Post 6 BBQ

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1. In this picture: Kari Tavener, Alex Siu, Joe Bray, Paul, Jeff Brandes, Carolin Campkin, Sunita Reddy
2. In this picture: Shane D’Oherty, Dexter John, Terri Ackers, James McGravey, Brad, Gaitrie Budhu, Charlene Gates, Karen, Michael Lee
3. In this picture: Alex Siu, Allan Hansen, Phil Hanger, Zahid Chaudhery, Daren Pinto, Shane D’Oherty, Brad, Dexter John, James McGravey, Paul, Michael Lee, Joe Bray, Karen, Sunita Reddy, Sherry John, Jeff Brandes, Rob Reznec, Zia Herron, Charlene Gates, Terri Ackers (and Peaches the parrot on the shoulder), Carolin Campkin
4. In this picture: Zahid Chaudhery, Rob Reznec, Terri Ackers (& peaches again), Paul, Shane D’Oherty, Zia Herron, Brad, Al Kovaks
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Profile of JIMMY ACKERS

Jimmy Ackers – September 15, 1936 – June 26, 1996.

James Ackers (Jimmy to all) started on the Trading Floor as a post clerk in the mid to late 50’s. Prior to that, he had been a Supervisor with the TTC for a number of years. His wife Donna worked at Draper Dolby on the listings desk. She was the 1st woman on Bay St. to work on the listings desk back in the day.

Jimmy mentored many people on the Floor for almost 40 years. He was known and admired for his fair treatment of everyone, his sense of humor, his caring heart for his peers and his ability to organize great events.

Mead & Co., Scotia McLeod, Timmins, First Canada, Jones Gable, are some of the member firms that his family recalls him working for over the years. He was often Head Trader and always had the respect of his ‘staff’. He enjoyed taking people under his wing and showing them the ropes.

Jimmy’s love of his job was evident both on the job and in his home life. His family was fully involved in the Trading Floor. His youngest kids Mike and Terri attended all Children’s events and spent time on the Trading Floor during school holidays. Many of his friends on the Trading Floor later became co-workers and mentors to Mike and Terri when they each became of age to work on the Floor 4 years apart. He couldn’t have been happier or prouder of them when they officially joined the Trading Floor family.

Jimmy was also infamous for looks (and threats) that would scare a lion! He was a Teddy Bear unless provoked….at which point everyone scattered to watch from a distance. This behavior tended to be in a more jovial manner, well, except for maybe the watermelon instance…..maybe. He had several practical jokes played on him and he took them all in stride with a hearty laugh (and threat of revenge that never came). His nicknames were "Fonz and Big Buddha".

Each of the members of the Trading Floor fraternity had their own individual characteristics that made the Trading Floor a very colorful place to work. Jimmy is missed by friends and family. His passing occurred peacefully on June 26, 1996.

Busy at Work

1. In this picture: Peter "Scooter" Bowers, Brent "Secret Agent" Schwalm, Ken Rathgeber
2. In this picture: Zahid Chauderay
3. In this picture: Kari Tavener, Charlene Gates, Rob Russel

Featuring Next Week...

Unfortunately, the blog will not be updated next week as Simone will be on holiday. Please check back on February 27th for new posts. In the meanwhile, help us identify people in pictures by going through older postings and adding comments. Thank you!

TSE Hockey Team

From Marjorie Koren.

In the late '50's (after 1957) or early '60's on at least two occasions a hockey team from the Montreal Stock Exchange came to Toronto to play against a team from the TSE at Ted Reeve Arena. I think there was also a bowling competition. Here are the team pictures.

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1. In this picture: George Best, Blair "Dusty" Graham, Jimmy, Frank Koren
2. In this picture: Blair "Dusty" Graham, George Best, Frank Koren
3. In this picture: Jack Crumb

In this picture: Frank Koren, Blair "Dusty" Graham

Profile of FRANK KOREN

Frank started in the brokerage business when he was 17 or 18 marking the board at Watt & Watt. He then became a phone clerk with W.C. Pitfield and when he turned 21 in 1956 he obtained his trading papers. During his close to fifty years on the floor he worked for a number of firms, including Pitfield; Baker Weeks; Jones, Heward; Research Capital; Brown, Baldwin & Nisker (later HSBC James Capel). When he retired in 2000, he was trading on the options floor.

The trading floor and the people there were a huge part of Frank's life. He loved the people and going to work every day. He made so many great, life-long friends there.

Frank passed away on May 22, 2004

In this picture: Frank Koren

This picture appeared in the Globe & Mail every morning for several weeks in 1959.

Post 6 Christmas Party

From Donna Ackers.

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1. In this picture: Gary Molson, David Unger, Rob Mellon, Doug Fallon
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3. In this picture: Terri Ackers, Caroline, Al Marceline, Mark Haughton, Lester

Post 6 Christmas Party

From Donna Ackers.

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1. Post 6 Christmas Party at "The Works"

In this combined picture: Doug Christie, Ben Ricci
2. In this picture: Ray Swatuk, Doug Christie, Ben Ricci, Peter Conacher, Mark Faulkner, Jolaine Belcastro
3. In this picture: Mike Binns, Charlie Mitchell, Mark Haughton

Post 6 Christmas Party

From Donna Ackers.

1. In this picture: Ray Swatuk, Cliff Jone Sr., Ben Ricci, Doug Christie, Bob Christie
2. In this picture: Norm Rogers, Darren Cudmore, David Unger, Bob Mellon, Mark Dabuis, Eliott Fishman
3. In this picture: Mark Faulkner, Cliff "Cool" Jone Jr., JJ Martin

Post 6 Christmas Party

From Donna Ackers.

1. In this picture: Ken Rathgeber, Charlene Gates, Brent Schwalm, Caroline
2. In this picture: Ken Rathgeber, Charlene Gates, Brent Schwalm, Charlie Mitchell, Phil
3. In this picture: Mark Haughton, Dave Sears, Dale Paterson

Memories of the TSE Floor

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In this picture: Bill, Al Roberts, Bob "Crunch" Warren, Peter Szydlowski

Photo contributed by Donna Ackers.

If Looks Could Kill

From Donna Ackers.

In this combined picture: Drew Rolley, Mike Wally,Tim House

Floor Art Deco

From Donna Ackers.

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First Few Days on the New Floor at the Exchange Tower

From Donna Ackers.

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1. In this picture: Harold Dawson, Harry Abbey
2. In this picture: Premier Bill Davis, Pearce Bunting
3. In this picture: Premier Bill Davis, Pearce Bunting, Jack Crumb,Mayor Paul Godfrey
4. In this picture: Mike Ackers, Brian Duff, Serge Dillon, Danny Bradore, Peter Erglis, Bob Mullet, Rick Craig, Jim McGann Jr.
5. In this picture: Danny Bradore, Ralph (Radar) Ditchburn
6. In this picture: Bill Walsh