President message Greetings all Members, Upcoming Members and their Guests, I trust this finds you all well. The first half of this year has flown by so very quickly and we all know the second half of the year goes twice as fast, before we know it, the magic of Christmas will bestow us again.

We have already booked our Christmas venue which is to take place on Wednesday November 19th at Miner’s Right Restaurant, corner Mary & Byrne Streets, Bundamba. The cost is $30.00 per person for a lovely two course lunch, consisting of :- Drink on arrival, beer, wine or soft drink (one per person) Lunch will consist of Christmas Roast Turkey or Baked Ham, baked Veg & gravy (being investigated other options as there may be dietary requirements – let us know ASAP if you have any please).Dessert is alternate:- either Christmas pudding and custard or pavlova. (As this is alternate you may swap amongst yourselves for preference). Tea/coffee inclusive Arrive 11.30am for 12.00 dining There is limited seating, so we have decided that reservations will apply to Raceview Probus Club current members only. We ask that you please place your name indicating your attendance and payment to be made on our 3rd November Probus Club meeting.

We had another great turn out for our June Walk & Talk as well as lunch at Brothers Club Raceview and morning tea at Club CSI Ipswich. Thank you to all of you who made yourselves present and I’m sure it will only get more enjoyable, with new friendships to be made, as our newly formed Raceview Probus Club keeps growing.

We are still in dire need to fulfil Committee Members positions. Sadly, our Club will not grow to its full potential if the vacant positions remain vacant. I urge you all to consider volunteering for the positions that are still available, as to make our Club one to be proud to be a member of. If you have a few spare hours per month free, please consider becoming a committee member.

1. Club outings/activities Officer – this will help coordinate local activities also to assist members who wish to sponsor specific activities (such as for example - a craft group or 10 pin bowling).

2. Guest Speaker Officer will help coordinate quest speakers suggested by members or using the register available through Probus Club.

3. Trips & Tours Officer – will help coordinate the clubs 1 or 2 major trips and or tours. Note that this role includes the need for members to assist in specific events.

4. Publicity Officer – is to raise awareness of our club in local community, including Local media information on our events. Our Guest Speaker for this month is Sandi Jones from the Ipswich Historical Society. I’m sure it will be a very informative and enjoyable session to be had by all. I would like to take this opportunity to advise you all that I will not be present for our July meeting due to family commitments. However, John Gaudry our fill in Vice President, will kindly take charge on the day. Take Care Marilyn