club no. 101 chartered with probus canada

   Probus Club of Ottawa Alta Vista

   sponsored by the rotary club of ottawa

SPEAKER PROGRAM

November 27th, Jean Dougherty
Ottawa Valley Geological History

As a trained biologist and geologist, Jean had a 36-year career with the Geological Survey of Canada, working to maintain Canada's treasures of paleontological specimens and data. These fossil collections are used to understand the vast geologic history of Canada, providing a timescale for this history, understanding how the Canada's landmass has changed through time, and at what rate this change has occurred.

Jean has been active in her community, serving on several boards, as a soccer coach and a karate instructor for children. Now retired, she is spending more time with her family, especially her grandchildren, with the objective of doing what she can to leave the planet in a state in which her grandchildren may have a decent quality of life.

Immediately followed by
Annual General Meeting

Our year is from January 1 to December 31, so the General Meeting is the time to elect (or re-elect) members to the Management Committee who will take over in January. All positions are open, except that the President will stert the second year of her two year term. The Nominating Committee (Ann Ketcheson, Bernetta Starkey and Jane Wickham) is the modern equivalent of the 19th century naval press gang.

The Treasurer will provide a financial update and others will give reports on their activities. The key position, which must be filled, is Vice-president.

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Christmas
Party
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December 11th

January 22nd, Gail Thorpe, B.Sc.N, M.Sc.
Forensic Nursing

Forensic nursing is a relatively new, multi-faceted and evolving nursing specialty, with nurses working in emergency rooms, correctional institutions, inpatient mental health facilities and other areas where forensic expertise is needed. The practice of forensic nursing is characterized by complex clinical challenges and ethical dilemmas. This presentation will provide an overview of the role of forensic nursing, its challenges and rewards within the context of a correctional setting and a mental health hospital.

Gail Thorpe worked for over 45 years as a Registered Nurse in a wide variety of settings including hospital n ursing, mental health nursing and forensic nursing. For 10 years she was the nurse manager at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, managing the delivery of health care to offenders.

Gail performed health unit reviews in provincial correction facilities analyzing program effectiveness and recommending changes. During this time she was a member of the Provincial Nursing Advisory Committee (Ontario) which provided consultation to senior Provincial Corrections and Ministry of Health Officials on issues related to correctional health care.

She served as a joint appointee to the School of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. In a unique and innovative partnership with Correctional Services Canada, Gail headed a team that taught mental health assessment skills to the nursing staff in Federal prisons across Canada.

Just a reminder of the exits (emergency and otherwise)

Stay Safe

Johnson Insurance

We have added a link to the Johnson Insurance web site (see "Links" page).
Johnson provides competitive rates for Probus members for all kinds of insurance, particularly travel insurance.
They are in the process of joining with Belair Direct, but this link will still give you access.

Guests and Visitors from other Clubs are welcome.

Meetings are at:

Gloucester Presbyterian Church
91 Pike Street
Ottawa K1T 3J6

Pike Street runs north from Hunt Club just west of Conroy. The church is at the corner of Lorry Greenberg and Pike. The parking lot entrance is off Pike.

... to stimulate thought, interest and participation in activities at a time in life when it is easy to become complacent and self-centred.