July - Hunter Region Probus Inc.

Hunter Region Probus Association Inc.
AUGUST 2013 NEWSLETTER
HUNTER HAPPENINGS
Note: Information contained in this publication is for the use of Probus members.
Inside This Issue
Presidents Report 1 Secretary Email:
Committee Details 2 adavis@futureweb.com.au
Region Meeting Minutes 2
Open Forum Results 4 Bulletin Editor Email:
News Around the Clubs 5 jlmer@bigpond.net.au
Flyer – Notice of Meeting
President’s Report
Well, what can I say, we had a tremendous attendance of Probians at our quarterly meeting, 110 members
representing 46 clubs what a great effort from the Hunter Regions various clubs. Such a Buzz of fellowship and
chatter with one another which was fantastic. I would firstly like to welcome all new delegates from our various
clubs who perhaps are new in office this year and particularly those members who were representing their club as
their activity or program officers for the remainder of the year.
I thank Colleen Jones from Toronto Macquarie Ladies Probus Club who volunteered to join the Hunter Region
Committee this year.
It was great to see in our Active Retirees March April issue the article about our Hunter Region Past President, John
Roughley, and I would like to thank John for sharing part of his life with us. Well done and a great advocate for
Probus.
Some members who are avid crossword puzzlers were not happy with the Puzzle Page 75 in the June/July issue of
Active Retirees with the size of the print being very hard to read with our ageing eyesight particularly with the
questions being written in white on a black background. Suggested that the Secretary send a letter to the Editor of
Active Retirees magazine.
Our great discussion in Open Forum was our Friendship Day which is to be held in the Railway Shed on Newcastle
Foreshore on 30 th October commencing at 10 a.m. We are hoping that a Lions Club will be our Chefs for our free BBQ
provided by Hunter Region on the day. Think about a club Banner if you haven't one ? Maybe you have a member of
your club who does Patchwork or is handy with needle and thread or artwork who could put one together? May be a
sheet of cardboard with your club name on it? Think about it - your club has time to do something about it before
the day but it is something that can be displayed at each club meeting and not just put away in the cupboard.
Hopefully our various clubs will volunteer to take charge and run the different suggested activities during the day
and make it a real Fun, Friendship and Fellowship Day.
Nick Ledingham from Tomaree Mens Probus Club suggested we should advertise Probus during the whole week
leading up to our Friendship Day with perhaps the news media involved to spread the word of what Probu s means to
us.
With different clubs advertising their proposed trips it is hoped that there are other clubs who could join them to
make their tours more viable. Let's try to make this happen as some clubs are really struggling to go on a holiday. All
arrangements already made but just need the numbers to fill a coach. I know some clubs are already doing this.
I am interested to know what type of entertainment would our members like for our Christmas meeting ?? Would
the members prefer a dance group or choir or ??? Can I have a suggestion from your club as to what you would like
at our September meeting please !!
We introduced to our meeting, Ray Davis from Raymond Terrace Probus Club as the newly appointed 9670 Rotary
District Chairman who is there to offer assistance to any club.
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It was a shame that only 87 members stayed for lunch to continue in Fellowship.
Thank you to all attendees on the day for making our meeting so successful and friendly and for your co operation
and fellowship – let’s keep it that way.
Nance Adams OAM
Communication Network
Correspondence to Secretary Anne Davis 3 Forrester Close Warners Bay 2282
Meeting Payments to Lyn Merton c/o P O Box 67, Dungog 2420
Newsletter s to Bulletin Editor Jim Merton c/o P O Box 67, Dungog 2420
President, Nance Adams OAM (Charlestown Central Combined ) ph 4944 -7166, Immediate Past President/Committee: John
Roughley (Swansea Men’s), ph 4972-1544, Secretary: Anne Davis ( Warners Bay Ladies ) ph 4947-4303, Treasurer: Lyn Merton
( Dungog) ph 4992-3117, Bulletin/Vice President: Jim Merton (Dungog) ph 4992-3117, Public Officer/Committee: Rob Harvie
(Swansea Mens) ph 4971-4875, Committee: Moira Byrnes (Toronto Ladies) ph4959-2379, Elaine Boyd (Belmont Bay Ladies) ph
4945-4262, Robyn Stevens (Belmont Bay Ladies) ph4945-2414, Myra Youngberry ((Warners Bay Ladies) ph 4954-6308, Colleen
Jones (Toronto Macquarie Ladies) ph4950-4846
Minutes:
Meeting held Tuesday 5 . June, 2013 at East Maitland Bowling Club.
