Membership Forum
Issue 6 February/Mar
Q
- Can a Life Member or Honorary Member attend committee meetings without
being on the committee?
A
– It is usual to limit the attendance at Committee Meetings to the
elected officers of the Management Committee. Attendance by other
members of the clubs (including honorary and life) would be by
invitation only.
Q
– What is a ‘sister’ Probus club?
A
– A ‘sister’ Probus club is an avenue for two Probus clubs to connect by
organizing club visits and social activities with each other.
Q
– How does a Probus club create its own web page?
A
– Contact Probus Centre for a web page template and join the Probus
official web site – a one off fee of $90.00
Q
– What is a Probus Information Day and who should attend?
A
– An ‘accredited’ Probus Information Day is organized in conjunction
with a host club/association, your Rotary District Probus Chairman
(RDPC) and PCSP.
The day's session is aimed at giving you the information needed to lead
your club through a successful year. It will provide officers with
valuable information relating to Probus matters, constitutions,
incorporation, membership, insurance, meeting procedures, group
discussions, official publications and literature and the relationship
between Rotary and Probus. It will leave you better informed on Probus
matters and will give you the opportunity to ask questions and mix with
many other club officials. This day is especially for Presidents, Vice
Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Tour & Activity Officers and other
interested members.
Contact your RDPC listed in the Annual Directory to find out more
information.
Q
– What is the role of an RDPC?
A
–
Each accredited Probus club is associated to a Rotary District and each
Probus club was formed by a Rotary club within that Rotary District.
The success of Probus in
The growth of Probus has throughout the years been influenced by the
enthusiasm and endeavors of the many Rotarians who have served as Probus
Chairmen.
Rotary District Probus Chairman (RDPC) play an extremely important
liaison role between Rotary and Probus and are recognized by Probus
Centre as key partners ensuring stability and growth of the Probus
organization.
Each year these officers are trained on all aspects of the Probus
organization to be able to assist and advise Probus clubs and are
provided with important statistical information related to waiting
lists, ageing and demographics. Quarterly reporting is sent to Probus
Centre for the Board to address issues and concerns.
Their role is to investigate the need for new Probus clubs, to engage
Rotary clubs in sponsoring the formation of new clubs and to ensure the
health of existing Probus clubs.
Membership development and retention are key areas of concern; as Probus
clubs age some clubs may need to amalgamate with another club, change
from single gender to combined, wind up or enlist the help from Rotary
and become re birthed.
The RDPC welcome invitations to attend club meetings and events and are
there to assist where needed.
Q
– Does Probus have an official song?
A
– Probus has a jingle but not an official song.
Here are samples of songs used over the years by many clubs;

The Probus Song (1)
(Tune: Men of Harlech)
We have done our share of duty, working hard in town and country,
All our obligations done, we take a well earned rest.
Probus members are delightful, never angry, never spiteful.
Living life with all our might, we're up there with the best.
Speakers, trips and dinners, which have proven winners;
Membership in Probus offer fellowship to all, saints and sinners,
We of Probus have a chorus, life has lots of pleasures for us,
Raise your voice and sing this chorus, fellowship for all.
The Probus Song (2)
(Tune: Men of Harlech)
Words by Frank McCallum, Combined Probus Club of
We of Probus have a chorus
Life holds lots of pleasure for us
Pleasant meeting, happy outings
That is what we do.
We've done our share of duty
In business and community
So it's time to take a break
But never settle down to obscurity
We have speakers, trips, and dinners
Which have proven to be winners
Membership of Probus covers
Fellowship to all
The Probus Song (3)
Words and Music by George Main
Now that our youth has long since passed
Life is less urgent, not so fast,
We've time to sit and think at last
How best to live our lives.
Join us at Probus, meet with your friends,
Relax and be happy as Nature intends,
With such good companions your life-style extends,
Probus — the Club for you!
Life does not end at sixty-five,
We aim to show we're still alive,
We'll prove that we've not lost our drive
Or our will to serve.
Join us at Probus, the time will speed by,
Revive your ambitions and reach for the sky,
You may not succeed but at least you can try,
Probus —the Club for you!
Q
– Does PCSP have a sample media release for use in local newspapers?
A-
Yes;
RETIREMENT
Re-evaluating your place in the world and finding ways to spend an
unfamiliar abundance of leisure time is something many people entering
retirement struggle with.
For men and women who have been active members of the workforce their
entire adult lives, the task of redesigning their lifestyles can be a
challenge.
Looking to fill this void? How about joining PROBUS
Probus is an organisation for ACTIVE RETIREES, who join together in
clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities
for them to keep active, expand their interests and to enjoy the
fellowship of new friends.
Want to know more about joining?
Contact……add in your own contact details.
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