Club History
Probus is an acronym for PROfessional and BUSiness.
A 'Probus' Club originally appeared in Canada in 1924, but with a completely different aim.
The first non-sectarian Probus Club specifically for active retirees was formed in 1966 by the Rotary Club of Caterham, England to allow retired professionals to continue to meet together for fellowship. The previous year, the Rotary Club of Welwyn Garden City, England, formed the "Campus Club" that had the same purpose. The two soon merged and flourished under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Bromsgrove, Birmingham, England.
In 1974, Probus expanded into New Zealand, by 1976 the idea spread to Australia and Clubs now exist in many parts of the world, including U.S.A., Belgium, Canada, India, South Africa and several other countries in Africa and Asia.
There are currently 26 Clubs in Fife and Kinross, of which 12 are Ladies and 14 are Men's.
Dalgety Bay Probus Club
The Club was promoted by a small group of members of Inverkeithing & Dalgety Bay Rotary Club and founded at the inaugural meeting held in the Dalgety Bay Sports and Social Club on Monday 18th April 1983 when a total of 31 men attended. Over the years membership has increased with retired/semi-retired men residing in the Dalgety Bay area being attracted to the offer of fellowship, friendship and fun.
The Club through a self-generating goodwill, a diverse background of interests and a strong feeling of cordiality enables members to meet new people, make new friends and discover new interests. It offers social events, sporting activities and provides monthly meetings with interesting speakers. Occasional visits are also arranged, often to places not usually open to the public.