Mark Rector is a Communications Professor from Humber College. His topic is "Oh Canada! Our Home and Inventive Land"
We will learn about all of the great innovations and inventiveness in this great and vast land of ours. From the compound steam engine and gasoline of the Industrial Revolution, to the telephone and light bulb (yes, the light bulb) of the Victorian era, to the Canadarm and BlackBerry of today.
The stories of Bell Canada, Northern Telecom, the Robertson screw company, SPAR Aerospace, Easy-Off and the invention of hockey! They are all here, as are 150 more great stories, in a light, easy to read, pick up and put down format of short vignettes and some longer, detailed histories of some of the biggest names in Canadian history.
PERSONAL VIGNETTE: Also in this meeting, Jim Dyer will be delivering his personal vignette.
LUNCH BUNCH: After the meeting, all members are invited to have lunch (at their own cost) at Swiss Chalet, 506 Hespeler Rd. A great way to get to know your fellow members.
