Speakers Corner
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"Speakers Corner" has been added to the Probus Web Site to enable clubs to contribute names of potential speakers or find names of potential speakers. Any Club knowing of an interesting speaker and wishing to share the information with other Clubs can do so by contacting our web master at probus@probus.org |
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The Canadian Hearing Society The Probus Club of Wasaga Beach advises that DIANE LLOYD of the CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY made a very interesting presentation, at their July 14th, 2005 general meeting, on the subject of recognizing hearing loss and what to do about it. DIANE is a Hearing Care Counselor who works out of the Society's Barrie, Ontario office and can be reached at (705) 737-3190. Founded in 1940, The CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY (CHS) is a non-profit agency with a long history in providing services to the deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people and their families. The counseling services of CHS are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and reflects the Ministry's commitment to fair and equal access for all Ontarians. For access to CHS Counselors as guest speakers for other areas of Ontario, Probus Speaker's Chairs can contact the head office of the CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY, 271 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2V3, through their web site at www.chs.ca , by Toll-free telephone at 1-877-347-3427 or by e-mail at info@chs.ca
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GAMBLING, THE RIGHT AND WRONG WAYS ROGER HORBAY The Probus Club of Wasaga Beach advises that ROGER HORBAY, President of GAME PLANIT INTERACTIVE CORPORATION gave an enlightening presentation at their December 9th, 2004 general meeting, on the subject of GAMBLING, THE RIGHT AND WRONG WAYS - Roger revealed the secrets of slot machines that the gaming industry doesn't want you to know. He showed how "virtual reel mapping" causes illusions of near misses and misrepresentations of the true odds of winning, and much more. An eye-opening experience for all those who honestly believe they can win money at the Casino. ROGER can be contacted through GAME PLANIT INTERACTIVE CORPORATION, Box 1245, 99 Thomas Road, ELORA, ON N0B 1S0, by telephone at 519-846-1905, by fax at 519-846-2126 by cel phone at 519-731-1905 or by e-mail at rogerh@gameplanit.com |
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Sleep Disorders The Probus Club of Wasaga Beach advises that DR. JEFFREY LIPSITZ, M.D. of the SLEEP DISORDERS CENTRE OF TORONTO made a very interesting presentation, at their September 9th, 2004 general meeting, on the subject of Sleep Apnea, snoring and other serious sleep disorders. Dr. Lipsitz operates Sleep Disorder Clinics in Toronto and Barrie, Ontario. Dr. Lipsitz can be contacted at The Sleep Disorders Centre of Metropolitan Toronto, 2888 Bathurst St., TORONTO, ON M6B 4H6, by telephone at 416-785-1128, by fax at 416-782-2740 or by e-mail at sleep@compuserve.com. |
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The Secrets of Camp-X By Lynn Philip Hodgson The Probus Club of Wasaga Beach advises that Lynn Philip Hodgson, historian and author, delivered an interesting tale of Canadian, British and U.S. espionage training which took place at the highly secret Camp-X on the north shore of Lake Ontario during World War II, at their April 2004 general meeting, Lynn Philip Hodgson can be contacted at 2054 Courtland Drive, Unit #102, Burlington, ON L7R 1R8, by telephone at 905-632-5198 or by e-mail at lphodgson@camp-x.com You can check out Lynn's web site at: http://www.camp-x.com WEBMASTER'S
NOTE My name is Lynn
Philip Hodgson and I am the author of several books on the now famous WWII
spy school in Canada called, Camp-X. Speaking Engagements by Marlene Hodgson Marlene is available to speak to Women's Probus Club in Southern Ontario and advises that she offers a fascinating history of "Famous Spies" of WWII. Some won't surprise you, others will shock you. Marlene has a colourful PowerPoint presentation which is about 45 minutes in length. You can check out Marlene's web site at: http://www.camp-x.com Please contact Marlene by e-mail at: mhodgson@camp-x.com Updated 16 May 2011 |
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Numerology The Bell City Women's Probus
Club of Brant advises that DEBBIE DUNNE
of PERSPECTIVE gave an absorbing
