Our March speaker will be George Hanson, the President of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance and managing partner of Clayton Consulting. George is well known for achievements in community, organizational and economic development and has a reputation for getting things done and making a difference. His experience includes consulting for corporations, community organizations, and district/municipal/provincial/federal…
Our February 5th speaker was Barbara Murray of Bears Matter Consulting, speaking about Charlie Russell and Kamchatka Bears. Barb lives in Fairwinds and shared her bear conservation efforts from over the years with us. From her first encounters with Black bears in Vancouver North and Whistler to adventures in Kamchatka Region, Russia, we had our…
Did you know that in 1945, knowledge doubled every ten years? And now it doubles every 12 months? How about that recent studies demonstrate that traditional methods of learning – lectures, reading, studying – provide abysmal knowledge retention? Retention rates of 5% from lectures? 10% from reading?…
Well, I know that you all have been itching to find out who won the men’s COVID-19 hair contest put together, with thanks, by Don Dempson. Now some of you may accuse me of nepotism, but I assure you that is fake news. Terry Kelly won the hair contest fair and square. In case you’re…
This from our Social Chairperson, Joanie Miller: Just when we thought we might be able to get Out and About a bit more, new restrictions have been announced that have us limited until at least January 8th. Let’s hope, by that time, we will see a downward curve on the COVID graphs and we can once…
November 6, 2020 Probus Speaker: Ronnie Pitcher, Expedia Cruises. When will we cruise again? Many members enjoy cruising (ocean and river) and we are not able to plan ahead while in Covid. We all receive cruise information in the mail and emails but planning for a cruise in late 2021 seems a long time away.…
Ian Tostenson speaks on ZOOM about COVID-19 and the restaurant business – October 2, 2020 Did you know that before the pandemic, restaurants and food services in BC was a $15 billion dollar industry that employed approximately 190,000 employees? That it was the third largest employer in the province? 45% of the employees were 18-24…
The TED Talks Special Interest Group (SIG), has been very active, researching and discussing a number of topics in recent months. The discussion are summarized below, along with references in case you would like to dig deeper. New SIG members are always welcome! For information, please contact Margaret Stevens at 250-821-9678 or at mstevens847@gmail.com. For…
Update on Northwest Bay Probus General Meetings: It is apparent from the Provincial health rules that meeting in groups larger than 50 people will likely not be permitted for many months. In light of this, our NWB Probus Management Committee has decided to try meeting via zoom, starting on 2 October 2020. The focus of…
Many of us enjoyed the wonderful Probus trip to Powell River this time last year, for PRISMA’s highly popular Sail to the Symphony event. For a look back at last year’s Out & About report and photos, click here. With Sail to the Symphony cancelled this year, PRISMA (Pacific Region International Summer Music Association) has created…
On the morning of June 1, 2018 we dipped our tires into the Pacific Ocean waters in Nanaimo B.C. and headed off on a three month biking adventure across Canada. Five of us embarked on this cross-Canada tour, four cyclists and one driver. All our possessions, spare tubes, tires, repair equipment, food and a spare…
