Pleeeeeeassssse As a courtesy to our speaker & other members please turn off your mobile phone or set to ‘silent’ during our meetings. SECRETARY’S REPORT Probus Ambassadors and Field Officers Probus South Pacific has sent out a document, outlining the roles of the Rotary District Probus Chairman (RDPC), Ambassadors and Field Officers. This is further to their letter advising of the need to focus on membership growth and retention. It is proposed that the Ambassadors and Field Officers from various clubs will network with their local RDPC on a regular basis to share ideas about how to grow the local Probus Community. The management committee decided that our Probus Club does not need to participate in membership and recruitment for other clubs. There are, however, concerns about the implications if we don't participate. We have decided to write to PSPL stating our position and seeking clarification on the consequences of not participating. Correspondence. 1. A reply to PSPL concerning Field Officers and Ambassadors is being drafted and will be put before the committee at the August management Meeting before being sent. 2. Manningham City Council have sent advice that they are running “Community Training Program” to provide opportunities for local community organisations to develop skills including, governance, project planning, evaluation and grant writing and we have been invited to attend. 3. The Probus Reform Group have sent their monthly bulletin out and relate concerns regarding the dis-satisfaction that Probus clubs have with the proposed constitution. This will be put to the committee for consideration. August Management Meeting Discussions ID Register still in progress. More member photos to be taken. New members and visitors procedures Membership changes. Newsletter distribution Cards to members who are ill. Doug Hayne (Secretary) NAME BADGES Make yourself known to our new members who have a red star on their badge. PROBUS NEWS Issue No 159 September 2016 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Fellowship Lunch 2 Speakers 2 Club Activities 2 Club Administration & Activity Group 7 Big ‘O’ birthdays 2, 5 Leaders 7 Tea Roster 7 Calendar 8 Probus Reg No. 58457 Established June 2003 Sponsored by Rotary Club of Manningham Probus Accreditation 2219 Monthly Newsletter of the Probus Club of Templestowe Valley Inc. (Reg. AOO45497C) PO Box 518 Bulleen 3105 Email: [email protected]Website:www.templestowevalleyprobus.org.au PRESIDENT’S REPORT What a great weekend some of us encountered at Point Lonsdale. It was clear to me that memories of some moons ago, came flooding back to the days when the Blues music was all the rage when I a bit younger. In addition, the friendship at all the other get- togethers during the weekend was very entertaining and noisy, this indicated a good time had by all. I again thank Lyn and John Hudgson for arranging such a weekend. As to the latest of the PSPL changes to their constitution, the management committee have written some four weeks ago, seeking clarification on a number of issues and to date we have had no reply. Ellen Boyd and Doug Hayne are still preparing a response so we can present meaningful outcomes to our Club Members for consideration. At the last management committee meeting the resignation of James and Margret Campbell was tabled and accepted, however, it was recommended that we offer them both a non-active membership, as it was felt that the work they have carried out over the past thirteen was very much appreciated by the Club. At this point in time I have not had a reply to the Clubs offer. Daryl Knight VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT Welcoming new Members on Induction Day The person nominating a new member, after signing in at the front desk, please introduce them to the Membership Officer who will be at the front desk on that day, ready to take your nominee to the Vice President. The Vice President will then introduce them to the President and proceed to ask the inductee if they mind having their photo taken for our Probus records, following this procedure will take them back to their nominee, until their induction by the President. Your committee would encourage this member to look after their nominee for at least the next six meetings if you are away, please ask another member to do this for you. Welcome to Visitors Members bringing a visitor to a meeting or any club activity, After registering the visitors name at the front desk please introduce them to the President. Make sure to give their name to the President before the meeting starts. Lyn Hudgson Privacy Disclaimer The information in this document is confidential and is intended only for the use of the above members. In certain cases it is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, any distribution or duplication of this document is prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please advise immediately by return email. Christmas Luncheon Door Prizes In an endeavour to keep the costs down, we are requesting donations for the Christmas Luncheon. Should you have anything suitable and be prepared to donate it, we would be grateful. Please contact Anne Lukeman. Verity, Anne & Wendy K.
