for parking at Inlet Field for RIBFEST 2019.
Port Moody '05 Select Soccer Club received a Community Grant from us.
And Bruce Cornish from the Coquitlam Club who is helping with RIBFEST in the POP stand.
Search for Perfect Pint......Get your tickets now. Steve has tickets, as does the WELL,
Moody Ales and 'on line' sales. Also, please ask Alan K what you can do to help out the night of the event.
Before I Die Wallwill be unveiled on April 27.....More details to follow
Clean -up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. April 13 - time change to 8:30am at Gallaghers and then we go Gardening at ERM at 9:30 to pull out all the ivy that is choking the plants.....need lots of help please.
Rotaract is putting on a Pub Night on April 16th at the John B. Tickets are $25.00 Looks like a fun night & their GALA for Guatemala is on May 17th at Vancouver Golf Club. Tickets are $60.00
Now back to RIBFEST....
Al is a GREAT chair person and has kept everyone 'in the loop'. The communication is wonderful and if you have any questions at all, please ask.
NEW this year is a LOCALS DAY on Friday July 19th, at RIBFEST this year. More information to come.
The VIP Beer Garden tickets are on sale on line for only $35.00. We have a limited number of seats so get your tickets for your clients and friends early.
Mike C is doing an outstanding job with our Sponsorships. Thank you Mike.
George has all the music under control, all the bands have been hired and YES Al, there is more ROCK this year.
Michael B is out IT man, and has been working very hard with Coreen to make our new Squirrel system work for the RIB Valet. Michael would like someone to help him that RIBFEST weekend. Michael thinks to have just one person is not good business practice. If you would like to help, or if you know of anyone please let Michael know. Training dates TBA
All the 'signs' have been counted and Al sent out a list to all supervisors.....PLEASE read that list for your area....if you need any 'new' signs, let us know ASAP so we don't have to order last minute.
Meghan is the BAR MANAGER - Date of the Bar Training will come out soon.
VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED We need YOU and all your friends and family and neighbours and everyone to come out and volunteer. PLEASE...... To make an event this size be successful, we need GREAT Sponsors, GREAT music, and VOLUNTEERS. We are a long way off to our goal, so please be proactive and ask everyone you know if they could please give up 4 or 5 hours of the weekend to help make Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2019 the best ever. Our website is: www.portmoodyribfest.ca. Go to the volunteer tab on the right hand side, click on that, It will say 'interested in volunteering', and scroll down to 'Sign up Today'. It is as easy as that.
Thank you to Michael for putting 'Robbie Ribber' on the volunteer site. Is that what we should call him? Maybe we should have a 'contest' to name him???
We didn't get to all the supervisors, but if you have any questions, suggestions, anything, please let Al know. If you are in charge of an area at RIBFEST please before you go to purchase anything, go to the 'lock-up' to 'shop' there first. We have lots of 'stuff' !!!
CLEONE & KENYA
Kenya Report- April 7, 2019
Launch day on the 5th was a great! It was the last day of school and we had 60 principals, teachers, forest reps and stakeholders. Rotary was well celebrated and Khayanga and I are thrilled
We took everyone on a tour and an introductory power point so that they could get a feel of what goes on at the Lugari Community Resource Centre. It is known for its agriculture and youth leadership programs but they also got acquainted with of some of the other programs like Mother’s Day and Days for Girls (DFG). In fact 12 schools booked for Women’s Health Presentations and a new Boys Leadership and a sport’s program are being initiated.
We had done several workshops with the District Curriculum Officer and 5 teachers who did a super job of introductory training. It was fun to watch how keen everyone was. We also got lots of interest for the computer courses as well.
The work that we did to get the 17 lap tops and 34 tablets set up on their new tables complete with anti-theft drawers and benches paid off. Though I did learnt more about computers and security than I ever wanted to know!
We were amazed at how many books fit in a palette! The app that I brought for cataloguing the library books only worked on 1/3rd of the books so we photographed the rest and will use another cataloguing system. Some of the teachers were pretty keen to borrow the text books.
The forester and crew did a brief presentation and I had a blast using the hand held 55x-microscope on flowers and people’s faces!
The week before we went to Uganda and worked with the DFG office for Africa and an enterprise unit that Khayanga had set up. Oh… and they gave us the most AMAZING traditional dresses that I will happily model if I can figure out how to put it on.
Our meeting today was held at the Hillside Building (part of the Traditional Cottage Program for Recovery and Rehabilitation) on the grounds of the Riverview complex. We were welcomed to a great breakfast by Beata Zaleska who is the Program Director—Ethics Committee Chair/Privacy Officer.
The sun was shining, we did get a 'little' lost, but what an inspirational meeting. Thank you Darrell for organizing and to past member Beata for hosting us.
There were only a couple of announcements:
Al S reminded us that tomorrow's meeting is to highlight where we are in planning for our Year 5 Port Moody Rotary RibFest.... LET'S SEE WHO READS THIS.....WEAR YOUR RIBFEST SHIRT TOMORROW IF YOU HAVE ONE.
Bill announced we are organizing a work crew for Saturday morning April 13that EagleRidge Manor at 9:30. It seems the garden beds are being taken over by ivy and we have been asked to help them pull out and bag from both the front entry area and from the courtyard sitting area. We will provide pruners, loppers, gloves but if you have your own you prefer using feel free to bring them along. Signup sheet at our next meeting.
NOTE this date was picked by the Manor and is the same day as our Heritage Mountain cleanup so we will schedule to start Heritage Mountain a little earlier—see announcements & times from meeting this week.
Our members met with a number of the Lodge clients in their “great room after the meeting. Beata gave a brief introduction a) 2003 started for clients from Colony Farms, now for clients with drugs and alcohol dependency, b) started with 15 clients now for 40 people. She introduced us to 2 of the key personel.
Lena—Manager of Rehabilitation.
Melanie—Councillor, therapist she is responsible for how programs are implemented. She explained we would get to hear from 4 different speakers who are all part of the program run at the Hillside. These 4 speakers told us their personal stories and how the programs at the Centre have brought them to what we see today:
Stacy: has a husband and family in the Fraser Valley. Has been in care for 8 months with anger issues. Stigma is the hardest part to get over. She has been taught CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) a form of Psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Practice S.T.O.P.—Slow down, Take a deep breath, Observe what’s set you off, Positive thoughts (replace I can’t or I won’t with I can and I will). They wear an elastic band on their wrist they snap to remind them to STOP.
Shawn: Has a family, former pro athlete, suffers from Schitzoaffective Disorder which is a chronic mental health condition characterized by symptoms of schitzophrenia (hallucinations or delusions) and symptoms of mood disorder like mania and depression. He stressed people here genuinely care. Learning to be the “driver in their own car” and using his spirituality to aid in his recovery.
Fraser: Also suffers from schitzoaffective disorder. He’s very high strung and nervous. Cognitive dysfunction. Both he and Shawn are part of a “Cognitive Remediation” program at UBC twice a week. It is a new non-pharmaceutical program based on using simple games as a way to give the brain a work out to strengthen the circuits like strengthening the body muscles in the gym. It has made a huge difference for both of them.
Sari: Suffers from manic depression and schitzophrenia. Put up for adoption at 4, attempted suicide at 18. Cognition issues, problem solving, couldn’t cope with crisis. Now she is using the STP process and has reached a point where she will be going back to society.
All are at or near a point they can leave but the system for them will allow them to come back regularly each week so not just a cold turkey leaving. Some will be coming back to be mentors for new attendees.
Thank you to the Clients that told their very personal stories
And thank you for the amazing breakfast.....
Wear your RIBFEST shirt this Wednesday as our whole meeting will be about Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST 2019.
President Ian returned from Equador and had great stories to tell about the Global Grant and the 'climb'. We are all happy he & Trish returned safely.
Guests this week were Rotaract members Jaymee, Eric & Carter, who were also our Guest Speakers.
They will be going to Guatemala in August for 10 days building and installing 65 stoves into the homes of Villagers in Cementerio Jolomtaj. Guatemalans in this village make an average monthly income of $55, $27 of that is spent on firewood alone. Installing these stoves decreases cooking time by 29% and firewood consumption by 53%. More then 50% cook on open flame making them susceptible to respiratory and cardiac diseases, especially women and children because mothers will often cook while their baby is swaddled against them.
The Tri-Cities Rotaract Club needs to raise $8000 to get three of our members to Guatemala and to pay for our portion of the stoves. Any support the Rotarians are willing to give us is amazing and we thank you all greatly!
Attached is the file with the donation information but if it is easier for our members to donate in Canadian funds you may write cheques directly to “The Tri-Cities Rotaract Club” and we will be sure the money is put towards our clubs goal.
February 5, 2019
Re: Request for Sponsorship Guatemala 2019
Dear Port Moody Rotary,
The Rotaract Clubs of District 5050 are excited to bring “Service Above Self” internationally as they embark on the first joint district project. In August 2019 Rotaractors will be building 65 Aler Stoves in the city of Cementerio, Guatemala.
In order to make this project a reality, we are tasked with raising $15,000 USD to fund the cost of the project. Additional financial support is also needed to support Rotaractors to go down and see the project through.
We, the Tri-Cities Rotaract Club are looking for financial support from The Port Moody Rotary Club. There are several ways you can support our goal financially. Please see the next page for more details.
Thank you for your continued support with Rotaract!
Jaymee Lynn President 2018/19 Incoming President 2019/20 Tri-Cities Rotaract Incoming District 5050 Rotaract Representative
(778) 387-4552
jaymeetricitiesrotaract@gmail.com
With the expansion of clubs comes the opportunity for collaboration and partnership amongst each other. It is exciting to see clubs come together and work towards a common goal of making a difference Internationally. As Guatemala 2019 marks the first joint international project the clubs of District 5050 take on, it’s heartwarming to know the difference each Rotaractor will make.
Your support to this endeavour is greatly appreciated and does not go unnoticed.
About Aler Stoves
Designed to reduce smoke from open fires, Aler stoves have greatly decreased illnesses, injuries, and deaths. Aler stoves burn 65% less wood, are designed to greatly reduce the risk of burns, and are built right in Barillas, which provides jobs for the local economy
Here is a fundraiser we can all support to help them with their goal. Save the date: April 16th, 2019
AND Rotaract is doing a GALA on May 17th for this trip also. Please save the date....more details to follow.
April 9, 2019 - AGM for Rotary World Help. 6:00pm at the Blue Mountain Golf Club. - Tickets are $25.00. Please let Dan know if you will be attending.
The guest speaker for the evening, Jamie McIntosh, CEO of Mercy Ships Canada.
“Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to provide free surgery, training and dental care in developing nations. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has worked in more than 70 countries providing services valued at more than $1 billion, with more than 2.35 million direct beneficiaries.
Each year Mercy Ships has more than 1,200 volunteers from over 40 nations. Professionals include surgeons, dentists, nurses, healthcare trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and photographers, writers and more, all donating their time and skills to the effort.”
Alan K spoke about the upcoming SFPP.....Thanks to everyone that is helping make this annual event a Huge Success.
SFPP tickets are now available on line, at Moody Ales or at the Well. Please tell your friends and family to get their tickets early. Steve Witiuk has tickets also.
Karla was a beautiful young girl suffering from hip dysplasia. She was so cheerful and an absolute delight for everyone. The solution for her was a peri-acetabular osteotomy- which should /will improve her quality of life substantially!
This project is a RI International Global Grant project.
This week I met Mary Coulson and felt inspired, pampered and cried. She has taken in 120 children that are mostly not orphans but many of their parents abused, neglected, abandoned or sold them as prostitutes. The Coquitlam club is planning to bring ARES (upgrade from Rachel) to the school that Mary set up and so we dropped Terry Colson off and learnt lots.
We travelled to a desert village where the RACHEL project made a 0.36 school mark upgrade after a year. We will hire an enthusiastic teacher from there to help with our teacher workshop. We promote Days for Girls wherever we go.
Lumber yards, paint places and hardware stores visits help us get ready for next week’s set up of the computer and e-learning labs. Yesterday, I proudly got open office installed on 18 lap tops only to find out that the 17+year old xp computers can’t play the videos from RACHEL. JoAnne (from here), Festus (K’s brother), some advice from AlStjernegaard, lots of help from Michael Berrisford and now a computer tech will make this tech team successful. Whewwww...today's challenge… can we get programs from ARES onto RACHEL?
I also got to spend time with monkeys, saw some ostriches, zebras and lots of birds. Khayanga is inspirational, fun and gets things done in a place where there are lots of challenges. I am happy!
Filling in for President Ian this week was newly retired Steve Witiuk—great job Steve!
June 15th City of Port Moody Community Fair. We will take a table to talk up RIBFEST and all the things we do plus look for new members. Time 11-3 so 2 shifts of 2 people each. Please sign up with Reena
Birthdays—Terry March 17th , Meghan and Alan K on the 18th—none of them in attendance We wish you all the very best.
Linda: reminded everyone of Installation Dinner Thursday June 20th at Saint Street Grill. Members dinner cost is included in your annual dues but +1’s are $55.00.
Also to please sign up for RIBFEST....There are lots of slots available for volunteering. Please pass along to your family, friends and neighbours. We have 1098 slots to fill to make our 2019 the huge Success we know it can be.
April 3rd is District Training Assembly. Those attending will carpool to event in Surrey.
District Grant project was moved to the weekend of June 1st and 2nd. at City Hall. High School students grades 9-12 will get sessions led by leaders in government, education, science learning by Socratic Method.
SFPP- volunteers will be needed for set up, take down, selling raffle tickets, helping with ice distribution, etc. It is a great 1 day event and very raises a lot of funds for our projects. Tickets (650 guests max) will be $45.00 again this year. Please tell all your friends to get their tickets before we sell out.
Dan G’s Rotary minute reminded us this is World Rotaract Week. Reminded us of the Rotary Intl. President’s article in the latest magazine and all the projects Rotaractors do in their communities. Make them feel welcome, include them in our projects, welcome them into our Clubs as they age out of Rotaract.
Ross receiving the GOLDEN SPIKE from Dan.
Guest speaker Ross Thomas, is a 30 year resident of the Tri-Cities. Their organization, Viaduct Foundation, (Ross went to school in Toronto and was working there at the time the Bloor Street Viaduct was being re-purposed to include being a rapid transit carrier; so he saw a “viaduct” as being a way to be creative and flexible) works on education projects in the poorest 10% of the countries in the world. Some issues in Education can be solved with money but not everything:
Described a school in Honduras destroyed by an earthquake that took 7 years to be rebuilt—kids were without a school for 7 years, almost ½ a generation lost.
In El Salvador they drove a building behind an 8-10 foot razor wire barricade in a residential neighborhood—it was a school and the fencing was to protect their computers. 1st time the equipment was stolen before the wall.
Guatemala a Rotary project they worked with was to supply RACHEL computers but parents had to sign and attest they would pay for the electricity so they would work.
The UN has set 17 targets for “Sustainable Development Goals” to eradicate poverty. Several involve education:
Not enough teachers. In some countries class sizes are up to 100 kids. Projected number required = one half of all kids graduating each year.
Quality of teachers is a problem. In Sub-Saharan Africa up to 60% of the teachers have just High School education themselves and they are paid below poverty level.
Attendance. Kids are required to work for a wage or to help on the family farm
Focus on girls. Some projects enroll girls in private schools. For these girls they sleep 3 high on bunk beds and have all their clothes, toiletries, etc, in 1 small locker for a year.
In the poorest 10% of the world they calculate 400 million kids who HAVE gone to school can’t read, do math, or spell.
What can we do: a) sponsor a student, subscribe to their semi-annual newsletters, donate an android tablet.
Rotary Cleaned up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. once again. The snow was gone, the sun shone and a total of 8 bags of trash was collected. Thanks to Gladys, The Berrisford's, the Burnham's, PP Alan & Bill. Great job everyone.
It is wonderful to be out here again and the project is coming along great!
On Monday we presented to the Education Officer who is in charge of 175 (k-gr8) primary schools and 34 high schools. We were thrilled when she invited us to speak to a meeting with 60 of the elementary schools principals and administrators on Wednesday. We got a great response to the E-learning project (Project Rachel) and Days for Girls!
My luggage was 4 days late so I wore Khayanga’s clothes but the great thing is that we didn’t have a hassle at customs to get the 8 tablets, the education equipment and 6 lbs of snaps for Days for Girls reusable menstrual kits that Vida generously donated. (Yay Vida)
We shopped, benches and tables are being built and strategies are being figured out on how to manage the E learning lab, computer lab and library. We also pulled out our hair doing the technical stuff with the older tablets…. We were soooo lucky to have Terry Colton from the Coquitlam club to help and to make us really laugh. He took some fantastic pictures with his drone and so the boys had fun with the toys.
On Thursday we went to an extremely productive meeting with the Rotary Club in Eldoret. They were excited about our being able to produce Days for Girls kits because they need it for one of their projects. They will be coming with us to a community where they set up Rachel and we will learn firsthand how to really implement it and see if we can get some on the ground training for our staff.
We are now in Gil Gil (5 hours from Musembe) and getting a chance to talk with Mary, another Rotarian, who is setting Terry up with the Rachel project here…..
I feel very lucky to be here and I wish you all were here as well!
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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 !!!
Port Moody Soccer cheque presentation Craig Hatchey
The Soccer Club gave a THANK YOU Presentation.
Craig gave a Short video on what they did with the funds received from our Community Grant. U16 Port Moody Soccer Club Portland College ID camp last year with Rotary grant, Players gained confidence, friendships, it was an experience like on a college team Would like to do something similar this year. The Team volunteered at RIBFEST last summer, will be back in summer ‘19.....YEAH ! We couldn't do it without them.
Preet looking for hosts for April 18-May 4 for Friendship Exchange
Quiz night ?
District training coming up soon
Cleone - attended PETS in Seattle, 500 people, great speakers, humbled, inspired honoured, to be come President of the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Remember to 'save the date'......June 20th, 2019 is our Installation night at Saint Street Grill.
Cleone goes to Kenya, digital library, book library, days for girls, preplanning forest ed centre, We wish her an exciting journey. Cleone has 'arrived'. We are happy she is safe and happy. We will be getting weekly updates and photos from her.
Mike P. - Attended Port Moody City Council last week & gave an update on our Rotary club. It was well received.
Ann H. - 19 year member of the Rotary Club of Port Moody
Ingrid Tyler was our Speaker
Medical Health Officer Opioid Overdose Update Community based response in PoMo now for the opioid crisis #1 cause accidental death in BC Over 1400 deaths in 2017 and also in 2018 Tri-Cities relatively lower than other communities 71% of deaths took place in private residences, in Fraser Health region Fentanyl related deaths are the reason for the spike, otherwise flat illicit drug deaths, unregulated drug supply is polluted Naloxone is a band-aid solution to an overdose, blocks receptors Opioid Agonist Therapy is the real solution, using suboxone OERC grant to develop community based action plan, Sandra Horton is the Project Facilitator for TriCities
Let's support ROTARACT......PLEASE save these dates.
Here are 3 events they would like Rotarians to support by attending.
Mar 20 – Rotaract All clubs in area D to send Youth Director and Prez Elect to Rotaract meeting at Leigh Square in PoCo. - Maybe Meghan could go in Cleone's place....
Apr 16 - Rotaract Pub Night at John B. - fun night for a group to get together and go to support.
May 17 - Rotaract Gala at the Vancouver club. - fun night for a group to get together and go to support
It's always a good day when we induct a new member into our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Induction - Gladys Mercer.
Gayle proposed Gladys as a member of our Club and Gladys has already won our hearts with her enthusiasm and willingness to work hard.
Reminders - Rotary Minute at Port Moody Council meetings - Mike will be presenting next week.
Michael announced that we will be using a New system for Rib Valet through Squirrel;
Feb 28 -Heritage Woods Grad Transition
March 2- Deadline Feb. 21 @$45/
March 11- meeting at Gayle’s regarding Installation Dinner at 5:00; Installation Dinner is June 21at Saint Street Grill;
March 23- District Training Assembly - Kwantlen Polytechnic Uni - Surrey Campus
March 25 - International Meeting at Parkside Brewery - 5:00 pm
Classification Talks are always a favourite with our Rotary Club and Reena's talk was fantastic.
- Reena Venkatesh; certified interior designer; born in India, Calcutta; multicultural upbringing; educated in a Catholic convent school; moved to Canada January; has lived in Canada for 20 years; first snowfall was experienced; two children; married; family back home in India - Mom, Dad, brother & sister;
Reena loves nature, people; LOVES lighthouses;
She received her BCIT certification in Interior Design; & her company is called Seasonal Leaf Designs; formal name is translated to ‘seasonal leaf’; loves social media; Reena joined Rotary because she met Al at a Chamber event and when she came to the Club she really liked the welcoming atmosphere.
Good news: we're getting many new registrations for the District Conference and we've got six draw winners to announce - congratulations to Roger Kelley, Eric Mollema, Janet Chalmers, Elaine Wolfe, Aaron Starkovich and Peter Boekhorst, all of who get VIP Saturday lunch seating with one of our guest speakers. Roger also won the autographed book!
Next week's draw is for Rotary Bling! What's that? We don't know yet - Governor Linda will be picking up something special on Friday from the Rotary vendors at the Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in Seattle.
To be eligible to win Rotary Bling and be entered for the remaining weekly draws (including two nights free stay) all you need to do is register and pay to attend the Conference. CLICK HERE for more information and registration.
The last email gave you information on our great speakers. This email is about all of the events we have planned!
Thursday, April 11 is pre-Conference celebrations including the Irish/Caribbean night and options for a Boeing VIP tour or an Art Museum Tour.
The Conference kicks off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony. In addition to our speakers, enjoy the House of Friendship, a panel discussion on Inspirational Club Projects and finish off the day with Home Hosting & Dinner!
Saturday continues the fun with events including a hands on activity, the always popular Rotary Youth Exchange presentation, receptions galore - including special receptions (1) for Major Donors and other Rotary Foundation supporters, (2) for Presidents-Elect hosted by Governor-Elect Brad, and (3) for Club Presidents along with those of you who were recognized by your Club President and Governor Linda as "Inspirational Rotarians" and (4) for everyone!
On Sunday, we will celebrate the Pioneers of Rotary (those who have been Rotarians for 20 years or more). I love the pledge they take, which includes this line:
Valentina Doostdar is 9 yrs old, from Heritage Mountain, and chose the toy library as her change maker school project. She helped clean and put together toys for the First Nations Toy Library with the Port Moody Rotary Club. We were lucky to have her energetic and smiling spirit and she was much better than us at assembling the toys.
We have completed Phase 1 of the project and the toys are on their way to a Rotary Right2Read lock-up. The first nations community will be assessing the toy catalogue that we assembled and we start Phase 2 in the spring. Shelving, bagging, labeling, completing the toy collection, transporting and assembling will keep us busy then.
56 people came out even though the roads were snowy, we made $1,148 and we needed $1,150, the pub staff told me it was the easiest fundraiser they ever held and I didn't fall off the stool I was speaking from nor did Khayanga and I talk too long! (in our opinion!) Tables of friends were grouped together and there was a lot of laughing and the burgers, beer and wine seemed to go down just fine.
This project should make a big difference. The computer lab and library were destroyed by fire a couple of years ago and the Lugari Centre was rebuilt. We will be putting in a computer lab, library (first phase), digital library, helping the Days for Girls enterprise unit, and looking at the feasibility and initial planning for a Forest Education project. Terry Colton will be coming with us on school visits because the Coquitlam Club is looking at putting in a global grant for a digital library (Aeries project) in some Kenyan schools including Musembe. The Port Moody Rotary club has committed $7,000 to buy all the things we need like generators and this pub night was for in-country transportation.
I will be leaving to work with Khayanga on Feb 28th and leave there on April 19th. I think we will be busy!
Thank you to everyone that helped to make the pub night a success in particular Al Stjernengaard and to everyone that has helped to get the Kenyan project to this stage.
22 members braved the snowy road conditions and made to Rotary this morning.
Ian brought a bottle of Kahlua as a treat to add to our morning coffee.
Announcements:
Cleone Todgham thanked the club for the successful pub night that raised enough money to cover the ground costs for the Kenya project.
There will be 1 more workshop to get laptops ready to go to Kenya.
Cleone now has two spaces for the toy lending library, one for storage and one for a workshop.
Michael Berrisford is looking into a system to enhance the rib running at Ribfest this year.
A vegan menu will be available at Ribfest.
RLI Part 3 on March 2, 2019 at Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub. Must have attended Parts 1 & 2.
District Training Assembly March 23, 2019 at Kwantlen Polytechnical College, Surrey Campus.
District Conference April 11-14, 2019 at Tulalip Resort.
Our Club received a Certificate of appreciation and a letter from the Police Chief.
Mike Poznanski reported on the proceedings of the Legacy Project to date. A committee has been struck chaired by Mike Poznanski and includes Bill Lawrie, Gary Wiggins, Alan Schmelzel, Linda Balzer and Meghan Lahti. The committee will be looking to the Club for project ideas. Forms for input were handed out and can also be found on the Club’s website. Things to consider when thinking about a project are:
It should have a large presence.
It should be something that would have continuous Rotary involvement.
It should focus on the local community.
It should have a high Rotary visibility.
It should have a long lasting effect.
It should contribute to several areas of service.
It must be sustainable.
The members were encouraged to put on their thinking caps and return their ideas to Mike in the next 3 to 4 weeks.
'By three methods we may learn wisdom: first by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is bitterest'
Confucius circa 551 BC
Guests this week were:
Terry Coulton - Coquitlam Noon Club Khayanga - Guest speaker
Gladys Mercer - perspective new member
Brian Wormold’s Birthday - In recognition of 1 year anniversary and appreciation a special pin for Mike Beresford - congrats!
Rotaractors are going to Guatemala and they are asking for donations.
Al S inviting members to join the team in Belize
Loads of help loading the container for Equador - thanks to everyone who came out to help
Remember Rotaracts is coming up on Feb 27
Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Street cleanup this weekend. Great job everyone......
Musical performances start on Feb 26 @ 1:30 at Eagle ridge Manor Vocational Chair Meghan Lahti presented with 4-Way test medallion
Presentation:
Re: Kenya project
Monday, Feb.11 - pub fundraiser at St James Well @ 7:00 pm
Vida talked a bit about Days For Girls - makes personal hygiene kits for girls around the world This project is being brought to Kenya. Enterprises and workshops are set up all over the world. Cleone and Khayanga did a presentation on their Kenya Project. They shared about:
*Lugari Community Resource Centre *Women’s Group *Water Project *New Mother’s Group *Days for Girls *Rotary Library and Computer Lab *RACHEL - Plus *Forest Education - environmental appreciation *Pro D Days School Visits
“Words are our most in-exhaustible source of magic, capable of inflicting great wounds or mending them.”
Albus Dumbledore
Gladys Mercer back for her 3rd. Meeting. We are looking forward to seeing more of Gladys.
Thank you Reena for bringing your guest Sandra D'Souza.
President Elect Cleone with our Vida who received a Paul Harris plus 4 .
Guests: Mary O’Neill (guest speaker) and her husband Terry O’Neil
It was great to have Terry’s rich voice added to Gary’s at our National Anthem this morning—we had the rafters ringing!
Ian alsopresented Paul Harris to Patty (Plus 6)
Ian gave service pins to Yvonne, Cleone and Claire for all their hard work for our Club.
Belize project update - Our Club should be very proud of this partnership with the Prison in Belize. Great leadership Al and Glen.
Belize update—planning a road trip to Belize for 1 week April 5-12. Get a chance to re-assemble a modular home for a family in need, visit the prison our RACHEL initiative is helping, meet other Rotarians, see the sights and beaches in Belize and get to know our club members better. Let Al and Glen know if you would like to go to Belize.
Pub Night Fundraiser
Please join us for a fun night to raise funds for one or our international projects.
--Cleone reported on where we are with collecting, cleaning, photographing, and cataloguing toy for our RIGHT2READToy Lending Library.
RIBFEST 2019
Al S announced Mike has been working with the OPEN ROAD Auto group and was able to announce they have signed on as the Platinum sponsors of the Music , our VIP Tent and other areas for 2 years!! Great work you guys!
Reminder of the 2019 Rotary International Conference in Hamburg—it’s filling up quickly. Will be in early June.
Saturday, February 2nd, we sent a container to Ecuador. Seems RWH had a large amount of medical supplies in the warehouse and the next 2 months are their busiest pickup time so we are able to send some much needed supplies to our on-going project in Ecuador.
RLI 3 will be held on March 2nd in the States. More info to come.
Speaker today Mary O’Neill who spoke to us about the “Talitha Koum Society” women’s recovery homes (there are 2 in Coquitlam). It is termed a Spiritual House of Healing and talitha koum comes from the gospel of St. Mark and translates as “rise up little girl”. They started in 2000 in Vancouver and are in Coquitlam since 2016 and 2nd house added in Fall 2018. They work with addicts as half-way house when out of prison to “recover and live the lives they were meant to”.
There are 9 people in each house (some include kids) for a minimum of 6 month up to 2 years. There are 6 Part Time and 6 Full Time employees and 28 volunteers. Alumni are critical. Programs are based on the 12 Step program and everyone attends a session every day. Education includes, job search, household finances, as well a focus on chores, cooking, housekeeping together plus parenting classes.
Elements are: Food and nutrition, environment, community, celebration, graduation and commitment
7 member Board. Always looking for volunteers—educationalists, gardening, maintenance, children’s activities, financial skills training etc.
Heritage Woods Secondary is asking for help again this year with the GRAD Transitions. It is an easy day and so very rewarding to go to the school and listen to the 'goals' of these Graduating students.
If you can help, please let them know.
Thanks
Linda ;o)
Here is the letter we received:
Greetings from the Woods!
On Thursday, February 28theach of our senior students will be demonstrating his/her accomplishments in a presentation to complete the Graduation Transitions requirement. We have approximately 370 students who will be ready to speak about their proudest accomplishments from their school and community experiences and their future aspirations. We would like a member of our community to participate in each of the presentation panels. This is the reason we’re writing to you!
