General
Partnership with Staples
We are pleased to announce that we have obtained a 20% discount for printing at Staples through their Business Discount Program. UPDATE: Staples has given us the green light to offer this printing discount to not only our Club Management Committees ...
Can our club hold a raffle or 50/50 draw?
Question: Can our club hold a raffle, 50/50, or Share the Wealth draw? Answer: Probus clubs should not hold raffles or 50/50 draws unless properly licensed. The following is not to be considered legal advice, but a layman's guidance based on readily ...
Is it true that the president can vote only to break a tie?
PROBUS Canada publishes Suggest Bylaws for Probus Clubs. Since Probus clubs operate independently, these bylaws are indeed suggested and not mandated. In Section III.4 of these Suggested Bylaws it is stated that Each member on the Management ...
Advertisements on club website or newsletter
Q: Can our club sell advertising for our Newsletter or Website? A: There is nothing specifically mentioned in The Standard Constitution for Probus Clubs, so it will be up to the individual club to decide. PROBUS Canada recommends that Management ...
Land Acknowledgement
It is up to each club whether, how, and how often they acknowledge the Indigenous land on which they meet. Land acknowledgements should be regarded as a sign of respect, rather than a political statement, and do not contravene the Standard ...
How can I update my club's information?
Club representatives can request an update to their club’s online information available at the PROBUS Canada website using the online form at https://www.probuscanada.ca/find-a-club. You will initially see a map of North America with markers for all ...
How do I find a Probus club near me?
To become a member of one of our many Probus clubs, you need to contact the club of interest directly. Most clubs have an email address in our club directory or they list the place, date, and time of their regular meetings. This website offers a ...