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ONE OF ROTARY’S GREATEST SUCCESS STORIES…
PROBUS
‘A Community Service Activity of Rotary clubs’
Rotary International and Probus –
“… Rotary clubs, at no cost to Rotary International, may organize and
support PROBUS clubs as a worthwhile community service activity”.
RCOP – June 1998 Meeting, Board, Dec. 348
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The Probus movement had its genesis in two ancestors — both in the
Today there are 2262 accredited Probus clubs in the region with an
estimated membership of 190,000+.
ACTIVE RETIREESTM
– THE VISION OF PROBUS
PROBUS CENTRE -
Manages all matters associated with Probus information, the official
Probus magazines and the promotion and development of the Probus
organisation.
General Manager:
Executive Administration: Monika Prasad
Accounts: Silvana Martignago
PO Box 1294, Parramatta NSW 2124
Toll Free in
Tel: +61 2 9806 0100
Toll Free in
Email probus@probus.com.au
DISTRICT 9680 NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2010
District 9600 Newsletter.... Click here to read the latest newsletter
CONGRATULATIONS….
WINNER AND FINALISTS OF THE 2009-2010 AUSTRALIAN
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITTION
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
| 6th | Beverley Owen – Probus Club of Cronulla South D9750 | Grand Pacific Tours- $200 Coles Voucher |
| Digital Camera from Digital Camera Warehouse | ||
| 5th | Gordon Bartlett – Probus Club of Asquith Mixed D9680 | Grand Pacific Tours- $200 Coles Voucher |
| Digital Camera from Digital Camera Warehouse | ||
| 4th | Roy Taylor – Probus Club of Ballarat Goldfields D9780 | The Retreat at Wiseman's Ferry Package |
| 3rd | Brian Gilmore – Probus Club of Tuggeranong D9710 | High Country Holidays Package - valued at $1,190.00 |
| 2nd | Don Woolley – Probus club of Bobbin Head D9680 | Trade Travel - Trip for two to Norfolk Island Trade Travel valued at $2,800.00 |
| 1st | John Friend – Combined Probus Club of Burwood D9810 | Rod Dyer's Air Adventure Australia Tour valued at $6,600.00 |
| (Award received by John's daughter Koreyna Friend) |
Click here to see the winning SHOTS!
RDPC’s please include in your next Probus District Newsletter and pass on information to DG for consideration in the Rotary District Newsletter.
**Probus Centre-South Pacific Inc Board of Management 2011-2014 click here for more info
CONGRATULATIONS to the following clubs who increased their annual magazine subscription rate and WON a $50.00 Bunning’s Gift Voucher!
Beechworth & District Ladies Probus Club
- (VIC) D9790;
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Probus Club of Margaret River, Western Australia on Monday 12th October, 2009. By RDPC 9460 Murray McNally on behalf of PCSP Chairman George Wyman and General Manager Pat Manager.
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Probus Club of South Bunbury, Western Australia on Friday 16th October, 2009. Pictured is President Lesley Brown and Secretary/Liaison officer PP Gerry Mallott accepting the certificate from D9460 RDPC Murray McNally. The $50.00 Bunning's voucher was used as a lucky draw prize.
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Wallamba Ladies Probus Club, Victoria. Pictured is President Gillian Dutton, committee members and RDPC John Robson.
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Noarlunga Men's Probus Club, South Australia. Pictured is PCSP Board Member Veronica Semmler presenting certificate to President Stan Mayne and Secretary Jim Davis and Committee members. They are a vibrant club that help to make an impact on their community.
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Nambour Men's Probus Club, Queensland. Pictured is President Bill Nevin and RDPC of D9600 David Allen.
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Combined Probus Club of Moss Vale, New South Wales. Pictured is D9710 RDPC Fred Fawke presenting certificate to President Margaret MacKay.
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Ladies Probus Club of Beechworth & District, Victoria. Presentation made by D9790 RDPC Ron Pearce.
Presentation of PROBUS Magazine Subscription Increase Certificate - Probus Club of Houn Valley Combined, Tasmania. Pictured is President Jo Scott, Secretary Louise Stewart and Committee member Neta Woolnough and representative of D9830 committee Leaver Cross.
THE PAUL HENNINGHAM AWARD
The annual award will be presented to a member of Probus for
"a literary contribution of outstanding merit"
in PROBUS - the magazine, which in the opinion of the judging
panel,
best exemplifies the 'True Spirit of Probus'.
The award has been named in honour of PDG Paul Henningham, OAM,
Editor of Probus News for many years and the driving force behind
the success and growth of the magazine.
The Paul Henningham Award recognises the role that
Paul played in the establishment and development of Probus News,
from its humble beginnings as a newsletter to the success it is today.
PROBUS
– the magazine
www.probus.com.au
Email:
probus@probus.com.au
The Paul Henningham Award for Literary Excellence is an annual award –
the judging panel determines ‘a literary contribution of outstanding
merit’ published in PROBUS - the magazine, which in the opinion of the
judging panel, best exemplifies the ‘True Spirit of Probus’.
The inaugural winner will be formally announced by PCSP Chairman at the
annual Probus Rendezvous (Darwin 2010)
Probus magazine published articles from now until August 2010 will be
considered.
Following years will be considered from six issues and announced at
Rendezvous.
The prestige of the award is the prize – the winner receives
recognition, a bound certificate and recorded in the Hall of Fame (web
site).
Judging Panel – Bob Aitken, Jane Campbell
and Paul Henningham
THE GORDON ROATZ AWARD FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE
The award will be presented to a member of Probus for
"a literary contribution of outstanding merit"
in ACTIVE magazine, which in the opinion of the judging panel,
best exemplifies the 'True Spirit of Probus'.
ACTIVE
Magazine
www.probus.com.au
Email:
probus@probus.com.au
The Gordon Roatz Award for Literary
Excellence is an annual award – the judging panel determines ‘a literary
contribution of outstanding merit’ published in ACTIVE magazine, which
in the opinion of the judging panel, best exemplifies the ‘True
Spirit of Probus’.
The winner will be formally announced by
PCSP Chairman at the annual Probus Rendezvous (Darwin 2010)
Active magazines published articles from now
until August 2010 will be considered.
Following years will be considered from four
issues and announced at Rendezvous.
The prestige of the award is the prize
– the winner receives recognition, a bound certificate and recorded in
the Hall of Fame (web site).
Judging Panel – Bob Aitken, Jane Campbell ,
Mark Wallace and Meagan Jones
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Spring – entries close 1 July 2009
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Summer – entries close 1 October 2009
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Autumn – entries close 6 January 2010
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Winter – entries close 1 April 2011
June 2009
OFFICIAL Announcement from the Probus Information Centre
From 1st of September 2009, there will be an
OFFICIAL 'Probus Magazine' back in circulation. Since
the absence of an official publication for many years, the P.I.C. UK and
Ireland is very excited about the launch of
'Probus World' Magazine, which will cover stories and
events, not only from the UK and Ireland, but further a field as well.
In the first issue will cover the
All-of-Ireland Rally,
25th
Anniversary of Probus in Belgium, founded by George Dick
and the
25th
Anniversary of the Runcorn Probus Club, which still has
its Founder Member active in the club.
Probus Centre has been invited to provide newsworthy articles and
information related to exciting upcoming events such as Probus
Rendezvous in
The Magazine, through subscription, will ONLY be available from the
Probus Information Centre,
The Probus Information Centre,
All Belgium 25th Anniversary.
Runcorn Probus Club's 25th Anniversary
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