Minutes of the General Meeting of the Probus Club of Nanoose Bay
St. Mary’s Church Hall
9:15 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2018
Welcome: Ron Windrim in the chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Members with Guests: 2 guests were introduced this morning along with 10 new members.
Announcements: Ron thanked Melba & Bob Nelson for setup and door duties and Tineke Van Der Net and Tom & Brenda Haddow for kitchen duties
Minutes: Maureen Paterson moved that the Minutes of the last General Meeting held on Friday, November 20, 2017 be approved as posted on the website.
Anne Larson seconded. Carried.
Sunshine: Jacqui Townsend reported that 3 cards had been sent out in December, 2017. There are 13 members with birthdays in January, 2018.
Treasurer: Carolyn Dodd reported that as of January 17th 2017 funds available at CCCU are:
High Interest Account $3,690.44
Chequing Account $4,995.07
Carolyn Dodd reminded the membership that cheques should be made payable to the Probus Club of Nanoose Bay
Communications: Ann Lawson was absent – Ron Windrim reported on her behalf that all was working well with the website.
Membership: Lyn King was absent – 10 new members attended today’s meeting.
Special Interest Groups: Reports from the various groups were presented to the membership – most groups were welcoming new members.
Some notables were: ABBA – needs a new leader
Book Exchange – needs a new leader
Dinner Theatre – sign up sheets for March 4th and April 8th were available
Garden Club is dormant for now but needs a volunteer to organize the Xmas wreath activity
Mah Jongg group is full but will take names for spares who already know how to play
Fringe Flicks – sign up sheet available
Nine & Dine – sign up sheet available next month
Full details and contact information are available on the website
Social Convenor: Andree Fortin addressed the membership and asked for volunteers to help with the co-ordination of social acitivities. She mentioned that events are already in the making for Spring, Summer and Winter but is looking for a Fall activity.
The annual summer picnic will be held on Friday, July 20th at the Rotary Beach Club in Qualicum Beach.
The Xmas party will be held Thursday, December 6th at Fairwinds.
Jean Russell and Sharon Vincent are organizing the spring activity in June, 2018 – an away trip to Quadra Island for 2 nights at the Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge. Jean mentioned several acitivities on Quadra Island such as golfing, hiking, kayaking etc – more details along with the cost will be posted on the website – a sign up sheet for those interested is available today.
Guest Speaker:
Bill Hamilton introduced our guest speaker Alan Sinclair who is a Fisheries Scientist. He presented a very informative and interesting talk about his years in the scientific field with the Department of Fisheries and the use of science in the management of the fishing industry. He touched on topics related to the enactment of the 200 mile coastal fishing limit, the collapse of Atlantic Cod in the 1990’s and the conservation aspects of marine life and his current specialty – endangered species. He explained the workings of COSEWIC and SARA (species at risk act). Several questions were asked about the salmon fishing and the Enos Lake Stickleback (a fish he noted that according to research was no longer in Enos Lake). The membership were very much enlightened and appreciative of this presentation.
Club Lunch: Jean Candey announced today’s lunch will be at the Black Goose Inn, Parksville
Attendance: 81 Members, 2 guests, 10 New Members, 1 Speaker.
Next Management Meeting: February 1st at 10:00am at Maureen Paterson’s home
Final Announcements: Bob Bevis reminded the members of the upcoming Robbie Burns Day (January 26th) and the dinner at Fairwinds in which fellow member Bill MacMillan will address the Haggis. The WeeDrammers will be attending – call Fairwinds to reserve.
Reminder: Please return your badges to the box on the way out.
Adjourn: 11:15 am
