Bulletin #19 : 7 November 2025

Presidential Ponderings

Joint President David Rowell (P2) returned to the Chair for November.  “Remember, remember the 5^th of November”- did anyone light any fire-crackers? P2 reminded us that on this day in history:

•  1800 It became illegal for women in Paris to wear trousers without a permit

• 1872 The Mary Celeste sailed for Genoa, to be found abandoned four weeks later
• 1987 The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system opened.

Guest Speaker : Richard Offen - Heroes, Villains and Vagabonds.

Richard is a historian, lecturer, broadcaster and overall champion for Perth.

He started out as an Engineer, having developed a love of History from listening to his father’s stories, growing in Kent UK.

After working in education for several years, Richard joined the staff of the UK National Trust (1989-2003)

After first visiting Perth in 2001, it was “love at first site” (weather, open space, greenery…). In 2005 he emigrated to WA and became Executive Director of newly-formed Heritage Perth. He retired in 2017, after 13 years with Heritage Perth. In retirement he writes, still takes walking tours of the city’s historic sites and is a popular lecturer on the  subject. Richard also remains a regular broadcaster on both radio and television.

In his opening remarks, Richard noted he had set three alarms for this morning’s meeting ( reference to having slept in last time)… He also queried what Wayne M was doing so close to a Kangaroo? His talk explored some of the colourful figures from Western Australia’s past and was inspired by the late broadcaster Russell “Rusty” Wolfe. 

• Through detailed anecdotes and primary diary excerpts he narrated the emigrant hardships of Eliza (Elizabeth) Shaw and her family from 1829 onward. 
• He outlined the origins and practices of Bushrangers in Western Australia with examples like James Lilley and the famed escape artist Moondyne Joe (Joseph Belytho Johns).
• He recounted the swindling, bigamy, piracy, and death of the notorious sea rogue Billy Hayes.

Eliza (Elizabeth) Shaw 

Eliza was born 1791 in Newmarket, Suffolk. She married Captain William (Will) Shaw in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars.  After 1815, Will was pensioned off on full pay. Enticed by exaggerated newspaper promotions of the Swan River Colony (Mediterranean climate, ample water, fertile land), they emigrated as free settlers, aiming for land grants valued roughly at £40 per acre. By their calculations, they expected almost 18,500 acres.

They departed Gravesend in 1829 with six children, two servants (a farm laborer and a 16-year-old nanny from a poorhouse) and livestock on a five-month voyage with doldrums and storms. Eliza noted, “the farm laborer took to drink and was impertinent, the young nanny was distracted by sailors…”

Eliza’s diary paints a picture of despair after their arrival. They were awarded just under 4,000 acres in the Upper Swan Valley, far less than expected. They built their homestead (still standing today), pronounced “Belvoir”. Two sons drowned, weakening Will’s resolve but Eliza persevered.

Will died of diptheria in 1875 and Eliza was forced to reluctantly sell Belvoir. She moved to Geraldton to live with a daughter, dying in 1877 at the age of 84.

Bushrangers : Initially referred to runaway convicts adept at surviving in the bush it later came to mean those renouncing social rights to commit “robbery under arms” while hiding in bushland. Common targets included travelers on the York Road and isolated homesteads for guns, food, and horses.

James Lilley (1860s) was an Irish convict known for selecting only the best horses and demanded provisions from isolated houses.

Moondyne Joe (Joseph Belytho Johns): WA’s Iconic Escapee. Born in Barry, Wales, near Cardiff (also birthplace of Julia Gillard), Joe was convicted of theft and transported to WA in 1853 for a 10-year sentence, being conditionally pardoned after two years.

Arrested for suspected horse theft and other charges, he was jailed in Toodyay but escaped. He repeatedly escaped from multiple WA jails, retreating to the Moondyne Hills near Toodyay as his hideout—earning a Houdini-like reputation. Authorities built an “escape-proof” cell in Fremantle Prison, but Joe did not escape from this cell, dying in 1901. His gravestone in Fremantle Cemetary  bears the Welsh word “Rhyddid” meaning “freedom,” an ironic tribute given his life’s theme.

Billy Hayes : Hayes, owner-captain of the brigC. W Bradley, arrived from Singapore where he had procured goods via a deceitful ploy: inviting creditors to be repaid aboard at a set time, then sailing before they arrived.