Meeting opened at 10.00 a.m. and welcomed all present with a special welcome to all members who are attending
for their very first time.
Present: One hundred and Ten (110) Probus club members representing Forty Six (46) clubs.
Apologies: Anne Davis Secretary Hunter Region John Goldsmith Port Stephen Probus Club and Ted Hyham Warners
Bay Men's Probus Club. Minutes of the previous Quarterly Meeting held 5 th . March, 2013 as published in Hunter
Happenings Moved: Dungog Probus Club/Toronto Ladies Probus Club that the minutes be accepted. Business arising
from minutes: Eastlakes Probus Club celebrated their 25 th . Anniversary and not their 5 th . as published
Correspondence Inwards:
Letter from PSPL Reform Group 25 th . February, 2013
Correspondence Outwards:
Nil
Moved: Swansea Men's Probus Club & Belmont Bay Ladies Probus Club that inwards correspondence
be received
Business arising from correspondence:
Nil
Treasurer's Report:
Report from 1 st . February, 2013 to 31 st . April, 2013
Income
Expenditure
Lunches $1,264.00 Billabongs Lunches $1,213.00
Interest 0.15 Meeting Expenses $ 50.00
Membership $ 690.00 Dept. Fair Trading $ 51.00
Charlestown Ladies $ 20.00
(refund Lunch)
$1,954.15 $1,334.00
Balance Brought as at 1.2.2013 $4,937.56
Income $1,954.15
Expenditure $1,334.00
Balance as at 1.5.2013 $5,557,71
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Outstanding Cheque $ 50.00
Balance $5,607.71
Moved: L. Merton/Swansea Men's Probus Club Inc.
Public Officers ‘Report:
By now your Club should have received the final Constitution 2013 document from Probus South Pacific Ltd. If not,
you should contact PSPL, who have apologised for hoisting this extra workload on Clubs.
The new Constitution embraces all those proposals that you had previously vote d upon plus some minor changes to
strengthen the document. These minor changes to the previously advised Constitution and most are only cosmetic
and occur in the following areas:-
5. Election of the Committee - sub section 'a'
6. Meetings - sub section 'a' and sub section 'I’
7. Subscriptions - sub section 'a' You may also need to adjust sub section 'd' if your year does not match up
8. Finance - sub section 'd'. Also you may need to alter you authorised signatories in 'e'.
9. Duties of Officers - sub section 'd' 14. Information -
sub section 'a'
Should your club agree to the Constitution without change then it is plain sailing. However the only wording you can
alter is that that is in 'ordinary type' not bold. You may have to submit any of these changes to PSLP for accept ance.
Additionally I submit a formal Notice of Motion 'That the Association accept the changes to its Constitution as
outlined in the formal document presented by South Pacific Ltd. Dated 2013 Final Rob Harvie Public Officer
Bulletin Editor:
Not many clubs have forwarded their club Bulletins so far this year.
List of changes in committee from all clubs is important - email copy of Hunter Happenings is available to every
member of every club providing bulletin editor has you email address.
Open Forum:
Discussion on Friendship Day 30 th . October in Railway Shelter Newcastle Foreshore. Application for Disability access,
gates to be open and pool to have water, PA system supplied by Warners Bay Ladies Club.
Free BBQ but bring your own drinks and nibbles, and chair and table if needed and club banner if your club has one.
Clubs are asked to be responsible for one of the suggested activities or suggestions. Small prizes will be provided by
committee
General Business.
