Minutes of the General Meeting of the Probus Club of Nanoose Bay
St. Mary’s Church Hall
9:15 am on January 20, 2017
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Welcome:
Anne Larson in the Chair welcomed members to the first meeting of 2017.
Meeting was opened at 9:15 am.
Members with Guests:
Bill Macmillan introduced his guest, Brenda Marshall.
Announcements:
Anne gave us the sad news that two of our members had passed away in the week before our meeting.
- Stan Spence was a founding member, and the main impetus behind the formation of our Club in 1999. Jean Russell read a tribute to Stan.
- Bruce Carle had been in a care home for a while, and passed away in his sleep. The members stood for a moment of silence in the memory of Stan and Bruce.
Anne then thanked
- Pat and Alida Sali for set-up and door duties.
- Today’s Catering Crew, John and Joanne Hansmeyer, Lee Finn and Marie Emery.
- The new Catering Organizers for this year – Leslie Horsman and Linda Hamilton.
Anne then asked all the January Birthdays to stand as a group for a Happy Birthday wish.
Minutes:
Judie Taylor moved the Minutes of the General Meeting held Nov.18, 2016 be approved as circulated on our website. Ann Lawson seconded. Carried. Many thanks to Carolyn Dodd for taking Minutes while Judie was absent.
Treasurer:
Carolyn Dodd reported that as of January 20th, the funds available at CCCU are as follows:
- High Interest Savings Account: $3,678.83
- Chequing Account: $4,019.84
The year-end full Financial Report will be posted on the web for the February General Meeting.
Social Convenor:
Ann Lawson outlined the next three planned events:
- Thursday, Jan. 26 12:15 for lunch; 2 pm for Mural Tour at Coombs
David Goatley has painted a 16 foot by 56 foot mural for the Village Theatre in Qualicum. He will give us a tour of the panels and discuss the planning and complexity of the project to create the mural. See the website for full details, and to sign up. - Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:00 pm The Cowichan Musical Society will present “Oliver!” at the Port Theatre. Tickets are $27.50 including taxes. Sign up for lunch beforehand if you wish. See website for full details.
- May 1 – 4 A 3-night outing to explore the Sunshine Coast is planned using BC Ferries, starting from Courtenay to Powell River, then on to Earls Cove, Halfmoon Bay, returning home via Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay Ferries. Full details on the website.
Sunshine:
Jacqui Townsend reported that 5 cards and 3 floral arrangements had been sent out this month. Please let Jacqui know if you are aware of anyone in need of a card.
Special Interest Groups: Ron Windrim asked SIG leaders for info on meetings and events.
- ABBA Meeting at Sali’s home on Feb. 14. Corrine Berkin organizer.
- Book Club #1 Meeting Feb. 21 at Ulla Hakanson’s home to discuss “Wenjack”.
- Book Club #2 Meeting Jan. 25 at Marg Krucik’s home to discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown.
- Book/DVD Exchange Lorene Kehoe is now coordinator. Paperback books only please.
- Afternoon Bridge Monday afternoons @ 1pm. Violet Ewing organizer.
- Evening Bridge Wednesday and Saturday evenings @ 7pm. Contact Toine Rhemtulla.
- Coin Collectors Meeting March 3 @ 10:00 am Bob Bevis, organizer. There is room for more participants.
- Computer Club Jan. 26 @ 7:00pm. at Sali’s home. Will introduce “Kodi”, a new product for streaming movies and programs to your TV. Grant Krucik organizer.
- Concerts and Classics. Feb. 7 @ 10:30 am. Classical Coffee Concert in the lobby of The Port Theatre, featuring the Bergmann Piano Duo. Tickets are $27.50. Contact Jane Currie to sign up.
- Dinner Theatre Sunday, March 19 @ 2:00 pm. Chemainus Theatre matinee production of
- “Pride and Prejudice”, dinner at Fox and Hound Pub in Ladysmith to follow. Contact
- Bev Watson for sign-up.
- Garden Club Robyn Arnold is new organizer. Will look for workshops in Feb., as well as possible Garden Tours in the spring. Tours will be open to all Probus members.
- Hiking Club Will resume in April. Looking for a new organizer to take over from John Tosney.
- Kayaking Contact Bob Nelson, organizer, if interested. Will begin in the Spring.
- Les Wineaux Feb. 15 Dinner Pairing at Butler’s in Qualicum Beach. Contact Marnie Stephenson or Kirsten Fredriksson if you would like to attend.
- Mah Jongg Mondays @ 1:00 pm. Ethel Vincent-Lambert, organizer.
- Men’s Book Club Feb. 15 @ 3:30 pm., Patrick Murray’s home. Will discuss “Playing to the Edge” by Michael Hayden. Still room for 3 – 4 members. If interested, contact Bo Hakanson
- Men’s Coffee and Discussion Feb. 7 @ 9:00 am. Meet at Perks the first Tuesday of each month. Stan Wood, organizer.
- OpinionaTED Meeting Thurs. Feb.23 @7:00 pm. at Anne Larson’s home. Organizer is Kathy Lowe.
- Photography Club Meetings on 3rd Thursday of each month @ 9:30 am. Contact Ron Windrim if interested in joining.
- Walking Group Jan. 25 at 9:15 am. Meet at Nanoose Place every Wednesday. John Hansmeyer is organizer. See website for destination schedule.
- WeeDrammers Jan, 26 @ 5:00 pm. at Bill MacMillan’s home.
Please see Website for full details and contact information. Also check sign-up sheet table for interest in possible new Clubs.
Communications:
Ron Windrim asked SIG Leaders to send him write-ups and photos of their events for publishing on the Website. He urged all members to have a look at the Up-Dates page for some wonderful photographs. The Welcome New Members page introduces our new members with a photo and their interests.
Membership:
Alida Sali reported our membership is full at 181 members. Ten of our members did not renew for 2017. As a result, the first 10 people on the waiting list will become our newest members.
Guest Speaker Roger Griffiths was introduced by Ian Maxwell.
The title of Roger’s presentation, “Five Old Mountain Men”, gave us a surprise. These men are all in their 70’s, all good friends from Qualicum Beach, and each year they fly into a remote alpine location in a different area of BC for a six day hiking/camping trip. The photographic images of the rugged landscapes, the flora and fauna, and the comraderie of this team were a delight to watch.
Ian Maxwell thanked Roger for the humourous and educational presentation that everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
Club Lunch: Lunch at The Rocking Horse Pub following the meeting.
Attendance: 64 Members 3 Guests
Next Management Meeting: Thurs. Feb. 2, 2017 at 10:00 am at Alida Sali’s home.
Final Announcements:
- Jean Russell read a thank-you note from the Chief Elf of the Christmas Elf program. She also shared a heart-felt thank you from a mother whose family Christmas was made better.
Reminder: Please return your badges to the box on your way out.
Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 11:00 am.