Transcript
Pleeeeeeassssse
As a courtesy to our
speaker & other
members please
turn off your mobile
phone or set to
‘silent’ during our
meetings.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Probus Ambassadors and Field Officers
Probus South Pacific has sent out a document, outlining the roles of the Rotary District Probus Chairman (RDPC), Ambassadors and Field Officers. This is further to their letter advising of the need to focus on membership growth and retention. It is proposed that the Ambassadors and Field Officers from various clubs will network with their local RDPC on a regular basis to share ideas about how to grow the local Probus Community. The management committee decided that our Probus Club does not need to participate in membership and recruitment for other clubs. There are, however, concerns about the implications if we don't participate. We have decided to write to PSPL stating our position and seeking clarification on the consequences of not participating.
Correspondence.
1. A reply to PSPL concerning Field Officers and Ambassadors is being drafted and will be put before the committee at the August management Meeting before being sent.
2. Manningham City Council have sent advice that they are running “Community Training Program” to provide opportunities for local community organisations to develop skills including, governance, project planning, evaluation and grant writing and we have been invited to attend.
3. The Probus Reform Group have sent their monthly bulletin out and relate concerns regarding the dis-satisfaction that Probus clubs have with the proposed constitution. This will be put to the committee for consideration.
August Management Meeting Discussions
ID Register still in progress. More member photos to be taken.
New members and visitors procedures
Membership changes.
Newsletter distribution
Cards to members who are ill.
Doug Hayne (Secretary)
NAME BADGES
Make yourself
known to our new
members who have
a red star on their
badge.
PROBUS NEWS Issue No 159 September 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Fellowship Lunch 2
Speakers 2
Club Activities 2
Club Administration & Activity Group 7
Big ‘O’ birthdays 2, 5
Leaders 7
Tea Roster 7
Calendar 8
Probus Reg No. 58457 Established June 2003
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Manningham
Probus Accreditation 2219
Monthly Newsletter of the Probus Club of Templestowe Valley Inc.
What a great weekend some of us encountered at Point Lonsdale. It was clear to me that memories of some moons ago, came flooding back to the days when the Blues music was all the rage when I a bit younger. In addition, the friendship at all the other get-togethers during the weekend was very entertaining and noisy, this indicated a good time had by all. I again thank Lyn and John Hudgson for arranging such a weekend. As to the latest of the PSPL changes to their constitution, the management committee have written some four weeks ago, seeking clarification on a number of issues and to date we have had no reply. Ellen Boyd and Doug Hayne are still preparing a response so we can present meaningful outcomes to our Club Members for consideration. At the last management committee meeting the resignation of James and Margret Campbell was tabled and accepted, however, it was recommended that we offer them both a non-active membership, as it was felt that the work they have carried out over the past thirteen was very much appreciated by the Club. At this point in time I have not had a reply to the Clubs offer.
Daryl Knight
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT Welcoming new Members on Induction Day
The person nominating a new member, after signing in at the front desk, please introduce them to the Membership Officer who will be at the front desk on that day, ready to take your nominee to the Vice President. The Vice President will then introduce them to the President and proceed to ask the inductee if they mind having their photo taken for our Probus records, following this procedure will take them back to their nominee, until their induction by the President. Your committee would encourage this member to look after their nominee for at least the next six meetings if you are away, please ask another member to do this for you.
Welcome to Visitors
Members bringing a visitor to a meeting or any club activity, After registering the visitors name at the front desk please introduce them to the President. Make sure to give their name to the President before the meeting starts. Lyn Hudgson
Privacy Disclaimer The information in this document is confidential and is intended only for the use of the above members. In certain cases it is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, any distribution or duplication of this document is prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please advise immediately by return email.
Christmas Luncheon Door
Prizes In an endeavour to keep the costs down, we are requesting donations for the Christmas Luncheon. Should you have anything suitable and be prepared to donate it, we would be grateful. Please contact Anne Lukeman.
Peter Mac Hospital Supporters can use these for patients. Please leave on
Front Desk for Craft Group.
MEMBERSHIP
Registering at the Door.