DUNDOG PROBUS CLUB has a trip to Goulburn and Surrounds for 6 days and 5 nights from
2 nd to 7 th . October cost $820 Contact Ronda Tyne 49921640
NEWCASTLE MEN'S PROBUS CLUB has a 3 day tour of Canberra Floriade for 3 days
11 th . - 13 th . October cost $460 Contact Al Wardell 49757607
STOCKTON COMBINED PROBUS CLUB has a Snowy Mountains Trip in Springtime for 6 days
21 st . - 26 th . October cost $750 Contact Edith van Oort 49281572
SWANSEA LADIES PROBUS CLUB has a trip to Forster at Island Palms Motel
17 th . - 22 nd . November cost $599 twin share Contact Dulcie Barr 49721006
The new District Rotary Chairman, Ray Davis from Raymond Terrace Probus club was then introduced.
There being no further general business meeting closed at 11.45 a.m.
Next Quarterly Meeting will be held Tuesday 3 rd . September, 2013 9.30 am for
Morning Tea with 10.00 am start.
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Public Officer's Report:
By now your Club should have received the final Constitution 2013 document from Probus South Pacific Ltd. If not,
you should contact PSPL, who have apologised for foisting this extra workload on Clubs.
The new Constitution embraces all those proposals that you had previously voted upon plus some minor changes to
strengthen the document. These minor changes to the previously advised Constitution and most are only cosmetic
and occur in the following areas: -
5. Election of the Committee - sub section 'a'.
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6. Meetings - sub section 'a' and subsection 'i'.
7. Subscriptions - sub section 'a'. You may also need to adjust sub section'd' if your year does not match up.
8. Finance -sub section'd'. Also you may need to alter your authorised signatories in V.
9. Duties of Officers - sub section'd'. 14. Information – sub
section 'a'.
Should your club agree to the Constitution without change then it is plain sailing,
however the only wording you can alter is that that is in "ordinary type" not bold. You
may have to submit any of these changes to PSPL for acceptance.
Additionally I submit a formal Notice of Motion "That the Association accept the
Changes to its Constitution as outlined in the formal document presented by Probus
South Pacific Ltd. i.e. dated 0213 Final
Rob Harvie Public Officer
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FORUM RESULTS FROM 4 m JUNE MEETING.
The following Clubs will take the idea back to their members;
Nelson Bay Men
Waratah
Toronto Macquarie Ladies
Newcastle Ladies
Stockton
New Lambton Men
Newcastle Men
SUGGESTIONS
• Consider hiring chairs and tables.
• Clubs organise a bus for their members if public transport is a problem.
• Next time another location e.g. Maitland, Stockton.
• Plan some bus routes so that buses could pick up at other clubs on the way.
• Plan a PROBUS WEEK centered around the big day.
• Clubs could combine in their areas to promote the idea and the Friendship Day.
• Could Nance organise publicity for the Day. e.g. Channel 7 or NBN and local radio stations.
• "Three Legged Race" is considered TOO dangerous.
ADDITIONS
❖ Hammer Throw - Tennis Ball in a stocking.
❖ Bocce.
❖ Boat or Duck races on the pond.
❖ Treasure or Scavenger Hunt.
❖ Musical or Talent Quest.
❖ Line Dancing or Boot Scooting.
CLUBS HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO ORGANSE THE FOLLOWING
Egg and Spoon Race
Hawks Nest and District
Overhead Ball
Toronto Ladies
Handbag Throw
Warners Bay Ladies
Trivia Waratah (if agreed on by members )
Hammer Throw
Belmont Bay Ladies
Each club to submit numbers attending for catering purposes by 14 th October to the Secretary
ALL buses to Newcastle Station are free from the Wickham and Marketown Areas.
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Bulletin Editor’s Report:
A very good meeting was held in June and
preparations for the Friendship day are going
well.
My E-mail address is on the first page of this
bulletin and if I have the e-mail address of any
member of a financial club, I will send them the
publication.
Jim Merton, Editor
Disclaimer: The Editor accepts absolutely no
responsibility for any errors, omissions, libels,
inaccuracies or other shortcomings of this and
any other issues of this newsletter.
TRAVEL NEWS
Would your club like regular travel information
emailed directly to you?
Trade Travel, a Probus South Pacific partner,
would be pleased to provide information on
possible trips for you.
Contact Terri Mattison-Davis at
terri@tradetravel.com
Member Clubs with vacancies on tours:-
STOCKTON PROBUS ARE LOOKING FOR
ANOTHER CLUB AND/ OR SINGLES TO
MAKE UP NUMBERS ON THEIR TRIP TO
THE SNOWY IN OCTOBER CONTACT -
EDITH VAN OORT 4928 1572.
