The Probus Club of Seymour celebrated 50 years of Probus in Australia on Thursday, October 22.
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Billie Davern
The Probus Club of Seymour recently celebrated a milestone, joining clubs across the country in marking 50 years since the first Probus Club was established in Australia.
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The first club was formed at Hunters Hill, Sydney in 1976.
Today, there are 1578 Probus Clubs nationally, with a total membership of about 114,000.
In Victoria alone, 386 registered clubs boast a membership of more than 90,000.
The Seymour club, formed in August 1993, organised a special birthday luncheon on Thursday, October 22, at the Senior Citizens Hall in Seymour.
Clubs from Broadford, Kilmore and Yea were also invited to join the celebration.
Probus Club of Seymour president Richard Mansbridge joined Probus Association of Victoria web master Ernie Bingham in cutting the cake.
Photo by
Billie Davern
Special guest speaker Ernie Bingham and his wife, Lesley, attended on behalf of the Probus Association of Victoria.
Attendees heard from Mr Bingham about the role of the Probus Association of Victoria, as well as his own role as ‘web master’ for the association, where he manages the digital presence, online tools and content for a local Probus club.
The Seymour club currently has 46 members, including life member Ron Fullerton, who was part of the club’s formation committee in 1993.
Like Probus Clubs across the country, the Seymour club acts as a social group focused on engaging retirees through the promotion of fellowship, fun and friendship.
Those interested in joining the Probus Club of Seymour can contact secretary Jenny Phillips at jephillips2537@yahoo.com.au or on 0418 984 437.
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