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SUMMARY:Probus July 12\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus July 12\, 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker (at approx. 10am):\nSue Williams\, (author)\nTopic: “Ready to Come Aboard – An Adventure on the High Seas and the Journey Within ”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-july-12-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Barry Wright - CEO of the 2022 Canada Summer Games
DESCRIPTION:Barry Wright CEO of the Canada Summer Games in Niagara \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Barry Wright\, the CEO of the 28th Canada Summer Games scheduled to be held at various sites across Niagara from August 6 to 21. \nBarry\, an associate professor at the Goodman School at Brock University\, has a Master’s degree and a Ph.D from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta. \n \nthe themes “inspire\, transform and unify.” He added that the games can leave lasting impacts on host communities. He mentioned the $100-million Games Park and facility located next to Brock University which was financed by all levels of government and by private donations including a major donation by the Walker family. He also mentioned the new $10million indoor training facility built for the Henley rowing course. He said the games could have a $400-million impact on host communities. \nBarry pointed out that the Canada Summer Games began in 1967 and are held every two years with the location moving around the country to allow all provinces and territories an opportunity to host. \nHe said that these games are the largest Barry Wright multi-sport event in Canada. Nearly 5\,000 athletes and coaches are expected to compete in 18 sports at 17 locations around Niagara. About 4\,000 volunteers have signed up to help things run smoothly. Barry said that these games are unique in that competition is held for both regular and para-athletes and special Olympics athletes. \nBarry indicated that these games include\, for the first time ever\, an Indigenous Partnership Council. He pointed out that the games mascot Shelly\, a non-gender turtle\, has significance on several levels. Indigenous people refer to this area of North America as Turtle Island; the turtle shell has 13 sections representing the 13 communities in Niagara and the provinces and territories. \nBarry said the mission of the games involves \nThe Walker Sports and Abilities Centre consists of two NHL-sized ice rinks\, a Sport Performance Centre\, the Brock-Niagara Health & Well-Being Centre\, a suspended 200-metre indoor track\, sport offices and a multipurpose fieldhouse featuring four gymnasiums. \nAnother first for these games is the fact that the torch relay\, which began in Ottawa\, includes one stage with the torch being carried on a Canada Steamship vessel. The final stages will include stops at various locations around Niagara before ending up at the opening ceremonies to be held at the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines on August 6. \nAn important part of the games will be a variety of cultural events planned throughout the 17 days. \nBarry said that it is still not too late to get involved in the games by volunteering. The game events will be recorded thanks to crews from Niagara College and will be live-streamed. \nMore information about the games\, including the various sports included\, is available by checking out the website at www.niagara2022games.ca \nDuncan thanked Barry for his informative talk and presented him with a gift certificate as a token of appreciation from the club. \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/barrywright/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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SUMMARY:Probus June 10\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus June 14\, 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker (at approx. 10am):\nBarry Wright\, (CEO of the 2022 Canada Summer Games)\nTopic: “Canada Summer Games ”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-june-10-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Alexandra Hall\,  Cyber-Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Cyber-Seniors is a non-profit organization providing senior citizens with tech-training using an intergenerational\, volunteer model.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/alexandra-hall-cyber-seniors/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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SUMMARY:Probus May 10\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus May 10\, 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker (at approx. 10am):\nAlexandra Hall\, (scheduling assistant for Cyber Seniors)\nTopic: “digital mentoring to senior citizens gain access to effective technology training”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-may-10-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Adam Shoalts\,  (professional explorer and best-selling author)
DESCRIPTION:Adam Shoalts tries to uncover mystery of Labrador creature\nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Adam Shoalts\, the Westaway explorer-in-residence with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. The Fenwick native described some of his earlier explorations including following the route taken by map-maker David Thompson through the Rocky Mountains and his solo journey across Canada’s far north. \n \nAdam said that it was while he was involved in research for his PhD in history from McMaster University that he became intrigued by written reports about the “Traverspine gorilla” in Labrador. Elliott Merrick wrote in 1930 about sightings of the huge hairy creature that frightened children and dogs and left behind massive tracks but was never spotted by hunters. Further research by Adam uncovered earlier reports by several doctors including Dr. Wilfred \nAdam Shoalts Grenfell\, the Newfoundland physician who travelled extensively across Labrador. Most agreed that the reports were too well-founded to doubt that the beast was some type of creature not previously seen in the area. Some of the written descriptions gave devil-like qualities to the creature. \nAdam’s detailed description of his travels to \nreach the ghost town of Traverspine and his attempts to uncover the mystery are the subject of his latest book “The Whisper on the Night Wind.” \nAdam said that he felt he would be wise to have a second