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Probus Newsletter March 2013

Editor: Jeff Cahn 84 Smeaton Close

LARA 3212 0419 822-110

smeaton5@netspace.net.au Club No: 57873

Annual General Meeting

Combined Probus Club of Lara Inc. (A0041548N)

PO Box 301, LARA, Victoria 3212 Australia home.vicnet.net.au/~laraprobus/

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Diary at a Glance Wed 13 March Committee Meeting 09:30

Wed 20 March AGM 10:00 to Noon

Tue 26 March Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Thu 4 April Dinner at Man Bo Restaurant

Wed 10 April Committee Meeting

Fri 12 April Point Nepean National Park

Wed 17 April General Meeting 10:00 to Noon

Fri 19 April Walk through Botanic Gardens

Wed 8 May Committee Meeting

Thu 9 May The King and I

Wed 15 May General Meeting 10:00 to Noon

Wed 29 May Dinner at Cucina One 12

Cruising!

HERE’S one for the Seniors! If you are interested in cruising and enjoying a hot roast lunch with dessert, then a trip on the new Hygeia is the event for you.

The event is planned for May and will require a minimum of 20 people. The outing is designed for seniors by having a commentary and being wheelchair friendly.

Keep watch for further details!

Guest Speakers

MARGARET Allen introduced Carolyn Creed & Teisha Dowler from the Melbourne Fresh Food Market who then went about

showing us how to easily prepare fruit platters.

New Pole

ON show for the first time at our February meeting was the first of two new poles commissioned to hang our banners.

The Pole was kindly made by Jim Adams and a taller version will be made for the Probus Club banner.

The ‘home made’ banner shown on the right was made by Margaret Devlin, Aileen Clarke and Betty Wilks not long after our Club was chartered.

What is an AGM?

AN Annual General Meeting, commonly referred to as an AGM, is a formal meeting which is held once a year.

It is a legal requirement for voluntary organisations that have company status. It is good practice for charities to have an AGM to act as a review of the year and deal with issues such as the election of committee/board members and reviewing the annual accounts.

Almoner Notice!

MARGARET Allen can be contacted on 5275-2345, if you know of a member who requires a caring call.

Morning Tea Roster

Roster for March Meeting: Ros Botten Jeanette Dragt

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Mar Birthdays

Margaret Allen Stan Douglas Wally Douglas Carmel Harris Wes Wilson

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From the President’s Desk!

Dear Probians IT is said that time passes quickly and so another Probus year comes to a close. I didn’t realise how fast the year would go but I thank you for your support and encouragement throughout the year.

We had a very delightful February meeting with our guests from Fresh Food Markets showing us how to prepare fruit platters and what fruit and vegetables are better for us.

Our next meeting is our General Meeting and Annual General Meeting. We have one position still vacant namely Trips & Tours. A nomination for this position will be accepted from the floor at the AGM so I ask you to think very seriously about whether you may be able to contribute to our Club. We are a very active Club but without a full committee, it may not be possible to have as many activities as we have had previously. By becoming a Committee member, you also get to know members a little better rather than just faces. It’s not hard work.

If, upon reading this Newsletter you would like to discuss a role you could play, please contact myself on 5282-3663 or Brian Harris 5282-2425.

At this meeting, Brian Harris will be inducted as your President for 2013/2014 year. I am sure Brian will use his experience and ideas to make our year most interesting.

May I take this opportunity to thank the Executive and Committee together with those who filled various roles for their tireless efforts throughout the year.

To Brian and the incoming committee, I am sure you will all make an excellent contribution to our various activities.

