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August 2015

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

From Bad to Verse

The new millenium's only 5 When Applewood Probus comes alive. Who knew that 10 years on we'd rally All the troops at Credit Valley

0To celebrate a decade's worth Of speeches, outings, wine and mirth.

So what's arrived since our first meeting, What's here to stay or merely fleeting?

Now there's Twitter, Uber, iPhones, Rearview cameras, Fitbit, drones.

Justin Bieber, Downton, twerking, Behind each tree a Snowden lurking.

What’s missing now that we once knew? Let me see, there’s quite a few.

THE APPLE CORE THE PROBUS CLUB OF APPLEWOOD

Volume 9, Issue 10

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Aircraft legroom, long-gun stax, Lehman Brothers, Pontiacs.

There’s one thing sure through thick and thin, The Leafs will take it on the chin.

But wait, here’s Babcock, Lamoriello To tease once more that naïve fellow To thinking this will be the year To turn those groans into a cheer. No matter, let’s all take a sip To our 10 years of fellowship. See you Aug 13 at Credit Valley. Don Hendry

COME ONE COME ALL TO THE OKTOBERFEST!!

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SPEAKER’S CORNER August 13, 2015 – 10th Anniversary Luncheon – Credit Valley Golf Club – No Speaker September 10, 2015 – Bruce McCuaig, President & CEO, Metrolinx. Metrolinx is the Ontario Government agency charged with coordinating transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region. Bob Weese

July’s Speaker was Nick Exarhos

Life in the Slow Lane The speaker at our July meeting was Nick Exarhos, an economist with CIBC. Nick gave us an overview of the current state and future prospects for the Canadian, U.S., and global economies. His talk was entitled “Life in the Slow Lane,” which pretty well sums up his message. Inflation and interest rates are likely to remain low for the foreseeable future, and the 3–4% growth rates that we have experienced are likely to become 1--2% rates in the years ahead. With slower-growing and aging populations in many countries, consumption patterns will decline, and with dramatically slower economic growth in China, the demand for commodities will be curtailed. Productivity gains from IT investments have largely been realized. The Eurozone will be the primary beneficiary of lower oil prices and exchange rate depreciation. In Canada, near-term prospects differ markedly between the energy economies of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and

Newfoundland, on the one hand, and the manufacturing heartland. The good news for Canada is that the U.S. economy is on a tear, with some 200,000 jobs added a month, largely because of an uptick in household formation, housing, and consumer spending. With the healthy U.S. economy and a Canadian dollar at around 80 cents U.S., manufacturing prospects look good for Ontario and Quebec.

Robert Weese

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New Inductee Roy Allen

Roy was born in the east end of Toronto and went to Malvern Collegiate. After high school, he went to the University of Toronto, earning a B.A. and then went to graduate school for one year to study philosophy.

After travelling for a few months, Roy decided to go to the College of Education where he earned his teacher qualifications. Roy met his wife, Elizabeth, who was also a teacher, through a friend who was teaching in Stony Creek. Having similar interests and experiences Roy and his wife married in 1958. They spent their honeymoon in Wales where Roy taught in an exchange program. On their return to Canada, Roy got a job teaching at Port Credit high school and his wife got a job teaching in Oakville, After teaching at Port Credit for 17 years, Roy moved to Cawthra Park High School where he spent the next 14 years as the school librarian until he retired. Over the years, Roy has enjoyed skiing, squash and tennis but now his main interest is in birding. Roy was introduced to our club by his sponsor, Terry Chaffe. Brian Howitt

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Marcus Miller’s Bio

Marcus grew up on a farm in south western Ontario. After graduating from Western, his first job was at Stelco in Hamilton in an IT role. Shortly after, they merged their IT department with Eaton’s IT department and opened a data centre in Mississauga called Canada Systems Group. Over the next 10 years Marcus migrated his role from tech. to selling. When one of his staff quit and joined an IT personnel agency, Marcus soon discovered a clear way to double his income and so joined the company a month later. This was a US based agency, called Source Services, specializing in IT placements and staffing. During the next 10 years, Marcus was responsible for operations in 8 US cities and Toronto.

