Past President John Bolto opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on  14^th   December   2020,  and a  rousing singing of  Advance  Australia  Fair was led by John Thornton.

The meeting was streamed on Zoom so that all members could engage.

 

Past Pres John welcomed our guest speakers Mr Steve Arnott and Dr David Blacker, who will speak to us about the Perron Institute and Parkinson’s Disease. 

 

Patti Wolmsley from Mandurah

Debbie Marfleet

Susan Watson

 

Apologies and LOA at 23, with 5 guests hence were expecting around 40 people.

 

 

Ken Ilett’s grandson graduated from primary school and achieved 100% in Maths.

Peter Marfleet’s grandson selected to appear in The Boy From Oz at Crown next year.

Richard Ranshaw advised of Gary Dienhof’s recent golf success that saw his handicap dropped by 4 strokes.

 

From last week:

Lindsay Shepherd (11 Dec) and Debbie Halbert (12 Dec).

 

This week, and through to 10 January:

Member birthdays:

Albert Deda               17 Dec             33 years

Tony Chien                 18 Dec             71 years

Barb Chandler            22 Dec

Bruce Jeanes              25 Dec             81 years

Russell Hawkins         28 Dec             74 years

Kim Smith                  1 Jan                62 years

Kevin Jackson            10 Jan              77 years

 

Anniversaries:

Win & Margaret Jones          14 Dec             54 years

Bruce & Sue Jeanes               16 Dec             20 years

Richard & Barbara Ranshaw  17 Dec             43 years

John and Mary-Jo Lindquist  18 Dec             10 years

Ivor & Judith Roberts             20 Dec             40 years

Tony & Robyn Chien               6 Jan               41 years

Lindsay & Helen Dry               7 Jan               44 years

 

Kent confirmed 38 members and 5 guests in attendance.

 

Secretary                      Nil

Treasurer                      All payments before 31^st Dec, please.

Charitable Trust           Ken Ilett reported donations of $23,000 to 5 charities.

Club Service                 Nil

Community Services    Nigel thanked all volunteers for Can For Christmas. Captain Stirling drop off collected 1139kg of food, plus 26 cash donations totalling $785.

International                Nil

Public Image                Kevin reported an article in The Post re the Business Lunch and advised this Club event has raised $330,000 over 19 years.

Membership                 John advised that further training periods would be held in January.

Vocational                    Nil.

Youth                            Kim advised the Club had sponsored 4 attendees to RYLA. Next week all Mentees will be at the meeting for the presentation of certificates.

                                      Our overseas exchange student has returned home earlier than planned and is safe.

 

Nil.

 

 

The Sergeant served to extract the following fines from members, with his helpful collector Nigel:

All members celebrating birthdays or anniversaries.

Wine table.

Tim Humphrey (in absentia) for dropping, and smashing, his bottle of wine whilst getting out of his car.

Bob Davis paid the Vet’s bill for his dog’s injury – the Vet bought a Maserati?

Richard Ranshaw for relentless marketing of fruit cakes.

Jason van Straalen forgot to bring his camera.

Gary Dienhoff for his golf score.

Hugh Stowell for hosting the Xmas function (greeted by acclamation).

Peter Marfleet introduced our guest speakers from the Perron Institute: Steve Arnott, Chief Executive and Dr David Blacker, Medical Director.

 

Steve advised the Institute’s motto is “Where hope begins”. There is no cure for any neurological disease. The Institute is the oldest research institute in WA. He explained what the Institute does. It has five vertically integrated pillars. Their 2015-19 plan saw a large increase in research staff. They have collaborations in 43 countries. Very strong in genetic research.

 

David detailed the long history of treatment and research into Parkinson’s Disease. It is possibly caused by toxins ingested through the gut. He explained a possible gut/brain connection. Drugs treat symptoms of the disease but do not cure it. He elaborated on the effect of exercise on the disease’s effects. It slows the decline. He described non-contact boxing as an effective form of exercise.

 

Past President John thanked Steve and David for their interesting and entertaining talks and presented them with a fruit cake.