Cr O’Neill spoke about family life; friendships made in her time as a councillor; representing Goulburn as a councillor and the city’s improvements; education and the Crescent School; the Challenge Foundation and the new 28-bed accommodation on Marys Mount Road; the accommodation waiting list for people with disability; the McDermott Centre, its community groups and future changes planned; the Veolia Trust; the Sporting Hall of Fame, and her OAM.

On a lighter note, Cr O’Neill told us of the wonderful times when she wore her “odd shoes” and of the beautiful people in Goulburn, the beautiful city.

At the end of her presentation Cr O’Neill answered questions from members and guests and was presented with a gift in appreciation by Joan Scott.

New members for 2017 are Gwen Varena, Judy Coe, Maria Kenk and we have Myra Migan, who has transferred to us from Lake George VIEW Club. Welcome, ladies; we hope you enjoy being part of our Club.

Area AA Gala will be on May 19 at the Hellenic Club Woden. This will be a day filled with many exciting things. A VIP Collection fashion parade presented by Sue George and Carleen Waugh; special guest speaker will be Toni Thomas, NVP VIEW Clubs of Australia; the Canberra Developmental Debating Squad will show us their debating skills and there will be raffles, door prizes and a trading table with great items for you to take home. Come and join in the fun and meet VIEW friends from Clubs in Area AA.

The Riverboat Postman Cruise final payment is required by Friday, May 19. Bus will leave from the Goulburn Soldiers Club at the Sloane Street side. Please board the bus at 5.45am to depart promptly at 6am.

We are having a Trading Table at our May Luncheon. If anyone is interested in assisting or donating items please see/call Joan 4821 3118 for further details.

The next Goulburn Day VIEW Club meeting will take place on Thursday, May 4 and historian Bill Young will be our guest speaker. RSVP to Margaret Gooch 4822 1859 by May 1.