In 1989 he left the company and started his own business in Toronto. Marcus and his wife, Donna, started out by placing Bilingual administrative staff, since they couldn’t place IT staff, because of a non-compete agreement with his old company. Once the non-compete expired, Marcus moved back into IT. After their eldest son joined the business, they changed the name of the company to LeapJob, and focussed exclusively on recruiting for professional sales and marketing roles. They overhauled the business and used social media to replace phone solicitations. This was a big success and they were able to sell the business 2 years ago. Marcus and his wife Donna, have 2 adult sons. One is married and the other is tying the knot next spring. They have lived in Port Credit for 38 years. Marcus is an avid photographer and competes in photography competitions. He also belongs to a local boxing club and is a keen downhill skier In Probus, Marcus belongs to the book club and the wine tasting group. For 2015/2016 he has taken over our Probus website and is helping with the Oktoberfest trip. Brian Howitt

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Bring your partner/spouse and join the fun!!

Oktoberfest Outing

Tues. Oct. 13, 2015 Bus leaves at 10:00 a.m., returns 4:00 p.m.

Destination: Concordia Club, Kitchener

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That’s right, Applewood Probus will be “klink, klink, klinking” it's beer steins at the largest Bavarian celebration outside Germany. Fabulous authentic German buffet, music, live entertainment, souvenir mug, dancing and gemütlichkeit. Lunch is included and the first beer is on the house! Non-beer beverages are available.

Cost is $80pp. Cost includes: return bus trip from Mississauga to Kitchener/Waterloo, food, entertainment, the first beer, and a souvenir mug.

We need to book our space early so tell us NOW if you would like to attend. Simply go to the web site and reply to this e-vite to say YES to Oktoberfest and pay your money at the Sept. meeting. David Litner david@winemoves.com

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Club Activities

The Walkers

July 2/15. There were 11 walkers on the Chinguacousy Trail from the park up to Bovaird. It was a beautiful, sunny, 18C morning for our 6 km walk. Most stayed for a picnic lunch. Alf Chink

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On July 16, there were 11 walkers today on a bright & sunny day with the temperature hovering around 20

degree Celsius. It wasn't too hot & it wasn't too cool. It was just right for a wonderful walk. We walked approximately just over 6 km & every one of them walked the whole distance. The only sad part about this walk was that everyone missed you. Our leaders at the front of the line were Glenna & Chris & everyone walked at a good pace to keep up to them. We finished the walk around 11.30 am & all stayed for lunch of which there were many stories told & lots of laughter. Bill Armour

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Supper Group G For our Group's July dinner, a new venue was selected. It was the newly renovated "Cork Screw" restaurant in the Ontario Racquet Club on Southdown Road. The evening started with cocktails on the outdoor patio. We then moved into our private Dining Room for the main meal. The table was square which allowed an easy flow of conversation with all members around the table. The selection of food was available from either the regular Evening Menu or the BBQ Menu, and along with the wine were both varied and reasonably priced. Our dinner group included Elsa, her sister Betty and John Bedell, Mary and Doug Cleland, Joyce Reissner, Donna McCullagh and Clancy, and the hosts, Linda and Gerry Descoteaux. The group agreed that our evening out set a new record since the stimulating conversation went beyond the 10:30 mark. Gerry Descoteaux Supper Group H On Thursday afternoon, July 23rd Group "H" headed north to Millcroft Inn in Alton, for lunch instead of going out for supper. The luncheon was organized by Keith and Mary Foster and Peter and Lorna Jones. Unfortunately Peter and Lorna could not attend. However, we had a very happy group; Keith and Mary Foster; Marilyn and Al MacLean; Len and Sally Carter; Liz and Fred Durdan; Jane and Stu MacGillivary; Helen and Ian McCreadie and Dianne Stevens. A fixed price meal was negotiated. A choice of soup or salad; salmon, chicken or pork and fresh fruit, fudge cake or ice cream. The weather was beautiful and we had the most delicious lunch in gorgeous surroundings.

After the meal there was an opportunity to visit the Arts and Craft building displaying jewelry, paintings, carving and many other forms of art.

Ian McCreadie

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WINE GROUP 4 The Group #4 summer couples 2015 ratings of wines exceeded in all categories last year's favourites. But as common with the guys rating reds, there are those that like a sweeter wine and those preferring drying and fuller body. (I e. merlot vs cabernet sauvignon). •Sparkling: preference by ‘body’ versus ‘sweet’

· The Carpene Malvolti Prosecco Superior Brut (00727438 $17) was liked by those generally choosing more taste and body.

· The Cremant de Loire, Chateau de Montgueret, was liked by those generally choosing a little sweeter, smooth and more of a ‘French’ taste.

•Riesling: preference varied by ‘crisp’ versus ‘sweeter’

· Norman Hardy Riesling (001319384 $21) from Niagara was liked by those generally choosing a dry, crisp and ‘clean’ taste –

· The 2012 Urzinger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett (00207274 $25) was liked by those generally

choosing a little sweeter, smooth and ‘fine’ taste.

