March meeting:
Our March meeting was our AGM / Changeover meeting which also meant we had an extended morning tea.
Thanks to all those who worked hard in the kitchen and the lovely food they provided.
This was a changeover meeting so these are the changes to our Committee:
Carolin Frohmuller was Gazette convenor she will now be Secretary.
Allan Gibbs will still be doing Outings but will also be Vice President.
Kel Stewart will be Guest Speaker Convenor and Patrick Ross will be Newsletter and Blog convenor.
All other positions remain unchanged, see photo further down.
John Edgington
John Edgington received an "OBE", not for his tireless 13 year being Secretary but for turning "Over Blooming Eighty".
John now retired from being Secretary for the Club for 13 years, Congratulations, a job well done John.
The new Committee:
Don Frohmuller (Ambassador), Patrick Ross (Newsletter), Jan Blanch (Welfare), Kel Stewart (Guest Speaker Convenor), Alan Gibbs (Outing Officer, Vice President)
Carolin Frohmuller (Secretary), Carol Thornton (President), Carol Williams (Minutes Secretary), Ros Turton (Treasurer)
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Club Officers: Lyn Hicks (Membership), Margaret Ryan (Catering), Carol Thornton (President), Gloria Potter (Attendance), Robyn Denzel (Catering Officer) |
Achievement Awards
John and Judi Edgington, Carol Thornton and John Vaughan
John and Judi Edgington, Carol Thornton and John Vaughan
Probus Club of Gosford West members with the
40 year History Book 1979-2019
Coffee / Chat and Cake down The Grange in Wyoming
18 Happy Members turned up on Wednesday 17th March for a Chat, Coffee and for some, some Cake as well.
Coffee / Chat and Cake down The Grange in Wyoming
18 Happy Members turned up on Wednesday 17th March for a Chat, Coffee and for some, some Cake as well.
For all those cake lovers:
Has anyone ever heard of
"5 minutes on the lips and 5 years on the hips"
😋
(Not true at all about that 5 years, lot more I believe.....)
😋
(Not true at all about that 5 years, lot more I believe.....)
Lunch at the Kincumber Hotel Thursday 25th March
We enjoyed (some 26 of us) a great lunch and company in this great looking 'pub'.
This place has grown and is huge and Seniors get a 20% discount on their Main meal!
(That's why they are all smiling)🤗
This place has grown and is huge and Seniors get a 20% discount on their Main meal!
(That's why they are all smiling)🤗
Freebies NSW government:
Apply for Dine and Discover NSW Vouchers:
NSW residents 18 + can apply for 4 x $25 vouchers worth $100 in total
How:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-dine-discover-nsw-vouchers
Or
If you do not have a MyServiceNSW Account or you're unable to apply online, you can call
13 77 88
or
visit a Service NSW Centre with your proof of identity documents.
| Upcoming Events: |
TRIPS:
Lake Macquarie Day Trip 29th April
High Tea at Lilianfells Blue Mountains 23 June
(see Alan Gibbs for more details)Guest Speakers:
• April (Judi organised)
Leisle Tesch – Local Member of Parliament
• May
Cleanaway Educational Officer – Michelle
• June
Gary Raymond – Retired Chief Inspector NSW Police & now a Salvation Army Officer
• July
Rod Stewart – Not the singer, Former Senior Constable NSW Police & District Emergency
Management Officer (Executive Officer for the Chicken Disease on Mangrove Mountain)
(See Kel Stewart for more details)Our next meeting will be on the 8th April
followed by
Coffee and Chat at The Grange in Wyoming on the 14th April.
If you have any ideas on how to improve this Blog please let me know, Patrick Ross.
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