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PROBUS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC

President’s Report

Greetings Everyone The Probus year has commenced with a busy schedule of visits and three information days. Both the Metropolitan South of the River and South West days had over 70 in attendance and the Great Southern over 20. Evaluations received from all three days indicated that the information provided was of benefit to those that attended and the fellowship with other Probians was most enjoyable. The Association Committee is now looking at the best ways in which we can undertake the next outcome of the Strategic Planning Strategy carried out last year. Membership growth is of paramount importance to most clubs and to this extent the Association has appointed Jim Ward of Ward Holt Management to assist us in developing a strategy in the hope that additional members will be recruited for those clubs who are currently struggling to maintain or increase membership. In addition to this a Committee has been formed to organise the Associations 30th Birthday Celebrations. This event will be held in Mandurah on the 11th September this year. Please consider arranging your club outing for September on this date and have an enjoyable day mixing with other Probus Club Members on the trip to and from Mandurah and during the arranged activities to be announced shortly. Until next month enjoy Probus and all it has to offer. Graeme

glbrown@primus.com.au

TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS EDITION. ATTACHMENTS President’s Report Narrogin Probus Club History PAWA Information Web Site & Email Security Club Anniversaries South West Regional Report Great Southern Report PAWA Diary

News & Notes Editor - Please contact Rosemary on 9523 2430 or email rojohn22@dodo.com.au

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Probus Association Western Australia

* * * * INFORMATION * * * *

PAWA DIRECTORY UPDATES

Bannister Creek Club Inc: The suburb should read as Canning and they meet at the Riverton Leisureplex, High Rd, RIVERTON. Probus Club of Eaton Inc: LO Fay Fisher telephone No. should read 0488 913 659. No home land line. East Fremantle Probus:

Telephone No. for Roma Connors should read 9337 7247. Merriwa Probus Club: Liaison Officer Joy MAUDE-OLIVER 9304 5188, Unit 188 Cambrai Village, 85 Hester Ave, Merriwa 6030 Or Dawn FLANDERS, 9304 5170, Unit 170 Cambrai Village, 85 Hester Ave, Merriwa 6030.

Combined Club of Winthrop: Telephone No. for the President Ron Brooks should read 9330 7101

Probus Club of Woodlands Inc: President: Anne O’Sullivan telephone 9387 2341 Liaison Officer: Peter McEvoy telephone 9388 7621 Postal address: 23 Coral Tree Avenue, Subiaco, 6008

GUEST SPEAKER UPDATE

Add: Rex North - Rex is a physiotherapist who specialises in helping people recover or retain their walking skills. He talks of providing safe training situations and effective training programmes to people with walking impairment. His hobby is to lift general public awareness and understanding in this matter. Rex can be contacted by email rexnorth1@gmail.com or mobile 0411 107 830

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* * * * * * PAWA INFORMATION * * * * * *

The PAWA website now has a new ‘Follow’ feature, which means that you can sign on and receive the latest PAWA news direct to your Inbox.

Log on to the PAWA website http://probuswa.wordpress.com/ and look for ‘Follow Probus WA by email’ at the top of the right hand column. Type in your email address in the blank white box below and then click on ‘follow’. An email will be sent to your Inbox asking you if you want to follow Probus WA. You then click on the link they send you to activate your request.

CREATE YOUR OWN CLUB WEBSITE

Send an email to Judy at sbprobus@gmail.com and she will send you her step-by-step guide to setting up your own free website with WordPress. (Note that she will be overseas until the middle of July.) Once you have created your website then let Judy know its address and she will put up a link to it onto the PAWA website

_______________________________________________________________________ EMAIL SECURITY TIP: A couple of useful tips when sending out emails ,please ensure you use “Blind Copy” also if you forward an email please ensure you delete any senders address.

BLIND COPY: When sending a new email message start by right clicking on To this will open your address book , highlight the address you wish to use and then click Bcc repeat for all those you wish included. Should a name not be in your address book just type it into the Bcc box. Once you have all the names you want click OK you can now type your email.

FORWARD EMAILS: Forward creates a new message containing the entire text of the original message ready for you to send on, however you should delete the original address of the person you received it from before Sending.

Right click on To

Address Book

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CLUBS CELEBRATING

ANNIVERSARIES IN JUNE

30th ANNIVERSARY

DIANELLA PROBUS CLUB - 11th June

CLAREMONT/COTTESLOE PROBUS CLUB - 13th June

MUNDARING PROBUS CLUB - 18th June

25th ANNIVERSARY

SHOALWATER LADIES PROBUS CLUB - 19th June

Congratulations on achieving such a

wonderful milestone,

may you enjoy many more years of

FUN, FRIENDSHIP & FELLOWSHIP

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* * * * * * SOUTH WEST REGION REPORT* * * * * *