insight into the world of Numerology at their September 14, 2005 meeting held at
the Brantford Golf and Country Club. Her address, entitled
"The Power of Numbers", and accompanied by a well-delineated chart,
was a riveting summary of how numerals can significantly influence one's life
path. But most importantly, it entertained as well as educated an appreciative
audience, many of whom requested a future personalized numerology chart from her
"Perspective" firm. DEBBIE’s
website is www.anewperspective.ca or you can reach her by calling
905-521-8839 or by email at Debbie@anewperspective.ca. |
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GROWING
SOMEWHERE The Probus Club of Orangeville recommends Kelly Walker who was guest speaker at their September meeting “Kelly is one of Canada’s experts on the questions of transition, change and burnout.” His books are wonderful, his concerts are uplifting, but Kelly Walker IS a speaker. He walks the talk and it shows in his presentations. Kelly is one of Canada’s experts on the questions of transition, change and burnout. He brings the most controlled audiences to their feet when he addresses crowds from 50 to 5000. He is wise, current and fun. A man who began his speaking career as a preacher in the Dominican Order (the Order of Preachers), he has continued to inspire, inform and confront audiences throughout North America by his fresh and authentic style of presentation. He will lead your audience from laughter to tears as he explores with them the human dimensions of transition and change. He is able to speak to the true issues that humans face since he has experienced them personally. Also, as a former priest and therapist, he has guided thousands of people through their journeys.Kelly would be happy to speak to Probus Clubs in the south-western region of Ontario.
Kelly can be contacted by email at info@kwalker.com |
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Zimbabwe
The
Probus Club of Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Ontario advises that KAREN
CLEGG, a political refugee from Zimbabwe, gave a heartfelt and enlightening
presentation of the deplorable conditions in Zimbabwe after three decades of
rule under President Robert Mugabe.
The presentation was made at the February 2006 general meeting.
Karen’s presentation includes a power point show focusing on the
dramatic depths to which her homeland has sunk under the dictatorship of Mugabe.
Many of her slides depict the savage brutality inflicted on anyone
opposed to the government. Karen
can be contacted at karen@changelhg.com
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WEIRD WEATHER The Probus Club of Wasaga Beach advises that DAVID PHILLIPS, internationally recognized Senior Climatologist with Canada's Meteorological Service, delivered a wonderfully informative and entertaining explanation of all aspects of our Canadian weather systems, at their May 9th, 2002 general meeting. DAVID PHILLIPS can be contacted by telephone at 416-739-4316
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Recommended by The Probus Club Of Wasaga Beach
‘One More Memory’
The
Story of
An Amazing Lady
with Alzheimer’s Disease -
Hear Her Tell Her Story!
The
Story of ‘One More Memory’
The Song ‘One More Memory’
Presenter(s): Brenda Hounam, Linda Westbrook, Sara Westbrook
Objectives:
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Recognize
early diagnosis is of the utmost importance
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Inspire
others to accept who they are today
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Realize that it is possible to create many more memories in
spite of the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
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"What an amazing moving experience.
Words cannot express how I feel. We
are privileged to have had this insight into the world of someone with
dementia"
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"Over the top! Excellent! Fun! Light!"
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"Very enjoyable and courageous!
Great how attitude can have a powerful impact on other people"
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"Beautiful inside and out! A wonderful singer/songwriter,
very talented."
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"Not to be forgotten!"
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"Great! Very interesting and encouraging. Unbelievable!
I would love to see her again"
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"Enjoyed this new perspective.