Please remember to:
1. Register at the door when entering the Hall
before going to any activity table;
2. Let the door people know if you are leaving the
meeting early. This will be marked on the roll, in
case of an emergency and the Hall is evacuated,
the roll will be needed to account for everyone; and
3. Please wear your name badge as this makes the
registering process easier for those on the door.
New members have a red star on their name badges so please make these people feel welcome. Verity Moore
WELFARE
Please contact me regarding any member who is unwell on 9850 8140. Contact Verity Moore with apologies if you are not able to attend a Club Meeting. Lyn Paice
SPEAKERS
This presentation covered wide fitness sector including,exercise for mature aged persons. Ashley Myers spoke with great knowledge of an industry highlighted by his ten years experience. Simplified exercise during TV advertisements, wall balancing also, breathing during exhaling created interest. Members questions confirmed successful response to this informative presentation. For all in attendance, we now have greater understanding of many Aqualink fitness goals available. Members unable to get Aqualink packaged presentation pricing details, these are available. Please contact Barry Murphy via email or phone and will be available at next meeting.
September 12th
- Vicky Triantafloras.
Age care is changing.
October 10th
- Judy Banks.
Court Network.
November 8th
- Mystery speaker.
December 12th
- Christmas Party.
Barry Murphy
Men’s Health Tuesday September 20
th at 7-30pm to 9-30pm
Westfield Drive Uniting Church Doncaster See article on p 6 for further details
CLUB ACTIVITIES
A group email will be sent out on Saturday if the BBQ is not going to be available on Sunday. You can call Marion on 0402 062 961, or Alan on 0422 376 283 if you are not sure.
BIKE RIDING
*Please note there has been a change to the schedule
Dates for September and October are as follows: 7 Sep Yarra Bend M30 H12 21 Sep Coburg Lake M17 J10 5 Oct Yarra Bend M30 H12 19 Oct Caltex Garage Blackburn M48 B4
We welcome both old and new members to join us and we would like to encourage bike riders of all levels to participate. Come and enjoy our ‘warm’ spring weather in the company of good friends! Keith Marsh / Wayne Eames
BOOK READING
Book Reading (Night Group)
We all felt Jane Austen would not have been impressed with the updated version of Northanger Abbey by Val McDermaid written in 2014. Instead of setting it in Bath, McDermaid has used Edinburgh at Festival time, which perhaps gives the story more substance, but the heroine remains the same giddy, fantasising teenager about whom there is a little too much to read.. Not our favourite book.
.Val Reid & Lyn Crosbie
Book Reading (Day Group)
For our first book we read ‘Jasper Jones’ about an Australian small country town where bigotry courage and racism were rife, illustrating how friendships were often tested and illusions lost. Was an interesting first book choice which most of us really enjoyed. Next meeting at Carole English on 22
nd
September. Joan Planck
BOOK SWAP
Check out the book swap in the foyer either before our meeting starts or during the morning tea break.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Monday,
12th September 2016 in the Ajani Centre,
284 Thompsons Road, Lower
Templestowe 3107, commencing at
9.45am. The building will be open for
‘Activities’ bookings from 9.00am.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH
Box Hill RSL, Nelson Rd,
Box Hill
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September Birthdays
Ray Cooper, Claire Douglas, Lesly Empey, Jan Hammond, Elizabeth Jones, Ken Joseph, Anne Lukeman, Patricia McInerney, Wilma Pontefract, Val Reid, Maurelle Thompson
Bike Riding every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays)
starts @ 9.30am. Everyone welcome.
ENTERTAINERS
Our next practice is on Tuesday 23
rd Aug in the Scout Hall at 1 pm.
Future dates are: September 27th Scout Hall 1pm On September 27th at the Scout Hall , we look forward to Lesly Empey’s return to brush up the dance steps required !
October 10th Straight after the Probus Meeting in the Hall
Note there will be no meeting at the Scout Hall in October and November due to travel arrangements by many !