He converted the C.W. Bradley to carry passengers transporting about 100 people to Adelaide.  Upon return, news of Singapore fraud reached WA, however he talked his way out and undertook another passenger voyage to Adelaide.

The C.W. Bradley was seized and sold in Adelaide. Hayes evaded serious consequences, acquired another ship, and continued piratical activities for roughly 20 years. Near the Marshall Islands, he quarreled with the ship’s cook “Dutch Pete,” who shot or struck him with an iron railing and threw him overboard.

Reaction was celebratory; “Dutch Pete” was carried shoulder-high along the street, reflecting Hayes’s widespread unpopularity among seafarers.

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements

• Ian K No breakfast meeting on 21^st November. “Breakfast with Rivals” at Camfield Hotel in support of Jodi Lee Foundation. Tickets ($40pp) can be purchased through Terminal after breakfast. Can bring unlimited guests.
• Gerry M International Dinner 8^th November about 48 signed up. Mix of international foods, learn more about our international members. Names on clipboard for any more, please. OffTraq sourced about 80-100 surplus first aid kits from Hertz. Will find homes for similar to linen project.
• Raelene G Raised $4,750 for OffTraq, thanks to everyone for their support. As Medic, she was exhausted. There were more mechanical than human problems.
• Lorrie G Also survived OffTraq, her car is in the carpark, still needing cleaning…Unsure how much she raised, but thanks to everyone. At least $1,000 raised from bottles and cans.
• Wayne M 15 cars in OffTraq, four from Mill Point. John Mansfield & son-in-law, Wayne M & David R, Raelene, Lorrie. Good fun, approximately $40,000+ raised for the event.
• Rick S Speaker next week Andrew Hall CEO of Perth Inner City Youth Service. Please overwhelm him with food… If you are not cooking for the International Dinner, please share some Aussie fare.
• Gorby Finding out from Ian’s daughter about parking at Camfield. Upcoming Vocational visit at end of month to Bicycles for Humanity. Followed by lunch at Rose & Crown. Email coming, please reply to me directly - scroll down to Events.
• Mike C Bill Boekeman now in Osbourne Park Rehab Hospital. Having ups and downs, Specialists meeting this Thursday.

What a Fine(s) Mess You Got Into...

• Place-getters in the Melbourne cup -  1, 2 or 3, as a bet or in a sweep, cough up half your winnings
• All the losers who had unsuccessful bets or joined a sweep, only a $1 for you. 
• Admirers of the fantastic ride of the jockey, another $. 
• Those of you with Eastern States relatives necessitating the $1M advertising of our State’s GST 75% grant by our Premier and Treasurer.
• Picking up a kangaroo tick then finding two more, Wayne M is adding to the bucket!

...and someone's a winner!

Why does Brian Adams look so happy? Well who wouldn't when they are the winner of the wine (after maybe losing big in the Melbourne Cup?)

Thanks to Lyn and Margaret Metcalf for their supply of grog.

Attendance : 38 attendees in all, including guest speaker Richard Offen.

 

 STOP PRESS: International Dinner – Saturday 8^th November

 Organised and “emceed” by Gerry McGann, this dinner was a resounding success. Held at the John McGrath Hall in South Perth, the dinner was enjoyed by about sixty members, partners and friends.

It featured dishes cooked by our international members and a good number of their partners and friends. Each “guest chef” gave a short explanation of their particular dish and its cultural aspects. What initially looked like a mountain of food was demolished with gusto….

Thanks to everyone who assisted with the set up and clean up, but especially Gerry and Rona for their enthusiasm and organisation of the night.

It could safely be said, this will be added as an annual Fellowship event in our club calendar.

 

Bulletin #18 - 30 October

Presidential Ponderings

Not a very interesting or exciting today in history, apart from the 1974  "Rumble in Jungle" boxing match between Mohammed Ali and George Foreman - the biggest deal for 30 October!

Guest Speaker : Andrew Sim - Global Drone Solutions

Andrew is a Senior Remote Pilot at Global Drone Solutions, one of the largest drone training organisations in Australia. They specialise in Remote Pilot Licence training across a wide range of industries.