Open and Honest"
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"An awesome experience. Very touching and personal"
To
book this presentation please contact linda@onemorememory.com
Visit
our Web site www.onemorememory.com
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The
Probus Club of South Muskoka The concept of robotics have existed since 1921 and robots have become an integral part of our lives. Canadian space robot, the Space Shuttle Canadarm and the International Space Station Canadarm2, are working together in space to assemble the International Space Station. This presentation will celebrate Canadian's past, present and future achievements in space. The presenter, Melissa Cass, has worked with NASA on the Space Shuttle Canadarm for 7 years as a Systems and Reliability engineer at MDA Space Missions in Brampton, Ontario. Her job includes failure investigation, NASA certification and mission support of the Canadarm to support flight activities. Melissa is a professional engineer with an Engineering Physics degree from Queens University and a Master's of Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University specializing in Space Science and Accident Investigation. The
MDA URL is http://sm.mdacorporation.com/contacts/index.html
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Snapshots of Shanghai During World War II
Children
of War - Alleyways of
Shanghai
The Centre-Wellington
Probus Club recommends one of their members, Margaret Blair, who was a guest
speaker in 2006. She was born in Shanghai's International Settlement in
1936 and was interned by the Japanese 1942-45. Gudao Lone Islet, The War Years in Shanghai, a Childhood Memoir You can e-mail Margaret from her website: www.margaretblair.com |
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23 Years
Refereeing in the NHL Ron can be contacted at Ron Hoggarth Sports, Inc. by telephone at (705)238-6055 or by e-mail at: ronhoggarthsports@rogers.com |
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The Probus Club of Hamilton
advises that Dr. Alex T. Bielak spoke recently to their Club and highly
recommends him as a speaker to other Clubs. He spoke primarily about water with an excellent visual back up presentation. He detailed how much of the world’s water is used for consumption (also available) and how that has grown over time indicating how rapidly use has expanded and problems that exist. He also dealt with work they are doing on identifying threats to our water from foreign objects such as zebra mussels. The members were very much in tune to his presentation.
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Expertise
Ongoing Studies/Current Activities
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Canada's Word Lady The Probus Club of Wasaga Beach advises that KATHERINE BARBER, Editor-in-Chief of Oxford Canadian Dictionaries, delivered a wonderfully informative and extremely humorous insight to our everyday use of Canadian English at their May 8th, 2008 general meeting. It should be also noted that she has an equally entertaining talk about the history of the English language that has been very well received by many Probus clubs. "Canada's
Word Lady", Katherine Barber, is known for her lively and
engaging take on the history of our language. She grew up in
Winnipeg and studied French literature at the Universities of Winnipeg and
Ottawa. As Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Dictionaries at Oxford University
Press since 1991, she has overseen the production of the award-winning and
bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary and 11 other dictionaries, and
written two bestselling books, Six Words You Never Knew Had Something to
do with Pigs and Only in Canada You Say, A Treasury of Canadian Language.
Her interests outside lexicography are ballet, travelling, choral singing,
gardening, and cooking. Katherine can be contacted as follows Katherine Barber E-mail: katherine.barber@oup.com |
My
Caravan
is a
Rainbow
The
Probus Club of Orangeville, Ontario, recommends DAVID CHESTERTON,
a recent
guest speaker at their Club,
to all Probus Clubs in the various districts
of Ontario.
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Liam D. Dwyer The
youngest of eight Liam was born in Eganville ON in 1923. He received his
primary and secondary education in Cobalt and Kirkland Lake . He joined the Canadian Navy in 1942 served as a Petty Officer on the HMCS Sarnia doing Convoy Duty in the North Atlantic and Mine Sweeping off Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. After WW2 he worked for A.V. Roe on the Orenda and Iroquois Gas Turbines, the latter the power plant for the Avro Arrow. He retired from the renamed company Hawker Siddley after serving for thirty seven years in senior management positions. With
his wife Mary of sixty five years they enjoy their home on Lake Muskoka
Gravenhurst and vacationing in Deerfield Beach Florida.
They
have three sons Liam James of Bracebridge, Gregory John of Regina and
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Liam was given a Laptop for
his 80th birthday. This started him on a new career, writing Murder
Mysteries. His first “Murder in Muskoka” will go to 4th printing
this year “Gold & Greed” was
Liam’s second followed by “Muskoka Cross & Double Cross” a fourth
“Muskoka Death & Diamonds”. There is a fifth in the works that will be
out late summer. The mysteries
all have Muskoka locations. Two of his mysteries have integrated into the plot,
the Prisoner of War Camp for German Officers located in Gravenhurst during WW
2. Liam’s talk
to the Gravenhurst Probus Club was about twelve hours of action his ship was
involved in at the mouth of Halifax harbour. The Battle of the Atlantic began
Sept 4th 1939 ending with VE Day May 8th 1945. The action
took place April 16th 1945 twenty two days later the war in Europe
ended. He spoke in May
2006 to the Probus Club of Gravenhurst and became a member of that Club.