November 14th Straight after the Probus Meeting in the Hall
November 22nd Scout Hall 12 noon - as it will be Dress Rehearsal and Photographs
December 6th Scout Hall 12 noon Run through followed by party lunch
December 11th Setting up and Final practice in the Hall
December 12th PROBUS LUNCH and PERFORMANCE
Wilma Pontefract / Ray Walker
FINE DINING
“Fine Dining” is a great activity organized by our club. Members can get to meet and talk to other members while dining out. Our club meetings are busy. We all have to organize our activities for the month ahead, and pay fees grab a cuppa and try to have a quick conversation with as many members as possible. So why not join the Fine Dining group and enjoy time out and conversations with other members. Could current members of this activity please confirm that they are still willing to join our ”Fine Dining” and any new members please add your names to this list. The list will be at the back of the hall at our next meeting. All welcome couples, singles and if you would like to join with a special friend just add your names to the list.
For any further information regarding this
activity, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Judy Baker
9850 5641
Pam Brown & Pat Marsh
CRAFT
The next Craft gathering will be on
Tuesday, 20th September.
Time:10 am to 12 approx at Elaine
Hayne’s.
Yvonne Boyall
EVENTS, TRIPS & OUTINGS
Mystery Day Tour with Lamble Tours -Cancelled Coach trip and river cruise has been cancelled due to lack of numbers of attendees. Refunds will be available at the September meeting or if you are not attending the meeting contact Elaine. Australian Tapestry Workshop Wed 5th October $10.00 Tour Starts at 11am at 262-266 Park St. Sth Melbourne. Add names to the list at the meeting. Watch this space next month for more trips and events coming up.
Elaine Hayne & Jenny Kerseboom
GAMES
No Games in September. October will be the last month for Games this year.
Marion Cummins
GENEALOGY
Welcome to spring everyone, Our next meeting will be held at 10am, Tuesday 13
th September at the
Manningham Library, MC2 Doncaster. All old and new members are most welcome to join us on the 2
nd Tuesday morning of the month.
Pam Brown & Pat Marsh
The doorbell rang and the lady of the house discovered a workman, complete with tool chest, on the front porch. “Madam,” he announced, “I’m the piano tuner.” The lady exclaimed, ‘Why I didn’t send for a piano tuner.” The man replied, “I know you didn’t but your neighbours did.” An editor is a person employed on a newspaper whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to see that the chaff is printed. A psychologist is a man to whom you pay a lot of money to ask you questions that your wife asks free of charge.
Next Monthly
BBQ
Birrarung Park
Sunday,
25th
September
at 12noon
NEWSLETTERS
Newsletters
will no
longer be
posted to
members.
Copies will be
available at
the Meeting
for members
without
email. If
you have a
computer,
jump onto
our web page
& read your
copy or ask a
friend to help
you.
N
e
w
s
l
PROFILES AND
PHOTOS ARE
NEEDED
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Page 3
Group 1 Group 2
Libby & Rhys Jones
(Leaders)
Wendy & Daryl Knight
(Leaders)
Pat & Keith Marsh Helga Braun and
Gerhard
Joan Alexander &
Yvonne Boyall
Margaret & Ron
McGregor
GARDEN ACTIVITY
PANORAMA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND SECRET GARDEN Mornington Peninsular Wednesday 21
st September 2016 - Start 11am
This garden is privately owned covering 55 acres with 25 acres of garden, with panoramic views look out across both Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. Over 20,000 plants have been planted into 18 separate garden areas, including lakes, crater, streams and waterfalls. There are also many animals (over 50 native and farm animals) . A guided walking tour to view this spectacular garden, starts at 11am, lasting about 2 hours and covers about 4kms. Please wear appropriate walking shoes (no high
heels) - Morning tea included
Mini bus available for those participants who feel they are unable to walk the full distance (about 4kms with breaks), please let Anne or Jeni know when you pay so your name can be added to the list. Cost $20.00
Transport, Car pooling suggested, please let Anne or Jeni know if you can take passengers or require transport. Lunch own cost Various options in the area include Pig and Whistle Hotel, about 8minutes from garden (365 Purves Rd Main Ridge) , Rosebud Hotel (1099 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud), Monalto Vineyard & Olive Grove (33 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South) or your choice
Please pay at September meeting to secure your place
for this interesting event.
