Minutes of the General Meeting of the Probus Club of Nanoose Bay
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Friday, October 19, 2018
Welcome: Kathy Lowe in the chair welcomed everyone to the meeting at 9:15 am.
Members with Guests: Bob Bevis introduced his daughter as a guest.
Announcements: Kathy Lowe thanked Pat and Alida Sali for setup and door duties.
Thanks as well to Jane and Spish Legowski along with Linda Tosney and Tineke Van der Net for performing kitchen duties today.
Linda Hamilton announced that volunteers are needed for Kitchen Duties. Linda will give a short lesson on the new kitchen facilities to the teams before their turn comes up.
Opening Remarks:
1.) Kathy announced that she had received a thank-you card from St. Mary’s Church regarding the $1,000.00 donation from our Club. Everyone noticed the new up-dated flooring.
2.) Kathy also mentioned the recent Mid-Island President/VP meeting was very informative and many new ideas were shared. Meetings will be held a couple of times per year.
3.) The joint management committee meeting with NorthWest Bay Probus Club has been postponed until the New Year.
4.) The General Meeting date for April 2019 has changed to April 12 because the April 19th date is Good Friday.
Minutes: In Maureen Paterson’s absence, Judie Taylor moved that the Minutes of the last General Meeting held on Friday, September 21, 2018 be approved as posted on the website.
Barb Hunt seconded. Carried.
Sunshine: Lynda Ingram reported one card had been sent out. October birthday celebrants were recognized.
Communications: No report. Please check the website for information.
Membership: Ron Commander reported our membership still stands at 200 members, with 12 people on the waiting list. The time for Renewals is upcoming, so please remember to send in your renewal before you leave on winter vacations.
Cathy Scales was presented with her Name Badge as a new member.
Special Interest Groups: RonWindrim asked leaders for information on their activities.
Of Note: BYOBook group had a successful first meeting. Sign-up sheet available.
Kayaking has a wait list for their next outing. Check website for information.
Christmas Work Shop on Dec. 3, wreath and/or table décor. Waiting list sign-up.
Men’s Discussion Group every Tues. a.m. at Rusted Rake.
Walking Group at Yellow Point, Oct. 24th, buffet lunch to follow walk
Please check website for full information.
Pub Lunch: Jean Candey reported there is no Pub Lunch today, since interest has been declining. Jean would like to step down, and is asking for a volunteer to take over Pub Lunches.
Social Convenor: A new chair for this committee is needed, since Andre Fortin will be moving away. Volunteers to work on special activities are always in demand.
Please remember to sign up for the annual Christmas Party at Fairwinds on December 6th, 2018. The cost is $45 for members, and $60 for guests.
Treasurer: Randy Borger reported funds available at CCCU as of October 18, 2018 are:
High Interest Account: $3,698.72
Chequing Account: $3,013.45
Guest Speaker: Bob Bevis introduced Nigel Bennett, our guest speaker today. Nigel is the co-founder and principal owner of Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc., a global business dedicated to protecting the world’s most precious resource of water. Always an adventurer, Nigel was ready the day after his high school graduation to take on his first trip to Caracas, Venezuela. His task was to photograph sensitive coastal areas from helicopters. What he saw was crude oil covering fields and lakes, and villages where people lived in the stench of this environmental catastrophe. From that point on, he travelled world wide, developed prototypes of oil skimming systems, and his company is now in 104 countries around the world.
Nigel has written an inspiring book called “Take That Leap”. All profits are donated directly to charity, and make meaningful impacts around the world.
Bob Bevis thanked Nigel for his inspiring presentation.
Attendance Today: 74 Members 1 Guest
Final Announcements: Next Management Meeting, November 1st, at Kathy Lowe’s house.
Reminder: Please turn in your badges as you leave.
Adjourn: 11:30 am
