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One of the great practices which the Rotary Club of Hawthorn employs is it's "member behind the badge series" where a newer member will address the meeting.   Cleverly aimed at members learning more about their new colleague one can reflect with amazement the range of skills, backgrounds and passions hiding behind our lot.  Always we learn of the individual in the recount of their story notwithstanding an often  chosen technical theme.    It was Sheridan Brown's turn after being introduced by the chairman.

With references to "before" and "after" and word of mouth stories of a restoration expert Sheridan quickly removed any ambiguity of thought by talking on the inanimate and the world of antiques.   The fascinating account of antique furniture and the means and fine care and detail  by which old pieces are rejuvenated was highly informative.   Complete with samples to demonstrate and by no means were these small pocket items (see photos below), the address promoted a lot of personal interest as evidenced by questions  and most significantly those after the meeting congregations.   No doubt this aspect will see Sheridan conducting many one-to-one casual conversations with members in the near future  {The Editor unashamedly admits to a hall clock of unknown character which may enter conversation across the table at future meetings}

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