SCOOPS...!!!
- We have reached a total of 623 members ...
- Read the reports of recent activities
and see "Photos-Albums"
- Who is the webmaster of this site ...???
A triumvirate! See "Club Info"
and put the faces ... on the names!!!
- News from Quebec-Beauce ... see "Recent Activities" section.
MARK YOUR CALANDAR
A schedule of activities for 2012 is in preparation.
You should be notified in late January or early February 2012.
CENTRAIDE:
- As in previous years, RBC pensioners are very generous.
- More than 50 donors for a total exceeding $ 9,000.
- Thanks to all, and it is always time to send a contribution ...
RBC's Financial Support
News from RBC - Quebec President's office, Micheline Martin.... the same financial support has been granted for the year 2012. It is much appreciated ... Thank you.
Website / E-mail / Membership
- WEB SITE:
- 150 to 200 visits per month ...
- EMAIL:
- More than 450 "email" addresses given to us.
- Best means of communication ... 24 hours a day ... 7 days / week!
- MEMBERSHIP:
- As of January 13, 2012, exactly 623 pensioners renewed and/or joined, incl. 51 new ones. Thank you.
- We must add that +/- 35 have not yet renewed their membership...??? Never too late ...!!!
To view graphs with regard to our membership and activities.
Upcoming Activity
Under preparation
Calendar for the 2012 activities
- Following the Annual General Meeting, a new Committee has been formed.
- They will prepare the activities for the coming year.
You can also contact us for more information and suggestions, by e-mail (preferably) at retraitesrbcpensioners@gmail.com (For the users of "Web mail", such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo etc, you may copy and paste the email address) or phone at 514-874-7771.
Recurrent activities - 4 regions
Quebec and Beauce - Saguenay and Lac St-Jean - Mauricie - Greater Montreal
-QUEBEC/BEAUCE:
-SAGUENAY/LAC ST-JEAN: "Brunch" - 2nd Wednesday of each month (except for Dec. / July / August)
-MAURICIE: Breakfast - 1st Tuesday of each month (except for Dec. / July / August)
-GREATER MONTREAL: West Island (La Residence Resto Pub, 4705 Boul. St-Jean, Pierrefonds):
* Monthly Luncheon - 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next one being on Tuesday February 14, 2012.
* Please always pre-confirm your presence to the organizer, Wayland Amy at WLRAMY@AOL.COM (For the users of "Web mail", such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo etc, you may copy and paste the email address).
* Good meal and more important... it's always nice to "chat" with more than 20 ex-colleagues.
Recent Activities
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Christmas Lunch - "Chez West Island"
- As usual, nice monthly meeting.
- 35 people attended this ... Special Christmas "Luncheon".
- Participants contributed $ 10 each to give to a charitable institution.
- Following a draw, Don Lowen, won the $ 350, and the privilege to choose the institution. His choice: Salvation Army.
- In addition, 10 people have won $ 20, granted by the RBC Pensioners Club (Quebec).
- Again... a much appreciated event.
- Many thanks to the organizers Wayland Amy and Ray. Thibodeau.
Some photos have been inserted under the heading "Photos Albums"
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Christmas Lunch - "Chez Magnan"
Ho Ho Ho !! - Our Christmas brunch took place this last Sunday, Dec.11th
at the popular Restaurant-Taverne Magnan
- 216 meals were served. It remains our most popular event of the year.
- Coupons were given to each member and their guests for a welcome cocktail up on arrival.
- 1 coupon offered by Chez Magnan for a free drink during brunch to every one present
- A generous meal with a variety of choices, appreciated by all.
- A Draw of 4 x $50. bills among our members present.
- Happy to have welcomed a group of our members and their guests from la Mauricie
- Beautiful sunny day inside and out.Friends finding each other and new acquaintances were made
- We had a good meal,we laughed and remembered good stories
- It is an «Au Revoir».... and see you next year!!.
More than 50 photos are now available under the heading "Photos Albums"
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Christmas Lunch and News from Québec / Beauce
- On December 7, we had our Christmas lunch at the restaurant Academy in Ste-Foy (Quebec).
- For the occasion, we had booked a private room.
- The presence of 63 individuals demonstrates a great interest of our members for this activity.
- In addition to providing a $15 coupon to each of our contributing members, our Club has offered "unlimited" wine to all participants.
- To better impress them, we made a draw of 15 bottles of wine.
- It was a pleasant event and a great opportunity for everyone to socialize with their colleagues.