DUNGOG HAVE VACANCIES FOR A TRIP
TO GOULBURN IN OCT CONTACT
RONDA ON 4992 1640.
RUTHERFORD/TELARAH PROBUS HAVE A TRIP
TO PARKES & CENTRAL WEST FROM 2 ND -7 TH
SEPTEMBER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT DAVID PITT – 4934 8338.
NEWCASTLE MENS PROBUS HAVE A 3 DAY TRIP
TO CANBERRA/FLORIADE FROM 11 TH -14 TH
OCTOBER. CONTACT AL WARDELL 4975 7607.
SWANSEA LADIES HAVE TRIP TO
FORSTER AT ISLAND PALMS RESORT
17 TH -22 ND NOVEMBER CONTACT
DULCIE BARR 4972 1006
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Attention all Clubs:
If any Club is having difficulty in filling
trips and would like it broadcast to
other or neighbouring clubs please
notify the Bulletin Editor and I will
send out a notice to all secretaries in
between regular bulletins to help
them out.
PROBUS is for Fun Fellowship &
Friendship, in other words to provide
help & enjoyment for everyone.
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Around
the Clubs
Adamstown Ladies Probus
Speakers: Jess Maddren (Business Development
Manager, Earth Data P/L), Lenore Horvarth (The
history and development of the Hunter
Wetlands), William O’Neill (Guide Dogs), Chris
Piggott (World Vision in Africa),
Activities: Pokolbin Day, Sydney Conservatorium
of Music, Christmas in July at Sala’s, Barramundi
Farm. Games Days, Let’s get Together, Social
Theatre & Craft Groups.
Extended Trips: Moree in Oct.
Adamstown Men’s Probus
Speakers: Lyn Thorpe OAM (Rotarian), Stewart
Torrence (Men’s Sheds), Bruce McAllister
(Modern Aids for the Blind),
Activities: Barramundi Farm, Nan Tien Buddhist
Temple, TAFE Dinner, Singleton Army Museum,
Christmas in July (Central Charlestown Leagues
Club), Jewish Museum Tour,
Extended Trips: Griffith in October.
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Belmont Bay Ladies Probus
Speakers: Margaret Barlow (Life in Jordan),
Activities: Movies, “Poetry in the Bush” at
Riverwood Downs, Theatre, Christmas in July at
Berowra Waters, Choir & Cards Groups
Extended Trips: Floriade in September,
Belmont Ladies Probus
Speakers: Alice Wellings (Ronald McDonald
House), U3A Choir, Dr Robyn Fried (Her Trip to
East Timor), Theresa Purnell (China).
Activities: Aunt Molly’s, Sydney Opera House,
Bingo & Lunch Afternoon, Winter get together at
Belmont Bowling Club.
Cardiff Combined Probus
Speakers: Don Austin (Underground Mining), Bob
Bush (Bush Poet), Andrew Cornwell MP
(Companion Animals),
Activities: Out & About at Tahlee House, Historic
Parramatta Park, Ethnic Dining, Movers &
Shakers Music, Cycling, Walking, 3C’s, Games,
Computers, Photography, Coffee, Groups
Cessnock Mens Probus
Speakers, Bob Pynsent (Mayor of Cessnock),
Barry Miller (Area Manager Mai Wei Support),
Activities, Mystery Tour, Upper Hunter Trip, Pits
& Pubs Tour, Bowls.
Charlestown Central Comb Probus
Speakers: Terry St George (Christ Church
Cathedral Graveyard), Viv Allanson (Workings of
Maroba), Mission to Seamen, Provost Brothers
(Birthday Luncheon).
Activities: Pits & Pubs Coach Trip, Walk & Talk
Group, Theatre Trips,
Extended Trip: Christmas in July in the Blue
Mountains,
Charlestown Mens Probus
Speakers: Janet White (Ocean and Coast Carers
Initiatives), Margo Smith (Sustainability Officer
Lake Macquarie Council Dave Ruddell (“Mail
Trains”), Lee Maughan, Peter Lewis (Newcastle
Herald Cartoonist),
Activities: Port Ash Visit, Swansea Rock Platforms,
Mid Year Luncheon, Fort Scratchley Tour,
Wetlands Tour, Bowls & Walking Group,
Dungog Probus
Speakers: Gordon Walker (Pres. Maitland North
Probus) Bob Bush (Bush Poet),
Activities: Newcastle Museum, Visit from
Gloucester Probus, Christmas in July (Nelson Bay
Golf Club),
Extended Trips: Goulburn in Oct.
