PROBUS Club of Port Perry
Monthly Meetings
3rd Tuesday of the Month
Our monthly membership meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in-person at Hope Church. All members are welcome. Guests must register upon arrival and are restricted to attending no more than two membership meetings.
Membership meetings take place at Hope Church
10 A.M. to Noon
3rd Tuesday of each month
14480 Old Simcoe Road
Port Perry
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Did you miss our August meeting?
HERE'S A RECAP
George Takach is an accomplished and successful technology lawyer. He practiced technology law for over 35 years, was an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and columnist on legal matters.
Currently he writes books on technology and geopolitics including, “Cold War 2.0” and his newest book “Inspired by Taiwan: Why Supporting Taiwan Matters for Global Democracy.” In his talk, George, discussed Taiwan and its outsized importance to geopolitics and countries all over the globe, including Canada. George highlighted what Canadians need to know about this marvelous, very relevant and dangerously situated country, including the critical posture of the United States and President Trump towards Taiwan.
He made the case that the world’s democracies should support Taiwan in order to keep the peace in Asia and that Canada has a lot to learn from Taiwan, given Canada’s own challenges with a much larger neighbour that is threatening Canada’s own wellbeing.
Guest Speaker – September 15
MAYOR DAN CARTER
“Punished or Prepared”
Dan Carter’s life is proof that no story is beyond redemption. For 17 years, he battled
addiction while also struggling with severe dyslexia that left him unable to read. Yet with courage, perseverance, and the support of family, he rebuilt his life. First as a
broadcaster, then as a community leader, and ultimately as the Mayor of Oshawa,
Ontario. His remarkable journey was profiled in The New York Times’ prestigious
“Saturday Profile” series, and in 2023, that story was honored as one of the paper’s “12 Favourite Saturday Profiles of the Year.”
What makes Dan’s story so powerful is not only his personal triumph but how he has
transformed that experience into a mission of service. As mayor, he has worked to
humanize and address some of Oshawa’s toughest challenges, from homelessness and addiction to economic recovery. He is admired for his authenticity, compassion, and unshakable belief in the dignity of every person. It is a privilege to introduce a leader who proves that resilience can change a life, and leadership can change a community.
He won the mayoral election in 2018 with 69 per cent of the vote and remains the current mayor of Oshawa. One of his main campaign themes in the mayoral election was improving access to health and social services in the city, in light of its ongoing crises with homelessness and opioid addiction.
Upcoming Speakers for our 2026 Monthly Meetings
Oct. 20. LISA BROWNING - "Ontario Turtles Conservation Centre - Where Community and Conservation Connect"
Nov. 17 TED BARRIS - " Battle of Britain"
Dec. 15 IRWIN SMITH - Festive Musical Presentation