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Meet our club
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Sherry Baker, M.A.
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David C.H. Chu Small Business Advisor
David has been working as a Small Business Advisor for the Bank of Nova Scotia since 2022, bringing a wealth of expertise in business operations and development to his role. With over 15 years of experience as a Sales and Operations Manager in international trade between Taiwan, China, the US, and Canada, David has developed a deep understanding of global markets and business dynamics. He also spent three years in industrial park development, further enhancing his knowledge in strategic growth initiatives. An MBA graduate from Loyola Marymount University, David is passionate about applying his diverse business experiences to help drive the growth and success of the companies he advises. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing badminton, discovering new culinary delights, and spending time at Granville Island. David joined the Rotary Club to contribute his skills and resources toward meaningful projects that improve lives. He is committed to using his spare time for a worthwhile cause, believing in the impact that collective efforts can have in making a positive difference in the community.
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May Barnard Retired May is a Charter Member of the Langley Sunrise Rotary Club – she was invited to join this new club in 1992. She is retired General Insurance Agent after 16 years with Envision Financial. She was an elected Township Councillor from 1996 to 2002, an exciting two terms. She's been married to John for 55 years and have two sons & three grandsons. She took up golfing when she retired the first time and enjoys sewing for friends and family. She did a bit of travelling with a life long friend. They enjoyed their 6th trip together, this time to Scotland. |
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Dan Bennett
Associate Broker - REALTOR Dan was licensed as a salesperson in 1980 and a Broker in 1982. He then completed the UBC Four Year Urban Land Program, specializing in Appraisal. As well he was very involved in his community plus industry professional Associations, becoming President of both the Fraser Valley RE Board and the BC Real Estate Association, and five years as a Director of the Canadian RE Association. He sat on the BC Real Estate Association Standard Forms Committee participating in the development of real estate forms and contracts for the profession. Dan also does real estate and Professional Standards consulting work. He is a partner in an online real estate transaction management company www.realtynuance.ca |
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Angela Elbaccus Administrative Clerk
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John Hooper
Financial Planner
John has been with Odlum Brown Limited for the span of his 26-year career in the investment industry. Though many aspects of the industry have changed during this time, his commitment to his client is unwavering. He believes that the most rewarding aspects to his role include the interaction and long-standing relationships he has formed with his clients and the pleasure of seeing his clients follow through with their goals.
In addition to achieving the Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute and Canadian Investment Manager designations, John successfully completed various industry courses including Portfolio Management Techniques, Investment Management Techniques and Professional Financial Planning. He keeps abreast on financial market developments, governmental and regulatory changes pertaining to personal finance, and current events by attending various courses and seminars. In his spare time, John is the past Regional Chair of the Vancouver Coastal Region for Diabetes Canada, a cause that is near and dear to him as a Type 1 Diabetic. He also supports many worthy causes in the Lower Mainland that invest in the well-being of our next generation such as Starfish Packs, KidsSport, Kids Up Front and the United Way. John resides with his family in North Surrey. He is an avid golfer who is passionate about hockey and cycling. |
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William (Bill) Lindahl Horticultural Past President of Club Grandfather
Soccer Player
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Barb Martens Community Advocate
Barb is a graduate of Trinity Western University and has proudly called Walnut Grove home since 1994. She is a devoted mother to two young adult children and is grateful for the supportive community that has helped raise them. As a cancer survivor, Barb understands the importance of community support, having experienced firsthand the help her family received during her journey. This experience deepened her commitment to giving back.
Barb became acquainted with the impactful work of Rotary International when her son received a SASSY award for sports leadership. Inspired by this, she is eager to enrich the lives of others through serving as a Rotarian. Currently, Barb serves as a first-term Councillor in the Township of Langley, where she has already made significant contributions to various boards, including the Metro Vancouver Regional District Parks, Housing, and the George Massey Crossing Task Force, as well as the Fraser Valley Regional Library Board, E-Comm Board of Directors, Tourism Langley Board, Gateway of Hope Community Council, and the Langley Supportive Housing Project CAC. Additionally, she has participated in the TOL Heritage Advisory Committee, the TOL Standing Committee on Police Priorities and Initiatives, and the Langley Housing and Homelessness Action Table. Before entering politics, Barb dedicated 29 years to public service, spending nine years with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, where she played a key role in launching the “Early Detection and Prevention Program.” Following that, she spent 20 years as a sworn police officer with the Vancouver Police Department. During her tenure, she worked in various capacities, including patrol, neighbourhood policing, crime analysis, and as a long-term acting sergeant in crime control. She also served as a field trainer for several police recruits and was the VPD liaison officer for various housing models, building relationships with operators, staff, residents, and the surrounding community, particularly with some of Vancouver’s most vulnerable citizens. Barb is a founding member of BC Women in Law Enforcement, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening, uniting, and promoting women in law enforcement across the province. She is passionate about giving back to her community and is excited to work with Rotary to help make a positive impact in the lives of others. |
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Patrick Matiowski Consultant
www.linkedin.com/in/patricksmatiowski Patrick S. Matiowski has been a Langley resident since 2008 and a member of Langley Sunrise since 2009.
