In Memoriam

ERIC STEIER passed away peacefully with his wife Eva by his side on November 7, 2012.  Eric was born September 9, 1925 in Regen, a small town in central Transylvania to Elsa (nee Lurtz) and father Stefan. Eric immigrated to Canada ending up in Toronto.  Eva followed and they were married in 1953.  In 1957, working for Canadian Pittsburg Industries, Eric rose to the position of Senior Auditor and retired in 1990 as Manager of Administration.  Eric was a member of the Jaycees, The Administration Management Society and was a member of Probus Club of Oakville for the past ten years

Members Activities Survey

We had a 47% return of the Activities Survey or close to 50% of our membership.  It appears that responders are members who at one time or another participate in the events.  The other 50% are either unable to attend the organized activities, are not interested, or were away during the survey.

The conclusions are that a majority of the membership are interested in plays or musical events, visits to industrial or historical sites and lunches or dinners with entertainment. Very few members showed inclination to attend a BBQ or go on an organized hike.  Almost everyone would attend an activity with a price tag of under $100 per person, over $100 there was a split depending on the event.  Most members would favour events with other Probus Clubs, but overnight trips got thumbs down.  75% had no problem with using a school bus for short trips and most said that they are not willing to pay extra in all cases.  Almost everybody is willing to drive to a nearby event; and believe it or not, on member said that he was not interested in any event! With the results in hand, our Activities Committee is now working to organize events and activities responding to members’ wishes and thus increasing overall participation.