PROBUS Club [of] Alliston
August 13, 2024, PROBUS Golf & Dinner
Bear Creek Golf Course
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July 2024
Lunch at Symposium
July 2024
Main Speaker
Tom Herstad
Towards a Kinder, more Compassionate and Empathetic World”
Tom is the author of 2nd Line West, a memoir of a very special lady in his life, his mother. In a heartfelt presentation, Tom shared stories of her difficult life and how she looked beyond herself to help others. Our members were eager to learn more about the 18 people she helped so book sales were brisk. Tom joined us for lunch at Symposium and we learned more about his other life as a lighting designer.
July 2024
Show & Tell
Roger Setka
CBDC
Our 91 year young financial wizard attempted to bring us into the 21st century of finance and the possibility of the “digital loonie” within our lifetime.
CBDC (central bank digital currency) is something that the Bank of Canada and banking insitiutions around the world are looking at. We may in our lifetime be faced with the emergence of a cashless society, our hand-held bills a thing of the past.
June 27, 2024
FANTASTIC TRIP to
see Rock of Ages at King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetang
Don’t Stop Believin’
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New Town of New Tecumseth Town Hall Tours, June 14 & 21, 2024
The Town of New Tecumseth made the move to the new Town Hall.
With the main entrance facing Tupper Street, the address for the Town Hall will be known as 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston.
A grand opening was held on Mon., June 10th with a celebratory ribbon cutting.
Arrangements were made for those that wished to have a tour of the new facility. Here are some photos.
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Photos by Bev Hughes and Mary Willard
June 2024
Lunch at Hot Stacks
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Photos by Bev Hughes
June 2024
Main Speaker
Malcolm Kelly, Journalist
”Women in Air Force Blue”
Malcolm G. Kelly, a professional journalist for 37 years, the founder and coordinator of a renowned postgraduate sports journalism program at Centennial College in Toronto, spoke to our PROBUS group about “Women In Air Force Blue”.
As a bestselling author, he has written four non-fiction books. Malcolm was born in Bradford-on-Avon, England, and raised in Warminster, Wilts, before the family moved to Canada in 1966. He is the son of two Second World War veterans (his father was one of the famous 47 British escapees at Calais in 1940, and his mother was a Blitz survivor who joined the army’s ATS).
His presentation on" Women In Air Force Blue" followed a number of women and their amazing experiences, was very interesting and enjoyed by all.
June Presentations
Bev Hughes and Midge Facciol presented Brian Palmer with a Lifetime Membership to the Probus Club of Alliston for Outstanding Service to the Club.
My thanks to those in the Club who decided to present me with a Lifetime Membership, particularly in the way it was presented by two of my favourite ladies, Bev and Midge.
I haven’t been able to attend meetings lately and the kind thought came as a complete surprise.
Hope to see you all soon.
Brian Palmer
We were pleased to welcome to the Club the following new members:
Don Irvine
Shirley Irvine
Don Nelson
June 2024
Show & Tell
Norm Kennedy
Drums & Bugles
Norm took on a fascinating trip through the history of the development of drums & bugles from the Stone Age until now.
May, 2024
Lunch at Swiss Chalet in Alliston
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Main Speaker
May 14 - Ryan Uytdewilligen
Comedy Canadian Style
Ryan Uytdewilligen, multi-award- winning author from Coaldale Alberta studied Broadcast Journalism at Lethbridge, College and Writing for Film and Television at Vancouver Film School.
His presentation on the history of Canada’s distinct comedy voice throughout the past century was enjoyed by all.
The many clips of celebrated Canadian comedians and entertainers like Dan Akroyd, Rich Little, Leslie Neilson and Rich Mercer brought back many memories.
April Presentations
Congratulations to Ron Fearon on receiving a Lifetime Membership in the Club, for serving as President for the 2012-2013 year and on being member for over 20 years.
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Lifetime Membership
A Lifetime Membership may be conferred at a General meeting, upon a member who has rendered outstanding service to the Club. A Life member shall not be required to pay the annual membership fee and shall enjoy all privileges of membership.
Congratulations to Greg Albright and Chris Paine on receiving Honorary Membership in the Club and on being members for over 20 years.
Honorary membership
An Honorary member may be conferred at a General meeting. An Honorary member shall not be required to pay the annual Club membership fee and shall enjoy all privileges of membership except voting and election to office.
May 2024 Show & Tell
Peter Krol
My Life at the LCBO
Peter gave us some interesting insights into the workings of his “retirement” job at the LCBO. Things he had to face on the front line of customer service and tidbits of what it was like working behind the warehouse doors.
April 2024, Lunch at Halibut House, Alliston
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Main Speaker
April 9, 2024
Elaine Charal
Handwriting Analysis
Elaine Charal, certified handwriting analyst, entertainer and comedienne delivered her “Power of the Pen” presentation.
By the reactions in the room, her presentation was informative, captivating and humourous. The audience interaction and laughter was wonderful to experience.
We learned a lot about ourselves and am sure we will uncover more about our family and friends through their handwriting.
For more information, see her website www.elainehandwriting.com
We were pleased to welcome Marcie Taggart to the Club.
April 2024 Presentations
Show & Tell
April Alan Masters
My Career as a Motorcycle Racer & Enthusiast
Alan took us on a fascinating journey through his motorcycle racing career, beginning in the UK and then continuing after his move to Canada.
Coffee
Time
At the April meeting,
our birthday Queens.
March 2024
Member Lunch
at Boston Pizza, Alliston
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March 12, 2024
Lianne Harris
Luck of the Irish
Lianne brought history to life with her presentation The Luck of the Irish, delivered in authentic medieval Irish costume. Lianne has taught over 100,000 teachers and students in her long career with the Toronto District School Board, and certainly knows her subject matter well. Her presentation was interactive, humorous and most interesting as she wove facts about Irish history, legends, folklore and language into her wonderful slide presentation. Our Probus members were enthusiastic participants in her mini-quizzes and would look forward to hearing another of her 50 presentations in the future.
March 2024
Member Presentations
Fran Sainsbury was presented with her 15 year pin.
Congratulations Fran.
We were thrilled to present member badges to Joe Bilotta, Alan Greenwood & Yvonne Smith.
March 2024 - Show & Tell Ted Larson
Ted did an interesting and informative Show & Tell presentation on the evolution of art through graphic arts as shown in his work.
At our March meeting, the Leprechauns were out.
