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G’day fellow GMR members.
Well it’s now offical, I am your inducted President for the 2023/24 year! I have been told by some of those who attended our Changeover Dinner on Saturday night that they had a very enjoyable the night and had a great time. I hope that this feeling applied to all. I can say that Avron & I were overwhelmed by your words & wishes that you gave us on the night.
But the night was not all about me, after all it was our club’s 34th Changeover. A night to celebrate what we
have achieved during the past year and what we can be enthused about in the coming year. I would like to
congratulate all of you for your efforts that you have put in to making the past year the success that it was. I
won’t go into detail here because our annual report was spread out to around 28 pages. So, please take the
time to read it when you can.
To our outgoing board. Thank you. Our club is stronger, wiser and happier because of your diligence and
hard work. You have left the club in a great position for the new board to continue your good work.
To our new board, thank you in advance. I know, that with your experience, wisdom and skills you will be
able to take us to the next level.
It was great to honour our charter members who are still members today. And to recognise Judy Glasson as
being one of those members through her late husband Frank.
We also presented our youngest member ever as a Paul Harris Fellow. Skye spoke some wonderful words to
describe to many and varied roles and actions that Jeremy has performed during the past 16 years that she
has known him. He is great great example of a good Rotarian, a leader amongst his peers and a very
worthwhile recipient. Congratulations Jeremy!
We also inducted two new members on the night. We welcomed back Terry Moulds to our club after a recess
for a few years. We also inducted Jenny Kitchen, who is transferring from the Warragul club in Victoria.
PDG Jeff Egan assisted by AG Robert Blanchard performed this ceremony. Welcome Terry & Jenny, together with their partners Lyn & Andrew.
Our trivia team still has room on their table of knowledge for those who believe knowledge is anything but
trivial and would like the opportunity to demonstrate that. So, if you would like to enjoy a night trivia &
laughter come along at 6:30pm for a 7pm start at the Jacaranda Hotel.
Unfortunately, the defibrillator project fundraiser night at the Village Green Hotel has been postponed. There will be further news as it comes to hand.
Since the last bulletin we conducted our Crown Hotel monthly raffles. This time the team consisted of Terry
Moulds, Don Cardow & myself. Being 30th June, there were a number of end of year parties there which
helped us achieve $587 net of expenses. After the draw Terry, Robert & Gerelle, Rick & Debbie, Avron & I
got together for some fellowship.
Last Thursday saw Don, Terry, Phil & myself attend your monthly lunch at Dougherty Villa, where we shared a meal of pie, peas and smashed potato. Terry, Don & Phil struck up conversations with the guys there while I played my guitar in the background until it was time to eat. During lunch Terry was able to get a couple of joke out of Ray. Ray & I may be in for some competition from Terry. I’ll let you decide if that is a good or bad thing.
Until next time.
President Mark
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