On June 30, 2006, the John R. Morris Founders Award was presented to Bernard 'Bud' Crookes by 
Maureen Huismans, Past President of Probus Centre, Canada.  The award took place at
  the monthly meeting of the Probus Club of St. Clair Street & District in Collingwood,Ontario 

Bernard (Bud) Crookes
For many years of unselfish dedication and service
to the development of Probus across Canada as a "Pioneer",
Director & Chairman of the Board of Probus Centre-Canada, Inc.
and "out of retirement at the request of the Board,
to serve as Financial Manager for three years - 2003 - 2006

Past President Maureen Huismans & Bud Crookes

Maureen making the presentation to Bud

Bud Crookes, John Adams - Probus Director District #5

Bud & Maureen

Bud Crookes displaying Award (Note Probus ring)