Chris Whelan reported that preparations for this year’s JacFest only need the trees to blossom to be totally ready for the crowds on 23 November. He said he wanted to make sure we fully engaged with the public attending the Festival and Mal Taylor suggested a good way to do this would be to have members clean the tables in the food area, and engage in pleasant conversation with those dining.Liz Palmer advised that our now traditional Melbourne Cup Breakfast on 5 November will be at Wireless Hill again, with WA Turf Club vet Dr Peter Symons as the guest speaker. Liz also reminded everyone to come to the monthly Fellowship Sundowner on Thursday 31 October at her home.