The Probus Club of Geelong Central held their 30th Anniversary celebrations recently on 18th May.
The occasion was celebrated with a formal luncheon held at Barwon Edge Boat House in Geelong attended by 77 members and 7 ex-members.
Special guests were the Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, Trent Sullivan, together with Rotary District Probus Chair, Margaret Robinson and current President of the Rotary Club of Geelong Central, Don Shields.
Mayor Sullivan spoke of the advantages of Probus clubs to the community, Margaret gave a brief history of Probus and how clubs are formed and Don passed on comments from Cathy Roth, President of the Rotary Club of Geelong Central at the time of foundation of the Probus club, and presented the PSPL 30-year Anniversary Certificate to President Ann Thomson.
Four foundation members were introduced: Jessie Guild, Dawn Fechner, Christina Garratt and Gwenda White. President Ann joined the ladies for the cutting of the Anniversary cake and presented each, together with Margaret Robinson, with a posy of flowers.
Past Presidents of the club were acknowledged by acclimation.
The club’s six life members, all of whom were present were introduced and acknowledged for the work they had done for the club.
Six of the members were fortunate to benefit from the door prize draw conducted by Glenise Thompson and Anne Sach.
At the conclusion of formalities, member Leon Roberts was inducted as a life member of the club by President Ann Thompson and Assistant Secretary Lou Arnott.
Background music was provided by the students of St. Joseph’s College, Geelong by means of a saxophone ensemble during pre-lunch drinks and a guitar ensemble during the meal.
The celebration was made possible by sponsorship from the City of Greater Geelong, Capstone Financial Services, Maxwell Collins Real Estate, Tuckers Funerals and Bellarine Lakes Country Club.
