Q A - Cranbourne Probus Club Inc
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Q A - Cranbourne Probus Club Inc
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- Probus - what is it?
- Who needs it?
- So, you want to join a Probus Club?
- What does a Probus Club do?
- How does it operate?
- Where does it meet?
- What is its relationship to the Rotary Club?
Probus - what is it?
A Probus Club is a local association of retired or semi-retired professional or business people -- or others who have had some measure of responsibility in any field or worthy endeavor - who are of good character and are respected in their communities. They meet once a month for fellowship, companionship and an extension of their interests.
There are Probus clubs for men and women and combined clubs for both men and women.
Who needs it?
Researchers have discovered abundant evidence of the needs for retired people whether they are business, professional or otherwise to associate with others of similar vocational/educational background
Their social and sporting clubs, their voluntary work and their hobbies do not always provide this association.
Within a short time after retirement, the desire to meet others in similar circumstances manifests itself quite strongly.
The sense of isolation experienced by many people who formally held positions of responsibility and challenge often leads to emotional stress, which can result in physical illness.
The need, moreover, is growing with the increased longevity and the encouragement of earlier retirement. The rapid growth of the Probus movement in recent years throughout Australia provides further evidence of the need for this kind of association. There are some 1977 Clubs in the South Pacific Region which includes New Zealand who have 393 clubs. This equates to approximately 178,000 members in Probus Clubs in the South Pacific Region.
So, you want to join a Probus Club?
Congratulations! You will find it an interesting and satisfying experience; but what's more important, you will be giving a group of retired people the opportunity to enjoy the fellowship of their peers, to expand their interests, to extend their friendships - and, possibly, improve their health. In fact Probus will offer them the opportunity for the development of acquaintance, felÂlowship and other interests.
What does a Probus Club do?
The short answer is: It does what it likes within constitutional limits
Most Probus clubs meet monthly for fellowship. morning tea, a short business session and to hear an interesting guest speaker.
But that is only the beginning. Many clubs arrange visits to factories, defense establishments, industrial complexes, police stations, National Trust Complexes and plant nurseries. Many members enjoy short outings - picnics, barbecues, visits to gardens and places of scenic or historic interest. Many clubs organize extended tours of anything from 3 days to a few weeks.
How does it operate?
A Probus club is run by its members. it elects its officers annually. The club operates within a constitution; some clauses are common to all Probus clubs.
No club may call itself a Probus Club or use the Probus emblem unless:
- it has been sponsored by a Rotary Club
- it adopts a constitution incorporating those mandatory clauses indicated in the standard constitution
- is accredited as a Probus club by the Probus Centre - South Pacific
Where does it meet?
The venue for meetings is chosen by the Probus club members. The Cranbourne Probus Club Meets at the Cranbourne Masonic Hall. The Joining fee is $15, and a yearly subscription of $25, this covers the supply of Probus lapel badges, name badges, gifts for guest speakers, the production of the club bulletin and other expenses.
What is its relationship to the Rotary Club?
The sponsor Rotary club's responsibility ends when it presents the Credit of Accreditation to the Probus club and invests the foundation president with his collar of office