He is now scheduled to speak at another
Muskoka Club. His talk was enthusiastically received by those members attending
and he comes highly recommended. What makes Liam’s story so unique is the connection to Muskoka in that the
officer from the German Submarine U190 was a POW in Gravenhurst. He can be contacted at liamdwyer2@aol.com and Telephone # 705- 687-4551 Footnote: June 23,
2008 Updated June 12, 2008 |
From aviation history, fighter jets and search and rescue missions to our role in Afghanistan as well as futuristic technologies, and more ... let us share our experiences with you.
The Air Force Speakers Bureau is a new program designed to match speakers to organizations with an interest in learning first-hand about Canada's Air Force. Any organization, group or individual across the country can request an Air Force speaker.
Why not contact us today?
You can reach us at 613.944.6629 or 613.945.7664, toll-free 1.866.633.8898,
or email us at speakersbureau@forces.gc.ca.
Posted July 3, 2008
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Bob Skura Bob Skura made an excellent presentation to the Probus Club of Kitchener Conestoga. His topic was 'How Tiger Gets into the Zone'. He has written a book entitled 'How Great Golfers Think'. Using juggling as an aid, he gave an informative and motivational talk. After graduating from the
University of Waterloo, Bob Skura taught and played professional golf
for five years. Later he developed a career in sales, becoming the
proprietor of his own successful company. Bob’s athletic and
professional experience have taught him that, with the correct approach,
our potential to improve all areas of our lives is almost
unlimited. He has spoken to a number of Probus Clubs in the Kitchener/Waterloo and Hamilton areas. He can be contacted at 877-748-1135 or visit his web site at www.howgreatgolfersthink.com |
Posted July 8, 2008
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LISA
PHAROAH
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Larry
Fike Larry, a Financial Planner, was recently guest speaker at the Probus Club of Orillia, Ontario. He gave an interesting talk concerning the World Financial future. He expressed his fears of the consequences of countries such as the United States printing large quantities of money to help them out of a financial crisis. Recommended by Herb Myles, Treasurer, Probus Club of Orillia. Posted November 28, 2008
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Chris
McHarge Chris is highly recommended as a speaker by the Probus Club of Norfolk. He has been Artistic Director of the Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover for 20 years and has been instrumental in making the theatre a main tourist attraction during the summer season. Under his successful directorship the community looks forward to another successful summer season, the LFT’s 30th season, of 5 exciting and entertaining shows. In his presentation, Chris was excited to share the playbill of the upcoming season which includes 2 Norm Foster plays so popular with Port Dover audiences along with 2 other plays by Canadian playwrights Michelle Riml and John Spurway, and the season Topper a musical “Blue Suede Shoes” Memories of Elvis. Chris can be contacted at chris@lighthousetheatre.com Posted February 22, 2009 |
2009 has been designated The International year of Astronomy and Dr. John Percy, Professor Emeritus: Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto advises that he can arrange for guest speakers to attend Probus Clubs to speak to the subject of Astronomy in this special year.
Any clubs wishing to avail
themselves of this offer can contact John and he will be happy to to pair them
up with a nearby speaker. He reports that he has International Year of
Astronomy
liaisons in most universities and colleges, and in most astronomy
clubs across the country.
