PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2008/2009 (edited) I am very proud to have had the honour of being The 28th President of The Manly Probus Club in the year 2008/2009 and I have enjoyed every minute of my time. Thank you all for your happy friendship and camaraderie. Our monthly meetings have been well supported by The Members and The Ladies.  The average attendance per month has been members 49, Ladies 28, with an average total attendance of 84. Our current membership number is 82. The last half 2008 brought significant changes to the global economy, but our Probus Activities and new friendships have helped keep us feel supported, mentally stimulated and always given us something to look forward to at the next meeting. As we start the new Probus Year 2009 I wish to express my appreciation of the goodwill that is so evident in the club which makes all our meetings and outings together so enjoyable and makes it a pleasure to have been able to serve with the Management Committee these last few years I now take this opportunity to wish the 2009 / 2010 committee every success in the year ahead David Beard