Probian Wanderers Caravan & Camping Group
Membership
As at June of 2011, “Membership” of the Probian Wanderers stands at 331 persons, representing 56 Probus clubs within Victoria.
From inception, the Wanderers have practised a rather unique system of membership, found to be simple and successful as evidenced by the continued number of attendances at each “event”.
There is no president, treasurer, secretary or committee. Membership is established on a casual basis – whoever desires to attend an event, a donation of one or two dollars per person is requested. For the duration of the particular event, each person becomes a “member”.
The donations are used to defray the cost of telephone calls, publishing of essential literature, and where funds may allow, subsidising a particular function such as a dine-out, a sausage sizzle, or entry into a particular event.
At this time two events are conducted in any one year – generally within the coastal belt in February for climatic reasons, and in various country localities in October.
Due to attendances involved – averaging 100 persons – larger, high quality venues are selected, such as Big 4, Top Tourist and Family Parks locations, derived by popular vote at the current event. This allows bookings to be made up to twelve months ahead, essential due to the numbers involved.
Bookings are made individually or by individual clubs, necessary and desirable in view of the minimal budgeting system. When booking, members / clubs are advised to mention membership of the Probian Wanderers for discount rates and allocation of prime cabins / sites.
Contact persons for the group are:
- Bill Jennings, phone 03 9306 5255
- Ken Heaslip, phone 03 9439 1617 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For information about future meets and booking details see "Wanderers' Events" page on this website
The Group has the ongoing backing of the Committee of the Probus Association of Victoria, and has been promoted through the Association’s journal “The Probian”. In 2011, it celebrated its 10th birthday at the February meet in Warrnambool.
Following is a report on the most recent meet at Cobram.
WANDERERS’ COBRAM CAPERS
Delightful weather greeted ninety-eight Probian Wanderers at Cobram at our latest meet in October.
Members were kept busy exploring the Treasure Trail and Farm Gate Trail, including Cactus Country and the culinary delights of The Big Strawberry. Visits to Birthisel’s motor cycle collection at Bundalong, and Chrystie’s Motor Museum at Tocumwal were popular. Whilst at Tocumwal, the local bakery was raided for its ‘yummy’ vanilla slices. Dine-outs at Barooga Sports and Golf Clubs are highly recommended.
A visit by Ron Cooper, President of Cobram-Barooga Probus, his wife and several members preceded a ‘sausage sizzle’ at Wednesday’s Happy Hour. Irma Dymke, State Association President, and Secretary Fay O’Toole, and friends Clarice and Jo were extremely pleased to find the camp kitchen was, unlike Warrnambool, walled with shade-cloth – no glass! They joined us to celebrate the 21st meet since foundation of the Wanderers. A great time was had by all, and we look forward to our next meetings at Bairnsdale in February, and Echuca in October 2012.
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An obviously happy bunch of campers enjoying great weather |
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Who is going to worry about waste lines when you can enjoy vanilla slices like these! |
Following are sample photos of some past meets
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 Anglesea meet - February 2005 |
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