The AGM marked five years since Alan Howard (the founder of our group) passed away and the area-coordinator’s role was accepted by local Parents and Citizens (P&C) President Sascha Voevodin. This role is now in the hands of Trevor Taylor who had been the Assistant Area Coordinator since Robina Woods was added to our area. Doug Ringham accepted the nomination of Assistant Area Coordinator to replace him.

It is essential for NHW groups to have support from the local Councillor, who will champion the group and also guide the group to council funding for community projects. Hermann Vorster has been a great supporter, attending all of our meetings and delivering thousands of newsletters.

We thanked Hermann with a Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (NHWA) certificate and presented him with a bottle of Pinot Noir. Our new Councillor Dan Doran has now attended two meetings and is determined to keep up the standard set by his predecessor.

Our meeting concluded with lucky door prizes, knitted slippers and rugs from Julie, wine and goodies from Ping, and torches from NHWA, followed by a delicious supper and lots of mingling and discussion.

Hermann Vorster receives his Certificate of Appreciation, in recognition of his support of NHW over the years.

Councillor Dan Doran reporting to the group.