Newsletter No. 14 - October 2017
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President's Report
Ian Roberts President
Welcome to the Newsletter for October 2017.
After several members raised the issue of parking, I wrote to the Mayor (copied to the local MP) on 24th August outlining the issue and proposing some solutions. I received a reply from the Mayor on 27th September. In essence, he has said that:
The conclusion therefore is that I doubt there will be much action forthcoming from Council. However, we will discuss the options at the next management meeting.
PSPL has divided Clubs into “clusters”. We are in Cluster 5. The purpose of the cluster groups is to share ideas primarily to assist those clubs experiencing difficulties attracting members. The first meeting of Cluster 5 was held last Tuesday 12th September. Judging from the Minutes of the meeting, the intention of the clusters has spread much more widely than membership and I doubt that Cluster 5 will add much value to our Club. However, I will keep a close eye on developments as they occur.
As we discussed at our last meeting, we will be holding our AGM in February next year rather than March. We have received advice from our auditor that he will be able to complete the audit of the Club finances for presentation at the meeting.
We are calling for nominations for Committee positions. If you feel that you would like to discuss the possibility of nominating for a position, please feel free to approach any member of the Committee. Now that the Club has settled into an “ongoing” mode, the roles do not demand a lot of your time. The Committee has settled now meets each second month rather than monthly. Descriptions of each role are available if you would like to follow it up.
The purpose of Probus is to provide Fun, Fellowship and Friendship for the members. It has been another great month for activities. Our Club has a large number of activities for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and a great group of people. The more you participate and join in the activities, the more you will get out of the Club and the fun that fellowship and friendship provides.
Remember, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact any of the Committee and let them know.
I look forward to seeing you again at the next meeting.
Ian Roberts
Welcome to the Newsletter for October 2017.
After several members raised the issue of parking, I wrote to the Mayor (copied to the local MP) on 24th August outlining the issue and proposing some solutions. I received a reply from the Mayor on 27th September. In essence, he has said that:
- Parking within the marked spaces is necessary to preserve the landscaping
- Council is not able to provide parking exemptions or parking “permits”.
- He has requested Council officers to undertake parking surveys during the 4th school term to gauge whether parking supply is adequate.
The conclusion therefore is that I doubt there will be much action forthcoming from Council. However, we will discuss the options at the next management meeting.
PSPL has divided Clubs into “clusters”. We are in Cluster 5. The purpose of the cluster groups is to share ideas primarily to assist those clubs experiencing difficulties attracting members. The first meeting of Cluster 5 was held last Tuesday 12th September. Judging from the Minutes of the meeting, the intention of the clusters has spread much more widely than membership and I doubt that Cluster 5 will add much value to our Club. However, I will keep a close eye on developments as they occur.
As we discussed at our last meeting, we will be holding our AGM in February next year rather than March. We have received advice from our auditor that he will be able to complete the audit of the Club finances for presentation at the meeting.
We are calling for nominations for Committee positions. If you feel that you would like to discuss the possibility of nominating for a position, please feel free to approach any member of the Committee. Now that the Club has settled into an “ongoing” mode, the roles do not demand a lot of your time. The Committee has settled now meets each second month rather than monthly. Descriptions of each role are available if you would like to follow it up.
The purpose of Probus is to provide Fun, Fellowship and Friendship for the members. It has been another great month for activities. Our Club has a large number of activities for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and a great group of people. The more you participate and join in the activities, the more you will get out of the Club and the fun that fellowship and friendship provides.
Remember, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact any of the Committee and let them know.
I look forward to seeing you again at the next meeting.
Ian Roberts
Secretarial
Cathy Turner & Sue Calabrese
Correspondence for September General Meeting
Correspondence In
Nothing to report
Correspondence Out
Nothing to report
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Correspondence for September General Meeting
Correspondence In
Nothing to report
Correspondence Out
Nothing to report
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s Report for September 2017
General Account for September 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Sep-17 $5,225.07
Total Deposits $20.00 In error, will transfer to Activity account
Payments -$107.58 tea/coffee cups
Closing Cash Balance as at 30-Sep-17 $5,137.49
Activities Account for September 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Sep-17 $3,505.82
Total Deposits $3,325.00
Payments -$3,151.00 Afghan restaurant, Opal and Xmas deposits
Closing Cash Balance as at 30-Sep-17 $3,679.82
Activities as at 11-Oct-17: Receipts Expense Balance
Dining out Temasek $370.00 $0.00 $370.00
SchoolYard lunch $260.00 -$260.00 $0.00 Closed
Rocks Tour $70.00 $0.00 $70.00
Chicago $456.00 -$449.60 $6.40 Closed
Xmas Lunch Berowra $2,070.00 $0.00 $2,070.00
Books Outing $150.00 -$150.00 $0.00 Closed
Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant $730.00 -$730.00 $0.00 Closed
Melb Cup $1,528.00 -$1,311.00 $217.00
Opal Newcastle $2,250.00 -$2,250.00 $0.00 Close
Misc. (interest+surplus) $327.82
Bank Balance: $3,578.22
The General account continues to meet running costs and is healthy.
