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Apple Core August 2015 Page 1 of 14
August 2015
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
From Bad to Verse
The new millenium's only 5 When Applewood Probus comes alive. Who knew that 10 years on we'd rally All the troops at Credit Valley
0To celebrate a decade's worth Of speeches, outings, wine and mirth.
So what's arrived since our first meeting, What's here to stay or merely fleeting?
Now there's Twitter, Uber, iPhones, Rearview cameras, Fitbit, drones.
Justin Bieber, Downton, twerking, Behind each tree a Snowden lurking.
What’s missing now that we once knew? Let me see, there’s quite a few.
THE APPLE CORE THE PROBUS CLUB OF APPLEWOOD
Volume 9, Issue 10
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Aircraft legroom, long-gun stax, Lehman Brothers, Pontiacs.
There’s one thing sure through thick and thin, The Leafs will take it on the chin.
But wait, here’s Babcock, Lamoriello To tease once more that naïve fellow To thinking this will be the year To turn those groans into a cheer. No matter, let’s all take a sip To our 10 years of fellowship. See you Aug 13 at Credit Valley. Don Hendry
COME ONE COME ALL TO THE OKTOBERFEST!!
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SPEAKER’S CORNER August 13, 2015 – 10th Anniversary Luncheon – Credit Valley Golf Club – No Speaker September 10, 2015 – Bruce McCuaig, President & CEO, Metrolinx. Metrolinx is the Ontario Government agency charged with coordinating transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region. Bob Weese
July’s Speaker was Nick Exarhos
Life in the Slow Lane The speaker at our July meeting was Nick Exarhos, an economist with CIBC. Nick gave us an overview of the current state and future prospects for the Canadian, U.S., and global economies. His talk was entitled “Life in the Slow Lane,” which pretty well sums up his message. Inflation and interest rates are likely to remain low for the foreseeable future, and the 3–4% growth rates that we have experienced are likely to become 1--2% rates in the years ahead. With slower-growing and aging populations in many countries, consumption patterns will decline, and with dramatically slower economic growth in China, the demand for commodities will be curtailed. Productivity gains from IT investments have largely been realized. The Eurozone will be the primary beneficiary of lower oil prices and exchange rate depreciation. In Canada, near-term prospects differ markedly between the energy economies of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and
Newfoundland, on the one hand, and the manufacturing heartland. The good news for Canada is that the U.S. economy is on a tear, with some 200,000 jobs added a month, largely because of an uptick in household formation, housing, and consumer spending. With the healthy U.S. economy and a Canadian dollar at around 80 cents U.S., manufacturing prospects look good for Ontario and Quebec.
Robert Weese
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New Inductee Roy Allen
Roy was born in the east end of Toronto and went to Malvern Collegiate. After high school, he went to the University of Toronto, earning a B.A. and then went to graduate school for one year to study philosophy.
After travelling for a few months, Roy decided to go to the College of Education where he earned his teacher qualifications. Roy met his wife, Elizabeth, who was also a teacher, through a friend who was teaching in Stony Creek. Having similar interests and experiences Roy and his wife married in 1958. They spent their honeymoon in Wales where Roy taught in an exchange program. On their return to Canada, Roy got a job teaching at Port Credit high school and his wife got a job teaching in Oakville, After teaching at Port Credit for 17 years, Roy moved to Cawthra Park High School where he spent the next 14 years as the school librarian until he retired. Over the years, Roy has enjoyed skiing, squash and tennis but now his main interest is in birding. Roy was introduced to our club by his sponsor, Terry Chaffe. Brian Howitt
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Marcus Miller’s Bio
Marcus grew up on a farm in south western Ontario. After graduating from Western, his first job was at Stelco in Hamilton in an IT role. Shortly after, they merged their IT department with Eaton’s IT department and opened a data centre in Mississauga called Canada Systems Group. Over the next 10 years Marcus migrated his role from tech. to selling. When one of his staff quit and joined an IT personnel agency, Marcus soon discovered a clear way to double his income and so joined the company a month later. This was a US based agency, called Source Services, specializing in IT placements and staffing. During the next 10 years, Marcus was responsible for operations in 8 US cities and Toronto.
