What a beautiful beginning to fall, weather-wise. You can almost smell the pumpkin spice in the air as you pass by any local coffee shop. All the little goblins are scrambling to find that perfect costume for Halloween, while all the grandparents are estimating how many treats might be needed – with a few left-overs of course!
If you haven’t already received our NWB PROBUS Member Survey in your e-mail, you will shortly. We also plan to have a few printed copies available at our meeting on Oct. 4th for those who prefer to respond by pen rather than by a mouse or key-pad. It’s very important to share your views about our local Club and make any suggestions that can help to improve it. We sincerely want our programs and events to deliver the experiences you expect. So, take the time to let us know what you expect from your club.
A special “Thanks” to Gail Sherson, Kim Rasmussen and Don Dempson for all of their efforts in putting the final format together and administering the survey. In addition, Anne Marie Hughes and Sue Kelly offered a lot of input in the overall design of the survey. A good job, well done!
It doesn’t take a genius to know that “elections are in the air” once again. Our provincial election is scheduled for Oct. 19th – so don’t forget to exercise your franchise. At the federal level, everyone waits with bated breath to see if we are to head to the polls in the near future. And no one could possibly miss the spectacle occurring south of the border. Many people characterize election season as “crazy season” – absolutely no idea at all why that description might fit.
The key point that we all need to remember and appreciate is that our democracy is a treasure to be handled carefully. Many others don’t share these same privileges – so let’s not ever take them for granted.
Make your voice be heard – and make your views be known – through your votes and through your survey responses. It’s important and it can make a difference.
“It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can.”
Sydney Smith
Jim McKinlay,
President