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LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEWCASTLE Inc.
PO Box 24, Newcastle NSW 2300
MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday, 10.30am, Wests City, King St, Newcastle
PRESIDENT SECRETARY WELFARE TREASURER
Sandra McFarlane Margaret McAulay Margaret Cunningham Marjorie Marsh
Ph: 0438.622.608 Ph: 0417.663.064 Ph: 0437.674.580 Ph: 0416.191.667
Ph: 02.4987.3038 Ph: 02.4953.7509
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Newsletter - April 2024
The General Meeting was held on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at Wests City, opening at 10.35am.The President welcomed our 25 members and 3 visitors, Beverley Barry, Gwen Bouvell & Rose Farrugia.Apologies were received from Rhona Aitken, Hilary Foy, Bev Mersman, Jan Parker & Annette Williams.
We currently have 45 members including 3 life members and 3 honorary members.
Badges & Certificates were presented to our new members – Jane Glover, Lorraine Redman & Jan Ryan.There was no guest speaker on the day as it was our AGM.
Upcoming speakers …
April - Alex Shultz ~ a one-time resident of Greta Migrant Camp
May - Lisa Clark ~ Hearing talk, government rebates, etc.
June - Cheryl Forbes ~ Marriage, funeral celebrant & Master of Ceremonies
July - Sarah Breusch ~ Solicitor from University Legal Centre – Planning ahead documents
August - Bernadette Barry ~ Stella Maris Chaplain, Newcastle Seamen’s Mission
New office bearers elected at the AGM were …
President / Public Officer Sandra McFarlane
Past President / Activities Officer Ruth Fardell
Vice President Monica Skehan
Secretary Margaret McAulay
Assistant Secretary / Membership Marie Roberts
Treasurer / Newsletter Marjorie Marsh
Assistant Treasurer Lesley Hughes
Welfare Officer Margaret Cunningham
Assistant Activities Officer Laraine Firth
Committee members Jane Glover, Janelle Gresham
Margaret Stewart presented Sandra McFarlane with her Collar of Office.
Sandra then presented the other committee members with their various badges.
This month we had an outing at the Sugar Valley Library Museum followed by lunch at Harrigan’s Hotel.
We also went to the Common Circus for morning tea …
Upcoming outings and suggestions … Ruth Fardell 0439.478.431
24 April - High Tea at Casa Nova, Toronto – Final numbers needed at April meeting.
17 April - Morning Tea at Lexie’s on the Beach, Stockton
22 May - Postie Run, Hawkesbury – BOOKED OUT - Anybody that hasn’t already paid, please pay at April meeting. If you cancel within 48 hours of the trip we will not be able to refund your payment.
Anybody interested …
12 June - Destiny Haven, Brookfield. – Morning tea $16pp or lunch $30pp
You may remember we had a talk by Casey Billing last year. Car pooling required.
Tour, purchase jams, jewellery, etc.
4 July - This is a suggestion for members – Not a Club outing.
The Grandparents Club at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle – 3.00pm & 7.00pm shows
Single tickets $70.50. Group booking $64.50.
Next Meeting - 3 April 2024 - Wests City, Cnr King & Union Sts, Newcastle
April Birthdays …
1 April - Brigitte Grange
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Bank Account: Westpac Bank BSB: 032-501 Acct.No.: 255649
Reference: Your name & details of reason for payment
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