http://www.panoramagardenestate.com.au/sanctuary-garden-tour/ Anne Doull & Jeni Moodie
GETAWAY
Point Lonsdale and Blues Train Getaway Saturday 20th August thirty eight members arrived at Point Lonsdale Guest House, our plan was to relax until it was time to meet in the dining room for our pre dinner nibbles. At 6.00 the first of our group were transported by mini bus to Queenscliff, when we had all arrived at the station, dinner was served, our group were lucky to be called first, after getting our meal we sat on the train, with it on a tray on our knee, (that was a bit of a shock). All drinks were available for purchase at the stations. After the train getting underway the music started, in the first carriage the entertainer was oh so very loud, the next two carriages were not so loud, and good artists to entertain us. Not sure if this comment is correct? Maybe we were all a bit deaf after the first carriage.
Sunday Morning after a hearty breakfast sightseeing was the order for the day. Tours of the lighthouse, also the fort, a viewing tower 40m high at the new marina area, others enjoyed a drive to Torquay for a look around at the development in this area.
Gathering at 4.30 for Happy Hour back at the guest house we had all enjoyed our day, then a game of trivia, a B.B.Q dinner, or some had fish and chips. Home on Monday after breakfast. Another great time withfellow members. Thank you all for supporting this Getaway. Lyn Hudgson
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GOLF.
2016 SPRING CUP The 2016 Spring Cup (18
th to
20th September) is nearly here. Emails
have been sent to all participants providing details of the event and we will be collecting the final payments at our Club meeting on the 12
th September.
The following report has been provided by John Reid on the Freeways golf in August: 5 August: on a beautiful, cool, sunny morning six Probians presented for 9 holes of golf. Three finished with 15 stableford points and on count back Col Neal was the winner and JR was the runner up. 19 August: winner with 17 stableford points David Dodds and runner up JR with 13 points.
Friday golf at Freeways in September is scheduled for the 2
nd, 16
th and 30
th, starting time 0900.
2 September Results–
18 Holes - Winner David Dodds 33 points,
Runner up Wayne Eames 19 points.
9 Holes - Winner Col Neal 16 points, Runner up on count back Andrea Thomas 13 points.
Andrea Thomas & Colin Neal.
INVESTMENT GROUP.
Our next Meeting will be on Tuesday, 27 Sept, 2016, commencing at 7.30 PM Venue, as normal will be at the BATCH, Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower. Due to recent retirements there is a vacancy for a new member should any probarian be interested, please see me.
George Thomas. MOVIE GROUP
0n Thursday October 20th a movie luncheon has been organised at Waverley Cinema in the Pinewood Shopping Centre on Blackburn Rd, Mt Waverley.( Mel 70 5H ). Please arrive at 10am and collect your parking ticket to be displayed on your dashboard in your car in the designated parking area. The movie starts at 10.30am.
The movie is titled Inferno starring Tom Hanks. It is the sequel to the Da Vinci Code. When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr Sienna Brooks, and together they must race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly global plot.
Please write your name on the expression of interest form at the September meeting and pay $16 per person. Please have the correct money in a named envelope.
We would like to have some new members come to a movie with the group. Merrill Smead
NEW SKILLS
CROCHETING Wednesday 14
TH September 1.30 pm
At Irene Baird’s, 7 Morang Ave, Templestowe Lower MAHJONG Morning Group – 1st & 4
7.30pm - Pine Hill Drive. All members and friends welcome. Bring along your images. Demo on using Ken Burns effect – zooming in Doug Hayne
TENNIS
The Tennis group will meet at the
Bulleen Tennis Club in Thompson Road
at 10.00am on Tuesday mornings.
The charge is $15 per hour per court split between all
the players.
Irene Baird.
