Club Matters

Annual Reports

Administration / Club Service: 2009-2010    Director: PE. Saph. PHF. Don Tee.

Under President Peter's leadership we have achieved many of the goals that we had set.

Having had a change of management at the Everglades, we heard lots of rumours about what would happen with our meetings. President Peter and I met with Tony, the Secretary Manager. He was very happy for us to continue meeting at the Club and could see no changes happening.

We had two changes of caterers, with Simon leaving and moving on. It was then that some of us realised how spoilt we were. The replacement caterers only lasted a short while until they also moved on.

Our caterer now is doing a great job and seems to be pleasing most of the members. We are getting excellent value with our meals and good variety.

PP. Bruce has once again provided us with an excellent array of speakers, along with some of our own members telling us of their trips and experiences.

Rtn. Vicki has kept us on the go with trivia nights and outings.

Our Christmas party, held at the Yellow Piano at Wyoming was well attended, with dancing, and Amda belting out a great rendition of "I could have danced all night", catching us all by surprise, even our host Trevor was impressed (no news of a duet as yet).

Throughout the year we have had several outings with the Club, including a tour of Sydney harbour, although the weather turned nasty, a great day was had by all.

A hot sunny day saw a group of us at the Hunter Valley Gardens for a stroll around the beautifully created gardens, the arty crafty shops and of course the chocolate and fudge shop.

A casual relaxed fellowship meeting was held at Olives restaurant at Ettalong on a Tuesday evening. Excellent attendance and lots of laughter on the evening.

Once again we attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service, thanks to Jenny Brock for cooking the Anzac bikkies, the weather was somewhat miserable to say the least, but a good number was in attendance, and coffee and fellowship followed the service. Thanks also to Honorary Member, John Mulder for his assistance on the day.

We had a trip to the Tocal Field Day. This was a first for many of us, to see some real Aussies at work and play.

Just last month our Club ventured on a Woy Woy Rotary History Tour around the coast. I don't think many of us realised the extent of the Club's involvement and impact we have had on the Peninsula in particular. Although not attended by as many as we would have liked, a great and interesting day was had.

It has been a pleasure to assist President Peter throughout the year as Administration Director. Thanks to those who have assisted throughout the year with our projects.

PE Don.