Meeting 1642- 16th August 2025
Apologies: Debbie Buckingham, Shannon Welk, Sue Porter, David McDonald, Wendy Lippett, Trish Ruxton & Theresa Wurlod
Visitors: Ian McKinnon, Judy Newport, Gregg Chapman, Jane Horton, Robert Beasley, Phil Smith, from RC Morphett Vale -Cheryle Barry, Dini Whyte, Merilyn Russell, Marion Fielke, from RC Strathalbyn - John Agnew, Mike Lower, Viv Goodenough, Vin Leeton, Peter Summerton, Pauline Lower, from RC Moe Robin Noakes & Kate Noakes.
Guest Speaker: Wheelchairs for Kids by Robin Noakes from RC Moe
Our last meeting was held at the Goolwa Bowls Club, we had a lovely dinner, Michael served us from behind the bar as John has had shoulder surgery.
Tamara had Sargent duties and opened the meeting. Vice President Noeline welcomed us all and our guests. Dinner came out early so the meeting was a bit all over the shop but we made it work.
Tamara, Malcolm, Sonia and Di all had two minute spots. Welfare officer Janet gave cards and chocolates to Malcolm.
Robin Noakes gave us a really informative and moving talk about Wheelchairs for kids. It was very interactive with him asking us about what we thought should go onto a chair, he showed us a chair and let us get up close. He also showed a very moving video about the Olly Pickett who won Australian Senior Citizen of the year in 2024 and who is the founder of Wheelchairs for kids. One of the take aways that I got was that they have 235 volunteers on their books who build wheelchairs! For more information, you can click here: https://wheelchairsforkids.org/
If you would like to make a donation to RC Moe for Wheelchairs for kids, please click here:https://shoutforgood.com/embed/lightbox?client_token=6eefe5d3-e6eb-4e92-b322-17ae9b52c54d
Tamara gave a fun little quiz about famous people in wheelchairs with chocolates as the prizes.
Sonia won the raffle and pulled out a white ball which wasn't bad as Shannon won last week so there really wasn't any money in the kitty!
Noeline closed the meeting.
