PRESIDENT: Graham Gurry SECRETARY: Alan Marriage

The following committee was duly elected to hold office (2010-2011)

Back row: Ian Grace, Liam McKeough , David Wilkinson, Richard Venable, Fred Johnson

Front Row: Graham Wight, Brian Sexton, Graham Gurry , Rod Parkin, Alan Marriage

Inset: Ken Hayes

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CLUB ACTIVITIES 2010

SPEAKERS Arranged by Brian Sexton

July. Coast FM broadcaster Ralph Gourlay.

August. Probus members speaking.

September. Mental Health for Seniors.

October W/O John Schultz. The Role of the Defence Forces.

November. Brain Gilbertson. Christmas Pagent.

OUTINGS Arranged by Liam McKeough

2 Night River Murray Cruise 13 th August 2010

THEATRE (Graham Gurry)

July 29th St. Jude's for "Influence"

COMPUTER GROUP (David Wilkinson)

Next meeting on 18th August

MUSIC APPRECIATION Group (Convenor position is vacent.)

11th August at 2pm. Theme is "Travel". At the home of Fred Johnson.

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THE CLUB'S HISTORY

It was on 27th February 1981 that a decision was made to form the first club in South A ustralia – the Probus Club of Brighton and Glenelg. This decision was the culmination of suggestions and discussions dating back to late 1979. A t that time, Tom Paxton, who had been a member of Probus in England , first suggested that Brighton Rotary Club should form a Probus Club in its district. Then, in May 1980, Glenelg Rotary Club received a similar suggestion from a resident of Glengowrie and this was referred to that Club's Vocational Service Committee. By July, the Vocational Service Committees of the two Rotary Clubs were actively investigating the possible establishment of Probus Clubs in their respective districts. Murray Stodart, chairman of Glenelg's Vocational Service Committee, met with Tom Paxton, then President of Brighton and from their discussions arose the suggestion that the two Rotary Clubs should combine their efforts and form one Probus Club. In October, Tom Paxton A ddressed Glenelg Rotary on the subject and in the first half of November, agreement was reached. Three members from each club were appointed as a committee to implement the proposal. That committee, which first met on 12th January 1981, decided the name of the proposed Probus Club and that membership should be restricted to men only, at that stage (originally, Glenelg had been considering a club for men and women). The committee, having also decided that any initial costs should be shared by the two Rotary Clubs, convened a meeting of interest in the Brighton City Hall on 27th February of that year. It was attended by 55 persons including John Mathwin M. P. (Member for Glenelg), Jim Crawford (Mayor of Brighton), A rthur Wenzel (Mayor of Glenelg), Gwyn A dams (District Governor of Rotary), Tom Paxton (President of Brighton Rotary), Len Greenslade (President of Glenelg Rotary), and other representatives of both Rotary Clubs. A pologies were received from 8 other persons. It was at that meeting on 27th February 1981 that the decision to form the Probus Club of Brighton and Glenelg was made. Bryan Trott was elected Foundation President and Jim Richardson, Foundation Secretary. The Probus Club of Brighton and Glenelg first met at the Brighton City Hall on Friday, 27 th March 1981. Forty Six members attended that meeting and four apologies were recorded. It is believed that this number of foundation members was the highest of any Probus Club in Australia at that date.

MEETINGS

Club meetings are held on the 4 th Friday of every month at the Brighton Masonic Hall

• 10.00 am Club Business
• 10.30 am Tea Break and Fellowship
• 11.00 am Guest Speaker
• 12 noon Close.

After the meetings, interested members meet for lunch at a local Hotel.

Although the Brighton Probus Club is a men's club all social and recreational activities are planned to include their partners and any other friends and family members who may wish to attend.

In addition to the guest speaker at each monthly meeting, the club members are encouraged to share in its many and varied social and recreational activities. The Club sponsors several different special interest groups which facilitate good friendship and fellowship, cemented by the common interests of their members.

The Club currently has a membership of:

Members, 49

Life Members, 5

Associate Members, 1

Membership is open to all retired or semi-retired men in the district who wish to

expand their interests, meet people and increase their enjoyment of life.

Arrange to come to a meeting by contacting the Secretary (08) 82965993.

By definition, Probus comprises “a group of autonomous clubs for retired people with professional, business and executive backgrounds and others of similar interests.” They are not service or fund raising clubs. Probus clubs are formed only by Rotary Clubs which, according to the principles of Rotary, are charged with a duty to the community of seeing a need and endeavoring to fulfill that need. The Probus Club of Brighton was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brighton

CABIN & CARAVAN GROUP

This group makes two trips a year of short distances from Adelaide for three days mid week holidays to places of local interest.

PROBUS WALK

These walks have been part of our Club for 16 years. Our thanks to past President Wes Southwell for his initiative in 1993, which brought much enjoyment and fellowship to our dedicated walkers.

Resuming May. Last Monday of each month.

COMPUTER GROUP

The group meets every six weeks to exchange information and share experiences and knowledge. Topics range from helping beginners to editing travel photos, family histories and life stories.

MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP .

The group meets every six weeks to explore the world of music from classical to most modern of the modern and everything in between. Often a theme is chosen and the members' imaginative choices can range from Classical to Pop.

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