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The 104th AGM of Ashgrove Forum Club was held at 6.30pm on 15th June at the Ashgrove Library. The outgoing Treasurer, Willo Riley, did not stand for election, as she had advised the Secretary that for personal reasons she would not be renewing her membership after 18 years as a member of Ashgrove. Unfortunately, Willo was not able to be present at the AGM due to Covid, so members were not able to give her a proper send-off.

During the AGM, a ballot was held to choose the winner of the annual “Most Memorable Speaker” trophy which is awarded to the best 10-minute speech made by a club member in the last 12 months, The winner was Willo Riley, for her highly interesting speech entitled “New Directions” about the early days of the automobile when motor vehicles first appeared on our roads and driving licences were not required.

Members decided to have a club excursion to the South Burnett Region in July, not only to say goodbye to a much-loved member, but also to surprise Willo by presenting her with the trophy at a lunch in Blackbutt. All current members attended. Willo was presented with the trophy by outgoing President Carmel Towler. She was also presented with a unique pendant from TheBonTree, hand sculpted from Mountain Ash, as a reminder of AshGrove Forum.

President Carmel Towler on left presenting Willo with trophy

Above. Farewell gift to Willo - Mountain Ash pendant The next meeting of Ashgrove Forum will be held in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room on Wednesday 17 August. As always visitors are most welcome to attend without obligation. For enquiries, please ring the Secretary, Pat Pepper on 0458 696 267.

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