WALKING
14 Sept Currawong Bush Park M34 H6 Start & Finish at Currawong Bush Park Reynolds Rd Doncaster East. BYO morning tea. 28 Sept North Point Brighton M67 C7 End of North Rd, Brighton Lunch at North Point Cafe 10.30am start
12 Oct Koonung Creek Trail M67 H1 Park in Gardenia Rd, Doncaster Morning tea at Hahndorfs
26 Oct 100 Acres Walk M35 E9 Knees Rd, Park Orchards BYO Morning tea
Beverley Wignall / Rhys Jones
Pat and Kyran were getting ready to go on a camping trip. The first one said “I I’m taking along a gallon of whiskey just in case of rattlesnake bites. What are you taking?” The other one said “Two rattlesnakes!” Two farmers are driving their tractor down the middle of a country road. A car comes around the corner, brakes hard to avoid them, skids, tumbles twice and lands in a field. Jimmy says to Eamonn, “It’s just as well we got out of that field.” A Texan rancher goes to Ireland and meets a Kerry farmer. The Texan says: “Takes me a whole day to drive from one side of my ranch to the other.” The Kerry farmer says: “Ah sure, I know, sir. We have tractors like that over here too.”
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SCRAPBOOKING
We will meet next on Monday 26th September at 10.00 a.m. Venue to
be arranged. All welcome. Verity Moore
THEATRE.
A Streetcar Named Desire: Heidelberg Theatre, Saturday 24
th September at 2.00pm.
Tickets $22.00 Blanche Dubois, raised in the elegant world of a Southern plantation, comes to stay with her younger sister, Stella Kowalski and husband Stanley in a crowded New Orleans’ apartment. Stanley’s brutish and tormenting behaviour threatens to shatter Blanche’s fragile sense of self and to destroy her last chance of happiness. Widely considered one of the greatest American plays, A Streetcar Named Desire won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play in 1948. The 1951 film adaptation starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh won four Academy Awards and is regarded as an American classic. Tickets will be distributed at our September meeting. Yes Prime Minister: Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Sunday 6
th November at 2.00pm. Tickets $20.00
The UK is in crisis: debt is spiralling, unemployment is on the rise and the fragile coalition government, led by Prime Minister Jim Hacker, is at breaking point. But salvation may exist in the form of a complex pipeline deal with the oil-rich country of Kumranistan that would entitle the government to a multi-trillion pound loan. When the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary makes a shocking request of Jim’s Private Secretary Bernard Woolley, moral considerations collide with the economic future of the nation. Political machinations, media manipulation and an appeal for divine intervention ensue. Please put your name down at our September meeting and pay at our October meeting. One Man, Two Guvnors: Heidelberg Theatre, Friday 2
nd December at 8.00pm. Tickets $22.00
One easily-confused and ever-ravenous Francis Henshall finds himself a minder of two men, a gangster and a criminal in hiding, both of whom are linked in a web of schemes, extortions and romantic associations. To prevent discovery Francis must keep his two guvnors apart at all costs. But it’s tricky. Mistaken identities, cross dressing and multiple mishaps soon coalesce to engulf him in pandemonium. This internationally-acclaimed smash hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy. It has a wonderful mix of satire, slapstick and witty one liners. Please put your name down at our September
at 7-30pm to 9-30pm Westfield Drive Uniting Church Doncaster
A Men’s Health night has been arranged. Attendance is for men and boys of all ages.
We are privileged to have one of Victoria’s leading Doctors to present this evening.
Dr Andrew Pattison OAM, MB BS, FRACGP, D.Obst.RCOG is one of the principals in the East Ivanhoe Medical Clinic. A graduate of the University of Melbourne, he has been in general practice almost 38 years, and is among Melbourne’s most highly regarded general practitioners.
Dr Pattison became an author in the 1980s when he wrote the Doctor Toby children’s books, aimed at helping children understanding illness and the role of the family doctor.
These led to a regular spot on 3AW’s Neil Mitchell program and a weekly column in THE AGE. Following this came a new development in his educational roles. Around the time when he wrote the Doctor Toby books, he became very interested in men’s health and wrote another book “The M Factor Men and Their Health”. In consequence Andrew has been in great demand by corporations and on oil rigs to address men on the topic.
“It has been very satisfying”, to Andrew, “to see that the pendulum is starting to shift a little and men/boys are now considering their health by having general check-ups, and not feeling embarrassed about being there.
Andrew will be encouraging relevant questions from the audience at any time.
Dr Pattison is a parishioner at St Bede’s, Balwyn North, is married to Carolyn and has three children and three grandchildren.
