PROBUS CANADA MISSION:

Provide regular monthly and other gatherings (events) for retired and semi-retired individuals who appreciate and value opportunities to meet with others of similar interests.

PROBUS CANADA OVERVIEW:

Probus is a volunteer-based, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian fellowship organization with over 4,000 clubs worldwide (250 in Canada with 35,000+ members). Focused on promoting healthy minds and bodies in a venue of socializing, with other retirees in the communities.

ROLE TITLE: Co-Presidents (2)                                      ROLE TENURE: 2 years 

Note: Duties are split to more effectively manage workloads and align with individual expertise

NAME: Renee Procenko    NAME: Dr. Carolina M. Billings

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Provides primary leadership, setting the strategic vision, goals and direction to ensure the organization fulfills its mission. Presides over monthly Leadership / Member meetings and manages operations, fostering member engagement while ensuring compliance with Club rules. Oversees Committees, Member events while cultivating a positive, active volunteer culture.  

Core Values: integrity / professional competence and behavior / confidentiality

PRIMARY SKILLS:

• Experience: Prior leadership roles and hands-on people management exposure
• Motivation: Attention to club volunteers / foster a positive membership culture
• Planning and Organization: Guide committees / deadline management / monitor member feedback re events / re-calibrate results for future endeavors as necessary
• Governance: Align to Probus Canada / compliance with accounting principles / banking requirements including cheque authorities
• Financial: oversee and guide positive financial outcomes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement annual objectives and strategic plans / guide Leadership Team / evaluate organizational effectiveness
• Operational Oversight: Oversee Club activities (including Financial Management) / compliance and adherence to Probus Canada mission
• Meeting Management: Chair and facilitate Leader / Member monthly meetings / program agendas / coordinate with other committee leads
• Volunteer Cultivation: Motivate members / foster enthusiasm / lead recruitment for committee succession
• Decision Making: Facilitate decisions / ensure clarity / assign for implementation
• Probus Representation: Primary liaison between Markham Probus and Probus Canada
• President Succession Planning: Conduct hands-on activities to secure replacement continuity