A moment of silence was given at the April meeting in memory of David Terrell, member since 2012, and Mary P. Aumonier, a church member who had provided coffee service for the club for several years
David Terrell
1928 - 2019
April Guest Speaker
Dr. Edward Ishiguro
University of Victoria
Rod McLeod introduced the speaker, Dr. Edward Ishiguro, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology from the University of Victoria. Dr. Ishiguro officially retired in 2006, but now, 13 years later, continues to teach at UVIC, Camosun College, and Royal Roads University. Dr. Ishiguro is the recipient of numerous teaching awards and is a published author of a textbook and numerous professional papers.
Dr. Ishiguro provided an interesting and informative talk on the subject of “The Biology of Human Aging”.
Jim Kingham thanked the speaker and presented him with the club’s traditional gift of a custom-made wooden bowl.
Tom Wallace introduces District Governor Keith McGregor
Mr. McGregor was present to mark the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Probus Club of Saanich Peninsula, May 9, 1994. Keith noted that Probus provides opportunities for members to make new friends, provide companionship and services to one another and to the wider community, and encouraged members to recruit new members to the club. He informed us that there are 24 Probus clubs on Vancouver Island, comprised of 3,655 members, which represents about 10% of the 250 clubs in Canada, made up of 37,000 members. He noted that only one other Vancouver Island club, one in Parksville, has marked 25 years of existence. Keith also urged members to purchase Probus license plate frames at a cost of $2.50. Rod Fimrite will offer the frames to members as they check in at the May 2 general meeting. Mr. McGregor also noted that the Probus Canada website, which is: Probus.org has been updated.
Keith then presented the 25th Anniversary Certificate to president Tom Wallace and to Al Radons, the only surviving founding member.
2019 - April General Meeting
Greeter: Stan Hegstrom
50/50 Draw: Alan Case
Introduction of Guests – Doug Watt introduced his guest Michael McLoughlin.
Miscellaneous Reports
Bridge – Jim Surgenor: Not present, but bridge players are reminded of the wind-up dinner at Odyssia Restaurant May 9, 2019.
Golf – Andy Rosequist: Andy advised that the first tournament of the year would be held at Highland Pacific Thursday April 25 at 11:00 am. Tom Wallace announced that Friday golf at Ardmore would be at 11:15 am, with reservation made for 3 foursomes. On subsequent Fridays the tee time will be 10:00 am.
Hoppy Hour – Rod McLeod: Hoppy hour will next be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday April 10 at the Charles Dickens Pub in Sidney.
Executive Reports
President: Tom Wallace – Tom noted that he and Mike Parfitt, Events Chair, are checking out the North Saanich & Sidney Yacht Club as a venue for a June Solstice Dinner, and will provide details at the May 2 general meeting. The club plans to mark the 25th Anniversary at the August Barbecue at Heritage Acres, and asked members to suggest possible entertainment for that event. Keith McGregor mentioned an entertainer named Kenny Shaw, who had entertained at a BBQ up Island, and was very well-received. He can be contacted via the internet. Tom also made members aware that a motion to increase annual dues to $50.00 will be proposed at the May 2 general meeting.
Membership: Andy Rosequist: Andy reported that 48 members were in attendance, and that membership stands at 86, down from about 100 fifteen months ago.
Treasurer: Vic Swan - Vic reported a current bank balance of $1,188.29.
Secretary: Rod Fimrite: Rod noted that the club donates $50.00 to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation in memory of deceased members, and he encouraged members to consider that very worthwhile charity in their personal charitable giving, noting that without that foundation VIHA would have closed the hospital years ago.
Speakers: Rod McLeod: Rod reported that the speaker at the May 2 meeting will be Steve Wallace of Wallace Driving School on the topic of the mandatory driving tests now required of drivers turning 80 years of age. Rod also asked members to contact him regarding any possible candidates for guest speaker.
Events: Mike Parfitt: Mike noted that the tour of Nicholson Manufacturing on April 2 was very successful. On May 14th, a tour of the CRD Hartland Road Landfill will commence from the parking lot at 10:45 am, where attendees will board a school bus for the tour, returning to the parking lot at 12:15 pm. Mike also reported that he has booked the Heritage Acres Museum site for the BBQ for August 14th, and that Blue Eyes Catering (Prairie Inn), whom the Brentwood Probus Club have used and recommended, will do the catering. Tom Wallace encouraged other members to assist Mike, who is alone with the Events Portfolio.
Past President: Jim Dryden – Jim reported that he had sent a card to the family of the late member David Terrell, and that the customary $50.00 donation has been made to Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation in Mr. Terrell’s memory.
50-50 Draw administered by Alan Case: Won by Don Malins. Don will be responsible to handle the 50-50 draw at the May 2nd. meeting.
Next Management Committee Meeting will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday April 24, 2019 at the home of Secretary Rod Fimrite, 1910 Barrett Drive, North Saanich, B.C., V8L 1A3
0% of the 250 clubs in Canada, made up of 37,000 members. He noted that only one other Vancouver Island club, one in Parksville, has marked 25 years of existence. Keith also urged members to purchase Probus license plate frames at a cost of $2.50. Rod Fimrite will offer the frames to members as they check in at the May 2 general meeting. Mr. McGregor also noted that the Probus Canada website, which is: Probus.org has been updated.
