Welcome to the Combined Probus Club of Belrose Inc
Club President – Mike Harnell
Greetings all our Probus friends,
There is a lot to be grateful for! We have had a great year under the excellent leadership of President Peter Moxham.
Our terrific committee has organized some really enjoyable events. Peter’s
advice and also that of Past President Ros have been invaluable for me in
learning the trade. Thanks Peter and Ros.
Special thanks also to our two beautiful Margarets, for all they have done over the last few years.
Margaret Ayre has given us very interesting and enjoyable Tours and Outings for three years now and is
taking a break. We are most grateful Margaret, and glad you enjoyed the role and the outings so much. We need one woman, or three men to take your place! Or the role could be shared by two people.
Margaret Lovett has organized some brilliant dining and socializing opportunities for us. Who can forget the Christmas Party at Cromer Golf Club with the up and down Santa’s elves, and the fun we had last year at Monash. We have all enjoyed Marg’s reports at our General Meetings given with lots of warmth, smiles and fun.
Fortunately, my lovely wife Meg has stepped up to take over the role, and with Marg’s support we will enjoy a good variety of dining and socializing opportunities in the coming year. Get your appetites ready!
Colin Fordred is also taking a break from the Treasurer role. Thanks Colin, for your terrific work. We are still solvent and well placed – that’s marvellous! So glad that you will be staying on as Assistant Treasurer. Fortunately, we have a very welcome and capable incoming Treasurer in Brian Soutter taking over. How lucky we are!
The great news is that many of the fabulous people on and around our committee will be staying on and we will continue to benefit from their efforts
Alison is a superb club secretary who keeps the club on track. Warwick makes sure we have lots of entertainment opportunities available. Cherry organizes our interesting speakers. Jenny crafts our informative newsletter. Tony looks after our membership. Liz just helps everywhere. Robyn does an invaluable job especially in staying in touch with our members who need a bit of TLC and contact, and also advising us all on health issues. Ros has fingers in many pies and makes things happen, which is great.
So many other members do things to keep the club running well. Your contributions are all much appreciated too. Thanks.
Last year we had a Club Survey. Thanks to everyone who responded, especially for your constructive comments and suggestions. Your committee has acted on the results and we have introduced several new
features for us all:
- Birthday raffle prizes, lucky door prizes
- Ladies coffee / breakfast meetings, Men’s coffee / breakfast meetings
- Book Club
- Mahjong group
- Cards and Games group
More on the way in the next few months. Join in, participate and enjoy! And please keep the ideas and suggestions flowing.
Unfortunately, we have also had some sad times, the latest being the loss of Barbara Huntington. We extend our sincere condolences and best wishes to Geoff and family.
The year ahead looks promising for our Probus Club. We have lots of good people in place to make things happen. However, we do need a bit more help! We are still looking for a Vice President and one or more Tours and Outings Coordinators to keep our club improving. It’s not hard work, but anyone on the committee will tell you it is very rewarding. Step up if you can and come and ask about it. Giving is the
best thing!
Look forward to seeing you soon.
President Mike
Past Presidents
Stroke Information
Facial weakness, arm weakness and difficulty with speech are the most common signs of stroke, but they are not the only signs. Other signs of stroke may include one, or a combination of:
- Weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg
- Difficulty speaking or understanding
- Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall
- Loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision
- Headache, usually severe and abrupt onset
- Unexplained change in the pattern of headaches
- Difficulty swallowing.
The signs of stroke may occur alone or in combination and they can last a few seconds or up to 24 hours and then disappear.
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