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Probus: a summary

Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired people of 55 years or older, who assemble in clubs. They meet at a monthly or bi-weekly basis, at a fixed location and time. The main goal is keeping an active mind, expanding their interests and enjoying the fellowship of new friends. Membership is possible by co-optation.     

Probus, which is an abbreviation of retired Professional and Business men, offers men's clubs, ladies' clubs and combined clubs. Membership is open to anyone of good character who has had some measure of responsibility or achievement in any field of worthy endeavour. Clubs are neither political or sectarian, nor profit making or fundraising. 

Probusclubs are required to adhere to a basic set of rules of operation in order to preserve their integrity and reputation and their 'Certificate of Approval' by Probus Nederland. Once established, the club becomes an autonomous organization and its members take over leadership. 

Activities normally fall into two parts: 

History 

The first "Probusclub", specifically for active retirees, was formed in 1965 by the Rotary Club of Welwyn Garden City, England, to allow retired professionals to continue to meet together for fellowship. In 1974, Probus expanded to New Zealand and by 1976 the idea had spread to Australia. The first Probusclub in North America was sponsored by a Rotary Club in Canada in 1987. 

Probus has filled a need for today's active retirees resulting in a phenomenal growth. Although Probus membership has its greatest concentrations in Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand, clubs today exist in all parts of the world, including Europe, India, South Africa and several other countries in Africa and Asia. It is now a world-wide movement in 23 countries. There are approximately 5,000 clubs with a combined membership of 450,000 and growing steadily.

Delft was the first Probusclub in the Netherlands, founded in 1977.

Now 400 Probusclubs with over 11,000 members are scattered all over the country.  

Information

website www.probus-nederland.org

e-mail info@probus-nederland.org

Henk Oldenziel Tel: 0031(0)78-6162164