TEA TREE GULLY COMBINED PROBUS CLUB

POSTAL ADDRESS - P.O. Box 611, St. Agnes,  S.A.   5097

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER - Jan (Secretary) - 8368 1633

PREFERRED EMAIL ADDRESS - ttgprobus@hotmail.com

SITE LOCATION MAP - http://maps.e4w.com.au/gm.php?c=270

What is Probus?

Probus South Pacific Ltd. is dedicated to promoting the development of friendship and acquaintance and the advancement of intellectual interests of its membership throughout Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific Islands.

Probus originated in the UK in 1965.  The first Probus Clubs in our region were formed in New Zealand in 1974, and in Australia in 1976.  Probus has filled a need for today's active retirees, so much so that the growth has been phenomenal.  It is now a world-wide movement.

Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired people who join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

Yes, it was a lady who added the notion that the needs of all people who were in retired families and not just male Rotarians could be met by a new community based club.  So it was that Ladies Probus Clubs originated.

This was later followed by the formation of Combined Probus Clubs, with membership consisting of both, couples and singles of either sex, where a ratio of 60-40 max. between the sexes is desirable for a good balance.

In very little time, through the wide network of the clubs of Rotary International, PROBUS spread through Great Britain and even across the English Channel to Europe.

It is true that Rotary began in the United States, however many of its programs have been started by individual members with ideas in other parts of the world.  Rotary’s “Group Study Exchange” for young professionals and business people had its origins in New Zealand.  The “Rotary Youth Leadership Awards” (dynamic leadership training for young adults) began in Queensland, Australia.  The idea of a balanced Rotary program (Four Avenues of Service) began in England during a country walk by two local Rotarians. 

In effect, the Rotary Club of Dumbarton, Scotland can lay claim to being the catalyst for, firstly Probus in New Zealand (Paraparaumu, 1974) and then Australia (Hunter’s Hill, NSW 1976).

Probus remains in Australia and New Zealand as the largest and most active Community Service project of Rotary.  The solid links between Probus and Rotary remain invaluable.

Currently there are well over 130,000 Probus members in Australia and New Zealand.