Seniors honour Ian

LEONGATHA Senior Citizens secretary Ian Rasmussen was presented with a life membership at the club’s annual meeting recently.
He has been a member for 12 years, including 10 as treasurer and two as secretary.
President Geoff Harrison reported another successful year, before some 70 members at the Dakers Centre.
He commented on the great entertainment every week organised by Margaret Wood and Mavis Harrison, and thanked the ‘Two Rays’, Oram and Debenham, for another successful year of fundraising on their weekly stall; a great contribution to help pay for our entertainment.
Dawn Rasmussen was thanked for organising the kitchen duties along with loyal helpers Vera, Wilma, Mavis and Val.
Treasurer Kay Cook completed another year of hard work and all committee members contributed for a pleasing outcome.
Vice president Topsy Winkler has been a great back up for Geoff in his job. Jeanette Chalmers was thanked for producing the monthly newsletter that keeps members informed.
South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks conducted the election of the committee for 2014-2015.
Topsy Winkler was elected president, Geoff Harrison vice president, Ian Rasmussen secretary and Kay Cook treasurer.
They were joined by nine committee members, including two newcomers, Jeanette Chalmers and Mary Jepson.
Cr Hutchinson-Brooks also addressed members on possible changes to the way senior citizens clubs operate, which could affect funding and use of premises. He provided a copy of the review for the seniors committee to appraise.
As usual a great afternoon tea was enjoyed by all after the meeting.

Much appreciated: outgoing Leongatha Senior Citizens president Geoff Harrison (left) presents a life membership to Ian Rasmussen.

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