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THE OUTINGS, ACTIVITIES AND TOURS OFFICER’S ROLE A few hints and tips for Probus Tour Officers to keep in mind when planning the next Club trip. The role of the Outings, Activities and Tours Officer is an exciting and rewarding one. It requires planning, organisational skills, patience and imagination. It is recommended that more than one officer be appointed to fulfil this role. Any Probus tour, trip and/or activity should be approved by the Management Committee. The Management Committee approves a Probus activity once they are satisfied that it meets all management guidelines. When assessing whether to approve an activity, the Management Committee should consider all of the information related to that activity in order to approve it. This would normally include interest from members, location, availability, cost and risk assessment.
1. Blackheath Probus Club members take an alpine hike at Thredbo 2. The Probus Club of Stuart Alice Springs on an outing to the town of Ooraminna 3. Adelaide North Combined Probus Club members gather for a day visit to Urrbrae House
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The key functions of the Officer are to: Investigate and propose suitable trips, tours, outings and activities to the Management Committee for consideration. In costing each outing or activity, ensure that all expenditure is covered and any cancellation fees are taken into account. Any discounts or ‘free of charge’ offers should be applied so as to benefit all members. Maintain liaison with other Clubs with a view to arranging occasional joint outings. Ensure that a risk assessment of each outing is conducted when determining suitability. A scertain feasibility – costs and booking arrangements. A sk members for suggestions of proposed outings, tours and other activities.
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