•Rose: preferences varied by ‘lighter’ versus ‘preferred by red wine drinkers’

· The Carte Noire de Provence (00319384 $18) was liked by about one third who commented ‘lighter in taste but tart’. This group I noted also liked white wines generally.

· The George Duboef 2014 Beaujolais Rose (00409755 -$18). was liked by those who appreciated a ‘French’ Beaujolais taste and generally liked red wines

Red: a clear winner was Seven Deadly Zins 2012 from Lodi California

Luckily I captured the group just before Bob yelled “Everyone into the pool!” Sorry. The arpés pool photos are not publishable. Robert Kidd and Brian Hull

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Member’s Welfare

If any member wants to contact Roger Gilstrom, his address is Queensway Retirement Village, 100 Williams Drive, Brampton. Facility His telephone # is 905-799-7283. John Bedell

50/50 DRAW Congratulations to John Bray for winning the jackpot prize of $55.85!

Special Thanks to our photographers Claude Barras/Paul Moore

For the most up-to-date news, click on http://www.applewoodprobusclub.ca.

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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, 2014-2015

CONVENORS

Financial Overseers, 2013-14 – David Irwin and Garry Jenkins

President Don Hendry donhendry@gmail.com 905-822-3868

Vice President John Mark jmark1490@rogers.com 905-855-1104

Past President Doug Johnston drj.one@sympatico.ca 905-823-3229

Secretary Joe Reid dierhjski@yahoo.ca 905-278-1818

Treasurer Ron Kawchuk ronkaw@gmail.com 905-916-6417

Membership Co-ordinator

Brian Howitt bhowitt@sympatico.ca 416-622-5080

Activities Co-ordinator William Goedvolk wgoedvolk@sympatico.ca 905-848-3538

Events Co-ordinator

Ass’t Events Co-ordinator

Kent Newell kent_newell@sympatico.ca 905-279-0094

Speakers Co-ordinator Bob Weese robert.weese@bell.net 416-762-8038

Newsletter Co-ordinator Gil Clay applepro805@gmail.com 905-624-6317

Billiards Ron Linklater ronlinklater@hotmail.com 905-279-9118

Book Club Brian Harvey rbcharvey@yahoo.com 905-278-6546

Bridge, Mixed Len Carter alasam@sympatico.ca 905-820-6168

Cycling Joe Reid dierhjski@yahoo.ca 905-278-1818

Emergency Preparedness

Jan Kooy Jan.kooy@gmail.com 416-239-7010

Golf Hugh Clelland huclelland@rogers.com 905-625-7538

Investments Bruce Calder bruce.calder@rogers.com 905-823-5068

Low Stakes Poker Cy Garland cg.garland30@hotmail.com 905-277-1706

Member’s Welfare John Bedell jfbedell@rogers.com 905-270-8671

Pub Lunches Bernard Rapier rapier_b@sympatico.ca 905-279-5602

Supper Clubs Rod McLeod mcleod1637@rogers.com 905-278-2717

Walking Alf Chink alfchink@rogers.com 905-279-0065

Wine Tasting Bob Buckner bob.buckner@hotmail.com 905-274-5231

Nominations Committee Doug Johnston drj.one@sympatico.ca 905-823-3229

Beer Tasting Gary Jenkins garryjenkins1949@gmail.com 905-820-2827

Web Master Tony Hart arhart@hotmail.com 905-820-9257

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CALENDAR

Week Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.

1 Low Stakes Poker

Wine Tasting Group #1 Golf

Book Club AM

Walking Group

Mgmt. Comm. Billiards

2 Golf Supper Club “K”

PROBUS Mtg. PCYC Supper Club “I”

3 Golf Supper Club “D” & “E” Pub Lunch 11:30 am Faelte Pub

Walking Group

Billiards

4 Supper Clubs “B” & “C” Golf

Wine Tasting Gr.3 Supper Club “F”

Cut-off for Apple Core submissions Supper Clubs “G”, “H”, “J”

Investment Group

5 Billiards

NOTES: - PROBUS mixed bridge meets at irregular times during the month as determined by the

participants. - All dates subject to change as arranged by the individual group. - For more details contact the Activity Convenor

Upcoming Events and Activities Oct 14 – Oktoberfest

Regular Monthly Activities

Please note that the deadline for articles/information to be included in the next Apple Core is the fourth Thursday

The email address for submissions is: applepro805@gmail.com.