Panania Combined Probus Club Inc.
Introduction
Probus originated as an association of semi-retired men.
The word comes from the words PROfessional and BUSiness groups.
The basic purpose of a Probus Club is to provide regular gatherings for those who, in retirement, appreciate and value opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances and of a similar level of interest.
A Public interest meeting to form "The Probus Club Of Panania" was held at Revesby Workers Club on 10th Febuary 1997 at 10am.
Motion was passed: "That a Probus Club, possibly called the Panania Probus Club be formed and that a foundation meeting be held at 10.00am on the 10th March 1997 at the Revesby Workers Club.
Management meeting was held on 10th March 1997 with some 200 prospective members present.
Jack Wheatley moved: "That a provisional club to be called Panania Probus Club be formed". On a show of hands , more than 150 people agreed with the motion and agreed to join by paying the joining fee. After morning tea, Jack Wheatley announced that over 190 people had joined and that this would be too many for one club and moved that a second club, to be called Revesby Probus Club be formed.
It was decided that "Panania Probus Club" would meet on the second Monday of each month.
Club commenced 14th April 1997 as Panania Probus Club. The club was incorporated in May 1998 to be known as Panania Probus Club Inc.
The monthly fee was $1.00 : Membership finalised @116.
At January 1998 meeting a motion was moved :- Annual Probus & monthly meeting fees be combined into one annual fee payable at the beginning of each Probus year.
In September 2000 we forwarded a copy of our inaugural list of members , committee minutes of a meeting and a copy of our first newsletter to Probus centre for inclusion in their "Time Capsule" to be reopened in 2024. The 50th Anniversary of Probus in the South Pacific.
Life Members
Norma Ashton - President 1997 (inaugural); 2001; 2004. Vise President : 2003.
Tour Assistant : 2005 to 2009; 2011 to 2014.
Craft : Norma commenced running a Craft Group at her home from August 2008 to date. Norma also receives knitted items which she delivers to Westmead Hospital.
Keith Matts dec.- Secretary : 1997 (inaugural); 1998 to 2001; 2003 to 2008.
President : 2002 General Assistant : 2010 & 2015; Reception: 2011.
Bruce Petch - Joined ; June 1999. Treasurer: 2001 to 2007; President: 2008 to 2009.
Secretary : 2010 to 2019.
Foundation Members
Rena Armstong : Hospitality 1997 to 2000.
Joann Beckett : Welfare 1997 to 2001; 2004; 2007. Vice President: 2008.
June Blake : Hospitality 2015 & 2016.
Jean Chernich.
Ray Chernich : Guest Speakers : 1997 & 1998. President: 1999.
Pat Collins : Reception : 1997 to 1999.
Joan De la Motte : Reception : 2004 to 2007.
Maureen McCullagh.
Joan Matts : Hospitality: 1997; 2015; 2016. Tour Assistant : 1998 to 2008. Reception : 2011; 2012.
Thelma Moro.
Mary Palframan : Theatre Parties : 2000 to 2003; 2005 to 2006; 2008 to 2014.
Merrill Watkins : Reception : 2000 to 2002.
Mavis Williams : Hospitality : 2000 to 2002.
Fay Wilkinson : Hospitality : 2003; 2006 to 2007; 2009 to 2010.
Inaugural Committee Panania Probus Club
President : Norma Ashton
Vice President : Ted Schwarzel
Secretary : Keith Matts
Asst. Secretary : Elva Esposito
Treasurer : Helen Fox
Asst. Treasurer : Joann Beckett
Guest Speakers : Ray Chernich
Wellfare Officer : Joann Beckett
Tour Organiser : Audrey Blackstone
Tour Assist. : Les Blackstone
Social Events :
Reception : Pat Collins
Evelyn Jones
Hospitality : Rena Amstrong
Joan Matts
Amy Rumsey
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