For further information see Daryl Knight
Fellow Probians: This is an interest article from my latest issue of ‘This England’ - John Mugridge Probing Probus Clubs Centenarian, Joe Rawlings, had a narrow escape 75 years ago. Living at Aspatria, in the north of the Lake District, he had just qualified as a schoolmaster when he was called up. Opting for a large ship in the Royal Navy he was summoned to Portsmouth so undertook a 400-mile train journey. Wartime travel was slow, however, and he arrived just in time to see his battle cruiser, HMS Hood, steam out of port. He was distraught, but only a few weeks later just three of her crew of 1,000 survived the sinking by the German battleship Bismarck. Joe later became an officer on the Arctic Convoys and after hostilities ceased went back to teaching, retiring during the Seventies as a headmaster in Carlisle. In 1980 he became a founder member of the Border City Probus Club there, saying he liked the small number of rules and the opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. "Everybody talks to one another and you're made to feel welcome." The national Probus magazine recently challenged any club to find an active member older than 103 but they struggled.
Initially linked closely to Rotary Clubs, Probus takes its name from PROfessional and BUSiness with the Latin word "probus" meaning honest or virtuous, from which the English word "probity" is derived. Providing fellowship for retired professional and businessmen, clubs meet monthly to foster friendship. The first use of the name is credited to Harold Blanchard in the mid-Sixties at Caterham in Surrey, although a similar offshoot from Rotary called the Campus Club had been formed a little earlier in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire. Within five years there were 150 Probus Clubs spread across the country and the idea was quickly exported to much of the English-speaking world.
In those days Rotary was thriving because men could easily take a long lunch hour, but increased pressure at work has since made recruitment more difficult. As a result Rotarians have been allowed to retain their membership after retirement. In consequence there is no longer a natural progression from Rotary to Probus which now has to actively hunt for new recruits.
Recent research by the University of Queensland shows that being a regular member of a social group after retirement helps people feel better and live longer. The results indicate this is comparable to the beneficial effects of physical activity, and Anna Dixon, chief executive of the Centre for Ageing Better, said: "Social connections are just as important as money and health to a good later life. They help some people to overcome disadvantages."
The main aim during my year as President of the Border City Probus Club was to lower the age profile and with a combination of newspaper articles, colour leaflets and BBC Local Radio, membership increased by 40 per cent. We now include a submariner, academic economist, archdeacon and someone who claimed to have been the most popular railwayman in the country for a few weeks each year because, as stationmaster at Ascot, he was given a batch of tickets to the Royal Enclosure.
Probus clubs are autonomous but many develop links within the network, sharing ideas for speakers and interesting outings. We also welcome those who have been members of other Probus Clubs, like 85-year-old Bob Bellmont, who has been all round the country and commented "I particularly enjoy the outings to local places of interest and I'm glad one has the freedom to attend as often or as little as one wishes, all with no sense of obligation."
There is a Cornish village called Probus, famous for having the tallest church tower in the county, dedicated to St. Probus and St. Grace. Naturally it boasts the Probus Club of Probus, and the two local saints would be delighted to know there is also a Probus Club grace:
Happy the man who meets each month With friends from near and far. Happy the man who friendship seals Beside a friendly bar. Happy the man who shares his food Amongst old Probus mates, Happy the man who to kind ears, Sorrows and joys relates. Happy are they who praise the Lord, From whom all blessings flow. Happiest of all are they whose hearts His love unending know. Amen.
There are now in excess of 2,000 Probus clubs in the UK and a further 2,000 abroad, with a total membership exceeding 300,000. NIGEL HOLMES
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ACTIVITY GROUP LEADERS Leader: Alan Baker 9850 5641 Bike Riding Keith Marsh 9842 3247
Wayne Eames 9841 5512 Book Reading Val Reid 9850 3161
Web Site: http://www.templestowevalleyprobus.org.au
Postal Address is PO Box 518 Bulleen 3105 Please use this address for all club correspondence.
TEA ROSTER
The Tea Ladies, Judy and Libby, would like to say a special thank you, on your behalf, to the ladies who made the delicious cup cakes for our 13th Birthday morning tea. Thanks to Jenny Kerseboom, Jenny Morcom, Lyn Crosbie, Prue Jefferies, Marion Cummins and Jan Hammond.
