The April general meeting was held at the Blairgowrie Senior Citizens' Hall, our usual meeting place being in use for voting in the Nepean election.  President Joy opened the meeting and welcomed those present.  The lucky door prize was won by Lyle Fechner.  Joy gave us a great report on her afternoon tea at Government House, celebrating 50 years of Probus in Australia.  Suzanne, Angela and the special interest group leaders gave their reports and we adjourned for morning tea.  A great talk on 'A Tiger Safari in India' was given by Lorraine Smith..

From the May newsletter:

President's message - "Well ladies, I believe that the change of venue for our last meeting to the Blairgowrie Senior Citizens’ Hall worked well.  It was another enjoyable meeting for our Club.  Special thanks to Tina for going to meet the Sorrento ferry to pick up our speaker, Lorraine Smith.   Her topic was ‘A Tiger Safari in India’ and was so interesting. 

We are looking forward to another Plant Swap at our May meeting   It was well received last year.

Wishing all our mothers a Happy Mothers’ Day for next Sunday.   Cheers, .  Joy"

REMINDERS

• NOTE - our end of year luncheon has already been booked for 7th December at the Rosebud Country Club.  Please note the date in your diary.
• Our Winter Warmer lunch will be held in conjunction with the general meeting on Monday 20th July.  Please put your name on the Expression of Interest at the May meeting and the $32 cost will be due at the June meeting.  Don't forget to include your name and event with your payment when paying online.
• Please check the Activities table at our general meetings where you'll discover all the events that are happening across the club.  You can indicate your attendance by simply putting your name on the lists available.  Our organisers do need to have final numbers to make their plans, so if yours change, please advise the organisers asap!!
• We are having another wonderful PLANT SWAP at our May meeting, so please bring cuttings, seeds or anything else from your garden which might be useful to others.  Indoor plants included.
• The Woman Behind the Badge in May is Katherine Thomas - postponed again!
• Our May speaker will be Don Jones OBE, a great entertainer.  Thanks again Tina.
• PIease wear your name badge to all Probus functions.  If you have misplaced your badge, another can be obtained by contacting Suzanne - only $12.
• For insurance purposes, ensure you register your attendance at the Greeters' Table for our general meetings.
• Members are encouraged to collect and save plastic bread ties, stamps and hearing aid batteries which can all be re-used.  Please bring to meetings and pass on to Gerie. 
• Please now pass on used tablet foils to Pam Mullaly (fattened out first please and placed in paper bags).

The newsletter is delivered to members and reports on meetings, special interest groups, upcoming events and club activities - see our Activities page - or for more information on our club email info@ryeladiesprobus.com.