Eastlakes Probus
Speakers: Gary Blackler (PSPL), Alan Richards (Old
Movies & Songs), Bob Bush (Bush Poet), Robyn
McLean (Centrelink & Budget Update).
Activities: Picnic at Pelican, Ten Pin Bowling,
Christmas in July (Tree Tops Resort),
Extended Trips: Armidale in May,
East Maitland Ladies Probus
Speakers: Stephen Cassettari (Chinese Brush
Painting Artist), Bev Brooker (Author/Illustrator of
Children’s Books), Gary Blackler (PSPL),
Activities: Madame Tussaud’s, Mystery Coach
Trip, Hamilton Pictures, Helicopter Base,
Gloucester Probus
Speakers: John Dugas,
Activities: Friendship Day with Dungog, Christmas
in July at Wingen, Infantry Museum Singleton,
Hawks Nest & District Probus
Speakers: Bob Bush (Bush Poet), Trevor Coombe
(Mining Engineer), Alison Stewart (NSW Police
Public Relations), Susan Russell (Cancer Council),
Activities: Peter Sinclair Gardens Myall Lodge at
Hawks Nest, Newcastle Tram & Lunch at
Stockton), Christmas in July, Annual Picnic Day at
Karuah, Civic Theatre (Irish Concert), Golf, Mah
Jong, Ten Pin Bowling & Caravanner/Gypsy
Groups.
Extended Trips: Floriade in Oct.
Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Men’s
Probus
Speakers: Peter Hughes (Workings of Cricket
Authorities), Rex & Julia Glover (“The Family
Tree”), Scott Walker (“The Modern Army”),
Danny Johnson
Activities: Mystery Lunch Tour, Monday Movies,
Extended Trips: Southern Highlands Christmas in
July, Mudgee in November,
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Maitland Ladies Probus
Speakers: Sophie S. Brown (Naturopath), Carmel
Smith (Life Councillor on Life & Living),
Activities: Campbell’s Store Morpeth, Birthday
Luncheon (Lorn Park Bowling Club),
Extended Trips: Tree Tops Avoca in Oct.
Maitland North Probus
Speakers: Don Eyb (Ret Mounted Police Officer),
Judy Nicholson (Maitland Library), John Wright,
Activities: Macadamia & Barramundi Farms .
Bowls,
Maryland/Bluegum Combined
Probus
Speakers: Ricci Schwarzler (Travelling with
Friends), Meryl Bolin (Graphologist), Aubrey
Brookes (The Closure of BHP).
Activities: Mother’s Day (Buttai Barn), Kurri Kurri
Murals, Museum Tours in Newcastle, Raymond
Terrace River Cruise,
Extended Trips: Katoomba in Oct. Lightning
Ridge in 2014
Medowie Combined Probus
Speakers: Father Chris Yates (St Johns Anglican
Raymond Terrace), Roly Taylor & Carol Brown
(Disabled Riding School Raymond Terrace), Kay de
Mestre (Representative from RSL Retirement
Village Hawks Nest),
Activities: 10 th Birthday Party, Donkey Sanctuary
Glen William, & Munchies Group,
Merewether Ladies Probus
Speakers: Vic Levi (Journalist), Terry Collins,
(Mathematics), Ian Watkins (The World’s Longest
River),
Activities: Riverboat Postman, David Parsons
Concert, War Horse at Lyric Theatre, Westpac
Helicopter Base, TAFE Dinner, Nutcote & Manly
in August, Choir and Walking Group,
Extended Trips: Cooma & Southern Alps in Oct.
