Probus Club Meeting July 7, 2009

Service Clubs

Chris Peet

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The monthly Probus meeting was held Tuesday, July 7th., '09 at the Port Elgin Canadian Legion.

Two new members were enrolled, Stuart Hatch & Ian Wheeler and Hatch was the 'Whom am I' speaker. .

Guest speaker at the meeting was Bill Black of the Investment Planning Council of Canada. Black's topic for discussion dealt with `Strategies for survival in recessionary times' and he noted that Canada's banks were rated number one in the world,. followed by Sweden.

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Black also raised several issues and concerns for seniors in retirement, including ensuring sufficient funds are available and the issue of health care costs. He also explained the importance of maintaining an updated will. To avoid possible taxes and fees for an estate, he advised updating a will every several years and maintaining a long-term relationship with a reliable financial advisor.

The Club plans many activities for its members throughout the year and is now looking at taking a bus trip to Toronto to see a matinee performance of Cirque Du Soleil, holding a golf tournament and possibly going on a trip to the Canadian War Planes Heritage Museum in Hamilton.

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