He is the Regional Manager for BNP Philanthropic Performance in British Columbia and helps organizations realize their vision of having a positive impact on society. Patrick is proud to represent the only pan-Canadian consulting firm with B Corp Certification. Patrick is clear that he joined Rotary to meet, build relationships and be inspired by people who serve humanity locally and globally. The reputation and accomplishments of Rotary International have been a great fit with his personal goals. He is known as an active community member, regularly giving time and sharing knowledge to those in need through his own initiatives and as a Rotarian. He has been a member of the Association Fundraising Professionals since 2011 and has served as a mentor.
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Chris McFee
Copy Editor Chris lives in Walnut Grove with his wife, Susan, and son, Evan, and has been a Langley resident since 1999. Chris is a former member of the Vancouver Police Department, retiring in 2022 after completing 30 years with the organization. During his career, he developed a passion for working with people with mental health issues and spent a total of nine years in the VPD Mental Health Unit. After Chris left the VPD, he started a business editing nonfiction books and business copy. He still had a desire for community service and was impressed with Rotary’s local and international work. He joined Rotary Langley Sunrise in March 2024 and took on the role of Club Secretary three months later. |
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Jeff Morfitt Engineer
When Jeff joined Rotary in 2003, it was because his Dad, John Morfitt (a long-time active Rotarian), had mentored him with a strong belief in the value of "Service Above Self", with particular emphasis on international projects. A good friend, Dick Hooper (late Sunrise Club member), dragged Jeff into Rotary - kicking and screaming - I remain passionate to this day. Married to Kellie Reynolds, a CPA/CA (Chartered Accountant) and dedicates a huge amount of time to helping with Rotary Projects and Fund Raisers. They have a daughter, born in 1993 who is a Professional Engineer (UBC Integrated Engineering) with a strong artistic flair! Workwise - Jeff is now retired, but for most of my working life he owned an Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Company (winch, hoist, and gear manufacturing) in Langley. Clients were mostly international companies in the land and offshore oil exploration and production sector. Machinery design is/was my passion. In the last three years leading up to retirement he lead teams in the design of leading-edge military and commercial specialized tracked vehicle transmissions - a very challenging and gratifying way to end his working career. Travel has always been a central focus of the Morfitt's lives. Jeff and Kellie got engaged on a hilltop in northern Thailand, and our honeymoon was a 21-day trek in the Indian Himalayas - up to 18,000 ft altitude. They have continued to travel frequently, developing a love for South-East Asia. In 2017, with an Australian friend, Jeff did a 2-week motorcycle dirt-bike trip through the backroads of northern Vietnam. Kellie and Jeff have traveled to many less-traveled areas and enjoy long-stay experiences while traveling. Jeff was our Rotary Club President for 2011-2012, and since then I've been Treasurer. Truthfully - Kellie has been the Treasurer, and Jeff has been the front-face. In 2009, Jeff had an amazing, life-altering experience that cemented his Rotary International Service passion. He participated, in a Rotaplast mission to Cebu, Philippines. Rotaplast performs surgery to correct Cleft Pallet and Cleft Lip deformities in developing countries. He witnessed, close-up, the most incredible transformative surgeries on 90 young children. The team worked to dramatically change the quality life for the kids, their families, and villages. Jeff would love to do this again! Rotarians need to see, or preferably participate directly, in the international aspects of Rotary, to get an understanding of just how effective the Rotary organization really is. Jeff thinks the Rotary International vision sums it up perfectly; “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves." |
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Grant Sauer
Notary Public Grant is a Notary Public offering professional legal services with an advantage. Grant is mobile and offers house calls, hospital calls and bank signing appointments. He meets clients according to their schedules, whether that is in the evening or on a weekend. Grant has been heavily involved in his community for over 20 years as a 4-H and church leader, a member of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, and a Rotarian. Grant was the 2023 recipient of the Community Spirit Award, an award offered by the Chamber of Commerce to the business person with the most outstanding example of Community Spirit in Langley. This year he has been elected as the President of the Langley Sunrise Rotary Club. The Rotary mandate of “Service above Self” really resonates with Grant and that is evident in his day to day.
Grant is proud to be part of our local community. He lives on a hobby farm in Fort Langley, raising beef, pigs and free-range chickens. His children were very involved in the raising of the steers and pigs because of their involvement with BC 4-H, which he affirms is an excellent program for children and teenagers.
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Midori Turner Shipping and Office Supply Solutions Midori Turner graduated from Capilano College with a Bachelor in Tourism Management. After working in a variety of marketing positions in both the real estate and tourism industry, she and her husband (Eric) decided to venture into entrepreneurship. They opened their first Pak Mail franchise, a packaging and shipping business, in Langley in 2010 and acquired a second location in Coquitlam in 2017. In 2024, they have expanded their business with the purchase of an office and shipping supply firm. It was the year they started their new venture is when Midori joined Rotary as well. She felt it was a great way to connect to her with the community she had just moved to Langley and opened a business in. Midori, Eric and Jaxon (their son) consider Langley home now. |
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