Morisset & District Ladies Probus
Speakers: Rae Corbett (Ovarian Cancer
Community Ambassador), Daphne Appleby
(Fairbridge Farm), Nikki Mann (Roses to Go),
Activities: Hyde Park Barracks, High Tea at “Two
Birds Café” Toowoon Bay), Guide Dogs at
Glossodia, Sydney Town Hall Tour,
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Morpeth on Hunter Probus
Speakers: Daphne Roper from COTA (Beyond
Maturity Blues), Margaret McNaughton (“My
Brush with Royalty”), Suzanne Nicholls (Nurse –
“The Humorous Side Of Nursing”), Jeanette Lacey
(Organ Donation),
Activities: Bob’s Shed Quirindi, BBQ in June,
Christmas in July at Buttai Barn, Bowls,
Extended Trips: Snowy Mountains in Oct.
Muswellbrook Probus
Speakers: Rob Cooper (Communications Manager
Macquarie Generation), Snr. Const. Sheree Gray
(NSW Police on Modern Policing), Mike Pritchard
(£10 Poms), Mark Matthews (His Army Career).
Activities: Mother’s Day Lunch, Lunch at Carmen’s
& Cultural Tour, Newcastle Trip, Bowls,
Nelson Bay Ladies Probus
Speakers: Jenny Rossi (Vocalist), Poetry Reader,
Activities: Mother’s Day Morning Tea, Christmas
in July at Salamander Shores, Walk & Coffee
Mornings,
Extended Trips: Crescent Head in August,
Nelson Bay Probus
Speakers: Bob Young (Unit Commander Marine
Rescue Port Stephens), Pete Massey (Ret. Police
Fingerprint Expert), Barry Simpson (“Halifax Nova
Scotia”), John Bell (Port Stephens Graffiti Action
Team), Tom Lupton (His Military & Police Career),
Activities: Evening Dine Outs, PC & Sports Groups
Extended Trips: Merimbula in 2014.
Newcastle Ladies Probus
Speakers: Mary Kerr (Poetry), Show & Tell Day,
Christine Prietto (International Wetlands), Shirley
Chapman (Wrap with Love),
Activities: Tea & Tour of Miss Porter’s House,
Theatre Movies & Plays Group, Walking & Book
Groups.
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Fun Fellowship & Friendship
Remember 30 th October
REGION FRIENDSHIP DAY

Newcastle Probus
Speakers: Peter McCarthy & David Cooper (Health
Care), Susan Reid (Podiatry for the older
population), Roland Millbank (A book covering
Christ Church Cathedral’s Military Treasures), Dr.
Ben Vaughan (Newcastle University – “Solar Paint
Developments”), Tristram Travers (Energy
Developments & Productivity),
Activities: Myall River Cruise, “Newcastle
Treasures” at Layman St. Gallery, Theatre Party to
“Soft Shoe Shuffle” at Lyric Theatre, Ladies Day
Luncheon, LBW (Old Blokes Walking) & Bowls
Groups
Extended Trips: Canberra in Oct.
Port Stephens Probus
Speakers: Max Pride (Tomaree Prostate Cancer
Support Group), Aubrey Brookes (Newcastle
Industrial Heritage Assoc.), John De Ridder
( Formally with Telstra on N.B.N Network)
Activities: Bowls, Diners, BBQs, Snooker Groups
Extended Trips: Caracampers.
Rathmines/Wangi Probus
Speakers: Douglas Stewart (Actor & Story Teller),
Ray & David (Their Experiences on their trip to
South America), David Wilcox (Presents “The
Truckie who Loved Me”),
Activities: Mystery Trip, Richmond Vale Railway
Museum, Trivia at Wangi Bowling Club, Annual
Car Rally, Christmas in July (Aunt Molly’s),
Riverboat Postman,
Extended Trips: Overnight Katoomba in May,
Raymond Terrace Ladies Probus
Speakers: Sue Anderson & Lisa Sloack (Port
Stephens Veterans & Citizens Aged Care Ltd), Bob
Bush (Bush Poet), Les Chanter (NRMA), Julie
Marsh (Antique Buttons plus Craft Display),
Activities: Taree Race Day Civic Theatre Concert,
Christmas in July (Buttai Barn), Spectrum Gardens
& Murray’s Brewery.
