President Kevin welcomed members and guests - David Perabo and speaker Melinda Zanello.
Toast
Michael Bartok proposed a toast to the RC of Dundas Valley, Ontario, Canada. Chartered in 2000, the club has 45 members, 2 honorary members and 2 Corporate members. 20% of its budget goes to community, international, youth and first nations programs. They have provided oxygen generators to India to help with covid, and built an ice skating rink in Hamilton. They raise funds through an annual Fireworks display and Lobster Ribfest.
Announcements
Sally O’Neill reported a profit of $1500 from the Bunnings BBQ held on 29 May. She thanked all volunteers and particularly Maggie and Sabina who were working on their first BBQ.
There are six seats left for the Quiz night on 24 June. Peter Russell is in need of a few empty shoe boxes if anyone has any spare.
A reminder that Pride of Workmanship is on 27 July. Please submit all nominations to Garth Carter.
Kim Wilkins announced a bookstall will be held on 20 June and he will be collecting books a week before the bookstall.
Kim also advised that the Willoughby/Northbridge Uniting Church is holding a Coffee & Cake morning once a month in the church hall in Gunyah Street as a time for locals to get together for a chat and company. Everyone welcome.
StreetWork is holding a coffee/breakfast on 19th June at the Willoughby Uniting Church for people to find out about their work. There is no charge.
Eleanor Chevor spoke about our Flood Appeal funds ($9,000 plus $1000 donated to bring it up to $10,000) which she, Kevin and Peter Russell are to present to Wauhope RC on 8 June. Wauhope RC identified that the local school needed assistance following the floods. Windcheaters, books and other equipment have been purchased for the children. Eleanor thanked everyone who helped raise the funds in the first place to achieve this.
Paul Sullivan reminded members that there is still an Anytime Fitness membership valued at $1400 that needs to be used. It was suggested as a possible auction item at the Quiz night, or if any member knows someone who would be prepared to donate some money to the club for it please let him know.
Luke Keighery updated the club on the current status of the Footy Tipping Competition, the leaderboard of which is headed by Kim Wilkins at the top, followed by Rob Coote and Paul Sullivan.