Our May 3rd Speaker was our very own Marcel Lalonde, talking to us about how to avoid scams either through our phones or email, which has now gone far beyond scam artists knocking on our door. A man on a mission: a tale of woe, then redemption – by Terry Kelly Once upon a time…
Our Guest Speaker on April 5, 2024 was Michael Whitcomb. Michael is the Off Campus Housing Director for Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo (VIU). Michael showed us where students from around the world typically come from. There are three primary sources of students including Canada and the remaining students typically come from 10 to 12…
Our Guest Speaker on March 1, 2024 was Richard Herlinveaux who is shown to the left. Scroll down to see some photos from the March 1 meeting. Richard is a second-generation sheep breeder and farmer from North Saanich with a vast knowledge of sheep farming around the world. His knowledge covers fibre (wool) production and…
The Speakers for our General meeting on Feb 2, 2024 were Rosemary Bonderud, President and Sharon Tomczwk, Executive Director of Forward House in Parksville. See below for a slideshow of photos taken at the meeting. Forward House was created to respond to the needs for those people needing assistance with overcoming mental health or addiction…
Our guest speaker at our General meeting on January 5 was Karla Louwers. Karla is a Public Affairs Coordinator for BC Hydro in the Vancouver Island – Sunshine Coast Region. She joined BC Hydro in 2002. For a selection of photos and content from Karla’s presentation, see the slideshow below. Highlights of her presentation included…
The December 1, 2023 meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Thirty-two members attended, which represented a quorum. Sue Kelly explained the purpose of the AGM, presented the agenda, and introduced the incoming 2024 president, Jim McKinlay. Sue asked Sonya Bardati to present the Treasurer’s Report. 2023 figures are…