We would love to have you, and any of your staff who wish to take part, be a panel member for all or part of that day. We plan to have about 30 students presenting at a time, with six presentation sessions in the morning and six in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.
We’re confident that our students will amaze you and we’re pleased to invite you to share this positive experience with us.
Would you please extend this invitation to any staff members you feel might want to take part in this activity?
Please email me (igay@sd43.bc.ca) by Friday, February 8th with the names and email addresses of the people in your organization who would be willing to participate on this day.
President Ian’s quote “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘what are you doing for others?’”
Martin Luther King Jr.
So many guests and the room was 'electric'.....
Past members Steve Gable and Jim McGrandles came to visit from Langley
PP Trudy Gallant came all the way from Steveston to visit
Gladys Mercer and Dave Tang are guests 'checking' out our Rotary Club. This was Gladys' 2 second visit.
Thank you to Yvonne for the photos.
Help Needed : Al S’s trailer will be in Winnipeg this July so not available for us to use as a Cash counting office for RIBFEST. If anyone has one we can use contact Al S.
Cleone announced she was holding a cleaning, sorting, photographing, cataloguing party at her place to prepare donated toy for our Toy Lending Library.
Steve Witiuk will co-chair the New Generations committee with Patty.
Claire announced she is exploring a location for “Before I Die Wall”. Moody Ales are a possibility. Great initiative Claire.
Mike P gave an update of where we are on the Legacy project.
SFPP planning meeting January 23rdat Alan K’s home.
We are planning a Pub Night for a Monday or Wednesday night in early February. Proceeds to go to offset costs for those going to Kenya this winter.
President Ian announced 2 recipients for his Service Award for this week—Brian Dunne for his work getting our guests presentations on our screen
and Peter Cuthbert for all his readings to the Manor residents. Thanks to both of you.
Pie Day was last Friday at the Manor—Thank you to Danne for distributing pies on the last Friday of each month. If anyone would like to help Danne, please let him know.
Mike Clay talked about having a preview of the new Port Moody Legion. It should open this March and Mike suggested we all join.
Guest speaker: Our own President Ian MacPhail gave us an update on our Club’s International Ecuador Project dealing with “Preventative screening program for cervical cancer and developmental hip dysplasia in infants”. It was 2 years in the planning stage and the Team is working with 3 groups representing Hospitals and Universities.
--First visit was July 2018. Introduced everyone, developed comraderie, explained new technologies and mission. The area covered covers a large area and only 6 Doctors so working with Post Graduates and Medical Students. Initially they screened 100 infants for hip dysplasia (Now over 600) and nearly 50 for cervical cancer (now over 100) the added patients with the Graduates and medical students. They use a video conferencing system called 2-Zoom which allows for consultations with the Doctors at home in Canada. Ian explained the clinics are set up close to the churches as all residents attend church regularly so staff can reach more patients easily without travelling all over the back country.
--Next visit is scheduled for November 24-28. Mission will be to expand lectures, revisit examination techniques, patient data and ensure the project is on track to sustainability.
Loading a container to Equador this Saturday .
Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 9:00am, at Riverview. We could really use your help.
This shipment is going to Ecuador and is being sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Port Moody.....so we need your help.!!!
PP Alan S. ably filled in for President Ian who was away in Calgary.
Guests: Meghan’s husband Paul Lahti,
Emily Astren was Steve Witiuk’s guest (she worked at CIBC with Steve and she will be a RYLA participant this year,
and Gladys Mercer joined us interested in volunteering in her new community (from Newfoundland originally).
Paul gave an update on our Club’s Community grant project which will focus on teaching 10-15 high school students some of the principles of the Socratic method of learning. Originally the plan was for 10 -12 1 hour sessions over the 2019 Winter/Spring school year but it is morphing into 2 5-6 hour sessions over 1 or 2 weekends.
PP Al S. updated on an exciting new fundraising project being considered by the 6 Rotary Clubs in Area D.
Isy announced she is officially retiring August 31st this year but will continue to arrange trips for a select number of her favorite clients.
SFPP planning is progressing. Alan K will schedule a meeting shortly for those looking to volunteer for tasks on the night of (Thursday May 9th) and for those wanting to volunteer for tasks leading up to the event as well.
Rotary Leadership Institute Level 2 (RLI) will be held Jan 23rd at Meadow Gardens Golf Course.
“Returning” a documentary film premier presented by Mossom Creek Hatchery was on Friday January 18th at 6:30 at Inlet Theatre.
Thanks to everyone (10 folks) who helped with the Heritage Mountain litter cleanup last week.
PP Al S gave an overview of current International Grant projects our Club is involved in over the next 1-2 years: 1) Ecuador project (President Ian as lead) has funding of $180,000 over 3 years. Canadian Doctors working/teaching local students/medics to identify early cervical cancer and provide early treatment with ongoing video conferencing/mentoring between actual visits.
2) Kenya project (President elect Cleone as lead) working with Kenyan volunteers to expand reading/education initiatives particularly with young girls.
3) Belize project (Al S. as lead) began as an educational project to provide accessibility to computer service/training/education to prisoners. Intent is to rehabilitate prisoners and provide them with tools they can use when they are released.
Al gave a report on his trip to Belize to bring the first batch of equipment to the prison last November. There are approximately 375,000 people in Belize which was originally called the Colony of the British Honduras in 1862, granted self-government in 1964 when European nations were freeing their colonies around the world. In 1973 the name changed to Belize and full independence was granted September 18th 1981. The only prison in Belize is managed by Rotarian, Cisco, and supported by the international Kolbe Foundation. Focus is shifting from incarceration to education trying to prepare inmates for freedom.
Al and Glen’s report included:
Murders at the prison have dropped to 0 and escapes to only 1 or 2 (usually inmates from Guatemala trying to get home).
Prison has a farm teaching how to grow their own food, they raise pigs (but found out prisoners didn’t like pork so now they sell the meat to locals), they have 17,000 chickens used to feed the inmates meat and eggs.
They’ve built a school with 8 classrooms—to teach how to read, how to write, how to cope—country is poor so kids don’t always finish the mandatory years of free education.
They also have a wood working shop to teach carpentry skills. Highest volume items are the coffins they build and sell for funerals, also prefab homes, kids’ toys and furniture on spec.
Our grant is based on using RACHEL—Remote Area Community Hotspot for Educational Learning—technology that holds selected internet content on a wireless hub. The units we supplied were pre-loaded with 100 areas of education and training to be used in the inmate education program.
Cisco, the prison head told Al it was the “best thing you can give to a developing country”
Next steps: 1) add 30-60 chrome books, 2) more servers, 3) add the program to the women’s prison area.
Trip planned for late April (5-7 days) looking for new opportunities in Belize—is there a way to expand the program into the Elementary Schools.
Gayle has been taking care of our Free Little Library and we have had a great 'supplier' of books from 'Kenny" and Share.....
We would like to thank Kenny for supplying the books for all these years and we hope he will find a new supplier. If you know of anyone who has any children's books, please let Gayle know and she will make sure they make their way to our Little Free Library at Old Orchard Hall.
This is the letter Gayle received from Kenny......
Well it was a good ‘run’. Just a little too short. Your last box of books from ‘Kenny’ is at my front door. My intentions were good. I wont give up. I’ll keep looking for a new source. Share’d Treasures Thrift Store is closing. They are not taking anymore donations.
I will never forget how I felt that day when I saw a mother & her daughter approach the Little Library at Old Orchard Park. I was standing on the balcony of Old Orchard Hall, taking in the beautiful view. As the girl got closer to the library I heard her mother say ‘Just one.’ She gently opened the door, made her choice and they were on their way. She held that book with such passion...
I took my grandsons with me one day & we refilled three locations. I want them to enjoy that feeling of sharing & giving.
Then, of course, we left a few pennies on the track for the train to squash for us. Lots of fun.
Ryan Edgington was given the Donald J. Langill Memorial Award for 2019. It is presented each year to one Investment Adviser from across Canada by RBC Wealth Management. Congratulations Ryan, well done!!
What a great accomplishment Ryan. Congratulations from all of us.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody and the Right2Read Society are gathering toys to create a toy library in one of the First Nation’s Right2Read libraries. This is your chance to clear out the closets and help!
Gently used toys should be:
For 0-5 years old
Educational
Durable
In Good Condition
Quality is better than Quantity
Please no stuffed animals
Call Cleone Todgham (Clayon Todjam) at 778-223-2357 to discuss drop off or pick up by Jan 27 (Jan 23 is even better!)
A toy library lends out toys the same way a library lends out books.
The benefits of the toy library are great! They include:
Educational
Toys are selected with the help of professionals to help build the skills that they need for school, including reading, mathematics, scientific thinking and skills that support first nation’s values.
Financial
Parents spend less on toys, storage and shopping.
Children have the ability to play with a bigger variety of educational toys.
Social :
It is a great equalizer because children from all economic levels are able to play with a variety of educational toys.
Children have an opportunity to interact and learn sharing, taking turns, and choosing what they want as well as giving it back.
Parents have a chance to interact with other parents.
Gives opportunity to help others and teaches children sharing.
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice, and to make an end is to make a beginning.” T. S. Eliot
Darrell Burnham becomes our Guest Speaker and does a fantastic job. Thanks for filling in Darrell. AND if you get a chance to go on Face Book and 'join' the Port Moody Community Corner by our Claire, you will see a great interview that she has done with Darrell.
Guest's this week:
Danne's beautiful wife, Kerry
Claire's new member of her family Calloway
Nancy Haynes (Girl Guides)from the Girl Guides came to receive the Community Grant we gave them.
We gave out a cheque for $1,500.00 today to the Girl Guides who helped us with jobs at the 2018 RIBFEST. It was accepted by Nancy Haynes who explained it would be used to help fund the trip they are taking with some of their Guides to one of the 5 Girl Guides International centres, this 1 in India. Thank you GG’s
Coquitlam Sunrise Fundraiser Friday January 18th Coquitlam Express Hockey Game funds go to their Starfish backpack program.
January 23rd RLI event
February 1stwill be busy—YAIL event and Coquitlam Clubs Caledonia Night. It is their largest fundraiser—200 plus guests will try 6 different Scotch brands and an assortment of Canape`s
Saturday January 12th our Heritage Mountain cleanup—What a great turn-out. Thank you Darrell for organizing and for everyone who came out to help !!!
Our SFPP will be held again this year with Alan K chairing the event. Date will be Thursday May 9that the Galleria.
Sounds like good news is on the way—Mike Clay is close to finalizing a title sponsor for our RIBFEST—well done Mike!!
Darrell was awarded a new Paul Harris award for his over $10,000 given to the Rotary Paul Harris fund over the years.
Dan Gallant brought back his “Rotary Minute” back identifying some of the most prominent people in history who have been Rotarians—Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, John F. Kennedy, Lester Pearson, Prince Philip, Prince Rainier, Orville Wright, Charles Walgreen (he had the Rotary “4-Way Test” hung up on display in all his Drug Stores in the US. Thanks Dan!
Darrell gave us an overview of some of the situations he deals with in his position with Coast Mental Health. 1 in 5 people deal with mental health issues which can be hard to diagnose which explains why approximately 50% don’t know they have an issue. 40-60% of homeless have mental health issues. The new initiative to build modular homes is allowing for more purpose-built housing to be built much faster but it is not overcoming NIMBY’ism or NIABY (not in anyone’s back yard). There have been over 2,000 new units committed and on their way to being built. Their largest fundraiser each year are the “Courage to Come Back” awards.
Last year a group of us attended this event and had a great time. This Scotch Tasting event is a great fund raiser for Rotary.
This years event is on Feb 1st. I have attached a copy of the poster. I will be attending again this year, anyone else want to join me? If you are out of town, please forward to anyone else who may be interested.
Mike brought a guest Mary Vellani, she is involved in the community and works for TD. So great to have Mary come to our meeting.
Alan Schmelzel was presented Paul Harris Fellow +7
Ian Inducted our First new member of 2019- Renna Venkatesh
Reena's classification is Interior Design and is very enthusiastic.
Renna is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and is looking forward to
being involved in our Club.
Cleone did a little talk on the new Toy Lending Library to be setup in the First Nations community. Please bring in any new or slightly used toys to help with the project.
PP Mike with the Presidential Citation....Great job Rotary Club of Port Moody
No Guest Speaker today, we just shared our Christmas/New Years fun for everyone.
Thank you to everyone who came to Innervisions Chilli lunch. The chefs were cooking, chopping and stirring.
Guess what Bill was doing? Washing and re-cycling.....He is amazing.
The tables were set with Christmas table cloths, napkins and gifts. The candy canes and poinsettia plant on the table. The pies were cut.....
We were ready for 25 men to arrive at noon to eat this amazing chilli [groceries donated by Thrifty's]. The house was filled with love and gratitude.
Thanks to Patty, Ann, Jeannie, Gayle, Ian, Al, Alan, Dan, Danne, John, Bill, Steve, & myself. We had lots of laughs and time to talk with the men who are in Innervisions, changing their lives, 'one day at a time'. Merry Christmas everyone. !!!
Getting to the last drop......
Check out the 2018 Innervisions Chili lunch photo album at bottom of Golden Spike.
Trudy is keeping us up to date on Rosemary Hong. Thanks Trudy.......come visit ;o)
Rosemary Hong, former Rotary Outbound Exchange student to Belgium has been living in Ottawa and working for the federal government. She has been studying for several years for the exams to join the Ambassadorial service and just passed the final step! Her first post will be Nairobi in early 2019. She really wants to thank the Rotary Club of Port Moody for starting it all off with the exchange year! We always knew she was an amazing choice and it is wonderful to see the results of our exchange programme combined with her hard work and determination! Good for you Rosemary! We always knew you were headed for great things!
President Ian was away this week and President Elect Cleone did a fantastic job keeping everything on track.
Guests this week:
Soroptomist's Linda Kozina and Joan Zielke
Pacific Storm Water Polo team – Laura Markez
Robert Simons - Port Moody Foundation- The Centennial wall will be unveiled at December 18th, 2018 at 5:00 pm before the Christmas Train and a book will be available on this country wide art project celebrating Canada 150 anniversary.
Cindy Cuthbert the beautiful wife of Peter
George Garrett - Volunteer Cancer Drivers - Our Guest Speaker
Executive Summary – November 2018
170 volunteer drivers, dispatchers and many others. Their Mission is to provide safe, free transportation to cancer patients including those who live in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and many other communities. If interested in volunteering contact: www.volunteercancerdrivers.ca
An all-volunteer Society providing free, reliable transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment throughout most of the Lower Mainland.
Started operations in Feb 2016 with 16 volunteer drivers and seed money from drivers.
The Need:
Many patients are elderly, frail and sick with scarce financial resources and limited support systems. Public transportation services are seldom a viable option.
This service eases the physical, emotional and financial burden for cancer patients and their families and ensures patients with limited means can attend treatments.
Patients who miss radiation therapy sessions have an increased risk of the disease returning.
“Out of pocket” costs for cancer treatment, including transportation, are significant, despite having a universal health care system.
Defining facts as of October 2018:
170 drivers, 7 dispatchers and an 8-member working Board – all volunteers.
On track to complete over 8,000 round trips with patients, averaging 60 km. per trip with patients from 13 municipalities, ferries and airports.
Patients receive treatment in more than 15 facilities throughout the Greater Vancouver area.
Forecast to drive about 485,000 km. requiring around 22,000 driver volunteer hours in 2018.
All operations home based, the Society has no owned or leased equipment or facilities.
Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles for patient transportation.
Annual growth in patient requests since inception has been 30-35% .
Patient requests are forecast to grow by 25% in 2019.
Key 2019 financial data:
All funds are raised by Society volunteers soliciting municipalities, foundations, corporations, service clubs and the public.
Budget expenses are forecast to be $280,000.
Operating expenses (drivers vehicle stipend @ $0.44km.) account for 95% of budget; administrative costs about 5%.
** Volunteer drivers will donate back about $58,000 to the Society from vehicle stipends. (about 22% of the operating budget)
Neither the Canadian Cancer Society nor the BC Cancer Agency support the Society.
BC government provided a one-time start-up $30,000 grant in 2016, the BC Gaming Commission awarded a $30,000 one-time grant in 2017.
Jeff Morfitt - Langley Sunrise Club and Langley RIBFEST
Darrell is babysitting -Pecan [PADS puppy] whom we all loved
Reena Venkatesh who has been proposed as a new member by Al Stjernegaard
A photo of Gary, because I 'never' ask him if I can take his photo......lol
Kenya – Michael B. – Racheal Project – 33 readers are ready for Kenya after workshop yesterday with Kay, Judy and Cleone.
Toy Lending Library – Cleone- Bring in your slightly used educational toys for a toy lending library that our club is working on for a First Nation's community near Merritt. Bring them in January please.
December 18 -Christmas Train 5:00-8:30pm. Come and check it out....and the murals too.
There will be two hot chocolate stations this year as well as the cookie decorating and face painting that Jeannie and Vida will lead.
December 19 - Club's AGM
December 19 - Gleneagle School Christmas Concert. 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Feb. 23 - Gleneagle School Jazz Gala 6:30 - 9:30 pm
There was a lots of joy at Eagle Ridge Manor as the residents and their families enjoyed the music, cake, refreshments and best of all Santa/Hugh Mitchell’s wonderful smile as Jeannie photographed the seniors with him.
The pictures are the best ever this year! Terry came up with a brilliant solution to our poorer quality photos, timeline and productions frustrations, by suggesting that London Drugs print the photos. This gave Jeannie time to edit them. She wanted them to be special because she solemnly shared “this might be the last time that the residents have their pictures taken”.
Lisa and I had fun gathering up the supplies. Ask her about the cake walk! Gayle and her speedily cut and served cake and anything else that needed being done. Patty, Don and the Interactors were all busy being Santa’s Elves, making and serving punch, cake, oranges and candy canes. They were a delight!
The Christmas spirit was lovely as we enjoyed the residents, their families, the Interactors, the fantastic staff and volunteers at Eagleridge Manor and each other!
December 17 - Innervisions Chili lunch - Please sign up to help....if you have never been, please come it will make your Christmas very special. Thank you to Thrifty's for their support to help make this happen
December 18 - Christmas Train 5:00-8:30pm. Sign up to help please or let Peter know
December 19 - Club's AGM
December 19 - Gleneagle School Christmas Concert. 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Feb. 23 - Gleneagle School Jazz Gala 6:30 - 9:30 pm
A big shout out to KENNY from Share who has been instrumental in keeping us with books for our Little Free Library. Gayle picks up books from him regularly !!!
Our favourite time of year is when all the Tri-City Rotary Clubs get together for our Annual Christmas party. This year it was hosted by the Coquitlam Sunrise Club at the Vancouver Golf Club, and President Greg Garrison did a great job running the meeting.
AG Preet gave a Paul Harris to Rotarian Brad Richardson, that she, and everyone who knows him felt was a deserving candidate.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody had a great turnout, with 31members & guests attending. Great job Rotary !!!
All the Clubs gave a presentation of all the good work that each club is doing and President Greg reminded us to 'all' work together to make good things happen in our communities.
The Sunrise Club did a presentation on the Starfish Backpack Program they are involved with. As Sharon Perry stated, no child should go to school hungry, or go home to 'no food'.
Thank you for sharing. There is a photo of what they pack in the pack for the weekends for these children.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact orn@telus.netto let them know what dates you are available.
This program would not be possible without that hard work volunteers put in to make our communities stronger and safer. With that, we’d like to encourage you to volunteer with us for another year of safe driving and supporting KidSport.
President Ian is away and in his place looking 'very' Presidential was Paul Mitchel-Banks
Lots of Guests today......
Steve Witiuk's sister Kathy Kovaltsenko
Reena Venkatesh - 2nd meeting.....So good to see her back again [with Darrell Burnham]
Judy guest of Cleone - 3rd. meeting.....So good to see her back again
Igor Bjelac & Rihanna our Guest Speakers
Igor's presentation was on 'food waste' in Canada
Igor grew up in Serbia during the war and food was not available. There were empty shelves and people would riot over bread
We live in a land of plenty and we 'waste' more than 70% of the food produced and it goes to land fill.
He gave us an example of 'Best Before' dates on Himalyayan Salt that is thousands of years old and we have a 'best before date on it.
Best Before vs EXPIRY date......
A small group have now started a Charity that is feeding 1500 people with 'best before' food that would be thrown away if they didn't get it from the Grocery stores.
Canada encourages 'redistribution'......France's law 'forbids' producers to throw away food.
Their website is: www.ilcs.ca
How can you help?
They need drivers to help distribute the food, they need a warehouse to store the food, office space and a truck that they can use to drive the food to the needy [about 5 ton truck]
Thank you for opening our eyes to this 'waste' in our country that has so much.
Ali Okhowat & Sara Badiei & their beautiful baby girl.....It was not mentioned, but Ali was a Rotaractor.....and they are both very interested in Rotary.
And last but not least.....Anne [with an E]. We were so happy Anne is visiting from the UK with our Ann. We look forward to seeing her next year.....
We sang our version of Happy Birthday to a very 'young' Gayle
December 5th - Combined Christmas Breakfast - Vancouver Golf Club. - $25.00 Meeting will start at 7:00AM
December 9th - Manor Christmas Party. Bring your whole family
December 17th - Innervisions Chili lunch - Please bring your socks & mugs to Gayle at the Rotary Christmas breakfast at the Vancouver Golf Club.
December 18th - Share Christmas Train
June 1-4 - Rotary International Conference in Hamburg
Just a 'little' Reno on our Little Free Lending Library. Not sure when we will have a few days of 'dry' weather, but would like a 'team' to go to the Little Free Library and put some clear stain on the walls. This Little Free Library was built for our Rotary Club by Walter Peachey.....and we believe the BEST built house in Port Moody. Thank you to Gayle for keeping our Little Library full of books. If anyone has any children's books, please drop them off to our Little Free Library at Old Orchard Park.
Show Your Like for Mike - Was a great event ! We are so lucky to have Mike as a Rotarian.
Darrell Burnham let us know that Domino has been dropped as an assistance dog, but she will be assigned for the purposes of a VIP dog and this will be her last meeting.
And 'Chef' is going to miss him very much. Every week, Chef comes out of the kitchen to give some love to Domino. It was heartwarming to see him say goodbye.
RLI Training was on Wednesday, 21st at Aria
December 5th, 2018 - Tri-Cities Rotary Joint Christmas Breakfast at Vancouver Golf Club. Tickets are $25.00. 7:00AM. Please register as this is always a great chance to visit with all the Rotarians in the Tri-Cities.
Innervisions ......Gayle has asked for us to bring in socks and mugs for the ASAP. - event will take place Monday, December 17.
Mike P talked about Foundation and how important it is to donate to. Funds we apply for though district grants are actually collected three years prior in the form of donations to Paul Harris. The more money we put in to this, the more we are investing in our future projects.
Christmas decorating was very successful. Lots of people attended and the place was decorated by 11:30 am. It was a ‘special’ day. Thanks to all who came out to help.
New Member Induction: It's a good day at Rotary when we add a new member...!!!
Steve W. introduced Kay Wu and she was inducted as a new member - welcome! Kay we look forward to working with you on all our projects.
Birthdays - George and Cleone
Speaker:
Ian Roe - BC Centre of Disease Control - working on a project with local SD’s to inform about vaccinations. His projects entitled ‘I Boost Immunity’, and ‘Kids Boost Immunity’. These are online programs that inform people about immunization and the main theme is global giving. The more people learn, the more vaccines get donated internationally. The CDC work with private donators, as well as the province of BC. THe programs are administered through Public Health Canada and they are coordinated by the CDC. They work to immunize internationally through UNICEF.
There are two vaccination programs globally - domestic and global. Domestic is provincial/state run, while global is WHO, Rotary, etc. His program brings both of these programs together so that they can ‘cross multiply’.
IBoostImmunity - Adult focused KidsBoostimmunity - Student focused (newer program that has just been launched)
The goal is to raise vaccine literacy worldwide. There is a lot of misinformation out there about vaccines. Anti-vaxxers should not control the conversation - the ‘silent’ majority need to speak up.
The online platforms are a vehicle to provide vaccinations globally. It informs domestic group about the importance of vaccinations and at the same time helps globally. “Educational Labour”. One right answer equals one vaccine earned. Vaccines are donated by London Drugs and Shoppers Drug Mart.
The Rotary was treated today as a ‘focus group’. Is there any interest in having a local school involved through Rotary. With this platform, is there an opportunity to have local kids/schools be ‘sponsored’ by Rotary to encourage participation.
Christmas Magic graced Eagleridge Manor on Saturday with smiles on the faces of the residents, staff, Interactors, Success team, Rotarians and their families.
The sun was shining as Peter – Al S, Al K, Danne, Brian,John, Bill, Michael, and Andy set up all the lights. It is now a sparkly sight at night.
The entrance has never looked so welcoming with Kathy S and Lisa filling it with garlands, lights, and oh check out Lisa’s soldier beau.
Jeannie and Marcie did a fantastic job on the foyer and it glistens in gold and red.
Gayle worked with the Interactors on the garden court tree and thanks to Jeannie sorting out the decorations on Friday it looks spectacular as does the tree at Forest View that Coreen, Amanda (Bill grand daughter) and set up. Success decorated the tree in Hillside, the wreath’s in all the hallways, and the snow flakes on the pillars and windows.
Eryk Polak was in high demand because of his energy and height. He was in the hallways as well as putting up the garlands on the ceiling with Patty, Don, Judy (Cleone’s friend) and some volunteers from the Manor. Yvonne was just busy!
We finished in record time at 11:30am with a wonderful lunch of soup and sandwiches set up by Lori and the recreational therapist from the hospital.
We all think that this year was the best in terms of decorating, number of volunteers and lunch!
Build-a-Biz Kids - Leah, Brayden & Ethan Coss - Came to receive a Community Grant from us.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S - Ali Parandeh, Jackie Hong & Ryan Drew - Also came to receive a Community Grant from us.
Ryan, from the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. organization, gave us an update on the organization this morning. Their goal is to build bridges through service and advocacy as they help immigrants to Canada get settled. The organization is over 45 years old that offers 144,000 services with 500+ staff in 30 locations throughout the lower mainland, China, Korea and Taiwan. They help integrate people immigrating to Canada into the community with orientation, housing, health and employment.
It is good to see James Robertson back for a second meeting.
Our Guest Speaker - Fatma Taha - Alzehimer's disease/dementia
http://bigheartshomecare.ca/
Speaker’s Corner – November 14, 2018
Fatma Taha from Big Hearts Home Care, talked to us about Alzheimer’s Disease. She is a Physician with a Master of Public Health degree as well as a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Big Hearts Home Care.
Alzheimer’s was discovered by Dr. Alzheimer in 1905 and is under the broad umbrella of Dimentia. It is the most common disease comprising 2/3s of the cases. It is fatal and eventually affects all aspects of one’s life. Alzheimer’s is a neurological brain disaster that affects each person differently and is progressive. It affects the memory and is not a normal part of aging in that the forgetfulness is not just the forgetting the odd incident but the whole experience. For instance, going out during the day and not remembering any of it. Using notes does not help and dealing with money is very difficult. There are 35,000,000 people afflicted with Alzheimers and 546,000 in Canada with that number being 937,000 by 2013.
Risk factors are:
Age 65+
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
Heart disease
Diabetes
Smoking
Excessive alcohol
Down Syndrome
Genetics
Symptoms include confusion, disturbance in short term memory and personality change. Some of the warning signs are memory loss, hard to find simple things, difficulty with language (some revert to their mother tongue), poor judgment, can’t think abstractly, can’t identify objects, unable to learn, wandering and impaired motor functions.
BAD NEWS – it can’t be prevented and there is no cure. GOOD NEWS- can keep the brain sharp with mental exercise like crosswords, Sudoku and reading. Eating healthy and physical exercise can help to prolong the diagnosis.
Please bring a MUG and some men's socks for our Innervisions Chilli lunch.
Sign up for Joint Rotary Christmas Breakfast - Vancouver Club - $25.00 - December 5th, 2018
Sign up for Eagle Ridge Manor Christmas Party - December 9th, 2018
Sign up for Innervisions Chili lunch - December 17th, 2018
Sign up for Share Christmas Train - December 18th - 4:30 - 8:30pm
All of these above events are on Club Runner for you to sign up for.
November 24, Saturday Noon until 4pm Henderson Place Mall 17 KidPreneur’s are launching their businesses with new inventions, tasty treats and great gift ideas. We hope to see you there!
December 19- Gleneagle School Christmas Concert. 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Feb. 23- Gleneagle School Jazz Gala 6:30 - 9:30 pm
The Rotary Club of Port Moody was invited to go to the Firehall so that Chief Ron Coulson and his men could thank us for the equipment we gave to them through our Community Grants.
We were also given a tour of the hall.
This amazing tool, the Masimo Rainbow is for our firefighters and will assist them in a quick and accurate diagnosis of their vitals during critical incidents.
This will help them with oxygen levels, heart rate, carbon monoxide in the body, temperature, and a few other things that are important for our members to stay safe well while taking care of our community in a matter of minutes.
We are happy and proud to support the Port Moody Fire Department and thankful for all they do.
The BEST way to start a meeting is by inducting a NEW MEMBER and we are so pleased to have Mike Clay join the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Mike has been a long time supporter of Rotary and now he is 'one of us'. Welcome Mike....We are excited to work with you on our Community Projects. (photo bomb PP Mike)
Guest this week were:
Proposed member Kai Qui
Ed Travato from Gleneagle Senior Secondary....Ed came to receive a cheque for one of our Community Grants.
Steve Witiuk's Dad Joe joined Steve for Breakfast. Joe is a veteran ......
Anne [with an 'e'] is in town from the UK again staying with our Ann Hulbert. It is always good to see Anne
George Balzer was also at the meeting to welcome Mike Clay into our Club. GB is always supportive !!!