 

Andrew attended John Forrest Secondary College and attended RYLA in 2024. He has been involved in RYPEN and will be facilitating at the next RYLA early 2026.

In his opening remarks, Andrew said he absolutely loved RYLA and it was probably one of the best experiences he has had across his whole life. 

Development of the Drone Industry

About 30 years ago, drones were exclusively military technology, with millions of dollars invested in developing technologies like thermal and high-resolution cameras.

The smartphone's arrival in the early 2000s was a game-changer, miniaturizing essential components such as inertial measurement units, cameras, and chipsets.

This miniaturization allowed drones to become smaller, lighter, cheaper, and easier to use, opening up the concept to the commercial world.

It took about 10 years for the commercial potential to be fully realized, leading to the mass manufacturing of cheap components.

DJI, a Chinese company, emerged as the world's largest drone manufacturer, starting about 15 years ago and continuously improving the technology to make drones more stable and user-friendly.

Commercial Applications and Benefits of Drones

Drones are used in a variety of industries, including mining, agriculture (spraying), inspections (wind turbines, solar panels, buildings, pipelines), and the energy sector (oil and gas).

They enhance safety by eliminating the need to put humans in high-risk situations, such as working at heights on ropes.

Drones offer significant cost savings. A task that might cost a team of 10+ people tens of thousands of dollars can be done by one drone pilot with a reusable drone that costs about $10,000.

The adoption of drone technology is becoming a necessity for companies to remain competitive, as those who don't are being 'left in the dust'.

 

Regulation and Training

In Australia, the drone industry is regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the same body that regulates crewed aircraft.

There are specific laws that must be followed when flying drones for commercial purposes.

Organizations like Global Drone Solutions are certified by CASA to provide training for remote pilot's licenses.

Training is provided to people from various industries, including mining, agriculture, inspections, and the energy sector.

 

Drone Cost Reduction and Market Accessibility

The cost of drones has dramatically decreased, making them accessible to a wider range of users, including smaller companies, not just the military. This shift was largely driven by Chinese companies like DJI, which can manufacture drones much more cheaply than their American or Australian counterparts. This price drop has democratized drone technology, moving it from expensive military-grade equipment to commercially available consumer products.

 

Regulatory Hurdles and Future Drone Technologies

A major restriction is the 'visual line of sight' rule, limiting flight distance to what the operator can see (e.g., 500 metres), which hinders long-range applications like pipeline or power line inspections.

The industry is in a constant battle with the regulator to have rules removed or to get approvals for more complex operations.

Regulators are now starting to open up more approvals and cut red tape, allowing the industry to move forward.

 

Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM): A system to manage unmanned traffic, crucial for the advancement of air taxis. It requires drones to see each other and be visible to crewed aircraft.

Air Taxis: Large unmanned aircraft for personal transportation. The technology exists, but regulations are the main barrier. CASA's goal is to have them operational for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Fuel Systems: Hydrogen is a promising alternative to electric batteries, offering four times the endurance at about the same weight.Heavy Lift Drones: Drones capable of carrying heavy payloads are being developed. An agricultural drone with a 100 kg payload capacity is already on the market (though restricted to 70 kg by regulations), and another is expected next year.

Data Security: An entire industry is developing to counter signal jamming and hacking of the radio links between drones and controllers.

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements

• Alison T: OffTraq has raised $38k so far. This should result in $13-14k for Global Hand (Sri Lanka Eye Camp 2026).
• Mike C: Update on Bill Boekeman, who had a medical episode at last Friday’s meeting. Bill is in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and will soon be transferred to Osborne Park Rehabilitation Hospital. Bill is requesting no visitors at this stage.
• Kelly G: Our District Conference is at Northam next year 13-15 March. It’s Veronica’s “Flagship”, so want to give it as much support as we can. The key thing is to register so we can confirm our numbers, as it will be on us before we know it. You can find the registration on our own website, the Rotary WA Roundup website and Facebook. It will be a great conference, with good speakers, lots to do and accommodation in Northam. Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DDQKM
• Ian K: Friday 21^st November is Day 1 of the Cricket “Ashes”. The Board has made a decision to cancel the normal Club meeting here that day. Instead there will be a get-together to support the Jodi Lee Foundation. We have secured a deal to attend a breakfast event at the Camfield Hotel for $40 pp (normally $110 pp). Speakers will be Lord Ian Botham and Damian Fleming. A Flyer will be sent out to members.
• Gerry M: Saturday 8^th November is the International Dinner to engage our newer international members, many of whom love cooking. This will be held at the John McGrath Hall. The 7-8 internationals will kindly bring “keynote” dishes and others bringing accompanying dishes. If you don’t want to bring food, just come along with $10 and we’ll put that into the Charity Bucket...Please indicate on circulating sheets your attendance.

