Geoff Croad was at the door (for Johnny Bueti), Ray Higgs was Chairman (for Neil Thurlow) and Ian Mayberry was Sergeant. We had apologies from Adrian Crowe, Gerald East, Col Laurenson, Richard Smith, Neil Thurlow and Al Sirovs.
President Charles Thomasson welcomed all members, our guest speaker Vandy S Kamara and visitors Tanya Twyford and her work colleagues Rebecca Hilson-Taylor and Byron Wallace. Charles referred to the upcoming Golf Day (see his message and article in this issue), as well as the COVID Safe Plan we have now established to ensure we comply with regulations at our Project Shed.
Andy Bell gave a lengthy bereavement sermon about the mighty Collingwood warriors having soundly defeated the Blues the previous weekend and made a big fuss about losing a $10.00 bet with your Editor... ☺
After Vandy's presentation, Larry Murray elaborated on the upcoming working bee at the Project Shed and also foreshadowed that the shed will be opened on Wednesdays. Mario Fairlie mentioned that he had donated a surplus office desk and elegant filing cabinet which Graeme Isaacson might be able sell via Gumtree? Ray Higgs confirmed that on 30th September we'll present the Lutzy Award. The Surf Club has selected the worth recipient - a young man of just 14 years of age! Watch this space...