person on this adventure and reached out to a former high school mate who was now involved in mixed martial arts. Zach agreed with little hesitation and within a matter of days the two set out on the 2\,000-kilometre drive to Happy ValleyGoose Bay situated on the north shore of the Churchill River in Labrador. From there they switched transportation mode to canoe where they battled high winds and strong currents to reach the Traverspine River and eventually the ruins of a two -storey house that was really all that remained of the former Traverspine. \n \nAdam and Zach still had a lot of ground to cover to reach their goal of the ancient Mealy Mountains and at one point had to leave their canoe behind and fight their way through dense forest and bogs and finally scramble up the mountain while exploring various caves. \nAdam admitted that the combination of reading many reports about mystery creatures in the area combined with the strange noises created by wind and animals made for a few sleepless nights in their tents. \nAdam said that he didn’t want to give away the ultimate secret to their exploration saving that for those who read his book. However\, it’s safe to say that although some of the mysteries may have been resolved\, there remains an element of the unknown linked to what happened in the wilds of Labrador. \nDuncan thanked Adam for his presentation and provided him with a gift certificate in appreciation
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/adam-shoalts-professional-explorer-and-best-selling-author/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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SUMMARY:Probus April 12\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus April 12\, 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker (at approx. 10am):\nAdam Shoalts\, (scheduling assistant for Cyber Seniors)\nTopic: “Discussing is newest book called\, The Whisper on the Night Wind which is about an expedition in Labrador’s mountains.”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-april-12-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Probus Mar. 8\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus MARCH 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker:\nTim Burrows\, (Electric Vehicle Society member)\nTopic: “Why your next car should be electric! ” \n \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-mar-8-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T110000
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SUMMARY:Tim Burrows\, (Electric Vehicle Society)
DESCRIPTION:Tim Burrows champions the switch to an electric car \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Tim Burrows whose presentation asked the question “Should your next car be electric”. \nTim\, a retired vice president of Forty Creek Distillery\, is a member of the Electric Vehicle Society which is a non-profit organization which works to promote the understanding and adoption of electric mobility in Canada. He chairs the EV Society Etobicoke Chapter at Humber College. \n25% efficient in producing power while an electric engine has one moving part and is 88% efficient. Government action means that we are heading toward a ban on combustion engines because of climate and pollution concerns. He added that in simple economic terms\, batteries are becoming cheaper and lasting longer and there are fewer maintenance costs. \nTim said that his first electric car was a 2013 Tesla Model S and then he moved up to the Tesla Model X. \nNewer electric cars now have a range of 400 to 500 kilometres between charges and the battery life has been extended to 400\,000 to 500\,000 kilometres. Tim said that 95% of the time\, electric car owners recharge their batteries at home\, but fastcharging stations also allow for longer trips. \nOver that span of time\, he has logged more than 200\,000 kilometres without incident and without needing gasoline. \nTim pointed out that Tesla owners have access to superchargers coast to coast\, but he said that Petro Canada is in the process of installing fast charging stations as well. He said that for home charging stations\, you can get a special EV plug or a 30-amp service similar to a stove plug will serve the purpose. \nHe pointed out that back in 1900 electric cars out-sold gasoline pow- Tim Burrows ered cars until Henry Ford came along and produced cheap gas-powered cars. Tim said that General Motors produced an electric model from 1996 to 1999. Those model EV1 autos were available only through lease and could not be purchased and when the leases expired GM scrapped the whole fleet. Tim suggested checking out the 2006 documentary film “Who Killed the Electric Car” to learn about GM’s experiment in California. \nTim detailed several reasons for making the switch to electric. He said a typical combustion engine has more than 200 moving parts and is only \nTim also touched on the emergence of self-driving cars claiming that they will reduce traffic accidents and deaths. \nDuring an extensive question and answer period\, Tim said that because most cars will be recharged at night\, our current electrical infrastructure will be able to handle the extra demand although some local improvements may be required. \nIn summary\, Tim said that EVs are faster\, quieter\, and cheaper to operate and the fact that there is no engine means you also have trunk space in the front as well as the rear. \nDuncan thanked Tim for his presentation saying the number of questions reflected the interest in his topic. Duncan also presented a gift certificate as a token of appreciation. \nAt the speaker’s request\, his presentation was not recorded.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/tim-burrows-electric-vehicle-society/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T110000
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SUMMARY:Probus Dec. 14\, 2021 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus DECEMBER 2021 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker:\nMarc Nantel – Niagara College’s Vice-President\, Research & External Relations\nTopic:“Niagara College in the Niagara Community
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-dec-14-2021-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T110000
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SUMMARY:Marc Nantel (Niagara College VP)