Speakers Corner – November 11, 2018
Our speaker today was James Robertson who after years of service in the military and a somewhat gypsy life was hungry to belong to a community where his heart belongs – the rugged west coast of Canada. He and his wife discovered Port Moody in 2016 and settled here. They have a 2 year old girl and a brand new baby boy.
James joined the military in his early twenties following his interests acquired in school. He was always a history buff and fell in love with strategic studies in university on the Asia-Pacific region. Accordingly, becoming an officer in the Canadian Navy was a natural choice. It quickly thrust him into leaderships which he has enjoyed throughout his professional life. After numerous years of driving ships in the Pacific he became an officer within Canada’s Special Forces JTF2 and was honored to be accepted into this elite special forces team. It was one of the most challenging and rewarding times of his career involving complex strategic challenges in highly complex environments. His time in the military exposed him to numerous cultures, communities and leadership challenges while serving among many great Canadians. After 16 years of service he decided it was time for a change. James attained an MBA and now serves on a different front through strategic consulting with companies, public entities while providing leadership development through executive coaching.
Both of James’s great grandfathers fought in WWI and one of them also fought in WWII and his great grandmother was a military nurse. During his time in the Special Forces James was involved in Black Ops in Afghanistan fighting the Taliban.
James reminded us that as we observe November 11th and think of all those who have served in the military and fought in wars over the years that we need to be thankful. It is because of them that we have the freedom we enjoy today. Freedom was not, and is not, free. The opposite of war is not peace it is civilization.
Busy Season again.....Mark your Calendars please
November 17 - Decorating the Manor. 9:00AM - noon
November 19 - Board Meeting - Coquitlam Grill
December 5 - Joint Rotary Christmas Breakfast with all the Tri-City Clubs - Vancouver Club - Sign up please $25.00
December 9 - Manor Christmas Party
December 17 - Innervisions Chili lunch - Please sign up to help....if you have never been, please come
December 18 - Christmas Train 5:00-8:30pm. Sign up to help please
December 19 - Club's AGM
December 19 - Gleneagle School Christmas Concert. 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Feb. 23 - Gleneagle School Jazz Gala 6:30 - 9:30 pm
“Hark! Hark to the wind “’Tis the night they say, when all the souls come back from the far away-- The Dead forgotten this many a day!”
By Canadian Poet/Novelist Virna Sheard from her 1910 poem “Halloween”
Announcements:
A huge Thank you to Peter for our “Guess who’s coming to Dinner” that happened Friday November 2nd. We met at St. James' Well at 5:30 where we were all given an envelope with our hosts’ destinations. A great time was had by all. The food was wonderful, the company was better. A huge thank you to Cheryl who helped clean up.....It didn't look like one person had been in the house by 9:00am the next day. Hope everyone had a great time. A BIG SURPRISE.....
Some of the shoes, and some of the food and some of the wine. FUN had by all.
Saturday, November 17th is our morning to decorate Eagle Ridge Manor. Cleone sent out a signup sheet earlier this week and thanks all who will be there. I know it always feels like the official beginning of the Christmas Season for a lot of us.
Tuesday October 30thAl S convened a meeting of the International Committee and they have come up with 3 different proposals they will flesh out over the next couple of months.—really exciting sounding opportunities!
Classification Talk: Brian Wormald
Today our new member Brian Wormald gave us an overview of his life before he joined our Club this Spring. Brian titled his presentation “Still Doing it My Way”
He was born in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia; was 1 of 2 kids (sister); wasn’t a particularly good student; went to work in the banking industry and was in a serious car crash before he settled down. He took to the banking industry, took extra training to finish his schooling, applied for transfers and moved up the ladder. When he saw how the banking industry was moving to embrace technology he threw himself into the computer age and became an “expert” in the banks’ systems. In 1997 he was offered a job in Australia with EDS (Electronic Data Systems) a Company owned by Ross Perot. At the time EDS was the 2nd largest computer Company in the world and he was involved with smoothing the systems through Y2K as Australia was the first developed country to have to face any glitches if they had occurred. In 2005 he was offered a job as the North American lead for his area but was able to negotiate a package allowing him to be stationed in Vancouver rather than their head office in Texas. In 2003 he met his current partner Kelly. He is active in 4 Vintage and/or Performance Car Clubs in addition to volunteering in a number of Ecological causes and other service organizations. We are very happy to have Brian as a new member of our Club.
We had a 2nd speaker today—Jaymee Lund from Rotaract—was here to speak to us about how Interact has changed her life. She showed 2 brief videos blending photos and videos from 2 different events over the past 2 years. She was invited to been at a RYLA Camp, has attended RIA as both a camper and a facilitator. When she attended her first camp she was very shy but the support, friendship and excitement made her feel supported and safe. She joined Rotary and has been inspired to assume a leadership role in her Club. She believes you can lead into the discomfort. She will be attending a conference in Hamburg, Germany in June next year as a delegate. Her message is that RYLA and RIA programs are more important than ever—today’s youth needs us to support their programs and by helping them now we are supporting them to become adult Rotarians as they move into the work force. With the different Camps Rotary has sponsored over the past 2 years we have seen new Rotaract Clubs in White Rock and 2 in Washington State plus 1 club that had folded has come back to life. We need to support our Rotaracters.
Arlington Rotarian Lee Harman will be driving “Miss Vicky,” a 1938 Model A Ford Victoria, in the 10,000-mile Peking to Paris Endurance Motor Challenge to raise $1 million toward eradicating polio.
Arlington doctor preps for amazing race to end polio for good
Retired Arlington physician Lee Harman would travel around the world to see polio wiped out in our lifetime – and that’s halfway what he aims to do.
The longtime Rotary Club member, joined by his travel chum, retired Army Mjr. Bill Ward, will set course on a once-in-a-lifetime amazing race, the 7th Peking to Paris Endurance Motor Challenge. “We’re dedicating our 10,000-mile expedition to bring awareness to the public about Rotary’s grandest achievement – the eradication of polio in the world,” said Harman, who serves as PolioPlus chairman for District 5050 that extends from Everett to past the Candian border. The duo will make the journey in “Miss Vicky,” a 1938 Model A Ford Victoria, entered in the vintage car category, covering the race in 36 days. That’s 400 grueling miles a day.
Harman is already putting miles on Miss Vicky, visiting Rotary clubs and other speaking venues. Last week he dropped in at the Marysville Noon Rotary at a location where his stylish Miss Vicky looked right at home: the Marysville Historical Museum.
“We’re going to be going places where there are roads, poorly maintained stretches and no roads, and strange rivers to cross where there are no bridges,” Harman said. “We’re going to be camping for a week in the Gobi Desert. “This is really the granddaddy of all endurance motor vehicle runs.”
The next Peking (Beijing) to Paris Rally, held every three years with the next set for summer 2019, is said to be one of the toughest vintage car races in the world, extending roughly along a straight line to Moscow, then into Scandinavia before dropping south into France.
Harman said the perils and tribulations that he and Ward will face will be all worthwhile to call attention to the importance of eradicating polio once and for all, while meeting a goal to raise $1 million in their endeavor.
But the travails that await them are nothing compared to the pain and suffering that polio has wrought, mostly targeting humankind’s most vulnerable.
Polio is a highly infectious disease that most-commonly affects kids under 5. The virus is spread person to person, usually through contaminated water or playing in virus-rich dirt in places with poor sanitation. Untreated, polio can attack the nervous system, and worse, lead to paralysis and death.
“It’s an ancient, crippling, childhood disease,” Harman said. “It’s worldwide, it’s preventable, and it’s still around.”
From 1900-1956, 500,000 polio cases were reported worldwide, with 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S. from 1948-56. Treatment included the now-obsolete “iron lung” chamber that helped stricken patients breathe normally.
Rotary’s name has become synonymous with polio eradication since 1982. “Polio eradication is Rotary’s best kept secret, and it’s time to let it out,” Harman said.
At the time, Rotary International leadership approached the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and said “we want to do something special. We want to knock something down; what can we do?” Harman said. CDC officials said human ingenuity had already proved that elimination of an entire disease was doable, such as with smallpox.
Rotary raised $120 million over three years in the early ’80s, helping inoculate 160 million kids at 650,000 vaccination booth, said Harman. His own involvement in PolioPlus has taken him to India to work with teams from CDC, the World Health Organization and UNICEF, entering off-the-grid villages to inoculate children. He saw firsthand how lives can improve. The joint efforts led to the start of National Immunization Days with the goal of inoculating children worldwide, and the results are astounding.
In 1984, there were 125 endemic nations and 350,000 people per year contracted the disease. Today, only three countries – Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan – had reported cases, 76 total, including 13 of wild polio virus. India, where Harman visited, has been polio-free for seven years.
“This may be the last years that the polio virus is found on Earth, and it will be because of Rotary,” Harman said. “We’re close. The drop to zero is coming.”
However, Harman added that while medical advances, more “boots on the ground” and GPS mapping are better enabling teams to reach more neighborhoods, villages and out-of-the-way places, this is no time for complacency.
“Kids are still being born, and they’re not protected,” Harman said. Now, he said, “We’re trying to energize people outside Rotary to give money to the PolioPlus program,” and bring everyone else along for the ride by donating to the cause.
For every $1 the public donates, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will contribute $2, with the goal overall to raise $1.2 billion internationally. On the PolioPlus website, Bill Gates was quoted explaining the relationship with Rotary in his global foundation’s efforts toward quality healthcare and education endeavors worldwide: “Every where I go to learn about polio, I see Rotary members helping out with the hard work. I feel sure that with continued support, we will be able to show significant progress.”
Just a penny per mile donation would amount to $100, all tax-deductible, with no proceeds going toward costs related to race participation. To donate or learn more, visit the Miss Vicky website at www.missvicky4polioplus.com.
Cleone, Jeannie & Lisa
I have no idea what these ladies were talking about....BUT it sure shows how much fun we have at Rotary
Port Moody had their elections on October 20th. The Rotary Club of Port Moody would like to congratulate the following:
Mayor
Rob Vagramov
Council
Meghan Lahiti
Diana Russell Dilworth
Zoe Royer
Hunter Madsen
Amy Anne Lubik
Steve Milani
School Trustee
Keith Watkins
Lisa Park
The Rotary Club of Port Moody wishes you all well and that you will keep Port Moody the wonderful City that it is. We are Blessed to live in our City and we as members of Rotary will help keep a positive and friendly atmosphere.
Thank you to MayorMike Clay for all the hard work he has done to make our City what it is today and to Councillor Barbara Junker for her work on council. All the best to them both.
And also Thank you to all the other members of our City who put their names forward.
Sterling Ward, James Cameron Robertson, Richard Biedka, Tasha Faye Evans, Jan Sager, Sharleen Karamanian, & Jimmy Malamas.
This week’s quote from President Ian: “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” Milton Berle
Our scheduled speaker today, Sarah Kronkhite, was unable to attend at the last minute so we had an “open mike” meeting.
Announcements:
Cleone and Patty are going to a meeting with the Port Moody Police to discuss ways of maximizing the Police Trailer we sponsored for them this Spring. They use it when they attend schools and major events in Port Moody to promote what they do and to interact with students and citizens. We want to co-ordinate at some school venues to discuss grants we do for the city, scholarships we provide, Youth programs (RYA, RYLA, etc.), Camp Jubilee.Discussed Paul’s idea for our Grant application just granted. Paul’s family is rooted in RYLA events through the various Rotary Club’s across the west. His Dad set up a camp in Washington State for RYLA. The plan is we will have a virtual RYLA using technology and personal attendance by guest speakers over 12 interactive sessions using the Socratic Method—“a form of cooperative, argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions” WIKIPEDIA. Preference will be given to PoMo students. It fits with our Club’s goals and Rotary’s plan
Monday the 22nd was our Board Meeting. Discussion on legacy project.
November 2nd Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. Instructions to come to all who’ve signed up. Thanks for organizing again Peter. Peter gave us a reminder to be sure our cars are full of gas and we know how to use our GPS.
November 3rd Foundation events in Bellingham—Seminar 10 am-3pm, drinks 5pm-6:30 and dinner 6:30 pm. Keynote speaker is Joan Toone a Polio survivor.
Next week speaker will be Lee Harman giving an update on where we are on Polio eradication.
Also our “Rotary Shop” will be open for business.
Claire gave an update on establishing a “before I die wall”. It would be a wall area where folks could write in chalk things they want to do before they die. It would be an inspirational area and we would look to mark it as “sponsored by Port Moody Rotary” project.
November 21st there is a RLI seminar scheduled for Aria 1—Rotary Learning Institute
100% attendance awards—
Dan G 38 years over 5 clubs, - WOW !!! That is truly an amazing accomplishment....
The following are what we 'think' we have....If we have missed you or the years are incorrect, please let us know and we will change our records.
Linda Balzer 18 years
Gayle Carter 18 years
Alan Schmelzel 5 years
Patty Klassen 3 years
Bill Lawrie 3 years
Peter Cuthbert 2 years
Dan Dunlop
Yvonne Berrisford
Gary Wiggins
Mike Poznanski
Yolanda Broderick was attending as a guest again and wanted to give thanks to our Port Moody Rotary Club for our donation to the All Saints Catholic Women’s League to help them provide Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless folks in the TriCities this year. It started in 2010 with 30 people attending and this year it was at 500 which is a sign of the times. Feeding this number of people is made possible with the volunteer help from a chef (from BC ferries) and his crew of cooks and sous chefs.
President Ian was away and we had our Club Secretary David “Woody” Woollven in the Chair
Guests this week
Domino our PADS member and Happy Birthday Darrell
Darrell spoke briefly about opportunities for anyone interested in being a “raiser” for PADS dogs (like our honorary member Domino). There is going to be a huge requirement as their dogs have had 5 litters recently (1 mom had 12 pups). This means by early January there will be a great need. It is a 2 year commitment, they will do a home evaluation first to make sure you will be OK then they supply food, and support.
Glen Brown is a welcome addition to our Club.
Our speaker this week was Glen Brown who joined us this year as a transferee from the Sunshine Coast. He was born in Kamloops and worked for 33 years in Corrections Services. Started in Criminology at Simon Fraser University, spent most of the 80’s as a parole officer, the 90’s as an Associate Warden mostly in intake, the 2000’s as a warden retiring in 2011. In retirement he has been teaching some courses in Criminal Justice at both SFU and Langara College. Glen joined Rotary in Abbotsford/Matsqui after becoming a warden.
Glen describes being a Prison warden as a "Jack of All Trades". There were over 50 job areas around the Prison he had to oversee and co-ordinate.
It is also like running a very large corporation as the operating budget annually is about $100,000,000 for the 3 areas he was responsible for. The 3 areas are Medium Security Men's facility, Institution for women facility and Regional treatment, Psychiatric Centre.
When he retired he and his wife Marcia moved to the Sunshine Coast to a place on Secret Cove, Half Moon Bay, Sechelt.
While on the Sunshine Coast Glen was involved in community and Rotary events including sponsoring a Musical Ride event, a Dad and Me dance and a Scotch Tasting Event.
They loved the lifestyle, the weather and their new friends but Glen was being asked to teach more courses and, most importantly, their family especially their grandkids were all back on the mainland. Glen and Marcia have 3 kids Sarah, Jordan (Amber), and Jeff (Jenna) plus 5 beautiful grandkids. They moved back recently, Glen came to our Club as a visitor this Winter/Spring and joined us a few months ago in time to volunteer with Ribfest. He has become an active, valued member very quickly, and we are proud to have Glen as a member of the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Cleone’s 20th year in Rotary
RLI is holding 2 Leadership forums this year—1 in Everett (October 20th) and 1 in Port Moody in Suter Brook (November 21st)
World Polio Day October 21st. See Pat Bond’s email with suggestions for informing your “followers” of all the things happening in the final days of the fight against Polio.
District Foundation seminar and dinner November 3rd 2018 in Bellingham. Seminar 10-3, drinks 5:00-6:30, dinner from 6:30
Heritage Mountain cleanup this Saturday October 13th. Meet at Gallaghers at 9 AM.
Vida’s group “Days for Girls” are aiming to produce 100,000 kits this year.
Just a reminder – our new immigrants still need help settling in to Canada.
Port Moody’s Dan Gallant spends most of his weekdays battling Metro Vancouver traffic in a used cube van. When he’s not navigating vehicular congestion, he’s busy loading and unloading the truck and making travel arrangements.
But the retired TD Bank executive doesn’t get paid for his patience, heavy lifting or organizational skills. Not a penny. He gets paid in other ways.
Gallant is the volunteer transportation master and warehouse manager for Rotary World Help (RWH), an organization that ships donated medical, dental and educational supplies to developing countries. He has been working out of an overflowing warehouse on the Riverview Hospital lands in Coquitlam for 15 years.
“They offered me early retirement and I jumped at it,” says Gallant as he sits amidst stacks of hospital beds, boxes of medical supplies, IV stands, examination beds and much more, most of which he has picked up. “I needed something to do and this fills that need.”
Rotary World Helps began in 1992 after three Vancouver Rotarians went to the Ukraine to help get some Rotary clubs started there following the fall of communist rule. The trio realized there was a desperate need for medical supplies, so when they returned, they scrounged up enough to fill a shipping container and sent it to Kiev. That inspired the founding of RWH and the organization has been scrounging and shipping ever since.
Gallant said last week that when Rotarians seal the doors on a container bound for Siquijor Island in the Philippines (it was loaded Saturday), it would be the 390th container they’ve shipped to 60 countries. Just a few weeks ago, another container full of computers, books and medicals supplies made its way to Kenya.
Gallant, a native of Prince Edward Island, worked across Canada for TD for 35 years starting when he was 18 years old; his final stop was the Lower Mainland. He’s been a Rotarian since 1980 and, after he retired at the age of 53, he learned about RWH through some friends in the club. He thought he could make a difference. He certainly has done that.
“The more I got involved, the more I got hooked and wanting to do more and give more of my time,” says Gallant. “While I still volunteer my time for local [Port Moody] Rotary projects, this consumes a lot of my Rotary time because this has become a passion for me and how it benefits other people.”
In the beginning, much of his time was spent making contacts with hospitals, health care facilities and seniors' homes searching for medical equipment and supplies. But as it evolved, opportunities to broaden into dental and school equipment and supplies emerged, although medical gear still makes up about 75 to 80% of the donations. There are also some interesting odds and ends, like the boxes of slightly used tennis balls donated by the Hollyburn Country Club in West Vancouver, hosts of a pro tournament every summer, and soccer gear from Tri-Cities clubs that is eagerly gobbled up in futbol-mad countries.
“All equipment that we accept is on the condition it is in good working order and reusable at the receiving end,” says Gallant shortly before hopping in the van for pickups at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver and St. Paul’s in downtown Vancouver.
One of the rarest donations the organization received was about 60 specialty cribs of varying sizes from B.C. Children’s Hospital after it recently moved into a new building with new equipment. It took two weeks and 20 truckloads to get the cribs to the Riverview warehouse and a secondary one in Richmond.
“We rarely ever get any [cribs]. This was an enormous windfall for us. We’ve put a few on each [shipment] since depending where they’re going. We spread them around,” he says.
The donors like RWH because it saves them from forking out pick-up and disposal fees.
“Nowadays, there’s very rarely a need for us to be proactive contacting potential donors,” Gallant says.
The organization shipped 19 containers in 2017 — the average is 15 — and RWH expects to ship up to 20 in 2018, including to Guatemala and Sierra Leone later this year.
Gallant says operational costs are low because the 40 Rotary clubs in RWH sponsor each shipment and the receiving clubs are responsible for clearing customs and distributing the shipment at the other end. The biggest costs are the warehouse lease, the truck and packing supplies.
“It’s big bang for your buck — big time,” says Gallant, who estimates the average shipment costs about $8,000 U.S., although it’s a lot less if it’s going to the Philippines.
His own big payoff comes on trips he has made to South Africa, the Philippines and Belize to see the results of his and his clubmates' work.
“I saw people using beds that we had sent, walkers, wheelchairs, medical supplies, eye examining equipment; libraries stocked with books where otherwise they wouldn’t have had a library; computers to be used in the schools to help teach them to become more literate.
“I saw what we were filling them with — perfectly good stuff that was being disposed of in our system, yet it was given a second life for people in these developing countries.”
His most recent sojourn was to Belize in April, shortly after RWH, under the sponsorship of the Port Moody Rotary Club, had sent a container there.
“We went to the warehouse and helped other local Rotarians sort the beds and the mattresses and the stretchers, and on and on and on, for the local organizations, who had been invited to come to the warehouse later that day to help themselves,” recalls Gallant, 73. “It was like Christmas to them. It was unbelievable. They were hauling beds and mattresses out of there on little trucks. There was a nurse who came and was observing the boxed medical supplies and she said to one of our people, ‘We never get any of this stuff.’ She was delivering it to 11 clinics in her area.”
Then the Belize Rotarians took him to see a young man who could only crawl and lived with his mother in a shack with no means to get around easily.
“We took one of the wheelchairs that we had sent, went around to his house and put him in his own wheelchair to give him some dignity and mobility. That’s pretty powerful stuff,” he says before grinning when asked how the young man reacted to his new wheelchair: “A big, big smile. He was a pretty happy young man.”
There’s also plenty of smiles to go around on loading day. They put out the word for volunteers and more than enough show up every time to pack the container in no time. That’s when all of them, particularly Gallant, get paid. And last Saturday was pay day.
“It’s pretty satisfying to shut that door and put the customs seal on it and get it on its way,” he says Gallant with, of course, a smile.
We are all very proud of you Dan and all the Rotarians that make RWH such a successful operation.
Yolanda Broderick who is not only the wife of our member George, but a Soroptomist and a member of the All Saints Women
Kay Wu (Kay’s 2nd meeting. She is a chess coach and a friend of our Steve Witiuk),
Ryan Edginton did a fantastic job with his Classification talk. Ryan is a fairly new member, and because of his talk, we all got to know him a lot better. GREAT JOB RYAN!!!!
Introduced to us by Past President Mike. Ryan is an “only” child and was born in Maple Ridge. He has always been entrepreneurial even as a child. He used to build computers out of old parts. He chose to go to University in Prince George (UNBC), attended for 2 years, and moved to UVIC for his final 2 years (he was told when he couldn’t smell the pulp mills in PG it was time to move on). On his summer holidays during his time at Universities he spent his time in the lumber industry learning how to be a lumber broker. This involved a lot of traveling within BC checking availability and quality from different mills around the Province and selling to countries around the world like Japan and England. He and his wife to be, Ashley, met on a blind date were married (12 years ago) and have 2 kids (Mia and Nolan). When the amount of travel in the lumber brokerage business became too much he looked for another career and settled on Financial Planning. It has given him an opportunity to grow and provide for the family balanced with time to have fun and enjoy his young family. Outside of work he is a Scout Leader, in Toastmasters, trains for marathons and extended bike riding for fund raising and traveling whenever they can. His daughter, Mia, is taking up Irish Dancing and his son, Nolan, is learning the fiddle.
It is great to have Ryan part of our Club and we heartily welcome you and your family.
This week we presented a Community grant cheque for $500.00 to Yolanda Broderick to help with the All Saints Catholic Women’s League Thanksgiving Day Dinner serving 500 people From the Coquitlam and TriCities area. Thank you, Yolanda, for all the good work your ladies do in our communities.
Birthday Wishes to PP Alan and PP Linda......-Alan S’s birthday October 5th and Linda’s the 'new 50th' birthday October 9th
We had a great turnout of Rotarians for Oktoberfest and we all celebrated the Birthday's.
Thanks to everyone who came.
-Guess Who’s Coming to DinnerPeter is organizing this year’s event for Friday November 2nd. Thanks for all your work on this evening event Peter.
-Brian gave a short report on the Rotary RIPS event held Saturday, September 22nd. It was the wettest day yet for this event so our volunteer attendance was down this year. Once again our volunteers worked in an area just east of the inlet and the path where we cleared 8 cu. meters of invasive plants to open up the area for planting more native plants. Thanks to Ryan and his family (more on them later) for coming out and helping us along with Yvonne, Coreen and Michael, Bill & Cleone.
Great meeting once again. This time President Elect Cleone opened the meeting ringing the 'teeny weeny bell' that President Ian gave her
Our guest and Guest Speaker this week was Cathy McMillan.....Cathy gave us a very informative talk on Dyslexia. She is the founding member of Dyslexia BC. Thank you Cathy
Claire gave a great presentation on her ideas and how we can help her with 'marketing' and 'social media'. The weekly video clips are amazing and please, 'like' them and share them on Facebook. It is a perfect way to let the community know what the Rotary Club of Port Moody is doing. Also, if you are on 'Facebook', please 'like' our Rotary Club of Port Moody page, and ask your 'friends' to like it also.
This was the last meeting we will see Steve Witiuk in a 'suit'. Congratulations on your retirement Steve.
Cleone & Linda cleaned up the 'lock-up' once again and now we 'really need' someone with a 'truck' to come and take away the trash to the dump. Let us know when you are available to do this. Thanks. If you are the 'lead' on any event our Rotary Club is doing, please go 'shopping' at the lockup first. We have so much 'stuff' for all events.
Don't forget to send in your Legacy Project ideas to PP Mike....
We Ripped Again!! Saturday we ripped out ivy, black walnut and holly from Rocky Point Park. These invasive plants choke out biodiversity.
We had a great team of 25 people. We make a great team with Noon's Creek Hatchery and the City of Port Moody. Brian wore the Rotary and the Noon's Creek hats and was really busy organizing advertising, setting up and taking down.!!
Angela was fantastic at getting the city side of things organized and Mayor Mike earned a well deserved bath for all his hard work.!!
Yvonne, Heather, Lisa and Michael B, to only ripped but also took care of the food. Lisa we won't tell spider stories !!!!
Bill is our environmental super hero!! Coreen, Jeannie and Ryan with his two kids were super. Ananya from Interact skipped her fencing class to help. There were members of the public and hatchery. What a great day. Yay Team !!! Thanks to all who helped.
Photos by Brian Wormald...who ran into a bear at the end of the day.
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work”
Thomas Edison
Lots of visitors this week:
Mayor Mike Clay
SUCCESS: Ali Parandeh, Juliana Shek & Jackie Hong
Ali, Jackie and Julianna. Julianna have brought us countless volunteers over the last 3 years to work at our RIBFEST event. Thank you to SUCCESS.
SUCCESS: Ali is the Regional Manager for SUCCESS. They provide Immigrant Settlement and Integration Programs.—services to support immigrants in their settlement journey.
Last Year we donated $1,000 for their volunteer efforts at Rotary RIPS and RIBFEST. They used this money to secure a venue (Port Moody Inlet Centre Theatre) for their annual recognition ceremony thanking their membership for their efforts in the communities (Tri-Cities). All of their coordinating, organizing, training, etc. is done by volunteers for volunteers. Their “we volunteer here” program has over 90 active volunteers giving ove 10,700 hours of contribution which is the equivalent of $200,000+ dollars of work/time. They recognized their “Champions of SUCCESS”.
Darrell had a wonderful trip to France and talked about our past Exchange Student Pierre......would be great to have that program again in our Rotary Club.
PP Mike's Dad joined us from Sherwood Park, AB
President Ian gave out 2 pins this week for 2 Rotarians who are INSPIRATIONS...... Congratulations to Danne Dunlop and Bill Lawrie who both never say no. Apparently Danne's truck is 'always' available and Bill is our GREEN MACHINE !!! and was recognized for our Rotary Green Team’s effort with recycling at this year’s RIBFEST.
Our favourite meetings are when our members do their Classification Talk and this week we were not disappointed. Thank you to Heather for a great talk today . She met her husband when she was in grade 9 and he was in grade 13. She invited him to a Sadie Hawkins dance and he chose to take her out first and then invite her to the dance rather than be asked by a girl. When the kids came along (in Prince George) she became a Beaver Leader in their “pack and also volunteered at “Meals on Wheels”. She showed us some samples of “cross stitched pillows she has done. She worked at Toys and Wheels, a Shoe Store and the Holiday Inn (who knew Holiday Inn was where Stevie Wonder stayed whenever he traveled for concerts etc. and every one was set up with the amenities in the same place so he would be comfortable wherever he stayed. Her Mom and Dad were married for 73 years. Heather moved to Port Moody and we are so lucky to have Heather in our Rotary Club.
Mike will facilitate discussion re: Legacy projects for the money we put aside each year from our RIBFEST earnings. By the next Board meeting the committee will have established criteria/parameters. Everyone need to think about potential projects that will keep our name front and centre in the community.
Our Rotary Club came out do to the registration again at the 2018 Terry Fox Run. Rain didn't stop Terry from running and it didn't stop our Club for coming out in full force. Great job everyone.
Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best. Theodore Isaac Rubin
Our DG Linda Murray & her husband Bill came to our Club today for her formal visit.
AG Preet Paul was also a guest today. Preet is a member of the Coquitlam Sunrise Club.
DG Linda Murray was thanked by our President Elect Cleone.
Preet introduced our DG Linda. She moved to Washington in 1980 from California. Started a security company “Evergreen Security”. Has been active in the South Everett community since 1989. This is her first time visiting our Club but well known to many of our long term members.
She spoke of the importance of growing the Club’s membership but also to concentrate on retention of existing members. LY our District had 2511 members and her target is to grow to 2575 members (1 per club as a minimum). District leaders consider they’re here to help us. Last year they sponsored 6 Membership seminars and plan to do another 6 T/Y
Make sure we use Social Media. It is the way to reach a younger demographic. Put stories on line “what/when was your Rotary Moment?” put action pics on websites—Rotarians at work, Rotarians having fun, etc. We have a tech team available to help expand our use of technology if required.
Learn about Rotary Foundation. Every Rotarian every year. Use Rotary Direct for payment.
Our new RI President would like to see twice as many Rotoactors this year. They are the future of Rotary. Invite them to participate in all fun activities and fundraisers. Help mentor them.
