The members welcomed, moved and seconded the new secretary, Jane Hawkins of Mollymook.

There was unanimous adoption of minutes and the treasurers report.

Fundraising efforts of the October long weekend were also reported on. The Civic Centre showcased beautiful displays of flowers, plants and produce with items for sale including all the craft goods from the Auxiliary stand, kindly donated by Auxiliary members and friends.

The success of the raffle was due to the great prize being donated by various businesses, members of the garden club and auxiliary.

The auxiliary greatly appreciates the Ulladulla and Districts Garden Club for asking them to be the main recipient of the funds raised from this important weekend.

Garden club events coordinator Val Tranter is to be congratulated on all her efforts in making it a successful and profitable weekend for all concerned.

Jim Butler was the man behind the Timber Festival at the Milton Showground and is to be congratulated on an impressive show.

Thank you to Christine and Robert Richards, and Debbie and Claude Debuljah from the auxiliary who were kept busy cooking and selling steak sandwiches.

Profits of the day will go towards the Renal Unit to be built at Milton Hospital.

Arrangements were made for the street stall on October 9 and the auxiliary started selling tickets for the Rotary charity raffle, prize being a framed photograph of Tabourie Island.

Raffle is to be drawn on December 9 at the Rotary Christmas dinner.

If you would like to purchase a ticket they are available at Gee Jays Coffee Shop where it is also on display.

Thank you Helmit and Bridget.

The morning at St Martins on October 11 was arranged with members to attend, also the Marine Coastal Markets on October 12.

Thank you to the members for attending and selling goods and tickets.

A special mention to member Joe Schuck for his plants he had for sale and his willingness to make sure the auxiliary has tables, chairs and goods in place at the right time and place without any trouble.

The auxiliary is always looking for new members.

If you would like to help please phone Patrick McKenna on 4454 5299.

They are also in need of more members to serve on the hospital patient visiting committee and also looking for keen knitters.

Christmas is approaching and the auxiliary will again be in Rowans Arcade gift wrapping and selling tickets for the Christmas raffle.

First prize is a beautiful bed quilt, handmade and donated by the Baptist Church Craft Group.

Save the date for the auxiliary’s fete January 3, 2015 at St Martins Church hall.

Lots of members are needed to work together to achieve a profitable festive season once again.

The auxiliary wish the members going to the Annual State Hospital Auxiliary Conference at Bankstown Sports Club a safe and informative journey.

Until next time, Trudy Bidewell, publicity officer