PREAMBLE
Probus was first established by Rotary in the United Kingdom in the 1960s before becoming established in New Zealand in 1974 and Australia in 1976. The name “Probus” derives from the fact that, historically, membership was originally for retired and semi-retired professionals and Businesspeople.
HISTORY OF THE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF VICTORIA PARK INC.
The Victoria Park Probus Club Inc. was sponsored by Rotary and formed in November 1982 as the 9th Club in WA. The Club became a Combined Club in October 1990.
Probus is a Club for retired or semi-retired people who want to share time, experiences, and companionship with like-minded people in their community. There are regular general meetings and sub-groups with specific activities that meet the interests of its members, as well as events and trips. There are many opportunities to socialise and engage with new friends to enjoy a happy and healthy retirement. FUN, FRIENDSHIP, and FELLOWSHIP.
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DATE |
EVENTS |
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25.10.1982 |
An expression of interest meeting was held to explore forming a Probus Club in Victoria Park. Convened by Will Camons |
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22.11.1982 |
Inaugural Meeting to form the 9th Victoria Park Probus Club in WA held at the Balmoral Hotel, Albany Highway, East Victoria Park |
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Dec 1982 |
Gong and Gavel presented to the Club by Cliff Style on behalf of Rotary |
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Dec 1983 |
Monthly Meetings held at the Balmoral Tavern on the 3rd Monday was changed to the 3rd Wednesday. |
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March 1984 |
Monthly meetings relocated to the Carlisle Hotel |
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June 1984 |
Establishment of PROBUS ASSOCIATION OF Western Australia |
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21.11.1984 |
PRESIDENTIAL COLLAR presented by Cliff Style on behalf of Rotary |
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1.7.1987 |
Ron Temple awarded Rotary’s highest award, the Paul Harris Fellowship Award |
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19.10.1988 |
Bob Baird awarded Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellowship Award |
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1989 |
Ron Temple nominated for Citizen of the Year at WA Week Celebration |
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17,10.1990 |
Status of Club changed to COMBINED CLUB |
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Nov 1992 |
Lectern and Plaque, a gift presented by Bill Lake on behalf of Rotary |
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July 1993 |
Monthly meetings relocated to Perth Football Club (Eagles Club) |
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1995 |
Bill Lake was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Award |
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Jan 1998 |
Formed Link with Herne Bay, UK, and Kaiapoi, NZ |
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28.2.1998 |
Doug & Nell Turton convened the inaugural Victoria Park Probus “Getaway” holiday in Walpole, WA |
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1998 |
Nell Turton established the Victoria Park Probus Information File |
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1999 |
“Honorary Life Member” category established for one member per year |
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Oct 1999 |
Doug Turton initiated the Club’s annual “Silent Auction” |
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