Meeting Review June 2023
Membership:
New Members: Peter Gibson, Brian Moher-Jones and Jim Stewart.
We now have 225 Active members.
Steve outlined past America’s Cups from 2021 up to next year 2024. He described how as the ‘oldest Sports Trophy” in the world it pits the Defending champion against the Winner of the Challengers. Steve went on to share pictures that showed the change from the traditional Yachts to the Catamarans of recent times. A major change in the Race has been the development of dual “foils” whereby the boats can “fly” as the term goes.
With further pictures of actual races we saw the challenges that Racers face and how penalties are administrated.
Hiking Group
Rob Johnston spoke about the new Hiking Group. First hike is July 13 led by Dick Edwards. Subsequent hikes on August 10 and September 15. See the Website for information.
Kultural Attaché:
Walter Barclay told many funny jokes that can be found on the Website under the Kultural Attache title. You will need to Login to view this area.
Profiler:
Paul Regan described his youth, education and careers. He began in Business and was driven by innovation which led to jobs with Canada Trust, Hewlett Packard and Bell Canada. At 52 he went back to school to become an Eastern Medicine Practitioner. Retirement brought him to Collingwood where he enjoys golfing at Mad River.
Outings
Bruce West described some New Outings, a Base Borden Tour and a Meditech Tour. Flyers were on the table and sign -up at the back. Information is also on the Website.
At the break Bruce was able to get a large number for each tour. Wow!
Breakfast Group
Marv Cohen outlined the next Breakfast Group Meeting on June 22. It is almost full. There is a meeting each month. See the schedule on the Website.
Golf Tournament
David Thomson updated the Golf Tournament at Duntrron on June 27. Some spots still available.
David also introduced an initiative to recruit new members. At each meeting the name of members who bring guests will be put in a draw to win a $50 gift certificate.
50/50 Winners
Bruce Godwin, Dan Edwards, and John Lane
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