Taree Probus Club members gathered with wives and partners for the club's annual changeover meeting.
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Representatives from Taree North Probus club, Kerry Rowe and Beryl Beeton, and the President of Taree Rotary, Ross Tingle and his wife Ruth were among the guests, with apologies received from Wingham Probus and Old Bar Probus.
A short general meeting was held, during which members of the committee gave their monthly reports, then their annual report.
President Peter Baker presented his annual report and asked each of the committee to come forward and receive their certificate of appreciation. He then declared all positions vacant and asked Ross to conduct the election of officers for the 2020-21 year.
Ross addressed the meeting on the humanitarian work Rotary, the government and sponsors are doing in communities following the drought and bushfires.
The election of office bearers took place, and much like the Australian Cricket Team, there is no change to the lineup.
President Peter was returned, secretary Tony Gates, treasurer Ken Minto, past president John Ward, welfare Neville Mays, membership Terry Britten, bulletin editor Don Sheather, publicity Alan Green, activities Graeme Drury, committee David Walker.
The positions of vice president, program officer, assistant activities and one more committee person remain vacant.
Ross then presented Peter with the collar of office, procedural motions were read and passed, and future meeting dates were given. Lunch followed.
President Peter then had the pleasure of presenting life membership to Don Sheather, for his service to the club.
Don first joined in 2005, was elected secretary in 2006 and again in 2007, vice president in 2008, president in 2009, past president in 2010, and has produced our newsletter from 2011, to this present day. Congratulations Don on receiving your award.
Probus is an organisation giving retirees the opportunity to join others on a regular basis, with the aim, to have fun, form friendships and enjoy fellowship. There are more than 1700 Probus Clubs, with more than 125,000, members across Australia and New Zealand. You can join a mixed club, or club for women or men, the choice is yours.
Because of the COVID-19 restrictions at present, all future meetings and activities have been cancelled, until further notice, and ask all members to stay safe and keep in touch with each other.