She's so Fine(s)...

• Visitor of the week Wayne Duke, welcome back stranger but pop in a dollar.
• Gorby – first timer winning the wine…..last week.
• Anyone who didn’t wear their red 'End Polio Now T-shirt' last Friday on the day. Even our own Brian and Siew wore theirs in China -way to go!
• Speaking of China, all those who have been to China, Russia or South Korea…those heads of state being together…Oh and all us Aussies can dob in a $ as well….Pay up!
• Global Champagne day was last Friday and I noticed it wasn’t acknowledged in fines or by the Pres….so guzzlers of bubbles pay up!
• It's Halloween…non-trick-or-treaters pay up (it's actual origin is Celtic not American at all)
• Fawlty Towers followers… in memory of dear Prunella Scales who shuffled off her mortal coils - Basiiiiiil…
• Haircuts and beards must be flavour of month…Kelly chopped his beard off, Ken P has had a haircut and Ross Smith needs one!
• Lew Thomas – must have Irish blood in him, he’s wearing 2 name badges today (both his)…to be sure to be sure.

Heads and Tails

Guest Tosser of the week – David Tyler. And she did again…Carole O’Brien, new member and 2^nd time she has won it.

Attendance

38 attendees in all, including guest speaker Andrew Sim.

Bulletin #17 - 24 October 2025

Presidential Ponderings

Missing In Action P1 was eventually found amongst the debris of the 'red-shirters', welcomed with thunderous applause and then informed us it was International Kangaroo Day... and proceeded to tell us that on this day in...

1857 - the first International Football Club team was formed in Sheffield UK. 

1901 - the first person navigated Niagara Falls in a barrell - yes it was a male!

2003 - The last flight of the Concorde. 

Guest speaker: PDG, DGN Jodie Sparks - Rotary's Global Polio Eradication Progress and Strategy. 

Past District Governor, current member of the Ascot Rotary Club and District Governor Nominee, Jodie Sparks is no stranger to Mill Point or to Rotary. 

A Rotarian since 1993, Jodie began her Rotary career as a Camp Inspiration (Handicamp) buddy, progressed to Rotaract and now a long standing Rotarian. 

Jodie was District Governor of D9465 in 2011-2012 and will be District Governor again in 2007-2008. Jodie is a past Foundation Chair and she is currently President of Ascot RC (for the last two years) and District Trainer (since 2005).

Rotary International has for decades, been heavily involved in polio eradication efforts, current epidemiology, and strategies including environmental surveillance, mass immunisation, and logistics. 

It has established funding partnerships with governments and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, sought progress in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and faced challenges like vaccine-derived poliovirus, mistrust, and in conflict zones.  Whilst dealing with certification criteria, post-eradication maintenance, and personal histories illustrating polio’s impact, the  emphasis now is on sustained funding, community engagement, and political support to completely eradicate this insidious disease.

Rotary has a long-standing commitment to polio eradication, highlighted on World Polio Day (24th October) and supported by all District Governors with the much historical involvement of Jodie Sparks.

Australia declared itself polio-free in 2000, the last Australian case was in 1972.

Polio is a highly infectious disease, and consists of:

1. wild poliovirus (3 strains, only type 1 still circulating), which is spread via contaminated water, attacks nervous system, can be fatal; 5%–10% of paralytic cases result in death, and 

2. Vaccine-derived poliovirus which arises in low-immunity settings due to mutation of the oral vaccine; no cure but preventable via vaccines.

Polio overwhelmingly affects children under five, yet adults are not immune and consist mainly of unvaccinated adults (e.g., asylum seekers and refugees who missed childhood vaccinations) who remain at risk.

