Members Meetings held from July to November 2024
EHS hosts monthly meetings with guest speakers on the fourth Sunday February-November, beginning at 7.30 pm at the Moonee Ponds Court House Museum.
JULY 2024 SPEAKER: JOHN BIRT and LAUNCH OF SPORTS EXHIBITION
Launch of Sports Exhibition
John Birt shared his experiences in finding his place in the Essendon Football Club, loyalty to the Club and with other Essendon greats. He also covered his time at Ballarat and Essendon Grammar (now PEGS). At the conclusion of his talk, John launched Our Sporting Legacy, the new exhibition on local sporting history and memorabilia.
Lyndall Byrne then shared how the exhibition has developed from the generosity of local individuals and sporting organisations, including the former Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club, Essendon Football Club, Essendon Croquet Club and Essendon Rowing Club.
AUGUST 2024 SPEAKER: ROM KUCERA and MOONEE VALLEY BEEKEEPERS
EHS was very fortunate to have the Moonee Valley Beekeepers Club (MVBC) speak after our AGM.
The MVBC was established in 2021 by beekeepers and bee enthusiasts. Its aim is to have promotion and enhance beekeeping practice. MVBC meets monthly and also manages apiary in Keilor.
EHS was treated to a lively night – informative, practical with honey tastings.
From left: MVBC speakers Frank Neo, Paul Kucera, Sylvaine Moses and Rom Kucera with EHS’s Bob Chalmers.
SEPTEMBER 2024 SPEAKER: ROBERT FURLAN, ESU AT THE ES&A BANK
OCTOBER 2024 SPEAKER: GARY PRESLAND
Annual Dinner and RHSV Award presentation to Bob Chalmers
NOVEMBER 2024 SPEAKER: TBC AND END OF YEAR BREAKUP
DECEMBER 2024: NO MEETING SCHEDULED
