ProbusPerth




Speakers' Corner

    The heart and soul of every ProbusPerth monthly meeting is normally the presentation by the key note speaker. It is the key ingredient that keeps members active and engaged. Over the years, the Club has been exceptionately fortunate to have so many interesting presentations. A full listing of the speakers will be be posted here shortly.

    Many of the best speakers have been suggested by our members. If you know of a speaker who you think other members would love to hear, or a subject of broad interest, please get in touch with the Program Director, Ian Doig by clicking here.

Future Speakers

    • September - David Batchelor on the Guatemalan Eye Clinic ~ a post project report.
    • October - Ottawa University Professor Walter Baker on his walking tour from Lands End in Cornwall to John o’Groats in North Eastern Scotland.
      Check out the countryside ~ click here.

Speakers In the Recent Past

    • June 2, 2010 - Jim Gilpin on his experiences in World War II.
    • May 5, 2010 - the Heritage Fair Re-enactment of the War of 1812
    • April 7, 2010- Bob Pearson of Exploritas, or Elderhostel, talked about their travel programs.
    • March 3, 2010 - Jorgan Hoeven, Director of Corporate & Environmental Services and Eric Cosens, Director of Planning for the Town of Perth, discussed the Wilson Street Redevelopment and other infrastructure programs.
    • February 3, 2010 – Larry Cotton, the author of "Whiskey and Wickedness" on the early whiskey industry in Perth.
    • January 6, 2010 ~ Carl Whitehouse spoke on living conditions for indigenous Mayans of Guatemala and the mobile eye clinic project.
    • December2, 2009 ~ Elaine Turner with a presentation on Perth and District Community Foundation, which has provided more than $100,000 in grants for worthwhile projects in our area in recent years.
    • November 4, 2009 ~ General Clive Addy ~ Today's Soldier
    • October 7, 2009 ~ Dennis Dwyer who presented on “Will There be a Church for Our Great Grandchildren?”.
    • September 2, 2009 ~ Doug Burt with a presentation on Dignity House of Perth, a palliative care facility.

    Complete List of Speakers 1996 to 2009

      For a complete list of Speakers and their topics from the inception of the club to 2008, please click here.