PRESIDENT;S REPORT 19 SEPTEMBER 2017
Probus South Pacific Limited, Administration, has asked that all members be advised of the contents of the attached letter concerning the Probus Members Benefit Scheme. In addition the Probus Club Handbook for 2017 reminds us that Passport to Probus and Medical Cards, as described below, are available upon request. Please indicate on the special request sheet provided at today's meeting if you would like either or both. Available at our next meeting.
Passport to Probus: Each financial Probus Club member is eligible to receive their own personal passport through their Club secretary. The passport has been designed to assist and guide Probus Club members in enjoying the full benefits of Probus Club membership by providing awareness on a wide range of unique products, services and benefits.
Medical Cards: The information contained in the Medical Card is the sole responsibility of the individual whose name appears on the card. It is recommended that the card should be carried by individuals at all times in their purse or wallet. Medical Cards are provided complimentary by PSPL as a service to Probus Club members. Club officers may order medical cards for members through the Club Administration section of the Probus website - online at www.probussouthpacific.org or contact PSPL.
Welcome back to our Vice President Patrick Wale, and Gillian, and to our Treasurer, Paul Odgers and Brenda, from their overseas travels. The Club now has a full team of office holders "in residence."
And...we look forward to the participation of new members, Maureen Tully and George Bennett, who joined us at the last meeting.
Membership Report: Our membership stands at 53 ; 29 women and 24 men.
Many Happy Returns of the Day for your September Birthday: Paul O 01, Gary P 13,
Douglas I 17, Margaret R 20, Patricl W 20, and Polly G 29.
Program of Activities
Guest Speakers: Today we welcome Douglas Edwards, who will talk to us about his life in submarines. Next month Marie Palmer will join us, speaking on the subject of the Fairy Penguin Colony at Manly.
Probus Walkers: Tuesday 10th October. North Ryde to Fullers Bridge. On this walk, we will wander through Macquarie Cemetery and continue through Lane Cove National Park to Fullers Bridge. This is an ideal walk for October, as roses and flannel flowers will be in bloom. We may also see bush turkeys, water dragons, kookaburras, etc. Walk classed as easy/medium.
Distance 6.5 klms. Return by bus to Chatswood for lunch.
MEET: St. Leonards Station, Platform 3 at 9:15am to catch the next train to North Ryde.
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Nine avid walkers enjoyed our walk last month along the Cooks River. We visited a lovely coffee shop with beautiful chocolates on display, from which we were each given a chocolate of our choice to accompany our coffee. The weather was great for walking and the reflections of the wattle blossoms in the water were stunning. We enjoyed our lunch at the local hotel and the return journey to the city transited many suburbs as the trains were not running due to problems further along the line.
Probus Outings: Tuesday 26th September. We are going to Bowral and surrounds to view the colourful blooms of the Tulip Festival. We will leave by 8:30am, earlier if all are on board, due to the distance to be covered. The cost is $30 for the bus. Lunch venue TBA.
Tuesday 24th October. In response to a request for a historical house tour, we are off to Historic State Heritage Listed ‘Glenalvon House’ in Campbelltown. Glenalvon is a classic Georgian sandstone town house, built in 1840 by Michael Byrne, son of Hugh “Vesty” Byrne, of the Irish Wicklow rebels. Glenalvon is set in a large heritage garden, a riot of colour in spring, especially when the roses are in bloom. Entry fee is $10, which includes morning tea, and the cost for the bus is $30. Lunch venue TBA.
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Last month thirteen of us went Whale Watching. Our cruiser went out about 9 km through the heads, and we found ourselves among a number of juvenile whales who delighted us with plenty of action for over an hour. They swam beside our boat, hung vertically in the sea with their heads above the swells, breached, and displayed their tails. It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by everyone!
Last Tuesday of the Month Luncheon, 31st October: At The Rag and Famish Hotel, 199 Miller
Street, North Sydney, 9955-1257. 12 Noon. Modern Australian cuisine. Please contact John Nixon, 9929 6054, for further information.
Note: All our Probus meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:l5am. The next meeting will be held on the 17th of October. The committee meetings are conducted in the Northbridge Golf Club at 9:00am on the same day as the meeting. Members are welcome to attend.
ATTACHMENT:
PROBUS SOUTH PACIFIC LIMITED Re: Probus Members Benefits Scheme
We are pleased to announce new partners International Cruise, Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah and Cruise Warrior for the Probus Members Benefits Scheme (MBS). Please find details of their exclusive offers to Probus Club members below:
International Cruise is a locally based cruise specialist providing advice and a reliable booking service for cruise holidays around the world.
Probus Club members receive these exclusive discounts by quoting their Probus Membership Card number when booking either via email or telephone:
$200 off per booking— $10,000 or more
$150 off per booking— $5,000—$10,000
$100 off per booking— under $5,000
Tel: 1800 793 431; Email: contactus@internationalcruise.com.au
Website: www.internationalcruise.com.au
Blue Mountains Botanic gardens, Mount Tomah: This breathtaking Garden is the only botanic garden in the world located in a World Heritage Area. Focused on the conservation of cool climate plants it is home to 21,000 plants and 900 species. Located under 2 hours drive from Sydney Airport and less than an hour from Penrith and Richmond, the Garden is the perfect backdrop for a gathering, workshop or family day out. Probus Club Members receive 10% off group bookings.
Tel: 02 4576 3014; Email: tomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au
Tribal Warrior connects people from all over the world with the ancient culture of Australia and the history of Sydney through Aboriginal Cultural Cruises on Sydney Harbour. Come aboard Mari Nawi at Circular Quay and travel to Clark Island National Park. Hear the traditional stories of the harbour and enjoy a cultural dance performance. Probus Club members enjoy a 20% discount on all Cultural and group charters.
Tel: 02 9699 3491; Email: sales@tribalwarrior.org
Website: www.tribalwarrior.org
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