The Probus Organisation

The word Probus is an abbreviation of the words PROfessional and BUSiness, however, membership is not restricted to these two groups. It also embraces former executives of Government and other organisations, in fact, anyone who held a position of responsibility during their working life.

There is no central Probus head office, instead, each club follows a similar pattern of providing an opportunity for retired men to attend regular meetings with like-minded people who appreciate similar interests and social standing. Probus is an organisation for active retirees who enjoy the camaraderie that belonging to this organisation brings.

Probus provides a support network for managers when they retire. These clubs were initially started for men but over the years has seen steady growth in Ladies and Mixed clubs. Many clubs have extensive networking, social programmes, which include meetings with other Probus clubs, group trips, holidays and involvement in community projects etc.

The Probus Club of Basingstoke is a men-only club although there is a Ladies’ Probus club also in Basingstoke. We have a small Executive Committee to manage the affairs of the club – meetings, lunches, speakers, trips, finance and publicity.

Stephen Thair, President
Stephen Thair
President
Paul Klinger
Paul Klinger
Vice President
& Lunch Steward		 Andrew Barton
Andrew Barton
 Honorary Secretary		 Dr Jeff Grover
Dr Jeff Grover
Honorary Treasurer
Michael Luck
Michael Luck
Programme Secretary		 Chris Perkins MVO
Chris Perkins MVO
Outings Organiser		 Paul Flint
Paul Flint
Publicity Officer
& Assistant Secretary
Dr Nick Waring
Dr Nick Waring
Welfare Officer

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