In 1989 he left the company and started his own business in Toronto. Marcus and his wife, Donna, started out by placing Bilingual administrative staff, since they couldn’t place IT staff, because of a non-compete agreement with his old company. Once the non-compete expired, Marcus moved back into IT. After their eldest son joined the business, they changed the name of the company to LeapJob, and focussed exclusively on recruiting for professional sales and marketing roles. They overhauled the business and used social media to replace phone solicitations. This was a big success and they were able to sell the business 2 years ago. Marcus and his wife Donna, have 2 adult sons. One is married and the other is tying the knot next spring. They have lived in Port Credit for 38 years. Marcus is an avid photographer and competes in photography competitions. He also belongs to a local boxing club and is a keen downhill skier In Probus, Marcus belongs to the book club and the wine tasting group. For 2015/2016 he has taken over our Probus website and is helping with the Oktoberfest trip. Brian Howitt
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Bring your partner/spouse and join the fun!!
Oktoberfest Outing
Tues. Oct. 13, 2015 Bus leaves at 10:00 a.m., returns 4:00 p.m.
Destination: Concordia Club, Kitchener
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That’s right, Applewood Probus will be “klink, klink, klinking” it's beer steins at the largest Bavarian celebration outside Germany. Fabulous authentic German buffet, music, live entertainment, souvenir mug, dancing and gemütlichkeit. Lunch is included and the first beer is on the house! Non-beer beverages are available.
Cost is $80pp. Cost includes: return bus trip from Mississauga to Kitchener/Waterloo, food, entertainment, the first beer, and a souvenir mug.
We need to book our space early so tell us NOW if you would like to attend. Simply go to the web site and reply to this e-vite to say YES to Oktoberfest and pay your money at the Sept. meeting. David Litner [email protected]
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Club Activities
The Walkers
July 2/15. There were 11 walkers on the Chinguacousy Trail from the park up to Bovaird. It was a beautiful, sunny, 18C morning for our 6 km walk. Most stayed for a picnic lunch. Alf Chink
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On July 16, there were 11 walkers today on a bright & sunny day with the temperature hovering around 20
degree Celsius. It wasn't too hot & it wasn't too cool. It was just right for a wonderful walk. We walked approximately just over 6 km & every one of them walked the whole distance. The only sad part about this walk was that everyone missed you. Our leaders at the front of the line were Glenna & Chris & everyone walked at a good pace to keep up to them. We finished the walk around 11.30 am & all stayed for lunch of which there were many stories told & lots of laughter. Bill Armour
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Supper Group G For our Group's July dinner, a new venue was selected. It was the newly renovated "Cork Screw" restaurant in the Ontario Racquet Club on Southdown Road. The evening started with cocktails on the outdoor patio. We then moved into our private Dining Room for the main meal. The table was square which allowed an easy flow of conversation with all members around the table. The selection of food was available from either the regular Evening Menu or the BBQ Menu, and along with the wine were both varied and reasonably priced. Our dinner group included Elsa, her sister Betty and John Bedell, Mary and Doug Cleland, Joyce Reissner, Donna McCullagh and Clancy, and the hosts, Linda and Gerry Descoteaux. The group agreed that our evening out set a new record since the stimulating conversation went beyond the 10:30 mark. Gerry Descoteaux Supper Group H On Thursday afternoon, July 23rd Group "H" headed north to Millcroft Inn in Alton, for lunch instead of going out for supper. The luncheon was organized by Keith and Mary Foster and Peter and Lorna Jones. Unfortunately Peter and Lorna could not attend. However, we had a very happy group; Keith and Mary Foster; Marilyn and Al MacLean; Len and Sally Carter; Liz and Fred Durdan; Jane and Stu MacGillivary; Helen and Ian McCreadie and Dianne Stevens. A fixed price meal was negotiated. A choice of soup or salad; salmon, chicken or pork and fresh fruit, fudge cake or ice cream. The weather was beautiful and we had the most delicious lunch in gorgeous surroundings.
After the meal there was an opportunity to visit the Arts and Craft building displaying jewelry, paintings, carving and many other forms of art.
Ian McCreadie
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WINE GROUP 4 The Group #4 summer couples 2015 ratings of wines exceeded in all categories last year's favourites. But as common with the guys rating reds, there are those that like a sweeter wine and those preferring drying and fuller body. (I e. merlot vs cabernet sauvignon). •Sparkling: preference by ‘body’ versus ‘sweet’
· The Carpene Malvolti Prosecco Superior Brut (00727438 $17) was liked by those generally choosing more taste and body.
