A very busy evening as members and guests ventured out to John Willcock College courtesy of project manager PP Chris       

The main business of the evening was the induction of 2 new members courtesy of our membership director PP Greg Sivwright.

A very big warm welcome to our new members John Regan sponsored by PP Greg Sivwright and Steeve Poligadu sponsored by PP Andrew Short.  Greg and Andrew will also be the mentors for our new members.

Following our directors reports a pizza dinner and our guest speakers finished off a very successful Vocational visit.  Well done Vocational director Greg Pike and thanks to the partners and friends who also attended, 1 of which travelled all the way from South Africa... Lovely to welcome Ann's sister Gail to the meeting.

 

 

Also reported that PP Tom Thuijs will take over the role of secretary from next week and PP Shain Forth will take on Director of Youth programmes.

Big thanks you to both of them.

 

Directors reports:

Club Service-  Nygal Brooks reported that the Wildflower Tour details will be sent out very soon.  Now looking at hiring a bus to take advantage of the exceptional season.

 

Community- Michael Powell reminded everyone that we are looking for any hats you are prepared to donate.  Drop off at City Hive or Leading Edge Electronics.

 

Youth Service- PP Tom Thuijs wore his other hat and spoke about the forthcoming Wild West Bike Tour on the weekend.  Tom is still looking for helpers over the 2 day event.

 

Youth Exchange-  Lisa Marie told us she is now a competent surfer (well she had her first go anyway) and has survived another game of water polo.  Lisa will be helping out at the weekend event.

 

GUEST SPEAKERS

In the absence of the unwell Principal of John Willcock College, the 2 Associate Principals Helen Lydon and Phil Pound told us about the changes the school will be undertaking to prepare for the renaming of the school next year to Champion Bay High School and the transition to a full 6 year senior college.