The last Saturday in April is Rotary Work Day—include Clubs, Interact, Public and family.
Use Peace Arch Journal—our District 5050’s communication vehicle—tell our other Clubs what we are doing.
November 3rd is the Foundation Dinner.
District Conference will be April 11-14th at Tulalip. Theme is Caribbean Inspiration.—Tour of Boeing, Art Tours, Cultural Centre. Irish/Caribbean night with Rotary Trivia. House of Friendship where Clubs bring/show what they are doing in their Communities. A big 3 day Caribbean Party. Lead by example, Serve with passion. Have fun while making the world a better place.
Announcements: This week is Darrell’s 15th anniversary with our Club and one of our new members, Glen Brown’s 26th anniversary with Rotary. ?
Rotary World Help has another project/container for Kenya that went on Saturday.
Rotary RIPS Saturday Sept. 22 9:30 to 1 PM Bring Family and friends
September 29th is the Coquitlam Sunrise’s Amazing Race. They are looking for volunteers to work stations and also to sponsor teams of 4. COST $50.00 PER PARTICIPANT INCLUDES LUNCH AND DINNER.
Our Club is looking at a new International project being led by Al Stjernegaard and Glen Brown focused on literacy in Belize
Remember Tuesday September 18this our RIBFEST wrap up presentation to City Council. Come out if you can, to support our Club and thank the City for their support of our big event.
Thank you to Dan G, Glen & Marcia, Coreen & Michael, Alan & Dave & myself for coming to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. today. We took about 1 1/2 hr. and collected 8 bags of trash. Still loads of cigarette butts but didn't collect them separately.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its’ ability to climb a tree, it will live its’ whole life believing that it is stupid.” Attributed to Albert Einstein
Guest speaker and Mayor of Port Moody our very own Mayor Mike Clay
Mayor Mike began his talk by saying our Rotary Club does more for the City of Port Moody than any other group. Then he gave us a detailed overview of the City of Port Moody, its history, its growth, its structure and its projects. It was great to get a better overview of everything that goes on to make our City the best in the Lower Mainland. As Mike said he wanted to tell us what people think he does and tell us what he really does. In addition to showing us a sample of a 1 week schedule and knowing how much preparation goes into each and any meeting on the calendar it is hard to see where there are enough hours in a week to do the job. We have a very lean organizational chart for the City Departments but we get great production from the Staff we have. We do trend to be a training ground bringing younger specialists into our different departments where they get to do a lot of different things making them very attractive to other larger Cities when they need to replace retiring officials. It keeps everyone on their toes as there are always new people coming in, bringing their new ideas and getting trained in the Port Moody system.
Guests this week were: Sven Hansen - 95 years old and unofficial Mayor of Newport Village
Jennifer MacKinnon & Chris Wilson Coquitlam Sunrise Club members
George Balzer - the Mayor of Music for Port Moody
Chris Wilson, attended on behalf of KIDS SPORT
President Ian presented a $1,000.00 cheque to Chris Wilson thanking Kid’sSport for their volunteer effort helping with the Monday take down of tables and chairs.
Chris was also at the meeting to promote the Sunrise Club’s Amazing Race fundraiser on September 29th
Birthday celebration—Ann’s on September 11th and our guest Sven’s (95th) on September 4th. Both got our traditional Club Happy Birthday song.
Steve and Lauralea’s 26th anniversary.
Reminder there will be an opportunity to sign up to help register participants for the Terry Fox Run on September 16th. Please sign up on Club Runner
Cleone and Brian W announced this year’s RIPS event will be held on Saturday September 22ndat Noon’s Creek Hatchery 9:30-1:00.
Cleone is also organizing a Fall Social for Thursday September 20th from 6-9pm
Cleone is looking for someone to replace her on the Community Service Portfolio as she will be moving into the President’s office in June this year. This will give her 9 months to mentor and prepare her replacement.
Orland Lee died peacefully with family by his side on July 18, 2018 in Port Moody, BC. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Olive Lee, Orland will be dearly missed by his son, Dean (Melanie), his grandsons, Carson and Cooper, his sister, Arla Owen, his extended relatives and many friends. A loving father, devoted husband, caring neighbour and proud grandpa, Orland’s interests included fly-fishing, barbershop music, golf and giving back to his community through his local Rotary Club. His final wish was to have his life celebrated rather than mourned. Donations in his honour can be made at https://www.diabetes.ca
Orland Lee a past member and dear friend of our Rotary Club passed away and his
Celebration of Life will now be held
at 11:00 am, September 15th, 2018 at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, Mountain View Room, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam.
The website is below if you would like to send a message:
Thank you to Cleone for organizing a 'last minute' Summer Sundays get together at Rocky Point Park. What an incredible day. 2000 plus people and the weather was outstanding.....
Thanks to all who came from Rotary......
Cleone, Vida, Ann, Danne, Ian & Trish, Terry & Susan, Keith & Heather, George Broderick, Bill, Jeannie, Joanna.....If I have missed you, I'm sorry.....seems it was a very busy day ;o)
Can't wait for next year.....and on a very personal note.....I am so proud of George for putting these concerts on....he has given our Community something to look forward to do each Sunday with family, friends and neighbors. PROUD....
Gary led us in a rousing rendition of O Canada before our traditional meeting breakfast!
Our Rotary Club of Port Moody Mission Statement. DRUM ROLL.......
Cathy Morton gave us a talk on 'BUTT OUT' today.
This year President Ian would like to feature our guest speakers at the beginning of the meeting so they have enough time to give their full presentation so this was the first week we were able to schedule it this way. Our speaker was Cathy Morton, our Dave Stone’s wife for 28 years. Cathy was a career Lawyer most at ICBC as Chief Counsel ending her career there as Director of Claims Legal Services until she retired 5 years ago. Cathy has always been interested in environmental issues which has led her into her new venture.
1 Year ago she started picking up cigarette butts in her walks around the neighbourhood and putting them in small baggies. Posting pictures of the butts on line resulted in discovering a community of others interested in finding ways to solve the problem. Did you know 38% of our street litter is cigarette butts (the paper and tobacco are biodegradable but the filters aren’t), filters are made of plastic which holds the poison and when it gets washed into the waterways through our storm drains it carries the toxins with it and that every year there are 4.5-5 Trillion butts discarded into the environment. “THE WORLD IS NOT YOUR ASHTRAY” Different Cities are taking different steps to try to mitigate—education, recycling, national events, volunteer butt pick ups, ashtray in public spaces, etc. .
Port Moody has an Environmental Protection Committee and Cathy is a member. She has been working with Coquitlam City Councilor Bonita Zarrillo on a “Pocket Ashtray” project. The “Ashtrays” allow smokers to collect their butts each time they smoke and take them to a place they can be put safely into garbage disposal. These “ashtrays” can be private labeled, used by anyone even non-smokers , and currently available in Vancouver City at gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Richmond has City sponsored initiatives as does Vancouver, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Lumby, Pender Islands and others are exploring what they can do and the State of Illinois is fining folks who discard their butts on the ground.
It was suggested we could possibly support a possible proposed Port Moody “Butt Blitz” in early May, tying it into our regular Heritage Mountain cleanup project that month for sure.
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Mayor Mike Clay was a guest, always good to see Mike at our meetings.
A significant Anniversary this week. Congratulations to Bill & Jackie on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Announcements and upcoming events: Mark your calendars please.
Thursday September 20th “Murder Mystery Night” at the Train Museum
Saturday September 22ndRIPS at Noon’s Creek Hatchery
Tuesday September 25th, Membership meeting - Linda's
Saturday September 29th Coquitlam Sunrise’s “Amazing Race”
Saturday September 8th Heritage Mountain Cleanup meet at Gallaghers at 9
International Service committee is looking for projects our members can be doing “hands on” work in other countries.
Claire is looking after our Social media image and is having interviews with members so we can talk about what Rotary means to us.
Birthdays—Vida August 31st, Woody September 2nd and Glen September 3rd.
Anniversaries: Bill and Jackie Lawrie 50th August 31st, Steve’s on September 2nd
Congratulations to Ryan who rode in the Ride to Cure Cancer last week,
Karen Rockwell championed our first 'Summer of Sharing'. Each week for a month we brought food/or money for the Share Food Bank. We had a donation of food and $265.00 generously donated by our Rotary Club. What a wonderful idea Karen. Thank you for reminding us that our Share Food Bank needs food all year long.
President Ian starts the meeting each week with a quote:
Visitors: Jaymee Lynn (Tri Cities Rotoract Club) and Twayson Laird (Scotia Bank Port Moody) it is Twayson’s 2nd meeting with us and is interested in possibly joining.
Announcements: Ryan’s Birthday. Dave Stone’s 17th anniversary with our Rotary Club (about 30 years total in Rotary)
Visioning Process:
Our last Vision statement was crafted about 7 years ago during President Nick’s term. Vision statements should be considered as a “short phrase describing the future you (we) are ultimately working towards” – Where are we going? What do we aspire to achieve?
Mike sent out a series of 4 questions for Club Member input and to start the thinking process for each of us. Our Mission needs to be desireable and achievable. Rotary International has its’ Vision which is the Backbone of all Rotary Clubs but each Club needs to determine why They exist? what They do? who They serve?
Question 1—What Qualities Do Our Club Members have? Most answers could be grouped into 4-6 main groups
Fun, friendly, inviting, not judgmental
Dedicated, committed, “doers”, goal oriented
Compassionate, giving, caring
United, diverse,
Energetic, youthful outlook
Integrity, accountable
Question 2—What are 5 words that define our Club (Note many will be the same as in question 1)
Doers, motivated, driven, impactful
Inclusive, welcoming
Fun, friendly
Caring, giving, positive
Courageous, can do, lead with yes, never give up
Question 3—Who do we serve
Our community
Our Region
World/International
As PP Mike recapped, most of us came up with very similar words and phrases to describe our members and our Club. Mike read out a number of Vision Statements from other Rotary Clubs and big corporations as examples. There were a number we thought were good but we do want ours to be unique to us. He gave a short 5 word possibility—“Serving Humanity Locally and Globally”.
Now we are under way it would be a good thing to “strike while the iron is hot”. Once the juices start to flow there will be new ideas we will all come up with so it was decided we would hold another meeting on Monday August 27th at the ARIA II (Suter Brook) at 7pm.
Guest: Lisa Barakzai last day as a guest joining today!
Birthdays: Mike P on the 18th and Ian on the 16th
Anniverary: Dan Gallant and Marion 50th on August15th
Claire Lambert joined our Club 2 years ago
Announcements:
Car Free Day was on August 19th. We are provided Beer Service in a Family Beer Garden as well as thanking our volunteers with free beer/water/pop and a Hot Dog when they wear their orange shirts. We had a great turnout of members helping to make this Family Beer Garden a success. Thanks to all who came to help and to Meghan who led the charge.
TreeFest September 9th on thr Riverview Grounds—more info to come.
Happy $’s: Ryan just completed his 1st ½ Ironman event well done, Meghan happy to be home from Quesnel with her dog who competed in wharf diving event—she says it was like snowing ash the entire time. Alan K is happy to be part of another Beer Event and Ian is especially happy The BOAT is FINALLY DONE and it floats.
RibFest: For the past 2 or 3 years Alan S, Ian and Al S. have led the RibFest project. Next year Al S will be the leader and will welcome any and all assistance to take leadership.
September 18th. Rotary will be presenting a final report to City council for RibFest 2018
This Week August 22nd we will be having our Club Visioning meeting trying to come up with a Vision statement to take us through the next 5-10 years. Mike will lead the process and send out some questions to get us started.
It is always a great day for the Rotary Club of Port Moody when we induct a new member. President Ian did a great job with his induction and everyone welcomed Lisa Barakzaito our club.
We installed Lisa as a new member. She is from Kabul Afghanistan and works as a mortgage broker (Mortgage Angel). Great Big WELCOME Lisa.
President Ian acknowledged the 4 Charter Members left in our Club. This month is Membership Month and we would like everyone to bring a prospective new member to our Club. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the fellowship we have and to help give back to our Community.
Alan Schmelzel
Gayle Carter
Gary Wiggins
Linda Balzer
President Ian gave us an update on the Equador Global Grant project. We should be very proud of all the hard work President Ian has put into this project. The lasting effect of the procedures that will be done in Equador could really one day help around the world.
Ian gave a presentation on the International Grant he and our Club sponsored. It is the largest grant in our District. It is covering Hip Dysplasia and cervical cancer in a remote part of Ecuador. Both medical issues have a much higher rate of occurrence in the area than in the rest of Ecuador. The Doctors from Canada are working with the staff from 3 Universities in Ecuador including the hospital Humanitaria. They are working with medical students, post grads, and educators to teach new and improved tests, procedures, etc. and to establish follow up systems including video conferencing to give support when the Dr.’s are back in Canada. They will be reporting to Rotary International in 6 months and 1 year. While they were in Ecuador, they attended the installation night of the sponsoring Rotary Club for this project.
Sgt. at Arms Paul did an outstanding job this week and even gather some 'self inflicted' fines by members and gave to Karen for her initiative 'Summer of Sharing' for Share. Well done Karen and Paul.
There is still room for volunteers. Contact Meghan Lahti
- Visioning
Mike Poznanski will be chairing this. He will be emailing club members for ideas for a visioning statement. This meeting will be at our regular August 22nd, 2018 meeting.
- International Committee Meeting
Al Stjernegaard chairing a meeting August 28, 7:00 pm at Moody Ales.
Speaker's Corner
Bill Lawrie, Club Service Chair
Club Service includes:
- keeping members aware of the club activities through the use of the Newsletter and Club Runner
- Insuring the room is set up for the meeting and cleaned up after the meeting
To do this 3 teams have been set up (all Club members are part of a team). Each team will be responsible for a month at a time on a rotation basis. Team captains are Darryl & Terry, Bill & Yvonne, Al Stj. & Alan K. Your captain will be in touch with you.
- greeting people when they come to the meeting
- arranging Club social events
- scheduling cashiers for each meeting
- introducing and thanking the speaker
- selling 50/50 tickets
- taking notes & pictures at the meeting
Don't forget to bring food for Summer of Sharing - Karen says 'put your food in the car 'right now' ....if you forget, just donate $$$$ and Share can double that. Thank you for organizing Karen...
Come on down to CAR FREE DAY on August 19th, 2018. The Rotary Club of Port Moody will be working in the Family Beer Garden on Queen Street Plaza. If you volunteered for Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST, wear your ORANGE RIBFEST shirt or bandana and get a beverage and BBQ'd hot dog on us....plus a chance to win prizes.
We will be there from 12 noon until 6:30pm. It will be great to see you again.
AND the 50/50 WINNER from RIBFEST 2018 is : Christine Davidson.....
Guests this week were: Christine Davidson and Tim Everett
Guest speakers : Christine Shepherd & Sarah Dunham
Domino
Don't forget to bring food for Summer of Sharing - Karen says 'put your food in the car 'right now' ....if you forget, just donate $$$$ and Share can double that. Thank you for organizing Karen...
Car Free Day - August 19th, 2018.....The Rotary Club of Port Moody is taking care of the BEER GARDEN on Car Free Day and we need your help.....Please let Meghan know when you will be available to help.
**We will also be using it as a THANK YOU event for all our RIBFEST volunteers. Volunteers, wear your RIBFEST shirts and get free hotdogs and be included in draw prizes.
Birthdays: only birthday is Christine wife of Past President Mike
August 17th District 50/50 Golfun Tournament in Lynden Washington. Anyone interested in joining Ian and Darrell let Ian know
Guest speakers: Christine Shephard & Sarah Dunham
Roots of Empathy
Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program begun in 1996 by Mary Gordon. At the heart of the program are a neighourhood infant and parent who visit the classroom 9 times over the school year. The program is designed to build caring, peaceful, civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. A trained Instructor coaches the kids to observe the baby’s development and label it’s feelings. In this experiential learning, the baby is the “teacher” and a catalyst, for 40 minutes a week, to help children identify and reflect on their own feelings and the feelings of others—empathy. The instructor also visits the classroom the week before and after each baby visit to reinforce the teaching which means a total of 27 classroom visits per school year. This program has been shown to have significant effect in reducing levels of aggression.
This program has been offered in 7 schools in the Tri-Cities for the last few years. It is limited by the number of babies/mothers available and the number of trained instructors. It would certainly be valuable to offer it in more schools, probably all elementary students would benefit if it could be required. The training cost per instructor is $1,200.00
George the Music Man !!! or the Mayor of Music as one of the Summer Sunday's audience members calls him.
Terry Miller - Sgt. at arms this week
Rotary Meeting July 25th 2018
Our annual post RIBFEST meeting where we have a chance to decompress and remember all the events that happened over the previous week of Set-up, 4th annual RIBFEST, and take down.
Guests: George Balzer (Music man at RibFest and Summer Sundays and Linda’s Husband) and Sean Sexton recycler volunteer for 3 days.
George spoke briefly about the success of the bands again this year—as always the music was a highlight for so many of our guests in the open area, and Sean spoke about how he worked for 3 days and helped to mentor some of the younger volunteers who sorted in our open area recycling station.
Ian led off with a big thank you to our Club—40 members who punch way beyond their weight. This year was the busiest of the 4 years—every day was ahead of the corresponding day last year. Saturday was one of the busiest days ever in the park—as we know there was absolutely no room to move in the open area in front of the bandstand and all of the “:extra chairs” were in use for folks who just picked them up and formed their own little party group. We have no final numbers yet as so many of the expenses are still being tabulated, but hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s event a huge success.
Some of the category managers got a chance to tell about their areas but not everyone has spoken yet as there was so much input and memories from our members as these managers talked that we didn’t get to everyone. We also found out that all 3 of our Rotary Club “cousins” are extremely happy with their takes from the weekend—PoCo managed the Inlet Field parking and did well on donations, the Coquitlam Sunrise Club selling 50/50’s made over $10,000 and the Coquitlam Club made well on the pop up store selling pop, etc.. The Langley District Rotoactors sold out of their corn mid afternoon Sunday and our Club’s “donation Team” led by Gayle and Dan G brought in enough money to send lots of kids to Camp Jubilee next year.
Alan S who wasn’t there (attending a family wedding 1,000 miles away) but was following everything on social media, remarked on what great stories were being posted, remarked on what a great job Claire did speaking on Global’s 6:00pm NEWS HOUR on Friday (and who was a GREAT problem solver for all of us over the 3 days—all the complaints, requests for special needs, or problems for 1 department that needed to be solved by another department, were handled quickly and efficiently—Great Job Claire), and remarked on how much he missed the excitement. He also reported that the shuttle bus on a normal weekend has been averaging 150-200 people per weekend and for our event there were 950 to 1,000 riders. Good that they added the extra runs over the weekend. We have since found out that this year’s RibFest was the BUSIEST weekend EVER for our Brewer’s Row!!
Brian Wormald took ownership of the main parking lot (and all the complaints that come with that task) he and his team of volunteers handled it wonderfully. They have some suggestions to help manage the traffic flow for next year and how to get folks dropping off in and out more quickly.
VIP tent was managed ably by John and his team including of servers, cleaners, greeters and customer service folks. Jill (Linda’s daughter from Atlanta) served as an inside head as did Jennifer MacKinnon from PCT—everyone did what it takes to make it a first class experience for our VIP sponsors and their guests—THANKS ALL. We know we need to get started earlier next year with our sales team but it will be an easier job as the experience is such a giant step up from the adult beer tent we expect to be sold out early next year. Well Done John & Team.
Bill reported almost 200 shifts and about 800 hours of volunteer time given to our recycling project. So far only numbers in are from the City Organic Handling portion and we tipped over 5750 KG of organic goods equal to 12,650 pounds up 15% from last year.
All areas of our RIBFEST are important, but without the volunteers we can not put on an event of this size. A huge big thanks to Trudy, Karen and last but certainly not least was our 13 year old Kate from Atlanta who worked all three days from 9:00 am to 9:30pm . What a great girl.!!!!
We will be having an official RIBFEST Review on Wednesday night, August 1st from 7:00pm- 10:00pm at Aria ll.
Guests today were our 2 Speakers Natasha MacDonald and Denise Trottier
Krista Burnham is celebrating a birthday this week.
And David Woollven has an Anniversary with Rotary.
President Ian is in Equador on the International project, so PP Mike was acting President today. Mike reminded us to please use our THRIFTY'S SMILE COMMUNITY CARDS. All you have to do is load it up, prior to your purchases and 5% of the money you spend goes to sending kids to our KIDS CAMP and Camp Jubilee. If you don't have a Community card yet, please let us know and we will be sure to get you one.
It was good to see Isy at Rotary today, and she talked about the trip to KIDS CAMP and how much fun the kids were having.
Alan talked about our upcoming event - RIBFEST .....1 week away....
Our speaker’s this morning were Natasha Mac Donald and Denise Trottier from “The Birds Nest”. This group helps boys 19-25 years of age from ” Montreal Lake Cree Nation” and other Native Reserves to attend a “Pre College Program” to learn skills to go to College and University in their future. This special program currently has 11 Boys and is housed and looked after by these 2 ladies. This program has been doing a special hockey program, to get the boys to learn teamwork, and improve their grade skills to get into College and pass in the programs to get a career in the future. These boys are now getting into College and learning leadership skills. There hockey team is called “ The Band of Brothers”. The program is located in Ridge Meadows. One boy has already started a 2 year program at the “ University of the Fraser Valley”. Currently they have limited Band Funding and some money from the Anglican Church.
Our Years moto is “Be an Inspiration” these 2 ladies are showing us this in all they are doing for these 11 Boys.
*****ROTARY SUMMER OF SHARING******.....
Karen Rockwell brought a 'small' but very significant project to our Club. She reminded us that 'Hunger doesn't take a holiday'.
Please bring a 'non-perishable' item to Rotary each week this summer and we will present it to SHARE at the end of August. Just one item a week.....Pretty easy....and if you forget, we will always take cash.
Thank you Karen for bringing this to our attention.
and 2 guests, Victor (15 years with Scouts) and Karin (5 years) from the 180th Pacific Coast Rover Scout Crew who volunteered for us at RIBFEST last year and are signed up again this year.
Announcements:
Patty and Don’s 29th anniversary, Cindy Cuthbert’s birthday
Ian introduced his 6th Sgt-at-Arms for the year, Terry Miller, who was away in China when we had our installation.
Summer Sundays concerts started July 8th and we advertised RIBFEST and got 2 volunteers that day.
Also on the 8th several of our members are going to Camp Jubilee.
Trudy has arranged for 6 Adirondack chairs for our Volunteer tent at RibFest. Thanks to Paul for agreeing to pick them up on Thursday and Steve to drop them off on Monday.
Discussed possibility of running a beer tent for the double header
Summer Sundays on August 5th. Waiting for the City to approve a beer tent for that day. If approved there may be another opportunity for the last concert September 2nd.
August 19th is “Car Free Day”
RIBFEST is coming July 20-22. So far we have sold some of the VIP tickets but there are 500+ available seats. Get out and sell more. Great team building day or reward for customers—a table of 8 costs $400.00.
Paul gave a report on the Rotary International Conference held in Toronto in Late June. It was the 3rd largest ever and leads now to the 2019 Conference in Hamburg Germany June 1-4 2019. Pointed out there were some great speeches but there were some that missed opportunities. In particular a speech on how close we are on eradicating polio, made possible by the Salk vaccine has only led to where we are nowdue to the lady scientist who developed the delivery system. Also the Conference recognized the 50th anniversary of Rotoractors and reminded us they are part of Rotary and we MUST support clubs in our area.
Ian gave a keynote address outlining some of his goals for the year. He admitted so much of our fundraising efforts are focused on the first month of each new President’s term it is hard to look beyond the July effort required but all of the projects he sees for his year are dependent on a successful, profitable RibFest. Some of Ian’s goals for the year:
Make the Sargeant-at-Arms position more important.
Try to get our membership up to 45
Re-establish/update a vision statement for our club
Choose a legacy project for funds set aside each year from RibFest
New public relations focus. Claire will be leading this committee
Club Service (Bill’s area) charged with organizing a fun event every quarter. Bill is looking for club members to be on the entertainment committee.
Following Ian’s talk we had a presentation from Karin and Victor showing a video of several of the projects they did last year, projects they were able to participate in due to fundraising (including from us for their RibFest commitment). Last year they went to Taiwan giving time to help re-establish native plants and time with elementary school kids teaching digital literacy. Also in Vancouver they work regularly on shoreline cleanup and work making and supplying food, clothing and blankets to the Downtown Eastside. I am looking forward to welcoming their volunteers back to RIBFEST
And guess where I was volunteering on Tuesday? The Ryan and Lucas Johansen Charity Golf Classic Golf tournament for Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
Guests: Leah Coss (Speaker on Build a Biz Kids), Paul Lahti, Meghan’s better half, Don Klassen spoke about the girl of his Dreams, and Glen Brown who will be officially transferred today from his old Club on the Sunshine Coast.
Announcements:
We had our Rotary Tent at the Port Moody Community Fair May 23rd at the Galleria area from 11:00 am till 3:00 pm.
We will be manning a Rotary tent and table at the PCT site on Saturday June 30th for visitors coming to their open house. We will be promoting our good works in the community, reminding visitors of RIBFEST dates and requesting volunteers.
Dan & Marion and Paul are at RI conference....Here is an UPDATE from Dan.
We're been taking in many inspiring sessions including a speech by Princess Anne and former First Lady LauraBush. Both amazing people for what they do for the less fortunate in their work. There's a rumour that PM Trudeau will speak tomorrow but we'll miss it as we're off to P.E.I. Yesterday they had the DG's on stage representating the top 20 top districts in the Rotary world donating to the Foundation. Both 5040 and 5050 were in the top 20 and proud to see Lindajean Coyle up there. I was talking to her today and 5050 was 5th and 5040 was 16th. Very impressive indeed.
Haven't caught up to Paul yet so I guess we'll miss him. Was talking to Sean and Carol Hogan today.
RIBFEST—remember the dates (July 20-22). Please use whatever social media formats you use to let all your friends know about it and ask them to volunteer.
Thursday June 24th (tomorrow) was National Aboriginal Day with events at Rocky Point Park.
Big Thanks to Peter and Vida who were able to affix our Rotary signage to our tent.
Speaker: Leah Coss
Leah Is here to inform us of an exciting new program she and her 2 partners have started in the Tri-Cities called Build a Biz Kids. Leah’s experience has been working for several years in the “franchising” industry including with 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Her partners in this venture are Braden Ricketts who has been in Project Management in the Not for Profit field and Tressa Woods who was with Leah in 1-800-Got-Junk as well was CEO for Men With Kilts plus she started YELL which is a program for high school kids “promoting entrepreneurial thinking= the art and practice of solving great problems”.
Build a Biz Kids is formed to nurture and support children and their ideas and encourage entrepreneurialism in the target group of kids 7-12. The Benefits for the kids 1) emotional and social development, 2) confidence building—positive reinforcement, 3) practical and academic development, 4) learning how to talk and interact with people, and 5) develop financial skills and literacy early. They have a main sponsor already (VANCITY who want to teach kids the financial skills and literacy they will need as they grow) and a number of others they are talking to.
This year 2018 they will be conducting “summer camps” from 9-3 for a week teaching kids in a team format to become “tiny-preneurs”. They hope to be able to include some at risk kids as well as first nations kids. It will teach them to go through all the steps required to create a product and bring it to market. Think of something they can make that is useful/needed and can be sold to make a profit. How to do a product launch, promote it, participate in a “kids trade show” etc.
During the school year the kids do this as an after school project and they work on their own projects. Part of the learning process is the importance of social responsibility so the intention is that after all costs have been covered the kids will determine which charities will be supported with the profits and currently they are thinking SHARE and 33030 Gordon Street. The after school program is similar to a Junior Achievement program. It is set up to run for 10 weeks of mentoring, product research, manufacture, promotion, selling etc. There is an 11th week session that will be provided by VanCity to teach basics of personal finance, how to use the money, and business finance.
Sounds like a really great program, ideas and knowledge the kids will use throughout the rest of their life.
We have an 'invitation' to attend CAMP JUBILEE on July 8th. CAMP JUBILEE is an amazing place where we have sent 100's of kids over the years. It is by far our biggest expense and worthwhile project and now YOU have an opportunity to see just what these kids do over the 1 week they are there.
Please see the invitation below and let them know how many from our Club will be attending. You will be leaving at 10:00 from Rocky Point Park and back by 2:00 just in time for SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERT !!
Thank you
Good Afternoon Rotarians,
We are looking forward to our Summer Camp programs that are starting in a week! This year our Rotary Session runs Friday July 6th to Thursday July 12th, 2018.
We are excited to welcome Rotarians up to Camp on Sunday July 8th departing Rocky Point Park (dock) at 10:00am to come for a visit and see the kids in action! Lunch will be included. The return boat will depart Camp Jubilee at 2:00pm.
If you would like to attend, please confirm your attendance by return email so we can plan for boats and lunch numbers.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
~Tracy Kiefer
Camp Jubilee 2706 Spring Street, Port Moody BC V3H 0G1 Phone: 604-937-7388 Fax: 604-937-7322 E-mail: info@campjubilee.ca
My Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Web: www.campjubilee.ca
We were greeted and sent over to a 'map' to put sticky dots on it of the countries we have travelled to. Such a great idea and WOW our Club members have really travelled the world. Cleone did up a 'passport' for Ian and we all signed.
The first ever woman MC - Claire you did a great job.
The leading of 'O Canada' was done by our own Gary Wiggins who always does such a good job, followed by Trudy who gave a heartfelt Invocation....Trudy it was outstanding !!!!
For the first time we recited the 4 way test lead by Dan Gallant. Thank you Dan for the history of that 4 Way Test.
We had lots of guests and some came dressed like this:
The Best speeches.....
Darrell sent out this:
As you know, throughout the year Mike has given all of us a pin and a story about how we were a Rotarian who made a difference, consistent with RI President Riseley's theme for the year.
