Ontario FElsters is a group of FEI Canada members who are retired but remain interested in financial matters, investments and organization leadership and wish to continue peer networking. We are predominantly located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and southern Ontario.
FElsters currently has approximately 50 members. including retired CFOs and business leaders of some of the most prominent companies in Canada. We are seasoned, yet willing to learn about new perspectives on business innovation, public policy and broad community issues.
Several FElsters serve on the boards of private and public bodies, including various charities, museums. healthcare institutions. and community service organizations.
We welcome new members to FElsters, so if you are recently retired or considering retirement, please contact us for membership and meeting details.
Annual Dues are $40 for the fiscal year July 1-June 30. In addition, there is a charge for lunch meetings, incurred upon registration for the event. Visit https://www.feicanada.org/events#3877/FEIster%20TO%202022%20-%202023
FEIsters Meetings
FElsters have lunch meetings, with a speaker, in September, November and January as well as a joint lunch meeting with the Toronto Chapter at the National Club in March. In addition, we have a social outing with spouses or significant others in May, to one of the theatres at Stratford or the Shaw Festival.
Regular Luncheon Meetings:
Location: Downtown Toronto, Restaurant
Reception: 11:30AM to 12:00PM
Luncheon: 12:00 to 12:45PM
Speeches and/or presentations: 12:45PM to 1:45PM
Lively Question & Answer session until 1:55PM
Speaker is officially thanked and the meeting is ended promptly at 2:00 pm
Attendance typically runs from 25 to 30 people per meeting. Prior registration (online) is required to facilitate arrangements.
Click here to see a list of upcoming luncheon speakers.
Investment Group
A small group of approximately 15 FElsters meet monthly to discuss investment ideas. These meetings follow immediately after the luncheons in September, November and January. Every other month, the group meets virtually to continue to exchange investment ideas and observations. All FEIsters are welcome.
FEIster ContactsTo learn more or to join the FEIsters, please contact:
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David Balmer 416-358-0026 dbalmer@sympatico.ca |
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| Membership Committee: |
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Bob Eisner 416-666-4821 kent.james@gmail.com |
| FEIster Steering Committee: Chair Past Chair Program Membership Treasurer & Arrangements Investment Group & Spring Outing Secretary |
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