2025 VIEW Committee members are L to R: Sue Pietch, Noelene Toohey, Pat Phillips, Therese Davis, Carol Whatling and Heather Mackinnon, Di Finlay, Judy Kerr and Helen Pitt. (Absent: Loris Malloy, Diane Huggett and Sue Cunningham.
At the first View Club lunch meeting for 2025 held on 13 February at Club Forbes, members were welcomed back after the Christmas break by new President, Helen Pitt.
During the meeting, Helen introduced the incoming committee for 2025 to View Club members. There are 12 committee members comprising a combination of experienced members and those new to the committee, to help guide the club through the coming year.
Judy Kerr, a past District Councillor, presented long service badges to three members, with Helen Lupis and Helen Pitt receiving their twenty-year badges and Jennifer Purdy receiving her thirty-year badge.
Congratulations to these three ladies for a combined total of 70 years of service to the community.
After a tasty meal provided by Club Forbes, members listened to an interesting and informative presentation from guest speaker, Wendy Broome, from Forbes Salvation Army. Wendy spoke about her background and provided a little history about the Forbes Salvation Army, her role and experiences in the community and how their programs support people needing assistance.
Forbes View is one of 280 clubs around Australia and its members add to the 13,000 members Australia wide who support children’s education and the Smith Family.
The next View Club lunch will be held on 13 March at Club Forbes at 12 noon for 12.30pm start. Guest speakers for this meeting are Trish Humphries who will provide information about Forbes Meals on Wheels. The second speaker will be Pauline O’Neill, talking about home modifications and maintenance services available. These ladies have a wealth of experience in supporting the community, they work at Forbes HaCC (Home and Community Care) Centre in Harold Street.
All members are requested to please RSVP to their new contact member on or before Thursday 6 March.