President John Pillay opened the meeting and welcomed Guest Speaker Karthik Sunder Raj and his parents.
Apologies - John Bonicci, Peter Beadle, Vinod Reddy and Charles Hili.
John reminded members that our Feed the Homeless Project in Martin Place resumes for 2025 on 10 February 2025. If you can help be in Martin Place between 6 and 6:30 pm or if you can help with preparation of the meals to be distributed be at South Pacific Builders Unit 2, 163 Newbridge Road, Chipping Norton.
Vocational Service Director Shiva Nandan reported that members of the Rangers Soccer Club and his family operated a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at Bankstown Airport on 25 January 2025 with the proceeds coming to the Club. Their effort raised nearly $1,400 for the Club a great effort by all involved. He also reminded members on the Sausage Sizzle at Cross Roads on Sunday, 2 February 2025.
He has also received and approach from William Carey Christian School seeking sponsorship of students undertaking the Kokoda Track in July. It was agreed that they be asked to attend a meeting and make a formal presentation.
Public Officer, members approved the appointment of Alvan Freeman to this position with immediate effect. The role was previously filled by Geoff Gibbs for many years. Because of Geoff's deteriorating health is was unable to continue with the role which he held for more than 20 years - great effort Geoff!
Club Service Director Greg Gibb's called expressions of interest from members to join the Police Officer of the Year Committee. The Committee will meet after the meeting on Tuesday 4 February 2025 to start planning and working towards the event to be held on 5 August 2025.
President Elect Ted Mylnarz asked that any members with ideas for a fund raising dinner to be held October/November 2025 contact him as soon as possible.
Immediate Past President Tissa Perera reported on the progress with James Busby High School in establishing an Interact Club.
Secretary Jim Rudling advised that he has had contact from an Anglican College interested in sending Students to RYPEN. He will provide the with the information and also raise the possibility of establishing an Interact Club.
Our speaker was Karthik Sunder Raj,who was sponsored by our Club to attend the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra January this year.
He gave a comprehensive presentation on his experience and the exposure he had to many fields of Science.
He found the forum very beneficial as in many cases he was able to interact directly with the presenters. When he completes his Year 12 studies at Hurlstone Agricultural High School this year he hope to study medicine.
At the end of his presentation his parents thanked the Club for sponsoring Karthik to the Forum.
FEED THE HOMELESS - MARTIN PLACE
Monday, 10 February 6 pm
We will be back in Martin Place on 10 February 2025 distributing meals, drinks and clothing to the homeless of our City. If you are able to assist in any way contact President John Pillay.
HELP US MAKE OUR MEETINGS IN 2025 INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE WITH GUEST SPEAKERS AND PRESENTERS.
If you know of anyone please advise Club Service Director Greg Gibbs to schedule a time.
CROSSROADS, CASULA
SUNDAY, 2 February 2025
7:30 am to 12 noon
12 noon to 4:30pm
Jim Rudling
John Pillay
Laki Prak
Jim Leahy
Alan Hall
Tissa Perera
Pauline Hall
Russell Seodjadi
Monique Bressington
Gary Hallliday
Bunnings require that we have at least 5 volunteers manning the site at all times.
Vocational Service Director Shiva Nandan and Treasurer Sam Capra are organising our efforts for 2025 and have set up a "Whats App" Group for the monthly roster.
RYLA 2025 will be held at Tops Conference Centre, ACACIA, 51 Bendena Gardens, Stanwell Tops 2508
There are two dates set for this year for RYPEN @Teen Ranch
4th - 6th April 2025
22 - 24th August 2025
Tickets are $2 each,3 tickets for $5, 8 tickets for $10, or
20 tickets for $20.
We always have a good selection in wines for the major prizes and some other fun prizes.
Member's Raffle Jackpot will be
Only Financial members are eligible for this Cash Jackpot if they win both 1st and 2nd Prize in the Raffle on the night of the draw.
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2025
Sunday, 2 February
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Crossroads, Casula
7:30 am to 4:30pm
Tuesday, 4th February
Fellowship Meeting, followed by Police Officer of the Year Committee
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Monday, 10 February
Feed the Homeless
Martin Place, Sydney
From 6 pm
Tuesday, 11 February
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 18 February
Member Forum followed by Board Meeting
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 25 February
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Sunday, 2 March
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Crossroads, Casula
7:30 am to 4:30pm
Tuesday, 4 March
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 11 March
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 18 March
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 25 March
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 1 April
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 8 April
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 15 April
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 29 April
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 6 May
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 13 May
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 20 May
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 27 May
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 3 June
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 10 June
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 17 June
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 24 June
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Saturday, 28 June
Annual Change Over Dinner
Elizabeth Room, Mounties
6:30 for 7 pm
Tuesday, 8 July
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 15 July
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 22 July
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 29 July
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 5 August
Liverpool Police Officer of the Year
Showroom,
Mounties Community Club
6:30 for 7 pm
Tuesday, 12 August
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 19 August
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 26 August
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 2 September
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 9 September
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 16 September
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 23 September
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 30 September
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 7 October
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 14 October
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 21 October
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 28 October
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 4 November
Melbourne Cup Day - No Meeting
Tuesday, 11 November
Pride of Workmanship and Community Service Awards Night
Tuesday, 18 November
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 25 November
Annual General Meeting and Election of Office Bearers
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 2 December
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 9 December
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 16 December
Dinner in Bistro Mounties
Meeting in Elizabeth Room
From 6 pm
7 pm Sharp
Tuesday, 23 December
NO MEETING
Tuesday, 30 December
NO MEETING
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Gregory Gibbs
January 5
Gary Halliday
January 14
Kevin Walker
January 23
Sam Capra
January 31
Shiva Nandan
February 2
John Cauchi
February 13
Susan Tran
February 23
Vinod Reddy
February 28
Spouse Birthdays
Ramanee Perera
January 18
Rosa Cimino
January 19
Margaret Beadle
January 21
Ethel Pillay
January 25
Anniversaries
Sam Capra
Sylvia Capra
January 8
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