Newsletter No.4 - November 2016
President's Report
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Ian Roberts President
Welcome to the November newsletter.
It was very pleasing to again see an excellent rollup of close to 80 at the last Members’ Meeting and the 30 odd who lunched afterwards. Judging by the many conversations at morning tea, everyone seems to be mixing well and meeting new people.
By now, you should have received an email from Probus South Pacific giving you access to the Active Retirees magazine. We should also be able to provide you with your Probus cards at the next meeting.
The key to the success of any Probus Club is the extent to which members participate in activities organised through the activity groups. We have 16 activity groups in the club which provide a wide cross section of interests for members. Each group is led and organised by a very effective leader and they provide a venue where people with a common interest can gather. I would encourage you to review the schedule in this Newsletter and register to participate in the various activities.
We are still looking for Activity Leaders for the Trips Away, Card Games and Craft activities. If you feel that you could lead one of these groups, or share the role, please contact Glenda Coote (Events Coordinator) to discuss it with her.
I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.
Ian Roberts
Welcome to the November newsletter.
It was very pleasing to again see an excellent rollup of close to 80 at the last Members’ Meeting and the 30 odd who lunched afterwards. Judging by the many conversations at morning tea, everyone seems to be mixing well and meeting new people.
By now, you should have received an email from Probus South Pacific giving you access to the Active Retirees magazine. We should also be able to provide you with your Probus cards at the next meeting.
The key to the success of any Probus Club is the extent to which members participate in activities organised through the activity groups. We have 16 activity groups in the club which provide a wide cross section of interests for members. Each group is led and organised by a very effective leader and they provide a venue where people with a common interest can gather. I would encourage you to review the schedule in this Newsletter and register to participate in the various activities.
We are still looking for Activity Leaders for the Trips Away, Card Games and Craft activities. If you feel that you could lead one of these groups, or share the role, please contact Glenda Coote (Events Coordinator) to discuss it with her.
I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.
Ian Roberts
Secretarial
Cathy Turner & Sue Calabrese
Nothing to report this month.
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Nothing to report this month.
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 - Bob Davison
Membership
Kim Nichols, Sue Cordukes – Membership Officers
Please remember to notify the membership officers Kim Nichols or Sue Cordukes if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
Our membership book has now been closed with 108 members.
The Club’s waiting list is full and no new waiting list applications will be accepted.
Any change to this advice will be posted in the newsletter or the web site (when it is up and running) at the appropriate time.
Please remember to notify the membership officers Kim Nichols or Sue Cordukes if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
Our membership book has now been closed with 108 members.
The Club’s waiting list is full and no new waiting list applications will be accepted.
Any change to this advice will be posted in the newsletter or the web site (when it is up and running) at the appropriate time.
Risk, Safety and Insurance
Colin McGowan - Risk Management Officer
Colin is currently travelling in Thailand.
The incorporation of the Club is completed. Incorporation offers maximum protection if we are ever unlucky enough to get caught up in a legal action.
First aid kits have been purchased and distributed to the relevant Activity Group Leaders.
Colin is currently travelling in Thailand.
The incorporation of the Club is completed. Incorporation offers maximum protection if we are ever unlucky enough to get caught up in a legal action.
First aid kits have been purchased and distributed to the relevant Activity Group Leaders.
Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker Convenor – Donna Fraser
Wednesday 23rd November
Julie Warner - Julie Warner Travel Plans
Julie will speak about Travel and the Secrets to Successful Travel Planning.
This will cover some of my personal travel experiences to over 100 countries and then look at steps you can take planning your own successful travels.
BIO
After meeting her husband on a European Contiki tour 23 years ago, Julie has personally travelled to over 100 countries and along with her Husband, they have taken their 15 & 13-year-old children to 50 countries. These trips have included: 3 – weeks through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, 10 – weeks through South America, 6 – weeks through Central America and Cuba along with many other journeys.
From her love of travel, Julie started a travel planning business 10 years ago which offers a unique “Travel Broker Service” which researches existing Travel Providers both on-line and physical agencies to provide an independent review of available travel options for each itinerary. The broker service does all the research, phoning around, price negotiations and comparisons of costs and options for your trip so you are assured you are getting good value for your money
Julie has published her first travel planning book “Going Somewhere and taking the kids! – Our journey through Vietnam. Cambodia and Laos” and is close to completing her second book covering the 10-week trip with her family through South America.
Having travelled on many extensive trips, Julie found that there were very few tools available to capture all the planning details required for these holidays, and set about developing a PC based travel planning App to assist with putting together these itineraries and providing a central repository for all quotes, travel requirements and customisable packing and check lists.
With over 25 years of independent travel experience that has led to a wealth of knowledge, Julie wants to share this with others so they have the confidence and ability to do the travelling that they have always dreamt of, as she has been able to do with her family.
For more information go to Julie's website - click here
Or Facebook page - click here
Wednesday 23rd November
Julie Warner - Julie Warner Travel Plans
Julie will speak about Travel and the Secrets to Successful Travel Planning.
This will cover some of my personal travel experiences to over 100 countries and then look at steps you can take planning your own successful travels.
BIO
After meeting her husband on a European Contiki tour 23 years ago, Julie has personally travelled to over 100 countries and along with her Husband, they have taken their 15 & 13-year-old children to 50 countries. These trips have included: 3 – weeks through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, 10 – weeks through South America, 6 – weeks through Central America and Cuba along with many other journeys.
From her love of travel, Julie started a travel planning business 10 years ago which offers a unique “Travel Broker Service” which researches existing Travel Providers both on-line and physical agencies to provide an independent review of available travel options for each itinerary. The broker service does all the research, phoning around, price negotiations and comparisons of costs and options for your trip so you are assured you are getting good value for your money
Julie has published her first travel planning book “Going Somewhere and taking the kids! – Our journey through Vietnam. Cambodia and Laos” and is close to completing her second book covering the 10-week trip with her family through South America.
Having travelled on many extensive trips, Julie found that there were very few tools available to capture all the planning details required for these holidays, and set about developing a PC based travel planning App to assist with putting together these itineraries and providing a central repository for all quotes, travel requirements and customisable packing and check lists.
With over 25 years of independent travel experience that has led to a wealth of knowledge, Julie wants to share this with others so they have the confidence and ability to do the travelling that they have always dreamt of, as she has been able to do with her family.
For more information go to Julie's website - click here
Or Facebook page - click here
Welfare
Jan Ridge – 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 Jan Ridge, email: ridgejan@gmail.com 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 Jan Ridge, email: ridgejan@gmail.com 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.
