Eric Pootmans has enjoyed an interesting and diverse flying career that has spanned over four decades, the majority flying for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). He has accumulated over 10,000 flying hours on tactical helicopters, jets and transport aircraft, participated in peacekeeping operations in Egypt, and spent many years flying in the Middle East. Among his accomplishments is having flown with the Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team where he had the privilege to serve as an ambassador for
Canada travelling all over North America demonstrating the skills, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces. Eric also worked as an aircraft accident investigator for the RCAF’s Directorate of Flight Safety and flew VIPs out of Ottawa which included Canada’s Prime Minister, Governor General and King Charles. He currently lives in Collingwood and flies a private jet out of Toronto Pearson airport.

* It’s that time again! Dues are due.
The easiest and most convenient way to forward your $70 is by Interac e-Transfer from your online bank account.
See the back of your Monthly Information Card for instructions.
Debit and lastly credit card are also acceptable.
See John Shadbolt at the next meeting.
Your hard earned after tax dollars are what keep the Probus machine rolling smoothly along!
Thanks for this.*

On a sad note, Ken Milley has passed away. His Obituary will be found on the News Page

A Members Story, Neil Everett.

Neil was born and raised in Weston, western Toronto.He enjoyed a well rounded youth and environment. As a teen, he built and raced cars around southern Ontario and western New York.
After completing High School, Neil joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force in 1974. He was involved the normal police duties along with traffic accident reconstruction and was part of the original R.I.D.E. Program. He was also a Firearms Training Officer as well as being very competitive in firearms shooting sports.
In 1991, Neil joined the world of Real Estate, in which he continues to be involved today. As an independent and also a member of the ReMax team, he has amassed numerous professional awards. A great story! Thanks Neil for sharing.

Events:

When paying for Events, please try to use eTransfer, Debit, or lastly personal cheque.

Breakfast Club : Tuesday May 27, 9:am. MEK Restaurant Collingwood. Contact: John Kast.

Lunch Club: 
April 24, Fish and Sips
Contact: Dennis Butscher

Georgian Probus Travel Group:

See website below.

NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE , from Bergen to Trondheim. 17-27  Sept 2024. We also still have group pricing and space. 
Most of the members booked on this trip are going early  to experience the fabulous train program from Oslo to Bergen. Then train Trondheim to Oslo.
Please see our website for up to date details.
Cheers,
Roger Dunning.<

Probus Ski Legends 25/26

Ski Legends Ski Trips for 2026 go on sale on May 21 at 6 pm

Click on the links for the flyers:

• 2026 St Anton, Austria, February 5 – 14 – PRICE REDUCTION!  Air Canada has reduced the price for our group flight by $230 so the all-inclusive package price is now $5,975.
• 2026 Sun Peaks, BC, February 25 – March 4

For the latest information, check the Legends website: https://probusskilegends.ca/2026

All participants must be PROBUS members and members of PROBUS Ski Legends: http://probusskilegends.ca/membership/
Membership cost is $50 per year.  Membership for 2025-2026 is now open.

QUESTIONS? Email the Trip Organizer at legendsskitrips@gmail.com
Please DO NOT contact Linda Kroiss at Merit Travel with questions about the trips, unless it is about Travel Insurance.

https://probusskilegends.ca/2025 
See website https://probusskilegends.ca/membership.
Contact: Jack Marley

 

Darts and Billiards are finished for the season.

Kitchen Bridge: @ the Legion. Contact: George Powell

Investors Group. Contact, Bob MacNair

*Volunteers, volunteers. We can always use volunteers. The Speakers Committee can always use fresh input.If you have any suggestions, please contact John Millar, Jack Marley, Tom Baulke or Bob MacNair. The Social Events Committee, Bob MacNair, could use some help.

If you are interested in sharing your profile or story, please contact Tom Baulke.

Book Exchange:
Our book exchange ably curated by Al Wallace, is back in business. So bring along a few of the books you’ve enjoyed, and exchange them for fresh reading material.

Remember: Be a friend, bring a friend. And let us know if there’s a member who’s not doing well.

Our newest member, Wood Hill, was welcomed by President, Dave Stamper and Membership Chair, Ian Donaldson. April meeting.

Congratulations, you’re in the money!!

Kevin Marshman

Pierre Tousignant