I believe the only one who hasn't received a pin is our President and I'd like to correct that on Thursday. This is where you can help me by filling in the following sentence:
Mike Poznanski is a Rotarian who makes a difference by his:
Darrell read off the responses from the Club members and there were many..... Great job Darrell.
President Mike's speech was once again so wonderful....He truly has a gift. THANK YOU President Mike for a FANTASTIC year. Great leadership....
Ian's speech , again was great and from his heart as well and we all look forward to an amazing year.
Mike's choice for the Paul Harris awards were chosen with care and no one could argue that he chose the BEST.....Congratulations TRUDY & COREEN.....
We miss you Trudy, BUT we will see her during RIBFEST....
Photos will be added next week in our Photo Album.
This was a more casual meeting as we did not have a scheduled guest speaker coming to talk to us. The meeting was given over to providing an update on where we are at the committee level for the various areas of RIBFEST planning we did not cover off in our May meeting on our biggest fundraiser.
BIRTHDAYS: Kathy Stjernegaard and Nadine Elder
Club Anniversary: Alan K. celebrates his 1st year anniversary this week.
REPORTS:
Shred-a-Thon was a great success—Almost record amount in 4 hours work. 21 of us volunteered during the 4 hours. We experienced all kinds of weather—rain, wind, hail, sun. Thanks to Peter for going to the Lockup to get our tent when it looked like rain was on the way. Thanks to Linda for organizing
While some of us were shredding Dan Gallant was working at the Rotary World Help warehouse loading the 384th trailer we’ve sent overseas and they didn’t experience any of the weather our shredders got, just sunshine. This 1 was going to the Ukraine.
Rotary International Conference in Toronto this year is being attended by Dan G. his wife Marian and Paul Mitchell-Banks. Hope you guys have a great time!
Saturday, June 23 is the Port Moody Community Fair an opportunity to find out about events in our City, Clubs, volunteer opportunities, City services, etc. We will be working in a tent explaining all the good we do, asking for RIBFEST volunteers, selling 50/50 tickets, etc. Come 1 come all.
Saturday, June 30th (as part of Golden Spike Days) PCT will be hosting visitors at their Terminal to see the new expanded facilities and answer questions. They have invited us to bring a tent and talk to their visitors about all the work Rotary does in the community, ask for volunteers for RIBFEST, sell 50/50 tickets etc. Thanks to Ann, Linda, Gayle and Bill (and I think Ian too) for signing up.
July 8th our Rotary day at the Kid’s Camp. Sign up at an upcoming meeting.
July 20-22 Something called RIBFEST
Summer Sunday’s concerts in the Park start July 8th.
Meeting was about RibFest and where we stand 5 weeks out.
We are about 1/3-1/2 of the way to the volunteers we need. We will need a real push in the next month to fill in our volunteer roster. Linda is planning to have a prize draw each day for our volunteers—hopefully we can put together 15-20 gift baskets with donations from the community that will have a value of 50-75$ per basket so we can draw for 5+ each day.
VIP area will be sponsored by Lexus. There will be 100 plus seats available for 4 hours at a time—1 seating on Friday afternoon, and 2 seating’s each on Saturday and Sunday. There will be service to the table for food and drinks plus they will be closer to the music and not under the big top tent for the main beer tent. If we can sell out the VIP area for all 5 seatings it will be extra $ to the bottom line to help our Community. Tickets are available on line, and will include 1 free drink and a $10.00 credit for their food order.
Brian Kenny stopped by from the Inlet Dragon Boat Festival to present us with a cheque for helping them with the Beer Garden. A very nice surprise.
Summer is here and the HEAT is on !!!! It seems that is all I ever talk about these days. RIBFEST Volunteers.....
SPREAD THE WORD.....Port Moody RIBFEST 2018 is just 4 weeks away and we are putting a call out for VOLUNTEERS. Talk to your friends, neighbors, clients and encourage them to come out and help.
With just 4 or 5 hours of their weekend, they will have a GREAT time and it will make our RIBFEST the BEST one ever. !!!!
Gerry Nuttall was awarded FREEDOM OF THE CITY on Saturday June 16th, 2018. The event was a wonderful tribute to a man who has and continues to give so much to our City of Port Moody.
AND just a little 'aside'.....we do have a 'badge' with Gerry's name on it, just waiting for him to join the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Please help spread the word that we need volunteers for our upcoming RIBFEST. We can not put this event on with YOUR HELP. Thank you so much for spreading the word. If you have any questions please email : lindabalzer@telus.net
On Wednesday morning our Club was hosted by the Eagle Ridge Manor and Eagle Ridge Hospital thanking our Club for all the ways we help them help their residents.
......we are so lucky to have this Manor in our Community and it is so much fun to help them out. This was their 'thank you' to us.
Guests: Gail and Lori from the Manor and Kailah, Charlene Giovannetti-King and Kristina Murray from the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation all welcomed us to the appreciation breakfast.
Announcements:
June 23rdPort Moody Community Fair. Sign up to work in the Rotary tent to promote our volunteerism, what we do in the community and ask for RibFest Volunteers.
June 30thPCT..... volunteer for the Rotary tent again to promote all we do in Port Moody, to ask for volunteers for RibFest and sell 50/50 tickets.
Thanks to Danne for all his work each month at Manor Pie Day, for Peter and Kerry and their work on reading days, and for everyone who assists each Christmas helping to decorate the Manor for the Season.
Installation Dinner Thursday June 14th at 5:30 at Saint Street Grille. Arrival 5:10 to 5:30 for time to mingle.
Thanks for Cleone,Yvonne and Linda for all the work getting the storage unit into order. Everyone Note:: EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE, IT’S TAGGED, MAKE SURE IT GOES BACK WHERE IT BELONGS!
Domino joined us too !
A huge THANK YOU card presented to President Mike with signatures from the residents.
The door in the 'comfort room' with our Rotary Logo on it.
Charlene spoke about our Rotary association with the Manor. It started in 2001 and since then we have donated almost $200,000 ($198,000) to projects the Manor wanted to institute. Most recently the Music Memory Project , shower chairs, IT equipment and the Ice Machines and the new Leisure Room. They love our monthly Pie Days and the twice a month reading days. We also have supplied funds to build 2 different “Comfort Rooms” as palliative spaces where families can spend time with their dying relatives.
The ERH Foundation is chairing the push to finalize financing for the Eagle Ridge Hospital expansion. Their major fundraisers are the
“Wheel-to-Heal” this year with 156 riders raised $156,000.00. Upcoming events are the Charity Golf Classic coming up in July and on September 29th their “Evening of Caring Gala”. Their new branding is built around their new slogan “Legendary Care—We Deserve It”
The Tri-Cities has 235,000 residents and each year 1 in 2 residents are touched by the Hospital. The expansion will focus on:
A much expanded Emergency Room. They currently handle 52,000 patients each year in emerge and they expect it will rise to 60,000 by 2030. The expansion will include going from 19 treatment spaces to 39 and will include separate entrance for the ambulance intakes and more privacy in the rooms.
A dedicated space to handle the cardiac care the Tri-Cities requires. They are currently working out of space that has been carved out of other departmental space. They currently have 3 cardiologists and will go up to 4. Should know all of the cardiologists are from Royal Columbia Hospital and share time with our hospital so we are getting first class care but it will be improved and expanded once the expansion happens.
The Foundation has been tasked with raising 5 million of the 27.6 million required to complete the expansion.
A big thank you to Eagle Ridge Manor for being such welcoming hosts to their facility!!
There is a Chamber of Commerce event coming up that we have the opportunity of supporting. You can register on line. Remember all Rotarians are 'members'.
The Lock-up is CLEANED-UP.....Oh my gosh....we found all kinds of things we thought we had lost. Thank you to Ian and Alan for putting up the shelves......
Thanks to Yvonne, Cleone & Linda for putting everything in it's PLACE !!!
SHRED-A-THON 2018 will go down in history as one of the WETEST ever !!!
OH MY GOSH.....We had weather. Lots of people showed up early to set up which was great. Peter went to the lock-up to get our tent, the sun was shining and we said 'thanks Peter for getting it but looks like we won't need'. Peter took off and about 15 minutes later showed up again and said YOU ARE GOING TO NEED THIS TENT.....!!!
There was a line up of cars at 8:15 am waiting for us and the truck to arrive.
We had sprinkles, we had pouring rain, we had hail, we had sunshine ....YEP we had it all......BUT most of all we had very GENEROUS and GRATEFUL residents of Port Moody who were so thankful that we have our SHRED-A-THON.
Wecould not put on this SHRED-A-THON without the partnership of the
CITY OF PORT MOODY, TRI-CITY NEWS and of course BEST SHREDDING. All do more than their share to make sure we have a successful event so we can help our Community.
We handed out our 'Recruiting Volunteers' cards to everyone who came by and almost 100% of them said 'RIBFEST' we LOVE RIBFEST !!!! ...
All in all we had a great time.....We made a lot of money in 4 hours and our Club is stronger for the bonds we made during this event.
ROTARY CLUB OF PORT MOODY, I for one am VERY PROUD.!!!
Thanks to all everyone for coming out to help. [photo is just a few of the group that were there to help]
Our RotaryClub committed to clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. once a month. We have 8 signs on the Blvd. telling everyone that Rotary is responsible for this.
We cleaned up the Mtn. on Saturday and in less than 1 hour it was 'spice and span' once again. Only 5 bags of trash, BUT lots of cigarette butts.
We will be doing this again on Saturday June 30th....Mark your calendars and come on out and join us. The more the merrier. We meet at Gallaghers at 9:00 am and when we are done, we have coffee there. A great social time !!!
Thanks to Darrell for organizing this every month.
Anniversary: Peter and Cindy are celebrating their 49th this week. Scott Masse is celebrating his Birthday & Paul Mitchell Banks is celebrating his 18th Rotary anniversary. BEST WISHES you 3.
Orland Lee is home from the hospital and we are all happy to hear that.
Cleone passed around a letter from Mayor Mike thanking Rotary for their contribution to the community for RIPS (Remove Invasive Plant Species).
Cleone went to the all day conference at Coquitlam City Hall Complex Human Trafficing and luring for anyone able and interested.
June 4th 5 pm. Community Grant meeting was at Gayle’s and we will hear the results of that committee meeting and wait for approval from the Board.
June 6thRIBFEST Meeting at Aria
June 9this Shred-a-Thon still need volunteers—it’s a great time to serve the community. Meet at City Hall 8:30.
June 14thremember our Installation night at Saint Street Grill to welcome in our new President, Ian.
June 22, 23, 24 ROTARYInternational Conference in Toronto Ontario. Paul, DanGallant and his wife Marion will be attending from our Club.
June 23rdPort Moody City is holding their 'get to know your community event'. We will be sponsoring a tent to talk about all the great things we do in the community—volunteers always welcome.
June 30th Open House at Pacific Coast Terminals we will have a tent to talk to guests who come to visit the terminals for a tour. Promoting RIBFEST asking for volunteers, talking about all the events we participate in and the money we give back to the community. We will be personing the tent for 5 hours 11am- 4pm on site at PCT. If you would like to volunteer please contact Bill or see him at our meeting this week.
July 5th will be Rotary Day at Camp Jubilee. Anyone interested will be welcome.
WOW, what a lot of stuff we have coming up!!
REMEMBER JUNE 6th MEETING IS OFFSITE AT EAGLE RIDGE MANOR
Visitors: Steve Corcoran Royal Canadian Marine SAR, and Glen Brown, hopefully his last meeting as a guest as he is transferring from the Sunshine Coast
REMEMBER Meeting on June 6th is at Eagle Ridge Manor. Please park as close to the manor as you can and you do NOT have to pay for parking.
Brian is at our meetings every week quietly setting up the AV for our Guest Speakers.. Thank you Brian for always being there. AND for leading us in 'O' Canada, when Gary is not in attendance. We are all sorry about the wrong card being pulled.....
President Mike gave a 'Rotarian who makes a Difference' pin to 'Woody'David Woollven. Way to go David.....
Stephen Corcoran Royal Canadian Marine SAR
Steve Corcoran was in speaking about the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR). The BC division has its’ headquarters in Sooke. They have 41 stations along the BC coast. Last year they had 711 tasks, 78,767 hours spent and 538 people assisted. They have approximately 1,000 volunteers in BC and to be declared “on call” you need to be within 15 minutes of a station driving at posted speed limits. Their guide to explain cold water rescue is—1-10-1—which means 1 minute to catch your breath, 10 minutes till you start to lose limb control and 1 hour you will be hypothermic. FYI, Air and tidal water emergencies are controlled by Federal teams. Ground and inland water emergencies are handled Provincially.
They are a registered charity—get annual grants, corporate donations, Province of BC gaming grants, etc.. Cleone asked Steve how our Rotary can help them and he explained a new program they’ve started called “Kid’s Don’t Float” to promote the importance of using life jackets especially for kids (see 1-10-1 above). Last year they created the first kid’s life jacket rental stand at a beach in Vancouver with small vests available for renting for the day, safety information etc.—info to make the day trips safer for everyone. The first station is a wood frame structure with jackets by size available. Steve indicated our Rotary role could possibly be around managing these stations on weekends. Our grant committee will report after receiving their request.
REMINDER AGAIN WE ARE AT EAGLE RIDGE MANOR FOR BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY JUNE 6TH AT 7:00 AM!!
Port Moody RIBFEST 2018 is only 8 weeks away and we really need your HELP.
Please ask all of your friends and neighbours to give a few hours of their time on the weekend of July 20, 21 & 22. We need YOU and YOUR FRIENDS to make this RIBFEST the best Community event in Port Moody. Please copy this poster and send off to all of your contacts. THANK YOU
GUESTS: Rachel French Our guest speaker School District 43 Student Mental Health Program.
Gerry Glazier is a director in a Vancouver Rotary Club and works with Dan with Rotary World Help.
Birthdays this week Patty, Dan G. and Bill
Announcements:
Patty spoke about the dinner on Tuesday night at the Westwood Plateau Golf Academy where the 4 Tri-Cities Clubs chartered a new Interact Club. Remember they are our Rotarians of the future and we will need to have 1 Rotarian to attend each of their regular meetings.
Meeting on Monday evening June 4th at 5 pm at Gayle’s house to discuss our Community grants.
Linda reminded us our Shred-a-thon is coming up June 9that City Hall...Please sign up to help. Tell you neighbors and friends to bring their documents to City Hall early.
REMEMBER our Installation night is coming June 14th. Information is coming to everyone except President -ElectIan.
One of our past Rotarians, Orland Lee, is home from hospital now. I'm sure he would love to meet 'you' for coffee at Gallaghers.
Cleone thanked everyone who turned out for her RibFest work party. We painted over 2,000 blocks and most importantly George Balzer, Ian, Danne, Dan et al, managed to construct our human “Foosball arena” for the Kid’s Zone. Danne also did double duty BBQing hot dogs and smokies (including his special recipe fried onions) for the hungry workers.
May 31st the City of Coquitlam is holding an all day forum on “Human trafficking” at Coquitlam City Hall.
May 25th was Pie Day at Eagle Ridge Manor.
Speaker Rachel French has been an Elementary School teacher and counsellor in SD 43 since 2005. She is now coordinator for developing a Student Mental Health Program promoting positive mental and physical health emphasizing well- being, developing a common language, where does it fit in, and setting long term vision and goals. SD43 is one of only 3 Districts that have created a position to focus on this area.
100% of the kids to become aware of Mental Health
15-20% may need some preventative steps
2-5% will need some intervention
Stress is normal
Her job focuses on the need to develop and strengthen the understanding for educators, youth and families of the pathway to care.
New for 2018, the place to be is in the Lexus VIP Zone. This is a private seating area facing the music stage with limited seating. The Lexus VIP Zone features table service for both Ribs and Drinks with no line ups. The Lexus VIP Zone will have an expanded selection of drinks featuring over 15 choices of tasty Port Moody Brewers Row craft beers. Wine and cider will also be served.
There will be one seating on Friday and two on both Saturday and Sunday. You can arrive any time within the time slot you select, but you must leave the Lexus VIP Zone at end of your time period to allow for the next wave of guests to enjoy this space.
Included in your ticket, you will receive the following when you check in to the Lexus VIP Zone: - $10 Value of Rib Bucks to use in the Lexus VIP Zone for Food or Beverage - 1 Drink Token
Once you purchase your tickets, if you want to reserve a table you can do so by emailing LexusvipzonePM@gmail.com.
Tell all your friends...book now....What a great deal.
This is a perfect place to bring your Clients, your staff, your family and friends.
The Foosball walls and supports are built, we have over 2,000 blocks painted and two wooden containers were built for the the blocks! It was a really good team day with music, a Bar-B-Q and lots of good conversation.
The plans are to finish assembling the foosball at ribfest and to paint it there. The interactors will be taking care of it.
Thank you soooooo much to Dan Gallant for letting us use Rotary World Help Space, and helping all day after a long week. You are AMAZING! Thank you also for storing the blocks, reading castle panels, looking for shelving for the lock-up and getting and storing a pallet of books!
Danne (Bro), thank you for getting painting supplies and food, bar-b-q, music, figuring out the painting and setting it up and building the foosball.
Ian thank you so much for leading the foosball project. Getting your engineer son to do the design was brilliant and it looks like it will be really solid. Thank you for getting all the hardware and arranging the building team and the tools. George you were brilliant! You have the know how, the tools and even skipped a wedding to be there.... Sorry Linda and Gayle.
Alan Schmelzel, thank you for arranging to get the sponsorship for the foosball and arranging to get wood and supplies.
Okay, now for the painters who painted and painted and wore some of the paint: Trish who even brought coffee!
Glen, who isn't even a member of the club yet [ but is transferring now]
Linda Mross, who was from the Langley club, we had a mini Ribfest training session
Bill, who wore just a little paint setting up all the blocks
Vida, who had trouble initially with the blocks not being painted perfectly but got over it
Joanna, who was her usual entertaining self
Heather, who was there even though she was sick!
Al for painting, counselling Linda, setting up the music, bar-b-quing, transporting the foosball and getting it into the lock-up!
Everyone that helped get the foosball fit into the lock-up! I hope your backs survived
Thank you all to everyone that wanted to be there but couldn't, we felt your support!
On June 9th they will be holding a luau! It is held in partnership with the Kalaya Dancers who will offer a one hour presentation. Their own Kathleen Ross, who happens to be an accomplished Hawaiian dancer, is holding this event to raise funds for one of their international Projects in Kenya.
The tickets are $50 and $25 for children under 16 years of age. There will be a luau feast to enjoy as well.
Please spread the word…this will be a wonderful festive event.
This week our very own Mayor Mike came to the meeting. Always great to see him.
We are happy to announce that Glen Brown will be transferring his membership from Sunshine Coast-Sechelt to our Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Fire Chief Ron Coulson was our Guest Speaker
Our guest speakers this week was Fire Chief Ron Coulson. He started by thanking our Rotary Club for all the good work we do in the Community. He handed out, hot off the press, copies of the 2017 Community Report. It is the first time Fire-Rescue have prepared a formal report and this was given to Port Moody Council the night before. Inside there is a Department Structure graph, Mission Statement, a breakdown of 2017 by the numbers/types of incident responses (2pm is most common call time; Monday is most common day; July is the month with most calls), hours of training, community service, and what they do. Briefly Chief Ron explained they “train like crazy so they are prepared to have their best day when a resident is having a bad day”. The new Firehall was built to be as disaster proof as possible and designed as the Emergency response Centre for the city in Times of disaster. He will be preparing a grant request for later this year hoping to acquire portable “RAD Monitors” that allow monitoring of CO2 in the bloodstream on site.
Cleone was 'very' red, when she told the story of showing Yvonne what a 'Smore' is.... Chief Ron Coulson was not impressed.....a good laugh for sure.
Birthdays: George Broderick
Events/announcements:
SFPP what a great event! Serving beer at 9:05 all cleaned up and out by 9:30. Hope to have totals at next week’s meeting.
Yvonne and Ian reported on the District Conference Boat cruise. Apparently the Sedro Woolley Club is claiming to be the BEST Rotary Club in the World—we know that’s not true. May require a road trip to clear up their confusion
Haney Club have their Golf Tournament this week (May 23rd I think)
Thursday May 17th Seaview Elementary hosted a Pancake Breakfast to thank community supporters. We also wanted to see their Nature Room.
Tuesday May 22nd the 4 Tri-City Rotary Clubs are Chartering a new Interact Club. It will be held at Fairways restaurant at the Westwood Plateau Academy 12 hole golf course. These will be Rotarians of the future.
Rotary World Help loads their next container for Africa on Saturday May 26th.
We will be looking for volunteers to help “person” the Rotary Tent on Saturday June 23rd at the 1st ever Port Moody Community Fair. It will be an opportunity to tell people all the great things our Club does for the City. A time to celebrate our community and connect with people, services and organizations.
Saturday, June 30th we will also be calling for volunteers to help us with a tent we will be setting up at the PCT facility to talk to guest visiting the Terminal as part of Golden Spike Days. Again a time to talk about Rotary, promote RibFest, sell 50/50 tickets, etc. Bill will issue a call for volunteers.
President Mike gave out 2 pins for 'Rotarians who make a difference'....Congratulations to Joanna and Ian
Visitors: Glen Brown, Rotarian from Sechelt, Trevor Schmidt, Firefit
George Balzer.
Birthdays: Gary celebrates his 74th birthday on May 15th, Heather has her birthday on May 13th and this week is the 13th anniversary for Al Stjernegaard joining our Club.
Alzheimer’s Walk was held Sunday May 6th—Bill thanks everyone who volunteered to help us register the walkers. Al Stjernegaard, Dan Gallant, Coreen and Michael Berrisford, Yvonne Berrisford, George Broderick and Bill Lawrie registered almost double the crowd they thought they would have! Great job everyone.
Cleone has a work party scheduled for preparing the blocks (painting) sand building a plywood and steel pipe “human foosball” arena. Work will take place
Saturday May 19th at the Rotary World Help facility. It is the long weekend but the only weekend that Rotary World Help isn’t loading containers and we need a lot of room to spread out the arena and the blocks.
Shred-a-thon coming Saturday June 9th. Please print this poster off and give to your friends , neighbors and family. And please sign up to help for the 4 hours. Always lots of fun meeting the Community. We will be giving out cards for
PORT MOODY RIBFEST 2018 - Volunteers that day as well. Great opportunity to talk to the residents of Port Moody.
Saturday, May 12th was the PoCo Club’s Port Coquitlam Days May Days Parade. Bill volunteered and guess what he was doing? YEP, picking up Trash.....Bill you are amazing !!!
Tuesday, May 22nd, at 5:30 we will be 1 of the sponsoring Clubs chartering a NEW Interact Club. The event will be held at the Academy Golf patio. It would be great to have lots from our Club attend.
Tuesday Night Meeting, May 15th for RIBFEST at Aria in Suter Brook at 7:00 pm. Discussion Bar, Rib Running, VIP, Recycling, Donations, & Judging. Everyone welcome.
Trevor Schmidt from the Port Moody Volunteer Fire Department was with us. Showed a video of the challenge each contestant had to do for those who weren’t able to make the event. We presented them with a cheque for $1864.00 proceeds from their beer tent. Unfortunately it was cold and damp all weekend or the proceeds could have been higher. Thanks to our 4 Port Moody Brewers for donating all the beer to a worthwhile event. Great work everyone.
Rotarian making a difference—Terry Miller – congratulations Terry and welcome back.
Steve Witiuk introduced us to Brian Wormold and proposed him as a NEW MEMBER. President Mike did the honors and we all join in saying a great big WELCOME to Brian. I know he will be a great member and active in our projects
June 14this our Installation Dinner at Saint Street Grill. Please sign up on line and bring your $$$ for your spouse. Thank you. It promises to be a fun night, welcoming Ian as our new President for 2018-2019 and THANKING Mike for a fantastic year.
Speakers were from our Club reporting on their trip to Belize where they assisted the Rotary Club there distribute the goods inside our Club’s last container. Belize is very small and mostly poor so in addition to distributing our goods they also helped finishing and painting a new house for a needy resident as supported by Rotary in Belize. It seems they also had time to snorkel, explore and they managed to find some local beer and some high quality Rum. Thanks to Al Stjernegaard, Dan Gallant, Linda Balzer for representing us proudly in Belize.
What a night it was !!!! Great job done by the SFPP committee with all the planning that went into the 2018 SFPP. Peter and Alan K were 'spot on' with everything !!!
A Community event like this could not be done without the help of the whole club and once again the 'whole' club pitched in.
Set up - no rain.....perfect timing - thank you weather man...
Alan, Bill, Dave, Mike, Brian, Joanna, Peter, Patty & Don Cleone & Dan G & Al S who picked up all the goodies from our lock-up, were all on the 'set-up'
It was so great to see Trudy out and taking charge of the raffle prizes & bring her friends Lorene and Bill to help out. They come to help at RibFest as well..
President Mike, Terry & Heather also worked that table that looked very hectic at times.
The guests had a wonderful time....hugging Claire was a highlight for lots of them for sure. Jeannie was carrying the 'bucket' of tickets while Peter & Claire were busy collecting money for hugs.
Cleone's idea of 'People's Choice Award' was great and YELLOW DOG was thrilled to win. Cleone & Lisa wandered around talking to everyone about Rotary, RibFest & Shred-a-Thon....great exposure for what Rotary does.
Gayle, Naomi, Linda Boileau, Jeannie and myself at the door did a great job. So nice to have the City there for the 'will call' tickets too. Had so many people say 'we are a well oiled machine'.
Handling the cash was Michael and Paul & David and they were very busy..... 50/50 was a record this year. The simulator prize was donated by Isy and the winner was thrilled.
Ryan was at his first SFPP and looked like he was having fun.
Danne was selling tickets for the 'lotto board' and again a record amount
Dan Gallant, after being on the truck 'all day' came out to help pick up the ice with Dave, then worked helping our Re-Cycle King Bill. Brian was also picking up food and trash to be re-cycled. Bill - The GREEN MACHINE - just HAD to re-cycle.
The City will be very happy Bill....
Clean up crew worked hard - Ann, Heather, Joanna, Trudy, Alan K, Alan S, Al S, Bill, Brian, David, Mike & Ryan.....at the end of the night it is always hard to 'clean -up'.
Chapter 11 and what a great job they did. I had many people say how good they were.
AND
President MIKE, you did a great job as our MC.....You always make it so much fun for the guests. Great job.
I hope I did not miss anyone.....Rotary Club of Port Moody you should be VERY PROUD !!!
We have been invited to join Yolanda Broderick for HIGH TEA for the Catholic Women's League big fundraising event, a Mother's Day High Tea (in an English garden) featuring harpist, Mehlinda Heartt on Saturday, May 12th at All Saints parish hall (821 Fairfax Street) from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Mark your calendars and please let Yolanda know if you can attend.
Rain Hampered the Fire Fit event on this past Saturday and Sunday. There seemed to be more participants than spectators but a good time was had by all that were there.
Search For the Perfect Pint Committee did a brewery visit last Friday to talk to the patrons, promote the event and sell tickets. Another one is happening this Friday and volunteers will meet at The Well at 7:00 pm. Ticket sales have been going well.
District Conference is May 8 – 12. Check District 5050 website for details.
May 19 there will be a work party at the RWH warehouse on the Riverview site to build an Foos Ball court and paint blocks for the Kid`s Zone at RibFest.
Our club donated $2500.00 to help the Conference on Girl’s Empowerment. Cleone and Yvonne represented our club and reported the event was a great success.
May 22 a new Interact Club is being installed. Check with Patty for details.
RYLA will be held at the end of May. Check with Patty for details.
We are sorry to lose Trudy Gallant as she moves away from our area and wish her all the best in her new location. David Woollven will be taking over the Secretary duties.
Michael Berrisford will be taking over as Treasurer as Coreen steps into the role of President elect.
Michael and Coreen had a great announcement at Rotary: Congratulations.....we wish you many many years of Health & Happiness together.
Seaview School is hosting their annual thank you breakfast for our club on May 17. This is to thank our club for sending kids from their school to Kids Camp. Please let Isy know if you are going to attend. Would be great to have a few members from our Club attend.
Shred-A-Thon will be held on June 9th in front of Port Moody City Hall. Volunteers needed. Please let Linda know if you can help out that day.
Installation dinner will be held on June 14th at the Saint St. Grill. Please sign up now and if you are bringing your spouse, please give your money to Linda. This is a fun event....We say THANK YOU to MIKE and welcome IAN as our new President.
President Mike gave 2 pins this week to Rotarians 'Who Make a Difference'.
Steve Witiuk and Heather Oleskiw...Congratulations.
RIBFEST 2018
Volunteer list has been put on the internet so we need you, your friends and family to get signed up.
50/50 tickets will go on sale after the SFPP. This year we are going to sell as many as possible before the event. The Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise and the Port Moody Soccer Club will be helping with the sales.
A media package has been prepared with C-FOX, Global and Tri-Cities Newspaper. Facebook is started and we need to get connected and share with our FB friends. Thank you to Scott.
Music, Ribbers, Beer Garden and Kids Zone, Re-Cycle, Donations, VIP area,& Judging are organized...George Balzer, Ian, Al & John, Cleone, Bill, Gayle, Jennifer & Terry....for leading the charge.
VOLUNTEERS are needed – get signed up ASAP. We need lots of help. Thanks
Visitors this week were:
Brian Wormald who has been proposed as a new member by Steve Witiuk.
So nice to see PASSPORT members Keith and Heather Vernon out to visit our club. Sound like we will be seeing more of them which is fantastic.
Guests: Molly Miller and Mandy Chan from U-bicycle,Brent Murphy from the Port Moody Dragon Boat Regatta and Brian Wormold (3rd meeting) who has been forwarded by Steve Witiuk for membership.
Birthdays this week—Brian Dunne and Danne Dunlop—were serenaded with the added special ending for our members.
