40 years of Ararat Probus

ARARAT Probus Club has reached an important milestone as members prepare to celebrate the club’s 40th anniversary.
Initially established as the Ararat Men’s Probus Club in 1984, Probus has been a club of friendship, fun and acceptance for hundreds of Ararat retirees.
Ararat resident Athol Graham, who celebrated his 99th birthday this year, is the only remaining member of the original committee and was club President in 1991/92.
The ‘men only’ club made what is regarded as its biggest change in 2011 when it decided to admit women members.
Three ladies were inducted – Bev Walker, Elaine Phillips and Marg Kilpatrick.
Today, the club boasts 69 active members including 30 women.