President’s Remarks
Not a great deal to report this month. The weather has been hot and sunny so that the walk and outside bowls at Clough Hall and the lunches after were both well attended.
Nominations for next year’s officers were invited at the last meeting and will be presented and voted for at the May meeting.
Sadly the health of one or two of our members is deteriorating and they are absent from our meetings. We do remember them as regular and active members of the club.
Ken Williamson
The Speaker today is: – Mr A. Platt, MBE who will talk to us about Prison Life.
Probus Group Photograph
Peter Lowe has reported that the group photograph taken last month prior to the meeting did not turn out too well and was not up to his usual standard. Another attempt will be made again when suitable.
| Birthdays during June 2014 Frederick Maxfield, Adrian Ford, Len Harrop, Norman Hankey, Michael Johnson, Maurice Colclough. Probus Walk Report The April report is available to read on the club’s website Members Telephone ListA new Members’ telephone list will be issued at the May meeting. Please ensure that you pick up a copy. |
Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 28 May 2014 Probus Ordinary meeting at the Cricket Club. Meet 9.30am for 10.00am start.
Friday 30 May 2014 Probus President’s Evening at Lawton Memorial Hall. Meet at 6.15pm for a 7.00pm start.
Wednesday 4 June 2014 Probus Walk
Thursday 5 June 2014 Poetry for All – The Kidsgrove Writers Guild (KWG) have an open microphone evening at 7.30pm at The Red Bull pub, Church Lawton. It is an event for people to read their own poetry and/or listen to others.
Tuesday 17 June 2014 Probus outing to Melton Mowbray and a cruise on Rutland Water. Coach leaves Kidsgrove Town Hall at 8.45am and then the usual pickups.
Wednesday 25 June 2014 Probus A.G.M at the Cricket Club. Meet 9.30am for 10.00am start.
Probus Bowling News
The popularity of the sport has been shown by the number of people attending the bi-monthly meetings.
Probus members have asked whether bowling can take place on a more regular basis.
Clough Hall Bowling Club has offered to accommodate us on either a Tuesday or Thursday morning at their crown green venue.
To register your interest, please contact Len Dale for more information with your preferred day.
Probus Constitution
Council are recommending changes to the constitution for adoption at the A.G.M next month as follows:-
Rule 6 Membership
4th line down – Members are free to loan ……..
6th line down – The next step will be for the recommending member………..
last paragraph – When inducted into the Club the successful applicant shall be presented with a Probus tie and lapel badge, a name bar and a presentation pack consisting of the Club’s Constitution, membership telephone list, the names of current Club officials and meeting dates for the current year. At or prior to his induction, the new member shall pay the Treasurer for the tie, lapel badge and name bar and the pro-rata annual membership fee
Rule 7 Honorary Membership – rewrite.
At the discretion of Council, Honorary Membership may be awarded to those members deemed to be worthy of such consideration. It is awarded as a mark of respect and distinction to acknowledge selfless enthusiasm, dedication and loyalty as well as specific services and contribution to the club. Honorary members shall enjoy the same privileges and benefits as Ordinary members but are not obliged to pay annual subscription fees.
Rule – 9 (i) Banking
Replace ‘Immediate Past President’ with ‘A Past President’.
Membership Fees
Council are recommending to the A.G.M in June 2014 that annual fees be increased from £22.00 to £23.00 for the ensuing year.