We presented Brent with a cheque for just over $2900.00 from the beer garden we ran for them last weekend. Their Regatta had 36 teams with almost 1,000 paddlers, supporters, Physios plus there were lots of spectators—kids and adults—enjoying the weather and the racing. The money will be used to support their charity of choice which will be giving some at risk kids 6 lessons on paddling and team work then sponsor them in a regatta on Burnaby Lake.
Cleone gave a recap of the Kid’s Zone plans for Ribfest and requested help for painting 2500 blocks so the kids in the Kid’s Zone can paint their patterns on them PLUS we are going to build a wooden FoosBall court. The only available dates are the Saturday (May 19) and Sunday (May20) as there will be new container shipments going out May 12th and May 26th so the area we need will not be available.
Firefit Games was this weekend April 28-29th at Inlet park. We ran the Beer Tent again for both days.
Search For the Perfect Pint (SFPP) is 2 weeks away. Need to get busy and sell, sell, sell. We will have a ticket sales drive this Friday April 27th on Brewer’s Row. Meet at Moody Ale at 7:00 and we will canvass for ticket buyers at each Brewer.
Remember June 14th is our Installation Night. 5:30 at St. Street Grill. More info to follow.
Thursday, May 31st there will be a full day seminar (8:15-4:30) at Coquitlam City Hall. It will have experts (police, child services, welfare department, etc.) to discuss issues around “Child Exploitation” Looking for attendees from our Club.
John Crowther presented with pin for a “Rotarian Making a Difference”. John will be leading the team managing the VIP tent (Lexus VIP Zone) at this Year’s RibFest. Ian handed out sample Table cards for sponsored tables that we can use as sales tools for potential sponsors.
Molly Miller spoke about the potential new program, U-bicycle, Port Moody Council is looking to try out this summer. Their program is “dock less” removing all the space required for bike racks and which removes the need for returning bikes to a station which may not be close to the rider’s destination. Bike rentals started in Amsterdam in 1965. By 1998 all of Europe had some type of bike program. 2008-2013 the bike rental concept spread to almost all large major cities around the world but almost all with fixed “docks”. In 2015 China led the “dockless” movement which is now started to spread (Sign that it will be part of the future going forward is that UBER has just purchased JUMP a Bike share program company—they want to be part of every trip you take. Initially all bikes were traditional pedal type but now some companies are featuring electric assist bikes, now some have electric scooters.
Interesting fact—in many cities 80% of the public spaces are roads. This means in most large cities for 2-4 hours twice every day most of the public space is covered with a traffic jam. U-bicycle started in China and now has moved to Canada. They started in Victoria City in the Fall of 2017 and have now expanded to cover Oak Bay, Saanich (Uvic) and Esquimalt. Bikes feature GPS, 3 speeds, integrated bells, carbon belt drive, and foam flat free tires on the wheels and all come with helmets. They have presented a proposal to both Richmond and Port Moody councils. Bikes can be left where your trip ends and the GPS on the bike will show it’s location so the next rider can find the closest bike to where they are. Plan for PoMo would be main stations in Suter Brook and at Rocky Point Park. Fees—pay as you go $1.00 for 30 minutes, --day pass $10.00 for 24 hours, unlimited rides, --annual pass $150.00 (no hourly or daily additions)best deal for locals (add a $50.00 refundable deposit to start).
50/50 draw—Brian Wormold’s ticket was drawn. His pull was not the ACE of SPADES—tooo bad Brian
It's always a great day at Rotary when we induct a new member and this week was GREAT.....
President Mike presided over the very happy task of inducting a new member into our Club. Ryan Edgington works for RBC/Dominion Securities, he is married with 2 kids and we all joined in welcoming him to “the Best Rotary Club in Canada”.
Ryan Edgington was inducted and we all look forward to working with him in the coming years. Welcome Ryan
Upcoming events:
1)Dragon Boat Regatta Sunday Apr. 22nd Rocky Point Park. We ran Beer Tent.
2)Meadow Ridge Wine Festival April 28th
3)Fire Fit Games at Inlet Park April 28/29. We will run a small Beer Tent both days
4)Eagle Ridge Hospital Hike for Hospice May 6th morning. We have not been asked to do registration this year
5)May 10th SFPP at the Galleria. Foodies are signed up and more brewers this year than last. NEED TO SELL TICKETS
6)May 12th May Day Parade in PoCo. Our PoCo Club still needs volunteers if you are available. Times are from 8 am through 1 pm.
7) District Conference Cruise is coming up—Ian and Trish plus Yvonne are attending.
8) Gayle talked about installation dinner coming up Thursday June 14th
Directors - please bring your 'directors pins' to Rotary this week and please let Linda know if you will be attending and if you will be bringing a guest. Your guest cost will be $50.00. Thanks
9)April 24th 7pm Aria RibFest meeting featuring updates on Kid’s Zone and Volunteer recruitment [ please let Linda know how many volunteers you will need if different from our Ribfest website.
10)May 6th we will be doing the registration for the alzheimer’s walk at the Galleria. Will be from 2:30-3:15.
11)June 23rd (Saturday) we will be taking a booth/table at the 1st annual Port Moody Community Fair. A chance for residents to find out about community groups, what they do and possibly volunteering. Runs from 10am-4pm and we will be soliciting volunteers to work the booth.
12)June 30th (Saturday of Golden Spike Days) PCT will be ferrying folks from Rocky Point to their Terminals for tours and we have been offered space for a table/tent at the PCT site to talk to interested guests about our Port Moody Rotary Club and sign up volunteers for RibFest as well as possibly selling raffle tickets for RibFest prizes. Signup sheet to follow.
13)Cleone announced the Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs will be holding a joint information session on Human Trafficking. She will follow up with more info later this week.
President Mike presented Jeannie with his “Rotarian Making a Difference” pin for all she does for our Club.
President Mike presented Past President Patty with a “Make it Happen” pin and the certificate for the Club Citation our Club achieved in her Year PLUS she received her Paul Harris PLUS 5 pin—Congratulations Patty.
Our guest speaker today is not a stranger to us, Preet Pall is our Assistant/Area Governor, and she was here to talk about this year’s District Friendship Exchange which went to a District in Thailand. Locations are established each year based on friendships that develop between District Governors. The district selects a chair whom requests volunteers and supervises the selection of travelers. It is a physically taxing trip so if you are going on one of these 2week plus trips you need to be able to walk for up to 3 hours at a time. 98% of the Thai population is Buddhist so there were lots and lots of Buddha statues, music, great food and friendships made. The Thai flag has a wide horizontal blur band in the centre with 2 smaller white bands on either side and edged with 2 red bands 1 each at the top and bottom. The Blue band stands for the Royal family (Everyone in Thailand loves the Royals), the White bands represent their Buddhist faith, and the Red bands represent the blood the citizens are willing to spill to protect their country. The trip was planned to coincide with their District Assembly so they could meet the most Rotarians so when the 12 person Thai group come here April 25th they will be centered with an American group for the 1st week then with the Mission Club for the 2nd week then will be attending our Conference on the cruise.
Our 50/50 draw is over $800.00, Ian’s ticket was drawn but no Ace of Spades! TOOO Bad Ian!!
YOU BETTER BELIZE IT !!! We are BACK
Thank you to Al & Daryl and Dan for coming to Belize. To me it was a very worthwhile trip to see all the good work that our Rotary Club of Port Moody is doing in Belize. We couldn't have had a better host than Cisco Woods and we were all very grateful for the time he spent with us. It's hard to explain the feeling you get when you actually do a 'hands on project' in an other country....Ian can attest to that also with the project we helped with in Equador. Rotary Club of Port Moody should be very proud of all the International work we do. Thank you so much on behalf of BELIZE. More to follow.....
An exciting meeting with a student from Heritage Woods as well as one from CABE.
who gave their talks on the value of the 4 way test and how it can be used in day to day decisions. Sasha is grade 12 at Heritage Woods, her councilor, Deralyn was there in support; Rohan from CABE secondary on Foster in Coquitlam was there with his sponsor Shelley and the Vice Principal Gord.
Joanna celebrates her birthday this week and we sang to her in our own way
We also had Ryan Edgington as a visitor for the last time—he will be joining our Club as a new member next week! YEAH Welcome Ryan.
George Broderick was given the 'Rotarian that Makes a Difference' pin from President Mike
Alan had his 50/50 ticket drawn again and still no ace of spades—TOOO Bad.
Alan Schmelzel attended the Passport Club after and reports there were appr. 30 members in the new club
Rotary World Help had their AGM the night before. It has been in operation for 21 years and hs delivered 368 containers in that time. Our Ann Hulbert finished her term as President at the AGM and Dan Gallant reported on all the work the group still does. He also was given a very big award too for his years of service—WELL DONE Dan
Reminders of the Beer tents at the Dragon Boat Regatta Sunday April 22nd at Rocky Point and at the FireFit Games April 28th and 29th (Saturday/Sunday) at Inlet Park.
Maple Ridge Club’s Wine Fest on April 28th
SFPP confirmed 8 Foodies and 22 or 23 brewers on Thursday May 10th. Now we need to get busy and sell tickets.
Sasha, who is interested in studying Political Science and Law in University, gave her speech on the 4-Way Test in relationship to the 19th Amendment to the US constitution passed in 1920 giving equal rights to women. If the Founding Fathers had an early version of our 4 way test they may have had this amendment much earlier. Very interesting interpretation.
Rohan’s talk was based on the value of volunteering. He has been volunteering since he was 9 years old when he started making peanut butter and jam sandwiches for the DTES residents and has been volunteering regularly at food kitchens for folks in need. He related the joy that comes from volunteering to the 4 way test.
Canadians are paying to tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the horrific bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. They are honouring the victims by leaving hockey sticks on front porches.
Our Guest Speaker, David Jonsson who talked about LOVE MY CITY
Our guest speaker, Dave Jonsson, was introduced by Yvonne. He is a youth pastor at a church in Coquitlam and is a motivational speaker and Life Coach. His website is planecrashsurvivor@gmail.com and he stressed he is using his “second chance” at life to make a difference. Dave attended 1 of our meetings a couple of weeks ago and was inspired by the efforts we make to make a difference. Born in Reykjavik, his family moved to Port Moody. He thanked our Club for building the skate park where he spent many hours boarding with friends. After school he returned to Iceland then came back to the Pitt Meadows area with a friend who wanted to learn to fly and it was far more reasonable in Pitt Meadows. The plane crash he survived happened when he and his friend took 2 friends for a run up to the Squamish area but never made it. His friend, the pilot was killed, his 2 friends were injured and he was severely wounded but managed to survive. He has committed himself to use his 2nd chance to stress “Life is Precious—do something with it”.
The week of July 16-21 in the Tri Cities has been designated as “Love My City” week. He will be mobilizing over 200 youth from their church and with their friends to do random good deeds throughout the Tri Cities and will be promoting for more folks to join in. All 3 cities have committed to do what they can to make it a success.
Announcements: Steve thanked everyone who has contributed to his fundraising events.
Reminders—Sunday, April 22nd we will be running the Beer tent at the
Dragon Boat Regatta at Rocky Point, Saturday/Sunday
April 28/29 the FireFit Games in Inlet Park we will be running the beer tent on each day.
SFPP tickets we need to sell, sell, sell as we are behind last year’s sales at this time.
We have new giveaway cards promoting our Rotary Club plus a listing of the distribution of funds we have made in 2017/2018. The Port Moody Police Department Trailer with funding shared from our Rotary Club will be taken to events at schools, festivals, RibFest etc., in addition it will serve as an emergency office/head quarters in case of states of emergency—fires, floods, earthquake.
A 'sad announcement' for all of us—Trudy announced she will be leaving our Club as she is moving to Steveston to be close to her family and her new grand baby. This past week she’s sold her house in Coquitlam and bought a new place in Steveston. I'm not sure if everyone is aware of all the work that Trudy does, behind the scenes, but she is REALLY GOING TO BE MISSED..... We wish her the very best in this new phase of her life.
Gayle’s 50/50 ticket was drawn but no Ace of Spades—“TOOO Bad” next week it will be approximately $750.00
A group from our Club went to District Assembly to learn more about Rotary and about the position they will be holding in the next Rotary year.
Young people are the BEST and this week we had Devin Ryan and Claire Song speak to us about their experience in YAIL.
Along with Devin Ryan and Claire Song, we had Karly and Gaye Simms from the Port Coquitlam Centennial Club and Clive Evans from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club, visit us.
This week President Mike presented Vida Peterson the 'Rotarian that Makes a Difference' pin. Thank you Vida for all you do for Rotary & Days for Girls.
The AGM for RWH humanitarian container project which our club is an integral part of is scheduled for April 10th at 6PM at Burnaby Mountain Golf Club. Tickets are only $25.00 each for a full buffet dinner and the guest speaker is Dean Rohrs the VP of Rotary International and a member of the Langley Central club. If any of you would like to attend for what will be our very own Ann Hulbert's last meeting as President please let me know so I can get you registered. You can pay at the door.
Let's go and support RWH and especially Ann for the work she has done.
It's all about March Madness here......BUT in Port Moody it looks like we had a jam packed meeting.
We had a big crowd this morning.
Guests this week were:
President Mike’s wife, Christine, celebrating obtaining her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Christine is an RN and has been teaching Licensed Practical Nursing at VCC. Her Masters is from SFU in education focusing on Curriculum Design. We are so proud of her.
Guest Speaker Markus Fahrner from our Museum.
Port Moody Museum was founded by the Port Moody Historical Society in 1967 and established in the Station Museum in 1983. There are 3 full time staff and over 17,000 historical items. The mission is to preserve the history of Port Moody.
Tunnel project was built in 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1st WW. It has been a great way to teach school kids about the horrors of trench warfare.
This note is from our Guest Speaker Markus Fahrner
The Port Moody Heritage Society owns and operates the Port Moody Station Museum as part of their effort to promote increased awareness and knowledge of Port Moody’s heritage and history.
The Port Moody Station was built in 1908, it was the second railway station in the area. In 1945, the Canadian Pacific Railway moved the station closer to town and it operated at this Queen St. location until it was officially closed on September 25th, 1976. The Port Moody Historical Society (now the Port Moody Heritage Society), who were operating a museum on Kyle St., bought the station. In 1978, it was moved to its present location on Murray St. and refurbished to serve as a museum facility. The Station Museum was officially opened on July 1st, 1983.
Also on the property are various railway pieces, including a 1921 CPR sleeper car, the Venosta. Restored in 1987 with assistance from the West Coast Railway Association,
Behind the station building is the Great War trench display and to the sides are the meditation and the Heritage garden.
Maintaining the sizeable collection is a big part of the the museum’s operation. However the museum is very much aware of the importance of out-reach into the community. There are on average 30 events a year, which the museum organizes or participates in. The most popular one is our Ioco Ghost town days, Easter Egg hunt and Mother’s and Christmas day teas. The museum holds teachers ProD day events focused around the Great War display.
Not a week goes by with a school or day care group booking a program at the museum. In the summer month the museum offers summer camps in partnership with various day care centres.
The museum frequently partners with local schools for various projects. The latest was the unpacking my suitcase project, which talked about immigration.
Currently on display are the works by Rudolf Koch. A famous German typographer who created sketches of every day life in the trenches of the Western front. However the Koch exhibit allows the museum to also look at typography and book design. The museum welcomes Andrew Hoyem from the Arion Press in San Francisco on April 21 totally about books and calligraphy, followed by David Spence’s talk about Christian signs. In May 24 the curator from the Klingpsor museum will talk about Koch and the Klingpsor brothers type foundry.
Denis Boyd from the Rotary Club of Coquitlam was visiting to remind us they will have their 2nd annual Sports Dinner fundraiser April 4th at Westwood Plateau Country Club. $95.00 for tickets. Visit www.coquitlamrotarysportsdinner.eventbrite.ca
Let's get out and support their Sports Dinner Fundraiser
Proposed member Ryan Edgington from Dominion Securities
Girl Guides who helped us with Ribfest and will be there again this year.
Girl Guides—leaders Lisa Gard and Ginger Nasser plus 2 guides Teagan Gard and Alynah Nasser. We presented them with cheque for $2,000.00 which will be used to help fund a trip to Switzerland in 2019 to the Girl Guide Leadership Centre.
There seems to be a lot of renovations going on in our Club as well.....
Announcements this week:
1) Gary and Hazel’s 52nd anniversary. Hazel must be a Saint.
2) April 28th will be the Maple Ridge Club’s Wine Fest.
3) April 10th Rotary World Help AGM at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. Cost $25.00
4) 3 thank you letters from Y.A.I.L attendees.
5) June 14th our Installation Night at Saint Street Grill. Planning meeting at Gayle's at 5pm Apr. 23rd
Bill’s ticket was drawn but the “Ace of Spades” remains elusive. TOO BAD
It's that time of year again when we 'SAVE THE DATE' for our Installation night on June 14th, 2018 at Saint Street Grill.
That is the night that we thank Mike for the 'Fantastic year' he and our Rotary Club had and for welcoming our new President Ian. It is always a wonderful fun night for our Club.
On April 23rd at 5:00pm Gayle is having a meeting at their home to organize Installation night. If you would like to be on the committee, please let us know and attend that meeting.
Please don't forget that the meeting on Wednesday, March 14 is off site at PCT.
Great to see our Guests this week.
Ryan Edgington from RBC was back again for his 3rd meeting. Great to see him.
The Rotary Club of Port Moody has made RYLIE ABELMAN an Honorary Member. Not only for all the Breakfast's at St. James' Well, but for all the support over the years for SFPP, Christmas train and Ribfest. Great guy, great choice.
IAN is back.......
It was a very small group this week—just the luck of the draw with several folks snow birding and others away for short holidays. We did have a warm welcome home for Ian who has returned from traveling the badlands of Australia followed by the snow lands of Calgary.
Ian talked about his upcoming Ecuador trip which is sponsored by a Rotary International grant Ian has been working on for more than 2 years. The grant is for a total of $177,000 and the 2 main sponsoring Clubs are our own and 1 from Calgary. It will be a long term project with teams being sent in over an extended period of time—6 first then 3 then 6 then 3 then a last of 6. The intention is to screen for and train local Doctors and medical trainees to be able to detect cervical cancer which is more prevalent there than in most countries. Part of the grant will provide access to our medical teams after they return to Canada by video and tele conferencing and other links so there will be consistent, timely followup when needed.
Because the local village women go back to work very soon after giving birth they carry their babies and young children swaddled on their backs which leads to a higher rate of hip displaysia. The team will also focus on training the medical Dr.s and student Dr.s to better advise the women on correct swaddling and to screen for earlier recognition.
The first Medical teams will go there April 2nd and will see 200-400 patients on the first rotation.
Trudy - SUCCESS Event
Trudy attended a “friends of SUCCESS” meeting and received a certificate for our Club for our effort to help SUCCESS by providing volunteer opportunities for their new immigrants which helps them integrate more quickly into the community.
SUCCESS Event - Grant money put to good use.
The success of event was only possible because of generous support of Rotary Club of Port Moody.
It is a great pleasure to have wonderful partnership with you.
Please see attached for the picture
Also, please see below for the names and the titles of the staffs in the picture with Trudy.
From the picture:
- On the left:
o Name: Ali Parandeh
o Position: Regional Manager of Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program at SUCCESS Tri-Cities Service Centre
- On the right:
o Name: Lillian Kim
o Position: Settlement Coordinator of Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program at SUCCESS Tri-Cities Service Centre
The usual suspects for Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Clean-up on Saturday March 10th. Thank you to Darrell for organizing and thank you to Yvonne who helped and also took photo. David and his daughter and Cleone. 5 Rotarians and 8 bags of trash. It is so good that our Rotary Club keeps this project alive. Great visibility for our club and good for our Community. Thanks everyone.
Another Community Grant thanked us for our donation for their new Snow Blower. Looks like it was put to good use this winter. NEW VIEW SOCIETY
President Mike had left us a 25 minute video presented by Deann Rohrs from 1 of the Langley clubs reminding us as Rotarians of some of the good we do in the world and the difference we make each in our own way.
PoMo soccer AC Selects Shelley Thompson and Adrian
March 10 RLI in Surrey Sunrise Conf Center. Rotary Training
It is sad to hear that the PoCo winter blues festival cancelled
Steve Witiuk said thank you for support of the pub night for Team Diabetes
Very sad news that Fern Bouvier Coquitlam Club passed away.
SFPP tickets are now available. Alan has tickets to take for sale Sponsorship pkgs from Peter Ribfest is coming and we will have the volunteer registration open very soon.
Our Rotary Club is doing the Beer garden April 22 Dragon Boat festival - please sign up to volunteer. -PP Al S. has all the information
Our Rotary Club is also doing the Firefit 2 day Beer Garden April 29 & 30 - please sign up to volunteer. PP Alan has all the information
Car free day? Host the bar offer has come to the club. August. Please let us know if you are willing to volunteer.
Offer to run registration for Alzheimers walk. May 6.
The POMO soccer club volunteered for 200 hours at last years RIBFEST $2500 cheque presentation to PoMo soccer
Team headed to Croatia Tournament style with training from high level European coaches
First of all I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who came out to support my Team Diabetes Pub Night. The fundraiser brought in $2872 towards my $5000 goal. I’ve also received $720 from online donations which is getting me even closer. Total fundraising amounts to $3,597. Everyone had a great time and I received many compliments on the food which I will pass onto the staff for the Saint James Well in Port Moody.
What a great meeting, with 2 speech's from Port Moody Secondary.
These students will be receiving a $1000. Scholarship to attend the College/university of their choice.
Maggie Yang spoke about the treatment of our Native Indians in Canada and the history of the acts of Parliament, during the last 100 years. The speech was done around the 4 way test and a copy will be available online.
Daniel Cooke spoke about the Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Daniel's speech will also be available online.
Thanks to Cindy Campbell student Counsellor at Port Moody Secondary for attending with the students.
GAYLE Carter
Chair Vocational Service
Daniel above....
Daniel spoke second. He talked on how the 4 way Test could have been used when the US was deciding on whether to drop atomic bombs on Japan and how it could be used as support both the traditional historians who favored dropping bombs to save lives of allied troops by not forcing a land invasion and also revisionist historians who felt Japan was almost ready to capitulate and the bomb was not necessary. Both students gave very interesting reports on how the 4 way test could have been applied to Historical events.
Maggie & her friend Jamie Cho [good moral support]
Maggie Yang spoke first. Her talk on the 4-way test wondered how different the Canadian Government’s handling of 1st Nations negotiations would have been if they had followed the 4-Way Test from the beginning.
So good to see Past Members Steve Gable & Jim McGrandles. You guys never change
Share's new CEO Clair MacLean
Clair spoke after the students to give an update of some new projects SHARE is pursuing. Clair is new to SHARE—her degree is from Ontario in speech/language issues in kids and worked in the government policy side. She moved to BC in 2015 to get in to front line service. She has 2 young preschool kids. She started at SHARE as Director of Children’s Programs and in November 2017 she was chosen as CEO of SHARE. SHARE has been around since 1972starting as volunteers who got together to organize clothing swaps for families who needed clothes. Thank you to our Club for all the efforts we have made over the years to support SHARE programs and their FOOD Drives. They offer programs for parenting, youth substance abuse, immigrants, food bank and SHARE store.
New programs they are exploring:
Children’s Centre in Port Moody (for the Tri-Cities) in partnership Simon Fraser’s Kinsight to provide information, contacts welcoming services etc. as a 1 stop place for families who need help in the Tri-Cities. It may also include St. Andrews Church and hopes to include 55 low cost housing.
They are also working with other groups on another housing initiative that will include up to 255 units in the Tri-Cities. Folks with very limited resources spend almost all their funds on market housing so they have no money for food. Most of them are already familiar with SHARE as a source of food for their families. It was good to hear there are potential new initiatives to help with affordable housing in the Tri-Cities.
Peter talking about Search for the Perfect Pint.
SFPP tickets now printed and will be ready to sell soon. Will be available at Yellow Dog, Moody Ales, on line through City Hall and also at our Cider supplier in PoCo.
Anyone want to 'wash' blocks ?????......Ribfest KIDS ZONE needs help !!!! Cleone will need volunteers to help clean the Tempura paint from the wooden blocks we use at Ribfest—more info to follow. Let Cleone know please.
President Mike gave Danne Dunlop the 'Rotarian who makes a Difference' pin today. So well deserved....Danne does so much 'behind the scenes'.....Great pick !!!
Club information:
Birthdays—Ann and Issy (this year is a biggie)
March 1st Coquitlam Sunrises 7th Annual Quiz Night
March 10th will be a very busy day--Rotary Leadership Institute plus PoCo’s Winter Blues Festival.
April 7th Rotary Training Conference in Surrey. Our club pays for 5 attendees and last year we sent more than 10.
Gaye Simms and Renee Desnoyer Poco Club members here to advertise their Winter Blues Festival and Jeannie and Gayle photo bombing while eating breakfast.
Above: Connor McRoberts, Trevor Schmidt and Andrew McKinley (Trevor and Andrew are PoMo Volunteer Firefighters).
Cleone received the 'Rotarian that Makes a Difference' pin from President Mike.. way to go!
Dan was telling us??
Our Guest Speaker Hilary McRoberts
Our guest speaker today was Hilary McRoberts who was promoting the idea of holding the “FireFit Games” to the Inlet Park in Port Moody. It is an event held regionally every year in all provinces and Territories where firefighting personnel compete in a number of strength and agility tests to qualify to represent their areas in a National competition. The motto is “Fitter, Faster, Stronger”. Apparently there is a FireFit Games event being held somewhere in Canada and the US. The national event is broadcast live on 1 of the Sports Networks.
It takes 2 days to set up (stands, competition equipment etc.), 1 day (Saturday) of individual completion, and 1 day (Sunday) of team competition. It will be open to the public and media.
The brewers on Brewery Row have recommended they ask us to man the Beer Garden for them for last 2 days. Discussion followed on logistics, what we need to know, when the dates will be finalized, etc.
Both PoMo Volunteer Firefighters will be competing this year and Hilary has been a competitor for 25 years.
Announced the Generous Hearts Food Drive raised $650.00 and about 1000 pounds of food both numbers down a little from last year we think due to great weather on the holiday weekend this year.
The first Rotary Peace Conference this year in Vancouver had just over 800 delegates attending from 30 countries. Keynote speaker at the Banquet was a graduate from a Rotary Peace Initiative.
Thursday Feb 22 is Heritage Mountain H.S. graduating students give their talks on “what they have learned” part of the school’s requirement for graduating from grade 12.
RLI Leadership training is also being held on March 10th.
Steve’s Pub Night raising donations for his run for the Diabetes Foundations will be held on Sunday February 25th from 5-8 pm at the St. James Well--$25.00 per ticket. Includes 1 beer and a burger.
Thank you to Bill for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
It's always a great day when we induct a new member into the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Welcome Michael Berrisford. We look forward to working with you. And we know that our Treasurer is VERY happy you are here.
President Mike helped us welcome a new member to our club—Michael Berrisford. He has moved to Port Moody from New Zealand for all the right reasons and we are very happy to welcome him into our Club.
Guests this week:
Zoe Boal and Phil Boname from Westport Village
President Mike gave very deserving 'Rotarian Who Makes a Difference' pin to Yvonne....
Gayle brought a banner back from a Kona Club in Hawaii to present to President Mike
Our guests for the meeting were Zoe Boal and Phil Boname in to talk to us about the status of the Westport Village development on the old Andres Wine lands.
--Vision sees the Westport Village as being the western “gateway to the City of Port Moody.
--Project is bordered by the Barnet Highway, Clarke Street, Douglas Street and Short Street.
Site plans include:
an Artist Mews Village (2-4 stories) with a combination of artists work space, fabrication areas, art shops, galleries and artist residences
highrise providing 132 strata residential units above a boutique hotel proving 60-80 rooms.
1 medium rise building providing 176 rental residential units over 4-5 larger floors of office space leaning towards high tech or knowledge based research and related startup companies.
1 Senior’s Care building with both independent and assisted living as well as cafeteria, special events rooms, recreational space, senior’s lounge and a senior’s common area.
A medical clinic building of 4-5 floors (appr. 45,000 sq. ft) housing an existing Port Moody clinic with a much expanded space.
Retail/commercial space at the ground level for most of the buildings.
The development expects to offer the most diverse mixed use offering in the Port Moody area with at least 14 different Land Uses on the site. Mix of high and mid rise residential buildings with lower height buildings will provide outstanding site lines as well as the central plaza will become a meeting space as well as an entertainment hub for Port Moody’s West End. Buildings will feature green roofs and the highrise buildings will include living features with trees and greenery that will be watered by gravity fed systems maintained by the strata.
All in all an exciting proposal for the future of Port Moody.
Trudy’s ticket was drawn for the 50/50 but no Queen of Spades “Toooo Bad!!”
HERITAGE WOODS REALLY NEEDS OUR HELP......It is a great time to listen to the Grade 12 students tell of their plans for their future.
It is that time of the year where we start planning our Grad Transition presentation day for our grade 12 students. Please see attached invitation.
We would love it if you could join us for part (morning/afternoon only) or the full day. We start the event with the morning session from 9:00 am – 11:30 am, a break for lunch with the afternoon session starting at 12:30 pm and going until 3:00 pm.
Please let me know if you can attend at your earliest convenience.
Best regards
Ingrid Gay, Music Director/Grad Transitions
Heritage Woods Secondary
Greetings from the Woods!
On Thursday, February 22rd each of our senior students will be demonstrating his/her accomplishments in a presentation to complete the Graduation Transitions requirement. We have approximately 350 students who will be ready to speak about their proudest accomplishments from their school and community experiences and their future aspirations. We would like a member of our community to participate in each of the presentation panels. This is the reason we’re writing to you!
We would love to have you be a panel member for all or part of that day. We plan to have about 28 students presenting at a time, with six presentation sessions in the morning and six in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.