DESCRIPTION:Marc Nantel – Niagara College’s Vice-President\, Research & External Relations \nTopic:“Niagara College in the Niagara Community” \nNiagara College programs play important role in our community \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Marc Nantel\, Vice President of Research and External Relations at Niagara College. \nMarc\, who joined Niagara in 2011\, leads research and innovation\, planning and institutional research\, development and alumni relations\, and government and community relations. He is also president of the Niagara College Learning Enterprise Corporation which includes overseeing the operations and strategic direction for the Niagara College teaching winery\, teaching brewery teaching distillery and cannabis institute. Marc provided a little background knowledge of Niagara pointing out that the school was founded in 1967\, now has more than 10\,500 full-time students\, including approximately 3\,900 international students\, and in 2021 topped the 100\,000graduate mark. He said the school has three main DNA strands that influence its future goals. It strives to be trailblazing\, welcoming and passionate. An indication of the school’s success is that it has been selected among the top 10 research colleges for six consecutive years. \nHe said expansion plans for the Welland campus include a new building to consolidate broadcasting courses and a separation addition to allow for expansion of its trade courses. \nThe Niagara-on-the-Lake campus specializes in agricultural-related programs and a planned renovation of the greenhouse will facilitate increased research and growing programs. \n  \nMarc pointed out that the college is one of the largest employers in Niagara and also compliments key industries through its research and academic programs. He said that it has been estimated that the college makes a $800-million contribution to Niagara. He said that 43 per cent of student enrolment comes from Niagara\, 89 per cent of graduates find employment within six months and 64 per cent of alumni live in the Region. \nMarc pointed out that during the past two years of the COVID19 pandemic\, Niagara’s innovation sector produced face shields\, hand sanitizer and personal protective gear. \nMarc said the school concentrates on six major themes in a five-year planning process\, looking at such things as student experience\, academic and organizational excellence\, global engagement\, alumni and partner engagement\, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. \nFollowing an extensive question and answer session\, Duncan thanked Marc for his enlightening presentation and presented him with an LCBO gift certificate. \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/marc-nante/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2021 Past Speakers
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SUMMARY:Peter Greco\, Canon Greco Management Limited
DESCRIPTION:Condo managers tasked with many responsibilities \nArt Currie introduced guest speaker\, Peter R. Greco\, a graduate of Brock University\, who is President of Cannon Greco Management Limited\, a St. Catharines firm which specializes in condominium and residential rental management. \nPeter provided a comprehensive look at the duties of a management firm and also described different types of condo corporations and the variety of responsibilities and services they provide.\nPeter said that condo managers work with the condo board of directors and are responsible for such things as the physical property\, making sure repairs are done and deal-ing with contractors. They are also charged with managing finances\, preparing financial statements and budgets. \nThe management firm serves as an advisor and communicator with the board of directors\, unit owners and staff. Managers also deal in human relations in charge of hiring and firing staff.\nPeter said that the requirements are set out in the Condominium Act Ontario of 1998 which came into effect in 2001 and was updated in 2017. Among the stipulations set out in the act is the requirement for condos to maintain a reserve fund which must be updated on a regular basis. Condo managers must be licensed if they are paid. The act also requires people joining a board of directors to take an on-line training course. \nPeter said that sometimes people try to compare their monthly fees but pointed out different condo corporations provide very different services for those fees. He said the standard condo corporation is what most people are familiar with but ex-plained that a Vacant Land Condo\, most often used in townhouse developments\, covers only the outside grounds and not individual units. A common elements condo covers only things such as a common club house or park equipment.\nPeter pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has created extra challenges for managers and condos. Buildings have been faced with higher costs for sanitation\, repair costs and lack of availability of contractors and building materials. The pandemic has also meant that meetings have had to be held via Zoom rather than in person. Some amenities have been closed down. \nPeter said managers and condo boards commonly refer to the three P’s that they must deal with – pets\, people\, and parking. \nInsurance rates have become a major financial problem for condo managers. Peter said that many insurance companies are no longer interested in covering condos and those that do have raised their rates on aver-age by 30% or more. He advised con-do unit owners to check their own coverage because in some cases they can be held responsible for the amount of deductible on the overall coverage. \nDespite the problems\, the number of condominiums in Niagara continues a fairly rapid growth as developers from the Toronto area are drawn here.\nPeter also talked about Life Lease agreements. He said these projects are often started by clubs or church groups. He said that under a Life Lease\, you have no deed but purchase a unit for a designated time limit and\, in most cases\, for a pre-determined amount at time of sale while also paying condo fees. \nDuncan McLaren thanked Peter for his presentation and said that the number of questions reflected the interest in his talk. Duncan will forward a gift certificate to Peter in appreciation of his talk. \nClick here to read the full presentation (PDF)
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/peter-greco-canon-greco-management-limited/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2021 Past Speakers
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