Otari Probus celebrates 25 years

Undaunted by torrential rain and gusting winds, about 60 members and guests gathered at the Wilton Bowling Club to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Otari Probus Club’s foundation in 1998 on 17 March.

It was a morning of congratulations and recollections of times past as former members, some now in their nineties, greeted each other with pleasure.

Ten former presidents of the club attended including Martin Ferner, now 96 years old, and still a current member.

Martin was the founder and first president of Otari Probus, which was set up initially because the waiting list to join the Khandallah Probus Club was years long.

After lengthy negotiations and with great care being taken in the choice of venue, the Otari club opened in 1998 and was instantly a huge success with at least 100 coming to the first meeting.

Martin noted that it has continued in good health and good heart until today.

Doug Langford, Probus Regional Director, spoke on behalf of Probus New Zealand, outlining his role in the wider organisation and congratulating the club on its success.

His talk culminated in the presentation of a framed memorial certificate, which was received with thanks by the current president, Robyn Albertson.

The formalities over, members and guests mingled over a long and lavish a la carte lunch.

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Otari Probus Club is happy to welcome new members. Besides a monthly meeting, members can join in other activities such as a book club, the theatre group, a dining-out group, and outings. People interested in coming can contact Robyn Albertson at 021 705 684.