COMMITTEE CONTACT DETAILS

President: Rex Madden } 9661 9150

mrrexmadadden@hotmail.com

Treasurer: Tom Ellery 9667 1193

Vice President: Lola Dyer 9349 2710

Welfare Officer: Jill Morrison 9669 5827

Membership Officer: Kathy Smyth 9666 5706

Outings Officer Margaret Madden 9667 4051

Secretary: Sue Allen }

Liaison Officer: Sue Allen } 9661 0590

Newsletters: Sue Allen }

Guest Speakers: Sue Allen }

sueallen123@bigpond.com

Maroubra Bay Combined

Probus Club Meets at Juniors @ The Junction, Anzac Parade

Maroubra Junction 2035

4th Thursday of the Month

Pres: Rex Madden Sec: Sue Allen Tres: Tom Ellery

Thursday 27th September 2012

Our last meeting was well attended, 50 people ( 48 members & 2

visitors). 15 Apologies.

Our Guest Speaker for

the day was Noel D’Souza

who gave us a great

demonstration on First

Aid, ably assisted by

Trish & Tom Ellery,

thanks both of you.

(congratulations to Noel

on being elected to

Randwick Council).

Our Guest Speaker today is Valerie Lewis, Writer & Performer,

some of you will remember Valerie from last year, she was such a

hit many of you asked for her to come back.

Our next meeting will be Thursday 25th October, 2012 at 10.30am Sue Allen Secretary

This Newsletter is Private & Confidential for Probus

use only

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MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF MAROURBRA BAY COMBINED PROBUS

GROUP1012017 HELD ON THURSDAY 23rd AUGUST, 2012

President Rex Madden opened the meeting at 10.30 a.m.

INDUCTIONS: Doreen Galbraith, Pam O’Grady & Jean McDonald

ATTENDANCE: As per Attendance List ( 50, 48 members & 2 visitors in attendance).

APOLOGIES: 15 Apologies refer Attendance Sheet

READING OF MINUTES: Minutes circulated in Newsletter. Moved: Joan Quirke Seconded: Joy Bertucci

BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES: Nil

TREASURER’S REPORT: The total in the bank account as of 10th Aug, 2012 was $ 13,075.44. Petty Cash $ 38.80

Moved: Jerry Hurd Seconded: Grahame Doyle

WELFARE REPORT: Jill advised that Norma Nunn was coming along well and June Murphy was recovering after a knee replacement.

Birthdays for the month were Wendy Beard, Maureen Burnett,

Joan Butler, Kath Coleman, Carol Crowe, Trish Ellery, Catherine Findlay, Betty Inglis, Dorothy Jerrett & Noeline Walsh

CORRESPONDENCE: We have received Probus Annual

Report 2012 OUTINGS – LOCAL: Margaret advised that September

outing is lunch at the Graphic Arts Club Mascot, meet at noon (Thursday 6th September), October outing Glossondia

November outing Mount Tomah.

BRUSH

BUCKETS

CHAMOIS

CHROME

CLEAN

DEAD BUGS

DIRT

DOOR HANDLES

DOORS

DRIVEWAY

DRY OFF

FENDERS

FRONT

GARDEN HOSE

GLASS

GRIME

HEADLIGHTS

HOOD

HUBCAPS

LICENSE PLATE

MIRRORS

MUD

PREPARATION

REAR

RINSE

ROOF

SCRUB

SIDES

SOAP

SPONGE

SQUEEGEE

SUDS

TAIL LIGHTS

TIRES

TOP

TOWELS

VEHICLE

WASH

WATER

WAX

WHEELS

WINDOWS

WINDSHIELD

I have

The Addams Family,

We are all old enough to

remember that crazy show in

the 60’s ,

The Addams Family,

Broadway’s smash hit musical

comedy brings the deliriously

delightful world of Gomez,

Morticia, Uncle Fester,

Grandma, Wednesday,

Pugsley and Lurch to spooky

and spectacular life.

Starring John Waters, Chloë

Dallimore and Russell

Dykstra,

The Addams Family features

an original story and it’s

every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate

princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a

sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. And if that

weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs

him not to tell her mother.

Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before

– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will

change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a

dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

I have 20 tickets for the Matinee performance on Wednesday

22nd May 2013 at 1.00pm at the Capital Theatre,$62.00 final

payment due 20th January, 2013.

FUTURE OUTINGS

GUIDE DOG CENTRE AT GLOSSODIA—WEDNESDAY 3RD

OCTOBER 2012

Departs 8.30am at the

Uniting Church Maroubra

Junction cost for the day

$46.00 per person.

MOUNT TOMAH BOTANIC GARDENS—THURSDAY 1ST

NOVEMBER, 2012

Departs 8.30am at the Uniting Church

Maroubra Junction cost for the day

$60.00 per person.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH -

THURSDAY 13TH

DECEMBER,2012 DETAILS TO BE

ADVISED.

If you have a special event, anniversary, etc. please let our Welfare

Officer, Jill Morrison know, also if you are unwell or know a member

that is unwell or going into hospital, Jill can be contacted on

9669 5827

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THEATRE PARTIES

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

I have 12 tickets for the Matinee

performance on Wednesday 19th

December, 2012 at 1.00pm at the Capital

Theatre,$62.00 final payment due 25th

October, 2012

War Horse

I have 20 tickets for this amazing

not to be forgotten show for

Wednesday Matinee 3rd April,

2013 at 1.00pm at the Lyric

Theatre $81.00. Final payment due

15th December, 2012, I know that

is way before the show but the

Producers have set the deadlines so unfortunately there is nothing

I can do about.

The Premiers Christmas Gala Concert

I have applied for 16 tickets for the

concert on Tuesday 4th December, 2012 at

The Entertainment Centre, we may or may

not get the allocation, however just in case,

if you would like a ticket please put your

name on the list, first in first served. I will be able to let you know

if we get the tickets at the October meeting.

OUTINGS - EXTENDED: Information books for trips on table. There

is a waiting list for the Young trip. Deposits are required for Narooma

trip, possible two vacancies. Melbourne Cup trip $910.00 per person,

$210 deposit required ASAP.

Marie & Rex were thanked for all the work going into the Hervey Bay

tour.

GENERAL BUSINESS: Sue Allen & Pam Towning attended the

Presentation Night for the Clubgrant Scheme, Sue was presented with a

Grant of $500 from South Sydney Juniors Club, our grateful thanks to

the club and to Randwick Council for organising the event.

An email has been sent to Gary Blackler of Probus, waiting to hear from

him.

The meeting adjourned at 11.000am for morning tea, after which our

Guest Speakers Noel D’Souza gave a great presentation on First Aid.

Next meeting to be held on Thursday27th September, 2012 at 10.30.

Meeting closed 12.00 noon.

If you are unable to attend a meeting please call either myself on

0409 608 901 or Kathy on 9666 5706 as we need to keep our records

up to date. Also, if any of your contact details change.

Recently the Committee had a very successful meeting with Gary

Blackler, Gary is the Vice Chairman of Probus South Pacific. As

Probus is currently going through it’s 5 year Constitutional Review,

Gary recommended that no changes be made to the club until the

review is complete in February 2013., we will keep you informed as we

hear from Probus South Pacific.

I have

DATES FOR YOU DIARY

Clubgrants Scheme Presentation Night

South Pacific

After 7 Tony Awards ® and sell-out seasons on Broadway and the

West End, the Lincoln Centre Theatre's stunning production of

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific returns in 2013.

With unprecedented critical acclaim, the 2012 premiere season in

Sydney sold-out and due to overwhelming demand, a return season at

Sydney Opera House has been announced for September 2013.

Starring Teddy Tahu Rhodes, South Pacific will play the Sydney Opera

House for a strictly limited season from 12 September, 2013. With a

superb 34-piece orchestra playing what is undoubtedly one of Rodgers

and Hammerstein’s most glorious scores, this will be your last chance

to see this truly extraordinary production.

Relive the romance and don’t miss showstoppers like ‘Some Enchanted

Evening’, ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair’, ‘Bali Ha’i’ and

‘There is Nothin’ Like a Dame’. This is a night in the theatre you won’t

want to miss!

I have 25 tickets for the Matinee performance on Wednesday23rd

October, 2013 at 1.00pm at the Sydney Opera House $72.00 final

payment due 25th July, 2013.

