Mario Fairlie was at the door, Gerald East was Chairman and Ian Mayberry was Sergeant.
We had apologies from Graeme Isaacson, Clive Edwards who is unwell, Richard Smith, Rosie McIntyre and Tania Laird.
President Andy Bell welcomed all members and visitor Jim Blackburn (guest of Andy Bell). All going well, Jim will shortly be inducted as a member of Surfers Sunrise! Andy outlined the upcoming move of venues to the Pavilion at Southport Surf Life Saving Club - see article above. He also acknowledged the various members who assisted with the Polio Plus collection at Runaway Bay the previous week.
President Elect Jo Gorman expressed the club's thanks to the staff of Surfers RSL club for their excellent service over the past 16 months (see picture right). Jo also advised that, since we'll now need two tables at the Melbourne Cup Luncheon, some additional seats have become available.Secretary Mark Twyford is looking for helpers on Friday 10th November, 07:00 am at The Shed to do a proper Stocktake and Asset Register. Contact Mark directly.
Simon Brook circulated two proposed designs for new badges, whilst Treasurer Mitch Brown queried whether all had paid their membership dues? Ray Higgs was looking for another couple of volunteers for the Sausage Sizzle at the Southport Library, elaborated on the research work done at Griffith University and reminded members that, should they be so inclined, to advise their vote on the proposed resolutions for the next Council on Legislation.
Fundraising Director Doug Lipp will shortly organize a raffle for Kerrie Brown's quilted pillow (proceeds to go to ROMAC), and Gerald East reported on the Polio Plus collection: total of just short of $1,150 plus 2 buttons and 1 Kiwi Coin...
Mario Fairlie, since nobody asked, volunteered his Health Status anyway and congratulated Doug Lipp (Doctor Doug from now on...) for correctly diagnosing his condition...