Brad Davie Shares Insights on Community Needs and Emergency Response

April 7, 2026
Brad Davie, Fire Chief for the City of White Rock, gave an informative presentation that gave members a greater appreciation for the many responsibilities of the White Rock Fire Department and the importance of emergency preparedness in serving the community.
 
Chief Davie’s presentation highlighted not only the wide scope of services provided by the White Rock Fire Department, but also the leadership, experience, and community commitment behind its work. Members left with a stronger understanding of the department’s vital role in protecting residents and supporting the city in times of emergency.

Announcements

● Our Charitable Booksale is coming up soon: April 10 - 14 Please distribute flyers, tell your friends, spread the word... Anthony has sent out the Volunteer Sign Up Sheet. Volunteer Sign Up Sheet at: 2026 April Book_Sale_Roster Sign up for your favorite shifts

Kristina

● Rotary District Assembly on Saturday April 11 (overlap with Booksale) Wonderful Rotary training opportunity and meet lots of fellow Rotarians from around the District. Our Club is happy to pay for any club members who would like to attend. Next year’s Board members, Chairs, New Rotarians, everyone... 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey Campus 12662 72nd Ave, Surrey Register at: https://rotarydistrict5050.org/event/district-learning-assembly/

● Rotary District Conference May 1 - 3 in Harrison Hot Springs Focussing on climate resilience, mental health and hands-on service projects Register at: https://rotarydistrict5050.org/events/2026-district-conference/ You can go for the whole weekend or just for a day. Carpooling may be possible with fellow club members.

Save the Date: ● Presidential Installation for President-Elect Darryl Walker Saturday 13 June in the evening Elks Hall

● Membership badges with a pin instead of a magnet - if you need a pin in the back instead of a magnet for medical reasons - please reach out to Winston, Ethan or Irene (membership committee) to let them know so that they can order one for you.

Ongoing: ● We raise funds for our Club Account with the bottles and cans recycling - thank you everyone who is taking their bottles and cans to

  • Semiahmoo Bottle Depot at 15515 24 Ave.

  • Enter Irene’s cell # 604-316-2090 and print a label. Then scan the label.

  • Or drop them off here at meetings and someone will take them in for you.

● Please keep suggesting interesting speakers that you would like to have come to speak to our club. Email suggestions to Adam at asmith@ubmi.ca or Peter at pjones2570@gmail.com