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Jan 03, 2019 10:00 AM
Panorama Recreation Center - Senior Programs
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Feb 07, 2019
CRD Recycling Presentation, 3R's, Blue Boxes, etc.
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Friday Morning Golf
Ridge Golf Course
Nov 30, 2018 10:30 AM
 
2018 CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Army Navy Air Force Club
Dec 06, 2018 3:00 PM
 
Friday Morning Golf
Ridge Golf Course
Dec 07, 2018 10:30 AM
 
Friday Morning Golf
Ridge Golf Course
Dec 14, 2018 10:30 AM
 
Friday Morning Golf
Ridge Golf Course
Dec 21, 2018 10:30 AM
 
Friday Morning Golf
Ridge Golf Course
Dec 28, 2018 10:30 AM
 
Friday Morning Golf
Ridge Golf Course
Jan 04, 2019 10:30 AM
 
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Bill Rouslin
November 10
 
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Ralph Salomons
Remember: Next Meeting
December 6, 2018
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November 1, 2018 Meeting
Location:     Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church.
 
Greeter:         Fri Rodli 
 
50/50 Draw: Ron Juriet until David Hempsall arrived 
 
Introduction of Guests:
                      Peter Hollick introduced Doug Montgomery 
  Bruce Maybank introduced John Blomfield 
  Don Amos introduced Tony Charles Roberts
 
90 years of age certificates:
                      Keith Rolf
                      Dave Terrell 
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Guest Speaker
Tessa Humphries
BC Ferries
 

David Broad introduced guest speaker Tessa Humphries of BC Ferries, who provided an update on future plans for new ferries, the increased use of natural gas for the fleet, and plans for updating the Swartz Bay terminal.  She advised that the ferry fleet, during the past year, carried over 22 million passengers, 8.7 million vehicles, and completed 174,000 trips. 

On behalf of BC Ferries she donated a free trip for two which can be used on any ferry route, except the northern route.  The trip will be given away at a raffle draw at the Christmas luncheon on December 6th. 

Ms Humphries was thanked by Don Lambourne and was presented with the usual speaker’s gift.

 
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Business Portion of Meeting
Miscellaneous reports 
Bridge group
Jim Surgenor advised the group is up and running with 12 members and five spares. 
 
Golf
Golf continues for the winter months at the Ridge on Fridays, commencing Friday, November 2, at 10:30 am.
 
Hoppy Club
Rod McLeod announced the next gathering will be Wednesday November 7th at the Charles Dicken’s Pub in Sidney at 3:00 pm. 
 
Executive Reports
President Tom Wallace – No report,
Vice President Don Amos – No report,
Membership – Chair Andy Rosequist advised 48 members and three guests were present at the meeting. 
Secretary Rod Fimrite – Absent – No report,
Treasurer – Peter Keith Murray acting for Treasurer Vic Swann advised our bank balance is $1,944.04, but 32 members have not paid their dues for the current year. 
Speakers – Rod McLeod has arranged for the Senior’s Program Manager at Panorama Recreation Centre to address the Club on January 3, 2019 and a speaker from the CRD will speak in February. 
Events Committee – Mike Parfitt has arranged a Viking Air tour for November and 15 members have agreed to attend.  Approximately 50 people have signed up for the Christmas Luncheon at the Army Navy Veteran’s Hall in Sidney on December 6th. 
Bulletin/Webmaster Ralph Salomons – No Report.
Past President Jim Dryden – Jim reminded members that he is now the contact for Probus Cares,
 
The 50/50 draw was won by David Broad, who will be responsible for the draw at the January 3, 2019 meeting. 
 
 
Viking Air Tour participants
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C O R R E C T I O N
Last month's bulletin incorrectly attributed the production of the membership booklet to Bruce Maybank,  Don Malins was again responsible for the production of this year's membership booklet and we wish to express our appreciation to Don.