Guest Speaker: Peter Armstrong, President Yea Football & Netball Club

After the Football Club being in recess for 2023 due to lack of senior players and coach, Peter announced that a new committee has been formed for 2024, new coaches have been appointed and looking to recruit player numbers to ensure Yea is a vialble club that can field senior football teams! The club appreciates the work of Yea Rota-ry Club to assist on game days (manning the gate for the Netball Club) and looks for-ward to continued support as the club rebuilds and continues the long history of Yea Tigers!
Vote of Thanks from Tippy

 


Three Minute Speaker: Glenda Woods
Glenda reported that Julie and herself visited honorary Rotarian Norm Berndt, taking morning tea of scones and delivering him a copy of the Annual Report. Norm, now 95, is in good health, still farming, although has reduced stock numbers and is always interested in Club activities.
 
Chairman Darryl       Tippy giving vote of thanksWil de Castella - an interested listener


 
Meeting Notes
Club Secretary Julie Lynch read correspondence -
• Sharon Fox, Alexandra RC, has accepted nomination as District Assistant Governor
• Copy of Annual Report available if you require a printed version.
• Letter received from Dennis Smith, recipient of David Long Award (presented at Changeover Dinner), thanking the club for the honor and recognition.
• Email from Elaine White, noting there are 2 French backpackers currently in the district seeking seasonal farm work.

 
Chairman for meeting: Darryl King,
• Darryl noted that he has been in contact with Glenn M, who is still undergoing treatment but in good spirits.
• Thanked caterers—Deb Baynes and team
 
Club Business:
Glenda: Garden Expo
Garden Expo advertising flyers are available to distribute. Anyone who could help by taking flyers to be displayed in shops, noticeboards etc. along your travels would be appreciated.
David Anderson—commented that he played Under 14 football for Yea 56 years ago, and that his father never missed watching a game for 30-40 years.