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Probus in District 9620

Initiated by Rotary, Probus is a not-for-profit organisation with Clubs in all States and Territories of Australia, New Zealand and 21 other countries. It provides retirees and semi-retirees the opportunity to connect socially, exploring new interests, and maintaining an active role in their communities.

The core goal of Probus Clubs is providing meaningful support to encourage active and enjoyable social participation. By working together, the problems associated with social isolation can be reduced. Older people who are in good health, live in safe communities, have satisfying relationships, and experience meaningful roles in society are likely to be the most socially engaged and to remain contributing members of their local and wider communities for much longer.

Significant benefits can flow to communities by Rotary Clubs supporting or assisting in the formation of new Probus Clubs in their local area to actively assist older Australians to continue and expand their interests, while enjoying the fellowship of new friends and participation in society.

There is an opportunity for retired Rotarians and their partners in addition to their membership of their Rotary Club, to join their local Probus Club, which generally meet for morning tea and guest speaker once a month.

There are benefits for Rotary Clubs who sponsor or have sponsored Probus Clubs in the past, to stay connected with these Clubs. Creating or maintaining a relationship with local Probus Clubs supports the awareness and promotion of Rotary Clubs and may provide opportunities for volunteers for Rotary projects and prospects of attracting Rotarians from families of Probus members.

What could be a more positive and important Rotary community activity than PROBUS, meeting the needs and wellbeing of our treasured older Australians?

Take the challenge – get to know your local Probus Clubs and explore the opportunity to sponsor or support the formation of a new Club in your community or reconnect with a Probus Club that your Rotary Club had formed in the past.

  • Membership in a Probus Club is not a threat to membership in a Rotary Club -- it is complementary
  • People join Rotary to take part in Service
  • People join Probus to have fun and fellowship -- it is not a service club -- it's for active retirees
  • People can join both Probus and Rotary -- and many do.
  • Probus is a major community service of Rotary clubs and all Probus clubs have been sponsored by a Rotary club.
  • Probus is recognised by Rotary International as a worthy community service for Rotary clubs.

Probus Association of Queensland (PAQ) – coordinates social activities and training for Probus Clubs in Queensland.    www.paqnetwork.com.au

Probus South Pacific Limited (PSPL) - is the national service and support centre providing services and support to members, Clubs and Associations and formation of new Clubs.

Click on the button below to read or download a Probus Brochure including key contacts in our district.

Learn More

Probus Video - Click Below to Play
How a Rotary Club Can Start a Probus Club

What is involved for Rotary clubs in forming a new Probus club?

  1. Basically, just determine if there is an opportunity and a need in your community
  2. Contact the District Probus Contact (There is a form on the right of this web page that helps you do that.)
  3. I will then contact Probus South Pacific Ltd (PSPL) and seek approval to start the process of forming a club.
  4. They will research possible venues and approve a name in consultation with your club. Then with the help of the Probus Association of Qld, select a venue and set a date for an “Interest or Foundation Meeting”.
  5. PSPL will produce brochures and pamphlets to distribute to places that potential members visit. The brochures will have names and email addresses of PAQ Probus members as contacts for r.s.v.p or more information.
  6. PSPL will also arrange newspaper and community radio advertising where applicable.
  7. Your club with your agreement will to be named as a sponsor and can assist by helping spread the news by word of mouth and contacts of club members.
  8. There is no cost to your Rotary Club, other than a small donation to help the club get started, and/or supply of a President’s Collar with your club’s name as sponsor.
  9. At the Foundation meeting, the President of your Rotary Club can attend and give a short message of congratulations.
That’s all there is to it – what a great way to enrich the quality of life of the senior members of your community and for your club to be seen as “Creating Hope in the World”
 

Download this procedure including contact details.

PROBUS – Fun and Friendship in Retirement

Email District Probus Contact PDG Merv Richens
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