PROBUS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC Website: http://probuswa.wordpress.com/ Email:probuswa@gmail.com President s Report Greetings all, Initially I wish to thank Elizabeth, Fairley and all the other PAWA committee members for carrying out the various functions they performed on my behalf during my absence. As you are all aware the 30 th birthday celebrations of PAWA are scheduled to take place on the 11 th September at the Convention Centre in Mandurah. At this event we will have with us the Chairman of Probus South Pacific, Peter Carroll. Peter s visit will give members present the opportunity to speak with him on matters of mutual interest. If you would like this opportunity, register to attend this get together. At this meeting we will also be signing a Memorandum of Understanding between PSPL and PAWA which will enable PAWA to provide member clubs greater assistance than we have been able to in the past. Our half yearly AGM together with local touring will be part of the program. Come and join the FUN, FELLOWSHIP and FRIENDSHIP that will be the essence of the day. For all those in the South West Region, Olwyn and I look forward to meeting with you at Dardanup on the 14 th October at the South West Get Together. A great day is being organised and I hope will be well supported by our clubs in that region. I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of the country clubs that have over the past couple of years opened their arms and welcomed those members participating in the Gathering tours organised by Villa. Another Gathering is being planned for April/May next year. These gatherings have proved very popular and participants have thoroughly enjoyed the interaction they have experienced with our country clubs and the hospitality that is provided. Just prior to me going away in late June a very successful Presidents luncheon was held with the Gladtones providing entertainment following the meal. They are certainly recommended as great entertainment for any special occasion. By the time you receive this edition the Past Presidents luncheon will have been held. We have 80 persons attending this function which is most encouraging. I look forward to meeting many of you at the various clubs I visit and at the functions organised for our Probus Community. Graeme TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS EDITION. President s Report Club Anniversaries PAWA Information PAWA Diary ATTACHMENTS PAWA Survey Cannington Rotary 2015 Ladies Seminar News & Notes Editor - Please contact Rosemary on 9523 2430 or email rojohn22@dodo.com.au 1
CLUB NEWS CLUBS CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES IN SEPTEMBER 25th ANNIVERSARY SWAN DISTRICTS PROBUS CLUB - 28th Sept Celebrating Success! Celebrating Probus! Celebrating FUN, FRIENDSHIP & FELLOWSHIP Probus Association Western Australia PROBUS WEST MAGAZINE - NEWS & NOTES As you can appreciate a considerable amount of time and effort goes into producing the Probus West Magazine and News & Notes, so we ask Secretaries to ensure that ALL Club members receive a copy. At present Betty Saw sends out approximately 860 email copies and 100 hard copies of News & Notes each month and to avoid duplication and perhaps save on postage we ask that you complete the attached survey and forward to Betty by 26th September. THANK YOU Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 2
Probus Association Western Australia PAWA BIRTHDAY Final reminder for PAWA birthday Thursday 11 th September 2014 at Mandurah Convention Centre, closing date for registration 29/8. Clubs send in your registrations as soon as possible we do not wish you to miss out, this will be a great day, 30 years is a big reason to celebrate. We do not need to remind you that PAWA is there to assist clubs and will always be there if you need us, now it is your turn to make this a memorable day so come along and join us and enjoy the: FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP You will never have another opportunity, it only comes once, so make sure you are part of this day. Thank you. Yours in Probus, Fairley Watson, IPP PAWA GUEST SPEAKER UPDATE ADD: Brian Clausen, Brian has been a tour guide for many years. His presentations are: HMAS SYDNEY MEMORIAL, LOBSTER INDUSTRY WA, 1850-1868 (Convict era) Each presentation takes approx 1 hour. Will need a reasonably sized white board and Microphone. Contact Brian 9402 7468 or 0417 977 240 DELETE: John Alchin please remove from Speakers List for the immediate future. CHANGE: Samaritans Crisis Line change their information "This 30 min talk is an introduction to the not-for-profit Samaritans Crisis Line. It explores the reasons why people might need to ring a Crisis Line and how our volunteers handle each call. It is suited to anyone and everyone wanting to learn more about mental health, in particular suicide prevention. Please contact: Judy Kohl 9381 5725 or judy@samaritanscrisisline.org.au (www.samaritanscrisisline.org.au) 3
Probus Association Western Australia PROBUS WA WEBSITE The PAWA website is gaining more and interest and hopefully more clubs will take up Judy Davies offer of help to create their own in the months ahead. Once you have your website completed let Judy know its address and she will put a link to it onto the PAWA website. Judy advised on 8th August: We have had 4,503 views of the website all up. This isn't the number of people but the different pages that people have clicked on i.e. one visitor might click through 4 pages so would qualify as 4 views. We have 3 WordPress followers and 13 other email followers. These are people who have submitted their email addresses and get any posts direct to their inbox. Today we have had 16 views. 10 of these are from Australia and 6 from Canada. Interestingly the pages that people click on the most are to do with News and Notes. PLEASE NOTE: On the front page of News & Notes we now have the Probus WA website and email address. SENIOR CITIZENS Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not try to blame others. HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT senior citizens who took: The melody out of music, The pride out of appearance, The courtesy out of driving, The romance out of love, The commitment out of marriage, The responsibility out of parenthood, The togetherness out of the family, The learning out of education, The service out of patriotism, The nativity scene out of cities, The civility out of behaviour, The refinement out of language, The dedication out of employment, The prudence out of spending, The ambition out of achievement or God out of government and school. And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others!! I'm the life of the party... even if it lasts until 8 p.m. I'm very good at opening childproof caps...with a hammer. I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN And I think I am having the time of my life! Spread the laughter - Share the cheer While we're here. 4
PAWA EVENTS FOR YOUR 2014 PROBUS DIARY Event Venue Date PAWA 30th Birthday The Convention Centre 1/2 AGM Mandurah 11th September South West Get Together Dardanup 14th October Have a Go Day Burswood 12th November To add these events to your calendar and also to register by due date. (also please see attachments) TO ALL PROBIANS ATTENDING THE PROBUS ASSIOCIATION OF WA 30th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS ON THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PAWA is proudly Free Call 1800 066 272 supported by www.villa.com.au Fun, Friendship & Fellowship Printed copies of PAWA News and Notes courtesy of the office of Dr Dennis Jensen, Member for Tangney 5