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President Jim welcomed 47 Members (58%), and one Visitor, Barry Davison,
a total attendance of 48. Members stood in silence as a mark of respect
for Bill Lovell, who died on 4 February. Sympathy has been extended to
his wife, Jan.
Apologies - Apologies were received from Gilbert Beek, Lance Berryman,
Lionel Boxsell, Warren Brittain-George, David Elderfield, Colin Gale,
Bert Hawke, Barry Hunt, Les Lindsay Park, Hugh McLean, Ian Mangelsdorf,
George Maude, Vin Muller, Allan Prott, Allan Sloane, Don Scurr, and Bill
Stutchbury.
Tea Roster for April:
Max Mathew, George Maude and George
Meacham. If you are not available on 5 April please arrange a
replacement and advise John Goodger, 4421 8622.
Coming Speakers:
Speakers in April - Club Speaker -
Arnold Parrott
Guest Speaker - Bill Pigott - World Health Organisation, Nepal.
Treasurers Report:
Treasurer's Report - A report was received
from Les Lindsay Park. Available Funds at 28 February are $4,689.
New Member.
The Committee is pleased to report that it has accepted an application
for membership from Barry Davison, retired Fire Officer, of Shoalhaven
Heads. It is planned to induct Barry at our May meeting.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -
The Annual Report for the 2009/10 Year was received, and the minutes of
the last Annual Meeting on 2 March 2009 were read and confirmed. George
Gibson, our Public Officer, took the chair for the election of office
bearers for 2010/11. Nominations were received for all but one position,
and the following were declared elected, a ballot not being necessary:
President - Arnold Parrott; Vice President - (position
still to be filled); Junior Vice President - John Gregan;
Immediate Past President - Jim Reid; Secretary - Allan
Sloane; Acting Secretary - Charlie Francis; Treasurer /
Barbecues - Daryl Roth; Caring - John Brown; Activities
- Gordon Elford; Speakers - Neville Stephenson;
Newsletter - David Larsen; Membership - Barry Payne and
Ralph Tankard; Morning Teas - John Goodger; Trailer -
Allan Baldwin. Public Officer and Auditor- to be appointed by the
Committee.
22 Years Service. How's that! Our Auditor / Public Officer since 1988
George Gibson, is, sadly for us, not seeking re-election. He has "seen
out" 22 Presidents, and goodness knows how many treasurers and
secretaries! Well done, George. Here he is being thanked by outgoing
President Jim, with loud acclamation from all members.
Coming Activities:
Changeover Dinner - Tuesday 16 March 6.30 / 7.00 pm at Nowra Golf
Club. $35.00 per person.
Premier's Concert, Sydney - Tuesday 23 March. Free tickets
available from Gordon.
Nowra Players - Thursday 25 March 8.00 pm - "Not now Darling."
Cost $16.00 per person. Meet for dinner beforehand (own cost), 6.00 pm
at Bomaderry RSL. Payment was due by February meeting.
Fish and Salad Lunch - NOTE: Change of Date and Menu. Now a Fish and
Salad Lunch on Wednesday
7 April at Abrahams Bosom Beach, Currarong.
Arrive around 11, Meal around noon. Cost $10.00 per person. Please tick
list and pay by April meeting on 5 April. (If weather doubtful ring
Allan Baldwin, Mobile 0409465 455.~
Bendigo Ballarat Trip - Seven days / six nights trip by coach to Bendigo
and Ballarat. Departure date Tuesday 13 April. Cost $1,059 per person
twin share. Single
supplement $260.
Garden Island, Sydney - Tuesday 18 May travelling by train, 6.50 am from
Bomaderry. Cost for lunch - $20. Please tick list and pay by May meeting
on 3 May.
Stars of the Eisteddfod Concert - Saturday 26 June 7.00 pm at the
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. Put it in your diary now, and join us
in a block Probus
booking of the best seats. Details later.
Probus Rendezvous Darwin - 29 August to 3 September 2010. If interested
in attending, phone Gordon, or Lionel Boxsell 4421 3581
Fees for the year 2010 / 11
You did pay your annual
subscription at the February or March meeting, didn't you? Most did.
Thank you very much.
If not, then you must mail your cheque to PO Box 22, Nowra to be
received not later than 31 March, to keep your membership alive - $30.00
for full membership,
or $10.00 for non active membership / widows for Newsletter only. Thank
you.
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