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CHAPTER TWELVE

PRESIDENT HARRY BRENNAN: 1993 –1994

Harry Brennan in a typical pose at the meeting of February 11, 1999

he annual general meeting at York on Lilydale at which Jack Coffey handed over
to Harry Brennan was followed by a luncheon in the dining room attended by 33
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members, 30 ladies and 4 visitors. Those present commented very favourably on a
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display of photographs and memorabilia there. The idea of celebrating the 10 Annual
Meeting with a luncheon was an excellent one
Jack Coffey’s letter about the year’s highlights said that his number one feature
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was the 10 annual general meeting When Harry gave his reply – the annual general
meeting was also his main highlight. To quote inter alia from his letter:

“This was the only year in the history of the Probus Club of Lilydale that the
formalities of change of officers was performed at an outside venue, namely the
“York on Lilydale”, followed by both a formal luncheon and presentations. In this
year, most members were either Foundation or long term members and this added
to the day being quite memorable, with all past Presidents being in attendance. All
in all – a most memorable year.”

Harry also highlighted the move from the “drab atmosphere of the Lilydale Senior
Citizens club rooms to the Atheneum Theatre, Lilydale, much to the pleasure and
enjoyment of the members.”
At the September meeting, it was moved by George Sank, seconded by Bert
Walker, that the club donate $110 in advance to the Atheneum Theatre Trust every six