Probus Perspectives: May 2018
In the marvellous month of May when all the buds were bursting, then in my heart did love arise. In the marvellous month of May when all the birds were singing, then did I reveal to my yearning and longing.
Heinrich Heine, Poet 1797-1856
Respice, Adspice, Prospice: Look to the past, present, and future.
It is a busy time for Probus and I hope that members are enjoying all that Probus has to offer including the events, the activities, fun and fellowship. There is a growing demand for another Probus Club in Kamloops. Sean McKenna, past president of Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club (KGPC) and Inga Thompson, past president of the Thompson Rivers Probus Club are looking to the future and organizing the formation of this new group. At our MAY meeting (May 31st) there may be a few extra folks who are joining us to see what it might be like to be in a Probus club.
While we grow and change, our place and the world around us changes. Our interests change, our needs change, our ability to engage in activities or commit to leadership changes. One change that will have significant impact on us as a club is the renovations occurring at the Brock Activity Centre operated by the Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information (CSI). CSI will no longer operate the large venue that we have been fortunate to occupy for the past season. May 31st will be the last time KGPC meet in the usual room. The CSI is having to collapse their schedule for two rooms into one room and in doing so the KGPC usual last Thursday time will no longer be available. The CSI is setting aside Tuesdays for community groups to book the venue. KGPC has been offered the first Tuesday of the month. Thus KGPC needs to consider accepting the offer to stay in Brock or source another venue that can accommodate our needs within our budget at the same day/week of the month. A notice of motion from KGPC management will come forward at the May general meeting recommending a necessary change in meeting time and/or place. The KGPC management will explore additional options in terms of space, budget, media, and kitchen and finalize the notice of motion.
2018 Calendar
The upside of changing the KGPC meeting time to earlier in the month is management and members can get activities rolling earlier in the fall and wind up the general meetings earlier in June (2019). The challenge will be holding the AGM in early October....... this year management would need to wrap up registration at the end of September (which is when membership fees are due) and hold the AGM Oct 2nd (first Tuesday). Membership registration renewal important in in preparing a budget for 2018/2019. Some membership attrition can be anticipated every fall and new members are added throughout the fall as space is available. Not all is predictable but a close guesstimate in budget is doable in time for AGM. A change of KGPC general meeting dates earlier in the month offers the 2018-2019 management group an earlier start in the fall (Nov 6th/Tuesday rather than Nov 29th/Thursday and as such the club activities can begin earlier. An earlier start also may provide more mentorship time from those outgoing management members.....some of whom are know to make a winter getaway starting in November (AKA Snowbirds). An earlier management rollover allows for the new team to get going well before the Christmas/NewYears break.
Or/and KGPC members could consider a Notice of Motion to remove Bylaw No. 5 - General Meetings Item 2 General meetings of the Club shall be held on the last Thursday of each month, with the exception of December, July, and August, at 10:00 am, at Brock Seniors Center, Kamloops and allow the management to determine place and time, in consultation with membership, as changes may arise from time to time.
GENERAL MEETING IN JUNE: Additionally, as it is not feasible to meet the immediate Tuesday June 5th, five days after our May 31st meeting we will hold our last general meeting in June 28th at the Kamloops Yacht Club.
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Magnetic Volunteers It is looking good in terms of recruiting new management members for fall 2018, thank you to those individuals who have volunteered for two year terms as club Activiy Coordinator Hospitality Coordinator, Secretary, Speaker Coordinator, and Registrar. KGPC management is still recruiting for a treasurer (2018-2020) and VP (VP 2018-2019, Pres 2019-2020, Past President 2020-2021)...so if interested please talk to a member of the management team. Slate of candidates to be presented in September. Being on the management team is quite an enjoyable way to invest one's time.
The Month of May
Some say MAY was named for the Greek Goddess Maia, daughter of Atlas and mother of Hermes. Others claim MAY comes from the latin word maiores or “elders” and June comes from the latin juniores or “young people”. In the late Russian Empire Mayovka was a picnic in the country or a park in early May. Eta Aquariids is one meteor shower that appears in MAY and is associated with Halley’s comet.
MAY is Visual Health Month, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, Hypertension Awareness Month, and Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
MAY 31st is the 151st day of the year and our next Grasslands Probus general meeting.
MAY 31st in Canada’s History (taken from http://canadachannel.ca/todayincanadianhistory/index.php/May_31)
1577 - Martin Frobisher sets sail from England with 3 ships and 120 men on a 2nd expedition to look for the Northwest Passage.
