Minutes of the General Meeting of the Probus Club of Nanoose Bay
St Mary’s Church Hall
9:15 am, Friday August 18, 2017
Welcome: Ron Windrim in the chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. His opening remarks were directed as to how the continuation of summer Probus activities were a great stress releaser. He noted how wonderful the August theatre/dinner was and offered commendations to the SIG leaders.
Members with Guests: Marianne Duffley introduced her guest – Carol Solenius
Lyn King introduced wait listed guests – Herb & Franki Resar
Minutes: Maureen Paterson moved to approve the minutes of the June 16th 2017 general meeting as posted on the website – seconded by Lynda Ingram – carried.
Treasurer: Carolyn Dodd reported as of August 18th, 2017 funds available at CCCU are:
High Interest Account: $3,685.80
Chequing Account: $3,689.11
Social Activities Coordinator: Andree Fortin is the new Social Activities Coordinator and Lorene Kehoe will assist. Lorene reported that they had met with Ann Lawson regarding the responsibilities and ideas for this position. They have met with the owner of “The Rusted Rake” about the possibility of a Happy Appy time – cost to yet be determined. There will be a sign up sheet at September’s general meeting. December 7th 2017 is booked for the Xmas party – a sign up sheet for volunteers is available. Future ideas: – Trivia Night (Jan or Feb ), Spring event & Summer picnic
Sunshine: Jacquie Townsend reported 2 cards and 1 bouquet of flowers have been sent.
16 August birthdays were announced.
Special Interest Groups:
Kathy Lowe invited representatives of the special interest groups to give information on their meeting and activities – full details and contact information are available on the website.
It was noted that the groups that had taken a break over the summer months will be resuming in September – dates on the website.
Some notables were:
-magazines to be introduced into the book/dvd exchange
-garden club wreath making is Dec 4th
-Mah Jong has a sign-up sheet for spares
-Fringe Flicks – sign up sheet on the table – (starts September 24th – 10 tickets for $121)
Communications:
Ann Lawson reported that signing up on the website for the various activities was working well.
Membership:
Lyn King announced that our membership has reached the maximum of 200.
Receiving his badge today – Martin Wood
Guest Speakers:
Barb Murray introduced and thanked our guest speakers today: Tim Palmer, Gary Scarrow and Kathleen Tolley (with Emily) from the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA)
Tim Palmer and Gary Scarrow are volunteer tour guides at the centre – Tim is also the treasurer for NIWRA and Kathleen expertly handled Emily (a Saker Falcon). We were treated to a very interesting presentation about the NIWRA – it’s founding and founders – its present day facility and the work being done there. It is important to note the success they have had in rehabilitating and releasing some of the wildlife that have been under their care. Only the ones that could not survive on their own remain and serve an important educational function. Wonderful pictures of the residents were shown. Kathleen introduced Emily – a Saker Falcon – and gave us an interesting & informative talk about Falcons and Falconry. The 7 acre property in Errington is open to the public.
Club Lunch: The Black Bear Pub – 6201 Doumont Rd in Nanaimo
Attendance: 78 Members 3 Guests 3 speakers
Next Management Meeting: – September 7th – 10:00 am – at Leslie Horsman’s home
Final Announcements:
On Monday, August 21st – just before 9:00 am – join Dr. David Prud’Homme (Eldercollege) on Qualicum Beach for a safe viewing of the Solar Eclipse. (a free event)
Reminder: Please turn your badges to the box on the way out.
Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 11:10 am