On your tea duty roster day, please bring 2 tea towels to dry the dishes and arrive about 9.30 am. An information sheet headed Fellowship Tea Roster Duties explains the duties to be attended. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings.
If you are unable to attend on your rostered day, please contact Judy Baker Ph: 9850 5641 or Libby Jones Ph: 9846 1648
Thur 22 Sept Book Reading (Day) – at Carole English’s Joan Planck
Sat 24 Sept Theatre – A Street Car named Desire – Heidelberg Theatre 2.00pm Rhonda / Trudy / Colin
Mon 26 Sept Scrapbooking Verity Moore
Tues 27 Sept New Skills – Mahjong at Applewood 9.30am Dawn / Margaret
Tues 27 Sept Entertainers / Singers – Practice at Scout Hall 1.00pm Wilma / Ray
Tues 27 Sept Investment – Batch Centre 7.30pm Bob Anderson
Wed 28 Sept Walking – North Point Brighton – 10.30am start at Brighton 9.30am Beverley / Rhys
Fri 30 Sept Golf - Freeway 9.00am Andrea / Colin
Fri 30 Sept Newsletter – Deadline for October 6.00pm Phil Mithen
OCTOBER
Tues 4 Oct New Skills – Mahjong at Applewood 9.30am Dawn / Margaret
Tues 4 Oct New Skills – Mahjong at Anne Lukeman’s 1.30pm Dawn / Margaret
Wed 5 Oct Bike Riding – Yarra Bend 9.30am Keith / Wayne
Wed 5 Oct Events – Australian Tapestry Workshop 11.00am Elaine / Jenny
Mon 10 Oct Fellowship Meeting – Lunch at 9.45 am The President Mon 10 Oct Entertainers – In main hall straight after Fellowship Meeting 12noon Wilma / Ray
Tues 11 Oct Genealogy – MC2. Manningham Library 10.00am Pat Marsh / Pam Brown
Tues 11 Oct Photography - 7.30pm Doug Hayne
Wed 12 Oct Walking – Koonung Creek Trail 9.30am Beverley / Rhys
Wed 12 Oct New Skills – Crocheting – Dawn Anderson’s 1.30pm Dawn / Margaret
Fri 14 Oct Golf - Freeway 9.00am Andrea / Colin
Tues 18 Oct Craft – Elaine Hayne’s 10.00am Yvonne Boyall
Wed 19 Oct Bike Riding – Caltex Garage, Blackburn 9.30am Keith / Wayne
Wed 26 Oct Walking – 9.30am Beverley / Rhys
Fri 28 Oct Golf - Freeway 9.00am Andrea / Colin
NOVEMBER
Tues 1 Nov New Skills – Mahjong at Applewood 9.30am Dawn / Margaret
Tues 1 Nov New Skills – Mahjong at Anne Lukeman’s 1.30pm Dawn / Margaret
Wed 2 Nov Bike Riding – 9.30am Keith / Wayne
Fri 4 Nov Golf - Freeway 9.00am Andrea / Colin
Fri 4 Nov Newsletter – Deadline for November 6.00pm Phil Mithen
Sun 6 Nov Theatre – Yes Prime Minister – Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre 2.00pm Rhonda / Trudy / Colin
Tues 8 Nov Genealogy – Meeting to be advised Pat Marsh / Pam Brown 9.30am Keith Marsh
Mon 14 Nov Fellowship Meeting – Lunch at 9.45 am The President
Mon 14 Nov Entertainers – In main hall straight after Fellowship Meeting 12noon Wilma / Ray
Tues 15 Nov Craft – Elaine Hayne’s 10.00am Yvonne Boyall
Tues 15 Nov New Skills – Mahjong at Anne Lukeman’s 1.30pm Dawn / Margaret
Fri 18 Nov Golf - Freeway 9.00am Andrea / Colin
Tues 22 Nov New Skills – Mahjong at Applewood 9.30am Dawn / Margaret
DECEMBER
Sun 2 Dec Theatre – One Man Two Guvnors – Heidelberg theatre 8.00pm Rhonda / Trudy / Colin
Mon 10 Oct Fellowship Meeting 9.45 am The President
