We had apologies from Jim Rudling, John Pillay, John Cauchi, Sonny Hoang, Geoff Gibbs and Greg Gibbs. We welcomed Pranesh Ram to our meeting.
President Charles Hili opened our Club Forum during which members discussed: -
- Bunnings BBQ at Cross Roads and it was decided not to establish a firm roster will members agreeing to share the duties evenly. It was noted that we need 10 people each BBQ to operate two shifts of 4 hours.
- Mountie's generous donation of Room Hire over the next 12 months was acknowledged
- Annual Circus which is planned for last weekend in September 2021, we will need volunteers over the 3 days it runs. At this stage we do not know if we will be catering at the event.
- Guest Speakers – it was suggested that we approach District to provide speaker on Rotary Projects such as RYPEN, RYLA, RAWCS etc.
- Drought Support in the Narromine Area is being wound up – drought relief vouchers will not be issued and available funds will be distributed to selected schools for excursions and or sporting equipment
Youth Service Director Shiva Nandan advised that he is aware of two nominations to attend the RYPEN Camp in May.
We have one application for our Nursing Scholarship at this stage from Morgan Adams, 
a former student of Trangie Central School
Club Service Director Peter Beadle is planning an 4WD Weekend in the Sand in the Anna Bay/Stockton Beach area.
4WD Sand Safari - March 26-28 Stockton Beach
Partners and friends welcome
Accommodation and access from Anna Bay - Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach (to be confirmed)
You will need a Beach driving pass $33 for 3 days ($88 per year)
Purchase on Friday from:
BP Service Station (Anna Bay) – 135 Gan Gan Road, ANNA BAY
Tackle Power (Mayfield West) – Shop 2/15 Murray Dwyer Circuit, MAYFIELD WEST
Out of Town 4WD (Barnsley) – 65 Northville Drive, BARNSLEY
Service Station (Salt Ash) – Corner Richardson and Nelson Bay Road, SALT ASH
ARB (Lambton) – 89 Griffiths Road, LAMBTON
Port Stephens Visitor Centre (Nelson Bay) – 60 Victoria Parade, NELSON BAY
Metro Service Station (Williamtown) – Corner Nelson Bay Road and Lavis Lane, WILLIAMTOWN
Itinerary
Friday – make your way to Anna Bay
Friday night Restaurant – dinner time 7pm
Saturday
Morning breakfast (muesli)
Head down the beach to Lavis Lane Dune Driving area
Lunch - Make your own sandwich on the beach
Fun in the dunes (and recovery practice)
Head back up the beach to Anna Bay (or up the road from Williamstown if you want)
Saturday night BBQ
Sunday
Breakfast - muesli
Head down the beach to Lavis Lane Dune Driving area
Fun in the dunes (you should know what you are doing now so less recovery practice needed)
Lunch - Make your own sandwich on the beach
Dinner - you should be home by then
You need a 4WD, (if you do not have a 4WD Drive speak to Sargent Joe Cauchi who has a spare – you just need to register and insure it.), tyre gauge, tyre pump, (tyres need to be at 16psi on beach (you can let them down and pump them up at the BP at Ana Bay or at the servo at Williamstown for the Lavis Lane access), recovery points installed on vehicle (not in the glove box), water, sun screen, hat, chair, glass, wine/beer/soft-drink/water, mobile phone (preferably Telstra). Camera.
Optional - UHF CB Radio, swimmers - beach is not patrolled, fishing rod - if so inclined, catch strap, sand treads (for recovery), shovel, high lift jack
Numbers MUST be confirmed at Tuesday’s club meeting to book accommodations.
Call Peter on 0417416231 if you want to discuss further
Next Meeting 2 March 2021
Our Guest Speaker will from the Liverpool Hospital Palliative Care Volunteers. Our Club recently made a Donation to them to provide Comfort Packs.
The Meeting will be held in the Elizabeth Room at Mounties commencing at 7 pm. Members will meet for a meal or drink in Ovens Bistro from 6 pm.
"Barefoot Bowling Event" for Members, Partners and Guests 
