PRESIDENTS REPORT DECEMBER 2025

I am very pleased to report that our Annual Christmas Luncheon held on Tuesday 9th December at Cromer Golf Course was a most successful event attended by some sixty people. The weather was perfect and greens in superb condition. As usual, the Christmas lunch was excellent and enjoyed by all. Each table received a lucky number prize of a $50 gift token. Additionally a magnificent patchwork quilt was donated by Toni Watson and won by Alan and Nita Man. The quilt attracted much attention particularly by the members of our newly-formed Craft Group.
We must congratulate Ken and Lyn Fletcher for organising such a successful event. Flowers for the tables were provided by Carol Morley thank you.

We have found a volunteer to represent our Club at PSPL level on the organising committee for a number of festivities across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of PROBUS in Australia and that person is Helen Reinthal. Thank you Helen for coming forward and we look forward to hearing more news from you regarding these proposed functions.

The new Craft Group continues to grow and interested parties should please contact Paula Diamond for details.

At our last meeting, members voted on the proposed Revised Constitution and Standing Orders in the positive. This result was advised to PSPL and the Department of Fair Trading. Rob Beaton and Grahame Reinthal are to be thanked for the considerable work provided by them in this major task.

PSPL have advised us that they have reviewed the capitation fees for the 2026-2027 Probus year. Accordingly, the Board has resolved to set the ensuing fees at $21.50. This represents an increase of $1.50 for the year. This increase is necessary to maintain their services and to fund membership growth. This issue was discussed at our last committee meeting when we decided to absorb the increase out of accumulated funds so ably controlled by our hard-working treasurer Brian Skingsley.

I understand that the traditional scones served at our November general meeting were much enjoyed by all. Thank you Sue Baxter and her helpers.

Cliff Ventris President