OIP Luncheon Report and Photos by Wayne Griffith, BCLS, OIP Group Secretary The OIP group met on Monday, January 12th, 2015 at the Oriental Buffet in Surrey. There was a good turn out with 17 members opting for some scintillating conversation, good food and cross table banter. The oldest member in attendance was Life Member Ken Wong and it was great to see Ken still out and about. George Fenning was the only new member to the Group this time around. George is still working part time at Practice Review, but he is slowly easing into retirement. Larry Achtemichuk was in attendance and he is now going into full retirement.
luncheon for an educational experience or a forum for serious discussions. The group did show an interest in having lunch at BCIT and a tour of the survey department if this could be arranged. Members enjoyed the previous outing to Victoria and interest was shown in similar day outings if they could be arranged. The secretary of the OIP Group was to solicit ideas from the group and report back. To conclude the luncheon, Dick Mak and Ralph Turner amused the group with a few jokes and the fellows then said their goodbyes and headed home.
After lunch we had a brief discussion on the general format of the luncheon. It was agreed that the primary purpose of the luncheon was for renewing old acquaintances and socializing. Little interest was shown in using the
Our next luncheon will be held in mid-May. Any retired surveyor, almost retired surveyor, interested surveyor and all guests are welcome. Having a good time and renewing old acquaintances are the only requirements in joining this luncheon group.
Left side of the table: Robert Allen, Martin Schulze, Dick Mak, Ralph Turner, Stan Nickel, John Nash, Ron Scobbie, Ken Wong & Larry Achtemichuk ... Right side of the table: Chris James, Henry Aldridge, Clare Hobbs, Dai Yates, George Fenning & Bill Chapman
Left side of the table: Dick Mak, Ralph Turner, Stan Nickel, John Nash, Ron Scobbie, Ken Wong & Larry Achtemickuk ... Right side of the table: Chris James, Henry Aldridge, Clare Hobbs, Dai Yates George Fenning & Bill Chapman
Front to rear: Ab Osman, Chris James, Henry Aldridge, Clare Hobbs and Dai Yates
Left to right: John Nash and Ron Scobbie
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