President’s Report 18th October 2011
A warm welcome to all members and guests.
At the September meeting John Williams gave us an interesting talk on the antique
market in Sydney and then valued the treasures which the members had brought for
his valuation. He then judged an early street map of Sydney as being the most
interesting object
The monthly outing this month was to Bowral to see the tulips and other spring
flowers, then on to lunch at the Mittagong RSL.
Christmas is on the horizon and once again we need volunteers to entertain the
members and guests with carols. No great singing qualities are required, as I will
certify from my own efforts, but we do need numbers as our member from England,
Nigel, will not be with us this year for a start. Please give your name to Shelagh
Kemm at this meeting, and we shall meet for the first rehearsal on the first Thursday
in November at Shelagh’s house.
On 22nd November, Ian Savins has very kindly offered to show us his wonderful
collection of mechanical musical instruments which range from small music boxes to
grand pianos. If you have not been there before, I thoroughly recommend this outing.
Some members of the committee have served for a number of years and have informed
me that they intend to retire next year, so we need some more volunteers. Please
step forward as everyone should at one time or another serve on the committee. We
need a Speakers arranger, an Outings coordinator, a Vice President and a Membership
Representative.
The committee have decided to continue to subsidise the Christmas Lunch for
members, which will be held on the second Tuesday in December (13th), but have
decided that guests should pay the full price, though they are very welcome to join us
on this festive occasion.
The outing this month is to the Alpaca Farm near Windsor which should be yet another
interesting day.
Membership Report: The current membership is 61 (36 women and 25 men).
Birthdays in October: Peter M 8, Marie W 14, Eleanor S 26, Jenny S 27, Tony K 30.
PROGRAM of ACTIVITIES
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Oct. 18: Phillip Bailey will speak on the life of Yehudi Menuhin.
Nov. 15: Judy Hawkins will speak about her family on the First Fleet. The title of
her talk is, “From Jailbird to Judge in Seven Generations.”
Jan. 17: Dr. Colquhoun, whose talk is entitled, “Dementia: Fear and Hope.”
Feb. 21: Dr. Ron Houghton, a pilot in WW2 and also an ex-Qantas pilot, will speak
on “The New World of Aviation.”
April 17: Brendan Walsh, a Professional Speaker and Communication Skills
Coach, will speak on public presentations.
PROBUS WALKERS
Nov. 8: Sculptures by the Sea - Bronte to Bondi. This walk will take us from Bronte
Beach to Bondi Beach along the medium gradient cliff-top path where the Annual
Exhibition of Sculptures by the Sea can be seen. Lunch will be at the Icebergs Club ,
(identification needed). There are many steps on this walk. Meet at Liverpool St.(just
around the corner from Museum Station, Elizabeth St.) at 9:20 am to catch the 9:35 am
bus to Bronte Beach.
OUTINGS
Oct. 25: Tanglin Lodge Alpacas $25. Tanglin Lodge is a working Alpaca farm.
On arrival we will have a delicious Morning Tea sitting under cover watching the
antics of Alpacas. We will have a chance to touch one whilst listening to a talk on
Alpacas. There is also a gift shop so there is plenty to look at and consider. Bring
your cameras. Lunch at own expense in a local club. Leaving 9 a.m. Sharp!
Nov. 22: A Morning to be Spent at Ian Savins’ Home. $15. Ian has a collection
of Pianos and Pianolas. It is fascinating to see how they work and to listen as Ian
tells us a little of the history. We will have Morning Tea in the garden and lunch will
be at the Harbord Diggers, always a lovely place to go situated as it is by the beach.
We will leave at 9:30 am.
Dec. 13: Our Christmas Lunch at Mandalay Reception Centre, 72 Burns Bay Road.
Note:
1. All our Probus meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of every month.
2. Committee meetings are conducted in the NSLC Bistro area, usually on the first
Tuesday of the month. Members are welcome to observe.
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