August 2016 Bulletin op June 2016 Bulletin

PROBUS CLUB
of Saanich Peninsula BC
October 2016
Issue No. 47
MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
President
Kenny Podmore
250-655-4631
Vice President
Jim Dryden
250-479-0113
Secretary
Mike Humm
778-426-1244
Treasurer
Peter Keith-Murray
250-217-0261
Membership
Steve Heddle
778-351-4661
Speakers
Ralph Salomons
778-426-0400
Events
Noel Currie
250-656-7119
Past President
Jack Parry
250-652-8118
Bulletin Editor
Jack Askham
250-598-3199
Probus Club of
Saanich Peninsula
C/o 9296 East Saanich Rd
North Saanich, BC V8L 1H8
Our new President - Behind the Scenes
For a supposedly retired guy, Kenny Podmore sure is busy. When he came
to Canada from the U.K. 15 years ago, Podmore was a retired transportation department head for a social services agency and had spent time as a military policeman. He and his wife Anita came to Sidney and fell in love with the
community.
Wanting to give a little something back to the town that welcomed them, Podmore began to volunteer in various roles. He soon found that he had a lot more to
give and his wife suggested that perhaps he wasn’t quite ready for the rigors of
full retirement yet. “She was quite right,” he says.
After getting his work permit, Podmore found a job with the Commissionaires
and spend eight years with them. Later on, he saw a new hotel being built on the
Sidney waterfront (today’s Sidney Pier Hotel) and he wondered if they would be
looking for a concierge. He inquired about it during the early stages of the construction. “ I was called back for an interview and got the job and was almost their
first hire there. I started with them in April 2007 and it officially opened in May and
June that year.” Podmore said he is very lucky to have gotten such a job, adding
he considers it worth more to him than just the pay cheque. “It’s a wonderful,
family atmosphere that offers the personal touch,” he said. “This is my way of saying thank-you and giving a little back.”
He considers himself a people person and that shows in Podmore’s other
roles as the community Town Crier, for both Sidney and Oak Bay, to his seat on
Sidney Town Council. All in all he said, he thinks his family and Sidney have
been a great match. But why continue to work? Podmore said people his age
(seniors) have a lot to offer by way of their years of experience. “Seniors have a
good work ethic and we’re reliable.” He admitted there is always something new
to learn — such as technology — but the basics are still there, like people skills
and pride in service. He encourages other seniors to stay in the workforce, maybe
try something new. “Start with volunteering, say with Beacon Community Services. It’s a great way to start and it worked for me.”
Kenny’s work ethic and people skills extend to fund raising which has been
very successful. Two years ago he raised over $3200.00 which he personally
presented, on behalf of the people of Sidney, to Lac Megantic after their disaster.
Last summer he organized a very successful fundraiser at Mary Windspear for a
charitable school in South Africa which cares for orphan children who have AIDS.
The school is apparently run by a lady who used to live in Victoria and he keeps
in contact through the Internet.
He is currently on his way to this school in South Africa to stay two or three
weeks and is scheduled to return November 11th.
The next Probus Meeting is
10am Thursday November 3rd
At Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church
October 2016
Probus Newsletter
GENERAL MEETING OCTOBER 6TH 2016
Greeter: Ron Juriet
50/50: Bruce White
Call to Order • Kenny Podmore
A minute's silence was observed
in memory of Royce McKinnon.
Introduction of guests: Doug Watt
President's Report:
As the Club is in good financial state it was
announced that the meeting fee will be reduced to
$1 from January 2017 onward.
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Golf: Ron Gurney: September 15 was the last
tournament of the season, held at Ardmore.
Duffer's trophy was won by Rick Gilmore. The Most
Honest Golfer was Gwilym Evans. Andy Rosequist will
be golf chair next year.
Management Committee Reports
Treasurer: Current balance is $ 4947.83 80 members have paid to date, and there are 15 lifetime members, so there are still 18 or so to come in.
Membership: Today's attendance was 58 plus one
guest. Current membership is 113, vs 116 at the
beginning of the year.
Speaker Rear Admiral (Retired) ROGER GIROUARD
Assistant Commissioner Canadian Coast Guard Western Region
Introduced by David Broad
Mr Girouard started by explaining that the Western region consists of the area from the
Ontario border to the west coast and North as far as the Arctic. About 1000 people are
employed, with an annual budget of $100 million.
There are six large vessels, most are well over 30 years old. Two smaller vessels are new, the rest of the fleet is
also ageing. Ten lifeboat stations are situated along the west coast.
Major areas of operation include Search and Rescue, Traffic, Infrastructure (buoys and
radar stations) and environmental response. Traffic is predicted to increase by 20% with
more pipelines and LNG terminals.
Current problems include the fact that many employees have not been paid for
many weeks due to the Government's computer payroll debacle in Ottawa.
