Chairman: David Lines. Secretary: Harry Harrison 54, Tamworth Road, KilsythVic 3137
Telephone Harry 03-9728-3200 Mob. 0418809712 Email:rodneyharrison831@gmail.com
MASTHEAD No. 228
Chairman David Lines Opened the meeting, and welcomed all to the meeting.
Birthdays July Carmel Dingle with whom the Americans share a birthday Best Wishes Carmel
Apologies Owen and Carmel Dingle, Rick Clark, Mary Stephens, Sally Briscoe, John and Maureen Hannant, Jean Rees, Charles Jenkinson.
Sick Parade Owen is still recovering from eye procedures. Judy Ernst in South Australia has been quite ill in hospital we wish both well and positive outcomes.
Treasurers Report $3, 489:73
Correspondence Bank Statement. Shotley Buzz 53, Guzz armed forces parade Plymouth.
UK Association Reading the latest minutes all appears to be going well. Secretary Cliff Snelling and his wife Christine are embarking on a grand world tour which includes Australia visiting most capital cities. They will be in Melbourne with a free day on the Sunday of the RNA Trafalgar lunch and have accepted our invitation to join is in celebrating Trafalgar day. With the train travel they have planned we may see a travel doco Great Railway Journey’s of Australia.
General Business 1) The October get together. Chairman David asked that those attending pay the deposit of one days’ tariff $156 per room. David will email those concerned with bank details. 11 rooms have been booked with 21 attendees. The bus trip is on the Wednesday to Rutherglen calling at a couple of wineries lunch at Rutherglen at own expense.
2) The ACT Division The ACT division have decided to decommission with only Ivor Rothwell and Jeremy Harden it is no longer viable. Ivor asked if they can join the Victorian Division this is agreeable with Chairman David and secretary HarryH. The Chairman and committee in the UK have been contacted and the proposal meets their approval. To this end are there any objections from members. There being no objections secretary to email joining forms to Ivor and Jeremy. Ivor no longer wishes to have his name listed as a representative in the Gazette Dick Lord was contacted and future Gazettes will not list Ivor. Secretary of the Victorian division will circulate all UK items to Ivor and Jeremy along with the Victorian division.
AOB Harry Kime invited Members to the FNMC Annual dinner Saturday 28th. August 2017 19:00hrs Cost $30 including non spirit drinks. Dress No1’s jacket tie miniature medals. The speaker will be the former president of the Naval Association of Australia.. For bookings contact Harry Kime.
2) Mike Bennett explained the August 13th. lunch “It Ain’t Christmas what the Heck Lunch” at the princely sum of $10pp with Carvery Yorkshire pudding roast potatoes and vegetables Desserts of Rhubarb and Apple crumble and cheesecake. For bookings contact Mike.
The Chairman then Thanked Joan and Flo for a tasty lunch and dessert. Harry Kime for attending the bar. There being no further business the meeting closed12:45hrs
Next Meeting August 23rd. 2017 at seven bells (11:30hrs.) at FNMC
Thought for the month: No- one is ever too old to know better Margaret Preston
Program for Vicdiv Get Together 16th. -20th October 2017
Sunday 15th. October 2017 Early Birds GET Together
Monday 16th. October Arrival Meet and Greet RSL Club Mulwala.
Tuesday 17th. As you please Evening Meal RSL Club Mulwala
Wednesday 18th 0930 Bus Tour to Rutherglen:- Morning tea at Corrowa Chocolate Factory visiting wineries TBA Lunch at own expense in rutherglen return with visit to bundalong tavern. Cost $25 not including lunch
Evening? BBQ and trivia.
Thursday 19th Stand Easy. formal evening meal at Club Mulwala
Friday 20th Departure.