· The Cremant de Loire, Chateau de Montgueret, was liked by those generally choosing a little sweeter, smooth and more of a ‘French’ taste.
•Riesling: preference varied by ‘crisp’ versus ‘sweeter’
· Norman Hardy Riesling (001319384 $21) from Niagara was liked by those generally choosing a dry, crisp and ‘clean’ taste –
· The 2012 Urzinger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett (00207274 $25) was liked by those generally
choosing a little sweeter, smooth and ‘fine’ taste.
•Rose: preferences varied by ‘lighter’ versus ‘preferred by red wine drinkers’
· The Carte Noire de Provence (00319384 $18) was liked by about one third who commented ‘lighter in taste but tart’. This group I noted also liked white wines generally.
· The George Duboef 2014 Beaujolais Rose (00409755 -$18). was liked by those who appreciated a ‘French’ Beaujolais taste and generally liked red wines
Red: a clear winner was Seven Deadly Zins 2012 from Lodi California
Luckily I captured the group just before Bob yelled “Everyone into the pool!” Sorry. The arpés pool photos are not publishable. Robert Kidd and Brian Hull
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Member’s Welfare
If any member wants to contact Roger Gilstrom, his address is Queensway Retirement Village, 100 Williams Drive, Brampton. Facility His telephone # is 905-799-7283. John Bedell
50/50 DRAW Congratulations to John Bray for winning the jackpot prize of $55.85!
Special Thanks to our photographers Claude Barras/Paul Moore
For the most up-to-date news, click on http://www.applewoodprobusclub.ca.
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, 2014-2015
CONVENORS
Financial Overseers, 2013-14 – David Irwin and Garry Jenkins
President Don Hendry [email protected] 905-822-3868
Vice President John Mark [email protected] 905-855-1104
Past President Doug Johnston [email protected] 905-823-3229
Secretary Joe Reid [email protected] 905-278-1818
Treasurer Ron Kawchuk [email protected] 905-916-6417
Membership Co-ordinator
Brian Howitt [email protected] 416-622-5080
Activities Co-ordinator William Goedvolk [email protected] 905-848-3538
Events Co-ordinator
Ass’t Events Co-ordinator
Kent Newell [email protected] 905-279-0094
Speakers Co-ordinator Bob Weese [email protected] 416-762-8038
Newsletter Co-ordinator Gil Clay [email protected] 905-624-6317
Billiards Ron Linklater [email protected] 905-279-9118
Book Club Brian Harvey [email protected] 905-278-6546
Bridge, Mixed Len Carter [email protected] 905-820-6168
Cycling Joe Reid [email protected] 905-278-1818
Emergency Preparedness
Jan Kooy [email protected] 416-239-7010
Golf Hugh Clelland [email protected] 905-625-7538
Investments Bruce Calder [email protected] 905-823-5068
Low Stakes Poker Cy Garland [email protected] 905-277-1706
Member’s Welfare John Bedell [email protected] 905-270-8671
Pub Lunches Bernard Rapier [email protected] 905-279-5602
Supper Clubs Rod McLeod [email protected] 905-278-2717
Walking Alf Chink [email protected] 905-279-0065
Wine Tasting Bob Buckner [email protected] 905-274-5231
Nominations Committee Doug Johnston [email protected] 905-823-3229
Beer Tasting Gary Jenkins [email protected] 905-820-2827
Web Master Tony Hart [email protected] 905-820-9257
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CALENDAR
Week Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
1 Low Stakes Poker
Wine Tasting Group #1 Golf
Book Club AM
Walking Group
Mgmt. Comm. Billiards
2 Golf Supper Club “K”
PROBUS Mtg. PCYC Supper Club “I”
3 Golf Supper Club “D” & “E” Pub Lunch 11:30 am Faelte Pub
Walking Group
Billiards
4 Supper Clubs “B” & “C” Golf
Wine Tasting Gr.3 Supper Club “F”
Cut-off for Apple Core submissions Supper Clubs “G”, “H”, “J”
Investment Group
5 Billiards
NOTES: - PROBUS mixed bridge meets at irregular times during the month as determined by the
participants. - All dates subject to change as arranged by the individual group. - For more details contact the Activity Convenor
Upcoming Events and Activities Oct 14 – Oktoberfest
Regular Monthly Activities
Please note that the deadline for articles/information to be included in the next Apple Core is the fourth Thursday
The email address for submissions is: [email protected].