1868 - Thomas Spence declares the Republic of Manitoba and self as President
1902 - Peace Treaty of Vereeniging ends 2nd Anglo-Boer War where 7368 Canadians served and cost Canada $3 million.
1915 - Kettle Valley Railway between Penticton and Spences Bridge opened.
1946 - Cooperative Committee on Japanese Canadians founded with mandate to persuade government to abolish position on deportation and allow Japanese Canadians to again buy property.
1954 – First prairie television station began airing CBC broadcasts from Winnipeg.
1962 - QE II gives Confederation gift of twelve white swans to Ottawa.
1968 - Montréal Heart Institute performs Canada's first heart transplant on Albert Murphy.
1969 Give Peace A Chance recorded by Lennon and Ono in a suite at the Montreal QE Hotel.
1985 - Tornadoes hit central Ontario killing 12 and injuring 100’s.
1987 - Oilers beat the Flyers 3-1, winning the Stanley Cup.
1997 – Ribbon cutting ceremony opening the billion-dollar, 13 km long Confederation Bridge between PEI and New Brunswick
May 31st is:
MAY BIRTHDAY
People born in MAY are said to be self motivated, surrounded by affection, big dreamers grounded in reality, stubborn and sometimes annoyed by the small things, very diligent, appreciate literature and arts, and would rather be travelling. (taken from https://www.justwebworld.com/amazing-facts-people-born-may/) MAY stone is an emerald and the flower is a lily of the valley. The lily of the valley flower has the meaning of chastity, purity, sweetness, and humility. It is said to bring luck in love. (taken from http://www.list-of-birthstones.com/birth%20flowers/Lily%20of%20the%20Valley.html) The emerald gemstone is associated with the goddess of Venus and thought to preserve love, be a symbol of hope, and the stone of prophecy. The wearer of an emerald has reason and wisdom. (taken from https://crystal-cure.com/emerald.html) MAY birthday bird is a Nightingale.
INVITATION: From Thompson Rivers Probus Club (Club #224)
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Thursday, June 21—Bus Trip to Lake Country with Thompson Rivers Probus Club. Join the Thompson Rivers club for a trip to Lake Country. First go to Kangaroo Creek farm in Winfield and spend the morning with the Roos (and other exotic wildlife) & have a picnic lunch (bring your own). After lunch, drive to Lake Country above Winfield & visit 2 wineries, Arrowleaf and 50th Parallel. At each venue, there will be wine-tasting with 5 wines. As some people may not drink wine, the cost ($5 for each tasting) is not included; you will pay on site, but you must indicate upon sign-up if you are doing the wine tasting. (Note: due to the nature of the tour at Arrowleaf, there is no reimbursement of the $5 even if you purchase wine, however at 50th Parallel, they will waive the charge if you buy wine). Meet at 8am on our air-conditioned bus & return to town approximately 5:30, however, avoid making plans immediately upon return in case of a delay in arrival time.
There is room for 48 on the bus. The Thompson Rivers Probus Club are offering 10 spots to members of the Grasslands Probus club. (If more than 10 are interested, extra people are welcome to waitlist; in case of cancellations, you will be contacted.) Cost: $35 (wine tasting is $5 extra, at both venues—please indicate if you wish to do wine tasting). You must pay when you sign up at the meeting (May 31st) Refunds: There will be no refunds unless we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THOMPSON RIVERS PROBUS CLUB WILL BE AT THE KPGC MAY MEETING TO TALK ABOUT THE TRIP, SIGN PEOPLE UP & TAKE PAYMENT.
INVITATION: Tunkwa Lake Campout & Day Trip Hosted by Thompson Rivers Probus Club 2018.
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Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club is invited to join the fun. Look for an online registration form to come out in June.
This 4th annual campout is planned for Tuesday September 4th. The day trip is planned for Wednesday September 5th. Camping fee before Labor Day is $18.00 cash. After Labor Day the senior’s rate is $9.00. Day trip no fee. Last year there were 10 couples camping 7 from the Thompson Rivers and 3 couples from the Grasslands Club. There were about 20 people for the day trip on the Wednesday. Coffee and goodies were supplied for Wednesday morning at 9:30. The day visitors brought lunch and spent part of the afternoon. There will be couple of BBQ’s available along with paper plates, cutlery, napkins and condiments. Everyone is welcome to stay and have dinner (bring your own) with us.
After coffee some of following activities may be participated in a walk, geocaching, kayaking, etc. After lunch there will be games available for anyone interested. Bocco, Bolo and a bean bag game.
As full of spirit as the month of May, and as gorgeous
as the sun in Midsummer.
Shakespeare