Paul O’Neill was at the door, Peter Morgan was Chairman (standing in for Larry Murray). We had apologies from Gerald East, Ross Augustine, Mario Fairlie, Larry Murray.
President Mitch Brown greeted all members and guests with his now regular Welcome to Country. We welcomed Assistant Governor Sheila Ponting, who visited specifically to do a special presentation to PDG Darrell Brown, celebrating his 50th Year in Rotary (see separate article above).
Mitch gave advance notice of the upcoming board meeting on 24th August and the Sausage Sizzle on 2nd September. He also noted an upcoming big Rotary Dinner to promote The Rotary Foundation – separate invitations were sent to all members.
Following Zoe Humphries’ presentation (see separate article above), Treasurer Charles Thomasson encouraged everyone to pay up their membership dues, Graeme Isaacson outlined the procedure of getting the correct meal at the Lutzy Award presentation on 31st August.
In closing, President Mitch reminded all of the upcoming Club Assembly on 28th September to discuss our club’s Strategic Plan.