Membership Forum
Issue 2 June/July 2008
Q
– Should a club provide medical cards for members and should these cards be
held by the club or tour leader in the case of an emergency.
A
- Probus Centre recognizes the need for immediate medical attention in an
emergency.
Medical cards could
assist ambulance and medical officers in these circumstances as long as the
information was accurate and up to date.
Medical cards MUST
remain the responsibility of individuals, not the Probus club or the tour
leader.
Our insururers would
not defend a claim of negligence if medical cards were not made available in
an emergency if held by the club or tour leader.
Q
– Can a club obtain sponsorship for the printing of the monthly newsletter
or bulletin and what is expected in return?
A
– A club can source a sponsor to cover the printing costs of the monthly
newsletter or bulletin from any reputable company, retail outlet or local
member.
In return the club would include a footnote acknowledging
the ‘generous assistance provided by XYZ in the printing of the club
newsletter’. The club is not endorsing the company, product or political
party.
Q
– Can a
club purchase additional copies of the 2008 Probus Club Hand Book?
A
– Yes,
these are available by contacting PCSP ($5.00 includes postage/handling) –
the hand book is also on the web site. (www.probus.com.au)
Q
– What
is the role of the immediate past president?
A
– The immediate past president is recognized as Ex-Officio in recognition or
virtue of his/her past service as club/association president. This is not an
elected position but an appointment for support and advice. By-laws may
indicate the voting powers; i.e. ‘with or without voting rights’. The
officer does not have any greater power or authority on the committee.
Incorporated clubs should ensure the ex-officio’s voting rights meet with
the model rules in their particular state/territory.
Q
– What is the period of time a member or guest is covered by the personal
injury insurance when attending or participating in a Probus club recognized
activity?
A
–
Members and guests attending or participating in recognized Probus
activities are covered under the policy from the time they leave their front
door until the time they return home. The member or guest may enjoy
fellowship over lunch, call into the local shops for milk and bread, may
collect the grand children from school – in essence they must return home in
a reasonable time frame to be afforded the cover.
Q
– What is meant by an ‘officially recognized Probus activity’?
A
– To ensure cover of Probus insurance, clubs are required to record in their
Minutes all recognised and club approved Probus activities. Independent
activities will not be covered by the Probus insurance.
In addition; only recognized club tours are eligible to
apply for Probus travel insurance.
Q
– Does Probus insurance cover members and guests when car pooling to
participate a ‘recognised Probus activity’?
A
–
Members and guests should ensure the vehicle is registered and insured, the
driver licensed and capable and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The drivers 3rd party insurance would cover the passengers.
Probus insurance would cover members and guests for
personal injury.