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Leone Bruvelis: 10-year anniversary

Elizabeth Brennan: 10-year anniversary

Congratulations to Elizabeth Brennan for ten years of membership in our Club. Carolyn made special mention of Elizabeth's nine years of service to our Club as organiser of both Speakers and Community events. She was presented her with a 10-year Certificate and we all celebrated with a special cake for morning tea.

John Leitch: Life Member

In October 2025 John Leitch was presented with Life Membership for his dedication and loyal service to the Club and the community.

Pat Llorens: 10-year anniversary

Congratulations to Pat Llorens for ten years of membership. Carolyn made special mention of the seven years Pat has served as Editor of the Club Newsletter and presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Jane and David Laws: 10-year anniversary

Congratulations to Jane and David, who were presented with 10-year anniversary certificates on13 January 2025.

Marie Leitch: Life Membership

Marie Leitch was honoured with Probus Life Membership at our July 2024 meeting, for her outstanding contribution to our Probus Club.

Mary Clews: 20-year anniversary

Mary was inducted into the Probus Club of Karrinyup and North Beach on 12 July 2004. Her 20 years’ service to the Club was recognised at our July 2024 meeting, at which she was presented with a certificate and a 20-year Probus pin by President Chris Smelt, and everyone enjoyed a special anniversary cake. Mary held the office of Newsletter Editor for ten years (2007-2016) in the days when a lot of members didn’t have email, so the Newsletters were printed at the local MP’s office. Mary is continuing to use her IT knowledge by helping to set up the equipment for the Speakers at our meetings. Mary has been involved in co-ordinating the Probus Book Club since its inception. Mary also hosted a bus load of our members for afternoon tea at her family farm near Gingin in 2019. The visit was part of our Wildflower Outing to Chittering and New Norcia. The wildflowers in Mary’s garden were spectacular.

Marie and John Leitch: Celebrating 20 years with the Club

John and Marie Leitch were both inducted into the Probus Club of Karrinyup and North Beach on14 June 2004. Their 20 years’ service to the Club was recognised at our June 2024 meeting, at which they were presented with certificates and everyone enjoyed a special anniversary cake. Marie held the offices of: Liaison (2011-2016), Outings (2015-2016), Vice President (2008-2009 and 2018-2019), and President (2009-2010, 2019-2021). She was the first woman President of the Club. John was in charge of refreshments from 2006 to 2017, as in the early days of the Club it was the tradition that men minded the kitchen!