President Report – June 2026
My apologies for not being at the last general meeting or the committee meeting. I came down in the early hours of the morning with a gastric attack. Nobody would have wanted me there even if that had been possible! I believe we had a most interesting speaker too.
Thanks to Secretary Bob for running both the general and committee meetings. He is a very
competent person and we’re fortunate to have him as our secretary.
The Annual Trip is coming up in September. Thanks to Ros Tyler for her organisation. Although Canberra is a destination that many have been to (probably more than once!), this itinerary promises to visit some places that are a bit off the beaten track from the most widely known tourist spots. It will be interesting to hear how it goes.
A reminder to everyone – when on a Probus outing, please take ID with you. Remember too, that if you lock your phone it cannot be unlocked except by you. This could be a problem, so please carry some other form of ID in your wallet or pocket in case of emergency. Add to that the name and phone number of your emergency contact person.
See you at the next general meeting on Thursday 11 June. Mentie Knowles
President 2026-2027
Membership Renewals for 2026/27 are now due!
Membership Subscriptions for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 fall due on April 1st. The annual subscription remains unchanged at $95.
At its meeting on 9th February, the Committee adopted a break-even budget for Calendar 2026 and resolved to keep the annual subscription unchanged at $95.
Club Turramurra has advised us to expect an increase of 10% from mid-year in the monthly hire cost of the meeting room and the cost of the morning teas, while Probus South Pacific Ltd has increased the Capitation Fee by a further $1.00 per member to $21.00 (5%).
The Committee has formed the view that the club can absorb these cost increases, while keeping the subscription unchanged, conditional on strong membership renewals and continuation in gaining new members. Interest earned on the Term Deposit will also assist.
Payment can be made either:
1. By Electronic Transfer (preferably) to the Club’s bank account; or
2. By Cheque or in Cash to the Treasurer.
Bank Account Details
The Club's Westpac bank account details are:
BSB Code: 032-089. Account Number: 146781. Account Name: Probus Club of Bobbin Head Inc.
If using electronic transfer, please be sure to include your name in the transaction reference.
On behalf of the Committee - Michael Fairclough - Treasurer 1st March 2026
Probus Insurance - Please read
A little-known fact is that if a member’s partner/spouse who is not a Club member attends meetings or outings of our Club three times or more per Probus year (that is, 1st April to 31st March), they are required to pay $16.75 per annum to our Club (the amount was previously $15.00 per annum).
Our Club then passes this amount on to Probus South Pacific and means that the person concerned is covered by Probus South Pacific’s insurance should there be any reason to make a claim.
Partners/spouses are always welcome. Please let the Secretary or another member of the Management Committee know if the above information applies to you.
Events/Activities COVID-19 Rules
The NSW Government has relaxed all Covid-19 restrictions as they apply to our monthly meetings. Although it is preferred that all members be fully vaccinated to attend any Probus Bobbin Head (PBH) event/meeting:
- there is no need to pre-register with the Club Secretary, prior to the meeting;
- there is no requirement to log-in to the Turramurra Bowling Club (TBC) QR code and show the TBC representative their official Covid-19 vaccination certificate as proof of vaccination;
- masks are not required but may be worn by the individual if they wish to do so; and
- no social distancing rules apply.
New Members
We welcome new members who are keen to expand their activities and friendships. Please join us if you are interested in participating in the Club.