We’re confident that our students will amaze you and we’re pleased to invite you to share this positive experience with us.
Please email me (igay@sd43.bc.ca) by Thursday, February 8th if you would be willing to participate on this day.
Nice to see past member Lisa Park. Lisa helped us 'big time' for Ribfest 2017.
Lisa Park (SD43 trustee) & Sean Lee (Coquitlam Rotary)
President Mike gave Dan Gallant the 'Rotarian that makes a difference' pin today for all the work Dan does for RWHN and the behind the scenes stuff for our Rotary.
Dan has 37 years with perfect attendance and his support of so many Rotary initiatives.
Velocity Soccer came to the Club today to get the Community Grant cheque for all the work they did for RibFest 2017. We hope to see them volunteer again this year.
Craig from PoMo soccer shared a short video that thanked us for our support
They plan to be at Ribfest again
Funds help them attend a tournament in Portland that many college scouts attend.
Dr. Kathy Denton gives us an 'update' on Douglas College.
Today's presentation:
Kathy Denton / Leanne Poon of Douglas College
- Douglas is the largest degree granting college in BC
16000 students (10000 are Full Time) across two campuses
Kathy shared a number of points on their programs and services to students, credit transfer program from Douglas to SFU and UBC, as well as the plans to use the Anvil Centre in New West and to continue to build on the Coquitlam site.
Looks like Dan did 'not' draw the Ace
Feb 7 breakfast goes to $15
President's Peace Building Conference Feb 9, 10, 11
Al has Ribfest decals for sponsors
Feb 10 - Generous Hands food drive at Thrifty's, 10-4
SFPP banner still missing
Al S. shared he is attending a meeting on the setup of a Tri-City Mayoral Committee on Human Trafficking that is being set up.
Thank you to Yvonne for sending the photos of the last meeting. Because I wasn't there, I am going to 'guess' what was going on......Let me know if I was right.
President Mike talking about the Christmas party and the upcoming events.
PDG Denis Boyd visiting to invite us to Caledonia Night -
Fundraiser for the Coquitlam Club.
Chair for SFPP, Alan K, asking for help with our upcoming
SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT PINT....May 10, 2018
Thanks to everyone for stepping up and helping.
PP Alan letting everyone know that RIBFEST 2018 [July 20, 21 & 22] is well underway and the next organizational meeting is February 8, 2018
Dan Gallant reminding everyone about loading the Container to Belize......Thanks to all that showed up to help. Great turnout from our Club. Thank you RWHN.
PP Gayle did not pick the ACE of SPADES and everyone was very sad.....
e.Girls Port Moody Soccer U15 Metro Division –Port Moody- $2,000.
f.Pacific Storm Water Polo- Athlete Assistance and
g.Pool Rental Costs.$2,500.
h.Port Moody Soccer Club-Training and trip to Croatia- $2,500.
i.180th Pacific Coast Scout Group-
j.Community Service Projects - $2,500.
k.Gleneagle Secondary- Cuba Music Program -$2,000.
l.Eagle Ridge Manor –Music and Memory Therapy Program – $7000 and a second project Resident Activity Room- $3,318.82 Both approved for a total $10,318.82.
m.Girl Guides od Canada- Swiss Challenge 2019- $2,000.
n.Share Family &Community Service-Transportation Upgrade- $2,000.
o. S.U.C.C.E.S.S Immigrant settlement & Integration Program. Champions of Success- $1,000.
p.ACCESS Youth Outreach Society- Project Reachout Mobile Drop-in Centre- $3,000.
Do you know a grade 10 or 11 student who could benefit from YAIL
YAIL 2018 is almost here !!
YAIL 2018 is Friday, Feb 2nd - Sunday, Feb 4th.... only 4 weeks away. The official deadline for registration is December 31st, but we will extend that to FRIDAY, January 12th to fill our few available spaces.
There is no cost to participants because the registration fee ( $295 USD / $310 CAN ) is paid by the sponsoring Rotary Club.
Online registration is available at “YAIL.org”. Applicants will need a Rotary Club sponsor, a head/shoulders photo, a brief bio, and they can download PDF permission forms as needed.
If you need any additional information, please contact Hank Adolfi at “
The Christmas season is upon us and it is a wonderful time to reflect on this past year. We think about family, friends and our Community. We are proud that the Rotary Club of Port Moody has in our way, helped make Port Moody one of the Best Cities in the Lower Mainland. We will continue to build goodwill and better friendships as the years go on. We thank all the business' that have sponsored our events to make them bigger and better each year.
We wish you and your families the very BEST CHRISTMAS and all the very best in 2018
Please remember there will be NO meeting on December 27 or January 3rd.
Our Belize container will be going January 13th. That is this coming Saturday. We start at 9 am at the RW warehouse on Thistle Place on the Riverview grounds. Maybe Ann or Dan can bring a map on Wed for anyone who might need it?
Belize is in great need of supplies for seniors. They need beds and Dan assures us that there are lots of beds we can send.
If you are interested in going to Belize to see where these items are going, we can set something up for us to tour around. Let me know who is interested and we can chat with Isy about flights and hotels.
We were up and running by 2:00 pm, as requested. It was pretty slow until the Christmas Train came in and then we certainly served a lot of Hot Chocolate during that time.
Such a shame Mother Nature was not kind to us, as the constant rain kept a lot of people away!
But regardless of the weather we still took in $538.16 for Share
Thanks to a great turn-out of Rotarians. Dan Dunlop & Dan Gallant getting our Hot Water from Browns Social House.Dave Stone, Larry Smith, Steve Witiuk, Paul Michell-Banks, Clair Lambert and AlanKabatoff.
What can you say about Alan, juggling our Hot Chocolate sign to drum up business, (he should do if for a living.) LOL
All in all $538.16 was not a record, but it is going to make Christmas to some local families, little bit better! That is what being a Rotarian is all about.
Thank you all for your help in setting up our table, serving, clearing away and great moral support!
Excellante fun and good team work.
Peter
ps:-
Big Thanks to Chris Leon of the City of Port Moody, who organized the event
Thanks to Rylie from the "Saint James Well", who provided the Hot Chocolate
Thanks to Marian from Thriftys Foods, who provide the cups ands Urns
Thanks to Josh from Browns Socialhouse who provided the Hot Water
Boring? not a chance at the Rotary Club of Port Moody. We had our AGM and it was full of life and fun. President Mike did an outstanding job going over the highlights of our past year and how we can further improve our Rotary Club.
1. Leadership - all styles are different - everyone brings something good
2. Projects - bring up your ideas of new projects....no idea is a bad idea.
3. Membership - the need to keep growing
4. Join the Board - great way to keep involved and to put forth your ideas
5. Mentor and coach New Members
We are in good fiscal shape due to the fantastic fundraisers we hold each year.....Search for the Perfect Pint, Shred-a-Thon and of course RibFest. Thank you to Coreen and Alan for the report and to Gayle who told us of all the Community Grants we gave out to 'spend' all that money we raised.
Nice to see Al back after his surgery and we all got to sing Happy Birthday to him.
We had Ian from the Rotaract Club and visit.....such a great guy.
AND a regular guest will be Darrell's DOMINO.
Port Moody is hosting a Dragon Boat Festival at Rocky Point Park in April 2018. More info to come. We have been asked to organize and work the Beer Garden.
AGM called to order. Minutes of last AGM passed and agenda for this year’s AGM approved.
President Mike began with his important list of 5 things to remember:
Offer support—we are stronger together.
Never be afraid to bring possible new projects or events to the group. We are always looking for new opportunities.
Continue to grow our club membership. We have had a good year bringing new members but still wanting to grow.
Consider joining the Board—we need new ideas!
Seasoned members should continue to mentor new members. We have 6 more months in Mike’s term to mentor our new members and bring in more new folks.
Treasurers report: our finances are in good shape.
The seniors were smiling as they had their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Manor Christmas Party. Oh.... and there was a special glow in the air as Mrs. Claus pulled off her gloves and showed us her new engagement ring that Santa (Hugh Mitchell) had given her . Ahhhhh.......
It was a full house and the elves were scrambling as an extra 30 unregistered guests came in. The cake was cut, refreshments served and oranges and candy canes given out thanks to Heather, Yvonne, Gayle, Ann and Trudy. Jeannie took some very sweet photographs of Santa and Mrs. Claus with the seniors. Paul and Coreen were on printing detail. In fact, our star elf, Paul took the printer home to do an evening of printing!!!
Yvonne does a fantastic job of putting on a party!!! It was a wonderful afternoon.
Sounds like a great night out looking at Christmas lights AND giving back. Jen and Brad are raising money for local students. The bus will depart on December 18th, at 6:30 pm from Moody Ales.
All the Tri-City Rotary Clubs met at the Boathouse for an Ugly Christmas Sweater themed breakfast, hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
All the Presidents
More photos in Club Runner Photo Album - 2017 Joint Christmas
Rotary Meeting December 6th—TriCities Clubs Christmas Meeting
December 6th was the annual Christmas Meeting hosted by our Port Moody Rotary Club. Our committee of Coreen and Trudy made Special arrangements with the BOATHOUSE Restaurant at Rocky Point to serve an outstanding buffet breakfast to more than 75 Rotarians. President Mike kept the meeting light and fast paced and we were finished at our normal time of 8:30.
To begin the meeting a delegate from each of the clubs gave an overview of their Clubs’ projects from last year and upcoming for 2018.
Port Moody Club:
Held their Ribfest July 2017 and will hold it July 20-22 ,2018.
Held their SFPP May 2017 and will hold it again May 10th, 2018
Held their Shred-a-thon in June 2017 and the date this year is June 9, 2018
Coquitlam Club:
Their annual Turkey drive is underway. They will supply 50 families, identified as needy by district teachers, with turkeys for Christmas.
Their Caledonian Night Scotch tasting event will be held in February.
In May they have a Sports Dinner and a Canadian Citizenship events planned.
Dr. Kathleen Ross will be leading a group to Peru again in March.
Poco Club:
All their fundraising events go toward the Starfish program in PoCo
March 10th 2018 they will hold their Blues Festival fundraiser.
May 12th they will hold their May Day Parade.
TriCities Interact Club:
Big fundraiser was the Port Moody Ribfest
Planning a reunion get together for last years’ RYIA group
5)Coquitlam Sunrise Club:
A) They had to stop holding their Annual Golf Tournament in September 2017
B) Their big fund raiser for this year will be their Amazing Race held in September
C) December 18th will be holding their First Christmas Lights Bus Tour. $30.00 per person. There will be prizes and raffles for those on the Tour.
After lunch Catherine Hume from Rain City Housing was called up to give us a quick overview of the project they run out of the facility at 3030 Gordon Avenue. They have up to 90 folks at any time. Approximate breakdown is 30 in shelter, 30 are moving to a transitional stage and 30 are living in short term winter shelter. Unfortunately each year the number of Seniors (55+) grows.
Catherine thankfully received the underwear, socks and gloves donated by breakfast attendees.
During the breakfast Mike had assigned a team of elves to select the Ugliest sweaters, 2nd place ugly and honorably ugly (1 of each men’s and women’s). Winners were:
Women’s—Marie (ugliest), Trudy (Runner up), Honorable mention for hat (Jennifer)
Great meeting and full house.....must be Christmas time.
Our meeting this Wednesday is a Joint Christmas Meeting with all the Tri-City Clubs at the Boathouse Restaurant. 7:00AM - $25.00 and UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER is the Theme. Please bring articles for the 3030 Gordon Avenue. Homeless Shelter.
Our Guest Speaker - Amelia Trachsel
It was Gayle's Birthday and we all know why 'she was born so beautiful'...
Cleone told us about the 'elves' she had to help decorate the Manor, but I think we have our very own 'elf' with a ton of energy.
If you haven't signed up for the Chili lunch yet for Innervisions, please let Gayle or Linda know.
We are all wishing Al a speedy recovery on his back surgery. Keep positive healing thoughts and prayers for him.
President Mike gave a very well deserved pin to Trudy for a 'Rotarian who makes a Difference'
Like Yvonne said, Coreen didn't draw the Ace of Spades but her King of Hearts is in New Zealand.
Our Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards are coming soon and YOU have a chance to vote 'over and over again'.
Please vote for your favorite Business in all categories.
Online voting is open. @TriCitiesCoC Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Excellence Awards. Daily voting until January 3, 2018. #finalist#bea2017http://ow.ly/w1T830gSi5z
Last day for 2017 tax receipt donations is November 29th
Coreen updated December 6th meeting info—all 4 TriCities Clubs will meet at 7:00 am at the Boathouse Restaurant. We are the Host Club this year. Possibly Ugly Christmas Sweater theme.
Guests this week.....
A cheque was presented to Ruth Foster and Kevin Ryan from Mossom Creek. The money to be used to replace/repair membrane in their pool damaged by a bear this Fall
Ann Hulbert's guest, Anne Legge was visiting us from England for the last time 'this trip'. We will miss her smiling face. So nice to have met her.
Mike presented Trudy with the banners that our Club was awarded at the District Foundation Dinner.
Mike presented Claire with the pin for a ROTARIAN THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE !!
Peter lost one of his hearing aids and Ann was just patting him down to make sure it wasn't inside his clothing !! Well we 'think' that is what she is doing....
Former member Gaetan Royer was our guest speaker.
Gaetan brought us exciting information on a new initiative he is currently working on with Fred Souffi in conjunction with Amnesty International, trying to bring a Human Rights Park to the Lower Mainland. It will be a place of commemoration and reflection in metro Vancouver.
The hope is it will be a walking park with fields, water vistas and walking trails. The plan is there will be permanent art installations throughout the venue that will encourage reflection and tell a story of abuses around the world and here at home.
A well designed park will lead visitors through a path/walkway with over 200 art pieces with plaques detailing the stories and representative pieces of art, statuary or other installations hopefully from artists local to the country or area.
Art work will be selected to tell the stories from around the world.
They currently are working with the Cities of Burnaby, Richmond and Vancouver to select a suitable venue. Closest to us as a possibility would be Barnet Marine Park which has highway access, fields, water views, mountain vistas, on the Trans Canada Trail. But they are also looking at Riverview /Colony Farms area.
It is a very exciting concept and will be a real attraction to bring visitors to the Lower Mainland area. Gaetan will keep us informed as the project moves ahead.
We never quite know if it is a meeting or a party. We had a Membership meeting and a RibFest meeting on Monday night. 20 people came to the meeting. A whole lot was discussed and a whole lot accomplished.....along with some amazing food and beverage.
A HUGE big thank you to Kathy, Hazel, Anne, Cheryl & Jackie for packaging up all the gifts for the men at Innervisions for our Annual Chili lunch.
Ribfest is ON IT'S WAY !!! The committee heads are now in place and SPONSORSHIP is what we are looking for now. Please give your suggestions to Alan, Al & Ian who have once again said that they will be the Chairs of our 2018 Port Moody RibFest.
What a gang !!! Great job Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Hi Folks
The rain held off, we had a great turn-out of volunteers and it was all completed before lunch!
The outside crew had to make a run to buy more lights, in addition to the 3 boxes of new lights-------- Courtesy of Canadian Tire--- that we brought with us.
Thanks to the outside crew:-
Danne, Darrell, Allan.K, Bill, Johnna Polak"s husband and son Ziggy Polak and Eric
Thanks to the inside Crew:-
Cleone and her sister, Yvonne, Brian Dunn, Trudy, Heather, Gayle, Jeannie Trasolini and her granddaughter, Coreen, Claire and Ann Hulbert and her friend Anne.
Thanks Again to Dave Thorpe of CMJ Sheet Metal for providing the ladders, off loading and picking them up
Lori Castle of The Manor, Port Moody was extremely pleased with our Rotary Clubs efforts, and we should all feel pleased with a job well done.
Thanks again,
Cleone, & Peter
ps:- Forgive me if I missed someone, I was out side most of the time!
It's always a great day when we induct a new Member into our Rotary Club and today we are proud to say we inducted Heather Oleskiw. We look forward to working with Heather on our Rotary projects.
Anne Legg was visiting us again with Ann Hulbert
David Truman from the Langley Club and District Polio Chair was our Guest Speaker
November and December are busy months for our Rotary Club and we hope everyone will help where they can.
Joint Christmas Party with all the Rotary Clubs - December 6 - Boathouse
Manor Christmas Party - December 10 - 1:00 - 4:00pm
Chili lunch for Innervisons - December 12 - 10:00 am - 1:30pm
Christmas Train - December 17 - 3:30
President Mike presented Coreen with a pin because 'she is a Rotarian that "Makes a Difference'.
David Truman spoke on the Rotary Foundation. It is managed by a 15 member Board with the goal of making a difference in the World.
Rotary Foundation funds 3 major projects: Polio Plus, Annual Program Fund and the Endowment Fund Inc.
Polio has been around for centuries. From 1900-1956 it was a crippling disease in US and Canada. Approximately 500,000 new cases a year world wide and 10% of patients died. In 1955 the Salk Vaccine was introduced in the US and in 1961 the live Sabin oral vaccine started—in 1960 there were 2525 paralytic cases in Us and by 1965 there were 61. Since 1979 there have been no homegrown cases in the US.
Pilot project in the Philippines began in 1979 with a 15 B USD investment polio has been reduced to only 5 in Pakistan this year, 9 in Afghanistan this year and 0 in Nigeria until a random outbreak of wild polio were discovered. Vaccine derived Polio this year—10 cases in Congo and 63 in Syria
It is only a plane ride away. If injections and oral vaccines stopped today we could be back to 200,000 per year very quickly.
Bill Gates Foundation matches every Rotary dollar donated at 2 to 1 and the Government of Canada matches Rotary at 2 to 1. Check website HTTP://polioeradication.org/polio-today/
Port Moody Fire Chief sent the club a letter expressing their appreciation of the thank you notes we sent them.
Speaker:
There was no speaker today and many of the members shared stories about their memories and thankfulness to those have served in the armed services.
Some members shared their personal experience of WWII
Ann Hulbert, Anne Legg, Peter Cuthbert
Some shared experiences told to them by family members that served
Patty Klassen, Trudy Gallant, Cleone Todgham, Darrell Burnham, Paul Mitchell-Banks, David Woolven, Calvin Lim
Some shared their gratitude for those who have served and are presently serving
Meghan Lahti, George Broderick
The meeting closed with Peter Cuthbert reading “In Flanders Field” and we all left feeling thankful that because of those who served we have the freedom we enjoy today.
This is a beautiful story about the war but more about LOVE.....This is a story about my friend Nancy's parents....I hope you enjoy.....
A Dutch couple in their 80s is presenting Calgary's Aerospace Museum with an unusual gift — a wedding gown created from the parachute of an Allied airman from the Second World War. More than half a century ago, an Allied forces plane crashed into a field near a German-occupied Dutch village. Men from the village, including Bill van Niekerk, who worked for the Dutch underground,ran to see if they could help the stranded airmen.
In their rush to hide from the German army, one of the airmen tossed his parachute to van Niekerk, who hid it under his bed.
"I never thought about a wedding dress. A Wedding wasn't even on my mind yet. Everybody had to take care of himself. What I was mostly interested in those days was food, food, food!" said van Niekerk.
When the war ended a few months later, van Niekerk proposed to his girlfriend Willemina. He says the soft silk of the parachute came in handy after the two realized a bridal gown would be difficult to find in the war-torn country.
"What are you going to do when you get married, you need a lot of things,and she needed a bridal dress. And that bridal dress, she couldn't buy it because the stores were empty," said van Niekerk.
So the future Mrs. van Niekerk cut up the parachute and sewed a gown for her June 19, 1945 wedding. She also sewed underwear for Bill, and a christening dress for their first child. Bill said "I was the only man in the depression wearing a pair of silk underwear."
Now the van Niekerks say they want to make sure the dress is kept safely for future generations to enjoy and believe the museum will be a good home for it.
And officials at the museum are happy to have it.
Museum curator Jennifer Herrick says the wedding dress will be a nice surprise for people strolling through the planes, propellers, gliders and engines.
"A lot of people think we're just a bunch of airplanes with no personal connections or story. But this talks about the history of a couple who made something positive out of World War II by having this parachute in order to get married in it," said Herrick.
Sophie - Claire's daughter on take your child to work day.
Al Stewart and Paul Field
Heather - 4th meeting (hoping to become a member)
Birthdays:
Claire - Nov 3
Peter - Nov 6
Steve - 17yrs with Rotary
Today was the 18th anniversary of this club's inauguration:
18 years for Linda, Gayle, Alan, Gary.
Interac week - invitation to PoCo club Thursday Nov 2
YAIL - registration has begun for 15-17 year olds
Tri-City News A List came out last week. included BTM and our President Mike in the law firm recognition.
Rib Fest and our Club were also lauded
Clean up Heritage Mtn. Blvd crew
Manor Decorating - Nov 18, 9-12noon with lunch afterwards
CP Christmas Train - Sunday Dec 17 - Peter looking for volunteers - 4pm start. 1-2pm setup
Remember Nov 11th events at the cenotaph
Remember to bring socks and mugs for Innervisons Chili lunch.
Bill regaled us in stories from the retail industry, both to the early 90's. We'll need him to come back a second time to share the next few decade with us.
I think our Trudy goes to everything in our Community......looked like fun....
This is what Yolanda had to say.....
Another successful soup making event last night with Chef Kal Brosseau of Jerkstore.ca; participants Colleen Knox; Evelyn Wright; Silvia Stork; LB Blackburn; Joanne Peressin; Lynn Birnie; Rotarians Trudy Gallant; Preet Pall; Gaye Simms and Karly Simms with volunteers Cathy Anthony; Jane Hewitt and Joyce Hughes at Gallery Bistro.
Mike kicked off our meeting by inviting Gary to sing O’ Canada to a full house and Peter read the invocation.
Our guests this morning included:
Tasha F Evans who spoke with us once before, will be our presenter this morning and introduced by Patty
Karen Rockwell who attended her final meeting as a guest and inducted this morning by Mike
Yolanda Broderick joined us also and was introduced by George
Heather Oleskiw attended her third meeting this month and was introduced by Trudy
Ryan Edgington was introduced by Gene Vickers as a guest and works for RBC Wealth Management. Ryan is active in the community and has worked with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, the United Way and for the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up.
Married with two children, Ryan is an avid outdoorsman. He kayaks regularly and has run competitively in several half-marathons and obstacle races.
No upcoming Birthdays to celebrate however it is Ian’s 4th Anniversary with our club
Mike presented his Rotarian making a Difference pin to a well deserved
Ann Hulbert for her work on Rotary activities including the Rib Fest
Mike/Yvonne updated on the tree planting last weekend where 75 trees were planted by 15-20 Rotarians from the Tri-City Clubs and was completed in an hour
Yvonne asked for volunteers for this years Eagle Ridge Manor decorating party on November 18th
Mike also on November 18th will attend with his wife the annual Rotary Foundation Dinner sporting his Black Tie ( and hopefully more)
Gayle reminded everyone about the Innervisions lunch on December 12th and encouraging all of us to bring and mug and new warm socks for the 25 gentlemen that are housed in the PoCo residence. She reminded us of their assistance in setting up and taking down the Rib Fest tables and chairs.
Cleone also implored us to give blood in November and advise her once completed as she keeps a record of our clubs longstanding donations
Peter updated on this years Christmas/Holiday Train which because on a Sunday, December 17th is expected to be better attended than usual and will double hot chocolate supplies. Need extra volunteers. Funds are donated to Share each year. Cleone is looking for face painters and cookie decorators.
50/50 ticket was drawn and the winning ticket was Dan Dunlop’s, however settled for his toonie back as the pot continues to grow.
Peter also opened up the Rotary store today as Christmas is coming.
Yvonne was our Sergeant at Arms this week for the first time and did an admirable job of engaging the team. Well done Yvonne!!
This was the final week for Terry’s team until January for set-up and take down. He would like to thank his team members for all their support.
Mike inducted Karen Rockwell and noted that Karen was born and raised in BC.
She has volunteered with our club on projects of ours, has worked at ICBC in the past, been a previous city counsellor, is a Grand Parent and even recently completed the El Comino del San Diageo
She received a standing ovation and warm embrace from the entire club. Welcome Karen !!!
Patty introduced Our speaker Tasha this week from the Coast Salish Nation who provided an engaging discussion around their history and lands.
Tasha who is Coast Salish and shares genetic heritage of Welsh, Polish and Jewish. She advised that in history the Coast Salish ritual is to dunk themselves in water every morning to release negative energy and thank the lands creator.
She reminded and informed us of the 1763 Treaty of Niagara where 2,000 Chiefs met over a year where the spirit and agreement was to enshrine Peace, Friendship and freedom among all peoples and nations of this land. It was celebrated at that time..
Tasha also recommended that we and all community groups start all meetings off by acknowledging that we are on the original Coast Salish core territory and acknowledge its natural beauty. She mentioned that original villages were located not far from the Noon’s Creek hatchery and the Flavelle Mill site.
Our inlet was very important sources of food that included fish and especially clams which were harvested by other bands including the Musquam and Coquitlam who also had seasonal camps on its shores.
Trading of food and crafts were also held on these lands.
Tasha acknowledged two very important people to the Coast Salish. Gabriel George and his uncle Chief Dan George who needs no introduction. Gabriel who is lesser known is a hero to the Coast Salish. And has been instrumental in re-establishing the languages and history of aboriginal culture which includes 150 of Canada’s 240 languages.
On a sad note Tasha mentioned that the infamous Indian Act all but destroyed the Treat of Niagara and attempted to abolish all languages and history by placing their peoples on tiny reserves.
In closing sadly Chief Dan George who spoke before 32,000 people on Canada’s 100th Birthday with optimism has had a dream unfulfilled on our 150th Birthday where conditions are largely unchanged and still deplorable in many communities.
Tasha did acknowledge that our clubs invite and support of her Nations projects is a step forward in community relations and support.
Thanks Tasha for todays enlightenment and was provided the Golden Spike presented by Gayle.
Rotary International asked if all the Clubs would plant trees this year. All the Tri-City Clubs got together at Dawes Hill Park and planted 'in the rain'.
For more photos go to our Photo album ....2017 Rotary International Tree Planting'
This is the message we received from Robert Simons. What a wonderful piece of art!!
Attached is a picture of the mosaic taken as we worked on it yesterday. It’s not picture perfect as you will see by the tilt in the picture but it does give you a view of all of the elements in the Mosaic. Yes - it was awkward with the rain.
The Mosaic team took more detail images that will be stitched together into an image and published on-line and in limited versions that I will receive later this year or in 2018.
Mike kicked off our meeting by inviting Gary to sing O’ Canada before a enthusiastic group and Vida read the invocation.
Our guests this morning included:
Preet Pall our Assistant Governor representing Area D (Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows)
Karen Rockwell who attended her fourth and final meeting as a guest and introduced by Gary
Heather Oleskiw attended her second meeting this month and was introduced by Trudy
And Brett Stenner attended his second meeting as a guest and was introduced by Dan Dunlop
Upcoming Birthdays to celebrate include Yvonne’s husband Andy on October 22nd and Terry’s wife Susan on October 23rd
Mike presented his Rotarian making a Difference pin to a well deserved Peter Cuthbert for all his work on Rotary activities including the Rotary Store, Eagle Ridge Manor & especially Search for the Perfect Pint.
Gayle/Mike updated on the Community Grants meeting held on October 16th and advised that about $23K was approved for 14 groups.
Coreen advised that over 40 people attended the joint clubs Polio Fundraiser Beer and a Burger held on October 12th and raised $684 for World Polio.
Mike advised us that the Langley clubs are hosting a big fundraiser on November 4th for their Wine and Food festival which is all inclusive tasking and testing for $75. Over 200 different types of local wines will be available. Hmmm sounds yummy.
50/50 ticket was drawn and the winning ticket was Peter’s, however settled for his toonie back with a close but no cigar Ace of Clubs.
Peter provided a mock-up of signage for our Rotary tent and was seeking approval. Peter recommended blue on a blue tent, however was voted for white on blue 18-1. Sorry Peter !!! LOL
George asked the club to start thinking about Student Exchange, as he has heard from a number of students who would like to participate. We are too late for this year so future years is now the ask.
Steve was our Sergeant at Arms this week and caught a number of Rotarians off guard for not wearing their Rotary Pin resulting in additional fine revenue. Well done Steve!! and beware Rotarians for future weeks.
Our speaker Preet this week was introduced by Mike as our Assistant Governor.
Preet provided a short intro to her road to Rotary and her desire to be District Governor within 8 years.
She mentioned that while attending the International conference in Atlanta that one of her “take aways” for our Area would be Mini Projects. Typically something that could be done quickly such as in a meeting.
To our pleasant surprise she had us complete one at our meeting and it was homemade Greeting or Thank-you cards. She had a couple ideas and the group settled on the Port Moody Police Department, save one who missed the dialogue and completed for the Eagle Ridge Manor staff which was also kind. For the Police Department 32 cards in all different designs and verses were surprising well created and will be presented in the coming week.
Thanks Preet for the great idea for which she earned the Golden Spike presented by Gayle.
With that Mike adjourned the formal part of the meeting.
PLEASE don't forget to bring to the meeting this Wednesday and give to Alan, or email Linda your 'suggestions' for sponsors for our 2018 RIBFEST.....
I know it seems like 'forever' away but we need your help NOW...
You don't have to 'know' these people, you just have to give us some suggestions of who you 'think' would benefit by being a sponsor to one of the BEST Community events in the Lower Mainland and certainly the Tri-Cities.
We have had over 45000 people over the RibFest weekend and every year gets bigger and better. Last year 650 volunteers wore all weekend long and went home with T-Shirts with logos of some of the business' who supported us. Banners were up and signs were made with their logos on them and they will be on our Social Media FB page as well.
As you know RIBFEST is a HUGE event for our Community , If you read this and are first back to me, I will make dinner for you & your spouse , and we need 'everyone' to work on it, no matter how big or how small.....you can all think of 3 or 4 potential business' that would benefit from being a sponsor and we will have members from the Club to go out and talk to them.