Peter Chance thanked RA Girouard and presented the Speakers’ Gift
December 8, 2016
Church and State Wines
1445 Benvenuto Ave. Central Saanich
Doors Open at 12 noon sharp
Meal served at 12;30
Choice of Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
or Roasted Sterling Silver Beef
(Gluten Free by request)
Desert
Caramelized lemon flan with raspberry coulisse
Wines by the glass or bottle and non-alcoholic drinks
available for Purchase at the Cash Bar
Tea/Coffee (self serve side bar) after the Meal
Cost: $45.00 per person
Sign up sheets will be available at the
Nov 3 Probus meeting
Please check with your partner for menu choice
Bring Cash or cheque
Speakers Corner
Thursday November 6th, 2016
Andy Anderson
Thursday January 5th,2016
Jim Townley
Fresh Cup Coffee
(Not talking coffee but supplying
Coffee for the Meeting)
Thursday February 2nd, 20167
Lucas
from McTavish Academy Of Art
October 2016
Probus Newsletter
Royce McKinnon
April 1920 - September 2016
Member since 1995
November Birthdays
6th
7th
8th
9th
9th
10th
15th
24th
26th
29th
Stan Hegstrom
Bob Barlow
Bruce White
John Moore
Isadore Volk
Bill Rouslin
Court Haddock
Peter Chance
Henry Shimizu
Don MacDonnell
Probus Cares
Let Jack Parry know of any
members deceased, ill or in
need of transportation to
the Meetings
250-652-8118
Parryjl@shaw.ca
Event
VICTORIA DISTILLERY
Tour & Tasting
New Location - between
Sidney Marina and Shaw Ocean
Thursday November 24, 2016
Times to be arranged
12 Noon - 1pm - 2pm - or - 3pm
Special rate $5.00
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27 golfers played 9 or 18 holes and 46 for Dinner with wives
Rick Gilmore won the Duffer Trophy - Gwil Evans most Honest golfer.
Golf Committee Chair Ron Gurney thanked his 6 Member Commitee
and all the golfers who turned out for a very successful season. Andy
Rosequist hosted this event and will be 2017 Committee Chair. Paul
Woodland organized the windup and was delighted with the turnout
and the donations of prizes including 2 rounds from Ardmore and gifts
from Stan Hegstrom and Rick Gilmore.
A - ARDMORE - THEY’VE TREATED US WELL Also ARBUTUS where the Roast Beef was swell
B - BARRY OUR GARRULOUS SCOT He’ll give you an earful,
If you want it or not.
C - COWICHAN AND CEDARHILL TOO, One was a long way,
The other a bit of a zoo
D - THE DAVIDS, Howard and Broad Good looking fellows,
but neither up for the handsome award.
E - EVANS A FAIRLY AMIABLE BLOKE When he says he’s a
Golfer everyone knows it’s only a joke.
F - FRIENDS WHO JOIN US TO PLAY There are many from
Brentwood and others from farther away.
G - GURNEY - SMART BUT NOT PRETTY
He was the Chair of the Golfing Committee
H - HP - CURIOUS BROWN SAUCE - ALSO HIGHLAND PACIFIC
We enjoyed playing that course
II - ISADORE -A FAIRLY RECENT NEW MEMBER
He’s said to play well, so a name to remember
J - JACK ASKHAM - ALWAYS EAGER TO PLAY
But hit the ball Jack, we don’t have all day
K - KEITH MURRAY OR PETER DOUBLE BARREL
He’s always well groomed , like he’s ready to travel
L - LADIES WHOSE PRESENCE TONIGHT
Turns a dull evening into one of delight
M - McLEOD ON EVERY TEE HE STANDS STRAIGHT AND TALL
It’s 75 inches from his crown to the ball
N - NINETEEN OUR FAVOURITE HOLE
To get there the soonest is everyone’s goal
O - OLYMPIC - VIEW AS THEY SAY
A beautiful course but a tough one to play
P - PHILIPS USES WORDS WITH GREAT CARE
If he uses too many, we’ll all get a scare
Q - QUEER DESCRIBES MANY A SHOT
But none of our players - they’re definitely not
R - ROSEQUIST - WILL ANWSER TO ANDY
Was once a great shaver, but he’s no longer too handy
S - STAN - TAKES MORE SHOTS THAN MOST
But there’s lots on my camera he’ll truthfully boast
T - TOM SAW THE OPEN AT THE ROYAL TROON
Tried out his Scots accent and was told to sit doon
U - US - WE’VE HAD A GOOD SEASON
Some fairly good golf, but friendship’s the real reason
V - VIC - SWAN NOT A GOOSE One look at his stance
and you’d swear his innards are loose
W - WOODLAND - PONYTAIL PAUL
Some say he likes spiders, he’s got one on each ball
X - EXPLETIVE - ONLY OCCASSIONALLY HEARD
Most of our players don’t know a bad word
Y - YOUTH - WE’VE ALL KISSED IT GOODBYE
But looking around you all look quite spry
Z - ZIELINSKE - A TRULY FINE CHAP
Can’t think of one better to close off this crap
Probus
All Meetings now start at 10am
Tour
Victoria
Distillery
No Meeting in December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH NOON DECEMBER 8 CHURCH & STATE WINES
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