Probus Club of Innisfail’s new committee for 2023 - 2024

Maria Girgenti

LAST month, the Probus Club of Innisfail held its general and Annual General Meeting with sixty-eight members in attendance, along with five invited guests from the Rotary Club of InnisfailFitzgerald, Mission Beach/El Arish, and Ingham Probus Clubs.

The new member, Sonja Wilkin, who was introduced by her long-time friend Rhonda Thomas, was inducted. At the same time, Bruno and Bev Bandiera received their 20-year membership pins.

President Richard Rees delivered a short acceptance speech, followed by well wishes from Chrystine Macdonald, Secretary of Mission Beach/El Arish Probus Club, Carole Willoughby, President of Ingham Probus Club and Tracey Turner, President of Rotary Club Innisfail-Fitzgerald Club.

The new management committee for 2023- 2024 is made up of:

Richard Rees (President); Carolyn Broom (Vice President); Marianne Pearce (Secretary); Maria Pozzebon (Treasurer); Imelda Barry (Welfare Officer), Frances Lagana (Dining Out); Judyth Langford (Trips Organiser); Geoff Duffield (Publicity); Jean McMillan and Judy Edwards (Speaker coordinators); Frank Agli (Newsletter); Lance Pearce (Photos/Historian); Catherine Caltabiano (Birthdays/Anniversaries), Linda Coulson, Jim Brown, Rene Sceresini and Judi Rees (Attendance/ Reception) and Joyce Said (committee member).

The Probus Club of Innisfail, which currently boasts a membership of 87, is a not-for-profit social club for retired/ semi-retired members of Innisfail and surrounding areas, offering the opportunity for social interaction with like-minded people with a variety of activities each month.

Meetings occur at 9.00 am in the Russ Hinze Building at Innisfail Showgrounds on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Morning tea and guest speakers are highlights at the meetings, whilst social events such as trips, dine-outs, and movie matinees are constantly being organised. Transport is available if required.

For further information, please contact Club secretary Marianne on 0429 653 775.

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