GOLD TEAM EXCELLED AGAIN
Team Leader Andrew prepared a 5-star meal of Duck L’orange with potato galette, asparagus and broccolini followed by Crème Broulee.
Thank you, Andrew!
Chair Deb Daly opened the meeting and allowed an early announcement from social secretary Marcia reminding of a very special social event happening on October which includes a boat trip from Sanctuary Cove. More details follow in an email with full menu to be sent out by Secretary Deb.
Our exchange student Alice has chosen membership of Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club as her community project during her stay.
Deb then introduced President Rob who subsequently introduced guest Andrew who is the co-ordinator of our reading project at Ashmore State School
Rob mentioned request from Next-gen E club seeking educational supplies to fill a container to be sent to Nepal. Please help with any supplies that you have.
PP Brad then led a discussion on social media as used by our Club and how we as members can best use to particularly promote our Club. It was essential that members contribute as many stories as possible (short and long) together with photos to show what we are doing. We tend to hide our light under a bush.
New (ish) member Andrew Svenson did a ‘member behind the badge’ talk describing his life and career so far. Andrew was born northside Brisbane. He left school at 15 and commenced an apprenticeship as a chef – a lifelong dream. He worked in good restaurants both in Queensland and other states. He finished his apprenticeship and qualified as a chef at the tender age of 19. The hospitality industry limits social life as you are working whilst others are playing. At 30 Andrew decided he needed a change and took on a university degree at Griffith University. As a result of this additional education, he was able to obtain many senior roles as Food and Beverage Manager and General Manager in many large hotels. In his role he met a variety of people and personalities.
He started his own business doing specialty chocolates
Change and pastries and supplied Qantas and Mercedes Benz for many years until Covid hit. He still has all of the equipment from this business and will resume it one day, but his main priority now is looking after his parents both of whom are in residential care.
Due to his association with carers and helpers with his parents, Andrew has become aware of the many people in our area who are struggling financially at present. Some food for thought for a project?
Deb closed the meeting at 7.56
