Newsletter No. 12 - August 2017
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President's Report
Ian Roberts President
Welcome to the Newsletter for August 2017.
The Club is certainly doing its bit to embrace the purpose of Probus – to provide Fun, Fellowship and Friendship for the members. It has been a great month for activities. There was a great turnout for a relaxed couple of hours cycling along the Parramatta River, the Garden Group learned all about bulbs, more than 30 people enjoyed a very relaxed lunch at the Woolwich Pier Hotel, 23 people travelled to the city for Kinky Boots which was a great show, and many thanks to Bev and Bob Davison for hosting the last Wine and Cheese evening ….. and the list goes on.
Many thanks to Tony, Glenda and the organising committee for organising a weekend away in Berry. Between good food, good restaurants, beautiful Shoalhaven scenery and wineries, wine “sampling”, shopping and taking over the motel restaurant for a song or two, the 38 members who travelled the distance enjoyed a fabulous weekend.
Unfortunately, in Berry, we had our first medical incident when Cathy fell while going down the steps of the bus. She suffered a small break to her ankle. Fortunately, we were able to get her to the local Shoalhaven hospital quickly for x-rays and medical treatment. Although the long-term prognosis is good, she will be in a boot for several weeks.
Several members have raised the issue of parking at the Community Centre. Andrew Little has been following it up and has spoken to a number of people at both the Community Centre and the Hornsby Council – all to no avail so far. We will, however, continue to follow it up with the Hornsby Council to try to reach some resolution of the issue.
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 August 2017.
The Club is certainly doing its bit to embrace the purpose of Probus – to provide Fun, Fellowship and Friendship for the members. It has been a great month for activities. There was a great turnout for a relaxed couple of hours cycling along the Parramatta River, the Garden Group learned all about bulbs, more than 30 people enjoyed a very relaxed lunch at the Woolwich Pier Hotel, 23 people travelled to the city for Kinky Boots which was a great show, and many thanks to Bev and Bob Davison for hosting the last Wine and Cheese evening ….. and the list goes on.
Many thanks to Tony, Glenda and the organising committee for organising a weekend away in Berry. Between good food, good restaurants, beautiful Shoalhaven scenery and wineries, wine “sampling”, shopping and taking over the motel restaurant for a song or two, the 38 members who travelled the distance enjoyed a fabulous weekend.
Unfortunately, in Berry, we had our first medical incident when Cathy fell while going down the steps of the bus. She suffered a small break to her ankle. Fortunately, we were able to get her to the local Shoalhaven hospital quickly for x-rays and medical treatment. Although the long-term prognosis is good, she will be in a boot for several weeks.
Several members have raised the issue of parking at the Community Centre. Andrew Little has been following it up and has spoken to a number of people at both the Community Centre and the Hornsby Council – all to no avail so far. We will, however, continue to follow it up with the Hornsby Council to try to reach some resolution of the issue.
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 July General Meeting
Correspondence In
28 July - Received email if we are interested in getting together with other clubs in our Cluster to discuss issues and share ideas.
Have forwarded to Glenda any promotional data relevant to the various activities the club runs.
Received the August –September hard copy of the Active Retirees magazine. Placed this on the back table if anyone is interested in looking at it.
Received a get well card from Marilyn on behalf of the club for my speedy recovery. Thank you!
Correspondence Out
None
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Correspondence for July General Meeting
Correspondence In
28 July - Received email if we are interested in getting together with other clubs in our Cluster to discuss issues and share ideas.
Have forwarded to Glenda any promotional data relevant to the various activities the club runs.
Received the August –September hard copy of the Active Retirees magazine. Placed this on the back table if anyone is interested in looking at it.
Received a get well card from Marilyn on behalf of the club for my speedy recovery. Thank you!
Correspondence Out
None
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Treasurer’s Report
General Account for July 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Jul-17 $5,572.67
Total Deposits $252.00 in error, meant for Activites A/c
Payments -$210.27 Morning tea, kitchen supplies
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Jul-17 $5,614.40
Activities Account for July 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Jul-17 $17,040.70
Total Deposits $4,405.00
Payments -$2,150.00
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Jul-17 $19,295.70
Activities as at 12-Aug-17: Receipts Expense Balance
Melb Cup $799.00 -$0.00 $799.00
Opal Newcastle $2,020.00 -$0.00 $2,020.00
Barangaroo Tour $440.00 -$0.00 $440.00
Woolwich Pier Hotel Lunch $960.00 -$0.00 $960.00
Xmas in July (Berowra) $1,838.00 -$1633.00 $205.00 Closed
Berry $15,646.00 -$15,865.00 -$219.88
Misc. (interest+surplus) $230.70
Bank Balance: $4,506.82
The General account received deposits meant for activities account, since transferred.
The activity account had a successful Xmas in July. I have been assured the boat deposit $200 was paid, though I have no bank record, hence the surplus $205 and closed.
Berry trip was another very successful event. We have $240 to be paid in, and the activity will have a surplus of $20.12.
The remaining activities are to be held in August.
The July 2017 cash book and Bank Transactions spreadsheets are in the drop box or available on request.
Bob Davison - Treasurer
13th August 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Jul-17 $5,572.67
Total Deposits $252.00 in error, meant for Activites A/c
Payments -$210.27 Morning tea, kitchen supplies
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Jul-17 $5,614.40
Activities Account for July 2017
Opening Cash Balance 1-Jul-17 $17,040.70
Total Deposits $4,405.00
Payments -$2,150.00
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Jul-17 $19,295.70
Activities as at 12-Aug-17: Receipts Expense Balance
Melb Cup $799.00 -$0.00 $799.00
Opal Newcastle $2,020.00 -$0.00 $2,020.00
Barangaroo Tour $440.00 -$0.00 $440.00
Woolwich Pier Hotel Lunch $960.00 -$0.00 $960.00
Xmas in July (Berowra) $1,838.00 -$1633.00 $205.00 Closed
Berry $15,646.00 -$15,865.00 -$219.88
Misc. (interest+surplus) $230.70
Bank Balance: $4,506.82
The General account received deposits meant for activities account, since transferred.
The activity account had a successful Xmas in July. I have been assured the boat deposit $200 was paid, though I have no bank record, hence the surplus $205 and closed.
Berry trip was another very successful event. We have $240 to be paid in, and the activity will have a surplus of $20.12.
The remaining activities are to be held in August.
The July 2017 cash book and Bank Transactions spreadsheets are in the drop box or available on request.
Bob Davison - Treasurer
13th August 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 wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com
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 wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com
Risk, Safety and Insurance
Colin McGowan - Risk Management Officer
Members who have not returned the 2017 Risk Authority emailed on 3rd June and in the follow up email of 17th July are
requested to do so as soon as possible please.
Members who have not returned the 2017 Risk Authority emailed on 3rd June and in the follow up email of 17th July are
requested to do so as soon as possible please.
Guest Speaker - Mel Tyas
Mel Tyas is our August Speaker (daughter of Barbara our member). She is a Ranger for the Sydney Harbour National Park. One of her jobs is looking after Manly’s Little Penguin colony. It’s an incredibly important task, as this is an endangered population. They’re the very last breeding colony of Little Penguins on the New South Wales mainland.Since 1999, the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife has assisted the conservation of the Manly Little Penguins. Mel has been working with them a long time and is proud that they have made a real impact to help the penguins.
For more information on the penguin project click here.
Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser
For more information on the penguin project click here.
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.