See: http://www.astronomy2009.ca
Contact - John R. Percy,
PhD
Professor Emeritus: Astronomy & Astrophysics john.percy@utoronto.ca
University of Toronto
phone: (416) 978-2577
Toronto ON M5S 3H4 Canada
fax: (416) 946-7287
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Leslie Nemisz Tel: (705) 722-1066 Fax: (705) 722-9392 E-mail: lbourassa@csolve.net Web Site: www.alzheimersociety.ca Leslie was guest speaker at the July 2009 general meeting of the Probus Club of Wasaga Beach, Ontario. The subject of her talk, which was very well received by the membership, was .... "Put your Mind to it; Alzheimer's disease, the boomer generation and reducing the risk." Recommended by John McCartney, Speaker's Chair, Probus Club of Wasaga Beach. Posted July 13, 2009 |
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Richard Atkinson Don't Just Retire - Live it, Love it! |
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Richard,
the author of the book, 'Don't
Just Retire - Live It, Love It!' discussed
in his address entitled 'Retire
Right', what
makes for a happy and stimulating retirement - and it's much more than
the money. Richard outlined essential topics such as; how to
build a balanced leisure, health and wellbeing strategy, how to manage
time more effectively, steps for enriching relationships, how to live
retirement to its fullest and much more. The
book and Richard have been featured on radio, television and newspapers
across Canada. The book, 'Don't
Just Retire - Live It, Love It!'
is on CARP's Recommended Reading List. Richard
can be contacted at: 7 Blue Anchor Trail, Toronto, Ontario,
M1C 3N9; by telephone: 416-282-7320; by e-mail: ramgt@rogers.com.
Richard's website is: www.dontjustretire.com
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Service in India and Nepal
with dignity and hope for all
The Community Probus Club of Tillsonburg
, Ontario recommends Margaret Vanderzweerde who was guest speaker at their October 2007 meetingMargaret is the former South Asia Liaison for the Presbyterian Church in Canada and spoke to us about her experiences in India and Nepal between 1991 and 2001.
Margaret enchanted her audience with stories of hope and renewal for a people without hope or future. She held everyone spellbound as she told of women being trained to weave, embroider and do batik , and men learning to make leather goods and toys as well as learning animal husbandry. Acquiring skills that will support a family and being taught life changing practices in health, nutrition and hygiene, bring dignity and hope, which make for a better future. Her husband, Jake, traveled with her and did his share of training and school construction. The photos, local arts and craft projects, maps and other mementos Margaret brought with her gave everyone present a "hands on" appreciation of their experiences.
At the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, held in June 2002, Margaret and Jake were recognized by the Assembly Council as having served with distinction and making a valuable contribution to the life admission of their Church, both at home and abroad.Margaret would be delighted to speak to Probus Clubs in Ontario.
She can be contacted by email at
mvanderzweerde@rogers.comPhone: 519-688 5488
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Christine E.
Cowley
Author/Speaker
The
Probus Club of Wasaga Beach recommends Chrisitine Cowley as a guest speaker.
Christine was a guest speaker at our December 2010 general meeting. Christine`s
topic was “Butchers
and Bakers and Building the Lakers”
which
was about her award-winning oral/pictorial history, published in 2008, sharing
the stories of many generations of Collingwood residents.
Beginning
in May 2011, Christine will be touring throughout Ontario and British Columbia.
With many years experience as a personal and family historian, Christine has
captivated small and large audiences with her exuberance and expertise. She has
been a frequent guest of radio and television, including CBC Radio, Bay Shore
Broadcasting, The Peak FM, Georgian Bay Living, Rogers Daytime, Penny Skelton
Live, CTV, Michael Coren Live (CTS), and Sally Jessy Raphael.
Christine
has been writing professionally since 1979, and is an author, collaborator,
editor and/or publisher of over 25 books. She is founder of LifeGems Personal
Histories, which assists others in writing and production of personal, family
and corporate histories.
For
more information, visit www.lifegemsbio.com
To
book
Christine Cowley as a speaker for your
event or organization
contact
Bonnie Taylor at info@lifegemsbio.com
or call 705-444-0104
Cheryl
Cooper
Author/Speaker
Phone:
705-645-1810
E-mail:
chazcooper@sympatico.ca
Dr.
J. Patrick Boyer
Blue
Butterfly Books
2583
Lakeshore Boulevard West
Toronto,
M8V 1G3
Phone:
416-255-3930
E-mail: patrickboyer@bluebutterflybooks.ca
Posted June 01, 2011
Terry Fallis
Author/Speaker
Terry Fallis is the author of The Best Laid Plans, and The High Road, satirical novels of Canadian politics. His debut novel (TBLP) was originally self-published in 2007 and won the 2008 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. Then McClelland & Stewart published TBLP in September 2008. He also won the Gold Medal in the Independent Publisher Book Awards in the Regional Fiction – Canada East category. In 2010, the Waterloo Region chose The Best Laid Plans as the One Book, One Community selection. In November, 2010, CBC’s Canada Reads named The Best Laid Plans one of the Top 5 Essential Canadian Novels of the Decade. In February, 2011, The Best Laid Plans was chosen as the Canada Reads 2011 winner.