- It is by far the most popular activity, and many members have promised to return next year.
For 2011, our Club has organized five activities for a total of 207 participations. Currently we are 92 contributing members... should they all renew their membership by December 31.
The five Club's Regional Directors (Laurier Duchesne, André Duhaime, Pierre-Michel Gagnon, Denise Leclerc and Estelle Létourneau) thank our members for their support by participating in our activities and wish them a Merry Christmas.
Photos of the 2010 Lunch still appear under the heading "Photos Albums"
Friday,November 4, 2011
"Rock'n'Roll" Dinner, Show and Dance
- A "SOLD OUT"... 320 PARTICIPANTS including 105 from our group...
Here is Denise Legault' report, our FADOQ liaison officer:
- November 4, 2011 was simply a great night, a successful party organized by the FADOQ for its members.
- All 320 participants, including 105 from our group, have enjoyed the evening.
- Various Cocktails were offered as we arrived, delicious dinner, and two bottles of wine per table.
- The Baby Boomer's Band has really brought back good memories under the theme "Rock Time".
- The organizers kept us on alert with interactive games.
- Attending this event for the second year... This FADOQ Gala was again well organized... no disappointment.
- A "repeat" for next year...!!!
Several photos taken at this Gala have now been posted under the heading "Photos Albums"
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Annual RBC Pensioners Golf Tournament
- Always at the same beautiful golf course Le parcours du Cerf in Longueuil.
- As in past years, it was a success.
- 52 golfers registered and 19 others for dinner.
- Once again, gifts were offered by VP's Richard Légaré and Bernard Crevier and were very much appreciated.
- Many thanks to Dale Pozer and Luc Noël
P.S.: You will now find many photos of the event under the heading "Photos Albums"
Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 2:00 p.m.
The "Festival de Lanaudière" - SINATRA : THE GREATEST HITS
- "On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, 62 retirees and guests used the chartered bus or their own transportation to gather at the Festival to hear Michel Comeau sing some of Frank Sinatra's hits. He was accompanied by the Blok Note Big Band, 20 musicians who played music which had been performed by the big bands during the 40's, 50's and 60's. The brass section was exciting. The concert was followed by a delicious meal served at the restaurant La Tradition. A wonderful way to spend a balmy afternoon in delightful surroundings with former colleagues, family and friends."
- Report written by Lise Gagnon.
- Thanks Lise.
Saturday, June 4, 2011 - RBC Annual Golf Tournament.
- Like last year, 16 pensioners played at this tournament at Bellevue Golf Club.
- A well organized tournament, good weather and excellent company ... What else can we ask for...???
- Thanks to the Organizing Committee and to Micheline Martin for the invitation.
- See you... next year ...!!!
Spring Outing - Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Casino Lac Leamy / Tulip Festival / ByWard Market
- A total of 164 people registered for this activity, including 4 of the Outaouais region.
- To our knowledge, no one came out of the Casino's "pockets full" ... but surely with a full stomach ...!!!
- Unfortunately, the passengers of two of the three buses were victims of the incompetence of their guide. Bad decisions, initially caused a delay of one hour, which has disrupted the tight schedule of the trip.
- The three coaches found themselves in the same places at the same time, causing undue waiting times, more specifically in the Casino.
- The customer service was disrupted. Following our complaints to the Agency, they has contacted the Casino and got a "compensation" of $ 15 deposited to the credit of each of our group members' "privileges" cards .
- Despite all that, we have received numerous thanks for our effort to make it nevertheless a pleasant day .... and for the unexpected $ 15 ...!!!
- This brief visit to the National Capital will certainly encourage some people to return by themselves to spend much more time. This is also the purpose of our "flash" group visits. A GLANCE... at low cost.
"A few pictures (pdf format)"
April 30, 2011 - ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT for La Petite Patrie - Villeray Foundation
- Organized and chaired by our colleague André Lapointe.
- Eight pensioners have brought 53 people to participate in
this fundraising dinner. Andre drew the biggest group.
- More than 300 people have contributed by their presence
and / or donations.
- A total of $ 10,000 was raised for the Foundation.
Congratulations to André, and his spouse France.
January 15 to 23, 2011 - CRUISE - Allure of the Seas
- Huge and impressive cruise-ship. A GPS is recommended to... circulate ...!!!
- Temperature between 80 and 90 degrees F.
- Excellent company - 24 people.
- Everybody appreciated this Cruise.
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