Minutes of the General Meeting of the Probus Club of Nanoose Bay
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Friday, November 16th, 2018
Welcome: Kathy Lowe in the chair welcomed everyone to the meeting at 9:15 am.
Members with Guests: 4 guests were introduced
Announcements: Kathy Lowe thanked Bob & Melba Nelson for setup and door duties. Thanks as well to Anne & Peter Milne and Marion & Walter Clark for performing kitchen duties today.
Linda Hamilton announced that volunteers are needed for Kitchen Duties for next year – there is a sign up sheet on the table.
Minutes: Maureen Paterson moved that the Minutes of the last General Meeting held on Friday, October 21st, 2018 be approved as posted on the website Sandra MacDonald seconded – carried.
Sunshine: No report – November birthday celebrants were recognized.
Communications: Ann Lawson reported that the Xmas Party information is on the website and reminded everyone about the updates also on the website plus the membership renewal form is also there.
Membership: Ron Commander reported our membership now stands at 199 members, with 12 people on the waiting list. He reminded everyone about renewing their membership.
Don Graham was presented with his name badge as a new member.
Special Interest Groups: Lyn King asked leaders for information on their activities.
Of Note: Wreath making workshop still has a few openings – sign up sheet & cheques on the table.
Marie Emery for Bev Watson remarked on the upcoming theatre shows at Chemainus – sign up sheet on the table
Several groups are on a hiatus during December
Please check website for full information.
Pub Lunch: No pub lunch – it is on hiatus.
Treasurer: Randy Borger reported funds available at CCCU as of November 16, 2018 are:
High Interest Account: $3,700.00
Chequing Account: $3,524.00
Guest Speaker: Doug Horsman introduced Ingrid Hakanson, our guest speaker today.
Ingrid among having many other accomplishments is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a RT Department Staff Educator at VGH.
She gave an enlightening talk about her work among Ebola patients and supervising health workers in Sierra Leone in 2015 at the Ebola Treatment Centre in Kerry Town.
The difficult and trying circumstances of this outbreak showed how compassion, complacency and corruption can affect the outcome of a potential pandemic. A short history of the Ebola virus, an explanation of the treatment centre and the volunteers working there gave us a brief insight to the fantastic work done by such organizations as MSF, Save the Children, Oxfam etc.
Ingrid’s presentation was much appreciated .
Attendance Today: 87 Members 4 Guests 1 speaker
Final Announcements: Jean Russell spoke about the Elf Trees and explained their meaning and how they help the community – there is one in the church, one in the Post office, one at Nanoose Place and one at the Fairwinds centre. Several of our Probus members are volunteers for the NCS and were recognized.
Carolyn Dodd reminded us about the Grannies to Grannies event next weekend.
Next Management Meeting, November 29thst, at Leslie Horsman’s house.
Reminder: Please turn in your badges as you leave.
Adjourn: 11:00 am