McClelland & Stewart published the sequel to The Best Laid Plans, called The High Road, in September 2010. It was a finalist for the 2011 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, in April, 2011.
"He
is very entertaining, and he charges not" -
however he appreciates the opportunity to sell his two books "The Best
Laid Plans" and "The High Road" at $20 per
copy. He does not push, he makes them available.
Terry is a sought-after speaker, sits on a number of boards, and lives in Toronto with his wife and two sons.
Terry Fallis can be reached at fallis@thornleyfallis.com or at
416-414-6630
Posted September 7, 2011
Elaine Charal
THE
POWER OF THE PEN
Carol
Hollingsworth of the Brampton Flower City Mixed Probus said, "It was
a fun presentation which our group thoroughly enjoyed."
The
Power of the Pen is guaranteed to have everyone laughing and learning while
discovering how to communicate with and understand others through knowing what
the strokes of handwriting mean. Everyone will learn about their strengths as
reflected in the 'paper mirror' of their handwriting. I stay after my talk to do
individual Analyses!
Elaine
is a Certified Handwriting Analyst and has been a Professional Speaker for over
10 years. She has appeared on CBC's Steve & Chris Show, the Mike
Bullard Show, Breakfast Television in Toronto and Edmonton, Canada AM, Global
News at Noon, CHCH News at Noon, Connie Smith's "Always Good News", Ed
the Sock, CFRB's Ted Woloshyn Show, the Jerry Agar Show on CFRB, CBC's
"Fresh Air" and many more!
Elaine
Charal - Entertainer/Speaker
Extraordinaire!! Your Best Entertainment Choice!
Tel:
(416) 446-2903
E-mail: hwriting@interlog.com
www.handwritinganalysistoronto.com
Check out Elaine's 5-minute "Power of the Pen" demo on her home page!
Posted September 13, 2011
John Scheel
John's book SOMEONE GIVES A S**T tells it like it is and inspires Canadians to sit up and take stock of their politicians' actions.
John says:
"I spent the better part of 18 months researching and writing about this and many related issues. Politicians and even many civil servants seem to think they can get away with lying, mismanaging and squandering our financial resources and our public trusts. Many of them could not run a corner milk store but their egos say otherwise.
Well, their inabilities need exposing.
They need a kick in the ass from good patriots like me who live everywhere in Canada. And the only thing that has kept us from changing our broken governments is uniting and working to change the system – we haven’t been organized into a single-minded whistle-blowing community.
With my book and the use of my website I intend to change all that.
I’m convinced that the only reason the cynical attitude is so prevalent with too many elected officials is because they really believe there will be no consequences to their actions. I think, they think they will be immune from being exposed… really? That seems crazy with the advent of the Internet and social media. Its proper use will bite them.
In a way I don’t blame them. Many Canadians are cynical themselves. They don’t seem to care one-way or the other. Some Canadians actually even expect politicians to lie. They expect politicians to make promises they won’t keep. I guess, these Canadians feel that if we anticipate being lied to our elected officials won’t disappoint us."
John
Scheel - Author,
Speaker!
Tel:
(905) 338-1168
E-mail: john@johnscheel.com
Posted September 17, 2011
The list of speakers, in excess of 100, can be accessed at the following link:
http://www.probusaltavista.ca/speakers.cfm
The Club's website, accessible at: www.probusaltavista.ca also contains copies of their bi-monthly newsletters, each of which carries a review of the guest speakers from the previous two months.
A wealth of information on speakers and topics.......
Posted November 3, 2011
You can find the list of topics
and presenters for the U. of T. Speaker's Bureau at:
Contact Dr. Johannes Hirn at: johannes.hirn@gmail.com
Posted November
4, 2011
