Meeting Notes - September 7, 2023
Glacier Probus Club Monthly Gathering
Held at Comox United Church
Glacier Probus Club Monthly Gathering
Held at Comox United Church
Light snacks were served along with hot drinks at 1:30. The socializing was lively and friendly. Friends reconnected and other people chatted with new members. Thanks, Brenda!
Lorne brought the meeting to order at about 2:04 pm. He regaled the members with a few short jokes, none of which I can remember now, but some were groaners. He welcomed all members to the meeting and asked if we had any new members. Six people stood up and Lorne warmly welcomed them.
Presentation of Probus Award by Probus Canada representative:
Ian Kennedy was introduced, representing Probus Canada. He spoke about what a gift it is to be in charge of the Island with the only downside being travelling. One of his duties is to visit clubs on their significant anniversaries. The certificate was developed on July 16, 2023 anniversary. He present the certificate to Lorne. Passed on good wishes from the national board. Some of the other Island Probus’ are up to 25 years old. He touched on why there will be no other club added to Comox Valley - mainly because Campbell River has established one and they have a lot of members that came to Comox Valley.
Activity Groups:
Jim Belair then talked about Activity Groups which are the heart of this Glacier Probus Club.
He listed all 25 different activity groups. Some have been running all summer and some are just restarting after the summer. He mentioned Random Readers have changed their names to Recommended Readers. Jim went over how to use the website to find information and to join individual clubs. Then he had the Activity Coordinators stand and the members showed their appreciation. Jim summed his presentation up with some pictures of how far the Coordinators will go to do their jobs. You had to be there!
Announcements of upcoming Special Events to celebrate the 10th Anniversary throughout the Year:
Alan reminded us of the other, annual events:
Draw for Door Prizes - Donald Bourne: Winners of Kiki’s Gift Card was Lindsay Sparkes, and winner of the Flying Canoe prizes were Mary Finnan, Jill Almond, Vicki Matthew and Dawn Moore.
Adjournment at 2:32
REMINDER of Glacier Probus Management Meeting on Thursday September 28, 2023.
REMINDER OF Monthly Gathering which is on October 5, Snacks & Hot Drinks at 1:30. Meeting at 2:00.
Lorne brought the meeting to order at about 2:04 pm. He regaled the members with a few short jokes, none of which I can remember now, but some were groaners. He welcomed all members to the meeting and asked if we had any new members. Six people stood up and Lorne warmly welcomed them.
Presentation of Probus Award by Probus Canada representative:
Ian Kennedy was introduced, representing Probus Canada. He spoke about what a gift it is to be in charge of the Island with the only downside being travelling. One of his duties is to visit clubs on their significant anniversaries. The certificate was developed on July 16, 2023 anniversary. He present the certificate to Lorne. Passed on good wishes from the national board. Some of the other Island Probus’ are up to 25 years old. He touched on why there will be no other club added to Comox Valley - mainly because Campbell River has established one and they have a lot of members that came to Comox Valley.
Activity Groups:
Jim Belair then talked about Activity Groups which are the heart of this Glacier Probus Club.
He listed all 25 different activity groups. Some have been running all summer and some are just restarting after the summer. He mentioned Random Readers have changed their names to Recommended Readers. Jim went over how to use the website to find information and to join individual clubs. Then he had the Activity Coordinators stand and the members showed their appreciation. Jim summed his presentation up with some pictures of how far the Coordinators will go to do their jobs. You had to be there!
Announcements of upcoming Special Events to celebrate the 10th Anniversary throughout the Year:
- Pancake Breakfast - Michele Morton reported on this:
- Afternoon Tea - Ian Thompson: There will be a proper afternoon tea on February 10, 2024, tickets are $5.00 (I believe). Ian described the history of afternoon tea in Britain.
- Gala Dinner - Lorne: This will be held May 25, 2024. Details will be released as we get closer. It will likely be in the early evening.
- Scavenger Hunt - Summer 2024
Alan reminded us of the other, annual events:
- Christmas Dance
- Prisma Cruise
Draw for Door Prizes - Donald Bourne: Winners of Kiki’s Gift Card was Lindsay Sparkes, and winner of the Flying Canoe prizes were Mary Finnan, Jill Almond, Vicki Matthew and Dawn Moore.
Adjournment at 2:32
REMINDER of Glacier Probus Management Meeting on Thursday September 28, 2023.
REMINDER OF Monthly Gathering which is on October 5, Snacks & Hot Drinks at 1:30. Meeting at 2:00.