Sept 27th Meeting 10.30am-Guest Speaker Valerie Lewis

Oct 3rd Guide Dog Centre Glossadia

Oct 25th Meeting 10.30am-Guest Speakers Robin Swan

Final Payment-Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Nov 1st Mount Tomah

Nov 22nd Meeting 10.30am-Guest Speaker Jill Bruce

Dec 13th Christmas Lunch

Dec 15th Final Payment War Horse

2013

Jan 20th Final Payment The Addams Family

I have

Rex has sent me a few more photo’s of the Hervey Bay trip ,

Rex’s Latest Tour

5 Days, VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY 7TH—11TH APRIL, 2013

Staying 2 nights in Bright, one of

the most colourful and beautiful

places to visit in Autumn, 2 nights

in Wangaratta. You will visit some

wonderful attractions.

Cost $855-00 per person, twin share, $60 per night single supplement.

Deposits of $100-00 by November or December, Balance in Full by

February Meeting.

TOUR INCLUDES: All meals except where stated otherwise (light

breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner), Motel accommodation, entry

fees and tours. Any exclusions are stated in the brochure.

Travel is by an air-conditioned coach with on board toilet and reclining

aircraft style seats. The coach has a “kneel”, making access to the

coach easier.

There are still 3 rooms available for Narooma 2x Dbl or T/S. 1x S/

Sup. Full payment now due.

Young & Cowra Cherries Tour has used up all the previous Standby

People, so it's worth putting your names down as there may be more

cancellations before the actual tour departure.

See Rex for full details.

I have

CARER’S WEEK

Runs from 14th October until 20th October, 2012.

Randwick City Council in conjunction with the Ritz Cinema are proud

to celebrate Carers Week with a red carpet screening of the new

Australian movie Mental (MA15+) at 7pm on Thursday 4 October at

The Ritz Cinema, Randwick. This special Carers Week event will

include an introduction by guest speaker PJ Hogan, director of Men-

tal, which stars stars Toni Collette, Anthony Lapaglia, Rebecca Gib-

ney, Liev Schreiber and Deborah Mailman. The comedy/drama fol-

lows the story of the Moochmore girls who are certain they suffer

from some undiagnosed mental illness - because if they are not

crazy then they're just unpopular! Their mother Shirley (Gibney),

unable to cope with her demanding teenage daughters and philander-

ing politician husband, Barry (LaPaglia), suffers a nervous break-

down. After Barry commits his wife to a mental hospital (telling his

constituents that she's "on holiday") he finds himself alone with five

teenage girls he barely knows. Desperate, he impulsively picks up a

hitchhiker named Shaz (Collette) and installs her in his home as nanny

to his daughters. Everyone is welcome to attend the screening and

tickets are on sale through the Ritz Cinema at their usual great pric-

es! Visit www.ritzcinema.com.au or phone 9399 5722.

Also as part of Carer’s Week, Randwick Council have organised a

an interactive talking tour exploring:

• the colourful history of the Prince Henry Hospital

• the evolution of nursing

• what it was like to be a patient from the 1950s

Twilight Tour - Prince Henry Hospital Nursing and Medical Museum

Wednesday 17 October 2012 | 6.30pm - 9pm

2 Brodie Avenue, Little Bay

Cost: $5.00 donation | Refreshments provided

Bookings essential | Contact Lyn Smith on 9387 4412

Wheelchair accessible venue

Looks like everyone had

a great time at the

Graphic Arts Club

Many Probus Clubs have a number of inter-club activities, eg:

Bowls Day, Gardening Club, Movie Group, Golf Day, Dinner Group

etc., in the coming months we are going look into setting up other

activities within our club, if you have any suggestions please let me

know and especially if you would like to be involved setting up some

activity.

Cute Joke (Thanks Dorothy)

TWO DIFFERENT DOCTORS' OFFICES .....

(Boy, if this doesn't hit the nail on the head, I don't know what

does!)

Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same

complaint. Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip

replacement.

The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the

same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week.

The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an

appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist, then gets an

x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and finally has his

surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.

Why the different treatment for the two patients?

..... the FIRST is a Golden Retriever.

..... the SECOND is a Senior Citizen.

Next time take me to a vet!

