President Jim opened the meeting  Dean recited the four way test from a card that he had in his pocket - did anyone tell Dean that its on the banner at the front of the room?

Paul Mc. said grace and acknowledged the terrible tragedy that happened in Toronto- we should all be extremly grateful for our family and loved ones.

SAA Jim Johnson  said there were 23  members present.  Guests, Kim Chad's wonderful spouse, Jenna,  Alvin our fantastic guest speaker and soon to be new member Caitlin.

 

Caitlin was inducted and officially is a new member - congratulations, love the enthusiasm and welcome !!

 

 No NEWS is GOOD news !!

Caitlin - good friend whom she took some just in time before pic's had a beautiful baby girl Olivia - 6'10

Mark Nykamp- good news bad news - employee theft never good - great news springs sales doubled - bring on the good weather!

Tom E - back from Scotland, great time had by everyone - brought back two banners and won the bronze - way to go!!

Cayley - did second the great time in Scotland. Reported on the move to Orillia was significant as she inherited not only a full time partner but two kids - under the age of 11.

Hasn't joined another Rotary club yet as its hard to find characters as ourselves anywhere else !!

Leaving the bitter sweet news to the end - Florence is moving to Edmonton to be with family as of middle of May. Its hard to leave but apparently there are many opportunities out west and by the facebook posts of her niece I can see why she would want to be close by. Florence has done so much for our club  will be missed - there is a gathering on Thursday May 3rd - to officially wish her the best in her new adventures.

Jokester - present but no time .....or still on suspension??

Fun Run - need registrants, Volunteers and participants for May 16th open house at Kidsability - a great way to see the new facility and you will be amazed at the work Kidsability does for our community.

Mark it in your calendar - May 16th 4:30-5:30 pm - Kidsability Langs Drive

Linda B. said that the Veterans Golf Fundraiser on May 14th is now sold out for participating golfers. But there is a waiting list so please complete your registration on line. Auction items would be appreciated.

Polio Plus - why donate to Polio? Help in our International fight to eradicate polio globally as Rotary is so close - not only do you immunize many children, your contribution is matched 2:1 by Bill Gates foundation, portion of the funds donated comes back to our club by way of shared funding -district grants AND  your donation provides credits for our club to purchase Paul Harris Fellows to recognize those that go above and  beyond in service to our club and or community.

 

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Matt introduced our speaker - Alvin Safarlie - who is currently the security Coordinator with the Greater Toronto Airport Authority.

He graduated from the Royal Grenada Police Academy with specialized military training from JFK special Service and training centre, NC. Served with the Royal Cdn Armey as a reservist.

His responsibilities includes - but not limited to....explosive detection, investigation and disposal of explosive materials. Airport security oversight, coordination, detection, prevention, recovery plans associated with unlawful interference to civil aviation.

Alvin also Liaises with Police, Transport Canada, and other security partners in events of any type of security breach.

I think Alvin may have to come back for a part two - so many interesting facts but couldn't imagine being on call all of the time.

Facts you may not know about Pearson - Lgest airport in Canada, 4th largest in NAmerica for traffic flow, 55000 employees (yes no typo), 47mln passengers per year, 465000 aircraft movements and 80000 fire calls. Peel police, CSIS(Cdn security intelligence service) and Fire on sight.

Most expensive in the world to fly out of for taxes !

Two main threats - Insider threats more local - and Alvin co-ordinates with local police or agencies and External more homeland security issues.

Many other facts and stories however, Alvin also mentioned what the future had in store - forecast for 2037 - goal is Hamilton cargo only and Pearson will be completely domestic - another terminal to be created to carry the huge increase in traffic (85 mln passengers, 200+thousand flights per year,632000 aircraft movements) and the area around Pearson will be secured area to accommodate for that traffic flow. Gone will be the parking areas as well as the hotels.  Super interesting talk - Brian thanked the speaker.