Thursday, 24 November 2016

The Ryerson DMZ at The National Club

As part of the National Club's exciting new partnership with the DMZ at Ryerson University, we recently hosted their "Startup Showcase."

DMZ (Digital Media Zone) is an internationally recognized business incubator of early-stage technology startups. It helps startups succeed by connecting them with customers, advisers, influencers and other entrepreneurs. Since 2010 it has incubated over 260 startups and raised over $200 million. The top-ranked university incubator in North America and third in the world, the DMZ is a hub of innovation, collaboration and commercialization. Members with the DMZ can develop digital technology, accelerate product launches and contribute to Canada's growing success in the digital economy.

The National Club has recognized business and industry leaders since 1874. We are delighted to honour this tradition by acknowledging the next generation of entrepreneurs and building a relationship with an innovative organization that has a track record of fuelling entrepreneurs with the resources to grow their startups into successful companies. The DMZ connects entrepreneurs with customers, advisors, influencers and other entrepreneurs as part of a community that supports and fosters technologies that transform various industries.

Pictured above are National Club President Craig Smith, Director Malcolm MacKillop and Abdullah Snobar, Executive Director of the DMZ at Ryerson University.

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Bottle Shock Movie & Wine Night

A few photos from our August 17th combination movie night and wine tasting: Bottle Shock.

Presented by the Club's Cinefile Society, "BOTTLE SHOCK" is the true story of how in 1976 a simple California wine turned the wine industry on it’s head and left a few French connoisseurs with sour grapes.

Our friend and movie critic extraordinaire Thom Ernst talked about the movie and Brian Perry our resident sommelier shared the secrets behind the delicate tastes and aromas of a truly fine wine by leading us through a blind tasting.

A great time was had by all.










Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Cigars and Malt Whisky on the Rooftop

About 30 members and guests enjoyed a rollicking night of whisky, cigars and fun at The National Club last Friday. There were fine cigars led by Trae Zammit, founder and owner of cigar emporium The Smokin’ Cigar, and rare whiskies led by Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Beth Havers.








Monday, 4 July 2016

July 12th - Sample the Best of Summer WInes!


Our New and Past Presidents


Incoming President Craig Smith (left) thanks Past President Sean Hoehn at the 2016 National Club AGM

The 2016-17 National Club Board of Directors


Back Row - left to right:
Malcolm MacKillop, Dalton Albrecht, Michael Dignam (Second Vice President), Eileen Greene and Vincent Forrestall

Front Row - left to right:
Kathy Steffan, Sean Hoehn (Past President), Craig Smith (President), Winnie Go (First Vice President) and Timothy Morris

Absent: Anthony Haines and Marc Mercier

Wednesday, 22 June 2016

Meet Our New President

At today's Annual General Meeting the National Club elected Mr. Craig Smith as the 2016-17 president. Craig is the founder and president of Ashlar Urban Realty Inc.

Also newly elected to the Board are Eileen Greene and Vince Forrestall. Eileen is Vice President and Partner at Hub International. Vince Forrestall is CEO at PeopleToGo.

Thank you to outgoing board member John Fisher and most recent past president Sean Hoehn.

President Craig Smith

Vince Forrestall and Eileen Greene with Past President Pam Jeffrey

Past President Sean Hoehn

A thank you gift for John Fisher