Extended Trips: Inverell in May
Raymond Terrace Probus
Speakers: Ross Carlton (His Trip to the
Philippines), Anthony Scully (ABC Open
Programme), Alek Miller (His experiences in Saudi
Arabia), Gerry Collins (Past ABC Sports
Commentator),
Activities: Taree Race Day, Civic Theatre Concerts,
Christmas in July (Buttai Barn), Ladies Probus
Luncheon, Spectrum Gardens Anna Bay &
Murray’s Brewery Lunch, Marine Rescue
Inspection & Lunch at Ocean View Restaurant
Fingal Bay, Discussion, Technology, & Cardies
Groups,
Extended Trips: Inverell in May, Port Macquarie in
March 2014.
Rutherford – Telarah Ladies Probus
Speakers: Ken Smith (Guitar Player), Yvonne Bell,
Activities: Madame Tussaud’s, Luncheon,
Helicopter Base, Train to Newcastle & Walk to
Nobby’s. Birthday Luncheon.
Rutherford – Telarah Probus
Speakers: Peter Hogan (Tony Cant Real Estate),
Peter Woodley (Maitland City Library),
Activities: Military Museum (Singleton), Trip to
Steam Shed & Men’s Shed, Tour of Mai-Wel with
Morning tea & Lunch, Bowls.
Extended Trips: Central West in September,
Scone Ladies Probus
Speakers: Ian Milgate (Book Merchant of Hunt a
Book Scone), Lesley Roser (Head of Nursing Scott
Memorial Hospital),
Activities: Westpac Helicopter Base, Christmas in
July at Buttai Barn, Picnic at Hunter Valley Zoo,
Bowls.
Scone Probus
Speakers: Norman Cone (Blaze Aid), Michael
Gillett (The Budget & Financial Planning),
Activities: Newcastle Harbour Cruise, Singleton
Military Museum, Mid-Year Luncheon, Bowls,
Extended Trips: Parkes Sept/Oct.
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.
(Audrey Hepburn
My mind says I’m in my 20s, my body says “yeah
you wish”
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Singleton Probus
Speakers: James Bailey (Environmental Engineer),
Andrew Rae (Ex-Policeman Author), Mark Ihlien
(Director Planning & Development Singleton
Council),
Activities: Riverboat Postman, Christmas in July
(Drovers Camp), Bowls & Crib Club.
Extended Trips: Overnight Sydney In Aug.
Stockton Probus
Speakers: John Frize (Food Van in Islington), Dr
Ken Williams & Wife Meryl (Doctor who does
Volunteer Work Overseas), Margaret Fitzgerald
(Lapidary),
Activities: Newcastle Art Gallery, Barramundi
Farm, Dungog Theatre, Christmas in July at Buttai
Barn,
Extended Trips: Snowy Mountains in Oct (Need
Extras for this Trip Phone 4928 1845 if
Interested),
Swansea Ladies Probus
Extended Trips: Forster in November
Teralba District Ladies Probus
Speakers: Therese Newman (Life after Loss),
Shirley & Brian Appleyard (Singing Duo),
Activities: Scottish Morning at Buttai Barn,
Barramundi Farm, Walking Crochet, Theatre &
Cards,
The Junction Combined Probus
Speakers: Phil Ashley-Brown Manager ABC Radio
Newcastle (Trip to Antarctica), Dr Maggie
Haerstch (Arts/Health Institute),
Activities: David Parsons, Christmas in July,
Sydney Fish Markets, Upper Hunter Horse Studs,
Art, Craft, Luncheon, Walking & Theatre Groups,
Extended Trips: Yarrawonga in Apl. Golf trip to
Gloucester in Sept.
