In July, we hosted a High Tea that enabled us to raise $2,000 for Hayden's Helping Hands. This fantastic organization supports homeless youth, and we are proud to assist in their mission. Hayden, a truly remarkable young man, has dedicated himself to uplifting and empowering these young individuals, and our contribution will undoubtedly make a significant impact. We presented Hayden with our contribution at our last meeting.  Im sure he will put the funds to good use.
At our recent meeting, we also had the pleasure of hearing from Asanka, who gave an inspiring presentation about his involvement with a Pre-School in Sri Lanka called Little Trees Nurtury. Asanka's commitment to nurturing the education of young children in need was both heartwarming and motivating.
At our next meeting, we are excited to welcome Past District Governor Ian Ballantine to our meeting. Ian has a presentation to make to our Club and I look forward to his presence.
I will be attending the District 9815 Presidents meeting tonight, and I am sure it will provide valuable information that I look forward to sharing with all of you. Additionally, a gentle reminder to please complete the survey that was recently sent out. Your feedback is vital as it will help our Fitness Coach tailor the Fit for Purpose program to our Club’s needs. The deadline for responses is September 19th, so please make sure to participate!
On another note, I am pleased to inform you that the goods we collected for Backpacks for Kids have been successfully delivered. We should feel proud of our contributions, knowing they will make a difference in the lives of many children in need.
For our upcoming meeting, we will be focusing on our Working Groups. Given that some groups have expressed a desire for more discussion time, we will adjust the flow of the evening. We will wrap up our formal meeting first and then break into Working Groups, allowing for more extensive conversations and collaborations. I hope you have been taking notes from our last few meetings.  It is time for some Trivia again.  The winner will be able to share some Chocolates with their table!
Mark your calendars for September 24th, when we will hold our 1st Club Assembly for the year. This will be an excellent opportunity for everyone to gain insights into what each Working Group committee has been up to, as well as address some important housekeeping items on the agenda.
Another exciting weekend of Football.  I hope your team goes well (if they are still in it)!
Thank you for your continued dedication and service. Together, let’s keep making a positive impact in our community and beyond!
Take care,

Please complete the volunteer youth forms attached and return to me at a meeting or on email.  Email - b.j.v@bigpond.com