The origin of Rotary’s polio effort is due to Clem Renouf’s 1979 idea to vaccinate six million children in the Philippines, before Rotary adopted the program of polio eradication in 1985.

About a thousand-plus children contracted polio every day. 125 countries were affected and around half a million cases were identified.

COVID-19 impacted surveillance and reporting of polio cases, lowering the number of recorded cases in 2021, however cases rose again after borders re-opened.

Recent case counts in 2021 included a Malawi case linked to Pakistan, and  last year increased to 99. This year 36 recorded cases are known as opposed to 54 at the same time last year, with 29 in Pakistan and 7 in Afghanistan.

Rotary and partners have vaccinated 3 billion children worldwide, achieving 99% eradication and restricted wild poliovirus to small areas in Afghanistan and and Pakistan. However outbreaks and reported cases persist, including vaccine-derived cases. Environmental surveillance and mass immunisation underpin the strategies supported by substantial funding and partnerships.

A country can be deemed polio free if no new cases are reported for 3 years and it will take us 10 years to continue prevention, maintain surveillance and fund the end of polio at a cost of approx $2.5billion dollars. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have been matching donations 2:1 since 2013 and have pledged to continue for the next 3 years. 

Today we celebrate International Polio Day with Clubs all over the world taking part in some activity to bring awareness of the need to End Polio into their communities. 

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements

Veronica: Gather at the South Perth Ferry at 9am for a ferry ride (and coffee) to Elizabeth Quay then jump on a train to Joondalup! Meet at 6pm tonight at the Shoe Bar in Yagan Square for photo and free pizza (cash bar).

Lew T: OffTraq donations wanted to support the 4 cars from Mill Point RC. See details on Events page to support and donate to club vehicles/members taking part.

Ian K: Membership meeting after breakfast to discuss the new District Incentive.

Gerry McG : Our exchange student will be hosted in the Loire Valley, France. Remember International dinner on 8 November.

Scott D: Centurian Challenge for Mill Point to surpass last years reach of  40% of members. $100 per year is all it costs and a great mechanism for Rotary members (and our club) to contribute to the Rotary Foundation. See Scott for more details.

STOP PRESS: Past member and current honorary member, John Mansfield is visiting Perth next week to participate in the OffTraq event, and would like to meet up with fellow Rotarians at the Windsor Hotel, South Perth on Sunday 2nd November before he heads home to Newcastle the next day.

 Brian & Siew Johnson hit the bullet train from Chongqing to Guilin, in China to show off their red "End Polio T-shirts" in support the team back home! 

Well done both of you!

L to R Scott, Veronica, Lew, Di, Linda, Gerry, Kim, David, & Tricia at Elizabeth Quay getting ready to hit the trains!

One Fine(s) Day...

• It's gotta be a feel-good week!
• At the beginning of the week we endured cyclone winds, horizontally driven rain and a leaking roof. Since Wednesday it has been t-shirts and shorts in such conditions that favour the active! So if you've been peddling the bike, swinging on the golf course, sashaying on the pavement, trekking the hills or wading in the water you won't mind coughing up a dollar or two.
• Those whose roses are blooming marvellously, $1 is a small price to pay for the joys and aphids they bring you.
• And how about those who've been inspired to roll-up their sleeves get into the garden, garage or shed, kitchen and bathroom cupboards or over and under the furniture with enthusiasm and cleaning spirit - good on you but pay up. 
• For those with skin so fair and totally unsuited to the ravaging Aussie sun, and wishing to hold on to your good looks in perpetuity - have you checked your sun bloc? If you haven't, the real deal is SPF50+  - $1 from you if you didn't do the research!
• Red T-shirters well done, those not in red, pay up.

Winner of Heads and Tails

Two tails, two tails, a head and a tail; a tail ...and eeh by gum - 'twas won by none other than 'he who has never won it before' (and has reminded us every week since joining in 2007) Gorby!

Attendance

30 attendees in all, including guest speaker PDG, DGN Jodie Sparkes, and visiting Rotarian Bill Boekmann.

