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VIEW coming “We’ve had advertisements in the Anne Gleeson, who will be the
local papers and flyers in local inaugural Vice President of Kyneton
to Kyneton shops, libraries and council offices. VIEW Club said: “I hope we can
Interest meetings have been held form a group of active members
A new VIEW Club will be inaugurated
each month at the Kyneton Bowls who are supportive of each other
in late April in Kyneton, in the
Club and current VIEW members and committed to the ideals of
Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
had an information stand at the The Smith Family. We have such a
For the past six months, the VIEW
local Rotary market. Other women diversity of talents, availability and
Victorian Development Team has
asking friends, neighbours and ages - a good combination for
been busy promoting the benefits
family to come along to meetings a club that works effectively and
of VIEW – including our connection
has also worked well at attracting open-heartedly towards improving
to The Smith Family – to interested
new members,” she said. the educational possibilities of
women in the community.
disadvantaged Australian children.”
Lyn Geer, from the Development “The new members have enjoyed
Team, said 36 women (so far!) meeting for coffee and a chat Keep an eye on the VIEW Facebook
have signed up to join the new club. in between the monthly interest page for photos from the inaugural!
All committee positions are filled meetings. They are a very keen and
and the new members are eagerly generous group of women who are
awaiting the club’s official opening. happy to help and be involved.”

Adelaide’s
newest members
are settling in

Following the official opening
of Adelaide East VIEW Club in
November last year, the club has
been busy ticking off ‘firsts’.
In mid-December, the inaugural
Committe (pictured) hosted their
first luncheon meeting, taking
over from the Helper Team.
In February, their first fundraiser Together the clubs sold 350 About a Boy. With a catered
was held in partnership with tickets to a private screening of afternoon tea and raffles, the
Prospect VIEW Club. the Bridget Jones movie, Mad event was a great success!

Farewell Leonie, the amazing women of VIEW, in
particular the many VIEW Executive
welcome Lisa over the years. We wish Leonie all
In March, The Smith Family and the best – she now has time to
VIEW said farewell to Leonie Green join a local VIEW Club so look
(pictured far right), The Smith out for her at VIEW events.
Family’s former Head of State and
Lisa Allan (pictured
Territory Operations who retired
middle), formerly
after 12 years in the role. Leonie
The Smith Family’s Head
has attended many VIEW events
of Fundraising, is the
and National Conventions, always
new Head of State and
joining in the fun and friendship.
Territory Operations. In
Last year, she was involved in
just her third week officially
securing Her Excellency Sam Mostyn
in the role, the VIEW
AC, Governor-General of Australia,
National Leadership Team
as VIEW’s Patron.
were lucky to meet and hear
Leonie said a highlight of her from Lisa during their
time was working closely with gathering at National Office.
Congratulations Lisa!
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