There were some important milestones during the week which must be noted - Bruce Crossley celebrated big birthday on the 10th, John King a day later, and Alan Pinkus on Thursday night. Hope each of the birthdays were all well celebrated.

 

It was first official Board meeting last Tuesday. The minutes have been circulated; the intention is to make them as transparent as possible. However, I am always happy to receive feedback on ways we can improve our communications and to answer any questions you may have.

 

I am looking forward to the next two meetings. Prof Neville Norman is first cab off the rank, always entertaining and controversial, and no doubt will give us some guidelines on want we can expect from the economy in the months and year ahead.

 

The following week which will be a Partner's Night we will welcome back Past President Geoff Knight, dentist, adventurer, and raconteur, who has some wonderful tales on his past exploits. I won’t spoil the evening by giving away too much, but as a hint, he once tried to be the first person to ride a bike  to the South Pole, as you do. Reminder that the evening will be a partner’s night as well as a bit of a reunion, so looking forward to seeing you all there.

 

 

 

 

Our experience aboard the "One and All" Tall ship, sailing from Adelaide to Melbourne, was nothing short of amazing. Zoe, Henry, and I embarked on a journey filled with adventure, memories, and adrenaline.

 

As we boarded the "One and All", a tall ship owned by the South Australian Government, we were immediately struck by how beautiful it was. The ship stood

tall with its towering masts, billowing sails, and intricate rigging. The crew warmly welcomed us, and they were all really eager to teach us how to sail such a

massive ship.

 

 

Once underway, we quickly settled into life on the ship. All of the students were split into 3 watches: Starboard, Middle and Port watch. Each group would take care of the ship for a different part of the day, which changed every day. Each group would have 2 watches a day, totalling 8 hours.

 

Days were filled with activities that deepened our understanding of life aboard a tall ship. We learned the intricacies of setting and furling sails and honing our skills in coordination and teamwork. The crew told us everything we needed to know, and they were super eager when doing so. The nights were the best part. Gazing up at
the night sky, unobstructed by city lights, we were captivated by the brilliance of the stars. The ship’s deck became a gathering place for stories and laughter, and we would talk for hours in the darkness, sometimes until 3 o’clock in the morning. We called these "deep chats".

 

As we neared the end of our journey in Melbourne, a bittersweet feeling settled within us. We had become part of the "One and All" family, and leaving the ship meant bidding farewell to the wonderful crew members, and the students who lived over in Adelaide. The memories we made, the friendships we formed, and the lessons we learned will forever be cherished.

Written by Flynn, Year 10

 

 

The raffle last week was run by Anne Holland with help from Wendy Davis & Mayor Hanna. The winners were: 1. Des Thomas 2. Wayne Styles.

 

 

 

Secretary Nicole Chong read out the apologies which were: Colleen d’Offay, PP Julie Avery, Brendan Kierce, Narina Amvazas, PP Pat Kearns, Tamarra McNaught & Stuart McMillan.

She then asked for any Announcements.
PP Norm Thomas came forward to speak about the Bayside Art Show. 2023. He said that people had been asking him about the Art Show - what happened, when is it on etc. He said it was our 50th Anniversary show coming up on Friday 24 November and that it was probably one of the best art shows in the country back in 2019. In 2020, covid-19 came along and threw a spanner in the works. In 2022, they tried to get it going again but the Sandringham Yacht Club was unable to commit. Also, the status of Gallery 24/7 was unknown with the passing of Ron Stark and then the Brighton Rec's big fire. Now with Mercedes-Benz Brighton back onboard as naming sponsor and the Bayside Council also a gold sponsor, plus Gallery 24/7 helping with the running of the show with us, we will be back where we started at the Brighton Town Hall... and it's full steam ahead. Norm thanked Mayor Hanna for the great support the Council had given.