Bulletin #16 - 17 October 2025

Presidential Ponderings

P1 had to keep the DG in check as he started the meeting (I smell a fine here) and began the meeting with a profound quote "One profits most who serves best". P1 also reminded us that on this day in:

• 1898 - The Perth Zoo opened
• 1917 - The first railway across Australia was established
• 1931 - his mate Al Capone was incarcerated 

Guest Speaker - Pascal Veyradier, President of HikeWest

Peggy Leung introduced guest speaker Pascal Veyradier who is president of HikeWest. Pascal works in local government and was elected in 2024. HikeWest is the peak body for hiking and trail running in WA. Its mission is to enable and encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the natural environment. 

The organization frames hiking not as the end goal itself, but as the 'how' (the method) to achieve a greater 'why'—improving well-being, building confidence, addressing social isolation, and empowering people.

HikeWest's mission is to enable and encourage people to enjoy the outdoor environment.

Modern lifestyles contribute to inactivity and social isolation, which hiking can help address.

Hiking is presented as the "how" to achieve a "why" of helping people, improving well-being, and building confidence.

Statistics now show more women are hiking the Bibbulmun track solo than men in WA, a reversal of previous trends due to targeted programs.

The perception of danger in the bush is often false compared to urban dangers or health risks from inactivity.

The post-COVID hiking trend has led to government investment in infrastructure and growth in small, local tourism businesses.

The concept of "bringing trails to people" focuses on developing accessible local paths and networks.

The benefits of walking include personal development, improved mental health, and connecting with nature.

HikeWest runs targeted programs for seniors, women, youth, and culturally diverse groups to make hiking accessible

Modern society encourages a sedentary lifestyle, leading to health issues like cardiovascular disease and growing social isolation, a problem exacerbated since COVID.

Hiking is a cheap, accessible, and effective activity to counteract these negative trends.

The 'why' behind HikeWest's work is similar to service organizations like Rotary: supporting community projects and helping people.

HikeWest partners with local government and other organizations to subsidize workshops and hikes, empowering people to become more active and adventurous.

Globally recognized trails like the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail are maintained by specially skilled volunteers who manage specific sections.

Other trails are the responsibility of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), which often has insufficient funding.

Local community groups, such as the Jarrahdale Heritage Society, step in to assist with maintenance.  This demonstrates reliance on local community groups when government funding is insufficient. HikeWest are eager to work with groups such as Rotary to consider hiking as a business option when planning activities.

Watch this space!

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements
Veronica L : Next Friday (24th) please wear your End Polio T-shirts and after the meeting we will catch the Ferry over to Elizabeth Quay for coffee. At 6pm make your way over to Yagan Square for a mass photo, free pizza, cash bar and fellowship. 

Ross S : 10 Volunteer cooks wanted for "Home for Dinner" at Ronald McDonald House 16 November. Contact Ross for more details lrcsmanor@westnet.com.au.

Lew T : OffTraq donations wanted to support the 4 cars from Mill Point RC. Contact Lew for more details lewis@tmaadvisory.com.au.

Gorby : Successful vocational visit to Mundaring last week - thank you to all who attended. Next vocational visit is 28 November to "Bicycles for Humanity" in Midvale,  and lunch at the Rose & Crown in Guildford. Contact Gorby for details mjgwaconsulting@gmail.com 

Gerry : International dinner details changed to  8 November at the John McGrath Pavillion. Contact Gerry for more details gerrycan2727@gmail.com

Brian J (in absentia) : Chinese Peace Pole

A finesse of fines...

• The late Alison Thair and double that for making excuses!
• Lorrie for failed attempt at re-arranging her car windows
• Gerry - you missed out 1972 and the great Chuck Berry's launch of "My Dingaling" as well as the 1814 great beer flood of London.
• All Superfunders - thanks to "Jim" 
• Ken P - just because of his haircut...
• David T for being 'in the pink' and being here.
• Geoff L - is that really a elbisreveR jacket?
• DG Veronica L - having to be chastised by P1...

Couldn't resist posting this photo of our Four Fabulous Finesmeisters!

L to R: Joy Burnett, Wayne Muller, Owen Ferguson, Jenny McLean (for new members' info).

Winner of Heads and Tails

Two weeks in a row and Howard Nelson won it again much to the angst of Gorby who tells us every week that he has NEVER got past first base...

Thanks to Lyn and Margaret Metcalf for supplying the wine each week.

Attendance

31 attendees in all, including guest speaker Pascal Veyradier.