Well now that we have chartered, it is a good time to look back at our club's origins. Here is a quiz for you - probably easier for those of you that have been around since inception, but some good background for everyone:
1. What was the initial driver for the formation of the Sundowners?
2. In what year did the Canberra Sundowners become a satellite club of the Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise? 2015, 2016 or 2017??
3. Who was the first Chair of the Sundowners? Claire Scott, Tara Pullen or Gus McBride?
4. What Mecano-like construction service activity did the Sundowners undertake to support people who had lost a body part?
5. How many members did the Sundowners have on 1 July 2020?
6. How many members in the Sundowners as at 26 August 2021?
Answers:
1. District Governor Monica Garrett challenged Canberra Sunrise to form a new club with a focus on attracting younger members.
2. 2017 (23rd February - Rotary International's birthday)
3. Claire Scott
4. Helping Hands - construction of $5,000 worth of prosthetic hands
5. Ten
6. 22 (thanks Jen Brodie for being our most recent member - her induction will take place as soon as we get back together in person)