Dr. Sabjiv Shrivastava Ph D.
The subject of his talk today: 28 places bound by a single thread - Compassion
Introduction of Guests – Neil Valsangkar
General Meeting Minutes
Thursday April 2nd, 2026
Greeter: Jack Perry 50/50
Draw: Barrie Hawkeswood
Call to Order at 10 am. – by Randy Mains
Induction of New Members – Geoff Elliott
Count for Lunch – at Mary’s Bleue Moon Cafe –
Correspondence – There was a good response to the questionnaire instigated by our secretary, Drew Meredith put out by the club which we’ll discuss in the next meeting. You can check out Club Runner to see the results of the survey of questions about our club.
Also, there is a link you can click on to log your suggestion for a potential speaker. Thank you Ralph Solomons!
Business Arising/ New Business – Doug Watt asked me to pass along the news that Rose Donaldson, wife of long-standing PROBUS member, Bob Donaldson, passed away on March 25th.
Who am I? speaker—Dick Reynolds
Executive Reports
Past President: Doug Watt – On leave
Treasurer: Noel Currie
Secretary: Drew Meredith
Membership: Brian Muir
Speakers: – Darin Steinkey’s People’s History Project. The People’s History Project is Darin Steinkey’s attempt to write, edit and publish the extraordinary stories of everyday people—from peace walkers to soldiers in the trenches, artists, oilmen, politicians, journalists and stay-at-home parents. His view is that we all have fascinating
lives, and it’s important to tell future generations about them in their own words.
Events: - Michael McLoughlin
Activity Reports
Golf – Drew Meredith taking over from Doug Watt while he’s on leave– Friday Golf will be at the Ridge.
Summer Golf Doug Ross-- 15 April Cedar Hill
Hoppy Club – Andy Rosequist – Not in attendance to be held at Dickinson Pub Sidney
Wine and Dine Group –Barry Hawkeswood ? Please sign up on club runner
Bridge Group – Jack Parry
Peter Keith-Murray made an announcement to the club saying there will be a celebration of his life at the Victoria Air Museum on July 12th at 4:30 pm, and everyone is welcome.
Next General Meeting: May 21st
Who am I speaker for May: John Izard
Next Management Committee Meeting: April 21 st at my home.