Outline for the regulations of a Probusclub

  • Probus' first objective is to promote friendship and mutual tolerance between members.
  • Political, religious or ideological views can not be the guide or motive in the creation of a Probusclub.
  • When accepting a new member, the leading role in his professional life, social - economic responsibility and the willingness to keep interpersonal contacts alive is taken into account.
  • The meetings (usually 1 to 2 per month) are marked by solidarity and friendship among the members.
  • Criteria for accepting new members: New members can join by invitation only. Each new member must have one or two godparents, members of the club, are proposed. New members should preferably be resident in their region. The inclusion of new members should be carefully made on the basis of their own club rules. If both spouses or partners would have the intention to join Probus they must, individually, meet the criteria necessary for membership.
  • It is advisable from the start of the club to recruit new members regularly and to ensure an equal spread of ages. This will prevent stagnation.
  • The exchange of knowledge and interests through activities of its members is a valuable devotion. It is therefore important to encourage them to organize lectures and excursions.
  • A Probusclub is called an "unincorporated association" and thus can not possess property. An annual budget preparation and monitoring for revenue and expenditure is commendable.
  • A good relationship between clubs, mainly from its own region, is useful and appropriate.
  • With respect for the autonomy of the clubs, it is still recommended that the board would consist of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, a treasurer, and possibly a clubmaster. The duration of mandates and designation of its management are determined by the internal regulations of the club.
  • A Probusclub is not a service club.
  • For all new clubs the Probusyear begins on January 1st. The existing clubs that have a different annual opening date are urged to adjust their internal rules to that effect in order to achieve greater uniformity to the whole.
  • Any probusclub can autonomously establish rules of internal order. These regulations should not contradict with the rules of the C.I.C. Probus Belgium.
  • The C.I.C. may deny the club's logo and the use of the name Probusclub, for good reasons.