~ September 2007 Edition 
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~ September 2007 Edition |
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THE PROBUS CLUB OF PERTH P. O. Box 2164, Perth, Ontario K7H 3M9 www.probusperth.ca Meets first Wednesday of each month, September to June. Management Team2007/2008 President Past President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Program Glen Pettinger 613-264-9747 Special Events Membership Historian Newsletter Webmaster |
Annual General MeetingSeptember 5, 2007
A Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ending July 31, 2007 (click here to view) was distributed at the meeting. Our Auditor for 2006-7, John Gibb-Carsley answered questions and assured us that our finances were in good shape. In accodance with our bright financial situation, a motion was approved lowering our annual dues to $15 per member for this year. This amount will be reviewed annually to ensure that we remain, as closely as possible, a break-even organization. Dues are therefore now payable at the next meeting or by mail to the Probus address found at the top left-hand column - cheques only, please. Please note that if dues are not paid by November meeting, members will be deemed to have resigned and their places will be filled from the waiting list. (Membership in Probus is a highly sought after commodity, you know!)
In September - Brenda Hurrle spoke on the United Way in Lanark County Brenda Hurrle, Executive Director of the Lanark County United Way, visited Probus to describe the may services her agency helps fund in Lanark County and the town of Smiths Falls. Brenda was assisted in her lively presentation by Sarah Cornell who prepared the accompanying slides. In 1987, the fledgling Lanark County UWay helped five member agencies, raising just under $100,000. This year it hopes to raise $367,000 to fund the work of 16 member agencies and four of its own communtity projects. Its campaign runs from September 21 to November 30. Donors who contribute through payroll (or pension) deductions in organizations outside Lanark county can direct their donation to their local United Way, a The local United Way polls governments, agencies and past clients to identify community issues and needs, distributing funds in accordance with these findings and in response to applications by local service organizations. By 2006 the local population served had grown to 63,785 and the United Way network provided service to over 10% of these residents. A list of groups and programs which benefited from last year's campaign is available on the agency's website at http://www.lanarkunitedway.com. In the picture, Brenda Hurrle accepts thanks from Bob Black for her information on the Lanark United Way and its work in our community. |
Special Events November: We would like to plan a museum visit or other outing to Ottawa. Do you have an interesting Ottawa destination you've wanted to visit? It may be possible to combine two stops in one bus trip if some intriguing destinations can be suggested. Where would you like to go? June 3-6, 2008: Our spring/summer mini-vacation this year could be to Estrimont Suites in Orford, Quebec. This is a 4 day, 3 night trip which includes historical touring, St. Benoit Abbey, wine-tasting, honey factory tour, etc. The cost is $479/person which includes all taxes and service charges. Several other Probus clubs recommend this outing, so tell Denise as soon as possible that you will be on the bus! |
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