 The inaugural luncheon of the first Probus Club in the United Kingdom (by that name) was on the 2 March 1966.In May 1966 a Committee was formed with Harold Blanchard as chairman, who is seen as one of the 'Father Figures' of Probus along with James Raper.The name “Probus” was suggested by a member who took the first three letters from 'PROfessional and BUSiness'.