Tilligerry Peninsula Probus
Speakers: Fred Badmin (Rural Fire Service), Jacqui
Wood (Ethica Coffee), Ian Hollings (Member NSW
Marine Rescue). Maggie Kirkby-Jones ,
Activities: Dungog , Fingal Bay Surf Club
Luncheon, Anniversary Luncheon, Sports, Lifeball,
Walking & Theatre Groups,
Extended Trips: Moree in October,
Swansea Probus
Speakers: Col Harrison (Building the A380
Aircraft), Annette Rawsland (Social Isolation &
Mental Illness), Ron Elliot (Air Force Chaplain &
Celebrant), Marie Ormiston (Roads & Maritime
Service Older Drivers and Pedestrian
Presentation), Natalie Pitman (Compeer),
Activities: BBQ Pelican, Civic Theatre Concert,
Christmas in July at Swansea RSL. BBQ Caves
Beach, Bowls,
Tenambit Morpeth Probus
Speakers: Lieutenant Commander Lorrae
Blunden, Judy Nicholson (Maitland Library), Barry
Pont (Fire Service), Judith (Volunteers for
Palliative Care),
Activities: 25 th Anniversary (Buttai Barn), Bowls
Day at Maitland Park, Christmas in July (Berowra
Waters), Newcastle & Museum Trip, Garden,
Exercise & Walking Groups.
Extended Trips: Ettalong Beach in November,
Tomaree Ladies Probus
Speakers: Margaret Dunn (Comic Poetry), Peter
Botha (Africa), Margaret & Walter Lamond (Tour
of France on a Tandem Bike).
Activities: Lunch at Ocean Views (Fingal Bay Surf
Club), Lunch at Siennas (Baybreeze Resort), Coal
Loader Kooragang & Stockton Lunch, Newcastle
Tram & Mi8ss Porter’s House, Taste of the Bush
with lunch at Mingara,
Toronto Ladies Probus
Speakers: Ron Mitcherson (Pres. Toronto RSL),
Shirley Barrington (“Pioneer Women of the
Outback NSW”). Jackie Eaton (Rathmines
Physiotherapy & Massage),
Activities: Newcastle Harbour Luncheon Cruise,
The 4’s C’s day at Wangi Workers, Christmas in
July at Wangi Workers, Theatre Trips,
Extended Trips: Nambucca Heads,
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Toronto Macquarie Ladies Probus
Speakers: Donna Lou Fashions (Fashion Parade),
Amanda & Karen (From Anglicare), Colin Taylor
(Actor/Poet), Evan McHugh (About research into
his book “The Women of Birdsville”),
Activities: Newcastle Botanic Gardens, Victor
Chang Institute, Dural Country Club Theatre
Restaurant, Daytrippers, Craft & Mah Jong.
Extended Trips: Goulburn in June,
Valentine Ladies Probus
Speakers: Lyn Thorpe (The Developing World),
Sing Australia, Speaker from Westpac Helicopter
Service,
Activities: Aunt Molly’s Morisset, Birthday Lunch
(Belmont Golf Club), Christmas in July (The
Entrance Diggers), Trip to Dungog,
Wallsend Ladies Probus
Speakers: Ed Tonks (Local Historian), Grace Pettie,
Helen Ware, (Occupational Therapist).
Activities: Coach to Ken Duncan Gallery Erina,
Lunch Sydney Junction Hotel, Christmas in July
(Yarramalong Valley),
Warners Bay Ladies Probus
Speakers: Bob Bush ( Bush Poet), Elizabeth
Donaldson (William Dobell), Julia Robert (Mercy
Ships), The Red River Roosters (Singing Group),
Activities: Riverboat Postman, Mother’s Day
Concert at Buttai Barn, Mystery Picnic, Lunch at
Warners Bay Hotel, Barramundi Farm, Mah Jong,
500 Trivia Poetry & Craft Groups,
Extended Trips: Armidale & New England in Oct.
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Do not regret growing older it’s a
privilege denied to many.
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A smile – is a sign of joy
A hug – is a sign of love
A laugh – is a sign of happiness
A friend like me ??
Well…. That’s just a sign of good taste
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The word on the street is that people are
calling us VIAGRAs.
Veterans In Automobiles Going Round
Australia.
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An 85 year old widow went a blind date with a 90
year old man.
When she returned to her daughter’s house later
that night she seemed upset.
“What happened mother?” the daughter asked.
“I had to slap his face three times!”
“You mean he got fresh?”
“No,” she answered. “I thought he was dead!”
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Q. Why do birds hold one of their legs up
when sleeping?
A. Because if they hold both their legs up ,
they’ll fall.
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A police recruit was asked during an exam, “What
would you do if you had to arrest your own
mother?”
He said: “Call for backup.”
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You are never too old to
set another goal or to
dream a new dream
(Aristotle)
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