Time sure flies when you’re having fun and that’s exactly what we have at our monthly Men’s Breakfast . . . fun and of course a great meal. When we look back, it’s very gratifying to see the attendance we get. When we open up our breakfasts to the ladies, they are right there supporting us. Also, we can’t forget the kids.  

In April, we invited James Cowan and his family and the Birds of Prey from his Canadian Raptors Conservancy. They were a big hit with young and old. If you don’t believe me, just ask Dave Pettersen.  

The adults were also impressed with Christine Brutin’s presentations on Vimy Ridge in October and November. Christine was a guest on a total of three occasions. She also spoke on Social Housing.  

Other speakers included: 

• Dave Snively speaking on the “Simcoe Police Committee”, 

•  Rachelle VanRyssen, “God’s Purpose”, 

• Mayor Dennis Travale, “The First Six Months”, 

• John Kinnear, “Changes in Education”, 

• Brian Schouten and Julie McKnight, “Kids Needs”.

2006 is now behind us, but as we look back we are pleased with the great response we had in attendance at our St. Paul’s Men’s Breakfasts, held monthly with the exception of July and August. Two of our breakfasts were "congregational", as we invited the ladies to join us. Our largest turnout was in December with close to 100 people attending our annual Christmas Breakfast; in fact there were 96 tickets sold.

We were honoured to have the ladies join us in April when the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources gave a presentation on the duties of a Federal Minister. We thank you.

Other speakers included: 

• Eric Jensen of Jensen’s Cheese - "Cheese Facts and Zen Thoughts"
• Deborah Ellis, author - "War, Literature and Liberation"
• Dick Pearson, secretary-treasurer, Norfolk Fruit Growers’ - 100 Years of Change"
• MP Diane Finley - "Duties of a Federal Minister"
• Bob Ellis, Session Clerk - "Historic Milestones at St. Paul’s"
• Rev. Biff Jarvis - "A Community Lost Forever"
• Dennis Travale, Simcoe Kinsmen - "Kinsmen Family"
• Vickie DeRouville, Security Systems, Brantford - "Securing Your Property"
• Gregg McLachlan, Assoc. Man. Editor, Simcoe Reformer - "Where Stories Come From"

If you have not had the opportunity to attend our breakfasts of fellowship, we urge you to join us. With meeting and hearing our speakers, we are confident that you would return. As an added bonus, you would also receive an excellent breakfast. The fee is only $4.00 with the added fellowship at no cost.

It takes a number of people to make this event successful. The callers, clean-up crew, the chefs, and those who take part in the program; we thank you. We also want to thank Nellie for the work she does behind the scenes.

We are at present, down to only two chefs – Ian and Call. If you would like to assist them, please give us a call.

We also appreciate the guidance given to us by Rev. John Cruickshank and Dr. Stanley Cox. In conclusion we thank God for giving us so many volunteers with so much talent and energy.

All the best to everyone in the New Year!