Minutes of General Meeting
Warrandyte Probus Club
Wednesday 23rd July
Mechanics Institute Hall Yarra Street, Warrandyte.
Start time 10.00am
We will go to lunch after for those who wish to join. Warrandyte Bridge Café. Show of hands for those who can go.
Liz conducted the meeting absence of both the President and Deputy President.
Meeting opened at 10.10.
Apologies: Cheryl Hart, Hazel Celotti, Susan Spadetto, Leora Bell, Sue Genzuik, Jan Rowe, Donna Vittorio, Mikki Thomlinson, Colin and Denise Hall, Geraldine Milton, Christine Taylor, Catherine Watts, Deborah Lane, Penny Kerkhof, Richard Pengelly, Brenda Razzi.
Move and second the minutes of the previous meeting.
Moved; Vicki Comrie, Seconded, Trish Alger
Guests.
Liz introduced 2 guests from Donvale Hill Probus club who talked about the visit to Werribee Zoo. June and Joyce.
Activities report.
Dinners.
Next dinner is Thursday 14th August a Persian meal at Warrandyte Bridge Cafe, Warrandyte. 6.00pm. Cost is $45 pp it is a 3-course meal. Pre-payment is required.
Sheet for sign up is at the back of the room.
11th September International dinner – to be advised.
Karralyka.
29th July Women of the 60”s. Payment is due on the 3rd of June.
5th August Tenori Moment by moment. Payment is $27. We still need people.
16th September Those were the days. The ladies of the British Invasion. Payment due 22nd July.
28th October Carpenters song book $27 Payment due 2 September.
We must pay for the tickets 8 weeks in advance to ensure we secure the seats. We do appreciate you paying early.
Sign-up sheets on activities table.
Walking group is still going. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays at 9.00. Meet in Stiggant Reserve Carpark at Stiggant street, at 9.00am.
Craft Group is still meeting every 2nd Thursday. Next meeting is 31st July in the room between the library and the Op Shop at 1.00pm.
Raffle: We are having a raffle every meeting to help us offset some of our costs. The money helps pay for your morning tea. We would really appreciate it if you could bring some coins, get a ticket and be in the draw to win the prize. Winner was Michelle Aumann. Thank you to everyone who contributes.
General business:
Application for a grant from the Council was denied. Liz is following up to see if we can apply for a different grant.
Club financial report.
Colin had prepared a report.
Cash Book 25/26 Quarter 1
Warrandyte Probus Club
Statement of Income & Expenditure from 1st April to 30th June 2025
INCOME/RECEIPTS DETAILS
Total Income/Receipts 5,111.70
EXPENDITURE/PAYMENTS
Total Expenditure/Payments 4,774.85
Cash Surplus 336.85
Balance per Bendigo Bank Statement Account at 31/03/2025 5,509.86
Add Cash Surplus
Balance per Bendigo Bank Statement Account at 30/06/2025 5,846.71
Income/receipts
Member's Joining Fees $150 5 x Members @ $30
Member's Annual Fees $420 7 members @60
Raffles $140.70
Receipts for Karralyka, Outing & Events $2910
Gifts, Grants & Donations $1491
Total Income/Receipts $5111.70
Expenditure
Hall Hire $120.00. 2 months @$60 paid this Quarter
Morning Tea/Provisions $46.09
Stationery $0
Guest Speaker's Fees $0
Probus South Pacific Capitation Fee - Members $960
Badges, Trophies & Engraving $57.26
Payments for Outings & Events $2,550.50
Equipment & Tools $951.00
Other $90.00
Total expenditure/Payments $4774.85
Cash surplus $336.85
Activities:
13th August Domaine Retirement living, 37 – 43 Victoria street, Templestowe. Tour of the facilities and morning tea.
The club will be paid $500 for participating in a tour. There is no obligation to go but we would like as many people as possible to come. We will be given morning tea.
Sign up sheet on activities table.
10th September. Train trip to Gisborne and lunch at Barrigo Food and Wine. Sign-up sheet on activities table.
24th September Warrandyte Probus Club Anniversary lunch. Rosebank North Restaurant, 149 – 151 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North.
Cost is $49pp with the club subsidising part of the cost to enable you to have a glass of wine or soft drink as part of the package. The meal is 2 course – a main and a dessert.
Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder w/ Eastern Spiced Pumpkin, Red Cabbage & Apple Braise
OR
Grilled NZ Salmon Fillet, New Potato Crush, Broccolini & Salsa Verde
House made Sticky Date Pudding, w/ Butter scotch Sauce
Mini Pavlova with mixed Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
There is a vegetarian option of Risotto with pumpkin, semi dried tomatoes, and Grana Parmesan.
Pre-payment for this dinner will be required.
9th October Werribee Zoo in conjunction with Donvale Hill Probus October.
Cost is $70 which includes bus fare and entry to the Zoo and the safari ride.
8.45 meet at Rieschiecks reserve, George Street, East Doncaster for a 9.00 am departure.
Lunch can be at one of the venues at the Zoo or you can BYO.
Departure from the zoo will be 3.00.
Thank you to June and Joyce from Donvale Hill for the update.
15th October. Visit to the Synchrotron, Blackburn Road, Clayton. $16.50 a head. Plenty of parking. We could do car-pooling.
Sign-up sheet on activities table.
4th November. With Donvale Hill. Cup day lunch at the Ferntree Gully Pub. Buffet style. Cost is $25.
9th December Tuesday Christmas lunch Possibly Rosebank. We can have the chapel so we can mingle better. To be confirmed.
Colin Hall was to provide an update about a caravan go away event but has had to go to Bendigo to attend a family matter.
We do have an extensive list of activities we are in the process of researching so there will be events coming up in the future.
What’s on for the month will be added to Facebook and our website.
Liz is also preparing a list of what’s on for each month, so it is easier for all of us to keep track of what’s on.
Meetings.
If you are unable to attend, could you please send us an apology. If you are going to be away for an extended period, please let us know. Liz is the one to tell.
Morning Tea.
Speaker:
Marilyn Lambert. Food bank and its role in society.
I will attach Marilyns handouts to the minutes.
Meeting closes 12.00
Lunch at Warrandyte Bridge Café.
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