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October Newsletter A monthly publication of the Probus Club of Seaforth
Probus Club of Seaforth Founded in 1990, Inc 1996
PO Box 339, Seaforth, 2092 Web address: seaforthprobus.com
President: Judith Doig, 9949 2071 [email protected]
Vice-President: Tony Gosling, 9979 2711 [email protected]
Co-Secretaries: Hazel Sellin, 0422 524 021 [email protected]; Pat Jenkins, 9949 7839 [email protected]
Treasurer: Stuart Sercombe, 9451 2369 [email protected]
Asst Treasurer: Terry Osborne Editor and distributor: Ray Isaacs,
9452 3875 [email protected] Auditor: Richard Whipp Ou8ngs Coordinator: Clive Sergent,
9977 5622 [email protected] Guest Speaker Coordinator: Peter Style,
0427 281 551 [email protected] A>endance Registrar: John Higson,
9981 3632, [email protected] Welfare Coordinator: Warren Ogborne,
9907 8228 Bowls Coordinator: Lee Murrell, 9949 8028 Walking Group Coordinator: Michael
Draper, 0417 239 293 Luncheon Group Coordinator: David Foster,
9948 1790 Technology Group/Club Historian: Gavin
Kerr, 9960 4517 Recrui8ng: Michael Calloway, 9400 2596;
Lili Koch, 0417 691 779 Life Member: Barry Ryan
October 2019 — Volume 29 Issue 8Private and confiden8al for Probus use only and is not to be used for any other
purpose.
Next Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2019,
Totem Club Meeting Agenda
10.00 RegistraZon, morning tea and fellowship.
10.30 Guest Speaker: Sco\ Worsley — Have You Been Scammed?
11.20 Business.
If unable to a\end please contact: John Higson 9981 3689 [email protected].
President’s MessageOctober 2019
Once again day light savings has come around; this also means Christmas is just around the corner and another year is upon us. Also the Annual General Meeting is a few more months away, so I hope you, as members of Seaforth Probus, are giving some thought as to how you can help keep this club running.
There are a few activities to be achieved plus the Christmas Luncheon on December 10. If you have not put your name down to come to this event, please see Vice-President Tony Gosling.
Please remember to wear your Probus name badge that Probus has provided — if you do not have a badge please let me know — by wearing your badge and your number is called it enables you to win the wine raffle.
Judith DoigComing Events, Registrations and Payments 2019
Oct 30 (Wed) — Blackheath Rhododendron Festival.
Dec 10 (Tues) — Xmas lunch, Mona Vale Golf Club, 3-course alternate meal — Register now, cost $57 pp.
2020 Mar 8-13 (Sun-Fri) — Mudgee, Gulgong, Hillend and Mayfield Gardens — Cost
$1145 pp, single supplement $325 — Deposit $100 pp now due. Cheque payable to the Probus Club of Seaforth Inc
TREASURERS REPORT Our bank balance at 30/9 is $13,186.32. Most money is for acZviZes so our members funds are $5438.52 which is sZll saZsfactory.
Stuart Sercombe, 9451 2369, 0417 669 300
Meet and Greet Coiin Carpenter, Peta Cass, Janice Chalkley
Birthday Celebrations Gail Gosling, Oct 7; Elaine Daly, Oct 8; Susan Stead, Oct 10; Don Elliot,
Oct 11; Ruth Calloway, Oct 14; Warren Ogborne, Oct 18; Ella Doutreband, Oct 19; Jackie Rodwell, Oct 23; JaneQe Stenstrom, Oct 25; Ian Stevenson,
Oct 26
Results of Club Survey 1. There is an appetite for more cinema/theatre.2. There is an appetite for more local public transport outings.3. Members do not want suits and ties.4. Twenty-six out of 27 members attend events for the company.5. There is a high level of general satisfaction with the Totem Club.
Current Membership 90
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Speakers Corner
Have You Been Scammed?“Scam — A dishonest scheme; fraud. Origin 1960s: of
unknown origin”There are probably two types of Probus members
— those who have been scammed, and those who have not yet been scammed.
Our speaker in October is Scott Worsley a customer service officer with the Department of Fair Trading.
Fair Trading receives over 45,000 complaints a
year and Scott could be working on over 30 files at any point of time.
Scott will identify the types of scams and explain how we can avoid them and our consumer rights
Peter Style, Speaker CoordinatorWelfare Report
Neville Cleary is obviously up and about following shoulder surgery … he was full of beans at last week’s Probus luncheon. No other news to report … hopefully, no news is good news.
Warren Ogborne
Activities
Bowls ReportIt’s that time again. The months flick past,
eh? Missed out on one Thursday ‘cos of rain, and only a few the next week, then the “Murray” cruise pinched a few regulars, so a fairly quiet month.
I often mention the greens, well the last few weeks we’ve been having our “rollup” on a BROWN! Number 3 green has been sown with Tipdwarf, a new grass for Seaforth, and from 50 metres away it looks brown. When you stand on it and look down you can see the green, but not conspicuous. It’s great though, true and fast and enjoyable.
I’m sure that’s enough from me, your Organiser and Handicapper …
… Lee MurrellWalking GroupNarrabeen Lakes SouthMonday, November 4, 2019.
Walk Details: We will meet at 9:15 for 9:30 am at Jamieson Park, The Esplanade, Narrabeen and walk along the shore of Narrabeen Lake where we will see waterbirds, wild flowers and extensive views of the lake then drive to the Narrow Bean Café, 10 Waterloo Rd, for our traditional coffee.
Walk time — Approximately one hour.Grade –- Easy.Facilities — Toilets and taps at Jamieson Park.Parking — Free parking.Enquiries — Michael Draper 0417 239 293.
Interest Groups Technology Workshop
The Technology Workshop provides assistance to members in overcoming the vagaries of iPads and iPhones with some success, followed by coffee.
The group is deliberately limited to a small number, however anyone interested should contact Gavin Kerr, 9960 4517.
Coming events
Blackheath Rhododendron FestivalWednesday, October 30
Tour fully bookedDeparture from Seaforth Bowling Club at 8.30 am.
Coach Holiday Mudgee, Gulgong, Hill End and Mayfield Gardens six daysSunday, March 8, to Friday, March 13, 2020
Bookings forms needed October meeting if not already provided
Cost $1,145 pp* twin share. Single supplement $325. Deposit now $100 pp payable to Probus Club of Seaforth. Balance February 1, 2020, also payable to Probus Club of Seaforth.
Five nights’ accommodation at Parklands Resort, Mudgee — all meals and great tour activities.
Itinerary attachedBooking forms and information available from
C l i v e S e r g e n t 0 4 1 2 6 11 8 11 o r e m a i l [email protected].* Note: Cost increases up to $60 pp for lower
coach numbers.3
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