Minutes of the General Meeting of the Probus Club of Nanoose Bay
St. Mary’s Church Hall
9:15 am on March 18, 2016
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Welcome:
Prior to the AGM portion of this meeting, Bob Bevis welcomed all members.
Members with Guests:
Patrick Murray, and Jay & Liz Spence introduced 3 guests today.
Announcements:
Thanks to Bob and Melba Nelson for setup and door duties, and thanks as well to the Catering Crew for this meeting, Marie Emery and Ulla Hakanson.
The General Meeting of March 18, 2016 continued with regular business.
Chair:
Anne Larson, new President for 2016/17, assumed the Chair.
Minutes:
Judie Taylor moved the Minutes of the General Meeting held Feb.19, 2016 be approved as circulated on the website. Tony Ransom seconded. Carried.
Treasurer:
Carolyn Dodd reported as of March 17, 2016, funds available at the CCCU are:
- High Interest Account: $3,666.33
- Chequing Account: $3,727.68
Social Convenor:
Anne Larson, in the absence of Ann Lawson, presented an update of social events, noting the success of the Coyote’s Coffee Roastery tour and education on Feb. 23.
- March 30 Trivia Night at Benz, joint activity with Northwest Bay Probus Club. Cost is $8.50 at the door.
- April 21 Parksville/Nanaimo Historical Bus Tour with guide David Maas; 4-5 hrs. Cost is $50 per person. Fully subscribed with small wait list.
- May 21 Clayoquot Island Preserve Stubbs Island Open House. Tofino accommodation at Jamie’s Rainforest Inn., free water taxis Saturday a.m.
- June 16 Comox Valley Craft Brewery Tour. Maximum 11 participants.
- July 15 Summer Picnic. Volunteers needed, please.
Please check Website for detailed information and sign-in capability.
Sunshine:
Jacqui Townsend informed us that all new badges have been numbered and catalogued into the Badge Box. Please check that your badge is returned to its proper position after the meeting.
Special Interest Groups:
Ron Windrim ask SIG leaders for info on meetings and activities:
- The new ABBA group will meet at Bob & Melba Nelson’s home on April 12.
- Book Club #1 will be discussing “Boys in the Boat” this month.
- Alida Sali reported that many books and DVDs are available for use, please help yourselves.
- Afternoon Bridge Club is active, but will be taking a break in the summer.
- Evening Bridge Club is active as well, with many members participating Wednesday and/or Saturday evenings.
- Computer Club will meet March 31 at Sali’s home. “What do you Still Need to Learn?”.
- Concerts and Classics: Please see website for current information, or contact Jane Currie.
- Dinner Theatre event, “Ring of Fire” is scheduled for April 10, more people are needed for group rate pricing. Dinner after concert will be at Fox & Hounds Pub in Ladysmith.
- Garden Club will be having a tour at Nanoose Succulents Nursery on April 15th.
- Hiking Club had a visit to Newcastle Island on March 9, along with the Walking Club.
- Les Wineaux group will now be under the leadership of Tony and Jenny Ransom; many thanks to Ron & Eleanor Bell for their years of dedication.
- MahJongg Club meets every Monday afternoon, using 2 houses to accommodate all players.
- Men’s Book Club has room for more members. Contact Bo Hakanson for a list of previous books if interested.
- Photography Club took a trip to Victoria on May 17th. See their results on our website.
Please check the Website for current information and contact details.
Communications:
Ron Windrim reported all is going well with the Website, and that he will continue in a support role with Robyn Arnold during the transition.
Membership:
Alida Sali reported membership is full at 180 people, with 16 on the waiting list. New member Lorene Kehoe was presented with her pin today.
Guest Speaker:
Jay Spence introduced our speaker for today, Doug Harrison, who spoke on the topic of “Railway Logging – Alberni Valley”. Doug was born in 1943 in Logging Camp One of the Alberni Pacific Lumber Company, and was raised in this active logging community. We learned many historical facts of early logging in this rugged area of Vancouver Island. Through Doug’s accurate paintings which he brought with him, we began to understand the hardships as well as the bravery of the many characters in his story. Sadly, there is only one small building remaining of what was once a thriving community.
Jay thanked Doug for his wonderful story-telling, and for showing us his paintings.
Pub Lunch:
Lunch today will be at Lefty’s in Parksville, 6 people signed up.
Attendance Today: 59 Members 3 Guests
Final Announcements:
- Jean Russell spoke about the “Feat for Food” event on April 2, which will benefit Nanoose Community Services.
- Jacqui Townsend spoke of 2 Elder College events of interest on April 2, and April 10.
April Speaker:
Tim Schewe on the topic “Seniors’ Driving”
Reminder:
Please return your badges to the box on the way out.
Adjourn:
Meeting adjourned at 11:40 am.