SOUTH WEST INFORMATION DAY A SUCCESS The last few weeks have been busy culminating in a very successful South West Infor-mation and Friendship day at the Parade Hotel in Bunbury on Thursday 15th May. Thanks to my assistant host clubs for the day Bunbury Men's and Bunbury Ladies Probus Clubs for their help. About 70 local Probians attended and along with PAWA presenters and Sponsors repre-sentatives, 79 enjoyed a finger food lunch. After lunch six work shops were held covering the main portfolios These were chaired and mentored by Graeme Brown (Presidents), Winston Marsh (Membership), Fairley Watson (Secretaries), Rhonda Johns (Treasurer), Don Faulks (Outings and Programmes) and Enid Holt (Newsletters and using Publisher). Thanks to all the presenters for their support Thanks also to the 15 clubs that participated. Only two clubs were unable to attend and we hope they can join us next year ,as even long term committee people admitted they learned a lot and had appreciated the opportunity to update their information. New office holders appreciated the chance to find out more about their organization and their jobs. SOUTHWEST GET TOGETHER At the information day, Gerry Mallot , President of South Bunbury Probus Club spoke about the South West Get Together 2014 that his club is hosting at the Dardanup Heritage Park on Tuesday October 14th. They are planning a fun day and are hoping for a big attendance. Ian Clarke from Bunbury Probus Club is a Volunteer at the park and described some of the many attractions attendees will see, even if you have been to the park before there is still plenty to enjoy. Full details will be sent out to all clubs shortly and we urge as many South West Probians (and others if they wish), to attend as possible. Once again we have some wonderful sponsors who contribute towards keeping costs as low as possible. Some clubs may consider making this Get Together their outing for the month. Our main sponsors to date are Villa Carlotta who are PAWA main sponsors and RSM Bird Cameron and Archer and Sons who have strongly supported our South West activi-ties for the last 3 years. Gerry is always looking for more sponsorship support. If you know of any business that may be interested in being a Probus sponsor for the Get Together please contact myself 97711446 don@wn.com.au: or Gerry 97216428 gerry69@westnet.com. NEWS FLASH We hope we can announce a new Probus Club in the South West in Bridgetown. A formation meeting is being held in Bridgetown on Tuesday 27th May. By the time you read this I hope it will be a fait accompli and we will have Bridgetown Probus club for the entire Blackwood valley area. If you know anyone in that area that would enjoy Probus let me know or ring Barbara Johnson in Bridgetown on 0419927781. That’s all for now. Don Faulks PAWA South West Representative.2014-2015.

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Over the past couple months I have had the pleasure of visiting both Narrogin and the Probus Club of Albany to present 20th year and 30th year respectively Anniversary Certificates. The reception at both clubs was excellent, as usual, with large attendances by members.

More recently, the Combined Probus Club of Albany hosted the Information Day for 2014. Attendances were down, however there was a representation from all clubs in Albany and Denmark. Thank you to all who attended a most informative day. Graeme Brown (President of PAWA) and Winston Marsh (RDPC) were both in attendance and presented an abundance of very informative information. Feedback received was very positive with members seeking more information. Thanks to Graeme and Winston for making the long journey via

Bunbury to do presentations.

Whilst in town Graeme and Winston also attended a meeting with Bill Ginbey, Mo Mullholland from the Denmark club and myself to explore the commencement of a second Probus Club in Denmark. Further meeting have been scheduled for September. Graham Kirkwood Great Southern Probus Regional Representative Email: Kirkwood@iinet.net.au

(See attached Narrogin History)

GREAT SOUTHERN REPORT

Are you interested in knowing more about PAWA? Have you been the Secretary of your own club, if so please give some consideration to becoming Secretary of PAWA. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at Piney Lakes, Murdoch. 9.30 am. We also require a Second Vice President…

Please contact President Graeme on 9312 1799 and have a chat.

You never, never know until you give it a go!

Or email glbrown@primus.com.au

THANK YOU

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Printed copies of PAWA News and Notes courtesy of the office of Dr Dennis Jensen, Member for Tangney

Fun, Friendship & Fellowship

CLUB CONSTITUTION CHANGES Notice of the changes to the Constitution must be given to members in accordance with your current Constitution which for some Clubs will be 36 Days and others 21 Days. Need to refer to your current Constitution for this information. (Most will be 36 Days.) The new Constitution must be accepted at a General Meeting at which 75% of those in attendance must agree with the changes recommended. In the Minutes of that particular meeting the person nominated to apply on Behalf of the Club must be appointed to do so.

This person then should go on-line to “AssociationsOnline” and click on the WA Department of Commerce Website. They will need to complete FORM 5 and submit it together with a signed new Constitution, Minutes of the meeting at which it was approved and attach a cheque for $23.10. This must be done within 28 days of the approval meeting. It must be then forwarded to the Associations Branch of the Department of Commerce, Unit 4/321 Selby Street North, Osborne Park WA 6017.

This fee can be claimed back from PSPL if the process is carried out prior to 30th June. , however an extension to the 30th Sept to allow more clubs to get it through the system has been requested o PSPL.

PAWA EVENTS FOR YOUR 2014 PROBUS DIARY

Event Venue Date New Presidents Lunch St Ives, Murdoch 20th June

RENDEZVOUS 2014 Sydney (Hosted by PSPL) 18th -22nd August

Past Presidents Lunch Swan River Yacht Club Riverside Drive, East Fremantle 19th August

PAWA 30th Birthday The Convention Centre Mandurah 11th September

Have a Go Day Burswood 12th November

To add these events to your calendar and also to register by due date.

(see attachment)