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General Meeting ~ February 4th 2010 |
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The Royal City Men's Club met at Trinity United Church Gymnasium on the above date. There were 47 members and no guests present.
President Tom Beale rang the ceremonial bell at 9:55 a.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. He advised that the Club is actively seeking new members and encouraged members to invite any retired men they knew in this area to come to a meeting. Tom also explained that the Nominations Committee, chaired by John Pawley, is looking for members to join the Board of Directors. He asked anyone interested to speak to John, himself or any Board member. Soren Sondergaard presented an entertaining St. Peter joke. Len Johnstone advised that 27 people were signed up for the Sweetheart Dinner at Delainey's and asked anyone else interested to see him after the meeting. He also advised that a sign-up sheet would be circulated at the next meeting for a tour of Mohawk Raceway on July 22nd and for a Night-at-the-Races on July 29th. The tour would be in place of the regular meeting on July 22nd. John Bull advised that enough members had signed up for the Stratford Theatre outing in October to go ahead, but not enough to rent a big bus. The Committee is exploring a small bus option, but if it is too expensive will revert to car pooling. The theatre requires a deposit on tickets in two weeks, so if anyone else is interested in participating, please see the treasurer, Ralph Shaw with your $25 deposit. John also informed members that the Anniversary Luncheon meeting on April 15 would start at 11:00 a.m., one hour later than usual, to facilitate a timely transition from meeting to lunch. The price for lunch will be $20 per person. Tom Beale asked members to let him or a Board member know if they knew of anyone who might be interested in providing entertainment at the RCMC Christmas Luncheon. He also asked that if anyone knows of a member who is ill, please write it in the book provided. Rob Scouller introduced speaker, Ernie Whalley, Past Commander of the Guelph Power & Sail Squadron. He noted that Ernie was standing in for Ken Budd who was ill. Ernie indicated that boating employs 80,000 people and generates $12 billion to the Canadian economy. The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS) was formed in the 1930s and now has 177 squadrons in 18 districts. The Guelph squadron received its charter in 1962 and has about 180 active members. The purpose of the CPS is to promote safe boating through education. The Guelph squadron provides the basic courses needed to get the Pleasure Craft Operator Card, which is required to operate a power driven boat. In addition, they offer many optional courses on such topics as maintenance, maritime radio, navigating with GPS, charting, radar, weather, seamanship and celestial navigation. For details on the Guelph squadron and its services, see their website at www.guelph-power-sail.ca Ernie ended his presentation with a few slides from interesting trips taken by their members and fun times at Squadron rendezvous. He was particularly enthusiastic about boating in the beautiful Bay of Quinte area. In response to questions, he indicated that membership in the CPS costs $40 per year, the basic boat pro course costs $80, and the 4 evening boating course (required for full membership) costs $300. He also advised that the CPS teaches theory courses. Practical on-water courses are available through the Canadian Yachting Association. Following the active question and answer period, Rob Scouller thanked Ernie and presented him with a small gift of appreciation from the RCMC. Tom Beale advised that the next meeting will be on February 18 and adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
Gordon Framst
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