President's Christmas Lunch
Photo Archives - President's Christmas Lunches
Our club has two formal functions every year. Our mid-year dinner in June (Candlelight Dinner) and our President's Christmas Lunch in December. Both these events are "formal" in that the Members wear jackets
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2025 - Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron
The President’s Christmas lunch returned to the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron on Wednesday 17 December.
About 110 Probus members and partners attended, sitting at twelve round tables overlooking Port Phillip Bay, on a beautiful sunny day.This year, our club choir grew to 15 members, including five partners, under the direction of our new musical director and accompanist, Andrew Kerr, who also provided background music on our electronic keyboard prior to lunch.
Lunch comprised turkey breast and grilled salmon with vegetables were served, accompanied by bottles of red and white wine on each table. For dessert we had Christmas Pudding and Lemon Tart.
Following this, the choir led everyone to sing some carols.
President Tim Harding acted as Quiz Master for the Christmas Quiz, consisting of 18 questions.
A fine day was had by all.
Thanks to Derek Skuse and all who assisted
2024 - Woodlands Golf Club
The President’s Christmas lunch at Woodlands Golf Club was very well attended with 106 guests enjoying an excellent lunch with well-chosen and beautifully rendered Christmas carols. A special thanks to the choir and accompanist Gwen Rand. The Christmas quiz was a bit of fun; several members were seen scratching their heads. The winning score was 21 out of a possible 25 points. Second was a tie break with 2 teams on 19 points. Congratulations to all teams, very well done. Special thanks to Derek and his team for the exceptional organisation which made the day a success.
2023 - Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron
The Presidents Christmas Lunch was a great success and was held at the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron clubhouse overlooking the Bay. With over 100 members, partners, and guests, we were treated to canapes and a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a traditional meal and dessert. This was supplemented by an Aussie Christmas Carol by Pam Hammond (President Rod’s wife) and entertainment from 13yo Jack Brunetti -Stubbs Kevin and Rhonda Reed organised the free raffle with well-chosen prizes. Everything went smoothly due to the impeccable organisational skills of Geoff Bransbury.
2022- Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron
Our two major Club events in December and June are always joyous occasions which are attended by most Club members and partners.
This year was special because it was our Club’s 35th anniversary, because Ralph Butcher 104 years old attended and because it was the first time our new Choir, the Bayside Notes had performed.
Our bike group members made a special presentation of a painting to leader Ken Beadle. The painting was of Ken riding his bike and was done by Derek Skues who is also Choir master.
Our 17 Choir members sang lustily and received an encore. The conductor was Margie Beadle and the accompanist Gwen Rand. President Simon presented flowers in appreciation. Having so many of our members singing made the event inclusive.
Our free raffle was organised by Kevin and Rhonda Reed. Presents were beautifully presented. Allan Stone walked away with the main prize. Lucky Allan. It was held at Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron which is a beautiful venue
2021- Woodlands Golf Club
President Chris Renwick opted for Woodlands Golf Club this year. Over 150 members and partners booked and 145 attended on the day which is a Club record.
This year was special as we celebrated Aub Gambles 100th birthday. His daughters Robyn and Helen and son Drew attended. Roger Wilson interviewed Aub. Lloyd Jenkins wrote a special poem.
We had entertainment from the superb Stiletto Sisters who played Gypsy music which was very well received. We had the usual raffles and prizes and altogether it was a great event
The meal was a 2 course Christmas lunch. We had canopes and a welcome drink included Members paid $75.00
2020 Victoria Golf Club
Due to COVID our 2020 President’s dinner was postponed to January 2021 and became an Australia day Lunch. President Simon Appel chose Victoria Golf Club for the event. Some 73 members and their wives attended which was less than usual but those that attended had a great time and enjoyed excellent food. Noel Ineson entertained us with some of his jokes. The cost was $75.00pp
2019 Victoria Golf Club
President Keith Ross elected to have our Christmas lunch at Victoria Golf Club. Ken Beadle our Functions coordinator organised “The Bush Balladeer, Don McQueen , former Australian Poet of the year” to tell us some of his bush poems. He was excellent. The Club looked magnificent, and the meal was excellent. Some 95 members attended. The cost was 70.00pp
2018 Kingston Heath Golf Club
President Roger Wilson elected to have our Christmas lunch at Kingston Heath Golf Club. 125 Members and their wives attended. The cost was $70.00pp
2017 at Southern Golf Club
President Ken Beadle elected to have our Christmas lunch at Southern Golf Club. 105 Members and their wives attended. The cost was $70.00 pp
2016 at Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron
President Geoff Bransbury elected to have our Christmas lunch at Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron. 138 Members and their wives attended. The cost was $60.00pp
2015 at Southern Golf Club
President Kevin McDonell elected to have our Christmas lunch at Southern Golf Club. 112 Members attended. The cost was $60.00 pp
2014 at Southern Golf Club
President Peter Harford elected to have our Christmas lunch at Southern Golf Club. 112 Members attended. The cost was $55.00 pp
2013 at Woodlands Golf Club
President Peter McGregor elected to have our Christmas lunch at Woodlands Golf Club. 138 Members attended. The cost was $55.00 pp
2012 at Brighton Savoy
President Bruce Tomkins elected to have our Christmas lunch at The Brighton Savoy . The cost was $55.00 pp
2011 at Beaumaris RSL
President Alan Farmer elected to have our Christmas lunch at The Beaumaris RSL. The cost was $45.00 pp
