The final meeting of the Chapter for 2020 was held on the 8th December in the Toorak Uniting Church Hall. This was the first time that members were able to gather together since 10th March owing to the restrictions because of the Covid 19 pandemic. It was also the opportunity to formally hand-over to the new committee as the Annual General Meeting had to be delayed.
Thirty five members attended the meeting.
We were joined by Mrs Matsunaga the Co-patron with her husband Mr Matsunaga, the Consul General of Japan. It was an opportunity for the incoming President on behalf of the members to thank our patrons for their generous support to the Chapter.
The outgoing President, Trish Ward, was presented with a Past President's Pin by the new Chapter President, Julie Ireland. Chieko Yazaki presented Mrs Ward with the gift of an ikebana vessel. She was thanked for her service to the Chapter over the past three and a half years, and particularly for maintaining communication with members during the two extensive 'lock-downs' in Melbourne this year.
At the meeting members made contributions to our regular children's charity the Cottage by the Sea. Members also presented their ikebana arrangements on the theme of 'Celebration'. Below are photos of their work.