Sounds like fun.....maybe we can get a group together and go and help..... thanks to Yolanda Broderick for giving us this opportunity.
If you have not attended any of our events, we want you to know of our upcoming events and look forward to see you soon.
This year, we have Kalkin Brosseau, a new resident of Port Moody who comes from eastern Canada and has decided to join our volunteer team and was our guest chef for September. He will again be our October 29th guest chef.
If this has been a great experience, we invite you to come again, invite your friends and colleagues or your families. If you have not attended any of our soup making events, I invite you to come and make soup for a good cause.
Our next event is on Sunday, October 29th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Gallery Bistro and Sunday, November 26th. We do not meet in December. I hope that your fall is going well and I look forward to hear from you and see you at one of our events.
50 volunteers came out on Saturday and Removed 15 cubic feet of Invasive Plants!
It was hard work but there was a sense of accomplishment as long strands of English Ivy were pulled up. Ivy carpets the ground and doesn’t allow the natural mix of plants to flourish and feed the wildlife. It also creeps up trees and strangles them when it is ready to release its seeds. Black walnut, Holly and a little bit of Lamium were also taken out.
Seeing cedar, burdock, piggy-back plant, stinging nettle and others are thriving with only a few tiny ivy plants in the area that we are working on also created a sense of well being. We are making a difference.
The City of Port Moody, Noon’s Creek Hatchery our Rotary Club partner to organize the event and the volunteers made it happen. We had 20 members of the amazing Water Polo team and they were stars. Rotaractors came and helped teach the volunteers how to pull. They also had an opportunity to promote Interact and Rotaract programs. Successs was out and everyone fell in love with the young Syrian boys that worked so hard. There were some members of the general public as well.
Thank you Yvonne for helping with everything from buying the groceries, photographing, to setting up and taking down the event. Trudy for always catching the details and serving everyone with a smile. Dan and Bill were machines pulling out the ivy and then cooking up the hot dogs. Linda, for being an encouraging doll for contacting volunteers. Thanks also to the Rotarians that wanted to come but just couldn’t make it that day.
What a team! What a great day!
AND to CLEONE for always being so enthusiastic about this and all events.
for more photos go to the Photo Album in Club Runner - 2017 RIPS
We modified our schedule to have breakfast at the conclusion of our meeting and it worked well.
Mike kicked off our meeting by inviting Gary to sing O’ Canada which was sung strongly.
Our guests this morning included:
Karen Rockwell who attended her third meeting and will be interviewed this Wednesday after our next meeting.
Russ McMurchie ...From Coquitlam Club attended as well
And Andy Beresford joined Yvonne in support of her Classification talk.
No birthdays to celebrate, however it is Cleone’s 19th Rotary Anniversary who received a big round of applause
Mike presented his Rotarian making a Difference pin to a well deserved Alan Schmelzel for all his work on Rotary activities
Gayle reminded everyone of the Community Grants meeting on October 16th at her place
There are still a few tickets available for the joint clubs Polio Fundraiser Beer and a Burger on October 12th and speaking of that it is World Polio Day on October 24th
Mike advised us that the Langley clubs are hosting a big fundraiser on November 4th for their Wine and Food festival which is all inclusive tasking and testing for $75. Over 200 different types of local wines will be available. Hmmm sounds yummy.
Prince George club is sponsoring opportunities for grade 10-12 students a course on forestry and ecology. It is $425 and wanted to know if we could share and or sponsor a student. Mike indicated that was unlikely due to most of our funds being allocated.
50/50 ticket was drawn and the winning ticket was Allan Schmelzel, however settled for his toonie back with an unlucky card draw.
Most importantly today we were pleased to be presented with Yvonne’s classification talk.
It started out with Patty intruding Yvonne in warm embrace.
Born in 1962 in South Africa Yvonne had a rough start. She was hit by a car in Johannesburg at the age of four and left in a coma for 52 days. When she awoke she was disabled and unable to speak or write. The Dr.’s prognoses at that time was that Yvonne would be left in a vegetative state.
Yvonne however had different plans and became what defines her most. To be strong and learn to develop into a good mother and community contributor.
In 1981 at the age of 19 Yvonne met the love of her life, Andy. Andy was totally devoted to Yvonne and taught her how to read again. Soon on December 14th they were engaged despite the objections of parents who were not sure that Yvonne could be a good parent. They proved them wrong by marrying on February 20th, 1982 and then having three children in 1983, 1987 & 1988 who they are so proud of.
Their Failed Immigration to England 1993
They lived in a friend’s lounge, out of suitcases for three weeks. The company in England, that offered Andy the job, told Andy the day he was going to buy the air tickets, that they will have to advertise the job again and they would have to wait 3 to 6 months to hear if they could Immigrate to England. They could not wait so long with no income.
In 1997 they then applied to immigrate to Canada this time because of the well known and excellent education system.
They were accepted in in 2000 and travelled to Toronto and settled down in Guelf, Ontario. They moved into a townhouse to continue to raise their family. Shortly after moving in and while Andy was at work, Yvonne noticed that there was no hot water. She thought that she would take this opportunity to introduce herself to her next door neighbour. In South Africa a hot water tank is known as a “Geyser”
Well Yvonne introduced herself the elderly gentleman next door and asked him where they keep the Geyser’s. Not amused as he was slamming the door on her face he suggested the old folks home down the street. She was obviously confused and later embarrassed when she found out what geyser meant in Canada.
In 2004 the family moved to Greater Vancouver where she coincidentally started her volunteering career at an Old Folks home 😊.
They welcomed the birth of their first grandchild in 2009. She wanted to make some bedding like blankets for their new joy and decided to take up knitting and crocheting. This she learned on Youtube.
In closing Yvonne with her good friend Coreen’s support joined our Rotary Club which has been a great experience and something she is proud to be associated with. More so it is our club that is even more richly enhanced by her membership, warmth, work ethic and courage.
A standing ovation was provided to Yvonne along with many hugs.
With that Mike adjourned the formal part of the meeting.
We were small but mighty cleaning up Heritage Mtn. Blvd. Thank you to Dan who lead the team, to Terry, Bill and myself. We picked up 7 bags of trash on that beautiful fall day !!!!
Yes we are having a ball....glad we decided to come to Turkey...people are friendly and all seems pretty safe as far as we can tell.
Spent today at Ephesus...very hard not to be impressed by the magnitude of what the ancients did!...the marble is spectacular and the scale huge.
After spending several days in Istanbul....a city I really like. Lots of tourist activity to be sure but the mix of Asia and Europe is interesting. They really think of themselves as the original melting pot...and in spite of being a Muslim country generally seem very tolerant. Its really the layers that make Istanbul so special...each side street is an adventure..packed with tiny shops and tea houses. Would have been fun to catch up with Al there but not to be...and now I hear that he has canceled his trip...such a shame!
We chose to do a cooking tour...food always seems like a great way to understand the people and the history and is more vibrant than a simple history lesson of the area. Great fun...and good food too!...reminds me a bit of Morocco.
We decide to rent a car...another adventure....some of the roads are super narrow and drivers don't seem to care about rules or simply don't follow them. But having said that the highways are outstanding..better than ours to tell you the truth.
Tomorrow we head for Kas on the Aegean coast where will spend a week touring around Fethiye before driving back to Izmir t drop the car off and fly to Capodoccia for 5 days. That will be fabulous..staying in the Kelebeck Cave Hotel...Mike's suggestion....should check it out on line -:).
For fun attached a few photos of the day...say hi to everyone!
Mike opened the meeting and Gary led us with a strong performance of O’Canada. We were fortunate to have 4 guests with us today that included Kim Kak and Claire Song from our local Interact Club and introduced to us by Cleone.
In addition Karen Rockwell joined us and was introduced by Meghan
and Heather Oleskiw was introduced to us by Trudy. Heather volunteered at Ribfest and wanted to check us out more formally. She was originally from Hamilton, Ontario however lived in Prince George until last September.
Birthday greetings and our club wishes in song were delivered to Allan Schmelzel October 4th, Linda Balzer, October 9th, and Darrell Burnham in absentia on October 10th .
Announcements and week in review included a recap of our Port Coquitlam?? Club ‘s Amazing Race which featured a strong team from our club. Thank-you David, Linda, Jeannie and Gayle & Trudy.
Cleone announced October 11th being Community Service Meeting
Coreen announced that she and Yvonne have completed arrangements for our Beer & Burger fundraiser for Rotary International Polio eradication. It will be held at Burrard Public House on October 12th. Tickets available for $25 and is a joint event with other Tri-City clubs
Cleone announced Rotary Rips on October 14th
Mike on Rotary International Tree Planting October 21st at Dawes Hill Park
Peter and Allan on Oktoberfest and how busy the bar was especially Saturday night. Tri-City photos included Dan & Darrell
Allan Schmelzel provided financial update. Results were consistent with previous year, down about 5% net with margins on beverages down as well as sponsorship dollars..
Yvonne announced that November 18th will be Eagle Ridge Manor Christmas decorating party.
Mike presented a cheque on behalf of our club for $1,000 to Kim and Claire for our local Interact club to assist them with some start-up expenses. Interact are looking for a place to hold their meetings that would be free for them. It is so wonderful to have these teens in our Community that want to 'give back'. They have great ideas and are willing to 'do the work'.
Finally Gayle received the weekly pin acknowledging all the hard work Gayle puts into club activities and the loaded schedule she has in the coming months. She truly is a Rotarian Who Makes a Difference.
Terry was Sargent at Arms this week and numerous happy and one sad story were relayed. We all extended our thoughts for the affected families and friends from the Las Vegas tragedy.
In closing David Stone had the lucky ticket but settled for his money back by pulling the close but no cigar King of Spades.
Thanks to the Coquitlam Sunrise Club for putting on ROTARY's AMAZING RACE..... It was nice to see Trudy [who instigated all of us], Jeannie, Gayle and myself to volunteer and to David who had a great team. There were 27 teams that came through and from the smiles on their faces when they came through our stop, EVERYONE was having a great time.
I can see this event growing every year. Good Job ROTARY CLUB OF COQUITLAM SUNRISE.!!!!
Please post this up in your place of business, your condo/apt or on any Starbucks bulletin board. Come on out and join the fun and bring your friends and neighbors.
FUNDRAISER with all the Rotary Club in the Tri-Cities
Thursday, October 12th
Burrard Public House on St Johns
5:30 to ??
Cost - $25 pp
Burger and a beer
We have a short time frame as the pub needs our numbers by next weekend..so if possible, please come able to buy your ticket(s) on Wed..or at least to try to let us know if you are wanting to reserve some. Please join us and help recognize World Polio Day!
Thank you to Trudy for giving us the inspiration to head on down to the Station Museum to 'paint' a tile for the
Canada 150 Mosaic. It was great fun. Gayle and I went and then I took our Granddaughter and George too. George did a Summer Sunday's tile.....Will be fun to see it all together and 'up'.
As you may know RI President Ian Riseley is holding six peacebuilding conferences around the world. The first of these international conferences is close to and easy for your members to attend. On February 9-11, 2018 in Vancouver, BC the presidential peacebuilding conference will examine sustainable global and local environmental practices, and their contributions to peacebuilding and peacemaking.
Participants will discuss the impact of environmental issues on health, fresh air, clean water, vegetation, and food production – and how improved environmental conditions are a fundamental condition of building peace within communities. The conference will bring together community leaders, youth, and representatives from the public, private, and government sectors. Attendees also can participate in a hands-on service project the morning after the conference.
There will be a focus on how Rotary clubs can involve their local community in sustainable projects and peacebuilding.
The conference website has a list of keynote speakers, link to book a hotel room, draft program and a link to the registration. Please visit: www.EnvironmentandPeace.com.
The registration is $250
Rotarians from the US, Canada and around the world will come together at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver for this conference.
Guests: Dave Lewin, our guest speaker from Translink,
Karen Rockwell (2nd meeting),
Eddie Trovato Music teacher from GlenEagle HS,
Khayanga Wasike our friend from Kenya and a
special WELCOME BACK to George Broderick.
Upcoming events:
October 10 World Mental Health Day wear purple
October 12 End Polio Now—5:30-8:30 Burrard Public House. $25.00 includes Burger and Beveridge.
October 14th Rotary RIPS
October 21st Rotary Tree Planting at Dawes Hill Park in Coquitlam
February 9th 2018 Peace Building Conference in Vancouver.
Rotary World Help’s 20th anniversary this year. So far 372 containers with a value of $112,000,00 and impacting 10 million people in 3rd world countries.
President Mike’s “Rotarian making a difference” this week—Bill Lawrie
Dave Lewin guest speaker from Translink.
New Evergreen Line has been very successful especially peak rush hour periods and for special events including our RIBFEST. They have an order in for 40 more cars. Our system is currently the longest driverless train in the world.
Use of new compass cards has increased dramatically now they’ve worked thru the initial glitches. Now the gates are operational cards work better. Note when you enter a gate you are charged for 3 zones then when you exit you are credited if your trip is less than 3 zones. Also note that previous to Compass cards there were over 200 different forms of payment/passes but now there are only 3—concession, adult blue and white.
Majority of the translink trips are still on buses. Working on small new park and ride at Inlet Centre and a “kiss-n-ride” for the same area. Tied in with the advent of the Evergreen Line they launched the biggest bus expansion ever adding new routes to tie into line stations plus adjusting and adding routes throughout the lower mainland.
Bike routes are considered part of the Translink network. Many cycle/bus as part of their commute (buses now have bike carriers (2 bike) on most routes). Translink looking at creating bike storage in the stations to make bike/skytrain trips feasible in future.
Fare Policy Review ongoing—considering cost per distance travelled not by zones. Vancouver is also 1 of the only places where you have 90 minutes to transfer so can ride/shop/and return home on 1 charge if made within 90 minutes.
System has lots of people to help in the stations, there is a “trip planner” app and website, also text to “next bus” where you can get info on the next bus to your stop, next week is kid’s free week next week
They are looking to work with groups (kids or adult) to understand system and tie ins. We will work closer for RIBFEST next year to get more guests from outside TriCities area and they will work with us with advertising on trains (print, online, videos on the train).
Also have a unique program for “Compass Card Donations” for visitors who don’t use all their card or locals who want a new card and drop off their old card donating the money still on the card to their program. Money goes to those who need it.
We have also just found out that Steve W is our new BEST friend of Rotary because look what he bought.....
Khayanga Wasike - Kenya - We only have one more meeting with Khayanga and then she returns to Kenya. She has such a beautiful spirit.
Karen Rockwell -We found out today that she was a former exchange Student
DG Lindagene Coyle and AG Preet Paul
Lindagene wants us all to join her on the Cruise for District Conference. 'I'm on Board' May 8-12....Sign up today. go to the website: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50004/SitePage/district-conference-1
President Mike presented Dan Gallant with a new attendance bar for his name badge—37 years of 100% attendance. Way to go Dan!
Rotary RIPS 9 am Saturday October 14th. Tree Planting 10 am Saturday October 21st.
Special meeting for us—District Governor, Lindagene Coyle, was our guest speaker. Our 5050 district has 57 clubs and she will meet with all of them in her year as D/G. Port Moody Rotary Club was 1 of only a few in the District to receive the Presidential Citation this year.
Rotary International President 2017/18 is Ian Riseley and his Theme is “Rotary Making a Difference” which is what we really do as Rotarians. President sets his priorities for the year—Tree Planting is one of his initiatives for this year.
District Vision is revisited every 5 years —to be THE Service Club of choice in our community. Clubs to work collaboratively within the District; Club membership growth is #1 priority; Support the Foundation; Leadership development and training; Youth programs; public image; and be sure Rotary brand is a consistent message.
Training events upcoming:
Vision to Plan September 30th, Grants seminar, Rotary Learning Institute March 10th 2018, District Training Day April 7th 2018.
Communication tools—Read monthly Peace Arch Journal, go to the website, have a “my Rotary” account to access info at Rotary.org, post on Rotary District 50/50 Facebook account, post your business on networking plus—where possible do business with Rotarians.
District Conference May 8-12 2018. Cruise from Seattle to Victoria/Vancouver and back. Fun, Fellowship, and Family
President’s Peace Building Conference February 9-11 2018.
2018 International Convention will be in Toronto June 23-27.
Two amazing Rotarians were picked by President Mike for the 'Rotarian Who Makes a Difference' pin.....presented by DG Lindagene
Port Moody Terry Fox Run was excellent this year. Thank you Rotary Club of Port Moody for taking on the REGISTRATION once again and for Claire for taking the 'lead'. Big turnout from our Club for sure.
Come join us at Port Moody OKTOBERFEST Friday, October 22nd, 2017 at 5:30- 6:00 pm.
It is so much fun.
We have a reserved table in the tented Beer Garden....
BEER
Port Moody Oktoberfest 2017 is pleased to serve Original "München Oktoberfest" beers, Paulaner, and Hacker-Pschorr.
FUN
Our mission is to bring an authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest to Port Moody. Giant Jenga, Cornhole, Baloons for families, hockeypucks, facepainting and much more.
FOOD
Original Munich Pork Hock, From South Tyrol; Schnitzel, Original Munich Oktoberfest Bratwurst; also Pretzels, Corn, Lederhosen und much much more...
BANDS
Featuring: Oktoberators, Rheinlander Band, and Special Guest: Billy Jones Live!
Make Your Mark on Canada’s History with the “Canada 150 Mosaic”.
On Culture Days - September 29, 30 and October 1st - residents, neighbours, friends and community organizations in Port Moody are invited to express their patriotism as part of the continued celebration of Canada’s 150 Sesquicentennial by creating a large-scale Mosaic.
Conceived in collaboration with the City of Port Moody, and the Mural Mosaic team, this community project creates a unique opportunity for Port Moody residents to make your mark on Canada’s history through the painting of art tiles.
You, your neighbours, friends and associates are invited to paint mosaic tiles at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St, Port Moody). Participants of all ages and skills will have the opportunity to paint their own 4” by 4” aluminum primer-coated panel. Port Moody’s mural will be comprised of over 725 tiles. Tile painting will take place on:
- September 29: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
- September 30: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- October 1: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Each tile will fit into its place in the unique overall mural concept specially designed for Port Moody’s portion of the commemorative national mosaic. Upon assembly, these smaller works of art are joined together into one large unified mosaic.
The Port Moody Mosaic will be installed at the Port Moody Recreation Complex once the current renovations have been completed.
Thank you Gayle for 'stamping' all the children's books to go into our Little Lending Library. I hope that people will now get the message that we would like them to 'Take a Book and Leave a Book'.
Dan is back and we are all very happy. Terry photo bombing ;o)
Sara Arthur from Rotaract joined us today.
Sara was presented with a cheque to Rotaract for all the work they did in the CORN HUT for RibFest.
Marilyn & Wade who helped us 'in the Parking' for RibFest came and talked about the TreeFest at Riverview grounds.
Gayle was thrilled with our new 'STAMP' for our Little Lending Library....and Jeannie & Peter photo bombing !!
President Mike gave Dave Stone the 'Rotarian who makes a Difference' pin today for starting off his year as the MC
Jerome Bouvier from Access for Youth was our guest speaker today and today he brought us up to date on the Youth in Our Community.
They have many programs for our YOUTH and "THE BUS" is their signature one. They service the Youth between the ages of 12-23 and the bus is out in our Community Friday and Saturday nights from 7-12PM.
Access also has a "Mall-Based outreach' when 2 workers are at our mall Thursday and Friday from 3 - 8PM. They are dressed in their purple shirts and connect with youth and provide any support they may need.
for more information go to: admin@accessyouth.org or call 604-525-1888.
Jerome gave us all a challenge.....When you see youth anywhere, say HI !!! Ask them how they are and you will be letting them know that you CARE.
Access is having a 'fun' fundraiser on October 1st. at Poirier Arena tickets will be $10.00 each.
CANUCKS ALUMNI vs COQUITLAM FIREFIGHTERS
Mark your calendar
December 1, 2017
Poirier Arena
Doors Open: 6pm
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
TO become a sponsor, donate a silent auction item, or volunteer for the event, contact Vishad for more details … events@accessyouth.org
Another Great Day at Rotary today. Guests this week were:
Khayanga Wasike from Kenya - Always love her huge big smile....
President Mike's lovely wife Christine
and guest of President Mike was Gary Yick [with Dave Stone photo bombing in the back]
Reminders:
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.......September 8th, 2017 -
Meet at St. James' Well at 6:00pm AND please remember NOT to open your envelope until you get into the car. ;o)
Terry Fox Run - September 17
Port Moody Council presentation: - September 19th, at 6:45pm - Come one and all in your RIB FEST shirts
Tree Planting - October 21st at Dawes Hill Park 10 -1 All 4 Clubs
September 23rdRLT program in Mt. Vernon Washington from 8:30-2:30
September 9th at 2pm there will be a meeting for the Pass Port Club members in Surrey—info to follow—This is for members who can’t attend meeting regularly but want to stay within the Rotary family.
September 30th Coquitlam is sponsoring an “Amazing Race” event. Go to the Coquitlam Sunrise website for more details.
October 14th Rotary will be sponsoring RIPS at Noons Creek hatchery from 9am till noon. This where teams of volunteers will help staff remove invasive plants from selected areas of the paths and foreshore. Some teams may be asked to help with doing replanting in cleared areas.
Sponsorship Committee will be set up for RibFest 2018 - If you are interested in being on this committee, please let Alan know.
One of my favourite programs is 'Classification Talks' and today was no exception. Paul Mitchell Banks did his Classification and 'oh my gosh' if you want to talk to someone who knows his way around academia ......Paul is your guy. He is very engaging....if you missed today's meeting, please get to know Paul.....he is a very, very interesting man.
And then there was Peter......he can tell a very 'mean' story about the Golden Spike that we give to all our Guest Speakers. Excellent job Peter.
AND because Paul at the very last minute said he would be our Guest Speaker and do his Classification, President Mike game him a pin showing that Paul is a 'Rotarian who is making a difference'.
--Saturday October 7th will be RIPS Day (Remove Invasive Plant Species) at the Noon’s Creek Hatchery site. Looking for volunteers. I did it last year and had a great time!!
--Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner will be held Friday evening
September 8th. Meet at the St. James Well at 6-6:15 to get your directions to your hosts.
--Dues are due NOW
--Presidential Peace Conference will be held in Vancouver February 9th 2018 at the Hyatt Regency.
--the 2018 Rotary International Conference will be held in June in Toronto. We will try to get a group together to attend. More info to come.
Guest speaker today was Karen Tyrell who is well known as a Dementia Consultant, Educator, Speaker and Author on Dementia. Karen spoke to us about her 20 years of frontline service and her passion for working with patients and their families to help understand the disease and some hints/clues on avoiding confrontation. Her first Dementia Tip was: “we can’t change them. We have to be the ones who change”. And the corollary: would you rather be right or be at peace? Karen writes a monthly newsletter for the CARP national Website each month called “Dear Dementia Solutions” answering questions submitted from family members. She is the author of “Cracking the Dementia Code” Creative Solutions to Cope With Changed Behaviour” and she is the co-creator of an iOS App “Dementia Caregiver Solutions”
September 17th, 2017 is the Port Moody TERRY FOX run. Our Rotary Club has always done the Registration for this event and this year will be no exception. Please sign up when you get the events page. It is a fun morning and only takes a couple of hours. We live in such a great Community and would be great to have our Club show up once again with our Rotary Shirts on, letting everyone know that we care.
We had our 1st every CAR FREE DAY and it was amazing. Thank you to PP Al S for organizing our Rotary Club to help at the Brewery Row beer garden. Lots of volunteers and lots of fun had by all. We live in a GREAT community.....
This is what our Mayor Mike Clay said about CAR FREE DAY.
"First ever Car-Free Day Port Moody has to go down as an unbelievable success... so great to see the community out on St Johns Street celebrating with our local businesses and having a great time. Young and old, great food, entertainment, activities and just general fun for everyone. Our amazing staff at the City did a great job and I had the amazing privilege of receiving hundreds of complements. "This is amazing, what a great idea" "This is the best event ever in Port Moody" "The organization was terrific, great job" "We should do this every (week, month, year)" "Why haven't we done this before"
"YOU MUST BE SO PROUD!!" - You bet I am !! Proud of our local businesses for REALLY stepping up and bringing an excitement and positive energy to the event that made it far better than we could have i
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Fellow members, Brian D, Cleone, Melissa, and President Alison visiting together – looking like Brian had a wonderful 2 week holiday touring Italy with family!
Frank was presented his first Paul Harris for the work he has done for our 50/50 sales as well as for the Starfish program. Well Deserved.
AND see how fast he wants and gets the cheques to be deposited. That smile ;o) !!!!!
Guest Speaker Dr Kathleen Ross and Ron from the Coquitlam Club
Saturday - September 27th - Party at Clayton's. Ask about details.
Happiest of Birthday's to Krista - Darrell's wife
Great to see Tom out to our Club again.
Looks like these two are having fun at conference. !!!
Glen received a Hungry Hippo for all the work he does in Kenya
Neil 
Susan received 'sand bags' for the corn hole game at the Rotary VIP tent at RIBFEST.
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. 
our President gave out a special 'beer' to Alan K for leading the troops for Search for the Perfect Pint.
May 17th - Rotary International Day of Giving - Tamarak Terrace - Landscaping
Please remember that when you are purchasing your 'beverages', go to the 2929 St. Johns street and tell them to please put your receipt 'The Port Moody Rotary Club' and we will get 4% rebate back from your purchase. It's an easy fundraiser for us. Thank you
We now have a waiting list for our Search for the Perfect Pint. We will need help the day of the event. Please sign up with Alan K.
Happy Easter everyone. I hope that you will be able to spend this very special time with your family and friends.
President Rick convened the meeting reporting for the guests in the audience that our club had its 25th Anniversary last year and has raised $1.5 Million for the local community. 
Birthday’s:
Not a great photo of Steve playing the piano, but wanted to mention one of the quilts that Lauralea made was on the piano. 
AND Martin's name has been suggested as a new member.....and he will be a great one.
Our President Rick - 
AG Glen was at the Coquitlam Club telling the Belize 
Geoff Scott & Cathy Cena from Tricities Community TV
more photos in the November random photo album
Save the 'stamps' for Bea's Kloset when you shop at Super Store or No Frills. Please give them to Vida
Burnham hosts
Cleone spoke about the talks that Denis Boyd is doing. The next one is November 26th. Free of charge but you need to register.
September 15th - Terry Fox Run. - They need 2 people to please help sell T-Shirts Starting time: 8:00AM
Don't forget to shop at 
Speedy recovery to Steve's wife Lauralea. Big hugs....Just cause I know you love them ;o)
BUT President Rick didn't stop there, he asked Alan who is in charge of logistics and the 'port-a-potties' at RIBFEST to please come up. Nothing more needed to be said ;o)
It's that time of year again and your DUES ARE DUE !!!
Our Guest Speaker this week was Mark Brkich from Sport X Company 
Thirsty Thursday – is always the 1st Thursday of the month at Port Moody Legion to enjoy food. fellowship & beverages. Come and enjoy with your fellow Rotarians. Thank you to Gary for the reminders.
Thanks to President Susan for the notes and to Yvonne for the photos
Zach Parker, Harrison Merkel from Honey Mustard Media, 
Past Member Terry Miller - always great to see Terry who is a strong supporter of RIBFEST
Victoria
Strawberry Sales, starting May 1st, with Abbotsford Rotary Club, to be picked up June 15th by Peter Muir
A book of jokes for the Pun master Neil Nyberg given to him by 
Peter
President Susan looks pretty happy
Our guest speakers receive a 'Golden Spike' as a thank you gift from the Rotary Club of Port Moody.
Proposed:
President Dr. Brooke Lewis - Rotary Club of Coquitlam 
President Malcolm Kennedy - Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise with MC & PP Greg Garrison
Hugh Mitchell - Santa Hugh Rotarian from the Coquitlam Sunrise Club along with Gary Wiggins, Charter member of our Rotary Club of Port Moody
Rotary Club of Port Moody hats are here. Peter will bring some to the next meeting. Please bring your $20.00 if you would like to purchase one. 4 sold 
Thank you to Mike C and Clayton for storage boxes. We did not use some of them and if anyone in the Club needs storage boxes, please let us know. 
Our Rotary tent is well used at Summer Sundays concerts. Great exposure. !!!! Good SHADE !!!
50/50
Nice to see Dave back in the country.
Announcements:
More photos in 2023 January Random photos album
What Rotary Month is January?
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It is with a heavy heart that our own Steve Gable passed away after a very 
Happy to see Dan back with us after his summer down east.
Birthday's celebrated were: 
BUT look at the results !!!
Don't forget to go to the Port Moody Liquor Store on St. Johns Street to buy your beverages. We are doing 'very' well and we must remind you to tell them to put your 'sale' to Port Moody Rotary Club. Please make sure that happens. I have a total since May 11, 2020.....Wednesday you will find out.
Volunteer times to help sell 50/50 tickets at Thrifty's are:
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And this is the back.....
Imaginary pin.....it will arrive soon....
PDG Denis Boyd and DG Carol Tichelman presented the Ron Goldfinch MVR award to our very own AG Al
And Rotary information:
No one takes care of logistics better than Rotary volunteers ... this was one smooth process! Tomorrow I’ll make scalloped potatoes and roasted vegetables for a great Easter dinner.
After
Joe 
THEN take your empties to Return-it with this number on it 6047899849 and our Rotary Club will get credit for the bottles
For more information:
Jeannie's photo of the week.....just beautiful....Mundy Park
over by Friday!
Port Moody liquor store will give us a 
Dave took this photo after the Clean-up of Heritage Mtn. on Saturday. Beautiful flowers.
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Pitt Meadows Rotary trail
Dave photo of Crystal Falls
Dan helping with the Kenya project after he went for another pick up run and before he went back again to help Darrell. AMAZING MAN
Jeannie editing photos while walking the dykes in the sunshine
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