Justin Dubé, at age 24, represents the new generation of Kinsmen in Fonthill. He just finished a term as vice president, and also handled communications and social media for the club.
“I've been a community-minded guy since my high school years,” said Dubé. “I was student council president at Welland Centennial Secondary School in my Grade 12 year, and also served as a student trustee for the District School Board of Niagara.”
Dubé studied business and economics at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo after he graduated from high school, and in his senior year studied for his real estate license. Thereafter, he joined his father Steve with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Brokerage.
“Dad’s been a realtor for over 25 years, and he had always said that he wanted me to join him in the business. I’ve just finished three years in real estate sales,” said Dubé.
Volunteerism is something of a family tradition for the Dubés, as Justin’s mom, Jenn, is the office manager for Pelham Cares, where his dad helps out regularly. Jenn is also a member of the Fonthill Lions.
“I especially enjoy helping out at the annual Kinsmen Home and Garden Show,” he said. “That’s a great event, and seems to get more popular every year.”
The Kinsmen, like many service clubs, represent a demographic that is skewed towards older males, many of them in their retirement years. Nothing wrong with that, said Dubé, but an injection of new, younger blood brings new energy, and fresh ideas.
“Setting up for events like barbecues, moving tables, and the like are really jobs for the younger guys to tackle,” said Dubé. “And the whole social media side of the organization is the domain of the younger guys, who best understand the technology.”
When he’s not listing bungalows in Pelham, Dube likes to play sports, and is an avid boater and fisherman.
“I play softball in a local slo-pitch league, and compete in a ball hockey league as well. I also enjoy golf and volleyball. You can find me on Lake Ontario trolling for salmon early in the fishing season. Right now, it’s Lake Erie walleye I’m after.”
Dube and his dad have a workshop on their rural property where they do woodworking and repairs, including building carnival games for Kinsmen activities.
Long-time Kinsmen Len Doyle told PelhamToday that Dubé is a very available bachelor at present, who is in need of a date for Pelham Cares’ Diamonds and Denim fundraiser coming up on Friday, September 8. His Kinsmen brothers are scouring Pelham to find him a suitable young lady. Interested 20-somethings can leave a message with the Kinsmen online at [email protected]
