Page 107 - Friendships Through the Years

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At the annual general meeting on Thursday 13 July 1995, before Arthur handed over to
President-elect Geoff Paul, the Treasurer Rex Wyatt presented his financial statement,
showing a credit balance of $873.06, subscriptions were confirmed at $25 p.a. (no
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change) and President Arthur presented the 12 annual President’s report.
Membership numbers stood at 57 at the end of Harry Brennan’s year. Seven new
members were inducted and there were 3 resignations. The net membership was 61 when
Arthur handed over to Geoff Paul.
One of the resignations was that of Bob Shellard, who was a foundation
member and was foundation Secretary for four months from June 1983, when he resigned
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from that position on 6 October 1983 and Lex Lillie took over. Bob was the Club’s third
President, serving in 1985/1986. Bob and his wife, Shelley, left the Lilydale area to
move to Benalla. They were still residing there at the time of writing. They came back for
the foundation re-enactment meeting in December 1997, when Fred Harding was
President.