Once again we thank Ivo Nightingale for organizing the successful car rally held October 18. Jack Vallings created the route. Lynda Nightingale helped devising the observation questions and checking mileages etc. Fred and Jean Collins assisted at the start and finish, checking off the answer sheets. All in all it was well attended and certainly well enjoyed. We all certainly enjoyed our lunch at the new golf club Baxter Creek.
Our executive met on October 19, with our plans toward our Christmas Dinner December 3, and looking toward our outings in the new year.
I am sure everyone enjoyed our speaker this month, Dr. Peter Frise, on the topic, "The Future of the Automobile." It was most interesting and we thank him.
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GENTLE REMINDERS1) Please ensure your names are checked off at the front desk when you arrive for the meeting. This list has a number of uses. It provides the count of members and guests used to calculate payment to the Naval Club for refreshments. The list is used to mail out the newsletter to members not at the meeting. In this way they can stay abreast of what is happening and not miss out on any activity. (Thank you Dorothy Bell for undertaking this job that entails addressing by hand and then stuffing envelopes. Therefore the fewer the families not checked off the attendance list, the easier the job will be.) After Dorothy has mailed out the newsletters, she forwards the list to Ivo Nightingale who updates the attendance database that goes back to 2005. 2) Wear your Probus nametag to the meetings or other Probus events as a courtesy to those of us who know you well but your name slips our memory. We all have "senior moments" or memory lapses. If you have misplaced your nametag and wish to order a replacement (cost approximately $8.00) see Ivo Nightingale. 3) Lug a Mug - remember to do your part for the environment and bring your own coffee mug to the meetings.Some members keep a mug in the car so they have no further than the car park to walk when they forget it. MEMBERSHIPThe Club welcomes two new members, Dorene James and Ada Meecham. Both have been active in our community for a number of years and we are pleased they have decided to join Probus. Dorene has a nursing background and currently enjoys her grandchildren's sports when she is not travelling. She has travelled extensively in Canada, the United States, and Malyasia. Ada retired a number of years ago following 15 years as Trent University's Director of Counselling. She has many interests including art, golf, music, and public speaking. We look forward to knowing them both better as they participate in the Club's activities. The Club Membership now stands at 111 members. SMILES |
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