About our Club
The Probus Club of Ocean Grove Surfside Inc. was formed by the sponsoring group of Rotary Club Ocean Grove in Victoria, Australia. We formed following two public meetings and the concerted efforts of a steering committee which later became the inaugural management committee. The official Formation Meeting was held in February 2001 and the first General Meeting was held at the Ocean Grove Surfside Centre in March 2001.
We are a retired persons club catering predominantly for retired professional and business persons. As a mixed gender club, we attempt to maintain an equal balance of gender among our members. Our primary aim is to provide social and intellectual stimulation for retired and semi-retired members of the community.
The Club provides an opportunity for members to establish & continue friendships through participation in a variety of Club activities.This includes golf, walks, music, films, trips and tours, and monthly dine-outs. Lunch outings are arranged after each meeting.
Our Club is simple in structure and free of the constraints and obligations of Service Clubs. Visitors and new members will be warmly welcomed.
Annual Fees & Joining Fee 2026/27
The Annual Subscription payable by members shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per annum.
The pre-paid meeting fee of the Club shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per annum, payable with the Annual Subscription.
The joining fee payable by a member on admission to the Club shall be twenty dollars ($20.00).
Office Bearers & Management Committee 2026/2027
| Peter Murray | President |
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| Rhonda Boyd | Vice President Assistant Secretary Guest Speakers/5 Minute Speakers |
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| Ken Claughton | Secretary | |
| Lyn Pearce | Treasurer | |
| Michael Laffin | Past President | |
| Martin Geerings | Management Committee | |
| Peter Murray | ||
| Glenda McKay | ||
| Lynne Prewer |
Membership Services
| Welfare | Evelyn Fyfe | |
| After Meeting Lunch | Brigitte Brickwood | |
| Facebook Administration | Lynne Pearce | |
| Membership Services | Hugh Robertshawe | |
| Newsletter | Nigel Ashton | |
| Webmaster | Vacant |
Interest Groups
| Armchair Travel | Kevin Robley & Lynne Pearce | |
| BBQs | Isobel Bell | |
| Caravan/Cabin Club | Evelyn Fyfe | |
| Coffee Club | Isobel Bell | |
| Dine Outs | Martin Geerings | |
| Environment | Glenda McKay & Rhonda Boyd | |
| Happy Hour & BBQs | Glenda Peck | |
| Men's Breakfast | Gordon Field | |
| Outings | David Carew | |
| Random Football Competition | Mick Laffin | |
| Theatre | Theo Grummisch | |
| Tours | Peter Murray | |
| Walking | Lynne Prewer |
Contact Details
All Written Correspondence to:
The Secretary
P.O. Box 119
Ocean Grove 3226
Email address
secretary.surfsideprobus@gmail.com
When and Where We Meet
The Probus Club of Ocean Grove Surfside meets at 10:30am on the third Monday of the months January to November each year at the Shell Road Pavilion (adjacent to the Ray Menzies Oval), Cnr of Shell Road & Tuckfield Street, Ocean Grove VIC. These meetings provide for a monthly report on Club activities followed by morning tea and an address by a visiting speaker on many topics of interest. A luncheon is organised at various locations around the Bellarine after the meeting.
A map of the location is shown under the Maps tag on this web site.