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Grahame Doyle

Lola Dyer

Faye Mills

Dorothy Traino

Wendy Watts

As you are all aware, under Probus Constitution, clubs are not able to

fundraise, however, as stated in the Probus Handbook “the club may

organise a ‘lucky door prize’ which would generate extra income for

the club, ensuring the clubs financial stability and would assist the

club in providing ‘regular meetings and arrange activities to provide

for fellowship, the development of acquaintance and social

interaction’. (Article II – Aims & Objects (b)). Monies realised from

such activities do not amount to fundraising because they are being

banked into the general funds of the club and have not been ‘

earmarked’ for a specific cause. Club monies may be used to

subsidise anniversary or club luncheons” Under this policy we do

charge $3 to cover morning tea and lucky door prizes, to keep cost

low we would be grateful for donations of goods that can be used for

prizes, nothing too big just something that can be wrapped up and in

turn won by lucky members.

Also, to try and reduce costs, I have contacted an organisation in

Maroubra to ask for sponsorship to cover future printing costs, as

yet a decision by the Directors of this company has not made , if

un-successful, I will try somewhere else until hopefully we find a

Sponsor.

I am just about to start the list for next years Guest Speaker, I

would really appreciate some help, if you know of anyone how would be

interesting to the group or a subject that you would like covered,

please let know, unfortunately we don’t have the resources to pay for

speakers, but we do give them a small gift of appreciation.

I know everyone will think I am crazy talking about March 2013,

however when you look at how quickly 2012 has gone so far, Our

Annual General Meeting is held in March, is just around the corner.

At that meeting you will be asked to select the Committee for the

coming year. The positions being for President, Vice President,

Secretary, Treasurer, Outings Officers, Membership Officer,

Guest Speaker Officer, Welfare Officer, Greeter and Probus News

Liaison Officer.

As I have said many times being on the Committee is a voluntary

role and does take a bit time, however it is done willing for the

benefit of the club and members, but it is still your club and your

input is needed, and remember, when you signed your Application

Forms it included the following clause “ I agree to accept the

Concept of Probus and to take an active role in both attendance and

participation of this club. I understand that the information

provided in this application forms part of the requirements of

membership. I acknowledge that at some time during my

membership, I may be called upon to take an active role on the

Committee of Management” so please give some consideration to

standing for one of the positions when the time comes.

The main positions to be filled are: President, Vice-President,

Secretary and Treasurer.

A brief overview of the roles

The President: presides over the club, needs to become familiar

with the Constitution, By-Laws/Standing Resolutions Liaise with

the Secretary regarding the agenda and running the meetings,

ensuring that Committee recommendations are brought to the

membership for acceptance and ratification. Liaise with Treasurer

and other Committee members to ensure the smooth running of

Vice-President: needs to become familiar with the Constitution, By-

Laws/Standing Resolutions, should work closely with the President to

become familiar with the role and responsibilities of the Presidency;.

Takes over the running of the meetings in the President’s absence

and deal with any issues that arise. Takes over the duties of any

Committee member in their absence or arranges an alternative

assistant. Assist any Committee member who has a heavy work load.

Secretary: needs to be familiar with the Constitution, By-Laws/

Standing Resolutions, records Minutes of Committee meetings and

monthly General Meetings and Annual General Meetings, presents

these Minutes at the following meeting for formal adoption as a ‘true

and correct record’

Prepares and issues formal notices. Including notice for the election

of officers, nomination and proxy forms in accordance with the re-

quirements of the Constitution. Keeps a register of names, addresses

and such other information the club or Probus South Pacific may

require, of all members. Keeps an up-to-date list of office bearers,

Committee members and sub- Committee members including

addresses, email and telephone numbers. Responds to all

correspondence in a timely manner. Works in conjunction with the

Treasurer to ensure following the AGM that the clubs accreditation

requirements are met by completing and returning Probus Centre

Annual Returns and payment by due date.

Treasurer: needs to be familiar with the Constitution, By-Laws/

Standing Resolutions . Collects all money from members and issue

receipts, banks funds in prompt manner. Issues any payments that

are required. Records all income and expenses in a cash Book and

retains all invoices and receipts. Prepares and presents a monthly

bank reconciliation for the meeting. Maintains a record of Petty Cash