We had a regular On-Line club meeting via Zoom.  Apologies were received from Karen Holland and Gerald East.
 
President Mario Fairlie welcomed all members, expressing his mixed feelings of this being his penultimate club meeting as President. "How do I feel?" he queried. Mario said he much enjoyed his year as President, except for writing the President's Message every week for the club bulletin... [My suggestion that, now he'll have all that spare time from July onwards, he might consider writing a novel did not excite much enthusiasm... still, here is a suggestion (see right) ☺ Ed.]. He confirmed that the Project Shed is committed to build another 11 PODS, the Vanuatu project, since installation cannot occur before next winter, will take a temporary back step.  Mario also commented on Graeme Isaacson's efforts to sell some of the stuff at the shed, such as the Kitchen Cabinet materials.
 
Larry Murray reported that the fridge at the Project Shed had given up its ghost... (good news on that - see story further up).
 
President Elect (PE) Charles Thomasson elaborated on a Cluster 7 meeting with the PE's of neighboring clubs. There is a strong interest by Margaret Grummitt (RC of Parkwood) to become involved as well.  Larry Murray indicated that we may need additional personnel at the shed.  He also confirmed that the Changeover will take place on Wednesday 15th July 2020. It will be a Breakfast Meeting (first time in the history of our club! Ed.) Details to be announced - mark the date in your diary! Charles also outlined a potential prospect to deliver a 20' container to Honiara. We need to find the funds of about $5,800 to ship it. Possibly other clubs might join in. Finally, the 2020 Golf Day is scheduled for October. We'll design it as a fundraiser for wheelchairs, specifically transport.
 
PDG Darrell Brown reported on a conversation he's had with freshly elected Councillor Darren Taylor in regard to him becoming an Honorary Member of our club.
 
Franz Huber queried whether the Lutzy Award will be awarded this year? In brief: the members agreed that, if no sponsor can be found, the club will finance the Surf Board.  Monday evening's board meeting will formally decide.
 
Angus Miller asked for all members who want to participate in the 'Guess who is coming to Dinner' on Saturday 4th July to notify him by this Wednesday 24th June. See separate article above with details.  Mark Twyford advised that the District Changeover will take place on Sunday 26th July at Mermaid Beach - more details on the District Website.  Ian Mayberry has a car racing speaker lined up, and Larry Murray advised that we are getting a very large Wheelie Bin for our rubbish disposal at the shed.