SchoolYard, Rocks Tour and Books outing all concluded and balanced to $0.
Chicago had a small surplus of $6.40.
The remaining activities are to be held in the future.
Bob Davison - Treasurer
11th October 2017
General Account for September 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Sep-17 $5,225.07
Total Deposits $20.00 In error, will transfer to Activity account
Payments -$107.58 tea/coffee cups
Closing Cash Balance as at 30-Sep-17 $5,137.49
Activities Account for September 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Sep-17 $3,505.82
Total Deposits $3,325.00
Payments -$3,151.00 Afghan restaurant, Opal and Xmas deposits
Closing Cash Balance as at 30-Sep-17 $3,679.82
Activities as at 11-Oct-17: Receipts Expense Balance
Dining out Temasek $370.00 $0.00 $370.00
SchoolYard lunch $260.00 -$260.00 $0.00 Closed
Rocks Tour $70.00 $0.00 $70.00
Chicago $456.00 -$449.60 $6.40 Closed
Xmas Lunch Berowra $2,070.00 $0.00 $2,070.00
Books Outing $150.00 -$150.00 $0.00 Closed
Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant $730.00 -$730.00 $0.00 Closed
Melb Cup $1,528.00 -$1,311.00 $217.00
Opal Newcastle $2,250.00 -$2,250.00 $0.00 Close
Misc. (interest+surplus) $327.82
Bank Balance: $3,578.22
The General account continues to meet running costs and is healthy.
SchoolYard, Rocks Tour and Books outing all concluded and balanced to $0.
Chicago had a small surplus of $6.40.
The remaining activities are to be held in the future.
Bob Davison - Treasurer
11th October 2017
Membership
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at [email protected]
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at [email protected]
Risk, Safety and Insurance
Colin McGowan - Risk Management Officer
There are a few members who have not returned the 2017 Risk Authority emailed on 3rd June. They are requested to do so immediately. This is an essential part of the insurance program for our members and is a pre-requisite in the event that you make a claim.
Please download the Risk Authority form here and get it back to Colin McGowan as soon as possible.
There are a few members who have not returned the 2017 Risk Authority emailed on 3rd June. They are requested to do so immediately. This is an essential part of the insurance program for our members and is a pre-requisite in the event that you make a claim.
Please download the Risk Authority form here and get it back to Colin McGowan as soon as possible.
NSW Guest Speaker - Andrew Tink - Former NSW Shadow Attorney General & Author
Until March 2006, Andrew Tink was NSW shadow attorney general and shadow leader of the House. Since then, he has focussed on writing. His first book, William Charles Wentworth: Australia’s greatest native son won ‘The Nib’ CAL Waverley Award for Literature. His second, Lord Sydney the life and times of Tommy Townshend, is now in its fourth printing. And his third, Air Disaster Canberra: the plane crash that destroyed a government was released in April 2013.
Andrew’s fourth book, Australia 1901 – 2001: a narrative history was published in November 2014. In February 2013, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by Macquarie University. In January 2014, he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia.
Andrew is a past President of the Library Council of NSW and a former Trustee of the Historic Houses Trust. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University’s Law School and a member of the Australian National University’s Human Research Ethics Committee.
Andrew’s fourth book, Australia 1901 – 2001: a narrative history was published in November 2014. In February 2013, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by Macquarie University. In January 2014, he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia.
Andrew is a past President of the Library Council of NSW and a former Trustee of the Historic Houses Trust. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University’s Law School and a member of the Australian National University’s Human Research Ethics Committee.
Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser
Welfare
Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer
It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another.
Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement or physical disability affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact, and offer moral or physical support where appropriate.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another.
Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement or physical disability affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact, and offer moral or physical support where appropriate.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
