NZ CLUB NEWS

Rained Out At Kaiapoi

One of the activities held by Kaiapoi Combined Probus Club is a monthly coffee morning. However, on this day, they arrived at their usual spot to find the venue closed. Despite the heavy rain, it turned out to be a lovely catch-up! Most of the coffee-seekers popped into their cars and found another café, which was warm, dry and cozy!

3 NEW LIFE MEMBERS for GrEYMoUTH

Late last year, in recognition of their dedication and loyal service in the promotion of Probus, Greymouth Combined Probus Club had the privilege to present three Life Member certificates. [Pictured L to R: President John, Mayor Tania Gibson, Life Members Rona, Brian and Grant.]

The Club has also recently embarked on a trip to Lake Brunner Eco Lodge (Mitchells) for lunch. The buffet was beautiful, the weather was stunning and the company was brilliant.

Engaged at their Probus Meeting

Gloria and Arnold had been dating for a few years when Gloria joined Arnold’s Probus Club- Rolleston Combined. One meeting, the guest speaker was a Celebrant named Richard Merchant, with whom Arnold was very impressed.

Arnold noted, “If I ever get married again, this is the type of person I would like to do it.”

Quick as a flash, Gloria responded “OK, when will it be?” And just like that, they were engaged.

The couple married a few months later and were greeted like heroes at their next Probus meeting.

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A SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, to be sure (to be sure)

Probus Club of Pukekohe Ladies had a successful Annual General Meeting at the beginning of March. There had been a full year of meetings and activities after the previous two years of constant arranging, cancelling, and rescheduling! The previous committee all stood for reelection which bodes well for the continued smooth running of the Club.

The theme for the meeting was ‘St Patrick’s Day’ and many members dressed in green, as Irish music played in the Club. The outgoing committee members were presented with flowers as a personal thank you from the President for being the cohesive and hardworking team that they are.

A QUARTER-CENTURY MILESTONE FOR OTARI

In 1998, after hearing there was a years-long waitlist to join a nearby Probus Club, Martin Ferner started Otari Probus Club, which had a crowd of over 100 at its first meeting. Martin was the Inaugural President and was in attendance this year to cut the cake at the Club’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Assisting him in cake-cutting was fellow Foundation Member, Angela. Around 60 members and guests, including 10 past Presidents, gathered at Winton Bowling Club to enjoy the festivities and a walk down memory lane. Current President Robyn was presented with a Framed Anniversary Certificate by Probus District Chairman Doug Langford.

3 Celebrations for ISEL’S 30th Anniversary

Isel Ladies Probus Club of Stoke celebrated its 30th Anniversary … 3 times! Initial celebrations consisted of a cake at the regular coffee morning at Gardens of the World. Secondly, with party poppers at the regular meal out and finally at the monthly meeting, with the Club’s most senior member, Margaret, cutting another cake. (Seen here with President Nadia.)

NO NEED TO (AL)PACA LUNCH

Hornby Combined Probus Club had a great visit to the local Alpaca Farm, where members were able to feed these gentle creatures and learn about their habits. The members then travelled on to a local pub for lunch.