President Val

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2013-14 Committee Nominations

Position Name Nominated By Seconded By

President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Activities: Almoner: Speaker Seeker: Assistant Secretary: Membership: Newsletter: Trips & Tours: Ex Officio: Non Committee Lunches: Catering: Dine Out: Historian/Photographer: Public Officer: Auditor: SW District Delegate:

Brian Harris Jeff Cahn Marilyn Joyce Doug Arney Pam Christou Margaret Allen Jillian Arney Annette Wendleman Theresia Klaassens Jeff Cahn Vacant Val Tonkin Sid Ingwersen Pauline Baker Barb Ingwersen Denise Sparks Marilyn Joyce Darren Thomas Vacant

John Frequin Brian Harris Brenda Hearn Val Tonkin Leslie Wallis Christine Billingham Val Tonkin Marilyn Joyce Brenda Hearn John Coggle

Rob Tonkin Marion Meyer John Coggle John Coggle Val Tonkin Jeanette Dragt Leslie Wallis Val Tonkin Alan Smedley Val Tonkin

Theatre

Tue 26 March 1:00pm Matinee Her Majesty’s Theatre

BOARD the 10:43 V/Line train at Lara Railway Station to Southern Cross Station. Enjoy a light lunch in Melbourne and the show at 1:00pm.

Theatre

Thu 9 May 7:30pm Start, GPAC

THE King and I is a stage musical, the fifth by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became

governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in the early 1860s. The story deals with the experiences of the British schoolteacher, who is hired as part of the King's drive to modernise his country. The relationship

between the King and Anna is marked by conflict through much of the play, as well as by a love that neither is able to express.

MEMBERS to make their own way to GPAC for a 7:30pm start. Tickets: $33:00 per person.

Out & About

Guided Walk Through the Botanic Gardens Fri 19 April 9:20am

MEET at Geelong Gardens main entrance at 09:20. If you require transport, let Pam know prior to the day. The topic will be Australia Day Plants.

Followed by morning tea in Garden Café at own cost. Plants will be available to purchase.

Please put your name in book as the Gardens require numbers now. Cost $3:50.

With Thanks

THANK you to the Hon John Eren MLA and staff for permitting us to utilise his office for the printing of this newsletter on a monthly basis.

Trips & Tours

Point Nepean National Park: Fri 12 April

THIS round the bay trip will comprise a ferry cruise from Queenscliff to Sorrento, shuttle bus transport inside the National Park including visiting the old quarantine station, lunch at the Rye RSL and home via Melbourne.

Departing from Lara Pool at 07:30 to catch the 09:00 ferry from Queenscliff.

After morning tea at the Park entrance, we take the 10:30 or 11:30 shuttle bus to Point Nepean ($7:50 for seniors) and/or explore the Quarantine Station.

We will leave the Park approximately 12:30 for lunch at own cost at the Rye RSL and then return home via Melbourne.

Cost: Will depend on numbers as the bus is taxed per metre length on the ferry. Quoted price for 28-32 starters is $25:00 excluding lunch.

Dinner

Man Bo Chinese Restaurant: Thu 4 April, 18:30 361-363 Moorabool Street, Geelong

MAN Bo in Chinese means ‘billions of lost treasures’. Come and find your lost treasure by booking with Barbara.

Dinner

Cucina One 12 Restaurant: Wed 29 May, 18:00 for 18:30 112 High Street, Belmont

FOR more than five years locals have been enjoying traditional Italian food with a spin. Sophisticated and romantic, this seductive little restaurant is equally suited to a relaxed get together with friends or an intimate dinner for two.

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Remember - the objectives of Probus are Friendship, Fellowship and Fun

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Minutes of General Meeting Bisinella Centre

Wednesday 20 February 2013

WELCOME: Meeting opened by President Val at 10.00am with a welcome to all members and 5 visitors. President Val drew member’s attention to the first of two new banner stands on display today. The stand was made by Jim Adams and presented to the club by both he and Shirley. A thank you note will be forwarded on your behalf. Lunch orders in early to Robert today. NOTIFICATION THAT THE AGM WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 20TH MARCH 2013 AT 10AM IN THE BISINELLA CENTRE.

