February's meeting drew together the membership of the club with a number of new member presentations. We heard: Gillian Hourihan: Arbonne International- Pure, Safe, Beneficial Swiss Skincare. A network marketing company soon to launch a new range of anti-aging products, but she was most excited about getting business partners to continue the work of recruiting more people.

Annual General Meeting of the Club was held. Chair Susan Gould stood down and elections took place. The new committee comprises David Mills, Gill Craigie, Andrew Cazalet, Ray Patmore, Amber Hatcher and Carol Marblestein, who will meet next week to plan the year ahead. Thanks were given to George Hazlewood and Jacqie Frye, who also stood down, for their contributions.

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