Christmas luncheon

On 14th December 2007 a Christmas luncheon was held at Norah Head Sports Club starting at 12-30 pm and 10 members present plus sundry wives.

Don Flint gave a toast for the group, now 6 months old, and a toast to the ladies for their support. A small Christmas gift was presented to the ladies present.

The event closed at 2-30pm.

Re-present Grant

The meeting on 5th December 2007 opened at 2 pm with 8 members present and one visitor George Collie.

After general discussion Jillian Hogan advised that the grant application had been re-presented by Kim Hopkins, Don Flint and herself. The outcome to be announced on 20th

December. Meeting closed at 4-15 pm.

body fit

The meeting on 21st November 2007 opened at 2 pm with 10 members present.

After general discussion Jillian Hogan advised that our Disaster Grant application was presented. However further polishing and detail had been requested by the review committee. Guest speaker Dr Rodney Becilwith from Maidens Brush Medical Group spoke on the importance of keeping the body fit by doing walking, exercising.

Meeting closed at 4-10 pm.

Solar Panels

The meeting on 7th November 2007 opened at 2 pm with 8 members present.

After general discussion the Guest Speaker, Jillian Hogan. SRNC Services Manaqer outlined about the preparation of an application for a Disaster Centre to be built on the concrete slab alongside the current SRNC building. This Centre/Shed could be multi-purpose and be used by the Men's Group.

Lloyd Amery spoke about his installation at his home of Solar Panels for electricity production, the cost and power credits received from Energy Australia.

Meeting closed at 4.15 pm.

NLMG

The meeting on 17th October, 2007 opened at 2 pm with 10 members present.

After general discussion the meeting was addressed bv Arron Fellows from Centerlink telling us about the Home Services available for independent living.

Further information available from Centrelink on 1800 052 222.

Meeting closed at 4.1Opm.

Norhtlakes Men's Group

The meeting on 3rd October 2007 opened with 9 members present.

There was a general discussion about Brenda Rhyall and the 5-Year plan also the value of keeping in contact with the FIS Officer from Centrelink.

The meeting closed at 4.05pm.

Financial Information Service

The meeting on 19th September opened at 2 pm with 1 1 members present. The guest speaker was Brendan Kevs. Financial Advisor, Wyong Centrelink.

Brendan spoke of the change to this years Federal Budget and the benefits for seniors as of 20th September 2007.

Meeting closed 4.10 pm.