APOLOGIES: Theresia reported 11apologies.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: December 12th 2012 accepted. Moved: Peter Wallis Seconded: Lesley Henry

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: 2013 Committee Member vacancies listed. Vice President, Trips & Tours. Members asked to become involved. Probus South Pacific Ltd – Constitutional Amendments were voted upon at the General Meeting and the results were posted to PSPL on 21st November 2012. No follow up received as yet. Christmas Lunch – 70 Members attended and had a most enjoyable day. Thanks once again to the organisers. Moved: Theresia Klaassens, Seconded: Dorothy McSorley

CORRESPONDENCE: IN: Pauline and Gaetan Limsowtin requesting a date change for their induction. Geelong Northern Combined Probus Club – January Newsletter Combined Probus Club of Wyndham Inc. December 2012 Newsletter Probus Assoc of Victoria. Newsletter Probus South Pacific Ltd. Annual Returns for 2013-2014 incl. Capitation Fees and Annual Magazine Subscription payment

slips. To be forwarded by 30th April 2013. Rotary District 9780 Probus Newsletter January 2013 including notice of Information and Workshop Day to be held in

Torquay on the 2nd May 2013. District 9780 Probus Notice of Conference to be held at Stawell on the 13th and 14th October 2013. Vallage Cinemas advising $7/tickets to morning shows on 1st Friday each month on presentation of Seniors Card. See notice

board. OUT: To Rik van Gemert accepting her resignation from the Club with regret and wishing her well for the future. To Helen Williams, Pauline Limsowtin, Gaetan Limsowtin, inviting them to attend our February 2013 meeting for their

induction to our Club. OUT: To Helen Williams, Pauline Limsowtin, Gaetan Limsowtin confirming change of date for Induction from 20th February to

20th March 2013. Moved: Jill Arney, Seconded: Lesley Wallis

TREASURER’S REPORT: Bank balance as at 01/2/13, $3673.40. Petty Cash $444.05 Moved: Doug Arney, Seconded: Jeff Cahn

REPORTS: Almoner: Margaret sent Get Well messages to the following members Wilma Pettitt, Helen Glare, Lola Lewis, Margaret Devlin and Marlene Grills, and reported that all are back to our meeting today. A condolence card was sent to Barbara and Sid Ingwersen following the passing of their Nephew. Trips & Tours: 3 Hour Cruise on the Maribynong river and Melbourne ports set for Wed. 27th February. Cost $20.00/p. BYO Picnic lunch. Leave from Pool at 10.00 am. Map on notice board. Point Nepean Quarantine Station day trip booked for Friday April 12th 2013. 7.30am depart and lunch at RYE RSL at 1pm. Dine Out: Dinner On April 4th 2013 at the Man Bo Towers Chinese Restaurant has been made. Names now. Wednesday 29th May dinner at Cucina One 12 café in Belmont. 6 for 6.30pm. Members encouraged to buy the Dine Out Book. Speakers: February 2013 – Fresh Food Market Representative, March AGM, April 17th – A Veteran soldier from the Darwin Bombing will be our Guest Speaker. Theatre “King & I” Geelong GPAC, May 9th. $33.00/p Book early. Out & About: Friday April 19th a tour of the Geelong Botanical Gardens. Commencing at 9.30am. Proposed lunch planned in May at the Hygeia. More details and bookings in March. Newsletter: Copy to Jeff by 22 March for Newsletter. Membership/Birthdays: Five lady members celebrated birthdays this month. Congratulations were extended to Loretta and Ralph Shannahan on the safe arrival of their first Great Grandchild this week. Show and Tell was presented by Jill Arney on AAADD and Ralph left a smile on our face for morning tea.

GENERAL BUSINESS: NIL

GUEST SPEAKER Caroline Creed and Tiesha from the Fresh Food Market presented an informative, enjoyable, exceptionally healthy and yummy talk.

Meeting Closed at 11:55am

Next Meeting – General Meeting & AGM to be held 20 March at 10:00am at the Bisinella Center, Buckingham Street, Lara